City Council - Special Meeting

Monday, September 21, 2026Official site

The West Columbia City Council unanimously approved second readings for short-term rental definitions and zoning changes, and adopted the Central Midlands Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
West Columbia, SC
Meeting Date
September 21, 2026

Published excerpts

Only published remarks appear here. The full transcript is not published.

6 sections

0:00 – 0:20•Temus C. “Tem” Miles, Jr.

Only the truth ends. This time, please bow your head as I say the invocation. Dear Lord, we thank you for bringing us all together again tonight. We thank you for the many blessings you've given us. We ask that you please keep your hands upon us as we do the public's business. Amen. Please join me in saying the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:37 – 1:56•Temus C. “Tem” Miles, Jr.

I have no announcements. I don't think. Yeah, I do have some announcements. We got the West Columbia Beautification Foundation reverse raffle. It is 300 tickets, reverse raffle. It is now underway. Proceeds go towards beautifying our city. Half of them, the other half goes into the pocket of the winner. And I think it's winner takes half and there's no other lower thing, if I'm not mistaken. Drawing will take place Tuesday, October the 13th at 6 p.m. at Savage Craft. It's $10,000 grand prize plus $100 prizes drawn throughout the night. You can visit the city's Facebook page for the website lin

2:00 – 3:18•Temus C. “Tem” Miles, Jr.

I think that's, I missed the party last week, but I'd like to just offer a few words of how much I appreciate his long service to our community in many, many different roles. I think he served our community in about every role and every board that you can be on. He's an incredible, incredible guy. Most recently in the service that he's wrapping up right now is over with the KCOS Columbia Chamber and has done many, many wonderful, great things for our community. So look forward to whatever the next step for him is, but just wanted to publicly offer some words of appreciation and congratulations

3:45 – 4:34•Temus C. “Tem” Miles, Jr.

Moving down to item 6.2, we'll take up second reading consideration of the Planning Commission's recommendation to approve the establishment of zoning of C2 General Commercial for one partial totaling 0.28 acres at 2858 Sunset Boulevard, tax map number 004597-09-040. Is there a motion? So moved. Is there a second? Second. Any discussion? Hearing none at this time, if you're in favor, please raise your hand. It is unanimously passed. Moving down to new business, we'll take up item 7.1, which is consideration of a resolution adopting the updated Central Midlands Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

7:24 – 7:52•Temus C. “Tem” Miles, Jr.

Anyone else? Hearing no further comments, if you're in favor, please raise your hand. It is given approval. This time I'd welcome a motion to adjourn. So moved. Is there a second? Any discussions, questions, comments, concerns? Hearing none at this time, if you're in favor, please raise your hand. We are unanimously adjourned.

7:56•Temus C. “Tem” Miles, Jr.

Yes, absolutely. Glad we could get it done.

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