Pickens County public meetings in 2022
15 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Pickens County Council
Council approved recommendations for the Highway 11 Scenic Byway ordinance, including a 150ft buffer and a ban on heavy industrial use. The body also appointed several citizens to county boards and extended an investment period for RECAS USA LP and ERA-CONTACT USA, LLC.
- Approved Highway 11 Scenic Byway recommendations: 150ft buffer, no heavy industrial, and commercial design standards within view shed (5-1)
- Approved extension of investment period for 5 years for RECAS USA LP and ERA-CONTACT USA, LLC (6-0)
- Approved renaming the Pickens County Law Enforcement Center to the C. David Stone Pickens County Law Enforcement Center (6-0)
- Approved Inducement Resolution No. 2022-28 for Project Efficiency fee-in-lieu of taxes (6-0)
- Appointed citizens to Behavioral Health Board, Bethlehem Roanoke Water, Emergency Services Advisory Board, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals (6-0)
- Appointed Clay Counts to At-Large seat on the Planning Commission (5-0)
- Appointed Randy Bowers to District 5 seat on the Emergency Services Advisory Board (5-0)
- Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
Mid Month Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the Annual Capital Improvement Plan update and the Unified Development Ordinance. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding development standards and limitations for the South Carolina Highway 11 Scenic Byway.
- LOG NO. 205: Ordinance for development standards on SC Highway 11 Scenic Byway
- LOG NO. 210: Annual Capital Improvement Plan update
- LOG NO. 141: UDSO
The Committee of Council as a Whole recommended specific buffers and industrial restrictions for the SC Highway 11 Scenic Byway. No action was taken regarding the UDSO dirt track requirements or the Annual Capital Improvement Plan update.
- Recommended 150ft buffer for SC Highway 11 Scenic Byway (4-1)
- Recommended no heavy Industrial for SC Highway 11 Scenic Byway (4-1)
- Recommended Commercial Design Standards fall within view shed (4-1)
- Recommended 1000ft north and south and view shed for SC Highway 11 Scenic Byway (4-1)
- No action taken on UDSO Log No. 141 (dirt tracks)
- No action taken on Annual Capital Improvement Plan update Log No. 210
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss three specific log items. The agenda includes a review of the Annual Capital Improvement Plan update and development limitations for the SC Highway 11 Scenic Byway.
- Log No. 205: Ordinance to establish standards and limitations on future development on the South Carolina Highway 11 Scenic Byway
- Log No. 210: Annual Capital Improvement Plan update
- Log No. 141: UDSO
The Committee of Council as a Whole recommended specific buffers and land-use restrictions for the SC Highway 11 Scenic Byway. No action was taken regarding the UDSO motorized vehicle tracks or the Annual Capital Improvement Plan update.
- Recommended 150ft buffer for SC Highway 11 Scenic Byway (4-1)
- Recommended no heavy Industrial use for SC Highway 11 Scenic Byway (4-1)
- Recommended Commercial Design Standards fall within view shed (4-1)
- Recommended 1000ft north and south and view shed as depicted on map (4-1)
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council will discuss an ordinance regarding development limitations on the SC Highway 11 Scenic Byway and a county radio system. The body will also consider resolutions for Military Family Appreciation Month and a citizenship award for meritorious service.
- Log No. 205: Ordinance to establish standards and limitations on future development on the South Carolina Highway 11 Scenic Byway
- Log No. 80: County Radio System
- Resolution 2022-28: Celebrating Military Family Appreciation Month
- Resolution 2022-29: Establishing a citizenship award for meritorious service
- Annual Capital Improvement Plan Update
Pickens County Council authorized a request for proposals for a new radio system using ARPA funding. The council also established the Pinnacle Citizenship Award and recommitted the Highway 11 Ordinance to the Committee of the Whole for further discussion.
