Clemson public meetings in 2024
54 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Sustainability Committee
The Clemson Sustainability Committee will form subcommittees and determine short-term priority actions. The meeting includes a public comment period and a presentation on wildlife certification updates.
- Formation of subcommittees
- Determination of short-term priority actions
- Wildlife Certification Update presentation
- Guest speaker: Chad Carson (Friends of the Green Crescent Trails)
- Discussion of newsletter topics
The committee unanimously approved forming three subcommittees: NWF Wildlife Certification, Energy Efficiency, and Tree Preservation and Canopy Protection. It also approved amended November minutes and heard a guest speaker from Green Crescent Trails. No other substantive decisions were made.
- Approved November minutes with amendments (unanimous)
- Formed NWF Wildlife Certification Subcommittee (unanimous)
- Formed Energy Efficiency Subcommittee (unanimous)
- Formed Tree Preservation and Canopy Protection Subcommittee (unanimous)
City Council
The provided agenda consists of a list of documents for the December 10, 2024, meeting. No specific motions, votes, or discussion items are detailed in the text.
- Arts Center documentation
- Ethics documentation
- Vested Rights documentation
- Assets documentation
- ACATS documentation
The Clemson City Council approved the second reading of an infrastructure reimbursement agreement with One Clemson Development, LLC, approved the funding plan for the Arts Center Facility, and adopted an Ethics and Code of Conduct Statement for elected and appointed officials with a change to point 7. All votes were unanimous. The council also scheduled a public hearing for January 13th on an ordinance change regarding non-conforming properties destroyed by non-voluntary actions.
- Approved second reading of infrastructure reimbursement agreement with One Clemson Development, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved funding plan for the Arts Center Facility (unanimous)
- Adopted Ethics and Code of Conduct Statement with amended point 7 (unanimous)
- Scheduled public hearing for January 13, 2025 on ordinance change for non-conforming properties
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss several administrative and municipal matters. The agenda includes reviews of insurance, parking, and the arts center.
- Insurance review
- Parking matters
- Arts center discussion
- Censure item
- Ethics review
City Council
The City Council will convene to review meeting materials and agenda items. The session includes documents related to the Planning Commission, a parking deck, and various city reports.
- Agenda and meeting materials available for review
- Planning Commission documents
- Parking deck materials
- City reports (Nettles, RDR, EDAC, Insurance, IRA)
Planning Commission
The Clemson Planning Commission will meet on November 18, 2024. The agenda includes adopting minutes from the September 9 meeting, reviewing the status of the Comprehensive Plan update, and considering representation at council meetings and future workshops. No specific decisions beyond routine items are listed.
- Discussion: Status of Comprehensive Plan Update (presented by Nathan Woods)
- Other Item: Planning Commission representation at City Council meetings
- Other Item: Future workshops and other events
Police Advisory Board
The Police Advisory Board will meet to review department staffing and crime statistics from October 2024. The meeting includes a presentation to Riley Wright and Ashby Williams and a discussion on future presentation requests.
- Department status and staffing review for October 2024
- Crime statistics review for October 2024
- Presentation to Riley Wright and Ashby Williams
Sustainability Committee
The Clemson Sustainability Committee will approve minutes from the October 9 meeting and hear a guest speaker, Jerry Kerns, CAT Bus Director. Members will vote to finalize term limits ranging from one to three years for each committee member. The meeting will also include discussion of the Climate Action Plan report, a wildlife habitat certification update, and a community connection article, followed by a staff report and open business.
- Vote to finalize term limits for committee members (1‑3 year terms)
- Discussion of Climate Action Plan report
- Wildlife Habitat Certification update from Chris White
- Community Connection Article presentation
- Staff report by Tony Tidwell
Police Advisory Board
The Clemson Police Advisory Board will meet on October 24, 2024. The agenda includes a Remote Viewing segment for public comments, a review of the posted October 2024 agenda documents, and distribution of meeting minutes from September 24, 2024. No policy decisions or other substantive items are listed.
- Remote Viewing – public comment period
- Agenda documents (October 2024 agenda PDF)
- Meeting Materials – PABMINUTES9-24-24 PDF
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will receive a council update and a metered parking update. It will hold a follow‑up discussion from a merchant meeting about the Downtown Revitalization Project. The committee will then present recommendations to the city council.
