Clinton public meetings in 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clinton Board of Zoning Appeals has canceled its December 19, 2023 meeting because there is no business to attend to. The meeting was scheduled for 6:00 PM at the M.S. Bailey Municipal Center. This is a procedural cancellation only.

• Meeting canceled due to no business

Planning Commission

The Clinton Planning Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and hear an appeal from Fehr Builders, LLC regarding the denial of a building permit for an unapproved subdivision plat (Tax Map #901-04-01-022). The agenda also includes reports from the planning director, chairperson, and board members. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• Appeal by Fehr Builders, LLC (Dan Fehr) of denied building permit for unapproved subdivision plat (Tax Map #901-04-01-022)
• Approval of minutes from November 14, 2023 meeting
• Planning Director's reports and recommendations
• Planning Chairperson's reports and recommendations
• Planning Board member's reports and recommendations

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to review a signage application located at 1115 Gary St. (Tax Map #901-15-07-024). The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the September 21, 2023, meeting.

• Signage application for The Lumberyard at 1115 Gary St.

City Council

The Clinton City Council will hold its regular meeting on December 4, 2023, with several action items. Key items include a first reading of an ordinance to temporarily suspend Sunday alcohol sales prohibitions (blue laws), discussion of a demolition and affordable housing program, and consideration of a settlement agreement related to PMPA. The agenda also includes routine approvals, recognitions, and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-012-001 to temporarily suspend Sunday sales prohibitions (blue laws)
• Discussion and consideration of City demolition program and affordable housing
• Consideration of settlement agreement presented to PMPA members and authorization for City Manager to sign
• Consideration of MOU with county on upfit to BMC for DSS
• Consideration of 2024 City of Clinton holiday schedule

City Council

The Clinton City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider Resolution No. 2023-011-004, which authorizes the city's removal from a settlement class and addresses related matters. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business listed.

• Resolution No. 2023-011-004 authorizing removal from settlement class

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. Following the hearing, the Council will consider the second reading of the ordinance to adopt this budget. The meeting also includes a second reading of an ordinance to update the business license class schedule.

• Public hearing for proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-011-002 (2023-2024 budget)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-001-006 (business license class schedule update)
• Executive session to discuss Administration Department personnel matters

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clinton Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for November 21, 2023 has been canceled because there is no business to consider. No items were on the agenda for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled due to no business to attend

Tree Commission

The City of Clinton Tree Commission is meeting to approve previous minutes and review a forestry map. The commission will also receive reports and recommendations from the Planning Director, City Forester, and board members.

• Approval of forestry map for tree removal on +/- 29 acres (Tax Map #901-28-01-046) for Dixon Land Company

Planning Commission

The Clinton Planning Commission will hear a presentation on an impact fee study by Tischler Bise and discuss potential changes to downtown district zoning ordinances. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and reports from planning staff and members.

• Impact fee study presentation by Carson Bise of Tischler Bise
• Discussion on changes to downtown district ordinances (zoning ordinance)
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2023 meeting

City Council

The Clinton City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 6, 2023, to consider several items, including first readings of ordinances to amend the business license ordinance and adopt the FY 2023-2024 budget. They will also consider a resolution to certify an abandoned building site, a contract for police and fire building renovations, and several proclamations. A presentation on the rate stabilization fund is also scheduled.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-001-006 amending business license ordinance to update class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-011-002 for FY 2023-2024 budget
• Resolution No. 2023-011-003 certifying an abandoned building site under SC Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act
• Contract with GMK & Associates for police and fire building renovations
• Proclamations for World Pancreatic Cancer Day, Lung Cancer Awareness Month, National Diabetes Month, and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month

Clinton Economic Development Corporation

The Clinton Economic Development Corporation will meet to approve minutes, discuss and potentially sign a contract for 102 Main St. and window work, and approve deeding 0.3 acre to the county for extending Vance Dr. They will also discuss incentives for investments at 107 Broad St. and Industrial Supply, along with board reports.

• Discussion & approval to sign contract for 102 Main St. and for window
• Discussion & approval to deed 0.3 acre to the county to extend Vance Dr.
• Discussion of incentives for investment: 107 Broad St.
• Discussion of incentives for investment: Industrial Supply
• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2023

City Council

The Clinton City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget (Ordinance No. 2023-010-001) and to consider its second reading. The meeting is open to the public and may be viewed online via the city's Facebook page.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2023-2024 budget (Ordinance No. 2023-010-001)
• Second reading of the budget ordinance
• Meeting held at P.S. Bailey City Council Chambers, M.S. Bailey Municipal Center, N. Broad Street

Design Review Board

This meeting of the Clinton Design Review Board has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for 2023-10-19

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clinton Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for October 17, 2023, has been canceled because there is no business to attend. The meeting was to be held at the M.S. Bailey Municipal Center in Clinton, SC.

