Fort Mill, South Carolina

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the Capital Investment Plan, revenue projections, and operational expenses. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Budget workshop covering Capital Investment Plan
• Review of projected revenues
• Discussion of operational costs

Stormwater Advisory Committee

The Stormwater Advisory Committee will hold a workshop meeting to review committee business and the stormwater ordinance, discuss the appeals process, and consider scheduling a public meeting for the fourth quarter of 2026. The meeting includes an overview for new members. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Review of Committee Business & Ordinance
• Discussion of Appeals Process
• Discussion of a Public Meeting for 4th quarter 2026
• Committee overview for new members

Historic Review Board

The board approved a Bailey Bill Preliminary Certification for the historic Williamson Mill at 104 Williamson Street, with a fair market value of $2,010,200 and a required minimum expenditure of $402,040. It also approved Certificates of Appropriateness for 124 Confederate Street and for signage at 214 Main Street. The request to modify the Certificate of Appropriateness for 232 Main Street was deferred pending additional information. The board approved modifications to the Certificate of Appropriateness for 112 Confederate Street.

• Bailey Bill Preliminary Certification for 104 Williamson Street ($2,010,200 FMV, $402,040 minimum expenditure)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior remodeling at 124 Confederate Street
• Certificate of Appropriateness for multi‑tenant signage at 214 Main Street
• Modification request for 232 Main Street deferred for more information
• Modification to Certificate of Appropriateness approved for 112 Confederate Street

Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee

The Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee is meeting to review the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) affiliation packet and hold a workshop to plan activities for 2027. The agenda also includes time for open committee discussion. No votes or binding decisions are listed; the items are primarily discussion and planning.

• Review of KAB Affiliation Packet
• Workshop on 2027 plans
• Open committee discussion

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold four public hearings and consider first readings of ordinances to annex and rezone multiple parcels totaling over 90 acres for the Arden Mill development. They will also vote on second readings of budget amendments adding a FEMA review fee and downtown sanitation fee, and consider resolutions to adopt the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and authorize a reimbursement bond for YMCA facility improvements.

• Public hearing and first reading to annex ~68.1 acres with MXU zoning for Arden Mill (parcels 707-00-00-017, 057, 016, 709-00-00-023, 051)
• Public hearing and first reading to annex ~19.15 acres with R-25 zoning (parcels 707-00-00-016, 017, 051, 057, 709-00-00-013, 023)
• Public hearing and first reading to rezone a 3.28-acre parcel from R-15 to MXU for Arden Mill (020-13-01-001)
• Second readings of budget amendments: Ordinance 2026-26 (FEMA review fee, downtown sanitation fee) and Ordinance 2026-27 (Budget Amendment 26-07)
• Consideration of Resolution 2026-28 (Parks and Recreation Master Plan) and Resolution 2026-29 (reimbursement bond for YMCA facility improvements)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hear a presentation from consultant Bolton & Menk on proposed text amendments to the zoning ordinance, covering density, buffers, tree conservation, open space, permitted uses, and a new Downtown Core District. No new business items are scheduled for a vote. The May 19 meeting minutes, which include a hospital authority annexation and concept plan amendment, are also up for approval.

• Presentation on five priority text amendment categories: density, buffers, tree conservation, open space, and permitted uses, plus a new Downtown Core District
• Proposed reduction in maximum density for Planned Neighborhood Development (PND) district from 8 DUA to 4 DUA
• Discussion of eliminating unmapped residential districts (e.g., RT-4, RT-12) and moving some to a legacy list
• Creation of a Downtown Core District with specific permitted uses and dimensional standards
• Moratorium on development remains in effect until September 30, 2026, to align ordinances with the Comprehensive Plan

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request from Hynek and Tracy Lettang to reduce the rear yard setback from 35 feet to 13.5 feet for an attached garage at 117 E. Oak Street. The board must determine if the property’s constraints (overhead power lines) create an unnecessary hardship. They may also discuss continuing education for board members.

• Public hearing on variance request (Case #2026-266) for 117 E. Oak Street (Tax Map #020-04-20-011) to reduce rear-yard setback from 35' to 13.5' for an attached garage extension
• Staff recommends combining Tax Parcel IDs 020-04-20-011 and 020-04-20-014 before building permits are issued
• Applicant cites Duke Power lines crossing the driveway as justification for the requested setback reduction
• Discussion item on continuing education for board members
• Approval of minutes from March 16, 2026 meeting

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board will meet to consider a Bailey Bill Preliminary Certification for the historic Williamson Mill at 104 Williamson Street, along with a Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 214 Main Street and two requests for modifications to previously approved certificates at 233 Main Street and 112 Confederate Street. The board will also approve minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting.

