Aiken County, South Carolina

Keep Aiken County Beautiful

This is a procedural board meeting for Keep Aiken County Beautiful, focusing on updates to ongoing programs such as Adoption Programs, Report-A-Litterbug, Tarp Campaign, and Love Aiken Hate Litter Caught Green Handed. The board will also hear committee reports from Public Relations, Youth, Business Relations, and Community Care. No votes on new policies or expenditures are scheduled.

• Update on Adoption Programs for litter prevention
• Update on Report-A-Litterbug reporting system
• Update on Tarp Campaign for waste reduction
• Committee reports from Public Relations, Youth, Business Relations, and Community Care
• Community Education & Outreach and grants updates

County Council Committees

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will discuss revised volunteer fire department contracts and a resolution for the Wagener EMS Station addition. The body will also consider commissioning an enforcement officer and review monthly reports for fire, EMS, and code enforcement.

• Revised Volunteer Fire Department Contracts
• Agreement with Lyn-Rich Contracting, LLC for Wagener EMS Station Addition (Bid 26-15-B)
• Commissioning of Jazmyne Vera as an Enforcement Officer
• June 2026 Fire Departments Monthly Run Reports
• June 2026 Code Enforcement Monthly Report

County Council Committees

County Council Meetings

County Council Work Session

County Council Committees

County Council Committees

The Administrative Committee will review a cost analysis for live streaming County Council meetings. The body will also consider an ordinance to adjust membership terms for the Board of Disabilities.

• Cost analysis for live streaming County Council meetings
• First reading of an ordinance to amend Article XIV-Board of Disabilities regarding membership terms and terminology
• Approval of June 16, 2026 committee minutes
• Vacancy report

County Council Meetings

Aiken County Council will hold public hearings on wastewater services, zoning changes, and industrial property sales. The body is also considering a referendum to modify the county's authority to operate wastewater treatment facilities.

• Ordinance to establish the Aiken County Wholesale and Retail Wastewater Services Commission
• Sale of property in Sage Mill Industrial Park to Concrete Supply Company
• Rezone 420 Glenwood Drive from Agricultural Preservation to Residential Multifamily
• Rezone property on Rushton Road from Residential Multifamily to Agricultural Preservation
• Agreement with Lyn-Rich Contracting, LLC for the Wagener EMS Station Addition

County Council Committees

County Council Committees

The Development Committee will discuss naming the county wastewater treatment facility and applying for a State Revolving Fund loan for a sludge dryer. The body will also consider a resolution regarding ownership of the Salley Jail and a sewer services easement agreement.

• Ordinance to name the wastewater treatment facility as the Aiken County Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution to disclaim ownership of the Salley Jail and support the Town of Salley's ownership claim
• Resolution to apply for and accept a State Revolving Fund Loan for a sludge dryer at the wastewater treatment facility
• Resolution for an easement agreement for sewer services in a utilities project
• Review of Sales Tax 3 & 4 Appropriations

County Council Work Session

The Aiken County Council will hold a work session to introduce the new EMS Director, review pending appointment resolutions, and discuss the status of contingency funds. The council will also receive reports on finance and American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Introduction of new Aiken County EMS Director Amber Woodward
• Pending Appointment Resolutions
• Status of Contingency Funds
• Finance/ARPA Reports for May 2026
• Executive Session (if needed)

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on preliminary plat approvals for Clearwater Preserve (109 lots), Hickory Knoll (27 lots), and Hollow Oak (36 lots). Old business includes a manufactured home park on Pine Log Road (47 spaces) and a zoning map amendment from RUD to PUD A for a 41.58-acre parcel on Keagen Blvd, along with a related preliminary plat for Hawthorne at Trolley Run (102 lots).

• Clearwater Preserve – preliminary plat for 109 lots on Jefferson Davis Highway
• Hickory Knoll – preliminary plat for 27 lots on Hickory Nut Lodge Road
• Hollow Oak – preliminary plat for 36 lots off Sunnybrook Road
• Manufactured home park (Hollow Creek) – 47 spaces on Pine Log Road, Beech Island
• Zoning map amendment from RUD to PUD A and preliminary plat for Hawthorne at Trolley Run (102 lots) on Keagen Blvd

Planning and Development

The Planning and Development Sub‑Committee will hold a discussion on proposed amendments to the Trolley Run Station Planned Unit Development (PUD‑A). The item is listed under new business and was requested by Chief Development Officer Joel Duke. No decisions are recorded; the meeting will focus on reviewing the suggested changes.

• Discussion of amendments to Trolley Run Station Planned Unit Development (PUD‑A)

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Board of Appeals decided on several variance requests for accessory structures and building heights. The body approved a request to increase building height and decrease separation distance for a senior living project.

• Approved height increase from 35 feet to 52 feet 8 inches and decreased building separation from 20 feet to 15 feet at Whiskey Road/Hunters Glen Road
• Approved 1,018 square foot variance for an accessory structure at 648 Pintail Drive
• Approved 127 square foot variance for an accessory structure at 1704 Huckleberry Drive
• Approved variance for non-residential principal use and 743 square foot accessory structure variance at 1080 Eve Street
• Proposed 155.5 square foot variance for an accessory structure at 636 Victoria Drive

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Board of Appeals is meeting to review a request for a zoning variance. The board will determine if an applicant may exceed the maximum allowed size for an accessory structure.

• Variance request for 636 Victoria Drive to allow a 900 square foot accessory structure (maximum allowed is 744.5 square feet)

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

The Aiken County Board of Voter Registration & Elections will canvass the Statewide Republican and Democratic Primary Runoff and hold a hearing on provisional ballots. The board will also administer oaths to canvassers and break for scanning approved provisional ballots.

• Canvassing of the Statewide Republican and Democratic Primary Runoff
• Provisional Ballot Hearing
• Administer Canvasser Oath
• Break for scanning of approved provisional ballots

Planning and Development

The Planning Commission will hold a worksession and regular meeting, including public hearings on several zoning map amendments and development proposals. Key items include a proposed rezoning from RUD to PUD A for a 41.58-acre property on Keagen Blvd to allow a 102-lot subdivision (Hawthorne at Trolley Run), a major land development for a 124-unit apartment complex at 82 Canal Street in Graniteville, and a zoning map amendment from AP to RUD on Glenwood Drive. Also on the agenda is a proposed code amendment to Section 24-2.6 to add categories for electricity generation facilities.

• Proposed zoning map amendment from RUD to PUD A for 41.58 acres on Keagen Blvd (Sage Mill Residential)
• Hawthorne at Trolley Run preliminary plat approval for 102 lots on Keagen Blvd
• Major Land Development for 82 Canal Street Lofts (124 units) in Graniteville
• Proposed zoning map amendment from AP to RUD at 420 Glenwood Drive, Warrenville
• Proposed amendment to County Code Section 24-2.6 for electricity generation facility categories

Planning and Development

The Planning Commission approved a new telecommunications tower and discussed updating the county code to better classify electrical power generation. Several residential development requests were tabled for future meetings.

• Approved a 190-foot monopole telecommunications tower on Old Graniteville Hwy/SC191
• Proposed changes to RUD District permitted uses to differentiate electrical power generation by fuel source
• Tabled a request for a 47-lot manufactured home park at 551 Pine Log Road
• Tabled a zoning map amendment and preliminary plat for Hawthorne at Trolley Run on Keagen Blvd
• Requested a County Council extension until July 20th for review of electrical power generation code changes

County Council Committees

The Development Committee is meeting to discuss procurement for the Aiken County Wastewater Treatment Plant and several road-naming resolutions. The body will also consider a contract for roadway improvements and an ordinance regarding parks and recreation rules.

• Contract for roadway improvements to Pleasant Oak Drive, Pineland Terrace, Pine Hill Drive, and Bond Court with Satterfield Construction Company of SC, LLC
• Procurement of back-up parts, a used deck crane, a refurbishment kit, and a turbine pump rebuild for the Aiken County Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Change Order 1 with Tri-Star Contractors, Inc. for the Horse Creek Transmission Main
• Second reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 16 Parks and Recreation rules
• Resolution regarding public input for Central Electric Power Company transmission lines in New Ellenton and Windsor

County Council Committees

The Development Committee recommended approval of items for County Council action: third reading of the comprehensive plan update, first reading of parks and recreation ordinance amendments, and a resolution for a fee agreement with 'Project Synthesis' (Ambiopharms) for a $118 million investment. Two road name changes in District 6 were approved. Monthly reports were received as information. The meeting adjourned without executive session.

