Lexington public meetings in 2025

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council will discuss the petition to annex the Royal Creek Subdivision, a 83‑lot area off Hope Ferry Road, and consider its recommended zoning. The council will also review a presentation on the LTIP Second Edition methodology for possible adoption at the January 5, 2026 meeting, and discuss the future development of Porsche Drive. Additional items include a proposed “Greetings from Lexington” mural and the award of a contract for professional auditing services.

• Annexation of Royal Creek Subdivision (300 block of Hope Ferry Road) with recommended Protected Residential zoning
• LTIP Second Edition information presentation and request to place methodology on Jan 5, 2026 agenda
• Discussion of Porsche Drive roadway owned by Scepter Enterprises and adjacent town water tower access
• Proposed “Greetings from Lexington” mural presentation by Town Administrator Rachelle Gleaton
• Award of contract for professional auditing services presented by Town Administrator

The council ratified the executive session report unanimously. They approved moving forward with the “Greetings from Lexington” mural. They placed the annexation of the Royal Creek Subdivision on the January 5, 2026 agenda with a 6‑0 vote. They also placed the adoption of the updated Local Transportation Improvement Plan methodology on the same agenda, also 6‑0.

• Ratified executive session report (6-0)
• Approved “Greetings from Lexington” mural to proceed (no vote recorded)
• Placed annexation of Royal Creek Subdivision on Jan 5, 2026 agenda (6-0)
• Placed adoption of LTIP methodology on Jan 5, 2026 agenda (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will decide whether to allow a wall sign displaying the word 'Topps' at 607 Columbia Ave. Staff denied the request, arguing the sign advertises a supplier rather than the product itself, which conflicts with town ordinance.

• Variance 2025-10(V) for Palmetto Cards at 607 Columbia Ave
• Appeal of Staff's interpretation of Section 159.07.09 Product Signs
• Approval of September 4, 2025 Board of Zoning Appeals minutes
• Discussion on sign permit for All American Signs, LLC
• Hear from applicant on variance request

1 - Town Council

The Town Council will take final readings on two ordinances: a quit‑claim deed for Corley Street Park and an acquisition of right‑of‑way with Lexington School District One. They will also conduct first readings on new park rules, a mutual‑aid agreement for a school resource officer, and annexations of tax map parcels, including 604 Reed Ave. Additional items include easement and access agreements for Marketplace Development LLC and Mashburn Construction, and a contract review for the Old Cherokee/378 Relocation Project. Public hearings will be held on the two ordinances before the council votes.

• Final reading of Ordinance for Corley Street Park Quit Claim Deed
• Final reading of Ordinance to authorize acquisition of right of way with Lexington School District One
• First reading of Ordinance establishing rules and regulations for town parks
• Approval of Mutual Aid agreement with American Leadership Academy for School Resource Officer
• First reading of annexation of Lexington County Tax Map #004300-04-046 located at 604 Reed Ave

The Lexington Town Council unanimously approved the minutes from the September 15, October 6, and November 3, 2025 meetings. A motion to ratify the mayor’s executive‑session report also passed unanimously. Motions to enter and later adjourn the executive session were carried without opposition.

• Approved September 15, October 6, and November 3 minutes (7‑0)
• Ratified mayor’s executive‑session report (7‑0)
• Moved into Executive Session (unanimously carried)
• Adjourned Executive Session (unanimously carried)

2- Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two annexation requests: one for a 14.24-acre property at 604 Reed Ave and another for the Royal Creek Subdivision at 300 Hope Ferry Road. The commission will also hear an opening statement and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Annexation of 604 Reed Ave (Tax Map #004300-04-046)
• Annexation of Royal Creek Subdivision (300 Hope Ferry Road)
• Approval of Regular Planning Commission Meeting minutes from August 20, 2025
• Election of officers
• Deletions on agenda

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council held a work session on November 17, 2025. Council members discussed several business items that will be recommended for action at the December 1, 2025 meeting, including a mutual aid agreement for a School Resource Officer at American Leadership Academy and various easement and access agreements. No votes were taken during the session. Presentations on a proposed annexation on Barr Road, brand identity, and the Corley Street Park were also provided.

