Chesterfield public meetings in 2025

Cheraw Town Council - Special Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss personnel matters, committee appointments, and the appointment of the town judge, attorney, and mayor pro tempore. The council may take action on these items after returning to open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Executive session under SC FOIA for personnel matters, committee appointments, and appointments of town judge, attorney, and mayor pro tempore
• Possible action on executive session items after returning to regular session

The Cheraw Town Council held a special meeting on December 18, 2025, and unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, committee appointments, and the appointment of a town judge, attorney, and mayor pro tempore. After exiting executive session, the council unanimously voted to defer all appointments and committee naming to the next regular council meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session to discuss personnel, committees, and appointments (unanimous)
• Exited executive session after discussion (unanimous)
• Deferred naming committees and appointing town judge, attorney, and mayor pro tempore to next council meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council will hold its regular meeting on December 9, 2025, with several action items including a second reading of Ordinance 2026-05, a request to purchase Sur Tech Software from the Drug Fund, and a request to use state accommodation tax money to resurface parking lots. The council will also approve minutes, the November financial report, and recognize the 17U Soccer State Champions. Citizen comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-05
• Request to purchase Sur Tech Software from the Drug Fund
• Request to use state accommodation tax money to resurface parking lots
• Approval of November financial report
• Recognition of 17U Soccer State Champions

The Cheraw Town Council unanimously approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026-05, a countywide curfew for juveniles 17 and younger from 11pm to 6am. The council also approved using drug fund money to purchase surveillance software and using state accommodation tax funds to resurface parking lots. A citizen complained about marijuana odors in local businesses, urging council action.

• Approved minutes of November 10 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved November financial report (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of curfew ordinance 2026-05 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,963 purchase of Sur Tech software from drug fund (unanimous)
• Approved $46,380 parking lot resurfacing using accommodation tax funds (unanimous)
• Rescheduled council briefing from Dec 23 to Dec 18 with executive session (unanimous)

Cheraw Board of Architectural Review

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review will meet to approve minutes from the November 2025 meeting and review a renovation application for a house at 226 Huger Street. The applicant proposes painting, interior remodeling, and electrical work. No public comments are scheduled.

• Approval of November 2025 meeting minutes
• Renovation application for 226 Huger Street (painting, interior remodel, electrical)

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review approved a renovation at 226 Huger Street, with the condition that the applicant select a paint color more aligned with the home's historic character. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the November 2025 meeting. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:01 PM.

• Approved renovation at 226 Huger Street with condition on paint color (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Accommodation Tax Committee Meeting

The Chesterfield Accommodation Tax Committee is meeting to review applications for accommodation tax funding, specifically for the Cypress Hall & Hotel Parking Lot project. The agenda includes a review of parking lot estimates attached to the application. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the committee is only reviewing the application at this meeting.

• Review of application for Cypress Hall & Hotel Parking Lot funding
• Parking lot estimates attached as Accommodation_Tax_Parking_Lot.pdf

The Accommodation Tax Committee unanimously approved awarding a contract for paving the Cypress Hall & Hotel parking lots to Sterling McDiarmid. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 AM and adjourned at 10:37 AM.

• Awarded parking lot paving contract to Sterling McDiarmid (unanimous)

Cheraw Town Council Briefing - Special Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council is holding a special briefing meeting. They will hear an update on the Caston Park project from Greenberg Farrow and Contractor Services of Kershaw, receive the Town Manager's monthly update, and then enter executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the Town Manager position, the Police Department, and the Caston Park contract. Council may take action after the executive session.

• Update on Caston Park project from Greenberg Farrow and Contractor Services of Kershaw
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding Town Manager position, Police Department, and Caston Park contract
• Approval of minutes from October 28th Town Council Briefing

The Cheraw Town Council held a special briefing on November 25, 2025. They unanimously approved the October 28th minutes and received an update on the Caston Park project, with a projected completion date of December 19th. The council entered executive session to discuss personnel matters and, upon exiting, unanimously voted to decline the counter offer to the town manager candidate. The monthly town manager update was tabled due to time constraints.

