Narrative Summary
Summary
York County Council held a regular meeting on August 18, 2025, with all seven members present. The agenda was dominated by a large consent-style block of items — including five second-reading rezoning approvals, one first-reading rezoning, multiple procurement and contract authorizations, board appointments, and infrastructure expenditures — all of which passed unanimously 7-0. Six public hearings were conducted on pending rezoning cases, with one case (25-24) deferred to September 2. Council also adopted a resolution establishing organizational core values, authorized two FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program applications, and approved an amended intergovernmental agreement committing an additional $16,000,000 in county funds toward the Exit 85 interchange project.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Minutes — July 21, 2025 — Approved minutes from the prior regular meeting. Vote: 7-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-20 (2nd Reading) — 450 Corporate Blvd, Rock Hill — Approved rezoning 4.07 acres from UD to ID for OSI Corporate Blvd LLC to expand trucking operations, vehicle service, repair, and customization with overnight outdoor storage. Vote: 7-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-21 (2nd Reading) — Highway 97, Hickory Grove — Approved rezoning to recombine portions of three parcels, swapping 1.112 acres between AGC and RUD with no net change in land area for applicant Peggy Russell Boloyan. Vote: 7-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-23 (2nd Reading) — 66 Maynard Grayson Road, Clover — Approved rezoning 1.0-acre portion from AGC to RUD for construction of a single-family home for applicant Ronald Neuman, despite not aligning with the Future Land Use Map's Agriculture designation. Vote: 7-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-27 (2nd Reading) — 133 Sutton Road S and 1802 Brian Kelly Lane, Fort Mill — Approved rezoning from RSF-30 to RMX-10 for Carolina Star Investments to reconfigure lot lines for demolition and reconstruction of one home; Planning Commission had requested a voluntary deed restriction limiting use to single-family detached, which staff found unnecessary. Vote: 7-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-28 (2nd Reading) — 158, 110, 130 Hands Mill Hwy, Rock Hill — Approved rezoning from UD to GC for Tim Helline to combine three parcels and construct a gasoline station and convenience store. Vote: 7-0.
- Boards & Commissions appointments — Approved 12 nominated applicants for service on Bethesda Fire Tax District, Keep York County Beautiful, York County Culture and Heritage Commission, Catawba Regional Workforce Investment Board, Flint Hill Fire Tax District, and Board of Disabilities and Special Needs. Vote: 7-0.
- Resolution — Core Values for York County Government — Adopted resolution establishing Respect, Dedicated, Integrity, Knowledgeable, and Friendly as organizational core values; rules suspended to bypass committee referral. Vote: 7-0.
- FILOT Agreement Assignment — 194 Springhill Farms Road LLC to SL8 Industrial Acquisition LP — Approved assignment and assumption of FILOT agreement. Vote: 7-0.
- SCDOR Comfort Letter ratification — AT&T Utility Tax Credit — Ratified application for up to $100,000 in utility tax credit funding from AT&T in support of Project Unagi, submitted by August 1 deadline. Vote: 7-0.
- HMGP Grant reapplication — trailer-mounted generator, $400,000 — Authorized staff to reapply for FEMA HMGP grant for a trailer-mounted generator and quick-connect installations supporting critical infrastructure. Vote: 7-0.
- HMGP Grant application — permanent standby generator, $630,300 — Authorized staff to apply for FEMA HMGP grant for a permanently installed standby generator at the Emergency Operations Center/911 Center to replace a failing 16-year-old unit. Vote: 7-0.
- Zoning Code Amendment — Hotels and Motels (1st Reading by title only) — Approved first reading of ordinance changing hotels and motels from permitted to conditional uses in certain districts and adding extended-stay provisions. Vote: 7-0.
- RFP #3002 — Professional Auditing Services contract negotiations — Authorized Finance Department to enter contract negotiations. Vote: 7-0.
- Engineering Amendment 1 — Highway 55 Sewer Improvements, not to exceed $203,200 — Approved engineering amendment for sewer infrastructure at Highway 55 and Charlotte Highway to address capacity issues and support future commercial development. Vote: 7-0.
