Council passes ordinances regulating public boat landings and restricting sales of specific substances to minors
The Council finalized measures to regulate behavior at public boat landings and enacted restrictions on the sale of nitrous oxide and kratom to minors, alongside an amendment to the county's zoning code regarding hemp-derived product retail establishments. These decisions mark a significant shift in local land use and retail safety policy.
Prohibiting sale of Nitrous Oxide and Kratom to minors (3rd Reading, as amended):
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PASSED For 7 · Against 0
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Proclamation recognizing National Black History Month:
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PASSED For 7 · Against 0
Proclamation for Councilman Jimmy Jones' 75th Birthday:
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Approval of January 27, 2026 Minutes:
Yes 6 · No 0
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PASSED For 6 · Against 0 (S. Tucker abstained)
Rezoning 16.68 acres at 1187 Black River Road (3rd Reading):
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PASSED For 7 · Against 0
Amendments to Chapter 24 regarding Public Boat Landings (3rd Reading):
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PASSED For 7 · Against 0
Prohibiting sale of Nitrous Oxide and Kratom to minors (3rd Reading, as amended):
Yes 7 · No 0
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PASSED For 7 · Against 0
Zoning regulations for Hemp Retail Establishments (3rd Reading, as amended):
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- Routine housekeeping: Council unanimously adopted the agenda with a late amendment, approved the reports from the Recreation Advisory Commission and the Kershaw Health District, entered and exited executive session, and adjourned the meeting.
- Recreation updates: Rick Jay reported that KC West Park is 98% complete, Boyd Young Park is 99% complete, and Woodward Park is 80-85% complete with weather-related delays. Council discussed the need for increased security patrols and fencing to deter vandalism at park facilities.
- Health District briefing: Chairman Derial Ogburn updated Council on grant funding, the Beechwood development, and plans for a new physician intern program starting in 2028.
- Smart Growth Committee: Councilman Shoemake provided a progress report on the ongoing development of new land-use and zoning standards, with a full update expected before the April 3 moratorium deadline.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Council Budget Retreat: Friday, February 13, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Revolutionary War Center.
- Next Council Meeting: February 24, 2026.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.