• Request for Bailey Bill Preliminary Certification for historic Williamson Mill at 104 Williamson Street (applicant Jerry Gronske, owner 104 Williamson, LLC)
• Request for Certificate of Appropriateness for multi-tenant signage and a projecting wall sign at 214 Main Street (applicant Kari Krasinski / Phoebes Boutique, owner Kaiser Properties)
• Request for modifications to a previous Certificate of Appropriateness at 233 Main Street (applicant Growing Main, LLC, owner Kevin Higgins)
• Request for modifications to a previous Certificate of Appropriateness at 112 Confederate Street (applicant Veronica Grant, owner David W. Martin Law Group)
• Approval of minutes from the May 12, 2026 Historic Review Board meeting

Town Council

The Town Council will hear a presentation on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, discuss the 2026 Infrastructure Improvement (Paving) Program, and consider awarding the bid for the YMCA Renovation Project. Two executive sessions are scheduled for legal advice on potential litigation and discussion of property purchase.

• Parks and Recreation Master Plan presentation by Bolten & Menk
• Discussion of the 2026 Infrastructure Improvement (Paving) Program
• Consideration of awarding the bid for the YMCA Renovation Project
• Executive session for legal advice on potential litigation matters
• Executive session for discussion of property purchase

Town Council awarded the YMCA Renovation project bid to Edison Foard for $6,865,000, with Councilmember Garrison recusing due to a conflict of interest. Council also directed staff to begin work on the worst-rated roads (Peachtree and Creek Side) as part of the 2026 paving program. In executive session, Council authorized the town attorney to proceed on a litigation matter.

• Awarded YMCA Renovation project to Edison Foard for $6,865,000 (6-0, Garrison recused)
• Directed staff to begin paving work on Peachtree and Creek Side roads (9-rated)
• Authorized town attorney to proceed as discussed in executive session on litigation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2026 (unanimous)
• Heard public comment on potential cancellation of CATS bus route 82X (no action taken)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold a workshop to review and discuss the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. This session is for discussion only and does not include a final vote or policy decision. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Review and discussion of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The Town Council held a workshop to discuss the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Council members emphasized preserving the town's character and discussed specific topics like playground accessibility, bike paths, and facility maintenance. No final decisions were made.

• Reviewed Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Discussed playground accessibility
• Discussed bike paths and shared-use pathways
• Discussed facility maintenance
• Discussed public art and park lighting
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee

The Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee will consider adopting its bylaws and review a related ordinance. Members will also discuss events and the budget for the 2026-2027 year. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or projects listed.

• Bylaws adoption committee vote
• Ordinance review
• 2026-2027 events and budget discussion
• Open committee discussion

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider recommending approval of an annexation and zoning map amendment for two parcels totaling 10.9861 acres owned by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Hospital Authority (CMHA) at Sutton Road and I-77. The commission will also consider a fourth amendment to the development agreement to include the newly annexed property under the existing mixed-use concept plan. Additionally, there will be a discussion on text amendments to the zoning ordinance.

• Annexation of York County parcels 661-00-00-030 and 658-00-00-106 (approx. 10.9861 acres) and zoning designation of MXU (Mixed Use)
• Fourth amendment to development agreement with CMHA to update the conceptual master plan, extend development schedule, and include Carolina Thread Trail improvements
• Discussion of text amendments to the zoning ordinance
• Previous meeting minutes from April 21, 2026, for approval

Town Council

The Town Council will consider amending the FY 2025-2026 budget to adopt a FEMA review fee schedule and a downtown sanitation services fee. They will also vote on second readings of three ordinances establishing an Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, a Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee, and a Construction Appeals Board. Other business includes an amendment to the Hood Construction Agreement for the Operations Center and introduction of Budget Amendment 26-07.

• Adoption of FEMA review fee schedule and downtown sanitation services fee via budget amendment
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-23 establishing Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-24 establishing Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-25 establishing Construction Appeals Board
• Amendment to Hood Construction Agreement for the Operations Center

Council unanimously approved a $38,858,984 guaranteed maximum price amendment to the Hood Construction contract for the new Operations Center on Banks Road, increasing the timeline to 15 months. They also unanimously adopted second readings of ordinances creating an Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, a Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee, and a Construction Appeals Board. A budget amendment authorizing $10 million in bonds and $3.25 million from cash reserves to fund the project passed unanimously, along with a fee schedule for FEMA reviews and downtown sanitation services. In executive session, council approved extending the town manager's contract through December 31, 2028.