- Change Order #6 — Midwest Maintenance Inc., McCelvey Center auditorium roof framing, $19,401 — Ratified change order for structural repairs. Vote: 7-0.
- Annual insurance premiums — State Fiscal Accountability Authority Insurance Reserve Fund, $2,051,736.32 — Approved FY 2025-2026 insurance coverage purchase. Vote: 7-0.
- Procurement exemption — forensic autopsy services, University Medical Associates of SC, not to exceed $125,000 — Approved for FY 2026. Vote: 7-0.
- Procurement exemption — pathology services, York Pathology Associates LLC, not to exceed $225,000 — Approved for FY 2026; York Pathology is the sole pathologist group in the county, operating out of Piedmont Medical Center. Vote: 7-0.
- Purchase order — Coroner Transport Services, Palmetto Group Funeral Operations LLC, not to exceed $300,000 — Approved for FY 2026. Vote: 7-0.
- Procurement exemption — toxicology services, NMS Labs, not to exceed $62,500 — Approved for FY 2026. Vote: 7-0.
- Procurement exemption — toxicology testing, Forensic Science Network, not to exceed $62,500 — Approved for FY 2026. Vote: 7-0.
- Contract — Kofile Technologies Inc., historic land record preservation, not to exceed $994,395.50 over five years — Approved for preservation and restoration of Register of Deeds Historic Land Record Plat Books. Vote: 7-0.
- Procurement exemption — stone and asphalt hauling, Public Works, not to exceed $175,000 — Approved for FY 2026 road maintenance supplementing in-house hauling. Vote: 7-0.
- Venue Agreement — City of York, Summerfest staging — Approved use of McCelvey Center and Government Center parking lots for Summerfest activities. Vote: 7-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-36 (1st Reading) — Garretts Landing Subdivision, Clover — Approved first reading to rezone 30.12 acres from RSF-40 to RMX-20; action in furtherance of a settlement agreement under negotiation by York County Council. Vote: 7-0.
- Mitigation Agreement — Murphy Oil USA, Gold Hill Road and Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, $135,528.26 — Approved proportionate-share road improvement agreement per Traffic Impact Analysis approved July 7, 2025. Vote: 7-0.
- Maintenance services — Vesta 9-1-1 telephone system, $170,516.04 — Authorized procurement for FY 2026. Vote: 7-0.
- Battery replacement — backup power system, Critical Components, $80,537.83 — Authorized procurement for Communications/Emergency Management building. Vote: 7-0.
- Bid #2995 — McConnell's Collection & Recycling Center site improvements, Pinnix Inc., $589,850 — Approved award for asphalt paving, concrete pit construction, and landscaping. Vote: 7-0.
- Contract amendment — SSOE Group, Government Center furniture design, $78,595 — Approved for renovations to York County Government Center. Vote: 7-0.
- RFQ #2989 — HVAC replacement, Historic Courthouse, DeVita and Associates Inc., $355,400 — Approved mechanical engineering design and construction management contract. Vote: 7-0.
- RFQ #2997 — Animal Services Facility expansion project management, LMG LLC, $498,278 — Approved as part of Capital Improvement Plan. Vote: 7-0.
- RFP #2999 — Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study contract negotiations — Authorized Water and Sewer Utilities Department to enter contract negotiations. Vote: 7-0.
- Bid #3001 — York County Public Library Rock Hill Branch electrical upgrades, Edison Foard LLC, $1,444,679 — Approved to address aging electrical system, increased maintenance costs, and code requirements. Vote: 7-0.
- Bid #3007 — Driving Surface Aggregate Material, Reeves Construction Co. ($24.00/ton) and Martin Marietta ($25.00/ton) — Approved dual-vendor award for FY 2026 maintenance of approximately 196 miles of county gravel roads. Vote: 7-0.
- Contract — Allied Universal Security Services, court facilities security, $370,092.80/year — Approved for Moss Justice Center, Historic Courthouse, and Family Court Building; initial three-year term with up to two one-year renewal options. Vote: 7-0.
