County Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Lexington County Council recognized National Correctional Officers Week, National Police Week, and National Public Works Week. The council also approved two board appointments, the minutes from a previous meeting, and two ordinances, including one that amends the Lexington County Museum Board composition. Additionally, the council approved two grant applications and a highway sign dedication.

About this meeting

Government Body: County Council
Meeting Type: County Council
Location: Lexington County, SC
Meeting Date: May 12, 2026

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

39 items on the agenda.

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1:30 P.M. – 1:55 P.M. - Economic Development, B. Carrigg, Chairwoman•Item (1)

EXECUTIVE SESSION - Proposed Business and/or Industry Location and/or Expansion - SC Code Section 30-4-70(a)(5) - Economic Development - Garrett Dragano, Director

- Vote, if any, following Executive Session

1:30 P.M. – 1:55 P.M. - Economic Development, B. Carrigg, Chairwoman•Item (2)

Approval of Board Resolution for USDA - RBDG Grant - Economic Development - Garrett Dragano, Director...A

1:30 P.M. – 1:55 P.M. - Economic Development, B. Carrigg, Chairwoman•Item (3)

Approval to Accept Locate SC Grant Award - Economic Development - Garrett Dragano, Director...B

1:30 P.M. – 1:55 P.M. - Economic Development, B. Carrigg, Chairwoman•Item (4)

Adjournment

1:55 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. - Public Works/Solid Waste Management, T. Cockrell, Chairman•Item (1)

Approval of “Wilber Lee Jeffcoat Memorial Highway” C Fund Request for Sign Dedication - (Goal 1) - Public Works - Derrick Pratt, Deputy Director...C

1:55 P.M. – 2:00 P.M. - Public Works/Solid Waste Management, T. Cockrell, Chairman•Item (2)

Adjournment

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Committee of the Whole, D. Hudson, Chairman•Item (1)

Approval of Contract Extension - 2023-IFB-11: Catch Basin Supplies - Procurement - Madison Stack, Director...D

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Committee of the Whole, D. Hudson, Chairman•Item (2)

Approval of Contract Extension - 2024-RFPQ-01: On-Call Road Repairs - Procurement - Madison Stack, Director...E

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Committee of the Whole, D. Hudson, Chairman•Item (3)

FY 26-27 Budget Outside Agency Presentation - Columbia Chamber of Commerce (BRAC) - Susan McPherson, Vice President of Public Policy & Military Affairs

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Committee of the Whole, D. Hudson, Chairman•Item (4)

FY 26-27 Budget Outside Agency Presentation - Riverbanks Zoo and Garden - Tommy Stringfellow, CEO

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Committee of the Whole, D. Hudson, Chairman•Item (5)

Discussion and Possible Vote on FY 26-27 Budget Reconsideration List - Lynn Sturkie, County Administrator

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Committee of the Whole, D. Hudson, Chairman•Item (6)

Update on Lexington Health, Inc. - Kirk Jenkins, President and CEO

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Committee of the Whole, D. Hudson, Chairman•Item (7)

Discussion of Short-Term Rental Regulations

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Committee of the Whole, D. Hudson, Chairman•Item (8)

Discussion of Hours of Operation for Commercial and Residential Development

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Committee of the Whole, D. Hudson, Chairman•Item (9)

Discussion and Possible Vote on Concurrency Project Approval Update - Possible EXECUTIVE SESSION - Legal Briefing on Matters Protected by the Attorney Client Privilege - SC Code Section 30-4-70 (a)(2) - Community Development - Robbie Derrick, Director...F

- Vote, if any, following Executive Session

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Committee of the Whole, D. Hudson, Chairman•Item (10)

EXECUTIVE SESSION - Contractual Negotiation - SC Code Section 30-4-70(a)(2)

- Vote, if any, following Executive Session

2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. - Committee of the Whole, D. Hudson, Chairman•Item (11)

Adjournment

Call to Order/Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance

Council's Report

Presentations•Item (1)

Presentation of a Resolution Recognizing May 3-9, 2026, as National Correctional Officers' Week ...G

Presentations•Item (2)

Presentation of a Resolution Recognizing May 10-16, 2026, as National Police Week and May 15, 2026, as Peace Officers' Memorial Day ...H

Presentations•Item (3)

Presentation of a Resolution Recognizing May 17-23, 2026, as National Public Works Week ...I

Administrator's Report

Appointments•Item (1)

Boards & Commissions...J

Approval of Minutes•Item (1)

April 28, 2026...K

Ordinance(s)•Item (1)

Approval of Ordinance 26-06 - An Ordinance to Amend Sections §2-292 and §2-295 of the Lexington County Museum Board to Allow any Residents of Lexington County to be Appointed to the Museum - 1st Reading ...L

Ordinance(s)•Item (2)

Approval of Ordinance 26-02 - An Ordinance Approving a Contract for the Conveyance of Real Estate from the County of Lexington to Cedar Square, LLC - 3rd & Final Reading ...M

Committee Reports•Item (1)

Approval of Board Resolution for USDA - RBDG Grant...A

Committee Reports•Item (2)

Approval to Accept Locate SC Grant Award...B

Committee Reports•Item (1)

Approval of “Wilber Lee Jeffcoat Memorial Highway” C Fund Request for Sign Dedication...C

Budget Amendment Resolutions

Bids/Purchases/RFPs•Item (1)

Approval of Contract Extension - 2026-RFPQ-01: On-Call Garage Door Service & Repair...N

Bids/Purchases/RFPs•Item (2)

Approval to Award - 2026-IFB-35: Bunker Gear Accessories...O

Bids/Purchases/RFPs•Item (3)

Approval to Award - 2026-RFPQ-15: On-Call Minor Construction Repair & Services...P

5:30 P.M. - Public Hearings•Item (1)

Ordinance 26-03 - An Ordinance Amending the Lexington County Zoning Ordinance Article 1, Chapter 1, Section 11.70 and Article 2, Chapter 2, Section 22.14...Q

EXECUTIVE SESSION/LEGAL BRIEFING IF NEEDED

MATTERS REQUIRING A VOTE AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT