Goose Creek, KY

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Goose Creek Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a regular meeting to consider one administrative appeal regarding the nonconforming use status of a property at 129 Red Bank Road. The board will also approve minutes from its June 16, 2026 meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Administrative appeal 2026-004-AP regarding nonconforming use status at 129 Red Bank Road (TMS # 244-09-02-002)
• Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 meeting

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to hear public comments, approve the previous meeting's minutes, and receive the Recreation Director's report, which includes the May 2026 budget status and parks and recreation updates. No major decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from May 4, 2026 meeting
• Financial report: Budget Status Report for May 2026
• Parks and Recreation Report for May 2026

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission approved the May 4, 2026 meeting minutes and the May 2026 financial reports. The commission also discussed commissioner involvement, recommended Shelly Allen for appointment, and reviewed staff reports on pool, skate nights, and park improvements.

• Approved May 4, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2026 financial reports (unanimous)
• Forwarded Shelly Allen's name for appointment to the Recreation Commission
• Requested copies of city-signed lease agreements for next meeting

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to review financial reports and discuss a long-term lease agreement for the Foster Creek and Dogwood Park properties. The meeting includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion of long-term lease agreements for Foster Creek and Dogwood Park properties
• Financial report and budget status for March 2026
• Parks and Recreation report for March 2026
• Approval of minutes from February and March 2026 meetings

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission approved and signed the revised Foster Creek Lease Agreement, which was updated to clarify that it does not supersede the original Interagency Agreement. The commission also approved the minutes from previous workshops and meetings, and the financial reports for March 2026.

• Approved and signed the Foster Creek Lease Agreement (all present commissioners)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2026 workshop (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of March 2, 2026 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of March 16, 2026 workshop (all in favor)
• Approved financial reports for March 2026 (all in favor)

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting to discuss commissioner involvement in specific recreation areas, review the April 2026 budget status, and hear the Parks and Recreation report from Director Crystal Reed. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from two prior meetings and public comments.

• Discussion on commissioner involvement in specific recreation areas
• Financial Report - Budget Status Report for April 2026
• Parks and Recreation Report for April 2026
• Approval of minutes from April 6 and April 13, 2026 meetings

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission rescinded and then re-approved its recommendation for Shelly Allen to be appointed to the commission, after confirming her willingness to serve. The commission also approved minutes from April 6 and April 13 meetings, approved April 2026 financial reports, and assigned commissioners as liaisons to specific recreation areas.

• Approved April 6, 2026 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved April 13, 2026 workshop minutes (all in favor)
• Recommended Shelly Allen for appointment to the Recreation Commission (all in favor)
• Approved April 2026 financial reports (all in favor)

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with public comments, old and new business, and approval of the June 1, 2026 minutes. The Recreation Director will present the June 2026 budget status and parks and recreation reports. The agenda is mostly procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 1, 2026
• Financial report: budget status for June 2026
• Parks and recreation report for June 2026

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the June 1, 2026 meeting and the financial reports for June 2026, both by unanimous vote. The meeting included discussions on pickleball court expansion, portable skate park placement, and pool rentals, but no formal decisions were made on these topics.

• Approved minutes of June 1, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for June 2026 (unanimous)

City Council

The Goose Creek City Council will hold public hearings on several ordinances, including annexations off Berkeley Farms Road and Liberty Hall Road, a zoning map amendment for the Berkeley Farms PD, and a rezoning on Matthews Lane. They will also consider a budget amendment to supplement bond funding for hospitality and public safety facilities, and take final action on an ordinance authorizing an installment purchase transaction for those facilities.

