Gifford public meetings in 2021

County Council

This is the agenda for the Hampton County Council meeting on December 6, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The agenda contains only procedural notice information about how the public can access the meeting via live stream due to COVID-19, with no listed agenda items or decisions.

• Meeting to be held at Hampton County Council Chambers, 200 Jackson Avenue East, Hampton, SC

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting for a presentation by Alyssa Richardson, the new State Director for Senator Tim Scott's office, introduced by Al Jenkins. The presentation will explain her role and duties. A reception will follow in the conference room.

• Presentation by Alyssa Richardson, new State Director for Senator Tim Scott's office
• Introduction by Al Jenkins from Senator Tim Scott's office
• Reception after presentation in Conference Room

Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business. They will hear the results of the officer election, receive updates from commissioners, and take action on meeting minutes. The agenda contains no major decisions or public hearings.

• Results of Election of Officers
• Discussion – Update from Commissioners
• Action on Minutes

Hampton County Planning Commission

The Hampton County Planning Commission is meeting to approve the previous month's minutes, hear reports, and discuss new business, including member training on industrial development district uses. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the review of industrial development district uses.

• Approval of October 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• Treasurer report
• Public comments
• Member training on industrial development district uses
• Reminder to bring Unified Land Development Ordinance

County Council

The Council will consider third readings for the annual county budget and a hangar lease agreement. The agenda also includes a second reading of an ordinance for 'Project Sherwood' and updates to personnel policies.

• Third reading of amended Ordinance 2021-005 regarding FY 2021-2022 appropriations
• Third reading of Hangar Lease Agreement for Hampton County Airport
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-013 to establish a multi-county industrial park (Project Sherwood)
• Third reading of ordinance updating personnel policies regarding tobacco and records
• Resolution to extend the Fee In Lieu of Tax agreement with Confor, LLC

County Council

The Hampton County Council convened a special meeting to discuss economic development and legal matters. The council scheduled executive sessions to discuss an economic development matter known as Project Maple and matters related to opioid litigation.

• Executive session regarding Economic Development Matter Regarding Project Maple
• Executive session regarding Opioid Litigation

County Council

The Hampton County Council will review a second reading of an ordinance regarding personnel policies for tobacco products and records. The council will also hold a first reading for an ordinance establishing a multi-county industrial/business park with Jasper County.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-012: Update to personnel policies regarding tobacco products and records
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-013: Establishment of a multi-county industrial/business park with Jasper County
• Public comment from Ms. Stephanie F. Mikell regarding $25 road fee and Lowcountry Council of Governments seat

Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business: electing a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and approving minutes. Commissioners will also give updates on old business. The agenda contains no major decisions or public hearings.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Action on meeting minutes
• Commissioner updates on old business

County Council

The Hampton County Council convened a special meeting to discuss a legal matter involving the Hampton County Arts Council. The agenda includes an executive session and a subsequent report out of that session regarding this specific legal issue.

• Executive session regarding a legal matter for the Hampton County Arts Council
• Report out of executive session regarding the Hampton County Arts Council legal matter

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding public hearings and third readings on three ordinances related to the Evanesce Inc. project (formerly Project Gladiator), including adding property to the Quad-County Industrial Park and authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement. The council will also consider second reading of the FY2021-22 budget ordinance and first reading of a personnel policy update. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 2021-007 to add 10 acres at 103 Logistics Drive, Early Branch, SC to Park III of the Quad-County Industrial Park for Evanesce Inc.
• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 2021-008 authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Evanesce Inc., with a minimum investment of $11,000,000.
• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 2021-009 to amend the Quad-County Industrial Park master agreement.
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-011, the amended FY2021-22 county budget ordinance.
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-012 to update personnel policies on tobacco products and personnel records.

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting for its monthly retreat, with the agenda listing only a general discussion of issues. No specific decisions, proposals, or action items are listed on the agenda.

County Council

The Hampton County Council is attending a presentation by the South Carolina Department of Commerce on the Targeted Rural Strategies Initiative for Hampton County. The meeting is informational, with no listed votes or decisions.

