Narrative Summary
Summary
York County Council held a regular meeting on October 20, 2025 with all seven members present. The agenda was heavily weighted toward infrastructure, utilities, and contracting matters, most of which passed unanimously through the consent agenda. The most contentious item was the proposed update to public education facilities impact fees for the Clover School District, which drew more than two dozen public speakers and was ultimately deferred to allow staff to address outstanding questions. Council also advanced a major mixed-use planned development on Old York Road and approved a first reading of an infrastructure credit agreement for a large distribution facility in Rock Hill.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Consent Agenda — Motion to approve with removal of road acceptances item (#9) and its referral to New Business. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Minutes, September 9, 2025 Workshop — Motion to approve. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Minutes, October 6, 2025 Regular Meeting — Motion to approve. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Rezoning Case #25-30 (Second Reading) — Motion to approve rezoning of 28.0 acres from AGC and OI to LI at 1299 Schlumberger Road, Fort Mill for York County Natural Gas Authority Support Operations Center. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Rezoning Case #25-37 (Second Reading) — Motion to approve rezoning of 0.61 acres from UD to RSF-30 at Porter Road, Rock Hill for Mark Lindsey to combine with adjacent parcel. Vote: Yes 7, No 0. Conditioned on recombination with minimum 30,000 SF lot size.
- 2025 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant — Motion to authorize staff to apply for and accept an estimated $70,331 for part-time staffing and equipment. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- U.S. DOT Hazardous Materials Preparedness Grant — Motion to authorize staff to apply for and accept up to $25,000 for a hazmat planner and training. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Contract with Raftelis Financial Consultants (RFP #2999) — Motion to approve contractual agreement for comprehensive water and sewer rate study consulting services. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Contract with Pace Analytical LLC (RFP #2955) — Motion to approve agreement for surface water field sampling and analytical laboratory services, initial three-year term with renewal option. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Contract Negotiations, Public Safety Radio System (RFP #3014) — Motion to authorize contract negotiations with a communications consultant to assess County two-way radio and paging networks. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Goodwin Mills Cawood Amendment #3 — River Hills Waterline Replacement Phase 1 — Motion to approve $345,000 amendment for construction administration and project closeout. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Change Order #1 — Historic Brattonville Hightower Hall Gutter Replacement — Motion to approve change order for $6,548 with Midwest Maintenance Inc. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Annual Hose Testing Award (Bid #3013) — Motion to approve award to Mill Dam Enterprises dba ETS/Waterway of Canton, NC, initial three-year term. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Gravity Sewer Line Construction, Fort Mill (Bid #3010) — Motion to approve award for Carolina Container Gravity Sewer project (~1,500 LF of 8-inch PVC and 100 LF DIP sanitary sewer). Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Utility Relocation Agreement with Comporium — Sutton Road/Harris Road — Motion to approve agreement for an estimated $265,000 as part of Pennies for Progress 4 Program. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Water Master Plan Engineering Amendment #3 — Motion to approve not-to-exceed $55,500 to complete Water Model Study with Black & Veatch. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Rejection of All Proposals, RFP #3012 (Government Relations Services) — Motion to reject all proposals received for government affairs consulting. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
- Clover School District Impact Fee Ordinance (Second Reading) — Motion to defer second reading until the next meeting; public hearing rescheduled to November 17, 2025. Vote: Yes 7, No 0. Staff directed to answer numerous outstanding questions before the next reading.
- Hotel/Motel Zoning Ordinance Amendment (Second Reading) — Motion to approve amendment reclassifying hotels and motels from permitted to conditional uses in GC, OA, BT, MU, and UD districts and creating new Section 3.40 with use limitations and enforcement provisions. Vote: Yes 6, No 0, 1 not recorded.
- Rezoning Case #25-17, First Reading — Newport Commons PD, Old York Road, Rock Hill — Motion to approve with conditions for Rise Partners LLC et al., rezoning 97.0 acres to allow mixed-use center with up to 300,000 SF commercial, 95,000 SF office, and ~247 residential units at 4.0 DU/acre. Vote: Yes 7, No 0. Planning Commission recommended approval with amendments on October 13, 2025.
