Pickens County, South Carolina

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General

Pickens County Council

Pickens County Council

Pickens County Council

Pickens County Council

Mid Month Meeting

Mid Month Meeting

Pickens County Council

Pickens County Council

Library Board of Trustees

Mid Month Meeting

Mid Month Meeting

Pickens County Council

Pickens County Council

Mid Month Meeting

Mid Month Meeting

Pickens County Council

Pickens County Council

Mid Month Meeting

Mid Month Meeting

Library Board of Trustees

Pickens County Council

Pickens County Council

Mid Month Meeting

Mid Month Meeting

Pickens County Council

Mid Month Meeting

Mid Month Meeting

Pickens County Council

Mid Month Meeting

Pickens County Council

Mid Month Meeting

Pickens County Council

Mid Month Meeting

Pickens County Council

Mid Month Meeting

Pickens County Council

Pickens County Council

Pickens County Council

Library Board of Trustees

Mid Month Meeting

Pickens County Council

The Pickens County Council will conduct a second reading of Ordinance No. 686 to amend the Unified Development Standards for hotels and solar energy utilities. A first reading (title only) of an ordinance to create a Lake Hartwell Overlay District for water quality protection will also be considered. Council members will discuss several goals related to the Unified Development Standards, including lot size requirements, map revisions for District 4, growth balance in District 6, and issues at concert venues.

• Second Reading of Ordinance No. 686 to amend the Pickens County Unified Development Standards for hotels and solar utilities
• First Reading (title only) of an ordinance establishing a Lake Hartwell Overlay District to protect water quality
• Review of minimum lot size and width requirements for properties outside subdivisions
• Review of proposed revisions to the Development Areas Map for District 4
• Review of the Unified Development Standards to balance growth in District 6 and address concert venue noise, traffic, and trespassing issues

Mid Month Meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the Library Director and the Director Search Committee. The board will also discuss renovations at the Hampton Library.

• Report of Library Director Search Committee
• Hampton Library renovations update
• Financial, Foundation, and Statistical reports

Pickens County Council

The Pickens County Council will open the meeting, approve the May 7, 2026 minutes, and discuss the updated five‑year paving plan before adjourning.

• Welcome and opening remarks
• Approval of May 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Review of revised five‑year paving plan

Library Board of Trustees

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The Pickens County Emergency Services Advisory Board will meet to discuss old business including the 1% tax, the FY27 budget, and the transition of the communications center. New business includes the FY28 budget. The board will also receive an emergency services report and hold a round table discussion.

• Discussion on 1% tax proposal
• FY27 budget review
• Communications center transition update
• Medic 1 status
• FY28 budget discussion

Planning Commission

The Pickens County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a subdivision variance (TMS# 4152-00-82-2162) and proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Standards Ordinance (UDSO) regarding solar farms, commercial lodging, and the Highway 8 corridor. New business includes a by-laws amendment. The commission will also enter executive session for legal advice on pending litigation.

• Subdivision variance at TMS# 4152-00-82-2162
• Proposed text amendments to UDSO: Solar Farms
• Proposed text amendments to UDSO: Commercial Lodging
• Proposed text amendments to UDSO: Highway 8 Corridor
• By-laws amendment as new business

General

The PCLS Board of Trustees Search Committee will meet to appoint a committee Chair and Vice-Chair. The body will also enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the Director's position.

• Nomination and motion of Search Committee Chair
• Nomination and motion of Search Committee Vice-Chair
• Executive session regarding the Director's position

Pickens County Council

The Pickens County Council will hold a regular meeting with ordinances for first and second reading, presentations, and executive session. Key business includes second reading of an ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu of tax agreement for Project Brothers, a first reading of noise and traffic rules for public events, and a first reading of development standards changes in Council District 4. The council will also hear a presentation from Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative and review EMS accomplishments before entering executive session on economic development, litigation, and the county administrator's contract.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 687 – fee-in-lieu of tax agreement for Project Brothers, including multi-county industrial park benefits
• First reading of Ordinance No. 688 – amending noise, traffic, and trespassing rules for public events in Pickens County
• First reading of Ordinance No. 689 – amending Unified Development Standards and development areas map in Council District 4
• Presentation by Blue Ridge Electric Cooperative President & CEO Zachary Hinton
• Executive session for economic development (Project Farmhouse), legal advice on pending litigation, and county administrator contract evaluation

Mid Month Meeting

Pickens County Council will hold a work session to discuss the second reading of Ordinance No. 684, which would establish an overlay district for Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee to protect water quality and natural resources. The council will also discuss goals and consider extending or creating special ad hoc committees.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 684 – Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee overlay district
• Council goals discussion
• Extension or creation of ad hoc committees

The Council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 684 to establish an overlay district for water quality and natural resource protection. The council also extended the Roads and Bridges Ad Hoc Committee and created a new UDSO Ad Hoc Committee.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 684 (3-2)
• Extended Roads and Bridges Ad Hoc Committee for three months (5-0)
• Created UDSO Ad Hoc Committee to address noise, lot sizes, and zoning (5-0)

Pickens County Council

General

Planning Commission

The Pickens County Planning Commission will hold a workshop on June 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM to discuss potential moratoriums on Solar Farms, Commercial Lodging, and the Highway 8 Corridor. No formal action will be taken and there will be no public input session.

