Narrative Summary
Summary
York County Council held a regular meeting on July 21, 2025, with six of seven members present (William "Bump" Roddey absent). The meeting was heavily weighted toward land use, with nine rezoning cases and two zoning ordinance amendments considered alongside a full consent agenda of 31 administrative items. Public comment touched on Silfab Solar operations in Fort Mill, York County Library Board policy changes, and parks improvements. Non-land-use business included approval of a SCORF opioid recovery grant application, a first reading of a Local Vendor Preference ordinance, and a resolution directing the Planning Commission to study Clover School District impact fees.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Consent Agenda (items 1–31) — Motion to approve all consent items en bloc. Vote: 6-0. Items included meeting minutes, five third-reading rezonings, two retiring deputies' service weapon retentions, contracts for Catawba Bend Preserve greenway ($4,062,893), Woodend Park demolition ($93,814), engineering services renewals, a fire tanker purchase ($398,847), detention center food/medical/security services, and miscellaneous procurement actions.
- Zoning Amendment — Ch. 155: AGC-I and RUD-I legacy district status (2nd reading) — Motion to approve ordinance converting AGC-I and RUD-I to legacy status, prohibiting new or expanded districts, and adding special exception uses to AGC and RUD. Vote: 6-0.
- Zoning Amendment — Ch. 154: Family exemption land division and lot widths (2nd reading) — Motion to approve ordinance revising family exemption rules, reducing arterial lot width requirement from 350 ft to 150 ft in rural/residential districts, and expanding shipping container use as conditional accessory use. Vote: 6-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-20 — UD to LI, 450 Corporate Blvd, Rock Hill (1st reading) — Motion to approve rezoning for OSI Corporate Blvd LLC to allow trucking operations, vehicle service/repair/customization with overnight outdoor storage. Vote: 6-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-21 — AGC/RUD recombination, Highway 97, Hickory Grove (1st reading) — Motion to approve rezoning of 1.112-acre portion across three parcels for Peggy Russell Boloyan; no net change to district land area. Vote: 6-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-22 — RSF-40 to LI, 1728 Harris Road, Fort Mill (1st reading) — Motion to approve rezoning for Linda and Russell Klara to allow operation of existing unpermitted HVAC service business; property was under violation and does not align with Neighborhood Residential designation. Vote: 5-1.
- Rezoning Case 25-23 — AGC to RUD, 66 Maynard Grayson Road, Clover (1st reading) — Motion to approve rezoning of 1.0-acre portion for Ronald Neuman to construct a single-family home; does not align with Agriculture future land use designation. Vote: 6-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-25 — AGC to RUD, Hillcrest Road, Clover (1st reading) — Motion to accept withdrawal of rezoning request by Michael Hill. Vote: 6-0. Applicant and adjacent landowner Lamar Parker jointly requested withdrawal.
- Rezoning Case 25-27 — RSF-30 to RMX-10, 133 Sutton Road S and 1802 Brian Kelly Lane, Fort Mill (1st reading) — Motion to approve rezoning for Carolina Star Investments to reconfigure lot lines, demolish and reconstruct one home, and add to another. Vote: 6-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-28 — UD to GC, 158/110/130 Hands Mill Hwy, Rock Hill (1st reading) — Motion to approve rezoning for Tim Helline to combine three parcels and construct a gasoline station and convenience store. Vote: 6-0. One speaker in opposition.
- SCORF Grant Application — Motion to approve York County Sheriff's Office application to SC Opioid Recovery Fund for detention facility opioid use disorder programming. Vote: 6-0.
- Local Vendor Preference Ordinance (1st reading) — Motion to approve first reading of amendment to Chapter 35 Procurement Code to adopt a Local Vendor Preference Program. Vote: 6-0.
- Clover School District Impact Fee Study Resolution — Motion to approve resolution directing Planning Commission to conduct studies and recommend updated Capital Improvements Plan and fee ordinance for Clover School District impact fees. Vote: 6-0.
Watchlist Flags
- Rezoning: Case 25-12 — UD to LI, 1781 Yorkshire Road, Rock Hill (3rd reading) — Council gave final approval to Gregory Scott Cannon's rezoning of 3.80 acres from UD to LI to remove nonconforming status and allow construction of a new building consistent with the Municipal Infill designation; Planning Commission had approved 6-0.