• Annexation of TMS 233-08-03-019 and 233-08-03-053 off Berkeley Farms Road and College Park Road
• Zoning map amendment for Berkeley Farms PD (TMS# 233-00-00-057, et al., +/-36.27 acres)
• Rezoning of 120 Matthews Lane from Conservation (C) to Residential Single Family (RSF) (+/-1.30 acres)
• Annexation of TMS 244-05-01-056 on Liberty Hall Road with Village Node (VN) zoning
• Budget amendment to supplement Series 2026 bonds for hospitality and public safety facilities

City Council

The Goose Creek City Council is holding a workshop to discuss and receive presentations on several items, including a development impact fee study update, a resolution adopting the 2026-2030 strategic plan, a proposed annexation and rezoning of parcels along Berkeley Farms Road, and funding sources for a 2026 installment purchase revenue bond. These are discussion items only, with no final votes scheduled.

• Development impact fee study update (presentation and discussion)
• Resolution adopting the 2026-2030 City of Goose Creek Strategic Plan
• Proposed annexation to assign Planned Development zoning for parcels along Berkeley Farms Road
• Proposed rezoning of twelve parcels along Berkeley Farms Road
• 2026 Installment Purchase Revenue Bond – funding sources and uses

City Council

The Goose Creek City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several items, including an update on development impact fees, a resolution to adopt the 2026-2030 strategic plan, a proposed annexation and rezoning of parcels along Berkeley Farms Road, and funding sources for a 2026 installment purchase revenue bond. These are discussion items only, with no final votes scheduled.

• Development impact fee study update
• Resolution adopting 2026-2030 strategic plan
• Proposed annexation for planned development zoning along Berkeley Farms Road
• Proposed rezoning of twelve parcels along Berkeley Farms Road
• 2026 installment purchase revenue bond funding sources and uses

City Council

The Goose Creek City Council is holding a regular meeting that consists solely of an executive session to discuss negotiations related to a proposed contractual arrangement and to receive legal advice regarding a municipal bond issuance. No action will be taken on this item, and the meeting is expected to adjourn immediately after.

• Executive session under Section 30-4-70(A)(2) for negotiations on proposed contractual arrangements
• Discussion of municipal bond issuance (no action to be taken)

The Goose Creek City Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss negotiations related to a proposed municipal bond issuance and receive legal advice. No formal decisions or votes were made during the public portion of the meeting, and the council adjourned without taking any action.

• Entered executive session to discuss bond negotiations and legal advice (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting without public action (all ayes)

City Council

The Goose Creek City Council is holding a regular meeting that consists solely of an executive session to discuss negotiations related to a proposed municipal bond issuance and to receive legal advice. No action will be taken on the bond during this session, and the meeting is expected to adjourn immediately after.

• Executive session under Section 30-4-70(A)(2) to discuss bond issuance negotiations and legal advice
• No action will be taken on the municipal bond

The Goose Creek City Council held a special meeting that consisted solely of an executive session to discuss negotiations related to a proposed municipal bond issuance and to receive legal advice. No formal decisions or votes were made on the bond or any other substantive matter, and the meeting adjourned immediately after the closed session.

• Entered executive session to discuss bond negotiations and legal advice (all ayes)
• Adjourned meeting after executive session (all ayes)

Planning Commission

The Goose Creek Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several map amendments, including annexation and rezoning requests for properties on Berkeley Farms Road, College Park Road, Liberty Hall Road, and Matthews Lane. The commission will also approve the agenda and minutes from the May 5, 2026 meeting, and hear general public comments.

• Annexation/map amendment for parcels at 134 and 146 Berkeley Farms Road to assign Planned Development (PD) zoning
• Rezoning request for multiple parcels on Berkeley Farms Road and College Park Road (including 888 College Park Road) from PD to PD
• Annexation/map amendment for a parcel on Liberty Hall Road to assign Village Node (VN) zoning
• Rezoning request for 120 Matthews Lane from Conservation (C) to Residential Single Family (RSF)
• Plat approval (informational purposes only)

City Council

The Goose Creek City Council is holding a workshop to discuss several land-use items, including potential rezoning of two parcels, annexation of an unaddressed property on Liberty Hall Road, and the award of a contract for the St. James Trail multiuse path project. These are discussions only; no final decisions are being made at this workshop.

