Gifford public meetings in 2023

County Council

This is a special meeting of the Hampton County Council. The council will consider authorizing the chairman to enact a succession plan for the county administrator, and will go into executive session to discuss personnel matters, including an addendum to the county administrator's contract and the clerk to council position. No final votes on these personnel items are listed on the open agenda.

• Authorization of Chairman to enact County Administrator's Succession Plan
• Executive session on addendum to County Administrator's contract
• Executive session on Clerk to Council personnel matter

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting on December 13, 2023, to discuss a presentation on CPST and budget, consider creating a part-time position for the Treasurer's Office, and enter executive session for personnel/contractual matters. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes from prior meetings, and possible action on items discussed in executive session.

• Presentation by Dr. Zane Osborne on CPST and budget
• Discussion of part-time position for Treasurer's Office
• Executive session on personnel/contractual matters
• Approval of minutes from Nov 30 and Dec 4 meetings

County Council

This is a special meeting of the Hampton County Council. The agenda includes public comments, approval of minutes, presentations on CPST/budget and a UTC check from Palmetto Electric, an appointment to the Tourism and Marketing Advisory Board, and several recognition resolutions. The council will also hold an executive session on personnel/employment matters, with possible action afterward.

• Presentation by Dr. Zane Osborne regarding CPST, budget, etc.
• Presentation by Ashley Feaster from Palmetto Electric regarding UTC check
• Appointment to Hampton County Tourism and Marketing Advisory Board
• Resolutions recognizing retired EMS Director Chris Altman, retired Risk Manager Dobie Hiers, and retired Code Enforcement Officer Tim Latham (to be presented later)
• Executive session on personnel/employment matters

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a public hearing and third reading vote on a rezoning request for 11.03 acres northeast of Hampton off Cooper Road East, changing the zoning from Residential Conservation and Development (RCD) to Rural Resource (RR). The council will also hear presentations from the YMCA and on voter registration budget and space, and consider resolutions recognizing three retired county employees. The agenda includes several routine items such as approval of minutes and reports, and an executive session for personnel matters.

• Public hearing and third reading of ordinance to rezone 11.03 acres (TMS#118-00-00-155) off Cooper Road East from RCD to RR
• Presentations: YMCA and Voter Registration Budget and Space
• Resolutions recognizing retired EMS Director Chris Altman, Risk Manager Dobie Hiers, and Code Enforcement Officer Tim Latham
• Compactor purchase in Administrator's Finance report
• Executive session for personnel matters

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting on December 4, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The main item is an executive session to discuss candidate interviews for the County Administrator position, followed by a report out of that session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Executive session on employment matters: discussion of candidates' interviews for County Administrator
• Report out of executive session on the same employment matter
• Meeting to be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube, archived on county website

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting on November 30, 2023, at noon. The main item is an executive session to interview candidates for the County Administrator position, followed by a report out of that session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Executive session for employment matters: candidates' interviews for County Administrator
• Report out of executive session on the same employment matter

Hampton County Planning Commission

The commission will consider an amendment to the Land Development Ordinance regarding cell tower regulations. The meeting also includes a rezoning request for a 4.4 acre parcel on Highway 321 south of Estill.

• Amendment to Land Development Ordinance for cell tower regulations
• Update on Comprehensive Plan RFPs
• Rezoning of TMS# 069-00-00-017 (4.4 acres) from Rural Conservation to Rural Residential

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold its regular meeting with no public hearings or presentations. Key items include a proposed 9% budget reduction for all departments, a possible debt consolidation loan or line of credit for capital purchases, and a motion to rescind a prior decision regarding an airport lease with 'Company Two'. The council will also enter executive session for personnel and legal matters, including the Gonzalez House determination.

• Budget request to spend 9% less for all departments in FY24
• Council to consider debt consolidation loan or line of credit for capital purchases
• Motion to rescind November 6 decision on Company Two airport lease
• Bids for Comp Plan and Landfill Trash Compactor emergency spend
• Appointments to Assessment Appeals Board

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting on November 15, 2023, at 4:00 PM. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the only substantive item being an executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding a department of one. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on personnel matter regarding a department of one
• Meeting to be live streamed on Facebook and YouTube, archived on county website

County Council

The Hampton County Legislative Delegation and County Council are holding a joint meeting to discuss the State of Hampton County. The agenda includes introductions, dinner, and comments from both bodies, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Discussion: The State of Hampton County
• Comments by Hampton County Legislative Delegation and Hampton County Council
• Next scheduled County Council meeting on November 20, 2023

Hampton County Planning Commission

The commission will consider a proposed amendment to the Land Development Ordinance regarding cell tower regulations. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss potential vendors for a Comprehensive Plan update.

• Proposed amendment to the Land Development Ordinance for cell tower regulations
• Discussion of potential vendors for the Comprehensive Plan update

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting to consider a resolution to explore partnering with Mal's Palz to build a new animal shelter, and to hold first readings on a cable franchise with Spectrum, a PARD grant match request, and a data sharing agreement with Yemassee. The agenda also includes presentations on animal care programs and grant awards, and an executive session covering employment, economic development, and contract negotiations.

