Orangeburg County public meetings in 2021

County Council

The Public Service & Planning Committee met for a special called meeting to discuss an ordinance regarding a zoning change. The discussion focused on changing the designation of property at Five Chop Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General.

• Zoning change for TMS# 0183-00-04-019.000 (Five Chop Rd.) from FA to CG

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually to consider multiple rezoning requests, tax incentive agreements, and an emergency mask mandate for county buildings. The agenda includes third, second, and first readings of ordinances, as well as resolutions on opioid settlement funds and honoring a local football team. An executive session is scheduled for legal briefing.

• Rezone Holly Hill Land LLC property on Bunch Ford Rd. and Academy Ln. from FA to RG for residential housing (third reading)
• Rezone Cason Development Group property at 2573 North Rd. from FA to CG for business (third reading)
• Rezone Superior Timber LLC property on North Rd. from FA to CG for business (third reading)
• Fee-in-lieu of tax agreement with Tri-County Electric Cooperative (second reading)
• Emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in county buildings and vehicles (first reading)

Orangeburg County Council approved three rezoning requests on third reading, including Holly Hill Land LLC (Bunch Ford Rd/Academy Ln) to Residential General, Cason Development Group LLC (2573 North Rd) to Commercial General, and Superior Timber LLC (North Rd) to Commercial General. The council also passed a resolution to register for the opioid distributor settlement and approved an emergency face covering ordinance for first reading. All votes were unanimous except for two items where Councilman Johnny Ravenell voted 'Nay'.

• Approved Holly Hill Land LLC rezoning to Residential General (6-0)
• Approved Cason Development Group LLC rezoning to Commercial General (6-0)
• Approved Superior Timber LLC rezoning to Commercial General (6-0)
• Approved Colonial Holdings Group LLC rezoning to Commercial General on second reading (6-0)
• Approved Tri-County Electric Cooperative fee-in-lieu tax agreement on second reading (6-0)
• Approved Project Dahlia/Magnolia Solar fee-in-lieu tax agreement on first reading (5-1, Ravenell nay)
• Approved Holly Hill Land LLC rezoning to Planned Development on first reading (5-1, Ravenell nay)
• Approved resolution to register for opioid distributor settlement (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of four rezoning requests, all forwarded to County Council for final decision. The requests included two commercial rezonings on North Rd., one residential rezoning in Holly Hill, and one mixed-use rezoning on Five Chop Rd. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of rezoning at 2573 North Rd. (Tract 1, 2.09 acres) from FA to CG for retail development (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 2573 North Rd. (Tract B&C, 12.90 acres) from FA to CG for business operation (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning on Bunch Ford Rd. and Academy Ln., Holly Hill from FA to RG for residential housing (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning on Five Chop Rd. from FA to CG for residential and commercial development (5-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold public hearings and vote on ordinances for fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements with Aiken Electric Cooperative and Tri-County Electric Cooperative, and consider several rezoning requests for commercial and residential development. They will also vote on resolutions, approve the 2022 meeting and holiday schedules, and discuss an economic development project in executive session.

• Fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Aiken Electric Cooperative and AECONNECT (third reading)
• Rezoning of 3136 North Rd. from RS to CG for a business (third reading)
• Rezoning of Five Chop Rd. from FA to CG for residential/commercial development (second reading)
• Rezoning of Bunch Ford Rd. and Academy Ln. from FA to RG for housing (second reading)
• Fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Tri-County Electric Cooperative (first reading)

The council approved a fee-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreement with Aiken Electric Cooperative and its subsidiary AECONNECT for a project in the county. It also approved a rezoning of property at 3136 North Rd. from residential to commercial for a business. Several other rezoning requests were approved on second reading, and one was tabled for public input.

• Approved fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Aiken Electric Cooperative and AECONNECT (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 3136 North Rd. from RS to CG for a business (6-1)
• Tabled rezoning of Five Chop Rd. property to send to committee for public input (6-1)
• Approved rezoning of Bunch Ford Rd. and Academy La. from FA to RG for housing (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 2573 North Rd. from FA to CG for a business (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of North Rd. property from FA to CG for a business (6-0)
• Approved first reading of fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Tri-County Electric Cooperative (6-0)
• Approved 2022 council meeting schedule and paid holiday schedule (6-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee is holding a special called virtual meeting to consider discontinuing maintenance on portions of Junction Road and Forestry Road. The meeting includes approval of minutes from September 7, 2021, and a vote on adjournment.

• Discontinue maintenance on a portion of Junction Road
• Discontinue maintenance on a portion of Forestry Road

The Public Works Committee voted unanimously (3-0) to discontinue maintenance on portions of Junction Road and Forestry Road. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 7, 2021 special session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of September 7, 2021 special session (3-0)
• Approved discontinuing maintenance on a portion of Junction Road (3-0)
• Approved discontinuing maintenance on a portion of Forestry Road (3-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually to consider several ordinances, including a third reading of a business license tax standardization ordinance and a multi-county industrial park project, as well as second and first readings of other ordinances. They will also hold public hearings on rezoning requests for properties on Five Chop Rd., Bunch Ford Rd., and North Rd., and consider a resolution honoring a Duke Energy grant and a lease approval.

• Ordinance third reading: Business License Tax Standardization Act compliance, repealing current county business license tax
• Ordinance third reading: Project GFI real property location in multi-county industrial/business park
• Ordinance second reading: Fee in lieu of tax agreement with Aiken Electric Cooperative and AECONNECT
• Rezoning request: Colonial Holdings Group, Five Chop Rd., from FA to CG for residential/commercial development
• Rezoning request: Superior Timber, North Rd., from FA to CG for business operation

Orangeburg County Council approved the business license tax standardization ordinance on third and final reading, repealing the current county business license tax. Council also passed ordinances on second and first readings for a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Aiken Electric Cooperative and for re-apportioning council districts. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved business license tax standardization ordinance, third reading (6-0)
• Approved Project GFI multi-county industrial park ordinance, third reading (6-0)
• Approved fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Aiken Electric Cooperative, second reading (6-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance allowing electronic council meetings, first reading (6-0)
• Approved ordinance to re-apportion council districts, first reading (6-0)
• Approved rezoning requests for Five Chop Rd., Bunch Ford Rd., North Rd. (2 properties) (6-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Duke Energy Grant Award (6-0)
• Approved discontinuing maintenance on portions of Junction Road and Forestry Road (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on multiple rezoning applications. These requests involve changing land use from Forest Agricultural to either Commercial General or Residential General districts.

