Remarks by Hazel Livingston
199 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 8 of 8
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“Okay. Now, any questions from the public regarding the items listed on the agenda? Questions from the news media which we don't have? From council?”
Town Council · Aug 17, 2026
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“Mayor, story time in the park is tomorrow, August 18th at 10.30 a.m. We have a fun late morning plan for families with story time, a phone party, and a special visit from Chick-fil-A Cow. We'd love to see families from across our community come out and join us for a morning of stories, smiles, and fun. If you haven't been, you need to come join us. It's a lot of fun. A reminder that the Market at Ice House takes place every Saturday morning. Stop by to shop local vendors offering fresh produce, flowers, handmade goods, and more. There will be another vision plan public input meeting on August…”
Town Council · Aug 17, 2026
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“I would like to welcome everyone to the Town of Lexington council meeting. This council meeting is being held at Town Hall on Monday evening, August 3rd, 2026, and is being broadcast live on the town's YouTube channel. I'm Hazel Livingston, the mayor of the Town of Lexington. I would like to introduce my fellow council members. Councilmember Williams is out. He had some major dental work done today, and he was still there as of 5.30 or 6 o'clock, so he is not with us tonight. Next to me is Councilmember Todd Lyle.”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“To his left is Councilmember Michaels. Good evening. To my right is Mayor Pro Tem Todd Carnes.”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“To his right is Councilmember Gavin Smith. Good evening. And to his right is Councilmember Will Allen.”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Before I ask Councilmember Allen to have an invocation, I'm going to ask our major to come up and say something and then have a pause. Thank you. Council Member Allen, would you now have our invocation?”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Next up, I would like to invite U.S. Army Sergeant, retired U.S. Army Sergeant and Purple Heart recipient Scott Craig to come up and give us, or join us in leading the pledge. And thank you so much for coming out and joining us. I will now call the council meeting to order. Are there any deletions from tonight's agenda? Hearing none, we'll move on. Council met in executive session prior to this meeting. Matters discussed in executive session as permitted by South Carolina Code 30-4-7A. Personnel matters, discussion regarding pending litigation and discussion of potential property acquisition.…”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Councilman Michaels makes the motion. Do I hear a second?”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Councilman Smith second. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, raise your right hand.”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Including in your meeting packet for approval are the minutes from council meetings held on April the 20th, June the 15th, and July the 6th for approval. Do I hear a motion to approve the minutes?”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Mayor Pro Tem makes the motion. Do I hear a second? Second. Councilman Michael seconds it. Is there any discussion, corrections, anything on the minutes? Hearing none, all those in favor, raise your right hand. And it is unanimous. Tonight we have a proclamation recognizing Jerry Height for outstanding community service and holiday tradition. And Council Member Lyle is going to read this. He had brought this to us to recognize.”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“You go ahead, you go ahead, you go ahead, you're good. You go ahead. We're going to have to have you say something.”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“She told me not to be, if I had to say something, don't be.”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Next, I'll provide our vision plan update. The town is gearing up to host its next vision plan public input session. It will be Tuesday, August the 25th from 5.30 to 6.30 here at Town Hall and the Conference Center. The purpose is to gather feedback from residents, community, stakeholders, partner organizations, and staff regarding the community's long-term vision, priorities, opportunities, and challenges. The new vision plan will set long-term goals for the town on what it will look like in the future. If you can't make it to the in-person meeting, you can still weigh in by completing the…”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“And you forgot Gavin. He also had to meet on the dirt roads to try to finally get all roads paved within the town. So he's been working hard on that too and we're close to having that finalized. Yes. Thank you Randy and thank you for all y'all do. We will now open the public hearing part. We welcome your comments and ask that each speaker limit their remarks to three minutes and 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…”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Mayor Pro Tem makes a motion. Do I hear a second?”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, raise your right hand. And it is unanimous. Next up, we're moving to new business resolution authorizing execution of the South Carolina Rural Water Association official voting delegate form. Council Member Michaels.”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Councilman Michaels makes the motion. Do I hear a second?”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Councilman Lyle seconds the motion. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, raise your right hand. And it is unanimous. Our next item is a resolution authorizing submission of a community development block grant application and approval of an intergovernment agreement with Lexington County Councilmember Lyle.”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Hearing none, all those in favor, raise your right hand. And it is unanimous. Item number three, approval authorizing staff to enter into the Alcohol Enforcement Team Agreement, Councilmember Smith.”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Councilman Smith makes the motion. Do I hear a second?”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Mayor Pro Tem seconds it. Is there any discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor, raise your right hand. And it is unanimous. That was pretty quick.”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“Are there any questions from the public regarding a specific item listed on the agenda tonight? The news media. Is there any questions or comments from the staff? Council, is there any questions or comments from y'all? I would like to wish all of our students, teachers, administrators, and the parents a great day for school staff, a wonderful first day back to school tomorrow. We hope everyone has a safe and successful school year. Also, tomorrow evening, August the 4th, the Lexington Police Department will host National Night Out at Virginia Hilton Park starting at 530. join us for an…”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026
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“That concludes our business for the evening. Thank you for watching. We are adjourned.”
Town Council · Aug 3, 2026