• Resolution R2023-2025 to explore partnering with Mal's Palz for a new animal shelter
• First reading: Cable franchise with Spectrum
• First reading: PARD grant match request
• First reading: Data sharing agreement with Yemassee
• Executive session: candidate review for Administrator search, Project Truck, contract negotiations with Company Two and Maesawyer

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to approve minutes from prior meetings, consider a resolution appointing a representative to the Lowcountry Regional Water System governing commission, and issue a Red Ribbon Week proclamation. The agenda also includes public comment and standard procedural items.

• Resolution R2023-023 to appoint a representative and alternate to the Lowcountry Regional Water System governing commission
• Red Ribbon Week proclamation
• Approval of minutes from seven prior meetings (May 15, June 26, August 21, September 18 x2, October 2, October 16, 2023)

Hampton County Planning Commission

The Hampton County Planning Commission will discuss a proposed amendment to the Land Development Ordinance regarding cell tower regulations. The meeting also includes a discussion on required training for planning and zoning officials.

• Proposed amendment to the Land Development Ordinance for cell tower regulations
• Discussion of required training for Planning or Zoning officials
• Executive session regarding potential vendors for the Comprehensive Plan update

County Council

The Hampton County Council will conduct third readings for ordinances regarding the Yemassee IGA and the expansion of the industrial park to include Project Palmetto Green. The meeting also includes a second reading for the Demers Fish Farm rezoning and a presentation on the Animal Care Fund's TNR program.

• Third Reading: Yemassee IGA on Substantial Projects Ordinance
• Third Reading: MCIP with Colleton County-Expansion of the Industrial Park to Include Project Palmetto Green Ordinance
• Third Reading: Hampton County School District Lease
• Second Reading: Rezoning Ordinance - Demers Fish Farm
• Second Reading: Gary Mole Lease

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a retreat to discuss Capital Projects Sales Tax (CPST) and the Clyburn Grant. No formal votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Capital Projects Sales Tax (CPST)
• Discussion of Clyburn Grant

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hearing public comments. The main items are first readings of a rezoning ordinance for Demers Fish Farm and a lease for Gary Mole, plus a resolution amending signatory rights for Deputy Administrator Albert Penksa. Presentations will cover a citizen's concern about a home purchase near the airport and the Animal Care Fund's TNR program. The council will also enter executive session for legal advice on a matter involving the auditor and treasurer.

• First reading of rezoning ordinance for Demers Fish Farm
• First reading of Gary Mole lease
• Resolution to amend Albert Penksa's signatory rights at financial institutions
• Presentation on promise of home purchase near airport by Clara B. Gonzalez
• Presentation on Animal Care Fund and TNR program by Kelly Brown

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding its regular meeting with no public hearings. The agenda includes presentations on rezoning recommendations, a gun range at Fennell Hill, a terms of agreement with the Sheriff Department, EMS protocol for municipalities, and acceptance of $11,344.40 in trauma funds. The council will also consider appointments, a resolution for signatory rights, a second reading of a waste monitoring ordinance, and bids for roofs on the recreation center and detention center. Several items will be discussed in executive session, including contract terms for the interim county administrator and finance director, and personnel evaluations.

• Planning Commission recommendations for rezoning (presentation)
• Gun range at Fennell Hill (presentation)
• Acceptance of trauma funds in the amount of $11,344.40
• Second reading of waste monitoring ordinance
• Bids for roof for Recreation Center (PARD grant) and roof for Detention Center

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss a detention center staffing report from the South Carolina Association of Counties, contract terms for the interim county administrator and interim finance director, and personnel evaluations for the clerk to council and county attorney. The agenda includes no public action items beyond convening, entering executive session, and reporting out. The meeting is procedural, with substantive matters handled in closed session.

• Executive session on Detention Center Staffing Report from SCAC
• Discussion of contract terms for Interim County Administrator and Interim Finance Director
• Personnel evaluations for Clerk to Council and County Attorney

Hampton County Fire Control Board

This is an orientation meeting for the Hampton County Fire Control Board, covering the board's purpose, responsibilities, and scheduling of future meetings. No decisions or substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Orientation on purpose of Fire Control Board
• Discussion of board responsibilities
• Scheduling of next meeting

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to consider an amendment to a resolution confirming the sale of property in Varnville, South Carolina, to Luray Peanut Company. The agenda includes public comment and the resolution vote. Economic development project details are exempt from disclosure under state law until a public hearing.

• Amendment to Resolution Confirming the Sale of Property in Varnville, SC to Luray Peanut Company
• Public comment period
• Meeting live streamed on Facebook and YouTube, archived on county website

The Council met for a special session and entered executive session to discuss staffing and personnel matters. No substantive actions or decisions were taken following the executive session.

