Narrative Summary
Summary
York County Council held a regular meeting on November 17, 2025, with all seven members present and no absences. The council approved three second-reading rezonings, a slate of capital and equipment purchases, multiple Sheriff's Office grants, and several parks and recreation contracts. The meeting's most significant public engagement came during a lengthy public hearing on proposed updates to the Clover School District No. 2 educational facilities impact fee, which drew 32 speakers over nearly two hours. All motions passed unanimously at 7-0.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Minutes approval — Motion to approve minutes from the November 3, 2025 Council meeting. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Rezoning Case 25-26 (1723 Beamguard Road, Clover) — Motion to approve second reading rezoning from AGC and RUD to RUD for Jay Cleveland Wilson. Vote: 7-0, approved. Purpose is to subdivide the property and place a manufactured home on a new lot; Planning Commission approved 4-1.
- Rezoning Case 25-38 (231, 237, 245 Sutton Road and 220, 228, 234 Essie Circle) — Motion to approve second reading rezoning from RSF-30 to NC for Sunbelt Development Properties LLC. Vote: 7-0, approved. Purpose is to consolidate properties and construct a multi-tenant mixed-use building; Planning Commission approved 5-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-39 (2203 Deerfield Drive, Fort Mill) — Motion to approve second reading rezoning from UD to GC for Matthew "Coan" McAlpine. Vote: 7-0, approved. Purpose is to allow an upfit to an existing building and a field house expansion for a Health Club and Fitness Center.
- Change Order 3 with JNB Contracting, LLC — Motion to approve $86,250.00 change order to reconstruct the parking lot at the Sheriff's District 3 office at 236 NorthPark Drive, Rock Hill, with a new completion date in January 2026. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Contract Amendment #2 with Mosely Architects P.C. — Motion to approve not-to-exceed $7,500.00 for a feasibility study for a proposed Opioid Abatement Programs Center at the Moss Justice Detention Center. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Agreement with Ace Place Design, LLC — Motion to approve $400,000.00 contract to design and construct an 18-hole championship disc golf course and 9-hole beginners course at Catawba Bend Preserve. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Change Order — Pennies Project 11149-009 (Woodend Park) — Motion to approve $58,351.52 change order to construct a gravel parking lot at Woodend Park, funded by the Bethel Lake Wylie Park District Fund. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant application — Motion to approve applying for up to $1,000,000 with a 50% local match for the Greenway Trail at Catawba Bend Preserve. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- 2026 Keep South Carolina Beautiful Support Grant application — Motion to approve applying for up to $10,000 for litter prevention, beautification, and recycling education. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- First Reading — Ordinance to Amend York-Chester Industrial Park Agreement — Motion to approve first reading by title only to add and adjust parcels within the park's geographical boundaries. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Additional Christmas Holiday — December 26, 2025 — Motion to approve an additional paid holiday for York County employees. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Purchase of Kubota SSV75PHC Skid Steer — Motion to approve $54,645.44 purchase from Comer Equipment Company via cooperative purchasing for Solid Waste Collection & Recycling. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Contract Amendment #5 with Bennett Preservation Engineering — Motion to approve $16,470.00 for additional design services for McCelvey Center Auditorium Structural Repairs. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- FY 2025 DNA CEBR Formula Grant — Motion to authorize the Sheriff's Office to accept $67,316 formula grant for DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- FY 2025 DNA CEBR Competitive Grant — Motion to authorize the Sheriff's Office to accept $225,000 competitive grant for DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- FY 2026 Highway Safety Grant — Police Traffic Services — Motion to authorize the Sheriff's Office to accept $195,351 grant. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- FY 2026 Highway Safety Grant — Alcohol-Impaired Driving Enforcement — Motion to authorize the Sheriff's Office to accept $102,906 grant. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Door access and data cabling — District 3 Sheriff's Office at NorthPark — Motion to approve $2,540.08 installation by Performance Link Technologies. Vote: 7-0, approved.
- Purchase of fire engine for Hickory Grove Fire Department — Motion to approve purchase of Pierce Enforcer Custom Pumper from Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus, not-to-exceed $900,000 including loose equipment. Vote: 7-0, approved.
Watchlist Flags
- Subdivision / Rezoning: Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading — Case 25-26 — Applicant Jay Cleveland Wilson received approval to rezone 1723 Beamguard Road, Clover from AGC and RUD to RUD in order to subdivide the property and place a manufactured home on the newly created lot; the Planning Commission had previously approved the request 4-1.
> "Request to rezone property at 1723 Beamguard Road, Clover from AGC and RUD to RUD. Purpose is to subdivide the property and place a manufactured home on the new lot."
- Rezoning: Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading — Case 25-38 — Sunbelt Development Properties LLC received approval to rezone six parcels at 231, 237, 245 Sutton Road and 220, 228, 234 Essie Circle from RSF-30 to NC to consolidate the properties and construct a multi-tenant mixed-use building; Planning Commission approved unanimously 5-0.