• Presentation by SC Department of Commerce on Targeted Rural Strategies Initiative
• Meeting at Hampton County Administrative Center, 200 Jackson Avenue East, Hampton, SC

County Council

This is a special meeting of the Hampton County Council. The council will receive presentations on the county audit and finance reports, hear public comments on various topics, consider appointments, and take up first readings of succession plans for the county attorney and clerk to council. They will also consider a bid for airport fencing.

• Presentation of Hampton County Audit by Gary Bailey of Love Bailey and Associates
• Finance report including Capital Projects Sales Tax (CPST) report by Chanel Lewis
• Public comments on topics including dirt road maintenance fee ($25 per vehicle tag) and airport lawsuit settlement
• First reading of succession plans for County Attorney and Clerk to Council
• Bid for Hampton County Airport Fencing

Hampton County Council gave first reading by title only to two ordinances related to Project Gladiator, an industrial development in the Quad-County Industrial Park. The first amends the master agreement to include additional property in Hampton County; the second authorizes a fee-in-lieu-of-tax and incentive agreement with the company, which is expected to create 78 jobs and a $17 million investment. Council also made appointments to several boards and adopted a resolution honoring a retiring Veterans Affairs officer.

• Adopted agenda with Item #11.1 deferred (unanimous)
• Approved August 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R2021-017 recognizing retiring Veterans Affairs Officer Betty W. Hodges (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Folk, Joseph Gill, Deborah B. White to Board of Adjustments and Appeals
• Appointed six members to Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (HCPARAC)
• Appointed Ben Fennell, Laura Jeffries McKenzie, Mary K. Poston to Planning Commission
• Gave first reading to ordinance amending Quad-County Industrial Park master agreement for Project Gladiator (motion carried)
• Gave first reading to ordinance authorizing fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Gladiator (motion carried)

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including second readings for amendments to the Quad-County Industrial Park agreement and a hangar lease, as well as a first reading of the amended FY2021-2022 budget ordinance. No public hearings or appointments are scheduled. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-009, amendment to Quad-County Industrial Park I, II, III Master Agreement (Project Gladiator)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-010, Hampton County Hangar Lease
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-011, amended FY2021-2022 budget ordinance
• Red Ribbon Week Proclamation
• Approval of September 20, 2021 meeting minutes

Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting via Zoom to handle routine administrative business. The agenda includes a discussion update from commissioners, action on meeting minutes, and election of officers. No substantive policy or project items are listed.

• Election of officers
• Action on meeting minutes
• Discussion update from commissioners

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting to consider ordinances related to Project Gladiator, an economic development project, including a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement and expansion of the Quad-County Industrial Park. The council will also recognize a retiring Veterans Affairs officer, make appointments to county boards, and discuss an HVAC bid. No public hearings are scheduled, and the meeting will be live-streamed due to COVID-19.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-007 to amend Quad-County Industrial Park agreement to include property for Project Gladiator
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-008 authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax and incentive agreement with Project Gladiator
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-009 (amendment to industrial park agreement) and 2021-010 (Hampton County Hanger Lease)
• Public comment by Randy Vaughn regarding Recreation Complex
• Resolution recognizing Mrs. Betty W. Hodges, retiring Veterans Affairs Service Officer

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold its regular meeting on September 20, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the council chambers. The agenda includes only procedural attendance and safety protocols, with no substantive items listed.

• Meeting to be held in council chambers with chairs spaced six feet apart
• Temperatures taken at the door
• Agenda-listed attendees admitted first, then citizens until capacity reached

County Council

The Town of Ridgeland, with Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper Counties, is holding a public hearing on a proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application. The town plans to request about $25,000 to assess regional senior centers and nutrition sites, part of a phased effort addressing elderly services and transportation. The hearing is scheduled for September 16, 2021, at Ridgeland Town Hall.

• Public hearing on CDBG application for regional facilities assessment
• Requesting approximately $25,000 from SC Department of Commerce
• Project benefits about 370 people, 51% low-to-moderate income
• Application to be submitted on or about September 17, 2021
• Contact: Michelle Knight, Lowcountry Council of Governments

Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting via Zoom to discuss updates from commissioners and review applications, possibly making recommendations. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

• Discussion of applications and possible recommendations
• Update from commissioners

Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The commission meeting originally scheduled for August 24, 2021, has been moved to August 31, 2021.

