Fort Mill public meetings in 2025

Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation - Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to conduct the annual review of the Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Annual Review of Fort Mill Public Facilities Corporation

The board approved the minutes from the March 25, 2024 and April 22, 2024 meetings by a 3-0 vote. A brief overview of projects at 205 N. White Street and 123 N. White Street was provided, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of March 25, 2024 and April 22, 2024 meetings (3-0)

Planning Commission

The commission voted 7‑0 to recommend approval of a final subdivision plat for a two‑lot minor subdivision at 217 Leet Street (approximately 0.521 acres). It also voted 7‑0 to recommend approval of the final subdivision plat for the Catawba Ridge Market commercial project on the corner of Fort Mill Parkway and N. Doby’s Bridge Road (about 44 acres). Finally, the commission unanimously approved the commercial appearance review for two new general‑retail stores in the Catawba Ridge Market development, with conditions to add canopy trees and allow staff to review brick color.

• Subdivision plat approval for 217 Leet Street (two lots, ~0.521 acres) – vote 7‑0
• Subdivision plat approval for Catawba Ridge Market commercial project (~44 acres) – vote 7‑0
• Commercial Appearance Review approval for two new retail stores at Catawba Ridge Market (~1.16 acres) – vote 7‑0, with landscaping and brick‑color conditions
• Boards and Commission Calendar 2026 presented for information
• Comprehensive Plan Rewrite and Downtown Master Plan update presented, pending Town Council review

The commission approved the November 18, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It then voted 6‑0 to recommend approval of the Commercial Appearance Review for two general retail stores at the Catawba Ridge Market site, with the condition that staff may make minor administrative changes. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved November 18, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended Commercial Appearance Review approval with staff admin changes allowed (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance regarding the duration of a temporary moratorium on residential rezoning and annexation applications. The body will also consider a budget amendment and a perpetual easement for specific Town property.

• Public hearing and second reading: Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2025-16 regarding residential rezoning and annexation moratorium
• First reading: Ordinance for a perpetual easement across Town property York County Tax Map #020-08-01-021
• First reading: Budget amendment # 26-04 for fiscal year 2025-2026
• Executive session: Discussion of negotiations for proposed contractual arrangements

The Town Council unanimously approved the meeting minutes, a rezoning moratorium amendment, a perpetual easement for York County Tax Map #020-08-01-021, and a budget amendment for FY 2025‑26. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote. The council entered and exited executive session without votes and adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

• Approved meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved ordinance amending temporary rezoning moratorium (7-0)
• Approved perpetual easement ordinance for York County Tax Map #020-08-01-021 (7-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 budget amendment (7-0)
• Moved into executive session (7-0)
• Moved out of executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss the Comprehensive Plan and the Downtown Master Plan. The meeting is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in the Palmetto Conference Room.

• Information/Discussion Item #1: Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Master Plan Workshop
• Workshop to discuss town planning documents
• Meeting held in Palmetto Conference Room at 205 N. White Street

The council voted to adjourn the December 11, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Councilwoman Cook, seconded by Councilman Wolfe, and passed unanimously 6-0. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will review a draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan provided by Bolton & Menk. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss real property, legal claims, and contractual arrangements.

• Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan by Bolton & Menk
• Executive session regarding purchase of real property
• Executive session regarding 123 N. White Street
• Executive session for legal advice on potential claims
• Executive session regarding proposed contractual arrangements

The council voted 7‑0 to enter Executive Session and later 7‑0 to return to public session. A motion to authorize the Town Manager to finalize the purchase of real property passed 6‑1, with Mayor Savage opposing. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Entered Executive Session (7-0)
• Exited Executive Session (7-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to finalize real‑property purchase (6-1, Mayor opposed)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will review a final subdivision plat for two lots at 217 Lee Street and a large final plat for the Catawba Ridge Market commercial project at Fort Mill Parkway and N. Doby’s Bridge Road. It will also consider a Commercial Appearance Review request for a new Fifth Third Bank building at the Catawba Ridge Market site. Additional discussion includes a pre‑submittal appearance review for a proposed McDonald’s outparcel at the same market.

• Final minor subdivision plat for two lots (0.238 and 0.283 acres) at 217 Lee Street
• Final plat for the Catawba Ridge Market commercial project on ~44 acres at Fort Mill Parkway & N. Doby’s Bridge Road
• Commercial Appearance Review request for a new Fifth Third Bank at Catawba Ridge Market
• Pre‑submittal Commercial Appearance Review for a proposed McDonald’s outparcel at Catawba Ridge Market
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Rewrite and Downtown Master Plan Update

The commission approved the October 21, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7-0 vote. It recommended approval of a final minor subdivision plat for 217 Leet Street (two lots, +/- 0.521 acres) by a 7-0 vote. It also recommended approval of the final subdivision plat for the Catawba Ridge Market commercial project (≈43.994 acres) by a 7-0 vote. Finally, it recommended Commercial Appearance Review approval for the Fifth Third Bank project with conditions on landscaping and brick color, also by a 7-0 vote.

• Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (7-0)
• Recommended approval of 217 Leet St subdivision plat (two lots, +/- 0.521 acres) (7-0)
• Recommended approval of Catawba Ridge Market subdivision plat (≈43.994 acres) (7-0)
• Recommended Commercial Appearance Review approval for Fifth Third Bank with landscaping and brick‑color conditions (7-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold second readings for a zoning map amendment and updates to the Business License Ordinance. The council will also consider a first reading to change the duration of a temporary moratorium on residential rezoning and annexation applications.

• Second reading: Rezoning 15.9 +/- acres (York County Tax Maps 020-06-01-051 through 020-06-01-058 and 020-06-07-034) from General Industrial and One Family Residential to Mixed Use Development District
• Second reading: Amendment to the Business License Ordinance to update the class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• First reading: Amendment to Ordinance No. 2025-16 regarding the duration of the temporary moratorium on residential rezoning and annexation applications
• Organizational update from Fort Mill Economic Partners

The council approved an ordinance amending the zoning map to change the designation of several tax map parcels (about 15.9 acres) from General Industrial and One Family Residential to a Mixed Use Development District, adopting a Mixed Use Concept Plan and development conditions. The council also approved an amendment to the Business License Ordinance to update the class schedule. A motion was approved to extend the temporary moratorium on rezoning or annexation applications for new residential developments. All motions passed unanimously with a 6-0 vote.

• Approved zoning map amendment for ~15.9 acres to Mixed Use Development (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Business License Ordinance class schedule (6-0)
• Approved extension of temporary moratorium on rezoning/annexation applications (6-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (6-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will conduct a first reading of a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025‑2026. Council members will consider awarding Construction Manager at Risk contracts to Hood Construction for the Fort Mill Community Center and Operations Center projects. Additional contract awards will be considered for utility work and paving related to the 2025 Infrastructure Project. The council will also receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan and the 2026 events calendar.

