County Council - Regular Meeting

and keep our county and citizens safe after 20th day of the April 2026 county council chair young county administrator county 14 clerk to county council we want to ask um all these young people who serve in these capacity to stand and we'll give them uh that's am control and uh telecommunication. I will give any council person if they were if they have any comments before we vote on this. I just I'd like to say thank you all so very much for the job you do. We appreciate you so very much.

All I can say is just thank you. to do a terrific job to save God, our community. We appreciate your power. I'll wait until the end. Just want to say thank you all for a job well done. I know you don't hear the thank yous, you more so hear the complaints because you encounter people when they're distressed or either angry. But I just want to let you all know that y'all are doing a magnificent job and we couldn't do it without you. So, thank you all very much.

Just want to say thank you for your service. I just like to say I know um most of the proclamation are strainous and they get a lot of challenges throughout the year throughout the time throughout the week. We really appreciate what you do. kind of hard sometime to satisfy folks when it come down to animal control and u but we know you're out there doing the best you can. We really appreciate Thank you for for joining us.

I just want to say thank y'all so very much especially the EMS people. We want to thank y'all. Good to hear y'all voices at the end when we call y'all and to the animal control and to the co code forcement. Thank y'all too. Okay, God bless you. And now it's one time the best for last. We always

Thank you. I would like to say thank you all very much for a job well done and that you guys will be continuing to do as well. But what I'd like to know is please from over here, let's start with names. Let's give a name to these people, not just oh this is my department. Please tell us who you are. Sandre Jordan. I'm the director for communications. I'm Sheree. Sheree. What? We want the whole name. Come on, girlfriend. You can do it. Okay.

Welcome. Director Bernard Clarkson for enforcement Jasmine Coral supervisor manager for animal control.

Thank you guys. I got one more thing. You finished? I'm finish. Yes. Susan volunteers and she's there without a salary, but I mean she volunteers. You have a salary now. She was there long before without a salary. So, thank God we were able to finally give her one because she came on days she didn't feel well and everything, but she was at that shelter 15 months. Yep. You said 15 years. Mr. Chairman,

yeah, we need to stand up to give We need to stand. Give him a hand. Let's stand.

Before you You can sit down. You sit down. I can imagine the number of phone calls you get daily because I know how many I get about dogs and cats and whatever. So, I'm I don't see how you're sleeping nice sometimes, but you do and just keep up the good work. We're proud of you. And just like I heard um Miss Councilwoman Walker say, you get a lot of probably cut cussing out But we're praising you today. There are those who do praise you. Continue the good work for this kind.

Thank you, ma'am. Could I get a motion and a second to pass through proclamation one and two? So move, Mr. Chair. Second. Moved by M. Cooper Smith and second by Mr. Glory Frasier that we passed both of those proclamation as read. All in favor of it, please say I. I.

Any opposed? Eyes have it. Motion's carried. Next item on the agenda is audits and we have three audits on the second reading and that's item number three. Item number three is an orders authorizing Ari County to enter into a lease regarding the property commonly referred to as 2422 Baron Avenue Santi tax map number 0310-0000-1- 0002 way United shall be the tenant and dance farm property shall be the landlord and I think Mr. Mad, you just just described it while ago, but again, just for the public, summarize that again.

Yes, sir. Mr. Chairman, that's a lease for a radio tower that sits on property at 2422 Baron Avenue. Okay. Council, if you don't have no question, could I get a motion to second that we pass second reading on item three? Sure. Second move by Mr. Ravenel and second by Miss Frasier that we pass item three as explained. All in favor? I I

oppose. Eyes have it. Motion's car. Item number four is an ordinance also in second reading. It is an ordinance authorizing Orangeburg County to enter into a lease regarding a property commonly referred to as 6357 Savannah Highway in Niss. tax map number 0057-05-07-00003 in Orangeburg County shall be the tenant and the town of Nissa shall be the landlord administrator for clarification of public could you give a summary on that yes sir Mr. Chairman, that is the space that's being leased for the magistrate office in the in the town of Mises.