• Discussion of potential rezoning for parcel TMS# 235-00-00-011
• Discussion of rezoning TMS# 234-07-05-027 from Conservation (C) to Residential Single Family (RSF)
• Discussion of potential annexation of unaddressed property at Liberty Hall Road (TMS# 244-05-01-056 / Lot #26)
• Discussion of award of design, permitting, and construction administration for St. James Trail multiuse path project, pending contract negotiations

City Council

The Goose Creek City Council is holding a special meeting to introduce and hold the final reading of a resolution to close and abandon undeveloped Stonewall Court and undeveloped Carol Drive. This is a public hearing on the matter. No other business is listed.

• Resolution to close and abandon undeveloped Stonewall Court
• Resolution to close and abandon undeveloped Carol Drive
• Public hearing on the street closures

City Council

The Goose Creek City Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing and final reading of a resolution adopting the 2026-2030 strategic plan, and an ordinance authorizing an installment purchase transaction to finance construction and renovation of hospitality and public safety facilities. The council will also discuss bylaws for the Goose Creek Municipal Finance Corporation, approve a lease agreement with Berkeley County School District, and receive the annual financial statement audit.

• Ordinance authorizing installment purchase transaction for hospitality and public safety facilities, including issuing bonds by Goose Creek Municipal Finance Corporation
• Resolution adopting the 2026-2030 City of Goose Creek Strategic Plan (public hearing and final reading)
• Resolution regarding bylaws of Goose Creek Municipal Finance Corporation
• Approval of lease agreement with Berkeley County School District
• Presentation of annual financial statement audit

Planning Commission

The Goose Creek Planning Commission's regular meeting scheduled for July 7, 2026, has been cancelled. No items will be discussed or decided at this meeting. For questions, contact the Planning and Zoning Department.

• Meeting cancelled for July 7, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to review three variance requests submitted by Jason Matthewes. These requests concern an accessory structure at 408 Indigo Road.

• Variance request to increase maximum area for accessory structure at 408 Indigo Road
• Variance request to increase maximum height for accessory structure at 408 Indigo Road
• Variance request to reduce minimum side yard setback for accessory structure at 408 Indigo Road

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to adopt a Unified Development Ordinance and repeal existing land usage chapters. Additionally, the council will review a resolution to establish fees for renting and using the Assembly Facility.

• Ordinance to adopt Title XV: Land Usage, Chapter 151: Unified Development Ordinance
• Resolution to amend the City of Goose Creek Master Fee Schedule for the Assembly Facility

The Goose Creek City Council approved a unified development ordinance replacing the zoning and land development codes, a resolution requiring mandatory annexation for certain city water users, and a fee schedule for the new Assembly facility. All votes were unanimous. The council also approved the minutes from previous meetings.

• Adopted Unified Development Ordinance (all ayes)
• Approved annexation covenant resolution for city water users (all ayes)
• Approved Assembly facility rental fee schedule (all ayes)
• Approved minutes from April 24, May 12, and May 26 meetings (all ayes)

Planning Commission

The regular June 2, 2026 meeting of the Goose Creek Planning Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided. For questions, contact the Planning and Zoning Department.

• Meeting cancelled; no agenda items

City Council

This is a special City Council meeting consisting of an executive session and adjournment. During the closed session, the council will discuss negotiations to purchase real property at 0 Liberty Hall Road and a lease agreement with the Recreation Commission. No votes or public action will be taken at this meeting; further consideration is scheduled for the regular meeting on April 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm.

• Discussion of negotiations for purchase of 0 Liberty Hall Road (executive session, no action)
• Discussion of lease agreement with Recreation Commission (executive session, no action)

The Goose Creek City Council met in special session on April 14, 2026, solely to enter executive session. They discussed two contractual matters: the purchase of real property at 0 Liberty Hall Road and a lease of real property with the Recreation Commission. Councilmember Green-Fletcher recused herself from the Liberty Hall discussion. No votes on policy were taken at this meeting.