• First reading of budget amendment for FY 2025‑2026 (Amendment #26-03).
• Consider awarding Hood Construction a Construction Manager at Risk contract for the Fort Mill Community Center project.
• Consider awarding Hood Construction a Construction Manager at Risk contract for the Operations Center project.
• Consider awarding CK Contractors a contract for utility work on the 2025 Infrastructure Project.
• Consider awarding McAteer Paving a contract for paving work on the 2025 Infrastructure Project.

The council adopted a budget amendment for fiscal year 2025‑2026 by a 6‑0 vote. It awarded Construction Manager at Risk contracts to Hood Construction for the Fort Mill Community Center and the Operations Center, each passing 4‑2 with the mayor and one councilmember opposed. Contracts were also approved for CK Contractors to perform utility work and for McAteer Paving to handle paving on the 2025 Infrastructure Project, both passing unanimously.

• Approved budget amendment (Item #1) – passed 6-0
• Awarded Construction Manager at Risk contract to Hood Construction for Community Center – passed 4-2 (Mayor Savage and Councilman Hudgins opposed)
• Awarded Construction Manager at Risk contract to Hood Construction for Operations Center – passed 4-2 (Mayor Savage and Councilman Hudgins opposed)
• Awarded contract to CK Contractors for utility work on 2025 Infrastructure Project – passed 6-0
• Awarded contract to McAteer Paving for paving work on 2025 Infrastructure Project – passed 6-0

Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee

The Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee will review a debrief of the recent Fall Festival. It will consider a litter survey, a litter pick‑up for the Dec 6 Christmas Parade, and schedules for 2026 clean‑up events and future meetings. The meeting will also include open discussion for committee members.

• Debrief of Fall Festival event
• Litter Survey KAB
• Christmas Parade Dec 6 litter pick up
• 2026 schedule for clean ups and events
• Meeting schedule for remainder of 2025, 2026

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold a first reading and public hearing on an ordinance to change the zoning designation of about 15.9 acres from General Industrial and One‑Family Residential to a Mixed Use Development district. The council will also take second‑reading votes on two budget amendments (Amendment #26‑01 and Amendment #26‑02) for the fiscal year 2025‑2026. Additional items include a first reading to update the Business License Ordinance class schedule and a resolution to appoint Emily Hawkins as a Code Enforcement Officer.

• First reading and public hearing: ordinance to rezone ~15.9 acres (Tax Maps 020‑06‑01‑051 through 058 and 020‑06‑07‑034) to MXU Mixed Use Development District.
• Second reading: budget amendment #26‑01 for FY 2025‑2026.
• Second reading: budget amendment #26‑02 for FY 2025‑2026.
• First reading: ordinance amending the Business License Ordinance to update the class schedule per Act 176 of 2020.
• Resolution to appoint and commission Emily Hawkins as a Code Enforcement Officer.

The Fort Mill Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance changing the zoning of six York County tax map parcels from General Industrial & R‑10 to Mixed‑Use Development, passing 6‑0 after Councilman Wolfe recused himself. The council also adopted two budget amendments: Amendment #26‑01 for project accounting structure (7‑0) and Amendment #26‑02 appropriating $6 million from water & sewer reserves for a gravity sewer line and water‑main replacement (7‑0). In addition, the council updated the Business License class schedule and appointed Emily Hawkins as a Code Enforcement Officer, each approved unanimously.

• Approved First Reading of rezoning ordinance to Mixed‑Use Development (6‑0, Wolfe recused)
• Approved Second Reading of budget amendment #26‑01 (7‑0)
• Approved Second Reading of budget amendment #26‑02 appropriating $6 M for water & sewer projects (7‑0)
• Approved First Reading of Business License Ordinance update (7‑0)
• Appointed Emily Hawkins as Code Enforcement Officer (7‑0)
• Approved minutes of October 12, 2025 meeting (7‑0)
• Moved into Executive Session on contract matter (7‑0)
• Moved out of Executive Session (7‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a Commercial Appearance Review request to change the grain silo at The Print Shop to Signal Yellow at 113 Railroad Avenue. The commission will also hear a preliminary Commercial Appearance Review for a Fifth Third Bank project at Dobys Bridge Road and Fort Mill Parkway. An update on the Comprehensive Plan rewrite and Downtown Master Plan will be provided.

• Commercial Appearance Review request to approve Signal Yellow color for grain silo at The Print Shop, 113 Railroad Avenue
• Pre‑submittal Commercial Appearance Review for Fifth Third Bank at Dobys Bridge Rd & Fort Mill Pkwy
• Update on Comprehensive Plan rewrite and Downtown Master Plan, with drafts to be released for public hearing

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting (6-0). It also unanimously approved the applicant’s request to change the silo color at The Print Shop to red (6-0). No other actions were decided; the discussion of the Catawba Ridge Market outparcel was informational only.

• Approved September 16, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Approved silo color change for The Print Shop (6-0)

Historic Review Board

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board will approve minutes from its September 9 meeting, consider two Certificate of Appropriateness applications—one for a new seven‑foot wooden fence at 119 Banks Street and another for exterior signage at 112 Confederate Street—and discuss the upcoming Comprehensive Plan Rewrite, Downtown Master Plan, and Parks & Recreation Master Plan public hearings.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for fence replacement and relocation at 119 Banks Street (R‑15, NRHP 92000647)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior signage at 112 Confederate Street (law offices of David W. Martin)
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Rewrite and Downtown Master Plan public hearing schedule
• Announcement of Parks & Recreation Master Plan survey launch and draft plan posting
• Approval of minutes from the September 9 Historic Review Board meeting

The Historic Review Board approved the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It then approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 119 Banks Street, allowing only the fence colors shown in the application, also by 6‑0. Finally, the board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 112 Confederate Street, again unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved September 9, 2025 HRB minutes (6-0)
• Approved COA for 119 Banks Street, limiting fence colors to those submitted (6-0)
• Approved COA for 112 Confederate Street signage as submitted (6-0)

Stormwater Advisory Committee

The Stormwater Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the FY 2026 overview and capital improvement projects. The committee will also review a Traisr overview and discuss future meeting directions.

• FY 2026 Overview
• Capital Improvement projects
• Traisr overview

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold a public workshop and discuss two budget amendment ordinances—one for infrastructure improvements and another for the Link Sewer and Old Nation water projects. Executive Session items will cover contractual matters for 123 N. White Street and other capital project contracts. The council will also consider a recommendation to award Accommodation Tax Grant funding.

• Executive Session Item #1 – discussion of contractual matters regarding 123 N. White Street
• Executive Session Item #2 – discussion of contractual matters relating to capital projects
• New Business Item #1 – First Reading of Budget Amendment 26-01 for infrastructure improvements
• New Business Item #2 – First Reading of Budget Amendment 26-02 for Link Sewer & Old Nation water projects
• New Business Item #3 – Recommendation to award Accommodation Tax Grant funding

The Fort Mill Town Council approved the first reading of Budget Amendment 26‑01 for infrastructure improvements and Budget Amendment 26‑02 for the Link Sewer & Old Nation water projects, each by a 6‑0 vote. The council also approved the Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee’s recommended grant funding, again 6‑0. All items were adopted without dissent.

• Approved first reading of Budget Amendment 26‑01 (infrastructure) – passed 6‑0
• Approved first reading of Budget Amendment 26‑02 (Link Sewer & Old Nation water projects) – passed 6‑0
• Approved Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee’s recommended grant funding – passed 6‑0
• Approved minutes of the September 22, 2025 council meeting – passed 6‑0
• Moved to adjourn the meeting – passed 6‑0

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council meeting on October 1, 2025 will open with a call to order, pledge of allegiance, and invocation. An executive session will follow, during which council members will discuss contractual matters related to 123 N. White Street. No specific decisions or actions are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session discussion of contractual matters relating to 123 N. White Street

The council approved three procedural motions: entering executive session, exiting executive session, and adjourning the meeting. Each motion passed unanimously with a 7-0 vote. No substantive policy or budget items were decided.

• Motion to enter executive session passed 7-0
• Motion to exit executive session passed 7-0
• Motion to adjourn passed 7-0

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the second reading of the 2025-26 budget, which includes a property tax rate of 83.0 mills. The council will also consider a public hearing for the annexation of approximately 1.99 acres and award bids for 2025 infrastructure projects.

• Second Reading: 2025-26 Town Budget ($73,578,253)
• Public Hearing: Annexation of York County Tax Map 739-00-00-005 (±1.991 acres)
• Award bids for 2025 Infrastructure improvement projects
• Second Reading: Solicitation ordinance updates
• Resolution: Submit IMPACT Grant to Municipal Association of South Carolina

The council approved the town's fiscal year 2025‑2026 budget (5‑1). It denied the annexation of 1.991 acres on York County Tax Map 739‑00‑00‑005 (6‑0). The council also approved a $100,000 IMPACT Grant application (6‑0) and awarded infrastructure improvement bids totaling $2,865,839.75 (6‑0).

• Approved FY 2025‑2026 budget (Second Reading) – passed 5‑1
• Approved amendment to Code of Ordinances solicitation procedures – passed 6‑0
• Denied First Reading of annexation of York County Tax Map 739‑00‑00‑005 (1.991 acres) – passed 6‑0
• Approved resolution to submit $100,000 IMPACT Grant application – passed 6‑0
• Approved bid award to CK Contracting $2,203,475 for water/sewer improvements – passed 6‑0
• Approved bid award to Thermoform, Inc. $205,364.75 for stormwater improvements – passed 6‑0
• Approved bid award to McAteer Design $657,000 for road improvements – passed 6‑0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a commercial appearance review for a new ambulatory surgical facility. The body will also discuss a preliminary review for a Fifth Third Bank and updates to the Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Master Plan.

• Commercial Appearance Review: Carolina Cardiology, 533 Munn Road
• Preliminary Commercial Appearance Review: Fifth Third Bank, Dobys Bridge Rd & Fort Mill Pkwy
• Comprehensive Plan Rewrite and Downtown Master Plan Update

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19th meeting (6‑0). It then approved Option A for the Carolina Cardiology ambulatory surgery center, allowing staff to make minor modifications (6‑0). No formal decisions were made on the Fifth Third Bank preliminary review or the comprehensive plan updates.

• Approved August 19th minutes (6-0)
• Approved Option A for Carolina Cardiology with staff modification provision (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• No decision on Fifth Third Bank preliminary commercial appearance review

Historic Review Board

The Historic Review Board will review a Certificate of Appropriateness application from the Nation Ford Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution for a freestanding interpretive sign at 868 Unity Street, a property listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP #92000649) in zoning district R-15. The agenda also includes discussion of the Comprehensive Plan rewrite, the Downtown Master Plan, and the Parks & Recreation Master Plan. The board will also approve minutes from its August 12 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for interpretive signage at 868 Unity Street (R‑15, NRHP #92000649)
• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan rewrite, Downtown Master Plan, and Parks & Recreation Master Plan
• Approval of minutes from the August 12 Historic Review Board meeting

The board approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. Chairwoman Brinton recused herself from the COA discussion. The board then approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed cemetery signage, also by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at Old Unity Cemetery (5-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold its regular meeting to decide on the fiscal year 2026 budget, approve a $122,633.17 contract for four new park picnic shelters, and consider a resolution to accept streets in the Waterside at the Catawba subdivision into town maintenance. The meeting also includes presentations on the YMCA construction project and a police department staffing study.

• FY 2026 budget ordinance (first reading) – Cary Vargo
• Award $122,633.17 contract for four new picnic shelters at Harris Street Park, Steele Street Park, and Millstone Park to Batiment Company, LLC
• Resolution to accept streets in Waterside at the Catawba subdivision into town maintenance
• First reading of ordinance amending solicitation procedures – Chris Pettit
• Public hearing on Calhoun Street Park Turf Field Project award – Gordon Burnette

The council approved the first reading of the FY 2025‑26 budget ordinance with a 6‑1 vote. It also approved an amendment to the solicitation code, making door‑to‑door permits required, by a unanimous 7‑0 vote. A motion to stop the Calhoun Street Park Turf Field Project passed 4‑3. Additional procedural actions included approving prior meeting minutes, entering and exiting executive session, and adjourning the meeting.

• Approved August 25 & 28 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved first reading of FY 2025‑26 budget ordinance (6-1)
• Approved solicitation ordinance amendment (7-0)
• Denied proceeding with Calhoun Street Park Turf Field Project (4-3)
• Moved into executive session (7-0)
• Moved out of executive session (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will meet for a budget workshop to discuss the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss proposed contractual matters.

• 2025-2026 FY Budget discussions
• Executive session regarding proposed contractual matters

The Fort Mill Town Council approved a millage rate of 83 mills for fiscal year 2025‑26 with a unanimous vote. The council also approved motions to enter and then exit Executive Session, each unanimously. Finally, the council voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved FY 2025‑26 millage rate at 83 mills (7-0)
• Approved motion to go into Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved motion to come out of Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (7-0)

Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee

The Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee will meet to review ongoing projects, including a pollinator initiative and Fall Festival preparations scheduled for October 18. The committee will also discuss a scarecrow-building activity and allow open discussion on other topics.

• Pollinator project review
• Fall Festival planning for October 18
• Scarecrow Build activity

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will discuss awarding a construction contract for parks facilities and a lease for office space. The body will also consider accepting streets from a specific subdivision into the town's maintenance system.

• Contract award for four new picnic shelters at Parks & Recreation Facilities for $122,633.17
• Second reading of an ordinance for a lease agreement with the Fort Mill History Museum at 111 South White Street
• Resolution to accept streets within the Waterside at the Catawba subdivision into the Town Street Maintenance System
• Presentation on Fort Mill Fire Department Promotions
• Fort Mill History Museum Year in Review presentation

The Fort Mill Town Council approved a lease with the Fort Mill History Museum for office space at 111 S. White Street. It also accepted the streets in the Waterside at the Catawba subdivision into the town's street maintenance system and approved a $122,633.17 contract for four new picnic shelters. The council authorized the Town Manager to enter a purchase agreement discussed in Executive Session.

