Narrative Summary
Summary
The York County County Council held a regular meeting on February 2, 2026 with six of seven members present. The agenda was dominated by zoning and land use matters, including third readings on three previously reviewed rezoning cases and first readings with public hearings on two new cases. Council also acted on a range of administrative and operational items covering procurement, infrastructure agreements, insurance, and a Land Development Code amendment strengthening tree conservation standards. Two late-session motions directed the County Manager to procure an independent engineering review of the Pennies for Progress program and authorized the Council Chair to identify special legal counsel related to ongoing litigation.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Approval of January 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes — Council approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 County Council meeting. Vote: 6-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-49 (Third Reading) — Approved rezoning of 0.34 acres from UD to RMX-6 at 211, 217 Ridley Street, Rock Hill for a single-family home; applicant Latif Taheri-Azar. Vote: 6-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-51 (Third Reading) — Approved rezoning of 2.55 acres from RSF-40 and NC to GC at Alexander Love Highway, York for parking accessory to an automobile dealership; applicant Old York Road, LLC. Vote: 6-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-52 (Third Reading) — Approved rezoning of 20.18 acres from RMX-10 to RUD at Haire Road, Fort Mill for a major subdivision of detached single-family residences; applicant Chris Goodwin. Vote: 6-0.
- Move Consent Agenda Item #5 (Land Development Code Amendment) to New Business — Motion to remove the item from the consent agenda and place it as New Business item #1. Vote: 6-0.
- Boards & Commissions Appointments — Approved nominated applicants Celeste Tiller, Ty Hensley, Elizabeth Bowers, Harry Johnson, Vickie Smith, David Wilburn, Charles Parmenter, and Gerald Rumierz for service on various boards and commissions. Vote: 6-0.
- Change Order 5 — Sheriff's District 3 Renovation — Approved Change Order 5 with JNB Contracting, LLC for $86,455.00 to rebuild parking lot base surface at 236 North Park Drive, Rock Hill; new project completion date February 6, 2026. Vote: 6-0.
- RFP #3009 — Water Tank Maintenance — Authorized contract negotiations for routine inspection, evaluation, and maintenance of ten county water storage tanks. Vote: 6-0.
- RFP #3020 — Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Master Plan — Authorized contract negotiations for development of a countywide bicycle and pedestrian trail master plan. Vote: 6-0.
- RFP #3024 — Field Day Park Short-Term Lease at Lake Wylie — Authorized contract negotiations and authorized the County Manager to execute a one-year short-term lease agreement with option to renew for Field Day Park's Baseball/Softball Fields. Vote: 6-0.
- Purchase of 2026 Ford F350 for Lesslie Fire Tax District — Approved purchase from Beach Automotive Group Inc. via SC State Contract #44000 for $69,720.00. Vote: 6-0.
- Property and Liability Insurance for Culture and Heritage Museums — Authorized annual purchase from the State Fiscal Accountability Authority Insurance Reserve Fund for $77,158.74. Vote: 6-0.
- Purchase of 2026 Ford F250 Animal Transport Truck for Animal Services — Approved purchase from Santee Automotive via SC State Contract #4400035151 for $73,579.00. Vote: 6-0.
- Salvage Declaration and Insurance Settlement — 2015 Chevrolet Impala — Approved salvage declaration and acceptance of $6,130.00 insurance settlement from Sedgwick Claims Management. Vote: 6-0.
- Utility Relocation Agreements — Pennies for Progress, Sutton Road/Harris Road — Approved agreements with AT&T, York Electric, and York County Natural Gas Authority for an estimated $379,509.70; County Manager authorized to sign. Vote: 6-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-54 (First Reading, Public Hearing) — Approved first reading to rezone 6.89 acres from UD and RMX-10 to GC at RPC Road, Fort Mill for a self-storage facility; applicant Vanasse Hangen Brustlin. Public comment received both for and against. Vote: 6-0.
