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 Clinton City Council will meet to decide on several ordinances, including zoning amendments for a property on Poplar Street and a temporary suspension of Sunday alcohol sales bans. The council will also consider annexing a medical facility property near Highway 56 S, appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and proclamations for recovery and pedestrian awareness months.

• Second reading of ordinance amending zoning for 0.33-acre property at 901-37-09-025 (Poplar Street) from R-2 to OP
• Second reading of ordinance 2025-007-001 to temporarily suspend Sunday alcohol sales prohibitions
• Annexation of 1.01-acre property near Highway 56 S (tax map 616-01-01-017) for medical facility
• Appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals for Ward 1
• Proclamations for September as Recovery Month and Bicycling Awareness Month

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)

Design Review Board

The City of Clinton Design Review Board will meet to discuss a request regarding House of Pizza on Musgrove Street. The board will also review minutes from the July 17, 2025, meeting.

• House of Pizza – Musgrove Street Request

City Council

The Clinton City Council will conduct a strategic plan work session to discuss long-term goals and priorities. A presentation will be given by Mr. Charlie Barrineau from the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC). The meeting is open to the public and may be viewed electronically via the city’s YouTube page.

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.

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Clinton Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for August 19, 2025, at the M. S. Bailey Municipal Center was cancelled because no zoning appeals requests were submitted by the application deadline.

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the sale of city-owned real property. This includes a second reading of Ordinance Number 2025-006-005 regarding the Whitten Center property.

• Second reading of Ordinance Number 2025-006-005 regarding the sale of 552.72 acres known as Tract A and B of the Whitten Center property (Laurens County Tax Map Number 901-34-01-004)

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)

Planning Commission

The Clinton Planning Commission will hold a brief meeting to approve the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting and adjourn. A workshop will follow to discuss updates to the city's comprehensive plan.

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending the zoning ordinance regarding manufactured homes and the zoning designation of a property on Poplar Street. The body is also considering the annexation of property on Highway 56 S and a temporary suspension of Sunday sales prohibitions.

• Request from Chris Wilkes to remove age requirements for manufactured homes in the zoning ordinance
• First reading of ordinance to annex property on the southeast side of Highway 56 S (Tax Map 616-01-01-017)
• First reading of ordinance to amend zoning for 0.33 acres on the northeast side of Poplar Street (Tax Map 901-37-09-025)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-007-001 to temporarily suspend Sunday sales prohibitions (Blue Laws)
• Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)

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)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review a request to designate 801 East Main Street as a site of local historic significance. The applicant seeks this designation to apply for a special tax assessment under the South Carolina Rehabilitated Historic Property Tax Assessment (Bailey Bill).

• Historical designation request for 801 East Main Street (Red Dirt CC801 LLC)
• Proposed land use change to interior storage units
• Staff recommendation to approve the property as meeting standards for a rehabilitated historic property

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to no requests being received by the application deadline.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a zoning request for a medical office building and an amendment to manufactured home age requirements. The body will also review sketch and preliminary plans for four different developments.

• Annexation and C-3 zoning of 1.01 acres on Jacobs Highway for a Self Regional Healthcare medical office
• Proposed R-MH amendment by Chris Wilkes to remove the five-year age limit on manufactured homes
• Sketch plan approval for Magnolia Acres and Belle Acres
• Preliminary plan reapproval for Shell Creek
• Bonded final plat approval for Phases 1 & 2 of Reserve at Clinton Commons

City Council

The City Council will meet to discuss several ordinances, including the sale of city-owned real property and the temporary suspension of Sunday sales prohibitions. The body will also consider appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and various grant and agreement approvals.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-006-005 to sell 552.72 acres of Whitten Center property (Tax Map 901-34-01-004)
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-007-001 to temporarily suspend Sunday sales prohibitions (Blue Laws)
• Appointment of three members to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA)
• Approval of a resolution for the Catawba Purchase Power renewal agreement
• Approval of a Community Assistance Grant and the 2025 Safety Statement

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 City Council is holding a special called meeting to consider the first reading of Ordinance Number 2025-006-005. This ordinance concerns the sale of city-owned real property known as Tract B and C of the Whitten Center Property.

• First reading of Ordinance Number 2025-006-005 regarding the sale of 552.72 acres (Laurens County Tax Map Number 901-34-01-004)

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 City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the municipal budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The meeting will take place at the P.S. Bailey Council Chambers.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 expenditures of $35,084,895
• Proposed Fiscal Year 2025-2026 tax revenues of $35,084,895
• Proposed property taxes of $1,349,109
• Projected millage of 131.3

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 will hold a public hearing and consider a second reading of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The meeting includes second readings for zoning and annexation ordinances. Council will also enter executive session to discuss municipal court employment and the sale of 28 acres at the recreation complex.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget
• Second reading of ordinance to develop RS-3 zoning district
• Second reading of rezoning for tax map numbers 901-09-01-007 and 901-09-01-019
• Second reading of annexation for tax map numbers 614-00-00-001, 636-00-00-013, and 614-00-00-051
• Executive session regarding the sale of 28 acres at the recreation complex

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

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to no requests being received by the application deadline.

