Fountain Inn public meetings in 2022

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a building setback variance request. This matter concerns the property located at 305 Jones Street.

• Variance to building setback requirement (Side Setback) for 305 Jones Street

City Council

The Fountain Inn City Council will review several land use changes, including a second reading for a rezoning on Tall Pines Road. The agenda also includes an ordinance for property at Milacron Drive and Greenpond Road and an annexation request. Additionally, the council will consider appointing Christy Jamerson as Clerk of Court.

• Second reading to rezone 3 acres on Tall Pines Road from C-2 to S-1
• Zoning amendment for 14.02 acres at Milacron Drive and Greenpond Road
• Annexation ordinance for TMS #0562010102801
• Appointment of Christy Jamerson as Clerk of Court

City Council approved a zoning amendment for property on Tall Pines Road and appointed Christy Jamerson as Clerk of Court. Two other items regarding rezoning and annexation were tabled for future consideration.

• Approved November 10, 2022 Regular Council Meeting Minutes (7-0)
• Approved Z 2022-8 to rezone ~3 acres on Tall Pines Road from C-2 to S-1 (3-4)
• Tabled First Reading Z 2022-10 regarding ~14.02 acres at Milacron Drive and Greenpond Road (7-0)
• Tabled First Reading AX 2022-2 regarding annexation of property at TMS #0562010102801 (7-0)
• Appointed Christy Jamerson as Clerk of Court (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding development plans at 910 North Main Street and 207 Wilson Bridge Road. The board will also review a subdivision report for Hellams Street. Additionally, staff requested approval of the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Final Development Plan for Fountain Inn Village (910 North Main Street)
• Annex and Rezone request for 207 Wilson Bridge Road
• Subdivision Advisory Committee Report for Hellams Street
• Approval of the 2023 Planning Commission meeting schedule

General

The Fountain Inn Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two variance requests. These items involve proposed changes to building setback requirements for properties on McCarter Road and Jones Street.

• Variance request for front and side setbacks at 303 McCarter Road
• Variance request for a side setback at 305 Jones Street

City Council

The City Council will consider second readings for two zoning amendments. The council will also discuss a resolution to certify 100 Ellison Street as an abandoned building site.

• Second reading of rezoning ~3 acres on Tall Pines Road from C-2 to S-1
• Second reading of rezoning 359 Old North Laurens Road from C-2 to R-12
• Resolution certifying 100 Ellison Street as an abandoned building site
• Approval of October 13, 2022, meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two requests to rezone properties on Milacron Drive to Planned Development. The commission will also consider a request to waive sidewalk requirements for a property in the Aberdeen subdivision.

• Public hearing for annexation and rezoning to PD on Milacron Drive (13.58 acres)
• Public hearing for rezoning to PD on Milacron Drive
• Request to waive sidewalk requirements for Nash Street (Aberdeen subdivision)

The Commission approved the annexation and rezoning of 28.9 acres on Milacron Drive to a Planned Development with specific conditions for infrastructure. Additionally, the Commission denied a request to waive sidewalk requirements for the Aberdeen subdivision on Nash Street.

• Approved annexation and rezoning to Planned Development for Tax Map: 0562010102801, 0562010102815, 0562010102820, and 0562010102800 (3-1)
• Denied sidewalk waiver request for Aberdeen subdivision on Nash Street (4-0)
• Approved minutes from previous meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop regarding capital projects, parks, and planning updates. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and business expansion. Council may also discuss property negotiations for downtown parking, the Swamp Rabbit Trail, and Woodside Village.

• Capital Projects and Park Updates
• Planning and Development Department Updates
• Personnel discussion for Community Relations Department
• Business expansion discussions for downtown and commercial corridors
• Property negotiations for downtown parking, Swamp Rabbit Trail, and Woodside Village project

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for three variance requests. These items involve changes to building setback requirements and parking regulations at various locations.

• Front setback variance at 1301 N. Main Street (Bobby’s BBQ)
• Front setback variance at McCarter Road and S. Woods Drive (Pakt Divine LLC)
• Front, side setback, and parking variances at McCarter Road and Woodside Avenue (Zipplr LLC)

City Council

The City Council will consider multiple rezoning requests for properties on Fairview Street, Tall Pines Road, and Fairway Forest Drive. The agenda also includes the approval of a new Fire Chief and the appointment of a City Clerk. Additionally, the council will address the Fountain Inn Natural Gas Tariff.