- Rezoning Case 25-56 (First Reading, Public Hearing) — Approved first reading to rezone 1.86 acres from RSF-40 to RSF-30 at 1483 Springpoint Road, Rock Hill for placement of a manufactured home; applicant Alyssa Hudspeth. No public comment received. Vote: 6-0.
- EMS Services Agreement Ordinance (Third Reading, Public Hearing) — Approved third reading of ordinance authorizing assignment of EMS services agreement between York County and River Hills Rescue to AMISUB (Piedmont Medical Center), with an amendment updating paragraph 1.5 to reference the South Carolina Department of Public Health in place of SCDHEC. Three speakers testified in favor. Vote: 6-0.
- Development Agreement Amendment — Crescent Allison Creek, LLC (Third Modification, Second Reading) — Approved ordinance authorizing execution of third modification to development agreement to permit an electric substation on a 10-acre parcel in POD 1 of Allison Creek Development Area. Vote: 6-0.
- Land Development Code Amendment — Tree Conservation (Second Reading) — Approved second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 154, Subchapter D, Part 4 to expand tree protection radius for grand trees from one foot per inch DBH to one and one-half feet per inch DBH. Vote: 6-0.
- Direct County Manager to Identify Engineer for Pennies for Progress Review — Motion to direct the County Manager to identify an engineer to review design, bidding, construction, efficiencies, and related Pennies for Progress practices and advise the County Transportation Committee. Vote: 5-0.
- Authorize Council Chair to Identify Special Advice Counsel — Motion to authorize the Council Chair to identify special advice counsel regarding ongoing litigation, to be returned to Council for approval. Vote: 5-0.
Watchlist Flags
- Subdivision: Rezoning Action — Case 25-49 (Third Reading) — Council approved on third and final reading the rezoning of 0.34 acres from UD to RMX-6 at 211, 217 Ridley Street, Rock Hill to allow construction of a single-family home on existing lots; both staff and the Planning Commission had recommended approval.
> "Request to rezone 0.34 acres from UD to RMX-6 to build a single family home on existing lots at 211, 217 Ridley Street, Rock Hill. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval."
- Rezoning: Rezoning Action — Case 25-51 (Third Reading) — Council approved on third and final reading the rezoning of 2.55 acres from RSF-40 and NC to GC at Alexander Love Highway, York to accommodate a parking area accessory to an adjoining automobile dealership.
> "Request to rezone 2.55 acres from RSF-40 and NC to GC to build parking area as accessory use to adjoining automobile dealership at Alexander Love Highway, York."
- Subdivision: Rezoning Action — Case 25-52 (Third Reading) — Council approved on third and final reading the rezoning of 20.18 acres from RMX-10 to RUD at Haire Road, Fort Mill to enable a major subdivision of detached single-family residences with average lot sizes of 1–2 acres; applicant Chris Goodwin.
> "Request to rezone 20.18 acres from RMX-10 to RUD to create major subdivision of detached single-family residences with lot sizes averaging 1-2 acres at Haire Road, Fort Mill."
- Rezoning: Rezoning Action — Case 25-54 (First Reading, Public Hearing) — Council approved first reading to rezone 6.89 acres from UD and RMX-10 to GC at RPC Road, Fort Mill for a self-storage facility; one speaker appeared in opposition and one in support before the 6-0 vote to approve.
> "Public hearing held for rezoning request to rezone 6.89 acres from UD and RMX-10 to GC for self-storage facility development at RPC Road, Fort Mill. Planning Commission recommends approval."
- Rezoning: Rezoning Action — Case 25-56 (First Reading, Public Hearing) — Council approved first reading to rezone 1.86 acres from RSF-40 to RSF-30 at 1483 Springpoint Road, Rock Hill to permit placement of a manufactured home; no public comment was received and the Planning Commission recommended approval.
> "Public hearing held for rezoning request to rezone 1.86 acres from RSF-40 to RSF-30 to place manufactured home on subject parcel at 1483 Springpoint Road, Rock Hill."