• Entered executive session to discuss purchase of 0 Liberty Hall Road (6-0, 1 recusal)
• Entered executive session to discuss Recreation Commission lease (6-0, 1 recusal)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss several city matters. Discussion topics include updates to zoning and land development regulations, tennis court renovations, and bike trail funding.

• Amendments to Chapter 151: Zoning and Chapter 153: Land Development Regulations
• Tennis court renovations discussion
• Bike trail project funding from Old Mount Holly Road to the Municipal Complex
• Recreation overflow parking discussion
• Development impact fee study update

The City Council convened a workshop on April 28, 2026, to discuss proposed amendments to the unified development ordinance, tennis court renovations, bike trail funding, recreation overflow parking, development impact fees, and public safety pay equity. No formal votes were cast on any agenda item; all matters were discussion only. Staff indicated plans to bring several items to the regular meeting on May 12 for consideration.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 p.m. (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss rental fees for the Assembly and methods for annexation. These are discussion items only.

• Discussion of rental fees for the Assembly
• Discussion of annexation methods and procedures

The City Council held a workshop to discuss proposed rental fees for The Assembly event space and transition to a Declaration of Annexation Covenant for new water customers. No votes or formal decisions were taken; staff will present the items for approval at the June 9 regular meeting.

Board of Zoning Appeals

This meeting is largely procedural: electing a new chair and vice chair, approving minutes from November 2024, and holding a closed executive session for annual legal training under attorney-client privilege. No zoning variance or appeal cases are on the agenda.

• Election of chair
• Election of vice chair
• Executive session for annual BZA legal training (SC Code 30-4-70(A)(2))
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved the November 2024 minutes, elected Jen Wise as Chair and Dan Guzman as Vice Chair, and entered executive session for annual legal training. No votes or action were taken during executive session. No substantive zoning decisions were made.

• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Elected Jen Wise as Chair (2-0; Wise abstained)
• Elected Dan Guzman as Vice Chair (2-0; Guzman abstained)
• Moved into executive session for legal training (3-0)
• Returned from executive session with no action taken (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:42 p.m. (4-0)

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a new Unified Development Ordinance that would replace existing zoning and land development regulations. New business includes a request for up to $50,505.18 in hospitality funds for a multi-use path, bids for tennis court renovations and overflow parking lot construction, and approval of a fire study.

• Public hearing on a Unified Development Ordinance replacing zoning and land development codes
• Request for $50,505.18 in hospitality funds for a multi-use path from Old Mount Holly Road / N. Goose Creek Boulevard to the Marguerite H. Brown Municipal Complex
• Award of contract for tennis court renovations
• Bid award for overflow parking lot construction
• Approval for a fire study to be conducted by the Center for Public Safety Management

The City Council approved a new Unified Development Ordinance that replaces existing zoning and land development regulations. Council also authorized over $1.9 million in construction and study contracts, including a parking lot, multi-use path, tennis court renovations, and a fire department study. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Unified Development Ordinance adopting new zoning and land development code (unanimous)
• Approved $50,505.18 from Hospitality Tax Fund for multi-use path from Old Mount Holly Road to municipal complex (unanimous)
• Awarded tennis court renovation contract to Howard B. Jones and Son (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,716,776.29 overflow parking lot construction bid to Ashley River site and Utilities, plus $200,000 contingency (unanimous)
• Approved $43,815 fire study contract with Center for Public Safety Management (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from prior meetings (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Goose Creek Planning Commission will hold a public meeting to consider a zoning text amendment that would repeal Title XV, Chapters 151 and 153, and replace them with a new Chapter 151: Unified Development Ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the February 3, 2026 meeting, a plat approval for informational purposes only, and general public comments.

• Zoning text amendment to repeal and replace zoning and land development regulations with a Unified Development Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from February 3, 2026 Planning Commission meeting
• Plat approval (informational purposes only)

City Council

The City Council and Planning Commission hold a joint workshop to begin the five-year update of the Goose Creek Comprehensive Plan. Discussion items include potential annexation of 237 Vine Street, a resolution for tax-exempt reimbursement, adding a fourth fire platoon, OPEB, and credit card convenience fees. No votes are scheduled.