• Rezoning request for 2573 North Rd. from FA to CG for business use
• Rezoning request for ~12.90 acres on North Rd. from FA to CG for business use
• Rezoning request for Bunch Ford Rd. and Academy Ln. from FA to RG for housing
• Rezoning request for Five Chop Rd. from FA to CG for residential and commercial development

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request from Colonial Holding Group, LLC for property on Five Chop Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General, despite public opposition over drainage and density concerns. The commission also unanimously recommended approval of a rezoning at 3136 North Rd. for a plant/nursery business and approved a preliminary subdivision plat for 76 lots on Bunch Ford Rd. Both rezoning recommendations will be sent to County Council for final consideration.

• Approved Bunch Ford Rd. preliminary subdivision plat for 76 lots (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning at 3136 North Rd. from RS to CG for plant/nursery business (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Five Chop Rd. rezoning from FA to CG for residential/commercial development (3-2, one missing vote)
• Denied motion to recommend denial of Five Chop Rd. rezoning (2-4)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a special called meeting via Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes an official action regarding a real property purchase and a presentation on redistricting.

• Authorization to purchase real property with TMS# 0173-14-09-012
• Presentation on redistricting

The Orangeburg County Council held a special called meeting and approved an official action authorizing the county to purchase real property located in Orangeburg County with TMS# 0173-14-09-012. The vote was unanimous (6-0). Council also received a presentation on redistricting from GIS Director Bill Addison, with members scheduled to meet individually with him to review their districts. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved purchase of real property with TMS# 0173-14-09-012 (6-0)
• Discussed redistricting process; council members to meet individually with GIS Director

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will meet virtually to discuss several ordinances, including a rezoning request for property on North Rd. and new business license tax regulations. The meeting also includes a first reading of an incentive agreement with Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc.

• Rezoning request for 3136 North Rd. from RS to CG district
• Ordinance to standardize business license taxes per state law
• First reading of a Fee In Lieu Of Tax and Incentive Agreement with Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc.
• Proclamation of November as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month

The Orangeburg County Council approved the minutes from October 18, 2021, and passed a proclamation for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month. They approved second reading of ordinances to rezone property at 3136 North Rd. to commercial and to standardize business license taxes. They also approved first reading of an ordinance and a resolution authorizing fee-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreements with Aiken Electric Cooperative and AECONNECT.

• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 (6-0)
• Passed proclamation for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month (6-0)
• Approved second reading of rezoning at 3136 North Rd. from RS to CG (6-0)
• Approved second reading of business license tax standardization ordinance (5-0)
• Approved first reading of fee-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreement with Aiken Electric Cooperative and AECONNECT (6-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing fee-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreement with Aiken Electric Cooperative and AECONNECT (6-0)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request from RTB Capital, LLC for a variance regarding minimum lot size requirements. The meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams.

• Variance request from RTB Capital, LLC regarding Section 2.4, Table 2 of the Orangeburg County Zoning Ordinance

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually to hold public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for Project Shamrock 2.0, rezonings for commercial and residential use, and a business license tax standardization. The council will also consider appointments and enter executive session to discuss a contractual matter regarding the county library.

• Ordinance (3rd reading) authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Shamrock 2.0, including property conveyance and MCIP agreement
• Rezoning request by Kenneth A. Beason for 1606 Shillings Bridge Rd. from RG to CG for a business
• Rezoning request by Cynthia Langston for 1532 Cordova Rd. from RG to RC for a single-wide mobile home
• Ordinance (2nd reading) to locate Project GFI real property in a multi-county industrial/business park
• Ordinance (1st reading) enacting business license tax standardization per state law

The Orangeburg County Council approved a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for Project Shamrock 2.0, rezoned two properties (1606 Shillings Bridge Rd. and 1532 Cordova Rd.), and passed second reading for Project GFI. It also passed first reading for business license tax standardization and a rezoning at 3136 North Rd., but sent a rezoning request for Five Chop Rd. back to the planning commission. The council appointed Mernard E. Clarkson as Code Enforcement Officer and declared October 2021 Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

• Approved fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for Project Shamrock 2.0 (7-0)
• Rezoned 1606 Shillings Bridge Rd. from RG to CG (7-0)
• Rezoned 1532 Cordova Rd. from RG to RC (7-0)
• Passed second reading for Project GFI industrial park ordinance (7-0)
• Passed first reading for business license tax standardization (6-1)
• Rezoned 3136 North Rd. from RS to CG (5-2)
• Sent Five Chop Rd. rezoning back to planning commission (7-0)
• Appointed Mernard E. Clarkson as Code Enforcement Officer (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will review a preliminary subdivision plat and hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. One request seeks to rezone property on North Rd. from residential to commercial for a business, and the other seeks to rezone property on Five Chop Rd. from forest-agricultural to commercial for residential and commercial use.

• Preliminary plat review for Bunch Ford Rd., TMS# 0332-12-01-026.000
• Rezone 3136 North Rd. from RS to CG for business (Sean & Gregory Snell)
• Rezone Five Chop Rd. from FA to CG for residential/commercial (Colonial Holding Group, LLC)
• Public hearings for both rezoning requests

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission approved three rezoning requests, recommending them to County Council. The requests were for 1606 Shillings Bridge Rd. (RG to CG), 1532 Cordova Rd. (RG to RC), and Kings Rd/Bruin Parkway (RG to PUD). All votes were unanimous or near-unanimous, with one recusal and one no vote.

• Approved rezoning at 1606 Shillings Bridge Rd. from RG to CG (4-0, Stroman recused)
• Approved rezoning at 1532 Cordova Rd. from RG to RC (4-0, Stroman voted no)
• Approved rezoning on Kings Rd/Bruin Parkway from RG to PUD (5-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will meet virtually to consider ordinances regarding real estate sales for Project CMR and Project Shamrock 2.0. The agenda also includes several rezoning requests and emergency ordinances regarding electronic meetings and face coverings.

• Third reading of ordinance for real estate sale to Project CMR
• Rezoning request for 1606 Shillings Bridge Rd. from RG to CG district
• Rezoning request for 1532 Cordova Rd. from RG to RC district
• Ordinance for Fee In Lieu Of Tax agreement with Project Shamrock 2.0
• Emergency ordinance regarding face coverings in County buildings and vehicles

The Orangeburg County Council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of county-owned real estate to a buyer designated as Project CMR. The council also passed second readings for two rezoning requests, a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for Project Shamrock 2.0, and first readings for an emergency ordinance allowing electronic meetings and one requiring face coverings in county buildings. Fiscal year 2021 carry forwards and millage were approved with no increase, and a $30,000 funding request from South Carolina State University was accepted.

• Approved sale of county real estate to Project CMR (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1606 Shillings Bridge Rd. from RG to CG (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1532 Cordova Rd. from RG to RC (6-0)
• Approved fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for Project Shamrock 2.0 (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance for multi-county industrial park (5-0)
• Approved first reading of emergency ordinance for electronic meetings (7-0)
• Approved first reading of emergency ordinance requiring face coverings (7-0)
• Approved FY2021 carry forwards and millage with no increase (7-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a special called meeting to consider an ordinance on second reading that would amend the county fire district and authorize a fire service agreement with the City of Orangeburg. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss contractual matters related to the fire contract, as permitted under state FOIA exemptions.

