Orangeburg County public meetings in 2022

County Council

County Council will hold first readings on two rezoning requests: one for a residential development on Carver School Rd. in Cope, and another for a storage facility on Eutaw Rd. in Holly Hill. The council will also consider two procurement items: Casa Shelter Phase I and tire grinding/disposal. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per speaker.

• Rezone 0129-00-05-036 on Carver School Rd., Cope, from FA to RG for residential development
• Rezone 0339-09-02-007 on Eutaw Rd., Holly Hill, from FA to RC for a storage facility
• Procurement FY23-0926: Casa Shelter Phase I
• Procurement FY23-1201: Grinding and disposal of tires

The County Council approved a procurement contract for the first phase of the Casa Shelter and a tire disposal contract. One rezoning request for residential development was denied, while another for a storage facility passed its first reading.

• Approved $1,074,000 for Casa Shelter Phase I (6-0-0)
• Approved tire grinding and disposal contract with SC Waste at $230/TON (6-0-0)
• Denied rezoning request from Jereatha M. Nichols on Carver School Rd (6-0-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning request from Jeff Stahl/Stahl LLC on Eutaw Rd (6-0-0)
• Approved November 22, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved moving January 3, 2023 meeting to Orangeburg County Conference Center (6-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that County Council deny a request to rezone property on Willington Dr. for residential development. The Commission also approved a preliminary subdivision plat for Mulberry Landing.

• Approved Mulberry Landing Preliminary Subdivision Plat (7-0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning request for Willington Dr. from RS to RG district (6-1)
• Approved meeting agenda and minutes from 09/14/22

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss Kurt Poole Road. The agenda includes approval of minutes from November 22, 2022, and a single discussion item.

• Discussion of Kurt Poole Road

The committee met for a special session to discuss Kurt Poole Rd. and entered an executive session for legal briefing and contract negotiations. No action was taken following the executive session.

• Approved minutes from November 22, 2022 meeting (3-0-0)
• Entered executive session for legal briefing and contract negotiations
• No action taken regarding Kurt Poole Rd.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will meet to consider several ordinances and resolutions regarding property sales and industrial development. The agenda includes a potential agreement with the Town of Cope and incentive agreements for Project May.

• Ordinance third reading: Sale of real property from Orangeburg County to Town of Cope
• Ordinance first reading: Fee in lieu of tax and incentive agreement for Project May
• Resolution: Amendment to expand Joint County Industrial Park boundaries to include Flexcold, LLC and Patriot Blvd., LLC property
• Resolution: Incentive agreement for Project May involving multi-county industrial park benefits
• Resolution: Purchase of heavy equipment from Blanchard Machinery Company via Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation

The Council approved the sale of county real estate to the Town of Cope and authorized an expansion of a joint industrial park with Dorchester County. They also approved a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for 'Project May' and the purchase of heavy equipment from Blanchard Machinery Company.

• Approved sale of real property to Town of Cope (6-0-0)
• Passed first reading of fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for 'Project May' (6-0-0)
• Approved expansion of Joint County Industrial Park boundaries in Dorchester County (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution for 'Project May' fee-in-lieu-of-tax and incentive agreement (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of heavy equipment from Blanchard Machinery Company (6-0-0)
• Approved 2023 Council Regular Session Schedule (6-0-0)
• Approved 2023 Paid Holiday Schedule for employees (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from November 22, 2022 (6-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee will hold a special called meeting to discuss a private road agreement for Gun Shop Road, discontinue maintenance on a portion of Tartan Road, and discuss maintenance of outfall ditches and general road maintenance.

• Discussion of private road agreement for Gun Shop Road between Joseph K. Cook, Troy W. Hill, and Orangeburg County
• Discontinue maintenance along a portion of Tartan Road
• Discussion on maintenance of outfall ditches
• Discussion of road maintenance

The committee voted to stop maintenance on a section of Tartan Rd and authorized a private road agreement for Gun Shop Road. Members also directed staff to research costs for outfall ditch maintenance and to follow existing protocols for road maintenance discontinuation.

