Gifford public meetings in 2024
55 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Council
This special meeting features public hearings and third readings of two ordinances: the Finance and Purchasing Policy and the Fleet Management Policy, both aimed at improving accountability and efficiency. Council will also vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hampton County School District and on authorizing a county vehicle for the County Administrator. A presentation on a Palmetto Electric Cooperative grant award is scheduled.
- Third reading of ordinance for Finance and Purchasing Policy (public hearing and council action)
- Third reading of ordinance for Fleet Management Policy (public hearing and council action)
- Memorandum of Understanding between Hampton County and Hampton County School District
- Use of County Vehicle for County Administrator
- Palmetto Electric Cooperative Grant Award presentation by Ashley Feaster
The Hampton County Council approved third readings of the Finance and Purchasing Policy and the Fleet Management Policy, with Councilwoman Knox opposing the finance policy and abstaining on the fleet policy. The council also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hampton County School District, with two members abstaining due to a conflict of interest, and approved the use of a county vehicle for the County Administrator. A Palmetto Electric Cooperative grant award of $525,500 was presented, with an additional $33,111 expected.
- Approved Finance and Purchasing Policy (third reading) (4-1, Knox opposed)
- Approved Fleet Management Policy (third reading) (4-0, Knox abstained)
- Approved MOU with Hampton County School District (3-0, Knox and Williams abstained)
- Approved use of county vehicle for County Administrator (4-1, Knox opposed)
County Council
The council will hold a public hearing and third reading of an ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu of taxes and incentive agreement with a company known as Project Chiara. Second readings of a Finance and Purchasing Policy and a Fleet Management Policy are scheduled. A proclamation honoring 51 years of service for Mr. Ira Beach will be presented. The council will also enter executive session to discuss lease negotiations for an Emergency Management Tower.
- Third reading of ordinance for fee-in-lieu of taxes and incentive agreement with Project Chiara
- Second reading of Finance and Purchasing Policy by Administrator Youmans
- Second reading of Fleet Management Policy by Administrator Youmans
- Proclamation honoring Mr. Ira Beach for 51 years of service
- Executive session to discuss lease negotiations for Emergency Management Tower
Hampton County Economic Development Commission
The Hampton County Economic Development Commission will meet to approve minutes, hear financial and committee reports, and discuss strategic planning. The commission will then enter executive session to discuss matters related to proposed business expansions under the code names Project Chiara and Project Salinas II.
- Approval of minutes from September 17, 2024
- Financial report and public comments
- Ag & Art update presented by Laura McKenzie
- Report from Southern Carolina Alliance on local/regional activity and product development
- Executive session to discuss Project Chiara and Project Salinas II
County Council
The council will hold a public hearing and third reading on an ordinance establishing a Hampton County Opioid Recovery Funds Committee. They will also conduct second and first readings on ordinances for a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with an unnamed company (Project Chiara), a Finance and Purchasing Policy, and a Fleet Management Policy. A lease agreement for an emergency management tower will be considered, and the council will enter executive session for contractual negotiations and a personnel matter.
- Third reading and public hearing: Ordinance to establish a Hampton County Opioid Recovery Funds Committee
- Second reading: Ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Project Chiara
- First reading: Finance and Purchasing Policy to enhance financial accountability
- First reading: Fleet Management Policy for county-owned vehicles and equipment
- Consideration of a lease agreement for an emergency management tower
County Council
The Hampton County Council held a special meeting where the only substantive item was a closed-door executive session to discuss a personal matter related to county vehicles. The meeting also included approval of the agenda and minutes from the November 4 regular meeting; no other action items were listed for council approval.
- Executive session: discussion of a personal matter — county vehicles
- Approval of November 4, 2024 regular meeting minutes
- No items for council approval on the agenda
County Council
The council will hold a first reading of an ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Project Chiara, an undisclosed company, for a $7 million investment. They will also vote on an inducement resolution to negotiate that agreement. Additionally, the council will go into executive session to discuss economic development projects (Project Chiara and Project Salinas 11) and a personnel matter.
- Inducement resolution to negotiate fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Project Chiara ($7M investment)
- First reading of ordinance authorizing the fee-in-lieu and incentive agreement for Project Chiara
- Executive session to discuss economic development projects (Project Chiara and Project Salinas 11)
- Executive session for personnel matter
- Council briefing on 2025 holiday calendar
Hampton County Economic Development Commission
The Hampton County Economic Development Commission is meeting for a strategic planning retreat. They will recap a previous SWOT analysis, discuss the EDC budget, and set goals across immediate, short-term, and long-term horizons.
