Lancaster public meetings in 2021

City Council

The provided documents consist only of meeting materials and agenda packets. No specific items for discussion or decision are detailed in the source text.

City Council

This is a procedural agenda for the Lancaster City Council meeting on November 23, 2021. The only listed item is the availability of meeting materials (agenda and council packet) as PDF documents. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting materials include the November 23, 2021 RM Agenda (PDF)
• Council packet (PDF) is available for the meeting

City Council

The Lancaster City Council is holding a special meeting primarily to conduct police chief interviews in executive session, citing a personnel matter exemption. After returning to open session, council may take action on the matter discussed. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Executive session for police chief interviews
• Possible action on police chief selection in open session

City Council

The provided documents consist only of meeting materials and agenda packets. No specific discussion items or decisions are detailed in the provided text.

The Lancaster City Council approved the second reading of Ordinance O21-17, adopting a revised business license ordinance in line with the 2020 Business License Standardization Act. The vote was 4-1, with Council Member Harris voting no. The council also approved the first reading of an annexation ordinance for 0.4 acres at 128 and 130 West Terrace Road, and entered executive session to review police chief applicants, taking no votes there.

• Approved second reading of O21-17, revised business license ordinance (4-1, Harris no)
• Approved first reading of O21-18, annexing 0.4 acres at 128 and 130 West Terrace Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 26, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to review police chief applicants (unanimous)
• Exited executive session with no votes taken (unanimous)

City Council

This agenda contains only meeting materials and a council packet, with no specific action items listed. The meeting appears to be procedural, with details available in the linked PDF documents.

• Meeting materials packet for October 26, 2021

The Lancaster City Council approved a revised business license ordinance (first reading) to comply with the 2020 Business License Standardization Act, which changes fee structures and renewal dates. The council also approved the annexation of 1.0 acre at 1204 Woodlawn Avenue, declared surplus equipment for disposal, and entered into an intergovernmental agreement with Lancaster County for nurse practitioner services. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved first reading of revised business license ordinance O21-17 (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 1.0 acre at 1204 Woodlawn Avenue (O21-16, second reading, unanimous)
• Approved resolution R21-20 declaring surplus equipment and authorizing disposal (unanimous)
• Approved resolution R21-21 for intergovernmental agreement with Lancaster County for nurse practitioner services (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to review police chief applicants and finance director selection procedures (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council is holding a work session with several action items. They will vote on a second reading of a budget amendment for fiscal year 2020-2021, a second reading to annex a 1.28-acre parcel at 1055 Memorial Park Road, and a first reading to annex a 1.0-acre parcel at 1204 Woodlawn Avenue. The meeting also includes citizen comments, approval of minutes, and other routine matters.

• O21-14: Second reading of ordinance amending FY 2020-2021 operating budget
• O21-15: Second reading to annex 1.28 acres at 1055 Memorial Park Road (owner: Vickie Hancock)
• O21-16: First reading to annex 1.0 acre at 1204 Woodlawn Avenue (owner: Homes of Lancaster, LLC)

The Lancaster City Council approved the second reading of the amended FY2020-21 operating budget, the annexation of a 1.28-acre parcel at 1055 Memorial Park Road, and the first reading of an annexation for 1204 Woodlawn Avenue. All votes were unanimous. The meeting also included citizen comments about zoning and a police complaint, but no decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved amended FY2020-21 operating budget (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 1.28 acres at 1055 Memorial Park Road (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation for 1204 Woodlawn Avenue (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a drainage study report for Taylor Street and discuss options for standardizing business license rebalancing. The council is also scheduled to consider an ordinance to amend the 2020-2021 operating budget and a first reading for the annexation of land at 1055 Memorial Park Road.

• Taylor Street Drainage Study Report & Recommendations presentation
• Discussion on placing multi-wide manufactured homes on single lots in residential districts
• Discussion on business license standardization rebalancing options
• First reading of Ordinance O21-14 to amend the FY 2020-2021 operating budget
• First reading of Ordinance O21-15 to annex 1.28 acres at 1055 Memorial Park Road

The Lancaster City Council approved the first reading of two ordinances: O21-14 amending the FY 2020-2021 operating budget and O21-15 annexing 1.28 acres at 1055 Memorial Park Road. Council also unanimously agreed to move forward with Rate Option 1 for business license standardization. No final decisions were made on manufactured home zoning; discussion was held and a moratorium was not approved.

