November 10th, 2025 6:00 PM
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Nov 10 County Council Meeting — Recap & Outcomes

1) Call to Order (0:21)

The Chair opened the meeting, confirmed a quorum, proper public notice, and welcomed attendees. Basic meeting etiquette (phones on silent, etc.) was reviewed. (0:21–1:09)

2) Welcome & Recognition (0:50)

General remarks on decorum and participation for the evening’s session. (0:50–1:02)

3) Pledge & Invocation (1:09)

The pledge and invocation were delivered to begin the meeting. (1:09–1:24)

4) Approval of the Agenda (2:14)

Council voted to adjust the order so Item 8K (lease to Finding Serenity) would be taken first under the Non-Consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. (2:14–3:15)

5) Citizen Comments (3:24)

Ten speakers addressed Council; their themes and requests are summarized below. (3:24–37:45)

• Citizen 1 (4:21–6:21): Urged no exceptions to the recently adopted 9-month residential moratorium; warned that any accommodation would create a slippery slope.
• Citizen 2 (6:39–7:30): A builder representative offering to answer questions on development items later on the agenda and to engage constructively.
• Citizen 3 (9:48–11:10): From Walnut Creek; focused on Hwy 521 operations, suggesting signal timing/flow improvements alongside lane projects.
• Citizen 4 (13:13–15:05): Emphasized transparency and consistency in how moratorium policies are applied.
• Citizen 5 (15:15–16:10): Spoke to community impacts and avoiding any perception of favoritism in land-use decisions.
• Citizen 6 (19:05–20:30): From the City area; asked Council to balance growth with infrastructure capacity.
• Citizen 7 (21:53–24:10): Highlighted quality-of-life concerns tied to congestion; called for timely improvements.
• Citizen 8 (25:57–27:15): From Indian Land; stressed local traffic/safety pressures on daily life.
• Citizen 9 (27:45–29:20): From Firethorne; sought near-term fixes for northern panhandle congestion.
• Citizen 10 (30:36–31:50): From the Sun City/Indian Land area; encouraged pragmatic traffic management and clearer communication.
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• 112 Electronic citizen comments. 110 regarding standing firm on moratorium, one regarding Barberville Rd development.

6) Special Presentations

6A) Introduction of the New Human Resources Director (37:52)

The Administrator introduced Jessica Enfogi as the new HR Director. She noted military (Air Force) and local-government experience and outlined goals to review policies, strengthen onboarding/training, and support a positive workplace culture. (37:52–39:53)

6B) Roads Report Update — Public Services (40:17–1:15:16)
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Overview: Staff delivered a five-year lookback plus what’s underway now, spanning Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) II & III, C-Funds (CTC), and the county’s pavement preservation work. Paving season is winding down, but several projects are still closing out.

Five-Year Progress Snapshot (approx.):

• Grand total delivered/committed:~113.62 miles countywide across programs (CPST provisos ≈ 15.12 mi, CPST III ≈ 21.12 mi, CTC ≈ 44.01 mi, plus 15+ mi preserved via pavement preservation). (55:54–56:07)
• System mix: A little over 50% of the mileage/costs covered state-maintained roads; CPST II was roughly 50/50 county/state by design. CTC “proviso” dollars (four extra state allocations totaling about $9M of the CTC’s ~$12M over the period) were required to be spent on state roads in the first three rounds, pushing a lot of resurfacing to the SCDOT network. (56:51–58:20)

CPST II (closeout context, 2020):​
Completed ~10.26 miles at ≈$5.5M across corridors like West B St, Shiloh Unity, JB Denton, Ernest Scott, French St, Horseshoe Cir/Man O’ War, Normandy, Hugh St. (41:09–41:45)

CPST II — Proviso Work (2022–2024):

