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A first reading (title only) of an ordinance to create a Lake Hartwell Overlay District for water quality protection will also be considered. 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The board will also discuss renovations at the Hampton Library.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1137,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Commission to consider UDSO text amendments on solar farms, lodging, Highway 8", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1138,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Emergency Services Advisory Board", "headline": "Board to discuss 1% tax, FY27 and FY28 budgets, and communications center transition", "summary": "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. 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The body will also enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the Director's position.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1132,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Pickens County Council", "headline": "Council to consider second reading of fee-in-lieu tax deal for Project Brothers", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1129,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Mid Month Meeting", "headline": "Second reading of ordinance creating Lake Keowee and Lake Jocassee overlay district", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1127,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1133,plainText=false)", "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Pickens County Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "General", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to discuss moratoriums on solar farms, lodging, Highway 8 corridor", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1124,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "General", "headline": "Council members may attend dept head meeting as quorum", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1123,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Mid Month Meeting", "headline": "Council considers tax levy and moratorium extensions", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1120,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1134,plainText=false)", "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Behavorial Health Services of Pickens County", "headline": "BHSPC executive board to elect officers, review policies, and evaluate director", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1113,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "General", "headline": "Public hearing on Prosperity Grove single-family subdivision", "summary": "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. 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The board will also discuss Medic 1 and provide updates on upcoming exercises.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1111,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Pickens County Council", "headline": "Public hearing on Ordinance 682 to adopt budget amendment for FY 2025‑26", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1107,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1135,plainText=false)", "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Pickens County Council", "headline": "Council to extend moratorium on certain development permits for three months", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1098,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Library Board of Trustees", "headline": "Library board to select director search committee", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1093,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Library Board of Trustees", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Mid Month Meeting", "headline": "County Council reviews budget, services and legal matters", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://pickenscosc.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1089,plainText=false)", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://pickenscosc.civicclerk.com/" } ] }