Design Review Board

The City of Clinton Design Review Board will meet to consider Certificates of Appropriateness for five specific properties. The board will also discuss Downtown Design Guidelines.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 112 Musgrove Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 113A N Broad St Clinton Art Gallery
• Certificate of Appropriateness for 113B N Broad St Aspen and Fig
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Revolutionary Kiosk
• Certificate of Appropriateness for Pitts St Main Street Clinton & the Makery

City Council

The City Council will consider the first reading of the fiscal year 2025-2026 budget and an ordinance to develop an RS-3 zoning district. The body will also consider appointments for a Municipal Court Judge and the Laurens County Board of Directors.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-006-001 for the FY 2025-2026 budget
• Ordinance to develop RS-3 zoning district
• Rezoning of tax map numbers 901-09-01-007 and 901-09-01-019
• Annexation of tax map numbers 614-00-00-001, 636-00-00-013, and 614-00-00-051
• Safe Streets Grant Resolution to target zero traffic fatalities by 2040

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)

Clinton Economic Development Corporation

The Clinton Economic Development Corporation will consider multiple property sales, including 44+ acres on West Corporate Drive and 80+ acres on Highway 56, and vote on resolutions to authorize closing documents, close a bank account, and repay the City of Clinton $531,957 for acquisition costs. The board will also elect two executive council members and schedule a public input session for Musgrove Street.

• Election of two executive council members (open seats)
• Sale of 44+ acres on West Corporate Drive to LWC; closing expected by May 30, 2025
• Sale of 80+ acres on Highway 56 to SW; due diligence expires September 10, 2025
• Resolution authorizing Chairman and Secretary/Treasurer to execute closing documents for LWC, SW, Ellis, and ARK projects
• Resolution to repay City of Clinton $531,957 for properties including Vance (Springdale Drive), retail site, Main Street, and Broad Street

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025, has been cancelled because no requests were received by the application deadline. There are no items to discuss or decide.

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness for 1113 Gary Street and hold a workshop on updating the Downtown Design Guidelines. The meeting also includes approval of March 2025 minutes and routine reports.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 1113 Gary Street (TMS #901-15-07-027)
• Workshop on Downtown Design Guidelines to follow the meeting

City Council

The Clinton City Council will hold a special called meeting with an executive session to discuss employment matters related to the city manager search. After the closed session, the council may take action on the matters discussed. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss employment matters related to the city manager search

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 City Council will hold a special called meeting to consider authorizing the Mayor and City Attorney to negotiate terms of an employment contract for the City Manager position. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Council to consider authorizing Mayor and City Attorney to negotiate terms of an employment contract for the City Manager position

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 Clinton City Council will meet on May 5, 2025, to consider several items including a presentation on the Safe Streets grant, approval of a new municipal court judge, and an annexation and zoning application for tax map 617-00-00-002. The council will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the city manager position.

• Presentation from Mead & Hunt regarding Safe Streets Grant
• Approval of new municipal court judge
• Annexation and zoning application for tax map 617-00-00-002
• Executive session to discuss city manager position
• Recognition of employees Ryan Garrett (15 years) and Ray Sneed (5 years)

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 City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct interviews for the City Manager position. This activity will take place during an executive session.

• Interviews for City Manager position

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 City Council will meet in a special session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager position.

• Executive session regarding City Manager personnel matters

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)

Clinton Economic Development Corporation

The board will meet to receive a presentation and hold a discussion regarding the Sports Complex. The meeting also includes a general projects update and board reports.

• Presentation and discussion regarding the Sports Complex

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to no requests being received by the application deadline.

City Council

The Clinton City Council will consider a first reading of an annexation and zoning application for Cambridge Farms, located at SC Highway 56 and Cambridge Road. The council will also discuss an amendment to the water and sewer service area agreement, changes to election procedures, and appointments to boards and commissions. Presentations on Hurricane Helene disaster relief and recreation complex updates are scheduled.

• First reading of annexation and zoning assignment for Cambridge Farms at SC Highway 56 and Cambridge Road
• Consideration of amending the Water and Sewer Service Area Agreement
• Consideration of amending election procedures for City Council elections
• Resolution proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the City Manager position

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 Clinton City Council is holding a special called meeting to swear in newly elected council members for Wards 1, 3, and 5. The council will then enter executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the city manager search. No other business is scheduled.