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a public hearing and third reading for a fee in lieu of tax agreement regarding Project Lite. The council will also discuss resolutions for Project Gladiator and amendments to the Quad-County Industrial Park agreements.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2021-006 regarding Project Lite tax incentives
• Resolution to amend the Quad-County Industrial Park Master Agreement (Project Echo)
• Resolution authorizing a fee in lieu of tax agreement for Project Gladiator
• Bids for HVAC and ambulance purchase
• First reading of ordinances related to Project Gladiator

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a special meeting to discuss school district funding with Superintendent Dr. Ronald Wilcox. The council also plans to review intergovernmental agreements between the county and municipalities.

• Discussion of School District Funding with Dr. Ronald Wilcox
• Review of Intergovernmental Agreements between Hampton County and Municipalities
• Administrator’s Contract discussion

The council unanimously approved the agenda and minutes from prior meetings. A presentation on school district funding was given by Superintendent Dr. Ronald Wilcox and board member Sabrena Graham, but no action was taken. The council entered executive session to discuss intergovernmental agreements and the administrator's contract, and reported no action was taken on either item.

• Approved August 5, 2021 special meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2021 special meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 19, 2021 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss contractual matters (unanimous)
• Exited executive session; no action taken on intergovernmental agreements or administrator's contract

Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is holding a Zoom meeting to discuss applications and possibly make recommendations, receive updates from commissioners, and take action on meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

• Discussion of applications and possible recommendation
• Update from commissioners
• Action on minutes

County Council

Hampton County Council holds a special meeting at 5:00 PM followed by a regular meeting at 6:00 PM on July 19, 2021. The regular meeting includes a public hearing and third reading of the FY2021-2022 county budget ordinance, plus second reading of a fee-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreement for an unnamed company (Project Lite). The special meeting covers executive session on intergovernmental agreements and the administrator's contract.

• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 2021-005, the FY2021-2022 county budget (July 1, 2021–June 30, 2022)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-006, fee-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreement with Project Lite
• Executive session on intergovernmental agreements between Hampton County and municipalities, and administrator's contract
• Presentation on Capital Projects Sales Tax (CPST) analysis by Finance Director Chanel Lewis
• Public comments on budget, 1% sales tax, recreation, and firefighters/equipment

The council gave third reading to the FY2021-22 budget ordinance, which totals $15,620,898 for the General Fund, a reduction of $1.5 million from the prior year, and includes no increase in the overall millage rate. The budget incorporates the sheriff's department into the general fund and reduces combined expenditures by $1,083,720. A resolution to approve a five-year dispatch services agreement with the Town of Yemassee failed on a 2-3 vote. The council also tabled appointments to the Planning Commission until incomplete applications are resolved.

• Approved the FY2021-22 budget ordinance on third reading with amendments, with Council Member Alexander voting against.
• Failed to adopt a resolution for a five-year dispatch services agreement with the Town of Yemassee, with Council Members Bishop and Williams in favor and Alexander, Hollingsworth, and Phillips opposed.
• Tabled appointments to the Hampton County Planning Commission until applicants with incomplete applications are contacted.
• Approved the June 29, 2021 special meeting minutes (5:00 p.m. and 5:35 p.m.) unanimously.
• Gave second reading to Ordinance 2021-006, a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Lite, with changes noted.
• Recognized Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week via proclamation.
• Recognized retiring employees Larry Smith and Betty Hodges (Hodges to be recognized later).
• Heard public comments on budget, recreation, fire equipment, road fee, and other matters.

County Council

Hampton County Council is holding a public hearing on a joint application with Beaufort, Colleton, and Jasper counties for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) of about $858,483. The funds would provide technology to seniors and expand unemployment services across the four-county area, potentially benefiting about 750 people, 51% of whom are low-to-moderate income. The hearing is a required step before the application is submitted to the state on or about July 1, 2021.

• Public hearing on CDBG-CV grant application for $858,483
• Joint application with Beaufort, Colleton, and Jasper counties
• Funds for senior technology and expanded unemployment services
• Projected to benefit ~750 people, 51% low-to-moderate income
• Hearing at 6 p.m. June 29, 2021, at 200 Jackson Avenue East, Hampton

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to consider economic development incentives, including a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for a company code-named Project Lite and a second reading for a similar agreement with Canfor, LLC. The council will also amend the budget ordinance to set the school district tax levy at 288.1 mils. A presentation will honor retiring County Auditor Teresa Hill Williams.

