Barnwell County public meetings in 2023

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to approve the agenda and then enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to solid waste. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Executive session on personnel matters regarding solid waste

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will meet to consider several resolutions, including actions regarding the Barnwell County Hospital Retirement Plan and the creation of a Capital Project Sales Tax Commission. The agenda also includes a resolution in support of a new consolidated high school and career center.

• Approval of the Classification and Compensation Study
• Resolution regarding the Barnwell County Hospital Retirement Plan
• Resolution to create a Capital Project Sales Tax Commission
• Resolution in support of a new County-Wide Consolidated High School and Career Center
• Engagement of an underwriter/placement agent for potential General Obligation Bonds

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting with a single substantive item: an executive session to discuss matters pertaining to possible litigation. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with only a call to order and adjournment on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss possible litigation

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting with an agenda consisting solely of an executive session to discuss matters pertaining to possible litigation. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Executive session to discuss possible litigation
• Special called meeting at 6:00 p.m. on December 6, 2023

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting to consider a resolution regarding regional cooperation with Burke County, GA, and to discuss employee pay in the Public Works and Solid Waste departments during executive session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, invocation, pledge, quorum, and agenda approval.

• Resolution regarding regional cooperation with Burke County, GA
• Executive session discussion of employee pay in Public Works and Solid Waste departments

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to approve its agenda and then enter executive session. The closed session will cover contractual matters for a proposed consolidated high school, EMS services, and legal matters involving the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department. No public votes on these items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on contractual matters for proposed consolidated high school construction
• Executive session on contractual matters related to EMS services
• Executive session on legal matters related to Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold its regular meeting with public comments, committee reports, and several action items. Key decisions include third readings on repealing the noise ordinance and enacting a new unlawful noise ordinance, appointing a marketing organization for accommodations tax, and discussing a pay-go/capital project sales tax and detention center security.

• Third reading of ordinance repealing noise ordinance #2013-5-295
• Third reading of ordinance for unlawful noise
• Appointment of designated marketing organization for accommodations tax
• Resolution of recognition for Audra Brown
• Discussion of pay-go/capital project sales tax and detention center security

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting with an executive session to discuss employee pay and benefits for the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center, as well as legal and personnel matters related to the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department. The agenda includes routine items like approval of the agenda and public comments, but the main substantive items are the executive session discussions.

• Executive session discussion of employee pay and benefits for the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center
• Executive session discussion of legal and personnel matters related to Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department
• Public comments period
• Meeting held at County Council Chambers, Edisto Room, SCA Building, 54 Irving Street, Barnwell, SC

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss regional topics with Burke County, Georgia, and to enter executive session for contractual matters related to EMS services. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, quorum, and agenda approval.

• Discussion of regional topics with Burke County, Georgia
• Executive session on contractual matters related to EMS services

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to approve the agenda and then enter an executive session. The closed session covers legal advice on mediation with the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department, security and personnel pay for public safety, possible property purchase negotiations, and EMS contract matters. No public action is scheduled beyond the executive session and adjournment.

• Executive session: legal advice on mediation with Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department
• Executive session: security matters and personnel pay involving public safety
• Executive session: negotiations on possible contractual arrangements and property purchase
• Executive session: contractual matters related to EMS services

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding its regular meeting on October 10, 2023, with several ordinance readings and resolutions on the agenda. Key items include third readings of a loitering ordinance and an animal shelter amendment, second readings of noise ordinance repeals, and new business such as road closures and fund allocations.

• Third reading of loitering ordinance
• Third reading of animal shelter ordinance amendment adding 'Breeder' to definitions
• Second reading of ordinance repealing noise ordinance #2013-5-295
• Second reading of ordinance for unlawful noise
• Proposed closures of Nuthatch Road and a portion of Beaver Creek Road

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting to consider acquiring heavy equipment for the landfill and to discuss legal matters related to EMS services and mediation involving the county and a county-affiliated organization. The agenda also includes appointments to boards and committees. Most items are routine procedural actions, with the equipment purchase being the main concrete decision.