• Approved discontinuing maintenance along a portion of Tartan Rd (3-0-0)
• Recommended attorney proceed with signing of private road agreement for Gun Shop Road
• Authorized Public Works Supervisor to research and provide price assessment for outfall ditch maintenance (3-0-0)
• Directed Public Works Supervisor to use existing protocol for discontinuing road maintenance

County Council

The council will hold third readings on ordinances updating building codes and authorizing the sale of county property to the Town of Cope. A first reading will consider rezoning a property on Willington Dr. from single-family to general residential for a development. The council will also vote to enter executive session to discuss economic development projects.

• Third reading: Ordinance amending building codes, permit rates, demolition rates, and temporary sign fees.
• Third reading: Ordinance authorizing sale of county real estate to the Town of Cope.
• First reading: Rezoning request from M&P Land, LLC for property on Willington Dr. (TMS# 0151-06-02-003.000) from RS to RG district.
• Procurement: Renovations to the Orangeburg County Coroner's Office (FY23-0916).
• Executive session to discuss economic development projects: Project Dynasty, Project GXO, Project LV, Project Evergreen, Project Golden Eagle, Project Sea, and product development at the Western Orangeburg County Industrial Park.

The County Council approved a procurement contract for coroner's office renovations and passed an ordinance updating building and demolition codes. Council denied a zoning request for a residential development on Willington Dr. and postponed a real estate sale to the Town of Cope.

• Approved $561,639 contract with Pyramid Contracting, LLC for Coroner’s Office renovations (6-0-0)
• Denied zoning request from M & P Land, LLC to change Willington Dr. property from RS to RG (6-0-0)
• Passed ordinance updating technical codes, building permit rates, and demolition rates (6-0-0)
• Postponed third reading of ordinance to sell real property to Town of Cope (6-0-0)
• Approved recommendation to discontinue maintenance along a portion of Tartan Rd (6-0-0)
• Approved requirement for users of Gun Shop Road to sign liability agreements with County Attorney (6-0-0)
• Approved Public Works research into outfall ditch maintenance (6-0-0)
• Passed proclamations for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month and Bishop Guss Carr, Jr Day (6-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission voted to recommend a rezoning request for property at 3160 North Rd. from Residential Single-Family to Commercial General. The recommendation will be sent to County Council for consideration. A preliminary subdivision plat review was postponed.

• Recommended approval to rezone 3160 North Rd. from RS to CG (4-0)
• Approved agenda (vote not recorded)
• Approved 08/10/22 minutes unanimously
• Postponed review of Old State Rd./Monarch Rd. Preliminary Subdivision Plat

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold public hearings and votes on three ordinances: adjusting residential broadband rates, creating a joint industrial park with Calhoun County, and updating building codes. Resolutions include animal control agreements and forming an American Revolution 250th Committee. An executive session is scheduled for contractual negotiations with the Town of Holly Hill.

• Third reading & public hearing: Amend residential user rates for Orangeburg County Broadband services
• Third reading & public hearing: Develop a joint industrial/business park with Calhoun County
• Second reading & public hearing: Update building codes, permit rates, demolition rates, moving rates, and temporary signs
• Resolution: Authorize intergovernmental agreement for county enforcement of animal regulations in municipalities
• Resolution: Approve Orangeburg County American Revolution 250th Committee

The County Council passed two ordinances on third reading, including a joint industrial park agreement with Calhoun County. They also advanced two ordinances to second reading and approved two resolutions regarding animal regulations and the American Revolution 250th Committee.

• Approved ordinance to develop jointly owned industrial/business park with Calhoun County (6-0-0)
• Approved ordinance to amend residential user rates and plans for County Broadband Services (6-0-0)
• Passed second reading for ordinance updating technical codes, building permit, demolition, and moving rates (6-0-0)
• Passed second reading for ordinance authorizing real estate sale to the Town of Cope (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution for intergovernmental agreements on animal regulation enforcement (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution establishing the Orangeburg County American Revolution 250th Committee (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from October 17 and October 30, 2022 (6-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will consider a resolution to apply for a USDA Rural Development grant to expand broadband infrastructure. The meeting is virtual on October 30, 2022.

• Resolution to authorize application for USDA Rural Utilities Service grant for broadband expansion

The Orangeburg County Council approved a resolution to apply for Rural Development grant funding from the USDA Rural Utilities Service. The funding is intended to expand broadband infrastructure within the county.

