Fort Mill, South Carolina

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will consider a Commercial Appearance Review request for a portion of The Loom project, including approval of the parking deck lighting plan while holding the fencing sample. The commission will also discuss three zoning text amendment requests: adding Pennies 5 projects to the Transportation Corridor Protection Overlay District, updating development density, buffer, setback, tree‑conservation, open‑space and downtown core standards, and revising election‑sign regulations. No votes have been taken on the zoning amendments at this meeting.

• Commercial Appearance Review request for The Loom project (parking deck lighting plan approved, fencing sample pending)
• Zoning text amendment to add Pennies 5 projects to the TCO Transportation Corridor Protection Overlay District
• Zoning text amendments covering development densities, buffers, setbacks, tree conservation, open space, trails, and downtown core district
• Zoning text amendment to update regulations for election signs

Historic Review Board

La junta aprobó una Certificación Preliminar de Bailey Bill para el histórico Williamson Mill en 104 Williamson Street, con un valor de mercado justo de $2,010,200 y un gasto mínimo requerido de $402,040. También aprobó Certificados de Idoneidad para 124 Confederate Street y para señalización en 214 Main Street. La solicitud para modificar el Certificado de Idoneidad para 232 Main Street fue aplazada a la espera de información adicional. La junta aprobó modificaciones al Certificado de Idoneidad para 112 Confederate Street.

• Certificación Preliminar de Bailey Bill para 104 Williamson Street ($2,010,200 FMV, $402,040 de gasto mínimo)
• Certificado de Idoneidad para remodelación exterior en 124 Confederate Street
• Certificado de Idoneidad para señalización de múltiples inquilinos en 214 Main Street
• Solicitud de modificación para 232 Main Street aplazada para obtener más información
• Modificación al Certificado de Idoneidad aprobada para 112 Confederate Street

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss amending the zoning code for election signs and updating compensation for the Mayor and Councilmembers. The meeting also includes consideration of a bid for Fire Station #3 and an ordinance to adopt an encroachment permit fee schedule.

• Amending Zoning Code regarding election signs
• Awarding the bid for Fire Station #3
• Town Hall property improvements
• Amending compensation for Mayor and Councilmembers
• Adopting an Encroachment Permit Fee Schedule within Chapter 36

Stormwater Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor de Aguas Pluviales llevará a cabo una reunión de taller para revisar los asuntos del comité y la ordenanza de aguas pluviales, discutir el proceso de apelación y considerar la programación de una reunión pública para el cuarto trimestre de 2026. La reunión incluye una descripción general para nuevos miembros. No se han programado votaciones ni decisiones vinculantes.

• Revisión de los asuntos del Comité y de la Ordenanza
• Discusión del Proceso de Apelación
• Discusión de una Reunión Pública para el cuarto trimestre de 2026
• Descripción general del comité para nuevos miembros

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal de Fort Mill se reúne para un taller de presupuesto con el fin de discutir el Plan de Inversión de Capital, las proyecciones de ingresos y los gastos operativos. No hay votaciones ni decisiones formales programadas; esta es una sesión únicamente de discusión.

• Taller de presupuesto que cubre el Plan de Inversión de Capital
• Revisión de los ingresos proyectados
• Discusión de los costos operativos

Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee

El Comité Keep Fort Mill Beautiful se reunirá para revisar el paquete de afiliación de Keep America Beautiful (KAB) y realizar un taller para planificar actividades para 2027. La agenda también incluye tiempo para la discusión abierta del comité. No se enumeran votos ni decisiones vinculantes; los puntos son principalmente de discusión y planificación.

• Revisión del Paquete de Afiliación a KAB
• Taller sobre planes de 2027
• Discusión abierta del comité

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal de Fort Mill llevará a cabo cuatro audiencias públicas y considerará las primeras lecturas de ordenanzas para anexar y rezonificar múltiples parcelas que suman más de 90 acres para el desarrollo de Arden Mill. También votarán sobre las segundas lecturas de enmiendas presupuestarias que añaden una tarifa de revisión de FEMA y una tarifa de saneamiento del centro, y considerarán resoluciones para adoptar el Plan Maestro de Parques y Recreación y autorizar un bono de reembolso para mejoras de las instalaciones de la YMCA.

• Audiencia pública y primera lectura para anexar ~68.1 acres con zonificación MXU para Arden Mill (parcelas 707-00-00-017, 057, 016, 709-00-00-023, 051)
• Audiencia pública y primera lectura para anexar ~19.15 acres con zonificación R-25 (parcelas 707-00-00-016, 017, 051, 057, 709-00-00-013, 023)
• Audiencia pública y primera lectura para rezonificar una parcela de 3.28 acres de R-15 a MXU para Arden Mill (020-13-01-001)
• Segundas lecturas de enmiendas presupuestarias: Ordenanza 2026-26 (tarifa de revisión de FEMA, tarifa de saneamiento del centro) y Ordenanza 2026-27 (Enmienda Presupuestaria 26-07)
• Consideración de la Resolución 2026-28 (Plan Maestro de Parques y Recreación) y la Resolución 2026-29 (bono de reembolso para mejoras de las instalaciones de la YMCA)

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación escuchará una presentación de la consultora Bolton & Menk sobre las propuestas de enmiendas al texto de la ordenanza de zonificación, que abarcan densidad, zonas de amortiguamiento, conservación de árboles, espacios abiertos y usos permitidos, así como un nuevo Distrito Núcleo del Centro (Downtown Core District). No hay asuntos nuevos programados para votación. Las actas de la reunión del 19 de mayo, que incluyen una anexión de autoridad hospitalaria y una enmienda al plan de concepto, también están sujetas a aprobación.