• Acquisition of heavy equipment for the landfill
• Executive session on legal matters related to EMS services
• Executive session on legal matters related to mediation involving the county and a county-affiliated organization
• Appointments and nominations to boards, committees, and commissions

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to discuss legal matters in executive session regarding the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department, Medshore Ambulance Services, and Generations Unlimited (both past and current operations). No public action items are listed on the agenda; the meeting is limited to these closed-door discussions and procedural items.

• Executive session: legal matters regarding Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department
• Executive session: legal matters regarding Medshore Ambulance Services
• Executive session: legal matters regarding Generations Unlimited past operations
• Executive session: legal matters regarding Generations Unlimited current operations

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

This is the agenda for the Barnwell County Transportation Committee meeting. The committee will discuss project statuses, receive information from SCDOT, and handle old and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Projects Status update
• SCDOT Information from Local DOT Rep. King
• Financial statement acceptance
• Action items for next meeting

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to consider its agenda and then enter an executive session to receive legal advice on three matters: ongoing litigation involving the county, the Medshore settlement, and the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the only action items are approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Executive session for legal advice on ongoing litigation involving the county
• Executive session for legal advice regarding Medshore settlement
• Executive session for legal advice regarding Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold its regular meeting, including second readings of ordinances on loitering and an animal shelter amendment, and first readings on repealing and replacing the noise ordinance. They will also consider land acquisition, millage rates, and appointments.

• Second reading of ordinance on loitering
• Second reading of amendment to Animal Shelter Ordinance #2022-11-398 adding 'Breeder' to definitions
• Acquisition of landfill equipment
• Enabling resolution for 2023-2024 millage rates
• First reading of ordinance repealing Noise Ordinance #2013-5-295 and new unlawful noise ordinance

County Council

The Barnwell County Council met in executive session to receive legal advice regarding county litigation and the governing board of Generations Unlimited. No action was taken during the executive session. Following the session, the Council voted to refer an ongoing investigation to the Solicitor.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered executive session to receive legal advice on county litigation and Generations Unlimited
• Approved motion to refer an ongoing investigation to the Solicitor
• Approved motion to adjourn

County Council

The Council met for a priority setting workshop to identify key goals for the 2023-24 fiscal year. The session focused on infrastructure, quality of life projects, and administrative tasks. No formal votes were taken on specific project approvals beyond the agenda and adjournment.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Identified landfill upgrades and a new animal shelter as top priorities
• Proposed Lake Brown as a flagship project for entertainment and community events
• Proposed infrastructure goals including broadband and sewer project completion
• Discussed transportation initiatives including a potential Savannah River bridge
• Proposed allocating $3,000 to $5,000 per council district for county-related purposes
• Proposed a November 2024 referendum on county election dates

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to approve its agenda and then enter a closed executive session. The session covers contractual matters for EMS services, legal advice about a former department head's conduct, personnel issues at Generations Unlimited, and legal advice regarding the Project Elbert Solar Farm. No public votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session discussion of EMS services contracts
• Legal advice on pre-departure conduct of a former department head
• Personnel matters at Generations Unlimited
• Legal advice regarding Project Elbert Solar Farm

The County Council met in executive session to discuss contractual, personnel, and legal matters. No substantive actions or decisions were taken during the session.

• Approved amended agenda to include legal advice regarding a former employee lawsuit
• Entered executive session to discuss EMS services, a former department head, Generations Unlimited, Project Elbert Solar Farm, and a former employee lawsuit
• No action taken in Executive Session

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to consider several items, including a resolution to expand the Jasper Ocean Terminal multi-county industrial park into additional Jasper County property, and first readings of ordinances on loitering, noise, and animal shelter definitions. The agenda also includes updates on Generations Unlimited and the Capital Project Sales Tax, plus routine items like minutes approval and appointments.

• Resolution to amend Jasper Ocean Terminal Multi-County Industrial/Business Park agreement to include additional Jasper County property
• First reading of ordinance pertaining to loitering
• First reading of amendment to Noise Code Ordinance #2013-5-295
• First reading of amendment to Animal Shelter Ordinance 2022-11-398 adding 'Breeder' to definitions
• Updates on Generations Unlimited and Capital Project Sales Tax

Barnwell County Council approved an inducement resolution for Project Elbert to allow for fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes and other economic development incentives. The Council also approved a resolution to amend the Jasper Ocean Terminal Multi-County Industrial/Business Park agreement to include additional property in Jasper County.

• Approved Inducement Resolution for Project Elbert
• Approved Resolution to include additional Jasper County property in Jasper Ocean Terminal Multi-County Industrial/Business Park
• Approved minutes for Executive Session 7-11-23, Regular Meeting 7-11-23, and Emergency Special Called Meeting 7-27-23
• Appointed Eartha Holmes to the Museum Board (District #1)
• Appointed Evelyn Coker to the Ad Hoc Housing Committee (District #2)
• Approved nomination of Alex Whitbeck to the Animal Shelter Board (District #6)
• Granted permission to place 9-11 memorial flags in Calhoun Park

County Council

This is an emergency special called meeting of the Barnwell County Council. The only substantive item is an executive session to receive legal advice pertaining to contractual matters regarding Medshore EMS Services. The rest of the agenda is procedural, including call to order, invocation, pledge, quorum, and agenda approval.

• Executive session for legal advice on Medshore EMS Services contract
• Emergency special called meeting at 10:30 AM on July 27, 2023
• Meeting location: Carolina Room, SCA Building, 54 Irving Street, Barnwell, SC

The Barnwell County Council met for an emergency special called meeting to address contractual matters. The Council voted unanimously to authorize the County Attorney to seek temporary injunctive relief against Medshore EMS.

• Authorized County Attorney to file motion for temporary injunctive relief against Medshore for breach of EMS contract (Unanimous)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to approve its agenda and then enter executive session to discuss contractual matters related to EMS services and employee salaries recommended by a classification and compensation study. No formal votes or decisions are listed on the public agenda.

• Executive session discussion of EMS services contract
• Executive session discussion of employee salaries from classification and compensation study

The County Council met in executive session to discuss employee salaries and EMS services contracts. No substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Approved amended agenda
• Entered executive session to discuss employee salaries and EMS services contractual matters
• No action taken in executive session

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a regular meeting with routine items including approval of minutes and public comments. The only new business is a resolution of appreciation for Andy Hogg.

• Resolution of Appreciation for Andy Hogg
• Approval of minutes from June 6 and June 13 meetings
• Public comments period
• Appointments to boards and committees

Council created a six-person Opioid Committee to oversee opioid funds, with the final member to be recommended next month. The council also approved a board appointment and resolutions of appreciation.

• Approved nomination of Milissa Peachey to the Animal Shelter board (District #3)
• Approved creation of a six-person Opioid Committee to oversee Opioid Funds
• Approved Resolutions of Appreciation for Andy Hogg
• Approved agenda and minutes from 6-6-23, 6-13-23 (Executive Session), and 6-13-23 (Regular Meeting)

County Council

The Council met in executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding a department head and contractual matters related to solar farms. No formal actions were taken during the session.

• Approved amended agenda to include department head personnel matters
• Entered executive session to discuss solar farm contracts and department head personnel

County Council

Council completed the third and final reading to adopt the FY 23-24 budget. The body also approved a new EMS services contract and a resolution for vehicle acquisition.

• Approved FY 23-24 Budget of $23,097,570
• Approved EMS Services Contract with Thorne Ambulance Services
• Approved Resolution regarding the acquisition of vehicles
• Approved Federal Inmate Agreement
• Approved leasing of equipment to transport and unload dumpsters at convenience sites
• Approved appointment of Roland Brant to Ad Hoc Housing Committee
• Approved appointment of Terri Winningham to Library Board
• Approved appointment of Chris Barajas to Generations Unlimited Board

County Council

Barnwell County Council authorized the Administrator to seek an EMS services contract. The Council also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Barnwell for the SCAT Park Project. Members received updates on the FY 23-24 Budget.

• Approved motion to allow Administrator Bennett to proceed with vendors to procure an EMS services contract
• Authorized Chairman Creech to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Barnwell for the SCAT Park Project

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting to review the proposed fiscal year 2023-24 budget, presented by Administrator Tim Bennett. The agenda includes standard procedural items like the call to order, invocation, pledge, quorum declaration, and agenda approval, followed by the budget review and adjournment.

• Review of Proposed FY 23-24 Budget

The Council met for a special called meeting to review the proposed FY 23-24 Budget. Administrator Bennett presented the budget and stated it is a work in progress. No formal votes were taken on the budget proposal.

