City Council - Regular Meeting

Anderson County
Monday, July 27, 2026

The City Council recognized the Anderson Police Department for achieving state accreditation and elected Councilman Greg Steele as the new Mayor Pro Tem. They also approved an easement for Duke Energy and referred two items to the Planning Commission: a petition to annex and zone 9.36 acres on Edgewood Drive, and the new Unified Development Ordinance.

About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Anderson, SC
Meeting Date
July 27, 2026

Published excerpts

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7 sections

9:46 – 10:04•Kyle Newton

Well, Mayor, I guess I think Jeff and I are the most recent Mayor Pro Tems, and Marshall hasn't been here quite long enough to hit the two years, so I guess I'll nominate Greg for Mayor Pro Tems. No, all jokes aside, I consider it an honor. Greg's a great council member. I know he'll do a great job representing us, so I'll make that motion to approve Greg.

15:07•Kyle Newton

Any questions up here? Mayor I'll make the motion to refer it to the Planning Commission.

19:38 – 20:39•Greg Steele

I just had a brief comment. I attended the work session that we had. I know there was a public comment session after that. I think this is a great step forward for a city like the comprehensive plan was. One of the things that you hear a lot and that you see a lot is about the massive growth our area is experiencing and I think as a city we have to be mindful about that growth and do it in a sustainable responsible way and I think our comprehensive plan was a great step in helping guide us in the right direction to make sure our city grows and continues to grow but does so in a way that mainta

23:11•Kyle Newton

I'll make the motion to approve the resolution.

24:56•Greg Steele

You mentioned that these are the most cost-effective, but we are not sacrificing performance, correct?

37:21 – 37:38•Greg Steele

I just want to make a comment. I appreciate y'all's hard work on this. I know I've talked to several of the businesses in the area. I know it's been kind of a headache for them, but they understand that obviously we want something safe. So I appreciate y'all working so hard to get this moving and get that parking back up and running again.

40:18 – 40:30•Greg Steele

And we just got approved on digester lid. That's two. Yes, sir. Our treatment plan should be up and running smoothly here. We're trying to keep them that way. I understand that. I appreciate your hard work on that.

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