- Recap of SWOT analysis
- Discussion of EDC budget
- Goal setting for <1 year, 1-2 years, and 3-5 years
Hampton County Planning Commission
The Hampton County Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a general mining permit and a land development ordinance amendment. The body will also review the Comprehensive Plan update and a DOT MOU.
- Sea Coast Communities general mining permit on Hicksville Rd (Permit #GP1-002452)
- LDO amendment regarding regulations for recreation vehicles
- Comprehensive Plan update
- DOT MOU
- 2025 proposed meeting schedule
County Council
The Hampton County Council will meet for a special session. The agenda includes a presentation by the County Administrator regarding setting priorities and getting results.
- Presentation: Setting Priorities and Getting Results (County Administrator)
County Council
The council will hold a public hearing and third reading of an ordinance to authorize a fee-in-lieu of taxes and incentive agreement with a company known as Project Truck. The ordinance also approves adding property to an existing multicounty industrial park with Bamberg and Allendale counties. Additionally, council will consider a new paid parental leave policy and issue a proclamation for Red Ribbon Week.
- Public hearing and third reading of ordinance for Project Truck fee-in-lieu of taxes and incentive agreement
- Approval of paid parental leave policy (up to 6 weeks)
- Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week
- Approval of minutes from October 7, 2024 meeting
- Finance report from county administrator
Hampton County Airport Commission
The Hampton County Airport Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes (deferred from September), hear public comments, and review fuel activity and activity reports. New business includes a USDA event, a fuel pump purchase, hangar rental discussion, and fuel price discussion. Old business covers the FY25 airport budget and a county council presentation. The commission will enter executive session for legal advice on contractual services for a proposed gate.
- Fuel pump purchase discussion
- Hangar rental discussion
- Fuel price discussion
- FY25 Airport Budget review
- Executive session for contractual services on proposed gate
County Council
The Council will hold a public hearing and a third reading for the sale of approximately 50 acres in the Hampton County Regional Industrial Park. Members will also consider a fee-in-lieu of taxes and incentive agreement for Project Truck and the establishment of an Opioid Recovery Funds Committee.
- Third reading of ordinance to sell approximately 50 acres in Hampton County Regional Industrial Park for Project Truck
- Second reading of ordinance for a fee-in-lieu of taxes and incentive agreement with Project Truck
- Second reading of ordinance to establish a Hampton County South Carolina Opioid Recovery Funds Committee
- Addition of property to a multicounty park with Bamberg and Allendale counties
Hampton County Economic Development Commission
The Commission is meeting for a strategic planning retreat to establish its mission statement and goals. The session includes a SWOT analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
- Review of the history of the EDC
- Development of a mission statement
- SWOT analysis
- Establishment of immediate, short-term, and long-term goals
Hampton County Planning Commission
The Hampton County Planning Commission will consider authorizing the County Administrator to execute an MOU with Angel Tract, LLC for road improvements on Highway 68 to serve the Angel Tract development. The MOU outlines traffic improvements at no cost to the county, triggered by development milestones. The commission will also discuss an amendment to the Land Development Ordinance for recreational vehicle regulations and receive an update on the Comprehensive Plan.
- Request to authorize MOU for encroachment permit for road improvements on Highway 68 to serve Angel Tract (1,720.99 acres near I-95 Exit 38)
- Consideration of LDO amendment for regulations applicable to recreational vehicles
- Comprehensive Plan update (old business)
- Stakeholder session with Town of Hampton, Southern Carolina Alliance, and Retail Strategies on Sept 25
- Coastal Community Foundation community vision event on Oct 30
Hampton County Economic Development Commission
The Hampton County Economic Development Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 17, 2024, approving minutes and receiving financial and committee reports. Key items include an executive session to discuss a proposed business recruitment project (Project Truck) and consideration of a sponsorship for a Southern Carolina Alliance event.
