Barnwell County public meetings in 2025

County Council

The County Council is holding a special called meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to receive legal advice regarding contractual matters with SCA.

• Executive session regarding contractual matters with SCA

The council approved its agenda and then reviewed the 2024‑2025 audit presentation. Council members voted to accept the audit as presented. After the acceptance, the council adjourned the meeting.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Accepted the 2024‑2025 audit report as presented (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold a special meeting on December 17, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. The council will approve the meeting agenda and receive a presentation of the 2024‑2025 audit by Scott and Chairman Houston. No other items are listed.

• Approval of agenda
• Presentation of the 2024‑2025 audit by Scott and Chairman Houston

County Council

The County Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct interviews for the Clerk to Council position. These interviews will take place during an executive session.

• Interviews for Clerk to Council position

The council voted to approve the agenda for the special meeting. No action was taken on the clerk‑to‑council position interviews. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• No action taken on clerk‑to‑council position interviews
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The County Council will meet to approve the 2026 meeting schedule and appoint a member to the Lower Savannah Workforce Development Board. The agenda also includes a presentation from the President of Denmark Technical College.

• Presentation by Dr. Eric Brown, President of Denmark Technical College
• Approval of 2026 Council Meeting Dates
• Appointment to Lower Savannah Workforce Development Board

The council approved the meeting agenda and the corrected minutes from previous sessions. Council members approved the schedule of council meetings for 2026. The council appointed Brandon Martin to the Lower Savannah Workforce Development Board.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved corrected minutes from prior meetings (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 council meeting dates (motion carried)
• Appointed Brandon Martin to Lower Savannah Workforce Development Board (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council special meeting will follow standard procedures, including a call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, and quorum declaration. An executive session is scheduled, during which interviews for the Clerk to Council position will be held, and any subsequent actions may be taken. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

• Interviews related to Clerk to Council position
• Executive session (potential follow‑up actions)

The council voted to approve the agenda for the special meeting. An executive session was held to discuss interviews for the Clerk to Council position, but no action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda approved (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The council will hold a third reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06-413. The ordinance sets the terms of Barnwell County’s Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 budget for operations and debt service, authorizes a rollback millage, and establishes budget parameters for certain county agencies. It also repeals Resolution No. 2025‑09‑706. The meeting otherwise includes routine procedural items.

• Third reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06-413 – FY 2025‑26 budget, rollback millage, agency budget parameters, repeal of Resolution No. 2025‑09‑706
• Authorization of temporary clerk to council

The council approved the meeting agenda. It then approved the third reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑06‑413, which authorizes a rollback millage and sets new budget parameters for county agencies. The council also authorized hiring Elaine Ferguson as a temporary Clerk to Council on a part‑time basis. The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved third reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑06‑413 to implement rollback millage and budget changes (motion carried)
• Authorized hiring of Elaine Ferguson as temporary Clerk to Council, part‑time (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:13 p.m. (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold a public hearing and a third reading of an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The proposed changes include implementing rollback millage and setting budget parameters for specific county agencies.

• Public hearing on Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2025-06-413
• Proposed implementation of rollback millage
• Proposed budget parameters for certain county agencies
• Repeal of Resolution No. 2025-09-706

The council met at 6:00 p.m. on December 1, 2025, declared a quorum, and approved the agenda. A third‑reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑06‑413 was noted with no action taken. The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m. with no substantive decisions made.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will conduct a second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06-413, which would adopt the county’s fiscal year 2025‑2026 operations and debt service budget, authorize a rollback millage, set budget parameters for certain county agencies, and repeal Resolution No. 2025-09-706. The meeting also includes an executive session to interview candidates for the County Administrator position. No other items are listed for decision.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06-413 to adopt FY 2025‑2026 budget and rollback millage
• Repeal of Resolution No. 2025-09-706
• Authorization of budget parameters for certain county agencies
• Executive session to interview County Administrator candidates

The council approved the agenda and the second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06-413, which amends the FY 2025‑2026 budget. A motion to enter executive session was carried, though no action occurred there. Roll‑call votes approved Administrator Candidate B (5 Ayes, 2 Nays) and rejected Candidate A (2 Ayes, 5 Nays). The meeting was adjourned at 12:53 p.m.

• Agenda approval motion carried
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2025-06-413 approved
• Motion to enter executive session approved (no action taken)
• Administrator Candidate B approved by roll‑call vote (5‑2)
• Administrator Candidate A rejected by roll‑call vote (2‑5)
• Meeting adjourned at 12:53 p.m.