• Swearing in of Danny Cook (Ward 1), Natalie Cogsdill (Ward 3), and Danny Smith (Ward 5)
• Executive session to discuss personnel regarding the city manager search

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)

Design Review Board

The City of Clinton Design Review Board will meet to review requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. The board will also discuss Downtown Design Guidelines.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 112 Musgrove Street (TMS #901-05-10-006)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for West Main Street (TMS #901-12-07-017)
• Discussion of Downtown Design Guidelines

City Council

The Clinton City Council is holding a special called meeting on March 10, 2025. The sole substantive item is an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the city manager search. No other business is scheduled; the meeting will adjourn after open session.

• Executive session to discuss personnel matter regarding city manager search

The Clinton City Council approved several zoning ordinance amendments, including a cluster development provision change that passed 5-2, and unanimously approved other zoning changes related to nonconformities and mobile/manufactured homes. The council also approved a change order for the East Main Street project, amended the invocation policy to only allow council members to give invocations, and set a special called meeting for March 24, 2025.

• Approved cluster development zoning amendment (5-2)
• Approved nonconformities zoning amendment (unanimous)
• Approved R-MH zoning district amendment for mobile/manufactured homes (unanimous)
• Authorized change order for East Main Street project bid alternate (unanimous)
• Amended invocation policy to council members only (unanimous)
• Approved Women's History Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Disabilities Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Set special called meeting for March 24, 2025 at 6:00pm (unanimous)

City Council

The Clinton City Council will consider authorizing a change order for the East Main Street project, second readings of three zoning ordinance amendments (cluster development, nonconformities, and R-MH district for mobile/manufactured homes), and a proclamation for Women's History Month. The agenda also includes amending the city's invocation policy and receiving reports from the city manager and council members.

• Authorizing a change order to proceed with a bid alternate for the East Main Street project
• Second reading of an ordinance amending zoning related to cluster development provisions
• Second reading of an ordinance amending zoning related to nonconformities
• Second reading of an ordinance amending zoning for the R-MH district (mobile and manufactured homes)
• Proclamation declaring March as Women's History Month and recognizing former Mayor Myra Nichols

The Clinton City Council approved three zoning ordinance amendments on second reading, including one on cluster development provisions that passed 5-2. The council also approved two proclamations, amended the invocation policy to allow only council members to give invocations, and authorized a change order for the East Main Street project. All other votes were unanimous.

• Approved cluster development zoning amendment (5-2)
• Approved nonconformities zoning amendment (unanimous)
• Approved R-MH mobile/manufactured homes zoning amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Women's History Month proclamation recognizing former Mayor Myra Nichols (unanimous)
• Approved Disabilities Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Amended invocation policy to council members only (unanimous)
• Authorized change order for East Main Street project bid alternate (unanimous)
• Set special called meeting for March 24, 2025 at 6:00pm (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for 210 South Broad Street. They will also discuss the Bailey Bill process and Downtown Design Guidelines. The board will approve minutes from December 2024 and receive reports from the planning director, chairperson, and members.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for 210 South Broad Street (TMS #901-15-07-008)
• Discussion of Bailey Bill process
• Discussion of Downtown Design Guidelines
• Approval of minutes from December 19, 2024
• Reports from Planning Director, DRB Chairperson, and DRB Members

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals meeting scheduled for February 18, 2025, has been cancelled. The cancellation is due to no requests being received by the application deadline.

City Council

At this special called meeting, the Clinton City Council will consider approving a Memorandum of Agreement between the Laurens County SHERRIFF’S Office and the Clinton Police Department. They will also hold a second reading of an ordinance to issue up to $500,000 in general obligation bonds. Additionally, they will hear a presentation of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 audit by Gary Bailey of Love Bailey.

• Approval of Memorandum of Agreement between Laurens County SHERRIFF’S Office and City of Clinton Police Department
• Second reading of ordinance to issue up to $500,000 in general obligation bonds
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 audit by Gary Bailey of Love Bailey

The council unanimously approved a Memorandum of Agreement between the Laurens County Sheriff's Office and the Clinton Police Department. It also unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance authorizing up to $500,000 in general obligation bonds for a substation. The council heard a video presentation of the FY2023-2024 audit, which reported no findings for FY2024 and a positive operating income for the General Fund.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Laurens County Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of $500,000 general obligation bond ordinance for substation (unanimous)
• Heard FY2023-2024 audit presentation via video; no formal action taken

Clinton Economic Development Corporation

The Clinton Economic Development Corporation will discuss the interim city manager's operational role, review pending contracts, and receive updates on the Industrial Supply parking lot commitment and the status of Musgrove Street. Board reports and discussion will follow. The meeting includes standard procedural items like approval of previous minutes.

• Welcome and discussion of interim city manager's operational role
• Review of pending contracts
• Update on Industrial Supply parking lot commitment
• Review of Musgrove Street status
• Board reports and discussion

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss proposed standards for C-2 and HD-MD zoning districts and conduct a conceptual review of a rezoning for Cambridge Farms. Commissioners will also consider regulations for RVs as temporary accommodation and gather public input on the Comprehensive Plan.