- Approval of Minutes: August 13, 2024
- Council Update – John Ducworth
- Metered Parking Update – Rebekah Wilbanks
- Follow‑up discussion from merchant meeting regarding the Downtown Revitalization Project
- Recommendations to Council
Sustainability Committee
The City of Clemson Sustainability Committee will meet to establish term limits for its members and review its mission statement. The body will also organize goals from a previous meeting and receive a report from the City Horticulturist regarding Wildlife Habitat Certification.
- Setting term limits for committee members
- Review and potential editing of the Committee mission statement
- Discussion on Wildlife Habitat Certification with Chris White
- Organization of goals discussed during the September 10th meeting
City Council
The Clemson City Council will conduct a public hearing on front‑setback requirements and parking. Council members will also consider a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) ordinance, a loan proposal for parking improvements, a sewer‑replacement project, and a mutual‑aid agreement.
- Public hearing on front setback and parking
- Consideration of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) ordinance
- Discussion of a loan for parking facilities
- Review of a sewer replacement project
- Consideration of a mutual‑aid agreement
Police Advisory Board
The Clemson Police Advisory Board will approve the meeting agenda and the minutes from the August 29 meeting. Members will hear a presentation from Crimestoppers and receive updates on department staffing for August. The board will review August crime statistics and discuss future presentation topics. Open discussion will allow additional comments and new business.
- Approval of agenda
- Approval of previous meeting minutes – August 29, 2024
- Presentation by Crimestoppers (Helen Westmoreland)
- Department status and staffing review – August
- Crime statistics review – August
City Council
The City Council is holding a work session to discuss affordable housing related to the Uptown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district.
- Uptown TIF Affordable Housing Work Session
City Council
The September 16, 2024 Clemson City Council agenda consists of a list of reference documents. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are detailed. The agenda appears to be procedural with no substantive items identified.
The Clemson City Council unanimously approved a policy establishing criteria for special events and programs to qualify for city sponsorship, with an added requirement for a post-event report to evaluate effectiveness. The council also unanimously approved the second reading of a text amendment to Chapter 7, Section 7-11, Subsection p, regarding purchasing and receiving. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.
- Approved special event sponsorship policy with post-event report requirement (unanimous)
- Approved 2nd reading of text amendment to Chapter 7, Sec 7-11, Subsection p, Purchasing and Receiving (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from September 2nd, 2024 as presented
Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee is meeting to nominate and vote for a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. Members will also discuss goals for the 2024-25 period and establish a meeting schedule.
- Election of Committee Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- Discussion of 2024-25 goals
- Staff report from Tony Tidwell
Police Advisory Board
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the provided text.
City Council
The City Council agenda for August 26, 2024, includes documents regarding parking, purchasing, speed limits, and a UMC agreement. The agenda is procedural and lists supporting materials without specific decisions.
- Parking study materials
- Purchasing documents
- Speed limit study
- UMC agreement
- Athletic facility documents
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss and review proposed text amendments to local zoning regulations. These include rules regarding bonding for vacant commercial properties and parking and front setbacks in CP-2 districts.
- Proposed text amendment 2024-R-04 regarding bonding vacant commercial in mixed-use
- Proposed text amendment 2024-R-03 regarding front setbacks and parking in CP-2
- Discussion of draft grandfathered non-conformance provisions
City Council
The Clemson City Council meeting on August 5, 2024 includes a series of documents for review. Items cover topics such as the Black Heritage Trail, paid parental leave policy, special event and metered parking, the Sparks Master Plan, and bridge projects. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.
- Review of Black Heritage Trail proposal
- Discussion of paid parental leave policy
- Special event parking guidelines
- Metered parking regulations
- Chapman Hill Bridge project documents
City Council
The City Council is holding a special called meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss a proposed sponsorship for a destination marketing economic development opportunity.
- Executive session regarding a destination marketing economic development sponsorship
City Council
The City Council is meeting to review items including a recreation master plan and wastewater treatment plant construction. The agenda includes public hearings regarding setbacks and wastewater treatment.
- Public hearing on setbacks
- Public hearing on wastewater treatment plant (WWTP)
- WWTP construction
- Bond ordinance
- Animal cruelty ordinance
Planning Commission
The Clemson Planning Commission will review a rezone request for Cambridge Drive parcels. The meeting also includes discussions regarding bonding vacant commercial space, CP-2 district parking and setbacks, and bufferyard requirements.
- Rezone request RZNE-000272-2024 for Cambridge Drive parcels
- Discussion on bonding vacant commercial space
- Discussion on CP-2 district parking and setback rules
- Discussion on bufferyard requirements
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review meeting includes the review of various architectural applications and renderings. The agenda consists of documentation for sites on Tiger Blvd, McCollum Dr, Old Greenville Hwy, and College Ave.