- Infrastructure Credit Agreement, First Reading — Project Sample — Motion to approve first reading of ordinance authorizing an infrastructure credit agreement for an unnamed company proposing a distribution facility in Rock Hill, with ~$240.3M private investment and 165 new jobs; infrastructure credit estimated at $44M. Vote: Yes 6, No 1.
- Road Acceptances — Kings Ridge, Stateline Baxter Lane, Edmunds Farm — Motion to authorize acceptance of roads in three projects following inspection and approval by York County. Vote: Yes 7, No 0.
Watchlist Flags
- Rezoning: Rezoning Action — Second Reading, Case #25-30 — York County Natural Gas Authority received final second-reading approval to rezone 28.0 acres at 1299 Schlumberger Road, Fort Mill from AGC and OI to Light Industrial for a Support Operations Center; a third reading is scheduled for November 3, 2025.
> "York County Natural Gas Authority requested rezoning of 28.0 acres from AGC and OI to LI at 1299 Schlumberger Road, Fort Mill for a Support Operations Center."
- Rezoning: Rezoning Action — Second Reading, Case #25-37 — Mark Lindsey's request to rezone 0.61 acres at Porter Road, Rock Hill from UD to RSF-30 was approved at second reading with a condition that the parcel be recombined with a minimum 30,000 SF lot size.
> "Mark Lindsey requested rezoning of 0.61 acres from UD to RSF-30 at Porter Road, Rock Hill to combine with adjacent parcel."
- Rezoning: Rezoning Action — First Reading, Case #25-17 — Rise Partners LLC, Prestige Land and Site Works LLC, and Ivester Group LLC received first-reading approval to rezone 97.0 acres at Old York Road, Rock Hill to amend the Newport Commons Planned Development for a mixed-use center including approximately 247 residential units and up to 395,000 SF of commercial and office space.
> "Rise Partners LLC, Prestige Land and Site Works LLC, Ivester Group LLC requested rezoning of 97.0 acres from RUD, GC, and PD to PD and GC at Old York Road, Rock Hill."
- Residential Development / Subdivision: Clover School District Public Education Facilities Impact Fee — Second Reading — The proposed ordinance, which would raise the impact fee on new residential development in Clover School District from $4,000 to as high as $15,035 per single-family detached unit, was deferred after a lengthy public hearing; second reading is rescheduled for November 17, 2025.
> "The motion approved at First Reading revised the impact fees to $7,000 for single family detached dwellings, with pro-rated amounts applied to multi-family dwellings ($3,459), and manufactured homes ($4,582)."
- Subdivision: Road Acceptances — Kings Ridge, Stateline Baxter Lane, Edmunds Farm — Council accepted into the County road system the streets constructed within three residential subdivision projects after confirming they were built in compliance with County regulations and inspected by staff.
> "The specified roads constructed in the Kings Ridge project, the Stateline Baxter Lane project and the Edmunds Farm subdivision were constructed in compliance with County regulations, inspected and approved by York County."
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- October 22, 2025 — Public Works Committee meeting.
- November 3, 2025 — Third reading of Rezoning Case #25-30 (York County Natural Gas Authority, 1299 Schlumberger Road, Fort Mill).
- November 17, 2025 — Rescheduled public hearing and second reading of Clover School District Impact Fee Ordinance.
- Council Staff to provide clarification on impact fee exemptions vs. exceptions, eligible spending, Data Center tax offset, Daimler exemption legal opinion, and the number of the 2,336 approved homes within the Urban Services Boundary still subject to fees.
- Council Staff to explore potential impact fee exemptions for individuals over 55, teachers, first responders, firefighters, and police officers.
- Clover School District to clarify whether new construction, school buses, and stadium costs are included in the current impact fee request, and to provide QTS funding information.
- Tom Audette to refer golf cart use within Baxter Village to the Planning & Zoning Committee for discussion.