- Consideration of sponsorship for an SCA (Southern Carolina Alliance) event
- Executive session to discuss Project Truck (business recruitment incentive)
- Ag & Art update from Laura McKenzie
- Beautification update
- Strategic Planning Retreat discussion
County Council
The Hampton County Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance to sell about 50 acres in the Hampton County Regional Industrial Park to Project Truck, and first readings on establishing an Opioid Recovery Funds Committee, authorizing general obligation bonds for refinancing and capital expenditures, and a fee-in-lieu tax agreement with Project Truck. A resolution to reinstate the SC 250 committee and an appointment to the Planning Commission are also on the agenda. The council will enter executive session to discuss negotiations on the Stanley Loop property and Project Truck.
- Second reading of ordinance for sale of ~50 acres in Hampton County Regional Industrial Park to Project Truck
- First reading to establish Hampton County Opioid Recovery Funds Committee
- First reading to authorize general obligation bonds for refinancing and capital purchases
- First reading of fee-in-lieu tax agreement with Project Truck
- Resolution 2024-03 to reinstate SC 250 Hampton County Committee
The council approved several items related to Project Truck, including a second reading for the sale of ~50 acres in the Hampton County Regional Industrial Park, a resolution to negotiate a fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax agreement, and a first reading of an ordinance authorizing the fee-in-lieu agreement. They also approved first readings for an opioid recovery funds committee and a general obligation bond ordinance. Additionally, they approved $154,000 for E911 CAD system funding and appointed Wise H. Batten to the Planning Commission.
- Approved second reading of ordinance for sale of ~50 acres in Hampton County Regional Industrial Park for Project Truck (all in favor)
- Approved Resolution 2024-03 to reinstate SC 250 Hampton County Committee (all in favor)
- Approved resolution to negotiate fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax agreement with Project Truck (all in favor)
- Approved first reading of ordinance establishing Opioid Recovery Funds Committee (all in favor)
- Approved first reading of general obligation bond ordinance (all in favor)
- Approved first reading of fee-in-lieu ordinance for Project Truck (all in favor)
- Approved $154,000 for E911 CAD system with 80% reimbursement (all in favor)
- Appointed Wise H. Batten to Hampton County Planning Commission (all in favor)
Hampton County Planning Commission
The Hampton County Planning Commission will consider recommending that the Lowcountry Council of Governments include an access management and safety study for the Highway 68 corridor (from I-95 Exit 38 to the Southern Carolina Industrial Campus and Hampton County Regional Industrial Park) in the Long-Range Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan. The commission will also receive presentations on the Salkehatchie Watershed study and the comprehensive plan kickoff. An executive session is scheduled to discuss an appointment to a public body. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Recommendation to LCOG to include Highway 68 corridor access management and safety study in the Long-Range Transportation Plan and Transportation Improvement Plan
- Presentation on Salkehatchie Watershed study by SC Department of Resiliency and Sea Grant Consortium
- Comprehensive plan 'Kick off' and 'Road Map' with Denise Grabowski from Symbioscity
- Executive session to discuss appointment of a person to the Planning Commission
County Council
The Hampton County Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to sell approximately 50 acres in the Hampton County Regional Industrial Park for Project Truck. The council will also consider appointing Jonathan Tabakian to the Economic Development Commission and an addendum to the employer resolution for state insurance benefits regarding councilmember coverage. An executive session is scheduled to discuss negotiations related to several properties and projects, including the Animal Shelter, Recreation Complex, Project Truck, and Stanley Loop.
- First reading of an ordinance to sell approximately 50 acres in the Hampton County Regional Industrial Park for Project Truck
- Appointment of Jonathan Tabakian to the Hampton County Economic Development Commission
- Addendum to Employer Resolution for Participation in the State Insurance Benefits Programs concerning councilmember coverage
- Executive session discussion on proposed contractual arrangements and property sales involving Animal Shelter, Recreation Complex, Project Truck, and Stanley Loop
County Council
This is a procedural special meeting. The council will administer the oath of office to Maggie Knox as a council member and appoint Altresia Gordon-Orr as Clerk to Council. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are scheduled.
- Oath of office for council member Maggie Knox
- Appointment of Altresia Gordon-Orr as Clerk to Council
The council held a brief special meeting, approving an amended agenda that removed the oath of office item for Maggie Knox, who was already sworn in. They then appointed Altresia Gordon-Orr as Clerk to Council, and she was sworn in by Mylinda Nettles. The meeting adjourned shortly after.