• Mutual Aid Agreement with American Leadership Academy for School Resource Officer (SRO)
• Marketplace Development LLC easement and access agreements
• Mashburn Construction Company access agreement
• Contract review for Old Cherokee/US 378 Utility Relocation Project
• Information regarding proposed annexation on Barr Road

The Town Council met in an Executive Session at 5:15 p.m. and discussed personnel matters and the employee handbook. A motion to ratify the Executive Session report was made and seconded, and the council voted 7‑0 to approve it. No other formal actions or votes were recorded during the work session.

• Ratified Executive Session report (7‑0)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council convened a special meeting to hold a public hearing on revoking a business license. The hearing includes a case presentation by Town Prosecutor Chip Burn, the business owner's response, and public comments. After the hearing the council will discuss and possibly act on the revocation, and may enter an executive session for legal advice under S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2).

• Public hearing on revocation of a business license
• Case introduction by Town Prosecutor Chip Burn
• Response from the business owner and public comments
• Council discussion and potential action on the license revocation
• Possible executive‑session for legal advice per S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)

The Lexington Town Council voted to revoke the business licenses for Thai Foot & Massage (Suite C) and Queen Nail Spa (Suite F) at 5438 Sunset Boulevard. The motion was made by Councilmember Carnes, seconded by Mayor Pro‑Tem Williams, and passed unanimously 7‑0. The Town Attorney will issue formal written findings. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Revoked business licenses for Thai Foot & Massage (Suite C) and Queen Nail Spa (Suite F) – vote 7‑0

Traffic Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously accepted the presented methodology for the Local Transportation Improvement Plan (LTIP) 2.0 and recommended its adoption by the Town Council. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted LTIP 2.0 methodology and recommended Council adoption (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council will consider two new business items: approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Lexington County School District One to continue a third School Resource Officer position, and a first reading of an ordinance that would authorize acquisition of right‑of‑way and transfer of property for widening SC Route 6 (North Lake Drive) and extending Harmon Street (S‑61). The ordinance also addresses possible closure of a segment of Azalea Drive near Wild Smiles Dentist. The council will also approve the October 20, 2025 work‑session minutes and receive updates on the town’s vision plan and traffic conditions.

• Approve MOU with Lexington County School District One for a third School Resource Officer; funding split 75% district, 25% town if state grant is unavailable
• First reading of ordinance to acquire right‑of‑way and transfer property with the school district for SC Route 6 widening and Harmon Street extension
• Possible closure of a portion of Azalea Drive between the new Harmon Street and the widened North Lake Drive
• Approval of October 20, 2025 work‑session meeting minutes
• Vision plan update and traffic update presented by the mayor and mayor pro‑tem

The Town Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Lexington County School District One to continue a third school resource officer position, with the motion passing 7‑0. The Council also gave a first reading to an ordinance authorizing acquisition of right‑of‑way and property transfer for transportation improvements, also passing 7‑0. Both actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved MOU for school resource officer (7-0)
• First reading of right‑of‑way acquisition ordinance (7-0)
• Approved minutes of Oct. 20, 2025 work session (7-0)
• Ratified executive‑session report (7-0)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council will hold a work session to discuss a memorandum of understanding for a third School Resource Officer and an ordinance to authorize property acquisition for road widening projects. No votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers
• Ordinance to authorize property acquisition for SC Route 6 and Harmon Street extension
• Presentation from Small Business Advisory Committee
• Informal presentation from League of Women Voters
• Status update on potential crosswalk improvements near schools

The Council ratified the executive session report unanimously (7-0). It approved placing the School Resource Officer memorandum of understanding on the November 3 agenda (7-0). It also approved placing the ordinance to acquire right-of-way for transportation improvements on the November 3 agenda (7-0). All motions passed unanimously.