• Approved first reading of O21-14 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of O21-15 annexation of 1055 Memorial Park Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Unanimously agreed to adopt Rate Option 1 for business license standardization

City Council

The Lancaster City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the placement of multi-wide manufactured homes on single lots in residential zones, a resolution encouraging COVID-19 vaccination, and a grant application for wastewater improvements. The council will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, including the appointment of a labor and employment attorney and police chief applicants.

• Discussion on placement of multi-wide manufactured homes on single lots in residential zoned districts
• Resolution R21-18 declaring vaccination as leading COVID-19 prevention strategy
• Resolution R21-19 authorizing joint application for Economic Development Administration grant for Project Magma Offsite Wastewater Improvements
• Executive session to discuss labor and employment attorney appointment and police chief applicants

The Lancaster City Council approved two resolutions: R21-18, encouraging COVID-19 vaccination and mitigation strategies, and R21-19, authorizing a joint application for a $2.4 million EDA grant for wastewater improvements. The council also discussed but took no action on a proposed ordinance change regarding manufactured homes in residential districts, as the Planning Commission recommended no change. Minutes from four prior meetings were approved, and the council directed the city administrator to act on a labor attorney position after executive session.

• Approved R21-18, COVID-19 vaccination resolution (unanimous)
• Approved R21-19, EDA grant application for wastewater improvements (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Aug 24, Aug 28, Sep 1, and Sep 3 meetings (unanimous)
• Directed city administrator to act on labor attorney position (unanimous)

City Council

This special meeting is called for the purpose of discussing personnel matters in executive session. The primary item on the agenda involves further consideration of the Police Chief hiring process.

• Executive Session: Discussion regarding the Police Chief hiring process

The Lancaster City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss the police chief hiring process. No votes were taken during the session, and the council adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Approved entering executive session for police chief hiring discussion (unanimous)
• Approved exiting executive session (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to conduct police chief interviews, citing the state personnel exemption. Council may take action on the matter after returning to open session. The rest of the agenda is procedural roll call and adjournment.

• Executive session for police chief interviews under §30-4-70(a)(1)
• Possible action on police chief hiring after open session

The Lancaster City Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to conduct police chief interviews. No votes were taken during the executive session. The council then voted unanimously to return to open session and adjourned the meeting at 7:13 p.m.

• Approved entering executive session for police chief interviews by unanimous vote
• Approved returning to open session by unanimous vote
• Approved adjournment of the meeting by unanimous vote

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session regarding personnel matters. The primary item for discussion involves interviews for the position of Police Chief.

• Executive Session: Police Chief Interviews

The Lancaster City Council met in special session and conducted police chief interviews during an executive session for a personnel matter. No votes were taken during the executive session, and the council adjourned without any substantive public decisions.

• Entered executive session for police chief interviews (unanimous)
• Exited executive session with no votes taken (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council is scheduled to take a second reading on five ordinances, including a major rezoning of 130.11 acres off University Drive and two land annexations. The meeting also includes the appointment of members to the Design Committee and the MLK Ceremony and Parade Committee. Additionally, the council will review the July 2021 cash management and finance reports.

• O21-10: Rezone 130.11 acres off University Drive (Tax Map #0062-00-083.00) owned by Francis Faile, Jr., Bobby Joe Edwards, and Billy Gene Morgan
• O21-09: Annex 4.5 acres on Hawthorne Road owned by Adornus Holdings, LLC
• O21-12: Annex 0.32 acres at 731 West Brooklyn Avenue owned by James Leighton Bowers
• O21-11: Rezone less than 0.5 acres at the corner of N. Willow Lake Road and Hazel Street owned by Lancaster Abbington Willow Lake, LP
• O21-13: Amend General Fund Capital Outlay from a platform ladder truck to a fire engine and heavy rescue vehicle

