Aiken County public meetings in 2024
10 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Legislative Delegation
The delegation will meet to elect its officers and review reports from the South Carolina Department of Transportation, the Aiken County Public School District, and The Aiken Center.
- Election of Delegation Officers
- SCDOT report from Adam Humphries, Ted Creech, Brian Heape, and Alex Bennett
- Aiken County Public School District report from Superintendent Dr. Corey Murphy
- The Aiken Center report from Executive Director Margaret Key
Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) Policy Committee
The South Carolina Subcommittee of the Augusta Regional Transportation Study Policy Committee will meet to consider adopting the Regional Freight Plan Update Recommendations Report and the SCDOT Safety Performance Targets (2021-2025). Staff will also present updates on several planning studies, including the Bettis Academy Road Feasibility Study and SC 118 Intersection Analysis, and ongoing SCDOT projects. Action items include recommending adoption of both the freight plan and safety targets as required by federal guidelines.
- Adoption of the Regional Freight Plan Update Recommendations Report (action required)
- Adoption of SCDOT Safety Performance Targets (2021-2025) as required by FHWA (action required)
- Presentation on the 2055 Metropolitan Transportation Plan
- Bettis Academy Road Feasibility Study update
- SC 118 Intersection Analysis presentation
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss administrative reports on grant applications and park improvements. The body will review updates on Capital Sales Tax projects and the impact of Hurricane Helene.
- Water Recreation Fund update for Langley Pond Fishing Dock/Pier
- Recreation Trails Program Grant for Harrison-Caver Park Walking Track
- Land and Water Conservation Fund update for Boyd Pond Amphitheater
- Capital Sales Tax Projects including Recreation Center Development, Johnny Wood Park, Roy Warner Park, and Harrison-Caver Park
- Hurricane Helene update
Recreation Commission
The Aiken County Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss multiple grant applications, capital sales tax projects, and an update on Hurricane Helene. Items include new funding for a fishing dock at Langley Pond, a walking track at Harrison-Caver Park, and an amphitheater at Boyd Pond. Old business covers the Recreation Center Community Building and Roy Warner Park improvements.
- PARD Grant 2024/2025 project application
- Langley Pond Fishing Dock/Pier via Water Recreation Fund
- Harrison-Caver Park Walking Track via Recreation Trails Program Grant
- Boyd Pond Amphitheater via Land and Water Conservation Fund
- Capital Sales Tax Projects: Recreation Center Community Building and Roy Warner Park
Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) Policy Committee
The Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) Policy Committee will discuss SCDOT project updates and regional freight planning. The body is seeking to recommend approval for two specific intersection improvement projects within the 2024-2033 Transportation Improvement Program.
- Proposed TIP Amendment: Powderhouse Road (S-440) at Whiskey Road (SC-19) Intersection Improvement
- Proposed TIP Amendment: Bettis Academy Road (S-144) at Whaley Pond Road (S-780) Intersection Improvement
- Staff updates on SC 118 (Hitchcock Parkway) and SC 126 (Belvedere Clearwater Road) widening
- Regional Freight Plan presentation by Metro Analytics
- Review of ARTS-SC Planning Studies for Bettis Academy Road, Whiskey Road, SC 118, and US 78
Recreation Commission
The commission will review administrative reports regarding several grants for park improvements. Discussion includes the FY25 budget and capital sales tax projects. The meeting also covers upcoming events such as a small boat race at Langley Pond.
- FY25 Budget discussion
- PARD Grant for Aiken County Recreation Center digital sign
- Langley Pond fishing dock, pier, and rowing docks projects
- Boyd Pond amphitheater project
- Recreation Center Community Building capital sales tax project
Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) Policy Committee
The South Carolina Subcommittee of the Augusta Regional Transportation Study Policy Committee will consider approving an amendment to the Georgia Avenue Traffic Calming & Pedestrian Access Study. Staff will also provide updates on several ongoing transportation projects and studies in Aiken County.
- Action item: Recommend approval of Amendment to Georgia Avenue Traffic Calming & Pedestrian Access Study
- Staff updates on Transportation Alternatives Program projects including Knobcone Avenue Sidewalk and intersection improvements
- Presentation on Regional Freight Plan by Metro Analytics project manager
- Update on Bettis Academy Road, Whiskey Road, SC 118, and US 78 (Charleston Highway) intersection studies
- Update on SCDOT projects: SC 118 (Hitchcock Parkway), SC 126 (Belvedere-Clearwater Road) widening, SC 19 (Whiskey Road) at Eagle Road intersection
Recreation Commission
The Aiken County Recreation Commission will consider several grant applications, including the PARD Grant for a digital sign at the Recreation Center, the Water Recreation Fund for a fishing dock/pier at Langley Pond, the Undiscovered SC Grant for rowing docks and a viewing platform at Langley Pond, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund for the Boyd Pond Amphitheater. They will also discuss old business on capital sales tax projects, including a community building at the Recreation Center and court resurfacing at Harrison-Caver Park, as well as new business on the FY25 budget and capital projects sales tax.
- PARD Grant for Aiken County Recreation Center Digital Sign
- Water Recreation Fund for Langley Pond Fishing Dock/Pier
- Undiscovered SC Grant for Langley Pond Rowing Docks and Viewing Platform
- Land and Water Conservation Fund for Boyd Pond Amphitheater
- Capital Sales Tax Projects: Recreation Center Community Building and Court Resurfacing at Harrison-Caver Park
Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) Policy Committee
The South Carolina Subcommittee of the Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) Policy Committee will meet to elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for 2024 and adopt the 2024 meeting calendar. The main action item is recommending adoption of the Draft FY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). Staff will also provide updates on several planning studies, including the Bettis Academy Road and Whiskey Road feasibility studies, and on regional funding allocations.
- Election of 2024 officers (Chairman and Vice-Chairman)
- Action required: Recommend adoption of Draft FY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
- Update on Increased Regional Mobility Program Funding Allocations for FY 2024 and FY 2025
- Update on Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) Funding
- Updates on ARTS SC planning studies: Bettis Academy Road, Whiskey Road, SC 118, and US 78 (Charleston Highway) intersection analyses
Recreation Commission
The Aiken County Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss grant applications, capital sales tax projects, and upcoming programs. The agenda includes reports on several grant-funded projects, old business on capital improvements, and new business on winter projects and 2024 planning.
- PARD Grant for Aiken County Recreation Center Digital Sign
- Water Recreation Fund for Langley Pond Fishing Dock/Pier
- Undiscovered SC Grant for Langley Pond Rowing Docks and Viewing Platform
- Land and Water Conservation Fund for Boyd Pond Amphitheater
- Capital Sales Tax Projects: Recreation Center Community Building and Court Resurfacing at Harrison-Caver Park