Okay. Council, if you don't have any question, can I give motion a second to pass item four? So move, Mr. Chair. Second move by Mr. Garin and second by Miss Frasier that we pass item four as explained. All in favor? I

Any opposers? Eyes have it. The motion is carried. Item five is also second reading is it is an ordinance authorizing client to enter into a lease regarding a portion of a building on property commonly referred to as 8423 Old State Road in Holly Hill. Tax map number 0332-16-15 001 wherein the county shall be the landlord and Caloon Technical College shall be the tenant. Mr. Yes, sir. Mr. Chairman, that's the police uh preparing us to uh have OC Techch in the county building and all your services.

Thank you so much. I want to get a motion second reading on that item, please. Move, Mr. Chair. Second. Move by Mr. Ravenel, second by Mr. Caster. That pass item five as explained. All in favor? I.

Any opposers? Eyes have it and the motion is carried. Item number six uh is also second. It said for the consideration of a request from Campbell Farms LLC to reszone property at Firefly Lane in Orangeburg tax map number 0143-00-2-00002 from residential general to forest agriculture district.

Yes, sir. Mr. Chairman, the planning commission met on March 11, 2026 to discuss the recommendations from Campbell Farms LLC. Uh they're looking to resone the property at Firefire Lane. This is made up of one parcel of 10.24 acres. The lot has access for Firefly Lane. Uh it doesn't fall within a flood plane. The property owners were notified via US mail about the planning commission given opportunity to submit electronically via email phone and writing to the planning director or attending person. that was also published in the TND. There were zero citizens that expressed their support. One citizen expressed opposition is being presented to you with the 60 to zero approval from the planning commission.

Heard the explanation from the administrator council. If you don't have any questions, I can get a motion. Second move, sir. Question. Yes, sir. What district is he? Can I get a second on the second? Moved by Miss Cooper Smith, second by Miss Walker. That be pass the item. All in favor say I. I.

Any oppose? I have it. The motion is carried. Item seven is audience and this the first reading. Um, it is an ordinance authorizing Artburg County to enforce billing, permitting, inspection, enforcement, including fees and penalties with the incorporated boundaries of requesting towns located in Nburg County by entry into the county standard intergovernmental agreement and other related matters. Administrator.

Yes, sir, Mr. Chairman. This is a mechanism that allows us to um have agreements with towns so that county building officials can uh do uh code enforcement and building code work within the um towns. We have 17 towns in the county. Not all of them choose to do it, but this is a mechanism if they request the county to handle their building codes, they would be able to sign this agreement and have the county issue their building for this. Question. Yes, sir. Mr. Ria, my question is this. I know um as a standard towns have certain fees um versus the county they can be regulated by the same fees as the county town that is

Yes sir they the fees are the same and they'll be collected by any other questions hearing none could I get a motion and a second for passing by the seven move chairman Second move by Mr. McCaffy and second by Mr. Garin that we pass the item as explained. All in favor? I.

Any oppose? Eyes have it. The motion is carried. Uh the next three items are planning commission resolution and audience for first reading. Um item eight, uh consideration of a request from GRH Performance Hburg LLC to resone property at 30295 Chopper Road. Uh tax map number 0216-00-05-026 Forest Agriculture to Commercial General District. Mr. Administrator.

Yes, sir. Mr. Chairman, the planning commission met on April 8th to discuss this recommendation from GRH performance LLC. Um the reasonzoning is requesting forest and agriculture to commercial general district for the purpose of putting up a digital sign. Site is made up of one parcel with 12.87 acres. Lot has access from Rockmore Drive and five chalk. Uh at the adjacent property owners were notified by mail planning commission meeting. They were given the opportunity to submit uh comments electronically by email, by phone and writing to the planning director attending person and was published in the TNB. No citizens gave support or opposition. Planning Commission presents this to you at 5 to zero approval.

Thank you, M. Administrator Council. Any questions? Could I get a motion and second for first reading? There's no question. Go ahead. You got to move forward the plan recommendation. Okay. Can I get second? Second. Moved by Mr. Ravenel, second by Miss Frasier that uh we follow the recommendation as explained by the administrator on on this item for first reading. All in favor say I. I.