The Lancaster City Council approved five ordinances on second reading, including annexations and rezoning, and amended a capital outlay purchase for fire equipment. The Council also appointed members to the Design Committee and the MLK Ceremony and Parade Committee. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of the August 10, 2021 work session.
• Appointed Council Members Mackey and Sowell, Gina Edwards, Doug McClellan, Tracy Rabon, Joe Timmons, and Johnsie Blythe to the Design Committee, with authority to add members.
• Appointed Council Members Harris and Jones to the MLK Ceremony and Parade Committee, with authority to add members.
• Approved O21-09, annexing 4.5 acres on Hawthorne Road owned by Adornus Holdings, LLC.
• Approved O21-10, rezoning 130.11 acres off University Drive owned by Francis Faile Jr., Bobby Joe Edwards, and Billy Gene Morgan.
• Approved O21-11, rezoning less than 0.5 acres at N. Willow Lake Road and Hazel Street owned by Lancaster Abbington Willow Lake, LP.
• Approved O21-12, annexing 0.32 acres at 731 West Brooklyn Avenue owned by James Leighton Bowers.
• Approved O21-13, amending capital outlay to purchase a fire engine and heavy rescue vehicle instead of a platform ladder truck.

City Council

The Lancaster City Council work session includes discussion on modifying the Fire Department's firefighting apparatus purchase and temporarily restricting open carrying during city-permitted events. The council will also consider resolutions and ordinances, including a mutual aid agreement for a narcotics task force, annexations, and rezoning requests. An executive session is scheduled to review Chief of Police applicants.

• Discuss modifying Fire Department firefighting apparatus purchase
• Discuss temporarily restricting open carrying during city-permitted events
• R21-17: Mutual aid agreement with Lancaster County Sheriff for narcotics task force
• O21-09: Annex 4.5 acres on Hawthorne Road (Adornus Holdings, LLC)
• O21-10: Rezone 130.11 acres off University Drive (Faile, Edwards, Morgan)

Council approved first readings of ordinances to annex four parcels and rezone two properties, and approved a resolution for a narcotics task force with the county. It also approved a budget amendment to buy a fire engine and rescue truck instead of a ladder truck. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved first reading of O21-13 to buy fire engine and heavy rescue truck instead of ladder truck (unanimous)
• Approved R21-17 mutual aid agreement for narcotics task force with Lancaster County Sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of O21-09 to annex 4.5 acres on Hawthorne Road (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of O21-10 to rezone 130.11 acres off University Drive to R-15 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of O21-11 to rezone less than .5 acres at N. Willow Lake Road and Hazel Street to MF (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of O21-12 to annex 0.32 acres at 731 West Brooklyn Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 27, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to review police chief applicants; no votes taken

City Council

The Lancaster City Council will hold a regular meeting with proclamations honoring the AAU basketball champions and a retiring fire captain, plus a resolution to donate radios to Fort Lawn. They will also discuss the Chief of Police selection and a part-time judge appointment in executive session.

• Proclamation honoring Team Heat Elite AAU Boys Basketball 13 & Under National Champions
• R21-15: Resolution expressing appreciation to Fire Captain Troy Robinson and authorizing gift of his fire helmet and dress uniform
• R21-16: Resolution authorizing donation of ten handheld Motorola VHF radios, chargers, and lapel mics to Town of Fort Lawn Fire Department
• Executive session to discuss Chief of Police selection procedures and part-time Associate Municipal Judge appointment

The Lancaster City Council approved a resolution to donate ten handheld Motorola VHF radios, chargers, and lapel mics to the Town of Fort Lawn Fire Department. They also approved a resolution honoring retiring Fire Captain Troy Robinson with his helmet and dress uniform, and recognized Team Heat Elite for their national championship. The council entered executive session to discuss police chief selection and a judge appointment, but no votes were taken.

• Approved donation of 10 Motorola VHF radios to Fort Lawn Fire Dept (unanimous)
• Approved R21-15 honoring Fire Captain Troy Robinson with helmet and uniform (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 13, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters; no votes taken

City Council

The Lancaster City Council work session includes a proclamation honoring a retiring police chaplain, a presentation on Lindsay Pettus Greenway visitor data, and action items to appoint a part-time associate municipal judge and approve two agreements with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Department for animal control services and a violent crime task force.

• Mayoral proclamation honoring retirement of Police Chaplain Reverend Kenneth Cauthen
• Lindsay Pettus Greenway visitor data presentation by LPG President Lauren Thomas
• Appointment of a part-time associate municipal judge
• R21-13: Intergovernmental agreement with Lancaster County Sheriff Department for animal control service
• R12-14: Mutual aid agreement for a multijurisdictional violent crime task force

The Lancaster City Council approved two intergovernmental agreements with the Lancaster County Sheriff's Department: one for animal control services at an annual cost of $20,000, and another establishing a multijurisdictional violent crime task force. The council also directed the Planning Commission to review the manufactured home zoning code section and appointed Jeanne Gardner as a part-time associate municipal judge.

