Barnwell County public meetings in 2024

County Council

This is a special called meeting of the Barnwell County Council with a primarily procedural agenda. The council will consider approving the agenda and then enter executive session to receive legal advice on contractual matters related to economic development. No votes on substantive items are scheduled in open session.

• Executive session to receive legal advice regarding contractual matters related to economic development

The Barnwell County Council met for a special called meeting on December 31, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The council approved the agenda and entered executive session to receive legal advice on contractual matters related to economic development. No action was taken during the executive session, and the meeting adjourned at 11:00 a.m. The minutes record no substantive decisions.

• Approved meeting agenda (motion by Houston, second by Harper)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on economic development contracts (motion by Alexander, second by Houston)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:00 a.m. (motion by Alexander, second by Houston)

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Finance Committee will meet to hold an executive session on contractual matters related to county insurance, telephone services, and audit. They will also discuss landfill equipment. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss contractual matters for county insurance services
• Executive session to discuss contractual matters for county telephone services
• Executive session to discuss contractual matters for county audit
• Discussion of landfill equipment

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting for a priority setting workshop. The agenda includes only procedural items and the workshop, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed.

• Priority Setting Workshop (no further details provided in agenda)

The Barnwell County Council met for a priority-setting workshop on December 10, 2024, where each member presented top priorities for their district. No formal decisions or votes were taken on these priorities; the meeting was informational and procedural. The council also heard from outgoing members and the chairman on ongoing projects and future advocacy.

• Approved the meeting agenda (motion carried)
• Adjourned the workshop at 5:55 p.m. (motion carried)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold public hearings and third readings on three ordinances: authorizing a real property purchase, appropriating unallocated ARPA funds to the general fund, and adopting a policy for distributing MCIP fee revenues. Additionally, the council will vote on a resolution to distribute $1,200,000 in capital project sales proceeds to the county and municipalities on a pay-as-you-go basis. Other items include a recognition resolution and approval of 2025 meeting dates.

• Third reading of ordinance authorizing purchase of real property and related agreements
• Third reading of ordinance appropriating unallocated ARPA/SLFRF funds to county general fund
• Third reading of ordinance adopting policy for distribution of MCIP fee revenues (Tri-County, Quad-County phases I and II)
• Resolution to distribute $1,200,000 in capital project sales proceeds among county and municipalities
• Resolution of recognition for Michael 'Mike' Hughes

The Barnwell County Council held a public hearing with no comments, then approved three ordinances on third reading: authorizing real property purchase, appropriating unallocated ARPA/SLFRF funds to the general fund, and adopting a policy for distributing Tri-County and Quad-County MCIP fee revenues. The council also approved a resolution distributing $1,200,000 in capital project sales proceeds on a pay-as-you-go basis, plus board appointments and 2025 meeting dates.

• Approved ordinance authorizing real property purchase and sale agreement (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance appropriating unallocated ARPA/SLFRF funds to general fund (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance adopting MCIP fee revenue distribution policy (unanimous)
• Approved resolution distributing $1,200,000 capital project sales proceeds (unanimous)
• Appointed Wesley Davis and Karen Turner to Animal Shelter Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Andy Hogg and Travis Hooper to Lower Savannah COG Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilman Alexander, Vice-Chairman Houston, and JJ Cruz to SCA Board (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 meeting dates (unanimous)

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold a special called meeting to conduct second readings of three ordinances: authorizing the purchase of real property, appropriating unallocated ARPA and SLFRF funds to the county general fund, and adopting a policy for distributing fee revenues from multi-county MCIP agreements. These items are expected to be voted on at this meeting.

• Second Reading: Ordinance authorizing purchase of real property and execution of purchase and sale agreement
• Second Reading: Ordinance appropriating unallocated ARPA and SLFRF funds to Barnwell County General Fund
• Second Reading: Ordinance adopting policy for distributing fee revenues from Tri-County MCIP, Quad-County MCIP Phase II, and Quad-County MCIP Phase III

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will discuss lobbyist services and consider ordinances regarding real property purchase and the appropriation of ARPA and SLFRF funds. The body will also address industrial park agreements and fee revenue distribution policies.