> "Third reading consideration for rezoning from UD to LI for 3.80 acres at 1781 Yorkshire Road, Rock Hill. Planning Commission approved 6-0."
- Rezoning: Case 25-13 — GC to RUD, 2782 York Highway, York (3rd reading) — Council gave final approval to McAfee Redevelopment LLC's rezoning of 0.68 acres to recombine a portion with an adjacent parcel, consistent with the Rural Residential future land use designation.
> "Third reading consideration for rezoning from GC to RUD for 0.68 acres at 2782 York Highway, York. Planning Commission approved 6-0."
- Rezoning: Case 25-15 — RSF-40 to AGC, 674 Ormand Road, York (3rd reading) — Council gave final approval to John Tysinger's rezoning of 10.72 acres to allow construction of a second home and farming uses, consistent with the Rural Residential designation.
> "Third reading consideration for rezoning from RSF-40 to AGC for 10.72 acres at 674 Ormand Road, York. Planning Commission approved 6-0."
- Rezoning: Case 25-16 — RSF-40 to AGC, 936 Johnson Farm Road, York (3rd reading) — Council gave final approval to the Estate of Donald K Johnson/Pamela Pendleton's rezoning of 14.49 acres to recombine neighboring properties with compatible uses and character.
> "Third reading consideration for rezoning from RSF-40 to AGC for 14.49 acres at 936 Johnson Farm Road, York. Planning Commission approved 6-0."
- Rezoning: Case 25-18 — UD to LI, 148 Flint Hill Road, Fort Mill (3rd reading) — Council gave final approval to Mark Ellis's rezoning of 5.73 acres to allow outside storage and exempt future building modifications from commercial design requirements, consistent with the Artisan Employment designation.
> "Third reading consideration for rezoning from UD to LI for 5.73 acres at 148 Flint Hill Road, Fort Mill. Planning Commission approved 6-0."
- Rezoning: Ordinance amending Ch. 155 — AGC-I and RUD-I to legacy district status (2nd reading) — Council approved converting AGC-I and RUD-I to legacy districts, which prohibits expansion of existing districts and creation of new ones, while adding hunting clubs, landscape supply, craft breweries, and solar farms as special exception uses in RUD.
> "Prohibiting expansion of existing districts and creation of new districts. Adds assisted living as special exception to AGC and proposes adding hunting clubs, landscape supply, craft breweries, and solar farms to RUD special exception uses."
- Rezoning: Case 25-20 — UD to LI, 450 Corporate Blvd, Rock Hill (1st reading) — Council approved first reading of OSI Corporate Blvd LLC's request to expand allowed uses to include trucking operations and vehicle service/repair/customization with overnight outdoor storage; two additional readings required.
> "First reading consideration for rezoning from UD to LI for 4.07 acres at 450 Corporate Blvd, Rock Hill."
- Rezoning: Case 25-21 — AGC/RUD recombination, Highway 97, Hickory Grove (1st reading) — Council approved first reading of Peggy Russell Boloyan's request to rezone a 1.112-acre portion across three parcels to allow recombination of portions split across two zoning districts, with no net change to each district's land area; two additional readings required.
> "First reading consideration for rezoning from AGC to RUD and from RUD to AGC for 1.112-acre portion of three parcels at Highway 97, Hickory Grove."
- Rezoning: Case 25-22 — RSF-40 to LI, 1728 Harris Road, Fort Mill (1st reading) — Council approved first reading 5-1 for Linda and Russell Klara's request to legalize an existing unpermitted HVAC service business; staff noted the property is under active violation and the rezoning does not align with the Neighborhood Residential future land use designation; two additional readings required.
> "Allow operation of existing unpermitted HVAC service business. Property under violation for development inconsistent with approval conditions and use of shipping container in RSF-40 district."
- Subdivision / Rezoning: Case 25-23 — AGC to RUD, 66 Maynard Grayson Road, Clover (1st reading) — Council approved first reading of Ronald Neuman's request to split a 1.0-acre parcel from a 6.62-acre tract to construct a single-family home, despite a noted misalignment with the Agriculture future land use designation; two additional readings required.