• Approved lease with Fort Mill History Museum for office space at 111 S. White St (6-0)
• Approved resolution accepting Waterside at the Catawba subdivision streets into town street maintenance system (6-0)
• Approved contract for four new picnic shelters at parks for $122,633.17 to Batiment Company, LLC (6-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to enter purchase agreement discussed in Executive Session (6-0)
• Approved motion to go into Executive Session (6-0)
• Approved motion to come out of Executive Session (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (6-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. The meeting includes an executive session for contract negotiations but no formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• 2025-2026 FY Budget Discussions
• Executive Session for contract negotiations

The council voted 5-0 to enter executive session and later 5-0 to return to public session. They approved a motion authorizing the Town Manager to move forward with the South Carolina Strawberry Festival agreement, passing 4-1 with Councilman Moody opposing. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5-0 vote.

• Motion to go into Executive Session – passed 5-0
• Motion to come out of Executive Session – passed 5-0
• Authorize Town Manager to proceed with Strawberry Festival agreement – passed 4-1
• Motion to adjourn – passed 5-0

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider several commercial appearance reviews and subdivision plat approvals. The body will also discuss multiple annexation and zoning map amendment requests, including a large mixed-use project by Tri Pointe Homes.

• Commercial Appearance Review for Harris Teeter at 2068 Mary Hinson Court
• Commercial Appearance Review for Carolina Cardiology at 533 Munn Road
• Commercial Appearance Review for a retail building on Tom Hall Street
• Subdivision final plat approval for three lots at 902 Steele Street
• Annexation and rezoning of approximately 73.843 acres to MXU Mixed Use for Tri Pointe Homes

The commission approved the June 17, 2025 minutes (6‑0). It recommended approval of the Harris Teeter and Tom Hall commercial appearance reviews (both 6‑0) and deferred the Carolina Cardiology review (6‑0). It also recommended approval of the final plat for 902 Steele Street and the annexation and zoning amendment for 1443 Williams Road, each by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Harris Teeter commercial appearance review (6-0)
• Deferred approval of Carolina Cardiology commercial appearance review (6-0)
• Recommended approval of Tom Hall Commercial appearance review (6-0)
• Recommended approval of subdivision final plat at 902 Steele Street (6-0)
• Recommended approval of annexation and zoning map amendment for 1443 Williams Road (6-0)

Historic Review Board

The Board will review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 100 Main Street. Members will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan Rewrite and the Downtown Master Plan.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for Phat Burrito at 100 Main Street regarding new window, wall, and projecting signage
• Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Rewrite
• Discussion of the Downtown Master Plan

The board approved the vinyl signage on the doors and windows of 100 Main Street and the projected sign as submitted, voting 6-0. An amendment was added to approve the side signage as submitted if the applicant does not return with revised drawings. The motion and amendment both passed unanimously.

• Approved vinyl door and window signage on Main Street (6-0)
• Approved projecting sign as submitted (6-0)
• Amended approval to accept side signage as submitted if no updated plans are provided (6-0)
• Approved minutes from the July 8, 2025 meeting (6-0)

Stormwater Advisory Committee

The Stormwater Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Dye Branch Creek Restoration and upcoming community engagement efforts. The body will also address stormwater fees and future committee direction.

• Dye Branch Creek Restoration
• Stormwater Fees
• Community Engagement efforts

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold a budget workshop to discuss the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. The meeting includes a public comment period where residents may speak for up to 3 minutes on municipal matters. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending contractual negotiations.

• 2025-2026 FY Budget Discussions
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker)
• Executive session on proposed contractual arrangements

The council voted unanimously to continue supporting the Fort Mill School District with school traffic management through 2025, with staff to provide the memorandum of understanding by August 15, 2025. The council also approved motions to enter and exit executive session and to adjourn the meeting, each passing 5‑0.

• Motion to enter Executive Session – passed 5-0
• Motion to exit Executive Session – passed 5-0
• Motion to continue supporting Fort Mill School District with school traffic management through 2025 – passed 5-0
• Motion to adjourn the meeting – passed 5-0

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will review a lease agreement for office space and a contract amendment for Town Hall renovations. The meeting includes presentations on a micro transit pilot and stream bank restoration.

• First reading of an ordinance for a lease agreement with Fort Mill History Museum at 111 South White Street
• Approval of Town Hall Renovations CMAR Contract Amendment 001 (Guaranteed Maximum Price)
• Façade improvement grant for 219 Main Street, Suite 101
• Micro Transit Pilot Program presentation by Fort Mill Economic Partners
• Dye Branch Stream Bank Restoration presentation

The council approved a lease agreement with the Fort Mill History Museum for office space at 111 South White Street, a $5,771,003.24 guaranteed‑maximum‑price amendment for the Town Hall renovation, a $1,940.49 façade improvement grant for 219 Main Street, Suite 101, and appointed Johnathan Hutchinson to the Planning Commission. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved lease ordinance for History Museum office space (7-0)
• Approved Town Hall renovation GMP $5,771,003.24 (7-0)
• Approved façade improvement grant $1,940.49 for 219 Main St (7-0)
• Appointed Johnathan Hutchinson to Planning Commission (7-0)
• Approved minutes of June 23 and July 14 meetings (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the 2025-2026 fiscal year budget. The meeting includes executive sessions to discuss the purchase of real property and legal advice regarding potential claims.

• 2025-2026 FY Budget discussions
• Negotiations for the purchase of real property
• Legal advice regarding potential claims

The Fort Mill Town Council voted unanimously to go into executive session, then unanimously to come out of executive session, and finally unanimously adjourned the meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved motion to exit Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn (7-0)

Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee

The Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee will meet to review eligible applicants for a vacancy on the Planning Commission. The committee intends to select the best candidate to recommend for appointment by the council.

• Review of applicants for Planning Commission vacancy

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request for a property at 208 Lee Street. The board will also receive updates on the Comprehensive Plan rewrite and the Downtown Master Plan survey.

• Case #2025-424: Request by Renzo Alva to reduce the rear yard setback from 35 feet to 28 feet for an attached two-car garage at 208 Lee Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request to annex and rezone approximately 1.991 acres at 1443 Williams Road. The body will also review a subdivision plat for 902 Steele Street and architectural drawings for a Harris Teeter.

• Annexation and zoning map amendment for 1.991 +/- acres at 1443 Williams Road
• Subdivision final plat for three lots at 902 Steele Street (Clear Springs Development, LLC)
• Commercial Appearance Review for Harris Teeter at 2068 Mary Hinson Court
• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan Rewrite and Downtown Master Plan

The Fort Mill Planning Commission did not hold its July 15, 2025 meeting because a quorum was not present. All agenda items will be carried over to the August 19, 2025 meeting. No decisions were made.