• Resolution declaring results of the 2024 Capital Projects Sales and Use Tax Referendum
• Ordinance to appropriate unallocated ARPA and SLFRF funds to the General Fund
• Ordinance authorizing the purchase of real property
• Policy for distributing fee revenues from Tri-County and Quad-County MCIP
• Amendment to the Master Agreement for Quad-County Industrial Park I, II, and III

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting for a brief public session before going into executive session to receive legal advice regarding the Detention Center and FILOT (fee-in-lieu-of-tax) agreements. No public votes or decisions are scheduled on these items during the open meeting.

• Executive session for receipt of legal advice regarding the Detention Center
• Executive session for receipt of legal advice regarding FILOT agreements

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss changes to the personnel policy. The specific focus of the discussion is administrative leave.

• Discussion of personnel policy changes regarding administrative leave

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Finance Committee will hold a regular meeting on October 31, 2024. The main discussion item is the CPST Pay-Go program, a capital project sales tax funding mechanism. The committee will also convene an executive session to receive legal advice on a FILOT agreement, sheriff's office employee pay, and ARPA appropriations.

• Discussion of CPST Pay-Go program
• Executive session: legal advice on FILOT agreement
• Executive session: legal advice on sheriff's office employee pay
• Executive session: legal advice on ARPA appropriations

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Government Committee is meeting on October 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Carolina Room. The agenda includes discussion of demolition of county property, followed by adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Discussion of demolition of county property

County Council

This is largely a procedural meeting. The council will convene in executive session to receive legal advice regarding county Fee-in-Lieu-of-Tax (FILOT) agreements and to discuss contractual matters related to county lobbyist services. No votes on open-session business items are scheduled.

• Executive session discussion of legal advice on county FILOT agreements
• Executive session discussion of contractual matters for county lobbyist services

County Council

The County Council will meet to conduct regular business, including the approval of previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a resolution of recognition for Danny McConnell.

• Resolution of Recognition - Danny McConnell

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Healthcare/Safety Committee is meeting to hold an executive session focused on personnel matters related to the county fire service. No other public business, votes, or decisions are on the agenda.

• Executive session discussion of personnel matters regarding county fire service

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Finance Committee will discuss a Fee in Lieu of Taxes (FILOT) arrangement and an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Barnwell. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion-only items.

• Discussion of FILOT (Fee in Lieu of Taxes)
• Discussion of Intergovernmental Agreement with City of Barnwell

County Council

Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting that includes an ARPA Workshop. The remainder of the agenda is procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• ARPA Workshop (administration of federal funds)

The Barnwell County Council held a special called meeting to discuss the remaining $343,233.18 in unallocated ARPA funds. Administrator Wright presented possible allocations, and Councilman Alexander suggested placing all unallocated funds into the General Fund. The council reached a consensus to do so, but no formal action was taken. The meeting was adjourned after discussion.

• Agenda approved unanimously
• Consensus to place unallocated ARPA funds into General Fund (no formal action)
• Meeting adjourned

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Finance Committee will meet to discuss a Fee in Lieu of Taxes (FILOT) arrangement. The agenda contains only procedural items and a single substantive discussion.

• FILOT (Fee in Lieu of Taxes) discussion

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments before the third reading of an ordinance to amend the FY 24-25 budget (Ordinance 2024-06-405). They will also consider an enabling resolution to set the 2024-2025 millage rates. The meeting includes approvals of prior meeting minutes, committee reports, and appointments to boards and commissions.

• Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance 2024-06-405 amending the FY 24-25 budget
• Enabling Resolution for 2024-2025 millage rates
• Approval of corrected minutes from July 9, 2024 regular meeting
• Approval of minutes from August 13, 2024 public hearing and regular meeting
• Appointments and nominations to boards, committees, and commissions

The Barnwell County Council held a public hearing and regular meeting on September 10, 2024. They approved the third reading of an ordinance amending the FY 24-25 budget and the enabling resolution for 2024-2025 millage rates. The council also appointed Brittney Lawson to the Fire Commission and voted to move forward with Pope Flynn as County Attorney. A discussion on the SC Housing Trust Fund was tabled until October.