• Approved resolution to apply for USDA Rural Development grant funding for broadband infrastructure (6-0-0)

County Council

This is a joint meeting of the Orangeburg County Council, Calhoun County Council, the RMC Board of Trustees, and the Orangeburg County Legislative Delegation. The agenda includes introductions of appointed board members and remarks from state legislators. No substantive decisions or votes are listed on this agenda.

• Introduction of appointed board members and other appointments
• Remarks by S.C. Senator C. Bradley Hutto and Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter
• Meeting is procedural with call to order, welcome, and adjournment only

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a third reading on a request to rezone property at 3160 North Rd. from residential to commercial. Second readings include changes to residential broadband rates and a joint industrial park with Calhoun County. First readings cover building code updates and a land sale to the Town of Cope. Resolutions and appointments are also on the agenda.

• Third reading: Rezone 3160 North Rd. from RS to CG for commercial business
• Second reading: Amend residential user rates for Orangeburg County Broadband
• Second reading: Develop a joint industrial/business park with Calhoun County
• First reading: Adopt updated building codes and permit rates
• First reading: Authorize sale of county-owned property to Town of Cope

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will review ordinances regarding animal control and residential broadband service rates. The meeting also includes discussions on a joint industrial park with Calhoun County and an amendment to a previous agreement with Dorchester County.

• Amendment to Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances regarding Animal Control
• Rezoning request for 3160 North Rd. from Residential Single-Family to Commercial General
• Amendment to residential user rates and plans for County Broadband Services
• Development of a jointly owned industrial/business park with Calhoun County
• Fire District Budget Amendment

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct a third reading and public hearing on a code amendment. The body will also recognize American Business Women's Day.

• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance to amend Code of Ordinances Article III regarding the Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg County and Calhoun Counties Division 2 (Board of Trustees), adding Sec. 20-92
• Proclamation recognizing American Business Women's Day (ABW)

County Council

The County Council will vote on rezoning requests for properties on Academy Lane, Magnolia St., and North Rd. The body is also deciding on the 2022 millage setting and the adoption of a 5-year Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan update.

• Rezone Academy Lane from Forest Agricultural to Residential General for residential development
• Rezone 227 2 Magnolia St. from Commercial General to Residential General
• Rezone 3160 North Rd. from Residential Single-Family to Commercial General
• Purchase of heavy equipment from Blanchard Machinery Company and lease-purchase with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation
• Procurement for Goodland Park Fencing (FY22-0614) and water park slide restoration

County Council

The County Council will review several rezoning requests for residential, mixed-use, and commercial developments. The body will also consider amendments to the animal control ordinance and a contract for security services at Orangeburg Preparatory Schools.

• Rezone 9159 Old State Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Residential General
• Rezone Kings Rd./Bruin Parkway from Residential General to Planned Development
• Rezone Academy Lane from Forest Agricultural to Residential General
• Rezone Old Number Six Hwy. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General for a campground
• Contract for security detail services for Orangeburg Preparatory Schools

County Council

The Parks, Recreation, & Agriculture Committee is meeting to discuss animal welfare policies. The body will consider a resolution for a Trap Neuter and Return program for un-owned cats and discuss amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance.

• Resolution of Support for and Direction to Implement a Trap Neuter and Return Program for Un-Owned Cats
• Discussion to Amend the Animal Control Ordinance

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will meet to approve the FY21 financial audit. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss contractual negotiations regarding The MAX.

• Approval of FY21 Financial Audit
• Executive session on contractual matters regarding The MAX

County Council

The Parks, Recreation, & Agriculture Committee is holding a special called meeting. The primary purpose is to discuss the implementation of a Trap Neuter and Return program within the county.

• Discussion to implement a Trap Neuter and Return program

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will review several rezoning requests for residential and commercial developments. The agenda also includes a third reading for an industrial fee agreement with Project Gigi and resolutions regarding heavy equipment purchases.