• Second reading to rezone 45.44 acres at Fairview Street and Diamond Tip Boulevard
• First reading to rezone 3 acres on Tall Pines Road from C-2 to S-1
• First reading to rezone 359 Old North Laurens Road from C-2 to R-12
• First reading to rezone 24.22 acres on Fairway Forest Drive
• Approval of Fire Chief Russell Alexander and appointment of City Clerk Elizabeth Adams

Council unanimously approved second reading of Z 2022-7, rezoning 45.44 acres on Fairview Street and Diamond Tip Boulevard from PD to PD-MC (Major Change) to allow a four-story apartment building and new single-family homes in the Woodside Village Planned Development. The council also approved first readings for two other rezoning requests and a natural gas tariff increase, and tabled a fourth rezoning request.

• Approved second reading of Z 2022-7, rezoning 45.44 acres for Woodside Village apartments and single-family homes (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Z 2022-8, rezoning 3 acres on Tall Pines Road from C-2 to S-1 for vehicle storage and auto repair (5-1)
• Approved first reading of Z 2022-9, rezoning 0.4 acres at 359 Old North Laurens Road from C-2 to R-12 for a new home (6-0)
• Tabled first reading of Z 2022-10, rezoning 24.22 acres on Fairway Forest Drive (6-0)
• Approved natural gas tariff increase, raising firm transportation customer facility charge from $3.90 to $4.20 per month (6-0)
• Appointed Russell Alexander as Fire Chief (6-0)
• Appointed Elizabeth Adams as City Clerk (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Fountain Inn Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests. These include a major change for Eagle Springs Planned Development and rezoning or annexation requests near Milacron Drive.

• Major Change request for Eagle Springs Planned Development on Fairway Forrest Drive
• Annex and Rezone to PD for 13.58 acres on Milacron Drive
• Rezoning to PD for multiple tax maps on Milacron Drive

General

The City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Comprehensive Plan Update. The council will also hold a first reading for an ordinance to rezone approximately 45.44 acres at Fairview Street and Diamond Tip Boulevard from PD to PD-MC. Additionally, the council may enter executive session to discuss Fire Department personnel matters.

• Awarding of the Comprehensive Plan Update Contract
• First reading of ordinance Z 2022-7 to rezone 45.44 acres at Fairview Street and Diamond Tip Boulevard from PD to PD-MC
• Executive session discussion regarding Fire Department employment or personnel matters

The council voted unanimously to award the Comprehensive Plan Update Contract to Stewart Boudreaux. It also approved on first reading a zoning change for 45.44 acres on Fairview Street and Diamond Tip Boulevard from PD to PD-MC. The council then met in executive session to discuss a Fire Department personnel matter, but took no votes during that session.

• Awarded the Comprehensive Plan Update Contract to Stewart Boudreaux (motion carried 7-0).
• Approved on first reading Z 2022-7, rezoning 45.44 acres on Fairview Street and Diamond Tip Boulevard from PD to PD-MC (motion carried 7-0).
• Met in executive session to discuss employment, appointment, compensation, or discipline of a Fire Department employee (motion carried 7-0).
• No votes were taken during executive session.

General

The Fountain Inn Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two requests for building setback variances. The first request concerns 1301 N. Main Street, and the second involves property at McCarter Road (SC-418) and S. Woods Drive.

• Variance request for building setback at 1301 N. Main Street
• Variance request for building setback at McCarter Road (SC-418) and S. Woods Drive

General

The City Council is holding a special called meeting to conduct second-round interviews for the Fire Chief position. Following the executive session, the Council may vote on items discussed during that session.

• Second round Fire Chief interviews

The Fountain Inn City Council held a special called meeting on September 15, 2022. All councilmembers except Mayor McLeer were present. The council voted unanimously to enter executive session to conduct second-round fire chief interviews. No votes were taken during executive session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for fire chief interviews (6-0)
• No votes taken during executive session
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

General

The commission will hold public hearings regarding multiple rezoning and major change requests. These include developments for Woodside Village and Eagle Springs. The board will also review subdivision reports and sidewalk waiver requests.

• Rezone 5 Tall Pines Road to S-1 Services District
• Rezone 359 Old North Laurens Road to R-12 Residential District
• Major change request for Woodside Village Planned Development
• Major change request for Eagle Springs Planned Development
• Subdivision report for Aberdeen (Townes)

City Council

The Fountain Inn City Council will hold second readings on several ordinances regarding zoning procedures, board attendance, and speed humps. The council will also consider an emergency agreement for building official services and a resolution for an economic development grant match.

