Lancaster public meetings in 2025

City Council

At the December 9, 2025 work session, the Lancaster City Council approved several actions, including the annexation of a 6.32‑acre parcel at the northwest corner of North Park Drive and North Park Square for a 50‑unit low‑income housing project. The council also affirmed the 2026 council meeting schedule, adopted the 2026 Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals schedules, and authorized the closing of City Hall on December 11 for a Christmas luncheon. Resolutions were approved to apply for Land and Water Conservation Fund grants for restroom modernization projects at Buckew Park ($463,650) and Preston Blackmon Park ($453,036), with an expected city cost share of about $638,343.

• Ordinance 025-19 annexes 6.32 acres at the northwest corner of North Park Drive and North Park Square for a 50‑unit low‑income housing development (Gateway Development Corp).
• Adoption of the 2026 City Council meeting schedule (work sessions and regular meetings).
• Adoption of the 2026 Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meeting schedules.
• Authorization of City Hall closure on December 11, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for a Christmas luncheon.
• Resolutions R25-22 and R25-23 approve application for LWCF grants for Buckew Park Restroom Modernization ($463,650) and Preston Blackmon Park Restroom ($453,036), total $1,096,686, with city cost share $638,343.

The council approved the second reading of an ordinance to annex a 6.32‑acre parcel at the northwest corner of North Park Drive and North Park Square. It also approved the 2026 City Council meeting schedule, the 2026 Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals schedule, and the closure of City Hall on Dec. 11 for a Christmas luncheon. All motions passed by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved annexation of 6.32‑acre parcel for housing (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved 2026 City Council meeting schedule (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved 2026 Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals schedule (unanimous roll‑call)
• Authorized City Hall closure Dec. 11, 2025 for Christmas luncheon (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved minutes of the Nov. 25, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous roll‑call)

City Council

The City Council will consider resolutions to apply for National Park Service grants to fund restroom modernization projects at Buckelew Park and Preston Blackmon Park. The agenda also includes a first reading of an ordinance to annex a 6.32-acre parcel of land.

• Resolution to apply for LWCF grant for Buckelew Park restroom modernization
• Resolution to apply for LWCF grant for Preston Blackmon Park restroom construction
• First reading of ordinance to annex 6.32-acre parcel at NW corner of North Park Drive and North Park Square
• Approval of October 2025 work session minutes
• Monthly financial reports for October 2025

The council unanimously approved two resolutions (R25-22 and R25-23) authorizing the city to apply for and match funding from the National Park Service’s Land and Water Conservation Fund for restroom upgrades at Buckelew Park and new restrooms at Preston Blackmon Park. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance annexing a 6.32‑acre parcel for a 50‑unit workforce housing development. Minutes from the November 11 work session were approved, and the council entered and exited an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved November 11 work session minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution R25-22 authorizing LWCF grant for Buckelew Park restroom modernization (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution R25-23 authorizing LWCF grant for Preston Blackmon Park lower‑level restroom construction (unanimous roll call)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O25-19 annexing 6.32‑acre parcel for workforce housing (unanimous roll call)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal advice (unanimous roll call)
• Approved motion to return to open session (unanimous roll call)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous roll call)

Red Rose City Development Corporation

The Red Rose City Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes, review bylaw changes, and discuss downtown rehabilitation grant applications and business issues. The board will also establish its meeting schedule for the remainder of the 2025–2026 fiscal year.

• Approval of September 15th Board meeting minutes
• Review of bylaw changes and potential revisions
• Discussion of Downtown Rehabilitation Grant applications
• Discussion of Downtown Rehabilitation Grant drop-in sessions
• Establishment of 2025–2026 fiscal year meeting schedule

Monthly Reports

The Building, Planning, Zoning & Licensing Department presented its October 2025 project status, listing dozens of residential and commercial builds with values from $70,000 to $2,222,676. The department also reported monthly metrics on plan reviews, inspections, enforcement actions, and business licensing and hospitality tax revenue. Other departments, including Fire and Human Resources, gave performance statistics for the month. No formal decisions were recorded; the meeting served as an informational review of departmental activities.

• New residential construction at 610 Cunningham Street valued at $752,307 (construction ongoing)
• Commercial upfit at 937 N. Main Street valued at $2,222,676 (construction ongoing)
• New pump station at 2120 Charlotte Hwy valued at $1,431,334 (nearing completion)
• Business License & Hospitality Tax report showing $5,279,238.30 revenue and $5,336.67 collected in October
• Fire Department average response times: fire 3:41 minutes, medical 3:38 minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two special exception applications. One request is from Dukes Automotive LLC for the properties at 614 S. Market Street and 113 Gooch Street, currently zoned B3 General Commercial, to allow building contractor services. The other request is from Leroy Springs & Company Inc for about 346.90 acres south of Hwy 200 South, currently zoned R‑15 Residential, to permit a cluster development of approximately 864 single‑family dwellings. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the October 20, 2025 minutes and the Secretary’s Report.

• Public hearing: Special exception for Dukes Automotive LLC – 614 S. Market St & 113 Gooch St (zoned B3)
• Public hearing: Special exception for Leroy Springs & Company Inc – ~346.9 acres south of Hwy 200 South (zoned R-15) for 864 single‑family homes
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of October 20, 2025
• Secretary’s Report
• Standard agenda items: opening, roll call, citizen comments, other business, adjournment

City Council

The Lancaster City Council will vote on Resolution R25-21, which would permit public possession and consumption of beer and wine in a designated downtown area for the Red Rose Watch Party featuring the Carolina vs. Clemson game. The meeting also includes routine items such as the invocation, roll call, citizen and employee comment periods, and approval of the October 28, 2025 regular‑session minutes. No other substantive actions are listed on the agenda.

• Resolution R25-21: authorize public possession and consumption of beer and wine at the Red Rose Watch Party (Carolina vs. Clemson) in the area between Dunlap St and Eim St/Chesterfield Ave, and between Catawba St and White St
• Approval of minutes from the regular session held on October 28, 2025
• Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
• Citizen Comments period (up to 30 minutes)
• Employee Comments period

The City Council approved the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting with an amendment noting Council Member Hood's attendance. The Council also approved Resolution R25-21, authorizing public possession and consumption of beer and wine at the Red Rose Watch Party on November 29, 2025. Both actions passed by unanimous roll‑call vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 28 minutes with amendment (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved R25-21 resolution authorizing public beer and wine consumption at Red Rose Watch Party (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call)

City Council

Representatives from Lancaster County, the school district, and the cities of Lancaster, Heath Springs, Kershaw, and Van Wyck will meet for a luncheon. The body will brainstorm the Lancaster County Reimagined 2050 vision and receive legislative updates from state representatives.

• Brainstorming for Lancaster County Reimagined 2050
• Legislative updates from South Carolina State House and Senate members
• Two-minute jurisdictional updates from each governing body
• Approval of August 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Scheduling of 2026 meeting dates for February 6, May 1, August 7, and November 6

Planning Commission

The Lancaster Planning Commission meeting on November 4, 2025 will discuss a preliminary plat for the Anderson Drive subdivision. The developer is Pittenger Communities Inc., and the parcel is identified as Tax Map 0062-00-086.01. The commission will also approve minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting and hear citizen comments.

• Preliminary plat review for Anderson Drive subdivision (Tax Map 0062-00-086.01) by Pittenger Communities Inc.
• Approval of minutes from the October 7, 2025 regular meeting and public hearing
• Citizen comments period (up to 30 minutes)
• Other business
• Adjournment

City Council

The Lancaster City Council will vote on a resolution to buy 2,934 square feet of land at 1588 South Carolina Highway 9 Bypass West. Council members will also consider two ordinances: one amending the Business License Ordinance to update the class schedule, and another annexing 1.996 acres at 2210 University Drive. Additional agenda items include recognitions for Fire Chief McLellan and Police Captain Dwayne Davis, a grant program presentation, and a discussion of Project Philadelphia.

• Resolution R25-20: Authorize purchase of 2,934 sq ft land at 1588 SC Highway 9 Bypass West (Mingo)
• Ordinance O25-17 (Second Reading): Amend Business License Ordinance to update class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• Ordinance O25-18 (Second Reading): Annex 1.996 acres of land near 2210 University Drive into the city
• Resolution R25-19: Authorize a gift of a service sidearm to retiring Police Captain Dwayne Davis
• Presentation of Red Rose City Development Corporation’s Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program

The council unanimously approved a resolution to purchase 2,934 square feet of land at 1588 South Carolina Highway 9 Bypass West for $50,000 to expand the Bypass Pump Station. They also approved an amendment to the Business License Ordinance and annexed 1.996 acres near 2210 University Drive owned by Tommy Robinson. Additionally, the council authorized gifting retiring Police Captain Dwayne Davis his service sidearm and approved the minutes of the October 14 work session. All actions were adopted by unanimous roll‑call votes.