• Meeting canceled due to no business to attend

Planning Commission

The Clinton Planning Commission will meet to discuss potential changes to the downtown district zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and reports from the planning director, chairperson, and board members.

• Discussion on changes to downtown district ordinances (zoning ordinance)
• Approval of minutes from September 12, 2023 meeting
• Planning director's reports and recommendations
• Planning chairperson's reports and recommendations
• Planning board member's reports and recommendations

City Council

The Clinton City Council will hold its regular meeting on October 2, 2023, to consider several items, including the first reading of the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget ordinance. The council will also recognize citizens, approve minutes from previous meetings, and consider proclamations for local businesses and awareness months. An information item on a mini sewer camera system will be presented.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-010-001 for the FY 2023-2024 budget
• Proclamation honoring Hoyt Hanvey Jewelers for 50 years of service
• Proclamation declaring the first Friday in November as Arbor Day
• Proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Proclamation declaring October 1-7 as Public Power Week

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to consider applications for new signage at 104 N. Broad St. and a mural for a building at 100 Musgrove St. The board will also approve minutes from the August 17, 2023, meeting.

• Signage application for Crave Clinton at 104 N. Broad St.
• Mural presentation and approval for 100 Musgrove St.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clinton Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for September 19, 2023, has been canceled because there is no business to attend. This is a procedural cancellation, with no items to be decided or discussed.

• Meeting canceled due to no business to attend

City Council

The Clinton City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider second readings of ordinances on camping on public property and bed & breakfast inns, plus a first reading to temporarily suspend Sunday alcohol sales prohibitions. They will also issue proclamations for recovery and bicycling/pedestrian awareness months.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-009-001 amending code on camping on public property
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-009-006 amending Section 3.5 on bed & breakfast inns
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-009-007 to temporarily suspend Sunday sales prohibitions (blue laws)
• Proclamation: September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
• Proclamation: September as Bicycling and Pedestrian Awareness Month

Planning Commission

The Clinton Planning Commission will discuss an impact fee study as directed by City Council resolution, required by the South Carolina Development Impact Fee Act. The meeting also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes and reports from the planning director, chairperson, and board members.

• Discussion on impact fee study per City Council resolution
• Approval of minutes from August 8, 2023
• Planning Director's reports and recommendations
• Planning Chairperson's reports and recommendations
• Planning Board member's reports and recommendations

City Council

City Council passed the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting camping or sleeping on public and certain private properties. The council also approved several zoning and landscaping amendments and established a new Recreation Advisory Committee.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-009-001 prohibiting camping on public property (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2023-009-002 for re-zoning tax map # 901-34-01-007 (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2023-009-004 amending downtown parking requirements (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2023-009-003 amending the landscaping Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2023-009-006 regarding Bed & Breakfast Inns (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-009-005 directing Planning Commission to study impact fees (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Randall and Councilmembers Neal and Kuykendall to a Recreation Advisory Committee (Unanimous)
• Scheduled Special Called Council Meeting for September 19, 2023, at 5:00pm (Unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review an application from Sthir Assets, LLC regarding signage and facade improvements at 129 S. Broad St. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and various director and board reports.

• Design review for signage and facade improvements at 129 S. Broad St. (Tax Map #901-01-18-006)
• Approval of DRB minutes from May 18, 2023
• Approval of amended DRB minutes from April 20, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for August 15, 2023, has been canceled because there is no business to attend. This is a procedural cancellation notice, not a decision or discussion of any agenda items.

• Meeting canceled due to no business to attend

City Council

The Clinton City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider first readings of four ordinances, including a rezoning of Tax Map #901-34-01-007 near Highway 72/I-26 and amendments to sections on bed & breakfast inns, C-2 parking requirements, and sections 3.18-3.20. The council will also enter executive session to discuss contractual matters regarding the recreation complex and consider allowing the city manager to negotiate and sign a contract with GMK & Associates for that project.

• First reading of ordinance to rezone Tax Map #901-34-01-007 (Highway 72/I-26)
• First reading of ordinance amending Section 3.5 – Bed & Breakfast Inns
• First reading of ordinance amending Section 4.6 – C-2 Parking Requirements
• First reading of ordinance amending Sections 3.18-3.20
• Consideration to allow city manager to negotiate and sign contract with GMK & Associates for recreation complex

City Council approved a contract for a recreation complex and passed first readings for zoning, parking, and landscaping ordinances. A proposed ordinance regarding Bed & Breakfast Inns was tabled for further wording revisions.