• Resolution authorizing fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Lite
• First reading of ordinance for fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Lite
• Second reading of ordinance for fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Canfor, LLC
• Budget amendment setting school district tax levy at 288.1 mils
• Presentation to retiring County Auditor Teresa Hill Williams

The council approved a resolution authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Lite, gave first reading to a related ordinance, and gave second reading to a similar agreement with Canfor, LLC. It also amended the budget ordinance to set the school district tax at 288.1 mils. The council entered executive session to discuss a legal matter regarding the Town of Yemassee's 911 dispatch, but no action was taken.

• Approved Resolution 5.1 authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax and incentive agreement with Project Lite.
• Gave first reading to an ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Lite.
• Gave second reading to an ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Canfor, LLC.
• Amended the FY2021-2022 budget ordinance to levy 288.1 mils for the school district.
• Entered executive session to discuss a legal matter regarding the Town of Yemassee's 911 dispatch.
• Reported out of executive session with no action taken on the Yemassee 911 dispatch matter.

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to consider a resolution that would allow the county and school district to continue operating at the same level as the 2020-2021 fiscal year until the new budget is approved. The council will also recognize the retiring auditor, Teresa H. Williams. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19.

• Resolution to continue county and school district operations at 2020-2021 fiscal year level until 2021-2022 budget is approved
• Resolution recognizing retiring Auditor Teresa H. Williams
• Approval of June 7, 2021 meeting minutes

Hampton County Council unanimously approved a resolution allowing county and school district operations to continue at the 2020-2021 level until the 2021-2022 budget is approved. The council also adopted a resolution recognizing retiring Auditor Teresa H. Williams. Both actions passed unanimously.

• Approved the June 29, 2021 special meeting agenda unanimously
• Approved the June 7, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved resolution to continue county and school district operations at 2020-2021 fiscal year level until 2021-2022 budget is approved
• Adopted resolution recognizing retiring Auditor Teresa H. Williams
• Adjourned the meeting

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting for a monthly retreat to hold a general discussion of issues. The agenda contains no specific action items, only a broad discussion session.

Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is holding a special Zoom meeting to discuss commission vacancies and proposed activities, and to take action on meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major funding or project decisions listed.

• Discussion of commission vacancies
• Action on meeting minutes
• Discussion of proposed activities

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the county's Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no specific budget figures or proposals listed.

• Discussion of Hampton County Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a regular meeting with no public hearings scheduled. The main items are the second reading of the FY 2021-2022 budget ordinance and an executive session on economic development projects (codenamed Project Light, Safari, Gladiator, Blue Frog) with a report out. The council will also consider a Local Government Fund resolution, a Gullah/Geechee Nation proclamation, and an appointment to the Lowcountry Community Action Agency board.

• Second reading of Hampton County Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget ordinance
• Executive session on economic development matters (Projects Light, Safari, Gladiator, Blue Frog)
• Local Government Fund Resolution
• Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week Proclamation
• Lowcountry Community Action Agency (LCAA) Board Ballot appointment

The Hampton County Council unanimously approved the second reading of the FY2021-2022 budget ordinance and gave first reading to a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Maple. Council also approved a resolution supporting a joint lawsuit over state funding, appointed two members to the Lowcountry Community Action Agency board, and discussed economic development projects in executive session without taking action.

• Approved FY2021-2022 budget ordinance second reading (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Maple (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2021-008 supporting joint lawsuit against state over Local Government Fund (unanimous)
• Approved Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Appointed Council Members Hollingsworth and Phillips to Lowcountry Community Action Agency board (ballot vote)
• Approved May 17, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Held executive session on economic development projects; no action taken
• Held executive session with Legislative Delegation on school funding legal matter; no action taken

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting for a workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. No specific line items or final decisions were listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Hampton County Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is meeting via Zoom to handle old and new business. They will discuss commission vacancies, take action on meeting minutes, adopt the 2021 meeting calendar, and discuss the Recreation Department's budget with county officials. The next meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2021.

