Barnwell County public meetings in 2021

County Council

The council unanimously approved setting aside $100,000 of American Rescue Plan funds for Generations Unlimited, to be drawn in $25,000 increments. The first drawdown is immediate; the second will be decided at the February meeting after reviewing information and the county attorney's advice. The motion passed 6-0.

• Approved $100,000 ARP fund set-aside for Generations Unlimited (6-0)
• Approved immediate $25,000 first drawdown to Generations Unlimited
• Deferred second $25,000 drawdown decision to February council meeting

County Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The council approved the third and final reading of the redistricting ordinance, amended the animal shelter ordinance to remove board monitoring of shelter personnel, and approved a one-time premium pay plan for employees using 12.5% of the first tranche of American Rescue Plan funds. They also approved the sale of the Blackville Spec Building and upgrades to the council chambers.

• Approved redistricting ordinance based on 2020 Census (unanimous)
• Approved animal shelter ordinance amendment removing board's shelter monitoring role (6-2)
• Approved one-time premium pay plan using 12.5% of first ARP tranche (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Blackville Spec Building for Project 'Decked Out' (unanimous)
• Approved $104,669 audio/visual upgrade for council chambers (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward on stage and dais quotes pending final numbers (unanimous)
• Approved chairmanship rotation ordinance amendment (7-1)
• Appointed Loraine Patrick to Housing Committee for District 2

County Council

The agenda for the Barnwell County Council meeting on December 14, 2021, is not available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

The Barnwell County Council met in executive session on December 14, 2021, to discuss employee compensation and the proposed sale of the spec building in Blackville. No action was taken during the session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The county council is not listing any specific items for decision or discussion, and residents are directed to review the meeting minutes instead.

• No agenda items listed

The council discussed but did not vote on a proposed business license ordinance, instead directing staff to research fees and classifications and bring back a final proposal in February. They also reviewed a new redistricting map based on 2020 census data, with all present members satisfied, pending a small change to be discussed with an absent councilman before scheduling a public hearing and final reading.

• Delayed final reading of business license ordinance for staff research (no vote)
• Directed staff to bring business license proposal with fee numbers in February
• Reviewed redistricting map; all present members satisfied with new numbers
• Agreed to discuss small map change with absent Councilman Alexander before sending to state

County Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting minutes, which are referenced for review. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

• No agenda items listed

The council approved a $5,300 geotechnical survey agreement with GeoTech Services for the aquatics center site, including three hand-auger borings. It also approved the second reading of the redistricting ordinance based on 2020 census data. The voter registration director agreed to coordinate with state officials on the new district map. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved the meeting agenda as presented.
• Approved the GeoTech Services agreement for a $5,300 geotechnical survey at the aquatics center site.
• Approved the second reading of the ordinance to redistrict Barnwell County Council seats using 2020 census data.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:40 p.m.

County Council

There is no agenda available for the Barnwell County Council meeting held on November 23, 2021. The record indicates that there were no items listed for discussion or decision.

The council held a first reading by title only of an ordinance to redraw the seven council districts using 2020 census data. Discussion with the voter registration director focused on getting all districts within the state-recommended deviation range. No final vote was taken; the director agreed to revise the maps with council input before the next meeting on November 30, 2021.

• Approved the meeting agenda by motion
• Held first reading by title only of the redistricting ordinance
• Directed voter registration director to revise district maps with council suggestions
• Scheduled individual council meetings with the director before November 30
• Adjourned the meeting by motion

County Council

There is no agenda provided for the Barnwell County Council meeting on November 16, 2021. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The council approved a resolution adopting traditional redistricting principles recommended by the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office, with plans to hold three Tuesday meetings to complete redistricting before Christmas. It also approved a letter to the Department of Commerce listing three priorities for Rural Initiatives Program funding, which requires dollar-for-dollar matching. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included an executive session with no business transpired.