- RFP #3004 — Juvenile Drug Court Program consulting services contract negotiations — Authorized Solicitor's Office to enter contract negotiations. Vote: 7-0.
- Vehicle purchase — 2025 Ford Transit T350 12-passenger van, Beach Automotive Group, $54,685 — Approved via SC State Contract for Culture and Heritage Museums. Vote: 7-0.
- Amended Intergovernmental Agreement — SIB, Exit 85 Interchange Project — Approved documenting county commitment of an additional $16,000,000 and RFATS commitment of an additional $33,734,944 toward construction, with updated project completion dates. Vote: 7-0.
- Rescue/service truck body — Lesslie Welding & Fabricating Inc., Lesslie Fire Tax District, $359,777.70 — Approved for body on previously procured chassis; funded entirely from district account. Vote: 7-0.
Watchlist Flags
- Rezoning: Case 25-20 (2nd Reading) — 450 Corporate Blvd, Rock Hill — Council approved on second reading the rezoning of 4.07 acres from UD to ID for OSI Corporate Blvd LLC, enabling expanded trucking, vehicle service, and outdoor storage operations; staff and Planning Commission both recommended approval.
> "Rezoning request to change 4.07 acres from UD to ID at 450 Corporate Blvd, Rock Hill for OSI Corporate Blvd LLC"
- Rezoning: Case 25-21 (2nd Reading) — Highway 97, Hickory Grove — Council approved on second reading a boundary adjustment rezoning portions of three parcels between AGC and RUD for applicant Peggy Russell Boloyan, with no net change to total land area.
> "Rezoning request to recombine portions of three parcels within two zoning districts. Request to rezone from AGC to RUD and from RUD to AGC on 1.112-acre portion at Highway 97, Hickory Grove."
- Rezoning / Residential Development: Case 25-23 (2nd Reading) — 66 Maynard Grayson Road, Clover — Council approved rezoning 1.0 acre from AGC to RUD for applicant Ronald Neuman for construction of a single-family home, despite the parcel's Agriculture Future Land Use designation, citing surrounding Rural Residential development.
> "Rezoning request to change 1.0-acre portion from AGC to RUD for construction of single family home. Request does not align with Future Land Use Map designation of Agriculture but significant Rural Residential swath surrounds subject parcel."
- Rezoning / Residential Development: Case 25-27 (2nd Reading) — 133 Sutton Road S and 1802 Brian Kelly Lane, Fort Mill — Council approved rezoning from RSF-30 to RMX-10 for Carolina Star Investments to reconfigure lot lines for demolition and reconstruction of one home, notwithstanding a Future Land Use Map designation of Single Family Residential and a Planning Commission request for a deed restriction that staff opposed.
> "Request does not align with Future Land Use Map designation of Single Family Residential but current parcel size does not conform to RSF-30 minimum. Planning Commission requested consideration of voluntary deed restriction limiting use to single-family detached homes; staff finds this unnecessary."
- Rezoning: Case 25-28 (2nd Reading) — 158, 110, 130 Hands Mill Hwy, Rock Hill — Council approved rezoning three parcels from UD to GC for Tim Helline to construct a gasoline station and convenience store; the request aligns with the Future Land Use Map's Community Center node designation.
> "Rezoning request to combine three parcels and construct gasoline station and convenience store from UD to GC."
- Residential Development / Rezoning: Case 25-36 (1st Reading) — Garretts Landing Subdivision, Clover — Council, acting as applicant, passed first reading to rezone the 30.12-acre Garretts Landing subdivision from RSF-40 to RMX-20 in furtherance of a settlement agreement currently under negotiation; a second reading will be required.
> "Rezoning request by York County Council to rezone Garretts Landing subdivision in Clover (30.12 acres) from RSF-40 to RMX-20. Action in furtherance of settlement agreement under negotiation."
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- September 2, 2025 — Rezoning Case 25-24 (1365 West Main Street, Rock Hill, ID to GC) deferred decision; public hearing was held August 18 with no public comment.
- Chairwoman Cox to refer high-growth corridor study and small area plan identification to Economic Development Committee.