• Discussion of moratorium on Solar Farms
• Discussion of moratorium on Commercial Lodging
• Discussion of moratorium on Highway 8 Corridor
• Workshop only – no formal decisions or public input

General

This is a public notice for a Pickens County Department Head Meeting on June 18, 2026. Some council members may attend, potentially constituting a quorum, but it is not a formal council or committee meeting. No specific decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Mid Month Meeting

Pickens County Council will hold a work session to discuss the fiscal year 2026-2027 tax levy and a proposed overlay district for Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding the extension of a temporary moratorium on several types of development permits.

• Third reading of Ordinance No. 683 regarding the tax levy for fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027
• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance No. 685 to extend a moratorium on commercial lodging, solar farms, Highway 8 corridor subdivisions, and multi-family dwellings
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 684 establishing a Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee Overlay District
• Recreation fund request for District 6 organization
• Discussion of EMS Medic 1 alternatives

Council approved the FY 2027 budget including increased employee compensation and a $10,000 recreation fund request. The council also extended a temporary moratorium on specific commercial and residential developments and authorized the construction of the Medic 1 building.

• Awarded $10,000 in Recreation Funds to Dacusville Community Center (8-0)
• Approved FY 2027 budget with increased employee compensation (6-0)
• Extended temporary moratorium on commercial lodging, solar farms, and certain subdivisions (6-0)
• Approved construction of the Medic 1 building (6-0)
• Amended Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee overlay district to prohibit industrial uses (6-0)
• Amended overlay district regarding water-related business permissions (4-2)
• Amended overlay district to limit residential development to single-family homes (4-2)
• Added language to overlay district regarding chemical use and runoff protections (6-0)

Behavorial Health Services of Pickens County

This is the regular June meeting of the Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County executive board. The board will elect officers, review annual policies, insurance, conflict of interest, code of ethics, and confidentiality. They will also receive updates on community-based treatment services, legislative and research developments, drug screen testing lab, and evaluate the executive director's performance. Most items are routine administrative matters.

• Election of officers
• Annual Policies and Procedures Review
• Annual Insurance Review
• Executive Director’s Performance Evaluation
• Drug Screen Testing Lab Update

General

The Pickens County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on SD-26-0002, a proposed single-family development called Prosperity Grove at TMS# 5007-00-99-7527 and 5007-00-99-3262. Commissioners will also elect officers for the coming term and consider approval of the May 11, 2026 minutes. Public comment is invited on items not on the agenda.

• Public hearing for Prosperity Grove single-family development (SD-26-0002) at TMS# 5007-00-99-7527 and 5007-00-99-3262
• Election of Planning Commission officers
• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2026
• Public comment period for non-agenda topics

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The Pickens County Emergency Services Advisory Board will meet to review the FY27 budget and the Communications Center transition. The board will also discuss Medic 1 and provide updates on upcoming exercises.

• FY27 Budget
• Communications Center Transition
• Medic 1
• Upcoming exercises update

Pickens County Council

The Pickens County Council will approve minutes from May meetings, hold a public forum, and hear reports from the administrator and committees. The council will conduct public hearings and third readings of Ordinance No. 682 to adopt a budget amendment and Ordinance No. 683 to levy taxes for the next fiscal year. Additional presentations on behavioral health services and a local animal‑care partnership will be given, followed by executive‑session legal advice items.

• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance No. 682 to adopt a budget amendment establishing revised revenue and expenditure estimates for the fiscal year July 1 2025 – June 30 2026
• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance No. 683 to levy taxes for ordinary county purposes for the fiscal year July 1 2026 – June 30 2027 and direct expenditure thereof
• Presentation from Angie Farmer on behavioral health services
• Presentation from Clemson Paw Partners – Margaret Thompson, founder
• Executive‑session legal advice related to the King Asphalt contract

The council convened on June 1, 2026 with Chairman Alex Saitta presiding. After a public forum where residents spoke about the Clemson Area African American Museum, the Library Board, Flock Safety, and the sheriff's office budget, the meeting concluded without any formal approvals, denials, or tabling of items.

Pickens County Council

The Pickens County Council will conduct a second reading of Ordinance No. 685, extending a temporary moratorium on permit applications for commercial lodging, solar farms, the Highway 8 corridor, major subdivisions of three or more lots, and multifamily dwellings for three months. The council will also hold a first reading (title only) of Ordinance No. 686 to amend the Unified Development Standards for hotels and solar energy utilities. Additional agenda items include discussion of a Lake Keowee/Lake Jocassee overlay and staffing of the Historical Preservation Ad Hoc Committee. Executive session items cover contractual matters related to county facilities and board and commission applications.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 685 extending moratorium on permits for commercial lodging, solar farms, Highway 8 corridor, major subdivisions (3+ lots) and multifamily dwellings
• First reading (title only) of Ordinance No. 686 to amend Pickens County Unified Development Standards for hotels and solar energy utilities
• Discussion of Lake Keowee/Lake Jocassee overlay
• Staffing of the Historical Preservation Ad Hoc Committee
• Executive session contracts related to County Facilities (Section 30-40-7(A)(2))

Library Board of Trustees

The Pickens County Library Board of Trustees will discuss forming a search committee for a new library director and consider a volunteer policy. Routine items include approving minutes from prior meetings, public comments, and the library director's quarterly report.

• Selection of Library Director Search Committee
• Discussion and possible motion on Volunteer Policy
• Discussion on process for receiving minutes before the meeting
• Manager report on youth services
• Quarterly statistical report

Library Board of Trustees

Mid Month Meeting

The council will discuss alternatives for the MEDIC 1 project, hear presentations from the Sheriff’s Office and the Soil and Water Conservation Department, and review the capital budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027. An executive session will address contractual matters concerning county facilities and receive legal advice on pending litigation.

