Narrative Summary
Summary
The Fort Mill Town Council held a regular meeting on September 8, 2025, with all seven members present. The meeting featured several informational presentations, including options for roof and HVAC replacement at the YMCA Complex, a police department staffing study from US ISS Agency LLC, and a Fire Department briefing on shift scheduling and a proposed drone purchase. Council conducted a public hearing on the FY 2025-2026 budget ordinance and advanced it on first reading, and also took up a divided vote on a proposed turf field project at Calhoun Street Park. The meeting concluded following a brief executive session on a contractual matter, adjourning at 10:04 p.m.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Approval of Minutes — Motion to approve minutes of the August 25, 2025, and August 28, 2025, council meetings. Vote: 7-0. Moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Moody.
- FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance (First Reading) — Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance to provide for the budget of the Town of Fort Mill for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026. Vote: 6-1. A public hearing was held with no public comments received; extended discussion between staff and council preceded the vote.
- Door-to-Door Solicitation Ordinance Amendment (First Reading) — Motion to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article III, Sec. 8-67 of the Code of Ordinances to add new procedures requiring a Door-to-Door Solicitation Permit and providing residents the option to display "No Solicitation Allowed" or "No Commercial Solicitation Allowed" signage. Vote: 7-0. Moved by Councilwoman Cook, seconded by Councilman Garrison.
- Calhoun Street Park Turf Field Project — Motion to not proceed with the Calhoun Street Park Turf Field Project at this time. Vote: 4-3. Moved by Councilman Hudgins, seconded by Councilman Garrison; three council members were opposed.
- Executive Session — Motion to enter executive session to discuss a matter incident to contractual matters. Vote: 7-0. Mayor Savage confirmed no votes or actions were taken during the session.
Watchlist Flags
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Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance — Second reading required before adoption; fiscal year begins October 1, 2025.
- Door-to-Door Solicitation Ordinance Amendment — Second reading required before adoption.
Agenda Items
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Approval of Minutes
Minutes from August 25, 2025 Council Meeting and August 28, 2025 Budget Workshop were approved.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025, and August 28, 2025, council meetings.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Wolfe / Councilman Moody
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- procedural
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Public Comment
Public comment period was held pursuant to Section 2-46 of the Code of Ordinances. No citizens signed up to speak.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- public_comment
-
1
YMCA Construction Project
Goodwyn Mills Cawood presented two options for replacement of the roof at the YMCA Complex and discussed the replacement of the HVAC system.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- presentation construction YMCA
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2
Fort Mill Police Department Staffing Study
Ken Miller with US ISS Agency, LLC, gave a presentation regarding their recommendations for staffing of the Police Department.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- presentation police staffing
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1
Public Hearing and First Reading: FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
Public hearing was held on an ordinance to provide for the budget of the Town of Fort Mill, South Carolina for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026. No public comments were received. There was much discussion between staff and council regarding the budget. First reading was approved with one opposed.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve First Reading of an ordinance to provide for the budget of the Town of Fort Mill, South Carolina for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026, to provide for the receipt and expenditure of funds, and other matters related thereto.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Garrison / Councilman Wolfe
- Vote
- 6-1
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- budget ordinance public_hearing
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2
First Reading: Door-to-Door Solicitation Ordinance Amendment
First reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article III, Section 8-67 of the Code of Ordinances to provide updates to the code and add new procedures relating to solicitation. The ordinance will make it unlawful for any person to engage in door-to-door solicitation without first obtaining a Door-to-Door Solicitation Permit from the Town. Citizens will have the option to display 'No Solicitation Allowed' or 'No Commercial Solicitation Allowed' signage to avoid unwanted solicitors.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article III, Sec. 8-67 of the Code of Ordinances so as to provide updates to the code and add new procedures relating to solicitation.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilwoman Cook / Councilman Garrison
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- ordinance solicitation code_amendment
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3
Consideration of award for the Calhoun Street Park Turf Field Project
A motion was made to not proceed with the Calhoun Street Park Turf Field Project at this time. The motion passed 4-3 with three council members opposed.
- Outcome
- denied
- Motion
- Motion to not proceed with the Calhoun Street Park Turf Field Project at this time.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Hudgins / Councilman Garrison
- Vote
- 4-3
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- parks turf_field capital_project
-
1
Fort Mill Fire Department
Chipper Wilkerson, Fire Chief, presented information on Fire Department scheduling, shift scheduling and overtime allocations. He also presented a needs assessment for a drone purchase, including information on recommended drone, drone response and availability, recommended drone capabilities and key takeaways.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- presentation fire_department scheduling drone
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1
Discussion incident to contractual matters
Council entered and exited Executive Session to discuss a matter incident to contractual matters. Mayor Savage stated that no votes or actions were taken during Executive Session.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- Motion to go into Executive Session.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Wolfe / Councilman Helms
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- executive_session contractual
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Adjourn
Meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- Motion to adjourn.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Cook / Councilman Moody
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- procedural
Votes
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Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes of the August 25, 2025, and August 28, 2025, council meetings.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Public Hearing and First Reading: FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
Motion to approve First Reading of an ordinance to provide for the budget of the Town of Fort Mill, South Carolina for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026, to provide for the receipt and expenditure of funds, and other matters related thereto.
- Vote
- 6-1
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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First Reading: Door-to-Door Solicitation Ordinance Amendment
Motion to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 8, Article III, Sec. 8-67 of the Code of Ordinances so as to provide updates to the code and add new procedures relating to solicitation.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Consideration of award for the Calhoun Street Park Turf Field Project
Motion to not proceed with the Calhoun Street Park Turf Field Project at this time.
- Vote
- 4-3
- Outcome
- denied
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Discussion incident to contractual matters
Motion to go into Executive Session.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- no_action
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Adjourn
Motion to adjourn.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- no_action
- Source ref
- page: p.3
Public Hearings
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FY 2025-2026 Budget Ordinance
Mayor Savage opened the floor for public hearing. No one came forth to speak.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
Action Items
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Upcoming Dates
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