- 1112 Tiger Blvd application and plans
- 101 McCollum Dr rendering
- 854 Old Greenville Hwy rendering
- 391 College Ave Ste 101 rendering
- 360 College Ave rendering
City Council
The provided agenda consists only of a list of document filenames for the July 1, 2024, meeting. The text contains only procedural document listings and no descriptions of proposed actions or discussions.
- Public hearing document
Police Advisory Board
The board will review department status, staffing levels, and crime statistics from May. The meeting also includes a presentation on Project Life Saver and an update from the golf cart workgroup.
- Presentation by Lt. Shannon Ellenburg (PCSO) regarding Project Life Saver
- Review of May crime statistics
- Department status and staffing review for May
- Update from the May 29, 2024 golf cart workgroup meeting
City Council
This agenda consists only of a list of documents provided as meeting materials. The text does not describe specific items for decision or discussion.
- Streetscape document
- Downtown Building document
- LRTP document
- Budget document
- Sustainability document
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a proposed text amendment regarding non-residential setbacks and PD acreage. Meeting materials include a discussion background handout for this item.
- Proposed text amendment 2024-R-02 regarding non-residential setbacks and PD acreage
Board of Architectural Review
The Clemson Board of Architectural Review will consider exterior design submissions for four locations: 896 Tiger Blvd, 1112 Tiger Blvd, 854 Old Greenville Hwy, and 120 Liberty Dr. The provided agenda lists only application documents and renderings; no specific decisions or discussion points are detailed.
- Exterior design review for 896 Tiger Blvd
- Site plan and rendering review for 120 Liberty Dr
- Application review for 854 Old Greenville Hwy
- Plans and application review for 1112 Tiger Blvd
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss the FY 25 budget presentation. The agenda includes reviews of zoning on Highway 76, site management, and occupancy violations.
- FY 25 Budget presentation
- Hwy 76 zoning
- Occupancy violations
- Site management
- Catbus and sustainability items
Police Advisory Board
The board will review department staffing and crime statistics from the month of April. Discussion items include Project Life Saver, a golf cart workgroup update, and National Night Out.
- Department status and staffing review for April
- Crime statistics review for April
- Project Life Saver discussion
- Golf cart workgroup update
- National Night Out discussion
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission will review a proposed zoning map amendment regarding acreage and setbacks for parcels located near Highway 76 and Ligon Street. The meeting includes a discussion of specific land use parameters for these properties.
- Proposed zoning map amendment (2024-R-01) for Hwy 76 and Ligon St parcels
- Discussion regarding property acreage and setbacks
City Council
The City Council is conducting a work session regarding the city budget. This meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2024, at Clemson City Hall.
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review architectural submissions for multiple properties. The agenda consists of review materials for specific addresses in Clemson.
- Review of submission for Tiger Blvd Ste 3
- Review of submission for 120 Liberty Dr
- Review of elevations and renderings for 412 College Ave
City Council
The Clemson City Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the effectiveness of the mosquito fogging program and to assess community support for the service. No formal decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion only.
- Public hearing on mosquito fogging program efficacy and community support
Police Advisory Board
The Clemson City Police Advisory Board will meet to review a proposed golf cart ordinance and examine police department staffing and crime statistics from March. The board will also consider rescheduling its August meeting.
- Proposed Golf Cart Ordinance
- Department staffing review for March
- Crime statistics for March
- Proposal to move August 22 meeting to August 29
City Council
The City Council will meet to review several reports and proposals. The agenda includes items related to city infrastructure, public safety, and zoning setbacks.
- Review of MPS Study
- Discussion on SRO (School Resource Officer) matters
- Review of PD (Police Department) changes
- Discussion on setbacks
- Review of Hub Clemson and Sullivan Center materials
Economic Development Advisory Committee
The Economic Development Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on city council activities and parking. The body will also discuss the rationale behind mixed-use developments and provide recommendations to the City Council.
- Parking update from City Engineer Nathan Hinkle and Community Engagement Coordinator Lindsey Newton
- Discussion on mixed-use developments with Director of Planning and Development Nathan Woods and Zoning Administrator Jacob Peabody
- Recommendations to Council
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to discuss a zoning map amendment and a planned development proposal. The session includes a review of the report and proposal for PUD-000212-2024, known as The Grange.
- PUD-000212-2024 Planned Development (The Grange)
- Zoning map amendment discussion
City Council
The City Council is meeting to review materials related to city signage and drainage. The agenda consists of a list of documents for review without detailed action items.