• MEDIC 1 alternatives discussion
• Presentation from Pickens County Sheriff’s Office
• Presentation from Pickens County Soil and Water Conservation
• Review of capital budget for fiscal year 2026‑2027
• Contractual matters related to county facilities (Section 30‑40‑7(a)(2))

Behavorial Health Services of Pickens County

The Executive Board of Directors will meet to review financial and program reports. The board is scheduled to discuss a salary proposal and new vendor services for janitorial and pest control.

• Salary proposal
• New vendor services for janitorial and pest control
• Rural Health Transformation Grant and IBH Model
• Executive Director’s performance evaluation
• DPH License Renewal

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The Pickens County Emergency Services Advisory Board will meet on May 12, 2025 at 6 PM. The agenda includes approval of the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes, a report from the Emergency Services Division, and discussion of old‑business items such as the 1% tax committee, EMS topics, and the budget. New business consists of a round‑table for board members. The meeting will adjourn after confirming the next meeting date.

• Approval of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Emergency Services Division report by Billy Gibson
• Discussion of 1% tax committee (Dennis Bauknight)
• EMS topics: Medic 1, Medic 4 & 8, Rescue Squads, Fire Services
• Budget discussion

The Emergency Services Advisory Board approved the corrected April minutes with a unanimous vote. The board then adjourned the May 11 meeting, also unanimously. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved April minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

General

Planning Commission

The Pickens County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on three land-use applications: a multi-family development (Pickens Village), an industrial multi-use facility, and the Speedway Multi-Use Park Phase 5. Each item has specific tax map (TMS) numbers listed. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment on non-agenda topics.

• LU-26-0005: Multi-Family Development – Pickens Village at TMS# 5049-18-31-5847
• LU-26-0006: Industrial Development – Multi-Use Facility at TMS# 5049-10-45-3146, 5049-14-44-3222, 5049-11-55-3346
• LU-06-0007: Industrial Development – Speedway Multi-Use Park Phase 5 at multiple TMS#s

Pickens County Council

The Pickens County Council Roads and Bridges Ad Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss the operations budget for fiscal year 2026-2027 and to review facilities overview and long-range plans. The committee will also consider approval of minutes from the previous meeting on March 30, 2026.

• Approval of March 30, 2026 Roads and Bridges Ad Hoc meeting minutes
• Discussion of Operations Budget for 2026-2027
• Facilities Overview and Long Range Plans

Pickens County Council

Pickens County Council will discuss extending a moratorium on specific development permits and review budget and tax ordinances. The body will also hold a public hearing regarding a special source credit agreement for 'Project Flap'.

• Ordinance No. 685: Three-month extension of moratorium on commercial lodging, solar farms, and certain Highway 8 corridor developments
• Ordinance No. 682: Budget amendment for fiscal year July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026
• Ordinance No. 683: Tax levy for fiscal year July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027
• Ordinance No. 666: Public hearing and third reading for 'Project Flap' special source credit agreement
• Executive session regarding Clerk to Council appointment and county facility lease negotiations

General

The Pickens County Board of Appeals will meet to elect officers for the coming year and set the meeting schedule for the remainder of 2026. The board will also hold a policy and procedure discussion. The agenda contains no specific zoning or variance cases.

• Electing Board of Appeals Officers
• Scheduling meetings for remainder of 2026
• Policy and procedure discussion

Mid Month Meeting

Pickens County Council will hold a work session to discuss a first reading of Ordinance No. 684, which would establish a Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee Overlay District to protect water quality and natural resources. They will also consider 2026 recreation funding applications, accommodations tax recommendations, and a resolution acknowledging the historical significance of Greenville Pickens Speedway. An executive session is scheduled for board/commission applications and personnel matters regarding the Clerk to Council.

• First reading of Ordinance No. 684 establishing Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee Overlay District
• 2026 Recreation Funding Applications review
• 2026 Accommodations Tax Recommendations
• Resolution acknowledging historical significance of Greenville Pickens Speedway
• Executive session: board/commission applications and Clerk to Council personnel

The Pickens County Council unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 684 establishing a Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee overlay district. It also approved recreation funding applications for districts 1‑6 totaling $256,132.64 and both the 30% and 65% accommodations tax funding allocations totaling $48,805.00 and $312,090.00. Additionally, the council nominated members to several committees and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 684 establishing Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee overlay district (6-0)
• Approved recreation funding applications for districts 1‑6 totaling $256,132.64 (6-0)
• Approved 30% accommodations tax funding allocations totaling $48,805.00 (6-0)
• Approved 65% accommodations tax funding allocations totaling $312,090.00 (6-0)
• Nominated Kevin McClain, Brittany Chapman, Jessica Ticknor to Grievance Committee (6-0)
• Nominated Chris Schumer to Recreation Funding Committee district 3 seat (6-0)
• Nominated Erin Griffin to Planning Commission district 1 seat (6-0)
• Nominated Mike McClure to Planning Commission district 2 seat (6-0)

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The Emergency Services Advisory Board will review the FY27 budget for the department, including funding for 911 services and staffing positions. Members will discuss the transition of the communications center and updates to board goals, ISO status, and Medic 1 resources. The meeting will also cover emergency management topics before adjourning.

