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

City Council will receive a presentation on the Advanced Water Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project from Ferguson. The body will also consider an appointment to the Employee Grievance Committee and hold an executive session regarding county contracts and property sales.

• Presentation on Advanced Water Metering Infrastructure (AMI) by Rob Watson of Ferguson
• Appointment to the Employee Grievance Committee
• Executive session to discuss contractual arrangements with Lancaster County
• Executive session to discuss the proposed sale of property
• Executive session to discuss Project Philadelphia

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

Representatives from Lancaster County, the City of Lancaster, and surrounding towns will meet for a joint luncheon. The body will discuss a county transportation sales tax and hospital expansions through the Medical University of South Carolina.

• County Transportation Sales Tax discussion
• Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) hospital expansion, residency program, and kidney transplants
• Legislative initiatives update from the South Carolina State House and Senate delegation
• Community roundtable for jurisdictional updates from local governing bodies

City Council

The Lancaster City Council will hold a work session to decide on five zoning map amendments and a resolution allowing public beer and wine consumption at a local festival. The zoning changes involve rezoning parcels totaling 1.041 to 304.63 acres for various uses, including commercial and industrial development. The council will also consider adopting the 2025 Prioritized Community Needs Assessment, which outlines key projects for low-to-moderate income areas.

• R25-17: Resolution to allow public possession and consumption of beer and wine at the James R. Clark Memorial Sickle Cell Foundation - Lancaster Satellite Office 9th Annual Family Day Sickle Cell Festival
• O25-10: Rezone 1.041-acre parcel at 217 Nichola Road (Streater) from current zoning to unspecified new zoning
• O25-11: Rezone 5.776-acre parcel at 1414 Lynwood Drive (El Siloe Iglesia) from current zoning to unspecified new zoning
• O25-12: Rezone 304.63-acre parcel near Airport Road and Hilcrest Avenue (Leroy Springs & Company Inc) from current zoning to unspecified new zoning
• O25-13: Rezone 38.5-acre parcel near Hilcrest Avenue and Watts Drive (Leroy Springs & Company Inc) from current zoning to unspecified new zoning

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)

Monthly Reports

The city provided statistical updates across multiple departments, including finance, fire, police, and municipal court. These reports track operational metrics, emergency response times, and personnel changes for August 2025.

• Finance reported total billing of $655,558 and 29,290,300 in total consumption
• Fire Department recorded 158 total responses with an average fire response time of 4:42
• Human Resources reported 6 new hires and 4 exits, with 12 remaining vacancies
• Municipal Court collected $8,154.00 in total money in for August 2025
• Human Resources processed 35 outside employment applications

City Council

City Council will discuss the 2025 Prioritized Community Needs Assessment List and a wastewater plant change order. The body is also reviewing eight different zoning map amendments and a resolution to certify an abandoned building site.

• Rezoning of 304.63 acres near Airport Road and Hilcrest Avenue (025-12)
• Rezoning of 48.2 acres near Edgeport Drive and Airport Road (025-14)
• Rezoning of 5.776 acres near 1414 Lynwood Drive (025-11)
• Certification of 113-141 North White Street as an abandoned building site
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization and Flood Proofing Change Order #2

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)

Red Rose City Development Corporation

The Red Rose City Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to approve the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program. The board will also review grant-related letters and a draft report from a consultant regarding the Board Retreat.

• Approval of the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant Program
• Review of 'Notice to tenants and building owners', 'Grantee Award', and 'Grant Acceptance Agreement' letters
• Discussion of the Board Retreat Draft Report

City Council

City Council will conduct a public hearing to identify community needs for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications. The body will also consider a classification and compensation study and three zoning map amendments.

• 2025 Needs Assessment Hearing regarding CDBG funds
• Resolution R25-14: Classification and Compensation Study and pay grade changes
• Resolution R25-15: Authorization of beer and wine consumption at 2025 Finally Friday Concert Series
• Ordinance 025-07: Rezoning of 1.21 acres at 405 Chesterfield Avenue
• Ordinance 025-08 and 025-09: Rezoning of parcels at 208 Wylie Park Road and Emmons Street/Umpire Lane

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)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings to consider five zoning map amendment requests. These requests involve changing the zoning designations for various parcels of land to residential or commercial districts.