• Approved the September 18, 2023 Special Meeting Agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Detention Center staffing, administrator/finance director contracts, and personnel evaluations (unanimous)
• Exited executive session with no action taken regarding the Detention Center Staffing Report (unanimous)

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting that is largely procedural, with the main substantive items occurring in executive session. The council will discuss personnel matters regarding the interim county administrator and interim finance director, animal control staff, and receive legal advice on an air ambulance settlement. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after reporting out of executive session.

• Executive session on personnel matters regarding interim county administrator and interim finance director
• Executive session on personnel matter regarding animal control staff
• Legal advice regarding air ambulance settlement
• Public comment period
• Meeting live streamed on Facebook and YouTube

The Council met for a special session and voted unanimously to pay an air ambulance settlement using available funds. No action was taken regarding animal control staff following an executive session.

• Approved payment of air ambulance settlement from available funds (unanimous)
• No action taken regarding animal control staff personnel matter

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to give third reading to an ordinance authorizing up to $2.5 million in tax anticipation borrowing for the fiscal year 2023-2024. The council will also consider a resolution confirming the sale of property in Varnville to Luray Peanut Company, discuss county-issued cell phones for council members, and enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

• Third reading of ordinance 2023-010 for $2,500,000 tax anticipation note
• Resolution confirming sale of Varnville property to Luray Peanut Company
• Discussion on county cell phones for council members
• Executive session on interim county administrator and finance director
• Executive session on animal control staff and air ambulance settlement

Council gave a third reading to an ordinance allowing the county to borrow up to $2.5 million to cover operational shortfalls. The board also approved the sale of property in Varnville and authorized county cell phones for council members.

• Approved third reading of Ordinance 2023-010 for Tax Anticipation Borrowing up to $2,500,000 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution R2023-021 confirming the sale of property in Varnville to Luray Peanut Company (Unanimous)
• Approved issuance of county cell phones to council members at $39.95 per month via AT&T (Unanimous)
• Approved transition of Animal Control staff to the sheriff and an increase in the sheriff's budget for salary and benefits (Unanimous)
• Deferred meeting minutes

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting to consider resolutions on EMS fees and agreements for youth detainees, a second reading of a school district lease ordinance, and first reading of a waste monitoring ordinance. They will also hear presentations on grant requests, award bids for landscaping and a comprehensive plan, and discuss several personnel and contractual matters, including possible actions on an administrator search and job descriptions. The agenda includes an executive session for legal and personnel discussions, with possible action afterward.

• Resolution for EMS Fees
• Second reading of 2023-011, Hampton County School District (HCSD) Lease
• First reading of Waste Monitoring ordinance
• Landscaping Bid Award and Comprehensive Plan Bid Award
• Approval of Deputy Administrator job descriptions (possible action)

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances. Key items include adopting a Reasonable Accommodations Policy required by the ADA, a Section 504 Grievance Procedure, and the second reading of the TAN Ordinance. The council will also receive a finance update and consider approval of an ARPA loan.

• R2023-016: Resolution to adopt a Reasonable Accommodations Policy under the ADA
• R2023-017: Section 504 Grievance Procedure Resolution
• Second reading of the TAN Ordinance
• Finance update and approval of an ARPA loan

Council approved a TAN Ordinance for up to $2.5 million and a short-term ARPA loan of up to $500,000 for critical needs. The council also adopted a Reasonable Accommodations Policy and a Section 504 Grievance Procedure Resolution.

• Approved R2023-016 Reasonable Accommodations Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved R2023-017 Section 504 Grievance Procedure Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved second reading of TAN Ordinance for up to $2.5 million (Unanimous)
• Approved ARPA Loan of up to $500,000 for critical needs (3-1)

County Council

This agenda is procedural only: the Hampton County Council is attending the South Carolina Association of Counties Institute of Government and Annual Conference from July 31 to August 3, 2023, at Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

• Attendance at SC Association of Counties conference, July 31–Aug 3, 2023, Wild Dunes Resort, Isle of Palms

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold public hearings and third readings on ordinances establishing a marriage license application fee and adopting a fire code. The council will also consider first readings for a $2.5 million tax anticipation note and a school district lease, along with resolutions on the Jasper Ocean Terminal, ADA policy, and airport rates. Several briefings and reports cover operational and administrative matters, including an executive session for a personnel issue.

• Third reading of ordinance 2023-005 to set marriage license application fee
• Third reading of ordinance 2023-006 adopting a fire code
• First reading of ordinance 2023-010 for $2,500,000 tax anticipation borrowing
• First reading of ordinance 2023-011 for Hampton County School District lease
• Resolution R2023-018 setting airport (3J0) rates and charges

County Council

Hampton County Council is meeting at 5:00 PM on July 17, 2023, in the Council Chambers to open bids regarding the Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The meeting is a bid opening, not a regular decision-making session. The agenda contains no other items beyond this bid opening.

