Darlington County public meetings in 2025
10 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Darlington County Council
The Darlington County Council will take final action on an amendment to the Throwback Solar fee-in-lieu agreement and hold a first reading on a $3,000,000 general obligation bond. The meeting also includes second readings for ordinances related to property buyouts and economic development, with two items requested to be carried over. Additionally, the council will review the Airport Capital Improvement Plan and a due diligence contract for a proposed economic development site.
- Ordinance 25-23: Third reading on amendment to Throwback Solar, LLC fee-in-lieu agreement for substation and grid connectivity parcels.
- Ordinance 25-26: First reading on issuance of a general obligation bond not exceeding $3,000,000.
- Ordinance 25-20: Second reading on property buyout with South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR) Group 5 (carry over requested).
- Ordinance 25-25: Second reading on purchase of real property centrally located in Darlington County for economic development.
- Review of Airport Capital Improvement Plan for FY2027-2031 and due diligence contract for a proposed economic development site.
Darlington County Council
The Darlington County Council will hold public hearings and take votes on two ordinances: one to purchase 0.50 acres at East Lynches River Road and Newberry Road, and another to amend a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Throwback Solar, LLC to add parcels for grid infrastructure. The council will also consider several other ordinances, resolutions, and bids, including property purchases for economic development, a quiet title action for Mineral Spring Park, and contracts for an excavator, fire station renovation, and asphalt paving. The agenda includes routine consent items and an executive session on economic development negotiations.
- Ordinance 25-22: purchase 0.50 acres at East Lynches River Road and Newberry Road (third reading)
- Ordinance 25-23: amend FILOT agreement with Throwback Solar, LLC to include parcels for substation and switchyard (second reading)
- Ordinance 25-24 and 25-25: purchase real property for economic development (first reading)
- Resolution 807: quiet title for Mineral Spring Park
- Bid awards for asphalt paving on Sunny Field Drive, Lucas Circle, Fessional Road, Canal Drive, and other roads
Darlington County Council
The Darlington County Council is scheduled to hold a third reading on an amended fee agreement with Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC (Project Perseid). The body will also consider a second reading on the expansion of the Joint County Industrial Park with Marlboro County (Project Cloud) and a carry-over request for a flood buyout program ordinance. Additionally, the council will review several purchase requests for fire and emergency services equipment.
- Ordinance 25-19: Third reading on amended 2020 fee agreement with Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC (Project Perseid)
- Ordinance 25-21: Second reading on enlarging the Joint County Industrial Park with Marlboro County (Project Cloud)
- Ordinance 25-20: Second reading on accepting property ownership via SCOR Buyout Program Group 5 (carry-over requested)
- Request to purchase 11 replacement thermal cameras for the Fire District
- Request to purchase two compactors from FleetGenius of NC, Inc. for Environmental Services
Darlington County Council
The Darlington County Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on two ordinances related to a proposed solar farm by IP Solar, LLC, including a fee agreement and the enlargement of the Joint County Industrial Park with Florence County. The council will also consider second readings for an amended fee agreement with Georgia-Pacific and a buyout program property acceptance, as well as first readings for a Marlboro County industrial park expansion and a land purchase. Several resolutions and consent agenda items, including reports and routine purchases, are also scheduled.
- Ordinance 25-17: Fee agreement with IP Solar for solar farm near Underground Branch Road (third reading)
- Ordinance 25-18: Enlarge Joint County Industrial Park with Florence County for IP Solar (third reading)
- Ordinance 25-19: Amended fee agreement with Georgia-Pacific (Project Perseid) (second reading)
- Ordinance 25-20: Accept property via SCOR buyout program, Group 5 (second reading, carry over requested)
- Resolution 802: Inducement resolution supporting incentives for IP Solar investment
Darlington County Council
The Darlington County Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on several ordinances, including the FY2025-2026 budget, the sale of property near the Mozingo Building, and the acceptance of flood-prone properties through the SCOR buyout program. The council will also consider second readings for fee-in-lieu agreements for economic development projects and a solar farm, and discuss several items in executive session.