• Approved October 28th Town Council Briefing minutes (unanimous)
• Declined counter offer to town manager candidate (unanimous)
• Tabled monthly town manager update due to time constraints

Cheraw Town Council Personnel Committee Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss personnel matters related to the Police Department. The agenda includes an executive session for these discussions, followed by adjournment. No other items are listed.

• Executive session on Police Department personnel matters

The Cheraw Town Council Personnel Committee met and immediately entered executive session, with no public discussion or decisions recorded. The meeting adjourned after the closed session, and no substantive actions were taken in open session.

• Entered executive session unanimously
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council will meet to consider several action items, including paying for unexpected fire truck repairs, contracting for new playground equipment, and hiring a firm for a new water treatment plant. They will also hear reports from various departments and hold an executive session to discuss hiring a town manager. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and the October financial report.

• Request to pay TLG Peterbilt for unexpected fire truck repairs from Rural Fire Capital Expense line
• Contract with GameTime for new playground equipment at Caston Park
• Contract with Garver for professional services for a new 4 MGD water treatment plant
• Recognition of 2025 Risk Management Service Award from Municipal Association
• Executive session to discuss hiring a town manager

The Cheraw Town Council approved four items: a juvenile curfew ordinance change from 12am-6am to 11pm-6am for ages 17 and under, a $26,382.45 payment for fire truck repairs from the Rural Fire Capital Expense line, a $111,629.70 contract with GameTime for new playground equipment at Caston Park, and a preliminary engineering contract with Garver for a new 4 MGD water treatment plant. All votes were unanimous. The council also entered executive session to discuss hiring a town manager but took no action.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-05 changing juvenile curfew to 11pm-6am (unanimous)
• Approved $26,382.45 payment to TLG Peterbilt for fire truck repairs (unanimous)
• Approved $111,629.70 contract with GameTime for Caston Park playground (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary engineering contract with Garver for water treatment plant (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 14, 28, and 29 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved October financial report (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on town manager hiring; no action taken

Cheraw Municipal Election Committee Protest Hearing

The Cheraw Municipal Election Committee is holding a protest hearing regarding the District 4 election. The agenda includes a call to order, the hearing itself, and adjournment, with a court recording minutes attachment referenced. No other business is listed.

• Hearing regarding District 4 election
• Attachment: Court Recording Minutes (Town_of_Cheraw_Election_Protest.pdf)

The Cheraw Municipal Election Committee convened a protest hearing regarding the District 4 election on November 10, 2025. The minutes record only the call to order, the hearing item, and adjournment; no substantive decision or outcome is documented.

• Hearing regarding District 4 election held; no outcome recorded

Cheraw Board of Architectural Review

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review will consider two new business items: a fence replacement at 417 Church Street and a painting request at 226 Hugar Street. The board will also approve minutes from its July and August 2025 meetings. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• 417 Church Street: replace chain-link fence with white privacy fence
• 226 Hugar Street: paint porch, steps, brick underpinning, and front door
• Approval of July & August 2025 meeting minutes

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review approved a fence request for 417 Church Street unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the July and August 2025 meetings. A painting request for 226 Hugar Street was removed from the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved fence request at 417 Church Street (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July & August 2025 meetings (unanimous)
• Removed painting request for 226 Hugar Street from agenda

Cheraw Town Council - Special Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the appointment of a Town Manager. The council may take action on this item after returning to open session. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including an invocation, pledge, and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss appointment of Town Manager
• Possible action on Town Manager appointment after executive session

The Cheraw Town Council held a special meeting and entered executive session to discuss the appointment of a Town Manager. No action was taken in executive session. After exiting, the council unanimously approved moving forward with background, credit, and reference checks for Tim Owens.

• Approved background, credit, and reference checks for Tim Owens (unanimous)

Cheraw Town Council Briefing

The Cheraw Town Council is holding a briefing meeting with a routine agenda. They will approve minutes from the August and September briefings, receive a monthly update from the town manager, and then enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the Recreation Department. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Approval of minutes from August & September 2025 briefings
• Monthly update from town manager
• Executive session on Recreation Department personnel matters

The Cheraw Town Council discussed the new water treatment plant and agreed to move forward now rather than wait for a $4.4 million grant, with a $364,006 contract option to begin work. No formal vote was recorded on this item. The council also approved the August and September meeting minutes, rescheduled the November 11 meeting to November 10 due to Veterans Day, and held an executive session with no action taken.