County Council

The County Council is meeting in a special called executive session. The body will discuss personnel matters regarding Generations Unlimited and the hiring of a County Administrator.

• Personnel matters related to Generations Unlimited
• Employment matter regarding the hiring of a County Administrator

The council approved the meeting agenda. They voted to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters related to Generations Unlimited and the hiring of a county administrator. No actions were taken during the executive session. The council then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel and hiring matters (motion carried)
• No action taken during executive session
• Adjourned the meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold an executive session to discuss employment and interview candidates for the County Administrator position. Any actions regarding the appointment may be taken after the session. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order and agenda approval.

• Executive session: interview of County Administrator candidates

The council approved the meeting agenda. A motion to enter executive session to discuss employment and interview county administrator candidates was approved. No action was taken during the executive session. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss employment (motion carried)
• No action taken during executive session
• Approved adjournment (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold an executive session to receive legal advice regarding the 2025 tax levy. The remainder of the agenda consists of routine procedural items, including call to order, quorum declaration, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Executive session – receipt of legal advice regarding the 2025 tax levy

The council approved the meeting agenda. They voted to enter executive session to discuss legal advice on the 2025 tax levy. No action was taken during the executive session, and the meeting was subsequently adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal advice on 2025 tax levy (motion carried)
• No action taken during executive session
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to convey Blackville Marketing Authority property and to relinquish the county’s interest in it. The council will conduct a third reading of that conveyance ordinance. The council will consider a second reading of an ordinance that extends the solid waste service agreement with Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority through 2050, updates tonnage commitments, raises annual tipping fees, and authorizes up to $30 million in revenue bonds for a new phase. Additional items include a first reading of a budget amendment ordinance, a resolution to expand the Quad‑County Industrial Park to include the Delavan Spray, LLC property, and a resolution to adopt a revised personnel policy manual.

• Public hearing on ordinance to convey Blackville Marketing Authority property and disclaimer of interest
• Second reading of solid waste service agreement amendment authorizing up to $30 million in revenue bonds
• Third reading of conveyance ordinance for Blackville Marketing Authority property
• First reading of ordinance amending FY 2025‑2026 budget to implement rollback millage and budget parameters
• Resolution to amend master agreement to enlarge Quad‑County Industrial Park to include Delavan Spray, LLC property

The council accepted the second reading of an ordinance amending the Solid Waste Service Agreement with the Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority, allowing the authority to issue revenue bonds not to exceed $30 million for a new phase construction. The council also approved the third reading of the Blackville Marketing Authority conveyance ordinance and adopted resolutions to enlarge the Quad‑County Industrial Park and to adopt a revised personnel policy manual. All motions carried.

• Approved second reading of solid waste service agreement authorizing up to $30 M bonds (motion carried)
• Approved third reading of Blackville Marketing Authority conveyance ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to enlarge Quad‑County Industrial Park (motion carried)
• Approved resolution to adopt revised personnel policy manual (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Stephanie Shaver to Animal Shelter Board (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Angela Cotton to Housing Committee (motion carried)
• Approved addition of press release regarding 2025 tax levy to agenda (motion carried)
• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will convene a special called executive session to receive legal advice regarding the 2025 reassessment. The council may take action following this discussion.

• Executive session to discuss 2025 reassessment
• Receipt of legal advice
• Special called meeting at Carolina Room

The council approved its agenda, entered an executive session to discuss legal advice on the 2025 reassessment, took no action during that session, and then adjourned. All motions were carried.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal advice on 2025 reassessment (motion carried)
• No action taken during executive session
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council meeting on October 14, 2025 will follow standard procedural steps, including call to order, quorum declaration, and agenda approval. The primary agenda item is an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the Policy Manual and the County Administrator. Any actions resulting from those discussions may be taken after the executive session. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Discussion of personnel matters related to the Policy Manual (executive session)
• Discussion of personnel matters related to the County Administrator (executive session)

The council approved the meeting agenda. They entered executive session to discuss personnel matters, but no action was taken. The council then approved the Personnel Committee's recommendations on the Personnel Policy Manual. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters (motion carried)
• Approved Personnel Committee recommendations on Personnel Policy Manual (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to amend and restate the solid waste service agreement with The Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority, extending the contract through 2050 and allowing the authority to issue revenue bonds up to $30 million for a new phase. The council will also consider a resolution to accept a grant from the South Carolina Department of Agriculture for Project Automate and to execute related agreements. A memorandum of understanding regarding reassessment of the SRS property will be discussed, and the meeting will address the date for the November meeting on Veteran’s Day.