• Approved R21-13 animal control agreement with Sheriff's Department, $20,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved R21-14 mutual aid agreement for violent crime task force (unanimous)
• Directed Planning Commission to review manufactured home zoning and report back (unanimous consent)
• Appointed Jeanne Gardner as part-time associate municipal judge (unanimous, Taylor recused)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council is holding a regular meeting to consider several items, including a second reading of the operating budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, a resolution for no-parking signage on Louise Street and near a railroad crossing, and an appointment to an employee grievance committee. The council will also enter executive session to discuss the police chief hiring process.

• Second reading of O21-05, adopting the FY2021-2022 operating budget and setting fees
• Resolution R21-12 directing no-parking signage on Louise Street and 250 feet from Hampton Road railroad crossing
• Appointment to the Employee Grievance Committee
• Introduction of the Lancaster Housing Authority Executive Director
• Executive session on police chief hiring process

The Lancaster City Council approved the second reading of the operating budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, establishing fees and charges. It also approved a resolution to install no-parking signage on Louise Street and near the Hampton Road railroad crossing. The council approved the appointment of Donnie Ledford to the Employee Grievance Committee and the minutes from the June 8 work session and June 15 special meeting. An executive session was held to discuss the police chief hiring process, with no votes taken.

• Approved the minutes for the June 8, 2021 work session and June 15, 2021 special meeting.
• Approved Donnie Ledford as a member of the Employee Grievance Committee.
• Approved R21-12, directing installation of no-parking signage on Louise Street and 250 feet from the Hampton Road railroad crossing.
• Approved the second reading of O21-08, adopting the operating budget for FY2021-2022.
• Approved entering executive session to discuss the police chief hiring process; no votes were taken in executive session.

City Council

The Lancaster City Council is holding a special meeting with a public hearing and discussion on the recommended Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 Recommended Budget
• Discussion of FY 2021-2022 Recommended Budget

The Lancaster City Council held a public hearing for the FY 2021-2022 recommended budget, with no public comments, and approved the hearing's opening and closing. The budget was discussed, with no changes from the first reading. The city will receive over $4,539,000 in American Rescue Plan funds, with staff to present recommendations in mid-July.

• Approved entering the public hearing for the FY 2021-2022 Recommended Budget.
• Approved closing the public hearing for the FY 2021-2022 Recommended Budget.
• Discussed the FY 2021-2022 Recommended Budget, noting no changes from the first reading.
• Noted the city will receive over $4,539,000 in American Rescue Plan funds.
• Staff to present recommendations for ARP fund use in mid-July.

City Council

The Lancaster City Council work session includes a first reading of the operating budget ordinance for fiscal year 2021-2022, which also establishes certain fees and charges. The council will also consider a resolution to allow beer and wine sales at the Rock the Rose concert. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and citizen comments.

• O21-08 (First Reading): Ordinance adopting FY 2021-2022 operating budget and establishing fees and charges
• R21-11: Resolution authorizing sale and consumption of beer and wine at Rock the Rose concert
• Approval of minutes from May 11, May 18, and May 25 meetings

The Lancaster City Council approved the first reading of the FY2021-2022 operating budget, which includes funding for a third fire station and ten additional police vehicles. They also approved a resolution allowing beer and wine sales at the Rock the Rose concert, and unanimously approved the minutes from previous meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved first reading of FY2021-2022 budget (unanimous)
• Approved R21-11 allowing beer/wine sales at Rock the Rose concert (4-1, Jones no)
• Approved minutes from May 11, May 18, and May 25 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council is holding its regular meeting, where it will consider two annexation ordinances on second reading. The larger annexation involves a 130.11-acre parcel off University Drive, while the smaller one is a 0.28-acre property at 765 West Brooklyn Avenue. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss economic development related to Project Eco, and may take action afterward.

