County Council - Regular Meeting

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Todd Copper, would you take that for me, sir? Good evening, everyone. Tonight's invocation will be led by Tim Shumpert, director of public works. Tim Shumpert is director of public works. Tim started with Lexington County in 2015 after spending 15 years with a local private engineering firm. Tim holds a bachelor's degree in engineering from the University of South Carolina. He is also registered professional land surveyor. Tim is charter member of New Church Plant in Gilbert area named Grace Central Church. He is lifelong resident of Lexington County. He currently lives in the Fairview area. w

Tonight's pledge will be led by Eddie Blue. Eddie Blue served in the United States Air Force from November 25, 1985 to December 10, 2010. He is a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, Desert Shield. During his time in service, Eddie received numerous awards and decorations, including the Air Force Commendation Medal with One Oak Leaf Cluster, an Air Force Achievement Medal with One Oak Leaf, one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf cluster, the National Defense Service Medal with one service star, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and a United States Air

We're going to have a presentation, a resolution honoring Nora Hansen. grand champion of the Battle of Atlanta World Karate Tournament. And I'll read some more accolades here in a second. Hold on. I don't live like you. If you see this young lady, we're all the crooks and criminals out in the world today. I would steer clear. I wasn't getting close. I'm going to call you ma'am. Congratulations. The Council for the County of Lexington, South Carolina General Sessions, the 11th day of August, 2026, adopted the following. Whereas Nora Hansen has demonstrated excellence in martial arts, Winning th

That was well done. Thank you. Congratulations. Thank you. And, John, I know you're proud like a rooster. Chest is bowed out there, and I don't blame you. I wouldn't be, too. All right, Mr. Administrator.

Yeah, real quick, I forgot to ask the council if they had anything they wanted to say on the council report. I do have one thing. Anybody? If you didn't know, we opened our new fire station. What a great, great sign of our commitment for safety for our community. We've opened up the West Region and then the one on North Lake, I guess whatever day it was last week. And then this Thursday we'll be opening up the grand opening of the new coroner's location. They can actually be Margaret, as I call her, can actually have a place that can treat people who lose their loved ones with dignity. And we

Congratulations, guys. Even being nominated is quite the honor.

Thank you, Mr. Sturkey. All right. An approval of a resolution honoring Tim James. We just need to approve the honor of Tim James. You will make a motion. I move that we approve the resolution for Tim James. Second. Motion by Mr. Cockrell. Second by Ms. Carrick. Madam Clerk.

Yes. Okay, on the boards and commissions, we have two on the desk. Both of them are in Michael's district. He's asked not to bring those up.

Apparently, we each have an appointment on the Assessment Appeals Board. The candidate doesn't have to live in our district. And so she just put it under there so we all knew that there could be an appointment.

And I'd like to appoint to the Assessment Appeals Board Megan Hutto Cameron, and she does reside in my district. That's my motion.

We have a motion by Mr. Brigham. Second.

Yes. Do we have any others? None. I see. Okay. We'll move forward. Seeking approval for minutes for August 11th, 2026.

Motion by Ms. Kerrig. Second. Second by Mr. Bishop. Any questions?

Yes. We have several ordinances here, and I was trying to look through them to see if there's anything that's not been out there that we may have to cover, and I don't think so. So I'll just read them. Approval of Ordinance 2607, an ordinance approving the contract for swap of property at or near the Lexington County Edmond Landfill with Lucas Estates LLC and granting of easements related thereto. This is third and final reading.

Second by somebody else. I'll take Mr. Cullum.

I DON'T THINK SO. I THINK THEY'RE TWO SO MUCH DIFFERENT. WHO WAS THE SECOND? MS. COLE? COLE. ALL RIGHT. ANY QUESTIONS?

Yes. Number two, approval of Ordinance 2609, an ordinance authorizing pursuant to Chapter 44 of Title 12 and Chapter 1 of Title IV, South Carolina Code of Laws 1976, as amended, the execution of delivery and fee of lieu, a special source revenue credit between Lexington County... South Carolina and Prisma Cable Systems USA, LLC, formerly known as Project Remen, the continued benefits of the multi-county industrial and business park to be made available to this project, and others matters related thereto. Third and final reading.

I have a motion by Ms. Kerrig. Second. Seconded by Mr. Cullum. Any questions? Madam Clerk?

Yes. The approval of Ordinance 2612, Zoning Map Amendment M-26-02 Bush River Road, TSM map number 00279802013, 002798021015, and 002798-02-016. From C-1 to C-2 commercial, This is in County Council District 7. This is first reading.

I have a motion by Ms. Kerrig. Second. Second by Mr. Cockrell. Any questions? Madam Clerk?

Yes. Number four, approval of Ordinance 2613, the ordinance awarding a franchise contract for residential curbside service to Capital Waste Services for a franchise area. One, this is first reading, or this is second reading, excuse me.

By Ms. Kerrig. Second. Second by Mr. Conwell. Any questions? Madam Clark.

Yes. Approval of Ordinance 2614, Amendments to Lexington County Zoning Ordinance, first reading by title only. Move to approve. I have a motion by Mr. Bishop. Second. Second by Ms. Wessinger. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Brigham. Thank you, Mr. Brigham. Did that? Mr. Brigham was first. Any questions? Madam Clark.

Yes. You call a mountain to come to life. Approval of Ordinance 2615, Amendments to Lexington County Landscape and Open Space Ordinance, first reading by title only.

Second. Was that Larry again? We woke him up. Any questions?