• Third Reading of Ordinance to update the Aiken County Comprehensive Plan
• First Reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 16 Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations
• Resolution committing Aiken County to fee agreement with 'Project Synthesis' (Ambiopharms) for $118M investment
• Resolution to rename Setzer Ln to Saratoga Springs Ln in District 6
• Resolution to rename Pluto Ln to Turf Club Ln in District 6

County Council Committees

The Aiken County Administrative Committee recommended approval for furniture contracts for the Sheriff's Office, a lease for the SC Department of Public Safety, and the distribution of state accommodations tax funds for FY 2027. The committee also voted to table a software maintenance agreement.

• Award contract to Weinberger’s Business Interiors for Sheriff's Office furniture
• Lease space in Government Center to SC Department of Public Safety
• Authorize distribution of State Accommodations Tax Funds for FY 2027
• Table resolution for Keymark LLC software maintenance agreement
• Approve committee minutes from April 21, 2026

County Council Work Session

The County Council will hold a work session to discuss pending appointment resolutions and the status of contingency funds. The meeting includes a review of Finance/ARPA reports and expenditures for HCWWTP projects.

• Pending appointment resolutions
• Status of contingency funds
• Finance/ARPA reports and HCWWTP project expenditures

County Council Meetings

County Council will hold third readings of the FY2026-2027 operating budget and a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Ambiopharm, Inc. (Project Synthesis). The consent agenda includes contracts for wastewater plant equipment, a road improvement project, and a software agreement. A public hearing is scheduled for the tax incentive agreement.

• Third reading of FY2026-2027 budget ordinance (includes tax levy and fee changes)
• Public hearing and third reading of fee-in-lieu agreement with Ambiopharm (Project Synthesis)
• Second reading of ordinance amending Parks and Recreation rules
• Resolution to award contract for roadway improvements on Pleasant Oak Drive, Pineland Terrace, etc.
• Resolution to encourage public input on power transmission line siting in New Ellenton and Windsor

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council approved the FY 2026-2027 budget on second reading and scheduled it for third reading on June 16. The council also tabled a proposed amendment to park rules at Langley Pond after public comment, and approved a fee-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreement with Ambiopharm, Inc. (Project Synthesis). Contingency fund allocations were approved for 11 local nonprofit organizations totaling $5,075.

• FY 2026-2027 General Fund budget of $113,256,380 approved on second reading; third reading June 16
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 16 Parks and Recreation rules tabled for further amendments
• Fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Ambiopharm, Inc. (Project Synthesis) approved on second reading
• Contingency fund allocations: Silver Bluff VFD $1,000, Friends of Nancy Carson Library $1,000, Child Advocacy Center $300, and 8 others
• Resolution recognizing role of Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) in SRS cleanup approved

County Council Work Session

Aiken County Council reviewed the General Fund's April 2026 financial report, which shows revenues of $83.6 million and expenditures of $80.7 million, with real property taxes being the largest revenue source.

• Real Property Taxes: $52.6 million collected (98.83% of budget)
• Sheriff's Office: $17.9 million in expenditures (76.13% of budget)
• Permit revenues: $4.8 million collected (102.43% of budget)
• Sales: $1.0 million collected (includes $390,420 from hospital sale)
• Emergency Services: $12.6 million in expenditures (90.26% of budget)

County Council Committees

The Aiken County Council Administrative Committee will discuss options for live streaming county council meetings. The committee will also consider resolutions to authorize an agreement with Keymark LLC for document management software, accept a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes from the Department of Energy for tax year 2025, and extend the employee health program contract with Aiken Regional Medical Centers. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes and a vacancy report.

• Discussion of live streaming county council meetings
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Keymark LLC for document management software support
• Resolution to accept a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes from DOE National Nuclear Security Administration for tax year 2025
• Resolution to extend the Aiken County Employee Health Program contract with Aiken Regional Medical Centers

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Board of Appeals will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2026, to decide on five variance applications. Two items are old business: a variance for a 3,658-square-foot accessory structure at 648 Pintail Drive and a variance for minimum lot size in RC zone at 206 Larry Dee Street. New business includes variances for accessory structures at 1704 Huckleberry Drive and 1080 Eve Street, and a height and setback variance at Whiskey Road/Hunters Glen Road.

• Variance to allow 3,658 sq ft accessory structure (max 2,640) at 648 Pintail Drive (Designer Builders, Inc.)
• Variance for minimum lot size of 0.3469 acres in RC zone at 206 Larry Dee Street (Prescott & Sons Construction, LLC)
• Variance to allow 1,600 sq ft accessory structure (max 1,473) at 1704 Huckleberry Drive (Stephen & Sheila Cline)
• Variance to use non-residential structure as principal use and allow 2,700 sq ft accessory structure at 1080 Eve Street (Melissa K. Meisenheimer)
• Variance to increase building height from 35 ft to 52.7 ft and reduce building setback from 20 ft to 15 ft at Whiskey Road/Hunters Glen Road (LPA-Aiken Cottages, LLC)

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

The Board of Voter Registration & Elections will meet to handle primary election procedures. The meeting includes a hearing on provisional ballots and the official canvassing of statewide primary results.

• Administration of Canvasser Oath
• Provisional Ballot Hearing
• Canvassing of Statewide Primary Results

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Board of Appeals will hear five variance requests at its June 11 meeting, including a proposal to increase maximum building height from 35 to 52 feet in the HCO zone and a request to exceed allowed accessory structure size by 1,018 square feet on Pintail Drive. Other items involve reductions in minimum lot size, additional accessory structure square footage, and allowing a non-residential structure as a principal use.

• Variance to increase building height from 35 to 52 feet at Whiskey Road/Hunters Glen Road (parcel 123-15-09-002)
• Variance to allow a 3,658 sq ft accessory structure (horse barn with living quarters) at 648 Pintail Drive (parcel 139-16-02-007) – 1,018 sq ft over limit
• Variance to reduce minimum lot size for subdivision at 206 Larry Dee Street, North Augusta (parcel 012-05-16-001)
• Variance to permit a non-residential structure as principal use and a 2,700 sq ft accessory structure at 1080 Eve Street (parcel 091-12-03-009)
• Variance for 1,600 sq ft accessory structure (127 sq ft over limit) at 1704 Huckleberry Drive (parcel 089-16-09-009)

County Council Work Session

The Aiken County Council is holding a budget work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. This is a discussion item only, with no votes expected at this meeting.

• Discussion of FY27 budget

County Council Committees

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will review a resolution to authorize the Council Chairman to enter into an agreement with the Second Judicial Circuit Public Defender for expense reimbursement. The committee will also review monthly reports for fire departments, EMS status, and code enforcement.

• Resolution for agreement with Second Judicial Circuit Public Defender for expense reimbursement
• Fire Departments Monthly Run Reports for May 2026
• EMS Status Monthly Updates Report for May 2026
• Code Enforcement Monthly Report for May 2026

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

The Board of Voter Registration & Elections will meet to discuss a Sunday alcohol sales referendum and a hand count audit. The agenda also includes training for clerks and poll managers and a review of the poll worker process.

• Sunday Alcohol Sales Referendum
• Hand Count Audit
• Clerk/Poll Manager Training
• Poll Worker Process

County Council Work Session

The Aiken County Council will hold a work session on June 2, 2026. Council members will consider pending appointment resolutions and review the status of contingency funds. They will also clarify agenda items and review upcoming calendar dates. An executive session may be held if needed.

• Pending appointment resolutions (CC p. 30)
• Status of contingency funds (CC pp. 31-32)
• Clarification and discussion of agenda items
• Calendar reminder dates for upcoming meetings and events
• Potential executive session (if needed)

County Council Committees

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee discussed Aiken County burn bans and asked staff to draft an ordinance on rules and procedures. They also unanimously recommended approval of a resolution to accept DUI enforcement funds from the SC Department of Public Health. Monthly reports from fire departments, EMS, and code enforcement for April 2026 were received as information. The committee approved its April 14 minutes and adjourned.

• Discussion on burn bans; staff directed to bring back draft ordinance
• Resolution to accept DUI funds from SC Department of Public Health (unanimously recommended)
• Fire departments monthly run reports for April 2026 received
• EMS status monthly update for April 2026 received
• Code enforcement monthly report for April 2026 received

County Council Meetings

This meeting features a public hearing and second reading of the FY2027 county budget ordinance, which sets tax levies and establishes or modifies fees. Also on second reading are an ordinance to amend parks and recreation rules and a tax incentive agreement with Ambiopharm, Inc. (Project Synthesis). The consent agenda includes appointments, contingency fund allocations for nonprofits, and a resolution supporting WIPP operations for Savannah River Site cleanup.