> "Request to rezone property from RSF-30 to NC at 231, 237, 245 Sutton Road and 220, 228, 234 Essie Circle. Purpose is to consolidate properties and construct a multi-tenant mixed-use building."
- Rezoning: Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading — Case 25-39 — Matthew "Coan" McAlpine received approval to rezone 2203 Deerfield Drive, Fort Mill from UD to GC to allow an upfit of an existing building and a field house expansion for a Health Club and Fitness Center operation.
> "Request to rezone property from UD to GC at 2203 Deerfield Drive, Fort Mill. Purpose is to allow an upfit to an existing building and a field house expansion for a Health Club and Fitness Center operation."
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- November 17, 2025 — Finance & Operations Committee Meeting, 5:30 pm, chaired by Tom Audette.
- December 26, 2025 — Additional Christmas Holiday observed for all York County employees.
- January 2026 — Target completion date for Sheriff's District 3 office renovation at 236 NorthPark Drive, Rock Hill.
- Second reading required — Ordinance to Amend York-Chester Industrial Park Agreement (first reading approved November 17).
- Summer 2026 — Project Dinger expected to open operations.
Agenda Items
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1
Council to approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 Council meeting
Approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- minutes
-
2
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-26
Request to rezone property at 1723 Beamguard Road, Clover from AGC and RUD to RUD. Purpose is to subdivide the property and place a manufactured home on the new lot. Planning Commission approved (4-1), staff recommendation to approve.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- rezoning manufactured home subdivision
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3
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-38
Request to rezone property from RSF-30 to NC at 231, 237, 245 Sutton Road and 220, 228, 234 Essie Circle. Purpose is to consolidate properties and construct a multi-tenant mixed-use building. Planning Commission approved (5-0), staff recommendation to approve.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- rezoning mixed-use commercial
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4
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-39
Request to rezone property from UD to GC at 2203 Deerfield Drive, Fort Mill. Purpose is to allow an upfit to an existing building and a field house expansion for a Health Club and Fitness Center operation.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- rezoning health club fitness center
-
5
Council to approve the execution of Change Order 3 with JNB Contracting, LLC
Approval to reconstruct the parking lot for the Sheriff's District 3 office renovation at 236 NorthPark Drive in Rock Hill. Change order amount $86,250.00 with new completion date in January 2026.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- change order sheriff's office parking lot renovation
-
6
Council to approve contract amendment #2 with Mosely Architects P.C.
Approval for feasibility study of a proposed Opioid Abatement Programs Center at the Moss Justice Detention Center. Contract amount not-to-exceed $7,500.00.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- opioid abatement detention center feasibility study
-
7
Council to approve the execution of an agreement with Ace Place Design, LLC
Approval to design and construct an 18-hole championship disc golf course and 9-hole beginners course with practice/warm-up area at Catawba Bend Preserve park. Contract amount $400,000.00.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- disc golf capital improvement park
-
8
Council to approve a change order in the amount of $58,351.52 for Pennies Project 11149-009
Approval for change order to construct a gravel parking lot at Woodend Park. Amount $58,351.52 to be paid by Bethel Lake Wylie Park District Fund.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- change order parking lot park
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9
Consider approval to proceed with applying for the 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
Approval to apply for 2026 LWCF Grant to design and construct the Greenway Trail at Catawba Bend Preserve. County requesting $1,000,000 maximum with 50% local match ($1,000,000). Grant is reimbursement program restricted to outdoor recreation use.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- grant greenway trail conservation
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10
Council to approve the authorization of staff to apply for the 2026 Keep South Carolina Beautiful Support Grant
Approval to apply for 2026 KSCB Support Grant up to $10,000 to educate and engage citizens in litter prevention, beautification, recycling and waste reduction efforts through the KYCB board.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- grant beautification recycling
-
11
Consider First Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance to AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE YORK-CHESTER INDUSTRIAL PARK
First reading of ordinance to amend agreement for York-Chester Industrial Park to add parcels within geographical boundaries, adjust/remove parcels, provide tax map numbers and property owner information.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- ordinance industrial park
-
12
Council to authorize York County Government to observe an additional Christmas Holiday for employees on Friday, December 26, 2025
Approval for an additional paid Christmas Holiday for York County employees on December 26, 2025.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- holiday employee
-
13
Council to approve the purchase of one Kubota SSV75PHC Skid Steer from Comer Equipment Company, Inc
Approval for purchase of skid steer for $54,645.44 via cooperative purchasing. Equipment will be used by Solid Waste Collection & Recycling division for Material Recovery Facility operations and property maintenance.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- equipment purchase solid waste
-
14
Council to approve contract amendment #5 with Bennett Preservation Engineering of Charleston SC
Approval of amendment #5 for additional design services for McCelvey Center's Auditorium Structural Repairs project. Total cost $16,470.00.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- McCelvey Center structural repairs culture & heritage
-
15
Council to authorize the Sheriff's Office to accept the FY 2025 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program (formula grant)
Approval to accept formula grant for DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction in the amount of $67,316.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- grant sheriff's office DNA
-
16
Council to authorize the Sheriff's office to accept the FY 2025 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program (competitive grant)
Approval to accept competitive grant for DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction in the amount of $225,000.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- grant sheriff's office DNA
-
17
Council to authorize the Sheriff's Office to accept the FY 2026 Highway Safety Grant — Police Traffic Services