• Ordinance second reading: amend Orangeburg County Fire District and authorize fire service agreement with City of Orangeburg
• Executive session: discussion of negotiations for proposed fire contract (FOIA exemption S.C. Code 30-4-70(A)(2))

The Orangeburg County Council held a special called meeting and passed an ordinance on second reading to amend the county fire district and authorize a fire service agreement with the City of Orangeburg. The vote was unanimous (6-0). The council then entered executive session to discuss contractual matters related to the fire contract.

• Approved ordinance amending fire district and authorizing fire service agreement with City of Orangeburg (6-0)
• Voted to enter executive session for contractual discussions (6-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually to consider several rezoning requests, including commercial and residential changes, and to vote on ordinances for purchasing radios via lease-purchase financing, selling county property to a buyer designated as Project CMR, and entering a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Shamrock 2.0. They will also hold a public hearing on amendments to the fire district and discuss a fire contract in executive session.

• Rezone 2729 Binnicker Bridge Rd. from FA to CG for a business
• Rezone Riverbank Dr./Jessamine Dr. from FA to RS for single-family development
• Ordinance to purchase radios with lease-purchase financing
• Ordinance to sell real estate to Project CMR
• Fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Shamrock 2.0

The Orangeburg County Council approved three rezoning requests, including properties on Binnicker Bridge Rd., Riverbank Dr./Jessamine Dr., and Shillings Bridge Rd., along with an ordinance for purchasing radios via lease-purchase financing. A public hearing for a real estate sale was tabled due to missing publication, and several other ordinances advanced to first or second reading.

• Approved rezoning at 2729 Binnicker Bridge Rd. from FA to CG (6-0)
• Approved rezoning on Riverbank Dr./Jessamine Dr. from FA to RS (6-0)
• Approved ordinance for radio purchase and lease-purchase financing (6-0)
• Tabled public hearing for real estate sale to Project CMR until next meeting (6-0)
• Passed second reading of ordinance authorizing real estate sale to Project CMR (6-0)
• Passed first reading of fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for Project Shamrock 2.0 (6-0)
• Passed first reading of fire district amendment and fire service agreement with City of Orangeburg (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 1606 Shillings Bridge Rd. from RG to CG (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four rezoning requests, including one for a commercial business, one for a mobile home, one for residential housing, and one for a mixed-use development. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No final plats or road name requests are on the agenda.

• Rezone 1606 Shillings Bridge Rd. from RG to CG for a business (Kenneth A. Beason)
• Rezone 1532 Cordova Rd. from RG to RC for a single-wide mobile home (Cynthia Langston)
• Rezone State Park Rd./Acorn Ln. from RS to RG for residential housing (Michael Goetz)
• Rezone Kings Rd/Bruin Parkway from RG to PUD for mixed-use development (Gateway One Development LLC)

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission approved a rezoning request for 2729 Binnicker Bridge Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General for a bar/restaurant, despite opposition, and approved a rezoning for Riverbank Dr./Jessamine Dr. from Forest Agricultural to Residential Single-Family for a 97-home development. Both recommendations will go to County Council. Three road name requests were also approved unanimously.

• Approved rezoning at 2729 Binnicker Bridge Rd. from FA to CG for bar/restaurant (4-2)
• Approved rezoning on Riverbank Dr./Jessamine Dr. from FA to RS for 97 single-family homes (5-0)
• Approved road names Shiplap Ln, Two Sons Way, and Palmetto Commerce Pkwy (unanimous)
• Approved agenda and July 14 minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually to conduct public hearings and votes on several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include rezoning requests for commercial and residential use, a lease-purchase agreement for radios, and economic development incentives for projects like Lullaby, Circus, and CMR. The council will also enter executive session to discuss economic development and contractual matters.

• Third reading: amend joint industrial park agreement with Dorchester County to expand boundaries for Project Lullaby
• Rezoning requests: 3099 Rowesville Rd. to Commercial General; Bowman Ave./Charleston Hwy. to Commercial General; 5979 North Rd. to Business Industrial; 2729 Binnicker Bridge Rd. to Commercial General; Riverbank Dr./Jessamine Dr. to Residential Single-Family
• Second reading: ordinance for purchase and lease-purchase financing of radios and related equipment
• First reading: ordinance authorizing sale of county real estate to Project CMR
• Resolution to negotiate fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes agreement with Project Circus

The Orangeburg County Council approved all items on the agenda, including four rezoning requests, an amendment to expand the Joint Industrial Park for Project Lullaby, and the purchase of radios via lease-purchase financing. It also approved resolutions for grant funding and a fee-in-lieu agreement for Project Circus, a mutual aid agreement with Beaufort County, and several procurements. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved amendment to expand Joint Industrial Park boundaries for Project Lullaby (third reading).
• Approved rezoning of 3099 Rowesville Rd. from FA to CG for a business (third reading).
• Approved rezoning of Bowman Ave./Charleston Hwy. from FA to CG for a retail store (third reading).
• Approved rezoning of 5979 North Rd. from FA to BI for an auto salvage business (third reading).
• Approved ordinance for purchase of radios and related equipment via lease-purchase (second reading).
• Approved rezoning of 2729 Binnicker Bridge Rd. from FA to CG for a business (second reading).
• Approved rezoning of Riverbank Dr./Jessamine Dr. from FA to RS for residential development (second reading).
• Approved first reading of ordinance to sell county real estate to Project CMR.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee will meet virtually to discuss three agenda items: adding a portion of Hollis Road to the county maintenance system, establishing an ordinance for using flowable fill when cutting into county roads, and establishing an ordinance to charge for commercial driveways. No votes are scheduled; the items are for discussion.

• Adding portion of Hollis Road into county maintenance system
• Ordinance to use flowable fill when cutting into county road
• Ordinance to charge for commercial driveways

The Orangeburg County Public Works Committee voted unanimously to carry forward adding a portion of Hollis Road into the county maintenance system. The committee also voted unanimously to recommend creating ordinances to hold contractors accountable for road repairs after cutting into county roads and to charge fees for commercial driveways on county roads. All three votes were 3-0.

• Carried forward adding a portion of Hollis Road into the county maintenance system (3-0).
• Recommended creating an ordinance holding contractors accountable for fixing county roads they cut through (3-0).
• Recommended creating an ordinance to charge a fee for commercial driveways on county roads (3-0).
• Approved the July 6, 2021 special session minutes (3-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:25 p.m.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will meet to consider several rezoning requests for commercial and residential developments. The agenda also includes first readings for ordinances regarding equipment leasing, electronic meetings, and face coverings.

