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Goose Creek, South Carolina

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Tue Jun 16, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals to consider three variances for 408 Indigo Road

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review three variance requests submitted by Jason Matthewes. These requests concern an accessory structure at 408 Indigo Road.

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Tue Jun 9, 2026

City Council

City Council discusses zoning changes and new facility fees

The City Council will consider an ordinance to adopt a Unified Development Ordinance and repeal existing land usage chapters. Additionally, the council will review a resolution to establish fees for renting and using the Assembly Facility.

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Tue Jun 2, 2026

Planning Commission

June planning commission meeting cancelled

The regular June 2, 2026 meeting of the Goose Creek Planning Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. For questions, contact the Planning and Zoning Department.

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Thu May 28, 2026

City Council

Council to discuss purchase of Liberty Hall Road property in closed session

This is a special City Council meeting consisting of an executive session and adjournment. During the closed session, the council will discuss negotiations to purchase real property at 0 Liberty Hall Road and a lease agreement with the Recreation Commission. No votes or public action will be taken at this meeting; further consideration is scheduled for the regular meeting on April 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm.

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✓ Decided: Council held executive session on property purchase and lease; no action taken

The Goose Creek City Council met in special session on April 14, 2026, solely to enter executive session. They discussed two contractual matters: the purchase of real property at 0 Liberty Hall Road and a lease of real property with the Recreation Commission. Councilmember Green-Fletcher recused herself from the Liberty Hall discussion. No votes on policy were taken at this meeting.

Thu May 28, 2026

City Council

City Council discusses zoning amendments and municipal projects

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several city matters. Discussion topics include updates to zoning and land development regulations, tennis court renovations, and bike trail funding.

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✓ Decided: Workshop hears updates on zoning, pay, trails — no votes taken

The City Council convened a workshop on April 28, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the unified development ordinance, tennis court renovations, bike trail funding, recreation overflow parking, development impact fees, and public safety pay equity. No formal votes were cast on any agenda item; all matters were discussion only. Staff indicated plans to bring several items to the regular meeting on May 12 for consideration.

Wed May 27, 2026

City Council

City Council to discuss rental fees and annexation methods

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss rental fees for the Assembly and methods for annexation. These are discussion items only.

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✓ Decided: Workshop discusses rental fees, annexation; no votes

The City Council held a workshop to discuss proposed rental fees for The Assembly event space and transition to a Declaration of Annexation Covenant for new water customers. No votes or formal decisions were taken; staff will present the items for approval at the June 9 regular meeting.

Tue May 19, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

Board of Zoning Appeals to elect officers and hold legal training

This meeting is largely procedural: electing a new chair and vice chair, approving minutes from November 2024, and holding a closed executive session for annual legal training under attorney-client privilege. No zoning variance or appeal cases are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board elects chair and vice chair; holds executive session for legal training

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the November 2024 minutes, elected Jen Wise as Chair and Dan Guzman as Vice Chair, and entered executive session for annual legal training. No votes or action were taken during executive session. No substantive zoning decisions were made.

Mon May 18, 2026

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

Tue May 12, 2026

City Council

Council to vote on adopting Unified Development Ordinance

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a new Unified Development Ordinance that would replace existing zoning and land development regulations. New business includes a request for up to $50,505.18 in hospitality funds for a multi-use path, bids for tennis court renovations and overflow parking lot construction, and approval of a fire study.

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✓ Decided: Council adopts new Unified Development Ordinance, rewrites zoning code

The City Council approved a new Unified Development Ordinance that replaces existing zoning and land development regulations. Council also authorized over $1.9 million in construction and study contracts, including a parking lot, multi-use path, tennis court renovations, and a fire department study. All votes were unanimous.

Tue Apr 28, 2026

City Council

City Council holds special meeting for legal and contractual discussions

The City Council will meet in executive session to receive legal advice regarding the Fire District. The council will also discuss a contractual matter involving the Recreation Commission.

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✓ Decided: Council held executive session, no public decisions made

The City Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss legal advice for the fire district and a contractual matter with the Recreation Commission. No votes were taken on any substantive items. The meeting adjourned after returning to open session.