• Public hearing and second reading of FY2027 operating and capital budget ordinance (pp. 5-26)
• Second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 16 Parks and Recreation, Section 2 rules (pp. 27-29)
• Second reading of fee-in-lieu-of-ad-valorem-taxes agreement with Ambiopharm, Inc. (Project Synthesis) (pp. PS 1-30)
• Resolution to allocate FY2026 Council Contingency Fund to various non-profit agencies (pp. 31-32)
• Resolution recognizing WIPP's role in Savannah River Site cleanup and opposing New Mexico's shipment restrictions (pp. 33-34)

County Council Meetings

Aiken County Council holds a public hearing and second reading on the ordinance adopting the $113.3 million General Fund budget for FY 2026-2027. The budget includes property tax revenues of $59.9 million and appropriations for all county departments. The ordinance also authorizes adding or modifying fees for certain services.

• Second reading of ordinance adopting FY 2026-2027 operating budget with $113,256,380 General Fund
• Property tax levy set at amounts needed for county operations and schools
• Fees for certain services may be added or modified per the ordinance
• Public hearing on the budget ordinance scheduled for June 2, 2026

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a new 190-foot Verizon wireless tower on Old Graniteville Hwy and a 47-lot manufactured home park at 551 Pine Log Road. Two previously scheduled items—a zoning map amendment and a preliminary plat for Hawthorne at Trolley Run—were postponed by the applicant. The commission will also discuss permitted uses in the RUD district.

• Public hearing: 190' monopole telecommunications tower by Xcell Towers III/Verizon Wireless at Old Graniteville Hwy/SC191
• Public hearing: Hollow Creek Mobile Home Park – 47 lots on 31.57 acres at 551 Pine Log Road, Beech Island
• Postponed: Zoning map amendment from RUD to PUD A for 41.58 acres on Keaden Blvd (Sage Mill Residential)
• Postponed: Preliminary plat for Hawthorne at Trolley Run – 102 lots on Keaden Blvd (same applicant)
• Discussion: Permitted uses in the RUD district by Planning & Development Department

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Planning Commission approved a resolution to recommend the adoption of the 2024-2034 Comprehensive Plan to County Council. The meeting included a public hearing on the 50-page draft, which outlines strategies for growth, rural preservation, and infrastructure over the next decade.

• Approval of minutes from Meeting No. 25-03-01
• Approval of the agenda for Meeting No. 26-03-01
• Public hearing on the Aiken County Comprehensive Plan 2024-2034
• Motion to accept resolution recommending adoption of the Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion on Senate Bill 227 and House Bill 4050 regarding infrastructure requirements

The Planning Commission approved a 190‑foot monopole telecommunications tower for Xcell Towers III/Verizon with a contingency, unanimously. It also approved an extension to the County Council for further review of permitted uses, with a public hearing, and adopted staff‑recommended changes to Table 1, Section 22 for public advertising. Three pending applications were tabled until a later meeting.

• Approved Xcell Towers III/Verizon 190‑foot monopole tower with contingency (unanimous)
• Tabled Proposed Zoning Map Amendment from RUD to PUD A until June 18 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Hawthorne at Trolley Run preliminary plat application until June 18 meeting (unanimous)
• Tabled Manufactured Home Park application until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved extension request to County Council for further review of permitted uses, deadline July 20 (unanimous)
• Approved staff’s recommended changes to Table 1, Section 22 for public advertising (unanimous)

County Council Committees

The County Council Committees review the Planning & Development Department's monthly report for April 2026, which includes building permits, fees, and inspections. Also presented are the C Fund road program status (11 projects totaling $5.3M), stormwater activities, and an engineering subdivision report tracking bond statuses. These are informational reports with no scheduled votes.

• Total building permit value in April: $84,432,268.61
• C Fund report lists 11 road projects with combined estimated cost of $5,302,250.00
• Stormwater division conducted 135 construction site inspections in April
• Subdivision report shows multiple expired performance bonds (e.g., Byrd Village, The Islands, Deerfoot Pines)
• Total fees collected by Codes Division in April: $356,852.73

County Council Committees

The Administrative Committee on April 21 recommended approving a lease with Mirion Technologies for office space at the Cooperative Research Center and appointing members to the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee. It also heard a request for an additional $72,514 in the FY27 budget for the Highway to Hope mental health mobile unit. The minutes from March 17 were approved and a vacancy report was received as information.

• Request for $72,514 additional FY27 funding for Highway to Hope mental health mobile unit
• Resolution to authorize lease with Mirion Technologies (Canberra) for office at Cooperative Research Center
• Resolution to appoint members to Aiken County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
• Approval of March 17, 2026 committee minutes
• Vacancy report received as information

County Council Work Session

The Aiken County Council is holding a work session to discuss pending appointment resolutions, the status of contingency funds, and finance/ARPA reports including HCWWTP projects expenditures. The council may also enter executive session if needed. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Pending appointment resolutions
• Status of contingency funds
• Finance/ARPA reports and HCWWTP projects expenditures
• Clarification and discussion of agenda items
• Calendar reminders including a postponed Ascauga Lake Road Corridor Project public meeting

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council will meet to approve minutes, consider a third reading of the Comprehensive Plan, and act on a consent agenda including road name changes, furniture contracts, and a fee agreement with 'Project Synthesis'. The council will also authorize legal action regarding a Sunday alcohol sales referendum.

• Third reading of ordinance to amend Aiken County Comprehensive Plan
• Resolution to change road names Setzer Ln to Saratoga Springs Ln and Pluto Ln to Turf Club Ln
• Resolution to award furniture contract to Weinberger’s Business Interiors for Sheriff's Office
• Resolution to authorize legal action regarding Sunday alcohol sales referendum
• Resolution to commit to fee agreement with 'Project Synthesis'

County Council Meetings

The Council reviewed the proposed FY 2027 County Budget and approved a rezoning for a multifamily development in Warrenville. The body also advanced a new 2024–2034 Comprehensive Plan to its second reading.

• Rezoned 295 Glenwood Drive in Warrenville from Agricultural Preservation to Residential Multifamily Development
• Allocated contingency funds: Hankinson Boxing Gym ($1,000), North Augusta Beautification Foundation ($850), Midland Valley Lions Club ($250), and Silver Bluff High School ($50)
• Approved procurement of two new Patterson Pumps and a new roof hatch and pump base for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• First reading of the FY 2027 Operating, Capital and Debt Service Budgets
• Agreement between Board of Elections and Voter Registration and the Town of Windsor for municipal elections

County Council Work Session

The County Council is reviewing the March 2026 monthly financial report for the General Fund. Revenues total $76.95 million, or 77.62% of the annual budget. Notable items include elevated permit revenues due to commercial permits and a fee change, and a rise in EMS service collections. The budgeted use of reserves has not been utilized this fiscal year.

• Permit revenues reached 94.35% of budget ($4.4M) due to commercial permits and a fee structure change
• Sales revenue of $1.08M includes $390,420 deferred from the hospital sale
• EMS service collections increased over prior year ($5.04M YTD)
• Emergency Services department spent 77.78% of budget, reflecting an added shift
• Hurricane Helene expenditures total $71,638, separate from General Fund

County Council Committees

The Development Committee will consider a third reading of an ordinance updating the Aiken County Comprehensive Plan, and a first reading of an ordinance amending parks and recreation rules. They will also vote on a resolution to enter a fee agreement with a company code-named 'Project Synthesis' and two road name changes in District 6. Monthly reports and committee minutes are also on the agenda.

• Third reading of ordinance to amend/update the Aiken County Comprehensive Plan
• First reading of ordinance to amend Chapter 16 Parks and Recreation rules
• Resolution committing to a fee agreement with 'Project Synthesis' (code name) for economic development
• Resolution to rename Setzer Ln P-262 to Saratoga Springs Ln PD-262 in District 6
• Resolution to rename Pluto Ln P-263 to Turf Club Ln PD-263 in District 6

County Council Committees

The Administrative Committee will vote on resolutions to award a furniture contract for the Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Center, lease space in the Government Center to the SC Department of Public Safety, appoint a member to the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, and authorize distribution of state accommodations tax funds for FY2027. They will also consider a software agreement with Keymark LLC and other routine items.

• Resolution to award contract for furniture for Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Center (Solicitation 26-06-P)
• Resolution to lease space in Government Center to SC Department of Public Safety
• Resolution to appoint member to Aiken County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
• Resolution to distribute state accommodations tax funds for FY2027
• Resolution to enter agreement with Keymark LLC for document management software support

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Board of Appeals will hear two variance requests that were tabled from the April 9 meeting: a 386-square-foot accessory structure variance at 102 Sharyn Lane and a streambank buffer and setback variance at 10 Stephens Est. A special exception for a 190-foot telecom tower was approved at the previous meeting.

