Remarks by Hazel Livingston
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“Good evening. I would like to welcome everyone to the Town of Lexington Council Meeting. The Council Meeting is being held at Town Hall on Monday evening, October the 5th, 2026, and it's being broadcast live on the Town's YouTube channel. I'm Hazel Livingston, the Mayor for the Town of Lexington. I'd like to introduce my fellow Councilmembers. To my left is Councilmember Ron Williams.”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“To his left is Councilmember Jenny Michaels. Good evening. To my right is Mayor Pro Tem Todd Carnes.”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“To his right is Councilmember Gavin Smith.”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“And to his right is Councilmember Will Allen.”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“For me tonight, we have a special guest that's here to lead us in our invocation. We have Pastor Duncan Murchison from Scotland who is with us at Watershed Fellowship. So, Duncan, I'd like to ask you to come forward and say a prayer for us.”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“And Duncan and his beautiful wife and precious baby lives in the town of Lexington. All the way here from Scotland. Next up, our pledge will be led by retired Army Sergeant First Class Christine Craig.”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Thank you so much for coming. At this time, I'll call the council meeting to order. Are there any deletions from tonight's agenda? Hearing none, council met an executive session prior to this meeting. Matters discussed in executive session permitted by SE Code 30-4-70A, review of pending litigation. Personnel matter discussion of updates to the employee handbook. No vote was taken. Do I hear a motion to ratify this report?”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Councilman Williams makes a motion. Do I hear a second? Second. second councilman michael seconds is there any discussion hearing none all those in favor raise your right hand and it is unanimous approval of the minutes included in the meeting packet for approval or the minutes from council meetings held on september the 8th and september the 21st are there any deletions corrections or motions to approve the minutes i hear motion to approve them”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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Not quoted here: it may name a member of the public. Hear it at the meeting.
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Thank you, Mayor Pro Tem. Next up, we'll have our public hearing part of tonight's meeting. We will now open the public hearing portion, and we ask that speakers please limit their remarks to three minutes. A timer will be set. Please note that this is not a question and answer session, and we ask that comments remain specific. To the item under consideration, please address the Council as a whole rather than directing comments to staff or members of the audience. These guidelines help ensure a respectfully and orderly process and allow time for everyone to speak. With that, is there anyone…”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Council Member Michaels makes a motion. Do I hear a second?”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Mayor Pro Tem seconds it. Is there any discussion on this? Hearing none, all those in favor, raise your right hand. And it is unanimous. Moving on to new business, our first item is from Councilmember Allen, approval of law enforcement assistance and support agreement at the town of Batesburg-Leesville.”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Council Member Allen makes a motion. Do I hear a second?”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Council Member Smith seconds it. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, raise your right hand. And it is unanimous. Item number two is first reading of a proposed amendment to Chapter 150 Building Codes Ordinance. Council Member Smith.”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Council Member Smith makes a motion. Do I hear a second?”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Council Member Williams seconds it. Is there any discussion on this? Hearing none, all those in favor, raise your right hand. And it is unanimous. Item number three is authorization for the U.S. 1 at Harmon Street and Martell Drive intersection improvements for utilities. Council Member Lyle.”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Councilmember Lyle makes the motion. Do I hear a second? I'll second. Councilman Williams seconds. Is there any discussion on this?”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“And Randy and David, I'm assuming y'all will work hard together to make sure this moves as quick as possible, correct? quicker we can move it, the quicker we have some relief on Highway 1. We have faith in y'all. We believe in y'all. Anything else?”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Anyone else? Hearing none, all those in favor, raise your right hand. And it is unanimous. Item number four is approval of North Church Street parking lot, Dominion Energy Lighting Agreement, Mayor Pro Tem Carnes.”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Mayor Pro Tem makes the motion. Do I hear a second?”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Councilman Allen seconds it. Is there any discussion?”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“So is the $70,000 for the whole parking lot or is that one light?”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“That's everything. That's the electric charge.”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“Do you need us to go ahead and vote on this tonight, and you can ask that question and bring it back, or what?”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026
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“They normally come out if you let them know that the lights are getting in bad shape.”
Town Council · Oct 5, 2026