Any oppos? Eyes have it. Motion car. Item nine for the consideration of a request from Roxorn Road Associate LLC to resone property at Roxorn Road in Utahville. Tax map number 072-00-01-006 from Forest Agriculture to Rule Community District.

Yes, sir. Mr. Chairman, the planning commission met on April 8th, 2026 to discuss this recommendation from the Rocks Pond Road Association Associates LLC. Uh they're requesting to go from forest and agriculture to rural community for the purpose of subdividing property for a large lot development and commercial development near number six. Site is made up of one parcel with a calculated uh of 57.03 acres. The applicant is proposing to reszone 100 acre portion of the land from the overall track. The lot has multiple access points from Rock Pron, number six highway, and Broton Lane, Frecon Lane, and Capground Road. Uh the portion of the property proposed for this will be solely from Rock Pond Road on Old Number Six and Broton Lane. The lot does not fall within a flood plane. Uh the property is currently undeveloped. The adjacent property owners were notified by mail about the planning commission meeting. They were given the opportunity to submit comments electronically by email, by phone, in writing to the planning director or attend in person. And the notice was also published in the T&D. There were zero citizens that expressed their opposition. Committed their support. Two citizens expressed their opposition. Planning commission presented this to you with a five to zero approval. We heard the explanation council. Any other further questions? Hearing none. Could I get a motion and second to follow the planning commission recommendation?

So move chair second. Move by Mr. Garin, second by Miss Frasier that we all the planning commission recommendation as explained by the administrator. All in favor say I. I.

Any opposers? Eyes have it in the motion carried. Item 10 is also first reading and it's a for the consider consideration of a request from Orinson New to resone properties at graveyard rock road in Santi that's map number 0323-07- 02-002 from agriculture district to commercial general district also man.

Yes sir Mr. Chairman, the planning commission met on April 8, 2026 to discuss this recommendation uh from Hogan Sun win to resone uh property at graveyard rock from commercial general district for the purpose of a mini storage building from forest and agriculture to commercial general district or mini storage building. The site is made up of one parcel for 19.5 acres and it is approximately 10.91 acres and is on the southern side of Graveyard Rocks Road. The property is currently undeveloped. The adjacent property owners were notified by the mail. They were given opportunity to submit comments electronically by phone and writing to the planning director or attend the meeting in person. Notice of the information and was published in the TND. Zero citizens gave uh support. zero citizens gave opposition. Planning commission after public hearing uh gave a five to zero approval to

thank you message administrator council. Any questions? I get a motion to second for passing item 10. So move second. Move by Mr. Ravenell, second by Miss Frasier that we pass item 10 as explained. All in favor? I

oppose. I have the motion. Next two items are resolution uh one of them is the resolution for fair housing month and the other is a resolution recognizing black material maternal health week and supporting community maternal health e equity efforts in partnership with family health solutions. The first one is the county of Orangeburg uh South Carolina fair housing resolution. And it says uh we have the county of Orangeberg desires all its citizens be afforded the opportunity to attain a decent, safe and sound living environment. And we have the county of ironburg rejects discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability and or familial status in the sale, rental or provision of other housing services. The rail the state of South Carolina to enact the fair housing law in 1989 in April is recognized nationally as fair housing month. Now therefore it be resolved that county does hereby designate April 26 as fair housing month. Be it further resolved this 20th day of April that a copy of this resolution shall be spread across the permanent written records of Ryan County right seen chair county and county port to county. The next one is a resolution uh also in the state of South Carolina