• Approved minutes from August and September 2025 briefings (unanimous)
• Agreed to move forward on water treatment plant work before $4.4M grant approval (no formal vote recorded)
• Rescheduled November 11 council meeting to November 10 due to Veterans Day
• Entered and exited executive session; no action taken

Cheraw Town Council - Special Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the appointment of a Town Manager. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss appointment of a Town Manager

The Cheraw Town Council held a special meeting on October 28, 2025, and entered executive session to discuss the appointment of a Town Manager. No formal action was taken in open session; the meeting adjourned immediately after the executive session. The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes on the appointment.

• Entered executive session to discuss Town Manager appointment (unanimous)
• Exited executive session after discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cheraw Town Council Finance Committee Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss police department personnel appointments and Caston Park. The agenda includes an executive session, indicating these topics will be discussed privately. No decisions or votes are listed on the public agenda.

• Executive session for police department personnel appointments
• Discussion of Caston Park
• Meeting held October 20, 2025 at 4:00 pm

The Cheraw Town Council Finance Committee met and immediately entered executive session to discuss personnel compensation for the police department and Caston Park. After the session, the committee exited without taking any action, and the meeting adjourned. No substantive decisions were made.

• Entered executive session to discuss police and Caston Park compensation (unanimous)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (unanimous)

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading of an ordinance to rezone Parcel #271-009-006-039 from Neighborhood Commercial to General Commercial. The council will also consider resolutions for airport lighting grants and contracts, a pickleball contract, and a new K-9 police vehicle. Other items include the September financial report, comments from the Pee Dee Coalition and school district superintendent, and an executive session on the town manager search.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2026-04 to rezone Parcel 271-009-006-039 from NC Neighborhood Commercial to GC General Commercial
• Resolution 10-2026 to accept SC Aeronautics Commission Grant #25-067 for airfield lighting rehabilitation
• Resolution 11-2026 to contract with Trinity Electrical Services LLC for airport lighting improvements
• Request to enter into contract with Carolina Pickleball LLC
• Request to upfit police vehicle for new K-9 vehicle

The Cheraw Town Council approved the rezoning of Parcel #271-009-006-039 from general residential to general business, allowing the owner to expand the luxury car lot, despite opposition from a neighbor citing environmental concerns. The council also approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026-04, which formalizes the rezoning. Additionally, the council accepted two resolutions for airport lighting grants, approved a K-9 vehicle upfit, and tabled a contract with Carolina Pickleball LLC for revisions.

• Approved rezoning of Parcel #271-009-006-039 to general business (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2026-04 (rezoning) on second reading (6-1)
• Approved Resolution 10-2026 accepting SC Aeronautical Commission grant for airport lighting (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 11-2026 to contract for airport lighting work (7-0)
• Tabled contract with Carolina Pickleball LLC for changes
• Approved $5,657.92 upfit for new K-9 vehicle (7-0)
• Approved September 2025 financial report (7-0)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 meeting (7-0)

Cheraw Town Council Finance Committee Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council Finance Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including police department matters, personnel appointments, a dog kennel, and playground equipment for Caston Park. The agenda includes an executive session, indicating some discussions will be held privately. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items appear to be for discussion only.

• Police Department executive session
• Personnel appointments
• Dog kennel
• Caston Park playground equipment

The Finance Committee met and entered executive session to discuss police department personnel matters, exiting with no action taken. Brian Rogers noted the new K-9 vehicle will need equipment including a crate costing about $5,700, and mentioned ongoing work on a grant for future playground equipment at Caston Park. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Entered executive session on police personnel (unanimous)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (unanimous)

Cheraw Town Council Briefing

The Cheraw Town Council discussed a proposal from Provalus to bring an IT company to downtown Cheraw, but the estimated $3.9 million town cost was considered too high; Provalus will explore private investors and other locations. The council also received a monthly update on projects including Caston Park, a pickleball contract, and Halloween events, then held an executive session on personnel matters with no action taken.