• Approved $38,858,984 GMP amendment for Operations Center with Hood Construction (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-23 establishing Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-24 establishing Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-25 establishing Construction Appeals Board (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for FEMA review fee and downtown sanitation services fee (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment 26-07 allocating $13.25M for Operations Center funding (unanimous)
• Approved town manager contract extension through December 31, 2028 (unanimous)

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board approved the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting. It voted to approve the Naval‑6244 paint color for the Main Street facades of 235 and 237 Main Street and to allow a moveable screening system for the new patio, limited to 48 inches in height. The board also discussed three proposed lettering designs for the Visit York County kiosk canopy at 201 Main Street, but no decision was made on that item.

• Approval of March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (vote 6:0).
• Approval of Naval‑6244 paint color for 235 and 237 Main Street facades.
• Approval of moveable screening material for patio, height limited to 48 inches.
• Discussion of three canopy lettering options for the Visit York County kiosk at 201 Main Street.
• Staff confirmed no additional fee is required for the multiphase patio project.

The Historic Review Board selected a specific signage design for the Visit York County Information Kiosk at 201 Main Street. The board approved the use of white vinyl lettering for the word 'INFORMATION' on the sides of the kiosk.

• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 'INFORMATION' vinyl lettering design for 201 Main Street kiosk sides (5-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council holds a workshop to discuss regulations for electric bicycles and the 2026 infrastructure paving program. Presentations will be given by staff. An executive session is scheduled to discuss contractual matters related to parking, after which the council may take action.

• Workshop with the Municipal Association of South Carolina
• Discussion of regulations and safe operations of electric bicycles (e-bikes)
• Discussion of the 2026 Infrastructure Improvement (Paving) Program
• Executive session to discuss contractual matters related to parking

The council heard a workshop on municipal governance and discussed electric‑bike safety and the 2026 road‑paving program, directing staff to identify high‑need roadways. They voted unanimously to enter an executive session on parking‑related contracts, then returned to regular session and adjourned the meeting.

• Directed staff to identify high‑need roadways for 2026 paving program (no vote recorded)
• Entered executive session to discuss parking contracts (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss the mission, vision, and values of Fountain Works. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda item.

• Workshop with Fountain Works on mission, vision, and values

The Town Council held a workshop with Fountain Works to review draft statements regarding the Town's mission, vision, and values. No formal votes were taken on the drafts; the consultant will use Council feedback for further refinement and a future public open house.

• Reviewed draft values including Accountability, Collaboration, and Service Excellence
• Discussed guiding principles for balanced growth and community character
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee

The Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee will discuss past community events, including the Earth Day and Cub Scout events. Members will plan the upcoming Sunday Berry Pick Up. The committee will also review its bylaws and existing ordinances, followed by open discussion.

• Review of Earth Day event
• Review of Cub Scout event
• Planning for Sunday’s Berry Pick Up
• Bylaws review
• Ordinance review

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold second readings on three ordinances: a bond ordinance for public facilities, a budget amendment for utility fee schedule, and a perpetual easement across town-owned property. They will also introduce new ordinances to establish committees for accommodations tax, Keep Fort Mill Beautiful, and a Construction Appeals Board, and consider appointments to several boards and a resolution certifying a textile mill site.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-11 authorizing Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation installment purchase revenue bonds, Series 2026
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-20 amending the FY 2025-2026 budget to adopt engineering services reviews within the utility fee schedule
• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-21 authorizing a perpetual easement across town properties (York County tax map numbers 020-12-01-203 through 020-12-01-209)
• Resolution 2026-22 to certify property at 104 and 105 Williamson Street as a textile mill site (tax map nos. 20-06-01-054, 020-06-01-052, 020-06-07-034)
• Appointments to Board of Zoning Appeals, Historic Review Board, Planning Commission, Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee, and Stormwater Advisory Committee

The council unanimously approved the second reading of a bond ordinance authorizing up to $22 million in tax-exempt bonds to construct Fire Station #3 in Masons Bend and support the Public Works Operations Center. Also approved were the second readings of ordinances amending the utility fee schedule for engineering reviews and granting a perpetual easement across town-owned parcels. Several citizen board appointments were confirmed, and first readings were passed to formally codify the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee, and Construction Appeals Board. A resolution certifying a portion of Williamson Street property as a textile mill site was approved 5-0 after Councilmember Wolfe recused.