• Presentación sobre cinco categorías de enmiendas de texto prioritarias: densidad, zonas de amortiguamiento, conservación de árboles, espacios abiertos y usos permitidos, además de un nuevo Distrito Núcleo del Centro (Downtown Core District)
• Reducción propuesta en la densidad máxima para el distrito de Desarrollo de Vecindario Planificado (PND) de 8 DUA a 4 DUA
• Discusión sobre la eliminación de distritos residenciales no mapeados (por ejemplo, RT-4, RT-12) y el traslado de algunos a una lista de legado
• Creación de un Distrito Núcleo del Centro (Downtown Core District) con usos permitidos y estándares dimensionales específicos
• La moratoria sobre el desarrollo permanece vigente hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2026, para alinear las ordenanzas con el Plan Integral

Board of Zoning Appeals

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de variación de Hynek y Tracy Lettang para reducir el retiro del patio trasero de 35 pies a 13.5 pies para un garaje adjunto en 117 E. Oak Street. La junta debe determinar si las limitaciones de la propiedad (líneas eléctricas aéreas) crean una dificultad innecesaria. También pueden discutir la educación continua para los miembros de la junta.

• Audiencia pública sobre la solicitud de variación (Caso #2026-266) para 117 E. Oak Street (Tax Map #020-04-20-011) para reducir el retiro del patio trasero de 35' a 13.5' para una extensión de garaje adjunto
• El personal recomienda combinar los Tax Parcel IDs 020-04-20-011 y 020-04-20-014 antes de que se emitan los permisos de construcción
• El solicitante cita las líneas de Duke Power que cruzan la entrada como justificación para la reducción del retiro solicitada
• Tema de discusión sobre educación continua para los miembros de la junta
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 16 de marzo de 2026

Historic Review Board

La Junta de Revisión Histórica de Fort Mill se reunirá para considerar una Certificación Preliminar del Bailey Bill para el histórico Williamson Mill en 104 Williamson Street, junto con un Certificado de Idoneidad para señalización en 214 Main Street y dos solicitudes de modificaciones a certificados aprobados anteriormente en 233 Main Street y 112 Confederate Street. La junta también aprobará las actas de la reunión del 12 de mayo de 2026.

• Solicitud de Certificación Preliminar del Bailey Bill para el histórico Williamson Mill en 104 Williamson Street (solicitante Jerry Gronske, propietario 104 Williamson, LLC)
• Solicitud de Certificado de Idoneidad para señalización de múltiples inquilinos y un letrero de pared saliente en 214 Main Street (solicitante Kari Krasinski / Phoebes Boutique, propietario Kaiser Properties)
• Solicitud de modificaciones a un Certificado de Idoneidad previo en 233 Main Street (solicitante Growing Main, LLC, propietario Kevin Higgins)
• Solicitud de modificaciones a un Certificado de Idoneidad previo en 112 Confederate Street (solicitante Veronica Grant, propietario David W. Martin Law Group)
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión de la Junta de Revisión Histórica del 12 de mayo de 2026

The Historic Review Board unanimously approved the Bailey Bill Preliminary Certification for the historic Williamson Mill property at 104 Williamson Street. It also approved Certificates of Appropriateness for 214 Main Street and 112 Confederate Street, and deferred a modification request for 232 Main Street. All motions passed with a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Bailey Bill Preliminary Certification for 104 Williamson St (4:0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 214 Main St (4:0)
• Deferred modification request for 232 Main St (4:0)
• Approved modification to Certificate of Appropriateness for 112 Confederate St (4:0)
• Approved minutes from May 12, 2026 meeting (4:0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (4:0)

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal escuchará una presentación sobre el Plan Maestro de Parques y Recreación, discutirá el Programa de Mejora de Infraestructura (Pavimentación) de 2026 y considerará la adjudicación de la licitación para el Proyecto de Renovación de la YMCA. Se han programado dos sesiones ejecutivas para asesoría legal sobre posibles litigios y la discusión de una compra de propiedad.

• Presentación del Plan Maestro de Parques y Recreación por Bolten & Menk
• Discusión del Programa de Mejora de Infraestructura (Pavimentación) de 2026
• Consideración de la adjudicación de la licitación para el Proyecto de Renovación de la YMCA
• Sesión ejecutiva para asesoría legal sobre posibles asuntos de litigio
• Sesión ejecutiva para la discusión de una compra de propiedad

Town Council awarded the YMCA Renovation project bid to Edison Foard for $6,865,000, with Councilmember Garrison recusing due to a conflict of interest. Council also directed staff to begin work on the worst-rated roads (Peachtree and Creek Side) as part of the 2026 paving program. In executive session, Council authorized the town attorney to proceed on a litigation matter.

• Awarded YMCA Renovation project to Edison Foard for $6,865,000 (6-0, Garrison recused)
• Directed staff to begin paving work on Peachtree and Creek Side roads (9-rated)
• Authorized town attorney to proceed as discussed in executive session on litigation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of May 18, 2026 (unanimous)
• Heard public comment on potential cancellation of CATS bus route 82X (no action taken)

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal de Fort Mill llevará a cabo un taller para revisar y discutir el Plan Maestro de Parques y Recreación. Esta sesión es solo para discusión y no incluye una votación final o decisión de política. La agenda no contiene otros puntos sustantivos.

• Revisión y discusión del Plan Maestro de Parques y Recreación

The Town Council held a workshop to discuss the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Council members emphasized preserving the town's character and discussed specific topics like playground accessibility, bike paths, and facility maintenance. No final decisions were made.

• Reviewed Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Discussed playground accessibility
• Discussed bike paths and shared-use pathways
• Discussed facility maintenance
• Discussed public art and park lighting
• Meeting adjourned unanimously

Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee

El Comité Keep Fort Mill Beautiful considerará la adopción de sus estatutos y revisará una ordenanza relacionada. Los miembros también discutirán los eventos y el presupuesto para el año 2026-2027. La reunión es principalmente de carácter procesal, sin montos de dinero específicos o proyectos enumerados.

