Narrative Summary
Summary
The Fort Mill Town Council held a regular meeting on January 29, 2026, with all seven council members present. The agenda was brief, consisting of three action items and one executive session. Council addressed internal administrative matters, including employee benefits, an inter-governmental agreement with the Fort Mill School District, and a personnel appointment. All three votes were unanimous, and no public hearings were held.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Cafeteria Plan amendment — Resolution to amend the Town's Cafeteria Plan for employee health benefits, moved by Councilwoman Cook, seconded by Councilman Garrison. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- First Amendment to MOU with Fort Mill School District — Approval of the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Fort Mill and the Fort Mill School District, moved by Councilman Garrison, seconded by Councilwoman Cook. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Town Attorney appointment — Appointment of Barron B. Mack, Jr. as Town Attorney, moved by Councilwoman Cook, seconded by Councilman Moody. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Executive session — Council entered and exited executive session to discuss personnel matters. No action taken.
Watchlist Flags
No watchlist items flagged.
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
None recorded.
Agenda Items
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1
A resolution amending the Town's Cafeteria Plan for employee health benefits
Resolution to amend the Town's Cafeteria Plan for employee health benefits, presented by Becky Link.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- To approve
- Moved / seconded
- Councilwoman Cook / Councilman Garrison
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- employee benefits cafeteria plan health benefits
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2
Consideration to approve the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Fort Mill and the Fort Mill School District
Consideration to approve the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Fort Mill and the Fort Mill School District, presented by Cary Vargo.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- To approve
- Moved / seconded
- Councilman Garrison / Councilwoman Cook
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2
- Tags
- memorandum of understanding school district inter-governmental agreement
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3
Consideration to appoint Barron B. Mack, Jr. as the Town Attorney
Consideration to appoint Barron B. Mack, Jr. as the Town Attorney, presented by Cary Vargo.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- To approve
- Moved / seconded
- Councilwoman Cook / Councilman Moody
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- town attorney appointment personnel
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4
Discussion incident to personnel matters
Executive session held to discuss personnel matters. Council entered and exited 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 personnel matters closed session
Votes
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A resolution amending the Town's Cafeteria Plan for employee health benefits
To approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.1
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Consideration to approve the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town of Fort Mill and the Fort Mill School District
To approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2
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Consideration to appoint Barron B. Mack, Jr. as the Town Attorney
To approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
Public Hearings
No public hearings listed.
Action Items
No action items listed.
Upcoming Dates
No upcoming dates listed.
Watchlist Flags
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