• FY27 Budget review
• 911 Funding discussion
• Communications Center Transition
• Board Goals & Discussion
• Emergency Management round‑table

The Emergency Services Advisory Board approved the corrected March minutes with a unanimous 9‑vote motion. The board then unanimously approved a motion to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous, 9 votes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous, 9 votes)

Behavorial Health Services of Pickens County

The Pickens County Council meeting on April 6, 2026 will include a first‑reading, title‑only vote on Ordinance No. 682 to adopt a budget amendment for the fiscal year July 1 2025 through June 30 2026. The agenda also lists a first‑reading, title‑only vote on Ordinance No. 683 to levy taxes for the fiscal year July 1 2026 through June 30 2027, a second reading of Ordinance No. 666 authorizing a special source credit and reimbursement agreement with a company identified as “Project Flap,” and a public hearing with third reading of Ordinance No. 680 to amend the development standards for RV parks and campgrounds. Additional items include updates from the Roads and Bridges Ad Hoc Committee, veteran affairs, grant approvals, and airport regulations.

• Ordinance No. 682 – first reading (title only) to adopt a budget amendment for FY 2025‑2026
• Ordinance No. 683 – first reading (title only) to levy taxes for FY 2026‑2027
• Ordinance No. 666 – second reading authorizing a special source credit and reimbursement agreement with “Project Flap”
• Ordinance No. 680 – public hearing and third reading to amend Section 302 of Development Standards for RV parks and campgrounds
• Update from Roads and Bridges Ad Hoc Committee meeting on March 30

Pickens County Council

The Pickens County Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance No. 666, which authorizes execution and delivery of a special source credit and reimbursement agreement with a company identified as "Project FLAP." The meeting also includes first‑reading budget amendment and tax levy ordinances, a public hearing on RV park standards, and updates on roads, grants, and veteran affairs.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 666 for a special source credit agreement with Project FLAP
• First‑reading title only of Ordinance No. 682 to adopt a budget amendment for FY 2025‑2026
• First‑reading title only of Ordinance No. 683 to levy taxes for FY 2026‑2027
• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance No. 680 amending RV park and campground standards
• Approval of state aeronautics grants and matching fund sources

The council approved a $69,600 state grant with a $46,400 county match for the Pickens County Airport feasibility study. It also approved the FAA‑mandated corrective action plan for ultralight aircraft access. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved airport grant of $69,600 state funds and $46,400 county match (6-0)
• Approved airport corrective action plan as presented (6-0)
• Approved amended minutes for March meetings (6-0)
• Approved first‑reading title only of budget amendment ordinance (6-0)
• Approved first‑reading title only of tax levy ordinance (6-0)
• Approved second reading of ordinance No. 666 (6-0)
• Amended ordinance No. 680 to change living space to 800 sq ft (4-2)
• Original ordinance No. 680 motion carried (5-1)

Pickens County Council

Pickens County Council

The Pickens County Council will approve minutes from the February 9, 2026 meeting and then discuss the Roads and Bridges Ad‑Hoc Committee items, focusing on paving priorities and the capital budget for road and bridge projects.

• Approval of minutes from Monday, February 9, 2026
• Discussion of paving priorities for county roads
• Consideration of the capital budget for roads and bridges

The Roads and Bridges Ad Hoc Committee approved the minutes from the February 9 meeting after Alex Saitta seconded the motion; the vote was unanimous (2‑0). The committee discussed paving priorities and FY27 capital budget items but took no further action. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved February 9 meeting minutes (unanimous 2‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Recreation Funding Board

The Pickens County Recreation Funding Advisory Board will meet on March 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the County Administration Building. The board will review applicant responses and formulate a funding recommendation for county recreation programs. The meeting also includes routine items such as a welcome, approval of minutes, and adjournment.

• Discussion of applicant responses
• Create funding recommendation

Pickens County Council

The Pickens County Council will convene a budget work session to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss pending litigation and concludes with a potential vote on those items.

• Budget discussion for Fiscal Year 2026-2027
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

The Pickens County Council held a work session to discuss the FY 2027 budget. The council voted 6-0 to convene an executive session to update pending litigation, with no action taken. The council then voted 6-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m.

• Convene executive session on pending litigation (6-0)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0)

Library Board of Trustees

Library Board of Trustees

The Pickens County Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss amendments to the collection policy and the state certification form. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss legal advice and potential claims.

• Possible motion to amend Collection Policy regarding new material and Reconsideration Policy
• Discussion and possible motion on State certification form
• Possible motion to change meeting start time back to 6:00pm
• Executive session regarding attorney correspondence from Grove Ozment and potential legal claims

The board voted to sign the certification form for State Aid, allowing funds to be spent before June 30. They also continued the collection policy implementation and approved video recording and summarized minutes for all meetings. The meeting start time was changed to 6:00 pm, and a motion to amend the collection policy failed.

• Motion to sign State Aid certification form passed (4-3)
• Continue collection policy implementation passed (5-2)
• All board, special, and committee meetings to be video recorded (unanimous)
• Adopt summarized minutes for meetings (unanimous)
• Change regular meeting time to 6:00 pm (unanimous)
• Amend collection policy criteria failed (2-5)
• Swap agenda items 3 and 4 approved (no objection)
• Agenda approved with amendment (unanimous)

Mid Month Meeting

The council accepted the changes to Ordinance No. 682 for a second reading with a 5‑1 vote. It also adopted the first reading (title only) of Ordinance No. 684 establishing a Lake Keowee Overlay District with a unanimous 6‑0 vote after an amendment to remove “Keowee” failed. Additionally, the council nominated Josh Medlin to the Board of Appeals and Andrea Beeco and Thomas Bixby to the Sedgewood Tax District, each nomination passing unanimously.

