Barnwell County public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Council
The Barnwell County Council met in executive session to receive legal advice regarding county litigation and the governing board of Generations Unlimited. No action was taken during the executive session. Following the session, the Council voted to refer an ongoing investigation to the Solicitor.
- Approved the meeting agenda
- Entered executive session to receive legal advice on county litigation and Generations Unlimited
- Approved motion to refer an ongoing investigation to the Solicitor
- Approved motion to adjourn
County Council
The Council met for a priority setting workshop to identify key goals for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The session focused on infrastructure, quality of life projects, and administrative tasks. No formal votes were taken on specific project approvals beyond the agenda and adjournment.
- Approved meeting agenda
- Identified landfill upgrades and a new animal shelter as top priorities
- Proposed Lake Brown as a flagship project for entertainment and community events
- Proposed infrastructure goals including broadband and sewer project completion
- Discussed transportation initiatives including a potential Savannah River bridge
- Proposed allocating $3,000 to $5,000 per council district for county-related purposes
- Proposed a November 2024 referendum on county election dates
County Council
The County Council met in executive session to discuss contractual, personnel, and legal matters. No substantive actions or decisions were taken during the session.
- Approved amended agenda to include legal advice regarding a former employee lawsuit
- Entered executive session to discuss EMS services, a former department head, Generations Unlimited, Project Elbert Solar Farm, and a former employee lawsuit
- No action taken in Executive Session
County Council
Barnwell County Council approved an inducement resolution for Project Elbert to allow for fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes and other economic development incentives. The Council also approved a resolution to amend the Jasper Ocean Terminal Multi-County Industrial/Business Park agreement to include additional property in Jasper County.
- Approved Inducement Resolution for Project Elbert
- Approved Resolution to include additional Jasper County property in Jasper Ocean Terminal Multi-County Industrial/Business Park
- Approved minutes for Executive Session 7-11-23, Regular Meeting 7-11-23, and Emergency Special Called Meeting 7-27-23
- Appointed Eartha Holmes to the Museum Board (District #1)
- Appointed Evelyn Coker to the Ad Hoc Housing Committee (District #2)
- Approved nomination of Alex Whitbeck to the Animal Shelter Board (District #6)
- Granted permission to place 9-11 memorial flags in Calhoun Park
County Council
The Barnwell County Council met for an emergency special called meeting to address contractual matters. The Council voted unanimously to authorize the County Attorney to seek temporary injunctive relief against Medshore EMS.
- Authorized County Attorney to file motion for temporary injunctive relief against Medshore for breach of EMS contract (Unanimous)