• Rezoning 3099 Rowesville Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General
• Rezoning Bowman Ave./Charlotston Hwy. for a general retail store
• Rezoning 5979 North Rd. for an auto salvage business
• Ordinance first reading for an equipment lease-purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc.
• Emergency ordinance regarding the use of face coverings in certain situations

Orangeburg County Council approved three rezoning requests on second reading, including properties for a business, a retail store, and an auto salvage operation. The council also advanced first readings for an equipment lease-purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions, an emergency ordinance allowing electronic meetings, and an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in certain situations. All votes were unanimous (6-0 or 7-0).

• Approved rezoning at 3099 Rowesville Rd. from FA to CG (6-0)
• Approved rezoning on Bowman Ave./Charleston Hwy. from FA to CG (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 5979 North Rd. from FA to BI (6-0)
• Passed first reading for Motorola Solutions equipment lease-purchase agreement (6-0)
• Passed first reading for emergency ordinance allowing electronic meetings (6-0)
• Passed first reading for emergency ordinance requiring face coverings (6-0)
• Approved resolution supporting modification to Lakes Marion and Moultrie project (6-0)
• Approved resolution requesting SC General Assembly allow millage cap increase (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two property rezoning requests. One request involves changing land use for a business in Cope, and the other concerns a residential development in Orangeburg.

• Rezoning 2729 Binnicker Bridge Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General
• Rezoning Riverbank Dr./Jessamine Dr. from Forest Agricultural to Residential Single-Family
• Requests for new road names: Shiplap Ln, Two Sons Way, and Palmetto Commerce Pkwy

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission met virtually and unanimously recommended approval of three rezoning requests, forwarding them to County Council for final consideration. The requests included two commercial rezonings and one industrial rezoning for an auto salvage business, despite public opposition to the latter.

• Approved rezoning at 3099 Rowesville Rd. from FA to CG (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning on Bowman Ave./Charleston Hwy. from FA to CG (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 5979 North Rd. from FA to BI (unanimous)

County Council

Orangeburg County Council is holding a special called virtual meeting to receive a presentation and seek approval of the county's financial audit from Gary Cooke and Charlotte Allen. The agenda includes only this audit item, a moment of silence, and a vote to adjourn.

• Presentation and approval of financial audit by Gary Cooke and Charlotte Allen
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams with dial-in option
• Special called meeting, not a regular session

The Orangeburg County Council held a special called meeting on August 5, 2021, and accepted the financial audit report for the 2020 fiscal year, presented by auditor Charlotte Allen on behalf of Webster Roger. The motion to accept the report was made by Councilwoman Deloris Frazier, seconded by Vice-Chair Janie Cooper-Smith, and carried by a 6-0 vote (Councilman Johnny Ravenell was not present during the vote). The meeting then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted 2020 financial audit report (6-0)
• Adjourned special called meeting (7-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually to consider several economic development ordinances, including special source revenue and fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements with companies (BRN Sleep Products USA LLC and Project Shamrock), plus multiple property rezonings. The council will also vote on a library board appointment and enter executive session for an economic development update and legal briefing on opioids.

• Third reading: Special source revenue credit agreement with BRN Sleep Products USA LLC (Project Lullaby)
• Third reading: Fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Shamrock for economic development property
• Third reading: Rezoning of 5.0 acres on Five Chop Road (US 301) from FA to CG for residential/commercial development
• Second reading: Amendment to joint industrial park agreement with Dorchester County to expand boundaries for Project Lullaby
• First reading: Rezonings on Rowesville Rd., Bowman Ave./Charleston Hwy., and North Rd. for commercial, retail, and auto salvage uses

The Orangeburg County Council approved several ordinances, including a special source revenue credit agreement with Brn Sleep Products USA LLC and a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Shamrock, both for economic development. It also passed a rezoning request for property on Five Chop Road from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General. The council approved first readings for three other rezoning requests and an appointment to the Library Board of Trustees.

• Approved ordinance for special source revenue credit agreement with Brn Sleep Products USA LLC (Project Lullaby) on third reading.
• Approved ordinance for fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Shamrock on third reading.
• Approved rezoning of property on Five Chop Road from FA to CG for residential and commercial development on third reading.
• Approved second reading of ordinance to expand joint industrial park boundaries for Project Lullaby.
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 3099 Rowesville Rd. from FA to CG for a business.
• Approved first reading of rezoning for Bowman Ave./Charleston Hwy. from FA to CG for a retail store.
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 5979 North Rd. from FA to BI for an auto salvage business (5-1).
• Approved appointment of Deloris Glover to the Library Board of Trustees for District #2.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding three separate requests to rezone property from Forest Agricultural district to either Commercial General or Business Industrial districts. These requests involve potential new uses for business operations, a retail store, and an auto salvage business.

• Rezoning 3099 Rowesville Rd. from FA to CG for a business operation
• Rezoning Bowman Ave./Charleston Hwy. from FA to CG for a general retail store
• Rezoning 5979 North Rd. from FA to BI for an auto salvage business

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission unanimously approved a recommendation to rezone a property on Five Chop Road (US 301), TMS# 0183-00-10-008.000, from Forest Agricultural (FA) to Commercial General (CG) for residential and commercial development. The public hearing had no opposition, and the recommendation will be sent to County Council for final consideration.

• Approved the agenda unanimously.
• Approved the May 12, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously.
• Recommended approval of the rezoning request for Five Chop Road property from FA to CG, with a unanimous vote.
• Sent the rezoning recommendation to County Council for consideration.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council's Public Works Committee is holding a special called virtual meeting to discuss two road maintenance items. They will consider abandoning maintenance along a portion of Nelson Ferry Road and discuss maintenance along Farmland Roads. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 19, 2021.

• Abandoning maintenance along a portion of Nelson Ferry Road
• Discussion of maintenance along Farmland Roads
• Approval of minutes from April 19, 2021

The Orangeburg County Public Works Committee voted 3-0 to accept a request to abandon maintenance along a portion of Nelson Ferry Road. The committee also discussed maintenance along Farmland Roads but took no action, as the item was for discussion only. The meeting was held virtually and adjourned at 4:54 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the April 19, 2021 Public Works Committee meeting (3-0).
• Approved request to abandon maintenance along a portion of Nelson Ferry Road (3-0).
• Discussed maintenance along Farmland Roads; no action taken.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually to consider several items, including a rezoning request, an industrial park expansion, and property purchases. The most significant item is a second reading of an ordinance to rezone property on Five Chop Road from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General for residential and commercial development. The council will also hold first readings on expanding the joint industrial park and extending electronic meeting allowances, plus official actions on property purchases.