• Bid opening for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting with no public hearings. The main business is an executive session to discuss a potential hire and a prior employment matter for legal advice. The council will also approve minutes from June 5 and discuss an upcoming trial in August. The meeting is procedural and includes no public votes on substantive items.

• Executive session for employment matter related to a potential hire
• Discussion of prior employment matter to receive legal advice
• Discussion on upcoming trial in August
• Approval of June 5, 2023 special meeting and regular meeting minutes

Council approved up to $25,000 from the operational budget for technology upgrades at the courthouse ahead of an August trial. The council also approved the meeting agenda and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved up to $25,000 for courthouse technology upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved July 11, 2023 Special Meeting Agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 5, 2023 Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted June 5, 2023 Meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for potential hire and legal advice (unanimous)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (unanimous)

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget ordinance and consider its third reading, along with an amendment adding Tax Anticipation Note language. The council will also take up second readings of an intergovernmental agreement with Yemassee and a multi-county industrial park expansion with Colleton County. Several resolutions honor retiring officials, and the agenda includes multiple executive session items on personnel, legal advice, and a potential forensic auditor contract.

• Public hearing and third reading of FY 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance
• Third reading of amendment to add Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) language
• Second reading: Yemassee IGA on substantial projects
• Second reading: MCIP with Colleton County for Project Palmetto Green expansion
• Resolutions honoring retired Emergency Services Director Chris Altman and Risk Manager Dobie Hiers

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting with the Hampton County Arts Council in attendance. The primary agenda item is an executive session to receive legal advice related to the arts discussion, followed by a report out of that session. No other substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Executive session for legal advice related to the arts discussion
• Report out of executive session on the same topic
• Special meeting with Hampton County Arts Council in attendance

The Council held a special meeting where the primary actions involved modifying the agenda. A discussion regarding legal advice related to the arts was moved to a later meeting. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were recorded.

• Approved the June 19, 2023 Special Meeting Agenda (unanimous)
• Moved Legal Advice Related to the Arts Discussion to the next meeting
• Rescinded the approval of the agenda and executive session matters to discuss items from the 4:00 p.m. retreat (unanimous)

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to consider several resolutions and ordinances. They will vote on adopting an ADA reasonable accommodations policy and a Section 504 grievance procedure, as well as hold a second reading of the TAN ordinance. The council will also receive a finance update and consider approval of an ARPA loan. The meeting is scheduled for August 7, 2023, at Lake Warren State Park.

• R2023-016: Resolution to adopt a Reasonable Accommodations Policy under the ADA
• R2023-017: Section 504 Grievance Procedure Resolution
• Second reading of the TAN Ordinance
• Finance update and approval of an ARPA loan

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a retreat to discuss several items, including a donation to Open Arms Fellowship for use by the Council on Aging, a funding request from the Hampton County Watermelon Festival Committee, and a task order for obstruction removal at the airport. They will also discuss EMS transport fees, FOIA, re-codification, lease programs for sheriff and county vehicles, a memorialization memorandum, and a workforce study. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.

• Donation to Open Arms Fellowship for use by COA
• Funding request from Hampton County Watermelon Festival Committee
• Maesawyr's Task Order for Obstruction Removal (Airport)
• Discussion of EMS Transport Fees
• Lease Programs for Sheriff/County Vehicles

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. This is a discussion item, not a final vote.

• Discussion of the Hampton County Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing on the close-out of a 2021 Community Development Block Grant planning project, and to consider first readings of two intergovernmental agreements, including one with Colleton County for an industrial park expansion. The agenda also includes appointments, proclamations, and numerous administrative and financial items, such as authorizations for radio and ambulance financing and use of reserve funds. Several items are listed for discussion only, and the council will enter executive session for contractual, legal, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing on 2020 Regional Planning Grant close-out (CDBG #4-RP-21-010)
• First reading: Yemassee IGA on substantial projects
• First reading: MCIP with Colleton County for Project Palmetto Green industrial park expansion
• Financing authorizations for radios and ambulance (Melissa Harrill)
• Request for matching funds ($11,007.50) for EM fixed generator (total grant $44,030)

Hampton County Council approved several significant financial authorizations, including funding for communications equipment and IT upgrades. The council also appointed five members to the Economic Development Commission and passed two ordinances on first reading.

• Approved $3.3 million financing authorization for communications radios (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $1 million in ARPA funds for IT equipment upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved lease-type purchase of an ambulance (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $125,000 from reserve account for HCRMC settlement funds (unanimous)
• Budgeted up to $25,000 for Regional Detention Center Feasibility Study (unanimous)
• Appointed Buddy Bullard, Caroline Koger, Ronnie Stanley, Jake Sullivan and Elizabeth Wooten to Economic Development Commission
• Approved matching funds up to $3,000 for EMS fixed generator (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to ordinances for Yemassee IGA substantial projects and Colleton County Industrial Park expansion (unanimous)

County Council

This is a special meeting of the Hampton County Council, held at 4:00 PM on June 5, 2023. The agenda is almost entirely an executive session covering legal advice on debt consolidation, a contract with Fire Two, a property purchase, potential litigation, and an external agency contract. The council will report out of executive session and may take action on the items discussed, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the public agenda.