• Approved 3rd reading of ordinance amending FY 24-25 budget
• Approved Enabling Resolution 2024-2025 Millage Rates
• Appointed Brittney Lawson to Fire Commission, District 12, Seat 1 (Mark Cato alternate)
• Moved forward with Pope Flynn as County Attorney
• Tabled SC Housing Trust Fund discussion until October meeting
• Approved agenda and minutes for prior meetings

County Council

The County Council is meeting to conduct an executive session. The primary purpose of the session is to discuss contractual matters regarding the County Attorney.

• Executive session regarding County Attorney contractual matters

The Barnwell County Council met in executive session on September 10, 2024, with a quorum present. Members discussed contractual matters related to the county attorney and personnel matters related to Generations Unlimited, but no action was taken. The meeting was adjourned at 5:47 p.m.

• Amended agenda to add discussion of Generations Unlimited personnel (motion carried)
• Approved amended agenda (motion carried)
• Entered executive session for county attorney contract and Generations Unlimited personnel discussions (motion carried)
• No action taken in executive session

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Finance Committee meets in executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the FY 24-25 budget and contractual matters regarding lobbying services. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session discussion of personnel matters tied to the FY 24-25 budget
• Executive session discussion of contractual matters related to lobbying services

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Personnel Committee will hold a procedural meeting to approve the agenda and then enter an executive session to discuss contractual matters related to the County Attorney. The meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Executive session to discuss contractual matters related to the County Attorney

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Healthcare/Safety Committee is meeting to discuss EMS services and the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as call to order, invocation, and approval of the agenda.

• Discussion regarding EMS services
• Discussion regarding Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting. They will conduct the second reading of an ordinance to amend Ordinance 2024-06-405. They will also hear a presentation from the SC Aeronautics Commission on airport funding.

• Second reading of an ordinance to amend Ordinance 2024-06-405
• Presentation on airport funding by Gary Siegfried, Executive Director, SC Aeronautics Commission

County Council

The County Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss SRS housing. The session features a discussion led by Dr. Sean Alford, EVP and Chief of Administration of SRNS.

• Discussion regarding SRS housing with Dr. Sean Alford

County Council

The council will conduct a public hearing before the third reading of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of real estate described in Exhibit A. A first reading of an ordinance to amend Ordinance 2024-06-405 is also scheduled. Additionally, the council will discuss accommodations tax revenue grant allocations and handle routine business such as appointments and approval of minutes.

• Public hearing and third reading of ordinance to authorize purchase of real estate (Exhibit A)
• First reading of ordinance to amend Ordinance 2024-06-405
• Accommodations tax revenue grant allocations
• Appointments and nominations to boards, committees, and commissions
• Approval of minutes from July 10 and July 16 meetings

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Healthcare/Safety Committee will meet to discuss EMS services. The committee also scheduled an executive session to discuss legal matters regarding the purchase of land.

• Discussion regarding EMS services
• Executive session on legal matters regarding land purchase

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Finance Committee will discuss FILOT (Fee in Lieu of Taxes) agreements with Council Chairman Creech. The committee will then hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the FY 24-25 budget and FLSA law, as well as personnel matters concerning the Magistrate's Office. No votes or decisions on these items are scheduled in open session.

• Discussion of FILOT agreements with Council Chairman Creech
• Executive session for personnel matters related to FY 24-25 budget and FLSA law
• Executive session for personnel matters related to the Magistrate's Office

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold a public hearing and then conduct the third reading of an ordinance to levy a 1% sales and use tax subject to a county-wide referendum. The ordinance also authorizes up to $14 million in bonds. Additionally, the council will receive an update from Generations Unlimited and discuss animal shelter fee-setting procedures.

• Public hearing on ordinance for 1% sales and use tax with referendum
• 3rd reading of ordinance authorizing up to $14,000,000 in bonds
• Generations Unlimited board update
• Discussion of animal shelter fee setting procedures

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The committee will discuss Generations Unlimited. It will also enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the FY 24-25 budget.

• Discussion of Generations Unlimited
• Executive session regarding FY 24-25 budget personnel matters

County Council

The council will discuss Resolution # 2023-09-641 regarding Mutual Aid Administrator Wright. The agenda also includes nominations for various boards, committees, and commissions. Other items involve committee reports and the approval of June 2024 meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Resolution # 2023-09-641 (Mutual Aid Administrator Wright)
• Appointments and nominations to boards, committees, and commissions
• Approval of various June 2024 meeting minutes

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Healthcare/Safety Committee will hold discussions regarding county fire services and EMS services. Fire Coordinator Wesley Gatlin is scheduled to participate in the discussion on fire services.

• Discussion regarding county fire services
• Discussion regarding EMS services

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Personnel Committee will discuss potential personnel restructuring. The committee will also discuss new legislation regarding leave and compensatory time.

• Discussion of potential personnel restructuring
• Discussion of new legislation regarding leave and compensatory time

County Council

The council will hold a public hearing for the third reading of the FY 24-25 budget and conduct the final reading of the FY 23-24 budget. Resolutions are also proposed regarding the Barnwell County Hospital Retirement Plan and vehicle acquisition through Enterprise Fleet Management. Additionally, the council will consider professional services for the Proposed Amphitheater Project.

• Third and final reading of the FY 23-24 Budget
• Public hearing for the third reading of the FY 24-25 Budget
• Resolution regarding Barnwell County Hospital Retirement Plan actions
• Vehicle acquisition contract with Enterprise Fleet Management
• Design and engineering services for the Proposed Amphitheater Project

County Council

The meeting includes an executive session to receive legal advice regarding security at the detention center. The council will also discuss contractual matters involving the county administrator and the county attorney.

• Legal advice regarding security at the detention center
• Contractual matters related to the County Administrator
• Contractual matters related to the County Attorney

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Healthcare/Safety Committee will hold a discussion regarding EMS services and mutual aid. This item is presented by Roger Riley, the Emergency Management Resolution Director.

• Discussion of EMS Services and Mutual Aid

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will meet in executive session to discuss the FY 24-25 budget related to personnel. The council will also review contractual matters regarding the County Attorney and receive legal advice concerning the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department and a proposed amphitheater.

• FY 24-25 Budget and personnel discussion
• County Attorney contractual matters
• Legal advice for Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department
• Legal advice regarding the Proposed Amphitheater

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance regarding a one percent sales and use tax subject to a referendum. The council will also consider an ordinance regarding the Amphitheater and a contract for an attorney.

• Second reading of an ordinance for a one percent sales and use tax with bonds up to $14,240,000
• Second reading of an ordinance regarding the Amphitheater
• Discussion regarding Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department
• Review of an attorney contract

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Capital Project Sales Tax Commission will consider a resolution to establish the 2024 Capital Projects Sales Tax Referendum Question. The meeting also includes standard procedural items.

• Resolution establishing the 2024 Capital Projects Sales Tax Referendum Question

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Finance Committee met on June 6, 2024. The meeting included an update regarding the fiscal year 2024-25 budget presented by Administrator Tim Bennett.

• FY 24-25 Budget Update

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Healthcare/Safety Committee will meet to receive an emergency medical services update from Fire Coordinator Wesley Gatlin. The body will also hold a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters for the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department. The agenda lists only procedural steps, updates, and a closed discussion with no public votes or policy actions scheduled.

• EMS update presentation by Fire Coordinator Wesley Gatlin
• Executive session on personnel matters for Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department
• Standard committee procedures including quorum declaration and agenda approval

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the hiring of a County Administrator. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Executive session regarding County Administrator hiring

County Council

The Barnwell County Council held a special called meeting on June 5, 2024. The agenda included an executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the hiring of a County Administrator.

• Executive session regarding the hiring of a County Administrator

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Capital Project Sales Tax Commission is meeting to consider a resolution regarding the capital project sales tax. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, and quorum declaration.

• Commission resolution on Barnwell County Capital Project Sales Tax

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting to receive an update on the FY 24-25 budget preparation and to discuss personnel matters in executive session, including issues related to Generations Unlimited and the hiring of a county administrator. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or votes on specific items listed.

• FY 24-25 Budget Preparation Update
• Executive session on personnel matters related to Generations Unlimited
• Executive session on hiring of County Administrator

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY 24-25 budget, as presented by County Administrator Tim Bennett. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, quorum declaration, and agenda approval, with the budget discussion as the main substantive item.

• Discussion of FY 24-25 Budget

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss CPST projects, consider first reading of an ordinance to repeal Ordinance 1986-27 and its amendments, and hold an executive session on hiring a county administrator. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the ordinance repeal and the personnel discussion.

