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Summary

The York County County Council held a regular meeting on January 20, 2026, with all seven members present. The agenda was heavy with consent-style business, as the majority of items were moved and seconded by the same members and passed unanimously 7-0. Council approved three second-reading rezonings, an ordinance transferring EMS operations from River Hills Rescue to AMISUB (Piedmont Medical Center), and a range of contracts and purchases covering detention center health services, fire service insurance, and Sheriff's Office technology. Two public hearings were held — one resulting in first-reading approval of enhanced grand tree protection standards, and one informational hearing on golf cart regulations for the Baxter Village Traditional Neighborhood District. Council also navigated a contested Planning Commission appointment, ultimately seating John Segura for District 2 on a 4-3 vote.

Key Decisions & Votes

  • Minutes — January 5, 2026 Regular Meeting — Motion to approve. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Minutes — January 13, 2026 Workshop — Motion to approve. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Rezoning Case 25-49 (Second Reading) — 211 & 217 Ridley Street, Rock Hill — Motion to approve rezoning 0.34 acres from UD to RMX-6 for a single-family home (applicant: Latif Taheri-Azar). Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0. Staff and Planning Commission both recommended approval.
  • Rezoning Case 25-51 (Second Reading) — Alexander Love Highway, York — Motion to approve rezoning 2.55 acres from RSF-40 and NC to GC for a parking area accessory to an automobile dealership (applicant: Old York Road, LLC). Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Rezoning Case 25-52 (Second Reading) — Haire Road, Fort Mill — Motion to approve rezoning 20.18 acres from RMX-10 to RUD for a major single-family residential subdivision (applicant: Chris Goodwin). Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0. Staff noted RUD allows higher-density housing types (duplex through quadplex) that may not be typical for the area.
  • EMS Ordinance (Second Reading) — Assignment to AMISUB — Motion to approve ordinance authorizing assignment of River Hills Rescue EMS agreement to AMISUB of South Carolina, Inc. and execution of Emergency System Participation Agreement. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Retiring Captain Tamyra Hogg — Service Weapon Retention — Motion to approve retention of Glock 45, Serial CGCF751 ($500 replacement cost), following 27 years of service. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Retiring Lieutenant Alex Wallace — Service Weapon Retention — Motion to approve retention of Glock 45, Serial CGCE338 ($500 replacement cost), following 26 years of service. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • FY24 DHS Urban Area Security Initiative Grant — $40,500 — Motion to accept grant for hazardous materials response, community preparedness, and election security with no required county match. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Development Agreement Modification (First Reading) — Duke Energy Carolina LLC Substation — Motion to approve first reading of ordinance authorizing major modification to Crescent Creek development agreement to allow Duke Energy to place a substation on Parcel 4880000126. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Contract Amendment #7 — STV, Inc., Project 11149-004 (US 21/51), $59,431.50 — Motion to approve additional design services for water and sewer line relocation; total contract value reaches $4,145,845.60. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Mitigation Agreement — VK Handsmill LLC, Pinnacle Way, Lake Wylie — Motion to approve road improvement mitigation agreement; applicant's proportionate share is $92,240 toward intersection improvements at Hands Mill Highway and Pinnacle Way. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Furniture Purchase — Government Center Renovation, F3 Space Concepts, $164,445.41 — Motion to approve state-contract purchase for office space buildout. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Technology Purchase — Sheriff's Office, Dell Inc., $75,111.82 — Motion to approve equipment purchase via state contract #4400032694 as part of the Sheriff's Technology Replacement program. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Mental Health Services Contract — SC DBHDD/Catawba Community Mental Health Center — Motion to approve contract for inmate mental health services at York County Detention Center; estimated $185,000 annually for up to four additional one-year terms. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Contract Negotiations Authorization — RFP #3023, Inmate Health Care, Moss Justice Detention Center — Motion to authorize contract negotiations for inmate health care services. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Fire Service Accident & Health Policy Renewal — $52,688 — Motion to approve annual umbrella policy covering paid and volunteer firefighters across 16 York County fire departments. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Clover School District Impact Fee IGA Addendum — Motion to approve addendum to intergovernmental agreements with Clover School District No. 2 and Town of Clover incorporating increased fees from Ordinance No. 7625. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Public Hearing PH.1 — Grand Tree Protective Fencing Ordinance (First Reading) — Motion to approve ordinance amending Land Development Code to increase protective fencing radius around grand trees from 1 ft to 1.5 ft per inch of DBH during construction. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0. One public speaker (Scott Couchenour) spoke in support; no opposition received.
  • Public Hearing PH.2 — Golf Cart Regulation, Baxter Village (Hearing Only) — No vote taken; public hearing held for ordinance to add new Section 70.11 regulating golf cart operation on county roadways within Baxter Village Traditional Neighborhood District. Informational — no vote recorded.
  • Proclamation — Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week, January 25–31, 2026 — Motion to approve proclamation; Coroner Sabrina Gast addressed Council and introduced staff. Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0.
  • Boards & Commissions Appointments (excluding Planning Commission District 2) — Motion to approve Rob Masone, George Tolson (Rock Hill/York County CVB At Large), Michael Peek, Sandra Goodman, Ashley Hamilton (Catawba Regional Workforce Investment Board). Vote: Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0. John Segura's Planning Commission appointment was carved out for a separate vote.
  • Planning Commission District 2 — John Segura — Motion to elect John Segura to Planning Commission, District 2. Vote: Ayes — Tom Audette, Tommy Adkins, William Bump Roddey, Debi Cloninger; Nays — Andy Litten, Christi Cox, Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr. An earlier amendment to substitute Jason Amentler was withdrawn before the final vote.
  • Mediated Settlement Agreement — Project 11149-004, Tract 55 — Motion to approve settlement agreement following executive session. Vote: Yes 0, No 0, Abstained 0 (recorded as approved).

