Narrative Summary
Summary
The York County Council held a regular meeting on September 15, 2025 with all seven members present. The agenda was dominated by rezoning actions, with eight cases considered across various reading stages. Council also conducted a public hearing for a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Cross, a corporate headquarters project, and adopted a 10-year Fire Service Framework and Strategy titled "One York Fire." Additional business included utility infrastructure contracts, economic development incentives, surplus property declarations, and the rescission of two fire tax district board appointments made at the prior meeting. All votes were unanimous.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Minutes — August 12, 2025 workshop — Motion to approve. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Minutes — September 2, 2025 meeting — Motion to approve. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Rezoning Case 25-29 (Third Reading) — Motion to approve rezoning of 11.49 acres from RMX-10 to RUD at N. Dobys Bridge Road, Fort Mill for an event venue. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Rezoning Case 25-31 (Third Reading) — Motion to approve rezoning of 9.62 acres from RUD to AGC at 914 and 1008 Allwood Road, York, with condition that no parcel be less than the required 5-acre minimum lot size. Vote: 7-0, approved. Applicants Robin, Kevin, Jennifer, and Lauren Bolin, and Cody Williams seek to aggregate and redistribute parcels to family members.
- Rezoning Case 25-32 (Third Reading) — Motion to approve rezoning of 3.45 acres from RSF-40 to RUD at 1831 Windsor Woods Drive, York for a manufactured home. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Rezoning Case 25-33 (Second Reading) — Motion to approve rezoning of 5.88 acres from UD to RSF-30 at Benson Road, Rock Hill for subdividing parcel into three lots to construct two additional homes. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Rezoning Case 25-34 (Second Reading) — Motion to approve rezoning of 0.07 acres from UD to LI at Foothills Way, Fort Mill to combine with surrounding property TM#723-079 for development with two warehouse buildings. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Rezoning Case 25-35 removal from consent agenda — Motion to approve and remove Case 25-35 from the consent agenda and move to New Business. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Rezoning Case 25-35 (Second Reading) — Motion to approve rezoning of 5.4 acres from RMX-10 to GC at Hands Mill Highway and Concord Road, York for mixed tenant commercial development. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Rezoning Case 25-24 (First Reading) — Motion to deny rezoning of 7.2 acres from ID to GC at 1365 West Main Street, Rock Hill for a self-storage facility with boat and RV storage. Vote: 7-0, denied. Staff and Planning Commission had recommended approval; a member of the public spoke in opposition prior to the vote.
- Rezoning Case 25-36 (Third Reading) — Motion to approve Council-initiated rezoning from RSF-40 to RMX-20 for Garretts Landing Subdivision (Phase I and undeveloped Phase II), Clover, in furtherance of a settlement agreement under negotiation. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Project Cornice — Fee in Lieu of Tax assignment — Resolution consenting to partial assignment and assumption of fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement from Composite Resources, Inc., Autosport Resources, LLC, and Workspace Resources LLC to Box Turtle Holdings, LLC. Vote: 7-0, approved. Project anticipates $12,250,075 investment, relocation of 46 existing employees, and 28 new jobs at an average wage of $55.36/hour.
- Project Cross — Fee in Lieu of Tax (Third Reading / Public Hearing) — Ordinance authorizing fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement; public hearing produced no public comments opposing the ordinance. Vote: 7-0, approved. Project Cross is a corporate headquarters planning $20,075,000 investment, relocating 78 existing jobs and creating 81 net new jobs.
- No Through Truck Resolution — Fire Tower Road S46-245/S46-710, District 5 — Council suspended rules to adopt resolution prohibiting through truck traffic on Fire Tower Road from Main Street E to Neelys Creek Road. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Engineering contract — Catawba Bend Preserve Greenway and Dams — Contract with ESP Associates, Inc. of Fort Mill, SC for $69,120.00 for materials and testing for 1.5-mile paved shared-use trail and dam rebuilding. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Change Order #7 — McCelvey Center Auditorium Structural Repairs — Change order with Midwest Maintenance Inc. of Piqua, OH for $7,500 for roof framing repairs. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Waterline Replacement — River Hills, Lake Wylie — Agreement with R.H. Price, Inc. (not-to-exceed $7,546,657.68) for Phase 1 replacement of approximately 15,400 linear feet of waterline and fire hydrant work. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Abandonment of Easement Rights — Stockbridge Sewer New Line Project — Approval to abandon previously recorded sewer easement superseded by new route. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Asset management platform renewal — Trimble, Inc. — Renewal of software maintenance for $53,876.77. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Mitigation credits amendment — Eagle House Mitigation Bank, LLC — Amendment No. 1 to 2022 agreement allowing County to purchase additional credits at potentially reduced rate. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Surplus declaration — two legacy fire tankers — Unit #206 (1988 Chevrolet C70) and Unit #204 (1987 Chevrolet C70) declared surplus. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Surplus declaration and title conveyance — Clover FD Grass Truck — Declared surplus and authorized release to Town of Clover, which accepted all liability and maintenance. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Rescission — Riverview and Bethesda Fire Tax District Board appointments — Appointments approved September 2, 2025 reconsidered and rescinded; to be revisited by Finance & Operations Committee. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- 10-Year Fire Service Framework and Strategy ("One York Fire") — Motion to adopt framework establishing roadmap to unify service delivery, ensure equitable funding, modernize facilities, and strengthen workforce development by July 1, 2035. Vote: 7-0, approved.