• Discussion of commission vacancies
• Action on meeting minutes
• Adoption of 2021 meeting calendar
• Discussion of Hampton County Recreation Department's budget with Mr. Dobie Hiers

The Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission met virtually on May 25, 2021. The commission adopted the January 26, 2021 meeting minutes and the 2021 meeting calendar, both unanimously. They also discussed recreation department budget details, including bridge repairs for the Nature Trail and potential swimming programs, but took no formal action on these items.

• Adopted January 26, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted 2021 meeting calendar (unanimous)

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a monthly retreat with a general discussion of issues, focused on the county's 2021-2022 fiscal year budget. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Hampton County 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting to consider a resolution adopting the 2020 Lowcountry Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and to conduct the second reading of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget ordinance. The agenda also includes a Workforce Investment Board appointment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and public comment. No public hearings, presentations, bids, or executive session matters are scheduled.

• R2021-007: Resolution adopting the 2020 Lowcountry Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
• 2021-005: Second reading of FY2021-2022 budget ordinance
• Appointment to Workforce Investment Board
• Approval of May 3 and May 10, 2021 meeting minutes

The council unanimously adopted Resolution R2021-007, adopting the 2020 Lowcountry Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is required for the county to access FEMA mitigation funds. The council also struck the second reading of the FY 2021-2022 budget ordinance from the agenda, removing it from consideration. Minutes from May 3 and May 10 meetings were approved unanimously.

• Adopted R2021-007, 2020 Lowcountry Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (unanimous)
• Struck Item #10.2.1, Second Reading of Ordinance 2021-005 (FY 2021-2022 budget), from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 3 and May 10, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. This is a discussion item only, with no formal votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Hampton County Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to consider accepting two USDA Community Facilities grants: one for three cardiac monitors for EMS and another for dispatch center renovations. A resolution to accept the grants and matching funds will be voted on. Following the special meeting, a budget workshop will discuss the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 budget.

• USDA grant for 3 cardiac monitors for EMS: $36,000 grant, $67,080 match, total $103,080
• USDA grant for dispatch center renovations (console furniture & carpet tiles): $18,500 grant, $34,451 match, total $52,951
• Resolution to accept both USDA grants and matching funds
• Budget workshop to discuss FY 2020-2021 budget

Hampton County Council unanimously accepted the USDA Letter of Conditions and approved resolutions for two Community Facilities grants: $36,000 for three cardiac monitors for EMS (total project cost $103,080) and $18,500 for dispatch center renovations (total project cost $52,951). The projects must be completed by August 26, 2021, and funds must be kept in separate accounts. A minor correction was made to the resolution to reflect Chairman Phillips as the current chair.

• Approved USDA grant for 3 cardiac monitors for EMS, $36,000 grant with $67,080 match (unanimous)
• Approved USDA grant for dispatch center renovations, $18,500 grant with $34,451 match (unanimous)
• Accepted USDA Letter of Conditions for both grants (unanimous)
• Corrected resolution to list Chairman Phillips instead of Council Member Bishop as chair

County Council

Hampton County Council is holding two public hearings on May 3, 2021, regarding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) activities. The first reviews performance of the 2019 Regional Planning Grant (CDBG #4-RP-19-010). The second considers applying for a new $50,000 grant for CDBG planning and capacity building, jointly with Colleton, Beaufort, and Jasper Counties.

• Public hearing on 2019 Regional Planning Grant performance (CDBG #4-RP-19-010)
• Public hearing on application for $50,000 CDBG grant for planning and technical assistance
• Joint application with Colleton, Beaufort, and Jasper Counties
• Application to be submitted to SC Dept. of Commerce on or about May 6, 2021
• Citizen Participation Plan available for review at 200 Jackson Avenue East, Hampton

County Council

Hampton County Council is meeting May 3, 2021, with two public hearings on Lowcountry Council of Governments planning grants, including a $50,000 application for the 2020 grant. The council will also hold a second reading of an ordinance extending a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes incentive for Project Maple, and consider a contract with Alliance Consulting Engineers for a recreation facilities master plan. An executive session will discuss several economic development projects under code names.

• Public hearing on LCOG 2019 Planning Grant close-out (CDBG #4-RP-19-010)
• Public hearing on LCOG 2020 Planning Grant application for $50,000
• Second reading of ordinance for amended fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Project Maple
• Action on contract with Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc. for Recreation Facilities Master Plan
• Executive session on projects Gladiator, Maple, TF, Wade, Safari

The council approved a contract with Alliance Consulting Engineers, Inc. for a countywide recreation facilities master plan, with a maximum cost of $60,000. The plan was previously presented in March and is intended to update a plan that is over ten years old. The council also held public hearings on CDBG planning grants and entered executive session to discuss economic development projects.