• Approved $4,725,000 contract with GMK & Associates for recreation complex (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of re-zoning tax map # 901-34-01-007 from agriculture to industrial (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of amendments to Section 4.6 C-2 parking requirements (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of amendments to Section 3.18-3.20 regarding landscaping and City Forester duties (unanimous)
• Tabled first reading of amendments to Section 3.5 Bed & Breakfast Inns (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Clinton Planning Commission will consider a city-initiated rezoning of a parcel behind Milliken from agricultural to industrial, plus two zoning ordinance text amendments. The meeting includes public comment periods on each item and reports from the planning director, chairperson, and board members.

• Rezoning of Tax Map #901-34-01-007 (Hwy 72/I-26, behind Milliken) from A-R Agriculture to I-1 Industrial
• Amendment to zoning ordinance Section 3.5 on Bed & Breakfast Inns
• Amendment to zoning ordinance Section 4.6 on C-2 district parking guidelines
• Public comment on each agenda item
• Approval of minutes from 7/11/2023 meeting

City Council

The Clinton City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 7, 2023, with several items for consideration. The most consequential item is a second reading of an ordinance to approve the sale of city-owned property (5.42 acres off SC Hwy 72). The council will also consider a 2023 meeting schedule, finance committee roles, a SCAMPS membership agreement, and enter executive session to discuss contractual matters with PMPA.

• Second reading of ordinance approving sale of 5.42 acres off SC Hwy 72 (Laurens County Tax Map 901-34-01-007)
• Consideration of SCAMPS resolution for membership agreement
• Executive session on contractual matters with PMPA, possible action
• Proclamation for Hebron Baptist Church's 140th anniversary
• Employee service awards: Tyrone Goggins (25 yrs), Lisa Staton (15), Petties Tucker (30), Chris Moore (20)

City Council approved the sale of 5.42 acres of land off SC Highway 72 to Pacolet Milliken. The council also authorized the donation of a firetruck to Clinton High School and established a 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved sale of 5.42 acres of city-owned real property off SC Highway 72 (Unanimous)
• Approved donation of firetruck to Clinton High School for Firefighter program (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Council Meeting schedule including quarterly workshop meetings (Unanimous)
• Accepted roles and responsibilities for a Finance Committee (Unanimous)
• Approved SCAMPS membership agreement resolution (Unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to negotiate selling excess Catawba capacity with PMPA (Unanimous)
• Approved July 17, 2023 meeting minutes with corrections (Unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review an application regarding exterior paint color and signage for We Care Urgent Care at 129 S. Broad St. The meeting also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes and various director and board reports.

• Design review for signage and exterior paint color at 129 S. Broad St. (Tax Map #901-01-18-006)
• Approval of DRB minutes from May 18, 2023
• Approval of amended DRB minutes from April 20, 2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clinton Board of Zoning Appeals has canceled its July 18, 2023 meeting because there is no business to attend. The meeting was scheduled for 6:00 PM at the M.S. Bailey Municipal Center. No items were discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled due to no business to attend

City Council

The Clinton City Council is holding its regular meeting with several action items, including a second reading of a rezoning ordinance, a first reading of an ordinance to sell city-owned property, and approval for the CEDC to access economic development funds for industrial park development. The council will also recognize the police chief as a hometown hero, consider a proclamation for a church anniversary, and enter executive session to discuss contractual matters and a lawsuit.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-005-002 to rezone Tax Map # 901-23-01-038 & 901-24-01-054
• First reading of ordinance to sell 5.42 acres of city-owned property off S.C. Hwy 72 (portion of Tax Map # 901-34-01-007)
• Consider approving CEDC access to state pool funds for industrial park development
• Proclamation celebrating 140th anniversary of Hebron Baptist Church
• Executive session on economic development contracts and PMPA lawsuit

Council approved the rezoning of approximately 34 acres to a Planned Unit Development and held a first reading for the sale of 5.42 acres of city-owned land near S.C. Hwy 72. The body also established a new Finance Committee to assist city staff with a new financial model. No action was taken during the executive session regarding the PMPA lawsuit or industrial park development.

• Approved rezoning of tax map # 901-23-01-038 & # 901-24-01-054 to Planned Unit Development (6-1)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to sell 5.42 acres of city-owned land off S.C. Hwy 72 (unanimous)
• Established Finance Committee consisting of Mayor Pro-tem Roth, Councilmember Walsh, and Councilmember Cook (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 12, 2023 Council Meeting and June 26, 2023 Council Workshop (unanimous)
• Tabled proclamation for 140th anniversary of Hebron Baptist Church until August 7th meeting

City Council

The Clinton City Council is meeting to consider the second reading of the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget ordinance, which would set the city's spending plan. Council will also receive and consider accepting the comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, presented by Love Bailey, CPA. The meeting includes routine reports from the city manager, council members, and mayor.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-005-004 for the FY 2023-2024 budget
• Presentation and acceptance of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2022 by Gary Bailey of Love Bailey, CPA

City Council unanimously accepted the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022. The council also approved a motion to adopt the 2022-2023 budget for an additional 30 to 45 days to allow staff to refine the 2023-2024 budget.