• Variance for 386 sq ft accessory structure at 102 Sharyn Lane (tax parcel 122-17-05-002) – tabled from April 9
• Variance for 50-foot streambank buffer and building setbacks at 10 Stephens Est (tax parcel 010-12-04-004) – tabled from April 9
• Note: A special exception for a 190-foot telecom tower near Trolley Line Road and Senn Street was approved 5-0 in April and is not pending

The Board unanimously approved a special exception for XCell Towers to build a 190‑foot monopole tower. Two variance requests were postponed: Johnny Brown’s accessory‑structure variance was tabled unanimously, and Robert Black’s setback variance was tabled by a 4‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

• Approved 190‑foot telecom tower special exception (unanimous)
• Tabled Johnny Brown accessory‑structure variance (unanimous)
• Tabled Robert Black setback variance (4-1)
• Approved minutes of April 9, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Board of Appeals will consider four variance requests regarding accessory structure sizes, streambank buffers, and lot sizes. The applicants are seeking permission to exceed current zoning limits for specific properties.

• Johnny Brown requests 386 sq ft variance for accessory structure at 102 Sharyn Lane
• Designer Builders, Inc. requests 2,501 sq ft variance for accessory structure at 648 Pintail Drive
• Prescott & Sons Construction, LLC requests variance from minimum lot size in RC zone at 206 Larry Dee Street
• Robert Black requests variance from streambank buffer and setbacks at 10 Stephens Est
• Board to hold next meeting on June 11, 2026

The Board approved the minutes from the April 9 meeting and the agenda unanimously. It approved variances for Johnny Brown and Robert Black with 5‑1 votes, denied the variance for Designer Builders, Inc., and tabled three items for future consideration. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved April 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Johnny Brown accessory‑structure variance (5‑1)
• Approved Robert Black streambank and setback variance (5‑1)
• Denied Designer Builders, Inc. accessory‑structure variance (2‑4)
• Tabled Designer Builders, Inc. variance until June 11 (unanimous)
• Tabled Prescott & Sons Construction variance until next month (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) Policy Committee

The ARTS Policy Committee will consider several staff recommendations, including approval of the Draft FY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program and the Draft FY 2027‑2036 Transportation Improvement Program update. An amendment to the FY 2024‑2033 Transportation Improvement Program for the Belvedere‑Clearwater Road (SC‑126) corridor is also on the agenda, with discussions ongoing with SCDOT. The meeting includes a presentation of the Ascauga Lake Road Corridor Study and an orientation for new committee members.

• Recommend approval of the Draft FY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (action required)
• Recommend approval of an amendment to the FY 2024‑2033 Transportation Improvement Program (conversations ongoing with SCDOT)
• Recommend approval of the Draft FY 2027‑2036 Transportation Improvement Program update (action required)
• Presentation of the Ascauga Lake Road Corridor Study
• Orientation for new committee members

County Council Meetings

The supplied document contains minutes from Aiken County Council work sessions and regular meetings on April 14 and April 21, 2026, not the agenda for the May 5, 2026 meeting. No May 5 agenda items are present. The April meetings included adoption of nuisance and panhandling ordinances, approval of a Sunday alcohol sales referendum (8-1 vote), and first reading of a rezoning at 295 Glenwood Drive.

• Third reading and adoption of nuisance ordinance (unanimous)
• Third reading and adoption of panhandling ordinance (unanimous)
• Third reading of Sunday alcohol sales referendum passed 8-1, with amendment for more transparency
• Rezoning 295 Glenwood Drive from Agricultural Preservation to Residential Multifamily approved on first reading
• Resolution to appoint members to boards and commissions approved on consent agenda

County Council Committees

The body is reviewing administrative data and reports from April 2026. This includes patient encounter turnaround times for regional medical centers and a detailed Code Enforcement monthly report.

• Patient encounter data for 1,526 encounters across multiple hospitals, including Aiken Regional Medical Center and Wellstar MCG Health
• Code Enforcement Monthly Report for April 2026 totaling 280 cases
• 217 animal-related calls reported to Code Enforcement
• 47 property nuisance calls regarding junk, trash, and debris
• 6 zoning calls regarding required permits

County Council Meetings

The County Council will review the FY 2027 budget and consider an ordinance to establish operating, capital, and debt service budgets. The meeting also includes final readings for a rezoning request and an election agreement with the Town of Windsor.

• Third reading of rezoning for 295 Glenwood Drive from Agricultural Preservation to Residential Multifamily
• Third reading of election conduct agreement between Board of Elections and Voter Registration and the Town of Windsor
• Second reading of an ordinance to update the Aiken County Comprehensive Plan
• Procurement of two new Patterson Pumps and a new roof hatch and pump base at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• First reading of an ordinance regarding the classification of power generation plants in zoning districts

County Council Work Session

The work session agenda includes discussion on pending appointment resolutions and the status of contingency funds. Council will also clarify agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting on May 19. No public hearings or major policy votes are scheduled.

• Pending appointment resolutions (CC p. 28)
• Status of contingency funds (CC pp. 29-30)
• Calendar reminder: Regular County Council meeting on May 19

County Council Committees

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will consider a resolution to accept DUI enforcement funds from the SC Department of Public Health. They will also discuss county burn bans, review monthly reports from fire departments, EMS, and code enforcement, and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Aiken County Burn Bans
• Resolution to Accept Funding from SC Department of Public Health for DUI enforcement (SFY2026)
• Fire Departments Monthly Run Reports – April 2026
• EMS Status Monthly Updates Report – April 2026
• Code Enforcement Monthly Report – April 2026

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

The Board of Voter Registration & Elections will meet to discuss preparations for upcoming elections. The agenda includes reviews of absentee readiness, petition processes, and poll worker management.

• Poll worker process
• Training for new office employees
• Curbside for early voting
• Absentee preparations and readiness
• Outreach for students turning 18 by the general election

The board approved the agenda and prior meeting minutes unanimously. It received updates on poll worker staffing, new temporary employee training, student poll managers, curbside early voting, absentee ballot preparation, petition approval, and upcoming legislation. No motions were adopted beyond procedural approvals.

County Council Committees

The County Council is considering an ordinance to create the Aiken County Wholesale and Retail Wastewater Services Commission. This body would provide advisory input to the county government regarding wastewater service providers. The proposed commission would have a one-year sunset clause.

• Proposed creation of a 9-member voting commission with appointments from each Council District and the Council Chair
• Appointment of City Managers from Aiken and North Augusta as ex officio members
• Requirement for the commission to include public input on wholesale or retail rates at every meeting
• Prohibition of the commission from using Aiken County taxpayer funds or receiving expense reimbursements
• Establishment of a one-year expiration date for the commission following adoption

County Council Committees

The Administrative Committee will hear a presentation on a mental health mobile unit and consider a resolution to authorize a lease with Mirion Technologies for office space at the Cooperative Research Center. They will also vote on appointments to the Aiken County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Presentation on Highway to Hope Mental Health Mobile Unit by ABMH Director Tamara Smith
• Resolution to authorize lease with Mirion Technologies (Canberra) for office space at Cooperative Research Center
• Resolution to appoint members to Aiken County Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
• Approval of committee minutes from March 17, 2026
• Vacancy report review

County Council Committees

The Development Committee of Aiken County Council is meeting to discuss a proposed Wastewater Services Commission Ordinance and hear a presentation on the Aiken Skatepark. Several resolutions are on the agenda, including contracts for a traffic analysis on Bettis Academy Road, design work for Boyd Pond Amphitheatre, and acceptance of a $147,700 grant for improvements to the Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The committee will also consider procurement of equipment and surplus declarations.

• Discussion of proposed Wastewater Services Commission Ordinance
• Resolution to authorize contract with Kimley-Horn for Bettis Academy Road traffic analysis
• Resolution to authorize contract with Goodwood Mills Cawood for Boyd Pond Amphitheatre design
• Resolution to accept $147,700 grant from SC Rural Infrastructure Authority for Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
• Presentation regarding Aiken Skatepark

County Council Work Session

Aiken County Council is reviewing the February 2026 General Fund financial report. Revenues total $73.1 million (73.82% of budget), expenditures total $63.1 million (59.81% of budget). The report includes details on property taxes, permits, and Hurricane Helene-related funds.

• Real property taxes collected $48.5 million (91.69% of budget)
• Permit revenues elevated due to commercial permits and fee structure change
• Sale of hospital proceeds $390,420 deferred to FY 2026
• Emergency services expenditures increased due to additional shifts
• Hurricane Helene: $303,177 in federal grants received, $71,638 expended

County Council Work Session

The County Council will hold a work session to receive annual updates from the Lower Savannah Council of Governments and Aiken Technical College. Members will also discuss pending appointment resolutions and the status of contingency funds.

• Annual update from Lower Savannah Council of Governments
• Annual update from Aiken Technical College
• Review of pending appointment resolutions
• Discussion on status of contingency funds
• Finance/ARPA reports

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council will vote on an amendment to the Official Zoning and Development District Atlas that changes tax parcel 071-12-02-001 at 295 Glenwood Drive in Warrenville from an Agricultural Preservation District to a Residential Multifamily Development District. The council will also approve the terms of an agreement with the Town of Windsor that transfers municipal election administration to the Aiken County Board of Elections, as authorized by South Carolina Code §§5‑15‑145(A)(B). Both items were previously reviewed by the Planning Commission and presented at a public hearing.

