Pendleton public meetings in 2025

Pendleton Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will review several equipment purchases and infrastructure projects. The body is deciding on a request to deny a major change to a mixed-use district off Lebanon Road and a resolution regarding sewer service for certain parcels.

• Bid award for parking lot and utility improvements behind Brews at the Square
• Purchase of a sanitation truck via NCSA contract and a sole source leaf vac demonstration truck
• Denial of a major change to the PDMU district for Center Park Group off Lebanon Road
• Release of a $16,462.50 letter of credit/performance bond for The Preserve at Pendleton Phase I
• Encroachment agreement for a side entrance at 102 Exchange Street

The Pendleton Town Council voted to award a full bid of $769,761 to HDH Construction for parking lot and utility improvements behind Brews at the Square, with the difference covered by the Hospitality Fund Balance. The council also approved resolutions for heavy equipment and leaf vac truck purchases, police policy manual updates, and advanced two zoning ordinances on final readings. Additionally, a resolution concerning a major PUD change for property off Lebanon Road was withdrawn.

• Awarded $769,761 bid to HDH Construction for Brews parking lot and utility improvements (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on town takeover of Firefighters' July fireworks event to November 2025 (unanimous)
• Waived special event fees and insurance requirements (unanimous)
• Approved resolution to piggyback on NCSA heavy equipment contract for a Public Works sanitation truck (unanimous)
• Approved sole-source purchase of a leaf vac demonstration truck (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of surplus personal property to Pendleton Recreation Association (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution notifying Anderson County of interest in providing sewer service to certain parcels (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading of zoning ordinance amending review processes for major PUD and FRD changes (unanimous)

Pendleton Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will conduct a work session with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Steering Committee. The meeting may include subsequent motions or votes based on the session's outcomes.

• Work session with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Steering Committee

The Town Council met with the UDO Steering Committee to discuss a draft ordinance. No formal motions were made or votes taken during the session.

Pendleton Town Council

The Town Council will discuss a 1 cent sales tax for Anderson County road projects and potential amendments to the business license ordinance. The body is deciding on several resolutions regarding the Volunteer Fire Department and zoning ordinance changes.

• Issuance of Tax Increment Improvement Bonds not to exceed $300,000 for Village Hills Redevelopment Project Area
• MOU with Pendleton Volunteer Fire Department for FY 2025-2026
• First reading of ordinance to change review process for PUD or FRD major changes
• Waiving fees and insurance for special events including PHS Homecoming Parade and PMC Community Trunk or Treat
• Disposal of surplus personal property to the Pendleton Volunteer Fire Department

The Pendleton Town Council approved several action items during its September 2, 2025 regular session, including two readings for tax increment bonds for the Village Hills Redevelopment Project Area. The council also approved a resolution for a memorandum of understanding with the Pendleton Volunteer Fire Department, a zoning ordinance amendment first reading, and fee waiver requests for special events.

• Approved minutes of the prior meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved a proclamation for National Patriotism Week (Unanimous)
• Approved waiving fees and insurance requirements for specified special events (Unanimous)
• Approved a resolution rescheduling the November 4, 2025 regular meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved a resolution authorizing an MOU with the Pendleton Volunteer Fire Department with a word change to 'stipend' (Unanimous)
• Approved a resolution authorizing disposal of surplus personal property to the Pendleton Volunteer Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Approved a resolution supporting the pursuit of the Main Street Friends Program (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of a zoning ordinance amendment changing the review process for major changes to an approved PUD or FRD (Unanimous)

Pendleton Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation of property in the Village Hills area. The body is also deciding on several financial authorizations, including a master lease for municipal equipment and tax increment bonds.

• Proposed master lease agreement for municipal equipment not to exceed $1,000,000
• Annexation of Village Hills property (TMS# 62-00-07-031) with Conservation Open-Space zoning
• First reading of a supplemental ordinance for tax increment improvement bonds up to $300,000
• Proposed $25,000 MASC Problem Solving Grant application for Veterans Park improvements
• Establishment of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request policy and fee schedule

The Town Council approved a master lease agreement for municipal equipment not to exceed $1 million and annexed property in the Village Hills area. Council also passed a FOIA request policy and approved first readings for tax increment bonds related to Village Hills redevelopment.

• Approved master lease agreement for municipal equipment up to $1,000,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of Village Hills property TMS# 62-00-07-031 with Conservation Open-Space zoning (Unanimous)
• Approved FOIA request policy and fee schedule (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of tax increment bonds for Village Hills Redevelopment (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of $300,000 supplemental tax increment improvement bond (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 grant application for Veterans Park improvements (Unanimous)
• Appointed Bonita Holland to the Municipal Election Commission (Unanimous)
• Postponed vote on Fire Department MOU until September meeting (Unanimous)

Pendleton Town Council

The Town Council will consider the second and final reading of the 2025/2026 budget and the 2024/2025 budget amendment. Members will also review a bid for the Winston Street project and a proposed four-way stop at E. Main Street and S. Depot Street.

• Awarding of bid for Winston Street project improvements
• Proposed four-way stop at E. Main Street and S. Depot Street
• Second and final reading of the FY 2025/2026 budget and fee schedule
• Ordinance amending the Water and Sewer Use Ordinance regarding billing disputes
• Resolution establishing the review process for major changes to PUD zoned properties

The Council approved the fiscal year 2025/2026 budget and a contract for the Winston Street project. Other actions included authorizing a new four-way stop and establishing a process for reviewing major changes to PUD zoned properties.

• Awarded Winston Street project bid to HDH Construction (Unanimous)
• Approved four-way stop at Main Street and S. Depot Street (Unanimous)
• Waived special event application fees for Pendleton High School (Unanimous)
• Nominated Thomas “Joey” Black to the One-Cent Sales Tax Committee (Unanimous)
• Rescheduled July 2025 regular meeting (4-1)
• Authorized individual council member allocations to nonprofits (Unanimous)
• Established review process for major changes to PUD zoned property (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025/2026 budget and fee schedule (Unanimous)

Pendleton Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will meet to discuss police and planning reports and a strategic plan update. The body is deciding on several resolutions, including a mutual aid agreement and the repeal of a previous ordinance.

• Mutual aid agreement with Clemson University Police Department
• First reading of an ordinance to repeal Ordinance 25-05
• Appointment of a commissioner and alternate to the Anderson County Joint Municipal Water Association Board
• Waiving fees for Janet Greenlee Day special event
• Awarding a town-issued firearm and badge to retired officer John Marano

The Pendleton Town Council approved several resolutions during its regular session, including honoring a retired police officer, appointing a board representative, and establishing a mutual aid agreement with the Clemson University Police Department. The council also waived fees for a special event and approved the first reading of an ordinance to repeal Ordinance 25-05, followed by an executive session on zoning and land use enforcement.

• Approved resolution awarding a formal firearm and police badge to retired police officer John Marano (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution appointing a commissioner and alternate to the Anderson County Joint Municipal Water Association Board (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to enter into a mutual aid agreement with the Clemson University Police Department (Unanimous)
• Approved waiving fees for the Janet Greenlee Day special event (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of an ordinance to repeal Ordinance 25-05 (Unanimous)
• Entered and exited executive session to receive legal advice and discuss potential claims/litigation related to zoning and land use code enforcement with no decisions made (Unanimous)

Pendleton Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing and consider the first reading of the FY 2025/2026 budget and fee schedule. The body will also vote on several capital project ordinances and funding allocations for town services.

• Public hearing and first reading of the FY 2025/2026 budget and fee schedule
• Proposed $40,000 allocation to the Pendleton Volunteer Fire Department for equipment
• Proposed $44,000 allocation to the Pendleton Recreation Association
• Second reading of capital project ordinances for Central Road Pump Station and Town Center Parking Plan
• Proposed ordinance amending the Water and Sewer Use Ordinance regarding billing disputes

The Council voted to continue using the current petition method for election filings. Several ordinances regarding the FY 2025/2026 budget and capital projects received first or second readings. The Council also approved a new cell phone policy for personnel.