- Chairwoman Cox to refer proposed animal control regulations and overpopulation cost strategies to Public Works Committee.
- Chairwoman Cox to refer Regent Park stormwater study to Public Works Committee.
- Chairwoman Cox to refer use table review to Planning and Zoning Committee.
- Staff to provide update on recreation funding with municipalities.
- Staff to research whether municipalities charge unincorporated residents higher fees than incorporated residents for activities.
- Rezoning Case 25-36 (Garretts Landing, Clover) requires a second reading at a future Council meeting.
- Zoning Code Amendment — Hotels and Motels ordinance requires a second reading at a future Council meeting.
Agenda Items
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1
Minutes of County Council - County Council Meeting - July 21, 2025
Approval of minutes from the prior regular meeting held on July 21, 2025.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- minutes procedural
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2
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-20
Rezoning request to change 4.07 acres from UD to ID at 450 Corporate Blvd, Rock Hill for OSI Corporate Blvd LLC to expand trucking operations, vehicle service, repair, and customization with overnight outdoor storage. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval; aligned with future land use designation of Municipal Infill.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- rezoning UD to ID trucking operations
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3
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-21
Rezoning request to recombine portions of three parcels within two zoning districts. Request to rezone from AGC to RUD and from RUD to AGC on 1.112-acre portion at Highway 97, Hickory Grove. Scope is transfer of land with no change to land area. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- rezoning AGC to RUD RUD to AGC
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4
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-23
Rezoning request to change 1.0-acre portion from AGC to RUD for construction of single family home. Request does not align with Future Land Use Map designation of Agriculture but significant Rural Residential swath surrounds subject parcel. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- rezoning AGC to RUD single family home
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5
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-27
Rezoning request to reconfigure lot lines between two properties from RSF-30 to RMX-10 for demolition and reconstruction of one home on addition to the other. Request does not align with Future Land Use Map designation of Single Family Residential but current parcel size does not conform to RSF-30 minimum. Planning Commission requested consideration of voluntary deed restriction limiting use to single-family detached homes; staff finds this unnecessary.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- rezoning RSF-30 to RMX-10 lot reconfiguration
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6
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-28
Rezoning request to combine three parcels and construct gasoline station and convenience store from UD to GC. Request aligns with Future Land Use Map designation of Neighborhood Residential within Community Center node. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- rezoning UD to GC gasoline station convenience store
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7
Consider approval of nominated applicants for service for Boards & Commissions
Approval of multiple nominated applicants for service on various County boards and commissions including Bethesda Fire Tax District, Keep York County Beautiful, York County Culture and Heritage Commission, Catawba Regional Workforce Investment Board, Flint Hill Fire Tax District, and Board of Disabilities and Special Needs.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- boards and commissions appointments
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8
Council to suspend the rules to dispense with referral to Committee and Adopt a Resolution establishing the Core Values for York County Government
Adoption of organizational core values: Respect, Dedicated, Integrity, Knowledgeable, and Friendly. These values provide a consistent framework for how employees act, make decisions, and interact with others.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- organizational values resolution
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9
Council to approve assignment and assumption of FILOT agreement
Approval of assignment and assumption of FILOT agreement between 194 Springhill Farms Road LLC and SL8 Industrial Acquisition, LP, a Texas limited partnership.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- FILOT agreement industrial
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10
Council to approve ratification of applying for a SCDOR Comfort Letter to Recieve Utility Tax Credit Funding from AT&T
Approval to ratify application for SCDOR Comfort Letter to receive up to $100,000 in Utility Tax Credit funding from AT&T. York County submitted comfort letter request to SCDOR by August 1st deadline to ensure AT&T funding deadline compliance; funding to assist with Project Unagi.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- utility tax credit AT&T SCDOR
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11