• Rezoning of tax parcel 071-12-02-001, 295 Glenwood Drive, Warrenville from AP to RD district
• Planning Commission recommended rezoning by a 5‑to‑1 vote on Feb 19, 2026
• Public hearing on the rezoning held April 14, 2026
• Approval of agreement transferring Windsor municipal election authority to Aiken County
• Agreement follows SC Code §§5‑15‑145(A)(B) allowing counties to conduct municipal elections

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on an ordinance to amend/update the Comprehensive Plan. Also scheduled are second reading of a rezoning of 295 Glenwood Drive from Agricultural Preservation to Residential Multifamily Development, and a second reading of an election agreement with the Town of Windsor.

• Public hearing and first reading of ordinance to amend/update the Aiken County Comprehensive Plan
• Second reading of rezoning at 295 Glenwood Drive, Warrenville, from AP to RD
• Second reading of agreement with Town of Windsor for conduct of municipal elections
• Resolution to accept $147,700 state grant for Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
• Resolution to authorize contract with GMC for Boyd Pond Amphitheatre design and with Bliss Products for amphitheatre kit

County Council Committees

The Administrative Committee recommended approval of three resolutions for the full council to consider on April 21. These include a fee waiver policy for development and stormwater permitting fees on county-funded projects, a loan certification for Autoneum North America with Wells Fargo, and a museum space agreement at 314 Chesterfield Street. The committee also approved prior minutes and received a personnel vacancy report as information.

• Resolution to waive Aiken County development and stormwater permitting fees for county-funded projects (recommended for approval)
• Resolution authorizing a Fee Agreement Estoppel Certificate with Wells Fargo for a loan to Autoneum North America, Inc. (recommended for approval)
• Resolution authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with the Aiken County Historical Museum for space at 314 Chesterfield Street, SE (recommended for approval)
• Approval of committee minutes from February 17, 2026
• Personnel vacancy report received as information covering multiple departments

Planning and Development

The Planning Commission will hold a worksession and a regular meeting. The primary agenda item regarding a residential development has been withdrawn by the applicant.

• Withdrawal of Preliminary Plat Approval for Hawthorne at Trolley Run (SUB25-000028) at Keaden Blvd

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

The Board of Registration and Elections will conduct a provisional ballot hearing. It will administer the canvasser oath and scan approved provisional ballots. The meeting also includes canvassing for the Town of Wagener municipal special election.

• Administer Canvasser Oath
• Provisional Ballot Hearing
• Scanning of approved provisional ballots
• Canvassing of Town of Wagener Special Election

The board unanimously accepted the agenda, administered the Board of Canvassers oath, and certified the Town of Wagener special election results showing Tracy Young as the winner. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Administered Board of Canvassers oath (completed)
• Certified Wagener special election results (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Council Committees

The Aiken County Council committees will review a monthly fire incident report for 25 agencies and a code enforcement report for March 2026. The agenda lists 264 total cases, including open property nuisance and unfit dwelling complaints.

• Review of fire incident report for 25 agencies
• Review of March 2026 code enforcement report
• Open property nuisance case at 124 Martin Road
• Open unfit dwelling case at 2936 Salley Road
• Open animal nuisance case at 1527 Old Shoals Rd

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council meeting on April 14, 2026 includes public hearings and votes on several ordinances. Items include amendments to nuisance and panhandling codes, a referendum on Sunday alcohol sales and consumption, and a rezoning of tax parcel 071-12-02-001 at 295 Glenwood Drive from Agricultural Preservation to Residential Multifamily. The council also will adopt resolutions awarding up to $50,000 grants to the Hollow Creek and Eureka fire departments and allocate funds from the FY 2026 contingency fund.

• Ordinance to amend Aiken County Code Chapter 15, Article III “Nuisances”
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 15, Article II “Peddling, Soliciting, and Panhandling”
• Ordinance authorizing a referendum on Sunday alcohol sales and consumption
• Rezoning of Tax Parcel 071-12-02-001 at 295 Glenwood Drive from Agricultural Preservation District to Residential Multifamily Development District
• Resolutions awarding grants not to exceed $50,000 each to Hollow Creek Fire Department and Eureka Fire Department for additional fire stations

County Council Meetings

The council approved a third‑reading ordinance that extends the Solid Waste Service Agreement with the Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority, updates tonnage commitments, raises annual tipping fees, and authorizes revenue bonds not to exceed $30 million for a new phase construction. It also adopted a zoning amendment rezoning two parcels on Larry Dee Street and Jesse Dee Street in North Augusta from a Residential Single‑Family Conservation District to an Urban Development District. Additional ordinances approved procurement of new equipment for the Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $30 million in revenue bonds for the Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority agreement
• Ordinance rezoning parcels 012-05-10-016 & 012-05-10-019 on Larry Dee St and Jesse Dee St to Urban Development District
• Ordinance approving purchase of a new dump truck for the Aiken County Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Ordinance approving purchase of a new compact track loader for the same wastewater plant
• Resolution appointing Zane Prosser to the Recreation Commission representing District 3

County Council Work Session

The Aiken County Council Work Session will discuss the status of the Public Service Authority, review expenditures for HCWWTP projects, consider pending appointment resolutions, and examine the status of contingency funds. Calendar reminders for the next regular meeting and a postponed Ascauga Lake Road Corridor public meeting will also be noted.

• Discussion of Status of the Public Service Authority
• HCWWTP Projects Expenditures (presented by Deputy Administrator Lynn Strom)
• Pending Appointment Resolutions (CC p. 22)
• Status of Contingency Funds (CC pp. 23-24)
• Calendar reminder dates for upcoming meetings

County Council Work Session

The Aiken County Council will review a summary of large projects and ongoing expenditures for the Horsecreek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The review includes compliance “Get Well” projects totaling $29,922,514 obligated, $24,474,954 spent; miscellaneous projects of $3,621,784 obligated, $1,900,889 spent; and expansion projects of $79,131,750 obligated, $139,070 spent, for a combined total of $112,676,048. The council will consider the amounts funded from sources such as ARPA, SCIIP, and the State Revolving Fund Loan.

• Compliance “Get Well” projects: $29,922,514 obligated, $24,474,954 spent
• Miscellaneous projects: $3,621,784 obligated, $1,900,889 spent
• Expansion to 26 MGD construction estimate: $78,790,000
• Construction Contract SCIIP: $9,852,300 obligated and spent
• Equipment purchases for HCWWTP: $181,526 obligated and spent

County Council Committees

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will consider several resolutions, including recognizing volunteer fire departments for the 2025 Fire Safe Community program. It will adopt criteria for awarding grant funds from capital project sales tax revenue and vote on two grant awards of up to $50,000 each for additional fire stations for the Hollow Creek and Eureka fire departments. The committee will also commission three individuals as enforcement officers and approve an agreement with the Town of Wagener for county victim services. In addition, the committee will receive monthly fire, EMS, and code enforcement reports and approve the March meeting minutes.

• Recognize several volunteer fire departments and Aiken/North Augusta Public Safety for the 2025 Fire Safe Community program.
• Establish criteria for awarding grant funds from capital project sales tax revenue to volunteer fire departments.
• Award a grant not to exceed $50,000 from Capital Projects Sales Tax IV to Hollow Creek Fire Department for an additional fire station.
• Award a grant not to exceed $50,000 from Capital Projects Sales Tax IV to Eureka Fire Department for Eureka Station 2.
• Approve an agreement with the Town of Wagener for Aiken County Victim Services to provide victim assistance on the town’s behalf.

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Board of Appeals is reviewing requests to exceed maximum size limits and setback requirements for accessory buildings. The board previously approved a variance for a property on Mustang Drive.

• Approved variance for 188 Mustang Drive to allow an accessory structure up to 85% of the primary building
• Proposed variance for 102 Sharyn Ln to exceed maximum accessory structure area by 386 square feet
• Proposed variance for 10 Stephens Estate to reduce streambank buffer by 20.9 feet
• Proposed variance for 10 Stephens Estate to reduce accessory structure setbacks by 52.2 feet

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

The Aiken County Board of Voter Registration and Elections will meet on April 6, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. in the Sandiapper Room of the Aiken County Government Building, 1930 University Parkway, Aiken, SC. The agenda includes the Director’s Report and standard items, but no specific resolutions, contracts, or ordinance items are listed in the provided agenda.

