Gifford public meetings in 2022
30 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Council
Hampton County Council will hold a special meeting to vote on several resolutions, including an extension of an option and right of first refusal agreement with Project Bronco. The council will also consider accepting a 0.60-acre land donation and a property transfer with the school district. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19.
- R2022-017: Extension of option and right of first refusal agreement with Project Bronco
- R2022-018: Acceptance of 0.60 acre from John Tillman Rhodes on King Circle, Varnville
- R2022-019: Resolution on intent to transfer property between Hampton County and the school district
- R2022-024: Resolution recognizing Dorothy Washington (presented Jan. 3, 2023)
- Chairman's update on Friends of the Arts and proposed arts ordinances
County Council
This is a special meeting of the Hampton County Council. The agenda includes a presentation from Palmetto Electric Co-Op and standard procedural items. No votes or decisions are listed.
- Presentation by Palmetto Electric Co-Op
- Meeting held via live video stream due to COVID-19
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting on December 12, 2022, with the main item being an executive session for contractual matters, likely related to economic development projects. The agenda includes call to order, approval of the agenda, executive session, report out, and public comments. No votes on specific items are scheduled.
- Executive session for contractual matters
- Economic development projects mentioned as exempt from public disclosure until public hearing
County Council
The council will conduct a special meeting to address an ordinance and receive a report from the Delinquent Tax Collector. The agenda includes a second reading of the Art Director’s Contract.
- Second Reading – Art Director’s Contract
- Update on Delinquent Tax Sale
County Council
The Hampton County Council will hold a regular meeting with second reading of an ordinance for a Friends of the Arts contract and first reading for an Arts Director Contract. The council will also receive a report on a SafeBuilt Contract for building inspection/plan review services and a roll-off truck lease. No public hearings or executive sessions are scheduled.
- Second reading of ordinance for Friends of the Arts contract
- First reading of ordinance for Arts Director Contract
- Report on SafeBuilt Contract for building inspection/plan review services
- Report on Roll-Off Truck Lease
- Presentation of a donation for seniors by Mr. Greg Alexander and Mrs. Amy Shaffer
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to discuss contractual and personnel matters in executive session. The agenda includes an invocation, pledge of allegiance, approval of the agenda, and adjournment. No specific decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Executive session for contractual matter
- Executive session for personnel matter
County Council
The Hampton County Council will hold a regular meeting with second readings of three ordinances: one authorizing a joint multi-county industrial/business park with Jasper County (Project Silverstar), one establishing a multi-county industrial park (Freedom Industrial Park), and one for the sale of property (Project Monical). The council will also consider a proclamation for Wreaths Across America, a lease for two roll-off trucks for the landfill, and an update on the Hampton County Airport Master Plan. No public hearings or bids are scheduled.
- Second reading of ordinance for Project Silverstar multi-county industrial park with Jasper County
- Second reading of ordinance for Freedom Industrial Park multi-county industrial park
- Second reading of ordinance for Project Monical sale of property
- Lease for 2 roll-off trucks for landfill/recycling
- Wreaths Across America Proclamation
County Council
The Hampton County Council will hold a first reading on ordinances to create a joint multi-county industrial park with Jasper County and to authorize Project Silverstar. Other items include bids for HVAC at the senior center and emergency services building, a blight busters presentation, and public comment on Big Mama's Road.
- First reading of ordinance for joint industrial park with Jasper County (Project Silverstar)
- First reading of ordinance for Freedom Industrial Park
- First reading of ordinance for Project Monical property sale
- Bids for Estill Facility HVAC and Emergency Services Building HVAC
- Public comment on Big Mama's Road
County Council
This is a special meeting of the Hampton County Council. The council will enter executive session to discuss contractual and personnel matters related to three code-named economic development projects (Monical, Blue Frog, Silverstar) and a general contractual/personnel matter. No votes or public decisions are scheduled; the council will report out of executive session before adjourning.
- Executive session for contractual/personnel matter
- Executive session for Project Monical
- Executive session for Project Blue Frog
- Executive session for Project Silverstar
County Council
The council will consider first readings of ordinances regarding state building and fire codes. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Lowcountry Council of Governments and reports on airport and recreation department updates.
- First reading of Ordinance 2022-011 to adopt State Building Codes
- First reading of Ordinance 2022-012 for an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Hampton
- First reading of Ordinance 2022-013 to adopt State Fire Codes
- Presentation regarding an amendment to the Lowcountry Council of Governments creation agreement
- Administrator report on Hampton County Airport Master Plan and Recreation Department repairs
County Council
This is a special meeting of the Hampton County Council. The council will enter executive session to discuss a contractual presentation by the Emergency Services director and a matter involving Hampton Friends of the Arts. No votes or public decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session for contractual presentation by Chris Altman, Director of Hampton County Emergency Services
- Executive session for Hampton Friends of the Arts, presented by Chairman John Wright
- Meeting is held virtually due to COVID-19; public access via Facebook or YouTube
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to address administrative appointments and grant awards. The body will consider the ratification of Representative William to the Hampton County Airport Commission.