• Second readings of Ordinances 2022-8 through 2022-12 (zoning, procedures, and speed humps)
• Emergency agreement with Safebuilt for Building Official Services
• Resolution R 2022-8 regarding a Municipal Association Economic Development Grant match
• Re-appointment of Judges Rebecca Hand, Anthony Duarte, and William Hawkins

The council unanimously approved four ordinances on second reading: one allowing the council to alter its rules by unanimous consent, one requiring 75% attendance for board members, one imposing a 7-day waiting period between planning commission and council action on zoning, and one clarifying the mayor's vote weight. They also approved a speed hump ordinance, an emergency agreement for building official services, and a resolution committing local match for an economic development grant. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-8 (administrative procedures) on second reading (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-9 (board attendance requirement) on second reading (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-10 (zoning approval procedures) on second reading (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-11 (zoning petition procedure) on second reading (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-12 (speed humps) on second reading (6-0)
• Approved emergency agreement with Safebuilt for building official services (6-0)
• Approved Resolution R 2022-8 committing $2,500 in-kind match for $25,000 economic development grant (6-0)
• Re-appointed Judges Rebecca Hand, Anthony Duarte, and William Hawkins for two-year terms (6-0)

General

The Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding two zoning requests. The first involves a request for a special exception to allow a hospital on 53 acres near McCarter Road and N. Woods Drive. The second concerns a building setback variance on Nash Street.

• Special exception request for a hospital at McCarter Road and N. Woods Drive
• Variance request for front building setbacks on Nash Street

City Council

The City Council will consider second readings for a development agreement with Beeson Development, LLC and a rezoning on Nash Street. The meeting also includes first readings for several ordinance amendments and speed bumps.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-7 regarding a project agreement with Beeson Development, LLC
• Second reading of rezoning Z 2022-5 for Nash Street from R-12 to R-M
• First reading of rezoning Z 2022-6 for Greenville County TMS: 0337000100904
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-12 regarding speed bumps
• Approval of May 2022 Budget to Actual Financial Report

The council unanimously approved on second reading a project agreement with Beeson Development, LLC, and a related rezoning of Nash Street from R-12 to R-M, allowing up to 51 townhome units with restrictions. A motion to rezone a Greenville County parcel entirely to S-1 failed 4-3, lacking the required supermajority. Several ordinances were advanced on first reading, including changes to administrative procedures, board attendance, zoning procedures, and speed humps.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-7, project agreement with Beeson Development (7-0)
• Approved Z 2022-5, rezoning Nash Street to R-M (7-0)
• Denied motion to rezone entire TMS 0337000100904 to S-1 (4-3, failed)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-8, administrative procedures (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-9, board attendance (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-10, zoning approving procedures (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-11, zoning petition procedure (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-12, speed humps (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding three land use applications. These include rezoning requests for 5 Tall Pines Road and 359 Old North Laurens Road, as well as a major change to the Woodside Village Planned Development.

• Rezoning request for 5 Tall Pines Road to S-1 Services District
• Annexation and rezoning of 359 Old North Laurens Road to R-12 Residential District
• Major change (PD-MC) for Woodside Village Planned Development on Diamond Tip Boulevard

General

The City Council will meet for a special session including an executive session for legal advice. The agenda also includes updates regarding capital projects, strategic goals, and staffing.

• Capital Projects Updates
• Comprehensive Plan Responses
• Discussion of proposed ordinances
• Staffing Updates
• Council Committees

The council unanimously approved the first reading of ordinance 2022-7, authorizing a project agreement with Beeson Development, LLC, after an executive session for legal advice. No votes were taken during the executive session. The council also received updates on capital projects, comprehensive plan consultant selection, and staffing, but made no other formal decisions.

• Approved first reading of ordinance 2022-7 (Beeson Development project agreement) (7-0)
• Held executive session for legal advice (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Fountain Inn Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three land use applications. The agenda includes rezoning requests for properties on Tall Pines Road and Old North Laurens Road, as well as a major change request for the Woodside Village Planned Development.

• Rezoning 5 Tall Pines Road to S-1 Services District
• Annexation and rezoning of 359 Old North Laurens Road to R-12 Residential District
• Major change request for Woodside Village Planned Development on Diamond Tip Boulevard

General

The Fountain Inn Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on property variance requests. The agenda includes discussions regarding setbacks and parking for 175 Bates Street and 203 Woodside Avenue. A request for 303 McCarter Road has been administratively withdrawn.