• Third reading of ordinance for Project Gigi fee agreement and industrial park amendment
• Rezoning request for mixed-use development on Kings Rd/Bruin Parkway by The Park at Wilkinson, LLC
• Rezoning request for residential development at 9159 Old State Rd. by American Star Development SC, LLC
• Resolution to authorize heavy equipment purchase from Blanchard Machinery Company
• Resolution regarding fee agreement and property repurchase rights for Red Collar Pet Foods, Inc.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to consider a fee agreement and property addition for Project Gigi at the Orangeburg Dorchester Industrial Park. The body will also review a partnership agreement between the Regional Medical Center and the Medical University of South Carolina.

• Second reading of ordinance for Project Gigi fee agreement and Orangeburg Dorchester Industrial Park amendment
• Approval of partnership agreement between Regional Medical Center and Medical University of South Carolina
• Proclamation for National Health Center Week

County Council

The Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss public works. The body will also review the minutes from the May 2, 2022 meeting.

• Discussion of Public Works

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will review several rezoning requests for medical, residential, and commercial uses. The agenda also includes an ordinance to allow council members to attend meetings virtually.

• Rezoning 2251 Magnolia St from RG to CG for a medical diagnostic testing facility
• Rezoning Academy Lane property from FA to RG for residential housing
• Rezoning portion of 7324 Old Number Six Hwy. from FA to CG for a boat repair shop
• Ordinance to allow virtual attendance by Council Members
• Ordinance regarding a fee agreement between Orangeburg County and Inbra Chemical Company, Inc.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to consider the budget and tax levies for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022. This includes appropriations for ordinary county purposes and for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.

• Ordinance Third Reading: Orangeburg County Budget for FY July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
• Ordinance Third Reading: Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations for FY 2022-2023
• Resolution honoring Councilman Willie B. Owens Sr.

County Council

The Administrative Committee is holding a special called meeting to consider an amendment to the County Code of Ordinances. The proposed change would allow County Council members the option to attend meetings virtually.

• Ordinance amending Chapter 2, Article II to add virtual attendance options for Council members

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will review the annual budget and appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. The agenda also includes multiple rezoning requests for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties.

• Rezoning 8108 Neeses Hwy. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General for an event hall
• Rezoning Brentwood Dr. from Forest Agricultural to Residential General for a residential development
• Ordinance for the County Budget and tax levies for fiscal year July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023
• Ordinance for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations for fiscal year 2022-2023
• Rezoning 2251 Magnolia St. from Residential General to Commercial General for a medical diagnostic testing facility

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will review several requests to change land use for retail, an event hall, and residential developments. The body will also consider a resolution to amend a joint industrial park agreement with Dorchester County.

• Rezone Old State Rd. (US 176) from Residential General to Commercial General for general retail
• Rezone 8108 Neeses Hwy. (SC 4) from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General for an event hall
• Rezone 9159 Old State Rd. (US 176) from Forest Agricultural to Residential General
• Rezone Brentwood Dr. from Forest Agricultural to Residential General
• Procurement for Axon Enterprises (Sole Source) and FY22-0506 Transportation For Fixed Routes

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to vote on tax and incentive agreements for Project Circus and a wastewater pretreatment system. The body will also consider several rezoning requests for residential and commercial developments and approve security services for the school district.

• Fee-in-lieu of ad valorem tax and incentive agreement for Project Circus
• Rezoning of Old Number Six Hwy (SC 6) from Forest Agricultural to Residential General
• Rezoning of 9159 Old State Rd (US 176) from Forest Agricultural to Residential General
• Rezoning of 8108 Neeses Hwy (SC 4) from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General for an event hall
• Agreement for Sheriff's Office security detail services for Orangeburg County School District 2022-23

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to conduct first readings of ordinances regarding the 2022-2023 fiscal year appropriations. The body is also considering an official action to purchase real property.

• Ordinance to add virtual attendance option for Council members
• Appropriations for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (FY July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
• Ordinary County budget appropriations and tax levy (FY July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
• Purchase of real property located at TMS# 0173-14-12-008

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will review several ordinances regarding animal control, solid waste, and water pretreatment. The agenda also includes rezoning requests for properties in Holly Hill and Vance, as well as a tax agreement for Premium Peanut, LLC.