- Review of Holly drainage documents
- Review of signage documents
- Review of Hub Clemson materials
Police Advisory Board
The board will review department staffing and crime statistics from the month of February. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a Fake ID App Pilot Program.
- Department Status / Staffing Review for February
- Crime Review: February statistics
- Fake ID App Pilot Program
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Clemson Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to consider two variance applications: one for a property at 301 Woodland Way and another for 106 Allee Street. The agenda includes the agenda document and meeting materials for these cases. No other substantive items are listed.
- Variance request for 301 Woodland Way
- Variance request for 106 Allee Street
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is meeting to review two planned development (PUD) proposals: The Grange (PUD-000212-2024) and The Station (PUD-000146-2023). The agenda includes updated proposals and staff reports for both projects, indicating the commission will discuss or decide on these developments.
- Review of PUD-000212-2024 The Grange proposal
- Review of PUD-000146-2023 The Station proposal
- Staff reports on both planned developments
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review submission materials for two specific projects. The agenda includes reviews for properties located on College Ave and Tiger Blvd.
- Review of submission for 376 College Ave
- Review of submission for 1057 Tiger Blvd
City Council
The City Council is meeting to review several attached reports and materials, including a traffic study, board diversity information, the police department's annual report, a sustainability update, and an award nomination. No specific votes or decisions are listed on the agenda, which appears to be primarily a discussion and information-gathering session.
- Review of Poole traffic study
- Review of board diversity report
- Review of Clemson Police Department annual report
- Review of sustainability report
- Review of Mills award nomination
Police Advisory Board
The agenda for this meeting is not detailed in the provided text. The document consists of procedural boilerplate and references to external files.
City Council
The City Council will meet to discuss financial reports, including budget variances and an audit report. The agenda includes items regarding a substation, streetscape, and a mutual aid agreement with NMBPD.
- Budget variances
- Audit report
- NMBPD mutual aid agreement
- Substation and Duke conversion
- Streetscape project
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is reviewing reports and ordinances for two planned developments. The meeting includes an informal public session regarding The Grange project.
- Review of PUD-000212-2024 Planned Development (The Grange)
- Review of PUD-000177-2023 Proposed Planned Development (Clemson Hub)
- Review of PUD-000177-2023 Hub Clemson PD ordinance draft
- Informal public session presentation for The Grange
City Council
The City Council is meeting to discuss several land use and administrative items. The agenda includes a public hearing for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) and a rezoning request on Highway 93.
- Public hearing for PUD-000177-2023
- Rezoning request for Hwy 93
- Discussion on Duke conversion
- CDBG materials
- Board diversity materials
City Council
The City Council is meeting for a budget work session. No specific agenda items or proposals were listed beyond the session's purpose.
Police Advisory Board
The Police Advisory Board will meet to elect a Chair and Co-Chair and review department status and crime statistics from December. The meeting includes a presentation from Clemson Fire Chief Rick Cramer.
- Election of Chair and Co-Chair positions
- Presentation by Fire Chief Rick Cramer
- Review of December department staffing
- Review of December crime statistics
City Council
The Clemson City Council is meeting to review its agenda and supporting materials. Items include officer and Black History Month honors, a board appointment, a tourism report, budgeting, parking, wreaths, an SCRTP grant, and a fake ID matter. The agenda is largely procedural, with details in attached documents.
- Officer commendation
- Black History Month honorees
- Board appointment
- Tourism report
- SCRTP grant
Planning Commission
The Clemson Planning Commission is meeting to consider a rezoning application (RZNE-000206-2023) for a property on Highway 93. The agenda includes a staff report, boundary survey, conceptual site plan, and the application packet for review. No other items are listed.
- Rezoning application RZNE-000206-2023 for property on Highway 93
- Review of boundary survey and conceptual site plan for the Highway 93 property
Board of Architectural Review
The Board of Architectural Review is meeting to review the agenda and materials for a project at 376 College Ave. The board will consider the submission and material board documents for this project.
- Review of 2023_AR_18_376 COLLEGE AVE_SUBMISSION.PDF
- Review of 2023_AR_18_376 COLLEGE AVE_MATERIAL BOARD.PDF
City Council
The Clemson City Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a link contract, board appointments, parking matters, an Axon purchase request, a budgeting ordinance, an amended interjurisdictional agreement, and wreaths. The agenda includes supporting documents for each item, but the specific details of these items are not provided in the agenda text.
- Link contract
- Board appointment
- Parking item
- Axon purchase request
- Budgeting ordinance