Narrative Summary
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-49
- Category
- subdivision
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Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-51
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Consider Second Reading - Case 25-52
- Category
- subdivision
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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
Uncertainty Notes
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- Field
schema_version- Value
- Not applicable
- Note
- Schema is 0.1.0-draft; final validation must happen downstream in Codex.
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vote_granularity
- Field
facts.agenda_items[*].vote- Value
- Not applicable
- Note
- Approved minutes record tallies but not per-member dissent.
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- Field
generated_narrative.claim_check- Value
- Not applicable
- Note
- Claim checker flagged 1 item(s); see claim_check.issues. Pass-2 (Pattern C implicit-year resolution) did not clear these.