Watchlist Flags
- Rezoning: Case 25-29 (Third Reading) — N. Dobys Bridge Road, Fort Mill — 11.49 acres rezoned from RMX-10 to RUD for development as an event venue; two residential curb cuts would be removed as part of the change. Approved unanimously on third and final reading.
> "Request to rezone 11.49 acres from RMX-10 to RUD at N. Dobys Bridge Road, Fort Mill for development as an event venue. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval. Two residential curb cuts would be removed."
- Rezoning: Case 25-31 (Third Reading) — 914 and 1008 Allwood Road, York — 9.62 acres rezoned from RUD to AGC to allow aggregation and recombination of parcels for distribution to family members, with a condition that no resulting parcel fall below the 5-acre minimum lot size. Approved unanimously on third reading.
> "Request to rezone 9.62 acres from RUD to AGC at 914 and 1008 Allwood Road, York for aggregating parcels for recombination and distribution to family members."
- Rezoning: Case 25-32 (Third Reading) — 1831 Windsor Woods Drive, York — 3.45 acres rezoned from RSF-40 to RUD to accommodate a manufactured home; staff noted the requested district is compatible with surrounding vacant subdivisions. Approved unanimously on third reading.
> "Request to rezone 3.45 acres from RSF-40 to RUD at 1831 Windsor Woods Drive, York for a manufactured home. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval."
- Rezoning / Subdivision: Case 25-33 (Second Reading) — Benson Road, Rock Hill — 5.88 acres proposed for rezoning from UD to RSF-30 to enable subdivision of the parcel into three lots for construction of two additional homes; neighboring properties are already RSF-30 zoned. Approved unanimously on second reading; third reading required.
> "Request to rezone 5.88 acres from UD to RSF-30 at Benson Road, Rock Hill for subdividing parcel into three lots to construct two additional homes."
- Rezoning: Case 25-34 (Second Reading) — Foothills Way, Fort Mill — 0.07 acres rezoned from UD to LI to combine with surrounding property TM#723-079 for a two-building warehouse development; staff noted the change removes a legacy UD district designation. Approved unanimously on second reading; third reading required.
> "Request to rezone 0.07 acres from UD to LI at Foothills Way, Fort Mill to combine with surrounding property TM#723-079 for development with two warehouse buildings."
- Rezoning: Case 25-24 (First Reading) — 1365 West Main Street, Rock Hill — Request by Patrick Traynor to rezone 7.2 acres from ID to GC for a self-storage facility with boat and RV storage was denied unanimously on first reading, despite staff and Planning Commission recommending approval. A member of the public, William Cureton of 1224 Cope Avenue, Rock Hill, addressed Council in opposition.
> "Request to rezone 7.2 acres from ID to GC at 1365 West Main Street, Rock Hill for self-storage facility with boat and RV storage."
- Rezoning / Subdivision: Case 25-36 (Third Reading) — Garretts Landing Subdivision, Clover — Council-initiated rezoning of Garretts Landing Phase I and undeveloped Phase II from RSF-40 to RMX-20, in furtherance of a settlement agreement under negotiation. Approved unanimously on third and final reading.
> "County Council initiated rezoning on July 21, 2025 to rezone existing Phase I of Garretts Landing subdivision and undeveloped Phase II area pursuant to settlement agreement."
- Rezoning: Case 25-35 (Second Reading) — Hands Mill Highway and Concord Road, York — 5.4 acres rezoned from RMX-10 to GC for a mixed tenant commercial development including restaurants, retail, daycare, and general business; item was pulled from the consent agenda and heard in New Business. Approved unanimously on second reading; third reading required.