Town Council

The Town Council will receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2024 audit from Mauldin & Jenkins. Members will also discuss the recycling program evaluation and the Dye Branch Stream Restoration. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property purchase negotiations and legal advice regarding potential claims.

• Fiscal Year 2024 Audit presentation by Mauldin & Jenkins
• Recycling Program Evaluation discussion
• Dye Branch Stream Restoration discussion
• Executive session regarding proposed purchase of real property
• Executive session regarding legal advice on potential claims

Historic Review Board

The Historic Review Board will review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness for playground modifications at 303 Tom Hall Street. The board will also discuss the Downtown Master Plan and the Comprehensive Plan rewrite.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for playground modifications at 303 Tom Hall Street (Unity Presbyterian Church)
• Discussion of Comp Plan Rewrite & Downtown Master Plan

The board approved the minutes from the June 10th, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. The board approved the Certificate of Appropriateness for 303 Tom Hall Street, submitted by Unity Presbyterian Church, also by a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were taken before the meeting adjourned at 4:48 PM.

• Approved June 10th, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 303 Tom Hall Street (6-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on an ordinance to temporarily stop processing applications for new residential rezoning or annexation. The body will also consider a budget amendment and a property easement for Duke Energy.

• Public hearing and second reading on a temporary moratorium for residential rezoning and annexation
• Second reading of budget amendment #25-14 for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Resolution for a perpetual easement to Duke Energy at York County Tax Map#020-01-23-013
• Proposed amendment to the Town's Internal Controls Memo
• Updates on the Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Master Plan

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a preliminary plat for a 3.14-acre commercial project and a request for additional street names for the Cresswind MXU project. The body will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan rewrite and the Downtown Master Plan.

• Preliminary plat approval for a ± 3.14-acre commercial project at 1918 N. Doby’s Bridge Road
• Request from Kolter Group Acquisitions for additional street names for the Cresswind MXU project
• Discussion on the Comprehensive Plan rewrite
• Discussion on the Downtown Master Plan

The commission approved the May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0). It then recommended approval of additional street names for the Cresswind MXU project (4‑0). Finally, it recommended approval of the preliminary plat for the commercial project at 1918 N. Doby’s Bridge Road (4‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.

• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of Cresswind MXU street names (4‑0)
• Recommended approval of preliminary plat for 1918 N. Doby’s Bridge Road (4‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (4‑0)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special called meeting. The primary agenda item is an executive session to discuss negotiations regarding proposed contractual arrangements with York County.

• Executive session regarding contractual arrangements with York County

Historic Review Board

The Historic Review Board will meet to review a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness regarding signage at 219 Main Street. The board will also conduct a discussion on the HRB process.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for signage at 219 Main Street, Suite 101 (Queen B Hive Fitness, LLC)

The Historic Review Board approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting by a 5-0 vote. The board also approved the Certificate of Appropriateness application for Queen Beehive Fitness at 219 Main Street, also by a 5-0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 219 Main Street (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will review proposals to authorize a construction contract for Steele Street Park. Members will also discuss golf cart laws, the Town Hall renovation, and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.

• Construction contract proposals for Steele Street Park Improvements
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan update
• Discussion of golf cart laws
• Town Hall renovation update
• Leasing negotiations for 111 S. White Street and 123 N. White Street

The Fort Mill Town Council authorized the Town Manager to enter into a construction contract with Cunningham Recreation for the Steele Street Park Improvements, using their Option 2 design, in a 5-0 vote. The council also appointed three members to a steering committee for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. After executive session, the council authorized the Town Manager and Town Attorney to proceed with the condemnation process for 116 Main Street. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or procedural.

• Authorized Town Manager to contract with Cunningham Recreation for Steele Street Park Improvements (5-0)
• Appointed Councilman Moody, Mayor Savage, and Councilwoman Cook to Parks and Recreation Master Plan steering committee (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager and Town Attorney to proceed with condemnation process for 116 Main Street (5-0)

Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee

The Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee will review a pollinator mini-grant project, discuss the 2025-2026 budget, and plan public events for the upcoming year. The meeting will also include a review of the committee's mission statement.

• Pollinator mini-grant project discussion
• 2025-2026 budget discussion
• 2025-2026 public events planning
• Mission statement review

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission will discuss a commercial appearance review for a Harris Teeter fuel center and receive an update on proposed changes to development impact fees. The meeting will also include a discussion on the town's Capital Improvement Plan.

• Commercial Appearance Review: Harris Teeter Fuel Center, Fort Mill Parkway
• Proposed update to Development Impact Fee Ordinance (Parks & Recreation, Fire Protection, Municipal Facilities & Equipment)
• Capital Improvement Plan discussion

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 15th, 2025 meeting. It then approved OPIE’s commercial appearance review request for a new canopy and parking allocation, allowing staff to administratively approve minor adjustments. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved April 15th, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved OPIE commercial appearance review with staff admin adjustment condition (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:25 p.m. on April 15th, 2025 (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request for a residential property. The board will also discuss a survey regarding the Comprehensive Plan rewrite.

• Case #2025-276: Request to reduce rear yard setback from 15 feet to 8.5 feet for a screened porch at 1770 Still River Way
• Discussion regarding the Comprehensive Plan Rewrite Survey

The board approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. After a public hearing on Tom Carter’s variance request for 1770 Still River Way, the board voted 5‑0 on each of four qualifying questions and then approved the 6.5‑foot rear-yard setback variance by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 6:21 p.m. by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Opened public hearing on variance (5-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Found extraordinary and exceptional conditions (5-0)
• Determined conditions not generally applicable (5-0)
• Concluded ordinance would unreasonably restrict use (5-0)
• Found variance not detrimental to adjacent property (5-0)
• Approved 6.5-foot rear-yard setback variance (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold public hearings on updating development impact fees and the Capital Improvements Plan. Members will also consider a temporary moratorium on residential development applications and a budget amendment for the current fiscal year.

• Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on rezoning or annexation of new residential developments
• Public hearing on updating development impact fees per the South Carolina Development Impact Fee Act
• Public hearing on the Capital Improvements Plan for development impact fee funding
• Resolution to accept Nims Village subdivision streets into the Town Street Maintenance System
• Budget amendment #25-14 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025

The Fort Mill Town Council approved several items, including a moratorium on accepting and processing rezoning or annexation applications for new residential developments. The council also adopted the Capital Improvements Plan, updated development impact fees, accepted Nims Village streets into the town maintenance system, and amended the town budget. All actions were approved unanimously (6-0).