• Ratified executive session report (7-0)
• Approved placing School Resource Officer MOU on Nov 3 agenda (7-0)
• Approved placing right-of-way acquisition ordinance on Nov 3 agenda (7-0)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council will consider final readings of two annexations—Lexington County Tax Map #005421-01-005-006 at 500 & 504 South Lake Drive and Tax Map #005497-02-001 in the 5300 block of Augusta Road—along with several ordinances. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the annexations, a vision‑plan advisory committee ordinance, a 2026 budget adjustment ordinance, and an easement for Comporium Inc. Earlier items such as the Corley Street Park deed and approvals for the Board of Zoning Appeals and an intergovernmental agreement will also be discussed.

• Final Reading of annexation of Lexington County Tax Map #005421-01-005-006 at 500 & 504 South Lake Drive
• Final Reading of annexation of Lexington County Tax Map #005497-02-001 in the 5300 block of Augusta Road
• Final Reading of an ordinance establishing the Vision Plan Advisory Committee
• Final Reading of an ordinance for the 2026 Budget Adjustment
• Final Reading of easement across Town property (Comporium Inc)

The council voted unanimously to approve the final reading of two annexations, adopt an ordinance establishing the Vision Plan Advisory Committee, and pass the 2026 budget adjustment. It also approved an easement for Comporium Inc., a quit‑claim deed for Corley Street Park, and appointed Brian Maddox to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The Intergovernmental Agreement with Lexington County was tabled for staff review.

• Approved final reading of annexation of Tax Map #005421-01-005 & -006 at 500 & 504 South Lake Drive (7‑0)
• Approved final reading of annexation of Tax Map #005497-02-001 in the 5300 Block of Augusta Road (7‑0)
• Approved ordinance establishing the Vision Plan Advisory Committee (7‑0)
• Approved ordinance for the 2026 Budget Adjustment (7‑0)
• Approved easement across Town property for Comporium Inc (7‑0)
• Approved first reading of Corley Street Park quit‑claim deed (7‑0)
• Approved appointment of Brian Maddox to the Board of Zoning Appeals (7‑0)
• Tabled Intergovernmental Agreement Development Review Permitting with Lexington County for staff revision (7‑0)

Youth Ambassador Program

The Lexington Youth Ambassador Program will elect officers and discuss project assignments. The meeting is held at 111 Maiden Lane.

• Election of Lead Ambassador, Co-Lead Ambassador, and Secretary
• Review of program goals and calendar
• Icebreaker activity: Two Truths and a Town

1 - Town Council

The Town Council is holding a work session to review items for the October 6 meeting. No votes will be taken except to place items on a future agenda. Discussions include park regulations, property deeds, and board vacancies.

• Proposed rules for Town parks including hours (sunrise to sunset) and prohibited items like alcohol and weapons
• Quitclaim deed for Corley Street Park to enable grant eligibility
• Application from Brian Maddox for a Board of Zoning Appeals vacancy
• Proposed raised crosswalk requirements near schools and in the Sterling Bridge neighborhood
• Intergovernmental Agreement regarding Development Review and Permitting

The Town Council ratified the Executive Session Part I report unanimously. It approved several motions to place items on the October 6 agenda, including a quit‑claim deed for Corley Street Park, new park rules, a Board of Zoning Appeals vacancy, an intergovernmental agreement with the county, and a raised crosswalk ordinance draft. The council also voted to reconvene in executive session to discuss property acquisitions.