• Executive session: legal advice on possible debt consolidation contract
• Executive session: contractual relationship with Fire Two
• Executive session: purchase of property
• Executive session: legal advice on potential litigation
• Executive session: contractual matter with an external agency

Hampton County Council held a special meeting to address several contractual and legal matters. The Council authorized a visual walk-through of Wade Hampton High School to develop a plan and seek a grant. Additionally, the Interim County Administrator was authorized to lead negotiations with Company Two.

• Authorized Britton to conduct a visual walk-through of Wade Hampton High School, create a plan, and seek a grant (Unanimous)
• Authorized Interim County Administrator Heather Simmons Jones to spearhead negotiations for Company Two (Unanimous)
• Approved the June 5, 2023 Special Meeting agenda (Unanimous)

County Council

This agenda item is purely procedural and ceremonial: it notifies that Hampton County Council members will participate in the June Fest Parade in Gifford, South Carolina, on June 3, 2023. No decisions, proposals, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Council members to participate in June Fest Parade, Gifford, SC, on June 3, 2023

County Council

The Hampton County Council and School District Board of Trustees are meeting jointly to discuss several property and funding items. They will consider transferring ownership of Wade Hampton High School to the county, discuss a court-ruled $506,000 millage dispute, and review properties including Varnville Elementary's old gym and land, and the Old Estill Middle School property. Updates on the new high school and county activities are also on the agenda.

• Transitioning ownership of Wade Hampton High School to the county
• Discussion of $506,000 millage dispute ruled on by the court
• Discussion of property at Varnville Elementary (old gym and land)
• Discussion of Old Estill Middle School property
• Potential projects for partnering

County Council

Hampton County Council approved the use of ARPA funds to upgrade the Finance Software Suite. The Council also gave a second reading to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance following a request for verbiage corrections in Sections 8 and 10.

• Approved upgrading Finance Software Suite using ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved correction of verbiage in Sections 8 and 10 of the Budget Ordinance prior to final approval
• Entered and exited executive session regarding a Sheriff's Department personnel matter; no action taken

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold its regular meeting with second readings of two ordinances: one amending the marriage license fee and one adopting a fire code. The agenda also includes presentations from the HOME Consortium and SCORE, a proclamation for EMS Week, and an executive session for a personnel matter. No public hearings or bids are scheduled.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-005 to amend marriage license fee ordinance #2000-1002-003
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-006, Fire Code Ordinance
• Proclamation for National EMS Week (May 21-27, 2023)
• Executive session on personnel matter regarding a department of one
• Amended FY2024 budget schedule and comprehensive plan proposal briefing

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold its regular meeting with no public hearings scheduled. The agenda includes first reading of a fire code ordinance, an amendment to the marriage license application fee ordinance, and several briefing items, including possible action on an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Yemassee, a budget schedule, a petty cash policy, an assessment ratio for airplanes, matching funds for Palmetto sites at Estill Industrial Park, and a proposed IGA with Estill on fire station use. The meeting also includes appointments to the Fire Control and Library Boards, and an executive session.

• First reading of Fire Code Ordinance by title only
• Amendment to Marriage License Application Fee Ordinance
• Possible action on intergovernmental agreement with Town of Yemassee
• Consideration of matching funds for Palmetto sites (Estill Industrial Park)
• Discussion on proposed IGA between Estill and Hampton County on Fire Station Use

Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Calendar and gave first reading to the Fire Code Ordinance. The body also appointed members to the Fire Control and Library boards and deferred an amendment to the marriage license fee ordinance.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Calendar (unanimous)
• Gave first reading by title only to the Fire Code Ordinance (unanimous)
• Deferred amendment to the Marriage License Application Fee Ordinance (unanimous)
• Appointed Kenny Harrison, David V. Johnson, and Tom Watson to the Fire Control Board
• Appointed Elizabeth Haynes, Sharon K. Robinson, and Sarah Williams to the Library Board
• Decided to wait for 2023-2024 budget cycle before moving on Palmetto Sites project (unanimous)
• Consensus to add intergovernmental agreements for 911 and animal control to May 15th agenda

County Council

This is a special meeting of the Hampton County Council, consisting mostly of an executive session to discuss legal advice on a settlement (HRMC), employee performance, and a contractual matter. The agenda indicates action may be taken on these items after the closed session. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the open agenda.

• Executive session: legal advice on settlement (HRMC)
• Executive session: discussion of employee performance
• Executive session: legal advice on contractual matter
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session

Council approved the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Calendar and gave first reading to the Fire Code Ordinance. The body also appointed members to the Fire Control and Library boards and deferred an amendment to the marriage license fee ordinance.