County of Orangeburg. This resolution is a resolution recognizing Black Maternal Health Week by supporting community-led maternal health inequity efforts in partnership with Family Health Solutions. and read the following. Ray's Black Maternal Health Week is observed annually from April 11th to the 17th to raise awareness, encourage actions, and support efforts to improve maternal health outcomes for black women and birthing people. rails. The 2026 Black Maternal Health Week theme rooted in justice and joy highlights the importance of advanced maternal health equity through approaches grounded in dignity, healing, and community well-being. And as black women and birthing people in United States continue to experience disproportionately high rate of maternal morbidity, more morbidity and and mortarity reflecting long-standing systematic inequities and barriers to quality care. Well, these disparities are influenced by structural factors that impact access to care, quality of care receive and overall maternal health outcomes and I'm scoring the needs for sustainable sustain equity focused actions. RA community based organization play a vital role in supporting maternal and infant health through culturally responsive services, education, adequacy and trusted

community engagement. And we are strengthening partnerships between local governments, health care systems, and community-based organization is essentially improving material health outcomes and advancing health equity. We have family health solution is a local community organization dedicated to supporting families and improving material maternal and infant health outcomes through accessible services and community centered cares. And now therefore, be it resolved that the county of Orangeburg hereby county council hereby recognize black uh maternal health week uh 2026 and acknowledge the importance of raising awareness about maternal health disparities affecting black women and birthing people. affirm its commitment to improving maternal health outcomes and addressing disparities through collaborative equity focused strategies. And three, commence family health solution for its ongoing work to support families and improve maternal health maternal and infant health with even the community. and four, encourage continued collaboration among local agencies, healthc care providers, and community based organizations to strengthen maternal health services and outcomes. Five, supports efforts to increase awareness and engagement during black maternal health week and throughout the year to promote paternal paternal health equity. Be it further resolved that this resolution shall be entered into official minutes of the county council of Orangeburg and the copy be provided

to the family health solution adopted this Wednesday of April 2026 county council tested by the clerk county 14 and by senior chair. Could I get a motion second to pass these two resolution as read? So moved, Mr. Chair. Second move by Miss Frasier and second by Mr. Garvin that we pass the two resolution as read. All in favor, please say I. I.

Any oppos? Eyes have it. Two motions. Thank you so much. The next item is appointment of board commissions and committees. Uh first appointment is to the honorary county development commission for district five. I yield to district five chair in district five council person miss I have appointed reverend Dr. Cisa richburg to the county development commission. That's my appointment. Second

second move by Mr. Cooper Smith uh to appoint Dr. Richberg for different five second by Mr. Walker. All in favor, please say I. I. Any opposes? Eyes have it. Motion is carried. Next item is appointment to Orangeberry County Fire Commission District 4. I'll give to Mr. Gar. Yes sir, Mr. Sh. The motion appointed to the Orangeberry County Fire Commission District 4, Mr. Kenny Hut. Second move by Mr. Garvin and second by Frasier that is appoint to fire commission for district 4. All in favor say I.

I. Any opposes? Eyes have motions carried. Next item is appointment of the code enforcement officer for animal services. That letter. I'm sorry. She told me letter too and I I'm looking at a different paper. I'm sorry they uh litter for district uh it's a code enforcement uh position chairman and that name is Maurice

Frasier Fraser I get a motion second move by Miss Cooper Smith second by Uh, Miss Raven that he has the appointees administrator. Miss Edler, all in favor, please say I motion. Before we adjourn council, the Lord, I'm start over there on your side. I like to be the last. All right. Well, you last. Miss G, you come back. Mr.

Chairman, I don't have anything. Okay. Go for it.

Months ago, I mentioned something about a regional housing authority coming to Orangeburg County. A lot of houses are being built in Orangeburg County. You can see right around you see how a house going up a house is going up everywhere. I have gone into some of those offices and got a print out of what some of those houses that have already been built up. 250,000 $230,000 up. That's not lowincome housing. The county wants low income housing, but what are we doing to bring low income houses to this area? That's my question.

And you asking to us? I'm asking the county as a whole. us and everybody else. We have to have to uh have the um we have to have a sit down on that among ourselves and the administration. We have a a a treat retreat coming up. We can discuss it further. Right. But I just wanted to bring it up because it's not first time it's been brought up by me.