• Votación del comité sobre la adopción de estatutos
• Revisión de ordenanza
• Discusión de eventos y presupuesto de 2026-2027
• Discusión abierta del comité

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Fort Mill llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y considerará recomendar la aprobación de una enmienda al mapa de anexación y zonificación para dos parcelas que suman 10.9861 acres propiedad de la Autoridad Hospitalaria Charlotte-Mecklenburg (CMHA) ubicadas en Sutton Road e I-77. La comisión también considerará una cuarta enmienda al acuerdo de desarrollo para incluir la propiedad recientemente anexada dentro del plan conceptual de uso mixto existente. Además, se llevará a cabo una discusión sobre enmiendas al texto de la ordenanza de zonificación.

• Anexación de las parcelas del condado de York 661-00-00-030 y 658-00-00-106 (aprox. 10.9861 acres) y designación de zonificación MXU (Mixed Use)
• Cuarta enmienda al acuerdo de desarrollo con CMHA para actualizar el plan maestro conceptual, ampliar el cronograma de desarrollo e incluir mejoras en Carolina Thread Trail
• Discusión sobre enmiendas al texto de la ordenanza de zonificación
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión anterior del 21 de abril de 2026

The commission approved the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting (6‑0). It unanimously approved the annexation of two parcels from York County and rezoned them to MXU (6‑0). It also approved the fourth amendment to the Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Hospital Authority’s concept plan and development agreement, including a commitment to the Carolina Thread Trail (6‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved annexation of parcels 661-00-00-030 and 658-00-00-106 and rezoned to MXU (6-0)
• Approved fourth amendment to CMHA concept plan and development agreement, with trail commitment (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal considerará enmendar el presupuesto del año fiscal 2025-2026 para adoptar un esquema de tarifas de revisión de FEMA y una tarifa de servicios de saneamiento del centro. También votarán sobre las segundas lecturas de tres ordenanzas que establecen un Comité Asesor de Impuestos de Alojamiento, un Comité Keep Fort Mill Beautiful y una Junta de Apelaciones de Construcción. Otros asuntos incluyen una enmienda al Hood Construction Agreement para el Operations Center y la introducción de la Enmienda Presupuestaria 26-07.

• Adopción del esquema de tarifas de revisión de FEMA y la tarifa de servicios de saneamiento del centro mediante una enmienda presupuestaria
• Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-23 que establece el Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
• Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-24 que establece el Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee
• Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-25 que establece la Construction Appeals Board
• Enmienda al Hood Construction Agreement para el Operations Center

Council unanimously approved a $38,858,984 guaranteed maximum price amendment to the Hood Construction contract for the new Operations Center on Banks Road, increasing the timeline to 15 months. They also unanimously adopted second readings of ordinances creating an Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, a Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee, and a Construction Appeals Board. A budget amendment authorizing $10 million in bonds and $3.25 million from cash reserves to fund the project passed unanimously, along with a fee schedule for FEMA reviews and downtown sanitation services. In executive session, council approved extending the town manager's contract through December 31, 2028.

• Approved $38,858,984 GMP amendment for Operations Center with Hood Construction (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-23 establishing Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-24 establishing Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-25 establishing Construction Appeals Board (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for FEMA review fee and downtown sanitation services fee (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment 26-07 allocating $13.25M for Operations Center funding (unanimous)
• Approved town manager contract extension through December 31, 2028 (unanimous)

Historic Review Board

La Junta de Revisión Histórica de Fort Mill aprobó las actas de la reunión del 10 de marzo de 2026. Votó a favor de aprobar el color de pintura Naval‑6244 para las fachadas de Main Street en 235 y 237 Main Street y de permitir un sistema de lamas movibles para el nuevo patio, limitado a 48 pulgadas de altura. La junta también discutió tres diseños de letras propuestos para la cubierta del quiosco de Visit York County en 201 Main Street, pero no se tomó ninguna decisión sobre ese punto.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 10 de marzo de 2026 (votación 6:0).
• Aprobación del color de pintura Naval‑644 para las fachadas de 235 y 237 Main Street.
• Aprobación de material de lamas movibles para el patio, con altura limitada a 48 pulgadas.
• Discusión de tres opciones de letras para la cubierta del quiosco de Visit York County en 201 Main Street.
• El personal confirmó que no se requiere ninguna tarifa adicional para el proyecto de patio de múltiples fases.

The Historic Review Board selected a specific signage design for the Visit York County Information Kiosk at 201 Main Street. The board approved the use of white vinyl lettering for the word 'INFORMATION' on the sides of the kiosk.

• Approved April 14, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved 'INFORMATION' vinyl lettering design for 201 Main Street kiosk sides (5-0)

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal de Fort Mill llevará a cabo un taller para discutir las regulaciones de las bicicletas eléctricas y el programa de pavimentación de infraestructura de 2026. El personal realizará presentaciones. Se ha programado una sesión ejecutiva para discutir asuntos contractuales relacionados con el estacionamiento, tras lo cual el concejo podrá tomar medidas.

• Taller con la Municipal Association of South Carolina
• Discusión de las regulaciones y operaciones seguras de bicicletas eléctricas (e-bikes)
• Discusión del Programa de Mejora de Infraestructura (Pavimentación) de 2026
• Sesión ejecutiva para discutir asuntos contractuales relacionados con el estacionamiento

The council heard a workshop on municipal governance and discussed electric‑bike safety and the 2026 road‑paving program, directing staff to identify high‑need roadways. They voted unanimously to enter an executive session on parking‑related contracts, then returned to regular session and adjourned the meeting.

• Directed staff to identify high‑need roadways for 2026 paving program (no vote recorded)
• Entered executive session to discuss parking contracts (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo un taller para discutir la misión, visión y valores de Fountain Works. No hay votaciones ni decisiones formales programadas; este es un punto de la agenda solo para discusión.

• Taller con Fountain Works sobre misión, visión y valores

The Town Council held a workshop with Fountain Works to review draft statements regarding the Town's mission, vision, and values. No formal votes were taken on the drafts; the consultant will use Council feedback for further refinement and a future public open house.