Action Items & Upcoming Dates
- County Manager — Identify an engineer to review Pennies for Progress design, bidding, construction, and efficiency practices to advise the County Transportation Committee.
- Council Chair — Identify special advice counsel regarding ongoing litigation and return candidate to Council for approval.
- County Attorney — Provide report to Council on legal fees spent on the Silfab lawsuit.
- Justice and Public Safety Committee — Review noise violations and dog barking issues for the Sheriff's Department and Animal Control Department.
- Council — Review rezoning public notification guidelines; discuss at upcoming Council retreat.
- Cases 25-54 and 25-56 (first readings approved Feb. 2) will require second and third readings at future meetings before rezoning is finalized.
Agenda Items
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1
Approval of January 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Council approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026 County Council meeting.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to approve the minutes from the January 20, 2026 County Council meeting
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- minutes approval
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2
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-49
Request to rezone 0.34 acres from UD to RMX-6 to build a single family home on existing lots at 211, 217 Ridley Street, Rock Hill. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading Case 25-49
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- rezoning residential third reading
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3
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-51
Request to rezone 2.55 acres from RSF-40 and NC to GC to build parking area as accessory use to adjoining automobile dealership at Alexander Love Highway, York. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading Case 25-51
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.3
- Tags
- rezoning commercial parking third reading
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4
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-52
Request to rezone 20.18 acres from RMX-10 to RUD to create major subdivision of detached single-family residences with lot sizes averaging 1-2 acres at Haire Road, Fort Mill. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading Case 25-52
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.4
- Tags
- rezoning residential subdivision third reading
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5
Motion to approve and remove item #5 (Amending Land Development Code) to #1 in New Business
Motion to approve and remove Consent Agenda item #5 regarding Land Development Code amendments and move to New Business as item #1.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve and remove item #5 (Amending Land Development Code) to #1 in New Business
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.2
- Tags
- consent agenda land development code
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6
Approval of Nominated Applicants for Boards & Commissions
Council approved nominated applicants for service on various boards and commissions including Celeste Tiller, Ty Hensley, Elizabeth Bowers, Harry Johnson, Vickie Smith, David Wilburn, Charles Parmenter, and Gerald Rumierz.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Consider approval of nominated applicants for service for Boards & Commissions from the Finance & Operations Committee meeting on January 20, 2026
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- boards and commissions appointments
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7
Change Order 5 - Sheriff's District 3 Renovation Project
Council authorized Change Order 5 with JNB Contracting, LLC in the amount of $86,455.00 to rebuild parking lot base surface for Sheriff's District 3 relocation project renovation. New completion date is February 6, 2026.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to approve the execution of Change Order 5 with JNB Contracting, LLC in the amount of $86,455.00 to rebuild the parking lot base surface as part of the renovation for the Sheriff's District 3 project
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.5
- Tags
- construction change order sheriff's office
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8
RFP #3009 - York County Water Tank Maintenance Contract Negotiations
Council authorized contract negotiations for RFP #3009 regarding routine inspection, evaluation, and maintenance services for ten water storage tanks in the county water distribution system.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3009 for York County Water Tank Maintenance
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- utilities water maintenance rfp
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9
RFP #3020 - Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Master Plan
Council authorized contract negotiations for RFP #3020 for development of a countywide bicycle and pedestrian trail master plan.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3020 for the development of a countywide bicycle and pedestrian trail master plan
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- planning transportation trails pedestrian bicycle
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10
RFP #3024 - Field Day Park Short Term Lease at Lake Wylie
Council authorized contract negotiations and authorized the County Manager to execute a short-term lease agreement for Field Day Park's Baseball/Softball Fields at Lake Wylie for one year with option to renew.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3024 for short term lease of Field Day Park's Baseball/Softball Fields at Lake Wylie, and to further authorize execution of the agreement by the County Manager