• Request by BVJ Properties LLC to rezone 1.041 acres near 217 Nichols Road to R6-Residential
• Request by El Siloe Igesia to rezone 5.776 acres near 1414 Lynwood Drive to B3-General Commercial
• Request by Leroy Springs & Company Inc. to rezone 304.63 acres south of downtown to R15-Residential
• Request by Leroy Springs & Company Inc. to rezone 38.5 acres south of downtown to R15-Residential
• Request by Elliott White Springs Foundation to rezone 48.2 acres south of downtown to B3-General Commercial

Monthly Reports

The city provided monthly status reports for various departments, including detailed activity from Building, Planning, Zoning & Licensing. The reports track construction permits, business licensing, and hospitality tax collection.

• New Pump Station at 2120 Charlotte Hwy valued at $1,431,334
• Commercial upfit at 937 N. Main Street valued at $2,222,676
• USCL Soccer Complex Renovation at Hubbard Drive/Wilson Dr valued at $250,000
• Hospitality tax revenue collected for June 2025 totaled $99,694.80
• One structure at 210 N. Ferguson St cleared from condemnation list

City Council

City Council will hold a public hearing and consider the second reading of the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 operating budget. The body will also decide on the sale of two city-owned parcels to the South Carolina Department of Transportation and vote on personnel policy and compensation changes.

• Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance 025-04 for the FY 2025-2026 Operating Budget
• Sale of 3,836 sq ft of property (Tax Map #0082D-0K-004.02) to SCDOT
• Sale of 767 sq ft of property (Tax Map #0082D-0L-008.00) to SCDOT
• Adoption of a Classification and Compensation Study and recommended pay grades
• Appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals

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)

Red Rose City Development Corporation

The Red Rose City Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to address board appointments and a rehabilitation grant. The body will also review and approve minutes from three previous meetings.

• Discussion and approval of Downtown Rehabilitation Grant
• Appointment and reappointment of Board Members

City Council

City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the second reading of the 2025-2026 budget. The proposed budget includes funding for new personnel positions and salary adjustments based on a compensation study.

• Proposed new positions including School Resource Officers ($58,752), Gang Investigator ($58,752), and Firefighters ($46,968)
• Average city-wide salary increase of 7.7%, with public works and solid waste employees averaging 11.7%
• Proposed 4.65% increase in the city's portion of employee insurance starting January 1, 2026
• Rollback of operating millage from 231.0 to 198.6 following city reassessment
• Proposed millage increase of 11.2 mills based on a 5.65% cap

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)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two property use requests. The board will also conduct an election of officers for 2025.

• Special exception request for a boardinghouse at 479 W Barr St
• Variance request for 11’ side and rear setbacks for a manufactured home at 702 N Market St
• Election of Officers 2025

City Council

City Council will hold a work session to discuss the proposed operating budget and fees for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting includes a presentation on a classification and compensation study to update city pay grades. Council will also consider the sale of two city-owned property parcels to the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

• Ordinance 025-04: Adopting the Operating Budget and establishing fees for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Ordinance 025-05: Sale of 3,836 square feet of property (Tax Map #0082D-0K-004.02) to SCDOT
• Ordinance 025-06: Sale of 767 square feet of property (Tax Map #0082D-0L-008.00) to SCDOT
• Resolution R25-12: Authorizing public possession and consumption of beer and wine at the 2025 Juneteenth Festival
• The Archer Company Classification & Compensation Study presentation

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)

Red Rose City Development Corporation

The Board of Directors is meeting for a retreat focused on strategic planning. The session includes a city overview, a 10-year visioning exercise, and a SWOT analysis to set goals and action plans.

• Strategic planning introduction
• 10-year visioning exercise
• SWOT analysis
• Goal setting and action planning

Red Rose City Development Corporation

The Red Rose City Development Corporation is holding a meeting to discuss shared goals for downtown Lancaster. The session includes a presentation by master planner Irene Dumas Tyson and a guest speaker from the Columbia Development Corporation.

• Discussion of shared goals for downtown by Irene Dumas Tyson, BOUDREAUX
• Presentation on Community Development Corporations by Fred Delk of Columbia Development Corporation

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting to review downtown goals with a master planner. The session includes a presentation on community development corporations by the Columbia Development Corporation.