• Approved gift of Captain Dwayne Davis's service sidearm (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for October 14, 2025 work session (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2,934 sq ft land at 1588 SC Highway 9 Bypass West for $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of O25‑17 amendment to Business License Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of O25‑18 annexing 1.996 acres near 2210 University Drive (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Project Philadelphia (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request submitted by KHP Petro LLC for the property at 1050 West Meeting Street. The applicant seeks to reduce the front yard setback from 25 feet to 10 feet and the left side yard setback from 5 feet to 10 feet to install a 24‑by‑46 foot gas pump canopy. The meeting will also include routine items such as approval of the June 16, 2025 minutes and the Secretary’s Report.

• Variance request by KHP Petro LLC for 1050 West Meeting St (front yard setback 25'→10', side yard setback 5'→10')
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of June 16, 2025

City Council

The Lancaster City Council will consider authorizing Change Order #3 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, which adds yard valve actuators and a new drainage line at a total cost of $99,000 to be paid from the Gross Revenue Reserve Fund. The council will also hold first‑reading votes on Ordinance 025-17 to update the Business License class schedule under Act 176 of 2020, and Ordinance 025-18 to annex a 1.996‑acre parcel near 2210 University Drive owned by Tommy Robinson. Additional agenda items include citizen and employee comments and the meeting’s adjournment.

• Authorize Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization and Flood Proofing Change Order #3 – $99,000 total cost
• Ordinance 025-17 (First Reading) – amend Business License Ordinance class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• Ordinance 025-18 (First Reading) – annex 1.996‑acre parcel near 2210 University Drive owned by Tommy Robinson

The council approved a $99,000 change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization and Flood Proofing Project, to be paid from the Gross Revenue Reserve Fund. It also approved the first reading of Ordinance O25-17 to update the city’s business‑license class schedule and Ordinance O25-18 to annex a 1.996‑acre parcel near 2210 University Drive. Additionally, the council approved the minutes from the August 26 regular meeting and the September 30 special meeting.

• Approved Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization and Flood Proofing Change Order #3 ($99,000) – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O25-17 updating Business License class schedule – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O25-18 annexing 1.996‑acre parcel near 2210 University Drive – unanimous roll call vote
• Approved minutes for August 26, 2025 regular meeting and September 30, 2025 special meeting – unanimous roll call vote

Planning Commission

The commission will discuss the city’s zoning ordinance and recent development updates presented by Benmark Planning and Jason Epley. It will also consider an action item to approve the preliminary plat for the Coulbourn Subdivision, located on Airport Road, Hwy 200 South, Lynwood Drive, Edgeport Drive, Hillcrest Avenue, and Watts Drive, with tax maps 0086-00-011.00, 0086-00-011.01, and 0087-00-001.00, developed by Forestar Group. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of City’s Zoning Ordinance & Development Updates – Benmark Planning, Jason Epley
• Preliminary Plat – Coulbourn Subdivision (Airport Road, Hwy 200 South, Lynwood Drive, Edgeport Drive, Hillcrest Avenue & Watts Drive), tax maps 0086-00-011.00, 0086-00-011.01, 0087-00-001.00, developer Forestar Group

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation on a downtown Farmers Market and multi‑event venue concept prepared by Cary Perkins of McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture. The presentation includes a conceptual site plan showing a covered terrace, tables, chairs, booths, and capacity details. Council members will hold a visioning discussion on the proposed market. The meeting also includes the usual invocation, pledge of allegiance, roll call, and adjournment.

• Presentation of Downtown Farmers Market/Multi‑Event Venue concept by McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture
• Conceptual site plan showing 20 tables, 330 chairs, 11 booths, and roof terrace capacity for up to 485 standing occupants
• Visioning discussion on the market concept
• Invocation & Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor DeVenny
• Roll Call

The Lancaster City Council held a special meeting on September 30, 2025, and discussed a downtown Farmers Market/Multi‑Event Venue concept presented by Cary Perkins. No formal actions or approvals were taken on the project. The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m. after a unanimous vote to adjourn.

City Council

The Lancaster City Council will consider a resolution authorizing the award of accommodations tax grants. It will also hold second‑reading votes on Ordinance 025-15 to amend the FY 2024‑2025 operating budget and Ordinance 025-16 to amend the FY 2025‑2026 operating budget. Additional items include the monthly reports for August 2025 and the cash management and finance report for July and August 2025.

