Narrative Summary
Summary
The Fort Mill Town Council held a regular meeting on March 23, 2026, with all seven members present. The meeting opened with recognitions for student stormwater art contest winners and the Fort Mill High School Boys Wrestling Team's fourth consecutive 5A state championship. Four public hearings were held on the Arden Mill development — covering annexations, a rezoning, and an amendment to the existing Mixed Use Concept Plan — drawing eleven public comments on the largest annexation item, primarily concerning traffic, environmental impacts, and bald eagle habitat, though no votes on those items were taken. The council approved a range of administrative, personnel, and infrastructure matters, including adoption of the town's comprehensive and downtown master plans and first reading of a temporary development moratorium.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Approval of Minutes — Minutes from the March 9, 2026 Council Meeting approved. Vote: Unanimous. Moved by Hudgins, seconded by Garrison.
- Ordinance 2026-12 (2nd Reading) — Amends Sec. 20-51(A) of the Town Code to allow the Town Manager to name a designee as local administrator of flood damage prevention regulations. Vote: Unanimous. Administrative change only.
- Ordinance 2026-13 (2nd Reading) — Adopts the Town of Fort Mill's Our Path Forward Comprehensive Plan. Vote: Unanimous. Moved by Cook, seconded by Garrison.
- Ordinance 2026-14 (2nd Reading) — Adopts the Town of Fort Mill's Downtown Master Plan. Vote: Unanimous. Moved by Cook, seconded by Hudgins.
- Ordinance 2026-15 (2nd Reading) — Authorizes sale and conveyance of real property at 200 and 210 Tom Hall Street (Tax Map No. 020-06-09-005). Vote: 6-0. Moved by Cook, seconded by Helms.
- Resolution 2026-16 — Formally adopts Sections 8, 9, 10, and 11 of the Classification and Compensation Study conducted by Management Advisory Group International Inc. Vote: Unanimous. Addresses salary ranges, equity, and compression.
- Resolution 2026-17 — Authorizes the Town Manager to adopt and amend personnel policies recommended by Management Advisory Group International Inc., including tuition reimbursement, parental leave, lateral hire, and vacation leave policies. Vote: Unanimous.
- Resolution 2026-18 — Authorizes the Town to apply for the CMAQ Improvement Grant for an Adaptive Traffic Control System; estimated project cost ~$3 million with an 80/20 federal/local split (~$600,000 local match). Vote: Unanimous. Application deadline April 1, 2026.
- MOU Amendment — SC Department of Juvenile Justice — Approves amendment allowing SCDJJ to house youth from other judicial circuits at the Greenville County Youth Services Facility. Vote: Unanimous.
- Temporary Development Moratorium (1st Reading) — 1st reading of ordinance establishing a 6-month moratorium (through September 30, 2026) on acceptance of applications for rezonings, annexations, and preliminary plats for new residential developments, and development approvals in GI/LI districts, to allow alignment of zoning and town codes with adopted plans. Vote: Unanimous. Moved by Cook, seconded by Garrison.
- Ordinance Amending FY 2025-2026 Budget — Engineering Services Fees (1st Reading) — Amends the utility fee schedule to adopt engineering services review fees to offset costs of third-party plan review following departure of Town Engineer. Vote: Unanimous.
- Perpetual Easement Ordinance (1st Reading) — Authorizes Town Manager to execute a perpetual utility easement across Town-owned parcels identified as York County Tax Map Nos. 020-12-01-203 through 020-12-01-209. Vote: Unanimous.
- Executive Session — Entered executive session to discuss contractual matters related to 123 N. White Street and legal advice related to the Freedom of Information Act. Vote: Unanimous to enter. No action taken upon return.
Watchlist Flags
- Zoning Amendment: Public Hearing — Rezoning York County Tax Map No. 020-13-01-001 (~3 acres) from R-15 to MXU, Arden Mill — The public hearing was held and closed with no public comments; no vote was taken at this meeting, leaving the rezoning to MXU pending a future council decision.
> "Public Hearing Regarding An Ordinance to Rezone the Parcel Currently or Formerly known as York County Tax Map Number: 020-13-01-001 containing approximately +/- 3 acres from R-15 to MXU, Arden Mill"
- Residential Development / Subdivisions: Temporary Moratorium on Rezonings, Annexations, and/or Preliminary Plats for New Residential Developments — Council approved the 1st reading of an ordinance halting acceptance of new residential rezoning, annexation, and preliminary plat applications through September 30, 2026, directly affecting the pipeline of new residential development while the Town updates its zoning code to reflect the newly adopted comprehensive and downtown master plans.
