NovusAGENDA

Council Members

District 1: Terry Graham

District 2: Charlene McGriff

District 3: Billy Mosteller, Secretary

District 4: Jose Luis

District 5: Steve Harper, Chair

District 6: "Vacant"

District 7: Brian Carnes, Vice-Chair

County Administrator

Dennis E. Marstall

County Attorney

Ginny L. Merck-Dupont

Clerk to Council

Sherrie Simpson

August 26, 2024

6:00 PM

101 North Main Street

Lancaster, SC 29720

LANCASTER COUNTY COUNCIL

County Council Chambers, County Administration Building, 101 North Main Street, Lancaster, SC 29720

AGENDA


	1.	Call to Order Regular Meeting - Chairman Steve Harper


	2.	Welcome and Recognition - Chairman Steve Harper


	3.	Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation - Council Member Brian Carnes


	4.	Approval of the Agenda


		[deletion and additions of non-substantive matter]


	5.	Citizens Comments


		[Lancaster County Council welcomes comments and input from citizens who may not be able to attend Council meetings in person. Written comments may be submitted via mail to ATTN: Sherrie Simpson, Post Office Box 1809, Lancaster, SC, 29721, by email to Sherrie Simpson at ssimpson@lancastercountysc.gov or by online submission by selecting the "Citizens Comments" quick link located on the County website homepage at https://www.mylancastersc.org/. Comments must be no longer than approximately 3 minutes when read aloud. Comments received will be acknowledged during the Citizens Comments portion of the meeting. Comments will need to be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Please use the same link above in order to submit input/comments for Public Hearings. *Please note that any handouts presented to Council or Council Boards and Commissions become an official part of the record and a copy is attached to the legal minutes for the meeting.]


	6.	Special Presentations


		a.	Special Recognition - Presented by Honorable Brandon Newton, South Carolina State House Representative, District 45


	7.	Consent Agenda


		[Items listed under the Consent Agenda have previously been discussed by Council and approved unanimously. As such, these items are normally voted on as a group through a single vote rather than with a Council vote for each individual item. However, any Council member may remove any item on the Consent Agenda for individual discussion and vote]


		a.	Approval of Minutes from the August 12, 2024, County Council Regular Meeting

		b.	3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1920 regarding Rezoning 6.8 Acres of Property Located at 2001 Charlotte Highway from General Business (GB) District to Institutional (INS) District to Convert the Existing Structures to Use as County Offices (Applicant Lancaster County)
			Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of Lancaster County To Rezone Approximately 6.8 Acres Of A 10.3-Acre Tract (TM# 0062-00-005.01), Which Is Located At 2001 Charlotte Hwy, From General Business (GB) District To Institutional (INS) District - Planning Department Case Number: RZ-2024-1011. The Planning Commission recommended approval by unanimous vote and the Planning staff also recommended approval of the rezoning request. Passed 6-0 at the July 15, 2024 County Council Meeting. Passed 6-0 at the August 12, 2024 County Council Meeting. - Allison Hardin
		c.	2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1918 regarding Rezoning Property Located at 6989 Pageland Highway from Rural Business (RUB) District to Rural Residential (RR) District to Allow Conforming Expansion of Residential Use (Applicant Jeffrey C. Hinson)
			Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of Lancaster County To Rezone Approximately 1.04 Acres (TM# 0056-00-012.00), Which Is Located At 6989 Pageland Hwy, From Rural Business (RUB) District To Rural Residential (RR) District - Planning Department Case Number: RZ-2024-0826. The Planning Commission recommended approval by unanimous vote and the Planning staff also recommended approval of the rezoning request. Public Hearing and 1st Reading Postponed until August 12, 2024 by unanimous vote. Passed 6-0 at the August 12, 2024 County Council Meeting. - Allison Hardin
		d.	2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1921 regarding Rezoning Property Located at 1890 High Point Circle from Manufactured Housing (MH) District to Medium Density Residential (MDR) District (Applicant Saul Lopez)
			Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of Lancaster County To Rezone Approximately 1.53 Acres (TM# 0086F-0B-001.00), Which Is Located At 1890 High Point Cir, From Manufactured Home (MH) District To Medium Density Residential (MDR) District - Planning Department Case Number: RZ-2024-1081. The Planning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-1 and the Planning staff also recommended approval of the rezoning request. Passed 6-0 at the August 12, 2024 County Council Meeting. - Allison Hardin
		e.	2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1923 regarding Amending the Membership of the Economic Development Advisory Board to Remove the Greater Indian Land Chamber of Commerce
			Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance 2016-1425 Related To The Lancaster County Department Of Economic Development Advisory Board And To Provide For Matters Related Thereto. *- Passed 6-0 at the August 12, 2024 County Council Meeting. - Dennis Marstall*


