Narrative Summary
Summary
The Fort Mill Town Council held a regular meeting on August 25, 2025, with all members present except Councilwoman Cook. The meeting included a presentation from the Fort Mill History Museum on its past year's programs and future plans, as well as public comment on homelessness in the community. Council took action on a lease agreement, subdivision street acceptance, and a parks construction contract before entering executive session on legal, contractual, personnel, and real property matters. Following executive session, Council authorized the Town Manager to enter into a purchase agreement for real property, though no further details were disclosed publicly.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Approval of Minutes — Motion to approve minutes from the July 23, July 28, August 11, and August 19, 2025 council meetings. Vote: 6-0.
- Second Reading: Ordinance Authorizing Lease Agreement with Fort Mill History Museum — Motion to approve second reading of an ordinance authorizing staff to enter into a lease agreement with the Fort Mill History Museum for office space at 111 South White Street. Vote: 6-0. Continues an existing lease arrangement with the museum at the caboose location.
- Resolution Accepting Streets Within Waterside at the Catawba Subdivision — Motion to approve a resolution accepting streets within the Waterside at the Catawba subdivision into the Town of Fort Mill Street Maintenance System. Vote: 6-0. Application submitted by Chris Rabel, Lennar Carolinas, LLC; subdivision is 100% built out and meets all street acceptance policy requirements.
- Contract for Construction of Four (4) New Picnic Shelters — Motion to approve a contract in the amount of $122,633.17 with Batiment Company, LLC of Fort Mill, SC for construction of four new picnic shelters at Harris Street Park (2), Steele Street Park (1), and Millstone Park (1). Vote: 6-0.
- Motion to Enter Executive Session — Motion to go into executive session covering legal advice, contract negotiations, real property purchase, and personnel matters. Vote: 6-0.
- Motion to Exit Executive Session — Motion to come out of executive session; Mayor Savage stated no votes or actions were taken during the session. Vote: 6-0.
- Authorization for Town Manager to Enter into Purchase Agreement — Motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a purchase agreement as discussed in executive session. Vote: 6-0. Specific property details were not disclosed in open session.
- Adjournment — Motion to adjourn. Vote: 6-0. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Watchlist Flags
- Subdivision: Resolution Accepting Streets Within Waterside at the Catawba Subdivision — Council unanimously approved acceptance of all streets within the Waterside at the Catawba subdivision into the Town's street maintenance system; the subdivision is fully built out and was found compliant by the Planning, Public Works, and Utilities departments.
> "Resolution accepting the streets within the Waterside at the Catawba subdivision into the Town of Fort Mill Street Maintenance System. Application submitted by Chris Rabel, Lennar Carolinas, LLC."
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- Town Manager authorized to execute real property purchase agreement as discussed in executive session — details not publicly disclosed.
- None recorded.
Agenda Items
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Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance recited.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- None
-
Invocation
Councilman Helms provided the invocation.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- None
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Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve minutes from July 23, 2025 Council Budget Workshop, July 28, 2025 Council Meeting, August 11, 2025 Council Budget Workshop, and August 19, 2025 Council Budget Workshop.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the minutes of the July 23, 2025, July 28, 2025, August 11, 2025 and August 19, 2025 council meetings.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Wolfe / Councilman Garrison
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- None
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Public Comment
Karen Kemp, P.O. Box 1942, Fort Mill, spoke about several ways in which the Town and local developers could help with the homeless population in Fort Mill.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- homeless services public comment
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FMHM Year in Review
The Fort Mill History Museum gave a review of their past year's events and programs as well as their future.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- Fort Mill History Museum presentation
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1
Second Reading: Ordinance Authorizing Lease Agreement with Fort Mill History Museum
Second reading of ordinance authorizing staff to enter into a lease agreement with the Fort Mill History Museum for office space located at 111 South White Street (caboose). This continues the lease by the Fort Mill History Museum.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve Second Reading of an ordinance authorizing staff to enter into a lease agreement with the Fort Mill History Museum for office space located at 111 South White Street.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Wolfe / Councilman Moody
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- lease agreement office space
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1
Resolution Accepting Streets Within Waterside at the Catawba Subdivision
Resolution accepting the streets within the Waterside at the Catawba subdivision into the Town of Fort Mill Street Maintenance System. Application submitted by Chris Rabel, Lennar Carolinas, LLC. All roads were recorded before the establishment of the Street Acceptance Policy and are exempt from inspection fee and surety bond. The Planning Department reviewed for completeness and accuracy. Waterside at the Catawba is 100% built out and meets/exceeds street acceptance policy requirements. Public Works and Utilities Departments reviewed and found roads to be in compliance.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve a resolution accepting the streets within the Waterside at the Catawba subdivision into the Town of Fort Mill Street Maintenance System.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Hudgin / Councilman Wolfe