- Ratification of Representative William to the Hampton County Airport Commission
- S.C Aeronautics Grant Award Acceptance for NPIAS and tree removal
County Council
The Hampton County Council will meet for a special session to discuss legal and contractual matters regarding Project Bronco and Project Green. The agenda includes a second reading of an ordinance for a joint multi-county industrial park with Jasper County.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2022-009 regarding a joint industrial/business park with Jasper County (HCP Partners, LLC)
- Executive session discussion on Project Bronco
- Executive session update and potential action on Project Green
- Presentation from Chief Magistrate Gwen Bampfield regarding centralization of Magistrates’ Courts
- Appointment for the Lowcountry Workforce Board
County Council
The Hampton County Council meeting scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at the County Council Chambers has been cancelled.
County Council
The Hampton County Council special meeting scheduled for August 15, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. has been cancelled.
County Council
The Hampton County Council will consider a first reading of an ordinance regarding a jointly owned multi-county industrial/business park with Jasper County. The meeting also includes a second reading for a property rezoning and presentations on the American Rescue Plan.
- First reading of ordinance for a joint industrial/business park with Jasper County (HCP Partners, LLC)
- Second reading of an ordinance to rezone property
- Presentation regarding the American Rescue Plan
- Finance report by Ms. Chanel Lewis
- Resolutions recognizing Audrey Sauls and Linda Kearse
County Council
The Hampton County Council is convening a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The council will discuss personnel and legal matters before reporting out of the session.
- Executive session regarding personnel matters
- Executive session regarding legal matters
County Council
The Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing and a third reading of the 2022-2023 fiscal year budget ordinance. The meeting also includes presentations regarding CPST II invoices and ARP fund draw requests.
- Third reading of Ordinance 2022-000 (2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget)
- Public hearing on the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Budget
- CPST II update and invoice review
- Presentation on ARP Fund Draw Request
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding a budget workshop. The discussion focuses on the county's fiscal year 2022-2023 budget.
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
County Council
The County Council is holding a workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. This meeting is for discussion purposes regarding the upcoming annual budget.
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
County Council
The County Council is holding a workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. This meeting is for discussion purposes regarding county finances.
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
County Council
The Hampton County Council is meeting to discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023. This session is a budget workshop following a special meeting.
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
County Council
The council will hold a special meeting to discuss a lawsuit involving the Hampton County School District. This item is scheduled for discussion during an executive session and a subsequent report out of executive session.
- Hampton County School District Lawsuit
County Council
The Council will hold a second reading of the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance. Members will also consider several resolutions to amend master agreements for the Quad-County Industrial Parks to include additional property. The meeting includes a first reading by title only for a property rezoning.
- Second reading of the Hampton County Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Ordinance
- Resolutions R2022-004 and R2022-005 regarding Project Mercury industrial park property
- Resolutions R2022-006 and R2022-007 regarding Project Koch industrial park property
- Resolutions R2022-008 and R2022-009 regarding TIVA Building Products Corp. industrial park property
- First reading by title only to rezone property via the Hampton County Planning Commission
County Council
The Hampton County Council is convening a special meeting to enter an executive session. The primary purpose of the session is to discuss a lawsuit involving the Hampton County School District.
- Executive session regarding Hampton County School District Lawsuit
County Council
The County Council is holding a workshop to discuss the fiscal year 2022-2023 budget. This meeting is for discussion purposes regarding the upcoming budget cycle.
- Discussion of Hampton County Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
County Council
Hampton County Council is holding a public hearing and a third reading of Ordinance 2022-006. This ordinance would establish a jointly owned and operated multi-county industrial/business park located in Jasper County, known as Project Silverman.
- Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 2022-006 regarding SL Hardeeville Industrial Park, LLC (Project Silverman)
- Proposed agreement with Jasper County for the distribution of fees in lieu of ad valorem taxation
- Administrator's report on Peace Maker Circle Road response
- Watermelon Festival Committee's request for funds
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding a budget workshop. The discussion focuses on the county's fiscal year 2022-2023 budget.
- Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget discussion
County Council
The Council is meeting to discuss the Hampton County budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget
County Council
The Hampton County Council is meeting to discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
- Discussion of Hampton County Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget