Goose Creek, SC

Board of Zoning Appeals

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.

• Variance request to increase maximum area for accessory structure at 408 Indigo Road
• Variance request to increase maximum height for accessory structure at 408 Indigo Road
• Variance request to reduce minimum side yard setback for accessory structure at 408 Indigo Road

City Council

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.

• Ordinance to adopt Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 151: Unified Development Ordinance
• Resolution to amend the City of Goose Creek Master Fee Schedule for the Assembly Facility

Planning Commission

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.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items

City Council

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.

• Discussion of negotiations for purchase of 0 Liberty Hall Road (executive session, no action)
• Discussion of lease agreement with Recreation Commission (executive session, no action)

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.

• Entered executive session to discuss purchase of 0 Liberty Hall Road (6-0, 1 recusal)
• Entered executive session to discuss Recreation Commission lease (6-0, 1 recusal)

City Council

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.

• Amendments to Chapter 151: Zoning and Chapter 153: Land Development Regulations
• Tennis court renovations discussion
• Bike trail project funding from Old Mount Holly Road to the Municipal Complex
• Recreation overflow parking discussion
• Development impact fee study update

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.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

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

• Discussion of rental fees for the Assembly
• Discussion of annexation methods and procedures

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.

Board of Zoning Appeals

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.

• Election of chair
• Election of vice chair
• Executive session for annual BZA legal training (SC Code 30-4-70(A)(2))
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting

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.

• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Elected Jen Wise as Chair (2-0; Wise abstained)
• Elected Dan Guzman as Vice Chair (2-0; Guzman abstained)
• Moved into executive session for legal training (3-0)
• Returned from executive session with no action taken (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:42 p.m. (4-0)

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

City Council

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.

• Public hearing on a Unified Development Ordinance replacing zoning and land development codes
• Request for $50,505.18 in hospitality funds for a multi-use path from Old Mount Holly Road / N. Goose Creek Boulevard to the Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Complex
• Award of contract for tennis court renovations
• Bid award for overflow parking lot construction
• Approval for a fire study to be conducted by the Center for Public Safety Management

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.

• Approved Unified Development Ordinance adopting new zoning and land development code (unanimous)
• Approved $50,505.18 from Hospitality Tax Fund for multi-use path from Old Mount Holly Road to municipal complex (unanimous)
• Awarded tennis court renovation contract to Howard B. Jones and Son (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,716,776.29 overflow parking lot construction bid to Ashley River site and Utilities, plus $200,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved $43,815 fire study contract with Center for Public Safety Management (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from prior meetings (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Kick-off of five-year comprehensive plan update (joint with Planning Commission)
• Potential annexation of 237 Vine Street (TMS 235-13-04-002) - discussion only
• Resolution to express intention to cause reimbursement with tax-exempt obligations - discussion only
• Adding a 4th platoon/shift for Fire Department - discussion only
• Credit card convenience fees and master fee schedule update - discussion only

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.

• Tabled decision on annexation of 237 Vine Street pending resolution of county fees
• Discussed proposal to add a 4th platoon/shift for fire department
• Discussed proposed Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) for retirees
• Discussed updating Master Fee Schedule to pass credit card fees to customers
• Discussed resolution for reimbursement of tax-exempt obligations up to $17,000,000
• Reviewed 5-year update timeline for the City of Goose Creek Comprehensive Plan

City Council

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.

• Legal advice discussion for Fire District
• Contractual matter discussion with Recreation Commission

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.

• Motion to enter executive session carried (6-0, 1 recusal)
• Motion to exit executive session carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

City Council

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.

• Review of previous strategic plan and progress
• Financial overview
• IT plan presentation
• Discussion of a 4-platoon system
• Updates from police, recreation, and public works departments

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.

• Staff directed to revise Economic Activity initiative to emphasize measurable outcomes and long-term sustainability (workshop direction, no vote)
• Staff directed to revise Brand Awareness initiative to focus on impact measurement rather than awareness (workshop direction, no vote)
• Staff directed to revise Strategic Growth initiative to focus on redevelopment within existing village nodes (workshop direction, no vote)
• Staff directed to revise Police workforce goals to explore compensation structures and retention strategies (workshop direction, no vote)

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

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.

• Discussion of potential improvements on Dogwood Park property
• Discussion of potential improvements on Foster Creek Park property

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.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 p.m. (carried)

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

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.

• Discussion of Interagency Agreement with City of Goose Creek
• Determination of future recreation activities and locations
• Election of Goose Creek Recreation Commission Officers
• Approval of previous minutes from February 2, 2026
• Crystal Reed's Recreation Director's Report

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.