• Variance for setbacks and parking at 175 Bates Street
• Variance for rear setback at 203 Woodside Avenue
• Withdrawn variance request for 303 McCarter Road

City Council

The City Council will review multiple rezoning applications for Nash Street, Georgia Street, and McCarter Road. The meeting also includes consideration of the Sanctified Hill Park project award and recognition of Fire Chief Ronnie Myers' retirement.

• Rezone Nash Street from R-12 to R-M (5.3 acres)
• Rezone Georgia Street from C-2 to S-1 (2.36 acres)
• Rezone 290 McCarter Road from I-1 to S-1 (2.39 acres)
• Award Sanctified Hill Park project to Sossoman Construction
• Recognition of Fire Chief Ronnie Myers' retirement after 26 years

The council approved on first reading the rezoning of a 5.3-acre parcel on Nash Street from R-12 to R-M for townhome development, with Mayor McLeer and Councilmember Garrett voting no. A separate rezoning request for Georgia Street was tabled after a motion to rezone the entire parcel to S-1 passed unanimously. The council also approved second readings for a McCarter Road rezoning and a zoning code amendment, and awarded the Sanctified Hill Park project to Sossoman Construction.

• Approved first reading of Z 2022-5, rezoning Nash Street parcel to R-M (5-2)
• Tabled Z 2022-6, Georgia Street rezoning to S-1 (7-0)
• Approved second reading of Z 2022-7, rezoning 290 McCarter Road to S-1 (7-0)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-6, zoning code amendment (7-0)
• Awarded Sanctified Hill Park project to Sossoman Construction (unanimous)
• Approved June 2 and June 9 meeting minutes (7-0)

General

The Fountain Inn Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding requests for building setback variances. The board will review applications for changes to rear and side setback requirements on residential lots.

• Variance request for rear setback at 110 Pleasant Dale Court
• Variance request for side setback at 403 Quillen Avenue

City Council

The City Council will consider second readings for the FY 2022-2023 budget and a public works fee increase. The agenda also includes multiple rezoning requests and an annexation of approximately 105.6 acres on Fairview Street Extension.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-3 (Public Works Fee Increase)
• Second reading of FY 2022-2023 Budget (Ordinance 2022-4)
• Rezoning of 509 South Main Street from R-12 to NC
• Annexation and rezoning of 202, 206 Fairview Street Extension (~105.6 acres)
• Resolution 2022-7 regarding an abandoned Textile Mill Site

The Fountain Inn City Council unanimously approved the FY 2022-2023 budget, a public works fee increase, and a budget amendment for ARPA funds. Several rezoning requests were denied or tabled, and a textile mill site certification was approved. The council also approved a zoning ordinance amendment and rescheduled a meeting.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-3, increasing public works fee to $168 annually (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-4, FY 2022-2023 budget (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-5, FY 2021-2022 budget amendment for ARPA funds (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-7, certifying abandoned textile mill site (6-0)
• Denied Z 2022-3, rezone 509 S. Main St. to Neighborhood Commercial (6-0)
• Denied Z 2022-4, rezone 202/204 Inn Circle to R-12 (6-0)
• Tabled Z 2022-5, rezone Nash Street to Residential Multifamily (6-0)
• Tabled Z 2022-6, rezone Georgia Street to Services District (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Fountain Inn Planning Commission will hold public hearings on several land use requests. These include rezoning properties for residential, commercial, and services districts. The commission will also review a major change request for Fox Tail Cottages.

• Annexation and industrial rezoning of 105.6 acres at Fairview Street Ext. and N. Nelson Drive
• Rezone 509 S. Main Street to Neighborhood Commercial District
• Major change request for Fox Tail Cottages at Fairview Street Ext. and Old Fairview Rd.
• Rezone 8.7 acres at Nash Street & Gen III Avenue to Residential Multifamily
• Rezone 2.39 acres at 290 McCarter Road to Services District

General

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget and a public works fee increase. The council is also scheduled to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget and enter an executive session regarding Administration Department personnel matters.

• Public Hearing: Public Works Fee Increase
• Public Hearing: FY 2022-2023 Proposed Budget
• Council discussion of FY 2022-2023 Budget
• Executive Session regarding Administration Department personnel matters

The special called meeting included two public hearings—one on a public works fee increase and one on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget—but no public comments were made. Council discussed the budget and entered executive session for an employee matter, receiving information only, with no votes taken. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Held public hearing on public works fee increase; no public comments
• Held public hearing on FY 2022-2023 proposed budget; no public comments
• Discussed FY 2022-2023 budget; no action taken
• Entered executive session for employee discussion (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

General

The committee will meet in executive session to discuss employment, compensation, or discipline within the Administration Department. Following this session, the committee may vote on items discussed.