• Presentation on shared goals for downtown by Irene DumasTyson of BOURDREAUX
• Presentation on community development corporations by Fred Delk of Columbia Development Corporation

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.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider three applications to amend the zoning map. These requests involve changing the land use designations for three specific parcels of land in Lancaster.

• Rezoning request for 1.21 acres at 405 Chesterfield Avenue to MF- Multi-Family
• Rezoning request for 0.162 acres adjacent to 204 Wylie Park Road to R6- Residential
• Rezoning request for 0.824 acres fronting Emmons Street & Umpire Lane

City Council

City Council will present and discuss the recommended budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The proposal includes employee pay adjustments, utility rate increases, and funding for several infrastructure projects.

• Proposed $14.75 million for a new northern fire station ($14 million construction, $750,000 design)
• Budgeted $3.3 million to replace city water meters with advanced metering infrastructure
• Proposed $638,570 to fund a compensation study, including an average 7.7% city-wide pay increase
• Proposed rate increases for water, sewer, and solid waste services
• Allocation of $350,000 for downtown farmers market design and $126,750 for Preston Blackmon Park engineering

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.

Monthly Reports

This document provides monthly operational reports from various city departments, including Building, Planning, Zoning & Licensing, and Finance & Utility Services. It details current construction projects, building permit activity, and utility billing statistics.

• Commercial project: 937 N. Main Street upfit valued at $2,222,676
• Commercial project: Los Mariachis Restaurant at 1229 Hwy 9 Bypass valued at $610,448
• Building, Planning, Zoning & Licensing issued 175 permits in June
• Finance & Utility Services reported total billing of $558,325 for June
• 69 condemned structures currently identified by the Building Department

City Council

The City Council will consider amending the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget calendar and awarding hospitality tax grants. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters, organizational restructuring, and the sale of property.

• R25-11: Resolution authorizing the awarding of Hospitality Tax Grants
• R25-10: Resolution declaring certain equipment surplus and authorizing disposal
• Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Calendar
• Executive session regarding the sale of property and organizational restructuring

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

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review an HTAX grant application and discuss the City of Lancaster operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The committee will also enter an executive session to discuss personnel and contractual matters.

• HTAX Grant Application Review
• City of Lancaster Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Executive session regarding contractual and personnel matters

Red Rose City Development Corporation

The Board of Directors will meet to review financial updates and goals for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda includes discussions regarding a Downtown Rehabilitation Grant and a board member retreat.

• Discussion of the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant
• Discussion of goals for the upcoming fiscal year
• Discussion of the retreat for board members
• Financial updates from the Treasurer

City Council

City Council will hold a work session to discuss a change order for wastewater treatment plant optimization and flood proofing. The body will also consider resolutions regarding alcohol consumption at the 2025 Red Rose Festival and roadway projects for the County's transportation sales tax initiative.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Optimization and Flood Proofing Change Order #1
• Resolution R25-08: Public possession and consumption of beer and wine at the 2025 Red Rose Festival
• Resolution R25-09: List of roadway projects for Lancaster County’s One Percent Transportation Sales Tax Initiative

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)

Planning Commission

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and routine business. The commission will review minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting and conduct a field trip regarding current and proposed developments.

• Approval of March 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Field trip regarding current and proposed developments

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the HTAX grant application and the operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. The body will also discuss new roads added to the CTC listing and a change order for the WWTP Optimization Project.

• HTAX Grant Application Review
• City of Lancaster Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• New Roads Added to CTC Listing
• Change Order #1 for WWTP Optimization Project
• Executive Session regarding contractual and personnel matters

Monthly Reports

This is a monthly departmental report for May 2025, not a meeting agenda with decisions or discussions. It covers activities from Building, Planning, Zoning & Licensing, including permits, inspections, condemnations, business licenses, and hospitality tax. Other departments (Finance, Fire, HR, IT, Police, Public Works, etc.) are listed but not detailed in the provided text.