• Rezoning of Five Chop Road (US 301) property, TMS# 0183-00-10-008.000, from FA to CG for residential and commercial development
• Amendment to Joint Industrial Park agreement with Dorchester County to expand boundaries for BRN Sleep Products USA LLC
• Emergency ordinance to temporarily extend electronic meetings of County Council
• Purchase of real property with TMS# 0173-13-14-011
• Renewal of lease agreement for 1032 Chestnut Square with Symbion Investment Corporation

The council approved the second reading of an ordinance to rezone property on Five Chop Road (US 301) from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General, with a 4-1 vote. It also passed first readings for expanding the Joint Industrial Park to include BRN Sleep Products USA LLC property and for extending the emergency ordinance allowing electronic meetings. The council authorized the purchase of real property (TMS#0173-13-14-011) and a renewal agreement for 1032 Chestnut Square, and accepted a Public Works recommendation to abandon maintenance along a portion of Nelson Ferry Road.

• Approved second reading of rezoning for Five Chop Road property to Commercial General (4-1).
• Approved first reading to expand Joint Industrial Park boundaries for BRN Sleep Products USA LLC (6-0).
• Approved first reading of emergency ordinance extending electronic meetings (6-0).
• Authorized purchase of real property TMS#0173-13-14-011 (6-0).
• Authorized renewal agreement for 1032 Chestnut Square with Symbion Investment Corporation (6-0).
• Accepted Public Works recommendation to abandon maintenance on a portion of Nelson Ferry Road (6-0).

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a virtual meeting to consider several ordinances, including the FY2021-2022 budget, a $3.5 million bond for public safety vehicles and sheriff's facility improvements, and multiple rezonings. They will also take official actions on school security agreements and an employee health clinic benefit, and review procurement items.

• Third reading of ordinance to rezone Bunch Ford Rd. property from FA to RS for a single-family community
• Third reading of ordinance to rezone Graham St. property from RG to CG for a bar/lounge
• Third reading of FY2021-2022 county budget ordinance
• Third reading of ordinance authorizing $3.5M general obligation bonds for public safety vehicles and sheriff's facility
• First reading of rezoning request for Five Chop Rd. from FA to CG for commercial/residential development

The Orangeburg County Council approved the FY2021-22 county budget and the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College budget, both on third reading. It also authorized up to $3.5 million in general obligation bonds for public safety vehicles and sheriff's facility improvements. The council approved rezoning for a residential community on Bunch Ford Road and a commercial rezoning on Graham Street, and accepted election authority transfers from four towns.

• Approved FY2021-22 county budget ordinance (6-0).
• Approved FY2021-22 Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College budget ordinance (6-0).
• Authorized up to $3,500,000 in general obligation bonds for public safety vehicles and sheriff's facility capital improvements (5-1).
• Approved rezoning of Bunch Ford Rd. property from FA to RS for a single-family community (6-0).
• Approved rezoning of 1991 Graham St. from RG to CG for a bar/lounge (5-1).
• Approved first reading of rezoning for Five Chop Rd. from FA to CG (6-0).
• Approved security detail agreements with Orangeburg Preparatory Schools and Orangeburg County School District (6-0 each).
• Approved procurement recommendations for broadband, Santee Pumping Station #5, and landfill equipment (6-0 each).

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission is meeting virtually to review a rezoning request from Colonial Holdings Group, LLC for property on Five Chop Road (US 301). The request seeks to change the zoning from Forest Agricultural (FA) to Commercial General (CG) for residential and commercial development. The agenda includes a public hearing on this item, but no final plats or road name requests are scheduled.

• Rezoning request: Colonial Holdings Group, LLC, Five Chop Road (US 301), TMS# 0183-00-10-008.000, from FA to CG
• Public hearing on the rezoning request
• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from May 12, 2021

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of two rezoning requests. The first, for 1991 Graham St., would change the zoning from Residential General to Commercial General to allow a bar/lounge. The second, for Bunch Ford Rd., would change from Forest Agricultural to Residential Single-Family for a housing community. Both recommendations will be sent to County Council for final consideration. A third request for 113 Green St. was withdrawn from the agenda.

• Approved rezoning of 1991 Graham St. from RG to CG for a bar/lounge, with recommendation sent to County Council.
• Approved rezoning of Bunch Ford Rd. from FA to RS for a single-family community, with recommendation sent to County Council.
• Withdrew item #2 under New Business (113 Green St. rezoning) from the agenda.
• Approved the agenda for May 12, 2021, as revised.
• Approved the minutes from the April 14, 2021 meeting.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually to consider several ordinances, including a $3.5 million bond for public safety vehicles and sheriff's facility improvements, the county and technical college budgets for FY2022, and rezoning requests. They will also vote on resolutions to transfer municipal election authority from several towns to the county board and to join a regional housing consortium. The agenda includes an executive session for economic development and legal briefing.

• Ordinance authorizing $3.5M general obligation bonds for public safety vehicles and sheriff's facility capital improvements (second reading & public hearing)
• Ordinance for FY2021-2022 appropriations for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (second reading & public hearing)
• Ordinance for FY2021-2022 Orangeburg County budget and tax levy (second reading & public hearing)
• Rezoning request for 1991 Graham St. from RG to CG for a bar/lounge (second reading)
• Rezoning request on Bunch Ford Rd. from FA to RS for single-family community (second reading)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a special called budget work session. They will discuss a resolution declaring April 2019 as Fair Housing Month and hold a first reading of an ordinance to issue up to $7,000,000 in general obligation bonds for real property purchase and capital improvements. The meeting is virtual and includes a moment of silence.

• Resolution declaring April 2019 Fair Housing Month
• Ordinance first reading for $7,000,000 general obligation bonds
• Bonds to fund real property purchase and capital improvements
• Virtual meeting via Microsoft Teams

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold third and final readings on three rezoning requests, including residential and mixed-use developments, and a campground. They will also consider second readings on a fee-in-lieu tax agreement for Project Shamrock and a special source revenue credit for Project Lullaby, plus first readings on several ordinances, including a $3.5 million bond for public safety vehicles and sheriff's facility improvements. The agenda includes resolutions for USDA grants, broadband funding, and transit funding, as well as a procurement item for e-waste collection and disposal.

• Rezone Holly Hill Land, LLC property at Academy Lane and Eutaw Rd. from FA to RG for residential housing
• Rezone Land Investment Resources, LLC property in Vance from FA to PUD for mixed-use residential community
• Rezone John M. Anderson property at 118 Caribbean Ct., Vance from RG to FA for campground/RV park
• Ordinance authorizing $3.5M general obligation bonds for public safety vehicles and sheriff's facility capital improvements
• Resolution to apply for SC ORS grant funding to expand broadband infrastructure

Orangeburg County Council approved three rezoning ordinances on third reading, including a Holly Hill Land LLC request to rezone property at Academy Lane and Eutaw Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Residential General for housing. The council also passed second readings for a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Shamrock and a special source revenue credit agreement with Project Lullaby, and approved first readings for a $3.5 million bond ordinance for public safety vehicles and sheriff's facility improvements. All votes were unanimous (6-0 or 7-0) except a 5-1 vote on a first reading to rezone property on Graham St. for a bar/lounge.