• 2022:Airdell Rd, Timberland Estates (all), Bill Sweatt Rd, East Park Dr, Ember Ln, Emerald Estates (roads), Songbird St → ~4.77 mi at ≈$650k (mostly county-maintained). (42:31–42:56)
• 2023:Ray Fox Estates, Hunter Ridge (all), Providence Crossing (all), Sedgewood (all) + preservation on Legacy Park (Ph 1–2), Harrisville Rd, Northfield Dr, Logging Rd/Firewood Rd, Fernwood Rd, Canary Rd → ~7.92 mi at ≈$3.68M. (42:56–43:31)
• 2024:Walnut Creek Pkwy (521 to roundabout) + guardrail work on Regent Pkwy; Rise Ln & Cleveland St are the two remaining CPST II proviso items (Cleveland is under PO; Rise has scope/price and should complete soon). 2025–26 cost note shows ≈$3.99M for ≈1.17 mi (OCR in transcript—staff flagged these as high-complexity fix-ups). (44:10–44:40)

CPST III (active now):

• Started roads:Norfolk Rd, Georgetown Rd, Heather Ln, Commerce Alley (Kershaw), Kent St, Anderson Rd (City), Fox Hunter Rd, New St, Hagens Rd → ≈$3.64M for ≈4.72 mi. (44:40–45:28)
• Surface-treatment package (unpaved improvements):Andrew Vincent Rd, Smith Rd, Cedar Creek Dam Rd, Laney Rd, Pollyanna Rd, Harper Kersh Rd, Sway Ln, Master Ln → ≈$2.6M for ≈4.94 mi. These will receive impervious surface treatment (not full asphalt) due to ROW constraints. (45:28–46:05)
• Ballot structure reminder:County roads first; DOT roads are alternates to be tackled if funds remain. Intersection contribution to Hwy 5 / Riverside Rd coordinated with SCDOT is included on the active list. (45:00–46:16, 45:05–45:12)

CTC (C-Funds) — Resurfacing/Programs:

• 2024 programmed list (~9.97 mi; cost shows ≈$1.11–$1.91M in OCR’d transcript):​
  ​Bill Thompson Rd, Courtside Dr, Dover Ln, Downey Dr, Fairleaf Rd, Hawthorne Rd, Mary Brook Ln, Old Hillside Rd, Pleasant Rd, Rock Springs Rd, Roland Williams Rd, Unity Church Rd, West Catawba St, North Side Cir, Meadow Dr, Mountain Brook Rd.* (*OCR shows “Casten/Catawba.”) (49:18–49:51)
• 2025–2026 programmed list (~8.56 mi at ≈$2.39M):​
  ​Elmsburg Ln, Steel Hill Rd (Van Wyck, short gap by PO), Barton St (completed last week), E 3rd St, Mark Ln, Quiet Acres Rd, Shiloh Ranch Rd, Stribbling St, Knight Rd, Rosewood Ct, Taylor St, Shirley Dr, Antioch Cir, Center Grove Rd, Pleasant Dale Cir, Railroad Ave, Sigman St, East St, Lynfield Dr, South College St. (50:06–50:50)

Pavement Preservation (county program):​
Launched in 2022 to stretch dollars and extend service life (chip/surface treatments, crack seal, etc.). Staff reports 15+ miles preserved to date, which offsets far more expensive mill-and-resurface needs later. (43:10–43:21, 55:54–56:07)

Key Takeaways & Policy Notes:

• Cost efficiency: Preservation strategies are significantly cheaper than full resurface, letting the County cover more lane-miles per dollar while still addressing drivability and safety. (59:00–1:00:44 Q&A context)
• State vs County roads: Because of CTC proviso rules and ballot language, a sizable share of resurfacing dollars landed on SCDOT roads, especially during the proviso years; CPST III prioritizes county roads first, then SCDOT alternates. (56:51–58:20, 46:05–46:16)
• Near-term watch items:Rise Ln & Cleveland St closeout under CPST II proviso; CPST III surface-treatments on the unpaved list; and congestion study/relief concepts for Regent Pkwy remain in view. (44:10–46:05)

7) Consent Agenda (1:15:22)

Council approved the Consent Agenda items 7A–7D unanimously. (1:15:22–1:15:46)

8) Non-Consent Agenda

8K) First Reading — Ordinance 2025-2007 (Lease: 1228 Colonial Commons Ct., Suite 101 — Finding Serenity) (1:16:13)