• First reading of ordinance to repeal Ordinance 1986-27 and amendments 1991-46, 1995-85, 1997-100
• Executive session on hiring a county administrator
• CPST projects discussion

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Capital Project Sales Tax Commission is holding a regular meeting that includes presentations from the Town of Elko, the Town of Williston, and Barnwell County. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed beyond scheduling and general discussion.

• Presentations by Town of Elko, Town of Williston, and Barnwell County
• Meeting held at Council Chambers, Edisto Room, SCA Building, 54 Irving Street, Barnwell, SC

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the FY 24-25 budget, presented by Administrator Bennett. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering call to order, invocation, quorum, and agenda approval.

• FY 24-25 Budget discussion led by Administrator Bennett

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to handle routine business and several significant items. They will hold a second reading of the FY 24-25 budget, and introduce three ordinances, including one to repeal old procurement laws and one to create a new procurement ordinance. The most consequential item is a first reading of an ordinance to levy a 1% sales and use tax, subject to a county-wide referendum, which would allow the issuance of up to $14,240,000 in bonds.

• Second reading of FY 24-25 budget
• First reading of ordinance to repeal procurement ordinances 1994-74, 1997-105, and 2004-197
• First reading of ordinance for new procurement rules
• First reading of ordinance for 1% sales tax and $14,240,000 bond issuance, subject to referendum
• Attorney contract discussion

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to review the FY 24-25 budget update and will enter executive session to discuss contractual matters related to Generations Unlimited. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, invocation, pledge, quorum declaration, and agenda approval.

• FY 24-25 Budget Update presented by Administrator Bennett
• Executive session to discuss contractual matters related to Generations Unlimited

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting to receive a budget update for fiscal year 2024-25 and to discuss contractual matters related to Generations Unlimited in executive session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including call to order, invocation, and approval of the agenda.

• FY 24-25 Budget Update presented by Administrator Bennett
• Executive session to discuss contractual matters related to Generations Unlimited

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Capital Project Sales Tax Commission is holding a routine meeting with presentations from the City of Barnwell and several towns. The agenda is mostly procedural, including call to order, minutes approval, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Presentations from City of Barnwell, Town of Blackville, Town of Hilda, Town of Snelling, Town of Kline

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Capital Project Sales Tax Commission is meeting to discuss applications for capital projects funded by the sales tax. The agenda includes a welcome, a presentation on roles and responsibilities, general discussion of applications, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Discussion of applications for capital project sales tax funds
• Presentation on roles and responsibilities by Clay Killian of Parker Poe
• Scheduling of next meeting

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a workshop to discuss and set priorities for Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) funds. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Discussion of CPST (Capital Project Sales Tax) priorities

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to approve its agenda and then enter an executive session. The closed session covers legal advice on Project POP and voter registration contracts, plus personnel matters regarding the County Administrator position. No public votes or decisions are listed on the open agenda.

• Executive session: legal advice on Project POP
• Executive session: legal advice on voter registration contracts
• Executive session: discussion of County Administrator position personnel matters

County Council

The Barnwell County Council will hold a public hearing and take final votes on an infrastructure credit agreement with Project Colors, a multi-county industrial park project. The council will also consider a resolution consenting to the assignment of a fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement from Orchid Paper Products to Cascades Holding US Inc., and will receive the first reading of the FY 24-25 budget. Other items include appointments, committee reports, and various resolutions.

• Public hearing and third reading of ordinance authorizing infrastructure credit agreement with Project Colors
• Resolution consenting to assignment of fee-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement from Orchid Paper Products to Cascades Holding US Inc.
• First reading of FY 24-25 budget
• Resolution to amend Quad-County Industrial Park master agreement to add property
• Award of audit contract

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting for a workshop session. The main item on the agenda is a discussion of a Fee in Lieu of Taxes, presented by Ray Jones of Parker Poe. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items.

• Discussion of Fee in Lieu of Taxes with Ray Jones of Parker Poe

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding its regular meeting, with the most consequential item being the second reading of an ordinance authorizing an infrastructure credit agreement with affiliates known as 'Project Colors'. The council will also make appointments to the ATAX Committee, consider resolutions of recognition and a Fair Housing Month designation, and discuss renaming the SCA Building.