• Approved $60,000 contract with Alliance Consulting Engineers for recreation master plan (unanimous)
• Approved April 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Struck Item 10.2 (Second Reading of Ordinances) from agenda (unanimous)
• Held public hearing for 2019 CDBG planning grant closeout
• Held public hearing for 2020 CDBG planning grant application ($50,000 request)
• Entered executive session to discuss economic development projects (Gladiator, Maple, TF, Wade, Safari)

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The agenda lists only this discussion item, with no specific proposals or details provided.

• Discussion of Hampton County Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the county's Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. This is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions or votes listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Hampton County Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is holding a special Zoom meeting to discuss old and new business. They will discuss vacancies, take action on minutes, adopt the 2021 meeting calendar, and discuss the Recreation Department's budget with Mr. Dobie Hiers. The meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM.

• Discussion of vacancies
• Action on minutes
• Adoption of 2021 meeting calendar
• Discussion of Hampton County Recreation Department's budget with Mr. Dobie Hiers

The Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission did not hold its scheduled April 27, 2021 meeting because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the county's fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Discussion of Hampton County Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting for its monthly retreat to hold a general discussion of issues. The meeting is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Hampton County Administrative Center. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• General discussion of issues

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting virtually due to COVID-19. The main item is the third and final reading of Ordinance 2021-003, which would allocate revenues from multi-county industrial park agreements to certain funds and taxing districts. The council will also hear a Clemson Extension advisory report and approve minutes from the previous meeting. No appointments, resolutions, bids, or executive session matters are scheduled.

• Third reading of Ordinance 2021-003 on allocation of revenues from multi-county industrial park agreements
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021-003
• Clemson Extension Advisory Report by Mrs. Dawn Stuckey
• Approval of April 5, 2021 meeting minutes

The council held a public hearing and then unanimously adopted Ordinance 2021-003, which allocates revenues from multi-county industrial park agreements to funds for property tax relief, industrial park maintenance and marketing, and recreation. The ordinance was approved on third reading with no opposition. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included approval of prior minutes and a presentation from Clemson Extension.

• Adopted Ordinance 2021-003 on third reading (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda and meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 5, 2021 meeting minutes (4-0, Bishop abstained)

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the county's Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of Hampton County Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission will hold a special meeting via Zoom to discuss vacancies, adopt the 2021 meeting calendar, and review the recreation department's budget with county officials. The agenda includes routine items like invocation, pledge, and agenda adoption.

• Discussion of vacancies
• Adoption of 2021 meeting calendar
• Discussion of Hampton County Recreation Department's budget with Mr. Dobie Hiers

The Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission special meeting scheduled for April 13, 2021, did not occur because a quorum was not present. No decisions were made or items discussed.

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. This is a discussion item only, with no formal decisions or votes listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Hampton County Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

County Council

The council approved the meeting agenda and consent agenda after a motion to amend it failed. It gave first reading to the FY 2021-2022 budget ordinance by title only and approved a Sexual Assault Awareness Month proclamation. The council also unanimously approved the minutes from three prior meetings.

• Adopted the April 5, 2021 agenda and consent agenda after a motion to amend it failed
• Approved the March 15 and March 29, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved the Hampton County Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation unanimously
• Gave first reading to the Hampton County Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Ordinance by title only unanimously

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting for a workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget. No specific decisions or individual line items were listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting on March 29, 2021, at 6:00 PM. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being an executive session to discuss a personnel matter, followed by a report out of that session. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19, with public access via live stream.

• Executive session on a personnel matter
• Report out of executive session on personnel matter
• Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19, live streamed on Facebook and YouTube

The Hampton County Council met in special session on March 29, 2021, and approved the meeting agenda. Council entered executive session to discuss a personnel matter, but after reconvening, Chairman Phillips reported no action was taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 29, 2021 special meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matter (unanimous)
• Reconvened from executive session; no action taken on personnel matter (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Council

The Hampton County Council held a budget workshop on March 29, 2021, to discuss the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. No specific decisions, votes, or final figures were recorded in the agenda text.

