Clinton public meetings in 2025

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to discuss a rezoning request for four parcels of land. The body will also determine the 2026 meeting schedule and hold a workshop regarding the City Comprehensive Plan.

• Proposed rezoning of 23.7 acres at Willard Road and Springdale Drive from Residential, Low Density (R-1) to Planned Development (PD)
• Discussion of 2026 Meeting Schedule
• Workshop to discuss updates to the City Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The Clinton City Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance to establish an RS-2 (high‑density, single‑family residential) district. It will also consider several second‑reading zoning and annexation ordinances, approve the purchase of a 2008 Sutphen 100‑foot aerial platform truck, and adopt the 2026 council meeting calendar and holiday schedule.

• First reading of ordinance amending the zoning ordinance to create an RS-2 high‑density single‑family residential district
• Second reading of Ordinance #2025-009-002 to annex ~1.09 acres on the southeast side of US Highway 76 (Laurens County Tax Map #658-00-00-026)
• Second reading of Ordinance #2025-011-002 to amend zoning of ~446 acres on East Corporate Center Drive, Post Drive, SC Highway 72 East, and Old Colony Road (Laurens County Tax Map #s 901-34-01-004, 901-35-01-062, 901-35-01-033, 901-35-01-034)
• Approval of the purchase of a 2008 Sutphen 100‑foot aerial platform truck
• Approval of the 2026 council meeting calendar and the 2026 City of Clinton holiday schedule

The City Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes, two proclamations, the first reading of a zoning amendment creating an RS‑2 district, and the annexation of 1.09 acres on US Highway 76. It also passed, by a 6‑1 vote, the second reading of a 677‑acre zoning redesign, a change to the election method, and the purchase of a 2008 Sutphen 100‑foot Aerail Platform Truck. Finally, the council unanimously adopted the 2026 meeting calendar and holiday schedule.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved proclamations for Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month and Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 170th anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of RS‑2 zoning district amendment (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of annexation ordinance for 1.09 acres on SE side of US Highway 76 (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of 677‑acre zoning redesign (6-1, Williams no)
• Approved second reading of election method amendment to non‑partisan plurality (6-1, Smith no)
• Approved purchase of 2008 Sutphen 100‑foot Aerail Platform Truck (6-1, Williams no)
• Approved 2026 council meetings calendar and holiday schedule (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to consider applications for Musgrove Market and Mill House Clinton. Following the business meeting, the board will hold a worksession to discuss potential modifications to the Clinton downtown design standards.

• Musgrove Market Sign Application
• Mill House Clinton application
• Discussion of potential modifications to Clinton downtown design standards

Design Review Board

The Clinton Design Review Board meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025 was cancelled because no design review requests were received by the application deadline. The cancellation was announced by the City of Clinton. For further information, residents may contact the Planning Department at 864‑833‑4501 or 864‑833‑4505.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for November 19, 2024, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to no requests being received by the application deadline.

Planning Commission

The commission will consider an ordinance to rezone approximately 677 acres at Highway 72 East and Old Colony Road from agricultural, low‑density residential, and general commercial uses to a Planned Development district. They will also consider an ordinance to amend the City Zoning Ordinance to create a new RS‑2 district. A preliminary review of the Magnolia Acres development will be presented. After the meeting, a workshop will discuss updates to the city comprehensive plan.