Agenda Items
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Consent Agenda
Motion to approve with the removal of #9 (road acceptances) and move to #3 in New Business
Council approved the consent agenda items with specified modifications.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve with the removal of #9 (road acceptances) and move to #3 in New Business
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- None
-
1
Council to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 Council Workshop
Council approved the minutes from the previous workshop meeting.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 Council Workshop
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- None
-
2
Council to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 Council meeting
Council approved the minutes from the previous regular council meeting.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 Council meeting
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- None
-
3
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case #25-30
York County Natural Gas Authority requested rezoning of 28.0 acres from AGC and OI to LI at 1299 Schlumberger Road, Fort Mill for a Support Operations Center. Planning Commission recommended approval on July 14, 2025. Staff recommends approval with the amended application requesting LI instead of ID to avoid deed restrictions.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve second reading of rezoning
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- range: pp.3-4
- Tags
- rezoning second reading natural gas authority light industrial
-
4
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case #25-37
Mark Lindsey requested rezoning of 0.61 acres from UD to RSF-30 at Porter Road, Rock Hill to combine with adjacent parcel. Planning Commission recommended approval on September 8, 2025. Staff recommends approval with condition that property be recombined with minimum 30,000 SF lot size.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve second reading of rezoning
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- range: pp.4-5
- Tags
- rezoning second reading residential lot combination
-
5
Council to authorize staff to apply for and to accept an estimated $70,331, if awarded, from the 2025 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant
If approved and received, these funds will be used to hire part-time staff and fund special projects and equipment within the Emergency Management department, with specific projects determined based on guidelines from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to authorize staff to apply for and accept the 2025 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- grant emergency management funding
-
6
Council to authorize staff to apply for and to accept up to $25,000, if awarded, from the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Preparedness Grant
If approved and received, these funds will be used to hire part-time staff for improving and expanding hazardous materials response planning and coordination through the Local Emergency Planning Committee. Funds will support a hazmat planner and a hazmat training class.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to authorize staff to apply for and accept the Hazardous Materials Preparedness Grant
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- grant hazardous materials emergency planning
-
7
Council to approve contractual agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. of Charlotte NC regarding RFP #2999, for water and sewer rate study consulting services
After successful negotiations with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. (DBA Raftelis) of Charlotte NC, staff is returning to Council for approval of the contractual agreement for comprehensive water and sewer rate study consulting services.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve contractual agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- water sewer rate study contract
-
8
Council to approve contractual agreement with Pace Analytical LLC of Roseville MN, regarding RFP #2955 for surface water field sampling and analytical laboratory services
Planning and Development Services Department is requesting approval of a contractual agreement with PACE Analytical LLC for collection and analysis of ambient water samples from designated streams and tributaries classified as having a TMDL for an initial three year term with option to renew.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve contractual agreement with Pace Analytical LLC
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- water environmental analytical services contract
-
10
Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3014 for Consulting Services for York County's Public Safety Radio System
Public Safety Communications seeking authorization to negotiate contract terms with a communications consultant to perform an assessment of York County's need regarding County-owned two-way radio and paging networks utilized by first responders. Bids received and requested breakdown by project phases spanning multiple fiscal year budgets.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to authorize contract negotiations
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- public safety radio system communications
-
11
Council to approve Goodwin Mills Cawood (GMC) Amendment #3 in the amount of $345,000.00, for construction administration, resident project representation, and final project close out associated with the River Hills Waterline Replacement Project Phase 1
York County Utilities had an initial Engineering Agreement approved on June 5, 2023. This amendment allows for Engineering Services during the construction phase including on-site representation, approval of submittals, verifying inventory and stored materials, contractor pay request verifications, HOA updates and interactions, quality control, permitting and delivery of record drawings.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve Goodwin Mills Cawood Amendment #3
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- water engineering project management
-
12
Council to approve Change Order #1 from Midwest Maintenance Inc. of Piqua OH, regarding Historic Brattonville's Hightower Hall Gutter Replacement project
