September 8, 2025 6:00 PM
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LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL County Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720

Council Members: District 1: Stuart Graham, District 2: Charlene McGriff, District 3: Billy Mosteller, Vice Chair, District 4: Jose Luis, District 5: Steve Harper, District 6: Bryant Neal, Secretary, District 7: Brian Carnes, Chair County Administrator: Dennis E. Marstall County Attorney: Ginny L. Merck-Dupont Clerk to Council: Sherrie Simpson

AGENDA RECAP

1. Call to Order Regular Meeting - Chairman Brian Carnes (0:01)

• Chairman Brian Carnes called the meeting to order, confirming a quorum was present and public notice was given.

2. Welcome and Recognition - Chairman Brian Carnes (0:33)

• Chairman Brian Carnes welcomed attendees and requested cell phones be silenced.

3. Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation - Council Member Billy Mosteller (0:58)

• The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by an invocation led by Council Member Billy Mosteller.

4. Approval of the Agenda (2:11)

• Jose Luis moved to amend the agenda, moving item 6a to September 22nd and item 8a to October 13th; Vote: Passed unanimously.
• A motion was then made for the formal approval of the amended agenda; Vote: Approved unanimously.

5. Citizens Comments (3:06)

• Citizen 1 (3:23): Representing Weller Life Communities, expressed availability to answer questions regarding item 8c.
• Citizen 2 (4:09): Raised concerns about commercial development at Highway 160 and Barberville Road, citing UDO violations, illegal tree removal, and alleged deceptive development plans.
• Citizen 3 (7:49): Reiterated concerns about the Barberville Road development, highlighting non-conforming playground placement and lack of screening.
• Electronic Submissions (10:14): Elaine Bullman, Larry Bennett, and Dawn Foster submitted comments opposing specific developments due to infrastructure concerns, UDO compliance, and unfulfilled commitments.
• County Administrator Dennis Marstall confirmed the planning department is intimately involved and monitoring the Barberville Road development for violations, and a report can be provided.

6. Special Presentations

• a. Recognition of Employee of the Quarter - 2025 - 2nd Quarter - Presented by County Administrator Dennis Marstall Administration - Dennis Marstall
  • This item, intended to recognize a Public Safety and General Government winner, was moved to September 22nd during the agenda approval.

7. Consent Agenda (12:08)

• Billy Mosteller moved to approve Consent Agenda items 7a-7e, which included approval of minutes from August 13th and 25th meetings, 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2025-1981 (coroner’s office), 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-1959 (Health & Wellness Commission membership), and 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-1960 (Community Relations Commission mission); Vote: Passed unanimously.

8. Non-Consent Agenda

• a. Public Hearing and 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-1982 Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance 2015-1346, Related To A Development Agreement Between Lancaster County And UHF Development Group, LLC…
  • This item, related to amending a development agreement (PDD-26) to realign density and adjust parking, was moved to October 13th during agenda approval.
• b. 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-1983 Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance No. 2025-1971, Relating To The Appropriation Of Funds And The Approval Of A Detailed Budget… (13:28)
  • Steve Harper moved to approve two budget amendments, adding $16,883 in State Aid to County Library funds and appropriating $1,809,878 in excess Capital Project Sales Tax 2 collections for road projects; Vote: Passed unanimously.
• c. 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-1984 Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance 2021-1711, Related To A Development Agreement Between Lancaster County And Redwood Indian Land Barberville SC P1… (17:49)
  • Charlene McGriff moved to approve amendments to the Redwood Development Agreement, including adjusting allowed uses, replacing the conceptual site plan, amending the development schedule, extending the term by five years, and correcting scrivener’s errors; Vote: Passed 4-3.
• d. 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-1985 Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Unified Development Ordinance (“UDO”) Chapters 7 And 10 To Define The Use Types “Large-Scale Grocery Store” And “Regional Hospital Facility,” And Provide For Additional Wall Signage For Both Uses. (22:45)
  • Jose Luis moved to approve defining “Large-Scale Grocery Store” and “Regional Hospital Facility” in the UDO and allowing for additional wall signage for these uses; Vote: Passed unanimously (7-0).
• e. Public Hearing and 1st Reading of Ordinance 2025-1986 Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of Lancaster County To Rezone Approximately 0.5 Acres (TM# 069M-OE-013.00), Which Is Located Adjacent To 454 Fox Lane, From The Low Density Residential (LDR) District To The Medium Density Residential (MDR) District (24:43)
  • Charlene McGriff moved to approve rezoning a 0.5-acre parcel for Roxanne Fenchel from Low Density Residential (LDR) to Medium Density Residential (MDR) to conjoin with her residence; Vote: Passed unanimously (7-0).

9. Discussion and Action Items

• a. Receive Information and Take Desired Action Regarding Appointments and/or Re-Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions - Sherrie Simpson (28:10)
  • Steve Harper moved to approve appointments for the new International Code Board of Appeals, with Stacy Roberts (two-year term) and Chad Catledge and Harrison Blackwell (four-year terms); Vote: Passed unanimously.

10. Status of Items Tabled, Recommitted, Deferred or Held

• a. POSTPONED AT APPLICANT’S REQUEST - Public Hearing and 1st Reading of Ordinance 2025-1972 Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Approve The Request Of Old Hickory Hill, LLC To Amend The Future Land Use Map…
  • This item was postponed at the applicant’s request on July 15, 2025, and previously on May 27, 2025.
• b. POSTPONED AT APPLICANT’S REQUEST - Public Hearing and 1st Reading of Ordinance 2025-1976 Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of Lancaster County To Rezone 159.64 Acres Located Off Old Hickory Road…
  • This item was postponed at the applicant’s request on July 15, 2025.

11. Executive Session (30:00)

• Billy Mosteller moved to enter executive session to discuss legal advice regarding the Lancaster County Library Board and personnel matters related to the County Administrator’s office and evaluation process; Vote: Passed unanimously.

12. Items Requiring a Vote Following Executive Session (31:54)

• Charlene McGriff moved to exit executive session; Vote: Passed unanimously.
• County Attorney Ginny L. Merck-Dupont confirmed that no motions were made and no votes were taken during executive session.
• A motion was made to remove Brittany Gungorna Smith from the Lancaster County Library Board of Trustees, effective immediately; Vote: Passed unanimously.

13. Adjournment (32:51)