> "The Acceptance and Processing of Applications for Rezonings, Annexations, and/or Preliminary Plats for New Residential Developments as well as Rezonings, Annexations, and/or Development Approvals within the Town's General Industrial (GI) District, or Limited Industrial (LI) District"
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- By April 1, 2026 — Town Manager to submit CMAQ grant application for Adaptive Traffic Control System.
- 2nd Reading required — Temporary development moratorium ordinance requires a 2nd reading before final adoption.
- 2nd Reading required — Ordinance amending FY 2025-2026 budget for engineering services review fees requires a 2nd reading.
- 2nd Reading required — Perpetual easement ordinance (Tax Map Nos. 020-12-01-203 through 020-12-01-209) requires a 2nd reading.
- Pending future action — Arden Mill annexation, rezoning (R-15 to MXU), and Mixed Use Concept Plan amendment items held no votes; council action expected at a future meeting.
- By September 30, 2026 — Moratorium on residential rezonings/annexations/preliminary plats expires; Town Manager to complete alignment of Zoning Code and Town Code with adopted plans.
Agenda Items
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1.A
Recognition of the Winners and Participants of the Student Stormwater Art Contest
Mayor Savage and Town Council recognized lower elementary winners Alexander Amann, Hannah Miller, and Sadie Claton, upper elementary winners Avery Wickenhauser, Anishka Tayal, Yashvin Nathanapati and Hattie Porter, Middle School winners Wensen Yao, Varna Chandramohan, Ishana Kunapureddy, Anelya Aiturarova, and Cody Miller, and honorably mentioned Ngoc Duong, Oviya Chandramoham, and Giulianna Tuarez.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- recognition stormwater art contest students
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1.B
Proclamation Recognizing the Fort Mill High School Boys Wrestling Team as the 2026 5A Division 2 State Champions
Mayor Savage and Town Council provided a proclamation to the Fort Mill High School Boys Wrestling team and coaching staff recognizing their achievements as the 2026 5A Division 2 State Champions, earning them their 4th consecutive state title.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- recognition wrestling state champions
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2.A
Public Hearing Regarding An Ordinance Annexing Parcels Currently or Formerly Known as York County Tax Map Numbers: 707-00-00-017, 707-00-00-057, 707-00-00-016 (portion of), 709-00-00-013 (portion of), 709-00-00-023 (portion of), 707-00-00-051 (portion of) Containing Approximately +/- 73.843 acres with a Proposed Zoning Designation of MXU, Arden Mill
Public hearing opened at 6:16 PM regarding annexation of approximately 73.843 acres with proposed MXU zoning for Arden Mill development. Eleven public comments were received expressing concerns about traffic impacts, environmental restoration, stormwater management, buffer zones, habitat preservation, bald eagle nests, property values, and dead-end road safety. Mayor Savage provided clarification on the moratorium and developer annexation request process.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2
- Tags
- annexation zoning MXU Arden Mill public hearing traffic environment stormwater
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2.B
Public Hearing Regarding An Ordinance to Rezone the Parcel Currently or Formerly known as York County Tax Map Number: 020-13-01-001 containing approximately +/- 3 acres from R-15 to MXU, Arden Mill
Public hearing opened at 6:54 PM for rezoning approximately 3 acres from R-15 to MXU for Arden Mill. There were no public comments. Public hearing closed at 6:55 PM.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- rezoning MXU Arden Mill public hearing
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2.C
Public Hearing Regarding An Ordinance to Amend the Mixed Use Concept Plan and Development Conditions for the Fort Mill Reserve, also known as Arden Mill, MXU (Town of Fort Mill Ordinance, 2016-42)
Public hearing opened at 6:55 PM regarding amendment to the Mixed Use Concept Plan and Development Conditions for Fort Mill Reserve/Arden Mill MXU. One public comment from Scott Couchenour requesting deferment of the hearing was made. Public hearing closed at 6:56 PM.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- MXU Arden Mill mixed use public hearing development conditions
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2.D
Public Hearing Regarding An Ordinance Annexing Parcels Currently or Formerly Known as Work County Tax Map Numbers: 707-00-00-016 (portion of), 709-00-00-013 (portion of), 709-00-00-023 (portion of), and 707-00-00-051 (portion of) Containing Approximately 13.4 Acres With A Proposed Zoning Designation of R-25
Public hearing opened at 6:56 PM for annexing approximately 13.4 acres with proposed R-25 zoning. No public comments were made. Public hearing closed at 6:56 PM.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- annexation zoning R-25 public hearing
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3.A
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from March 9, 2026 Council Meeting were approved unanimously.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Councilmember Hudgins motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by Councilmember Garrison and approved unanimously.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Hudgins / Councilmember Garrison
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- minutes approval
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4
Public Comments
Scott Couchenour commended the Shamrock Jam held on Main Street and community support for the event held at Wing King recently.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- public comments community event
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5.A
Consideration of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-12 An Ordinance Amending Sec. 20-51(A) of the Town's Code of Ordinances to Change the Local Administrator of the Town's Flood Damage Prevention Regulations (Ord. 1995-02)