Culture & Heritage Museums (CHM) is requesting approval of change order #1 for a total cost of $6,548.00 as part of the Gutter Replacement project at Historic Brattonville's Hightower Hall.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve Change Order #1
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- historic preservation maintenance change order
-
13
Council to approve award regarding Bid #3013 for annual hose testing for York County Fire Departments
Fire Services Department is requesting Council's approval of award regarding annual fire hose testing services to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Mill Dam Enterprises dba ETS/Waterway of Canton NC for an initial three year term with option to renew for maximum of two consecutive one year terms.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve award for annual hose testing
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- fire services equipment testing
-
14
Council to approve award regarding Bid #3010 for the construction of a gravity sewer line in Fort Mill SC
Water & Sewer Utilities Department is requesting approval for award for construction of the Carolina Container Gravity Sewer project which consists of constructing approximately 1,500 linear feet of 8 inch PVC and 100 linear feet of DIP Sanitary Sewer from the Carolina Container Pump Station to an existing gravity sewer, allowing York County to retire the Carolina Container Pump Station.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve award for gravity sewer line construction
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- sewer infrastructure construction
-
15
Council to approve the Utility Relocation Agreement with Comporium an estimated amount of $265,000.00 for Pennies Project 17228-010: Sutton Road/Harris Road intersection
As part of the Pennies for Progress 4 Program, the intersection of Sutton Road and Harris Road will be slightly realigned and turn lanes added. To make these improvements, existing utilities along the roadside must be relocated. Comporium has lines in conflict and this agreement allows them to relocate their facilities.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve the Utility Relocation Agreement with Comporium
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- utilities relocation pennies for progress
-
16
Council to approve Engineering Amendment #3 for the Water Master Plan for a cost not to exceed $55,500.00
York County Utilities is proposing to complete the Water Model Study that was started with Black & Veatch in March 2022.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve Engineering Amendment #3 for Water Master Plan
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- water planning engineering
-
17
Council to reject all proposals received regarding RFP #3012 for professional Government Relation Services on behalf of York County Government
County Management is requesting Council's rejection of all proposals received from government affairs strategists to advocate the interests of York County to state and federal legislators.
- Outcome
- denied
- Motion
- Motion to reject all proposals for RFP #3012
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- government relations rfp
-
Public Hearing 1
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE REVIEWING AND UPDATING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES IMPACT FEE ("IMPACT FEE") IMPOSED ON ALL NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
The motion approved at First Reading revised the impact fees to $7,000 for single family detached dwellings, with pro-rated amounts applied to multi-family dwellings ($3,459), and manufactured homes ($4,582). Based on updated School Development Impact Fee Study findings dated August 4, 2025, the Planning Commission recommended revising the established impact fee on new residential development for a single family detached dwelling unit from $4,000 to $15,035, for a multi-family dwelling unit from $1,976 to $7,430, and for a manufactured home from $2,618 to $9,842. The public hearing originally scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled for November 17, 2025.
- Outcome
- deferred
- Motion
- Motion to defer the 2nd reading until the next meeting
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tom Audette
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- range: pp.10-12
- Tags
- impact fee clover school district residential development public hearing
-
Old Business 1
Council to consider amending and Second Reading of an Ordinance TO AMEND THE ZONING CODE OF THE COUNTY OF YORK BY AMENDING SUBCHAPTER C: USE REGULATIONS, PART 2, TABLE 155.271-2 regarding Hotels and Motels
On April 3, 2025 the Justice and Public Safety Committee reviewed and recommended creation of this ordinance seeking to regulate extended stays in hotels and motels. It reclassifies Hotels and Motels from permitted to conditional uses in zoning districts GC, OA, BT, MU, and UD, and creates new Section 3.40 establishing use limitations, definitions, maintenance standards, registration requirements, and enforcement provisions.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.13
- Tags
- zoning hotels motels extended stays ordinance
-
New Business 1
Rezoning Action: Consider First Reading - Case #25-17
Rise Partners LLC, Prestige Land and Site Works LLC, Ivester Group LLC requested rezoning of 97.0 acres from RUD, GC, and PD to PD and GC at Old York Road, Rock Hill. This action will amend the existing Newport Commons Planned Development to accommodate development of a mixed-use center to include a variety of commercial and residential opportunities. Pod 1 will be approximately 35.1 acres with commercial uses allowing up to 300,000 SF and office space of 95,000 SF. Pod 2 will be approximately 61.9 acres with mixture of single-family detached and attached units at 4.0 dwelling units per acre (approximately 247 units). Planning Commission recommended approval with amendments on October 13, 2025.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve with the conditions as noted
- Moved / seconded
- Tommy Adkins / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- range: pp.13-14
- Tags
- rezoning first reading planned development mixed-use commercial residential