• Accepted Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY ending June 30, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-005-004 to adopt the 2022-2023 budget for 30-45 days (Unanimous)
• Combined July 10 and July 17 meetings into one meeting on July 17 (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to swap agenda items four and five (Unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clinton Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to review one variance application. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as approving previous minutes and receiving reports from board members. The primary substantive item is a request from Allied Inv. Group of SC for properties at 202-206 Pine St.

• Variance application for Tax Map #901-37-21-009, 901-37-21-006 & 901-37-21-007 (202-206 Pine St.) submitted by Allied Inv. Group of SC

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Clinton City Council held as an employee lunch in honor of Juneteenth. No official business will be conducted; the agenda states that all council and board members are invited and may constitute a quorum, but no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Employee lunch in honor of Juneteenth
• No business to be conducted
• Potential quorum of council and boards

Board of Zoning Appeals

This agenda contains only a public notice for Juneteenth and no substantive zoning items. The meeting appears to be procedural or cancelled, with no decisions or discussions specified.

• Public notice for Juneteenth 6-16-23

Planning Commission

This agenda contains only a public notice for Juneteenth, with no substantive planning items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural or cancelled.

• Public notice for Juneteenth on 6-16-23

Design Review Board

This agenda contains only a public notice for Juneteenth and no substantive business items. The Design Review Board is not scheduled to decide or discuss any specific projects, applications, or policy matters at this meeting.

• Public notice for Juneteenth (6-16-23) attached as meeting material

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board meeting scheduled for June 15, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice, with no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for June 15, 2023

City Council

The City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, and Board of Zoning Appeals are holding a joint workshop training session led by Phil Lindler of Lindler Planning Consultants. The agenda contains only this single training item, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Joint workshop training session with Phil Lindler of Lindler Planning Consultants

Planning Commission

The City of Clinton is holding a joint workshop for the Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, and City Council. The session is a training led by Phil Lindler of Lindler Planning Consultants. No specific decisions or proposals are on the agenda; it is a training session.

• Joint workshop with Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, and City Council
• Training session led by Phil Lindler of Lindler Planning Consultants

Design Review Board

The City of Clinton will hold a joint workshop training session. The session is led by Phil Lindler of Lindler Planning Consultants.

• Joint workshop training session with Phil Lindler

Board of Zoning Appeals

This is a joint workshop training session involving the City of Clinton Planning Commission, Design Review Board, Board of Zoning Appeals, and City Council. The agenda consists solely of a training session led by Phil Lindler of Lindler Planning Consultants. No decisions or specific proposals are listed.

• Joint workshop training session with Phil Lindler of Lindler Planning Consultants

City Council

The Clinton City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and consider second readings of ordinances for annexation and tree maintenance. They will also vote on a bid for the YMCA tennis courts project and hear presentations from the police chief, library, and community groups.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2023-005-004 (FY 2023-2024 budget)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-005-001: annexation of 100 Old Colony Road (Parcel #638-00-00-26)
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-005-003: amendments to Chapter 84 on tree maintenance and city forester duties
• Approve bid for YMCA tennis courts project
• Reschedule June 19 workshop to June 26

Council awarded a contract to JC Tennis Court LLC for YMCA improvements and approved the annexation of 100 Old Colony Road. The council also rescheduled a workshop meeting and held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget.

• Approved bid for YMCA tennis courts project awarded to JC Tennis Court LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved changing Council Meeting Workshop date from June 19, 2023 to June 26, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-005-001 for annexation of 100 Old Colony Road (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for April 24, April 27, May 1, and May 15 meetings with one spelling correction (Unanimous)
• Conducted public hearing for Ordinance No. 2023-005-004 regarding FY 2023-2024 budget (No public comment)

City Council

The Clinton City Council is meeting for a public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-005-002, which concerns the rezoning of two specific tax map parcels. The agenda includes only this rezoning item, along with standard procedural elements like the call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance.

• Public hearing on rezoning of Tax Map # 901-23-01-038 and 901-24-01-054
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2023-005-002 regarding the rezoning

Design Review Board

The Clinton Design Review Board will meet to approve previous minutes, elect a vice-chair, and review two design applications: one for a structure addition at 102 S. Broad St. and one for facade improvements at 227 W. Main St. The board will also hear reports from the director, chairperson, and members.