• 2nd reading of ordinance for infrastructure credit agreement with 'Project Colors'
• Appointment of ATAX Committee members
• Resolution designating April 2024 as Fair Housing Month
• Renaming of SCA Building
• Resolutions of recognition for Tim Moore and Tommy Rivers

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Government Committee is meeting to handle routine procedural items and to discuss naming the SCA Building. The agenda includes only one substantive item, the building naming, alongside standard administrative actions.

• Discussion on naming the SCA Building

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting to receive presentations on Capital Project Sales Tax projects, including the animal shelter, landfill, courthouse, amphitheater, agricultural building, and urgent care facility. The council will also hold an executive session to discuss legal matters pertaining to EMS. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentations on Capital Project Sales Tax projects: Animal Shelter, Landfill, Courthouse, Amphitheater, Agricultural Building, Urgent Care Facility
• Executive session: discussion of legal matters pertaining to EMS
• Meeting at Council Chambers, Edisto Room, SCA Building, 54 Irving Street, Barnwell, SC

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to approve the agenda and then immediately enter an executive session (closed to the public) to receive legal advice on a personnel matter involving the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department, discuss contractual matters for EMS services and Project POP, and discuss personnel matters in the County Administration Office. No other public business is listed; the meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Executive session: legal advice on personnel matter related to Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department
• Executive session: contractual matters regarding EMS services
• Executive session: contractual matters related to Project POP
• Executive session: personnel matters related to County Administration Office

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to handle routine approvals, public comments, and committee reports, along with several new business items. Key actions include a resolution on the Capital Project Sales Tax, the acquisition of a wheeled excavator, and the repurposing of funds for Lake Brown. The council will also consider appointments, recognitions, and a first reading of a Project Colors Ordinance.

• Capital Project Sales Tax Resolution
• Acquisition of a wheeled excavator
• Repurpose of funds for Lake Brown
• Payment in lieu of taxes discussion
• First reading of Project Colors Ordinance

Boards, Committees, and Commissions

The Barnwell County Finance Committee will meet to discuss payment in lieu of taxes, receive a grants update, and then enter executive session to discuss economic development, contractual matters, and personnel issues in the Clerk of Court's and Assessor's offices. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Payment in Lieu of Taxes discussion
• Grants update from Administrator Tim Bennett
• Executive session on economic development and contractual matters
• Executive session on personnel matters in Clerk of Court's and Assessor's offices

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting to hear an audit presentation from Highsmith & Highsmith, LLC and to consider a Payment In Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) intergovernmental agreement and resolution. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Audit presentation by Highsmith & Highsmith, LLC
• Payment In Lieu of Taxes Intergovernmental Agreement and Resolution

County Council

This is a special called meeting of the Barnwell County Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being a briefing by Roy Costner III, President of the SC Association of Counties, on the association's initiatives. The meeting also includes public comments and closing remarks.

• Briefing on SC Association of Counties Initiatives by Roy Costner III
• Questions and comments from attendees
• Closing remarks by Bill Robinson, SCAC First Vice President

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is holding a special called meeting to discuss proposed Capital Project Sales Tax projects and appointments to the Capital Project Sales Tax Commission. The agenda includes routine items such as call to order, invocation, pledge, quorum, and agenda approval, followed by the two discussion items and adjournment.

• Discussion of proposed Capital Project Sales Tax projects
• Discussion of appointments to the Capital Project Sales Tax Commission

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to approve the agenda and then enter an executive session to discuss contractual matters regarding EMS services, personnel issues in the Solid Waste Department and Generations Unlimited, and legal advice about the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department. No public decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily procedural and closed-door.

• Executive session discussion of contractual matters regarding EMS services
• Personnel matters related to the Solid Waste Department
• Receipt of legal advice pertaining to Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department
• Personnel matters related to Generations Unlimited

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving public comments. They will also hear a report on the Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department and discuss a proposed Capital Project Sales Tax.

• Discussion of proposed Capital Project Sales Tax
• Report from Red Oak Volunteer Fire Department
• Approval of minutes from four prior meetings
• Appointments to boards, committees, and commissions

County Council

The Barnwell County Council is meeting to discuss Emergency Medical Services costs and will hear opening statements from Rep. Hosey and Sen. Hutto. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and questions from council members.

• Discussion of Costs/Emergency Medical Services
• Opening statements by Rep. Hosey and Sen. Hutto
• Questions and comments from all council districts