• Ordinance to rezone 677.0 acres at Highway 72 East & Old Colony Road to Planned Development (PDD)
• Ordinance to amend the City Zoning Ordinance to create an RS‑2 district
• Preliminary review of the Magnolia Acres development project
• Approval of minutes from the October 14, 2025 Planning Commission meeting
• Post‑meeting workshop on updates to the City Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The Clinton City Council will vote on the first reading of several zoning amendment ordinances, including a 1.09‑acre parcel on US Highway 76 and a 43.9‑acre parcel on Commerce Avenue. Council members will also consider the sale of a 4.55‑acre city‑owned parcel within the corporate limits. Additional items include a fire services contract with Laurens County, a loan assistance resolution from the South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund, and a presentation on economic‑development incentives.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑009‑002 amending zoning of a 1.09‑acre parcel on the southwest side of US Highway 76 (Tax Map 658‑00‑00‑026)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑009‑003 amending zoning of a 43.9‑acre parcel on the southwest side of Commerce Avenue (Tax Maps 901‑35‑01‑003 and 901‑35‑01‑012)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025‑011‑001 approving sale of city‑owned real property, 4.55 acres (Tax Map 901‑34‑01‑004)
• Fire contract and agreement between the County of Laurens and the City of Clinton
• Resolution No. 2025‑009‑004 authorizing acceptance of loan assistance from the South Carolina Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority

The City Council approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes and several proclamations. It gave first‑reading approval to two zoning ordinances covering 1.09 acres and 446 acres, and second‑reading approval to a 43.9‑acre zoning ordinance and a business‑license ordinance update. The council also appointed a parade marshal, and tabled a sale of city‑owned property.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved six November proclamations (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-009-002 (1.09‑acre zoning amendment) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-011-002 (446‑acre zoning amendment) (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2025-009-003 (43.9‑acre zoning amendment) (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2025-009-001 (business license schedule update) (unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2025-011-001 (sale of 4.55‑acre city property) (unanimous)
• Appointed Clinton Canopy group as parade marshal for 2025 Christmas Parade (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold its regular meeting on October 21, 2025. The agenda includes approval of the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes, introduction of new board members, and a discussion of board roles and responsibilities. Additional items consist of reports from the planning director, chairperson, and members.

• Approve minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting
• Introduce new board members
• Discuss board roles and responsibilities
• Planning Director’s report and recommendations
• Chairperson’s and members’ reports and recommendations

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to approve previous minutes. Following the business meeting, the board will hold a worksession to discuss potential modifications to the Clinton downtown design standards.

• Worksession regarding Clinton downtown design standards

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting. After the formal agenda, a workshop will be held to discuss updates to the city’s comprehensive plan. The workshop will also preview a proposed planned development that is scheduled for discussion at the November 11, 2025 meeting.

• Approve September 9, 2025 Planning Commission meeting minutes
• Workshop to discuss updates to the city comprehensive plan
• Preview of a proposed planned development scheduled for November 11, 2025 meeting

City Council

The City Council will discuss two zoning designation amendments and a resolution for sewer installation at the recreation complex. The body is also considering a fire contract with Laurens County and loan assistance for water quality.

• First reading of zoning amendment for 1.09 acres on southwest side of US Highway 76
• First reading of zoning amendment for 43.9 acres on southwest side of Commerce Avenue
• Resolution No. 2024-009-005 for sewer installation on recreation complex property
• Resolution No. 2025-009-004 for loan assistance from SC Water Quality Revolving Fund Authority
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-009-001 to update business license class schedule

The council unanimously approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and three city proclamations. It voted 6‑1 to extend three Planning Commission members for one year. The council also approved A‑tax funding recommendations, a 43.9‑acre zoning amendment, a fire services contract, a sewer‑installation resolution, and a loan‑assistance resolution, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Arbor Day, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Public Power Week proclamations (unanimous)
• Extended Planning Commission members Robbie Strickland, Willie Prickett, Foard Tarbert for one year (6-1)
• Approved A‑tax Committee funding recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025‑009‑003 zoning amendment for 43.9 acres (unanimous)
• Approved fire contract and agreement with Laurens County (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑009‑005 for sewer installation on Recreation Complex (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑009‑004 to accept loan assistance from SC Water Quality Revolving Fund (unanimous)

City Council

The Clinton City Council will vote on a $565,000 purchase of new body‑worn and in‑car cameras for the police department, using $105,000 from existing pool funds. The council will also conduct second readings on an annexation ordinance for 1.01 acres on Highway 56 S and on zoning amendment ordinances for three properties. Additional items include a first reading to update the business‑license ordinance and a first reading to fund the ATAX Committee for 2025‑2026.

• Approve $565,000 police camera system purchase, allocating $105,000 from a $348,000 pool fund
• Second reading of annexation ordinance for 1.01 acres on the southeast side of Highway 56 S (tax map 616-01-01-017)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-009-001 to amend the business‑license ordinance per Act 176 of 2020
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-009-002 to amend zoning of a 1.09‑acre parcel on US Highway 76 (tax map 658-00-00-026)
• First reading of Ordinance No. 2025-009-003 to amend zoning of a 43.9‑acre parcel on Commerce Avenue (tax maps 901-35-01-003 and 901-35-01-012)

The City Council unanimously approved a 43.9‑acre zoning amendment on Commerce Avenue, projected to bring about 100 jobs. Council members also voted 6‑1 to grant a one‑year extension for three planning‑commission members. Additional unanimous actions included A‑tax funding allocations, proclamations, a fire‑service contract, a sewer‑installation resolution, and a loan‑assistance resolution.

• Approved 43.9‑acre zoning amendment (Ordinance 2025-009-003) – unanimous
• Extended Planning Commission terms for Robbie Strickland, Willie Prickett, and Foard Tarbert – 6‑1
• Approved A‑tax Committee funding recommendations totaling $77,466.92 – unanimous
• Approved proclamations for Arbor Day, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Public Power Week – unanimous
• Approved fire contract and agreement with Laurens County – unanimous
• Approved sewer installation on Recreation Complex Property (Resolution 2025-009-005) – unanimous
• Approved loan assistance from SC Water Quality Revolving Fund (Resolution 2025-009-004) – unanimous
• Tabled zoning amendment ordinance 2025-009-002 pending wording change – unanimous

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will call the meeting to order and approve the minutes from August 21, 2025. It will discuss old business and then consider the amended sign request for House of Pizza located on Musgrove Street. The board will also receive reports and recommendations from the Planning Director, the Chairperson, and board members.

• Approve minutes from August 21, 2025
• House of Pizza sign request (amended) – Musgrove Street
• Planning Director’s report and recommendations
• DRB Chairperson’s report and recommendations
• DRB member reports and recommendations

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025 was cancelled. No zoning appeals were received by the application deadline, so no items were considered. Residents can contact the Planning Department at 864-833-4501 or 864-833-4505 for more information.

Planning Commission

The Clinton Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It will then consider two land‑use proposals: an annexation request to place US Highway 76 (TMS#658-00-00-026) into the R‑3 (high‑density residential) zoning district, and a rezoning request to change Commerce Avenue (TMS# 901-35-01-012 & 901-35-01-003) from C‑3 (general commercial) and I‑1 (industrial) to a +2 industrial designation. Additional agenda items include development review topics and a discussion of R‑1 lot size standards before adjournment.

• Annexation Request – US Highway 76 (TMS#658-00-00-026) to be zoned R‑3 (high‑density residential)
• Rezoning Request – Commerce Avenue (TMS# 901-35-01-012 & 901-35-01-003) from C‑3 and I‑1 to +2 industrial
• Discussion of R‑1 lot size standards
• Development Review items (specific projects not listed)
• Approval of minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting

City Council

The council approved the purchase of a new police body‑worn and in‑car camera system costing $565,000, using $105,000 from existing funds. It also approved the second reading of an annexation ordinance for 1.01 acres on Highway 56 S and a zoning amendment for a 0.33‑acre property on Poplar Street. Additional actions included confirming ATAX Committee members, reappointing a member to the Board of Zoning Appeals, adopting two September proclamations, and approving a $25,000 MASC grant match. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved $565,000 police camera system (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of annexation ordinance for 1.01 acres on Highway 56 S (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of zoning amendment for 0.33‑acre property on Poplar Street (unanimous)
• Approved ATAX Committee member appointments (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mr. Scott Taylor to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Adopted September as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month and Bicycling and Pedestrian Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved $1,250 local match for $25,000 MASC Problem Solver Grant (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council met for a Strategic Plan Work Session presented by Mr. Charlie Barrineau of the Municipal Association of South Carolina. The session included a discussion of a forthcoming Hometown Economic Development Grant and upcoming community events. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