-
New Business 2
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING (1) THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA (THE "COUNTY") AND A COMPANY IDENTIFIED FOR THE TIME BEING AS PROJECT SAMPLE for an Infrastructure Credit Project
Project Sample is proposing to construct a new distribution facility in Rock Hill that would serve approximately 20 retail locations throughout the Carolinas and a small portion of Georgia. Construction anticipated over the next one to two years, with operations expected to begin by mid-2027. The company requested consideration of an Infrastructure Credit Agreement to support off-site public infrastructure improvements with estimated cost of approximately $44 million. Total private investment estimated at $240,300,000 and expected to create 165 new jobs with average hourly wage of $26.66.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee / Tom Audette
- Vote
- Yes 6, No 1, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.15
- Tags
- infrastructure credit agreement economic development distribution facility
-
New Business 9
Council to authorize the acceptance of the specified roads in the Kings Ridge project, the Stateline Baxter Lane project and the Edmunds Farm subdivision
The specified roads constructed in the Kings Ridge project, the Stateline Baxter Lane project and the Edmunds Farm subdivision were constructed in compliance with County regulations, inspected and approved by York County.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Source ref
- page: p.16
- Tags
- road acceptance subdivisions kings ridge stateline baxter lane edmunds farm
Votes
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Motion to approve with the removal of #9 (road acceptances) and move to #3 in New Business
Motion to approve with the removal of #9 (road acceptances) and move to #3 in New Business
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
-
Council to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 Council Workshop
Motion to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 Council Workshop
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
-
Council to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 Council meeting
Motion to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 Council meeting
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case #25-30
Motion to approve second reading of rezoning
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.3-4
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case #25-37
Motion to approve second reading of rezoning
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.4-5
-
Council to authorize staff to apply for and to accept an estimated $70,331, if awarded, from the 2025 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant
Motion to authorize staff to apply for and accept the 2025 Local Emergency Management Performance Grant
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
-
Council to authorize staff to apply for and to accept up to $25,000, if awarded, from the U.S. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Preparedness Grant
Motion to authorize staff to apply for and accept the Hazardous Materials Preparedness Grant
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
-
Council to approve contractual agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants, Inc. of Charlotte NC regarding RFP #2999, for water and sewer rate study consulting services
Motion to approve contractual agreement with Raftelis Financial Consultants
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
-
Council to approve contractual agreement with Pace Analytical LLC of Roseville MN, regarding RFP #2955 for surface water field sampling and analytical laboratory services
Motion to approve contractual agreement with Pace Analytical LLC
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
-
Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3014 for Consulting Services for York County's Public Safety Radio System
Motion to authorize contract negotiations
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
-
Council to approve Goodwin Mills Cawood (GMC) Amendment #3 in the amount of $345,000.00, for construction administration, resident project representation, and final project close out associated with the River Hills Waterline Replacement Project Phase 1
Motion to approve Goodwin Mills Cawood Amendment #3
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
-
Council to approve Change Order #1 from Midwest Maintenance Inc. of Piqua OH, regarding Historic Brattonville's Hightower Hall Gutter Replacement project
Motion to approve Change Order #1
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
-
Council to approve award regarding Bid #3013 for annual hose testing for York County Fire Departments
Motion to approve award for annual hose testing
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
-
Council to approve award regarding Bid #3010 for the construction of a gravity sewer line in Fort Mill SC
Motion to approve award for gravity sewer line construction
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
-
Council to approve the Utility Relocation Agreement with Comporium an estimated amount of $265,000.00 for Pennies Project 17228-010: Sutton Road/Harris Road intersection
Motion to approve the Utility Relocation Agreement with Comporium
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
-
Council to approve Engineering Amendment #3 for the Water Master Plan for a cost not to exceed $55,500.00
Motion to approve Engineering Amendment #3 for Water Master Plan
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9
-
Council to reject all proposals received regarding RFP #3012 for professional Government Relation Services on behalf of York County Government
Motion to reject all proposals for RFP #3012
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- denied
- Source ref
- page: p.9
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COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE REVIEWING AND UPDATING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES IMPACT FEE ("IMPACT FEE") IMPOSED ON ALL NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
Motion to defer the 2nd reading until the next meeting
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- deferred