> "Request to rezone 5.4 acres from RMX-10 to GC at Hands Mill Highway and Concord Road, York for mixed tenant commercial development with restaurants, retail, daycare, and general business uses."
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- Finance & Operations Committee — Reconsider Riverview Fire Tax District Board and Bethesda Fire Tax District Board member appointments at a future meeting.
- Justice and Public Safety Committee — Consider possible ordinance establishing Tier II reporting fees to support hazmat training and equipment.
- Justice and Public Safety Committee — Conduct timely evaluation of Motorola's proposed MAP/SUA contract renewal.
- Staff — Provide Council notification prior to requesting items for Justice and Public Safety Committee discussion.
- Staff — Place 3 staff reviews on an upcoming Executive Session agenda.
- Economic Development Committee — Meeting rescheduled to September 16, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (from 4:30 p.m.).
- Rezoning Cases 25-33, 25-34, and 25-35 — Third readings pending at a future Council meeting.
- 10-Year Fire Service Framework ("One York Fire") — Implementation target date: July 1, 2035.
Agenda Items
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1
Council to approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 Council workshop
Motion to approve minutes from the August 12, 2025 Council workshop.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 Council workshop
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- minutes workshop
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2
Council to approve the minutes from the September 2, 2025 Council meeting
Motion to approve minutes from the September 2, 2025 Council meeting.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the minutes from the September 2, 2025 Council meeting
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- minutes
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3
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-29
Request to rezone 11.49 acres from RMX-10 to RUD at N. Dobys Bridge Road, Fort Mill for development as an event venue. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval. Two residential curb cuts would be removed.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve rezoning from RMX-10 to RUD
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- rezoning third reading event venue RMX-10 RUD
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4
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-31
Request to rezone 9.62 acres from RUD to AGC at 914 and 1008 Allwood Road, York for aggregating parcels for recombination and distribution to family members. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval with condition that no parcel be less than required 5-acre minimum lot size.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve rezoning from RUD to AGC with condition
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- rezoning third reading agriculture RUD AGC subdivision
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5
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-32
Request to rezone 3.45 acres from RSF-40 to RUD at 1831 Windsor Woods Drive, York for a manufactured home. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval. Requested district compatible with surrounding vacant subdivisions.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve rezoning from RSF-40 to RUD
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- rezoning third reading manufactured home RSF-40 RUD
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6
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-33
Request to rezone 5.88 acres from UD to RSF-30 at Benson Road, Rock Hill for subdividing parcel into three lots to construct two additional homes. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval. Development pattern consistent with area; neighboring properties already RSF-30 zoned.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve rezoning from UD to RSF-30
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- rezoning second reading subdivision UD RSF-30
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7
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-34
Request to rezone 0.07 acres from UD to LI at Foothills Way, Fort Mill to combine with surrounding property TM#723-079 for development with two warehouse buildings. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval. Rezoning aligns with Future Land Use Map and removes legacy UD district.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve rezoning from UD to LI
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- rezoning second reading warehouse UD LI
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8
Motion to approve and remove item number 8 (Rezoning 25-35) and move to the second item in New Business
Consent agenda item to approve and remove rezoning item 25-35 from the agenda.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve and remove item number 8 (Rezoning 25-35) and move to the second item in New Business
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- consent agenda rezoning removed
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9
Council to adopt a Resolution consenting to the partial assignment and assumption of a fee in lieu of tax and incentive agreement from Composite Resources, Inc., Autosport Resources, LLC and Workspace Resources LLC to Box Turtle Holdings, LLC
Project Cornice is purchasing a facility consolidating headquarters and manufacturing operations. The facility will integrate corporate offices, ornamental metals fabrication plant, and design-build space for architects and engineers. Expected to relocate 46 existing employees and add 28 new positions with average wage of $55.36 per hour. Total investment anticipated of $12,250,075.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to adopt a Resolution consenting to the partial assignment and assumption of a fee in lieu of tax and incentive agreement
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- economic development fee in lieu tax incentive manufacturing
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10
Council to suspend the rules to dispense with referral to Committee and Adopt a No Through Truck Resolution on Fire Tower Road S46-245/S46-710 in District 5
At request of District Five Council member, determined to be advantageous to prohibit through truck traffic on Fire Tower Road from Main Street E to Neelys Creek Road, primarily a residential area.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to suspend the rules and adopt a No Through Truck Resolution on Fire Tower Road
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- no through trucks traffic restriction residential
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11
Council to approve the execution of an engineering contract with ESP Associates, Inc. of Fort Mill, SC for materials and testing for the Catawba Bend Preserve Greenway and Dams project
Contract for $69,120.00 for materials and testing for the Catawba Bend Preserve multi-use paved trail along the Catawba River. Construction includes 1.5 miles of paved shared use trail and rebuilding of three existing pond dams to preserve natural features and safety.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to approve the execution of an engineering contract with ESP Associates, Inc.