• Kick-off of five-year comprehensive plan update (joint with Planning Commission)
• Potential annexation of 237 Vine Street (TMS 235-13-04-002) - discussion only
• Resolution to express intention to cause reimbursement with tax-exempt obligations - discussion only
• Adding a 4th platoon/shift for Fire Department - discussion only
• Credit card convenience fees and master fee schedule update - discussion only

The meeting was a workshop consisting of discussion items; no formal votes were taken on the proposed resolutions or policy changes. Officials reviewed the timeline for the Comprehensive Plan update and discussed potential changes to fire department staffing, retiree benefits, and credit card fees.

• Tabled decision on annexation of 237 Vine Street pending resolution of county fees
• Discussed proposal to add a 4th platoon/shift for fire department
• Discussed proposed Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) for retirees
• Discussed updating Master Fee Schedule to pass credit card fees to customers
• Discussed resolution for reimbursement of tax-exempt obligations up to $17,000,000
• Reviewed 5-year update timeline for the City of Goose Creek Comprehensive Plan

City Council

The Goose Creek City Council is meeting for a strategic planning retreat to review previous goals, financials, IT plan, and department updates. Key discussions include a proposed 4-platoon system and presentations from police, recreation, and public works.

• Review of previous strategic plan and progress
• Financial overview
• IT plan presentation
• Discussion of a 4-platoon system
• Updates from police, recreation, and public works departments

The City Council held a strategic planning workshop focusing on long-term financial forecasting, public safety staffing, and updates to the city's strategic plan. No formal decisions, votes, or ordinances were approved; the session was dedicated to discussion and staff direction on revising initiative goals. Council directed staff to revise several strategic initiatives toward more outcome-based measures, but no binding actions were taken.

• Staff directed to revise Economic Activity initiative to emphasize measurable outcomes and long-term sustainability (workshop direction, no vote)
• Staff directed to revise Brand Awareness initiative to focus on impact measurement rather than awareness (workshop direction, no vote)
• Staff directed to revise Strategic Growth initiative to focus on redevelopment within existing village nodes (workshop direction, no vote)
• Staff directed to revise Police workforce goals to explore compensation structures and retention strategies (workshop direction, no vote)

City Council

The City Council will meet in executive session to receive legal advice regarding the Fire District. The council will also discuss a contractual matter involving the Recreation Commission.

• Legal advice discussion for Fire District
• Contractual matter discussion with Recreation Commission

The City Council met in special session and immediately entered executive session to discuss legal advice for the fire district and a contractual matter with the Recreation Commission. No votes were taken on any substantive items. The meeting adjourned after returning to open session.

• Motion to enter executive session carried (6-0, 1 recusal)
• Motion to exit executive session carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn carried unanimously

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will hold a workshop to discuss plans for potential improvements at Dogwood Park and Foster Creek Park. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion of potential improvements on Dogwood Park property
• Discussion of potential improvements on Foster Creek Park property

The Commission held a workshop to discuss a draft proposal to expand a 2008 agreement, including the potential transfer of Dogwood Park and Foster Creek Park to the City. No formal votes were taken on the proposal; members discussed property deeds, funding, and oversight. The meeting concluded with a commitment to continue discussing amendments to the draft.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:51 p.m. (carried)

Goose Creek Recreation Commission

The Goose Creek Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss and review long-term lease agreements. These agreements concern the Foster Creek and Dogwood Park properties.

• Review of Long-Term Lease Agreements for Foster Creek and Dogwood Park Properties

The Recreation Commission discussed a proposed long-term lease for Foster Creek Park, focusing on protecting existing soccer and green space, parking, liability, and term length. Commissioners requested revisions to the draft, including adding all recreational uses and stronger liability language. No votes were taken on the lease or any other substantive item.

• Motion to adjourn carried (unanimous)