The Aiken County Board of Voter Registration and Elections approved the agenda and the March 2, 2026 minutes, both unanimously. The board also unanimously adopted Policy Document version 3, which includes a new Election Day Precinct Checklist for board members. The meeting was then moved to executive session and subsequently adjourned, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Policy Document version 3 with Election Day Precinct Checklist (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Planning Commission subcommittee will meet to discuss a preliminary plat for a new development called Hawthorne at Trolley Run.

• Discussion of Hawthorne at Trolley Run preliminary plat
• Aiken County Planning Commission subcommittee meeting

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council meeting on March 24, 2026 includes standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, approval of minutes and agenda, awards and recognitions, public hearings, old business, consent agenda, introduction of ordinances for first reading, new business, informational items, an informal whole council meeting, an executive session, and items requiring action from the executive session, followed by adjournment. No specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing details are provided in the agenda.

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Planning Commission reviewed the final draft of the 2024-2034 Comprehensive Plan, which includes a Growth Priorities Map to guide high-density development. The body also acted on several subdivision plats and a zoning amendment request.

• Recommended approval of zoning change from AP to RD for 3.04 acres at 295 Glenwood Drive, Warrenville
• Approved Holly Meadows Section II subdivision preliminary plat (34.32 acres, 119 lots) with contingencies
• Approved Swallow Lake Townhomes preliminary plat connection to Lake Greenwood Drive with contingencies
• Withdrawn preliminary plat for Clearwater Preserve Section 3 (205.61 acres, 109 lots)
• Released 2024-2034 Comprehensive Plan for public review with a public meeting on March 10, 2026

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the agenda for this meeting. After a public hearing on the final draft of the Aiken County Comprehensive Plan 2024‑2034, the commission adopted a resolution recommending that the County Council adopt the plan. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes from Meeting No. 25‑03‑01 (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recommending adoption of the 2024‑2034 Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Aiken County Historical Museum

The Aiken County Historical Museum board will receive reports from staff and volunteers, then vote on the February meeting minutes. The board will discuss and vote on entering into a contract to pay for French doors repairs or replacement. Additional routine items include votes on grants and the North Wing memorandum of understanding.

• Vote on February meeting minutes
• Discussion and vote on contract for French doors repairs or replacement
• Vote on grants (as needed)
• MOU for North Wing
• Vote on other routine minutes (May, June, etc.)

County Council Work Session

The Aiken County Council will hold a work session to discuss pending appointments, the status of contingency funds, and expenditures related to the HCWWTP projects and ARPA funds. The meeting also includes presentations from the Children's Place and the Sheriff's Office.

• Presentation from Children's Place for Child Abuse Awareness Month
• Presentation Regarding Sheriff's Citizens Academy
• Pending Appointment Resolutions
• Status of Contingency Funds
• Finance/ARPA Reports & HCWWTP Projects Expenditures

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council approved an ordinance to rezone two tax parcels on Larry Dee St and Jesse Dee St in North Augusta from Residential Single-Family Conservation District to Urban Development District. The council also approved intergovernmental agreements for code enforcement with the Town of Burnettown and the City of New Ellenton.

• Rezoning of parcels on Larry Dee St and Jesse Dee St in North Augusta
• Intergovernmental agreement for code enforcement with Town of Burnettown
• Intergovernmental agreement for code enforcement with City of New Ellenton
• Allocation of $1,450 from FY 2026 Contingency Fund to non-profits
• Referendum ordinance on temporary permits for alcohol sales

County Council Meetings

Aiken County Council will hold a public hearing regarding municipal election agreements for North Augusta. The body is also reviewing ordinances related to zoning, nuisance laws, and alcohol permit referendums.

• Third reading of an ordinance for Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority revenue bonds not to exceed $30 million
• Third reading of a rezoning for Larry Dee St and Jesse Dee St from Residential Single-Family Conservation to Urban Development
• Second reading of an ordinance for a referendum on temporary alcohol permits for nonprofits and businesses
• Second reading of ordinances amending codes for 'Nuisances' and 'Peddling, Soliciting, and Panhandling'
• Resolutions to procure a dump truck, compact track loader, Ford F-150, and telehandler for Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

County Council Committees

The Administrative Committee will vote on three resolutions: a fee agreement for a loan from Wells Fargo Bank to Autoneum North America, Inc.; a memorandum of understanding with the Aiken County Historical Museum for space in the north wing of 314 Chesterfield Street; and a policy to waive Aiken County development and stormwater permitting fees for county‑funded projects. The meeting will also approve minutes from February 17, 2026, receive a vacancy report, and may hold an executive session.

• Resolution to authorize the Council Chairman to execute a fee agreement estoppel certificate for a Wells Fargo loan to Autoneum North America, Inc.
• Resolution to authorize the Council Chairman to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Aiken County Historical Museum for space at 314 Chesterfield Street, North Wing, Southeast
• Resolution to establish a policy waiving development and stormwater permitting fees for county‑funded projects
• Approval of Committee minutes from February 17, 2026
• Vacancy report

County Council Committees

The Administrative Committee will vote on a resolution to accept a MathWorks grant, supported by the Arbor Day Foundation, for post‑Hurricane Helene tree planting, distribution, and education. It will also consider a resolution to accept a PalmettoPride grant for marketing, training, and supplies for the Keep Aiken County Beautiful program. The committee will approve its January 20, 2026 minutes and receive a vacancy report for information.

• Resolution to accept a MathWorks grant with Arbor Day Foundation support for post‑Hurricane Helene recovery (tree planting, distribution, education)
• Resolution to accept a PalmettoPride grant for marketing, training, and supplies for the Keep Aiken County Beautiful program
• Approval of Administrative Committee minutes from January 20, 2026
• Vacancy report received as information
• No executive session was called

County Council Committees

The Development Committee will vote on a resolution to accept funding from the South Carolina Department of Commerce for an ongoing Regional Planning Grant under the Community Development Block Grant program. It will also consider resolutions to assign official names to two private drives in District 8, designate April as Fair Housing Month, and approve procurement of new equipment for the Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The meeting includes monthly reports and approval of the February 17, 2026 minutes.

• Resolution to accept South Carolina Dept. of Commerce funding for a Regional Planning Grant (CDBG)
• Resolution to name Carverville Way PD-2225 and Motion Drive PD-2224 on unnamed private roads in District 8
• Resolution to designate April as “Fair Housing Month” in Aiken County
• Resolution to procure a new dump truck for the Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Resolution to procure a new compact track loader for the Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant

County Council Committees

The Aiken County Planning & Development Department presents a monthly report on building permits, inspections, and fees collected in February 2026. The Engineering Department also updates the status of road paving projects and subdivision developments.

• Building permits issued: 325 (valued at $43,775,161.40)
• Road paving projects: Fields Rd ($330,000), Kenner Rd ($470,000), Webbs Pond Rd ($1,312,500)
• Subdivision projects: Anderson Farms, Ashland at Trolley Run, Belle Meade at Sage Creek
• Stormwater management: Streambank stabilization workshop, Adopt-a-Highway cleanup
• Subdivision reports: Highland Hills, The Islands, Franklin Branch Overlook

County Council Work Session

The County Council work session focused on the General Fund Operating Account revenues and expenditures for January 2026. The reports detail year-to-date actuals compared to the FY 2026 budget, including departmental spending and revenue sources.

• Total General Fund revenues reached $68,995,624, representing 65.29% of the $105,680,962 budget
• Total expenditures reached $55,774,200, representing 52.78% of the $105,680,962 budget
• Sheriff's Office reported the highest departmental expenditure at $12,031,048
• Emergency Services expenditures increased due to an additional shift added in the FY 2025 mid-year budget amendment
• Permit revenues are elevated due to commercial permits, increased permit volume, and a fee structure change

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan 2024-2034, specifically regarding Strategy 11.1 and the Growth Priorities Map. The amendment removes a proposed 'Eastern Transitional Area' and adjusts the boundary between Rural Preservation and Transition Areas along Old Jackson Highway. The meeting is scheduled for March 16, 2026.

• Public hearing on amendment to Strategy 11.1 of the Comprehensive Plan 2024-2034
• Removal of the proposed Eastern Transitional Area
• Adjustment of the Rural Preservation and Transition Area boundary to Old Jackson Highway
• Discussion of the Growth Priorities Map and land development policy
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 16, 2026

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Board of Appeals will consider a variance application (VA26-000003) submitted by Casey Richardson. The request seeks to increase the allowable size of an accessory structure on Tax Parcel No. 036-07-03-004 from the maximum 3,455 square feet to 4,226 square feet, a 771‑square‑foot variance. The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as approval of minutes and agenda.

• Variance Section 24-8.6(4): Request for a 771‑sq ft increase to allow an accessory structure up to 4,226 sq ft at 188 Mustang Drive, Graniteville (current limit 3,455 sq ft).