• 78 building permits issued in May; 240 building inspections completed
• 3 new condemned structures: 306 Hampton Road, 200 E. Barr Street, 206 Louise Street
• 16 new residential projects under construction with valuations up to $752,307
• Business license revenue collected $5,538.94 (HDL new business) and $17,987.70 renewals
• Hospitality tax: $107,982.86 collected at 2% on $5,565,611.51 reported gross

City Council

The City Council will discuss replacing the Municipal Justice Center sign on Arch Street, vote on a resolution authorizing incentives for Prestwich Development Company's low-income housing tax credit application, and vote on a resolution amending the personnel policy manual. They will also enter executive session to discuss proposed contractual arrangements.

• Discuss replacing the Municipal Justice Center sign on Arch Street
• Resolution R25-06: Authorize incentives for Prestwich Development Company to support low-income housing tax credit application
• Resolution R25-07: Amend Section 6.03 of the City of Lancaster Personnel Policy Manual
• Executive session under attorney-client privilege to discuss proposed contractual arrangements
• Approval of March 2025 monthly reports and cash management report

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 Lancaster County Council and Lancaster City Council hold a joint meeting to discuss several collaborative topics. Key items include updates on the transportation sales tax referendum, growth and development, solid waste issues, fire service plans, and 911 dispatch operations. The councils will also hold an open discussion.

• Discussion of Transportation Sales Tax Referendum Status
• Discussion of Growth and Development
• Discussion of Fire Service Growth Plans
• Discussion of Transfer Station / Solid Waste Issues
• Discussion of City / County 911 Dispatch Operations

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

City Council will meet for a work session to discuss budget goals for the next fiscal year and a board appointment. The body will also consider a budget reallocation for wastewater equipment and a land annexation.

• Resolution R25-04: Adopting City of Lancaster Budget Goals for Fiscal Year 2025-2026
• Resolution R25-05: Reallocating CIP funds for a Miox Rio 3 Cell Unit and Kusters Washer Compactor for $177,300
• Ordinance 025-03: Annexing 0.162 acres near 208 Wylie Park Road owned by Mayans Real State, LLC
• Lancaster Housing Authority Board Appointment
• Proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month

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)

Red Rose City Development Corporation

The Board of Directors will meet to implement and discuss terms for new board members. The meeting is primarily focused on internal board administration.

• Implementation of Board Terms for New Board Members
• Discussion of Board Terms

Monthly Reports

This document is a compilation of monthly departmental reports for April 2025, not a meeting agenda with decisions or public hearings. It covers Building, Planning, Zoning & Licensing, Finance, Fire, Police, and other departments, providing performance metrics and project updates. Key figures include 62 condemned structures (4 new), $5.69 million in hospitality tax revenue, and 106 building permits issued in March.

• 62 condemned structures citywide, with 4 new condemnations in March (110 W. Gay St, 126-130 S. Main St).
• Hospitality tax revenue reported $5,691,204.07 with $113,837.43 collected at 2%.
• New residential construction underway at 610 Cunningham St ($752,307) and many other sites, with permits issued totaling 106 in March.
• 617 building inspections completed in March, all within 4 hours of appointment.
• Fire, Police, Public Works, and other department reports included but no specific actions for council.

Red Rose City Development Corporation

The Red Rose City Development Corporation Board of Directors will meet to appoint new board members and conduct an open discussion. No specific projects, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Appointment of new board members
• Open discussion period

City Council

The City Council will hear a presentation on the Blue Ridge Workforce Housing Project, an 80-unit multifamily development off Oakleaf Drive that seeks city fee offsets and a land donation to secure state tax credits. The council will also conduct first reading of an ordinance to annex a 0.162-acre parcel at 208 Wylie Park Road, discuss replacing the Municipal Justice Center sign on Arch Street, adopt the FY2025-2026 budget calendar, and consider nominations for the Red Rose City Development Corporation board.

• Blue Ridge Workforce Housing Project: 80-unit multifamily complex on 8.5 acres off Oakleaf Drive, seeking city assistance to obtain up to 6 leveraging points for tax credits; total project cost over $30M
• First reading of Ordinance 025-03 to annex 0.162 acres at 208 Wylie Park Road owned by Mayans Real State, LLC
• Discussion on replacing the Municipal Justice Center sign on Arch Street
• Adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget calendar
• Recommending individuals for the Red Rose City Development Corporation board nomination slate

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

Red Rose City Development Corporation

The Red Rose City Development Corporation Board will discuss the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant, review bylaw changes, and set goals for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, appointment of new board members, and financial updates from the treasurer.

• Approval of minutes from January 27, 2025 meeting
• Appointment of new board members
• Recap of bylaw changes
• Discussion of the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant
• Discussion of goals for the upcoming fiscal year

City Council

City Council will hold a goal-setting session for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and receive public comment on the upcoming budget. The meeting includes a status update on current goals, including a $7.68 million estimate for the Main Street waterline replacement.

• Public comment on the FY 2025-2026 Budget
• Status update on $400,000 for downtown building rehabilitation grants
• Status update on $994,000 earmarked for street paving
• Review of $7.68 million cost estimate for Main Street waterline replacement from Meeting Street to Emmons Street
• Status update on $150,000 earmarked for Greenway expansion from Gillsbrook Underpass to MUSC Health Medical Center

The Lancaster City Council held a goal-setting session to prioritize objectives for 2025-2026. They ranked implementing the Archer pay study, constructing the Farmers Market, and updating Preston Blackmon Park as 'must do' items. No formal votes were taken; the only action was adjournment.

• Prioritized implementing Archer pay study as 'must do' (no vote)
• Prioritized constructing Farmers Market as 'must do' (no vote)
• Prioritized updating Preston Blackmon Park shelters and bathrooms as 'must do' (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council will discuss nominations for the Red Rose City Development Corporation board, authorize an additional $25,000 for the Taylor Street Drainage Project, consider a resolution to accept approximately 35 acres of the former Springs Mill site (nine parcels) per a court order, and hold a second reading of an ordinance to annex 1.041 acres near 301 Nichola Road for a single-family home.

• Recommending three nominees for the Red Rose City Development Corporation Board
• Authorizing additional $25,000 expenditure for geosynthetic liner and rip-rap on the Taylor Street Drainage Project
• Resolution R25-03 to accept approximately 35 acres of the former Springs Mill site (nine parcels) in compliance with a court order
• Ordinance 025-02 second reading to annex 1.041 acres in the vicinity of 301 Nichola Road owned by BVJ Properties, LLC

The Lancaster City Council approved an additional $25,000 for the Taylor Street Drainage Project, accepted approximately 35 acres of the former Springs Mill site, and annexed 1.041 acres near 301 Nichols Road. All votes were unanimous. The council also discussed nominations for the Red Rose City Development Corporation board, with names to be presented at the next meeting.

• Approved $25,000 additional expenditure for Taylor Street Drainage Project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution R25-03 accepting ~35 acres of former Springs Mill site (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O25-02 annexing 1.041 acres near 301 Nichols Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2025 work session (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is conducting an information session to review goals, projects, and programs for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget. The session covers public safety, enterprise funds, the hospitality fund, and the general fund.

• Fire Department goal to begin the building process for Fire Station 3
• Fire Department report of two new fire apparatus contracted in November 2023 with December 2027 delivery dates
• Budgetary review of Public Safety (Court, Fire, Police)
• Budgetary review of Enterprise Funds (Public Works, Solid Waste, Wastewater Treatment Plant)
• Budgetary review of Hospitality Fund (Events & Promotions, Marketing & Development)

The Lancaster City Council held a goal session where department heads presented their FY 2024-2025 goals, projects, and programs. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session; it was informational only. The meeting adjourned after the presentations.

• No formal decisions made; session was informational

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider two zoning map amendments. One request would rezone 1.03 acres at 273 Dixon Road to MF-Multifamily, the other rezone 0.448 acres at 502 W. Meeting Street to R15-Residential. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings and citizen comments.

• Zoning Map Amendment for 273 Dixon Road (1.03 acres) to MF-Multifamily, applicant Mace Green Jr. Trustee
• Zoning Map Amendment for 502 W. Meeting Street (0.448 acres) to R15-Residential, applicant Phillip Gregory Williams
• Approval of minutes from January 7 and February 4, 2025 regular meetings
• Public hearing period for citizen comments on agenda items

Police Department Standing Committee

The Lancaster Police Department Standing Committee will discuss the 2025-26 police department budget, police department grants, an accreditation update, and police department signage. No specific dollar amounts or further details are provided in the agenda.