• Application for design review on addition of structure at Tax Map #901-15-07-022 (102 S. Broad St.)
• Application for design review on facade improvements at Tax Map #901-12-07-010 (227 W. Main St.)
• Election of vice-chair
• Approval of previous minutes from 04-20-2023

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clinton Board of Zoning Appeals has canceled its May 16, 2023 meeting because there is no business to attend to. The meeting was scheduled for 6:00 PM at the M.S. Bailey Municipal Center. No items will be discussed or decided.

• Meeting canceled due to no business to attend

City Council

City Council unanimously approved a proclamation for National Police Week. The meeting included awards for police officers and updates on fire department equipment and facility renovations.

• Approved proclamation recognizing May 14th–May 20th as National Police Week (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Clinton Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request for 5.01 acres at 104 Fred St. from R-1 residential to C-3 commercial, and a development plan for two parcels at the end of N. Sloan St. The agenda also includes routine items like approving minutes, swearing in a new member, and electing a vice-chair.

• Rezoning application for 5.01 acres at 104 Fred St. from R-1 to C-3 (Joseph Dyches)
• Development plan approval for tax maps 901-24-01-054 and 901-23-01-038 at end of N. Sloan St. (Sandell, Inc.)
• Swearing in of new member Brandon Page
• Election of vice-chairperson

City Council

The Clinton City Council is holding its regular meeting on May 1, 2023, to consider several ordinances and bids. Key items include first reading of the proposed FY 2023-2024 budget, annexation of a parcel on Old Colony Road, rezoning of two tax map parcels, and amendments to tree maintenance regulations. The council will also approve bids for cemetery mowing, road resurfacing, and a new leaf truck, and hold a public hearing on the rezoning.

• First reading of FY 2023-2024 budget ordinance (No. 2023-005-004)
• First reading of annexation ordinance for 100 Old Colony Road (Parcel #638-00-00-26)
• Public hearing and first reading of rezoning ordinance for Tax Maps #901-23-01-038 & 901-24-01-054
• Bid approval for road resurfacing of city streets
• Bid approval for new Peterbilt Olympian leaf truck

City Council approved the first reading of the proposed fiscal year 2023-2024 budget and several service contracts. The council also approved a new leaf truck and road resurfacing bids. Additionally, the city announced a $5 million grant for sewer system repairs in the Miller’s Fork Basin.

• Approved first reading of FY 2023-2024 budget (6-1)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2023-001-006 for Local Revenue Service Programs (unanimous)
• Approved 2-year mowing contract for Rosemont Cemetery with S and D Lawn Care (unanimous)
• Approved road resurfacing bid for Satterfield Construction Company (unanimous)
• Approved bid for new Peterbilt Olympian leaf truck (unanimous)
• Approved Brandon Page as Planning Commission nominee for Ward 1 (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Randall to COG board of directors (6-0)
• Approved first reading of annexation for 100 Old Colony Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Clinton City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed on the city's Facebook page.

• Discussion of preliminary budget for fiscal year 2023-2024

City Council held a budget workshop to discuss the preliminary General Fund and Utility Fund budgets for fiscal year 2023-2024. No formal votes were taken on the budget proposals during this session.

• Discussed adding $10,000 to the Community Assistant Grant program
• Discussed 5% COLA for Administration and Public Works Administration
• Discussed making one of four frozen Police department positions available
• Discussed adding $150,000 to the Fire department for a new firetruck
• Discussed adding $100,000 to General Fund Revenues for possible sale of Museum property
• Discussed Utility Fund requests for a grapple loader, street sweeper, and used side-loader trash truck
• Discussed moving GIS budgeting from the IT Department to Public Works Administration
• Discussed $280,000 budgeted for the electric capital system to support growth

City Council

The Clinton City Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2023-2024. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed on the city's Facebook page.

• Discussion of preliminary budget for fiscal year 2023-2024

City Council held a budget workshop to review a proposed combined General and Utility Fund budget of $33,079,888.00. The session included discussions on a proposed 8% millage increase and the impact of city growth on revenues and expenses. No formal votes were taken during this workshop.

• Proposed combined General and Utility Fund budget of $33,079,888.00 discussed
• Proposed 8% millage increase discussed
• Proposed 5% salary increase discussed
• Proposed $304,501.00 addition to reserves discussed

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to review applications for signage at 113 N. Broad St. and signage and facade improvements at 112 Musgrove St. The meeting also includes the swearing in of new member Michael Stoddard.

• Signage design review for Gold Bottles Salon & Decor (113 N. Broad St.)
• Signage and facade improvement review for 112 Musgrove St.
• Swearing in of new board member Michael Stoddard

Tree Commission

The Clinton Tree Commission is meeting to consider amendments to Chapter 84 (the tree ordinance) and to zoning ordinance sections 3.18–3.20. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear reports from the planning director, city forester, and commission members.