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.6
- Tags
- parks recreation lease baseball softball
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11
Purchase of 2026 Ford F350 Truck for Lesslie Fire Tax District
Council approved purchase of one new 2026 Ford F350 4x4 crew cab truck from Beach Automotive Group Inc. for $69,720.00 as replacement equipment for Lesslie Fire Department.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to approve the purchase of one new, unused 2026 Ford F350 4x4 crew cab truck for use by the Lesslie Fire Tax District, from Beach Automotive Group Inc. of Myrtle Beach SC, via SC State Contract #44000 for a total cost of $69,720.00
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- fire services equipment vehicle procurement
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12
Property and Liability Insurance for Culture and Heritage Museums
Council authorized annual purchase of property and liability insurance for Culture and Heritage Museums from State Fiscal Accountability Authority Insurance Reserve Fund in amount of $77,158.74.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to Authorize the annual Purchase of Property and Liability Insurance for the Culture and Heritage Museums of York County from the State Fiscal Accountability Authority Insurance Reserve Fund in the amount of $77,158.74
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- insurance museums heritage
-
13
Purchase of 2026 Ford F250 Animal Transport Truck for Animal Services
Council approved purchase of one 2026 Ford F250 extended cab animal transport truck with SWAB ARF95 body from Santee Automotive for $73,579.00 as replacement equipment for Animal Services division.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to approve the purchase of one (1) each, new, unused, 9,900# gvwr, 2026 Ford F250 extended cab animal transport truck with a SWAB ARF95 body for use by Animal Services, from Santee Automotive of Manning SC, via SC State Contract #4400035151, for a total cost of $73,579.00
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.7
- Tags
- animal services equipment vehicle procurement
-
14
Approval of Salvage Declaration and Insurance Settlement for Vehicle
Council approved declaration of 2015 Chevrolet Impala as York County salvage and accepted insurance settlement from Sedgwick Claims Management for $6,130.00.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to approve declaration of a wrecked 2015 Chevrolet Impala as York County salvage, and approve acceptance of an insurance settlement from Sedgwick Claims Management of Washington DC, for a total amount of $6,130.00
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- insurance vehicle salvage
-
15
Utility Relocation Agreements - Pennies for Progress Project
Council approved utility relocation agreements with AT&T, York Electric, and York County Natural Gas Authority for estimated $379,509.70 for Pennies for Progress 4 Program intersection improvement at Sutton Road/Harris Road.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Council to approve the Utility Relocation Agreements with AT&T, York Electric, and York County Natural Gas Authority for an estimated amount of $379,509.70 for Pennies Project 17228-010: Sutton Road/Harris Road intersection, and also request approval for the County Manager to sign the utility agreements for the County
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.8
- Tags
- utilities infrastructure pennies for progress
-
1
Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-54
Public hearing held for rezoning request to rezone 6.89 acres from UD and RMX-10 to GC for self-storage facility development at RPC Road, Fort Mill. Planning Commission recommends approval. Public comment received both for and against. Motion to approve passed.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.9-10
- Tags
- rezoning commercial self-storage public hearing first reading
-
2
Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-56
Public hearing held for rezoning request to rezone 1.86 acres from RSF-40 to RSF-30 to place manufactured home on subject parcel at 1483 Springpoint Road, Rock Hill. Planning Commission recommends approval. No public comment received. Motion to approve passed.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.10-11
- Tags
- rezoning residential manufactured home public hearing first reading
-
3
Public Hearing and Third Reading of EMS Services Agreement Ordinance
Public hearing held for ordinance authorizing assignment of EMS services agreement between York County and River Hills Rescue to AMISUB (Piedmont Medical Center). Three speakers addressed Council in favor of proposed ordinance. Motion to approve third reading with amendment to address Department of Public Health regulatory compliance passed.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve third reading, with one change, that paragraph 1.5 in the legislative findings be amended to replace the reference to SCDHEC and address the Department of Public Health, as follows: With regard to the provision of ambulance services, any EMT responder in the County must comply with the regulatory provisions of the South Carolina Department of Public Health
- Moved / seconded
- Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr / Andy Litten
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- range: pp.11-12
- Tags
- EMS services agreement ordinance public hearing third reading
-
1
Amend Development Agreement - Crescent Allison Creek, LLC - Third Modification