Council to authorize staff to reapply for, and accept, if awarded, a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Authorization to reapply for HMGP grant in amount of $400,000 for trailer-mounted generator and quick connect installation to support critical infrastructure during power outages. Grant funding covers power backup for Emergency Operations Center/911 center, Government Center, communication tower sites, shelters, and other critical infrastructure.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- HMGP grant emergency management generator
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12
Council to authorize staff to apply for, and accept, if awarded, a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Authorization to apply for HMGP grant in amount of $630,300 for permanently installed stand-by generator at Emergency Operations Center/911 Center with associated equipment and installation costs and 25% match requirement. Existing 16-year-old generator is experiencing increasing failures; new generator will improve efficiency and reliability.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- HMGP grant emergency management generator
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13
Council to Provide First Reading by Title Only of AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING CODE
First reading by title only of ordinance to amend zoning code regarding hotels and motels, changing designation of permitted uses to conditional uses in certain zoning districts and adding new provisions for extended stays at hotels and motels.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- ordinance zoning code hotels and motels
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14
Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3002 for Professional Auditing Services
Authorization for Finance Department to enter into contract negotiations for Professional Auditing Services.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- contract negotiation RFP auditing services
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15
Council to approve Engineering Amendment 1 for the design of Highway 55 Sewer Improvements and Upgrades
Approval of engineering amendment for Highway 55 sewer infrastructure installation at intersection of Highway 55 and Charlotte Highway to alleviate sewer capacity issues and serve future commercial development. Cost not to exceed $203,200.00.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- sewer infrastructure engineering highway improvements
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16
Council to ratify Change Order #6 from Midwest Maintenance Inc.
Ratification of change order #6 for McCelvey Center's auditorium roof framing as part of auditorium structural repairs project. Total cost of $19,401.00.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- change order McCelvey Center structural repairs
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17
Council to approve York County's annual insurance coverage by the State Fiscal Accountability Insurance Reserve Fund
Approval to purchase annual insurance premiums via State Fiscal Accountability Authority Insurance Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2025-2026. Total cost of $2,051,736.32.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- insurance annual renewal
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18
Council to approve a procurement exemption for forensic autopsy services
Approval of procurement exemption for forensic autopsy services provided by the University Medical Associates of South Carolina. Total cost not to exceed $125,000.00 for FY 2026.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.10
- Tags
- procurement exemption forensic autopsy coroner services
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19
Council to approve a procurement exemption for pathology services
Approval of procurement exemption for pathology services by York Pathology Associates LLC of Rock Hill SC. Total cost not to exceed $225,000.00 for FY 2026. York Pathology is the only pathologist group in York County and operates out of Peidmont Medical Center.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.10
- Tags
- procurement exemption pathology services coroner services
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20
Council to approve a purchase order for Coroner Transport Services
Approval of purchase order for Coroner Transport Services by Palmetto Group Funeral Operations LLC of Fort Mill SC. Total cost not to exceed $300,000 for FY 2026.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.10
- Tags
- purchase order coroner services transport services
-
21
Council to approve a procurement exemption for toxicology services
Approval of procurement exemption for toxicology services by National Medical Services (NMS Labs). Total cost not to exceed $62,500.00 for FY 2026. NMS is one of few forensic toxicology labs in South Carolina and provides quick turnaround results for cause and manner of death determination.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.11
- Tags
- procurement exemption toxicology services coroner services
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22
Council to approve a procurement exemption for toxicology testing by Forensic Science Network
Approval of procurement exemption for toxicology testing by Forensic Science Network (FSN), a forensic lab used for forensic toxicology testing. Total cost not to exceed $62,500.00 for FY 2026.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.11
- Tags
- procurement exemption toxicology testing forensic services
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23
Council to approve contractual agreement with Kofile Technologies Inc.