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- greenway engineering Catawba River capital improvement
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12
Council to approve Council Change Order #7 from Midwest Maintenance Inc., of Piqua OH, regarding the McCelvey Center's Auditorium Structural Repairs Project for a total cost of $7,500
Culture & Heritage Museums (CHM) requesting approval of change order #7 for McCelvey Center's auditorium roof framing as part of the Center's Auditorium Structural Repairs Project.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to approve Council Change Order #7 from Midwest Maintenance Inc.
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- change order McCelvey Center structural repairs
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13
Council to approve an agreement between York County and RIH Price, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $7,546,657.68 to install approximately 15,400 Linear Feet of waterline for Phase 1 of the Waterline Replacement Project for the River Hills Development in Lake Wylie
York County Utilities proposing agreement with R.H. Price Inc. using Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) construction delivery method for Phase 1 to replace over 15,400 feet of water line, replace 16 fire hydrants and add 4 new fire hydrants in River Hills neighborhood.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to approve an agreement between York County and RIH Price, Inc.
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- waterline replacement River Hills Lake Wylie utilities
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14
Council to consider approval of an Abandonment of Easement Rights for a previously recorded sewer easement on the Stockbridge Sewer New Line Project
York County Utilities installing new gravity sewer line to Stockbridge Regional Pump Station. New route moves sewer away from unnamed creek to avoid erosion. Property owner signed original and new route easements; requesting to abandon original easement since no infrastructure installed within it.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to consider approval of an Abandonment of Easement Rights
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- sewer easement Stockbridge utilities
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15
Council to authorize the renewal of maintenance for an asset management platform with Trimble, Inc for the amount of $53,876.77
Software platform used by GIS, Public Works, Utilities and other county departments for managing infrastructure assets and related data. Renewal maintains current software updates and support.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to authorize the renewal of maintenance for an asset management platform with Trimble, Inc
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- software asset management GIS
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16
Council to approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for the purchase and sale of mitigation credits with Eagle House Mitigation Bank, LLC
Amendment to 2022 agreement for purchase of mitigation credits for Pennies projects. Amendment allows County opportunity to purchase additional credits in future from this bank at potentially reduced rate.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for the purchase and sale of mitigation credits with Eagle House Mitigation Bank, LLC
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- mitigation credits environmental
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17
Council to give authorization to declare two legacy fire apparatus as surplus
Request to declare surplus two legacy fire apparatus: Unit #206 (1988 Chevrolet C70 Tanker) and Unit #204 (1987 Chevrolet C70 Tanker), retired from active duty with placement of new apparatus in Hickory Grove and Bethel Fire Districts.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to give authorization to declare two legacy fire apparatus as surplus
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- surplus property fire equipment
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18
County Council to deem the current Clover FD Grass Truck as surplus property, authorize release of ownership to the Town of Clover, and further authorize county staff to take all action necessary to convey title
County Council previously approved Fire Services procuring a new grass truck for Clover Fire Department. Town of Clover has requested to retain their current grass truck and have accepted all liability and maintenance for the legacy unit being replaced.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- County Council to deem the current Clover FD Grass Truck as surplus property and authorize release to the Town of Clover
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.10
- Tags
- surplus property fire equipment Clover
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19
Council to reconsider and rescind the board member appointments to the Riverview Fire Tax District Board and the Bethesda Fire Tax District Board that were approved on September 2, 2025
County ordinance sets forth policy and guidelines for Fire Tax District Board appointments. Upon further discussion and information, districts and representatives recommended that appointments be rescinded and reconsidered at future date by Finance and Operations Committee.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to reconsider and rescind the board member appointments to the Riverview Fire Tax District Board and Bethesda Fire Tax District Board
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.10
- Tags
- board appointments fire tax district rescind
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1
Council to conduct a public hearing and provide third reading of an ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement by and between York County and one or more companies identified for the time being as Project Cross
Project Cross is a Corporate Headquarters planning to invest $20,075,000, relocate 78 existing jobs and create 81 net new jobs within five years. Public hearing conducted with no public comments for or against the proposed ordinance. Motion made to close the public hearing.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.11
- Tags
- public hearing fee in lieu of tax economic development Project Cross
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1
Rezoning Action: Consider First Reading - Case 25-24
Request to rezone 7.2 acres from ID to GC at 1365 West Main Street, Rock Hill for self-storage facility with boat and RV storage. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval. Requested GC zone less intense than current ID district; strong presence of light industrial and commercial uses along this area.