• Resolution R25-18 – authorizing the awarding of accommodations tax grants (Roddey)
• Ordinance 025-15 (Second Reading) – amendment to the FY 2024‑2025 operating budget (Absher)
• Ordinance 025-16 (Second Reading) – amendment to the FY 2025‑2026 operating budget (Absher)
• Monthly Reports for August 2025 (separate cover)
• Cash Management and Finance Report for July and August 2025

The City Council approved a resolution to award accommodations tax grants totaling $91,977.88 to six nonprofit projects. It also approved the second reading of the 2024‑2025 operating budget amendment and the first reading of the 2025‑2026 operating budget amendment. The minutes of the September 9 work session were approved, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved R25-18 resolution awarding $91,977.88 in accommodations tax grants (Harris, Hood, Marsh, Sowell, DeVenny yes; Miller recused)
• Approved second reading of O25-15 operating budget amendment for FY 2024‑2025 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved first reading of O25-16 operating budget amendment for FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved minutes of September 9, 2025 work session (unanimous roll call)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll call)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review cash management reports for July and August 2025. It will conduct second readings of Ordinance O25-15 and Ordinance O25-16, which amend the City of Lancaster operating budget for fiscal years 2024‑2025 and 2025‑2026. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Cash Management Reports for July and August 2025
• Second Reading of Ordinance O25-15 – amendment to FY 2024‑2025 operating budget
• Second Reading of Ordinance O25-16 – amendment to FY 2025‑2026 operating budget
• Adjournment

Red Rose City Development Corporation

The Red Rose City Development Corporation Board of Directors will review documents and set the grant cycle schedule for the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program. The board will also discuss a consultant's draft report from the Board Retreat and review bylaw changes.

• Approval of 'Notice to tenants and building owners', 'Grantee Award', and 'Grant Acceptance Agreement' letters for the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program
• Establishment of the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program Grant Cycle Schedule
• Discussion of the Board Retreat Draft Report
• Review of bylaw changes and potential revisions
• Establishment of the 2025–2026 Fiscal Year meeting schedule

City Council

City Council will hold a work session to discuss first readings of two ordinances to amend the operating budgets for fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.

• Ordinance 025-15: Amending the FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget
• Ordinance 025-16: Amending the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget

The Lancaster City Council unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance O25-15, amending the operating budget for fiscal year 2024‑2025. It also unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance O25-16, amending the operating budget for fiscal year 2025‑2026. In addition, the council unanimously approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 regular meeting.

• Approved first reading of O25-15 operating‑budget amendment FY 2024‑2025 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved first reading of O25-16 operating‑budget amendment FY 2025‑2026 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2025 regular meeting (unanimous roll call vote)

Planning Commission

The meeting agenda consists of procedural items and a field trip to view current and proposed developments. No specific ordinances or zoning changes are listed for decision.

• Field trip regarding current and proposed developments

Monthly Reports

The City of Lancaster is presenting its monthly operational reports for September 2025, covering finance, building permits, and utility services. The agenda lists various departmental updates including the Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works.

• Finance and Utility Services monthly report
• Building, Planning, Zoning & Licensing monthly report
• Police Department monthly report
• Fire Department monthly report
• FY 25/26 Goals 1st Quarter Status Report

City Council

The City Council unanimously approved the appointment of Thomas Hagwood, Fire Department Training Captain, to the Employee Grievance Committee. The Council also unanimously approved the minutes of the August 26 work session, entered and exited an executive session, and adjourned the meeting at 9:39 p.m.

• Approved August 26 work session minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Approved appointment of Thomas Hagwood to Employee Grievance Committee (unanimous roll call)
• Entered executive session to discuss contractual agreements, property sale, and Project Philadelphia (unanimous roll call)
• Returned to open session (unanimous roll call)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:39 p.m. (unanimous roll call)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss budget amendments for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget. The body will also review the water meter replacement project and the potential elimination of utility drop boxes in favor of kiosk payments.

