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The board will also review minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting and discuss annual education requirements. The meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/271857/Zoning%20Board%20of%20Appeals%20-%2018%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=CBCEBBBAF3B84361AB4B62DF5B966550", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5009" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Council Work Session", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4957" }, { "date": "2026-08-17", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council considers park conveyance, franchise agreement, and two annexations", "summary": "The City Council will consider several second reading ordinances regarding property and utility agreements. These items include the transfer of B Avenue Ball Park and multiple land annexations.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/271859/Special%20Council%20-%2017%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=2DB6A003E88F4CF2B3BD7D5F0215372A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5007" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "West Columbia Beautification Foundation", "headline": "West Columbia Beautification Foundation reviews 2026 projects and events", "summary": "The West Columbia Beautification Foundation will meet to receive progress reports on its monthly finances, the Highway 1 median beautification project, and updates on the 2026 raffle. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/271696/West%20Columbia%20Beautification%20Foundation%20-%2004%20Au.pdf?handle=FE381E57D5444D5FB5D6335CAD9D5796", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4974" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to vote on ballpark transfer and franchise agreements", "summary": "The West Columbia City Council will hold its regular meeting on August 4, 2026, to consider first readings of ordinances authorizing the conveyance of B Avenue Ball Park to the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission and a nonexclusive franchise agreement with PBT Communications Inc. The meeting also includes annexations, a Safe Streets for All Safety Action Plan, and recognition of community contributions.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/271701/Regular%20Council%20-%2004%20Aug%202026.pdf?handle=4BF60E3363354D938765DA8CA9A21B88", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4956" }, { "date": "2026-07-27", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "No July 27 Planning Commission meeting", "summary": "This agenda announces that the West Columbia Planning Commission meeting scheduled for July 27, 2026, is cancelled. No business will be conducted.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/271556/Planning%20Commission%20-%2027%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=D298E43997CB4695B2E173F3F6A49763", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5006" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on July 21, 2026 is cancelled", "summary": "The agenda notes that there will be no Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Contact the City Clerk’s office at (803) 939-8608 or jdowden@westcolumbiasc.gov for special accommodations.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/271491/Zoning%20Board%20of%20Appeals%20-%2021%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=E9072696EE1E467B9A34D9D47A02FDF1", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5005" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council to renew three‑year Urban County grant agreement with Lexington County", "summary": "The West Columbia City Council will consider several items, including a second‑reading of an ordinance for a non‑exclusive franchise with MCIMetro Access Transmission Services, LLC, and an amendment to prohibit commercial and industrial trucks on designated streets. The council will also vote on ratifying the Urban Entitlement Resolution and renewing the intergovernmental cooperative agreement with Lexington County to continue receiving HUD Community Development Block Grant, HOME, and Emergency Solutions Grant funds for fiscal years 2027‑2029. An executive‑session discussion will address a personnel matter concerning the City Administrator’s routine annual performance evaluation.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/271499/Special%20Council%20-%2020%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=75D7C518042D4237AE41043995241796", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5004" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "West Columbia Beautification Foundation", "headline": "July 7, 2026 meeting cancelled", "summary": "The West Columbia Beautification Foundation will not hold its scheduled meeting on July 7, 2026. The next regular meeting is August 4, 2026. No business will be conducted.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/271296/West%20Columbia%20Beautification%20Foundation%20-%2007%20Ju.pdf?handle=810D8FA3C9A245C6BBAEA29D4B7F8B0E", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4973" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to award $4.49M contract for Meeting Street Improvement Project", "summary": "The West Columbia City Council will review a franchise agreement with MCIMetro and a proposed truck route restriction ordinance. Council members will also approve a sidewalk funding agreement with SCDOT and award two major infrastructure contracts. An executive session will address economic development matters for the Meeting Street corridor.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/271338/Regular%20Council%20-%2007%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=B9D9EE85A6954ECDA9B905E8D3923F8A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4954" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "West Columbia Planning Commission to discuss short-term rental regulations", "summary": "The West Columbia Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a text amendment that defines short-term rental units and allows them as a permitted use in various residential and commercial zoning districts.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/271163/Planning%20Commission%20-%2022%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=08D958DEFD8242E88D480B0B4CE2BC0B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5003" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council votes on rezoning a Leaphart Road parcel from residential to commercial.", "summary": "The West Columbia City Council will hold second readings on the FY2026 municipal budget and a city code supplement. Staff recommends approving a rezoning for a lot at 2254 Leaphart Road to allow general commercial use, matching surrounding districts and existing business operations. The council will also select a vendor for water treatment plant chemicals and may take action following an executive session on PFAS litigation.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/271083/Special%20Council%20-%2015%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=1D55D7E91806482BA034176731AB6ABC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=5000" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to consider first reading of FY2027 budget and $179K road contract", "summary": "The West Columbia City Council will hold first readings on the fiscal year 2027 budget, which authorizes tax levies and fees, and on amendments to rental housing regulations. They will also consider a rezoning of 2254 Leaphart Rd from residential to commercial, and a $179,850 contract for median landscaping on Highway 1. The meeting includes proclamations and an executive session on bulk water customers.