- Third reading of Ordinance 25-09: FY2025-2026 budget appropriations
- Third reading of Ordinance 25-07: sale of property near Mozingo Building in Darlington
- Third reading of Ordinance 25-11: accept ownership of 1231 Patrick Hwy, Hartsville property via SCOR buyout (Group 3)
- Second reading of Ordinance 25-12 and 25-13: fee-in-lieu agreements for Project Viper and Project Joint
- First reading of Ordinance 25-17: fee agreement with IP Solar, LLC for solar farm near Underground Branch Road
Darlington County Council
The Darlington County Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on two ordinances: accepting ownership of a flood-prone property through the SCOR buyout program and purchasing 1.50 acres near Lamar. The council will also consider second readings of ordinances related to a solar farm development, including a fee agreement and industrial park enlargement, plus resolutions on road acceptance and honoring a deceased deputy.
- Third reading of Ordinance 25-15: accept ownership of 316 W. Washington St, Hartsville, through SCOR flood buyout (Group 4)
- Third reading of Ordinance 25-16: purchase 1.50 acres near Lamar Highway and Zion Road
- Second reading of Ordinance 25-17: fee agreement with IP Solar, LLC for solar farm near Underground Branch Road and E. Old Camden Road
- Second reading of Ordinance 25-18: enlarge Joint County Industrial Park with Florence County for IP Solar project
- Resolution 800: honor Deputy Devin Mason and authorize additional employee death benefits
Darlington County Council
The Darlington County Council will hold a public hearing and third reading on Ordinance 25-08 to accept ownership of a flood-prone property at 856 Oleander Dr through the SCOR buyout program. The council will also consider second readings of the FY26 budget, a fee schedule amendment, and several other ordinances, plus first readings for additional buyouts and a land purchase. Several items are carry-over requests, and the agenda includes appointments, a generator purchase, and an executive session on economic development.
- Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 25-08 to accept ownership of 856 Oleander Dr, Darlington, SC through SCOR flood buyout (Group 2)
- Second reading of Ordinance 25-09, FY26 budget (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
- Second reading of Ordinance 25-14 to amend county fee schedule
- First reading of Ordinance 25-16 to purchase 1.50 acres near Lamar Highway and Zion Road
- Request to purchase a Cummins generator for W. Glen Campbell Detention Center
Darlington County Council
The Darlington County Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance granting the Planning Commission variance authority, and will consider first readings for three solar-related ordinances and resolutions. The council will also elect officers, approve minutes, and discuss property purchases and other administrative items.
- Ordinance 24-21 (second reading) to allow Planning Commission to grant variances
- Ordinance 25-01: fee agreement with IP Solar, LLC for solar farm near Honeysuckle and Running Brook Roads
- Ordinance 25-02: enlarge Joint County Industrial Park for IP Solar project
- Resolution 790: incentives for IP Solar; Resolution 792: Project Beaver solar facility incentives
- Authorize purchase offer to City of Darlington for 116 acres on Highway 151 and Carnegie Library
Darlington County Council
The Darlington County Council is holding a brief meeting to conduct the first reading of an ordinance amending the county's fee schedule. The agenda contains no other substantive decisions, only procedural items and a notice of a future budget worksession.
- Ordinance No. 25-14: First reading to amend Chapter 2, Article V, Division 7, Section 2-412 (Fee Schedule) of the Darlington County Code of Ordinances
- Notice of Budget Worksession scheduled for April 16, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. to review proposed FY25/26 Budgets
Darlington County Council
The Darlington County Council will hold its regular meeting with several ordinances and resolutions on the agenda, including a third reading of a flood hazard district update and second readings for solar farm fee agreements and property buyouts. The council will also consider first readings on virtual meeting attendance and property sales, along with resolutions for economic development incentives and appointments. The meeting includes public comment periods and an executive session for legal advice on a buyout ordinance.
- Ordinance 25-03: Third reading to update flood hazard districts in Development Standards Ordinance
- Ordinance 25-01/25-02: Second reading for IP Solar fee agreement and industrial park enlargement (carry over requested)
- Ordinance 25-05/25-08: Accept ownership of properties through SCOR buyout program (second and first readings)
- Resolution 790/792: Inducement resolutions for IP Solar and Project Beaver solar facilities (carry over requested)
- Hartsville Northern League funding request for field lighting, $14,500