- Approved amended agenda removing item 4 (Oath of Office for Maggie Knox) (unanimous)
- Appointed Altresia Gordon-Orr as Clerk to Council (sworn in by Mylinda Nettles)
County Council
This is a special meeting of the Hampton County Council with no items for public approval on the agenda. The only substantive action is a closed-door executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving a single department. After the session, the council may take action on items discussed.
- Executive session for discussion of personnel matter – Department of one
County Council
The Council will hold public hearings and a third reading for an ordinance to adopt a Tax Anticipation Note and amendments to the Economic Development Commission by-laws. The meeting also includes close-out notices for county demo, CV funds, and ambulance services.
- Third reading of Ordinance to adopt a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN)
- Third reading of Amendments to the Economic Development Commission by-laws
- Public hearing for Notice of Close Out – Hampton County Demo
- Public hearing for Notice of Close Out – CV Funds
- Public hearing for Notice of Close Out – Hampton County Ambulance
County Council
The council will conduct a public hearing and third reading for the FY25 Budget Ordinance. The agenda also includes second readings of ordinances regarding Economic Development Commission by-laws and a Tax Anticipation Note.
- Third reading of the FY25 Budget Ordinance
- Second reading of amendments to the Economic Development Commission by-laws
- Second reading of an ordinance to adopt a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN)
- Presentation of the Administrator’s recommended budget for FY25
County Council
The Hampton County Council is conducting a strategic planning session at Lake Warren State Park. The agenda includes discussing the county's vision, mission, and values while identifying driving and restraining forces. Members will also perform a SWOT analysis to draft future goal statements.
- Strategic planning session overview
- County Administrator’s Report
- Discussion of vision, mission, and values
- Identification of driving and restraining forces
- SWOT analysis and goal statement drafting
County Council
The council will consider a second reading of the FY25 Budget Ordinance and ordinances regarding solar energy and cell tower construction. They are also reviewing contracts for a forensic audit and a comprehensive plan update. An update on potential high school property conveyance for a recreation complex is also scheduled.
- Second reading of the FY25 Budget Ordinance
- Contract with Symbioscity for Comprehensive Plan ($60,000 plus expenses)
- Third reading of ordinance regarding Moffett Solar II
- Ordinance amending Land Development Ordinance for cell tower construction
- EideBally contract for a forensic audit
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding a budget planning workshop to hear presentations from county departments, including Clerk to Court, Tax Collector, Appraiser, Circuit Court, County Council, Admin, Finance/HR, Risk Management, Information Technology, Capital Plan, and Treasurer. The meeting is a discussion and planning session, not a final vote on the budget. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Budget presentations from 11 county departments and offices
- Capital Plan presentation
- Administrator's update
- Meeting live streamed and archived online
Hampton County Planning Commission
The Hampton County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting on May 21, 2024. The main item is old business: a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the land conveyance from the school district to the county for a recreation complex at the Wade Hampton site. No public hearings or new business are scheduled.
- MOU for land conveyance from school district to county for recreation complex at Wade Hampton site (115 Airport Road, Varnville)
- County intends to budget up to $300,000 for due diligence professional services
- Potential recreational uses include baseball/softball fields, football field, soccer field, track, gymnasium, playground, arts/dance center, gymnastics room, outdoor basketball court, expanded parking
- School district to retain temporary use of exterior fields for 3-5 years after conveyance
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding a budget workshop to review proposed budgets for the Coroner, Clerk of Court, Circuit Court, Probate, Magistrate, and Sheriff offices. The meeting includes an administrator's update and is open to the public via live stream.
- Budget presentations for Coroner, Clerk of Court, Circuit Court, Probate, Magistrate, and Sheriff
- Administrator's update
- Live stream on Facebook and YouTube
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to receive the FY2023 audit presentation from Mauldin and Jenkins, hear a presentation from the SC Department of Archives, and consider approving an engagement agreement with Parker Poe for legal and financial advisory services. The council will also enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving administrative staff and a department of one, with possible action following.
- Audit presentation from Mauldin and Jenkins for FY2023
- Presentation from the South Carolina Department of Archives
- Approval of engagement agreement with Parker Poe for legal and financial advisory services
- Executive session on personnel matter – Administrative Staff and a Department of One
County Council
Hampton County Council will hold a public hearing and take a third reading vote on an ordinance establishing a Multi-County Industrial Park (MCIP) with Jasper County for Master Steel, LLC. The council will also consider second readings for a Moffett Solar II MCIP and a cell tower ordinance, plus approve contracts including a forensic audit, leases, and sheriff office radios. The agenda includes several routine approvals and updates, with no presentations or appointments scheduled.