• First reading of ordinance amending solid waste service agreement, extending term to 2050, increasing tipping fees, and authorizing up to $30 million in revenue bonds for a new phase
• Resolution to accept a grant from the South Carolina Department of Agriculture for Project Automate and to execute related agreements
• Memorandum of Understanding reassessment of SRS property
• Discussion of November meeting date on Veteran’s Day

The council approved a resolution to accept a South Carolina Department of Agriculture grant for Project Automate and authorized related agreements. A memorandum of understanding for reassessment of SRS property was also approved. Several board and committee appointments were confirmed, and the council decided to keep the November meeting on Veteran’s Day.

• Approved Resolution accepting SC Dept. of Agriculture grant for Project Automate (motion carried)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for reassessment of SRS property (motion carried)
• Reappointed Chantane Tobin to the Axis 1 Board (appointment confirmed)
• Nominated Stephanie Shaver to the Animal Shelter Board (nomination confirmed)
• Appointed Marlene McCCerib-Baglin to the Animal Shelter (appointment confirmed)
• Nominated Angela Cotton to the Housing Committee (nomination confirmed)
• Decided to keep November council meeting on Veteran’s Day (no change)
• First reading of solid waste service agreement ordinance (no action taken)

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Personnel Committee will meet at 1:00 p.m. to approve the agenda and minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. The committee will then hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the policy manual. No other decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session: discussion of personnel matters related to the policy manual

The committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the 9‑4‑25 meeting. It then approved a motion to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the policy manual, where no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from 9‑4‑25 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for personnel policy discussion (motion carried)
• No action taken in executive session
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will convene an executive session to receive legal advice concerning personnel matters. The meeting also includes standard procedural steps such as call to order, invocation, quorum declaration, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Receipt of legal advice regarding personnel matters (executive session)

The council amended the agenda to add Item #5, the Declaration of State of Emergency, and approved the amended agenda. A motion to approve the Declaration of State of Emergency was carried. The council entered an executive session to discuss legal advice on personnel matters, took no action, then reconvened and adjourned.

• Amended agenda to add Item #5 (Declaration of State of Emergency) – motion carried
• Approved the amended agenda – motion carried
• Approved the Declaration of State of Emergency – motion carried
• Entered executive session to discuss legal advice on personnel matters – motion carried
• No action taken during executive session
• Adjourned the meeting – motion carried

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will conduct a standard procedural meeting, including a call to order, invocation, quorum declaration, and agenda approval. The meeting will also feature a Priority Setting Workshop to discuss the council’s upcoming priorities. No specific policy decisions or contracts are on the agenda.

• Call to Order by Chairman Houston
• Invocation by Chairman Houston
• Declaration of Quorum by Chairman Houston
• Approval of Agenda by Chairman Houston
• Priority Setting Workshop in Council Chambers

The council approved the meeting agenda after a motion and second. A workshop led by Dr. William Molnar identified four countywide priority areas: water system upgrades, law‑enforcement resources, health‑care services, and telemedicine initiatives. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Identified priority areas: water system upgrades, law‑enforcement resources, health‑care services, telemedicine pilot
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on September 9, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. after standard opening items. The board will discuss a request for a zoning variance or special exception for the property identified as Tax Map #029-00-00-020. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting will adjourn after the discussion.

• Consider request for zoning variance/special exception – Tax Map #029-00-00-020

The board approved its agenda after a motion was carried. It granted Bobby Jordan a special exception to place a mobile home on his property at Tax Map #029-00-00-020. The meeting was then adjourned following a motion that carried.

• Agenda approval motion carried
• Special exception for mobile home placement on Tax Map #029-00-00-020 approved
• Meeting adjournment motion carried

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will meet to receive legal advice regarding compensation for magistrate judges during an executive session. Action may be taken on this matter following the session.

• Legal advice regarding compensation for magistrate judges

The council approved its meeting agenda. It entered an executive session to receive legal advice on magistrate judge compensation, but no action was taken there. The council then approved sending a letter, signed by the chairman, to the magistrate judges. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss magistrate judge compensation (motion carried)
• No action taken during executive session
• Approved sending a letter to magistrate judges signed by the chairman (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

Barnwell County Council will consider setting the 2025-2026 millage rates and authorizing an amendment to the Quad-County Industrial Park master agreement. The meeting also includes a public comment period and the second reading of an ordinance regarding property conveyance.