Approval to accept FY 2026 Highway Safety Grant for Police Traffic Services in the amount of $195,351.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.9
- Tags
- grant sheriff's office highway safety
-
18
Council to authorize the Sheriff's Office to accept the FY 2026 Highway Safety Grant Program – Alcohol-Impaired Driving Enforcement
Approval to accept FY 2026 Highway Safety Grant Program for Alcohol-Impaired Driving Enforcement in the amount of $102,906.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.10
- Tags
- grant sheriff's office DUI enforcement
-
19
Council to approve the installation of additional door access and data cabling for the District 3 Sheriffs' Office at NorthPark
Approval for additional door access and data cabling installation at District 3 Sheriff's Office at NorthPark by Performance Link Technologies. Additional cost $2,540.08 to complete installation process.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.10
- Tags
- sheriff's office technology access control
-
20
Council to authorize the purchase of one new, unused, stock fire engine from Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus of Wellford SC
Approval to purchase Pierce Enforcer Custom Pumper for Hickory Grove Fire Department through Spartan Fire cooperative purchasing. Base unit cost $819,436 with modifications $48,638.35 for total not-to-exceed $900,000 including loose equipment.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 7-0
- Source ref
- page: p.10
- Tags
- fire apparatus equipment purchase
Votes
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Council to approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 Council meeting
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-26
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-38
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-39
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
-
Council to approve the execution of Change Order 3 with JNB Contracting, LLC
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
-
Council to approve contract amendment #2 with Mosely Architects P.C.
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
-
Council to approve the execution of an agreement with Ace Place Design, LLC
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
-
Council to approve a change order in the amount of $58,351.52 for Pennies Project 11149-009
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
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Consider approval to proceed with applying for the 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
-
Council to approve the authorization of staff to apply for the 2026 Keep South Carolina Beautiful Support Grant
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
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Consider First Reading by Title Only of an Ordinance to AMEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT GOVERNING THE YORK-CHESTER INDUSTRIAL PARK
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
-
Council to authorize York County Government to observe an additional Christmas Holiday for employees on Friday, December 26, 2025
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
-
Council to approve the purchase of one Kubota SSV75PHC Skid Steer from Comer Equipment Company, Inc
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
-
Council to approve contract amendment #5 with Bennett Preservation Engineering of Charleston SC
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
-
Council to authorize the Sheriff's Office to accept the FY 2025 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program (formula grant)
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
-
Council to authorize the Sheriff's office to accept the FY 2025 DNA Capacity Enhancement for Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program (competitive grant)
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9
-
Council to authorize the Sheriff's Office to accept the FY 2026 Highway Safety Grant — Police Traffic Services
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.9
-
Council to authorize the Sheriff's Office to accept the FY 2026 Highway Safety Grant Program – Alcohol-Impaired Driving Enforcement
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.10
-
Council to approve the installation of additional door access and data cabling for the District 3 Sheriffs' Office at NorthPark
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.10
-
Council to authorize the purchase of one new, unused, stock fire engine from Spartan Fire and Emergency Apparatus of Wellford SC
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 7-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.10
Public Hearings
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Ordinance to Amend Chapter 155: Zoning Code, Subchapter D: Development and Design Standards - signage
Zoning Administrator Rick Abboud presented information regarding amendment of zoning code pertaining to signage. No public comments were made for or against the proposed ordinance. Motion to close public hearing passed 7-0.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.11
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Ordinance to Amend Chapter 155: Zoning Code, Subchapter B - building height in General Commercial district
Planning Director Jonathan Buono spoke regarding the building height requirement ordinance allowing maximum height up to 60 feet to accommodate additional story for hotels, offices, hospitals. No public comments were made for or against. Motion to close public hearing passed 7-0.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.12
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Ordinance Reviewing and Updating Public Education Facilities Impact Fee for Clover School District No. 2
Extensive public comment with 32 speakers. Multiple speakers spoke in favor of the impact fee increase to support school infrastructure needs related to residential development. Speakers included parents, residents, school district representatives, and homebuilders association. Some speakers spoke against the fee increase. Comment period lasted from 6:47pm to 8:26pm.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.13-15
Action Items
No action items listed.
Upcoming Dates
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Finance & Operations Committee Meeting, 5:30pm, Chairman Tom Audette
- Date
- 2025-11-17
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Additional Christmas Holiday for York County employees
- Date
- 2025-12-26
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Completion date for Sheriff's District 3 office renovation at NorthPark
- Date
- 2026-01
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Project Dinger expected to open operations (summer 2026)
- Date
- 2026-07
Watchlist Flags
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Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-26
- Category
- subdivision
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Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-26
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-38
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-39
- Category
- rezoning
Uncertainty Notes
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- Note
- Approved minutes record tallies but not per-member dissent.