• Approved resolution adopting traditional redistricting principles (unanimous)
• Approved Chairman signing letter to Department of Commerce with three funding priorities (unanimous)

County Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting date and body, with a note to review the minutes for any details.

• No agenda items listed

The council approved the second reading of the amended Animal Shelter Ordinance on a 5-2 vote, despite public objections from the Animal Shelter Board chair and the Animal Shelter Foundation about removing board oversight of personnel. The council also approved $495,495 for detention center security netting plus a $35,000 grinder, a three-year county attorney contract at $145/hour, and a $2.5 million grant project priority for water/sewer at SCAT Park. Several other items were approved, including a vehicle purchase, museum roof study funding, website redesign, and insurance coverage ordinance.

• Approved second reading of Animal Shelter Ordinance amendment (5-2)
• Approved $495,495 detention center security netting plus $35,000 grinder (unanimous)
• Approved 3-year county attorney contract at $145/hour (unanimous)
• Denied purchase of Willis Jolly property (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of insurance coverage ordinance (5-2)
• Approved second reading of chairmanship rotation ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $36,335.90 vehicle purchase for detention center from commissary funds (unanimous)
• Approved $4,100 for museum portico roof study (unanimous)

County Council

The official record indicates that no agenda was available for this meeting. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for details on any actions taken.

The council unanimously approved a contract with Genco Pools for the Aquatics Center at the YMCA, with discussion confirming that pool heating and 3-phase pumps would not increase the price. They also rescinded a prior motion to pay for a citizen's vehicle damage, approved a letter of support for Bamberg County's National Cemetery application, and approved financing for a Public Works F-350 service truck.

• Approved Aquatics Center contract with Genco Pools (unanimous)
• Rescinded motion to pay citizen's vehicle damages (4-3)
• Approved letter of support for Bamberg County National Cemetery application
• Approved financing resolution for F-350 service truck

County Council

There is no agenda provided for the October 12, 2021, Barnwell County Council meeting. The record indicates that no items were scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Barnwell County Council voted 4-3 to rescind a previously approved payment for damage to a citizen's vehicle on White Oak Road, after Vice-Chairman Creech requested a revote, arguing the county should not pay unless neglect is proven. The council also approved Joanie Winters as the new County Attorney, accepted the second reading of the Business License Ordinance, and approved the Sheriff's Department's request to acquire an armored response and rescue vehicle through the federal 1033 program.

• Rescinded payment for citizen's vehicle damage on White Oak Road (4-3)
• Approved Joanie Winters as new County Attorney
• Accepted second reading of Business License Ordinance, with more research before third reading
• Approved Sheriff's Department request to acquire S.E.R.T. Response and Rescue Vehicle (MRAP)
• Approved application for $100,000 from Economic Development Fund for pickleball courts and YMCA parking lot repaving
• Approved EDC application for reimbursement funds for Kelly Street property improvements
• Reappointed Norma Rockwell to Recycling Committee
• Appointed Ryan Bragg to Housing Committee

County Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the minutes, which are not included here, so no specific decisions or discussions can be reported.

The council approved a $50,000 allocation from American Rescue Plan funds to support a broadband grant application for downtown Barnwell, contingent on the applicant securing the remaining $25,000 from other sources. It also approved a $25,000 allotment to Generations Unlimited for 45 days of operations, created a three-member ad hoc committee to review Rescue Plan applications, and approved several personnel and administrative items. The council renewed a 60-day local state of emergency allowing electronic meetings and recommended masks in county buildings.