City Council

The council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2025‑006‑005, which authorizes the sale of approximately 552.72 acres of city‑owned land known as tract A and B of the Whitten Center Property. The vote was unanimous. The council also entered executive session to discuss a contractual matter related to the sale, taking no further action. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2025‑006‑005 authorizing sale of 552.72 acres (unanimous vote)
• Entered executive session to discuss contractual matter (motion made and seconded)
• Adjourned meeting (motion from Walsh, seconded by Cook, unanimous vote)

City Council

The City Council approved the June and July meeting minutes and two proclamations. Council members unanimously appointed Harriett Grant to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The council also gave first readings to an annexation ordinance for a 1.01‑acre medical site and a zoning amendment moving a Poplar Street property to OP district, and unanimously passed the second reading to temporarily suspend Sunday sales prohibitions.

• Approved June 23 and July 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August as "Clinton Goes Back to School" and "Connecting Cops and Communities" proclamations (unanimous)
• Appointed Harriett Grant to the Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• First reading of annexation ordinance for 1.01‑acre property near Dollar Tree (unanimous)
• First reading of zoning amendment changing Poplar Street property to OP district (unanimous)
• Second reading of ordinance to temporarily suspend Sunday sales prohibitions (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the June 2 and June 30, 2025 meeting minutes and corrected the June 23 minutes. It authorized $19,200 in Community Assistance Grant funds for 13 local organizations, approved a YMCA Memorandum of Understanding, and adopted a Catawba Purchase Power Renewal Resolution. The council also appointed an at‑large member to the Board of Zoning Appeals, tabled a proposed sale of 552.72 acres of city land, and approved the first reading of an ordinance to temporarily suspend Sunday sales prohibitions and the 2025 Safety Statement.

• Approved June 2 & June 30, 2025 minutes; corrected June 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Community Assistance Grant disbursements totaling $19,200 to 13 recipients (unanimous)
• Approved YMCA Memorandum of Understanding (4-1, Williams opposed)
• Approved Catawba Purchase Power Renewal Resolution (unanimous 5-0)
• Appointed Charlie Gustafson as at‑large member of the Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Tabled sale of 552.72 acres of Whitten Center property (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-007-001 to temporarily suspend Sunday sales prohibitions (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Safety Statement (unanimous)

City Council

The special called council meeting considered the first reading of Ordinance 2025-006-005, which would sell city‑owned property of approximately 552.72 acres (Tract B and C of the Whitten Center). A motion to approve the first reading was made by Councilmember Kuykendall, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cook, and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2025-006-005 to sell 552.72 acres (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council held a public hearing on the FY 2025‑2026 budget, which received no public comments. It then approved, by unanimous vote, the second reading of the FY 2025‑2026 budget ordinance, an amendment to create an RS‑3 zoning district, rezoning of two tax map numbers, and annexation of three tax map numbers. In open session, the council unanimously appointed Mr. A. “Sandy” Cruickshanks IV as the new municipal judge. No action was taken on the proposed sale of 28 acres at the recreation complex.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget ordinance (second reading, unanimous)
• Approved amendment to create RS‑3 zoning district (second reading, unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of tax map numbers 901‑09‑01‑007 and 901‑09‑01‑019 (second reading, unanimous)
• Approved annexation of tax map numbers 614‑00‑00‑001, 636‑00‑00‑013, and 614‑00‑00‑051 (second reading, unanimous)
• Appointed A. “Sandy” Cruickshanks IV as municipal judge (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss municipal court employment and sale of 28 acres (no action taken)
• No public comments received during FY 2025‑2026 budget hearing

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the FY 2025‑2026 budget ordinance, adopted an RS‑3 zoning district, rezoned two tax‑map parcels, and annexed three tax‑map parcels. The council entered an executive session but took no action, and then appointed Mr. A. “Sandy” Cruickshanks, IV as the new municipal judge. No public comments were received during the budget hearing.