• Reviewed draft values including Accountability, Collaboration, and Service Excellence
• Discussed guiding principles for balanced growth and community character
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee

El Comité Keep Fort Mill Beautiful discutirá eventos comunitarios pasados, incluyendo los eventos de Earth Day y Cub Scout. Los miembros planificarán el próximo Sunday Berry Pick Up. El comité también revisará sus estatutos y las ordenanzas existentes, seguido de una discusión abierta.

• Revisión del evento Earth Day
• Revisión del evento Cub Scout
• Planificación para el Sunday Berry Pick Up
• Revisión de estatutos
• Revisión de ordenanzas

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal de Fort Mill llevará a cabo segundas lecturas de tres ordenanzas: una ordenanza de bonos para instalaciones públicas, una enmienda al presupuesto para el programa de tarifas de servicios públicos y una servidumbre perpetua a través de propiedades propiedad del municipio. También presentarán nuevas ordenanzas para establecer comités para el impuesto de alojamiento, Keep Fort Mill Beautiful y una Junta de Apelaciones de Construcción, y considerarán nombramientos para varias juntas y una resolución que certifica un sitio de fábrica textil.

• Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-11 que autoriza los bonos de ingresos de compra a plazos de la Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation, Serie 2026
• Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-20 que enmienda el presupuesto del año fiscal 2025-2026 para adoptar revisiones de servicios de ingeniería dentro del programa de tarifas de servicios públicos
• Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-21 que autoriza una servidumbre perpetua a través de propiedades municipales (números de mapa fiscal del condado de York 020-12-01-203 al 020-12-01-209)
• Resolución 2026-22 para certificar la propiedad en 104 y 105 Williamson Street como un sitio de fábrica textil (números de mapa fiscal 20-06-01-054, 020-06-01-052, 020-06-07-034)
• Nombramientos para la Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación (Board of Zoning Appeals), la Junta de Revisión Histórica (Historic Review Board), la Comisión de Planificación (Planning Commission), el Comité Keep Fort Mill Beautiful y el Comité Asesor de Aguas Pluviales (Stormwater Advisory Committee)

The council unanimously approved the second reading of a bond ordinance authorizing up to $22 million in tax-exempt bonds to construct Fire Station #3 in Masons Bend and support the Public Works Operations Center. Also approved were the second readings of ordinances amending the utility fee schedule for engineering reviews and granting a perpetual easement across town-owned parcels. Several citizen board appointments were confirmed, and first readings were passed to formally codify the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee, and Construction Appeals Board. A resolution certifying a portion of Williamson Street property as a textile mill site was approved 5-0 after Councilmember Wolfe recused.

• Approved 2nd reading of $22M bond ordinance for Fire Station #3 & Public Works Operations Center (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of budget amendment adopting engineering services reviews in utility fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of ordinance granting perpetual easement across multiple town parcels (unanimous)
• Appointed Sara Shirley, Patrick Williams to Board of Zoning Appeals; Charles Wright, Joanne Walker to Historic Review Board; Dennis McElhoe, Charles Hammond to Keep Fort Mill Beautiful; Dawn Williams Zabicki, Sarah Curtis to Planning Commission; reappointed three and appointed Thomas Joseph to Stormwater Advisory Committee (all unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance codifying Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance establishing Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-22 certifying textile mill site at 104 & 105 Williamson Street for tax credit (5-0, Wolfe recused)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance creating Construction Appeals Board (unanimous)

Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation - Board of Directors

La junta de la Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation se reunirá para considerar la adopción de una resolución que autoriza la emisión y venta de los Bonos de Ingresos de Compra a Plazos de la Serie 2026 para un proyecto de la Town of Fort Mill. La junta también elegirá oficiales y aprobará las actas de la reunión del 17 de diciembre de 2025. Esta es principalmente una reunión de carácter procesal con una acción financiera sustantiva.

• Elección de oficiales para la junta
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 17 de diciembre de 2025
• Resolución para autorizar la emisión de los Bonos de Ingresos de Compra a Plazos de la Serie 2026
• Reconocimiento del cumplimiento con la Ley de Libertad de Información de South Carolina

Planning Commission

La Comisión de Planificación de Fort Mill considerará una solicitud de Revisión de Apariencia Comercial de Gary Barrett (Apex Combat and Fitness) para construir una estructura accesoria comercial independiente (cobertizo) en 209 Spratt Street. El cobertizo propuesto de 1,050 pies cuadrados sería de 30' x 35' con paneles de metal beige y un techo a dos aguas. La comisión también votará para aprobar las actas de la reunión del 17 de marzo de 2026.

• Revisión de Apariencia Comercial para un cobertizo independiente de 1,050 pies cuadrados en 209 Spratt Street (mapa fiscal 020-01-25-012)
• Materiales del cobertizo: paneles de metal beige preacabados, refuerzos de acero galvanizado, molduras de color peltre, 12 pies de altura en el pico a dos aguas
• Propiedad zonificada como HC (Highway Commercial); el uso existente es un centro de fitness
• El personal recomienda evaluar la estructura frente a los estándares de apariencia del Artículo V, Sección 5
• Las actas de la reunión del 17 de marzo de 2026 serán aprobadas (incluidas en el paquete)

The commission approved the minutes from the March 17, 2026 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved the Commercial Appearance Review request for Apex Combat and Fitness to build a 1,050 sq ft metal accessory structure at 209 Spratt Street, with the motion passing unanimously 5‑0. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 17, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Apex Combat commercial accessory structure request (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation - Board of Directors

La Junta Directiva de la Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation se reunirá para considerar la adopción de una resolución que autoriza la emisión y venta de Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds (Town of Fort Mill Project), Serie 2026. La junta también elegirá oficiales y aprobará las actas de una reunión anterior.