• Approved continuing current election filing method (3-2)
• Passed first reading of FY 2025/2026 budget ordinance (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of FY 2024/2025 budget amendment ordinance (Unanimous)
• Passed first reading of Water and Sewer Use Ordinance amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved Central Road Pump Station relocation ordinance on second and final reading (Unanimous)
• Approved Town Center Parking Plan amendment on second and final reading (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2024/2025 budget amendment for investment purposes on second and final reading (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution adding a cell phone policy to the Personnel Policy Manual (Unanimous)

Pendleton Town Council

The Town Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed FY 25/26 budget. The body will also consider additional funding for the Doghouse and Riverside Middle School planning grant.

• Work session for the proposed FY 25/26 budget
• Funding allocation for the Doghouse and Riverside Middle School project planning grant
• Executive session regarding legal advice and contractual matters for The Villages at Town Creek

The Town Council approved an allocation of additional funds for the Doghouse and Riverside Middle School planning grant. The Council also held a work session regarding the FY 25/26 budget, noting planned funding for parking improvements and the Pendleton Recreation Association.

• Approved additional funding for the Doghouse and Riverside Middle School planning grant (Unanimous)
• Held work session on FY 25/26 budget

Pendleton Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will discuss funding for non-profits, a branding campaign, and the appointment of a code enforcement officer. The body is also considering ordinances regarding a budget amendment, a public right-of-way agreement, and the establishment of town greenways.

• First reading of an ordinance to amend the FY 2024/2025 budget for the Cheney Mill Development Agreement
• First reading of an ordinance to establish a project for the planning and implementation of greenways
• First reading of an encroachment agreement for a side entrance at 102 Exchange Street
• Second and final reading of a zoning classification (Areawide Business) for 915 Pioneer Road
• Consideration of allocating funds to non-profit organizations for FY 24/25

The Council approved several first-reading ordinances regarding the budget, greenways, and an encroachment agreement. They also appointed a new code enforcement officer and allocated $625 grants to eight non-profit organizations.

• Allocated $625 each to 8 non-profit organizations (Unanimous)
• Approved Town support for firefighter's event fireworks (Unanimous)
• Appointed Owen Rines as Town Code Enforcement Officer (Unanimous)
• Approved funding for branding RFP and campaign (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of FY 2024/2025 budget amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of encroachment agreement for 102 Exchange Street (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of greenway project ordinance including Highway 76 (Unanimous)
• Approved permanent zoning classification for 915 Pioneer Road (Unanimous)

Pendleton Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will discuss an annexation corridor and vote on several ordinances. Key actions include awarding a bid for the Central Road Pump Station relocation and updating the FY 2024/2025 budget.

• Award of bid for Central Road Pump Station relocation and replacement project
• First reading of Capital Project Ordinance for Central Road Pump Station
• First reading of amendment to Town Center Parking Plan Capital Project Ordinance
• Second reading of budget amendment regarding Cheney Mill Development Agreement
• Second reading of ordinance for planning and implementation of town greenways

The Town Council awarded a bid to Moorehead Construction for the Central Road pump station project and approved an ordinance for the planning and implementation of town greenways and trails. Council also directed staff to pursue an annexation corridor and approved several funding requests.

• Awarded Central Road pump station bid to Moorehead Construction (Unanimous)
• Approved greenway and trails planning ordinance with amendments for non-profit seed money (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to pursue the annexation corridor (Unanimous)
• Approved recurring town support for Unity in the Community (Unanimous)
• Approved funding request from Pendleton Recreation Association (Unanimous)
• Authorized investment of funds from Clemson University interlocal agreement (Unanimous)
• Designated April 2025 as Fair Housing Awareness Month (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Central Road pump station capital project ordinance (Unanimous)

Pendleton Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a work session to discuss the FY 25/26 budget. The body may take motions or votes based on the results of that discussion.

• Work session to discuss the FY 25/26 budget

The Town Council met for a work session where Town Administrator Steve Miller presented budget information for the upcoming fiscal year. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Pendleton Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will meet to receive budget presentations from town departments for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.