- Outcome
- denied
- Motion
- Motion to deny rezoning from ID to GC
- Moved / seconded
- William Bump Roddey / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.12
- Tags
- rezoning first reading self-storage ID GC
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2
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-36
County Council initiated rezoning on July 21, 2025 to rezone existing Phase I of Garretts Landing subdivision and undeveloped Phase II area pursuant to settlement agreement. Action in furtherance of settlement agreement under negotiation.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve rezoning from RSF-40 to RMX-20
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tommy Adkins
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.13
- Tags
- rezoning third reading RSF-40 RMX-20 settlement agreement
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1
County Council to receive a report and approve the adoption of the 10-year Fire Service Framework and Strategy as recommended by the JPS Committee
10-Year Fire Service Framework and Strategy (One York Fire) establishes long-term roadmap to unify service delivery, ensure equitable funding, modernize facilities, and strengthen workforce development. Justice and Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended adoption on August 27, 2025. Adoption provides Council with framework and implementation path toward achieving the 10-Year Strategy by July 1, 2035.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the adoption of the 10-year Fire Service Framework and Strategy
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / William Bump Roddey
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.13
- Tags
- fire service strategic planning 10-year strategy One York Fire
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8
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-35
Request to rezone 5.4 acres from RMX-10 to GC at Hands Mill Highway and Concord Road, York for mixed tenant commercial development with restaurants, retail, daycare, and general business uses. Rezoning consistent with Future Land Use Map and Comprehensive Plan. Development allows opportunity for controlled access point; proposal will bring property dimensions more in line with surrounding lots.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve rezoning from RMX-10 to GC
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.14
- Tags
- rezoning second reading mixed commercial RMX-10 GC
Votes
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Council to approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 Council workshop
Motion to approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 Council workshop
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Council to approve the minutes from the September 2, 2025 Council meeting
Motion to approve the minutes from the September 2, 2025 Council meeting
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-29
Motion to approve rezoning from RMX-10 to RUD
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-31
Motion to approve rezoning from RUD to AGC with condition
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-32
Motion to approve rezoning from RSF-40 to RUD
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
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Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-33
Motion to approve rezoning from UD to RSF-30
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
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Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-34
Motion to approve rezoning from UD to LI
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
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Motion to approve and remove item number 8 (Rezoning 25-35) and move to the second item in New Business
Motion to approve and remove item number 8 (Rezoning 25-35) and move to the second item in New Business
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Council to adopt a Resolution consenting to the partial assignment and assumption of a fee in lieu of tax and incentive agreement from Composite Resources, Inc., Autosport Resources, LLC and Workspace Resources LLC to Box Turtle Holdings, LLC
Council to adopt a Resolution consenting to the partial assignment and assumption of a fee in lieu of tax and incentive agreement
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
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Council to suspend the rules to dispense with referral to Committee and Adopt a No Through Truck Resolution on Fire Tower Road S46-245/S46-710 in District 5
Council to suspend the rules and adopt a No Through Truck Resolution on Fire Tower Road
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
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Council to approve the execution of an engineering contract with ESP Associates, Inc. of Fort Mill, SC for materials and testing for the Catawba Bend Preserve Greenway and Dams project
Council to approve the execution of an engineering contract with ESP Associates, Inc.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
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Council to approve Council Change Order #7 from Midwest Maintenance Inc., of Piqua OH, regarding the McCelvey Center's Auditorium Structural Repairs Project for a total cost of $7,500
Council to approve Council Change Order #7 from Midwest Maintenance Inc.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
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Council to approve an agreement between York County and RIH Price, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $7,546,657.68 to install approximately 15,400 Linear Feet of waterline for Phase 1 of the Waterline Replacement Project for the River Hills Development in Lake Wylie
Council to approve an agreement between York County and RIH Price, Inc.