Assistant Town Manager Chris Pettit advised that this ordinance is an administrative change only and allows the Town Manager to name a designee and amends the language within the Town's Code. This is the 2nd reading of the ordinance.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Councilmember Wolfe motioned to approve the 2nd reading of ordinance 2026-12, seconded by Councilmember Cook and approved unanimously.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Wolfe / Councilmember Cook
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- ordinance flood damage prevention administrative
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5.B
Consideration of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-13 An Ordinance Adopting the Town of Fort Mill's Our Path Forward Comprehensive Plan
Ordinance adopting the Town of Fort Mill's comprehensive plan. The 2nd reading was presented to Council.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Councilmember Cook motioned to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-13 an ordinance to adopt the town of fort mill's comprehensive plan, seconded Councilmember Garrison and approved unanimously.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Cook / Councilmember Garrison
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- ordinance comprehensive plan Our Path Forward
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5.C
Consideration of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-14 An Ordinance Adopting the Town of Fort Mill's Downtown Master Plan
Ordinance adopting the Town of Fort Mill's downtown master plan. The 2nd reading was presented to Council.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Councilmember Cook motioned to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-13 an ordinance to adopt the Town of Fort Mill's downtown master plan, seconded by Councilmember Hudgins and approved unanimously.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Cook / Councilmember Hudgins
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- ordinance downtown master plan
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5.D
Consideration of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-15 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale and Conveyance of Real Property Located at 200 and 210 Tom Hall Street (Tax Map No. 020-06-09-005) and Authorizing the Execution of All Necessary Documents Related Thereto
Ordinance authorizing the sale and conveyance of real property located at 200 and 210 Tom Hall Street. The 2nd reading was presented to Council.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Councilmember Cook motioned to approve the 2nd reading of ordinance 2026-15, Councilmember Helms and approved 6-0.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Cook / Councilmember Helms
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- ordinance property sale real estate
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5.E
Consideration of Resolution 2026-16 A Resolution Formally Adopting Sections 8, 9, 10, & 11 of the Classification and Compensation Study Conducted By Management Advisory Group International INC
Town Manager Cary Vargo advised that the purpose of this study was to ensure internal equity across classifications and department, assess the Town's competitiveness in the regional labor market, address known issues of salary compression and recruitment/retention challenges, and establish a sustainable compensation framework aligned with best practices and fiscal capacity. This resolution adopts portions of the study related to salaries and salary ranges.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Councilmember Garrison motioned to approve old business item E resolution 2026-16 a resolution formally adopting 8, 9, 10 & 11 of the compensation study, seconded by Councilmember Wolfe and approved unanimously.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Garrison / Councilmember Wolfe
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- resolution compensation study salary classification
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5.F
Consideration of Resolution 2026-17 A Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Adopt and Amend Policies Related to the Personnel Manual As Recommended by Management Advisory Group International INC
Town Manager Vargo advised that this resolution is requesting Council to adopt numerous policies in relation to recruitment and retention including tuition reimbursement, education incentive, retention incentive, employee recruitment, parental leave, call back pay policy, and lateral hire/hard to fill placement policy as well as vacation leave policy.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Councilmember Hudgins motioned to approve item 5F resolution 2026-17 a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to Adopt and Amend policies related to the personnel manual as recommended by management advisory group international, seconded by Councilmember Wolfe and approved unanimously.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Hudgins / Councilmember Wolfe
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- resolution personnel policy recruitment retention
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5.G
Consideration of Resolution 2026-18 A Resolution Authorizing the Town to Apply for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Grant for Adaptive Traffic Control Systems
Town Manager Vargo advised that staff have evaluated modernization of the signal network through implementation of an Adaptive Traffic Control System, which would monitor traffic conditions in real time and adjust signal timing to improve corridor coordination, reduce delays, and enhance traffic flow. The system would also incorporate emergency vehicle preemption and battery backup systems. The estimated project cost is approximately $3 million, with an 80% federal share through the CMAQ Program and a 20% local match. The Town's anticipated match would be approximately $600,000, with a funding request deadline of April 1, 2026.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Councilmember Wolfe motioned to approve resolution 2026-18 resolution authorizing the Town to apply for the CMAQ aproveement grant for adaptive traffic control, seconded by Councilmember Garrison and approved unanimously.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Wolfe / Councilmember Garrison