• Approved rezoning of Holly Hill Land LLC property at Academy Lane/Eutaw Rd. to Residential General (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of Land Investment Resources LLC property in Vance to Planned Use Development (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of John M. Anderson property at 118 Caribbean Ct. to Forest Agricultural for campground/RV park (6-0)
• Approved second reading of fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Shamrock (6-0)
• Approved second reading of special source revenue credit agreement with Project Lullaby (6-0)
• Approved first reading of $3.5M general obligation bond ordinance for public safety vehicles and sheriff's facility (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for bar/lounge at 1991 Graham St. (5-1)
• Approved USDA grants for portable restroom ($35,700), cardiac monitors ($196,000), Bowman Library equipment ($42,900), sheriff's office equipment ($193,900), and Main Library equipment ($471,800) (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including one to allow a bar/lounge, one for a boat rental business, and one for a residential community. The agenda also includes approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting. No final plats or road name requests are scheduled.

• Rezone 1991 Graham St. from RG to CG for bar/lounge (TMS# 0174-15-01-008.000, 0174-15-01-007.000)
• Rezone 113 Green St., Santee from RS to CG for parking and boat rental (TMS# 0324-20-04-003.000)
• Rezone Bunch Ford Rd., Holly Hill from FA to RS for single-family community (TMS# 0332-12-01-026.000)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests, including one to allow a bar/lounge on Graham Street, one for a boat rental business in Santee, and one for a residential community in Holly Hill. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and other routine items.

• Rezone 1991 Graham St. from RG to CG for a bar/lounge
• Rezone 113 Green St., Santee from RS to CG for boat rental
• Rezone Bunch Ford Rd., Holly Hill from FA to RS for residential community
• Public hearings for all three rezoning requests

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission unanimously approved three rezoning requests: Holly Hill Land, LLC for residential housing, Land Investment Resources, LLC for a mixed-use community, and John M. Anderson for a campground/RV park. All recommendations will be sent to County Council for final consideration.

• Approved rezoning at Academy Lane and Eutaw Rd. from FA to RG for residential housing (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning in Vance, SC from FA to PUD for mixed-use residential community (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning at 118 Caribbean Ct. from RG to FA for campground/RV park (unanimous)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a virtual meeting to consider three rezoning requests, including one for a campground/RV park and another for a mixed-use residential community. The council will also hold first readings on the FY2022 budget ordinances for the county and Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, as well as economic development agreements for Project Lullaby and Project Shamrock. An appointment to the Planning Commission and executive session discussions on a proposed employee health clinic and the American Rescue Plan Act are also on the agenda.

• Rezone 118 Caribbean Ct., Vance, SC from RG to FA for a campground/RV park (request by John M. Anderson)
• Rezone Academy Lane and Eutaw Rd., Holly Hill, SC from FA to RG for residential housing (request by Holly Hill Land, LLC)
• Rezone TMS# 0373-00-00-003.000/0328-00-03-012.000, Vance, SC from FA to PUD for a mixed-use residential community (request by Land Investment Resources, LLC)
• First reading of FY2022 appropriations ordinances for Orangeburg County and Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
• First reading of fee-in-lieu of tax agreement with Project Shamrock for economic development

The Orangeburg County Council approved three rezoning requests on second reading, including a campground/RV park, residential housing, and a mixed-use community. It also passed first readings for the FY2022 county and technical college budgets, a special source revenue credit agreement for Project Lullaby, and a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for Project Shamrock. The council appointed William H. Ray to the Planning Commission and entered executive session to discuss contractual matters.

• Approved rezoning at 118 Caribbean Ct. from RG to FA for campground/RV park (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at Academy Lane and Eutaw Rd. from FA to RG for residential housing (7-0)
• Approved rezoning in Vance from FA to PUD for mixed-use residential community (7-0)
• Passed first reading of special source revenue credit agreement for Project Lullaby (7-0)
• Passed first reading of FY2022 Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations ordinance (7-0)
• Passed first reading of FY2022 Orangeburg County budget ordinance (7-0)
• Passed first reading of fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for Project Shamrock (7-0)
• Appointed William H. Ray to Orangeburg County Planning Commission District #4 (7-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a fee-in-lieu of tax agreement for Allied Air Enterprises, multiple rezoning requests, and a transfer of election authority from the Town of Eutawville. The council will also hold public hearings on the tax agreement and rezoning items, and discuss economic development in executive session.

• Ordinance authorizing fee-in-lieu of tax agreement with Allied Air Enterprises, LLC (third reading & public hearing)
• Rezoning of 1553 Gregg St., Orangeburg from RG to CG for auto sales (third reading)
• Rezoning of 3262 Cleveland St., Elloree from FA to RG for room and boarding home (third reading)
• Ordinance accepting transfer of municipal election authority from Town of Eutawville to County Board of Voter Registration (first reading)
• Rezoning requests for campground/RV park, residential housing, and mixed-use community (first reading)

Orangeburg County Council approved a fee-in-lieu of tax agreement with Allied Air Enterprises, LLC, and passed three rezoning ordinances on final reading, including one for an auto sales business and one for a room and boarding home. The council also gave first reading to an ordinance transferring Eutawville election authority to the county board, and advanced several other rezoning requests. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved fee-in-lieu tax agreement with Allied Air Enterprises (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1553 Gregg St. to Commercial General for auto sales (6-0)
• Approved rezoning at 3262 Cleveland St. to Residential General for room/boarding home (6-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance transferring Eutawville election authority to county board (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 118 Caribbean Ct. to Forest Agricultural for campground/RV park (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at Academy Lane/Eutaw Rd. to Residential General (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for PUD mixed-use community in Vance (6-0)
• Approved resolution for ReConnect/Community Connect grant program administrator (6-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually to consider ordinances and resolutions, including a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for Allied Air Enterprises, several property rezonings, and a transfer of election authority from the Town of Eutawville. The council will also hold a public hearing on the tax agreement and discuss economic development in executive session.

• Fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax agreement with Allied Air Enterprises, LLC (third reading & public hearing)
• Rezone 1553 Gregg St., Orangeburg from RG to CG for auto sales (third reading)
• Rezone 3262 Cleveland St., Elloree from FA to RG for room and boarding home (third reading)
• Transfer of Eutawville municipal elections to Orangeburg County Board of Voter Registration (first reading)
• Rezone 118 Caribbean Ct., Vance from RG to FA for campground/RV park (first reading)

The Orangeburg County Public Works Committee held a special session and took three actions. It voted to study solutions for flooding on Yellow Bluff Road and Livingston Landing Way, declined to accept private road Harbison Drive into the county maintenance system, and voted to discontinue maintenance on a portion of Log Cabin Road. All three motions passed unanimously (3-0).

• Approved study to fix flooding on Yellow Bluff Road and Livingston Landing Way (3-0)
• Denied accepting private road Harbison Drive into County Maintenance System (3-0)
• Approved discontinuing maintenance on county-maintained portion of Log Cabin Road (3-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three rezoning requests. Two requests seek to rezone properties for residential development, while a third seeks to rezone property for a campground/RV park. The meeting will also include approval of the agenda and minutes from March 10, 2020.

• Rezone Holly Hill Land, LLC property at Academy Lane and Eutaw Rd. (SC 453), Holly Hill, SC, TMS# 0339-05-01-001.000 from FA to RG for residential housing
• Rezone Land Investment Resources, LLC property TMS# 0373-00-00-003.000/0328-00-03-012.000, Vance, SC from FA to PUD for mixed-use residential community
• Rezone John M. Anderson property at 118 Caribbean Ct., Vance, SC, TMS# 0343-05-01-003.000 and TMS# 0343-05-01-001.000/0343-05-01-004.000 from RG to FA for campground/RV park

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council unanimously approved an ordinance expanding the joint industrial park with Dorchester County to include property related to Indeveo North America, and passed second readings for two rezoning requests. The council also approved several procurement contracts, including a $466,073.90 roadway improvement project, and made appointments to the Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees and Lower Savannah Council of Government.

• Approved ordinance expanding joint industrial park boundaries (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 3262 Cleveland St. to Residential General (7-0)
• Approved rezoning at 1553 Gregg St. to Commercial General (7-0)
• Approved $466,073.90 roadway improvement contract with Palmetto Sitework Services (7-0)
• Approved $115,874.65 AV bid with Gattis Pro Audio Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $98,693.02 library playground equipment with MAPA Recreation (7-0)
• Approved $81,990.03 Lake Edisto playground equipment with Peggs Recreation (7-0)
• Approved emergency supplemental ambulance services with Lifeguard Ambulance Service (7-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually to consider several ordinances and resolutions. Key items include a second reading of an ordinance to expand the joint industrial park with Dorchester County for Indevco North America, a first reading of a fee-in-lieu of tax agreement with Allied Air Enterprises, and three rezoning requests for a campground, a rooming house, and an auto sales business. The council will also vote on purchasing two parcels of real property and a library shelving procurement.

• Ordinance to expand joint industrial park boundaries for Indevco North America (second reading)
• Fee-in-lieu of tax agreement with Allied Air Enterprises, LLC (first reading)
• Rezoning at 118 Caribbean Ct., Vance, SC from RG to FA for campground/RV park
• Rezoning at 3262 Cleveland St., Elloree, SC from FA to RG for room and boarding home
• Rezoning at 1553 Gregg St., Orangeburg, SC from RG to CG for auto sales business

The council approved the second reading of an ordinance expanding the joint industrial park with Dorchester County to include property related to Indeveo North America, Inc. It also gave first reading to a fee-in-lieu of tax agreement with Allied Air Enterprises, LLC. Several rezoning requests were handled, with one sent back to the planning commission and two approved for first reading. The council also authorized two real property purchases and selected the Chamber of Commerce as lead agency for tax and tourism.

• Approved second reading of ordinance expanding joint industrial park for Indeveo North America (7-0)
• Approved first reading of fee-in-lieu of tax agreement with Allied Air Enterprises (7-0)
• Sent rezoning request for 118 Caribbean Ct. back to planning commission (7-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 3262 Cleveland St. to residential general (7-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for 1553 Gregg St. to commercial general (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of real property at TMS# 0180-00-05-012 (7-0)
• Authorized purchase of real property at TMS# 0180-00-05-001 (7-0)
• Selected Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce as lead agency for tax and tourism (6-1)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will meet virtually to approve the agenda and minutes, elect 2021 officers, and consider a road name request. The main business is three rezoning requests, each with a public hearing: a campground/RV park, a room and boarding home, and an auto sales business. No final plats are scheduled for review.

• Rezone 118 Caribbean Ct., Vance, from RG to FA for campground/RV park (TMS# 0343-05-01-003.000, etc.)
• Rezone 3262 Cleveland St., Elloree, from FA to RG for room and boarding home (TMS# 0282-00-08-003.000)
• Rezone 1553 Gregg St., Orangeburg, from RG to CG for auto sales (TMS# 0173-16-05-010.000)
• Road name request for Mill Creek Marina: Premium View Drive or Premium Campground Drive
• Election of 2021 Planning Commission officers

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission unanimously approved three rezoning requests, recommending them to County Council. These include rezoning 118 Caribbean Ct. from RG to FA for a campground/RV park, 3262 Cleveland St. from FA to RG for a room and boarding home, and 1553 Gregg St. from RG to CG for an auto sales business. The commission also approved a road name, Premium View Drive, for Mill Creek Marina, and elected officers for 2021.

• Approved the agenda and minutes unanimously.
• Elected Jim Albergotti as 2021 Planning Commission Chairman and Paige Waymer as Vice-Chairman.
• Approved the road name Premium View Drive for Mill Creek Marina.
• Approved rezoning 118 Caribbean Ct. from RG to FA for a campground/RV park, to be sent to County Council.
• Approved rezoning 3262 Cleveland St. from FA to RG for a room and boarding home, to be sent to County Council.
• Approved rezoning 1553 Gregg St. from RG to CG for an auto sales business, to be sent to County Council.

County Council

Orangeburg County Council will hold first reading of an ordinance to amend the joint industrial park agreement with Dorchester County, expanding park boundaries to include property related to Indevco North America, Inc. The council will also consider resolutions honoring Women's History Month and adopting a revised employee handbook, plus make appointments to local boards. An executive session is scheduled to discuss economic development projects and employment matters.

• Ordinance first reading to amend joint industrial park agreement (May 17, 2010) to expand boundaries for Indevco North America, Inc.
• Resolution honoring National Women's History Month 2021
• Resolution authorizing revised Orangeburg County Employee Handbook
• Appointments to Santee Fire Service District and Employee Grievance Committee
• Executive session on economic development (Project Eagle, Shamrock, Diego) and tRMC employment

The Orangeburg County Council approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend the joint industrial park agreement with Dorchester County, expanding park boundaries to include property related to Indeveo North America, Inc. The council also passed resolutions honoring National Women's History Month and adopting a revised employee handbook, and accepted all Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee recommendations. Appointments were made to the Santee Fire Service District and the Employee Grievance Committee. The council then voted to enter executive session for economic development and employment discussions.