• Approved 2nd reading of $22M bond ordinance for Fire Station #3 & Public Works Operations Center (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of budget amendment adopting engineering services reviews in utility fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of ordinance granting perpetual easement across multiple town parcels (unanimous)
• Appointed Sara Shirley, Patrick Williams to Board of Zoning Appeals; Charles Wright, Joanne Walker to Historic Review Board; Dennis McElhoe, Charles Hammond to Keep Fort Mill Beautiful; Dawn Williams Zabicki, Sarah Curtis to Planning Commission; reappointed three and appointed Thomas Joseph to Stormwater Advisory Committee (all unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance codifying Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance establishing Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-22 certifying textile mill site at 104 & 105 Williamson Street for tax credit (5-0, Wolfe recused)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance creating Construction Appeals Board (unanimous)

Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation - Board of Directors

The Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation board will meet to consider adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of Series 2026 Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds for a Town of Fort Mill project. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from the December 17, 2025 meeting. This is primarily a procedural meeting with one substantive financial action.

• Election of officers for the board
• Approval of December 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Resolution to authorize issuance of Series 2026 Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds
• Acknowledge compliance with South Carolina Freedom of Information Act

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will consider a Commercial Appearance Review request from Gary Barrett (Apex Combat and Fitness) to build a detached commercial accessory structure (carport) at 209 Spratt Street. The proposed 1,050 sq ft carport would be 30' x 35' with beige metal panels and a gable roof. The commission will also vote on approving minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting.

• Commercial Appearance Review for a 1,050 sq ft detached carport at 209 Spratt Street (tax map 020-01-25-012)
• Carport materials: prefinished beige metal panels, galvanized steel bracing, pewter trim, 12 ft tall at gable peak
• Property zoned HC (Highway Commercial); existing use is a fitness center
• Staff recommends evaluating the structure against Article V, Section 5 appearance standards
• Minutes from March 17, 2026 meeting to be approved (included in packet)

The commission approved the minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the Commercial Appearance Review request for Apex Combat and Fitness to build a 1,050 sq ft metal accessory structure at 209 Spratt Street, with the motion passing unanimously 5‑0. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Apex Combat commercial accessory structure request (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation - Board of Directors

The Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation Board of Directors will meet to consider adopting a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds (Town of Fort Mill Project), Series 2026. The board will also elect officers and approve minutes from a prior meeting.

• Adoption of resolution authorizing issuance of Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds (Town of Fort Mill Project), Series 2026
• Election of officers for the board
• Approval of minutes from December 17, 2025 meeting

Stormwater Advisory Committee

The Stormwater Advisory Committee will discuss an Ad Hoc Committee report, an update on Dye Branch Restoration, and the appeals process. The meeting includes open discussion among committee members. No votes or formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Ad Hoc Committee Report
• Update on Dye Branch Restoration
• Appeals Process
• Open committee discussion

Historic Review Board

The Historic Review Board will consider a Certification of Appropriateness request to paint the façade and develop a rear patio at 235 and 237 Main Street. The board will also approve minutes from its March 10, 2026 meeting.

• Certification of Appropriateness request for façade painting and rear patio at 235-237 Main Street (applicant: Cody King, owner: Reaper Properties LLC)

The Historic Review Board approved a request for a specific paint color and a rear patio area for a business on Main Street. The approval included a requirement to limit the height of the patio screening to 48 inches.

• Approved March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 'Naval - 6244' paint color for 235/237 Main Street facades (4-2)
• Approved moveable patio screening at 235/237 Main Street with a maximum height of 48 inches (4-2)

Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee

The Fort Mill Town Council, acting as the Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee, is discussing applicants for five boards with expiring terms or vacancies. No decisions are expected at this meeting; the discussion will inform future appointments.

• Board of Zoning Appeals: 6 applicants for 2 expiring terms
• Historic Review Board: 9 applicants for 2 expiring terms
• Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee: 13 applicants for 2 expiring terms
• Planning Commission: 21 applicants for 2 expiring terms
• Stormwater Advisory Committee: 5 applicants for 1 vacancy (2 years remaining)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will present the annual audit for fiscal year 2024‑2025 and approve minutes from the March 23 and March 31, 2026 meetings. New business includes considering a recommendation for a representative to the York County Natural Gas Board, prioritizing capital improvement projects, and reviewing the police department staffing analysis. In executive session the council will discuss contractual matters related to 123 N. White Street and personnel matters concerning the Town Manager.

• Annual audit for fiscal year 2024‑2025 by Mauldin & Jenkins Grant Davis
• Approval of minutes from March 23, 2026 and March 31, 2026 council meetings
• Consideration of recommending a representative to the York County Natural Gas Board
• Discussion of prioritizing capital improvement projects
• Discussion of contractual matters related to 123 N. White Street

The council approved the March 23 and March 31 meeting minutes with minor amendments, unanimously. They reappointed Marc Howie to serve on the York County Natural Gas Board of Directors through March 31, 2029, unanimously. The council entered and later exited an executive session to discuss contractual and personnel matters, both unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 23 and March 31 minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Reappointed Marc Howie to York County Natural Gas Board (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on contractual and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)