- Source ref
- range: pp.10-12
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Council to consider amending and Second Reading of an Ordinance TO AMEND THE ZONING CODE OF THE COUNTY OF YORK BY AMENDING SUBCHAPTER C: USE REGULATIONS, PART 2, TABLE 155.271-2 regarding Hotels and Motels
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 6, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.13
-
Rezoning Action: Consider First Reading - Case #25-17
Motion to approve with the conditions as noted
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.13-14
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COUNCIL TO CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING (1) THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INFRASTRUCTURE CREDIT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA (THE "COUNTY") AND A COMPANY IDENTIFIED FOR THE TIME BEING AS PROJECT SAMPLE for an Infrastructure Credit Project
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 6, No 1, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.15
-
Council to authorize the acceptance of the specified roads in the Kings Ridge project, the Stateline Baxter Lane project and the Edmunds Farm subdivision
Motion to approve
- Vote
- Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.16
Public Hearings
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Clover School District Public Education Facilities Impact Fee - Second Reading
Multiple speakers (Kristy Spears, Jessica Cody, Amanda Houser, Caleb Sandifer, Jeff Ledford, Matt Burris, Kelly Clark, Mark Hopkins, Sherri Ciurlik, Vance Stine, Marty Cotton, Sheila Quinn, Ken Love, Johnny Neelands, Michael Pruner, Winston Martinez, Angela Samford, Scott Couchenour, John Gossett, Stephen Halstensgard, Amanda Sisco, Jeff Kidd, Kyle Eller, Michael Pruner, Mike Mallard, Laura Bradshaw, Carla Pendleton) addressed Council regarding the Clover School District Impact Fees, with the majority expressing support for the full amount of impact fees. Some speakers including Caleb Sandifer and Michael Pruner expressed opposition or concerns about the proposed fees.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.1-2, pp.10-11
Action Items
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Provide clarification regarding exemptions for the Clover School District Impact Fees
- Owner
- Council Staff
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Clarify exemptions versus exceptions for impact fees
- Owner
- Council Staff
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Provide information on Data Center offset to taxes in Clover School District
- Owner
- Council Staff
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Clarify eligible expenses for impact fee spending
- Owner
- Council Staff
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Provide total funding amount requested and specific uses for impact fees
- Owner
- Council Staff
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Determine how many of 2,336 new homes on books still requiring impact fees are within Urban Services Boundary
- Owner
- Council Staff
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Provide legal opinion on Daimler exemption and explore legal remedies
- Owner
- Council Staff
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Explore exemption for people over 55 not in development, teachers, first responders, fire, and police
- Owner
- Council Staff
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Clarify whether new construction is included in this request
- Owner
- Clover School District
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Confirm whether stadium was defined as planned for first request
- Owner
- Clover School District
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Clarify whether school buses were included in first request
- Owner
- Clover School District
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Provide definition of cost of stadium built into CIP
- Owner
- Clover School District
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Address original ask for buses at $90,000-$95,000 and any cost increase due to impact fee
- Owner
- Clover School District
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Provide information on QTS funding to schools
- Owner
- Clover School District
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Refer golf carts within Baxter Village to Planning & Zoning Committee for discussion
- Owner
- Tom Audette
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.16
Upcoming Dates
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Rescheduled Public Hearing for Clover School District Impact Fee Second Reading
- Date
- 2025-11-17
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Third Reading of Rezoning Action Case #25-30 (York County Natural Gas Authority)
- Date
- 2025-11-03
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Public Works Committee meeting
- Date
- 2025-10-22
Watchlist Flags
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Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case #25-30
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case #25-37
- Category
- rezoning
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COUNCIL TO CONSIDER AMENDING AND SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE REVIEWING AND UPDATING THE PUBLIC EDUCATION FACILITIES IMPACT FEE ("IMPACT FEE") IMPOSED ON ALL NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE CLOVER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
- Category
- subdivision
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Rezoning Action: Consider First Reading - Case #25-17
- Category
- rezoning
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Council to authorize the acceptance of the specified roads in the Kings Ridge project, the Stateline Baxter Lane project and the Edmunds Farm subdivision
- Category
- subdivision
Uncertainty Notes
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- Not applicable
- Note
- Schema is 0.1.0-draft; final validation must happen downstream in Codex.
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- Field
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- Not applicable
- Note
- Approved minutes record tallies but not per-member dissent.