• Accepted second reading of Ordinance No. 682 amending Section 302 (5-1)
• Adopted first reading (title only) of Ordinance No. 684 establishing Lake Keowee Overlay District (6-0)
• Motion to amend Ordinance No. 684 to remove “Keowee” failed (1-5)
• Nominated Josh Medlin to Board of Appeals (6-0)
• Nominated Andrea Beeco to Sedgewood Tax District (6-0)
• Nominated Thomas Bixby to Sedgewood Tax District (6-0)
• Motion to convene executive session carried (6-0)
• Motion to adjourn carried (6-0)

ATAX Committee

The Pickens County ATAX Committee meeting will open with a welcome and call to order, then review pending 30% and 65% applications. No other agenda items or decisions are listed. The meeting will adjourn after the review.

• Review of 30% applications
• Review of 65% applications

Behavorial Health Services of Pickens County

The Executive Board of Directors will meet to review financial and program reports. The board will discuss the County Plan, proposed policy changes, and corporate compliance.

• Closing of Pickens Properties at 303 East Main Street
• Bridge Pickens and CRPH Grant
• Annual reviews of By-Laws, Committees, and Board Succession
• Drug Screen Testing Lab update
• Proposed policy changes

The Board accepted the March 11 agenda and the February 11 minutes, both unanimously. It also approved revised Privileging policy changes and new job descriptions for the BRIDGE Pickens program, with classification and salary schedule updates, each by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted March 11 agenda (unanimous)
• Accepted February 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Privileging policy changes (unanimous)
• Approved new BRIDGE job descriptions and classification revisions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet for a special called session to enter executive session. The board intends to discuss an employee grievance.

• Executive session regarding a personnel employee grievance

The board voted to affirm the February 24 decision to terminate Library Director Stephanie Howard, thereby denying her grievance. The motion passed with four members in favor and two against. Earlier, the agenda was accepted and the meeting entered executive session, both unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Affirmed termination of Library Director Stephanie Howard, grievance denied (4-2)
• Accepted agenda as written (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The Pickens County Emergency Services Advisory Board will meet on March 9, 2026 at 6 PM in the Emergency Operations Center. The board will review the FY27 budget and discuss the communications center transition, board goals, ISO and Medic 1. Old business includes updates from the Rescue Ad hoc Committee and a rescue reorganization. New business covers emergency management and a round‑table discussion among board members.

• FY27 Budget discussion
• Communications Center Transition
• Rescue Ad hoc Committee update
• Rescue reorganization proposal
• Emergency Management round‑table discussion

The Emergency Services Advisory Board approved the corrected February minutes with a unanimous 12‑vote tally. No new business was taken. The board then adjourned the meeting unanimously, with 11 votes recorded. The next meeting is scheduled for April 13.

• Approved corrected February minutes (unanimous, 12 votes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous, 11 votes)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review three pending items and place them on the table. The items include a commercial development (Speedway Multi-Use Park Phase 3) and two industrial developments (Speedway Multi-Use Park Phases 4 and 5). No decisions are recorded; the items are simply deferred for future consideration.

• Table LU-26-0001: Commercial Development – Speedway Multi-Use Park Phase 3 (TMS# 5049-16-94-8282, 5059-13-04-4492, 5059-13-04-1254, 5059-13-04-3237, 5049-16-94-6647)
• Table LU-26-0002: Industrial Development – Speedway Multi-Use Park Phase 4 (TMS# 5049-16-94-6647, 5059-13-04-4492)
• Table LU-06-0003: Industrial Development – Speedway Multi-Use Park Phase 5 (TMS# 5059-09-15-5305, 5059-09-15-9715, 5059-09-05-5698, 5059-09-06-9341, 5049-12-96-8174, 5059-09-06-7257, 5059-09-06-8947)

The commission took the three Speedway Multi-Use Park items (Phases 3, 4, and 5) off the table and then voted to deny each phase. All denial motions passed unanimously. The meeting also approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned.

• Took LU-26-0001 (Phase 3) off the table – unanimous (7-0)
• Took LU-26-0002 (Phase 4) off the table – unanimous (7-0)
• Took LU-26-0003 (Phase 5) off the table – unanimous (7-0)
• Denied Phase 3 of Speedway Multi-Use Park – unanimous (7-0)
• Denied Phase 4 of Speedway Multi-Use Park – unanimous (7-0)
• Denied Phase 5 of Speedway Multi-Use Park – unanimous (7-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to interview a candidate for the Interim Library Director position during an executive session. The board will also consider motions regarding program restarts and the collection policy implementation process.

• Interview for Interim Library Director position
• Motion to restart all cancelled programs
• Motion to pause Collection Policy implementation process until an Interim Library Director is hired
• Motion to change meeting start time from 6:00pm to 5:30pm

The board entered executive session to discuss hiring an interim director (vote 4‑1) and then unanimously approved Bruce Heimburger for the interim director role. They also unanimously voted to restart all cancelled library programs, pause the collection‑policy implementation until the interim director is hired, and shift regular meeting start time from 6:00 pm to 5:30 pm. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Entered executive session to discuss interim director hiring (4-1)
• Approved Bruce Heimburger as interim library director (unanimous)
• Approved restart of all cancelled library programs (unanimous)
• Approved pause of collection policy implementation until interim director hired (unanimous)
• Approved change of board meeting time to 5:30 pm (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Pickens County Council

The Pickens County Council will hold public hearings and third readings for two ordinances. The body is also discussing EMS alternatives and a media add-on for Civic Plus.