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.4-5
- Tags
- resolution CMAQ traffic control grant adaptive signal
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6.A
Consideration of Approving an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Town Manager Cary Vargo advised that the amendment to the MOU is solely in relation to SCDJJ receiving permission to house youth from other judicial circuits at the Greenville County Youth Services Facility subject to the operational capacity, staffing ratios, and applicable statutory requirements.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Councilmember Wolfe motioned to approve new business item A to approve the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the SC Department of Juvenile Justice, seconded by Councilmember Helms and approved unanimously.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Wolfe / Councilmember Helms
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- MOU juvenile justice agreement
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6.B
Public Hearing and Consideration of the 1st Reading of An Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on The Acceptance and Processing of Applications for Rezonings, Annexations, and/or Preliminary Plats for New Residential Developments as well as Rezonings, Annexations, and/or Development Approvals within the Town's General Industrial (GI) District, or Limited Industrial (LI) District
Public hearing opened at 7:23 PM with no public comments received. The ordinance establishes a 6-month temporary moratorium (through September 30, 2026) on acceptance of applications for rezonings, annexations, and preliminary plats for new residential developments and development approvals in GI/LI districts. This moratorium allows time to align the Zoning Code and Town Code with the visions in the adopted comprehensive and downtown master plans. Exceptions are outlined in the ordinance.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Councilmember Cook motioned to approve new business item B the 1st Reading of An Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on The Acceptance and Processing of Applications for Rezonings, Annexations, and/or Preliminary Plats for New Residential Developments as well as Rezonings, Annexations, and/or Development Approvals within the Town's General Industrial (GI) District, or Limited Industrial (LI) District, seconded by Councilmember Garrison and approved unanimously.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Cook / Councilmember Garrison
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.5-6
- Tags
- moratorium rezoning annexation residential development industrial district public hearing
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6.C
Consideration of the 1st Reading of An Ordinance Amending The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget To Adopt Engineering Services Reviews Within Chapter 36 of the Utility Fee Schedule
Assistant Town Manager Pettit advised that following the departure of the Town Engineer, the Town contracted with a third-party company to perform plan reviews that were previously handled in-house. Staff recommend continuing to use a third-party reviewer while the Town searches for and trains a new engineer and amending the engineering review fee schedule to offset those costs.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Councilmember Cook motioned to approve the 1st Reading of An Ordinance Amending The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget To Adopt Engineering Services Reviews Within Chapter 36 of the Utility Fee Schedule, seconded by Councilmember Hudgins and approved unanimously.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Cook / Councilmember Hudgins
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- ordinance budget engineering services utility fee
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6.D
Consideration of the 1st Reading of An Ordinance Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute a Perpetual Easement Across Town Property Identified as York County Tax Map Numbers 020-12-01-203, 020-12-01-204, 020-12-01-205, 020-12-01-206, 020-12-01-207, 020-12-01-208, and 020-12-01-209
Assistant Town Manager Chris Pettit advised that this is an easement across property which the Town owns and does not have future uses for. This is a utility easement.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Councilmember Cook motioned to approve the 1st Reading of An Ordinance Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute a Perpetual Easement Across Town Property Identified as York County Tax Map Numbers 020-12-01-203, 020-12-01-204, 020-12-01-205, 020-12-01-206, 020-12-01-207, 020-12-01-208, and 020-12-01-209, seconded by Councilmember Garrison and approved unanimously.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Cook / Councilmember Garrison
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- ordinance easement utility property
-
7
Council Comments
No comments were made by Council members.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- council comments
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8
Executive Session
Council entered executive session for discussion of contractual matters related to 123 N. White Street and legal advice related to the Freedom of Information Act. Council exited executive session at 8:36 PM.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- Councilmember Helms motioned to go into executive session for a discussion of contractual matters as it relates to 123 N. White Street and legal advice as it relates to the Freedom of Information Act, seconded by Councilmember Wolfe and approved unanimously at 7:35 PM.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Helms / Councilmember Wolfe
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- executive session contractual matters freedom of information
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9
Adjourn
The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 PM.