• Approved $50,000 broadband grant match from American Rescue funds (motion carried)
• Approved $25,000 allotment to Generations Unlimited for 45 days (motion carried)
• Created ad hoc committee to review American Rescue Plan applications (motion carried)
• Approved job description for Landfill administrative assistant (motion carried)
• Approved hiring part-time clerk for Magistrate's Office with $2,500 training cost (motion carried)
• Approved reimbursing motorist for vehicle damage on White Oak Drive/Sanders Lane (motion carried)
• Approved re-bidding cemetery groundskeeping contract (motion carried)
• Approved 60-day emergency ordinance for electronic meetings (motion carried)

County Council

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The council approved the third and final reading of a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes (FILOT) agreement with Barnwell PV1, LLC for a $75 million solar project, and an amendment to the Quad-County Industrial Park agreement to add property for the project. The council also approved several resolutions, including financing for fire trucks and a request to the state legislature on millage caps, and made multiple board appointments.

• Approved third reading of FILOT ordinance for Barnwell PV1, LLC (motion carried)
• Approved third reading of Quad-County Industrial Park amendment (motion carried)
• Approved resolution requesting state legislature to allow counties to increase millage cap (motion carried)
• Approved resolution requesting state legislature to continue allowing local user fees (motion carried)
• Approved financing terms for two fire tankers (motion carried)
• Approved $55,000 roof repair for Law Enforcement Building (motion carried)
• Approved $25,000 replacement of hot water heaters/boilers (motion carried)
• Approved hiring Joanie Winters as temporary county attorney (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to handle routine approvals and several substantive items, including a second reading of a fee-in-lieu tax agreement with Project Echo, an amendment to the Quad-County Industrial Park agreement, and an EMS contract. New business includes a Cricket Lane road closure, a pickleball court proposal, broadband coverage, redistricting, and a YMCA fundraising agreement.

• Second reading of ordinance authorizing fee-in-lieu tax agreement with Project Echo
• Second reading of ordinance amending Quad-County Industrial Park Agreement to add property
• Emergency Medical Services Contract discussion
• Cricket Lane road closure request
• Agreement with YMCA regarding fundraising for proposed pool

The council approved the Medshore EMS contract with an addendum prohibiting non-emergency transports and addressing rate caps. It also tabled a motion to move offices from the Agriculture Building and demolish it, and took no action on closing Cricket Lane, directing the landowner to follow state statute. Additionally, the council set aside $50,000 from American Rescue Plan funds for grant matching and approved several personnel changes.

• Approved Medshore EMS contract with addendum restricting non-emergency transports and addressing rates.
• Tabled discussion on moving offices from Agriculture Building and demolishing it.
• Took no action on Cricket Lane road closure, citing state statute process.
• Set aside $50,000 from American Rescue Plan funds for grant matching.
• Approved personnel changes including new hires and grade increases.
• Approved hiring All Surveying for a $500 survey of the Barnwell/Allendale county line.
• Approved second reading of ordinances for Project Echo fee-in-lieu and Quad-County Industrial Park amendment.
• Authorized partnership with Spectrum Southeast for broadband grant application.

County Council

This is a special meeting of the Barnwell County Council. The agenda is limited to an executive session to receive legal advice on Project Echo, discuss an Emergency Medical Services contractual matter, and discuss a personnel matter involving the County Attorney. No votes or public decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for legal advice on Project Echo
• Executive session on Emergency Medical Services contractual matter
• Executive session on personnel matter involving County Attorney

The Barnwell County Council held a special called meeting on July 13, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. with all members present. The council approved the agenda and then voted to enter executive session for legal advice on Project Echo, an EMS contractual matter, and a personnel matter involving the County Attorney. After returning to open session, the chairman reported no decisions were made in executive session, and the meeting adjourned at 5:53 p.m.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Voted to enter executive session for legal advice on Project Echo, an EMS contractual matter, and a personnel matter
• Adjourned the meeting after returning to open session

County Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The council approved the FY 2021-22 county budget of $18,480,775 on third and final reading, with a 1.23% millage cap generating $91,440 allocated to the library, public defender, public works, and contingencies. The vote was 6-1, with Councilman Kinlaw dissenting. The council also directed the administrator to send a letter to the county attorney expressing concerns from executive session, and held a public hearing with no public comments.