• Second reading of O21-06: annex 130.11 acres off University Drive (owners: Francis Faile Jr., Bobby Joe Edwards, Billy Gene Morgan)
• Second reading of O21-07: annex 0.28 acres at 765 West Brooklyn Avenue (owner: Vicente A. Reyes)
• Executive session to discuss Project Eco (economic development)
• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2021 work session
• Monthly reports for April 2021

The Lancaster City Council approved the second reading of O21-06, annexing 130.11 acres off University Drive owned by Francis Faile Jr., Bobby Joe Edwards, and Billy Gene Morgan, and the first reading of O21-07, annexing 0.28 acres at 765 West Brooklyn Avenue owned by Vicente A. Reyes, both by unanimous vote. The council tabled the May 11 work session minutes for review of citizen comments and entered executive session to discuss Project Eco, returning without taking votes. Citizen comments included concerns about the former police chief's dismissal, safety on Clinton Avenue, and complaints against Officer Peter Beck.

• Approved second reading of O21-06, annexing 130.11 acres off University Drive (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of O21-07, annexing 0.28 acres at 765 West Brooklyn Avenue (unanimous)
• Tabled May 11 work session minutes for review of citizen comments (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Project Eco (unanimous)
• Re-entered regular session after executive session with no votes taken

City Council

The Lancaster City Council is holding a special meeting to present and discuss the recommended budget for fiscal year 2021-2022. The council will also enter executive session to discuss economic development related to Project Eco. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation and discussion of FY 2021-2022 recommended budget
• Executive session on economic development (Project Eco)

The Lancaster City Council held a special meeting to review the proposed FY2021-2022 budget, including a 3% solid waste fee increase and expected $3.4 million in COVID infrastructure funds. No formal votes were taken on the budget; the only actions were entering and exiting executive session to discuss a personnel matter (Project Eco), with no votes taken in session. The meeting adjourned without substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session to discuss Project Eco (unanimous)
• Re-entered work session after executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council will hold a work session to consider two annexation ordinances on first reading, covering a 130.11-acre parcel off University Drive and a 0.28-acre parcel at 765 West Brooklyn Avenue. The council will also enter executive session to discuss the performance of the City Administrator and Police Chief, with possible action afterward. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and citizen comments.

• First reading of O21-06 to annex 130.11 acres off University Drive, owned by Francis Faile Jr., Bobby Joe Edwards, and Billy Gene Morgan
• First reading of O21-07 to annex 0.28 acres at 765 West Brooklyn Avenue, owned by Vicente A. Reyes
• Executive session to discuss performance of City Administrator and Police Chief
• Approval of minutes from April 27, 2021 regular meeting

The Lancaster City Council voted 4-2 to direct the City Administrator to terminate Police Chief Scott Grant, citing a loss of confidence. The vote followed an executive session on personnel matters and public comments both supporting and criticizing the chief. The council also approved first readings of two annexation ordinances.

• Approved termination of Police Chief Scott Grant (4-2)
• Approved first reading of O21-06 to annex 130.11 acres off University Drive (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of O21-07 to annex 0.28 acres at 765 West Brooklyn Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 27, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council is holding its regular meeting on April 27, 2021, with several resolutions and an ordinance on the agenda. They will consider authorizing beer and wine sales at two events, donating a city golf cart to the county parks department, and transferring Springdale Park property to Lancaster County. The council will also enter executive session to discuss the performance of the City Administrator and Police Chief.

• Resolution R21-08: Authorize beer and wine consumption at 'May The Fourth Be With You In Lancaster SC' event
• Resolution R21-09: Authorize beer and wine consumption at Red Rose Festival
• Resolution R21-10: Donate City Equipment #574 (Club Car golf cart) to Lancaster County Parks and Recreation
• Ordinance O21-05 (Second Reading): Transfer Springdale Park property to Lancaster County
• Executive session to discuss performance of City Administrator and Police Chief

The Lancaster City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance transferring Springdale Park to Lancaster County, despite concerns about losing control of the property. It also approved resolutions allowing beer and wine at two festivals, with one amendment removing LA Tap Room as a vendor due to a conflict of interest involving the Police Chief. The council directed the City Administrator to take action on a personnel matter discussed in executive session, with no votes taken during the session itself.

• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Approved R21-08 for beer/wine at May the Fourth event, removing LA Tap Room as vendor (5-1, Taylor no)
• Approved R21-09 for beer/wine at Red Rose Festival (unanimous)
• Approved R21-10 donating a Club Car golf cart to Lancaster County Parks and Recreation (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of O21-05 transferring Springdale Park to Lancaster County (unanimous)
• Approved entering executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Approved directing City Administrator to act on personnel matter (5-1, Taylor no)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council work session includes discussion and action on several items, including proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month, leasing antenna space on Hubbard Water Tower, a resolution modifying a prior resolution, and an ordinance to transfer Springdale Park property to Lancaster County. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss economic development related to Project Eco.