• Ordinance No. 679: Establishing a consolidated Board of Appeals for zoning, construction, and stormwater matters
• Ordinance No. 678: Abandonment and conveyance of a sewer easement at Earls Bridge Road
• Discussion on EMS alternatives
• Civic Plus media add-on presentation
• Executive session regarding a boundary change resolution for the Dellwood Subdivision

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet for a special called executive session. The board is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Executive session regarding personnel matters

The trustees first moved to an executive session to discuss a personnel matter, passing the motion 5‑2. After returning, they voted 5‑2 to terminate Library Director Stephanie Howard immediately. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Moved to executive session to discuss personnel matter (5-2)
• Terminated Library Director Stephanie Howard (5-2)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Pickens County Planning Commission will hold a special call meeting to vote on an RV Park and Campground Ordinance. The body will also discuss regulations for hotels, solar farms, and a Highway 8 Overlay. No public input session will be held.

• Vote on RV Park and Campground Ordinance
• Discussion on hotel regulations
• Discussion on Highway 8 Overlay
• Discussion on solar farms

Recreation Funding Board

The Pickens County Recreation Funding Advisory Board will elect its officers, review submitted recreation funding applications, and develop questions to ask applicants. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Elect officers for the board
• Discuss recreation funding applications
• Create questions for applicants

Mid Month Meeting

The Council will hold a work session to review performance evaluation forms for the Administrator, Attorney, and Clerk to Council. Members will also discuss alternatives for EMS Medic 1 and property tax incentives for attainable/workforce housing.

• Alternatives for EMS Medic 1
• UDSO attainable/workforce housing property tax incentives
• Performance evaluation forms for Administrator, Attorney, and Clerk to Council
• Executive session regarding MOU and fire contracts

The council voted 6-0 to convene an executive session to discuss MOU and fire contracts and EMS Medic 1 site alternatives. In the executive session, no action was taken on either the MOU and fire contracts or the EMS site alternatives. The council then adjourned unanimously.

• Motion to convene executive session – carried unanimously (6-0)
• MOU and fire contracts – no action taken
• Alternatives for EMS Medic 1 – no action taken
• Motion to adjourn – carried unanimously (6-0)
• Clerk to Council instructed to finalize and send evaluation forms to HR

Library Board of Trustees

The Pickens County Library Board of Trustees will hold a special called meeting to vote on amending the board's constitution and bylaws, review collection and reconsideration policies, and sign a state certification form. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss legal matters.

• Vote to amend Constitution Article V
• Vote to amend Bylaws Articles IV & IX
• Vote on Collection Policy
• Vote on Review of Materials/Reconsideration Policy
• Sign State library certification form

Behavorial Health Services of Pickens County

The Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County Board will review and consider the DPH license renewal application and related survey. The meeting also includes updates on the drug testing laboratory, CARF survey, and youth board graduation scholarships. Old business items such as legislative and research updates, by‑law revisions, and the closing of 303 East Main Street are on the agenda. The board will also approve the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and financial reports.

• Drug Testing Laboratory Update – presented by Angela Nicholson
• DPH License Renewal Application and Survey
• CARF Survey
• Youth Board Graduation; Scholarship Presentations
• Pickens Properties Update – 303 East Main Street Closing

The board unanimously accepted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the January 14 meeting. A motion to adopt revised bylaws was approved unanimously, but the board later unanimously rescinded that approval, delaying adoption. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted January 14 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved revised bylaws as presented (unanimous)
• Rescinded approval of revised bylaws (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Pickens County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on four development proposals: a single‑family residential project at Callaham Corners and three phases of the Speedway Multi‑Use Park (commercial, industrial, and additional industrial phases). The commission will also discuss proposed changes to the RV Parks and Campgrounds Ordinance. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the items are slated for discussion and possible action.

• SD-26-0001: Single‑Family Residential Development – Callaham Corners (TMS# 4099-00-12-8045)
• LU-26-0001: Commercial Development – Speedway Multi‑Use Park Phase 3 (multiple TMS#s)
• LU-26-0002: Industrial Development – Speedway Multi‑Use Park Phase 4 (multiple TMS#s)
• LU-06-0003: Industrial Development – Speedway Multi‑Use Park Phase 5 (multiple TMS#s)
• RV Parks and Campgrounds Ordinance Changes

The commission denied approval of the December 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It approved the Callaham Corners single‑family residential development with conditions under Sections 505, 505(e), 505(f) and Article 8 (6‑0). It also voted to table all three phases of the Speedway Multi‑Use Park project until the next meeting (each 6‑0). Subcommittees for Commercial Lodging, Highway 8 Corridor, RV Parks & Campgrounds, and Solar Farms were created.

• Denied approval of Dec 08, 2025 minutes (5‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Callaham Corners residential project with conditions (6‑0)
• Tabled Speedway Phase 3 until next month (6‑0)
• Tabled Speedway Phase 4 until next month (6‑0)
• Tabled Speedway Phase 5 until next month (6‑0)
• Created subcommittees for Commercial Lodging, Highway 8 Corridor, RV Parks & Campgrounds, Solar Farms

Pickens County Council

The Roads and Bridges Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to select a chairman. The body will discuss road funding, paving priorities, and the operations and capital budget.

