Council sets the stage for 2026 with regulatory and administrative planning
In the final meeting of 2025, the Council passed the first readings of three significant ordinances aimed at regulating synthetic cannabinoid sales, remapping a commercial land parcel, and establishing rules for golf cart operation. Members also opened a collaborative dialogue with the new state Department of Environmental Services (DES) to address county stormwater permitting and maintenance needs through a potential pilot partnership.
Resolution Approving 2026 Council Meeting Dates (None):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Adoption of Agenda, Proclamations, Audit Presentation, Minutes Approval, Appointments, and Executive Session:
Appointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous/6-0 vote on minutes)
Ordinance to Regulate Hemp-Derived/Synthetic Cannabinoid Retail (1st Reading):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Ordinance to Rezone 4.18 acres at 209 Boulware Road (1st Reading):
DevelopmentRoads
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Ordinance to Establish Golf Cart Regulations (1st Reading):
Parks & rec
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Resolution Approving 2026 Council Meeting Dates (None):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Pecan Orchard Project: Council discussed project timelines, noting that permitting is underway; members requested a progress update at the January meeting.
- West Wateree Pickleball Courts: Council reviewed a $105,000 private donation offered for the construction of pickleball courts; staff will research total costs to determine next steps.
- Stormwater Management: Following a presentation from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (DES), Council discussed potential collaboration and the possibility of a stakeholder summit in early 2026 to explore efficient stormwater program management.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Work Session Planning: Council is expected to set dates for budget work sessions during the January 2026 meeting.
- Stormwater Summit: A follow-up discussion regarding the proposed DES partnership is scheduled for the January 2026 meeting.
- Public Hearing: The proposed ordinance regarding cannabinoid product restrictions is scheduled for a public hearing at the January 27, 2026, meeting.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.