Irmo, SC

Town Council

Town Council

Planning Commission

Town Council

General

General

Board of Zoning Appeals

Town Council

General

Town Council

Town Council

Town Council

Board of Zoning Appeals

General

The body will meet to receive a budget update and discuss the Okra Strut event. The discussion will focus on what went well and what could be improved for next year.

• Budget update
• Review of Okra Strut event performance

Planning Commission

General

Town Council

Irmo Town Council is holding its regular meeting on October 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the Irmo Municipal Building, 7300 Woodrow Street. The published agenda lists routine procedural steps and an executive session to discuss a personnel matter under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-70(a)(1); the council may act on items discussed in that session after returning. No specific ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda. Council members also plan to attend National Night Out from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. at 7473 Church Street, and a separate Council Workshop is set for 6:30 p.m. with its own agenda to be posted.

• Executive session: personnel matter under S.C. Code Ann. § 30-4-70(a)(1); council may act afterward
• New Business listed on the agenda with no items described
• Council plans to attend National Night Out, 5:00–6:30 p.m., 7473 Church Street, Irmo, SC 29063
• Council Workshop scheduled for 6:30 p.m.; separate agenda to be posted
• Public comment requires contacting the Municipal Clerk before 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting at (803) 781-7050 or [email protected], or signing in at the Municipal Building foyer

Town Council

The Irmo Town Council is holding a workshop on October 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Irmo Municipal Building, 7300 Woodrow Street. The agenda lists four staff-led discussion items: the Okra Strut, a memorandum of understanding with Juvenile Justice, an ICMA-TV spotlight featuring the town, and a project update on the trail at Union United Methodist Church. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed; this is a discussion-only workshop.

• Discussion on Okra Strut (Staff)
• Discussion of Memorandum of Understanding with Juvenile Justice (Staff)
• Presentation of ICMA-TV Spotlight featuring Town of Irmo (Staff)
• Project update on the trail at Union United Methodist Church (Staff)

General

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Irmo Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an administrative appeal of the Zoning Administrator's decision to revoke zoning and construction permits issued April 28, 2025, for property at 10616 Broad River Road. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda approval, minutes, and procedural briefings.

• Administrative appeal of permit revocation for 10616 Broad River Road
• Permits originally issued April 28, 2025
• Public hearing on the appeal
• Oath administered to testifying parties

Town Council

The Irmo Town Council is meeting to approve the August 18, 2026 minutes, hear reports on new in-town businesses, and consider several proclamations and recognitions, including National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, Scott Moseley and the Irmo Insurance Agency legacy, the 1980 Irmo High School football state champions, and the 2026 Yard of the Quarter. The council will also enter executive session to discuss a pending legal matter and a personnel matter, with possible action afterward. The agenda is largely ceremonial and procedural, with no major legislative items listed.

• New businesses: Take 5 Oil Change (10603 Broad River Rd), Copper Canyon Soap Co. (8000 Broad River Rd), Carolina on a Dime (191 Friarsgate Blvd), Lauryn Blanding Counseling (7436 Forest Ct Ste 102)
• Proclamation for National Rehabilitation Awareness Week (Sept 14-20, 2026)
• Proclamation recognizing Scott Moseley and Irmo Insurance Agency legacy
• Proclamation recognizing 1980 Irmo High School Football State Championship Team
• Recognition of 237 Rushing Wind Drive as 2026 Yard of the Quarter (Thurmond Payne)

Planning Commission

The Irmo Planning Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and consider one new business item: an application to annex 2.41 acres at 128 James Ballentine Road (TMS R03300-05-07) into the town, with a requested zoning of RG, General Residential. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, invocation, and adjournment.

• Annexation application for 2.41 acres at 128 James Ballentine Road (TMS R03300-05-07)
• Requested zoning: RG, General Residential
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 8, 2026

General

General

The Okra Strut meeting will address budget updates and task area progress. The body will discuss and vote on costs for parking attendants and catering services.

• Approve parking attendant costs from Metro Jeep Ryderz not to exceed $3,775.00
• Approve VOP catering at no more than $30.00 per person for 60 people per day
• Budget update presentation

Town Council

Okra Strut

The Okra Strut committee will meet to approve several expenditures for the upcoming festival, including stage hands, credit card device rentals, and catering for the VOP tent. They will also receive a budget update and hear from citizens.

• Approve stage hands for Friday and Saturday at no more than $1,500.00
• Approve credit card device rentals through Gatlic Group at no more than $925.00
• Discuss and approve catering for VOP tent Friday dinner
• Discuss and approve catering for VOP tent Saturday lunch

Town Council

The Irmo Town Council will hold public hearings and second readings on two ordinances: one to rezone 22 acres off Columbiana Drive for 300+ apartments, and another to impose a 12-month waiting period for resubmitting denied zoning applications. The council will also consider resolutions to swear in police canines and adopt a hazard mitigation plan, plus an executive session on a legal complaint.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 26-14: rezone 22 acres (TMS R03911-05-25 and -44) off Columbiana Drive from LM to RN for 300+ apartments
• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 26-16: 12-month waiting period for resubmission of denied land use/zoning applications
• Second reading of Ordinance 26-17: repeal of the events committee
• Resolution 26-10: Oath of Office for Police Canines Venom and Andi
• Resolution 26-11: Adoption of Central Midlands Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

Board of Zoning Appeals

General

General

The Irmo Municipal Building Committee is meeting to discuss and approve items for the Okra Strut festival, including a t-shirt design, merchandise price list, commemorative coin, and amusements price list. The agenda also includes a budget update and reports from task areas. This is a working session focused on festival logistics and pricing decisions.