Council discussed lease terms and protections (e.g., HVAC/roof responsibility, liability insurance, prohibition on resale of donated goods) and noted that final legal language would be refined for second reading. Outcome: First Reading advanced. (1:16:13–1:33:28)

8A) Public Hearing & Third Reading — Ordinance 2025-1991 (Kershaw Comprehensive Plan Addendum) (1:33:55)

Council held a brief public hearing and then approved the Comp Plan addendum for the Town of Kershaw. Vote:Unanimous approval. (1:33:55–1:35:25)

8B) Third Reading — Ordinance 2025-1992 (Nine-Month Residential Moratorium) (1:35:31)

Council approved final reading of the countywide 9-month residential moratorium, confirming the previously endorsed pause to complete UDO/infrastructure work. Vote:Unanimous approval. (1:35:31–~1:37:06)

8C) Public Hearing & Third Reading — Ordinance 2025-1993 (FY25–26 Budget Amendment — Cardiac Monitors) (1:37:15)

Council discussed aligning contract/boilerplate terms before final adoption. Outcome: Motion to defer to next meeting passed unanimously. (1:37:15–1:44:21)

8D) Second Reading — Ordinance 2025-1996 (Parks & Recreation Rules Updates; Watercraft/Landings, etc.) (1:44:39)

Council advanced updates to Parks & Recreation regulations (including landings/watercraft provisions). Vote:Unanimous approval. (1:44:39–1:47:29)

8E) Second Reading — Ordinance 2025-1997 (Animal Enforcement Updates — “Adequate Shelter,” Nuisance Reporting) (1:47:42)

Council advanced revisions restoring nuisance reporting pathways and clarifying adequate shelter standards. Vote:Unanimous approval. (1:47:42–1:49:00)

8F) Second Reading — Ordinance 2025-1998 (Van Wyck Fire Protection District — Funding Authority & Governance Clarification) (1:49:00)

Ordinance clarifies the chief as non-voting on the district board and aligns funding/governance with other fire-service districts. Vote:Unanimous approval. (1:49:00–1:50:39)

8G) Public Hearing & First Reading — Ordinance 2025-1999 (Rezone ~1 acre, 2339 Charlotte Hwy, GB → LDR) (1:50:45)

Planning Commission recommended approval; Planning Staff recommended approval; no speakers at public hearing. Vote:Unanimous approval. (1:50:45–1:53:22)

8H) Public Hearing & First Reading — Ordinance 2025-2000 (Rezone ~24.1 acres, Red Hill Rd, LDR → RN) (1:53:28)

Council discussed allowable housing/agricultural uses under RN, parcel configuration, and concerns about mobile home density and access constraints. Planning Commission recommended approval; staff supported the request. Vote:Passes 6–1. (1:53:28–2:04:47; vote at 2:04:47—“passes 6 to one”)

8I) First Reading — Ordinance 2025-2003 (Roundabout Agreement — 5th Amendment; Provident Bayard/KB Homes) (2:04:59)

Staff outlined project delays (utility relocation, DOT traffic control requirements) necessitating a date/terms update to keep the roundabout delivery on track. Vote:Unanimous approval. (2:05:05–2:13:52)

8J) First Reading — Ordinance 2025-2004 (Budget Realignment — Create DSS Special Revenue Fund) (2:14:04)

Creates a dedicated special revenue fund for Department of Social Services pass-throughs/operations to improve tracking and transparency. Vote:Unanimous approval. (2:14:04–2:22:05)

9) Discussion & Action Items — Board/Commission Appointment (2:21:25)

Health & Wellness Commission (District 4):Jeffrey Monnig appointed. Vote:Unanimous approval. (2:21:25–2:22:05)

10) Status of Items Tabled/Deferred/Held (2:22:19)

Status noted for the record. (2:22:19)

11) Executive Session (2:22:32)

Entered executive session for personnel/legal items (Administrator’s office/evaluation/contract). (2:22:32–2:23:34)

12) Votes Following Executive Session

No additional votes recorded before adjourn-to-executive portion within the provided materials.

13) Adjournment