• Approved Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Calendar (unanimous)
• Gave first reading by title only to the Fire Code Ordinance (unanimous)
• Deferred amendment to the Marriage License Application Fee Ordinance (unanimous)
• Appointed Kenny Harrison, David V. Johnson and Tom Watson to the Hampton County Fire Control Board
• Appointed Elizabeth Haynes, Sharon K. Robinson and Sarah Williams to the Hampton County Library Board
• Decided to wait for 2023-2024 budget cycle for Palmetto Sites matching funds (unanimous)
• Consensus to add Town of Yemassee intergovernmental agreements to May 15th agenda

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a regular meeting with several action items, including first readings of the FY2024 budget and a fire code ordinance, resolutions for airport-related grants and contracts, and possible actions on a speculative building agreement and an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Yemassee. The council will also discuss a regional jail and enter executive session for personnel matters. No public hearings are scheduled.

• First reading of FY2024 budget by title only
• First reading of fire code ordinance
• Resolution R2023-012: Luray Peanut Company contract
• Possible action on Task Order #8 for Maesawyer (airport obstructions)
• Request to amend grant 22-02, increase SCAC contribution by $13,426.74

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a workshop to discuss four items: redrawing county single-member districts, moving animal control/shelter under the Sheriff's Department, starting the process for a Capital Projects Sales Tax Referendum, and providing every county department with a petty cash fund. These are discussion items only, with no formal votes or decisions scheduled on this agenda.

• Discussion of Hampton County Single Member Districts
• Discussion of putting Animal Control/Shelter under the Sheriff's Department
• Discussion of starting the process for the Capital Projects Sales Tax Referendum
• Discussion of providing every county department with a petty cash fund

County Council

This is a special meeting of the Hampton County Council. The agenda is limited to entering executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding employee disciplinary action, then reporting out of that session. No other business is scheduled; the meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Executive session for personnel matter regarding employee disciplinary action
• Report out of executive session on the same personnel matter

The Council held a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss employee disciplinary action. Chairman Alexander reported that the Council took information under advisement, but no action was taken.

• Approved April 5, 2023 Special Meeting Agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel disciplinary matter (unanimous)
• Exited executive session for personnel disciplinary matter (unanimous)
• No action taken regarding personnel disciplinary matter

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The meeting is scheduled for April 3, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Hampton County Administrative Center. This is a discussion item, not a final vote.

• Discussion of the Hampton County Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget

County Council

The Hampton County Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, hear updates from the voter registration board and sheriff, and act on several resolutions, including appointing an interim county administrator and removing employees from a bank account. The council will also discuss using ARPA funds for an ambulance purchase, appointing interims for the Office on Aging and Assessor's Office, and enter executive session for personnel, legal, and contractual matters. No public hearings, ordinances, or bids are scheduled.

• Resolution authorizing Heather Simmons Jones as interim county administrator
• Resolution removing certain employees from bank account
• Resolution for disposition of surplus equipment
• Discussion and consideration of ARPA funds for ambulance purchase
• Executive session on personnel, pending lawsuit, Friends of the Arts contract, and airport contractual matters

County Council

The Hampton County Council will conduct a public hearing and third reading for a rezoning ordinance. The council also plans to review an ordinance regarding marriage license application fees.

• Public hearing for Rezoning Ordinance 2023-004
• Third reading of Rezoning Ordinance 2023-004
• Second reading of ordinance to amend fee for marriage licenses
• Fair Housing Resolution (R2023-007)
• Non-Discrimination Policy Resolution (R2023-008)

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a budget workshop. The discussion focuses on the county's fiscal year 2023-2024 budget.

• Discussion of the Hampton County Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget

County Council

The council will hold a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming fiscal year's budget. No specific items or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Hampton County Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a Dominion Energy IIJA grant application, consider an amended cable franchise certificate for Spectrum Southeast, and approve the 2023-2024 budget calendar. Executive session items include personnel resignations and economic development updates.

• Presentation by Ms. Blakely Williams, Dominion Energy, regarding IIJA Grant Application
• Discussion and possible action on amended state-issued cable franchise certificate for Spectrum Southeast, LLC
• Action on the Hampton County Council 2023-2024 Budget Calendar
• Executive session: personnel matter regarding resignation in administration
• Executive session: contractual matter regarding proposed contractual arrangements

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a special meeting to hear a proposal from MRB Group regarding an administrator search, discuss relocating the Council on Aging during renovations, consider a debt service payment for fire service, and vote on an amended cable franchise for Spectrum Southeast. An executive session is scheduled for a personnel matter.

• Presentation of proposal from MRB Group for administrator search
• Discussion on alternate location for Council on Aging during Estill and Hampton center renovations
• Discussion and possible action on debt service payment for fire service
• Discussion and possible action on amended cable franchise for Spectrum Southeast, LLC
• Executive session on personnel resignation and appointment

Council tabled the discussion regarding an amended state-issued certificate of franchise authority for Spectrum Southeast, LLC. Members also discussed fire service debt payments and received a presentation from MRB Group regarding an administrator's search.