> "Create one-acre parcel and construct single family home. Does not align with Agriculture future land use designation but significant swath of surrounding land is designated Rural Residential."
- Rezoning: Case 25-25 — AGC to RUD, Hillcrest Road, Clover (withdrawn) — Michael Hill's first-reading request to rezone 4.203 acres to subdivide into three lots for three homes was withdrawn at the applicant's request; an adjacent property owner also supported withdrawal.
> "First reading consideration for rezoning from AGC to RUD for 4.203 acres at Hillcrest Road, Clover. Subdivide parcel into three lots to construct three homes."
- Subdivision / Rezoning: Case 25-27 — RSF-30 to RMX-10, 133 Sutton Road S and 1802 Brian Kelly Lane, Fort Mill (1st reading) — Council approved first reading of Carolina Star Investments' request to reconfigure lot lines between two properties, involving demolition and reconstruction of one home and an addition to the other; current parcel does not conform to RSF-30 minimum lot size; two additional readings required.
> "Reconfigure lot lines between two properties resulting in demolition and reconstruction of one home and addition to other. Does not align with Single Family Residential designation but current parcel size does not conform to RSF-30 minimum lot size."
- Rezoning: Case 25-28 — UD to GC, 158/110/130 Hands Mill Hwy, Rock Hill (1st reading) — Council approved first reading of Tim Helline's request to combine three parcels totaling 3.9 acres and construct a gasoline station and convenience store; one neighbor spoke in opposition; two additional readings required.
> "First reading consideration for rezoning from UD to GC for 3.9 acres at 158, 110, 130 Hands Mill Hwy, Rock Hill. Combine three parcels and construct gasoline station and convenience store."
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- York County Planning Commission — Conduct studies on Clover School District impact fees and recommend updated Capital Improvements Plan and fee ordinance (no due date recorded).
- Cases 25-20, 25-21, 25-22, 25-23, 25-27, and 25-28 require two additional readings before final adoption.
- Local Vendor Preference Ordinance (Ch. 35 amendment) requires a second reading before final adoption.
- Economic Development Committee Meeting — July 10, 2025, 4:30 p.m. (Chairman Watts Huckabee). (Note: date precedes meeting; may be a future or carried-forward date in the source record.)
- Finance & Operations Committee Meeting — July 21, 2025, 5:30 p.m. (Chairman Tom Audette).
Agenda Items
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1
Oath of Office for newly appointed Board and Commission Members
Council administered oath of office to Winston Martinez for Bethel Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District Board and Sandra Calhoun-White for Catawba Mental Health Board.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- board appointments oath of office
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2
Appearances - Recognition of Melinda Woodhurst
Council recognized Colonel Melinda Woodhurst for her service and retirement with York County Veterans Affairs Office.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- recognition retirement
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3
Public Forum Session - Silfab Solar, York County Library Board, Parks and Rec Survey
Multiple citizens addressed Council with comments regarding Silfab Solar operating in Fort Mill, York County Library Board policy changes, and parks upgrades in Fort Mill.