• Approved FY 2021-22 budget of $18,480,775 (6-1, Kinlaw no)
• Directed administrator to send letter to county attorney expressing council concerns
• Held public hearing on budget with no public comments
• Approved meeting agenda (twice, for both sessions)

County Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Barnwell County Council held a special called meeting on June 22, 2021, and voted to employ Michel Vanesse as the county's ERISA attorney for the Hospital Pension Trust. The council went into executive session for legal advice but made no decisions there. The meeting adjourned at 5:54 p.m.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on Hospital Pension Trust (motion carried)
• Employed Michel Vanesse as ERISA attorney for Hospital Pension Trust (motion carried)

County Council

This is a special meeting of the Barnwell County Council. The agenda is limited to an executive session to discuss a matter involving an elected official and an Emergency Medical Services contractual matter, followed by open session and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session discussion on a matter involving an elected official
• Executive session discussion on Emergency Medical Services contractual matter

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold its regular meeting on June 8, 2021, with several significant items on the agenda. They will conduct a second reading of the FY 21/22 budget ordinance, consider awarding an EMS services contract, and discuss a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Echo. The council will also consider resolutions related to regional housing, workforce development, and the Heritage Corridor.

• Second reading of FY 21/22 budget ordinance
• Award of EMS services contract
• Inducement resolution for fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Echo
• First reading of ordinance authorizing fee agreement with Project Echo
• Resolution to participate in Lower Savannah Regional HOME Consortium

The council approved the second reading of the FY 21/22 budget ordinance, with Councilman Kinlaw abstaining. They also approved a contract for an actuarial valuation of the Hospital Pension Plan, a resolution to join the Lower Savannah Regional HOME Consortium, and a resolution to negotiate a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Echo. Several items were tabled or deferred, including the EMS services contract and a landfill scale house project.

• Approved second reading of FY 21/22 budget ordinance (Kinlaw abstained)
• Approved third reading of rules of procedure ordinance
• Approved actuarial valuation contract with McGriff
• Approved resolution to participate in Lower Savannah Regional HOME Consortium
• Approved concept for South Carolina Heritage Corridor participation
• Approved Lower Savannah Workforce Development Area agreements
• Approved inducement resolution for Project Echo FILOT negotiations
• Tabled EMS services contract until next month

County Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that no agenda is available and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Barnwell County Council held a special called meeting on May 25, 2021, and approved the renewal of the Federal Inmate Contract Memorandum of Understanding, with the payment amount increased from $26,000 to $29,000. The council also held the first reading of an ordinance to establish a business license in unincorporated areas, with no action taken. Discussions covered the American Rescue Plan funds and the FY 21/22 budget, but no formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to establish a business license in unincorporated areas (no action necessary)
• Approved Chairman to sign Federal Inmate Contract MOU with Sheriff Griffith (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting on May 11, 2021. The agenda consists almost entirely of an executive session covering legal advice on a personnel matter involving an elected official, an employee's Dependent Care Account, and economic development matters. No votes or decisions are listed on the public agenda, which only includes call to order, quorum, agenda approval, executive session, public session, and adjournment.

• Executive session: legal advice on personnel matter involving an elected official
• Executive session: discussion of employee's Dependent Care Account
• Executive session: discussion of economic development matters

The Barnwell County Council held a special called meeting on May 11, 2021. They amended the agenda to delete an item under Executive Session, then entered executive session to discuss an employee's Dependent Care Account and economic development. No decisions were made in executive session, but the council authorized the administrator to act on its recommendation regarding the employee.

• Amended agenda to delete item (a) under Executive Session (motion carried)
• Moved into Executive Session to discuss employee Dependent Care Account and economic development (motion carried)
• Authorized Administrator to move forward with council's recommendation on employee (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting, with the main business being an executive session. The session covers legal advice on a personnel matter involving an elected official, an employee's Dependent Care Account, and economic development matters. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public votes or decisions listed.