• Approved minutes of February 2, 2026 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved financial reports for February 2026 (all in favor)
• Tabled discussion of interagency agreement between city and commission (all in favor)
• Re-elected current commission officers: Jerry Glass Chairman, Lynn Greer Vice Chair, Harris Houston Treasurer (all in favor)

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

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.

• Review of Long-Term Lease Agreements for Foster Creek and Dogwood Park Properties

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.

• Motion to adjourn carried (unanimous)

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

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.

• Discussion and review of Long-Term Lease Agreement for Dogwood Park Property

City Council

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.

• Resolution to designate public works employees as first responders
• Resolution to authorize participation in South Carolina Other Retirement Benefits Employer Program
• Resolution amending the City of Goose Creek Master Fee Schedule
• Contract to purchase real property at 0 Liberty Hall Road
• Contract with Branks Construction for parking lot and restroom facility

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.

• Approved $350K purchase of 0 Liberty Hall Road for future DPW expansion (6-0-1 recusal)
• Approved $1,844,450 contract with Branks Construction for parking lot and restroom facilities (unanimous)
• Approved 30-year lease agreement with Goose Creek Recreation Commission for Dogwood and Foster Creek parks (unanimous)
• Approved resolution designating public works employees as first responders (unanimous)
• Approved resolution authorizing participation in state retirement benefits employer program (unanimous)
• Approved resolution amending Master Fee Schedule for credit card fees (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for tax-exempt reimbursement for future projects (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Lisa Anagnostopoulos to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• Presentation on Resilience 101 and city resilience updates
• Discussion on project funding
• Update on Code Enforcement Officer

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.

Planning Commission

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.

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

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.

• Election of committee chair
• Staff overview of state accommodations tax statute (no action required)
• Staff overview of ATAX application and review process (no action required)
• Financial overview of accommodations tax fund (no action required)
• Discussion of tentative meeting schedule

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

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.

• Financial Report - Budget Status Report June 2025 and July 2025
• Parks and Recreation Report for June 2025 and July 2025

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.

• Approved minutes of June 2nd, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved financial reports for June and July 2025 (all in favor)

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

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.

• Approval of minutes from May 5, 2025 meeting
• Financial Reports - Budget Status Report for May 2025
• Parks and Recreation Report for May 2025

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

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.

• Meeting cancelled for July 7, 2025
• Location: Activity Center - Conference Room
• Address: 519-A North Goose Creek Boulevard

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

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.

• Meeting cancelled – no items discussed or decided

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

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.

• Approval of August 4, 2025 minutes
• Review of budget status for August and September 2025
• Review of parks and recreation report for August and September 2025

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.

• Approved August 4th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved August 2025 financial reports
• Approved September 2025 financial reports

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

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.

• Budget Status Report for December 2025
• Parks and Recreation Report for December 2025
• Interagency Agreement between the City of Goose Creek and the Goose Creek Recreation Commission

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.

• Approved minutes of December 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for December 2025 (unanimous)

Cultural Arts Commission

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.

• MELT 2026 final update
• Women in Leadership Gathering updates
• Mission and Vision Statement Workshop
• Earth Week program ideas
• Adopt A Goose updates

Cultural Arts Commission

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

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.

• Approval of minutes from October 6, 2025 and November 10, 2025
• Financial report - budget status for October 2025
• Financial report - budget status for November 2025
• Parks and Recreation report for October 2025
• Parks and Recreation report for November 2025

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.

• Approved minutes of October 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of November 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for October 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for November 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 6:40 p.m. to discuss legal and financial aspects of the interagency agreement (unanimous)
• Exited executive session at 7:19 p.m. with no decisions made (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

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.

• 2026 annual budget amendment (Second and Final Reading)
• Future land use designation change for TMS 233-08-03-059 on College Park Road
• Regulations for electric bicycles and electric scooters (Second and Final Reading)
• Amendment to solid waste collection and disposal ordinance
• Resolution designating employees as code enforcement officers

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.

• Approved budget amendment to reallocate 2025 funds to 2026 (All ayes)
• Approved regulations for safe operation of e-bikes and e-scooters (All ayes)
• Approved land use designation of General Commercial for TMS 233-08-03-059 on College Park Road (All ayes)
• Approved amendment to solid waste collection and disposal responsibility ordinance (6-1)
• Approved resolution commissioning employees as code enforcement officers (All ayes)
• Approved minutes from January 27, February 10, and February 24 workshops/meetings (All ayes)