- Public hearing and 3rd reading: MCIP with Jasper County re: Master Steel, LLC
- 2nd reading: MCIP with Jasper County re: Moffett Solar II
- 2nd reading: Ordinance amending Land Development Ordinance for cell tower regulation
- Approve Forensic Audit Contract
- Approve Sheriff Office Radios
County Council
The Hampton County Council is meeting to hear budget presentations from various county departments, including the airport, landfill, soil and water, auditor, voter registration, E911, emergency management, EMS, and fire. The meeting also includes an administrator's update. This is a budget planning workshop, so the council is gathering information for the upcoming budget.
- Budget presentations from Airport, Landfill, Soil and Water, Auditor, Voter Registration, Central Dispatch/E911, Emergency Management, EMS, and Fire departments
- Administrator's update
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to vote on forensic audit requests for proposals (RFPs). The agenda also includes approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from previous meetings. The meeting is open to the public and will be live streamed.
- Vote on Forensic Audit RFPs
- Approval of April 1, 2024 County Council meeting minutes
- Approval of April 4, 2024 Budget Workshop meeting minutes
- Approval of April 11, 2024 Budget Workshop meeting minutes
- Approval of April 15, 2024 County Council meeting minutes
Hampton County Forensic Audit RFP Selection Committee
The Forensic Audit RFP Selection Committee is meeting virtually to approve its agenda and minutes from the April 11 meeting. The main item is an executive session to discuss proposed contractual arrangements and interview candidates for the forensic audit RFP. Any actions resulting from the executive session will be considered afterward.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of minutes from April 11, 2024 meeting
- Executive session to discuss contractual arrangements with forensic audit RFP vendor candidates
- Potential actions out of executive session
County Council
Hampton County Council will hold public hearings and take votes on several ordinances, including establishing a Multi-County Industrial Park (MCIP) with Jasper County for Project Showcase, Master Steel, and Moffett Solar II. The council will also consider first reading of the FY2025 budget, a cell tower ordinance, and approve a forensic audit proposal. Several appointments and routine approvals are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing and 3rd reading of ordinance establishing MCIP with Jasper County for Project Showcase
- 2nd reading of ordinance establishing MCIP with Jasper County for Master Steel
- 1st reading of ordinance establishing MCIP with Jasper County for Moffett Solar II
- 1st reading of ordinance amending Land Development Ordinance for cell tower construction regulations
- 1st reading by title only of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
Hampton County Forensic Audit RFP Selection Committee
The Hampton County Forensic Audit RFP Selection Committee is meeting to discuss proposed contractual arrangements with potential vendors for the forensic audit request for proposals. The discussion will occur in executive session under South Carolina law, with possible actions taken afterward. No public decisions or vendor selections are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss contractual arrangements for forensic audit RFP vendors
- Possible actions following executive session
- Meeting held at County Council Chambers, 200 Jackson Avenue East
County Council
Hampton County Council is holding a budget planning workshop where six departments (Building & Grounds, Council on Aging, Detention Center, Fleet/Maintenance, Public Works, Recycling & Garbage) will present their budget requests. The administrator will give an update, and the agenda is otherwise procedural. Economic development projects are noted as exempt from public disclosure until a public hearing.
- Budget presentations from Building & Grounds, Council on Aging, Detention Center, Fleet/Maintenance, Public Works, Recycling & Garbage
- Administrator's update
- Economic development projects exempt from naming parties until public hearing
- Next scheduled meeting is April 15, 2024
Hampton County Airport Commission
The Hampton County Airport Commission will discuss updates regarding fuel and activity. The meeting includes a report on fuel and hangar loss and profit.
- Approval of March 12, 2024 minutes
- Fuel update
- Activity update
- Fuel and hangar loss and profit report
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding its regular meeting, which includes approval of the agenda for a budget planning workshop and reports from the administrator on recreation, the animal shelter, and the building and planning department. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed. The next budget planning workshop is scheduled for April 11, 2024.