• Executive session: legal advice on personnel matter involving an elected official
• Executive session: discussion of employee's Dependent Care Account
• Executive session: discussion of economic development matters

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and making an appointment to the Selective Service Board. They will also receive updates on the Bamberg Barnwell Emergency Medical Center and the relocation of Veterans' Affairs and Clemson Extension offices. Key actions include a second reading of an ordinance to repeal and replace the previous rules of procedure, and a first reading of the FY 21-22 budget ordinance.

• First reading of FY 21-22 Budget Ordinance by title only
• Second reading of ordinance to repeal and replace previous Rules of Procedure
• Update on Bamberg Barnwell Emergency Medical Center
• Relocation of Veterans' Affairs and Clemson Extension offices
• Appointment to Selective Service Board

The council voted to lift the county's Emergency Declaration, removing mask requirements in county buildings and ending virtual meetings, while keeping Plexiglas barriers and hand sanitizers. It also approved the second reading of the Rules of Procedure ordinance with a change to the Twelfth Edition of Robert's Rules, and moved forward on the YMCA pool project by directing the administrator to begin permit paperwork. The FY 21-22 budget had its first reading by title only, with a projected shortfall of $552,020.

• Lifted Emergency Declaration, ending mask and virtual meeting requirements (motion carried)
• Approved second reading of Rules of Procedure ordinance, amended to Twelfth Edition of Robert's Rules (motion carried)
• Approved motion to begin permit process for YMCA pool construction (motion carried)
• Approved amended agenda adding business license ordinance first reading (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of April 13 and April 22 meetings, with Councilman Houston abstaining on April 22 (motion carried)
• Reappointed Terrance Washington to Museum Board
• Appointed Daniel Harrell to Equalization Board of Appeals for District 5
• Appointed Elizabeth Zorn to Animal Shelter Board for District 7

County Council

The agenda for this meeting is not available. The document states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

The council met in special session, approved a personnel course of action recommended by the employment attorney, and prioritized projects for potential DOE/Plutonium Settlement funding, with landfill expansion as the top project. No decisions were made in executive session.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved personnel course of action recommended by employment attorney (unanimous)
• Directed administrator to prepare prioritized project list for Legislative Delegation

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, appointments, and several substantive items. They will discuss an arena proposal, YMCA pool design options, a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with the Department of Energy, and renewal of an emergency declaration. New business includes a request for qualifications for emergency medical services, adoption of the 2020 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, an airport grant, first reading of a rules ordinance, and an actuarial valuation for the hospital pension trust.

• Proposed arena update
• YMCA pool design options with Genco Pools and YMCA
• Payment in Lieu of Taxes with Department of Energy
• Request for Qualifications for Emergency Medical Services
• Resolution adopting Barnwell County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being an executive session to discuss a personnel matter pertaining to a county employee. No votes or decisions are listed on the public agenda.

• Executive session on personnel matter pertaining to a county employee

The Barnwell County Council met for a special called meeting on April 13, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. The council approved the agenda and entered executive session to discuss a personnel matter, but no decisions were made in that session. The meeting adjourned at 5:55 p.m. with no substantive actions taken.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Houston, second by Harper)
• Entered executive session for personnel matter (motion by Harper, second by Houston)
• No decisions made in executive session

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a workshop to review the actuarial valuation of the hospital pension fund. Presentations will be given by consultants from BB&T Retirement and Institutional Services and McGriff Employee Benefits Solutions, along with the county business manager. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Actuarial valuation of the hospital pension fund
• Presentations by Jeff Elliott (BB&T) and Eddie Vaughn (McGriff)
• Attendance by Debbie Fickling, Barnwell County Business Manager

County Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The county council is not listing any specific items for discussion or decision, and residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.