• Approved minutes from prior meetings (6-0)
• Adopted ordinance updating development impact fees (6-0)
• Adopted Capital Improvements Plan for impact fee projects (6-0)
• Accepted Nims Village subdivision streets into town street maintenance system (6-0)
• Approved temporary moratorium on rezoning/annexation of new residential developments (6-0)
• Deferred resolution opposing York County recreation tax changes to June 23 meeting (6-0)
• Amended town budget (Amendment #25-14) for FY 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Entered and exited executive session (6-0 each)

Historic Review Board

The Historic Review Board will review three applications for Certificates of Appropriateness within the Town of Fort Mill Historic Preservation District. The board is deciding on requests for new signage and exterior building improvements.

• Projecting sign request for Bricks & Minifigs at 221 Main Street
• Projecting sign, wall sign, and canopy removal request for Mitrik Exchange at 214 Main Street
• Exterior building improvements request for 112 Confederate Street

The Historic Review Board approved three Certificates of Appropriateness: a projecting sign at 221 Main Street, an adaptive‑reuse plan for the former police building at 112 Confederate Street, and wall and projecting signs for 214 Main Street. Each application was approved unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 221 Main Street sign (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 112 Confederate Street adaptive reuse (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for 214 Main Street wall and projecting signs (4-0)
• Approved minutes from March 11, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council holds a workshop to discuss an update to the Comprehensive Plan presented by Bolton & Menk. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is for information and discussion only.

• Discussion of Comprehensive Plan Update – Bolton & Menk

The council voted 7-0 to adjourn the meeting. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss employee health and wellness programs presented by Cary Vargo. They also plan to enter executive session to receive legal advice on potential claims and discuss negotiations for proposed contractual arrangements. Council may take action on executive session items after returning to public session. No other public votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• Discussion of Employee Health and Wellness Programs – Cary Vargo
• Executive session for legal advice relating to potential claims
• Executive session for discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements

The council voted to adopt the town manager's recommended changes to employee medical benefits, first approving short-term disability and vision coverage (6-1). A second motion amended that decision to also include no‑cost long‑term disability coverage (6-1). The council also approved motions to enter and exit executive session (both 7-0) and to adjourn the meeting (7-0).

• Entered executive session (7-0)
• Exited executive session (7-0)
• Approved short‑term disability and vision coverage for eligible employees (6-1)
• Amended benefits to add long‑term disability coverage (6-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee

The Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee will review updates on a mini-grant project, the Harris Street Park Pollinator Garden, and marketing ideas. The group will also finalize plans for the Team Up to Clean Up event on May 10th. The meeting is for discussion and planning; no formal votes are anticipated.

• Update on mini-grant project
• Update on Harris Street Park Pollinator Garden
• Team Up to Clean Up event on May 10th
• Discussion of mission and vision statement
• Marketing ideas and logo

Town Council

The council will hold a second reading to raise the small purchase threshold from $1,000 to $2,500. It will consider first readings on updating development impact fees and adopting a capital improvements plan. Other items include awarding a contract for Walter Elisha Park Phase II improvements, advertising an infrastructure project, appointing a municipal attorney, and accepting streets into the maintenance system. The council will also receive updates on the comprehensive plan and downtown master plan, and go into executive session for property and legal matters.

• Second reading: ordinance raising small purchase threshold from $1,000 to $2,500
• First reading: ordinance to update development impact fees as mandated by state law
• First reading: ordinance adopting Capital Improvements Plan for impact fee projects
• Award construction contract to Eagle Wood, Inc. for Walter Elisha Park Phase II improvements
• Resolution accepting streets in Massey Phase 2 subdivision into town street maintenance system

The Fort Mill Town Council unanimously approved several ordinances and resolutions, including updates to the procurement code, development impact fees, and the Capital Improvements Plan. It also awarded a construction contract for Walter Elisha Park Phase II and accepted new streets into the town’s maintenance system. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of March 24 and April 14 meetings (7-0)
• Amended procurement code small‑purchase threshold to $2,500 (7-0)
• Updated development impact fees as required by SC Impact Fee Act (7-0)
• Adopted Capital Improvements Plan for development‑impact‑fee projects (7-0)
• Awarded construction contract to Eagle Wood, Inc. for Walter Elisha Park Phase II (7-0)
• Approved advertisement of 2025 Infrastructure Improvement Project (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Barry Mack as Municipal Attorney (7-0)
• Accepted streets within Massey Phase 2 subdivision into town street‑maintenance system (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider an ordinance to update development impact fees as required by the South Carolina Development Impact Fee Act. The body will also review a Capital Improvements Plan and a commercial appearance request for a fuel center.

• Development Impact Fee Ordinance update based on a March 31, 2025 study
• Capital Improvements Plan Ordinance for FY 2024-25 through FY 2029-30
• Commercial Appearance Review for Harris Teeter Fuel Center on Fort Mill Parkway
• Discussion regarding the Town of Fort Mill Comprehensive Plan rewrite

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 18th meeting (5-0). It then approved the revised Development Impact Fee Ordinance, maintaining a ten‑percent discount rate, by a 5-0 vote. The commission also approved the resolution adopting the Capital Improvement Plan Ordinance, also by a 5-0 vote.

• Approved March 18th minutes (5-0)
• Approved Development Impact Fee Ordinance with 10% discount (5-0)
• Approved Capital Improvement Plan Ordinance (5-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will vote on awarding a construction contract for the Bypass Water Line and Spratt Street Water Improvements, funded by a state infrastructure grant. The council will also discuss updates on the Operations Center, Community Center, Calhoun Street Park Turf Field, utility payment processes, and the State Accommodation Tax Grant Program. An executive session is scheduled for negotiations on a real property purchase and legal advice on potential claims.

• Consideration of contract award to Classic City Mechanical for SCIIP Grant #A-23-C074 water line improvements
• Discussion of Calhoun Street Park Turf Field project
• Discussion of utility payment process updates
• Discussion of State Accommodation Tax Grant Program
• Executive session for real property purchase negotiations and legal advice

The council voted 6-0 to award the SCIIP water line and Spratt Street improvements contract to Classic City Mechanical. Council also moved into and out of executive session, then authorized staff to negotiate a real‑property purchase. The meeting was adjourned after these actions.

• Approved award of construction contract to Classic City Mechanical for water line improvements (6-0)
• Moved into executive session (6-0)
• Moved out of executive session (6-0)
• Authorized staff to negotiate purchase of real property (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Stormwater Advisory Committee

The committee will hold a meeting to elect a Vice-Chair and review several local initiatives. Discussions will include a feasibility study for Dye Branch and a town street paving project.

• Vote for Vice-Chair
• Team Up to Clean Up Litter Sweep initiative
• Dye Branch feasibility study
• Town of Fort Mill street paving project

Keep Fort Mill Beautiful Committee

The committee will meet to conduct introductions and review its mission, vision, and challenges. Members are scheduled to vote for a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Vote for Chair and Vice Chair

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will hold second readings and a public hearing on a budget amendment (#25-6), the sale of 112 Confederate Street (the current Town Hall), and a leaseback to buyer David Martin. A first reading will consider increasing the small purchase threshold from $1,000 to $2,500. The council will also receive a presentation on designating downtown Fort Mill as a Cultural District and discuss committee appointments.

