Council advances FY27 budget and wastewater bond
The Kershaw County Council passed the second reading of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and the first reading of a $2 million bond ordinance for wastewater infrastructure improvements. Both measures moved forward on 6-1 votes, with Vice-Chairman Russell Brazell casting the dissenting votes for both items.
$2,000,000 General Obligation Bond for Wastewater Infrastructure (1st Reading):
Taxes & budgetWater & sewer
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
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Master Planned Development Zoning Overlay District (1st Reading):
Development
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
$2,000,000 General Obligation Bond for Wastewater Infrastructure (1st Reading):
Taxes & budgetWater & sewer
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
Building Codes Board of Adjustments and Appeals Amendment (1st Reading):
Development
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1
FY27 Budget Appropriation Ordinance (2nd Reading):
Taxes & budgetEMS & fire
Yes 6 · No 1
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PASSED For 6 · Against 1. This reading included several amendments to line items regarding fire service and personnel budgets
Lease of 632 West Dekalb Street to Clemson Extension (2nd Reading):
RoadsCounty property
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Agreement for Joint Industrial and Business Park Boundary Reduction (3rd Reading):
Jobs & economyParks & rec
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Homestead Exemption Increase Resolution:
Yes 3 · No 4
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FAILED For 3 · Against 4 (R. Brazell, J. Jones, and B. Tomlinson voted in favor)
Airport Advisory Commission Appointment (Chris Anderson):
Appointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Airport Advisory Commission Reappointment (Mike Borowski):
Appointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Routine/Housekeeping:
Parks & recVeterans
Unanimous · 7-0
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The Council unanimously approved the agenda, minutes for May 12, 2026, a resolution for a historical marker at Veterans Park, and the dedication of the Rugley's Mill painting.
The Council also voted 4-0 to pass a slate of second readings (Items 10F-10K), and unanimously passed motions to enter executive session, exit executive session, and adjourn
Discussed, no vote ▸ showhide
- Boat Landing Improvements: Alliance Engineering presented a solution to address low-water access issues at the Veterans Park boat landing using articulated concrete blocks. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee.
- Kershaw County School District Budget: Superintendent Dr. Harrison Goodwin and staff presented the district's budget, requesting to maintain the current millage rate of 162.9. The Council voted to accept and receive the proposed budget for incorporation into the final budget reading.
- Artworks Policy: A resolution directing the administrator to implement safeguards for county-owned artwork was deferred to the June 9 meeting for further revision.
Public comment ▸ showhide
Ted Bronson spoke regarding the potential for increasing impact fees for new residential developments to support the school district, referencing development strategies used in other South Carolina jurisdictions.
Coming up ▸ showhide
- Next Regular Meeting: June 9, 2026.
- Deferred/Upcoming Items: Review of the revised artwork preservation resolution and additional lease agreements are expected at future meetings.
This is an independent summary prepared from the county's official published minutes and the meeting's live stream, not an official county communication.