• Approved minutes from February 16 and February 25, 2021
• Approved first reading of ordinance to expand joint industrial park boundaries for Indeveo North America, Inc.
• Passed resolution honoring National Women's History Month 2021
• Passed resolution authorizing revised Orangeburg County Employee Handbook
• Accepted all Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee recommendations
• Appointed James L. Gordon to the Santee Fire Service District
• Appointed six members to the Employee Grievance Committee with staggered terms
• Voted to enter executive session for economic development and employment matters

County Council

This is a special called virtual meeting of the Orangeburg County Council and the Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees. The only substantive item is a vote to enter executive session to discuss employment of an employee and negotiations for a proposed contractual arrangement with the Regional Medical Center. No other business is on the agenda.

• Vote to enter executive session for employee discussion and contract negotiations
• Executive session under S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(1) and (2)

The Orangeburg County Council held a special called virtual meeting on February 25, 2021, at 6:04 p.m. The only substantive action was a unanimous vote (6-0) to enter executive session to discuss an employee matter under state FOIA exemptions. No other decisions were made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.

• Voted unanimously (6-0) to enter executive session to discuss an employee matter under S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(1) and (2)
• Adjourned the special called meeting at 6:06 p.m. after the executive session

County Council

Orangeburg County Council will hold a public hearing and third reading vote on a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Indevco North America, Inc. for an industrial project, including infrastructure credits. The council will also give first reading to emergency ordinances extending electronic meetings and face covering requirements, and consider a resolution to correct a name in a tax agreement with Primis Properties I, LLC. An update on COVID-19 is scheduled.

• Fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Indevco North America, Inc. (third reading & public hearing)
• Emergency ordinance extending electronic meetings (first reading)
• Emergency ordinance extending face covering requirements (first reading)
• Resolution to correct name in tax agreement to Primis Properties I, LLC
• COVID-19 update

The Orangeburg County Council approved a fee-in-lieu of tax agreement with Indevco North America, Inc. for an industrial project, passed first readings of emergency ordinances extending electronic meetings and face covering requirements, and consented to a name correction in a tax agreement with Primis Properties I, LLC. All votes were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved fee-in-lieu of tax agreement with Indevco North America, Inc. (7-0)
• Passed first reading of emergency ordinance extending electronic meetings (7-0)
• Passed first reading of emergency ordinance extending face covering requirements (7-0)
• Approved resolution to correct name in tax agreement to Primis Properties I, LLC (7-0)
• Approved minutes of February 1, 2021 (6-0, Owens absent)
• Voted to enter executive session for legal briefing (7-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a two-day retreat via Microsoft Teams, featuring presentations from county administrators and department heads. The agenda includes legal briefings, votes for executive sessions, and council concerns, but no specific policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Vote for Executive Session and Legal Briefing on both days
• Presentations by County Administrator Harold Young and Deputy Administrator Marion Lloyd
• Department updates from Public Services, Emergency Services, EMS, Detention Center, Finance, and Economic Development
• Council Concerns with Administration at the end of the retreat

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a virtual meeting to consider a second reading of an ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Eagle for an industrial project, including infrastructure credits. The council will also vote on the FY2022 budget calendar, a procurement item for ambulance remounting, and a board appointment. An executive session is scheduled to discuss contractual matters regarding the Kress Building and tRMC.

• Ordinance second reading: Fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Eagle
• Approval of FY2022 budget calendar
• Procurement: FY21-1123 Ambulance Remount
• Appointment: Orangeburg County Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees (At Large Seat)
• Executive session: Contractual matters (Kress Building, tRMC)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council's Public Works Committee is holding a special called virtual meeting to discuss three items: Charmaine Lane, and requests to discontinue maintenance on Fireline Road and Rain Lilly Lane. No votes are scheduled except for adjournment.

• Discussion on Charmaine Lane
• Discontinue maintenance request on Fireline Road
• Discontinue maintenance request on Rain Lilly Lane

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually to consider two economic development items: first reading of an ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Eagle, and a resolution committing to a fee agreement with Project Shamrock, including establishing a multi-county industrial/business park. The council will also receive updates from the Public Works Committee and on COVID-19, and then vote to enter executive session to discuss contractual matters related to tRMC and the Orangeburg County Library.

• Ordinance first reading: Fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Eagle for an industrial project
• Resolution: Commitment to fee agreement with Project Shamrock
• Resolution: Support for multi-county industrial/business park
• Executive session: Contract negotiations with tRMC
• Executive session: Contract negotiations with Orangeburg County Library

Orangeburg County Council approved the first reading of an ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project Eagle, an unidentified industrial project, and passed a resolution committing to a fee agreement with Project Shamrock, including multi-county park establishment. The council also accepted Charmaine Lane into the county maintenance system and discontinued maintenance on Fireline Road and Rain Lilly Lane. All votes were unanimous (6-0).

• Approved first reading of Project Eagle fee-in-lieu-of-tax ordinance (6-0)
• Approved resolution for Project Shamrock fee agreement and multi-county park (6-0)
• Accepted Charmaine Lane into county maintenance system (6-0)
• Discontinued maintenance on Fireline Road (6-0)
• Discontinued maintenance on Rain Lilly Lane (6-0)
• Approved executive session for contractual matters (6-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold its first meeting of 2021 virtually, with the election of a new chairman and vice chair as the main business. The council will also approve minutes from December 21, 2020, and consider two procurement items: furniture, fixtures, and equipment for the Orangeburg Library and Conference Center, and Phase IV of sanitary sewer improvements west of the Edisto River. An update on COVID-19 is also on the agenda.

• Election of County Council Chairman and Vice Chair
• Procurement FY21-1216: Orangeburg Library and Conference Center FFE
• Procurement FY21-1217: Sanitary Sewer Improvements West of the Edisto River - Phase IV
• COVID-19 update

The council unanimously elected Johnnie Wright as chairman and Janie Cooper-Smith as vice chair, both by 7-0 votes. It approved the December 21, 2020 minutes and two procurement items: FY21-1216 for Orangeburg Library and Conference Center FFE, and FY21-1217 for Sanitary Sewer Improvements West of the Edisto River Phase IV, all unanimously. Administrator Young gave a COVID-19 update, and the meeting adjourned at 6:17 p.m.

• Elected Johnnie Wright as Chairman (7-0)
• Elected Janie Cooper-Smith as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved minutes of December 21, 2020 (7-0)
• Approved procurement FY21-1216 for Orangeburg Library and Conference Center FFE (7-0)
• Approved procurement FY21-1217 for Sanitary Sewer Improvements West of the Edisto River Phase IV (7-0)