• Approval of amendments to Chapter 84 – Tree Ordinance
• Approval of amendments to Zoning Ordinance – Section 3.18 – 3.20
• Approval of March 13, 2023 meeting minutes
• Planning Director's reports and recommendations
• City Forester's reports and recommendations

Planning Commission

The Clinton Planning Commission will consider an annexation application for property at 100 Old Colony Rd. and review a development plan for land at the end of N. Sloan St. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and reports from the planning director, chairperson, and board members.

• Annexation application for Tax Map # 638-00-00-026 (100 Old Colony Rd.) by Laurens School District 56
• Public hearing and comment on the annexation
• Development plan review for Tax Map # 901-24-01-054 & 901-23-01-038 (end of N. Sloan St.) by Sandell, Inc.
• Approval of minutes from the 3/14/23 meeting

City Council

The Clinton City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 10, 2023, to consider several items including an ordinance for local revenue service programs, a resolution adjusting the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) property tax credit, and approval of an RFP for rate stabilization account procedures. The council will also recognize a 20-year employee, announce a scholarship opportunity, and receive YMCA updates. An executive session is scheduled for personnel and contractual matters regarding land options with School District 56.

• Ordinance No. 2023-001-006 for local revenue service programs
• Resolution adjusting Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) property tax credit
• RFP approval for agreed upon procedures for rate stabilization account
• Design Review Board nominee for Ward 2: Michael Stoddard
• Executive session: personnel matters and land options with School District 56

Council approved a request for proposals to audit the Rate Stabilization Account and passed an ordinance for local revenue service programs. The board also approved a property tax credit adjustment and appointed a new Design Review Board member.

• Approved RFP for Rate Stabilization Account audit (6-1)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-001-006 for Local Revenue Service Programs (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for Local Option Sales Tax (LOST) property tax credit adjustment (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Stoddard to the Design Review Board for Ward 2 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for April as Child Abuse Prevention Month (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for March 6 and March 13, 2023 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clinton Board of Zoning Appeals has canceled its April 18, 2023 meeting because there is no business to attend. The meeting was scheduled for 6:00 PM at the M.S. Bailey Municipal Center. This is a procedural cancellation notice only.

• Meeting canceled due to no business
• Scheduled for April 18, 2023 at 6:00 PM
• Location: M.S. Bailey Municipal Center, 211 North Broad Street, Suite A

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to review an application for facade improvements at Tax Map #901-05-10-007. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes from February 16, 2023.

• Design review application for facade improvements (Tax Map #901-05-10-007)

Clinton Economic Development Corporation

The Clinton Economic Development Corporation is meeting to elect board members and officers, receive updates on land sales and the Clinton 26 South project, and discuss an RFP for the sale or rehab of buildings at 102 and 107. The board will also enter executive session for contractual matters related to a land purchase, and discuss a certificate of deposit and potential sewer capacity upgrades at Clinton 26.

• Election of new board members, chairman, vice chairman, and two at-large executive committee members
• Updates on land sales by Tom Brooks
• Discussion of RFP for 102 & 107 building sales and/or rehab
• Clinton 26 South updates
• Discussion of potential sewer capacity upgrades at Clinton 26

Design Review Board

This meeting of the Clinton, SC Design Review Board was cancelled. The agenda contains only a cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for March 16, 2023

Planning Commission

The Clinton Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a rezoning application from Sandell Inc. and SRW Properties LLC for approximately 44 acres across three tax parcels. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and reports from the planning director, chairperson, and board members.

• Public hearing for rezoning application by Sandell Inc. and SRW Properties LLC
• Rezoning of 44 +/- acres, tax map #901-23-01-001, 901-23-01-038, 901-24-01-054
• Approval of minutes from February 14, 2023 meeting
• Planning director's reports and recommendations

City Council

This is a special called meeting of the Clinton City Council. The primary purpose is the swearing-in of Randy Randall as Mayor and of Anita Williams (Ward 2), Gary Kuykendall (Ward 4), and Megan Walsh (Ward 6) as council members. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Swearing in of Randy Randall as Mayor
• Swearing in of Anita Williams (Ward 2)
• Swearing in of Gary Kuykendall (Ward 4)
• Swearing in of Megan Walsh (Ward 6)

The City Council held a special called meeting to swear in newly elected and returning officials. Mayor Randall, Councilmember Williams, Councilmember Kuykendall, and Councilmember Walsh were officially sworn into office.