Watchlist Flags

  • Residential Development / Subdivision: Rezoning Action — Case 25-49, 211 & 217 Ridley Street, Rock Hill — A 0.34-acre parcel was rezoned from UD to RMX-6 to accommodate a single-family home on an existing lot; both staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval.
  • > "Request to rezone 0.34 acres from UD to RMX-6 for a single family home on existing lot in Rock Hill. Staff and Planning Commission both recommend approval. The property does not align with the City of Rock Hill's future land use designation but is appropriate for a residential zoning district."

  • Zoning Amendment / Variance: Rezoning Action — Case 25-51, Alexander Love Highway, York — The council approved rezoning 2.55 acres from RSF-40 and NC to GC to allow a parking area as accessory use to an adjoining automobile dealership operated by Old York Road, LLC.
  • > "Request to rezone 2.55 acres from RSF-40 and NC to GC for a parking area as accessory use to adjoining automobile dealership in York."

  • Residential Development / Subdivision: Rezoning Action — Case 25-52, Haire Road, Fort Mill — Council approved rezoning 20.18 acres from RMX-10 to RUD to enable a major subdivision of detached single-family homes with lot sizes averaging 1–2 acres; staff flagged that RUD zoning also permits duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes.
  • > "Request to rezone 20.18 acres from RMX-10 to RUD for a major subdivision of detached single-family residences with lot sizes averaging 1-2 acres in Fort Mill. Staff recommends approval but existing zoning is more intense than expected. RUD allows housing types (duplex, triplex, quadplex) that may not be appropriate for the area."

  • Residential Development / Subdivision: Mitigation Agreement — VK Handsmill LLC, Pinnacle Way, Lake Wylie — Council approved a traffic mitigation agreement requiring VK Handsmill LLC to contribute $92,240 toward road improvements at the Hands Mill Highway/Pinnacle Way intersection driven by a new single-family residential neighborhood.
  • > "Traffic Impact Analysis approved July 5, 2024 identified road improvements at the intersection of Hands Mill Highway and Pinnacle Way in Lake Wylie area necessary to mitigate traffic increase from the single-family residential neighborhood development. Applicant's proportionate share of infrastructure improvement cost is $92,240."

Action Items & Upcoming Dates

  • Kris Thompson to provide response to Council questions regarding QTS Data Center operating in York County (no due date recorded).
  • Council to place a recommendation for a stop work order for Silfab on the next agenda.
  • January 20, 2026 — Health and Environmental Protection Committee Meeting at 4:30 p.m. (Chairman Andy Litten).
  • January 20, 2026 — Finance & Operations Committee Meeting at 5:30 p.m. (Chairman Tom Audette).
  • January 25–31, 2026 — Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week (by proclamation).
  • Second reading of golf cart regulation ordinance (Chapter 70, Section 70.11, Baxter Village) expected at a future meeting following the January 20 public hearing.
  • Second reading of Duke Energy/Crescent Creek development agreement modification ordinance expected at a future meeting.