• Adopción de la resolución que autoriza la emisión de Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds (Town of Fort Mill Project), Serie 2026
• Elección de oficiales para la junta
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 17 de diciembre de 2025

Historic Review Board

La Junta de Revisión Histórica considerará una solicitud de Certificación de Idoneidad para pintar la fachada y desarrollar un patio trasero en 235 y 237 Main Street. La junta también aprobará las actas de su reunión del 10 de marzo de 2026.

• Solicitud de Certificación de Idoneidad para la pintura de la fachada y un patio trasero en 235-237 Main Street (solicitante: Cody King, propietario: Reaper Properties LLC)

The Historic Review Board approved a request for a specific paint color and a rear patio area for a business on Main Street. The approval included a requirement to limit the height of the patio screening to 48 inches.

• Approved March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 'Naval - 6244' paint color for 235/237 Main Street facades (4-2)
• Approved moveable patio screening at 235/237 Main Street with a maximum height of 48 inches (4-2)

Stormwater Advisory Committee

El Comité Asesor de Aguas Pluviales discutirá un informe del Comité Ad Hoc, una actualización sobre la Restauración de Dye Branch y el proceso de apelación. La reunión incluye discusión abierta entre los miembros del comité. No se enumeran votaciones ni decisiones formales en la agenda.

• Informe del Comité Ad Hoc
• Actualización sobre la Restauración de Dye Branch
• Proceso de apelación
• Discusión abierta del comité

Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee

El Concejo Municipal de Fort Mill, actuando como el Comité Asesor de Nombramientos Ad Hoc, está analizando a los solicitantes para cinco juntas con términos que vencen o vacantes. No se esperan decisiones en esta reunión; la discusión informará futuros nombramientos.

• Board of Zoning Appeals: 6 solicitantes para 2 términos que vencen
• Historic Review Board: 9 solicitantes para 2 términos que vencen
• Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee: 13 solicitantes para 2 términos que vencen
• Planning Commission: 21 solicitantes para 2 términos que vencen
• Stormwater Advisory Committee: 5 solicitantes para 1 vacante (2 años restantes)

Town Council

El Concejo Municipal de Fort Mill presentará la auditoría anual para el año fiscal 2024‑2025 y aprobará las actas de las reuniones del 23 y 31 de marzo de 2026. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen considerar una recomendación para un representante ante la York County Natural Gas Board, priorizar proyectos de mejora de capital y revisar el análisis de dotación de personal del departamento de policía. En sesión ejecutiva, el concejo discutirá asuntos contractuales relacionados con 123 N. White Street y asuntos de personal concernientes al Town Manager.

• Auditoría anual para el año fiscal 2024‑2025 por Mauldin & Jenkins Grant Davis
• Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones del concejo del 23 de marzo de 2026 y del 31 de marzo de 2026
• Consideración de recomendar un representante a la York County Natural Gas Board
• Discusión sobre la priorización de proyectos de mejora de capital
• Discusión de asuntos contractuales relacionados con 123 N. White Street

The council approved the March 23 and March 31 meeting minutes with minor amendments, unanimously. They reappointed Marc Howie to serve on the York County Natural Gas Board of Directors through March 31, 2029, unanimously. The council entered and later exited an executive session to discuss contractual and personnel matters, both unanimously. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 23 and March 31 minutes with amendments (unanimous)
• Reappointed Marc Howie to York County Natural Gas Board (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on contractual and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Exited executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider the second reading of Ordinance 2026-19. This ordinance proposes a temporary moratorium on certain rezoning, annexation, and development applications.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2026-19 regarding a temporary moratorium on residential developments and General Industrial (GI) or Limited Industrial (LI) District approvals

The council approved the second reading of Ordinance 2026-19, which creates a six‑month temporary moratorium on rezoning, annexation and development applications for new residential and industrial projects, set to expire September 30, 2026 unless extended. The motion passed unanimously. The council also adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-19 establishing 6‑month temporary moratorium (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee

The Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee will discuss plans for upcoming community events, including an Earth Day booth on April 18 and a Cub Scout Day on April 27. Members will review applications for potential new board members. The agenda also includes a Fresh Air Hour at ASC Greenway scheduled for April 2 and a discussion of the America 250 project. The meeting will end with open discussion.

• Planning for Earth Day booth (April 18)
• Planning for Cub Scout Day (April 27)
• Review of potential board members’ applications
• Fresh Air Hour @ ASC Greenway (April 2)
• America 250 discussion

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will conduct public hearings on several land‑use proposals, including annexing about 73.843 acres for mixed‑use zoning and rezoning smaller parcels in the Arden Mill area. The council will also consider second‑reading ordinances to amend flood‑damage regulations, adopt the Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Master Plan, and approve the sale of two properties on Tom Hall Street. New business includes a first‑reading ordinance to place a temporary moratorium on rezoning and annexations in the General and Limited Industrial districts and a budget amendment for engineering services.

• Public hearing on annexing ~73.843 acres (tax map 707-00-00-017, 707-00-00-057, 707-00-00-016 (portion), 709-00-00-013 (portion), 709-00-00-023 (portion), 707-00-00-051 (portion)) with proposed MXU zoning, Arden Mill
• Public hearing on rezoning ~3 acres (tax map 020-13-01-001) from R-15 to MXU, Arden Mill
• Public hearing on annexing ~13.4 acres (tax map 707-00-00-016 (portion), 709-00-00-013 (portion), 709-00-00-023 (portion), 707-00-00-051 (portion)) with proposed R-25 zoning
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-12 to amend the Town’s flood‑damage prevention regulations
• 1st reading of an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on rezoning, annexations, and development approvals in the General Industrial and Limited Industrial districts

The council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, including the 2nd readings of the flood‑damage administration amendment, the town’s comprehensive and downtown master plans, and the sale of two parcels on Tom Hall Street. It also adopted sections of the compensation study, authorized new personnel policies, and unanimously voted to apply for a $3 million Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant for an adaptive traffic‑control system. Additionally, the council amended the memorandum of understanding with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. All items were approved unanimously except the Tom Hall Street sale, which passed 6‑0 with one member recused.

• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-12 (flood‑damage admin change) – unanimous
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-13 (comprehensive plan) – unanimous
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-14 (downtown master plan) – unanimous
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026-15 (sale of 200 & 210 Tom Hall St) – 6‑0 (Moody recused)
• Approved Resolution 2026-16 (adopt compensation study sections 8‑11) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2026-17 (authorize personnel‑manual policy changes) – unanimous
• Approved Resolution 2026-18 (authorize CMAQ grant application for adaptive traffic control) – unanimous
• Approved amendment to MOU with SC Department of Juvenile Justice – unanimous

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will approve the minutes from its February 17 meeting. It will consider a Commercial Appearance Review request from Mark Campbell to allow a new Chick‑fil‑A restaurant with a drive‑through at 2325 Azimuth Trail, currently zoned Highway Commercial (HC) in the COD‑N overlay. The commission will also vote on a Commercial Appearance Review recommendation for a Harris Teeter grocery and pharmacy at 2068 Mary Hinson Court, allowing minor exterior adjustments.

• Approve minutes from the February 17, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
• Commercial Appearance Review request for a Chick‑fil‑A restaurant with drive‑through at 2325 Azimuth Trail
• Commercial Appearance Review recommendation for Harris Teeter grocery/pharmacy at 2068 Mary Hinson Court

The commission approved the February 17, 2026 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It then voted 6‑0 to recommend Commercial Appearance Review approval for the Chick‑Fil‑A project at 2325 Azimuth Trail, allowing staff to make minor adjustments for bike racks, a stronger sidewalk system, a crosswalk discussion, and confirming the preferred brick color “900 Red Matt.” The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 6‑0 vote.

• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Commercial Appearance Review approval for Chick‑Fil‑A with staff‑administered minor adjustments, bike racks, enhanced sidewalk, crosswalk discussion, and brick color preference (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fort Mill Board of Zoning Appeals elected its chair and vice‑chair for 2026 and approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes. It heard and voted on a variance request from Renzo Alva to reduce the rear‑yard setback by 7 feet at 208 Lee Street, approving it by a 4‑3 vote. The board also considered a front‑yard setback variance request from 11:11 Investments, LLC for 201 Lee Street and received updates on the Comprehensive Plan rewrite and Downtown Master Plan surveys.

• Variance approved for 208 Lee Street (7‑ft rear‑yard setback reduction) – vote 4‑3
• Variance request from 11:11 Investments, LLC for 201 Lee Street (front setbacks reduced to 12 ft on Lee St and 10 ft on Looms Way)
• Election of chairperson and vice‑chairperson for 2026
• Approval of July 21, 2025 minutes – vote 6‑0
• Comprehensive Plan rewrite update (865 survey responses) and Downtown Master Plan survey (1,435 responses)

The Board re‑elected Patrick Williams as chairperson and Roger Attanasio as vice chairperson, each by a 6‑0 vote. The Board approved the July 21, 2025 meeting minutes and then approved a variance request for 201 Lee Street, granting a 6‑foot reduction on Lee Street and a 25‑foot reduction on Looms Way, also by a 6‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.

• Re‑elect Patrick Williams as chairperson (6‑0)
• Elect Roger Attanasio as vice chairperson (6‑0)
• Approve July 21 2025 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approve variance for 201 Lee Street: 6‑ft front setback reduction on Lee St and 25‑ft reduction on Looms Way (6‑0)
• Adjourn meeting (6‑0)

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board will review two Certification of Appropriateness applications. One application seeks approval for 104 Williamson Street, a mixed‑use redevelopment of the historic Fort Mill Manufacturing Company Mill No. 2 known as “The Loom at Fort Mill.” The second application seeks a modification to a previously approved kiosk at 201 Main Street in the Local Commercial historic district. The board will discuss the proposals before voting.

• Certification of Appropriateness request for 104 Williamson Street – exterior appearance elements of the Fort Mill Manufacturing Co. Mill No. 2 redevelopment (The Loom at Fort Mill)
• Certification of Appropriateness request for amendment to the kiosk project at 201 Main Street in the Local Commercial historic district
• Review of previously approved Phase 1 renovation of Fort Mill History Museum (ADA ramp, brick pavers, perimeter fencing, raised sign, planter beds)
• Certification of Appropriateness request for Needle Worx Studio sign‑wrap replacement at its commercial unit
• Approval of minutes from the February 10, 2026 Historic Review Board meeting

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will approve the February 23, 2026 meeting minutes and hold a public comment period. It will consider multiple new‑business items, including a grant application for adaptive traffic control systems, fee‑schedule changes for downtown garbage collection and engineering services, and amendments to the town’s code and zoning ordinances. The Council will also review a draft funding commitment letter for utility work on Academy Street and hear several presentations.

• Discussion of applying for the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Grant for Adaptive Traffic Control Systems
• Discussion of amending fee schedules for FY 25‑26 for downtown garbage collection, engineering services, and traffic impact analysis reviews
• Discussion and consideration of amendments to the Town’s Code of Ordinances and Zoning Ordinances
• Discussion of a draft funding commitment letter for utility work on Academy Street
• Presentation of the Utility Department’s Water System Valve Installation Plan

The Town Council approved the February 23, 2026 meeting minutes with an amendment to the term expiration, voting unanimously. A motion to recess was approved unanimously, and a motion to return from recess was also approved unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided during this meeting.

• Approved February 23, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved recess (unanimous)
• Approved return from recess (unanimous)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold public hearings on several first‑reading ordinances, including the adoption of the Our Path Forward Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Master Plan. It will also consider a bond ordinance to issue Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series 2026. Additional items include an amendment to the Hood Construction contract for the community‑center renovation and the sale of property at 200 and 210 Tom Hall Street. The meeting also includes old‑business items such as a budget amendment and a development‑agreement amendment.