• C-2 Zoning District Standards
• HD-MD Zoning District Standards
• Cambridge Farms - Conceptual Review for Rezoning (March 11)
• RVs as Temporary Accommodation (March 11 Public Hearing)
• Comprehensive Plan Public Input

City Council

The council will hold first readings on ordinances to issue up to $500,000 in general obligation bonds and amend zoning rules for cluster developments, nonconformities, and manufactured homes. A second reading addresses water and sewer service for organized developments. The council also will consider authorizing the interim city manager to use the rate stabilization account for Hurricane Helene expenses, subject to FEMA reimbursement, and approve a sole-source software purchase with grant funds. An executive session is scheduled to discuss selling excess electric capacity.

• First reading of $500,000 general obligation bond ordinance
• First readings of three zoning ordinance amendments (cluster development, nonconformities, R-MH district for mobile homes)
• Second reading of ordinance on water/sewer service for organized developments
• Authorize interim city manager to access rate stabilization account for Hurricane Helene costs
• Approve purchase of sole-source software using grant funds

The Clinton City Council approved the first reading of a $500,000 general obligation bond ordinance, several zoning ordinance amendments, and a resolution to seek reimbursement from tax-exempt obligations. They also authorized the interim city manager to access the Rate Stabilization Account for Hurricane Helene expenses and approved a request for PMPA to market 7.5 megawatts of excess electric capacity. All votes were unanimous except for two zoning amendments that passed 5-2 and 6-1.

• Approved first reading of $500,000 general obligation bond ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of cluster development zoning amendment (5-2, Williams and Kuykendall no)
• Approved first reading of nonconformities zoning amendment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of R-MH mobile/manufactured homes zoning amendment (6-1, Kuykendall no)
• Approved second reading of water/sewer service for organized developments ordinance (unanimous)
• Authorized interim city manager to access Rate Stabilization Account for Hurricane Helene expenses (unanimous)
• Approved infrastructure bond (unanimous)
• Approved request for PMPA to market 7.5 megawatts of excess electric capacity (unanimous)

City Council

The Clinton City Council will hold a called meeting to discuss the salary range for the city manager position. The council will then enter an executive session for personnel matters regarding the city manager, followed by possible action on items discussed in closed session. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of salary range for city manager's position
• Possible executive session on city manager personnel matter
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session

The City Council unanimously approved a new salary range of $125,000 to $160,000 for the City Manager position. In a separate unanimous vote, Council elected Finance Director Carl Stevens as Interim City Manager, following an executive session where no action was taken.

• Approved city manager salary range $125,000-$160,000 (unanimous)
• Elected Carl Stevens as Interim City Manager (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance amending the city code to add Section 86-37, relating to water and sewer service for organized developments. The council will also discuss contractual matters regarding the city manager position in executive session, with possible action afterward. Other agenda items include appointment of a PMPA board member and approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Appointment of PMPA board member
• First reading of ordinance amending water and sewer code for organized developments (Section 86-37)
• Executive session to discuss contractual matters for the city manager position
• Approval of minutes from November 4, December 2, December 10, and December 16, 2024 meetings
• Reports from city manager, finance director, council members, and mayor

The Clinton City Council appointed Mayor Randall to the PMPA board (6-1), approved first reading of an ordinance adding Section 86-37 on water and sewer service for organized developments, and approved the City Manager job description with typo corrections. The council also entered executive session on the City Manager contract but took no action.

• Appointed Mayor Randall as PMPA board member (6-1)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adding Section 86-37 (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager job description with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 4, Dec 2, Dec 10, Dec 16 with correction (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Director Stevens to sign documents in City Manager's absence (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance to add Section 86-37 to the city code regarding water and sewer service for organized developments. The body will also consider an appointment to the PMPA board and hold an executive session on the City Manager's contract.

• First reading of ordinance adding Section 86-37 regarding water and sewer service for organized developments
• Appointment of PMPA board member
• Executive session regarding City Manager contractual matters

The council approved the first reading of an ordinance adding Section 86-37 to the city code, relating to water and sewer service for organized developments. Mayor Randall was appointed as the PMPA board member in a 6-1 vote, replacing City Manager Brooks. The council also approved the City Manager job description with minor typo corrections, and approved minutes from previous meetings with a correction to the December 2, 2024 minutes. No action was taken on City Manager contract matters during executive session.

• Approved minutes from Nov 4, Dec 2, Dec 10, Dec 16 2024, with correction to Dec 2 ATAX funds (unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Randall as PMPA board member (6-1, Williams no)
• Approved first reading of ordinance adding Section 86-37 on water/sewer for organized developments (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager job description with typo corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Director Stevens to sign documents in City Manager's absence (unanimous)