	8.	Non-Consent Agenda


		a.	Public Hearing and Resolution 1265-R2024 regarding Approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a Major Repair/Body Work Center for Property Located At 9870 Harrisburg Road (Applicants Mason McClure, Hecks LLC, and John Hecimovich)
			Resolution Title: A Resolution To Approve The Favorable Recommendation Of The Lancaster County Planning Commission Of A Conditional Use Application To Permit A “Vehicle Services – Major Repair/Body Work” Use To Be Located Upon Tax Map# 0005-00-100.05 And 0005-00-100.06, At 9870 Harrisburg Rd, For The Purpose Of Relocating A Collision Center. - Planning Department Case Number: CU-2024-0910. The Planning Commission recommended approval; however, Planning staff recommended denial. - Allison Hardin
		b.	Resolution 1268-R2024 regarding Approval to Change the Speed Limit on Niven Road
			Resolution Title: A Resolution Directing The Lancaster County Public Services Division To Post Signage Setting The Maximum Speed On Niven Road In Lancaster County At 25 Miles Per Hour. *- Dennis Marstall*
		c.	Resolution 1269-R2024 regarding Approval to Change the Speed Limit on Regent Parkway
			Resolution Title: A Resolution Directing The Lancaster County Public Services Division To Post Signage Setting The Maximum Speed On Regent Parkway In Lancaster County At 25 Miles Per Hour. *- Dennis Marstall*
		d.	Resolution 1270-R2024 regarding Approving the Annual Assessment Roll for the Edgewater Improvement District
			Resolution Title: Approving The Updated 2024 Assessment Roll For The Edgewater Improvement District, Lancaster County, South Carolina. *- Sabrena Harris*
		e.	Resolution 1271-R2024 regarding Approving the Annual Assessment Roll for the Edgewater II Improvement District
			Resolution Title: Approving The Updated 2024 Assessment Roll For The Edgewater II Improvement District, Lancaster County, South Carolina. *- Sabrena Harris*
		f.	Resolution 1272-R2024 regarding Approving the Annual Assessment Roll for the Sun City Carolina Lakes Improvement District
			Resolution Title: Approving The Updated 2024 Assessment Roll For The Sun City Carolina Lakes Improvement District, Lancaster County, South Carolina. *- Sabrena Harris*
		g.	Resolution 1273-R2024 regarding Approving the Annual Assessment Roll For Bond Area 1 Of The Walnut Creek Improvement District
			Resolution Title: Approving The Updated 2024 Assessment Roll For Bond Area 1 Of The Walnut Creek Improvement District, Lancaster County, South Carolina. *- Sabrena Harris*
		h.	Resolution 1274-R2024 regarding Approving the Annual Assessment Roll For Bond Area 2 Of The Walnut Creek Improvement District
			Resolution Title: Approving The Updated 2024 Assessment Roll For Bond Area 2 Of The Walnut Creek Improvement District, Lancaster County, South Carolina. *- Sabrena Harris*
		i.	Resolution 1275-R2024 regarding Approving the Annual Assessment Roll For Bond Area 3 Of The Walnut Creek Improvement District
			Resolution Title: Approving The Updated 2024 Assessment Roll For Bond Area 3 Of The Walnut Creek Improvement District, Lancaster County, South Carolina. *- Sabrena Harris*
		j.	Resolution 1276-R2024 regarding the Levy and Collection of Debt Service Millage in Reid Pointe Special Tax District
			Resolution Title: Authorizing The Levy And Collection Of Debt Service Millage In The Reid Pointe Special Tax District *- Sabrena Harris*
		k.	Resolution 1279-R2024 regarding Approval of the ARPA Non-Profit Committee Recommendations for 8 Non-Profit Agencies
			Resolution Title: A Resolution Authorizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding For Certain Non-Profit Entities Located Within Lancaster County Addressing The Impacts Of COVID And Providing Services To The Underserved In The Community - Stephany Snowden
		l.	Resolution 1278-R2024 regarding Approval of the ARPA Non-Profit Committee Recommendations for the Call Me Beauty Mentoring Program and The Women's Enrichment Center
			Resolution Title: A Resolution Authorizing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding For Certain Non-Profit Entities Located Within Lancaster County Addressing The Impacts Of COVID And Providing Services To The Underserved In The Community - Stephany Snowden
		m.	Resolution 1280-R2024 regarding Funding for a Coroner's Office via the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
			Resolution Title: A Resolution To Amend The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding And The Scope Of The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office Building From Expansion To New Construction. - Dennis Marstall
		n.	Resolution 1281-R2024 regarding Approval of a Grant Match for the Federal Highway Administration Grant and Grant Match
			Resolution Title: A Resolution To Direct County Staff To Take Appropriate Action To Move Forward With The US Department Of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Grant Match Award To The Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets And Roads For All Grant Program, To Execute Such Other Documents As May Be Necessary And Convenient, And To Take Any Other Action As May Be Needed To Carry Into Effect This Resolution. *- Dennis Marstall*
		o.	Resolution 1282-R2024 regarding Approval of a Grant and Grant Match for the Plyler Road Culvert Replacement project
			Resolution Title: A Resolution To Direct County Staff To Take Appropriate Action To Move Forward With The US Fish And Wildlife Grant Match Award, To Execute Such Other Documents As May Be Necessary And Convenient, And To Take Any Other Action As May Be Needed To Carry Into Effect This Resolution. - Dennis Marstall / Jeff Catoe
		p.	2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1917 regarding Rezoning 26.94 Acres Located at 2491 Highway 9 Bypass from Neighborhood Business (NB) District to Medium Density Residential (MDR) District (Applicant Ben Stevens for BRD Land and Investments)
			Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of Lancaster County To Rezone Approximately 26.94 Acres (TM# 0081-00-045.01), Which Is Located Adjacent To 2491 Hwy 9 Bypass, From Neighborhood Business (NB) District To Medium Density Residential (MDR) District - Planning Department Case Number: RZ-2024-0623. The Planning Commission recommended approval by unanimous vote and the Planning staff also recommended approval of the rezoning request. Passed 6-0 at the July 15, 2024 County Council Meeting. - Allison Hardin
		q.	2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1924 regarding Amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
			Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend Ordinance No. 2024-1910, Relating To The Appropriation Of Funds And The Approval Of A Detailed Budget For Lancaster County For The Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024, And Ending June 30, 2025 (FY 2024-2025), To Further Provide For Revenues And Expenditures During The Fiscal Year; And To Provide For Matters Related Thereto. *- Passed 6-0 at the August 12, 2024 County Council Meeting. - Jamie Privuznak*
		r.	2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1925 regarding Amending the County Code to Resolve Conflicts Between the County Code and the South Carolina Building Codes, As Adopted
			Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend Chapter 7 Of The Lancaster County Code To Resolve Conflicts Between The County Code And The South Carolina Building Codes, As Adopted, And To Provide For Other Updates Related Thereto. - Passed 4-2 at the August 12, 2024 County Council Meeting. - Allison Hardin
		s.	1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1922 regarding Approval of an Easement for the Lancaster County Water and Sewer District
			Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Approve A Temporary Construction And Permanent Easement Grant To Lancaster County Water And Sewer District Upon Real Property Owned By Lancaster County And Located Off South Carolina Highway 9 Bearing Tax Parcel Number 0066-00-040.00 And To Authorize County Officials To Take Such Actions As Are Necessary To Effectuate The Grant Of The Easements And To Effectuate The Purposes Of This Ordinance. - Dennis Marstall
		t.	1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1926 regarding Amending the County Code related to General Provisions for Boards and Commissions
			Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Lancaster County Code Chapter 2 – Administration To Add General Provisions For Boards, Commissions And Similar Entities Where The Majority Of Members Are Appointed By Lancaster County Council. *- Dennis Marstall / Ginny Merck-Dupont*
		u.	1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1927 regarding Adoption of Amended Personnel Policies In Accordance with the Lancaster County Code
			Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Adopt Amended Personnel Policies For Lancaster County In Accordance With Lancaster County Code, Chapter 2, Article Iv, Relating To The Lancaster County Personnel Policy. - Dennis Marstall / Lisa Parker