The Board approved the minutes and agenda for the March 12 meeting by unanimous vote. It then granted a variance allowing an accessory structure up to 85% of the primary residence at 188 Mustang Drive, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Granted variance for accessory structure at 188 Mustang Drive, Graniteville, SC (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Planning Commission is holding a worksession to discuss the Aiken County Comprehensive Plan 2024-2034 update.

• Aiken County Comprehensive Plan 2024-2034 update

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council will hold a special called meeting on March 10, 2026. During an executive session, council members will discuss contractual matters and receive legal advice concerning the Public Service Authority. After the executive session, the council may take action on any items arising from that discussion. The meeting also includes routine items such as call to order and agenda approval.

• Executive session to discuss contractual matters for the Public Service Authority
• Consider actions arising from the executive session discussion

County Council Meetings

The Judicial & Public Safety Committee met on February 3, 2026. It approved a motion to amend the county code to eliminate the Emergency Services and Communications Boards and directed staff to draft the ordinance for the next meeting. The committee also recommended a resolution to declare used coats surplus and donate them to the Salvation Army, and took first readings of ordinances authorizing the council chairman to execute intergovernmental agreements with the City of New Ellenton and the Town of Burnettown. Additional discussion covered fire‑department radio costs and upcoming status reports.

• Motion to amend the Code to remove the Emergency Services & Communications Boards; staff to draft ordinance for next meeting
• Resolution to declare used coats surplus and donate them to the Salvation Army of Aiken
• First reading of ordinance authorizing the Council Chairman to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the City of New Ellenton for code‑enforcement activities
• First reading of ordinance authorizing the Council Chairman to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Burnettown for code‑enforcement activities
• Discussion of new emergency radios; cost to be covered by individual fire‑department budgets

County Council Meetings

The Judicial and Public Safety Committee will adopt the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan and consider resolutions to accept an award and a grant related to emergency management and veterans services. It will conduct first readings of several ordinances, including deletions, amendments, and a referendum on temporary alcohol permits for nonprofit and licensed establishments. The meeting also includes an EMS status update and approval of February minutes.

• Resolution to adopt the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan
• Resolution to accept an award from the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, Office of the Adjutant General, DHS and S.C. Law Enforcement Division
• Resolution to accept a grant from the South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the Veterans Treatment Court
• First reading of an ordinance to delete sections on the Emergency Services Advisory Committee and Communications Center Board
• First reading of an ordinance authorizing a referendum on temporary alcohol permits for nonprofit and licensed establishments

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council meeting on March 3, 2026 will discuss several ordinances, including third readings of intergovernmental agreements with the City of New Ellenton and the Town of Burnettown for code enforcement, a rezoning of parcels on Larry Dee St and Jesse Dee St in North Augusta, and a resolution to allocate FY 2026 contingency funds to non‑profit agencies. Additional items include adopting a natural hazards mitigation plan and accepting a grant for the Veterans Treatment Court.

• Third reading of ordinance for intergovernmental agreement with the City of New Ellenton for code enforcement activities
• Third reading of ordinance for intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Burnettown for code enforcement activities
• Second reading of ordinance to rezone Tax Parcel(s) 012-05-10-016 & 012-05-10-019 on Larry Dee St and Jesse Dee St from Residential Single‑Family Conservation (RC) to Urban Development (UD)
• Resolution to approve allocation of FY 2026 Council Contingency Fund to various non‑profit agencies
• Resolution to adopt the Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council approved a series of resolutions including contracts for a spay and neuter clinic design, road improvements, and sewer line repairs. The council also approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of New Ellenton for code enforcement and a zoning amendment for a North Augusta property.

• Contract with Johnson, Laschober & Associates for Spay & Neuter Clinic Design
• Contract with Linler Construction for Roadway Improvements
• Intergovernmental Agreement with City of New Ellenton for Code Enforcement
• Zoning amendment to rezone property on Larry Dee St and Jesse Dee St
• Grant of $200,000 for AGY Holding Corp. from Economic Development Set-Aside Fund

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council will present awards recognizing Paul Matthews and Crystal Renew. Council members will consider pending appointment resolutions and review the status of contingency funds. The session will include clarification of agenda items and a reminder of upcoming community events. An executive session may be held if needed.

• Awards Presentation to recognize Paul Matthews & Crystal Renew
• Pending Appointment Resolutions (CC p. 41)
• Status of Contingency Funds (CC pp. 42-43)
• Clarification and Discussion of Agenda Items
• Calendar Reminder Dates for community clean‑ups, meetings, and events

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

The Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections will meet on March 2, 2026. The agenda consists solely of a Director's Report. No specific motions, contracts, or policy items are listed.

The Aiken County Board of Voter Registration and Elections approved its agenda and the prior meeting minutes unanimously. It accepted the list of seven early‑voting centers to be submitted to the State Election Commission. The board also adopted a policy that board members, staff or paid poll workers may not serve as examiners in hand‑count audits. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January‑February 2, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted seven early‑voting centers for submission to SEC (unanimous)
• Adopted policy prohibiting board members, staff, or paid poll workers from serving as hand‑count audit examiners (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a preliminary plat for Clearwater Preserve Section 3 and a zoning map amendment in Warrenville. The body will also review preliminary plat approvals for Holly Meadows Section II and Swallow Lake Townhomes.

• Clearwater Preserve Section 3: Preliminary Plat Approval for 109 lots on 205.61 acres off Jefferson Davis Highway
• 295 Glenwood Drive, Warrenville: Proposed zoning change from AP (Agricultural Preservation) to RD (Residential Multifamily)
• Holly Meadows Section II: Preliminary Plat Approval for 119 lots on 34.32 acres at Holly Meadows Drive/Raiford Loop Road
• Swallow Lake Townhomes: Preliminary Plat Approval for 79 lots on 24 acres off Old Sudlow Road

The commission approved the meeting minutes and agenda unanimously. It voted 5‑1 to recommend that the County Council approve a zoning map amendment changing 295 Glenwood Drive from Agricultural Preservation to Residential Multifamily. The commission also approved the Holly Meadows subdivision with six‑month contingencies and approved the connection for the Swallow Lake Townhomes project, both by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Recommended zoning change for 295 Glenwood Drive to Residential (5-1)
• Removed Holly Meadows Subdivision item from table (unanimous)
• Approved Holly Meadows Subdivision with six‑month contingencies (unanimous)
• Removed Swallow Lake Townhomes item from table (unanimous)
• Approved connection to Lake Greenwood Drive for Swallow Lake Townhomes with staff contingencies (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council will hold public hearings on an intergovernmental code‑enforcement agreement with the City of New Ellenton and on rezoning two parcels on Larry Dee Street and Jesse Dee Street from a Residential Single‑Family Conservation District to an Urban Development District. The council will also consider several contract authorizations, including a roadway improvement contract and a waste‑hauling contract, and will vote on accepting a $200,000 state economic‑development grant. Additional resolutions will address board appointments, nonprofit funding, and other routine items.

• Ordinance to authorize the Council Chairman to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the City of New Ellenton for certain code‑enforcement activities
• Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning and Development District Atlas to rezone Tax Parcels 012-05-10-016 & 012-05-10-019 on Larry Dee St and Jesse Dee St from RC to UD
• Resolution to award Linler Construction of SC, LLC the contract for roadway improvements on Linler Lane, Collins Ave., McCormick St. NW and Morgan Street (Bid 26-06-B)
• Resolution to accept a $200,000 grant from the South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development‑Economic Development Set‑Aside Fund for AGY Holding Corp.
• Resolution to authorize a contract with Coastal Waste & Recycling for hauling and disposal services (RFP 26-02-3-P)

County Council Meetings

Aiken County Council approved resolutions to appoint board members and allocate $2,000 in contingency funds to local non-profits. The council also introduced ordinances for first reading to authorize intergovernmental agreements with the City of New Ellenton and the Town of Burnettown for code enforcement services.

• Appoint Susan Harrison to Recreation Commission
• Allocate $1,000 to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 71
• Allocate $1,000 to GVW Fire Department
• Authorize code enforcement agreement with City of New Ellenton
• Authorize code enforcement agreement with Town of Burnettown

County Council Committees

The Administrative Committee elected Andrew Siders as chair and Landon Ball as vice‑chair. Members discussed Aiken County’s participation in the ABBE Library system. The committee unanimously recommended several resolutions authorizing the Council Chairman to sign leases for office space with various organizations at the Cooperative Research Center.

• Election of Andrew Siders as Committee Chairman and Landon Ball as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Discussion of Aiken County’s involvement with the ABBE Library system
• Resolution to lease space to Aiken Barnwell Genealogical Society at 314 Chesterfield Street, Southeast (unanimous recommendation)
• Resolution to lease office space to Centerra‑SRS at the Cooperative Research Center (unanimous recommendation)
• Resolution to lease office space to IGUA Local 159 at the Cooperative Research Center (unanimous recommendation)

County Council Committees

The County Council Committee will receive the January 2026 C Fund Dirt & Maintenance Paving Program status report, which lists design and total costs for ten road projects that together total $5,302,250. The agenda also includes a stormwater compliance update and a series of subdivision engineering reports covering bond expirations, plat recordings, and construction phases. No specific actions are noted, so the meeting appears to be for informational review and discussion.