• Approved March 3, 2023 Special Meeting Agenda (unanimous)
• Tabled amended state-issued certificate of franchise authority for Spectrum Southeast, LLC (unanimous)

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to consider a proposal from Find Great People regarding the search for a county administrator. The agenda includes a presentation on the proposal and standard procedural items like approval of the agenda.

• Presentation of proposal from Find Great People for administrator search

The Council held a special meeting to receive a presentation from Find Great People regarding the search for an administrator. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were recorded.

• Approved the February 24, 2023 Special Meeting Agenda (unanimous)

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a regular meeting on February 21, 2023, at 6:00 PM. Key business includes second readings of a rezoning ordinance and a marriage license fee ordinance, plus resolutions to add property to the Quad-County Industrial Park for two economic-development projects (Tread and Homegrown). The council will also consider a request for a landfill fee waiver for Habitat for Humanity and authorize a forensic audit RFP.

• R2023-004 and R2023-005: Resolutions to amend the Quad-County Industrial Park master agreement to include additional property for Project Tread and Project Homegrown.
• Second reading of rezoning ordinance (2023-004) and marriage license fee ordinance (2023-005).
• Appointment to the Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority (LRTA) Board.
• NAACP presentation on voting districts and a single-member district proposal for County Council and School Board.
• Acceptance of a $64,670 grant adjustment (total now $500,000) for Senior Center accessibility/energy upgrades.

Council approved two resolutions to add property to the Quad-County Industrial Parks for Project Tread and Project Homegrown. The council also appointed a member to the Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority Board and gave a second reading to a rezoning ordinance.

• Appointed Laura J. Atkinson to the Lowcountry Regional Transportation Authority (LRTA) Board
• Approved R2023-004 to add property to Quad-County Industrial Parks for Project Tread (unanimous)
• Approved R2023-005 to add property to Quad-County Industrial Parks for Project Homegrown (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to Ordinance 2023-004, Rezoning Ordinance (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of minutes
• Deferred Ordinance 2023-005 regarding marriage license fees
• Deferred bid for roof on Recreation Department and Dojo pending company vetting (unanimous)

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold its annual retreat on February 18, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Hampton County Administrative Center. The agenda includes an audit update and budget process review by Interim County Administrator/Finance and Human Resources Director Chanel Lewis, followed by a council needs assessment, goal setting, and discussion of issues and concerns. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the session is a planning and information workshop.

• Audit update by Interim County Administrator Chanel Lewis
• Budget process review
• Council needs assessment
• Council goals discussion
• Council issues and concerns discussion

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a special Zoom meeting to receive a presentation from Mercer Group Associates regarding an executive search proposal for a new county administrator. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this presentation and routine procedural items.

• Presentation by Mercer Group Associates on a proposal to conduct an executive search for a county administrator
• Meeting conducted via Zoom with public access
• No other substantive business on the agenda

County Council

The Hampton County Council will discuss and possibly approve an agreement to use capital reserve funds for an economic development project, with reimbursement expected from state grant funds. The meeting includes routine procedural items like call to order, invocation, and agenda approval.

• Discussion and possible action on an agreement to use Hampton County capital reserve funds for an economic development project
• State grant funds will reimburse the county for the capital reserve funds used
• Economic development project details are exempt from disclosure under state law

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a public hearing on a county needs assessment, then consider second reading of an ordinance amending marriage license fees and first reading of a rezoning ordinance. Bids for a recreation department roof and sheriff's office HVAC will also be reviewed.

• Public hearing on Hampton County Needs Assessment by Lowcountry Council of Governments
• Second reading of ordinance 2023-005 to amend marriage license fees
• First reading of 2023-004 rezoning ordinance
• Bids for roof on Recreation Department and DoJo
• Bids for HVAC at the Sheriff's Office

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a workshop to discuss marriage license fees. The agenda contains only this single discussion item with no proposed action or vote.

• Discussion of Hampton County Marriage License Fees

County Council

The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to consider ordinances regarding a joint industrial business park with Jasper County. The agenda also includes a real estate contract for Luray Peanut Company and several ordinance readings.

• Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-001 regarding a multi-county industrial park involving P & S Properties M, LLC
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-002 regarding the Freedom Industrial Park agreement with Jasper County
• Public hearing for Ordinance 2023-003 regarding a real estate contract with Luray Peanut Company
• Third reading of ordinances 2023-001, 2023-002, and 2023-003
• First reading of Ordinance 2023-005 to amend marriage license fees

The Council gave third readings to ordinances regarding two multi-county industrial parks with Jasper County and a real estate contract with Luray Peanut Company. A marriage license fee amendment received its first reading, while a rezoning ordinance was tabled.

