Narrative Summary
Summary
The Fort Mill Town Council held a regular meeting on December 15, 2025 with all seven members present. The meeting included recognition ceremonies honoring Mitzy Blackmon, Charles "JJ" Bennett, and Phillip Aycock for their public service contributions. Substantive business included second and first readings of several ordinances, a public hearing on a residential development moratorium amendment, and an executive session regarding contractual negotiations. All votes were unanimous, and the meeting concluded without controversy.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Approval of Minutes — Motion to approve minutes from October 1, October 27, November 10, November 17, December 8, and December 11, 2025 as submitted. Vote: 7-0. Moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Hudgins.
- Moratorium Amendment (Second Reading) — Motion to approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2025-16 to change the duration of the temporary moratorium on acceptance and processing of applications for rezoning or annexation of new residential developments. Vote: 7-0. Moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Garrison; public hearing drew no speakers.
- Perpetual Easement Authorization (First Reading) — Motion to approve an ordinance authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a perpetual easement across Town property identified as York County Tax Map #020-08-01-021. Vote: 7-0. Moved by Councilman Garrison, seconded by Councilwoman Cook.
- Budget Amendment 26-04 (First Reading) — Motion to approve an ordinance amending the Town budget for fiscal year October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026 (Amendment #26-04). Vote: 7-0. Moved by Councilman Wolfe, seconded by Councilman Moody.
Watchlist Flags
- Residential Development / Zoning Amendment: Public Hearing and Second Reading — Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2025-16 regarding temporary moratorium on rezoning or annexation of new residential developments — Council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance modifying the duration of an existing moratorium that halts acceptance and processing of rezoning or annexation applications for new residential developments. No members of the public appeared at the public hearing.
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Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- Assistant Town Manager Chris Pettit — Place the 2026 Town Council meeting calendar on the Town's website.
- Second readings for the perpetual easement ordinance (New Business Item #1) and budget amendment 26-04 (New Business Item #2) will appear on a future agenda.
Agenda Items
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Approval of Minutes
Council approved minutes from six prior meetings: October 1, October 27, November 10, November 17, December 8, and December 11, 2025.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the minutes as submitted
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Wolfe / Councilman Hudgins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- minutes approval
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Presentation #1: Recognition of Dedication to Public Service for Mitzy Blackmon and Charles "JJ" Bennett
Mayor Savage recognized Mitzy Blackmon and Charles "JJ" Bennett for their years of outstanding service to the Town of Fort Mill.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- recognition public service
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Presentation #2: Recognition of Excellence in Public Service for Phillip Aycock
Assistant Town Manager Eric Davis recognized Phillip Aycock for being named the South Carolina Association of Governmental Purchasing Officials Procurement Manager of the Year.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- recognition public service procurement
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Old Business Item #1
Public Hearing and Second Reading: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2025-16 so as to change the duration for the temporary moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications for rezoning or annexation of new residential developments
Mayor Savage opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Council voted to approve the ordinance amending the temporary moratorium duration for rezoning or annexation of new residential developments.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Wolfe / Councilman Garrison
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- ordinance moratorium rezoning annexation residential development
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Executive Session Item #1
Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements
Council entered executive session to discuss negotiations related to proposed contractual arrangements. No votes were taken during 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 contracts
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New Business Item #1
First Reading: An ordinance authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a perpetual easement across Town property identified as York County Tax Map #020-08-01-021
Council approved the first reading of an ordinance authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a perpetual easement across Town property.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Garrison / Councilwoman Cook
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- ordinance easement property
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New Business Item #2
First Reading: An ordinance amending the budget for the Town of Fort Mill, South Carolina for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026 – Amendment # 26-04
Council approved the first reading of a budget amendment (26-04) for fiscal year 2025-2026.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Wolfe / Councilman Moody
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- ordinance budget amendment
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Information / Discussion Item #1
Town Council – 2026 Schedule of Meetings
Assistant Town Manager Chris Pettit provided Council with a calendar of regularly scheduled Town Council meetings for 2026, noting that a copy will be placed on the Town's website.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- meeting schedule website
Votes
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Approval of Minutes
Motion to approve the minutes as submitted
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Public Hearing and Second Reading: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2025-16 so as to change the duration for the temporary moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications for rezoning or annexation of new residential developments
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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First Reading: An ordinance authorizing the Town Manager to negotiate and execute a perpetual easement across Town property identified as York County Tax Map #020-08-01-021
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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First Reading: An ordinance amending the budget for the Town of Fort Mill, South Carolina for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026 – Amendment # 26-04
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
Public Hearings
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Public Hearing on Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2025-16 regarding temporary moratorium on rezoning or annexation of new residential developments
No speakers were present.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
Action Items
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Place 2026 Town Council meeting calendar on the Town's website
- Owner
- Assistant Town Manager Chris Pettit
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.3
Upcoming Dates
No upcoming dates listed.
Watchlist Flags
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Public Hearing and Second Reading: An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2025-16 so as to change the duration for the temporary moratorium on the acceptance and processing of applications for rezoning or annexation of new residential developments
- Category
- subdivision
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