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to create RS‑3 zoning district (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of tax map numbers 901‑09‑01‑007 and 901‑09‑01‑019 (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of tax map numbers 614‑00‑00‑001, 636‑00‑00‑013, and 614‑00‑00‑051 (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session (unanimous, no action taken)
• Appointed Mr. A. “Sandy” Cruickshanks, IV as municipal judge (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council gave a first reading approval to the FY 2025‑2026 budget with a 5‑1 vote. A Safe Streets Grant Resolution supporting zero traffic fatalities by 2040 was approved unanimously. City Manager Joey Meadors was sworn in, and a $15,000 bonus for Interim City Manager Carl Stevens was awarded unanimously.

• Approved minutes from May meetings (5‑1)
• Swore in City Manager Joey Meadors (unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)
• Appointed City Manager Joey Meadors to Laurens County Board of Directors (unanimous)
• Approved Safe Streets Grant Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of FY 2025‑2026 budget (5‑1)
• Approved First Reading of RS‑3 zoning district amendment (unanimous)
• Awarded $15,000 bonus to Interim City Manager Carl Stevens (unanimous)

City Council

The council entered Executive Session unanimously to discuss City Manager employment matters. Afterwards, the council approved hiring Mr. Joey Meadors as City Manager with an annual salary of $135,000, voting 6-1 with Councilmember Williams opposing. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Entered Executive Session to discuss City Manager search (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Joey Meadors as City Manager, salary $135,000 (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to authorize the mayor and city attorney to negotiate the terms of an employment contract for the city manager. Council members clarified that the authority is limited to negotiation and the contract will be presented to the full council before final approval. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Authorized mayor and city attorney to negotiate City Manager employment contract (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved the minutes from the April 7, 2025 meeting with corrections. Council members voted unanimously to open the search for a new Municipal Court Judge and to approve an annexation and zoning application for tax map 617-00-00-002. Additional unanimous motions set a May 15 budget workshop, called a special council meeting for May 8, and adjourned the session.

• Approved April 7, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved opening search for a new Municipal Court Judge (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and zoning application for tax map 617-00-00-002 (unanimous)
• Approved May 15 budget workshop at 6:00 pm (unanimous)
• Approved special council meeting on May 8 at 6:00 pm (unanimous)
• Approved entry into Executive Session for City Manager search (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council entered executive session to discuss personnel matters concerning the City Manager, with a unanimous vote. After returning to open session, the council unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Entered executive session on City Manager personnel matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss City Manager personnel matters, then returned to open session and adjourned the meeting with a unanimous vote.

• Entered executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the March meeting minutes, a resolution proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month, and an amendment to the Water and Sewer Service Area Agreement. Council members also unanimously filled six vacant board and commission seats. The council voted 6‑1 to amend election procedures, and the first reading of the Cambridge Farms annexation passed but was not approved pending further studies (vote 6‑1). The meeting concluded with an executive‑session discussion of the City Manager position and adjournment.

• Approved March 3, 10, 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Fair Housing Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Water and Sewer Service Area Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved multiple board and commission appointments (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to election procedures (6-1, Smith voted No)
• First reading of Cambridge Farms annexation passed; not approved pending studies (6-1, Williams voted No)
• Entered executive session to discuss City Manager personnel matters (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The council conducted the swearing‑in of Councilmembers Cook, Cogsdill and Smith. A motion to enter executive session to discuss City Manager search personnel matters was approved unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Swearing‑in of Councilmembers Cook, Cogsdill and Smith conducted
• Motion to enter Executive Session approved unanimously (Kuykendall motion, Williams second)
• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously (Walsh motion, Kuykendall second)