- Outcome
- informational
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Not recorded / Not recorded
- Vote
- No vote recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
- Tags
- Silfab Solar library policy parks public comment
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1
Consent Agenda - Minutes of County Council Transportation Committee Meeting June 16, 2025
Approval of minutes from County Council Transportation Committee Meeting held on June 16, 2025.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- minutes transportation committee
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2
Consent Agenda - Minutes of County Council Meeting June 16, 2025
Approval of minutes from County Council meeting held on June 16, 2025.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- minutes
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3
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-12
Third reading consideration for rezoning from UD to LI for 3.80 acres at 1781 Yorkshire Road, Rock Hill. Planning Commission approved 6-0. Request to remove nonconforming status to complete construction of new building aligned with Municipal Infill designation.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.2-3
- Tags
- rezoning UD to LI Municipal Infill
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4
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-13
Third reading consideration for rezoning from GC to RUD for 0.68 acres at 2782 York Highway, York. Planning Commission approved 6-0. Recombine portion with adjacent parcel, consistent with Rural Residential future land use designation.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.3
- Tags
- rezoning GC to RUD Rural Residential
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5
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-15
Third reading consideration for rezoning from RSF-40 to AGC for 10.72 acres at 674 Ormand Road, York. Planning Commission approved 6-0. Build second home and allow farming uses, consistent with Rural Residential future land use designation.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- rezoning RSF-40 to AGC Rural Residential
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6
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-16
Third reading consideration for rezoning from RSF-40 to AGC for 14.49 acres at 936 Johnson Farm Road, York. Planning Commission approved 6-0. Recombine neighboring properties with compatible uses and character.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.4-5
- Tags
- rezoning RSF-40 to AGC Rural Residential
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7
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-18
Third reading consideration for rezoning from UD to LI for 5.73 acres at 148 Flint Hill Road, Fort Mill. Planning Commission approved 6-0. Allow outside storage and exempt future building modifications from commercial design requirements, consistent with Artisan Employment future land use designation.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.5
- Tags
- rezoning UD to LI Artisan Employment
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8
Council to approve a request from Sheriff Breeden to allow retiring Corporal Allen Strom to retain his service weapon
Sheriff Breeden and County Management recommend approval of allowing Corporal Allen Strom to receive his service weapon upon retirement.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- sheriff retirement service weapon
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9
Council to approve a request from Sheriff Breeden to allow retiring Corporal Christopher Blain Addis to retain his service weapon
Sheriff Breeden and County Management recommend approval of allowing Corporal Christopher Blain Addis to receive his service weapon upon retirement.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- sheriff retirement service weapon
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10
Council to approve contract Amendment #1 with JD Goodrum Inc. for Catawba Bend Preserve Greenway and Dams construction project
Approval of contract amendment for not-to-exceed amount of $4,062,893.00 to enable construction of 1.5 miles of paved greenway trail and reconstruction/repair of dams for three existing ponds.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- contract amendment Catawba Bend Preserve greenway parks
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11
Council to approve a contract with Sossamon Construction Co., Inc for building demolition at Woodend Park
Approval of contract with Sossamon Construction Co., Inc for not-to-exceed amount of $93,814.00 for building demolition at Woodend Park. House demolition necessary for public safety and to eliminate trespassing and vandalism.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- contract demolition Woodend Park
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12
Council to approve the first of two one-year renewal options for On-Call/Pre-Qualified Engineering Services selected under RFQ #2779
Authorization of first of two one-year renewal options for professional mechanical engineering services with multiple firms related to Facilities Maintenance.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- RFQ #2779 engineering services facilities maintenance
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13
Council to approve the first of two one-year renewal options for On-Call/Pre-Qualified Engineering Services selected under RFQ #2832
Authorization of first of two one-year renewal options for Professional Engineering, Testing and Supplemental Services including construction inspection, materials testing, environmental, geotechnical, real estate, special inspection, and surveying services.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- RFQ #2832 engineering services capital projects
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14
Council to approve the first of two one-year renewal options for On-Call/Pre-Qualified Engineering Services selected under RFQ #2833
Authorization of first of two one-year renewal options for Professional Engineering Services related to Transportation, Water Resources, Civil Site, and Water and Sewer for York County's Capital Projects.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- RFQ #2833 engineering services capital projects
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15
Council to approve award regarding Bid #2996 for purchase of Ford F250 4x4 truck for Riverview Fire Department
Approval of award to Friendship Ford of Bristol TN for 2026 Ford F250 4x4 truck at total cost of $57,608.00 to replace fleet vehicle for Riverview Fire Department.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- Bid #2996 vehicle purchase Riverview Fire Department
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16
Council to declare a 2021 York County Ford Explorer SUV patrol vehicle as County salvage and to accept insurance settlement amount
Acceptance of total loss determination and insurance settlement for York County Ford SUV Interceptor involved in motor vehicle accident.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- vehicle salvage insurance settlement
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17
Council to ratify purchase order increase of $29,000 to National Medical Services (NMS Labs) for toxicology services
Ratification of purchase order increase to NMS Labs for toxicology services as requested by the Coroner's Office for FY 2025, for total cost of $89,000.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- toxicology services Coroner's Office
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18
Council to approve FY 2025-2026 insurance premium services for Worker's Compensation Insurance program administration by USI Insurance Services
Approval for annual coverage in administration of York County's Worker's Compensation Program for total cost of $598,466.00.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- insurance worker's compensation
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19
Council to approve award regarding Bid #2961 for Gutter Replacement project at Brattonsville's Hightower Hall
Approval of award to Midwest Maintenance Inc. of Piqua OH for partial replacement of gutters and downspouts at Historic Brattonsville's Hightower Hall for total cost of $61,799.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.9-10
- Tags
- Bid #2961 gutter replacement Brattonsville
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20
Council to approve renewal of software maintenance and support for tax software by Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc
Authorization of renewal of annual support and maintenance for county's tax billing and collection system through Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc. for amount of $175,000.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.10
- Tags
- software maintenance tax system
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21
Council to approve a first year renewal option with Palmetto Posting Inc. for posting of levy sheets
Authorization of first of two one-year renewal options with Palmetto Posting Inc. for posting of tax levy sheets on designated property on behalf of York County Tax Collection Office for approximately 1,500 parcels at $27.50 per parcel.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.10
- Tags
- tax levy posting Palmetto Posting Inc.
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22
Council to approve award regarding Bid #2998 for purchase of furniture for District 3 Sheriff's Office
Approval of award to ICON Office Environment of Winston Salem NC for miscellaneous furniture for District 3 Sheriff's Office interior renovation at Northpark facility for total cost of $157,133.32.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.11
- Tags
- Bid #2998 furniture Sheriff's Office
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23
Council to approve a one-year renewal option regarding Bid #2924 for purchase of calcium chloride road base stabilizer
Approval to exercise one-year renewal option for purchase of calcium chloride road base stabilizer from South Eastern Road Treatment of Evans GA for total cost not to exceed $270,000.00 in FY 2026.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.11
- Tags
- Bid #2924 road maintenance calcium chloride
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24
Council to approve a one-year renewal option regarding Bid #2926 for purchase of Macadam Base Stone Materials
Approval to exercise one-year renewal option for purchase of macadam base stone materials from Heidelberg Materials of McConnells SC for total cost of $15.50 per ton in FY 2026.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.11
- Tags
- Bid #2926 road maintenance macadam base stone
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25
Council to approve the second of two one-year renewal options for elevator maintenance services with Carolina Elevator Inc.
Approval of second renewal option for Elevator Maintenance Services agreement with Carolina Elevator Inc. with amendment to increase contract by 4% for total annual cost of $33,009.60 in FY26.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.12
- Tags
- elevator maintenance Carolina Elevator Inc.
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26
Council to ratify a contract amendment for Traffic Improvements at Baxter Collection & Recycling Center
Ratification of contract amendment with RNF Construction of York SC for additional asphalt work for total project cost increase of $1,688.94 bringing total project cost to $1,033,910.39.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.12
- Tags
- contract amendment traffic improvements Baxter Collection Center
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27
Council to approve purchase order for medical services for York County Detention Center
Approval of purchase order of $125,000.00 to Cardinal Health Pharmacy Distribution of Atlanta GA for treatment of inmate health care for FY 2025-2026.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.13
- Tags
- detention center medical services
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28
Council to approve a purchase order request to Securitas Technology Corporation for maintenance and repair services
Approval of purchase order of $138,757.90 to Securitas Technology Corporation for maintenance and repair services for electronic security and video monitoring systems at York County Detention Center for FY 2025-2026.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.13
- Tags
- detention center security systems maintenance
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29
Council to approve a purchase order request for inmate food services
Approval of purchase order of $900,000 to Trinity Services Group for annual inmate food services for Sheriff's Office for FY 2025-2026.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.13
- Tags
- detention center food services
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30
Council to amend a purchase order for forensic software for Sheriff's Office
Amendment to existing purchase order to Thermo Fisher Scientific's Applied Biosystems of Pleasanton CA for forensic software to satisfy sales tax in amount of $5,037.87 for total cost of $77,007.37 including sales tax.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.14
- Tags
- forensic software Sheriff's Office
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31
Council to approve the purchase of one Pierce Tanker with 3000 gallon tank for Bethel Fire Tax District
Approval of purchase of Pierce 3,000-gallon tanker on Freightliner M2-106 chassis with 1250 GPM pump at amount of $398,847.00. Bethel Fire Tax District voted in favor on June 23, 2025. Equipment to replace 1987 Freightliner tanker.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.14
- Tags
- fire department vehicle purchase Bethel Fire Tax District
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1
Public Hearing - Ordinance to amend Chapter 155 regarding AGC-I and RUD-I to legacy district status