• Public hearing on 1st reading of ordinance adopting the Our Path Forward Comprehensive Plan
• Public hearing on 1st reading of ordinance adopting the Downtown Master Plan
• Consideration of bond ordinance authorizing Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds, Series 2026
• Consideration of amendment to contract with Hood Construction establishing a guaranteed maximum price for the community‑center renovation
• Public hearing on sale and conveyance of real property at 200 and 210 Tom Hall Street (Tax Map No. 020-06-09-005)

The council swore in three new members and approved the February 9 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved the contract amendment setting a $6.44 M guaranteed‑maximum price for the Fort Mill Community Center renovation, the related FY 2025‑26 budget amendment, and a flood‑damage regulation amendment allowing the Town Manager or designee to administer the program. The council also adopted the first readings of the Our Path Forward Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Master Plan, authorized the sale of 200 and 210 Tom Hall Street, approved a bond ordinance reflecting $10,145,000, appointed three code‑enforcement officers, and approved a police‑school zone MOU.

• Swore in Allen Garrison, Ben Hudgins, and Chris Wolfe to four‑year terms (unanimous)
• Approved $6.44 M guaranteed‑maximum‑price contract amendment for Community Center renovation (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 budget amendment to fund the Community Center project (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Our Path Forward Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Adopted first reading of Downtown Master Plan (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 200 and 210 Tom Hall Street (6‑0, Councilmember Moody recused)
• Approved first reading of bond ordinance reflecting $10,145,000 amount (unanimous)
• Appointed Carter Bliss, Joey Adams‑Raczkowski, and Raymond Barksdale as code‑enforcement officers (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will consider a Commercial Appearance Review request from Rajeev Bhave of Harris Teeter for a new grocery store at 2068 Mary Hinson Court. The commission will also revisit the deferred review of Unique USA’s The Loom, a 4‑story multifamily building with ground‑floor retail and a parking deck. Minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting will be approved.

• Commercial Appearance Review – Unique USA (The Loom) – 4‑story multifamily project, deferred from Jan. 20 meeting
• Commercial Appearance Review – Harris Teeter – new grocery store at 2068 Mary Hinson Court
• Approval of minutes from the Jan. 20, 2026 Planning Commission meeting

The commission approved the January 20, 2026 meeting minutes (4‑0). It recommended approval of the landscaping package for The Loom project, pending review of parking‑deck fencing and lighting plans (4‑0). It also recommended Commercial Appearance Review approval for the Harris Teeter grocery and pharmacy, allowing staff to make minor adjustments (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Jan 20, 2026 minutes (4-0)
• Recommended approval of The Loom landscaping package with conditions on fencing and lighting (4-0)
• Recommended CAR approval for Harris Teeter, permitting staff to administratively approve minor adjustments (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Stormwater Advisory Committee

The Stormwater Advisory Committee will meet to review outreach efforts and complaints from 2025. The committee will also hold an open discussion regarding the direction of future meetings.

• 2025 Outreach Review
• 2025 Complaints Review
• Discussion on future committee direction

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the project at 104 Williamson St, covering window selection, façade treatment, demolition and restoration work, contingent on State Historic Preservation Office approval. The board also received Certification of Appropriateness requests for Phase 1 of the Fort Mill History Museum at 107 Clebourne St and for a new tenant sign at 214 Main St Suite #101. An informational item announced a Continuing Education class scheduled for February 26, 2026.

• Approval of COA for 104 Williamson St – windows, façade, demolition and restoration, pending SHPO approval
• Request for COA for Fort Mill History Museum, 107 Clebourne St – Phase 1 of six‑phase project
• Request for COA to wrap existing wall sign for Needle Worx Studio, 214 Main St Suite #101
• Save‑the‑date announcement for Continuing Education class on February 26, 2026
• Election of Megan Brinton as Chairperson and David Booth as Vice Chairperson

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the January 13, 2026 meeting. It then approved the first phase of the Fort Mill History Museum renovation, including an ADA ramp and raised signage. The board also approved Needle Worx Studio’s request to wrap its existing sign. The meeting was adjourned after all items were voted on.

• Approved January 13, 2026 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved Phase 1 Fort Mill History Museum renovation (6‑0)
• Approved Needle Worx Studio sign wrap request (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will approve minutes from recent meetings and hear public comments. It will discuss a perpetual easement ordinance (2nd reading) and consider a new ordinance amending the development agreement with Kanawha Land, LLC (1st reading) to remove about 1.153 acres. Additional updates include a compensation study, capital improvements planning, and transportation engineer services. Executive sessions will address contractual matters with the school district and personnel matters related to the Town Manager’s annual review.

• 2nd Reading of Ordinance authorizing a perpetual easement across town property (York County Tax Map #020-08-01-021)
• 1st Reading of Ordinance amending Development Agreement with Kanawha Land, LLC (Ord. 2016-17) to remove ~1.153 acres
• Discussion of the Compensation Study
• Capital Improvements Planning Update
• Discussion of Transportation Engineer Services

The council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance amending the 2016‑17 Development Agreement with Kanawha Land, LLC to remove a 1.153‑acre parcel (York County Tax Map #020‑06‑01‑068). The council also unanimously approved a perpetual easement ordinance authorizing the Town Manager to execute an easement for access to a future school site, and instructed staff to move forward on YMCA Facility Improvements with monthly updates. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved first reading of amendment to Development Agreement removing 1.153‑acre parcel (unanimous)
• Approved perpetual easement ordinance for access to future school site (unanimous)
• Approved instruction to staff to proceed with YMCA Facility Improvements and provide monthly updates (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from four prior meetings (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Fort Mill School District contractual matters (unanimous)
• Exited executive session back to open session (unanimous)
• Tabled personnel matter executive session until next meeting (motion by Moody, seconded by Garrison)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council meeting will vote on a resolution to amend the town's Cafeteria Plan for employee health benefits. Council members will also consider approving the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Fort Mill School District. A vote is scheduled to appoint Barron B. Mack, Jr. as the town attorney. An executive‑session discussion on personnel matters will be noted but not detailed.