Yes. ALL RIGHT. THE COUNTY ATTORNEY HAS ASKED ME TO SAY IN REFERENCE TO NUMBER TWO, WHICH IS THE PRISMAN CABLE SYSTEMS USA. THIS WAS MODIFIED FOR SECOND READING AND WAS AUTHORIZED BY THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND WHAT? I CAN'T READ YOUR WRITING. THE COUNTY ATTORNEY AND DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR. Economic. And the Economic Development Director. I figured it out. Thank you. Thank you, Mr. Attorney. Appreciate it. Okay. Number seven. Approval of Ordinance 2616 Amendments to Lexington County Land Development Manual First Reading.

I have a motion by Ms. Westinger. Second. Second by Mr. Brigham. Any questions? Madam Clerk.

Yes. We now move to committee reports. Mr. Brigham, Health and Human Services.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. Health and Human Services Committee met earlier today to hear a request from Library Services for approval to accept the Library Services and Technology Act Continuing Education Grant Award on behalf of full-time employee Amy Is that close enough? Okay. The South Carolina State Library administers federally funded LSTA grants to SC libraries. The State Library makes continuing education grants available to help support first-time conference attendees and continuing education for library staff. Amy Pitsenbarger is registered for the Association of Library Service to Childr

Motion by Mr. Brigham. A second by Ms. Wessinger. Any discussion? Madam Clerk.

Yes. A second one, Health and Human Services Committee met earlier today to hear a request from Library Services for approval to accept the Library Services and Technology Act Continuing Education Grant Award on behalf of full-time employee Jennifer Smith. The South Carolina State Library administers federally funded LSTA grants to SC Libraries. The State Library makes continuing education grants available to help support first-time conference attendees and continuing education for library staff. Jennifer Smith is registered for the Association of Library Service to Children 2026 Conference. T

I have a motion by Mr. Brigham and a second by Ms. Kerrig. Any discussion? Madam Court?

Yes. And the last item. Health and Human Services Committee convened earlier today to hear requests from Library Services for approval to accept the Library Services and Technology Act ABOS Travel Grant on behalf of full-time employee Jody Tyson. The South Carolina State Library administers federally funded LSTA grants to SC libraries. The State Library makes continuing education grants available to help support first-time conference attendees and continuing education for library staff. Jody Tyson is registered for the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services Conference. The total cost

I have a motion by Councilman Brigham and a second by Councilwoman Kerrig. Any discussion?

Yes. Thank you, Mr. Brigham. Next, we have Ms. Kerrig, Justice.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. The Justice Committee convened earlier today to hear a request from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department for approval to accept the Victims of Crime Act grant award in the amount of $168,614 for the continuation grant period October 1, 2026. to September 30, 2027. The funds are awarded by the state of South Carolina Attorney General's Office. The committee moved to recommend a full council approval for staff's request to accept the grant award, and that is my motion.

Second. I have a motion properly moved by Ms. Kerrig and a second by Mr. Bishop. Any discussion? Madam Clerk.

The Justice Committee convened earlier today to hear requests from the Lexington County Sheriff's Department for approval to accept the Violence Against Women's Act grant award in the amount of $133,063 for the grant year October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027. These funds are awarded by the State of South Carolina Attorney General's Office. The committee moved to recommend to full counsel approval of staff's request to accept the grant award. That is my motion.

A motion by Ms. Kerrig and a second by Ms. Wessinger. Any discussion?

Yes. Thank you, Ms. Kerrig. Public Works, Todd Cockrell.

The Public Works and Solid Waste Management Committee has one item on the agenda for today. The item is for approval to accept the Palmetto Pride Grant Award. The Public Works Solid Waste Management Committee convened earlier today to hear requests from Solid Waste Management for approval to accept the Palmetto Pride Litter Enforcement Grant Award. Lexington County Solid Waste Management has been awarded $4,936 to support litter and illegal dumping enforcement efforts. throughout Lexington County. Grant funds will be used to purchase portable trail cameras and high-power flashlights for enforc

I have a motion by Mr. Cockrell, a second by Mr. Bishop. Any questions? Madam Clerk?

Yes. Thank you, committee chairs. Now we'll go to the committee of the whole. I have two. My first one is I'm going to make a motion. I'll make a motion. FIRST OF ALL, THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE CONVENED ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026, TO APPROVE A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR DINING ON THE DAM IN 2027. AFTER A BRIEF DISCUSSION, THE COMMITTEE MOVED TO RECOMMEND TO FULL COUNCIL APPROVAL OF LETTER FOR SUPPORT. DO YOU NEED ME TO MOTE ON THIS, OR DO YOU JUST NEED APPROVAL? I'LL MAKE A MOTION THAT WE SEND THIS LETTER. SECOND. I HAVE A SECOND, MY MR. COCKRELL. ANY DISCUSSION? Madam Clerk?

Yes. Approval of the joining the ultra-processed food litigation and approval of attorney fee agreement with UPF litigators in the Kasky Law Firm And I'm going to make a motion. I move that the county join the ultra-processed food litigation and approve the attorney fee agreement with UPF litigators and the Kasky Law Firm. Second. That's my motion. We have a second. By that was Ms. Conwell. Any discussion? Madam Clerk?

Yes. All right. Budget amendment resolution, sir.

Thank you. As these are going down today, I ask that y'all would look over the...

Mr. Chair, I move that we approve tab 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.

Thank you, Mr. Kerrig. We have a motion. We're seconded by Mr. Conwell. Who was that? Conwell. Mr. Conwell.

Yes. We have no executive session and no required vote for the result of executive session. I want to thank you for coming tonight, especially those who are not made to be here. Young lady, congratulations to you especially. I know that you're going to just do great things. And a redhead with a karate degree is dangerous. With that said, do I have a motion to adjourn? Second. We have a motion and a second. Properly second. Everybody in favor, raise your hand. Go home.