• Ordinance O21-05 authorizing transfer of Springdale Park property to Lancaster County
• Resolution R21-07 modifying Resolution R21-01
• Lease of antenna facilities space on Hubbard Water Tower
• Proclamation of April as Fair Housing Month
• Executive session on Project Eco economic development

The Lancaster City Council approved a five-year lease with T-Mobile for antenna space on the Hubbard water tower, with renewal options and a monthly rent of $3,100. They also approved a resolution modifying R21-01 to reopen city buildings and park restrooms with mask requirements, and approved the first reading of an ordinance to transfer Springdale Park to Lancaster County for grant-funded renovations. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved lease of antenna space on Hubbard water tower to T-Mobile (unanimous)
• Approved R21-07 modifying R21-01 to reopen city buildings and park restrooms (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of O21-05 to transfer Springdale Park to Lancaster County (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 23, March 31, and April 7 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council is holding a special meeting that includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and receive legal advice. The council may take action on these matters after returning to open session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Executive session on personnel issues and legal advice
• Possible action on executive session matters after open session

The Lancaster City Council held a special meeting on April 7, 2021, and after an executive session on personnel matters, unanimously approved a separation from employment agreement with Detective Peter Beck, authorizing the Mayor to execute the agreement. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned shortly after.

• Approved separation from employment agreement with Detective Peter Beck (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of Council (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss personnel issues, investigative traffic stops, and related legal advice. No other business is listed on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after returning to open session.

• Executive session under §30-4-70(a)(1) for personnel and legal matters
• Possible action on matters discussed in executive session
• Public call-in option for COVID-19 safety

The Lancaster City Council met in special session and entered executive session to discuss personnel issues, investigative traffic stops, and legal advice. No votes were taken during the executive session. After returning, the Council recommended that the City Administrator move expeditiously to conclude the matter, with no further action from Council at that time. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Entered executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)
• Re-entered work session after executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 23, 2021, with several discussion and action items, including a Housing Authority Board appointment and authorizing a mural on the Greenway underpass at Woodland Drive. The council will also consider two resolutions: one authorizing application for a Community Development Block Grant with local matching funds for the Master Water Meter Valve Vault Project, and another adopting budget goals for fiscal year 2021-2022. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Resolution R21-05: Authorize CDBG application and local match for Master Water Meter Valve Vault Project
• Resolution R21-06: Adopt City of Lancaster Budget Goals for FY 2021-2022
• Housing Authority Board appointment
• Authorize mural painting on Greenway underpass at Woodland Drive
• Retirement proclamation for Jerry Witherspoon

The Lancaster City Council approved a resolution to apply for and accept a Community Development Block Grant for the Master Water Meter Valve Vault Project, with a city match of $85,000. The council also approved the reappointment of Beverly Thigpen to the Housing Authority Board, authorized a mural painting on the Greenway underpass at Woodland Drive, and adopted the budget goals for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved R21-05 CDBG application for water valve vault project (unanimous)
• Approved R21-06 budget goals for FY 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Beverly Thigpen to Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Authorized mural painting on Greenway underpass at Woodland Drive (unanimous, Harris recused)
• Approved minutes for March 9 and March 10 sessions (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council is holding a goal session to discuss and prioritize goals for the FY 2021-2022 budget, facilitated by Jeff Shacker of the Municipal Association of South Carolina. Public comments on the budget will be accepted, with a 3-minute limit per speaker and a 30-minute total cap. The meeting is largely a discussion and planning session rather than a voting meeting.

• Public comments on FY 2021-2022 budget
• Council goal setting discussion led by Jeff Shacker (MASC)
• Prioritizing council's goals

The Lancaster City Council held a goal-setting session for the FY 2021-2022 budget, facilitated by a Municipal Association of South Carolina representative. Council members listed individual goals, then voted to prioritize them into 'Must Do,' 'Should Do,' and 'Can Do' categories. The top 'Must Do' goals were evaluating police accreditation, funding a server upgrade, and a tie between downtown façade grants and developing an animal control plan. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion and prioritization only.