• Resolution to amend the Town’s Cafeteria Plan for employee health benefits
• Approval of the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with Fort Mill School District
• Appointment of Barron B. Mack, Jr. as Town Attorney
• Executive session discussion of personnel matters (no details provided)

The Fort Mill Town Council unanimously approved three new business items: a resolution amending the town’s Cafeteria Plan for employee health benefits, the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Fort Mill School District, and the appointment of Barron B. Mack, Jr. as the Town Attorney. Motions to enter and then exit executive session, as well as the motion to adjourn, also passed unanimously. No public comments were made.

• Approved amendment to Town Cafeteria Plan for employee health benefits (7-0)
• Approved First Amendment to MOU with Fort Mill School District (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Barron B. Mack, Jr. as Town Attorney (7-0)
• Approved motion to go into Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved motion to come out of Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council voted 4-0 to adopt a resolution declaring a local state of emergency because of expected winter weather. The resolution also authorizes the use of emergency powers and related expenditures. The meeting was then adjourned by a 4-0 vote.

• Approved emergency resolution for winter weather (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will consider an ordinance adopting the Fort Mill Our Path Forward Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Master Plan. It will also review several Commercial Appearance Review requests, including a grain silo height change at The Print Shop, a new McDonald’s at Catawba Ridge Market, a 12,000‑sq‑ft commercial building by MPV Elizabeth LLC, and a 4‑story multifamily project called The Loom. Additionally, the commission will consider a preliminary plat and street‑name approvals for the 78.26‑acre Williams Reserve Planned Neighborhood Development.

• Ordinance to adopt the Fort Mill “Our Path Forward” Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Master Plan (Pages 166‑178)
• Commercial Appearance Review request to increase the grain silo height at The Print Shop (113 Railroad Ave) from 24 ft to 31 ft (Pages 5‑12)
• Commercial Appearance Review request for a new McDonald’s at Outparcel 3, Catawba Ridge Market (Fort Mill Parkway & North Dobys Bridge Rd) (Pages 13‑35)
• Commercial Appearance Review request for a 12,000 sq ft neighborhood commercial building by MPV Elizabeth LLC (Pages 36‑51)
• Preliminary Plat and street‑name approval request for the Williams Reserve Planned Neighborhood Development (78.26 acres at Fort Mill Parkway & Williams Road) (Pages 70‑165)

The Planning Commission elected Mark Kerr as Chairperson and Matt Lucarelli as Vice Chairperson, each by a 7‑0 vote. The commission approved the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It recommended approval of several commercial appearance reviews, including The Print Shop silo height change to 31 feet and the McDonald’s project with staff‑admin modifications, all by 7‑0 votes. The Loom at Fort Mill proposal was deferred pending additional landscaping and façade plans.

• Elected Mark Kerr as Chairperson (7-0)
• Elected Matt Lucarelli as Vice Chairperson (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 16, 2025 (7-0)
• Recommended approval of The Print Shop silo height change to 31' (7-0)
• Recommended approval of McDonald's commercial appearance review with staff‑admin changes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of MPV Elizabeth LLC commercial appearance review with conditions (bike rack, screen wall, canopy trees, staff‑admin changes) (7-0)
• Deferred The Loom at Fort Mill pending landscaping plan, parking deck elevations, and façade updates (7-0)

Historic Review Board

The Historic Review Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss a Certificate of Appropriateness for the adaptive reuse of the Fort Mill Manufacturing Company Mill No. 2 site into multi-family housing.

• Approval of October 14, 2025 minutes
• Request for COA: 104 Williamson Street (Mill No. 2)
• Request for COA: 119 Banks Street
• Request for COA: 112 Confederate Street
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Rewrite

The Historic Review Board elected Megan Brinton as Chairperson and David Booth as Vice Chairperson, each by a 6‑0 vote. The board approved the October 14, 2025 minutes by 6‑0. It approved the selection of windows, layout, ancillary building treatment, restoration and demolition work for 104 Williamson St, contingent on SHPO approval, by a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Elected Megan Brinton as Chairperson (6-0)
• Elected David Booth as Vice Chairperson (6-0)
• Approved October 14, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved window selection, layout, ancillary building treatment, restoration and demolition plan for 104 Williamson St, contingent on SHPO approval (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will conduct a second reading of an ordinance amending the town budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2026 (Amendment #26-04). Council members will consider a resolution opposing South Carolina Act 11 (2025) on interdistrict school transfers and a proposal to authorize use of contingency funds. Several executive‑session items will discuss negotiations for contracts with Duke Energy, the Fort Mill Community Center, and other municipal projects.

• Second reading of budget amendment ordinance (Amendment #26-04)
• Resolution opposing South Carolina Act 11 (2025) on school district transfers
• Consideration to authorize use of contingency funds
• Executive session discussion of proposed contract with Duke Energy
• Executive session discussion of proposed contract for Fort Mill Community Center

The council elected Ronnie Helms as Mayor Pro Tem by a 5‑1 vote. It approved budget amendment #26‑04 for fiscal year 2025‑26 with a 5‑1 vote, despite the mayor’s opposition. The body adopted a resolution opposing South Carolina Act 11 (2025) on interdistrict school transfers, passing 6‑0. It also authorized the use of contingency funds under town financial policies, passing 6‑0.

• Ronnie Helms elected Mayor Pro Tem (5‑1)
• Approved budget amendment #26‑04 for FY 2025‑26 (5‑1)
• Adopted resolution opposing SC Act 11 (2025) on school transfers (6‑0)
• Authorized use of contingency funds (6‑0)
• Motion to enter Executive Session (Item #1) approved (6‑0)
• Motion to exit Executive Session (Item #1) approved (6‑0)
• Motion to enter Executive Session (Item #7) approved (6‑0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (6‑0)