Tue Apr 28, 2026

City Council

Five-year comprehensive plan review kick-off and annexation discussion

The City Council and Planning Commission hold a joint workshop to begin the five-year update of the Goose Creek Comprehensive Plan. Discussion items include potential annexation of 237 Vine Street, a resolution for tax-exempt reimbursement, adding a fourth fire platoon, OPEB, and credit card convenience fees. No votes are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: City Council and Planning Commission hold joint workshop on city planning and operations

The meeting was a workshop consisting of discussion items; no formal votes were taken on the proposed resolutions or policy changes. Officials reviewed the timeline for the Comprehensive Plan update and discussed potential changes to fire department staffing, retiree benefits, and credit card fees.

Tue Apr 28, 2026

City Council

Council holds strategic planning retreat, reviews 4-platoon system

The Goose Creek City Council is meeting for a strategic planning retreat to review previous goals, financials, IT plan, and department updates. Key discussions include a proposed 4-platoon system and presentations from police, recreation, and public works.

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✓ Decided: Council workshop reviews long-range plans; no formal votes taken

The City Council held a strategic planning workshop focusing on long-term financial forecasting, public safety staffing, and updates to the city's strategic plan. No formal decisions, votes, or ordinances were approved; the session was dedicated to discussion and staff direction on revising initiative goals. Council directed staff to revise several strategic initiatives toward more outcome-based measures, but no binding actions were taken.

Wed Apr 15, 2026

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

Discussion of potential improvements for Dogwood Park and Foster Creek Park

The Recreation Commission will hold a workshop to discuss plans for potential improvements at Dogwood Park and Foster Creek Park. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Recreation Commission discusses draft proposal to transfer park ownership to City

The Commission held a workshop to discuss a draft proposal to expand a 2008 agreement, including the potential transfer of Dogwood Park and Foster Creek Park to the City. No formal votes were taken on the proposal; members discussed property deeds, funding, and oversight. The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue discussing amendments to the draft.

Wed Apr 15, 2026

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

Commission to discuss recreation activities and elect officers

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission will discuss an interagency agreement with the city and determine future recreation activities. The body will also hold elections for commission officers.

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✓ Decided: Recreation Commission tables interagency agreement discussion

The commission approved February meeting minutes and February 2026 financial reports. It voted (all in favor) to table the interagency agreement with the city and re-elected current officers Chairman Jerry Glass, Vice Chair Lynn Greer, and Treasurer Harris Houston. No other substantive decisions were made.

Wed Apr 15, 2026

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

Commission to review lease agreements for Foster Creek and Dogwood Park

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and review long-term lease agreements. These agreements concern the Foster Creek and Dogwood Park properties.

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✓ Decided: Commission reviews lease terms for Foster Creek Park, takes no vote

The Recreation Commission discussed a proposed long-term lease for Foster Creek Park, focusing on protecting existing soccer and green space, parking, liability, and term length. Commissioners requested revisions to the draft, including adding all recreational uses and stronger liability language. No votes were taken on the lease or any other substantive item.

Wed Apr 15, 2026

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

Commission to review Dogwood Park lease agreement

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission will discuss and review a long-term lease agreement for Dogwood Park property. This is the only substantive business item on the agenda. No decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion and review only.

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Tue Apr 14, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider fee changes and public works responder designation

The Goose Creek City Council will meet to approve minutes, hear public comments, and consider resolutions regarding public works employees as first responders, retirement program participation, and a master fee schedule amendment. The agenda also includes contracts for real property and a parking lot/restroom facility.

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✓ Decided: Council approved 30-year lease for Dogwood and Foster Creek parks

Council unanimously approved a 30-year lease agreement with the Goose Creek Recreation Commission for Dogwood Park and Foster Creek Park, enabling the city to recoup a planned $1.7 million investment in improvements. Other major decisions included purchasing 0 Liberty Hall Road for $350,000 for future Public Works expansion (6-0, one recusal) and awarding a $1,844,450 contract to Branks Construction for parking lot and restroom upgrades at Crowfield Golf and city pools. Several resolutions passed, including designating public works employees as first responders and authorizing a post-retirement health insurance benefit program.

Tue Apr 7, 2026

City Council

Goose Creek City Council to discuss resilience and project funding

The City Council will hold a workshop to receive a presentation on resilience in the City of Goose Creek. Members will also discuss project funding and provide an update on the Code Enforcement Officer.