• Ratified Executive Session Part I report (7‑0)
• Added Corley Street Park quit‑claim deed to Oct 6 agenda (7‑0)
• Added Town Parks rules and regulations to next agenda (7‑0)
• Added Board of Zoning Appeals vacancy application to next agenda (7‑0)
• Added Intergovernmental Agreement to next agenda (7‑0)
• Added raised crosswalk ordinance drafting to Oct 6 agenda (6‑0, 1 recusal)
• Motion to return to executive session to discuss property acquisitions (7‑0)

Board of Appearance

The Lexington Board of Appearance approved the revised design for Dutch Bros Coffee’s drive‑thru at 5211 Sunset Blvd, incorporating changes to exterior materials, lighting, signage, landscaping, and a brick wall. The board also approved a revised Courtyard Marriott hotel proposal at 116 East Main Street, which removes a metal trellis and expands the canopy over the second‑floor terrace. Additionally, the board reviewed a public‑art proposal for a black metal palmetto tree with "803" numerals at 134 East Main Street and approved the minutes from the February 11, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of revised Dutch Bros Coffee drive‑thru design at 5211 Sunset Blvd (exterior, lighting, signage, landscaping, 3‑foot brick wall)
• Approval of revised Courtyard Marriott hotel proposal at 116 East Main Street (removal of metal trellis, expanded canopy)
• Review of proposed public art (black metal palmetto tree with "803" numerals) at 134 East Main Street
• Approval of minutes from the February 11, 2025 Board of Appearance meeting
• No deletions were made to the agenda

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously affirmed staff's interpretation of the ordinance for Variance 2025-7, denying Palmetto Renovations' request for temporary storage containers. It then unanimously denied Variance 2025-8 for a third sign at 5234 Sunset Blvd. Finally, the board unanimously approved Variance 2025-9, allowing a two‑foot sign setback for Distinctive Outdoors at 4787 Sunset Blvd, and approved the July 25, 2025 minutes.

• Affirmed staff interpretation of Section 155.04.02 (Variance 2025-7) – unanimous (3‑0)
• Denied Variance 2025-8 for Palmetto State Sign Installation – unanimous (3‑0)
• Approved Variance 2025-9 for Distinctive Outdoors sign setback – unanimous (3‑0)
• Approved July 25, 2025 Board minutes – unanimous (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous (3‑0)

1 - Town Council

The Lexington Town Council unanimously approved a revised engineering budget of $1,980,000 for the Martel Road and US 1 improvement project. It also approved annexations of 631 Old Chapin Road and 500‑504 South Lake Drive, the first reading of a Vision Plan Advisory Committee ordinance, a mural application, and an easement for Comporium. The council ratified the executive‑session report and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Ratified executive session report (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of Leadership and Vision Plan meetings (7‑0)
• Approved final reading annexation of 631 Old Chapin Road (7‑0)
• Approved first reading Vision Plan Advisory Committee ordinance (7‑0)
• Approved “Greetings from Lexington” mural application (7‑0)
• Approved revised engineering budget $1,980,000 for Martel Road/US 1 project (7‑0)
• Approved first reading annexation of 500 & 504 South Lake Drive (7‑0)
• Approved first reading easement ordinance for Comporium across Hites Water Tank parcel (7‑0)

2- Planning Commission

The commission voted 7‑2 to deny the recommendation to lower the maximum density in Protected Residential zoning from five to four units per acre, citing a lack of supporting data. It then voted unanimously (9‑0) to approve the annexation of the 500 and 504 South Lake Drive parcels owned by New Bethel AME Church. Both actions were recorded as official decisions of the meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 22 and July 23 meetings (9‑0)
• Denied recommendation to reduce PR zoning density to 4 units/acre (7‑2)
• Approved annexation of 500 & 504 South Lake Drive parcels (9‑0)

1 - Town Council

The council ratified the executive‑session report unanimously. It approved a motion allowing the Town Administrator to execute a collateral assignment of lease for parking spaces tied to private financing of a downtown economic‑development project, with a 7‑0 vote. The council also moved the reappointment of board and commission members to the September 2 agenda, also by a 7‑0 vote.