- Administrator's report on Recreation
- Administrator's report on Animal Shelter
- Administrator's report on Building and Planning Department
- Approval of April 4, 2024 Budget Planning Workshop agenda
- Next Budget Planning Workshop scheduled for April 11, 2024
County Council
The Hampton County Council is meeting to consider several items, including a vote for a new council chairman following a resignation, public hearings on a land purchase and transfer, a rezoning request, and an ordinance amendment. The council will also take action on road name changes, appointments, and other resolutions. The agenda includes both public hearings and ordinance readings, with final decisions expected on several items.
- Public hearing and third reading for land purchase and transfer to Southern Carolina Alliance using utilities tax credit
- Public hearing and third reading for rezoning parcel along Highway 321 at Sprayfield Rd from RC to RR
- Public hearing and third reading for ordinance amending Land Development Ordinance (LDO) for Use Variance Process
- Road name change for Don's Lane
- First reading of MCIP with Jasper County re: Master Steel
Hampton County Planning Commission
The Hampton County Planning Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss proposed contractual arrangements with potential vendors for the Comprehensive Plan update. The discussion will occur in executive session, with possible actions taken afterward. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss potential vendors for Comprehensive Plan update
Hampton County Planning Commission
The Hampton County Planning Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The agenda includes discussion of cell towers under old business, a recreation memorandum of understanding under new business, and an executive session to discuss potential vendors for the Comprehensive Plan update. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Discussion of cell towers
- Recreation MOU
- Executive session on Comprehensive Plan update vendor contracts
- Approval of February 26, 2024 meeting minutes
County Council
The Hampton County Council will vote to fill the vacant chairman position following a resignation, and will hold a public hearing on a multi-county industrial park (MCIP) project with Jasper County. The council will also consider a resolution for a Quad County Park expansion and a first reading of an ordinance related to the MCIP with Jasper County regarding Master Steel. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval, road name change, and an executive session for personnel matters.
- Vote for new Council Chairman after resignation
- Public hearing for MCIP with Jasper County re: project showcase
- Resolution for MCIPO Quad County Park expansion at request of Bamberg County
- First reading of ordinance for MCIP with Jasper County re: Master Steel
- Budget workshop schedule change from March 24 to March 25, 2024
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding a special budget workshop to review the county administrator's budget overview and recommended budgets from the Economic Development Commission and Veterans Affairs. The meeting includes discussion and may involve executive session items, with the next regular meeting scheduled for April 2024.
- Budget overview by county administrator
- Economic Development Commission recommended budget
- Veterans Affairs recommended budget
- Economic development projects exempt from revealing party names until public hearing
- Meeting live streamed on Facebook and YouTube, archived on county website
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting to consider two nominations for the grievance committee and receive the administrator's report. The council will also review the budget workshop meeting schedule. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no major ordinances or contracts listed.
- Two nominations for the grievance committee
- Administrator report
- Budget workshop meeting schedule
County Council
This is the agenda for the Hampton County Council meeting on March 4, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The provided text contains only the meeting header and location, with no listed agenda items, so the meeting appears to be procedural or the agenda details are not included in this document.
Hampton County Planning Commission
The Hampton County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on renaming a road to Don's Lane, discuss cell tower regulations, and review the Comprehensive Plan update. The meeting also includes routine items like approving minutes from the January 22, 2024 meeting.
- Public hearing on road name change to Don's Lane
- Discussion of cell tower ordinance amendments
- Comprehensive Plan update after County Council rejected proposals and re-bid the RFP
- Approval of minutes from January 22, 2024 meeting
County Council
The Hampton County Council will hold a public hearing on community needs for CDBG and HOME funds, and will consider a second reading of an ordinance to amend the Land Development Ordinance to add a 'use variance' provision. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, various updates, and an executive session on legal and personnel matters, including county email management and an employee matter. Action may be taken on items discussed in executive session.
- Public hearing on CDBG & HOME needs assessment
- Second reading of ordinance to amend Land Development Ordinance to add use variance
- Approval of minutes from Dec 4, 2023, Feb 5, 2024, and Feb 16, 2024 meetings
- Executive session on county email management and employee matter
- Updates on Motorola, forensic audit, and financial report
County Council
This agenda is largely procedural boilerplate with no substantive items listed. The council is meeting for its regular session, but no specific decisions or discussions are detailed.
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding a special meeting with an agenda consisting primarily of an executive session to discuss employment and personnel matters, specifically the Clerk to Council position. The public portion includes agenda approval, public comments, and a report out of the executive session, after which action may be taken on the items discussed. No other substantive business is listed.