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✓ Decided: Workshop covers resilience, funding, code enforcement; no votes taken

This was a workshop session only; no votes or formal decisions were made. Council heard a presentation on resilience planning, discussed funding options for capital projects, and received an update on code enforcement officer positions. The meeting adjourned after discussion.

Tue Apr 7, 2026

Planning Commission

April Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Goose Creek Planning Commission regular meeting scheduled for April 7, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. For questions, contact the Planning and Zoning Department.

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Mon Mar 30, 2026

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

Committee to elect chair, review accommodations tax process

The Goose Creek Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will hold a regular meeting. They will elect a chair and receive staff presentations on the state accommodations tax statute, the ATAX application and review process, and a financial overview of the fund. They will also discuss a tentative meeting schedule. No formal action is expected on the presentations.

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Thu Mar 19, 2026

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission reviews May financial and park reports

This is a regular meeting of the Goose Creek Recreation Commission. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, a Recreation Director's report covering the May 2025 budget status and parks report, and general public comments. No substantive decisions or new business items are listed.

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Thu Mar 19, 2026

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

July 2025 Recreation Commission meeting cancelled

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for July 7, 2025. The meeting was to be held at the Activity Center - Conference Room.

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Thu Mar 19, 2026

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

Goose Creek Recreation Commission meeting scheduled for August 4, 2025

The Commission will review the budget status and parks and recreation reports for June and July 2025. The meeting includes a report from Recreation Director Crystal Reed.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves routine financials; discusses lacrosse, skate park

The Recreation Commission approved the June and July 2025 financial reports and the minutes from the June 2nd meeting. No substantive policy decisions or votes on new programs occurred; the meeting focused on staff updates, including a successful Fourth of July event, a lacrosse clinic, and exploration of a potential skate park. A new member applicant, Shelly Allen, was introduced but no appointment vote was taken.

Thu Mar 19, 2026

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

Goose Creek Recreation Commission meeting cancelled for Labor Day

The September 1, 2025 regular meeting of the Goose Creek Recreation Commission has been cancelled due to the Labor Day holiday. No business will be conducted. Questions should be directed to the Recreation Department.

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Thu Mar 19, 2026

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

Goose Creek Recreation Commission to review budget and parks reports

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and review financial and parks reports for August and September 2025. The meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Goose Creek Recreation Commission approves August and September financial reports

The Commission approved the previous meeting minutes and the financial reports for August and September 2025. Staff reported on various community events, including Kid's Fest, Fall Festival, and upcoming programming such as a portable skate park and a food forest at John McCants Park.

Thu Mar 19, 2026

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

Commission to discuss interagency agreement with City of Goose Creek

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission will review financial and parks reports for December 2025. The body will discuss an interagency agreement between the City of Goose Creek and the Commission regarding future recreation opportunities.

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✓ Decided: Commission approves December 2025 financials and prior minutes

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the December 1, 2025, meeting and the financial reports for December 2025 unanimously. The remainder of the meeting consisted of extended discussion about the interagency agreement between the city and the commission, future recreation opportunities, and potential park improvements, but no decisions were made on those topics.

Wed Mar 18, 2026

Cultural Arts Commission

Wed Mar 18, 2026

Cultural Arts Commission

Cultural Arts Commission discusses upcoming community programs and workshops

The Commission will receive updates on the MELT 2026 event and the Women in Leadership Gathering. The meeting includes a workshop for the Mission and Vision Statement and reports on various local programming.

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Tue Mar 17, 2026

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

Recreation Commission to approve minutes and review October-November reports

This is a regular meeting with public comments, approval of prior minutes, and a director's report covering financial and parks operations for October and November 2025. No new proposals, ordinances, or fee changes are on the agenda; the items are procedural and informational only.

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✓ Decided: Recreation Commission approves financial reports, discusses park agreement

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission approved minutes from October and November 2025 and financial reports for October and November 2025. No substantive policy decisions were made; the commission discussed a proposed $1.5 million park improvement plan and potential amendments to the interagency agreement with the city, but took no action. The commission also entered executive session to discuss legal and financial matters, emerging with no decisions.

Tue Mar 10, 2026

City Council

City Council to vote on budget, land use, and e-bike regulations

The City Council will conduct second and final readings on several ordinances including the 2026 annual budget and solid waste collection rules. The meeting also includes a resolution to commission code enforcement officers.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves budget amendments and new e-bike and e-scooter regulations

City Council approved an ordinance to reallocate 2025 funds into the 2026 budget for projects and vehicles. The council also passed regulations for the safe operation of electric bicycles and scooters and updated the comprehensive plan for a property on College Park Road.