• Approved the meeting agenda

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to handle routine procedural items and then enter an executive session to receive legal advice concerning a personnel matter at the landfill. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for legal advice on a personnel matter at the landfill

The Council met in executive session to receive legal advice regarding a personnel matter at the landfill. No substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered executive session for legal advice on landfill personnel matter
• No action taken in executive session

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to handle routine business and several substantive items. They will take a second reading of the FY 23-24 budget, consider a first reading of an amendment to the Road Maintenance Ordinance, and review an agreement for the purchase and sale of real property. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, public comments, and committee reports.

• 2nd Reading of FY 23-24 Budget
• 1st Reading of Amendment to Road Maintenance Ordinance
• Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property
• Approval of minutes from four prior meetings
• Appointments to boards, committees, and commissions

County Council approved the second reading of the FY 23-24 Budget and an agreement for the purchase of real property. The council also amended by-laws regarding board appointments and granted the City of Barnwell free landfill access for specific demolition debris.

• Approved second reading of FY 23-24 Budget
• Approved agreement for the Purchase of Sale of Real Property
• Approved free landfill disposal for City of Barnwell old Fire Station demolition site prep debris
• Amended by-laws: appointees serve at the pleasure of the appointing Council member
• Approved reimbursement for Councilman Kinlaw's travel to Energy Communities Alliance Conference
• Appointed Will Kearse to Ad Hoc Housing Committee (District #1)
• Appointed Andy Weeks to Transportation Committee, Emily Williams to Library Board, and Ron Still to Ad Hoc Housing Committee (District #4)
• Approved Fonda Patrick's nomination to Housing Committee (District #5)

County Council

Barnwell County Council approved additional funding for Generations Unlimited to address financial issues. The Council also authorized the hiring of a Recreation Director and Deputy Administrator. The Government Committee was tasked with reviewing appointment policies and procedures.

• Approved up to $25,000 additional funding for Generations Unlimited this fiscal year and up to $25,000 for the next fiscal year
• Approved motion to proceed with hiring a Recreation Director and Deputy Administrator
• Approved motion for the Government Committee to review policies and procedures for appointments
• Approved motion to assign a complaint against County Council to the Government Committee

County Council

The Barnwell County Council met in executive session on April 24, 2023. No substantive actions or decisions were taken during the session.

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to consider several items, including the first reading of the FY 23-24 budget, a resolution to expand the Quad-County Industrial Park, and contracts and positions related to the detention center. The agenda also includes a third and final reading of an amendment to the county's permanent rules of procedure, a broadband update, and various funding requests.

• First reading of FY 23-24 budget
• Resolution to add property to Quad-County Industrial Park I, II, and III
• Food services contract for detention center
• Establishment of building maintenance position at detention center
• Enrollment of fire coordinator in police officer retirement system

Barnwell County Council approved a plan to create an Ad Hoc Committee for moderate-income home ownership. The Council also authorized the expansion of the Quad-County Industrial Park and approved several funding requests and personnel changes.

• Approved plan to create Ad Hoc Committee for moderate income home ownership (6-1)
• Approved Resolution to include additional property in Quad-County Industrial Park I, II, and III
• Approved $10,000 allocation to Blackville Community Development Corporation (5-2)
• Approved $600 for animal shelter pen doors
• Approved $2,500 for SC Association of Clerks of Court and Registers of Deeds conference
• Approved combining Healthcare and Safety Committees into one
• Approved establishment of building maintenance position at the Detention Center
• Approved Food Services Contract for the Detention Center

County Council

The County Council met for an executive session on April 11, 2023. The minutes record that no action was taken during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Entered executive session at 5:32 p.m.
• No action taken in executive session

County Council

The Council met with the Legislative Delegation to discuss school consolidation, which would provide $105 million for construction if implemented by July 2024. The meeting also covered available funding for Lake Edgar Brown and the YMCA pool. No formal votes were taken on these funding or consolidation proposals.

• Approved amended agenda to include public comments

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting, with the main item being an executive session to discuss contractual matters related to EMS services for the county. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering call to order, quorum, and agenda approval.