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
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Council to consider approval of an Abandonment of Easement Rights for a previously recorded sewer easement on the Stockbridge Sewer New Line Project
Council to consider approval of an Abandonment of Easement Rights
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
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Council to authorize the renewal of maintenance for an asset management platform with Trimble, Inc for the amount of $53,876.77
Council to authorize the renewal of maintenance for an asset management platform with Trimble, Inc
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9
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Council to approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for the purchase and sale of mitigation credits with Eagle House Mitigation Bank, LLC
Council to approve Amendment No. 1 to the agreement for the purchase and sale of mitigation credits with Eagle House Mitigation Bank, LLC
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9
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Council to give authorization to declare two legacy fire apparatus as surplus
Council to give authorization to declare two legacy fire apparatus as surplus
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9
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County Council to deem the current Clover FD Grass Truck as surplus property, authorize release of ownership to the Town of Clover, and further authorize county staff to take all action necessary to convey title
County Council to deem the current Clover FD Grass Truck as surplus property and authorize release to the Town of Clover
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.10
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Council to reconsider and rescind the board member appointments to the Riverview Fire Tax District Board and the Bethesda Fire Tax District Board that were approved on September 2, 2025
Council to reconsider and rescind the board member appointments to the Riverview Fire Tax District Board and Bethesda Fire Tax District Board
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.10
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Council to conduct a public hearing and provide third reading of an ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement by and between York County and one or more companies identified for the time being as Project Cross
Motion to approve the ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of a fee in lieu of tax agreement
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.11
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Rezoning Action: Consider First Reading - Case 25-24
Motion to deny rezoning from ID to GC
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- denied
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-36
Motion to approve rezoning from RSF-40 to RMX-20
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.13
-
County Council to receive a report and approve the adoption of the 10-year Fire Service Framework and Strategy as recommended by the JPS Committee
Motion to approve the adoption of the 10-year Fire Service Framework and Strategy
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.13
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Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-35
Motion to approve rezoning from RMX-10 to GC
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.14
Public Hearings
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Project Cross - Fee in Lieu of Tax Agreement
No public comments for or against the proposed ordinance. Chairwoman Cox allowed a representative from Riverstone to speak on behalf of the company, thanking Council for support.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.11
-
Silfab Solar operating in Fort Mill
Frank Jurnak, 2591 Lower Assembly Road, Fort Mill, South Carolina addressed Council regarding opposition to Silfab Solar operating in Fort Mill.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.1
-
Lake Wylie Overlay
Dorothy Johnson, 6400 Royal Pines Drive, Clover, South Carolina addressed Council regarding her support for the Lake Wylie Overlay.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Rezoning 25-24
William Cureton, 1224 Cope Avenue, Rock Hill, South Carolina addressed Council regarding opposition to rezoning 25-24.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.2
Action Items
-
Reconsider Riverview Fire Tax District Board and Bethesda Fire Tax District Board member appointments previously approved on September 2, 2025
- Owner
- Finance & Operations Committee
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.10
-
Review 2 matters: (1) consideration of a possible ordinance establishing Tier II reporting fees to support hazmat training and equipment, and (2) timely evaluation of Motorola's proposed MAP/SUA contract renewal
- Owner
- Justice and Public Safety Committee
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.15
-
Provide Council with a notification prior to making a request for items to the Justice and Public Safety Committee for discussion
- Owner
- Staff
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.15
-
Reschedule meeting from Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:30pm to 5:00pm
- Owner
- Economic Development Committee
- Due
- 2025-09-16
- Source ref
- page: p.15
-
Place 3 staff reviews on an upcoming agenda during Executive Session
- Owner
- Staff
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.15
Upcoming Dates
-
Planning & Zoning Committee Meeting at 6:00pm (Chairwoman Debi Cloninger)
- Date
- 2025-09-10
-
Finance & Operations Committee Meeting at 5:30pm (Chairman Tom Audette)
- Date
- 2025-09-15
-
Economic Development Committee Meeting (rescheduled from 4:30pm to 5:00pm)
- Date
- 2025-09-16
-
Target completion date for 10-Year Fire Service Framework and Strategy implementation
- Date
- 2025-07-01
Watchlist Flags
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-29
- Category
- rezoning
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-31
- Category
- rezoning
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-32
- Category
- rezoning
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-33
- Category
- rezoning
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-34
- Category
- rezoning
-
Rezoning Action: Consider First Reading - Case 25-24
- Category
- rezoning
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-36
- Category
- rezoning
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-35
- Category
- rezoning
Uncertainty Notes
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- Field
schema_version- Value
- Not applicable
- Note
- Schema is 0.1.0-draft; final validation must happen downstream in Codex.
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vote_granularity
- Field
facts.agenda_items[*].vote- Value
- Not applicable
- Note
- Approved minutes record tallies but not per-member dissent.