• Selection of committee chairman
• Discussion of road funding and paving priorities
• Overview of operations and capital budget

The Roads and Bridges Ad Hoc Committee nominated Chris Lollis as its chairman. The motion was carried unanimously with a 3-0 vote. The committee also discussed road funding, pavement condition indices, maintenance millage, and CTC funding, but no further actions were decided. The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

• Appointed Chris Lollis as Chairman of Roads and Bridges Ad Hoc Committee (unanimous 3-0)

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The Pickens County Emergency Services Advisory Board will meet on February 9, 2026. The board will consider the FY27 budget, a transition of the communications center, and plans for winter weather operations. Additional topics include the ISO process and a discussion of board goals. The meeting will end with a round‑table discussion among board members.

• FY27 budget review
• Communications Center transition planning
• Winter weather operations planning
• ISO process discussion
• Board goals discussion

The board approved continuing the current commitments for the next fiscal year by unanimous vote. Corrected minutes from January were accepted with ten votes in favor and one abstention. John Neely was placed on the list to receive the Pinnacle Award, also by unanimous approval. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved continuation of current commitments for next year (unanimous)
• Accepted corrected January minutes (10 votes to approve, one abstention)
• Added John Neely to Pinnacle Award list (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Pickens County Council

Pickens County Council will hold public hearings on a six-month permit moratorium and a joint industrial park project with Oconee County. The body is also reviewing ordinances to consolidate the Board of Appeals and amend RV park standards.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 675: six-month moratorium on permits for RV parks, campgrounds, solar farms, and certain Highway 8 corridor developments
• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 673: joint industrial/business park with Oconee County (Project Broadway)
• Ordinance No. 679: consolidation of Board of Appeals for zoning, construction, and stormwater
• GPS SCORF application for Pickens County Sheriff's Office for $83,250
• Ordinance No. 678: abandonment and conveyance of a sewer easement at Earls Bridge Road

The Pickens County Council approved the amended minutes for the January meetings and adopted several ordinances, including changes to RV park standards, the abandonment of a sewer easement, and the merger of the Stormwater and Zoning Boards of Appeals. The council also accepted the FY27 budget calendar and approved an $83,250 SCORF application to fund opioid‑response training for the Sheriff’s Office. All actions passed with a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved amended minutes for Jan 5 and Jan 20 meetings (6‑0)
• First reading title only of Ordinance No. 682 amending RV park standards (6‑0)
• Second reading of ordinance abandoning sewer easement at Earls Bridge Road (6‑0)
• Second reading of ordinance combining Stormwater Board of Appeals and Zoning Board of Appeals (6‑0)
• Third reading of Ordinance No. 675 moratorium on certain permit applications (6‑0)
• Accepted FY27 Budget Calendar as presented (6‑0)
• Approved $83,250 SCORF application for Sheriff’s Office training (6‑0)
• Approved resolution extending five‑year fee agreement with US Waffle Company (6‑0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Pickens County Library Board of Trustees will meet to vote on motions to accept changes to the Constitution, By-laws, Collection Policy, and Material Review Policy. The board will also consider tabling the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights.

• Motion to accept changes to Constitution Article V
• Motion to accept changes to By-laws Articles IV and IX
• Motion to accept Collection Policy updates
• Motion to accept Review of Material Policy updates
• Motion to table ALA Library Bill of Rights

The Policy Committee voted unanimously to adopt revisions to the Library Board’s Constitution Article V, separating the Secretary and Treasurer offices and adding that the Treasurer will work with the Director on the annual budget. They also voted unanimously to amend By‑laws Article IV to separate the Secretary‑Treasurer offices and to change By‑law Article IX dates from July 1 to June 30 and align terms to a January 1–December 31 schedule. No final action was taken on the proposed Collection Policy; the committee discussed concerns and deferred a decision.

• Approved Constitution Article V amendment separating Secretary and Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved By‑laws Article IV amendment separating Secretary and Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved By‑laws Article IX date changes to June 30 and term alignment (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Pickens County Library Board of Trustees will meet on January 23, 2026 at the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library. The agenda consists of a discussion of the library system’s FY27 budget proposal. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discussion of FY27 budget proposal

The Pickens County Library System Board of Trustees met on January 23, 2026 to review the FY27 budget proposal. Members discussed new staff positions, line‑item amounts, the Munis budgeting system, and coordination with the county budget committee. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

Library Board of Trustees

The Pickens County Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss proposed updates to the organization's constitution, bylaws, and various library policies. The session is scheduled for January 22, 2026, at the Sarlin Community Library in Liberty.

• Discussion of Board of Trustees Constitution and By-laws word update
• Discuss changes to Collection and Review of Material policies
• Discuss removal of ALA – Library Bill of Rights/Keeping Freedom to Read
• Discussing Personnel Matters Policy
• Discuss any other policies that need updated

The board discussed possible wording changes to the Board of Trustees Constitution and by‑laws, including updating the Treasurer title and fiscal year dates. Members also reviewed and debated revisions to the Collection Development and Reconsideration policies, but no votes, approvals, denials, or tabling actions were recorded. The meeting concluded without any documented formal actions.

Pickens County Council

The Pickens County Council will hold a public hearing and third reading of Ordinance No. 677, which proposes amendments to Article V of Chapter 2 of the county code. The council will also consider the first reading of Ordinance No. 678 to abandon a sewer easement at Earls Bridge Road. Additional agenda items include a presentation of the FY2025 audit and a discussion of UDSO impact fees.