• Ratified executive‑session report (7‑0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to execute collateral lease assignment for downtown development parking (7‑0)
• Moved board and commission reappointments to September 2 agenda (7‑0)

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will discuss left turn movements on Taylor Street and provide a final update on the Sterling Bridge Subdivision raised crosswalk. The body will also review updates to the Town of Lexington Transportation and Traffic Safety Action Plan.

• Taylor Street left turn movements
• Sterling Bridge Subdivision raised crosswalk final update
• Town of Lexington Transportation and Traffic Safety Action Plan update

The committee approved the May 14 Traffic Committee minutes by unanimous consent. No formal votes were recorded on any policy proposals, such as the Taylor Drive left‑turn restriction or the raised crosswalk. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved May 14 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn adopted (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The council unanimously approved a $432,000 grant from the SC Opioid Recovery Fund to fund opioid‑misuse prevention programs. It also appointed Burn Law Firm, LLC as the town’s prosecutor. Additional actions included approving the annexation of a 16.21‑acre park site, denying a rezoning request at 411 N Lake Drive, and directing staff to draft a zoning‑density amendment. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved $432,000 opioid recovery grant (7 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Appointed Burn Law Firm, LLC as town prosecutor (6 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 recusal)
• Approved first reading annexation of 16.21‑acre park site (7 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Denied rezoning of 411 N Lake Drive from Protected Residential to General Commercial (7 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Directed staff to prepare proposed zoning‑density amendment (7 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Approved minutes of prior council meetings (7 in favor, 0 opposed)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals voted to replace the original condition on Variance 2023-8 with a new requirement that the applicant obtain and convey any additional right‑of‑way and perform necessary surveying for future town transportation projects. The motion passed unanimously with Board Members Fisher, Fite and Brown voting yes. The Board also approved the April 2, 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved revised conditions for Variance 2023-8 (V) (unanimous yes: Fisher, Fite, Brown)
• Approved April 2, 2025 Board minutes (unanimous yes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yes)

2- Planning Commission

Commissioner Stephenson moved to approve the site‑plan proposal and Commissioner McCall seconded. The motion carried unanimously, so the plan was approved. No other actions were voted on during the meeting.

• Approved development plan (unanimous vote)

2- Planning Commission

The commission met on July 22, 2025, and heard presentations on annexing five parcels on Barr Road, a sketch plan for a 308‑lot subdivision on the same site, and a rezoning request for 411 N Lake Drive. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the annexation and subdivision proposals were noted for future recommendation, and the rezoning request was discussed. Public comments on these items will be taken at the regular meeting on July 23.

1 - Town Council

The Town Council approved a $243,211.58 addition to the Phase 5 Corley Mill Gateway project, extending the road redesign. It also approved the final reading of the solid‑waste ordinance changes, terminated the Service Line Warranties program, denied a rezoning request for 105 Thompson Street, and approved a $36,700 fee increase for right‑of‑way acquisitions. All actions were adopted unanimously except the rezoning denial, which passed 5‑0 with two recusals.

• Approved $243,211.58 Phase 5 project modification (7‑0)
• Approved final reading of solid‑waste collection ordinance changes (7‑0)
• Approved termination of Service Line Warranties of America program (7‑0)
• Denied rezoning of 105 Thompson Street (5‑0, 2 recusals)
• Approved $36,700 fee increase for right‑of‑way acquisitions (7‑0)
• Ratified executive‑session report (7‑0)
• Approved June 16 work‑session minutes (7‑0)

Small Business Advisory Committee

The Small Business Advisory Committee approved the meeting notes from May 21, 2025 with a unanimous vote. No other actions were decided; the remaining agenda items were discussion and planning tasks.

• Approved meeting notes from 5-21-2025 (unanimous)

2- Planning Commission

The commission approved the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It denied Palmetto Renovations' request to rezone 105 Thompson Street from Limited Commercial to General Commercial, also unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 105 Thompson Street to General Commercial (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The council unanimously ratified the executive‑session report. It also unanimously authorized the town attorney and administrator to proceed with mediation in the West Columbia versus Lexington lawsuit. Council members directed staff to develop recommendations for an electronic‑billing incentive program. A motion to place the Service Line Warranty Program item on the July 7 council agenda passed unanimously.