Public hearing and second reading consideration to convert Agricultural Conservation-I (AGC-I) and Rural Development-I (RUD-I) to legacy district status, prohibiting expansion of existing districts and creation of new districts. Adds assisted living as special exception to AGC and proposes adding hunting clubs, landscape supply, craft breweries, and solar farms to RUD special exception uses.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr (close); Andy Litten (approve) / Tom Audette (close); Tom Audette (approve)
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.15
- Tags
- zoning ordinance amendment legacy districts AGC-I RUD-I
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2
Public Hearing - Ordinance to amend Chapter 154 regarding family exemption land division and lot widths
Public hearing and second reading consideration to revise family exemption land division by eliminating minimum parent parcel size and halving years of ownership required, capping number of exempted parcels, allowing grantee parcel as small as one acre. Revises arterial lot width from 350 feet to 150 feet in rural/residential districts. Expands shipping containers applicability as conditional accessory use allowing up to 10 containers based on sliding scale of lot size.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette (close); Andy Litten (approve) / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr (close); Tom Audette (approve)
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.15-17
- Tags
- zoning ordinance amendment family exemption lot widths shipping containers
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3
Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-20
First reading consideration for rezoning from UD to LI for 4.07 acres at 450 Corporate Blvd, Rock Hill. Expand allowed uses to include trucking operations, vehicle service/repair/customization with overnight outdoor storage. Consistent with Municipal Infill future land use designation.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr (close); Tom Audette (approve) / Tom Audette (close); Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr (approve)
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.17
- Tags
- rezoning UD to LI Municipal Infill
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4
Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-21
First reading consideration for rezoning from AGC to RUD and from RUD to AGC for 1.112-acre portion of three parcels at Highway 97, Hickory Grove. Allow recombination of portions within two different zoning districts. No change to land area of each district.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten (close); Tommy Adkins (approve) / Tom Audette (close); Tom Audette (approve)
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.18
- Tags
- rezoning AGC to RUD RUD to AGC
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5
Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-22
First reading consideration for rezoning from RSF-40 to LI for 1.0 acre at 1728 Harris Road, Fort Mill. Allow operation of existing unpermitted HVAC service business. Property under violation for development inconsistent with approval conditions and use of shipping container in RSF-40 district. Does not align with Neighborhood Residential future land use designation.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr (close); Tom Audette (approve) / Tom Audette (close); Tommy Adkins (approve)
- Vote
- 5-1
- Source ref
- range: pp.19-20
- Tags
- rezoning RSF-40 to LI HVAC service
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6
Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-23
First reading consideration for rezoning from AGC to RUD for 1.0 acre portion of 6.62-acre parcel at 66 Maynard Grayson Road, Clover. Create one-acre parcel and construct single family home. Does not align with Agriculture future land use designation but significant swath of surrounding land is designated Rural Residential.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette (close); Tommy Adkins (approve) / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr (close); Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr (approve)
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.20
- Tags
- rezoning AGC to RUD single family home
-
7
Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-25
First reading consideration for rezoning from AGC to RUD for 4.203 acres at Hillcrest Road, Clover. Subdivide parcel into three lots to construct three homes. Does not align with Agriculture future land use designation. Most of area zoned AGC but RUD pockets exist along Sharon Road and Sutton Spring Road.
