Council approved the third reading of the new Comprehensive Plan, concluding a year-long planning process intended to guide land use, infrastructure, and zoning for the next decade
The council also approved a contract renewal for County Administrator Danny Templar.
Contract Renewal for County Administrator (Executive Session):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Rezoning 0.50 Acre Parcel on Skyview Drive (2nd Reading):
Development
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Joint Multi-County Business Park with Lee County (3rd Reading):
Jobs & economyParks & rec
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Kershaw County Comprehensive Plan (3rd Reading):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Planning Commission Reappointment of Lanny Gunter (District 6):
DevelopmentAppointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Recreation Advisory Commission Reappointment of Rick Jay (District 1):
Parks & recAppointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Planning Commission Reappointment of Mason Wolfe (District 1):
DevelopmentAppointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Settlement of Hintemeyer v. Kershaw County (Executive Session):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Authorization for Opioid Litigation Counsel (Executive Session):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Decommissioning of Sylvain Ridge Sewer Pump Station (Executive Session):
Water & sewer
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Contract Renewal for County Administrator (Executive Session):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
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Council received reports on the status of recreation projects, including Woodward Park (expected completion January 2026), Boyd Young and Copeland Park, and KC West.
Members also discussed the importance of maintaining the county’s agricultural heritage and managing growth pressures.
Public comment ▸ showhide
Three residents spoke: one inquired about double property tax charges, another expressed concerns regarding water resource impacts from data centers, and a third advocated for the Comprehensive Plan to focus on traffic planning and oversight in future developments.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Next Council Meeting: November 18, 2025.
- Third Reading for Skyview Drive rezoning: November 18, 2025.
- Future appointments: Councilman Tomlinson will bring forward a Recreation Commission reappointment and a Planning Commission appointment for the November meeting.
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