• Swore in Mayor Randall as Mayor of Clinton
• Swore in Councilmember Williams for Ward Two
• Swore in Councilmember Kuykendall for Ward Four
• Swore in Councilmember Walsh for Ward Six

Tree Commission

The Clinton Tree Commission is meeting to discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 84 (Tree Ordinance) and Section 3.18-3.20 of the Zoning Ordinance. The meeting also includes swearing in new members and reports from the planning director, city forester, and commission members.

• Discussion on amendments to Chapter 84 - Tree Ordinance
• Discussion on amendments to Zoning Ordinance - Section 3.18 - 3.20
• Swearing in of new members
• Planning Director's reports and recommendations
• City Forester's reports and recommendations

Board of Zoning Appeals

This is a joint meeting of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Design Review Board, and Tree Commission. The agenda contains only a reference to a City Council meeting presentation and provides no specific items for decision or discussion. The agenda is subject to change up to 24 hours before the meeting.

• No specific items listed; agenda references City Council meeting presentation

Design Review Board

The agenda for the March 6, 2023 joint meeting of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Design Review Board, and Tree Commission contains only a reference to a City Council presentation and standard procedural notes. No specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

• City Council meeting presentation referenced (see separate City Council agenda)
• Agenda subject to change until 24 hours before meeting

Tree Commission

The City of Clinton Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Design Review Board, and Tree Commission are holding a joint meeting on March 6, 2023. The agenda lists only a City Council meeting presentation, referencing the posted council agenda, with no other specific items. The agenda is subject to change up to 24 hours before the meeting.

• City Council meeting presentation referenced
• Meeting at M.S. Bailey Municipal Center, 211 North Broad Street

City Council

City Council unanimously approved several community assistance grants and renamed Oak Street Park to Shirley Jenkins Park. The council also issued commendations and keys to the city for Mayor McLean and Councilmember Jenkins.

• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Proclaimed March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and April as Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
• Approved Community Assistance Grants: $3,500 to School District 56, $2,000 to United Ministries, $1,500 to Clinton Canopy, $1,500 to Laurens County Safe Home, $1,000 to Clinton YMCA, and $500 to Impact 2 Purpose (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-001-003 renaming Oak Street Park to Shirley Jenkins Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-001-004 honoring Councilmember Jenkins with a key to the city (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-001-005 honoring Mayor McLean with a key to the city (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The City of Clinton Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Design Review Board, and Tree Commission are meeting jointly. The agenda includes a presentation to the City Council, but no specific items for decision or discussion are listed.

• City Council meeting presentation

Design Review Board

The agenda lists only a single item: annual training for the Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals. No other decisions, proposals, or discussions are noted.

• Annual training for the Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

The City of Clinton's Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals are meeting for annual training. The agenda contains only this single item, with no other business or decisions listed.

• Annual training for the Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals

Planning Commission

The City of Clinton's Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals are meeting for their annual training session. The agenda contains only this single item, so no decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Annual training for Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clinton Board of Zoning Appeals has canceled its meeting scheduled for March 21, 2023, because there is no business to attend to. The agenda contains only this cancellation notice and no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting canceled due to no business

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clinton Board of Zoning Appeals is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes, swearing in a new member, and receiving reports from the director, chairperson, and board members. No specific zoning cases or public hearings are listed on this agenda.

• Approval of BZA meeting minutes from 1/17/2023
• Swearing in of new member Scott Taylor

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will vote on two design applications: a facade improvement at 116 Musgrove St. and signage at 200 W. Main St. The board will also elect a Tree Committee member and approve minutes from four prior meetings.

• Facade improvement application at 116 Musgrove St. (Jim & Mary Beth Spry)
• Signage application at 200 W. Main St. (Jason Devette)
• Election of Tree Committee member
• Approval of minutes from 9/22/2022, 10/20/2022, 11/17/2022, and 1/19/2023 meetings

Planning Commission

The Clinton Planning Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, elect a tree committee member and vice-chair, and discuss revisions to Chapter 6 of the zoning ordinance. The agenda also includes reports from the planning director, chairperson, and board members.

• Approval of minutes from January 10, 2023
• Election of a tree committee member
• Election of vice-chairperson
• Discussion of Chapter 6 revisions to the zoning ordinance

City Council

The Clinton City Council is holding its regular meeting on February 6, 2023, with a routine agenda. They will hear an update from the PMPA general manager, recognize an NAACP award winner, and consider appointments to the Tree Commission. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and standard reports from city officials.

• PMPA update from General Manager Andy Butcher
• Recognition of NAACP award winner Kennedy Elise Perry
• Consideration of Tree Commission board member appointments
• Approval of minutes from January 9 and January 23 council meetings

City Council appointed Susan Galloway to the Tree Commission and approved proclamations for Black History Month and American Heart Association Month. The meeting included a report from PMPA General Manager Andy Butcher regarding utility rates and budget reductions.