- Outcome
- no_action
- Motion
- Councilmember Hudgins motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Garrison and approved unanimously.
- Moved / seconded
- Councilmember Hudgins / Councilmember Garrison
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- adjournment
Votes
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Approval of Minutes
Councilmember Hudgins motioned to approve the minutes, seconded by Councilmember Garrison and approved unanimously.
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Consideration of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-12 An Ordinance Amending Sec. 20-51(A) of the Town's Code of Ordinances to Change the Local Administrator of the Town's Flood Damage Prevention Regulations (Ord. 1995-02)
Councilmember Wolfe motioned to approve the 2nd reading of ordinance 2026-12, seconded by Councilmember Cook and approved unanimously.
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Consideration of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-13 An Ordinance Adopting the Town of Fort Mill's Our Path Forward Comprehensive Plan
Councilmember Cook motioned to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-13 an ordinance to adopt the town of fort mill's comprehensive plan, seconded Councilmember Garrison and approved unanimously.
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Consideration of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-14 An Ordinance Adopting the Town of Fort Mill's Downtown Master Plan
Councilmember Cook motioned to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-13 an ordinance to adopt the Town of Fort Mill's downtown master plan, seconded by Councilmember Hudgins and approved unanimously.
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Consideration of the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2026-15 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale and Conveyance of Real Property Located at 200 and 210 Tom Hall Street (Tax Map No. 020-06-09-005) and Authorizing the Execution of All Necessary Documents Related Thereto
Councilmember Cook motioned to approve the 2nd reading of ordinance 2026-15, Councilmember Helms and approved 6-0.
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
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Consideration of Resolution 2026-16 A Resolution Formally Adopting Sections 8, 9, 10, & 11 of the Classification and Compensation Study Conducted By Management Advisory Group International INC
Councilmember Garrison motioned to approve old business item E resolution 2026-16 a resolution formally adopting 8, 9, 10 & 11 of the compensation study, seconded by Councilmember Wolfe and approved unanimously.
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
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Consideration of Resolution 2026-17 A Resolution Authorizing the Town Manager to Adopt and Amend Policies Related to the Personnel Manual As Recommended by Management Advisory Group International INC
Councilmember Hudgins motioned to approve item 5F resolution 2026-17 a resolution authorizing the Town Manager to Adopt and Amend policies related to the personnel manual as recommended by management advisory group international, seconded by Councilmember Wolfe and approved unanimously.
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
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Consideration of Resolution 2026-18 A Resolution Authorizing the Town to Apply for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Grant for Adaptive Traffic Control Systems
Councilmember Wolfe motioned to approve resolution 2026-18 resolution authorizing the Town to apply for the CMAQ aproveement grant for adaptive traffic control, seconded by Councilmember Garrison and approved unanimously.
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4-5
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Consideration of Approving an Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice
Councilmember Wolfe motioned to approve new business item A to approve the amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the SC Department of Juvenile Justice, seconded by Councilmember Helms and approved unanimously.
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
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Public Hearing and Consideration of the 1st Reading of An Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on The Acceptance and Processing of Applications for Rezonings, Annexations, and/or Preliminary Plats for New Residential Developments as well as Rezonings, Annexations, and/or Development Approvals within the Town's General Industrial (GI) District, or Limited Industrial (LI) District
Councilmember Cook motioned to approve new business item B the 1st Reading of An Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on The Acceptance and Processing of Applications for Rezonings, Annexations, and/or Preliminary Plats for New Residential Developments as well as Rezonings, Annexations, and/or Development Approvals within the Town's General Industrial (GI) District, or Limited Industrial (LI) District, seconded by Councilmember Garrison and approved unanimously.