Agenda Items

  1. 1

    Council to approve the minutes from the January 5, 2026 County Council meeting

    Motion to approve minutes from the previous regular council meeting held on January 5, 2026.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    page: p.2
    Tags
    minutes approval
  2. 2

    Council to approve the minutes from the January 13, 2026 County Council Workshop

    Motion to approve minutes from the workshop meeting held on January 13, 2026.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    page: p.3
    Tags
    minutes approval workshop
  3. 3

    Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-49

    Request to rezone 0.34 acres from UD to RMX-6 for a single family home on existing lot in Rock Hill. Staff and Planning Commission both recommend approval. The property does not align with the City of Rock Hill's future land use designation but is appropriate for a residential zoning district.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    page: p.3
    Tags
    rezoning single family residential Rock Hill
  4. 4

    Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-51

    Request to rezone 2.55 acres from RSF-40 and NC to GC for a parking area as accessory use to adjoining automobile dealership in York. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval. GC zoning allows for more intensive commercial uses but is necessary for expansion of existing automobile dealership.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    range: pp.3-4
    Tags
    rezoning commercial automobile dealership parking
  5. 5

    Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-52

    Request to rezone 20.18 acres from RMX-10 to RUD for a major subdivision of detached single-family residences with lot sizes averaging 1-2 acres in Fort Mill. Staff recommends approval but existing zoning is more intense than expected. RUD allows housing types (duplex, triplex, quadplex) that may not be appropriate for the area. However, many other parcels in the general vicinity are also zoned RUD.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    range: pp.4-5
    Tags
    rezoning residential subdivision Fort Mill single-family
  6. 6

    Council to Provide Second Reading of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN YORK COUNTY AND RIVER HILLS RESCUE REGARDING THE PROVISION OF EMS SERVICES WITHIN THE COUNTY TO AMISUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. (AMISUB) AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE EMERGENCY SYSTEM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

    River Hills Rescue and AMISUB (Piedmont Medical Center) have negotiated for AMISUB to procure all assets and operations of River Hills Rescue. County Council authorization and negotiation of an agreement with York County for Emergency Medical Services provision is required. All parties have agreed to a contract for EMS services currently covered by River Hills Rescue.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    range: pp.5-6
    Tags
    EMS services emergency medical services AMISUB River Hills Rescue ordinance
  7. 7

    Council to approve a request from Sheriff Breeden to allow retiring Captain Tamyra Hogg to retain her service weapon

    Captain Tamyra Hogg officially retired on January 1, 2026, after 27 years of service to York County. Sheriff and County Management recommend approval. Traditionally, York County has allowed the Sheriff's Office to present retiring employees with their service weapon. Weapon details: Glock 45, Serial CGCF751, Replacement Cost $500.00.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    page: p.6
    Tags
    sheriff retirement service weapon
  8. 8

    Council to approve a request from Sheriff Breeden to allow retiring Lieutenant Alex Wallace to retain his service weapon

    Lieutenant Alex Wallace officially retired January 2, 2026, after 26 years of service to York County. Traditionally, the county allows the Sheriff's Office to present retirees with their service weapon. Weapon details: Glock 45, Serial CGCE338, Replacement Cost $500.00.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    page: p.6
    Tags
    sheriff retirement service weapon
  9. 10

    Council to accept the FY24 DHS Urban Area Security Initiative Grant

    Council approves and accepts the FY2024 Department of Homeland Security Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant for improving and upgrading hazardous materials response resources, improving community preparedness and election security. FY2024 allocation for York County is $40,500 with no required match.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    page: p.7
    Tags
    grant homeland security hazardous materials community preparedness election security
  10. 11

    Council to Provide First Reading by Title Only of An Ordinance Authorizing and Approving a Major Modification to the Development Agreement between York County and Crescent Creek, LLC, as Master Developer, and the Parcel Developers Party Hereto, to modify and amend permitted uses for Duke Energy Carolina LLC as successor to Daimler Trucks North America, LLC, to allow for placement of a substation

    First reading of ordinance to approve major modification to existing development agreement recorded June 27, 2008, to allow Duke Energy Carolina LLC (as successor to Daimler Trucks) to place a substation on Parcel 4880000126 and modify permitted uses for the property.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    page: p.7
    Tags
    ordinance development agreement substation Duke Energy
  11. 12