• Budget amendments for Christmas decorations using HTAX leftover capital funding
• Funding for a replacement welcome sign and Springs House repairs
• Wastewater Treatment Plant alum budget shortfall
• Additional appropriations for the water meter replacement project
• Discussion on eliminating utility drop boxes for Kiosk payments

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It also approved a resolution allowing public possession and consumption of beer and wine at the September 27 Sickle Cell Festival. Additionally, the council approved five zoning map amendments, rezoning parcels ranging from 1.041 acres to 304.63 acres for residential or commercial use.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Resolution R25-17 permitting beer and wine at the 9th annual Sickle Cell Festival (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Ordinance O25-10 rezoning 1.041 acres near 217 Nichols Road to R6-Residential (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Ordinance O25-11 rezoning 5.776 acres near 1414 Lynwood Drive to B3-General Commercial (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Ordinance O25-12 rezoning 304.63 acres near Airport Road and Hillcrest Avenue to R15-Residential (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Ordinance O25-13 rezoning 38.5 acres near Hillcrest Avenue and Watts Drive to R15-Residential (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Ordinance O25-14 rezoning 48.2 acres near Edgeport Drive and Airport Road to R15-Residential, with 20‑acre donation to the city (unanimous roll call)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council approved the 2025 Prioritized Community Needs Assessment to guide funding and planning. It also appointed Alize Thomas to the Employee Grievance Committee, approved the Arch & Main Street traffic‑signal box design, authorized Wastewater Treatment Plant Change Order #2, and certified the Ellen Dean Hotel site as an abandoned building. Additionally, the council approved the first reading of four zoning map amendment ordinances.

• Adopted the 2025 Prioritized Community Needs Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Alize Thomas to the Employee Grievance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Arch & Main Street Traffic Control Box wrap design and installation (unanimous)
• Authorized Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization and Flood Proofing Change Order #2 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution certifying 113-141 North White Street as an abandoned building (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O25-07 to rezone 405 Chesterfield Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O25-08 to rezone parcel near 208 Wylie Park Road (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O25-09 to rezone parcel at Emmons St & Umpire Lane (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the public hearing on the 2025 Needs Assessment and the June 24 minutes. It also approved Resolution R25-14 accepting the Classification and Compensation Study and Resolution R25-15 authorizing public possession and consumption of beer and wine at the 2025 Finally Friday Concert Series. First readings of three zoning map amendments (O25-07, O25-08, O25-09) were also approved. All motions passed by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved public hearing on 2025 Needs Assessment (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved June 24, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Resolution R25-14 accepting Classification and Compensation Study (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Resolution R25-15 authorizing public alcohol at 2025 Finally Friday Concert Series (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O25-07 rezoning 405 Chesterfield Ave (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O25-08 rezoning near 208 Wylie Park Rd (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance O25-09 rezoning at Emmons St & Umpire Ln (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)

City Council

The council adopted Ordinance O25-04, which sets the operating budget and fee structure for fiscal year 2025‑2026. It also approved the sale of two city parcels to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (Ordinances O25-05 and O25-06). A resolution amending the personnel policy manual (R25-13) was approved, while the compensation study resolution (R25-14) was tabled until the July 8 meeting. All motions passed by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Approved Ordinance O25-04 adopting FY 2025‑2026 operating budget and fees (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O25-05 authorizing sale of 3,836 sq ft property to SCDOT (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O25-06 authorizing sale of 767 sq ft property to SCDOT (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R25-13 amending Section 5.04 of Personnel Policy Manual (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution R25-14 on classification and compensation study until July 8 2025 (unanimous)

City Council

On June 17, 2025 the Lancaster City Council held a special meeting to present the FY 2025‑26 recommended budget, covering new personnel, revenue changes, utility rate increases, and capital projects. Council members asked questions about pay grades, insurance costs, and specific project funding, but no budget items were formally approved, denied, or amended. The meeting concluded with a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned (unanimous vote)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the first reading of the operating budget for fiscal year 2025‑26 and adopted a resolution allowing beer and wine at the Juneteenth Festival. It also approved the sale of two small city parcels to the South Carolina Department of Transportation and authorized a contract with VC3 for all city IT services. All actions were recorded with the indicated vote counts.

• Approved R25-12 resolution authorizing public possession and consumption of beer and wine at the 2025 Juneteenth Festival (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of O25-04 ordinance adopting the operating budget and fees for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O25-05 authorizing sale of 3,836 sq ft city property to SCDOT (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O25-06 authorizing sale of 767 sq ft city property to SCDOT (unanimous)
• Approved contract with VC3 to handle all City IT needs (4-1)
• Approved minutes for May 27, June 3, and June 4 meetings (unanimous)

City Council

The council met at the Arras Foundation Headquarters. Attendees presented shared goals for downtown and heard updates from local officials and organizations. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council met on June 3, 2025, and Finance Director James Absher presented the recommended FY 2025‑26 budget, outlining new personnel positions, salary adjustments, tax rate changes, and funding for several projects. Council members asked for clarifications on salary effective dates, equipment‑operator duties, and project timelines. No formal votes or approvals were recorded in the minutes.