• Provalus presentation on downtown IT company, $3.9M town cost
• Caston Park playground equipment ~$112,000 from hospitality funds
• Pickleball contract with Gabe Watson being finalized
• Halloween Walk Oct 30, 5-7 PM; trick-or-treating coordination with police
• Executive session on personnel matters, no action taken

The Cheraw Town Council met for a briefing on September 23, 2025, with no substantive decisions made. The agenda included a presentation from Provalus, a monthly update from the Town Manager, and an executive session, followed by adjournment. No votes or formal actions were recorded.

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of about 7.82 acres of town-owned property to Circle K Stores, and will consider several resolutions including grant applications and contracts. The agenda also includes public comments on a possible skate park and ProValus, plus routine items like minutes approval and financial reports.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-05 to sell 7.82 acres (tax map numbers 271-009-010-001 through -007) to Circle K Stores
• Resolution 04-2026: application to SC Dept. of Commerce Division of Community Grant Programs
• Resolutions 05-2026 and 06-2026: FAA grants for airport lighting rehabilitation engineering costs
• Resolution 08-2026: contract with Lathan Consulting for grant management for new water treatment plant
• Resolution 09-2026: contract with Cinderella Partners Inc for Theatre on the Green improvements

Cheraw Board of Architectural Review

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review will consider a request from Cheraw First Baptist Church to install a porch extension over the entrance to their fellowship hall at 121 Greene Street. The proposed structure will match the porch on their family center across the street, using architectural shingles and white Hardie board. The board will decide whether to approve the project.

• Porch extension at 121 Greene Street for Cheraw First Baptist Church
• Materials: architectural shingles and white Hardie board
• Structure not eligible for National Register of Historic Places

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review approved a request from Cheraw First Baptist Church to install a porch extension over the entrance to their fellowship hall at 121 Greene Street. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was held via conference call and adjourned shortly after.

• Approved porch extension at 121 Greene Street (unanimous)

Cheraw Town Council Briefing

This is a routine briefing with no substantive decisions on the agenda. The council will approve the July 2025 briefing minutes, hear the town manager's monthly update, and then adjourn.

• Approval of July 2025 briefing minutes
• Monthly update from town manager

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council will hold its regular meeting on August 12, 2025, with several items for action. These include a second reading of a business license ordinance update, first readings of a zoning map amendment and a property sale to Circle K Stores, and resolutions for historic preservation matching funds and airport engineering services. The council will also consider purchasing police interview equipment, a juvenile justice agreement, and funds to market an industrial park building. Public comments are scheduled, including on water/sewer rates and a Tree City designation.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-03 updating business license class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-04 to rezone Parcel 271-009-006-039 from NC to GC
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-05 to sell ~7.82 acres (Tax Map 271-009-010-001 through -007) to Circle K Stores
• Resolution 02-2026 committing matching funds for 2025 State Historic Preservation Grant
• Resolution 03-2026 authorizing engineering contract with Talbert Bright and Ellington for Cheraw Municipal Airport

Cheraw Town Council Briefing

This is a procedural briefing agenda with no action items. The council will approve the June 2025 minutes and hear the town manager's monthly update, then adjourn.

• Approve minutes from June 2025 Town Council Briefing
• Monthly update from Town Manager

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council will hold public hearings and second readings on ordinances raising water, sewer, and garbage fees for FY26, along with first reading of a business license class update. The council will also consider a grant resolution, a police vehicle purchase, and recommendations on Juneteenth and a take-home vehicle policy.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2026-01 increasing water and sewer charges
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2026-02 increasing garbage fees
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-03 updating business license class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• Resolution 01-2026 supporting Main Street SC grant application for 'Project Hometown'
• Request to purchase a patrol vehicle for the Cheraw Police Department

Cheraw Board of Architectural Review

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review will consider four property modification requests, including a fence at 612 Market Street, a garage at 520 Kershaw Street, column replacement at 217 High Street, and a roof amendment at 317 Market Street. The board will also approve minutes from its June 2025 meeting.