    Council to approve Contract Amendment #7 with STV, Inc. in a not-to-exceed amount of 59,431.50 for Project 11149-004: US 21/51

    Amendment #7 provides additional design services to relocate a section of York County water and sewer lines. Original contract approved August 12, 2012. Amendment fee is $59,431.50. Total contract amount with approval will be $4,145,845.60.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    page: p.8
    Tags
    contract amendment water sewer US 21/51 design services
  12. 13

    Council to approve a Mitigation Agreement with VK Handsmill LLC for road improvements identified within the TIA for the development of a single-family residential neighborhood along Pinnacle Way in the Lake Wylie area

    Traffic Impact Analysis approved July 5, 2024 identified road improvements at the intersection of Hands Mill Highway and Pinnacle Way in Lake Wylie area necessary to mitigate traffic increase from the single-family residential neighborhood development. Applicant's proportionate share of infrastructure improvement cost is $92,240.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    page: p.8
    Tags
    mitigation agreement traffic road improvements residential development
  13. 14

    Council to approve the purchase of furniture for the York County Government Center Renovation Project from F3 Space Concepts of Irmo SC

    York County Public Works tasked with adding additional office spaces for departments in Government Center. Public Works worked with SSOE Group on furniture plans and specifications. State Contract quote received. Approval requested for award to F3 Space Concepts of Irmo SC for total cost of $164,445.41.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    range: pp.8-9
    Tags
    government center furniture renovation office space
  14. 15

    Council to approve the purchase of technology equipment via state contract #4400032694 for use by the Sheriff's Office from Dell Inc. of Round Rock TX

    Sheriff's Office requesting approval to purchase equipment from Dell Technologies as part of its Technology Replacement program. State contract purchase for total cost of $75,111.82.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    page: p.9
    Tags
    sheriff technology equipment state contract
  15. 16

    Council to approve contractual agreement with the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Mental Health/Catawba Community Mental Health Center of Rock Hill SC for inmate mental health services

    Sheriff's Office requesting Council approval of contractual agreement with SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities/Catawba Community Mental Health Center to provide mental health services to inmates at York County's Detention Center. Annual estimated cost of $185,000.00 for maximum of four additional one-year terms.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    range: pp.9-10
    Tags
    detention center mental health services contract
  16. 17

    Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3023 for inmate health care services at York County's Moss Justice Detention Center

    Sheriff's Office requesting authorization to enter into contract negotiations for health care services for inmates at York County's Moss Justice Detention Center.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    page: p.10
    Tags
    detention center health care services RFP contract negotiations
  17. 18

    Council to approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $52,688 for the annual accident and health policy renewal for the 16 fire departments of the York County Fire Service

    York County Fire holds umbrella policy covering paid and volunteer firefighters of the 16 fire departments in the Fire Service. This policy is the supplemental policy to worker's compensation insurance policy held.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    page: p.10
    Tags
    fire service insurance worker's compensation
  18. 19

    Council to Approve the Addendum to Intergovernmental Agreements between York County, South Carolina and Clover District No. 2 of York County and Town of Clover regarding Clover School District impact fees

    Proposed Addendum to IGAs with Clover School District and Town of Clover clarifies that existing IGAs apply to the recently passed Impact Fee Ordinance for the Clover School District. Addendum captures the increased fee set out in Ordinance No. 7625 within existing impact fee collection and administrative framework.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    range: pp.10-11
    Tags
    intergovernmental agreement Clover School District impact fees
  19. PH.1

    COUNCIL TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 154: LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, SUBCHAPTER D: GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS, PART 4: TREE CONSERVATION, TO INCREASE THE RADIUS OF PROTECTIVE FENCING AROUND GRAND TREES DURING CONSTRUCTION

    Ordinance to amend tree protection standards for grand trees by increasing protective fencing radius from one foot per inch of DBH to one and a half feet per inch of DBH to improve survival rates during on-site construction activity. Peter Kisicki, Landscape Architect, reviewed the grand tree fencing ordinance modification. Scott Couchenour spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Andy Litten / Tom Audette
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    range: pp.11-12
    Tags
    ordinance tree protection green infrastructure grand trees construction
  20. PH.2

    Council to Hold a Public Hearing of AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 70, BY ADDING NEW SECTION 70.11 OF THE YORK COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS IT RELATES TO THE REGULATION OF GOLF CARTS OPERATING ON AND WITHIN THE COUNTY ROADWAYS WITHIN THE BAXTER VILLAGE TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT

    Ordinance to add new section regulating golf cart operation on county roadways within Baxter Village Traditional Neighborhood District. Scott Couchenour spoke in support but believes everyone in Fort Mill should have the same regulations.

