Council formally honored the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Office for achieving prestigious international accreditation through CALEA and approved the naming of the Veterans Park boat ramp to recognize the county's Medal of Honor recipients
These actions highlight a evening focused on community recognition and regional infrastructure improvements.
Naming of Veterans Park Boat Ramp:
Parks & recVeterans
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). The ramp will be designated the Medal of Honor Boat Ramp to honor the four Medal of Honor recipients from Kershaw County
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Rezoning 0.50+/- Acre Parcel at 1306 Skyview Drive (3rd Reading):
Development
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Yard-Waste Grinding Service Contract (Bid #25-213-02):
Taxes & budget
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). The contract was awarded to State Tree Service Inc. for $140,000, coming in under the budgeted $180,000
Naming of Veterans Park Boat Ramp:
Parks & recVeterans
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). The ramp will be designated the Medal of Honor Boat Ramp to honor the four Medal of Honor recipients from Kershaw County
Reappointment of Kayci Brazell to Library Board (District #5):
Parks & recAppointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Reappointment of Jac Carrington to Recreation Advisory Commission (District #5):
Parks & recAppointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Reappointment of Kevin Culp to Recreation Advisory Commission (At Large):
Parks & recAppointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Reappointment of Allan Judy to Recreation Advisory Commission (District #4):
Parks & recAppointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Referral of ZLDR Text Amendment to Planning Commission (Executive Session Item 16B):
Development
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). This refers an ordinance regarding zoning regulations for retail establishments selling hemp-derived or synthetic cannabinoid products to the Planning Commission
DES Consent Order for Wastewater Treatment Plant (Executive Session Item 16D):
Water & sewerEnvironment
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). Council authorized the administrator to execute a consent order with the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Regulation of picnic shelters and pole barns: Council discussed the current requirement for engineering plans for small residential structures. Chairman Connell and Council members expressed a desire for less onerous regulations while maintaining safety standards and requested that staff provide further information and potential solutions for early 2026.
- MUSC Health annual presentation: David Adams provided an update on hospital operations, noting the addition of 46 new healthcare providers and 73 new positions in Kershaw County over the last year. Council members inquired about the potential return of OBGYN services, though it was noted that current population growth is not yet sufficient to sustain it.
Public comment ▸ showhide
One resident, Isaac McCaskill, addressed the Council regarding an error in his property tax status where his property was incorrectly posted as being seized for non-payment.
Chairman Connell requested that the resident provide his contact information to the county attorney for direct follow-up.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Next Council Meeting: December 9, 2025.
- Future Appointments: Councilman Tomlinson and Chairman Connell noted that they will bring forward Planning Commission appointments at the December 9 meeting.
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