• Approved third reading for Ordinance 2023-001 regarding a multi-county industrial park with Jasper County for P & S Properties M, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved third reading for Ordinance 2023-002 regarding Freedom Industrial Park with Jasper County (Unanimous)
• Approved third reading for Ordinance 2023-003 regarding a real estate contract with Luray Peanut Company (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading by title only for Ordinance 2023-005 to amend marriage license fees (Unanimous)
• Tabled Ordinance 2023-004 regarding rezoning (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Resolution R2023-001 recognizing outgoing Coroner Angela Topper (Unanimous)
• Approved January 30, 2023 special meeting agenda (Unanimous)

County Council

The council will hold second readings on three ordinances to create a multi-county industrial/business park with Jasper County and authorize a real estate contract with Luray Peanut Company. The meeting also includes presentations for a retired probate judge and outgoing coroner, a resolution for Childhood Cancer Awareness Week, and a resolution regarding Project Blue Frog.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-001: Joint industrial park with Jasper County for P&S Properties M, LLC (formerly Project Silverstar)
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-002: Multi-county industrial park (Freedom Industrial Park) with Jasper County
• Second reading of Ordinance 2023-003: Real estate contract with Luray Peanut Company (formerly Project Monical)
• Resolution R2023-003 regarding Project Blue Frog
• Public hearing: Ms. Barbara Johnson, LCOG, Needs Assessment

Council gave second readings to three ordinances concerning industrial parks in Jasper County and a real estate contract with Luray Peanut Company. The council also adopted a resolution for Project Blue Frog and a proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Week.

• Approved Childhood Cancer Awareness Week proclamation (unanimous)
• Adopted R2023-003 Resolution Regarding Project Blue Frog (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to Ordinance 2023-001 for a multi-county industrial park with Jasper County for P & S Properties M, LLC (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to Ordinance 2023-002 for Freedom Industrial Park in conjunction with Jasper County (unanimous)
• Gave second reading to Ordinance 2023-003 for a real estate contract with Luray Peanut Company (unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 9, 2023 meeting minutes with one correction (unanimous)

County Council

The Hampton County Council will meet on January 17, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The agenda includes resolutions honoring outgoing and retired coroners, followed by an executive session to discuss a contractual agreement with Luray Peanut Company and a legal matter regarding the Hampton County School District. The council will report out of executive session before adjourning.

• R2023-001, resolution honoring outgoing Hampton County Coroner Angie Topper
• R2023-002, resolution honoring retired Hampton County Coroner Ernie Washington, Sr.
• Executive session discussion of contractual agreement with Luray Peanut Company (formerly Project Monical)
• Executive session discussion of legal matter regarding Hampton County School District

Hampton County Council amended a contractual agreement with Luray Peanut Company and authorized legal representation regarding the Hampton County School District. The council also adopted two resolutions honoring former county coroners.

• Adopted R2023-001 and R2023-002 honoring Angie Topper and Ernie Washington, Sr. (Unanimous)
• Amended Luray Peanut Company contract price from $50,000 to $40,000 (Unanimous)
• Authorized Interim Administrator to sign engagement letter for legal representation regarding Hampton County School District (Vice Chairman Williams abstained)

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a workshop to discuss audits and the process for hiring a county administrator, along with general discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and discussion-only.

• Discussion: Audits
• Process Regarding Hiring County Administrator
• General Discussion

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a special meeting primarily to enter executive session for a personnel matter regarding separation of employment. No other business items are listed. The meeting will be livestreamed and archived.

• Executive session for personnel matter regarding separation of employment

The Council held a special meeting to discuss a personnel matter in executive session. Following the session, the Council instructed the County Attorney to prepare documents regarding a separation of employment.

• Approved the January 9, 2023 Special Meeting Agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session regarding a personnel matter (unanimous)
• Exited executive session regarding a personnel matter (unanimous)
• Instructed County Attorney to prepare documents regarding a separation of employment

County Council

The Hampton County Council will hold a first reading on ordinances to develop a multi-county industrial/business park with Jasper County (Project Silverstar), establish a separate park (Freedom Industrial Park), and authorize a real estate contract for Project Monical. The meeting also includes honoring outgoing officials, swearing in new council members, and electing a chair and vice chair.

• First reading of ordinance for joint industrial park with Jasper County (Project Silverstar)
• First reading of ordinance to establish Freedom Industrial Park
• Ordinance to authorize real estate contract for Project Monical
• Oath of office for new council members Jordan 'JJ' Jinks, Camille M. Welch, and Darin Williams
• Election of council chairman and vice chairman

The Council elected Noah O. Alexander as Chair and Darin Williams as Vice Chair. Three ordinances regarding industrial projects and real estate agreements received first readings. The Council also presented resolutions to retired county officials.

• Elected Noah O. Alexander as Chair (3-1-1)
• Elected Darin Williams as Vice Chair (4-1)
• Approved first reading for Project Silverstar multi-county industrial park ordinance
• Approved first reading for Freedom Industrial Park multi-county industrial park ordinance
• Approved first reading for Project Monical real estate contract agreement
• Approved December 30, 2022 Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting agenda (unanimous)