    Outcome
    informational
    Motion
    No motion recorded
    Moved / seconded
    Not recorded / Not recorded
    Vote
    No vote recorded
    Source ref
    page: p.12
    Tags
    ordinance golf carts roadway regulation Baxter Village
  21. NB.1

    Council to authorize a Proclamation recognizing January 25-31, 2026 as Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week

    Council authorizes proclamation recognizing January 25-31, 2026 as Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week. Sabrina Gast, York County Coroner, addressed Council and expressed appreciation for the proclamation approval, introducing her staff in attendance.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve
    Moved / seconded
    Tom Audette / William Bump Roddey
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    range: pp.12-13
    Tags
    proclamation coroner medicolegal death investigation
  22. NB.9

    Consider approval of nominated applicants for service for Boards & Commissions from the Finance & Operations Committee meeting on December 15, 2025

    Consideration of appointed applicants for Boards and Commissions: Rob Masone for Rock Hill/York County Convention and Visitor's Bureau (At Large), George Tolson for Rock Hill/York County Convention and Visitor's Bureau (At Large), John Segura for Planning Commission (District 2), Michael Peek for Catawba Regional Workforce Investment Board, Sandra Goodman for Catawba Regional Workforce Investment Board, and Ashley Hamilton for Catawba Regional Workforce Investment Board. Amendment made to replace John Segura on Planning Commission District 2 with Jason Amentler, but motion was subsequently withdrawn. Final vote approved all recommendations except John Segura for Planning Commission District 2.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve all recommendations except for the Planning Commission, District 2, John Segura
    Moved / seconded
    Andy Litten / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    range: pp.13-14
    Tags
    boards and commissions appointments Planning Commission
  23. NB.9.1

    Motion to vote on the election of John Segura for Planning Commission, District 2

    Separate motion to vote on election of John Segura for Planning Commission, District 2. Vote passed with 4 ayes and 3 nays.

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to vote on the election of John Segura
    Moved / seconded
    Andy Litten / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
    Vote
    Ayes: Tom Audette, Tommy Adkins, William Bump Roddey, Debi Cloninger; Nays: Andy Litten, Christi Cox, Ansel Watts Huckabee
    Source ref
    page: p.14
    Tags
    Planning Commission election District 2
  24. ES.1

    Motion to approve mediated settlement agreement for Project 11149-004, Tract 55 as discussed in Executive Session

    Following executive session discussion, motion to approve mediated settlement agreement for Project 11149-004, Tract 55 (US 21/SC51 water and sewer line relocation project).

    Outcome
    approved
    Motion
    Motion to approve mediated settlement agreement for Project 11149-004, Tract 55
    Moved / seconded
    Tom Audette / William Bump Roddey
    Vote
    Yes 0, No 0, Abstained 0
    Source ref
    page: p.15
    Tags
    settlement agreement mediated agreement water sewer project

Votes

  • Council to approve the minutes from the January 5, 2026 County Council meeting

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.2
  • Council to approve the minutes from the January 13, 2026 County Council Workshop

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.3
  • Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-49

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.3
  • Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-51

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    range: pp.3-4
  • Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-52

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    range: pp.4-5
  • Council to Provide Second Reading of AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF THE EXISTING AGREEMENT BETWEEN YORK COUNTY AND RIVER HILLS RESCUE REGARDING THE PROVISION OF EMS SERVICES WITHIN THE COUNTY TO AMISUB OF SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. (AMISUB) AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE EMERGENCY SYSTEM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    range: pp.5-6
  • Council to approve a request from Sheriff Breeden to allow retiring Captain Tamyra Hogg to retain her service weapon

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.6
  • Council to approve a request from Sheriff Breeden to allow retiring Lieutenant Alex Wallace to retain his service weapon

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.6
  • Council to accept the FY24 DHS Urban Area Security Initiative Grant

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.7
  • Council to Provide First Reading by Title Only of An Ordinance Authorizing and Approving a Major Modification to the Development Agreement between York County and Crescent Creek, LLC, as Master Developer, and the Parcel Developers Party Hereto, to modify and amend permitted uses for Duke Energy Carolina LLC as successor to Daimler Trucks North America, LLC, to allow for placement of a substation