The Barnwell County Council held a special called meeting via Zoom. After a closed executive session about a matter involving a public official, the council voted unanimously to direct the County Administrator to proceed according to the advice received from the Employment Attorney and the County Attorney. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Moved into executive session to discuss a matter involving a public official
• Directed the County Administrator to proceed per advice from the Employment Attorney and County Attorney
• Adjourned the meeting

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting with a single substantive item: a presentation of the 2019/2020 audit by Todd Highsmith of Highsmith & Highsmith, LLC. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, quorum declaration, and agenda approval.

• 2019/2020 audit presentation by Highsmith & Highsmith, LLC

The council accepted the 2019/2020 audit presented by Todd Highsmith of Highsmith & Highsmith, LLC. The audit received a clean opinion, but reported a total net position deficit of $3,811,601, primarily due to pension and post-employment benefit liabilities. The council also discussed a significant finding regarding segregation of duties in the Finance Department and an open issue about funds possibly needing reassignment.

• Approved the meeting agenda.
• Accepted the 2019/2020 audit for the county.
• Discussed the audit's findings, including a total net position deficit of $3,811,601.
• Noted a significant finding regarding segregation of duties in the Finance Department.
• Discussed an open issue about funds that may need to be reassigned.
• Heard that Standard and Poors has requested more data from the county.

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to discuss several items, including the use of $600 million from a DOE plutonium settlement, an update on the arena, and a resolution for Fair Housing Month. They will also consider extending COVID leave for employees and making recreation commission appointments.

• Discussion of $600 million DOE Plutonium Settlement and recommendations for fund use
• Extension of COVID Leave for employees
• Recreation Commission appointments
• Long Leaf Road/Stormwater Drainage update
• Resolution to designate April 2021 as Fair Housing Month

The council voted to extend COVID-19 leave for county employees through the end of the year, providing 10 days of medical leave if quarantined or symptomatic, and two-thirds pay for 10 days for those caring for someone at home. It also approved moving forward with the engineer's recommendation to remove a berm on Long Leaf Road to address stormwater drainage, and approved a resolution designating April 2021 as Fair Housing Month. Several board and commission appointments were made, and the council discussed a wish list for potential use of $600 million from a DOE plutonium settlement, but took no formal vote on it.

• Approved extending COVID leave for county employees through end of 2021
• Approved Public Works moving forward with engineer's recommendation to remove berm on Long Leaf Road
• Approved resolution designating April 2021 as Fair Housing Month
• Reappointed Ronnie Tobin, Patricia Davis Rogers, Sylvia Quattlebaum, Walter Creech, Thomas Sharpe, John Calvin Melton, Terry Glass, John Haskell, Libby Still, and William Birt to various boards
• Appointed Jack Hubbard to Transportation Committee and Ernest Parker Jr. to Recreation Commission
• Appointed Jimbo Moody, Earl Nix, and Pamela Davis as town representatives to Recreation Commission
• Agreed to give Arena Committee until next meeting to report before moving forward with pool plans
• Agreed to update and share wish list for DOE settlement funds with legislative delegation

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting with an executive session to receive legal advice about litigation involving a former county delinquent tax collector. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed for public discussion or decision.

• Executive session for legal advice on litigation involving a former county delinquent tax collector

The Barnwell County Council held a special called meeting on March 9, 2021, and voted to enter executive session to receive legal advice about litigation involving a former county Delinquent Tax Collector. After returning to open session, the council authorized attorney Joanie Winters to proceed with a settlement agreement as discussed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda by motion, seconded and carried.
• Moved into executive session for legal advice on litigation involving a former county Delinquent Tax Collector.
• Authorized attorney Joanie Winters to proceed with a settlement agreement as discussed by council.

County Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Barnwell County Council held a public hearing and special called meeting, during which no public comments were received. The council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of land to the City of Barnwell. The motion carried, and the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved third and final reading of ordinance authorizing land sale to City of Barnwell (motion carried)

County Council

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available item is a note directing readers to review the minutes, so no decisions or discussions are listed for this session.

• No agenda items listed

County Council

This meeting has no published agenda; only minutes are available for review. No decisions or discussions are listed for this session.