• Executive session to discuss EMS services contract
• Special called meeting at Carolina Room, SCA Building, 54 Irving Street, Barnwell, SC

The Council met in a special session to discuss EMS services for Barnwell County. Following an executive session, the Council voted to issue a three-year Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for those services.

• Approved motion to go out for a three-year RFQ for EMS Services (5-1)

County Council

The Council approved a 2023 Intergovernmental Agreement with SRS and a corresponding PILT Resolution. Members also approved a resolution to amend the Hospital Pension Plan and designated April 2023 as Fair Housing Month.

• Approved 2023 Intergovernmental Agreement with SRS and PILT Resolution
• Approved Resolution to Amend the Hospital Pension Plan
• Approved Resolution designating April 2023 as Fair Housing Month
• Approved Resolution of Appreciation for Rhonda McElveen
• Approved Resolution of Appreciation for Washington DC Trip
• Reappointed Josh Perry (Airport Commission), Cathy Smith (Career Center Board), and Eileen Hajdu (Library Board)
• Appointed Beth Overton to the Housing Committee
• Reappointed Councilman Buckmon and Councilman Harper to the EDC Board

County Council

Council approved a resolution supporting school consolidation and an amendment to the Quad-County Industrial Park agreement. The body also approved a new Federal Inmate Program contract and the Hospital Pension Investment policy.

• Approved resolution in support of school consolidation (5-1-1)
• Approved resolution to include additional property in Quad-County Industrial Park
• Approved new Federal Inmate Program contract with pending personnel increases
• Approved Hospital Pension Investment policy
• Approved second reading of Ordinance to amend Permanent Rules of Procedure to combine Healthcare and Safety Committees
• Approved charging City of Barnwell $35/ton for Blight Program debris (non-hazardous)
• Approved using Axis 1 to help determine use of State Opioid Funds
• Appointed Timothy Black to Fire Commission (District #7)

County Council

This is a special called meeting of the Barnwell County Council featuring presentations from SRNS (Savannah River Nuclear Solutions) and school superintendents, followed by general discussion. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or specific action items listed.

• Presentation by Dr. Alford, SRNS EVP & Chief of Administration at 12:45
• Comments from County Councilmembers, School Superintendents, and SRNS
• Lunch catered by Yannis
• General discussion and scheduling of next meeting

The Council met with SRNS to discuss economic development, job recruitment, and educational partnerships. SRNS committed to semi-annual meetings and assisting with equipment planning for a new career center.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• SRNS committed to semi-annual meetings with the Council
• SRNS committed to helping plan and purchase equipment for the new Career Center

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to handle organizational matters, including installing a new chairman and swearing in councilmen, and to consider several action items. Old business includes awarding contracts for solid waste engineering and pickleball construction, discussing the hospital pension plan, and extending COVID leave. New business includes a presentation on the Retail Strategies Program and first reading of an ordinance to amend the county's permanent rules of procedure.

• Award of Solid Waste Engineering Contract
• Award of Pickleball Construction Contract
• Hospital Pension Plan discussion
• Extension of Covid Leave
• First reading of ordinance to amend Permanent Rules of Procedure

Barnwell County Council authorized a $1 million transfer from the General Fund to the Hospital Pension Plan. The council also awarded contracts for solid waste engineering and pickleball court construction. Additionally, the council extended Covid Leave and committed $10,000 in ARPA funds to the Retail Strategies Program.

• Approved $1 million contribution from General Fund to Hospital Pension Plan
• Awarded Solid Waste Engineering Contract to LaBella Associates
• Awarded Pickleball Construction Contract to Terra Excavating
• Approved extension of Covid Leave to June 30, 2023, retroactive to January 1, 2023
• Approved $10,000 from Rescue Plan (ARPA) for Retail Strategies Program over two years
• Reappointed Milton Harden to the Museum Board
• Deferred City of Barnwell Blight Elimination program to Services and Finance Committees

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to handle routine procedural items and then hold an executive session to discuss matters related to the EMS contract. No votes or decisions are listed on the public agenda; the substantive discussion is closed to the public.

• Executive session discussion of EMS contract

The Council met in executive session to discuss the EMS contract. No action was taken during the session.

• Entered executive session to discuss EMS contract
• No action taken in executive session