• Presentation of FY2025 audit by Larry J. Finney, CPA, Greene Finney Cauley, LLP
• Discussion of UDSO impact fees by Councilor Claiborne Linvill
• First reading (title only) of Ordinance No. 678 to abandon a sewer easement at Earls Bridge Road
• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance No. 677 to amend Article V of Chapter 2 of the county code
• Executive session on Board and Commissions (Section 30-40-7(A)(1))

The Pickens County Council held a work session and unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 678 to abandon a sewer easement on Earls Bridge Road. The council also unanimously passed the third reading of Ordinance No. 677 amending the county code, appointed members to the Library Board and Board of Appeals, and entered executive session. A substitute motion to have administration contact DTA directly failed on a 3‑3 vote.

• Approved first reading (title only) of Ordinance No. 678 to abandon sewer easement at Earls Bridge Road (6-0)
• Approved third reading of Ordinance No. 677 amending Article V of Chapter 2 of the County Code (6-0)
• Approved Library Board appointment of Robert Sams, District 5 (6-0)
• Approved Board of Appeals appointments of Elizabeth Howard, Erik Green, and Robert Moore (6-0)
• Motion to convene executive session carried unanimously (6-0)
• Substitute motion to have Administration go directly to DTA failed (3-3)

Library Board of Trustees

The Pickens County Library Board will discuss amending the moment of silence to include a prayer. It will also review updates to the library card checkout limit, collection and material reconsideration policies, and miscellaneous procedural changes. The meeting includes routine reports and approval of prior minutes.

• Amend moment of silence to include a prayer
• Update library card policy: holiday checkout limit change from 5 to 10 books
• Consider changes to collection policy and material reconsideration policy
• Review miscellaneous procedural changes (M1 & M2)
• Approve minutes from previous meetings

The trustees unanimously approved the agenda for the January 15, 2026 meeting. They then approved the minutes from the November 20, 2025, December 22, 2025, and January 8, 2026 meetings after a motion and second. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 11/20/25, 12/22/25, and 1/8/26

Behavorial Health Services of Pickens County

The Pickens County Behavioral Health Services Board will approve the meeting agenda and prior minutes, review financial and program reports, and discuss a sale contract for the property at 303 East Main Street. Additional items include adopting an electronic platform for board documents, proposing new policies, and electing a treasurer. The board will also address old business such as legislative updates, research updates, by‑law revisions, a upcoming board seminar, and a drug‑screen testing lab update.

• Pickens Properties Update – Sale Contract on 303 East Main Street
• Election of Treasurer
• Proposed New Policies
• Electronic Platform for Board Documents
• By‑Laws Revisions

The Board unanimously adopted several employee policy revisions: eliminating the six‑month probationary period, paying the same $97.68 employee health‑insurance premium for all current staff in 2026, requiring new hires to pay the employee portion of premiums, and increasing annual military leave from 10 to 15 days. Jessica Merrill was elected Treasurer. The agenda and prior meeting minutes were also approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (unanimous)
• Approved November 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Removed six‑month probationary period for new employees (unanimous)
• Agency will pay $97.68 employee health‑insurance premium for all current employees in 2026 (unanimous)
• Required all new employees to pay the employee portion of health premiums for 2026 (unanimous)
• Increased annual military leave from 10 to 15 days (unanimous)
• Elected Jessica Merrill as Treasurer (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Pickens County Council held its regular meeting, approved the minutes from November, and discussed several administrative updates. The body took first‑reading action on an ordinance to develop a jointly owned industrial/business park with Oconee County (Project Broadway). It also adopted the 2026 Employee Handbook with amendments and approved the 2026 Council meeting calendar.

• First‑reading title only of ordinance to create a joint industrial/business park with Oconee County (Project Broadway)
• Adoption of the 2026 Employee Handbook, with amendments to Section 1.5 and Section 2
• Approval of the 2026 County Council meeting calendar, with motions to change two dates that failed
• Motion to prepare an ordinance to consolidate the Board of Zoning Appeals, Stormwater Appeals Board, and Construction Board of Appeals
• Resolution to dissolve the Beautification Committee (Keep Pickens County Beautiful)

Library Board of Trustees

The Pickens County Library Board of Trustees will welcome two new members, Brian Aiken and Mark Kilburn. The board will nominate and vote for the positions of Chairman, Vice‑Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer. Committee members will be selected for the Budget/Finance and Buildings/Grounds committees.

• Welcome new board members Brian Aiken and Mark Kilburn
• Nominate and vote for Chairman
• Nominate and vote for Vice‑Chairman
• Nominate and vote for Secretary and Treasurer
• Select members for Budget/Finance and Buildings/Grounds committees

Emergency Services Advisory Board

The Emergency Services Advisory Board will approve minutes and hear reports, with a primary focus on the FY27 budget and the transition of the Communications Center. The board will also discuss the reorganization of the Rescue Ad hoc Committee.

• Approval of minutes
• FY27 Budget discussion
• Communications Center Transition
• Rescue Ad hoc Committee reorganization
• Next meeting scheduled for February 9, 2026

Pickens County Council

The Pickens County Council will hold second readings for several ordinances, including a permit moratorium for specific developments and the creation of a Resilience Commission. The body will also discuss a joint industrial park project with Oconee County and the formation of a roads and bridges committee.

• Second reading of Ordinance No. 675: six-month moratorium on permits for RV parks, campgrounds, commercial lodging, solar farms, and certain subdivisions/multi-family dwellings in the Highway 8 corridor
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 673: joint ownership and operation of 'Project Broadway' industrial/business park in Oconee County
• Second reading of Ordinance No. 676: establishment of a Pickens County Resilience Commission
• First reading of ordinance to combine Stormwater Board of Appeals and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Formation of the Roads and Bridges Ad Hoc Committee