Approval of contractual agreement with Kofile Technologies Inc. of Dallas TX for preservation and restoration of York County's Register and Deeds Historic Land Record Plat Book Project. Total cost not to exceed $994,395.50 over a five year period.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.11
- Tags
- contract historic records preservation
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24
Council to approve a procurement exemption for stone and asphalt hauling
Approval of procurement exemption for stone and asphalt hauling services for Public Works Department. Amount not to exceed $175,000 in Fiscal Year 2026. Public Works supplements in-house hauling with contracted hauling companies for road maintenance.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.12
- Tags
- procurement exemption stone and asphalt hauling road maintenance
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25
Council to approve a Venue Agreement with the City of York
Approval of venue agreement with City of York for utilization of County properties (McCelvey Center parking lot and Government Center parking lot) for staging of Summerfest activities.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.12
- Tags
- venue agreement Summerfest City of York
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26
Rezoning Action: Consider First Reading - Case 25-36
Rezoning request by York County Council to rezone Garretts Landing subdivision in Clover (30.12 acres) from RSF-40 to RMX-20. Action in furtherance of settlement agreement under negotiation. Planning Commission and staff recommend approval.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.13
- Tags
- rezoning RSF-40 to RMX-20 settlement agreement
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27
Council to approve a Mitigation Agreement with Murphy Oil, USA
Approval of mitigation agreement with Murphy Oil, USA for road improvements at intersection of Gold Hill Road and Pleasant Road in Fort Mill. Improvements identified in Traffic Impact Analysis approved July 7, 2025. Applicant's proportionate share of infrastructure improvement cost is $135,528.26.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.13
- Tags
- mitigation agreement traffic impact infrastructure
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28
Council to authorize the procurement of maintenance services during FY26 for the 9-1-1 phone system
Authorization to procure maintenance services for Vesta 9-1-1 telephone system operated by Public Safety Communications. Total cost of $170,516.04.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.14
- Tags
- 9-1-1 system maintenance Motorola Solutions
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29
Council to authorize the procurement of battery replacement services
Authorization to procure battery replacement services for backup power system located within Communications/Emergency Management building from Critical Components. Total cost of $80,537.83.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.14
- Tags
- battery replacement backup power emergency management
-
30
Council to approve award and contract regarding Bid #2995 for construction of site improvements at McConnell's Collection & Recycling Center
Approval of award and contract for site improvements at McConnell's Collection & Recycling Center to Pinnix Inc. of Gastonia NC. Total cost of $589,850.00. Improvements include asphalt paving, concrete pit design and construction, and landscaping.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.14
- Tags
- bid award recycling center site improvements
-
31
Council to approve a contract amendment for professional architectural services with SSOE Group
Approval of contract amendment with SSOE Group of Columbia SC for comprehensive furniture design package supporting renovations to York County Government Center Facility. Total contract cost of $78,595.00.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.15
- Tags
- contract amendment architecture Government Center renovation
-
32
Council to approve a contractual agreement regarding RFQ #2989 for Professional Mechanical Engineering Services
Approval of contract with DeVita and Associates Inc. of Greenville SC for engineering design, bid services and construction management for HVAC replacement at Historic Courthouse. Total cost of $355,400.00.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.15
- Tags
- contract HVAC replacement Historic Courthouse
-
33
Council to approve a contract agreement regarding RFQ #2997 for Professional Project Management Services
Approval of contract with LMG, LLC of Rock Hill SC for professional project management services for expansion/construction of York County's Animal Services Facility as part of Capital Improvement Plan. Total cost of $498,278.00.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.15
- Tags
- contract project management Animal Services expansion
-
34
Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP#2999 for consulting services for a Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study
Authorization for Water and Sewer Utilities Department to enter into contract negotiations for consulting services in development of comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.16
- Tags
- contract negotiation RFP water and sewer rates
-
35
Council to approve award regarding Bid #3001 for the electrical upgrades to the York County Public Library
Approval of award for electrical upgrades to York County Public Library Rock Hill Branch to Edison Foard LLC of Charlotte NC. Total cost of $1,444,679.00. Upgrades address age, increased maintenance costs, and code requirements.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.16
- Tags
- bid award library electrical upgrades
-
36
Council to approve award regarding Bid #3007 for Driving Surface Aggregate Material
Approval of award for driving surface aggregate material to Reeves Construction Co. of Duncan SC ($24.00 per ton) and Martin Marietta of Charlotte NC ($25.00 per ton) for FY 2026. Road Maintenance Division uses this material for maintenance of approximately 196 miles of County gravel roads.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.17
- Tags
- bid award road maintenance gravel
-
37
Council to approve contractual agreement with Allied Universal Security Services
Approval of contractual agreement with Allied Universal Security Services of Columbia SC for uniformed armed security services at various court facilities within York County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction including Moss Justice Center, Historic Courthouse, and Family Court Building. Total annual cost of $370,092.80 for initial three year term with option to renew for maximum of two one year terms.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.17
- Tags
- contract security services sheriff office
-
38
Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3004 for consulting services for the Juvenile Drug Court Program
Authorization for Solicitor's Office to enter into contract negotiations for consulting services for participants in the Juvenile Drug Court Program.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.17
- Tags
- contract negotiation RFP juvenile drug court
-
39
Council to approve the purchase of one 2025 Ford Transit T350 12-passenger van
Approval to purchase 2025 Ford Transit T350 12-passenger van from Beach Automotive Group of Myrtle Beach SC via SC State Contract #4400035158 for use by Culture and Heritage Museums. Total cost of $54,685.00.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.18
- Tags
- vehicle purchase Culture and Heritage Museums
-
40
Council to approve an amended Intergovernmental Agreement with the SIB for the Exit 85 Interchange Project
Approval of amended intergovernmental agreement with SIB documenting County commitment of additional $16,000,000 and RFATS commitment of additional $33,734,944 towards construction of Exit 85 interchange project. Agreement also updates project completion dates.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.18
- Tags
- intergovernmental agreement Exit 85 interchange transportation
-
41
Council to approve the purchase of a service truck body from Lesslie Welding & Fabricating, Inc.
Approval to purchase rescue/service truck body from Lesslie Welding and Fabricating Inc. for Lesslie Fire Tax District for previously procured chassis. Total cost of $359,777.70. Approved by Lesslie Fire Tax District at August 12, 2025 meeting; funded entirely from district account.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- No motion recorded
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.19
- Tags
- fire department Lesslie Fire Tax District truck purchase
Votes
-
Minutes of County Council - County Council Meeting - July 21, 2025
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-20
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-21
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-23
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-27
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-28
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
-
Consider approval of nominated applicants for service for Boards & Commissions
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
-
Council to suspend the rules to dispense with referral to Committee and Adopt a Resolution establishing the Core Values for York County Government
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
-
Council to approve assignment and assumption of FILOT agreement
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
-
Council to approve ratification of applying for a SCDOR Comfort Letter to Recieve Utility Tax Credit Funding from AT&T
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
-
Council to authorize staff to reapply for, and accept, if awarded, a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
-
Council to authorize staff to apply for, and accept, if awarded, a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
-
Council to Provide First Reading by Title Only of AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING CODE
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
-
Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3002 for Professional Auditing Services
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
-
Council to approve Engineering Amendment 1 for the design of Highway 55 Sewer Improvements and Upgrades
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9
-
Council to ratify Change Order #6 from Midwest Maintenance Inc.
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9
-
Council to approve York County's annual insurance coverage by the State Fiscal Accountability Insurance Reserve Fund
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9
-
Council to approve a procurement exemption for forensic autopsy services
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.10
-
Council to approve a procurement exemption for pathology services
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.10
-
Council to approve a purchase order for Coroner Transport Services
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.10
-
Council to approve a procurement exemption for toxicology services
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.11
-
Council to approve a procurement exemption for toxicology testing by Forensic Science Network
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.11
-
Council to approve contractual agreement with Kofile Technologies Inc.
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.11
-
Council to approve a procurement exemption for stone and asphalt hauling
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.12
-
Council to approve a Venue Agreement with the City of York
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.12
-
Rezoning Action: Consider First Reading - Case 25-36
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.13
-
Council to approve a Mitigation Agreement with Murphy Oil, USA
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.13
-
Council to authorize the procurement of maintenance services during FY26 for the 9-1-1 phone system
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.14
-
Council to authorize the procurement of battery replacement services
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.14
-
Council to approve award and contract regarding Bid #2995 for construction of site improvements at McConnell's Collection & Recycling Center
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.14
-
Council to approve a contract amendment for professional architectural services with SSOE Group
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.15
-
Council to approve a contractual agreement regarding RFQ #2989 for Professional Mechanical Engineering Services
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.15
-
Council to approve a contract agreement regarding RFQ #2997 for Professional Project Management Services
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.15
-
Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP#2999 for consulting services for a Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.16
-
Council to approve award regarding Bid #3001 for the electrical upgrades to the York County Public Library
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.16
-
Council to approve award regarding Bid #3007 for Driving Surface Aggregate Material
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.17
-
Council to approve contractual agreement with Allied Universal Security Services
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.17
-
Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3004 for consulting services for the Juvenile Drug Court Program
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.17
-
Council to approve the purchase of one 2025 Ford Transit T350 12-passenger van
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.18
-
Council to approve an amended Intergovernmental Agreement with the SIB for the Exit 85 Interchange Project
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.18
-
Council to approve the purchase of a service truck body from Lesslie Welding & Fabricating, Inc.
Motion not recorded
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.19
Public Hearings
-
Rezoning Action: Case 25-24 - Rezone from ID to GC at 1365 West Main Street, Rock Hill
No speakers voiced support or opposition to the proposed rezoning. The hearing was closed without public comment.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.19
-
Rezoning Action: Case 25-29 - Rezone from RMX-10 to RUD at N. Dobys Bridge Road, Fort Mill
Brandon (Kellogg family) and Kris Kellogg, property owner, spoke in favor of the proposed rezoning. No one spoke against the proposed ordinance.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.20
-
Rezoning Action: Case 25-30 - Rezone from AGC and OI to ID at 1299 Schlumberger Road Road, Fort Mill
Jimmy Sprouse, President of York County Natural Gas Authority, addressed Council regarding support for the proposed rezoning. No one else spoke for or against the proposed ordinance.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.21
-
Rezoning Action: Case 25-31 - Rezone from RUD to AGC at 914 and 1008 Allwood Road, York
No speakers voiced interest in speaking for or against the proposed ordinance. The hearing was closed without public comment.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.23
-
Rezoning Action: Case 25-32 - Rezone from RSF-40 to RUD at 1831 Windsor Woods Drive, York
No speakers voiced interest in speaking for or against the proposed ordinance. The hearing was closed without public comment.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.24
-
Ordinance to Amend Chapter 35 of York County Code to Establish Local Vendor Preference Requirements
No speakers voiced interest in speaking for or against the proposed ordinance. The hearing was closed without public comment.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.25
Action Items
-
Refer identifying high growth areas that may qualify for corridor studies and/or small area plans to Economic Development Committee for further discussion
- Owner
- Chairwoman Christi Cox
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.29
-
Refer evaluation of staff's proposed regulations regarding animal control to Public Works Committee, including cost-effective ways to address overpopulation at animal control
- Owner
- Chairwoman Christi Cox
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.29
-
Refer stormwater study that staff is conducting on Regent Park to Public Works Committee
- Owner
- Chairwoman Christi Cox
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.30
-
Refer use table review to Planning and Zoning Committee for discussion
- Owner
- Chairwoman Christi Cox
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.30
-
Provide update on recreation funding with municipalities
- Owner
- Council staff
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.30
-
Look into municipalities charging unincorporated residents a higher fee than incorporated residents for activities
- Owner
- Council staff
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.30
Upcoming Dates
-
Motion to defer Case 25-24 rezoning decision until this date
- Date
- 2025-09-02
-
Finance & Operations Committee meeting
- Date
- 2025-08-18
-
Prior County Council Meeting (minutes approved at this meeting)
- Date
- 2025-07-21
Watchlist Flags
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-20
- Category
- rezoning
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-21
- Category
- rezoning
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-23
- Category
- subdivision
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-23
- Category
- rezoning
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-27
- Category
- subdivision
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-27
- Category
- rezoning
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-28
- Category
- rezoning
-
Rezoning Action: Consider First Reading - Case 25-36
- Category
- subdivision
-
Rezoning Action: Consider First Reading - Case 25-36
- Category
- rezoning
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- Field
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- Note
- Approved minutes record tallies but not per-member dissent.