• Rezoning Old State Rd. (US 176) from RG to CG for general retail
• Rezoning Old Number Six Hwy. (SC 6) from FA to RG for residential development
• Fee-in-lieu of taxes and incentive agreement for Premium Peanut, LLC
• Ordinance regarding Project DP World in a multi-county industrial park
• EMS Billing and Collection Services procurement

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is considering several ordinances regarding land sales to Claflin College and the expansion of joint industrial parks. The agenda also includes updates to animal control and solid waste codes, as well as multiple rezoning requests.

• Sale of real property to Claflin College
• Expansion of Joint County Industrial Park for Project Stallion
• Development of a joint industrial/business park with Calhoun County
• Rezoning request for 203 Third Street, Eutawville, SC
• Amendments to Chapter 4 (Animal Control) and Chapter 34 (Solid Waste) ordinances

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances, including industrial park boundary expansions and a real estate sale. The body will also consider a rezoning request and various board appointments.

• Rezoning request for 203 Third Street, Eutawville, from Residential General to Rural Community
• Amendment to expand Joint County Industrial Park boundaries for Project Stallion
• Agreement to sell county-owned real property to Claflin College
• Ordinance regarding the location of Project DP World in a multi-county industrial/business park
• Sole source procurement for InVeris Turning Target System

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to discuss several ordinances regarding industrial park developments and real estate exchanges. The body will also consider rezoning requests for residential developments and amendments to animal control and solid waste codes.

• Rezone request for Old State Rd. (US 176) from Forest Agricultural to Residential General
• Rezone request for 203 Third Street from Residential General to Rural Community
• Fee In Lieu Of Tax agreement for Project Stallion
• Jointly owned industrial/business park agreement with Calhoun County
• Purchase of heavy equipment from Blanchard Machinery Company

County Council

The Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss road maintenance. The primary agenda item involves the discontinuation of maintenance on Lambert St and a portion of Hannah Dr.

• Discontinue maintenance on Lambert St and a portion of Hannah Dr

County Council

The Council is reviewing ordinances for a joint industrial/business park with Calhoun County and a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for Project Stallion. The meeting includes a rezoning request for a residential development and a proposal to expand broadband infrastructure via a USDA grant.

• Rezoning request for property on Old State Rd. (US 176) from Forest Agricultural to Residential General
• Proposed joint industrial/business park with Calhoun County
• Fee in lieu of tax agreement for Project Stallion
• USDA Rural Development Grant application for broadband infrastructure expansion
• Termination of Emergency Ordinance requiring face coverings in county buildings and vehicles

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will meet virtually to discuss several ordinances and resolutions. Items include a rezoning request for residential development on Old State Rd., an intergovernmental agreement with the school district, and various economic development tax agreements.

• Rezoning of property on Old State Rd. (US 176) from Forest Agricultural to Residential General by Red Pill Partners, LLC
• Intergovernmental agreement between Orangeburg County and Orangeburg Consolidated School District regarding real estate and lumber
• Fee In Lieu of Tax agreement with Project Stallion
• Assignment of Fee In Lieu of Tax and Incentive Agreement for Brewer Renewables LLC
• Purchase of real property identified as TMS#0173-14-12-007.000

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to discuss ordinances regarding commercial driveways and face coverings. The body is reviewing resolutions for a joint industrial park with Dorchester County and a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for Project Stallion.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 28 regarding commercial driveways and flowable fill
• Emergency ordinance requiring face coverings in County buildings and vehicles
• Resolution to enlarge boundaries of Joint County Industrial Park with Dorchester County
• Fee in lieu of tax agreement for Project Stallion
• Executive session regarding Project Pizza, Project Stallion, Project EA, and Project Independence

County Council

The County Council is holding a two-day retreat via Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes sessions with various county departments including Public Services, Emergency Services, and Finance.

• Session with School District administration
• Session with Public Services and Emergency Services
• Session with Detention Center administration
• Session with Economic Development
• Session with Fire Services and Emergency Medical Services

County Council

The County Council will hold a public hearing and third reading for an ordinance to re-district council districts. The body will also consider a resolution regarding the purchase of heavy equipment.

• Public hearing and third reading of an ordinance to re-district Orangeburg County Council districts
• Resolution to exempt heavy equipment purchase from the procurement code
• Proposed purchase of heavy equipment from Blanchard Machinery Company
• Proposed equipment lease-purchase agreement with Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation