Kershaw County Council advanced several ordinances aimed at managing the county's rapid growth while addressing concerns from the local building community
The Council also focused on improving medical care standards at the county jail, approving a contract for Advanced Correctional Health Care (ACH) to provide enhanced services.
Detainee Health Services Contract (Proposal #25-128-04):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous).
The Council approved the contract for Advanced Correctional Health Care (ACH), citing a necessary shift from LPNs to RNs and increased prescriber availability to ensure higher standards of care and liability protection
Votes at a glance ▸ showhide
Joint Industrial and Business Park Boundary Amendment (1st Reading):
Jobs & economyParks & rec
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous). This "housekeeping" measure removes non-performing properties from the joint park agreement with Fairfield County
Rezoning 32.17 Acres at 41 Youngs Bend Road to General Development (2nd Reading):
DevelopmentRoads
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Amendment to ZLDR Section 3:3 Rural Country Golf Club Requirements (2nd Reading):
Parks & rec
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous, as amended). The Council approved amendments to correct scrivener's errors, align with standard conflict-of-law provisions, and adjust guest lodging square footage to 20,000 sq. ft
Solicitation and Panhandling Ordinance (2nd Reading):
DevelopmentEMS & fire
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous, as amended). The approved version explicitly protects the ability of registered 501c3 groups, rescue squads, and volunteer fire departments to solicit funds with a permit
Detainee Health Services Contract (Proposal #25-128-04):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous).
The Council approved the contract for Advanced Correctional Health Care (ACH), citing a necessary shift from LPNs to RNs and increased prescriber availability to ensure higher standards of care and liability protection
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Homestead Exemption Plan: Vice-Chairman Brazell proposed a multi-year plan to increase homestead exemptions for seniors, eventually aiming for full tax exemptions for those over 75 with homes valued under $500,000. No vote was taken; the Council will continue to study fiscal impacts.
- Pecan Orchard Drainage: Council members and the County Administrator discussed ongoing drainage and property acquisition efforts. While frustration remains regarding the timeline, administration reiterated that legal and engineering steps - including utility identification and property appraisals - are currently underway.
Public comment ▸ showhide
Four residents addressed the Council:
Mark Wood expressed disappointment regarding the progress of drainage projects in the Pecan Orchard neighborhood.
Isaac McCaskill inquired about the status of a property tax seizure issue previously brought before Council.
David Dabney urged a "common sense" approach to permit allocations and ADU restrictions, emphasizing the impact on local builders and families.
William Robinson invited the public to the Knights Hill Park May Festival on May 9th and announced new free golf instruction for the community.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- The Council will continue monitoring the progress of the Pecan Orchard project and expects further updates on drainage and property acquisition timelines.
- Future meetings will further address the "Smart Growth" ordinance recommendations previously introduced in the March 31st special meeting.
Independent summary, generated from the county's public video, not an official county communication.