• Departmental budget presentations for FY 25/26

The Town Council received budget presentations for the FY 25/26 period. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded regarding these budgets.

Pendleton Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will meet to hear budget presentations from town departments for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.

• Departmental budget presentations for FY 25/26

The Town Council received budget presentations for Administration, Planning, and Community Engagement for the 2025/26 fiscal year. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Pendleton Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will discuss several infrastructure and land-use items. Key considerations include a sewer service agreement with Clemson University and the adoption of the Village Hills Small Area Master Plan.

• Intergovernmental agreement for sewer service and treatment with Clemson University
• First reading of zoning classification (Areawide Business) for 915 Pioneer Road
• Second and final reading of the Village Hills Small Area Master Plan
• Funding allocation for non-profit organizations for FY 24/25
• Improvements and additional funding for the parking lot behind Brews at the Square

Council authorized an intergovernmental agreement for sewer service with Clemson University and approved the Village Hills Small Area Master Plan. The board also decided to repave the parking lot behind Brews at the Square without adding a building.

• Approved sewer service and treatment agreement with Clemson University (Unanimous)
• Approved Village Hills Small Area Master Plan on second and final reading (Unanimous)
• Approved repaving parking lot behind Brews at the Square without adding a building (Unanimous)
• Accepted Chriskindlmarkt event under Town Management (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution to acquire artwork by John Acorn for TIF district (Unanimous)
• Approved Town support and fee waivers for a 5K race (Unanimous)
• Directed staff to create a greenway master plan and project ordinance allocating $56,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized legal action regarding the Town's sewer territory (Unanimous)

Pendleton Town Council

The Town Council will meet to hear budget presentations from various departments for the 2025/2026 fiscal year.

• Departmental budget presentations for FY 25/26

The Pendleton Town Council held a called meeting to receive budget presentations for the upcoming fiscal year. The council heard reports regarding the Water & Sewer, Police, and Wastewater Treatment Plant departments. No other substantive actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• Received FY 25/26 budget presentations for Water & Sewer, Police, and Wastewater
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Pendleton Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will consider the town audit for the year ending June 30, 2024. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss legal advice regarding road realignments and sewer services.

• Review of Town of Pendleton Audit for year ending June 30, 2024
• Executive session regarding settlement claims for Westinghouse Road and Swaney Lane realignment
• Executive session regarding sewer service and treatment contractual agreement for Clemson University

The Pendleton Town Council accepted the town audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. Council members also approved a settlement agreement regarding the realignment of Westinghouse Road and Swaney Lane, and an intergovernmental agreement with Clemson University for sewer services.

• Accepted town audit for year ending June 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved settlement for Westinghouse Road and Swaney Lane project (unanimous)
• Approved sewer service agreement with Clemson University (unanimous)

Pendleton Town Council

The Pendleton Town Council will review a small area master plan for Village Hills and a proposal for civic campus master planning. The body is also considering the condemnation of property on Cedar Lane for a pump station relocation. Other items include budget calendar establishment and traffic regulation amendments.

• First reading of an ordinance for the Village Hills Small Area Master Plan
• Resolution to authorize condemnation of property at TMS# 039-00-04-008 Cedar Lane for the Central Road Pump Station
• Proposal from DP3 for the Civic Campus Master Planning scope of work
• Second and final reading of an amendment to Ordinance 18-06 regarding traffic regulations
• Consideration of purchasing a new police cruiser

The Town Council approved the condemnation of property belonging to Mojo Homes Cedar Lane, LLC to relocate the Central Road Pump Station. Other actions included approving a police cruiser purchase and a civic campus master planning proposal.

• Approved condemnation of Mojo Homes Cedar Lane, LLC property for Central Road Pump Station (Unanimous)
• Approved DP3 proposal for Civic Campus Master Planning scope of work (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of new police cruiser (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025/2026 budget process calendar resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Village Hills Small Area Master Plan ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading of traffic regulations ordinance amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Passed)
• Postponed allocation of funds to non-profit organizations for FY 24/25