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.2-3
- Tags
- street acceptance subdivision infrastructure maintenance agreement
-
2
Contract for Construction of Four (4) New Picnic Shelters at Parks & Recreation Facilities
Consideration of contract for construction of four (4) new picnic shelters at Parks & Recreation Facilities for the total amount of $122,633.17. Items in current budget for facilities at Harris Street Park (2 shelters), Steele Street Park (1 shelter), and Millstone Park (1 shelter). Staff completed procurement process and recommends awarding contract to Batiment Company, LLC of Fort Mill, SC.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve a contract in the amount of $122,633.17 for the construction of Four (4) New Picnic Shelters at Parks & Recreation Facilities. To Batiment Company, LLC of Fort Mill, SC.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Wolfe / Councilman Garrison
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- parks and recreation construction contract picnic shelters
-
1
Executive Session - Receipt of Legal Advice
Executive session item regarding receipt of legal advice.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- executive session legal
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2
Executive Session - Discussion Incident to Negotiations for Contractual Agreements
Executive session item regarding discussion incident to negotiations for contractual agreements.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- executive session negotiations
-
3
Executive Session - Discussions Incident to Proposed Contractual Matters Relating to Purchase of Real Property
Executive session item regarding discussions incident to proposed contractual matters relating to the purchase of real property.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- executive session real property contractual matters
-
4
Executive Session - Discussion Incident to Personnel Matters
Executive session item regarding discussion incident to personnel matters.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- executive session personnel
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Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion to go into Executive Session.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to go into Executive Session.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Garrison / Councilman Wolfe
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- None
-
Motion to Exit Executive Session
Motion to come out of Executive Session. Mayor Savage stated that no votes or actions were made during Executive Session.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to come out of Executive Session.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Wolfe / Councilman Moody
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- None
-
Authorization for Town Manager to Enter into Purchase Agreement
Motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a purchase agreement as discussed in Executive Session.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a purchase agreement as discussed in Executive Session.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Hudgins / Councilman Wolfe
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- real property purchase agreement
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Adjournment
Motion to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to adjourn.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Garrison / Councilman Wolfe
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- None
Votes
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Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes of the July 23, 2025, July 28, 2025, August 11, 2025 and August 19, 2025 council meetings.
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Second Reading: Ordinance Authorizing Lease Agreement with Fort Mill History Museum
Motion to approve Second Reading of an ordinance authorizing staff to enter into a lease agreement with the Fort Mill History Museum for office space located at 111 South White Street.
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Resolution Accepting Streets Within Waterside at the Catawba Subdivision
Motion to approve a resolution accepting the streets within the Waterside at the Catawba subdivision into the Town of Fort Mill Street Maintenance System.
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.2-3
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Contract for Construction of Four (4) New Picnic Shelters at Parks & Recreation Facilities
Motion to approve a contract in the amount of $122,633.17 for the construction of Four (4) New Picnic Shelters at Parks & Recreation Facilities. To Batiment Company, LLC of Fort Mill, SC.
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Motion to Enter Executive Session
Motion to go into Executive Session.
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
-
Motion to Exit Executive Session
Motion to come out of Executive Session.
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
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Authorization for Town Manager to Enter into Purchase Agreement
Motion to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a purchase agreement as discussed in Executive Session.
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
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Adjournment
Motion to adjourn.
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
Public Hearings
No public hearings listed.
Action Items
No action items listed.
Upcoming Dates
No upcoming dates listed.
Watchlist Flags
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Resolution Accepting Streets Within Waterside at the Catawba Subdivision
- Category
- subdivision
Uncertainty Notes
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- Approved minutes record tallies but not per-member dissent.