• Ratified executive‑session report (7‑0)
• Authorized mediation in West Columbia vs Lexington matter (7‑0)
• Directed staff to develop utility billing incentive options (no vote)
• Placed Service Line Warranty Program item on July 7 agenda (7‑0)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the ordinance establishing the FY 2025‑2026 tax levy. It also adopted the Safe Streets for All safety action plan, authorized a 20% match for its grant, and approved a mutual aid agreement with the City of Cayce. Additional approvals included changes to the solid waste ordinance, purchase of a parks grapple truck, and appointment of Edwin Gerace to the Capital Projects Sales Tax Commission.

• Approved FY 2026 Budget (7 in favor / 0 opposed)
• Approved FY 2025‑2026 Tax Levy ordinance (7 in favor / 0 opposed)
• Adopted Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan (7 in favor / 0 opposed)
• Authorized 20% funding match for Safe Streets for All grant (7 in favor / 0 opposed)
• Approved Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Cayce (7 in favor / 0 opposed)
• Approved first‑reading changes to Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Ordinance (7 in favor / 0 opposed)
• Approved purchase of Parks Grapple Truck (7 in favor / 0 opposed)
• Appointed Edwin Gerace to Capital Projects Sales Tax Commission (7 in favor / 0 opposed)

1 - Town Council

The council unanimously ratified the executive‑session report. It adopted the Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan and authorized staff to apply for the Federal Highway Administration implementation grant with a 20% town match. The council also moved proposed changes to the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Ordinance to the June 2 agenda for further consideration.

• Ratified executive‑session report (6‑0)
• Adopted Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan (6‑0)
• Authorized staff to apply for implementation grant with 20% match (6‑0)
• Placed solid‑waste ordinance changes on June 2 agenda (6‑0)

Traffic Committee

The committee approved the January and March traffic committee minutes. No vote count was recorded for the approval. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous motion. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Approved January and March minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

1 - Town Council

The council authorized mediation in the West Columbia vs. Town of Lexington water litigation and approved the minutes from recent work sessions. It also took first‑reading actions on several ordinances, including the Landscaping and Tree amendments, a quit‑claim deed for Canaan Court, a business‑license rate‑class update, and the FY 2026 budget title. Additionally, the Accommodations Tax recommendations and a reimbursement to Boardwalk Villas HOA were approved.

• Authorized mediation for West Columbia vs. Town of Lexington water litigation (7-0)
• Approved minutes from March 24, April 21, and April 28 work sessions (7-0)
• Approved first reading of amendments to the Landscaping and Tree Ordinance (7-0)
• Approved first reading of quit‑claim deed for Canaan Court (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Business License rate‑class update (7-0)
• Approved Accommodations Tax Committee recommendations (7-0)
• Approved reimbursement to Boardwalk Villas Homeowners’ Association ($9,959.04) (7-0)
• Approved first reading (title only) of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget (7-0)

1 - Town Council

The council voted 6‑0 to ratify the mayor’s report from the executive session. No other motions were voted on; the FY 2026 budget was presented and discussed but not adopted. The first reading of the budget will occur next week, with a public hearing scheduled for June 2.

• Ratified mayor’s executive session report (6-0)

2- Planning Commission

The commission approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It adopted a recommendation to the Town Council on Chapter 159‑Sign Ordinance, directing staff to continue research on temporary signage. The commission also voted unanimously to allow temporary window signage, requiring a permit and compliance with regulations. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended to Council on Chapter 159‑Sign Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved temporary window signage permitting requirement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council ratified the executive‑session report with a 7‑0 vote. It also approved motions to place five items on the May 5, 2025 agenda: amendments to the Landscaping & Tree Ordinance, the Accommodations Tax applications, the Business License rate‑class update, and the Boardwalk Villas HOA reimbursement request. All motions passed unanimously.