• 612 Market Street: 6ft wooden privacy fence and 5ft black chain link fence
• 520 Kershaw Street: 345 sq ft garage in rear yard
• 217 High Street: replace brick piers and 4x4 columns with 4 doric columns
• 317 Market Street: amend permit to replace rear metal roof with shingles

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review approved a fence at 612 Market Street, a garage at 520 Kershaw Street, and a roof amendment at 317 Market Street, all unanimously. A column replacement at 217 High Street was not acted on because no formal application was presented, and the board found the request incompatible with the home's historic features.

• Approved 6ft wooden front fence and 5ft chain link rear fence at 612 Market Street (unanimous)
• Approved 345 sq ft garage at 520 Kershaw Street with A-Frame roof recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved roof amendment at 317 Market Street to replace rear metal roof with shingles (unanimous)
• No action on column replacement at 217 High Street; no formal application presented

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council is holding a second reading of Ordinance 2025-11, which would raise and adopt the town's general operating budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. This is the only action item on the agenda; the rest of the meeting is procedural (invocation, pledge, adjournment).

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-11 to raise and adopt the FY2026 general operating budget

Cheraw Town Council Briefing

This is a procedural briefing with no action items. The council will approve the May minutes and hear the town manager's monthly update, then adjourn.

• Approval of May Town Council Briefing minutes
• Monthly update from Town Manager

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on the FY2026 budget ordinance, which also includes proposed increases to water/sewer charges and garbage fees. The council will also consider a trespassing policy for public property, a sidewalk agreement with SCDOT, and several other items. The meeting includes citizen comments and an executive session for economic development discussions.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2025-11, the FY2026 general operating budget
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-01 increasing water and sewer charges (Sections 19-7 and 19-51)
• First reading of Ordinance 2026-02 amending garbage fees (Section 7-3)
• Resolution 22-2025 authorizing agreement with SCDOT for Moffat Road sidewalk with matching funds
• Request to purchase K9 unit 'Bane' and kennel for police department

Cheraw Board of Architectural Review

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review will consider three applications for changes to properties in the Cheraw Historic District, including a carport enclosure and fences at 506 Market Street, a fence and door at 305 Greene Street, and window replacements at 226 Huger Street. The board will also receive a status update on Historic District Guidelines and hear public comments.

• 506 Market Street: enclose carport with hardiplank, replace fences with vinyl, add driveway gate
• 305 Greene Street: install iron railings, new front door, replace fence with 6-ft white vinyl
• 226 Huger Street: install gutters, replace side/rear/front windows with vinyl inserts
• Historic District Guidelines status update
• Public comments

The Board of Architectural Review approved all three applications on the agenda: an accessory building and fence at 506 Market Street (with vinyl siding allowed), a fence and railings at 305 Greene Street, and exterior window alterations at 226 Huger Street (with front windows to remain original). The board also noted that draft historic district design guidelines are complete and will be published for review. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved 506 Market Street accessory building and fence, allowing vinyl siding (5-0)
• Approved 305 Greene Street fence and railings (5-0)
• Approved 226 Huger Street exterior windows, with front windows to remain original (5-0)
• Noted draft historic district design guidelines are complete and will be published for review

Cheraw Town Council Briefing

The Cheraw Town Council is holding a briefing with updates on construction, branding, and a town manager report. The main item is a request to enter executive session to discuss recruiting or expanding businesses in downtown Cheraw, with no action planned afterward. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural business.

• NETC construction update
• Cheraw branding refresh update
• Monthly town manager update
• Executive session on downtown business recruitment or expansion

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a first reading of an ordinance to create a trespassing policy for public property, resolutions to accept loan assistance for water quality improvements and to award contracts for infrastructure and storm drainage projects, and a request to install a transmitter on a water tower. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving minutes, a financial report, and various activity reports.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-10 creating a trespassing policy for publicly owned property
• Resolution 18-2025 to accept loan assistance from the SC Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority
• Resolutions 19-2025 and 20-2025 to award contracts to J.S. Haren Company for infrastructure improvements
• Resolution 21-2025 to award a contract to Cherokee Inc. for storm drainage improvements on Jersey Street
• Request from Chesterfield County Emergency Management to install a transmitter on the Church Street water tower

Cheraw Board of Architectural Review

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review will consider six requests for exterior changes to buildings in the Cheraw Historic District, including repainting, a rear staircase replacement, a picnic shelter, a storm door, a sign, and chimney removal. The board will also approve minutes from its April 7, 2025 meeting.