• 2025-26 Police Department Budget discussion
• Police Department Grants overview
• Accreditation Update
• Police Department Signage discussion

The committee discussed the police department's 2025-26 budget goals, including hiring two additional patrol officers and two part-time officers, replacing eight non-compliant patrol vehicles, and considering gunshot detection technology and 911 console upgrades. Chief Roper reported on a $1.8 million Community Violence Intervention grant and an upcoming CALEA mock assessment. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational.

• No formal votes or decisions taken; items discussed only

Monthly Reports

The city is reviewing monthly departmental reports for March 2025, focusing on the Building, Planning, Zoning & Licensing and Finance departments. The reports detail 143 building permits issued, 608 inspections completed, and over $16 million in financial transactions. A significant number of new residential construction projects are listed.

• Building permits issued: 143 in March, 1,079 fiscal year to date
• Building inspections completed: 608 in March, 3,824 fiscal year to date
• Plan reviews completed: 10 in March, 132 fiscal year to date
• Hospitality tax revenue collected: $98,446.24 for March
• New residential construction at 610 Cunningham Street valued at $752,307

City Council

The Lancaster City Council will hold a regular meeting to consider a resolution allowing beer and wine at the 2025 Shamrock Block Party and conduct the first reading of an ordinance to annex a 1.041-acre parcel near 310 Nichols Road. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and receipt of monthly financial reports.

• Resolution R25-02 authorizing beer and wine consumption at the 2025 Shamrock Block Party
• Ordinance O25-02 (first reading) to annex 1.041 acres at 310 Nichols Road, owned by BVJ Properties, LLC
• Approval of minutes from the February 11, 2025 work session
• Monthly reports for January 2025, including cash management and finance report
• Employee and citizen comment periods (up to 3 minutes per speaker)

The Lancaster City Council approved a resolution allowing beer and wine consumption at the 2025 Shamrock Block Party, with police monitoring for public intoxication. The council also approved the first reading of an ordinance to annex 1.041 acres near 301 Nichols Road for a single-family home. Minutes from the February 11 work session were approved, and monthly reports were received without questions.

• Approved resolution R25-02 for beer/wine consumption at 2025 Shamrock Block Party (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance O25-02 to annex 1.041 acres near 301 Nichols Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 11, 2025 Work Session (unanimous)

City Council

City Council will hold a work session to discuss a change order for the CDBG Taylor Street Drainage Project and the second reading of an ordinance to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 operating budget. The meeting also includes a police department promotion ceremony and a discussion on contractual arrangements in executive session.

• CDBG Taylor Street Drainage Project change order
• Ordinance 025-01 to amend the FY 2024-2025 Operating Budget
• Police Department Promotion Recognition and Pinning Ceremony
• Executive session to discuss proposed contractual arrangements

The Lancaster City Council approved a change order for the CDBG Taylor Street Drainage Project, contingent on state approval, to add a curb and address erosion. The council also approved the second reading of Ordinance O25-01, amending the city's operating budget to add three new police positions funded by a grant and reclassify a lieutenant role. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved CDBG Taylor Street Drainage Project change order for $19,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance O25-01 budget amendment adding police grant positions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 28, 2025 work session (unanimous)
• Held executive session on contractual arrangements; no votes taken

City Council

Representatives from Lancaster County, the school district, and several towns will meet for a luncheon. The session includes a presentation on the county's growth and updates from the South Carolina state legislative delegation.

• Presentation on The Growth Picture of Lancaster County by Allison Hardin
• Legislative initiatives update from the South Carolina State House and Senate delegation
• Community Roundtable for jurisdictional updates from governing bodies
• Approval of minutes from the November 1, 2024, meeting
• Announcement of 2025 meeting dates: May 2, August 15, and November 7

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for the Chesterfield Ave Towns Subdivision located on Chesterfield Avenue, Kershaw Street, and Eula Street, proposed by Coulston Enterprises Inc. The commission will also elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Public comments will be heard at the start of the meeting.