• Executive session regarding Administration Department personnel matters

City Council

The Council will hold first readings for a public works fee increase and two budget items. They will also conduct a second reading for 2022-2 Woodside Village. A presentation regarding the Superhero 5K is also scheduled.

• First Reading, 2022-3 Public Works Fee Increase
• First Reading, 2022-4 FY 2023 Budget
• First Reading, 2022-5 FY 2022 Budget Amendment
• Second Reading, 2022-2 Woodside Village
• Presentation: Superhero 5K

The council unanimously approved the second reading of Ordinance 2022-2, authorizing the sale of about 6.95 acres on Diamond Tip Boulevard to Blackstock Development for $450,000 to build the Village at Woodside Mill, including 38 single-family lots, a 125-unit apartment complex, and 8,000 square feet of commercial space. The council also gave first reading approval to a public works fee increase, the FY 2023 budget, and a budget amendment for ARPA funds. All votes were 7-0.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 2022-2 (Woodside Village) (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-3 (Public Works Fee Increase) (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-4 (FY 2023 Budget) (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-5 (FY 2022 Budget Amendment) (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-6 (Municipal Clerks Week) (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda (April minutes) (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a special called meeting to discuss the proposed FY 2023 budget. The agenda also includes an appointment for City Attorney.

• Appointment of King Kozlarek Law LLC as City Attorney
• Discussion regarding the proposed FY 2023 budget

The council unanimously appointed King Kozlarek Law LLC as the new city attorney, effective June 1, 2022, following the retirement of current attorney David Holmes. The FY 2023 budget was discussed but no formal action was taken. The meeting was adjourned.

• Appointed King Kozlarek Law LLC as city attorney, effective June 1, 2022 (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a rezoning request at 509 S. Main Street and review a subdivision advisory report for Brookmont Townes. These items include staff reports from the Zoning Administrator.

• Rezoning 509 S. Main Street to Neighborhood Commercial District
• Subdivision Advisory Committee Report for Brookmont Townes on N. Woods Drive

General

The Fountain Inn Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for several zoning requests. These include special exceptions for a utility building and a day care center, along with property setback variances. The meeting also includes the swearing in of Regina Bailey to the Board.

• Special exception for a public utility building at 435 Telfair Street
• Special exception for a day care center at 206 Chinchilla Drive
• Variance request for front and side yard requirements on North Woods Drive
• Variance request for an accessory building setback at 160 Forrest Drive
• Swearing in of Regina Bailey to the Board

City Council

The City Council will review the FY 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and consider two rezoning requests on second reading. The agenda also includes appointments to the Board of Zoning Appeals and a report from the City Administrator.

• Second reading for rezoning Lot 57 Patton Street from C-2 to R-15
• Second reading for rezoning Chevy Drive from C-2 to S-1
• Presentation of the FY 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Appointment of Regina Bailey to the Board of Zoning Appeals

General

The Fountain Inn Council will hold a work session on April 12, 2022. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss employment and personnel matters for the Administration, Fire, and Judicial departments.

• Executive session regarding employment, appointments, and compensation for Administration, Fire, and Judicial departments

The Fountain Inn City Council held a special called meeting on April 12, 2022. After an executive session to discuss personnel matters, the council unanimously appointed Christy Jamerson as Ministerial Recorder in the Judicial Department. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the appointment.

• Appointed Christy Jamerson as Ministerial Recorder in the Judicial Department (6-0)
• Held executive session to discuss employment matters (6-0)
• Returned to regular session with no votes taken in executive session (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a work session to conduct a tour of the Flour Mill site located at 100 Ellison Street. No other items are listed for discussion in this session.

• Tour of Flour Mill Site, 100 Ellison Street

City Council

The Fountain Inn City Council will consider rezoning requests for properties on Patton Street and Chevy Drive. The council will also discuss a resolution regarding the American Rescue Plan revenue allowance.