• 223 High Street: repaint house body Pineapple Cream, porch pure white, trim Navajo White
• 300 Second Street: replace rear staircase and add concrete sidewalk for accessibility (Coulter Academy, National Register)
• 300 Market Street: construct picnic shelter at First Presbyterian Church
• 406 Market Street: install storm door
• 147 Market Street: approve sign design

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review unanimously approved all six applications, including a color change, exterior modifications, an accessory structure, a storm door, a sign, and chimney removal. All votes were 4-0. The board also approved the April 7, 2025 minutes.

• Approved color change at 223 High Street (4-0)
• Approved exterior modifications at 300 Second Street (4-0)
• Approved picnic shelter at 300 Market Street (4-0)
• Approved storm door at 406 Market Street (4-0)
• Approved sign at 147 Market Street (4-0)
• Approved chimney removal at 210 Kershaw Street (4-0)
• Approved April 7, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Cheraw Town Council Briefing

This is a procedural briefing agenda with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The council will approve the March 2025 briefing minutes and receive a monthly update from the town manager, then adjourn.

• Approval of March 2025 Town Council Briefing Minutes
• Monthly update from Town Manager

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council will hold its regular meeting with several action items, including a second reading of an ordinance to update the business license class schedule as required by state law, a resolution declaring Fair Housing Month, and approval of a two-year contract with the town manager. The meeting also includes recognition of a youth basketball team, comments from community organizations, and routine activity reports from town departments.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-09 amending the business license ordinance to update the class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• Resolution 17-2025 declaring April as Fair Housing Month
• Approval of contract with Town Manager for FY26 and FY27
• Recognition of the 8U Basketball Team
• Comments from Pee Dee Coalition and PDRTA

Cheraw Board of Architectural Review

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review is meeting to approve minutes from its March meeting and consider two new business items: a sign design request for StudioWell at 112 Duvall Street and a color change request for From Another Time Antiques at 223 Second Street. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.

• Sign request for StudioWell at 112 Duvall Street
• Color change request for From Another Time Antiques at 223 Second Street to Cloudburst and Honest Blue
• Approval of March 2025 meeting minutes

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review approved two requests: a sign design for StudioWell at 112 Duvall Street and a color change for From Another Time Antiques at 223 Second Street. Both approvals were unanimous (3-0). The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the March 2025 meeting.

• Approved sign design for StudioWell at 112 Duvall Street (3-0)
• Approved color change for From Another Time Antiques at 223 Second Street (3-0)
• Approved minutes of March 2025 meeting (3-0)

Cheraw Town Council Briefing

The Cheraw Town Council is holding a briefing meeting with three agenda items: an update on the Arrowhead Park Expansion from G|F, a monthly update from the Town Manager, and adjournment. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda; it is primarily an informational briefing.

• Update on Arrowhead Park Expansion from G|F
• Monthly update from Town Manager

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

This Cheraw Town Council meeting is largely procedural: it includes an invocation, pledge, and the swearing-in of Tom Boan as Councilmember for District 6, followed by adjournment. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Swearing in of Tom Boan as Councilmember for District 6

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance updating the business license class schedule per state law, and a resolution to join the Target Zero Challenge for a public safety grant. They will also vote on replacing an HVAC unit at the Community Center, refinishing fields at two parks, and new water/sewer taps at 972 State Road. The meeting includes routine items like minutes, financial report, and officer swearing-in, plus an executive session on the Town Manager's employment.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-09 amending business license class schedule (Act 176 of 2020)
• Resolution 16-2025 to participate in 2025-2026 Target Zero Challenge for DPS grant
• Request to replace HVAC unit at Cheraw Community Center
• Request to refinish fields at Arrowhead Park and Jacqueline Ellerbe-Shannon Park
• Request for new water and sewer taps at 972 State Road

Cheraw Board of Architectural Review

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review will meet to approve minutes from February and consider a new business item: a request to replace an existing 6-foot chain link fence with a 6-foot privacy fence at 220 Greene Street. The property is noted as not eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. Public comments will be accepted before adjournment.