- Approved RFP for Project 25 UHF or 800 MHz Standalone radio systems (6-0)
- Established the Pinnacle Citizenship Award for meritorious service (6-0)
- Recommitted Highway 11 Ordinance to Committee of the Whole (6-0)
- Tabled officer certification for Litter Control Officers (5-1)
- Approved October 3, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)
- Approved Annual Capital Improvement Plan Update (6-0)
- Approved first reading in title only of Project Efficiency (6-0)
- Approved Resolution 2022-28 celebrating Military Family Appreciation Month (6-0)
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss three specific log items. The session includes a review of an ordinance regarding development limitations on the SC Highway 11 Scenic Byway.
- Ordinance to establish standards and limitations on future development on the South Carolina Highway 11 Scenic Byway
- County radio system (Log No. 80)
- County constables and certification process (Log No. 209)
Mid Month Meeting
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the county radio system and the certification process for county constables. The body will also consider an ordinance regarding development standards and limitations for the South Carolina Highway 11 Scenic Byway.
- County Radio System (Log No. 80)
- County Constables and certification process (Log No. 209)
- Ordinance for development standards on SC Highway 11 Scenic Byway (Log No. 205)
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council will review recommendations for park and trail improvements and consider a budget amendment for the Registration and Elections Office. The body will also hold a third reading of an ordinance regarding the devolution of surplus county real property for the road system.
- Third reading of Ordinance No. 619 regarding surplus county real property for the county road system
- Budget amendment for the Registration and Elections Office
- Recreation Advisory Committee recommendations for Airport Playground, Administration walking trail, and Mile Creek Park
- ATAX Committee recommendations for Mile Creek Park campground and Clemson Paddle Jam
- Resolutions 2022-26 and 2022-27 recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month and First Responder Month
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council will discuss standards for devolving surplus real property for the county road system. Members will also consider an ordinance regarding development limitations on the South Carolina Highway 11 Scenic Byway.
- Resolution 2022-21: Recognizing September 2022 as National Suicide Prevention Month
- Resolution 2022-22: Substituting Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) items for the Roads and Bridges Department
- Ordinance regarding standards for devolving surplus county real property for the road system
- Ordinance establishing standards and limitations on development on the South Carolina Highway 11 Scenic Byway
- Executive session regarding Project Big Dog and legal advice on the County Road System
Pickens County Council
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss two specific log items. The discussion focuses on the procurement process and the process for abandoned roadways.
- Log No. 152 – Procurement Process
- Log No. 202 – Process for Abandoned Roadway
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council is holding a work session to discuss health insurance. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion regarding health insurance
Mid Month Meeting
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss two specific log items. The session focuses on the procurement process and the process for abandoned roadways.
- Log No. 152 – Procurement Process
- Log No. 202 – Process for Abandoned Roadway
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council will consider a resolution supporting Upcountry Fiber's intent to apply for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants. These grants aim to serve priority unserved areas in Pickens County and the Upstate of South Carolina to address the digital divide.
- Resolution regarding Upcountry Fiber's ARPA grant applications via the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS)
- Executive session regarding a personnel matter
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council is holding a special-called meeting to conduct third readings of two ordinances. These include a proposal to consolidate fire protection districts and the levy of taxes for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
- Third reading of ordinance to consolidate remaining fire protection districts into a single unified district
- Proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget regarding fire protection
- Third reading of ordinance to levy taxes for ordinary county purposes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council will hold public hearings on consolidating fire protection districts and establishing development standards for the SC Highway 11 Scenic Byway. The body is also reviewing a joint industrial park project with Oconee County and budget amendments.
- Ordinance to consolidate remaining fire protection districts into a single unified district
- Ordinance to establish development standards and limitations for the South Carolina Highway 11 Scenic Byway
- Project Queso: Ordinance for a jointly owned industrial/business park with Oconee County
- Budget amendment for revenue and expenditure changes for fiscal year July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022
- Advance of funds from the General Fund to the Pickens County Airport Enterprise Fund
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council is meeting for a work session to discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023.
- Budget discussion for Fiscal Year 2022-2023