• Rezoning Lot 57 and 58, Patton Street from C-2 to R-15
• Rezoning Chevy Drive from C-2 to S-1
• Resolution for American Rescue Plan lost revenue allowance
• Executive session regarding property negotiations (Tax Map #0345000100600)

The City Council unanimously approved a resolution electing the $10 million standard allowance for lost revenues under the American Rescue Plan, and approved two rezoning requests: one to rezone two Patton Street lots from C-2 Commercial to R-15 Residential, and another to rezone a 3.1-acre Chevy Drive parcel from C-2 Commercial to S-1 Services. The council also approved the consent agenda and entered executive session for legal advice, taking no votes during the session.

• Approved R 2022-5 electing the $10 million standard allowance for lost revenues under the American Rescue Plan (7-0)
• Approved Z 2022-1 rezoning two Patton Street lots (0.94 acres) from C-2 Commercial to R-15 Residential (7-0)
• Approved Z-2022-2 rezoning a 3.1-acre Chevy Drive parcel from C-2 Commercial to S-1 Services (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from February 10 and February 19, 2022 meetings (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-2 for tax parcel ending 80600 after executive session (7-0)

City Council

The Fountain Inn City Council is conducting a retreat focused on reviewing the 2021 year and establishing future goals. The session also includes updates regarding the budget process and the FY 21 audit.

• 2021 Year In Review with Shawn Bell
• Goal Setting Session with Trey Eubanks
• Finance Update from Naomi Reed regarding budget process and FY 21 audit update

The City Council held its annual retreat, reviewing 2021 accomplishments and participating in a goal-setting session. No formal decisions were made; the only action was a unanimous motion to adjourn.

• Adjourned the meeting unanimously.

City Council

The Fountain Inn City Council will consider the second reading of the Layfayette Avenue annexation and a truck sign ordinance. The agenda includes a public hearing for the 2022 Annual Action Plan and discussions regarding natural gas facility projects. Presentations are scheduled for updates on Main Street and the Public Utilities Building.

• Second reading of AX 2021-5 Layfayette Avenue Annexation
• Public hearing for the 2022 Annual Action Plan
• Notice to Proceed for Public Works/Natural Gas Facility project
• Approval of Main Street Improvement Grant Program
• Second reading of 2022-001 Truck Sign Ordinance

The Fountain Inn City Council approved the second reading of the Lafayette Avenue annexation, bringing approximately 93 acres at 110 Lafayette Avenue into city limits and zoning it R-12 Residential. The council also approved a truck sign ordinance restricting trucks with over six wheels on specific streets, and authorized a notice to proceed for the new Public Works/Natural Gas Facility. Several resolutions were passed, including the 2022 Annual Action Plan for CDBG/HOME funds, a safety statement, the Main Street Improvement Grant Program, and ARPA funding package #3.

• Approved second reading of AX 2021-5 Lafayette Avenue annexation (5-0)
• Approved second reading of 2022-001 Truck Sign Ordinance (5-0)
• Approved Notice to Proceed for Public Works/Natural Gas Facility with Reeves Young (5-0)
• Approved R 2022-4 Annual Action Plan for CDBG/HOME funds (5-0)
• Approved R 2022-2 Safety Statement (5-0)
• Approved Main Street Improvement Grant Program (5-0)
• Approved R 2022-3 ARPA funding package #3 (5-0)
• Approved Natural Gas AMA Contract with BP Energy (5-0)

City Council

The Fountain Inn City Council will review American Rescue Plan Act revenue for fiscal year 2022 and a first reading of a truck sign ordinance. The council also plans to discuss property negotiations in executive session. Additionally, the agenda includes an appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• First reading of AX 2021-5 Lafayette Avenue
• American Rescue Plan Act Revenue for Fiscal Year 2022
• First reading of Truck Sign Ordinance 2022-001
• Appointment of AJ Dearybury to the Board of Zoning Appeals
• Executive session regarding property negotiations (Tax Map #0345000100600)

The council unanimously approved the first reading of the annexation of approximately 93 acres at 110 Lafayette Avenue, rezoning it to R-12 Residential and assigning it to Ward 4. They also approved a resolution authorizing up to $427,583.12 in ARPA funds for eligible projects, and the first reading of a truck sign ordinance restricting trucks with over six wheels on specific streets. Additionally, AJ Dearybury was appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Approved first reading of AX 2021-5 Lafayette Avenue annexation and rezoning to R-12 (7-0)
• Approved R 2022-1 authorizing ARPA fund expenditures up to $427,583.12 (7-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2022-001 Truck Sign Ordinance (7-0)
• Appointed AJ Dearybury to the Board of Zoning Appeals (7-0)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Dec 1 and Dec 9, 2021 meetings (7-0)