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Council honored the life and service of Officer Christopher Michael DeLong, Jr., during a solemn resolution and public presentation.
The meeting also addressed transparency and policy concerns regarding data center moratoriums and Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology.
Resolution Honoring the Life of Officer Christopher Michael DeLong, Jr. (1st Reading):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
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Resolution Honoring the Life of Officer Christopher Michael DeLong, Jr. (1st Reading):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Proclamation for United for Baby Diaper Need Awareness Week (1st Reading):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Resolution Recognizing National Preparedness Month and the South Carolina State Guard (1st Reading):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Ordinance Approving a Private Hangar Contract at Kershaw County Airport (2nd Reading):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on Data Centers and Cryptocurrency Mining (2nd Reading):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Ordinance Regarding Directional Signs for Hospitals and Medical Facilities (2nd Reading):
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Ordinance Clarifying Subdivision of Land Exemptions and Stormwater Regulations (2nd Reading):
DevelopmentWater & sewer
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Ordinance Clarifying Fire Hydrant Requirements in Major and Minor Subdivisions (2nd Reading):
DevelopmentEMS & fire
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Ordinance Increasing Boundaries of the Joint Industrial Park for Project Gemstone (3rd Reading):
Jobs & economyParks & rec
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Appointments for Employee Relations Committee (1st Reading):
Appointments
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
Motion to Amend Minutes of August 25, 2026, to Correct Vote Tallies:
Unanimous · 7-0
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PASSED (Unanimous)
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- Inmate/Road Crews: Council and the Detention Center staff discussed the logistics, legal liabilities, and historical context of using inmates for litter detail and community service.
- Flock Safety Cameras: Sheriff Lee Boan provided a presentation on the legal and operational use of ALPR systems, emphasizing that the technology does not track individual location data or use facial recognition. Council members engaged in a dialogue regarding privacy concerns and public perception.
- Project Ballast: Citizens raised concerns regarding the potential volatility of natural gas and liquid propane infrastructure near the northern fire service area.
Public comment ▸ tap to showtap to hide
Eight residents spoke during the public comment period.
Topics included concerns over the Fourth Amendment implications of Flock surveillance cameras, environmental and water usage impacts of data centers, and requests for clear parameters regarding a proposed veterans monument.
Coming up ▸ tap to showtap to hide
- Cheer Competition: The first annual chair competition at North Central High School is scheduled for September 19, 2026.
- Voter Registration Drop-in: An event for residents to update registration information is set for September 15, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at 1117 Broad Street.
Independent summary, generated from the county's public video, not an official county communication.