• Ratified executive‑session report (7 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Added Landscaping & Tree Ordinance amendments to May 5 agenda (7 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Added Accommodations Tax applications to May 5 agenda (7 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Added Business License rate‑class update to May 5 agenda (7 in favor, 0 opposed)
• Added Boardwalk Villas HOA reimbursement request to May 5 agenda (7 in favor, 0 opposed)

1 - Town Council

The Town Council met for a special branding strategy workshop with consultant Destination by Design. Council members discussed research findings and selected the words Safe, Vibrant, Relatable and Welcoming to describe Lexington. Members requested a list of past stakeholder meetings, inclusion of the Small Business Committee, and outreach to the faith‑based community. A public survey will be sent to residents, and updated findings will be presented at a July 2025 workshop.

Small Business Advisory Committee

The Small Business Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The committee reviewed a draft thank‑you letter for survey participants and agreed to make final edits before distributing it via the town’s Constant Contact list. Chair Thompson will share a working summary of open‑ended survey responses with the committee for final review before dissemination. Councilmember Smith said the committee’s recommendations will be presented to the mayor for inclusion in the July council conference.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting notes (unanimous)
• Agreed to finalize and distribute survey thank‑you letter
• Chair to share working summary of survey responses for final review
• Councilmember indicated recommendations will be reviewed at July council conference
• Scheduled next meeting to include Transportation Director Randy Edwards presentation

1 - Town Council

The council approved the update to the town's procurement policy and adopted several police department agreements, all unanimously. It also approved street‑light funding for Pilgrim Point, the Old Mill Pond Trail parking lot project, and authorized repair work for the Corley Mill 12‑inch water main. All motions passed with unanimous support where vote totals were recorded.

• Ratified mayor’s executive session report (7-0)
• Approved final reading and adoption of updated procurement policy (7-0)
• Approved New Department of Mental Health agreement for police (7-0)
• Approved update to Mutual Aid Agreement with Town of Pelion (7-0)
• Approved revision of support agreement with Lexington County Health Services (7-0)
• Approved Pilgrim Point subdivision street‑light funding of $2,337.76 (7-0)
• Approved Old Mill Pond Trail East Main Street parking lot project, $642,488.65 contract and $846,048 total budget (7-0)
• Authorized repair work for Corley Mill 12‑inch water main (motion made and seconded)

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

The Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes of the March 12, 2024 meeting and the operational budget for the Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center. The committee also unanimously approved recommended allocations totaling $188,831 to eight applicants, including $15,000 each to the River Alliance and Capital City/Lake Murray Regional Tourism Board, $40,000 to the Columbia Metropolitan CVB, $10,000 to the Columbia Museum of Art, $10,000 to the Midlands Authority, $8,000 to the Lexington County Museum, $0 to the Palmetto Collegiate Institute, and $90,831 to the Icehouse Amphitheater. The meeting was adjourned at 1:15 p.m. after a motion to adjourn was approved.

• Approved March 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved operational budget for Lexington Chamber and Visitors Center (unanimous)
• Approved recommended allocations totaling $188,831 to eight applicants (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved Variance 2025-6, reducing the preservation corridor buffer to 12.4 feet for a new coffee shop at 5211 Sunset Blvd. The Board also unanimously approved the minutes from the March 6, 2025 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Variance 2025-6 for 5211 Sunset Blvd (3-0)
• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

1 - Town Council

The council ratified the executive session report with a 7‑0 vote. No other motions were voted on during the work session.

• Ratified executive session report (7-0)

2- Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the February 18 and February 19 work‑session minutes. It then approved the proposed amendments to Chapter 156 Landscaping & Tree Ordinance, which update buffer requirements, trophy‑tree protection, and related provisions. The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 AM.

• Approved February 18, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 19, 2025 work session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Chapter 156 Landscaping & Tree Ordinance (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)