	9.	Discussion and Action Items


		a.	Report from the Regional Park Ad Hoc Committee - Chairman Steve Harper


	10.	Status of items tabled, recommitted, deferred or held


		a.	HOLD / REFERRED BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION -1st Reading of Ordinance 2024-1912 regarding Rezoning Approximately 3.63 Acres Located at Lodge Road from Low Density Residential (LDR) District to General Business (GB) District (Applicants James and Yen Ngo)
			Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Amend The Official Zoning Map Of Lancaster County To Rezone Approximately 3.63 Acres (TM# 0008-00-069.07) Located Along Lodge Rd, From Low Density Residential (LDR) District To General Business (GB) District - Planning Department Case Number: RZ-2024-0259. The Planning Commission recommended denial by a unanimous vote; however, the Planning staff supports the rezoning request. Referred back to the Planning Commission by a vote of 6-0 at the August 12, 2024 County Council Meeting. - Allison Hardin
		b.	HOLD FOR PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TO BE RUN - Public Hearing and 3rd Reading of Ordinance 2024-1915 regarding Authorization of a Special Source Revenue Credit (SSRC) Agreement for Project Aurora
			Ordinance Title: An Ordinance To Authorize The Execution And Delivery Of A Special Source Revenue Credit Agreement By And Between Lancaster County And Project Aurora, An Entity Previously Identified By The County As Project Aurora, Including Any Related Or Affiliated Entities, Providing For Special Source Revenue Credits; And To Express The Intention Of Council To Provide Monies To The Economic Development Fund. - Passed 6-0 at the July 15, 2024 County Council Meeting. Passed 6-0 at the August 12, 2024 County Council Meeting. - Amy Carnes


	11.	Executive Session


		[motions from Members may follow]

One Item:

1. Receipt of legal advice subject to the attorney-client privilege regarding

a potential contractual matter relating to general obligation bonds.


	12.	Items Requiring a Vote Following Executive Session


	13.	Adjournment

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