• Preliminary plat review – Chesterfield Ave Towns Subdivision (Coulston Enterprises Inc.)
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson

The Lancaster Planning Commission approved the preliminary plat for the Chesterfield Ave Towns subdivision, a 38-duplex (76-unit) development on 12.045 acres, with a unanimous vote. The commission also re-elected Dr. Richard Van Hall as chairperson and elected Steve Beckham as vice chairperson. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved preliminary plat for Chesterfield Ave Towns (38 duplex lots, 76 units) (unanimous)
• Re-elected Dr. Richard Van Hall as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Elected Steve Beckham as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)

Monthly Reports

This is a monthly report from city departments presented to the Lancaster City Council for February 2025. No votes or decisions are documented; the report summarizes building permits, inspections, business licenses, hospitality tax collections, and project statuses.

• 160 building permits issued in February, up from 536 year-to-date
• Hospitality tax revenue collected: $5,462,467.23 for the month
• 62 condemned structures remain; 0 newly condemned, 0 demolished
• New residential projects ongoing at 610 Cunningham St ($752,307) and others
• New commercial projects: Greater Victory ER Center at 118 E. Gay St ($155,000)

City Council

The Lancaster City Council will hold a regular meeting on January 28, 2025, with a first reading of Ordinance 025-01 to amend the FY 2024-2025 operating budget. Council will also discuss board and commission appointments for 20 expiring seats, vote on the Arch & Main traffic control box wrap design, and review monthly financial reports. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the City Clerk appointment and proposed contractual arrangements.

• First reading of Ordinance 025-01 amending the FY 2024-2025 operating budget
• Board and commission appointments for 20 seats with expiring terms
• Approval and authorization of Arch & Main traffic control box wrap design and installation
• Executive session to discuss City Clerk appointment and contractual arrangements
• Monthly financial reports for November and December 2024 and cash management report for November

The council approved the first reading of a budget amendment for FY 2024-2025, which adds grant-funded positions. It also approved appointments to boards and commissions, including new members for four boards. The council authorized the city administrator to hire a new Clerk to Council after an executive session.

• Approved first reading of O25-01 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Steve Beckham to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved staff-recommended board appointments and reappointments (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of new Clerk to Council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Jan 14 work session (unanimous)

Red Rose City Development Corporation

The Red Rose City Development Corporation Board will meet to approve minutes from November, hear executive and financial updates, and discuss old business including a vision statement and bylaw changes. New business includes discussion of the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant and goals for the upcoming fiscal year. No votes on specific projects or dollar amounts are scheduled.

• Discussion of the Downtown Rehabilitation Grant
• Approval of minutes from November 25, 2024 meeting
• Recap of bylaw changes
• Setting goals for the upcoming fiscal year
• Creating a vision statement

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including approving minutes from the previous meeting, making board and commission appointments, and considering a resolution to amend Section 2.02 of the Administrative Policy Manual. The council will also enter executive session to discuss proposed contractual arrangements and the purchase of property, with possible action to follow in open session.

• Board and commission appointments
• Resolution R 25-01 amending Section 2.02 of the City of Lancaster Administrative Policy Manual
• Executive session to discuss proposed contractual arrangements
• Executive session to discuss purchase of property

The Lancaster City Council approved a resolution amending the Administrative Policy Manual to allow registered 501(c)3 organizations to use the 15th Street Building Conference Room for charitable purposes benefiting the general public. The council also discussed board and commission appointments, with candidates to be proposed at the January 28, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included an executive session on contractual matters and real property purchase, with no votes taken.

• Approved R25-01 amending Section 2.02 of Administrative Policy Manual (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2024 work session (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss contractual matters and real property purchase (unanimous)
• Returned to open session after executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will meet to conduct internal organizational business. The primary action for this meeting is the election of a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.

• Election of Chairperson & Vice-Chairperson
• Approval of November 5, 2024 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission met on January 7, 2025, but only two members were present, which was insufficient for a quorum. As a result, the meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions or discussions.

• Meeting adjourned due to no quorum

Monthly Reports

This document is a compilation of monthly departmental reports for January 2025 from the City of Lancaster, SC. It includes performance data and project status updates from the Building, Planning, Zoning & Licensing Department and the Finance and Utility Services Department. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• 127 building permits issued in January 2025 (716 fiscal year to date)
• 62 condemned structures existing, none newly condemned
• New residential project at 610 Cunningham Street valued at $752,307
• Hospitality tax revenue collected: $24,480.10 on gross receipts of $5,455,838.24
• Total hospitality tax businesses: 92