• Approved appointment of Susan Galloway as member at large for the Tree Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Black History Month and American Heart Association Month (Unanimous)
• Approved January 9th and January 23rd meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the meeting agenda (Unanimous)

City Council

The Clinton City Council is holding a workshop meeting to consider staff recommendations on remaining ARPA funds from tranche #1, receive an update on community relations projects, discuss committee appointments or changes, and vote on second readings of two ordinances amending zoning and subdivision regulations. The agenda is subject to change up to 24 hours before the meeting.

• Consider staff recommendation on remaining ARPA funds from tranche #1
• Update on community relations projects by Ms. LaCresha Dowdy
• Consider appointments, creation, or dissolution of city council committees
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-001-001 amending zoning ordinance Section 5.4.5
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-001-002 amending subdivision regulations (Appendix B)

City Council unanimously approved using ARPA funds for sewer repairs on Elm Street and a water main extension on East Main Street. The council also voted to dissolve the audit and financial affairs committee, replacing it with the full council and mayor.

• Approved use of ARPA and Capital Sales Tax funds for Elm Street sewer repairs and East Main Street water main extension (Unanimous)
• Dissolved the audit and financial affairs committee; all City Council members and the Mayor will now serve in this capacity (4-3)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-001-001 amending Zoning Ordinance Section 5.4.5 regarding public hearing requirements (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-001-002 amending Subdivision Regulations regarding road width, fire hydrants, street lights, and townhome guidelines (Unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to approve previous minutes, set 2023 meeting dates, and review a signage application for Aspen & Figs at 103 E. Main Street. The agenda also includes reports from the director, chairperson, and board members.

• Signage application for Aspen & Figs at 103 E. Main Street
• Approval of minutes from November 17, 2022 meeting
• Approval of 2023 meeting dates

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the meeting minutes from September 13, 2022, and the 2023 monthly meeting schedule. The swearing-in of new member Scott Taylor and the election of a Vice Chairperson were postponed to February 21, 2023.

• Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 monthly meeting dates (unanimous)
• Postponed swearing-in of Scott Taylor to February 21, 2023
• Postponed election of Vice Chairperson to February 21, 2023

Clinton Economic Development Corporation

The Clinton Economic Development Corporation is meeting to review 2022 updates and discuss expired board appointments for 2023. The board will also enter executive session to discuss contractual services and contracts to purchase property, with possible action afterward.

• 2022 updates presented by Tom Brooks
• Discussion of expired board appointments for 2023
• Executive session on contractual services
• Executive session on contracts to purchase property

Planning Commission

The Clinton Planning Commission is meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings and set its 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes reports from the planning director, chairperson, and board members. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of amended minutes from 11/8/2022
• Approval of minutes from 12/6/2022
• Approval of 2023 meeting dates
• Planning director's reports and recommendations
• Planning chairperson's and board members' reports

City Council

The Clinton City Council will hold a public hearing and consider first readings of two ordinances amending the zoning and subdivision regulations. The council will also consider a scope of services for a rate stabilization fund audit, receive a recreation update including the swimming pool project with the YMCA, and approve the 2023 meeting schedule. The agenda includes recognition of retirees and award presentations.

• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2023-001-001 amending Section 5.4.5 of the Zoning Ordinance
• Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance 2023-001-002 amending Appendix B – Subdivision Regulations
• Consider scope of services for the Rate Stabilization Fund audit
• Recreation update including city parks and swimming pool project with the YMCA
• Resolution for an alternate director on the PMPA board

City Council voted to place up to $1.6 million in ARPA funds in reserve for a proposed swimming pool project with the YMCA. The council also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and passed first readings for zoning and subdivision ordinance amendments.

• Reserved up to $1.6M in ARPA funds for swimming pool project (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Council Meetings Schedule with holiday amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved scope of services and procedures for rate stabilization fund audit (Unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Roth as alternate director on the PMPA board (6-1)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-001-001 regarding zoning public hearings (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Ordinance No. 2023-001-002 regarding subdivision regulations (Unanimous)
• Approved December 5, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Design Review Board

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items for decision or discussion. The only listed material is a PDF of the Design Review Board's 2023 meeting dates.

• 2023 meeting dates document (PDF)

Board of Zoning Appeals

This agenda lists the 2023 meeting schedule for the Clinton, SC Board of Zoning Appeals, held on the third Tuesday of each month from January through December. No specific cases, applications, or other business items are listed for any meeting.

• Monthly meetings scheduled for the third Tuesday of each month in 2023
• Meetings run from January 17 through December 19, 2023
• Contact information provided for the Inspections and Planning Division

Planning Commission

The agenda for this meeting is empty or unavailable. No items are listed for discussion or decision. Residents should review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.