All right. Well, we hope we can have some there's enough problem to go around somebody else. We got a lot of people moving into out of town and houses that are being um directed off people who bombings from out of town. And my thing is a lot of folks, God bless them. They have made a good dollar from the jobs from out of state and retired here in Arbury County. uh it's a small feat for them because they have made money retired solely represent where they came from buy a house and have money to not say nothing negative about people had made a good living where there was that concern about the citizen a county

you okay I got the mic this time good evening recently the one of um our seniors in this community was flimflanged and I invited the sheriff's department to come and talk to the group and they gave me a letter and I plan to read just part of it. It says to the Orangeburg County Sheriff's Department from the Smoothsteppers of Edisto Drive Soul Line Dance Group. The Smoothsteppers of the Edison Drive Lion dance group were truly blessed to welcome Chief Deputy Shandra McFersonson Gibbs, Chief of Staff Shane McLendon, guest service desk representative James Green, and Community Response Captain Trevor Green to our class. Their presence meant so much to us, and the time they shared with us was meaningful, and the impact was great. The biggest lesson that we walked away with this was to stay calm, take your time, and think before you respond. And if anybody should tell you go to the bank and don't call anybody, think. We are deeply thankful for their kindness, their dedication, and their commitment to keeping our community safe. The pamphlets, resources, and contact numbers they provided were helpful, but it was the compassion and genuine concern that truly made a lasting impression on our hearts. From all of us at the Smooth Steppers of Edis Drive, thank you all for caring for us, for looking out for us, and for taking time to pour into our community. We will never ever forget and we will also thank thank Linda Brown instructor Bridget

Gardner instructor and Dolores Frasier founder. Thank you Mr. Loris. That's it. That's it. Thank you Mr. uh administrator Mad attorney. Anybody have any comments?

Yes, sir. Mr. Chairman, uh just wanted to say thank you also to the um to the telecommunicators and animal control. You guys mean a lot to the county. Um, and I'm proud of what you do. I'm glad for what you do, but they are definitely thankless jobs and I can think about the countless times you you have to do what you have to do. Uh, for the telecommunicators with eight screens and a thousand buttons and 50 phones and a wreck on Instate 26 causing everything to light up. I appreciate every time you answer those with calmness and grace. Animal control, I can't say enough because of the pit bulls coming after me. I'm calling y'all. And I appreciate you because at the end of the day, um, those things are are one of those things and and you know, I appreciate all they do to work with animals because it's it's both sides of the story. Now, not all animals are bad. Um, a lot of times they get abused by people and that's the part that you don't see and and what they have to do uh to basically keep those animals at bay and keep them and put them in a proper situation. So, I thank you because it's a lot of emotional um things that happen in both jobs when you hear somebody at the worst day with telecommunication and and with animal control with the animals that having their worst day. So, it's a lot of emotional things that you have to deal with. And I also want to thank uh everybody that was involved in all of the um things that they do on both sides for the events that they held this week to celebrate them and let them know um what they have to do as far as that's concerned. So, we appreciate that and uh also appreciate the um uh the family health solutions for coming back. We were supposed to do that resolution last week and they came back for it this week and we appreciate you for that and thank you.

Thank you. Got something? Oh, no. I just wanted to acknowledge the students from state um social work program who were here visiting with us again. This is from the other week. Stand up students. I know. That's right. So you can see going to give you a whistle. I have one too. Whatever. Okay. Any other comments?

You you you come up for a comment, but go ahead. No, I was just saying uh it's Family Solutions. I mean yeah, everybody in the audience solution. Oh, okay. Please stand up now. Family solution. Please stand up. I appreciate that.

I got I got Zoom. So you you stopped me and tell you listen, you didn't have us to stand up. So thank you so much. I appreciate you. Okay. Thank you so much. Nothing personal. Okay. I got Mr. Chairman, we got a resolution for him if y'all want to take pictures. Yeah, we want to do that. We want to present that to you right now before we close and then we or we can do it after we close. After we close. Okay. All right. So if nothing else, could I get a motion? Second to move second move by Smith, second by M. We adjourn. Thank you all again.

Mr. Chairman, I forgot one announcement. Um there will be a crackdown uh next week. We're working on a later code enforcement as far as uh untarked vehicles and trucks. Uh there will be a heavy enforcement coming. So, I'm just letting you know if you get pulled over with uncured load