• Discussion of Hampton County Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting and a regular meeting on March 15, 2021. The regular meeting includes an executive session on an economic development matter (Project Maple), followed by a report out, and then public action on ordinances related to that project. The council will also consider resolutions on fair housing and non-discrimination, an appointment, and other routine items.

• Ordinance 2021-003 (second reading): allocation of revenues under Multi-County Industrial Park Agreements
• Ordinance 2021-004 (first reading): fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement with Project Maple
• R2021-003: Fair Housing Month Resolution
• R2021-004: Non-Discrimination Policy
• Appointment to Lowcountry Council of Governments (At-Large)

The council gave first reading to Ordinance 2021-004, which would extend a fee-in-lieu of taxes incentive for Project Maple, and gave second reading to Ordinance 2021-003 on allocating revenues from multi-county industrial park agreements. It also approved a $60,000 county-wide recreational master plan and exterior painting of the Administration Building, both funded by the 1 cent Capital Improvement Project. The council adopted a non-discrimination policy on the basis of disability status and designated April 2021 as Fair Housing Month.

• Approved the agenda and consent agenda unanimously.
• Gave second reading to Ordinance 2021-003 (allocation of revenues under Multi-County Industrial Park Agreements).
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 2021-004 (fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement extension for Project Maple).
• Adopted R2021-003 designating April 2021 as Fair Housing Month.
• Adopted R2021-004, a non-discrimination policy on the basis of disability status.
• Approved consent for Hargray CATV Company's application for a state-issued certificate of franchise authority.
• Authorized Alliance Consulting Engineers to complete a County-Wide Recreational Master Plan (not to exceed $60,000) and to paint the Administration Building exterior, both from the 1 cent Capital Improvement Project.
• Approved the FY 21-22 budget calendar.

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to consider an ordinance that would establish funds from fees collected under a prior ordinance (2021-001) and amend the Master Quad County Multi-County Park Agreement. The proposed distribution earmarks 20% for property tax relief, 20% for an economic development fund and industrial park maintenance, and 10% for county recreation. The council will first discuss the matter in executive session, then report out, and take a first reading of the ordinance. The meeting is being held virtually due to COVID-19.

• First reading of Ordinance 2021-003 to establish funds from park fee revenue
• Proposed allocation: 20% property tax relief, 20% economic development/industrial park maintenance, 10% county recreation
• Amendment to Master Quad County Multi-County Park Agreement for fee distribution
• Executive session on legal matter regarding the ordinance
• Virtual meeting due to COVID-19

The Hampton County Council held a special meeting on March 1, 2021, with all members present. The council unanimously adopted the consent agenda and meeting agenda, including noted revisions. No executive session was held, and no action was taken on the proposed ordinance regarding the distribution of future park fee payments. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted the March 1, 2021 consent agenda and meeting agenda with revisions (unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous).

County Council

Hampton County Council is meeting virtually due to COVID-19. The main item is a public hearing and third reading of an ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement with an entity identified only as Project Vittorio II, a tax incentive for economic development. The council will also consider a COVID-19 victims remembrance proclamation and hear a presentation from the voter registration and elections board.

• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 2021-002 for a fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement with Project Vittorio II
• Hampton County COVID-19 Victims Remembrance Day Proclamation
• Presentation by Hampton County Voters Registration and Elections Board
• Approval of February 1, 2021 meeting minutes

Hampton County Council gave third and final reading to Ordinance 2021-002, authorizing an amended fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement with Project Vittorio II (Nupi), which includes a $5 million investment and 28 new jobs. The council also adopted a COVID-19 Victims Remembrance Day proclamation and approved the February 1 meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved third reading of Ordinance 2021-002 for Project Vittorio II fee-in-lieu agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted COVID-19 Victims Remembrance Day Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved February 1, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Hampton County Council is scheduled to hold a second reading on two ordinances: one amending the Master Quad County Multi-County Park Agreement to earmark 20% of future fees for property tax relief, 20% for economic development, and 10% for recreation, and another authorizing a fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement for Project Vittorio II. The meeting also includes a presentation by the South Carolina Alliance and a review of the 2021 budget calendar. No public hearings, bids, or executive session matters are scheduled.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-001 amending the Master Quad County Multi-County Park Agreement fee distribution
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-002 authorizing a fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement for Project Vittorio II
• Presentation by Brantley Strickland, Senior Project Manager, South Carolina Alliance
• Report on the 2021 Hampton County Budget Calendar
• Resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Willingham Cohen, Sr.