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/270928/Regular%20Council%20-%2002%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=A4DB5E2BEBB84A00AF3CF3D29052C10A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4952" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Public Hearing", "headline": "Public hearing on FY 2026-2027 budgets", "summary": "The city council is holding a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed General Fund and Enterprise Fund budgets for fiscal year 2026-2027. No other items are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/270926/Public%20Hearing.pdf?handle=93D760F152544EAAAED895155EB98A3A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4997" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "West Columbia Beautification Foundation", "headline": "Board to vote on Highway 1 median beautification contract", "summary": "The West Columbia Beautification Foundation will vote on approving previous meeting minutes, discuss and potentially award a contract for the Highway 1 median beautification project (bids due May 18), and receive a monthly financial report. They will also discuss the upcoming Taste of the River 2026 event.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/270909/West%20Columbia%20Beautification%20Foundation%20-%2002%20Ju.pdf?handle=65D2455BDFB34572B3F97DC511FFA9FD", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4972" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Rezoning request for 2254 Leaphart Road from residential to commercial", "summary": "The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and vote on a map amendment to rezone a 0.21-acre parcel at 2254 Leaphart Road from Residential (R-1) to General Commercial (C-2). They will also consider final plat approvals for Phases 1 and 2 of Pinecrest Subdivision and Phases 1 and 2 of Stillwater Subdivision.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/270774/Planning%20Commission%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=74BA95AD39724FE68379066B72A66F7A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4998" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Board to decide on hospital special exception on Sunset Blvd", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a special exception request (ZBA 26-12) to allow hospital use on two parcels at Sunset Boulevard, zoned General Commercial. They will also vote on approving the minutes from the previous meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/270547/Zoning%20Board%20of%20Appeals%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=55197D012BF945988C0238B4A2C1ECBC", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4995" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council to discuss FY2026-27 budget, rental housing rules, and $122,940 contract", "summary": "The council will receive presentations on the proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, and on revisions to rental housing regulations (Title 5, Chapter 2, Article K). They will consider awarding a $122,940 contract to 3D Dirtworks for the Riverwalk Amphitheater Improvement Project. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal advice and property negotiation related to wastewater infrastructure.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/270592/Special%20Council%20-%2018%20May%202026.pdf?handle=0D4D289A6CA44B089DEF28B4FE62A75A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4996" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "West Columbia Beautification Foundation", "headline": "Presentation on Three Rivers Bridge Dinner 2026 scheduled", "summary": "The West Columbia Beautification Foundation will hear a presentation on the Three Rivers Bridge Dinner 2026 and receive updates on monthly finances, beautification projects including the Highway 1 median project, and the Taste of the River 2026 event. No formal votes are scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/270358/West%20Columbia%20Beautification%20Foundation%20-%2005%20Ma.pdf?handle=7D5E6370D8994ACB880DE609B7D6D27D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4971" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council to vote on golf cart regulations, sidewalk funding", "summary": "The council will hold a second reading of an ordinance to regulate golf cart use within the city, potentially adopting new rules. They will also consider a financial agreement with SCDOT to add a sidewalk on N. Lucas Street and a resolution supporting a joint grant application for road safety. Public comment is scheduled on wastewater infrastructure issues.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/270385/Regular%20Council%20-%2005%20May%202026.pdf?handle=18895C6E188F40D89CC4BDA12DBE28BA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4950" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to consider extending bond for Pinecrest Subdivision", "summary": "The commission will decide whether to amend the expiration date of a letter of credit for Pinecrest Subdivision phases II and III, from May 31, 2026 to May 31, 2027, as requested by developer Mungo Homes. This is the only new business item on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/270264/Planning%20Commission%20-%2027%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=1A8B6B654D824C8C9F55DE585ABF759B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4992" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Board to decide variance for shed built without permit at 323 Hudson St", "summary": "The Zoning Board will hear three requests: a variance for side and rear setbacks at 323 Hudson Street where a shed was built without a permit, a special exception for construction use at 1914 Sunset Blvd, and an appeal of a zoning administrator's interpretation for a business at 735 Meeting Street. The board will also enter executive session for legal advice and may take action afterward.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/270208/Zoning%20Board%20of%20Appeals%20-%2021%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=36255BDB93BD4603A1BEEA7220E64F43", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4993" }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "body": "Special Council", "headline": "Council to vote on rezoning 12.57 acres and new golf cart rules", "summary": "The council will hold second readings on a zoning text amendment allowing finance/insurance and pet care in C-3 districts, and on rezoning 12.57 acres at 2305 Platt Springs Road from residential to general commercial. It will also consider first reading of a golf cart ordinance, a mutual aid agreement with DSS, and appointing the fire marshal as a code enforcement officer. The meeting will adjourn to executive session for discussions on bulk water customers, River District economic development, and a potential public-private partnership.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/270223/Special%20Council%20-%2020%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=473E1C49F4724A048C1CF6DB54FD663C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4994" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "West Columbia Beautification Foundation", "headline": "West Columbia Beautification Foundation to discuss 2026 events and projects", "summary": "The Foundation will meet to receive a presentation on the Three Rivers Bridge Dinner 2026. The body will also review monthly financial reports and provide updates on beautification projects and the Taste of the River 2026 event.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/269904/West%20Columbia%20Beautification%20Foundation%20-%2007%20Ap.pdf?handle=B5898D1915274A16BB4DFC1CC6ACEBCE", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4970" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Regular Council", "headline": "Council considers $497,520 water main replacement and zoning changes", "summary": "West Columbia City Council will consider a contract for water main replacement and two zoning updates. The body will also receive presentations on sewer rehabilitation, golf cart regulation, and sanitation schedules.", "agenda_url": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/document/269933/Regular%20Council%20-%2007%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=8EA81EA0022B43ADB910D1EEE528C84C", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://westcolumbiasc.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=4948" } ] }