• Second reading of ordinance for Blackville Marketing Authority property conveyance
• Authorizing resolution for 2025-2026 millage rates
• Amendment to Quad-County Industrial Park master agreement
• Resolution recognizing South Carolina State Guard members
• Resolution recognizing Desiree Still

The Barnwell County Council approved the Resolution-2025-2026 Millage Rates and a second‑reading ordinance conveying Blackville Marketing Authority property. It also approved an amendment to the Quad‑County Industrial Park master agreement to add additional property. The council confirmed appointments to the Transportation Committee and the Planning Commission, and adopted two recognition resolutions.

• Reappointed Willie Walker to the Transportation Committee (motion carried)
• Approved nomination of Josh Fields to the Planning Commission (motion carried)
• Approved second reading of ordinance conveying Blackville Marketing Authority property (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution-2025-2026 Millage Rates (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to the Quad‑County Industrial Park master agreement to include additional property (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution recognizing the South Carolina State Guard and National Preparedness Month (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution recognizing Desiree Still (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will meet to discuss the conveyance of property from the Blackville Marketing Authority. The body will also consider a resolution regarding the final distribution of 2016 Capital Project Sales Tax proceeds.

• First reading of an ordinance for the conveyance of property from the Blackville Marketing Authority
• Resolution for the final distribution of 2016 Capital Project Sales Tax proceeds
• Resolution of Recognition for Vaishali Allibada

The council approved the agenda and minutes from the July 8 meeting. It made several appointments, including moving Joshua Perry to the Equalization Board of Appeals and adding Don Harper to the Airport Commission. The council authorized AED maintenance services and a letter to the sheriff supporting increased security at county facilities. It also adopted a resolution to distribute 2016 Capital Project Sales Tax proceeds on a pay-as-you-go basis and recognized community member Vaishali Allibada.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of the July 8 meeting (motion carried)
• Made appointments: Joshua Perry to Equalization Board of Appeals, Don Harper to Airport Commission, Sandy Wizoreck to Recycling Committee; nominated Josh Fields to Planning Commission (motion carried)
• Authorized Administrator to contract Carolina Life Safety for AED maintenance (motion carried)
• Authorized Administrator to send letter to Sheriff supporting increased security and request state funding (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for final distribution of 2016 Capital Project Sales Tax proceeds (motion carried)
• Approved resolution recognizing Vaishali Allibada (motion carried)

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Healthcare/Safety Committee approved its agenda and the minutes from the April 21 meeting. It voted to go into executive session to discuss EMS contract matters and courthouse security. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved April 21 minutes (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss EMS contract matters and courthouse security (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The committee approved its meeting agenda and the minutes from the March 2025 meetings. No other actions were taken; the remaining items were only discussed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes for 3‑4‑25, 3‑10‑25, and 3‑25‑25 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The council approved three resolutions. Councilman Alexander moved to approve the resolution authorizing execution of the annual Memorandum of Understanding for the Lower Savannah Workforce Development Area under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and the motion carried. He also moved to approve a memorandum of understanding between the Barnwell County Sheriff and the council regarding revenues received from the United States Marshals Service for housing federal detainees, and the motion carried. Finally, a resolution recognizing Rhonda McElveen was approved, with the motion carried.

• Approved resolution for Lower Savannah Workforce Development Area MOU (motion carried)
• Approved resolution for Sheriff‑Marshals Service revenue MOU (motion carried)
• Approved resolution recognizing Rhonda McElveen (motion carried)
• Councilman Hooper appointed Treasurer for Lower Savannah Council of Governments Board (announcement)

County Council

The council approved its meeting agenda. It then approved the ordinance to raise revenue and adopt the fiscal year 2025‑2026 operations and debt service budget. Finally, it approved a resolution establishing quarterly budget review and overtime review policies for FY 2025‑2026. All motions carried.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 revenue and operations budget ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved resolution implementing quarterly budget review policy (motion carried)
• Approved resolution implementing overtime review policy (motion carried)

County Council

The council approved its meeting agenda and adopted a resolution to approve a settlement agreement. Administrator Meredith Wright presented potential FY 25‑26 budget cuts, but no budget actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved settlement agreement resolution (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The council amended the agenda to add Item C concerning legal advice for the Hilda Volunteer Fire Department, which was approved by a majority. They entered an executive session to discuss legal matters, but no action was taken. In the public session, the council authorized appropriation of funds to keep Generations Unlimited operating through June, passing with a 6‑1 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Amended agenda to include Item C (legal advice for Hilda Volunteer Fire Dept.) – approved by majority
• Entered executive session to discuss legal advice matters – motion carried
• Authorized funds for Generations Unlimited through June – approved 6-1
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

County Council

The council approved the second reading of the ordinance that raises revenue and adopts the operating and debt service budget for Barnwell County for July 1 2025 through June 30 2026. It also approved a series of resolutions on community programs, regional partnerships, and emergency services, while a formal letter to the Hilda Fire Department was tabled. All motions carried.