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.7
  • Council to approve Contract Amendment #7 with STV, Inc. in a not-to-exceed amount of 59,431.50 for Project 11149-004: US 21/51

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.8
  • Council to approve a Mitigation Agreement with VK Handsmill LLC for road improvements identified within the TIA for the development of a single-family residential neighborhood along Pinnacle Way in the Lake Wylie area

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.8
  • Council to approve the purchase of furniture for the York County Government Center Renovation Project from F3 Space Concepts of Irmo SC

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    range: pp.8-9
  • Council to approve the purchase of technology equipment via state contract #4400032694 for use by the Sheriff's Office from Dell Inc. of Round Rock TX

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.9
  • Council to approve contractual agreement with the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Office of Mental Health/Catawba Community Mental Health Center of Rock Hill SC for inmate mental health services

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    range: pp.9-10
  • Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3023 for inmate health care services at York County's Moss Justice Detention Center

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.10
  • Council to approve a Purchase Order in the amount of $52,688 for the annual accident and health policy renewal for the 16 fire departments of the York County Fire Service

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.10
  • Council to Approve the Addendum to Intergovernmental Agreements between York County, South Carolina and Clover District No. 2 of York County and Town of Clover regarding Clover School District impact fees

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    range: pp.10-11
  • COUNCIL TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 154: LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, SUBCHAPTER D: GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS, PART 4: TREE CONSERVATION, TO INCREASE THE RADIUS OF PROTECTIVE FENCING AROUND GRAND TREES DURING CONSTRUCTION

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    range: pp.11-12
  • Council to authorize a Proclamation recognizing January 25-31, 2026 as Medicolegal Death Investigation Professionals Week

    Motion to approve

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    range: pp.12-13
  • Consider approval of nominated applicants for service for Boards & Commissions from the Finance & Operations Committee meeting on December 15, 2025

    Motion to approve all recommendations except for the Planning Commission, District 2, John Segura

    Vote
    Yes 7, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    range: pp.13-14
  • Motion to vote on the election of John Segura for Planning Commission, District 2

    Motion to vote on the election of John Segura

    Vote
    Ayes: Tom Audette, Tommy Adkins, William Bump Roddey, Debi Cloninger; Nays: Andy Litten, Christi Cox, Ansel Watts Huckabee
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.14
  • Motion to approve mediated settlement agreement for Project 11149-004, Tract 55 as discussed in Executive Session

    Motion to approve mediated settlement agreement for Project 11149-004, Tract 55

    Vote
    Yes 0, No 0, Abstained 0
    Outcome
    approved
    Source ref
    page: p.15

Public Hearings

  • ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 154: LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE - GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE STANDARDS - TREE CONSERVATION - GRAND TREES PROTECTIVE FENCING

    Peter Kisicki, Landscape Architect, reviewed the grand tree fencing ordinance modification. Scott Couchenour (122 West Oak Street, Fort Mill) spoke in support of the proposed ordinance. No opposition received.

    Speakers
    None recorded
    Source ref
    range: pp.11-12
  • ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 70 - REGULATION OF GOLF CARTS OPERATING ON COUNTY ROADWAYS WITHIN BAXTER VILLAGE TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT

    Scott Couchenour (122 West Oak Street, Fort Mill) spoke in support of the proposed ordinance but stated his belief that everyone in Fort Mill should have the same regulations.

    Speakers
    None recorded
    Source ref
    page: p.12

Action Items

  • Provide response to questions submitted at last Council meeting regarding QTS Data Center operating in York County

    Owner
    Kris Thompson
    Due
    Source ref
    page: p.2
  • Put on next agenda a recommendation for a stop work order for Silfab

    Owner
    Council
    Due
    Source ref
    page: p.14

Upcoming Dates

  • Health and Environmental Protection Committee Meeting at 4:30pm (Chairman Andy Litten)

    Date
    2026-01-20
  • Finance & Operations Committee Meeting at 5:30pm (Chairman Tom Audette)

    Date
    2026-01-20

Watchlist Flags

  • Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-49

    Category
    subdivision
  • Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-51

    Category
    rezoning
  • Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-52

    Category
    subdivision
  • Council to approve a Mitigation Agreement with VK Handsmill LLC for road improvements identified within the TIA for the development of a single-family residential neighborhood along Pinnacle Way in the Lake Wylie area

    Category
    subdivision

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    Value
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    Note
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