- Outcome
- withdrawn
- Motion
- Motion to accept withdrawal of rezoning request
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.21
- Tags
- rezoning AGC to RUD withdrawn
-
8
Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-27
First reading consideration for rezoning from RSF-30 to RMX-10 for 24,000 SF at 133 Sutton Road S and 1802 Brian Kelly Lane, Fort Mill. Reconfigure lot lines between two properties resulting in demolition and reconstruction of one home and addition to other. Does not align with Single Family Residential designation but current parcel size does not conform to RSF-30 minimum lot size.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette (close); Tom Audette (approve) / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr (close); Andy Litten (approve)
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.22-23
- Tags
- rezoning RSF-30 to RMX-10 lot reconfiguration
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-28
First reading consideration for rezoning from UD to GC for 3.9 acres at 158, 110, 130 Hands Mill Hwy, Rock Hill. Combine three parcels and construct gasoline station and convenience store. Aligns with Neighborhood Residential within Community Center node. Staff report and analysis with findings has been performed.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr (close); Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr (approve) / Tom Audette (close); Tom Audette (approve)
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.24
- Tags
- rezoning UD to GC gasoline station convenience store
-
1
Council to approve a request from York County Sheriff's Office to apply for SC Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) grant funding
Council approval for submission of grant application to South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund Board to implement targeted, evidence-based opioid use disorder response within detention facility. Project includes hiring coordinator and abatement social worker, substance abuse peer support specialists, Medication-Assisted Treatment medications, rehabilitation scholarships, and feasibility study for Recovery & Re-entry Center.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.25
- Tags
- opioid recovery SCORF grant detention center
-
2
Council to provide first reading of ordinance to establish Local Vendor Preference Requirements
First reading of amendment to Chapter 35 of York County's Code of Ordinances Procurement Code to adopt a Local Vendor Preference Program.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.26
- Tags
- local vendor preference procurement
-
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Council to consider resolution directing Planning Commission to conduct studies related to Clover School District impact fees
Resolution initiates process to update Clover School District impact fees by directing Planning Commission to conduct necessary studies and recommend updated Capital Improvements Plan and fee ordinance.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.26
- Tags
- school impact fees Clover School District capital improvements
Votes
-
Consent Agenda - Minutes of County Council Transportation Committee Meeting June 16, 2025
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Consent Agenda - Minutes of County Council Meeting June 16, 2025
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-12
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.2-3
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-13
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.3
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-15
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-16
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.4-5
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-18
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.5
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Council to approve a request from Sheriff Breeden to allow retiring Corporal Allen Strom to retain his service weapon
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
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Council to approve a request from Sheriff Breeden to allow retiring Corporal Christopher Blain Addis to retain his service weapon
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
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Council to approve contract Amendment #1 with JD Goodrum Inc. for Catawba Bend Preserve Greenway and Dams construction project
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
-
Council to approve a contract with Sossamon Construction Co., Inc for building demolition at Woodend Park
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
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Council to approve the first of two one-year renewal options for On-Call/Pre-Qualified Engineering Services selected under RFQ #2779
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
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Council to approve the first of two one-year renewal options for On-Call/Pre-Qualified Engineering Services selected under RFQ #2832
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
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Council to approve the first of two one-year renewal options for On-Call/Pre-Qualified Engineering Services selected under RFQ #2833
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
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Council to approve award regarding Bid #2996 for purchase of Ford F250 4x4 truck for Riverview Fire Department
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
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Council to declare a 2021 York County Ford Explorer SUV patrol vehicle as County salvage and to accept insurance settlement amount
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
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Council to ratify purchase order increase of $29,000 to National Medical Services (NMS Labs) for toxicology services
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9
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Council to approve FY 2025-2026 insurance premium services for Worker's Compensation Insurance program administration by USI Insurance Services
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9
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Council to approve award regarding Bid #2961 for Gutter Replacement project at Brattonsville's Hightower Hall
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.9-10
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Council to approve renewal of software maintenance and support for tax software by Catalis Tax & CAMA, Inc
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.10
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Council to approve a first year renewal option with Palmetto Posting Inc. for posting of levy sheets
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.10
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Council to approve award regarding Bid #2998 for purchase of furniture for District 3 Sheriff's Office
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.11
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Council to approve a one-year renewal option regarding Bid #2924 for purchase of calcium chloride road base stabilizer
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.11
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Council to approve a one-year renewal option regarding Bid #2926 for purchase of Macadam Base Stone Materials
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.11
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Council to approve the second of two one-year renewal options for elevator maintenance services with Carolina Elevator Inc.