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5-6
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Consideration of the 1st Reading of An Ordinance Amending The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget To Adopt Engineering Services Reviews Within Chapter 36 of the Utility Fee Schedule
Councilmember Cook motioned to approve the 1st Reading of An Ordinance Amending The Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget To Adopt Engineering Services Reviews Within Chapter 36 of the Utility Fee Schedule, seconded by Councilmember Hudgins and approved unanimously.
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
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Consideration of the 1st Reading of An Ordinance Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute a Perpetual Easement Across Town Property Identified as York County Tax Map Numbers 020-12-01-203, 020-12-01-204, 020-12-01-205, 020-12-01-206, 020-12-01-207, 020-12-01-208, and 020-12-01-209
Councilmember Cook motioned to approve the 1st Reading of An Ordinance Authorizing the Town Manager to Execute a Perpetual Easement Across Town Property Identified as York County Tax Map Numbers 020-12-01-203, 020-12-01-204, 020-12-01-205, 020-12-01-206, 020-12-01-207, 020-12-01-208, and 020-12-01-209, seconded by Councilmember Garrison and approved unanimously.
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
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Executive Session
Councilmember Helms motioned to go into executive session for a discussion of contractual matters as it relates to 123 N. White Street and legal advice as it relates to the Freedom of Information Act, seconded by Councilmember Wolfe and approved unanimously at 7:35 PM.
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- no_action
- Source ref
- page: p.6
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Adjourn
Councilmember Hudgins motioned to adjourn, seconded by Councilmember Garrison and approved unanimously.
- Vote
- Approved unanimously
- Outcome
- no_action
- Source ref
- page: p.7
Public Hearings
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Annexation of parcels with York County Tax Map Numbers 707-00-00-017, 707-00-00-057, 707-00-00-016 (portion of), 709-00-00-013 (portion of), 709-00-00-023 (portion of), 707-00-00-051 (portion of) for MXU Arden Mill zoning
Eleven public comments expressing concerns regarding traffic impacts (negative effects on neighborhood roadways, speed of traffic, market property values), environmental restoration and stormwater management, buffer zone and green space preservation, financial responsibility of dam and stormwater owners, bald eagle nests preservation, habitat loss for plants and animals, one ingress/egress point safety and neighborhood impact, and dead-end road safety given development.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2
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Rezoning parcel from R-15 to MXU for Arden Mill
No public comments were made.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Amendment to Mixed Use Concept Plan and Development Conditions for Fort Mill Reserve/Arden Mill MXU
One public comment from Scott Couchenour requesting deferment of the public hearing.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Annexation of parcels with R-25 zoning designation
No public comments were made.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Temporary Moratorium on Rezonings, Annexations, Preliminary Plats for Residential Developments and Development Approvals in GI/LI Districts
No public comments were made.
- Speakers
- None recorded
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- page: p.5
Action Items
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Apply for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Grant for Adaptive Traffic Control Systems
- Owner
- Town Manager
- Due
- 2026-04-01
- Source ref
- page: p.5
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Complete alignment of Zoning Code and Town Code with visions in adopted comprehensive plan and downtown master plan
- Owner
- Town Manager
- Due
- 2026-09-30
- Source ref
- page: p.6
Upcoming Dates
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End of temporary moratorium on rezoning and annexation applications (unless extended)
- Date
- 2026-03-31
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Deadline to submit CMAQ grant application
- Date
- 2026-04-01
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Expiration of temporary moratorium on rezoning and annexation applications (expires 2026-09-30 unless extended by resolution)
- Date
- 2026-09-30
Watchlist Flags
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Public Hearing Regarding An Ordinance to Rezone the Parcel Currently or Formerly known as York County Tax Map Number: 020-13-01-001 containing approximately +/- 3 acres from R-15 to MXU, Arden Mill
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- rezoning
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Public Hearing and Consideration of the 1st Reading of An Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Moratorium on The Acceptance and Processing of Applications for Rezonings, Annexations, and/or Preliminary Plats for New Residential Developments as well as Rezonings, Annexations, and/or Development Approvals within the Town's General Industrial (GI) District, or Limited Industrial (LI) District
- Category
- subdivision
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