Council approved amendment and second reading of ordinance authorizing execution and delivery of third modification to development agreement for Crescent Allison Creek, LLC to permit electric substation use on 10-acre parcel in POD 1 of Allison Creek Development Area.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Andy Litten / Tom Audette
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.13
- Tags
- development agreement modification electric substation ordinance
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5
Second Reading of Ordinance - Land Development Code Amendment: Tree Conservation
Council approved second reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 154, Land Development Code, Subchapter D regarding Green Infrastructure Standards, Part 4 Tree Conservation. Amendment expands tree protection radius for grand trees from one foot per inch of DBH to one and one-half feet per inch of DBH.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to approve
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 6-0
- Source ref
- page: p.13
- Tags
- land development code tree conservation green infrastructure ordinance second reading
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Motion to Direct County Manager to Identify Engineer for Pennies Program Review
Council directed County Manager to identify an engineer to review design, bidding, construction, efficiencies, and related Pennies for Progress practices.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to direct the County Manager to identify an Engineer to review design, bidding, construction, efficiencies, and related Pennies for Progress practices for purposes of advising the County Transportation Committee once retained
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.15
- Tags
- pennies for progress engineering transportation
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Motion to Authorize Council Chair to Identify Special Advice Counsel
Council authorized Council Chair to identify special advice counsel regarding ongoing litigation and to return special advice counsel for consideration and approval by County Council.
- Outcome
- approved
- Motion
- Motion to authorize the Council Chair to identify special advice counsel regarding ongoing litigation and returning the special advice counsel for consideration to be approved by County Council
- Moved / seconded
- Tom Audette / Ansel Watts Huckabee Sr
- Vote
- 5-0
- Source ref
- page: p.15
- Tags
- legal matters litigation counsel
Votes
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Approval of January 20, 2026 Meeting Minutes
Council to approve the minutes from the January 20, 2026 County Council meeting
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-49
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading Case 25-49
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-51
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading Case 25-51
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.3
-
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-52
Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading Case 25-52
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.4
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Motion to approve and remove item #5 (Amending Land Development Code) to #1 in New Business
Motion to approve and remove item #5 (Amending Land Development Code) to #1 in New Business
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.2
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Approval of Nominated Applicants for Boards & Commissions
Consider approval of nominated applicants for service for Boards & Commissions from the Finance & Operations Committee meeting on January 20, 2026
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
-
Change Order 5 - Sheriff's District 3 Renovation Project
Council to approve the execution of Change Order 5 with JNB Contracting, LLC in the amount of $86,455.00 to rebuild the parking lot base surface as part of the renovation for the Sheriff's District 3 project
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.5
-
RFP #3009 - York County Water Tank Maintenance Contract Negotiations
Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3009 for York County Water Tank Maintenance
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
-
RFP #3020 - Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Trail Master Plan
Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3020 for the development of a countywide bicycle and pedestrian trail master plan
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
-
RFP #3024 - Field Day Park Short Term Lease at Lake Wylie
Council to authorize contract negotiations regarding RFP #3024 for short term lease of Field Day Park's Baseball/Softball Fields at Lake Wylie, and to further authorize execution of the agreement by the County Manager
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.6
-
Purchase of 2026 Ford F350 Truck for Lesslie Fire Tax District
Council to approve the purchase of one new, unused 2026 Ford F350 4x4 crew cab truck for use by the Lesslie Fire Tax District, from Beach Automotive Group Inc. of Myrtle Beach SC, via SC State Contract #44000 for a total cost of $69,720.00
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
-
Property and Liability Insurance for Culture and Heritage Museums
Council to Authorize the annual Purchase of Property and Liability Insurance for the Culture and Heritage Museums of York County from the State Fiscal Accountability Authority Insurance Reserve Fund in the amount of $77,158.74
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
-
Purchase of 2026 Ford F250 Animal Transport Truck for Animal Services
Council to approve the purchase of one (1) each, new, unused, 9,900# gvwr, 2026 Ford F250 extended cab animal transport truck with a SWAB ARF95 body for use by Animal Services, from Santee Automotive of Manning SC, via SC State Contract #4400035151, for a total cost of $73,579.00