• 220 Greene Street: 6-foot privacy fence to replace existing 6-foot chain link fence
• Property not eligible for National Register of Historic Places
• Approval of February 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments period

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review approved an application to replace a chain link fence with a 6-foot privacy fence at 220 Greene Street, subject to conditions on color, material appearance, and landscaping. The board recommended a hunter green/Charleston Green color and a wood-simulated appearance, and required one shrub every 5 feet, with ligustrum recommended. The motion passed unanimously (4-0).

• Approved 220 Greene Street fence application with modifications (4-0)
• Required fence color to be hunter green/Charleston Green
• Required fence to simulate wood boards, not solid panel
• Required landscaping of 1 shrub every 5 feet, with ligustrum recommended

Cheraw Town Council Briefing

This is a procedural briefing with no action items. The council will approve the November 2024 minutes and hear a monthly update from the town manager; no decisions or discussions of substance are listed.

• Approval of November 2024 Town Council Briefing minutes
• Monthly update from town manager

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on ordinances to increase the Dominion Energy franchise fee from 3% to 5% and to redraw council district lines. The council will also consider resolutions for a road contract and a Lafayette Day proclamation, plus appointments and water taps.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 2025-08 to increase franchise fee from 3% to 5%
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-07 to re-draw Town Council districts
• Resolution 15-2025 authorizing contract with Evans Pavement Services for Agerton Phase II road improvements
• Resolution 14-2025 declaring March 6, 2025 'Lafayette Day'
• Appointment of Majik Lowery to Municipal Election Commission

Cheraw Board of Architectural Review

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review will meet to approve minutes and consider a sign application for 228 Market Street. The applicant seeks to re-face an existing sign on a circa 1950 building that contributes to the Historic District. Public comments will be heard.

• 228 Market Street - Sign Application to re-face existing sign
• Approval of minutes from January 6, 2025 meeting
• Public comments period

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review approved a sign application to re-face an existing sign at 228 Market Street, a building contributing to the Historic District. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only a public comment about upcoming Historic District Guidelines Update meetings.

• Approved sign re-facing application at 228 Market Street (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 BAR meeting (5-0)

Cheraw Town Council Meeting

The Cheraw Town Council will hold a public hearing and second readings on ordinances amending zoning rules, waste collection policies, and adopting a joint county comprehensive plan. They will also consider first readings on redrawing council districts and increasing franchise fees from 3% to 5%, plus resolutions to award contracts for sewer upgrades, water plant improvements, and theater design. The meeting includes recognitions, a financial report, and the FY24 audit presentation.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-03: zoning changes for density, multi-family housing, signage, and landscaping
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-06: adopt joint Chesterfield County comprehensive plan
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-08: increase franchise payments from 3% to 5%
• Resolution 11-2025: contract for Southern Loop sewer upgrades to Four S Construction, Inc.
• Resolution 13-2025: contract for Theatre on the Green improvements to Moseley Architects

Cheraw Board of Architectural Review

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review will meet to elect officers, adopt 2025 rules, and review two requests affecting historic properties on Market Street. The board will also discuss board appointments and a design guidelines project update.

• 149 Market Street - sign request for 29 sq ft exterior facade sign
• 314 Market Street - porch repair replacing wood flooring with synthetic wood in dark brown/mahogany
• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Adoption of 2025 Rules
• Board Appointments for 2025-2027

The Cheraw Board of Architectural Review approved a sign request at 149 Market Street with modifications to prohibit internally lit signs, and approved a porch repair at 314 Market Street using synthetic wood flooring. The board also re-elected Corina Esaw as chair, Van Pate as vice chair, adopted 2025 rules, and reappointed two members.

• Approved sign at 149 Market Street with modifications (4-0)
• Approved synthetic wood porch flooring at 314 Market Street (4-0)
• Elected Corina Esaw as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Van Pate as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Adopted 2025 Rules for the Board (4-0)
• Approved December 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Reappointed Van Pate and Tonya Michael to 2025-2027 terms