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Council to ratify a contract amendment for Traffic Improvements at Baxter Collection & Recycling Center
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Council to approve purchase order for medical services for York County Detention Center
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.13
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Council to approve a purchase order request to Securitas Technology Corporation for maintenance and repair services
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.13
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Council to approve a purchase order request for inmate food services
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.13
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Council to amend a purchase order for forensic software for Sheriff's Office
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.14
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Council to approve the purchase of one Pierce Tanker with 3000 gallon tank for Bethel Fire Tax District
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.14
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Public Hearing - Ordinance to amend Chapter 155 regarding AGC-I and RUD-I to legacy district status
Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.15
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Public Hearing - Ordinance to amend Chapter 154 regarding family exemption land division and lot widths
Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.15-17
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-20
Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.17
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-21
Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.18
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-22
Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Vote
- 5-1
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.19-20
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-23
Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.20
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-25
Motion to accept withdrawal of rezoning request
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- withdrawn
- Source ref
- page: p.21
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-27
Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.22-23
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-28
Motion to close public hearing; Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.24
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Council to approve a request from York County Sheriff's Office to apply for SC Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) grant funding
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.25
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Council to provide first reading of ordinance to establish Local Vendor Preference Requirements
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.26
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Council to consider resolution directing Planning Commission to conduct studies related to Clover School District impact fees
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.26
Public Hearings
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Ordinance to amend Chapter 155 regarding AGC-I and RUD-I to legacy district status
Scott Couchenour (122 West Oak Street, Fort Mill) spoke in favor of proposed modifications.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.15
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Ordinance to amend Chapter 154 regarding family exemption land division and lot widths
Michael Pruner addressed Council with questions regarding family exemption and requested "love and affection" clause, questioned AGC Front Yard setback proposal. Scott Couchenour (122 West Oak Street, Fort Mill) spoke in favor and requested families inheriting property not be charged impact fees. Name unknown addressed Council regarding lack of road frontage requirements.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.16
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Rezoning Case 25-20 - UD to LI at 450 Corporate Blvd, Rock Hill
No members of the public spoke for or against the proposed ordinance.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.17
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Rezoning Case 25-21 - AGC/RUD recombination at Highway 97, Hickory Grove
No members of the public spoke for or against the proposed ordinance.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.18
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Rezoning Case 25-22 - RSF-40 to LI at 1728 Harris Road, Fort Mill
No members of the public spoke for or against the proposed ordinance.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.19
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Rezoning Case 25-23 - AGC to RUD at 66 Maynard Grayson Road, Clover
No members of the public spoke for or against the proposed ordinance.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.20
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Rezoning Case 25-25 - AGC to RUD at Hillcrest Road, Clover
Lamar Parker (2885 Hillcrest Road) and Michael Hill (property owner) stated they would like to withdraw the request. Jerry Rogers addressed Council with questions about the proposed rezoning.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.21
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Rezoning Case 25-27 - RSF-30 to RMX-10 at 133 Sutton Road S and 1802 Brian Kelly Lane, Fort Mill
Laura Hammerlee (339 Calming Way, Tega Cay, South Carolina) spoke in favor of proposed rezoning.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.23
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Rezoning Case 25-28 - UD to GC at 158, 110, 130 Hands Mill Hwy, Rock Hill
Robert Cook (5234 Thornburg Road, Rock Hill, South Carolina) spoke in opposition to proposed rezoning. Tim Helline (1830 Hands Mill Hwy, Rock Hill, South Carolina) spoke in favor of proposed rezoning.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.24
Action Items
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Conduct necessary studies related to Clover School District impact fees and recommend updated Capital Improvements Plan and fee ordinance
- Owner
- York County Planning Commission
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.26
Upcoming Dates
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Economic Development Committee Meeting, 4:30pm (Chairman Watts Huckabee)
- Date
- 2025-07-10
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Finance & Operations Committee Meeting, 5:30pm (Chairman Tom Audette)
- Date
- 2025-07-21
Watchlist Flags
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-12
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-13
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-15
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-16
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-18
- Category
- rezoning
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Public Hearing - Ordinance to amend Chapter 155 regarding AGC-I and RUD-I to legacy district status
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-20
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-21
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-22
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-23
- Category
- subdivision
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-23
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-25
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-27
- Category
- subdivision
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-27
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-28
- Category
- rezoning
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- Note
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