Narrative Summary
Summary
The Fort Mill Town Council held a workshop meeting on June 9, 2025, with five of seven members present. The session covered parks and recreation matters, including a construction contract award for Steele Street Park and the formation of a steering committee for a Parks and Recreation Master Plan update. Council also received informational updates on golf cart state law provisions and the Town Hall renovation at 205 N. White Street, and entered executive session to discuss lease negotiations for two Town-owned properties, contractual matters with Fort Mill Economic Partners and York County, and potential legal claims. Following the executive session, Council voted to authorize condemnation proceedings for 116 Main Street.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Steele Street Park Improvements contract — Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Cunningham Recreation for their Option 2 design. Vote: 5-0. Motion by Councilwoman Cook, seconded by Councilman Moody.
- Parks and Recreation Master Plan steering committee — Appoint Councilman Moody, Mayor Savage, and Councilwoman Cook to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan steering committee. Vote: 5-0. Motion by Councilwoman Cook, seconded by Councilman Moody.
- Condemnation of 116 Main Street — Authorize the Town Manager and Town Attorney to proceed with the condemnation process for 116 Main Street. Vote: 5-0. Motion by Councilwoman Cook, seconded by Councilman Helms.
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Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- June 23, 2025 — Council approval of workshop minutes.
Agenda Items
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1
Consideration of proposals and authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a construction contract for the Steele Street Park Improvements
Town Manager Cary Vargo presented proposals for Steele Street Park Improvements. Council considered options and voted to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Cunningham Recreation for their Option 2 design.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Cunningham Recreation for their Option 2 design
- Moved / seconded
- Councilwoman Cook / Councilman Moody
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- parks recreation construction contract
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2
Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Assistant Town Manager Gordon Burnette provided an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan status. Council discussed potential steering committee participants and appointed Councilman Moody, Mayor Savage, and Councilwoman Cook to the steering committee.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Appoint Councilman Moody, Mayor Savage, and Councilwoman Cook to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan steering committee
- Moved / seconded
- Councilwoman Cook / Councilman Moody
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- parks recreation master plan steering committee
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3
Golf Cart Laws
Town Manager Cary Vargo discussed new state laws relating to golf carts that provide provisions for municipalities to adopt their own local laws for further regulation. Police Chief Zachary spoke in favor of the new state law without any local ordinance. No motion was taken.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- golf carts ordinance state law
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4
Town Hall Renovation Update
Town Manager Cary Vargo provided Council with updates on the timeline for construction on the renovations to the new Town Hall at 205 N. White Street.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- town hall renovation construction
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5
Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements relating to the leasing of the Town's 111 S. White Street facility
Executive session item regarding lease negotiations for 111 S. White Street facility. No vote was taken in executive session.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- executive session negotiations lease contractual
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6
Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements relating to the leasing of the Town's 123 N. White Street property
Executive session item regarding lease negotiations for 123 N. White Street property. No vote was taken in executive session.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- executive session negotiations lease contractual
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7
Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements with Fort Mill Economic Partners
Executive session item regarding contractual negotiations with Fort Mill Economic Partners. No vote was taken in executive session.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- executive session negotiations contractual economic development
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8
Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements with York County
Executive session item regarding contractual negotiations with York County. No vote was taken in executive session.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- executive session negotiations contractual york county
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9
Receipt of legal advice relating to potential claims
Executive session item regarding receipt of legal advice relating to potential claims. No vote was taken in executive session.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- executive session legal advice claims
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10
Authorization to proceed with condemnation process for 116 Main Street
Councilwoman Cook made a motion to authorize the Town Manager and Town Attorney to proceed with the condemnation process for 116 Main Street. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Authorize the Town Manager and Town Attorney to proceed with the condemnation process for 116 Main Street
- Moved / seconded
- Councilwoman Cook / Councilman Helms
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- condemnation property
Votes
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Consideration of proposals and authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a construction contract for the Steele Street Park Improvements
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into a contract with Cunningham Recreation for their Option 2 design
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update
Appoint Councilman Moody, Mayor Savage, and Councilwoman Cook to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan steering committee
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Authorization to proceed with condemnation process for 116 Main Street
Authorize the Town Manager and Town Attorney to proceed with the condemnation process for 116 Main Street
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
Public Hearings
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Action Items
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Upcoming Dates
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Council approval of workshop minutes
- Date
- 2025-06-23
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