• Public hearing and second reading of budget amendment #25-6 for fiscal year 2024-2025
• Second reading of ordinance authorizing sale of real property at 112 Confederate Street (Town Hall)
• Second reading of lease agreement with David Martin for 4,343 sq ft of space at 112 Confederate Street
• First reading to increase small purchase procurement threshold from $1,000 to $2,500
• Presentation on designating downtown Fort Mill as a Cultural District with the South Carolina Arts Council

The council approved several ordinances, including the sale of the town property at 112 Confederate Street and a lease agreement for the same site. It also increased the small‑purchase threshold in the procurement code from $1,000 to $2,500. Additional actions included adopting the event‑authorization ordinance, a budget amendment, and appointing members to various boards. All motions passed with votes ranging from 5‑0 to 6‑0.

• Approved minutes of Feb 24 and Mar 10 meetings (6‑0)
• Approved event‑authorization ordinance amendment (6‑0)
• Approved budget amendment Amendment #25‑6 (6‑0)
• Approved sale of real property at 112 Confederate Street (5‑0, 1 recusal)
• Approved lease agreement with David Martin for 112 Confederate Street (5‑0, 1 recusal)
• Approved procurement code threshold increase to $2,500 (6‑0)
• Approved recommended appointments to boards and committees (6‑0)
• Approved motion to enter and exit executive session (6‑0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will vote on approving new street names for the Cresswind MXU development by Kolter Group and a Commercial Appearance Review for an addition to The Peach Stand at 1325 Hwy 160 West. The commission will also review and approve minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting.

• Street name approval for 15 new roads in Cresswind MXU project (Kolter Group)
• Commercial Appearance Review for cooler, canopy, and loading dock addition at The Peach Stand (1325 Hwy 160 W)
• Approval of minutes from February 18, 2025 regular meeting
• Previous meeting included election of chairperson and road name change for Golden Maple Court

The Fort Mill Planning Commission approved two items: the street names for the future Cresswind mixed-use development and a commercial appearance review for an addition to The Peach Stand at 1325 Hwy 160 West. Both approvals were unanimous 5-0 votes. The minutes from the February 18, 2025 meeting were also approved with corrections.

• Approved street names for Cresswind subdivision (5-0)
• Approved Peach Stand addition with screening and staff minor modifications (5-0)
• Approved February 18, 2025 minutes with corrections (5-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fort Mill Board of Zoning Appeals will recognize Becky Campbell and Jody Stegall for their years of service. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the February 17, 2025 meeting, which covered a denied variance request. No new public hearings or decision items are on this agenda.

• Recognition of Becky Campbell and Jody Stegall for years of service on the Board of Zoning Appeals

The Fort Mill Board of Zoning Appeals held a brief meeting with no substantive zoning decisions. The board unanimously approved the minutes from its February 17, 2025 meeting and recognized Becky Campbell and Jody Stegall for their years of service with plaques presented by the mayor. The meeting adjourned shortly after the recognition ceremony.

• Approved February 17, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Recognized Becky Campbell and Jody Stegall for years of service on the board

Historic Review Board

The Historic Review Board will meet to discuss a request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. The board is reviewing a proposal for exterior signage at a commercial studio and gallery.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for exterior projecting signage at 105 Clebourne Street (LUCA Studio and Gallery)

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a projecting sign at 105 Clebourne Street, submitted by William Gilreath of FastSigns of Rock Hill on behalf of LUCA Studio and Gallery. The sign, made of black aluminum with a royal blue-purple color, was found to meet historic district guidelines and town zoning requirements. The board voted 6-0 to approve the sign as submitted.

• Approved the minutes from the January 28th, 2025, HRB meeting by a 6-0 vote.
• Approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a projecting sign at 105 Clebourne Street by a 6-0 vote.
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:42 PM by a 6-0 vote.

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council will meet to consider awarding a construction contract for Phase 1 of the Town Hall Renovation. The body will also discuss financial policy amendments, sanitation truck needs, and a comprehensive plan update.

• Construction contract award to Edifice, LLC for Fort Mill Town Hall Renovation – Phase 1
• Financial Policy Amendments
• Capital Needs for Sanitation Trucks
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Executive session for attorney interviews and legal advice

The Fort Mill Town Council approved a construction contract with Edifice, LLC for Phase 1 of the Town Hall Renovation, with Councilman Garrison recused. The council also set a $7,500 threshold for subscription-based IT assets. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included executive sessions and informational discussions.

• Approved construction contract to Edifice, LLC for Town Hall Renovation Phase 1 (6-0, Garrison recused)
• Established $7,500 threshold for qualified subscription-based IT assets (6-0)

Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee

The Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee is meeting to review current vacancies on several town boards and commissions and to discuss scheduling applicant interviews. No decisions are being made at this meeting; the agenda is limited to information and discussion items.

• Board of Zoning Appeals: 3 vacancies, 1 eligible for reappointment
• Historic Review Board: 3 vacancies, 3 eligible for reappointment
• Planning Commission: 3 vacancies, 3 eligible for reappointment
• Stormwater Advisory Committee: 2 vacancies
• Keep Fort Mill Beautiful: 14 vacancies

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Budget Amendment 25-5 and consider several first-reading ordinances. These include the sale and lease of real property at 112 Confederate Street and changes to the town's event authorization process.

• Public hearing and second reading for Budget Amendment 25-5
• First reading of ordinance authorizing the sale of real property at 112 Confederate Street
• First reading of lease agreement with David Martin for 112 Confederate Street
• First reading of ordinance amending the event authorization process for Town hosted and sponsored events
• Resolution authorizing 2025 Downtown Events

The Fort Mill Town Council approved a budget amendment for two fire trucks, authorized 2025 downtown events with alcohol permits, and advanced the sale and leaseback of 112 Confederate Street. It also passed a budget reclassification and amended the event authorization process. All votes were unanimous except for the property-related items, which passed 5-0 due to a recusal.

• Approved Budget Amendment 25-5 reclassifying Town Hall acquisition funds to Capital Project Fund (6-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing 2025 downtown events with alcohol and amplified sound (6-0)
• Approved First Reading of Budget Amendment 2025-6 for two fire trucks ($1.1M stock engine, $1,307,104 custom engine) (6-0)
• Approved First Reading of ordinance streamlining event authorization for Town-hosted events (6-0)
• Approved First Reading of ordinance authorizing sale of 112 Confederate Street (5-0, Moody recused)
• Approved First Reading of lease agreement with David Martin for police department space at 112 Confederate Street (5-0, Moody recused)

Planning Commission

The Fort Mill Planning Commission approved a commercial appearance review for a new 101,000 sq ft mini storage building at 474 Highway 21 Bypass S, with conditions including relocating the dumpster to the back of the site and ensuring building height meets code. The commission also approved a road name change to Golden Maple Court in Meadows at Wilson Farms and a subdivision plat for 1128 Williams Rd. All votes were 6-0 except the commercial appearance review, which passed 5-1.