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.7
-
Approval of Salvage Declaration and Insurance Settlement for Vehicle
Council to approve declaration of a wrecked 2015 Chevrolet Impala as York County salvage, and approve acceptance of an insurance settlement from Sedgwick Claims Management of Washington DC, for a total amount of $6,130.00
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
-
Utility Relocation Agreements - Pennies for Progress Project
Council to approve the Utility Relocation Agreements with AT&T, York Electric, and York County Natural Gas Authority for an estimated amount of $379,509.70 for Pennies Project 17228-010: Sutton Road/Harris Road intersection, and also request approval for the County Manager to sign the utility agreements for the County
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.8
-
Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-54
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.9-10
-
Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-56
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.10-11
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Public Hearing and Third Reading of EMS Services Agreement Ordinance
Motion to approve third reading, with one change, that paragraph 1.5 in the legislative findings be amended to replace the reference to SCDHEC and address the Department of Public Health, as follows: With regard to the provision of ambulance services, any EMT responder in the County must comply with the regulatory provisions of the South Carolina Department of Public Health
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- range: pp.11-12
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Amend Development Agreement - Crescent Allison Creek, LLC - Third Modification
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.13
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Second Reading of Ordinance - Land Development Code Amendment: Tree Conservation
Motion to approve
- Vote
- 6-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.13
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Motion to Direct County Manager to Identify Engineer for Pennies Program Review
Motion to direct the County Manager to identify an Engineer to review design, bidding, construction, efficiencies, and related Pennies for Progress practices for purposes of advising the County Transportation Committee once retained
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.15
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Motion to Authorize Council Chair to Identify Special Advice Counsel
Motion to authorize the Council Chair to identify special advice counsel regarding ongoing litigation and returning the special advice counsel for consideration to be approved by County Council
- Vote
- 5-0
- Outcome
- approved
- Source ref
- page: p.15
Public Hearings
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Rezoning Action Case 25-54 - UD and RMX-10 to GC for Self-Storage Facility
Scott Couchenour spoke in opposition; Matt Barek spoke in support of the proposed rezoning.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.9-10
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Rezoning Action Case 25-56 - RSF-40 to RSF-30 for Manufactured Home
No public comment received.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- page: p.11
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EMS Services Agreement Ordinance - Assignment to AMISUB
Michael Neal (Riverhills EMS), Jeff Ledford (Lake Wylie Chamber of Commerce), and Teresa Erkhardt (Piedmont Medical Center CEO) spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance.
- Speakers
- None recorded
- Source ref
- range: pp.11-12
Action Items
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Identify an Engineer to review design, bidding, construction, efficiencies, and related Pennies for Progress practices for purposes of advising the County Transportation Committee
- Owner
- County Manager
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.15
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Identify special advice counsel regarding ongoing litigation for consideration and approval by County Council
- Owner
- Council Chair
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.15
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Provide report on legal fees spent on Silfab lawsuit
- Owner
- County Attorney
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.14
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Review noise violations and dog barking issues for the Sheriff's Department and Animal Control Department
- Owner
- Justice and Public Safety Committee
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.14
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Review rezoning notification guidelines to ensure citizens are being notified appropriately; discuss at upcoming Council retreat
- Owner
- Council
- Due
- Source ref
- page: p.14
Upcoming Dates
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Justice & Public Safety Committee Meeting at 6:00pm (already occurred)
- Date
- 2026-01-28
Watchlist Flags
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-49
- Category
- subdivision
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-51
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Consider Third Reading - Case 25-52
- Category
- subdivision
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-54
- Category
- rezoning
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Rezoning Action: Hold Public Hearing and Consider First Reading - Case 25-56
- Category
- rezoning
Uncertainty Notes
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no_schema_validation
- 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.