• Approved Second Reading of FY 2025‑2026 budget and revenue ordinance (motion carried)
• Tabled formal letter to Hilda Fire Department regarding county fire operations (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution designating June 2025 as Elevate Fatherhood Month (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution to continue participation in the Lower Savannah Regional Home Consortium (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution expressing support for the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution authorizing a Mutual Aid Agreement with AmeriPro Emergency Medical Services and the U.S. Department of Energy (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution authorizing an Economic Development Grant to Southern Carolina Alliance (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the grant agreement with Best Friends Animal Society (motion carried)

County Council

The council voted to add a new agenda item concerning legal advice for Generations Unlimited and approved the amended agenda. A motion to enter executive session to discuss legal advice on the fire service and Generations Unlimited was also approved. No actions were taken during the executive session, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Amended agenda to add Item b (Legal Advice Regarding Generations Unlimited); motion carried by majority
• Approved the amended agenda; motion carried
• Entered executive session to discuss legal advice on fire service and Generations Unlimited; motion carried
• No action taken during executive session
• Adjourned meeting; motion carried

County Council

The council approved its agenda and entered an executive session to receive legal advice on Cascades and the County Fire Service, but no action was taken in that session. Afterwards, members approved a motion for the County Administrator to schedule a joint meeting with Hilda Town Council to discuss the County Fire Service. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal advice on Cascades and County Fire Service (motion carried)
• No action taken during executive session
• Approved scheduling joint meeting with Hilda Town Council on County Fire Service (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The council approved its agenda and passed the third reading of the ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of an infrastructure credit agreement with the company referred to as “Project Paper.” The ordinance also ratifies the project's inclusion in a multi‑county industrial park. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Approved Infrastructure Credit Agreement Ordinance for Project Paper (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The council approved the meeting agenda, voted to enter executive session to discuss legal advice on Cascades, and then adjourned. No substantive actions were taken during the executive session.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Entered executive session to discuss legal advice regarding Cascades (motion carried)
• No action taken during executive session
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The council approved its agenda for the May 13 meeting. It also approved the minutes from the April 7 special meeting and the April 8 regular meeting. Council members voted to adopt a resolution authorizing a partnership agreement with the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor to provide grant funding for the Lake Edgar Brown amphitheater project, and to allow the county administrator to execute the agreement. The meeting was adjourned at 6:47 p.m. after a motion to adjourn carried.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April 7 and April 8 meetings (motion carried)
• Approved partnership agreement with SC National Heritage Corridor for Lake Edgar Brown amphitheater grant (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:47 p.m. (motion carried)

County Council

The council approved its agenda and entered an executive session. It approved the second reading of an infrastructure credit ordinance, a representation agreement resolution, and an intergovernmental agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy for a payment in lieu of taxes. The FY 25‑26 budget proposal was presented, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Entered executive session (motion carried)
• Approved second reading of infrastructure credit ordinance (motion carried)
• Approved representation agreement resolution (motion carried)
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with DOE for payment in lieu of taxes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The council approved a resolution amending the master agreement for the Quad-County Industrial Park to include additional property. It also approved a resolution designating April 2025 as Fair Housing Month and a resolution authorizing the county administrator to execute an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Blackville on flood‑damage prevention. Additionally, Councilman Alexander’s motion to reappoint Lynn McEwen to the Axis 1 Board was carried.

• Approved amendment to Quad-County Industrial Park master agreement (motion carried)
• Approved resolution designating April 2025 as Fair Housing Month (motion carried)
• Approved resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement with Town of Blackville flood‑damage prevention ordinance (motion carried)
• Reappointed Lynn McEwen to the Axis 1 Board (motion carried)
• Reappointed Elizabeth Zorn to the Animal Shelter Board (appointment by Chairman)
• Reappointed Wanda Coleman to the Generations Unlimited Board (appointment by Chairman)
• Reappointed Albert Pressley and Retha Corley to the Axis 1 Board (appointment by Vice‑Chairman)
• Approved agenda and minutes for the meeting (motions carried)

County Council

Councilman Travis Hooper moved to approve the agenda and Councilman JJ Cruz seconded; the motion carried. Councilman Travis Hooper then moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Councilman JJ Cruz; that motion also carried. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)