• Approved commercial appearance review for 101,000 sq ft mini storage building at 474 Highway 21 Bypass S with conditions (5-1)
• Approved road name change to Golden Maple Court in Meadows at Wilson Farms (6-0)
• Approved subdivision plat for 1128 Williams Rd, splitting 3.2 acres into Lot 26A (0.674 AC) and Lot 26B (2.52 AC) (6-0)
• Re-elected Mark Kerr as Chairman and Matt Lucarelli as Vice Chairman (6-0 each)
• Approved minutes from December 17, 2024 meeting (6-0)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will elect a chairperson and vice chairperson for 2025, approve minutes from December 2024, and hold a public hearing on a variance request. The applicant seeks a 3-foot reduction in the side yard setback from 10 to 7 feet for a new home at 103 West Gregg Street, citing narrow lot constraints and a special needs child.

• Election of chairperson and vice chairperson for 2025
• Approval of December 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Public hearing on variance case #2025-51: reduce side setback from 10' to 7' at 103 W Gregg St
• Discussion of continuing education requirements for board members

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied Karen S. Landers' request for a 3-foot variance to the side yard setback at 103 West Gregg Street, allowing a new home 7 feet from the property line instead of the required 10 feet. The denial passed 3-2 after the board failed to approve the variance. The board also elected Patrick Williams as Chairperson and Jennifer Allan as Vice Chairperson for 2025, and approved the December 16, 2024 minutes.

• Denied 3-foot variance for 103 West Gregg Street (3-2)
• Elected Patrick Williams as Chairperson for 2025 (5-0)
• Elected Jennifer Allan as Vice Chairperson for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved December 16, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)

Stormwater Advisory Committee

The Fort Mill Stormwater Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on the Keep Fort Mill Beautiful program, 2024 volunteer numbers, the 2025 Capital Improvement Plan, stream restoration, stormwater infrastructure, and a summary of 2024 complaints. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information sharing.

• Update on Keep Fort Mill Beautiful
• Volunteer numbers from 2024
• Capital Improvement Plan 2025
• Stream restoration and stormwater infrastructure updates
• Summary of 2024 complaints

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss a budget amendment and review the Comprehensive Plan update. The session includes discussions on capital project and equipment planning and communications and events updates.

• Ordinance approving Budget Amendment 25-5
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Capital Project and Equipment Planning
• Executive session regarding proposed contractual arrangements

The Fort Mill Town Council held a workshop on February 10, 2025, and approved Budget Amendment 25-5 in a 5-0 vote. The council also entered and exited executive session to discuss contractual arrangements, with no votes taken during the session. Three informational items were discussed without any motions made.

• Approved Budget Amendment 25-5 (5-0)
• Moved into executive session for contractual discussions (5-0)
• Moved out of executive session (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the approval of an architectural and civil engineering contract for Fire Station #3. The body will also consider designating two new code enforcement officers and updating health care spending account limits.

• Professional services contract for Fort Mill Fire Department Station #3
• Advertisement of Walter Y. Elisha Park Bid Package
• Designation of Wayne Bass and Grayson Molinari as Code Enforcement Officers
• Amendment to Health Care Flexible Spending Account contribution limits and carryover
• Discussion on Comprehensive Plan Update

The Fort Mill Town Council approved all new business items unanimously (7-0), including authorizing advertisement of the Walter Y. Elisha Park bid package, designating two code enforcement officers, amending the health care flexible spending account, and approving the architectural and civil engineering contract for Fire Station #3. No public comments or presentations were made, and no votes were taken during executive session.

• Approved minutes from Dec 9, Dec 18, and Jan 13 meetings (7-0)
• Authorized advertisement of Walter Y. Elisha Park Bid Package (7-0)
• Approved resolution designating Wayne Bass as Code Enforcement Officer (7-0)
• Approved resolution designating Grayson Molinari as Code Enforcement Officer (7-0)
• Approved resolution amending Health Care Flexible Spending Account limits (7-0)
• Approved Architectural and Civil Engineering contract for Fire Station #3 (7-0)

Historic Review Board

The Historic Review Board will consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for new signage at 205 N. White Street, a town-owned property in the Historic Preservation District. The proposal includes ground/monument, wall, window, and directional signs. Planning staff recommends approval with a condition that ground/monument signs be set back at least 10 feet from property lines. The board will also approve minutes from its January 10 meeting.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for signage at 205 N. White Street (Town of Fort Mill, LC/Historic District zoning)
• Staff recommends approval of signage package with condition: ground/monument signs at least 10 ft from property lines
• Proposed signage includes ground/monument, wall, window, and traffic/directional/informational signs
• Approval of minutes from the January 10, 2025 Historic Review Board meeting

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for new signage at 205 N. White Street, including window and traffic directional signs, by a 4-0 vote. The board also approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from January 14, 2025 HRB meeting (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 205 N. White Street (4-0)

Town Council

The Fort Mill Town Council meeting on January 27, 2025, was held without a quorum, so no official business was conducted. All agenda items, including minutes approval, new business items, and an executive session, were not presented or acted upon. Presentations for Employee of the Quarter and Christmas Awards were given, but no actions were taken.

• No decisions made due to lack of quorum
• Minutes from Dec 9, Dec 18, and Jan 13 meetings not approved
• Walter Y. Elisha Park bid package advertisement not authorized
• Resolutions designating Wayne Bass and Grayson Molinari as Code Enforcement Officers not considered
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account amendment not considered
• Fire Station #3 engineering services contract not considered

Historic Review Board

The Historic Review Board will meet to elect leadership and review requests for Certificates of Appropriateness. The board is considering exterior improvements for a property on Main Street and new signage for a property on Confederate Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior improvements at 232 Main Street (Growing Main LLC)
• Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior signage at 106 Confederate Street (Mackey Realty/JHK Properties, LLC)
• Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson

The Fort Mill Historic Review Board approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a revised canopy roof design at 232 Main Street, after the previous design was deferred for not meeting historic district standards. The board also approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 106 Confederate Street. Both approvals were unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for revised canopy design at 232 Main Street (7-0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for signage at 106 Confederate Street (7-0)
• Re-elected Megan Brinton as Chairwoman (7-0)
• Re-elected David Booth as Vice Chairman (7-0)
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2024 meeting (7-0)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop to discuss updates to the Comprehensive Plan and 2025 Capital Projects and Facilities. The meeting includes an executive session regarding proposed contractual arrangements.

• Comprehensive Plan Update
• 2025 Capital Projects & Facilities Update
• Executive session on proposed contractual arrangements

The Fort Mill Town Council held a workshop with no formal votes on substantive items. Staff presented updates on the upcoming Comprehensive Plan, targeted for completion by December 2025, and discussed various 2025 capital projects. The council then entered executive session to discuss contractual negotiations, but no decisions were made.

• Moved into executive session to discuss contractual negotiations (6-0)
• Moved out of executive session (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:55 p.m. (6-0)