Tue Mar 3, 2026

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

Goose Creek Recreation Commission to elect officers and discuss recreation activities

The Commission will review the January 2026 budget status and parks report. Members will also discuss future recreation opportunities and determine suitable locations for new activities.

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✓ Decided: Rec commission approves January financials, discusses park partnership

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission unanimously approved the January 2026 financial reports and the minutes from the January 5 meeting. Commissioners discussed a proposed interagency agreement with the city involving Dogwood Park and Foster Creek Park, noting a discrepancy between a reported $1.5 million commitment and a draft showing $400,000 for improvements. No formal action was taken on the agreement.

Tue Mar 3, 2026

Planning Commission

March 3, 2026 Planning Commission meeting cancelled

The Goose Creek Planning Commission meeting scheduled for March 3, 2026 has been cancelled. The notice advises contacting the Planning and Zoning Department with questions. No business will be conducted at this meeting.

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Tue Feb 10, 2026

Cultural Arts Commission

Cultural Arts Commission discusses vision statement and upcoming activities

The commission will welcome new members Amy Heckle and Nilsy Rapalo. The meeting includes updates on the Motionworks Film Festival, Black History Movie Night, and a discussion regarding the 2026 Cultural Arts Vision Statement.

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Tue Feb 10, 2026

City Council

City Council considers budget amendments and new e-bike and e-scooter regulations

The City Council will hold public hearings on an annual budget amendment and new regulations for electric bicycles and scooters. The body is also considering changes to solid waste collection ordinances and a safety policy resolution. One item regarding the annexation of land on College Park Road is up for a final reading.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves annexation and new e-bike and e-scooter regulations

City Council approved the annexation of a property on College Park Road and introduced several new ordinances. The council also moved to establish safety regulations for electric bicycles and scooters and updated the city's safety policy.

Tue Feb 3, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to recommend commercial land use for College Park Road parcel

The Goose Creek Planning Commission will vote on a resolution to recommend amending the city's Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map to designate a parcel on College Park Road as General Commercial (GC). The meeting also includes approval of previous meeting minutes, an informational plat approval, and public comments.

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✓ Decided: Planning Commission recommends General Commercial designation for College Park Road parcel

The Planning Commission approved a recommendation to amend the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan. This action assigns a General Commercial (GC) designation to a 0.77 acre parcel on College Park Road.

Thu Jan 29, 2026

City Council

Council discusses 2026 budget amendment and solid waste fee changes

This is a City Council workshop with discussion-only items; no votes are scheduled. Topics include project updates for recreation complex parking, Crowfield golf and pool parking, and the Old Moncks Corner hiker biker trail. Council will also discuss survey results on a proposed solid waste ordinance amendment, e-bikes and e-scooters, and the public safety training facility master plan. Other discussion items include OPEB, credit card fees, a budget amendment for fiscal year 2026, and a safety policy resolution.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves execution of 2019 Recreation Commission agreement

City Council voted to move forward with signing a 2019 agreement with the Goose Creek Recreation Commission regarding Shannon Park property. Other items including parking projects, e-bike ordinances, and budget amendments were discussed but not decided.

Tue Jan 13, 2026

City Council

City Council to consider annexation of College Park Road area.

The City Council will meet to approve minutes, hear a proclamation for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and consider an ordinance to annex a specific area on College Park Road into the city limits.

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✓ Decided: City Council elects Jerry Tekac as Mayor Pro Tem

City Council elected a new Mayor Pro Tem and approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex a property on College Park Road. The council also approved the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting.

Tue Jan 6, 2026

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider annexation and zoning for College Park Road

The Planning Commission will discuss a map amendment to annex a specific area on College Park Road into the city. The body will also consider a street name approval and elect its leadership for the year.

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✓ Decided: Approved annexation and General Commercial zoning for College Park Road parcel (7-0)

The Planning Commission approved an annexation and map amendment to bring a 0.77-acre parcel on College Park Road into the city with General Commercial zoning. They also approved street name prefixes for Carnes Crossroads Development. The commission elected Judie Edwards as Chair and Heather Byrd as Vice-Chair, both by 6-0 votes with abstentions. No public comments were made.

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