• Discuss and approve T-shirt for sale design
• Discuss and approve merchandise price list (T-shirts, koozies, hats)
• Discuss and approve commemorative coin and its sale price
• Discuss and approve amusements price list (individual tickets and wristbands)

Planning Commission

Town Council

The Irmo Town Council will conduct a second and final reading of ORDINANCE 26-15, which proposes a referendum on changing the town’s form of government. The council will also hear a public hearing on the same ordinance and consider an intergovernmental agreement for federal grant administration.

• Second and final reading of ORDINANCE 26-15 (municipal government form referendum)
• Approval of intergovernmental cooperative agreement with Lexington County for CDBG, HOME, and ESG programs
• RESOLUTION 26-09 designating Lexington County CDBG grant administrator

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review a special exception request. The board is considering a request under Section 2-3.18 for a business at 952 Lake Murray Blvd. Suite A.

• Special Exception Request for Cigarette & Cigar Stores and Vape Shops at 952 Lake Murray Blvd. Suite A

Town Council

The Town Council will hold first readings for ordinances regarding zoning application waiting periods and a specific land rezoning. The body is also considering contracts for public safety cameras and an economic development commercial.

• First reading of Ordinance 26-14 to rezone 22 acres off Columbiana Drive to allow 300+ apartment units
• First reading of Ordinance 26-16 to establish a 12-month waiting period for resubmitting denied zoning applications
• Resolution 26-08 to authorize the opening of depository accounts
• Proposed contract with Flock Safety for additional public safety cameras
• Proposed contract with ICMA-TV for an economic development commercial

General

The Irmo Town Council is meeting to discuss and approve various items for the Okra Strut festival, including marketing vendor contracts, stage production audio, sponsorships, and logistics. The agenda includes a budget update and presentations from citizens, with most new business focused on festival-related approvals.

• Marketing vendor approvals: Grace Outdoor Advertising $2,150, Spectrum up to $5,000, Facebook Ads up to $1,000, WLTX $2,000 + Gold Sponsorship, WIS $5,500, Adams Outdoor Advertising $2,000, Midlands Media Group $1,000 + Gold Sponsorship, Lexington Life $1,800
• Custom audio for stage production not to exceed $17,000
• Partial in-kind $1,000 sponsorship by Kona Ice for Okra Strut 5K
• Additional port-a-potties and trash containers for parade and 5K
• Okra Strut T-shirt designs from Greater Irmo Art Guild

Planning Commission

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop to review a presentation on Flock Safety cameras and discuss a proposed ordinance amendment regarding denial and resubmittal waiting periods. The body will also discuss Events Commission nominations and the ICMA-TV Spotlight Economic Development Initiative.

• Presentation on Flock Safety cameras
• Proposed ordinance amendment regarding 12-month resubmittal waiting period
• Events Commission nominations
• ICMA-TV Spotlight Economic Development Initiative

Board of Zoning Appeals

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss changing the town's government structure to a Council-Manager form. The body is also considering zoning changes for a storage building and home occupation rules.

• First reading of Ordinance 26-15 to change government from Council Form to Council-Manager Form
• Final reading of Ordinance 26-11 to rezone 6.07 acres at 7949 Broad River Road for a 42,000 sf storage building
• Final reading of Ordinance 26-13 to amend Conditional Uses for Home Occupations
• Resolution 26-07 to grant signature authority to the Deputy Town Administrator
• Approval of a preferred general construction contractor list for municipal projects

General

The Irmo Events Committee is meeting to approve minutes, discuss the upcoming July Fourth Laser Show, and handle the resignation of a member. The committee will also review the process for filling the open role and hear citizen presentations.

• Approval of minutes from May 14, 2026
• July Fourth Laser Show pre-event overview
• Resignation and recognition of Marie Ryan
• Review of open committee role and appointment process

Okra Strut

The Okra Strut committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving a budget update. The main new item is a proposal to accept a profit split with Mad Hatter for a carnival truck with games, instead of a vendor fee. The committee will also discuss additional sponsorship opportunities to present at Chamber Coffee Talks.

• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2026
• Budget update
• Approval to accept profit split in lieu of vendor fee with Mad Hatter for carnival truck (games with prizes separate from amusement ride tickets/wristbands)
• Discuss and approve additional sponsorship opportunities for Chamber Coffee Talks

Planning Commission

The Irmo Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider an application to rezone 22 acres from Light Manufacturing to Negotiated Residential. The parcels are located off Columbiana Drive near Woodspring Suites.

• Public Hearing: Rezoning 22 acres from LM to RN
• Location: Off Columbiana Drive near Woodspring Suites
• TMS IDs: R03911-05-25 and -44
• Approval of March 11, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approval of the agenda