City Council

The Lancaster City Council approved the award of hospitality tax grants totaling $59,650 to seven organizations. It also adopted a revised FY 2025-2026 budget calendar, declared a list of city equipment surplus and authorized its disposal, and approved the minutes from the May 13 work session. The council entered and exited an executive session before adjourning unanimously.

• Approved May 13 work session minutes – unanimous roll call
• Amended FY 2025-2026 budget calendar – unanimous roll call
• Approved Resolution R25-10 to dispose surplus equipment – unanimous roll call
• Approved Resolution R25-11 authorizing $59,650 hospitality tax grants – unanimous roll call
• Entered executive session – unanimous roll call
• Returned to open session – unanimous roll call
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous roll call

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the March 18 and April 22 meetings. It also approved a resolution allowing public possession and consumption of beer and wine at the 2025 Red Rose Festival. Additionally, the council approved a list of roadway projects to be included in Lancaster County’s proposed 1% transportation sales tax ballot initiative.

• Approved March 18 and April 22 meeting minutes (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved R25-08 resolution authorizing beer and wine at the 2025 Red Rose Festival (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved R25-09 list of roadway projects for Lancaster County 1% transportation sales tax initiative (unanimous roll call vote)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8 work session. It selected Option B for the new Municipal Justice Center sign. The council also approved Resolution R25‑06, granting incentives to Prestwich Development Company for a 70‑unit low‑income housing project, and Resolution R25‑07, expanding bereavement leave to introductory employees. The meeting entered and exited executive session and adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 8, 2025 work‑session minutes (unanimous roll call vote)
• Selected Option B for Municipal Justice Center sign (unanimous consent)
• Approved Resolution R25‑06 incentives for Prestwich Development Company (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved Resolution R25‑07 amendment to personnel policy bereavement leave (unanimous roll call vote)
• Entered Executive Session to discuss contractual arrangements (unanimous roll call vote)
• Returned from Executive Session (unanimous roll call vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous roll call vote)

City Council

The joint meeting was opened by a unanimous motion. The council then approved the agenda by unanimous roll‑call vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

• Opened joint meeting (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The council unanimously approved the March meeting minutes, proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month, and reappointed Brenda Thompson to the Lancaster Housing Authority Board. It also adopted the FY 2025‑26 budget goals, reallocated $177,300 of CIP funds for wastewater plant equipment, and approved the second reading of an ordinance annexing a 0.162‑acre parcel near 208 Wylie Park Road. The council entered and exited an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved March 8 Goal Session and March 11 Work Session minutes (unanimous roll call)
• Proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month (unanimous roll call)
• Reappointed Brenda Thompson to the Lancaster Housing Authority Board (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 budget goals (Resolution R25‑04) (unanimous roll call)
• Authorized reallocation of $177,300 CIP funds for wastewater plant equipment (Resolution R25‑05) (unanimous roll call)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance O25‑03 annexing 0.162‑acre parcel near 208 Wylie Park Road (unanimous roll call)
• Entered Executive Session (unanimous roll call)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous roll call)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2025‑2026 Budget Calendar by unanimous roll‑call vote. It also approved the first reading of Ordinance O25‑03 to annex a 0.162‑acre parcel near 208 Wylie Park Road, and nominated Harlene Carter and Jimola Wade to the Red Rose City Development Corporation board. Additionally, the Council authorized the City Administrator to compensate the Finance Director for interim IT Director duties and approved the minutes from the March 8 and March 11 sessions.

• Adopt FY 2025-2026 Budget Calendar – approved unanimously
• Approve first reading of Ordinance O25-03 annexing 0.162‑acre parcel near 208 Wylie Park Rd – approved unanimously
• Nominate Harlene Carter and Jimola Wade to Red Rose City Development Corp board – approved unanimously
• Authorize City Administrator to compensate Finance Director for interim IT Director duties – approved unanimously
• Approve minutes for March 8 and March 11 meetings – approved unanimously