The council unanimously gave second reading to Ordinance 2021-002, authorizing a fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement with Project Vittorio II. Council also voted to delay action on Ordinance 2021-001 (amending the multi-county park agreement) until funds for a property tax relief fund are created, with a proposed timeline for first, second, and third readings. Two proclamations were adopted: one recognizing South Carolina Vietnam War veterans and one honoring the 100th birthday of the Honorable Willingham Cohen, Sr.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2021-002 (Project Vittorio II fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement) (unanimous)
• Tabled action on Ordinance 2021-001 (multi-county park agreement amendment) until property tax relief fund is created (unanimous)
• Adopted South Carolina Vietnam War proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted resolution recognizing 100th birthday of the Honorable Willingham Cohen, Sr. (unanimous)
• Approved January 19, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted February 1, 2021 agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)

Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

The Hampton County Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is holding a Zoom meeting to discuss general parks and recreation matters. The agenda contains no specific action items, only a general discussion.

• General discussion of Hampton County Parks and Recreation matters

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and recognizing retirees. The main items are a second reading of a motion to amend the multi-county park agreement to redistribute future fee payments, and a first reading of an ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Project Vittorio II. No public hearings are scheduled, and the council will enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Second reading of motion to amend Quad County Park Agreement, earmarking fees: 20% property tax relief, 15% economic development fund, 3% industrial park maintenance, 2% county recreation
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-002 for fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Project Vittorio II
• Resolution R2021-001 to approve Task Force Committee appointments
• Presentation to retirees Patricia Brooks (E-911 Dispatcher) and John Stanley (Solid Waste Director)
• Economic development update from SouthernCarolina Alliance

The council unanimously recalled Ordinance 2020-013 from the table and placed it on the next meeting agenda as a fully written ordinance with noted changes. They also approved the agenda and consent agenda, approved the January 4 minutes with corrections, and gave first reading to Ordinance 2021-002 for Project Vittorio II, with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recalled Ordinance 2020-013 from table, added to next agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 21, 2021 agenda and consent agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 4, 2021 minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R2021-001 Task Force Committee Appointments (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to Ordinance 2021-002 (Project Vittorio II) (4-0, Alexander abstained)
• Eliminated Item 7.2 from agenda (unanimous)

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting for a monthly retreat with a single agenda item: general discussion of issues. No specific decisions, proposals, or action items are listed, so the meeting appears to be an open-ended discussion session.

• General discussion of issues

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a public hearing on the 2021 Needs Assessment presented by the Lowcountry Council of Governments, and will consider the second reading of an ordinance to amend the Quad County Multi-County Park Agreement, which would allocate future park fees to property tax relief, economic development, industrial park maintenance, and recreation. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of new council members and election of officers.

• Public hearing on Hampton County 2021 Needs Assessment
• Second reading of Ordinance 2020-013 amending Quad County Park Agreement fee distribution (20% property tax relief, 15% economic development fund, 3% industrial park maintenance, 2% recreation)
• Oath of office for Roy Hollingsworth and Noah O. Alexander
• Election of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Presentation honoring outgoing Council Member Ronald G. 'Breeze' Winn

The council elected Charles H. 'Buddy' Phillips as chairman (3-2) and Darin Williams as vice chairman (3-2), and administered oaths to Roy Hollingsworth and Noah O. Alexander. A public hearing on the 2021 Needs Assessment drew no comments. Ordinance 2020-013, which would redistribute future park fee payments, was tabled until the next meeting after a motion to approve failed for lack of a second.

• Elected Charles H. 'Buddy' Phillips as Chairman (3-2)
• Elected Darin Williams as Vice Chairman (3-2)
• Administered oath of office to Roy Hollingsworth
• Administered oath of office to Noah O. Alexander
• Approved agenda and consent agenda unanimously
• Approved December 21, 2020 meeting minutes unanimously
• Tabled Ordinance 2020-013 on park fee distribution (3-1)