- Executive session on employment matter regarding Clerk to Council
- Executive session on personnel matter
- Possible action on items discussed in executive session
County Council
The Hampton County Council is holding its regular meeting with several public hearings, ordinance readings, and discussions. Key items include the third reading of a multi-county industrial park (MCIP) agreement with Jasper County, a second reading of a rezoning for TMS#069-00-00-017, and a second reading authorizing the acquisition and transfer of real property to the Southern Carolina Regional Development Alliance. The council will also discuss purchasing a new trash compactor, the release of former county administrator emails, and a YMCA feasibility report.
- 3rd reading of MCIP with Jasper County
- 2nd reading of rezoning TMS#069-00-00-017
- 2nd reading of ordinance 2024-003 for property acquisition and transfer to Southern Carolina Regional Development Alliance
- 1st reading of ordinance to amend LDO to add use variances
- Discussion of trash compactor purchase and former county administrator's emails
County Council
The Hampton County Council is meeting on January 24, 2024, with a light agenda. The main items are executive sessions to discuss a contractual matter involving a compactor and employment interviews for the Clerk to Council position. No public hearings are scheduled, and the meeting is expected to be brief.
- Executive session on contractual matter: compactor
- Executive session on employment matter: Clerk to Council interviews
- No public hearings scheduled
- Meeting live-streamed on Facebook and YouTube
Hampton County Planning Commission
The Hampton County Planning Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on several items, including cell towers, an update to the Comprehensive Plan, a proposed Use Variance ordinance, and recommendations for a new commissioner. No public hearings are scheduled.
- Discussion of cell towers (old business)
- Comprehensive Plan update (old business)
- Proposed Use Variance ordinance (new business)
- Recommendations for new commissioner (new business)
County Council
Hampton County Council's Jan. 16, 2024 meeting includes second readings on a rezoning request and a multi-county industrial/business park with Jasper County, plus first readings on property acquisition for the Southern Carolina Regional Development Alliance and an animal shelter MOU with Estill Prison. The council will also consider appointments, a resolution on financial signatory rights, and several executive session items including a forensic audit update and airport consultant contract.
- Second reading of 2024-001: rezoning 4.4 acres (TMS #069-00-00-017) at Highway 321 and Sprayfield Road from RCD to RR
- Second reading of 2024-002: multi-county industrial/business park with Jasper County, including revenue sharing and fee in lieu of taxes
- First reading of 2024-003: county acquisition of real property and transfer to Southern Carolina Regional Development Alliance
- First reading of 2024-004: MOU for animal shelter and Estill Prison
- R2024-001: resolution on adding/removing county officials with signatory rights at financial institutions
County Council
The Hampton County Council is meeting for a financial retreat to discuss financial issues. The agenda contains only a single discussion item with no specific proposals, dollar amounts, or decisions listed.
- Discussion of financial issues
County Council
This agenda contains only a notification that Hampton County Council members will participate in the MLK Day Parade in Hampton, SC, on January 13, 2024, lining up at Varnville Elementary School at 10:00 a.m. No official business, decisions, or discussions are scheduled.
- Council members to participate in MLK Day Parade, Hampton, SC, Jan 13, 2024
- Line-up at 10:00 a.m. at Varnville Elementary School, Varnville, SC
County Council
The Hampton County Council will hold its regular meeting on January 2, 2024, with no public hearings, presentations, appointments, or resolutions on the agenda. The main business includes first readings of two ordinances: one to rezone 4.4 acres at Highway 321 and Sprayfield Road from Residential Conservation and Development District (RCD) to Rural Resource District (RR), and another to establish a multi-county industrial/business park with Jasper County. The council will also consider a proposal for a comprehensive update, approve a memorandum of understanding with the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and hold an executive session on a forensic audit and a personnel matter.
- First reading: Rezoning 4.4 acres (TMS #069-00-00-017) at Highway 321 and Sprayfield Road from RCD to RR
- First reading: Ordinance to establish a multi-county industrial/business park with Jasper County, including revenue sharing and fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxation
- Approval to move forward with a proposal for the comprehensive update
- Approval of MOU with U.S. DOJ Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Prison Camp in Estill, SC
- Executive session on contractual matter (forensic audit) and personnel matter (Clerk to Council)