• Prioritized police accreditation feasibility study as a 'Must Do' goal
• Prioritized funding for a server upgrade as a 'Must Do' goal
• Tied for 'Must Do': sustain façade grants for downtown revitalization and develop an animal control plan
• Prioritized sidewalk repairs and restoration funding as a 'Should Do' goal
• Prioritized securing Barr Street ballpark property and lighting cost estimate as a 'Should Do' goal
• Three-way tie for 'Should Do': stormwater/flooding strategy, code enforcement review, and downtown business incubator
• Prioritized youth opportunity zone and apprenticeship work as a 'Can Do' goal
• Prioritized improving city-citizen relationship policies as a 'Can Do' goal

City Council

The Lancaster City Council approved a $394,964.10 waterline improvement project, approved the annexation of a 1.466-acre parcel, and authorized an independent investigation into law enforcement procedures and complaints. The investigation follows public concerns about traffic stops by Detective Sergeant Peter Beck. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved RIA North Market Street Waterline Improvement Project to Southern Fiber Construction & Management Co., LLC for $394,964.10 (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of O21-04 annexing 1.466 acres at 229 Wylie Park Road (unanimous)
• Authorized independent investigation into law enforcement procedures and complaints (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council held a goal-setting session, facilitated by the Municipal Association of South Carolina, to prioritize goals for the upcoming fiscal year. No formal decisions or votes were taken; instead, council members listed and ranked goals into 'Must Do', 'Should Do', and 'Can Do' categories. Top priorities include a downtown splash pad, downtown revitalization, diversity and race relations strategies, and completing the Cultural Arts Center and Lindsay Pettus Greenway.

• Prioritized splash pad/water feature as top 'Must Do' goal
• Tied for second 'Must Do': downtown revitalization plan and diversity/race relations strategies
• Third 'Must Do': complete Cultural Arts Center and Lindsay Pettus Greenway
• Ranked Southside softball fields, Taylor Street pavement/drainage, and water/sewer master plan as 'Should Do' goals
• Ranked customer service improvements, business recruitment, and community facility coordination as 'Can Do' goals
• Adjourned meeting at 7:41 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council held a work session where citizens voiced concerns about investigative traffic stops by a police detective. The council approved a second reading of a budget amendment (O21-02) and an ordinance transferring Woodland Hills Tennis Court and Morningside Park to Lancaster County (O21-03). They also held a public hearing for the 2021 Needs Assessment and entered executive session to discuss personnel matters, taking no votes there.

• Approved second reading of O21-02, amending FY 2020-2021 operating budget (6-1, Taylor no)
• Approved second reading of O21-03, transferring Woodland Hills Tennis Court and Morningside Park to Lancaster County (unanimous)
• Approved entering 2021 Needs Assessment Public Hearing (unanimous)
• Approved closing the public hearing and reentering work session (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 26, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved entering executive session to discuss Special Operations Division enforcement procedures (unanimous)
• Approved reentering work session after executive session (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council approved the first reading of a budget amendment (O21-02) and the first reading of an ordinance to transfer Woodland Hills Tennis Court and Morningside Park to Lancaster County (O21-03). They also approved several board appointments, a surplus equipment resolution, and a second reading of an annexation ordinance. The council authorized staff to prepare a letter regarding providing wastewater services for Project Eco.

• Approved minutes from Jan 12, 2021 work session (unanimous)
• Approved standing committee appointments as appointed by mayor
• Approved board appointments for 8 boards as recommended by staff (5-1, Taylor no)
• Reappointed Chad Catledge to International Building Code Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Donna Hagins to International Building Code Board (4-2, Taylor and DeVenny no)
• Reappointed Maskins Knox to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Robin Duren to Planning Commission (5-1, DeVenny no)
• Approved R21-03 declaring 5 vehicles surplus and authorizing disposal (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council approved a resolution urging face coverings and closing city buildings until COVID-19 positivity rates drop, and a resolution granting 80 hours of paid COVID-19 sick leave to all employees, not just full-time. Council also approved appointments, a waterline change order, and first reading of an annexation. One motion to appoint a Mayor Pro Tempore failed for lack of a second.

• Approved R21-01 mask resolution (5-1)
• Approved R21-02 COVID-19 sick leave for all employees (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor Pro Tempore appointment of Council Member Harris (5-1)
• Re-appointed Mitch Norrell as City Attorney (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Mike Burch as City Solicitor (unanimous)
• Approved municipal judge appointments (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Arch Street Waterline Change Order #1 (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation at 619 Hubbard Drive (unanimous)