• Fields Rd (C-986) – design cost $33,000, total cost $330,000, 0% ROW complete
• Kenner Rd (C-529) – design cost $47,000, total cost $470,000, 0% ROW complete
• Bayview St (C-862) – design cost $55,250, total cost $552,500, 100% ROW complete
• Bond Court (C-350) – design cost $30,625, total cost $306,250, 80% engineering complete
• Webbs Pond Rd (C-849) – design cost $131,250, total cost $1,312,500, 5% engineering complete

County Council Committees

The Development Committee will consider a series of resolutions authorizing contracts for a spay‑and‑neuter clinic design, waste hauling services, and roadway improvements. It will also vote to accept a $200,000 grant from the South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development for AGY Holding Corp, and to take easements on Kenner Road for paving projects. Additional items include approvals for sewer transmission line assessments and repairs, as well as routine monthly reports and minutes.

• Authorize contract with Johnson, Laschober & Associates for RFP 26-02-P (spay & neuter clinic design)
• Authorize contract with Coastal Waste & Recycling for RFP 26-02-3-P (hauling & disposal)
• Award contract to Linler Construction of SC, LLC for Bid 26-06-B (roadway improvements on Linler Lane, Collins Ave., McCormick St. NW, Morgan Street)
• Accept $200,000 grant from SC Coordinating Council for Economic Development Set‑Aside Fund for AGY Holding Corp
• Accept easements on Kenner Road (C-529) needed for C‑Fund paving projects

County Council Work Session

The Aiken County Council work session will consider pending appointment resolutions, review the status of contingency funds, and receive finance and ARPA reports for December 2025 and February 2026. The meeting will also include clarification of agenda items and a calendar of upcoming community events. An executive session may be held if needed.

• Pending appointment resolutions
• Status of contingency funds
• Finance and ARPA reports for December 2025 and February 2026
• Clarification and discussion of agenda items
• Executive session (if needed)

County Council Work Session

The County Council held a work session to review the General Fund Operating Account revenues and expenditures through December 2025. The reports detail budget actuals across various county departments and revenue sources.

• Total General Fund revenues reached $46,407,586 against a budget of $103,496,564
• Total expenditures reached $48,522,108, with the Sheriff's Office as the largest expense at $10,437,786
• Permit revenues were noted as elevated due to a large commercial permit issued in July
• ABBE Regional Library expenditures reached $2,308,874, representing 61.26% of its budget
• Actual sales for FY 2026 included $390,420 from the sale of the hospital

County Council Committees

The Administrative Committee will meet to consider resolutions accepting grants for post-hurricane recovery tree planting and the Keep Aiken County Beautiful program. The meeting will also include approval of January committee minutes and a vacancy report.

• Resolution to accept MathWorks/Arbor Day Foundation grant for tree planting
• Resolution to accept PalmettoPride grant for Keep Aiken County Beautiful
• Approval of January 20, 2026 committee minutes
• Vacancy report
• Executive session (if needed)

Planning and Development

The Aiken County Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider three variance requests. These include a request for a taller building and reduced parking in Graniteville and a request for a larger accessory garage in Aiken.

• 82 Canal Street: Request for 4.6-foot height increase (to 39.6 feet) and reduction of parking spaces from 227 to 188
• 2441 Ramblewood Rd: Request to exceed maximum accessory building area by 92.5 square feet for a garage
• 2601 Jefferson Davis Highway: Approved 18-foot front setback variance and driveway spacing variance

Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) Policy Committee

The ARTS Policy Committee will elect its 2026 chairman and vice‑chairman, approve the November 2025 meeting minutes, and adopt the agenda for this February 5 session. Staff will recommend approval of seven amendments to the FY 2024‑2033 Transportation Improvement Program covering improvements at Whiskey Road, Georgia Avenue, Robert M. Bell Parkway and multiple traffic‑calming projects on US 25 Business. Additional items include an advancement request for the Belvedere‑Clearwater Road corridor project, an amendment to the FY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program for a Bettis Academy Road traffic analysis, and updates on FY 2026 TAP funding, ARTS‑SC planning studies, and SCDOT projects.

• Approve seven TIP amendments for Whiskey Road, Georgia Avenue, Robert M. Bell Parkway and US 25 Business traffic‑calming projects
• Approve advancement request for Belvedere‑Clearwater Road (SC‑126) corridor improvement
• Approve amendment to FY 2026 UPWP for Bettis Academy Road traffic analysis
• Discuss FY 2026 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding
• Review ARTS‑SC planning studies: US 78 intersection analysis and Ascauga Lake Road corridor study

The subcommittee elected Mayor Kimberly Williams as Chairwoman and Mayor Briton Williams as Vice‑Chairman, both by unanimous vote. It approved the FY 2024‑2033 Transportation Improvement Program amendments covering seven projects, also unanimously. The request to advance funding for the Belvedere‑Clearwater Road (SC‑126) corridor was tabled, and a $60,000 traffic analysis for Bettis Academy Road was added to the FY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program, each with unanimous approval. Minutes and agenda from the previous meeting were also approved unanimously.

• Elected Mayor Kimberly Williams as Chairwoman (unanimous)
• Elected Mayor Briton Williams as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved seven TIP amendments for FY 2024‑2033 (unanimous)
• Tabled advancement request for Belvedere‑Clearwater Road (SC‑126) corridor (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 UPWP amendment adding $60,000 Bettis Academy Road traffic analysis (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from November 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for current meeting (unanimous)

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council meeting will consider several resolutions and an ordinance. Items include appointing members to boards and committees, allocating FY 2026 Council Contingency Fund money to non‑profit agencies, and donating surplus coats to the Salvation Army. The council will also conduct a first reading of an ordinance authorizing the chairman to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the City of New Ellenton for code‑enforcement activities.

• Resolution to appoint members to designated boards, commissions, and committees.
• Resolution to approve allocation of FY 2026 Council Contingency Fund to various non‑profit agencies.
• Resolution to declare used coats surplus and donate them to the Salvation Army Aiken.
• First reading of an ordinance authorizing the council chairman to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the City of New Ellenton for code‑enforcement activities.

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

The Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections will meet on February 2, 2026. The agenda includes approval of the January 5, 2026 meeting minutes and routine items such as the poll worker process and 2026 early voting centers. The board will discuss a new polling location for Precinct 62/74 and the North Augusta municipal general election. A public comment period will be provided.

• Approval of January 5, 2026 meeting minutes
• Poll worker process (old business)
• 2026 early voting centers (old business)
• New polling location for Precinct 62/74 (new business)
• North Augusta municipal general election (new business)

The Board of Voter Registration and Elections approved the agenda as presented with a unanimous vote. They also approved the January 5, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. No other formal actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Council Meetings

The Aiken County Council will vote on several resolutions, including funding for non-profits and various office space leases. The body is also conducting third readings for ordinances regarding roadway maintenance and peddling and soliciting regulations.

• Resolution to accept a $400,000 grant for Rolls-Royce Solutions America, Inc.
• Contract award to Thomas & Hutton Engineering for Wastewater Treatment Plant Assessment and Master Plan
• Third reading of ordinance to abandon maintenance on Secondary Road (S-965)
• Third reading of ordinance amending peddling and soliciting regulations
• Lease agreements for the Cooperative Research Center and 314 Chesterfield Street, Southeast

Recreation Commission

The Aiken County Recreation Commission will review minutes from October and July 2025 and discuss administrative updates for facilities including Wagener, Boyd Pond, and Harrison-Caver Park. The body will also address motorboat horsepower limits for Langley Pond and finalize park rules.

• Review motorboat horsepower limit for Langley Pond
• Review park hours for Langley Pond
• Review park rules and boating regulations
• Review facility renovation updates
• Review grant and funding updates

The commission lacked a quorum, so the minutes and agenda were not approved. Because of the same quorum issue, the meeting was not formally adjourned by vote. Staff presented various program and grant updates, but no formal actions were taken.

• Minutes not approved (no quorum)
• Agenda not approved (no quorum)
• Meeting not adjourned by vote (no quorum)

Board of Voter Registration & Elections

The Board will discuss plans for the 2026 Primary and General elections, including early voting centers and poll worker processes. The body will also elect new board officers and review policy document updates.

• 2026 Early Voting Centers
• Poll Worker Process
• Plans for 2026 Primary and General Election
• Election of new Board Officers
• Policy document updates