Rincon, GA

City Council Workshop

The Rincon City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the Fort Howard Road Downtown Overlay District. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate matters. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Fort Howard Road Downtown Overlay District
• Possible executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026 millage rate and two rezoning requests, then vote on the millage ordinance and other items. The council will also consider consent agenda purchases, a site plan for a car dealership, and several other business items.

• Public hearing and vote on 2026 millage rate ordinance at 2.323 mills
• Rezoning request for 205 W. Ninth Street (R-2 to R-3) recommended for denial by Planning and Zoning Board
• Annexation and rezoning request for 0 Lexington Avenue Ext. (AR-1 to PUD) recommended for denial
• Consent agenda: $50,000 Mini-Excavator purchase, $117,382.01 pay request for 7th Street Utility Improvement, $267,158.93 pay request for TSPLOST road paving
• Drawing for North Retail Package Liquor Store Lottery winner

City Council Workshop

The City Council is hosting the final open house for the 25-Year Master Plan on August 27, 2026. The event allows residents to review ideas and priorities gathered from community input. This session marks the close of the current phase of the Master Plan process.

• 25-Year Master Plan Open House scheduled for August 27, 2026, from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
• Event location is Macomber Park, 1004 Lexington Avenue
• Residents will review ideas and priorities emerging from community input

City Council Special Called

The Rincon City Council is holding a special called meeting with a public hearing on the proposed 2026 millage rate. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on the City of Rincon 2026 millage rate

City Council Workshop

The Rincon City Council is holding a workshop meeting with one discussion item: the annexation of Lexington Avenue Ext. The council may also enter an executive session for personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate matters, as needed. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Lexington Avenue Ext. annexation
• Possible executive session on personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate

City Council

The Rincon City Council is meeting to hold four public hearings on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), including changes to development regulations, parking, signs, and new Downtown/Main Street architectural standards, as well as an updated Official Overlay Districts Map. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including two rezoning requests on South Columbia Avenue, a rodeo contract, and utility pay requests, plus new business items such as a water and sewer master plan contract and liquor store ordinance changes.

• Public hearings on UDO amendments (Chapters 1-6, 9) and new Downtown/Main Street Architectural Standards
• Public hearing on amending Official Overlay Districts Map, repealing June 23, 2025 map
• Rezoning 225 South Columbia Avenue (0.28 acres) from R-2 to B-2
• Rezoning 0 South Columbia Avenue (0.35 acres) from R-2 to B-2
• Contract with T-T Rodeo Company LLC for $35,000 for 2026 Rincon Roundup Pro Rodeo

The Rincon City Council held public hearings and unanimously approved multiple items, including first readings of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments covering liquor store locations, overlay districts, and architectural standards. The council also approved a master services contract with Thomas & Hutton for a water and sewer master plan, along with a $32,900 task order for initial data collection. Consent agenda items were approved, including two rezoning requests and several construction pay requests.

• Approved consent agenda including rezoning of 225 and 0 South Columbia Ave to B-2, $35,000 rodeo contract, and pay requests totaling $1,061,025.93 (unanimous)
• Approved Master Services Contract with Thomas & Hutton for water/sewer master plan (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #1 for $32,900 for initial data collection for master plan (unanimous)
• Approved amended Liquor Store Lottery guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) for retail package liquor stores (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of UDO amendments (Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6,9) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of UDO amendments (Chapters 3,4,8) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of amended Official Overlay Districts Map (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will consider three applications: a conceptual site plan for a Tanzo Motors dealership, a rezoning request for a residential property, and an annexation and rezoning petition. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from June 23, 2026.

• Tanzo Motors: 18,836-sq-ft auto dealership and service center at 0 Towne Park West Drive, Lot 17 (3.02 acres, B-2)
• Rezone 205 W. Ninth Street (3.5 acres) from R-2 to R-3 multi-family; applicant Lawrence Alexander Homes, LLC
• Annex and rezone 0 Lexington Ave. Ext. (39.58 acres) from AR-1 to PUD; applicant Patriot Development Group

City Council Special Called

The Rincon City Council is holding a special called meeting primarily to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2026 millage rate. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda, which consists of procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on the City of Rincon 2026 millage rate

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold a first reading on a petition to annex and rezone a 114.13-acre parcel at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. from AR-1 to PUD. The council will also consider a $804,405.67 pay request for the Chimney Road Watermain Extension Project, a change order for the same project, an architectural review services agreement with GMC, a bid award for a police department office trailer, a first reading of the 2026 millage rate ordinance at 2.323 mills, and acceptance of a deed for Heritage Way and the Lift Station. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate matters.

• First reading: annex and rezone 114.13 acres at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. (Parcel #04470013B00) from AR-1 to PUD
• Pay Request #2 for $804,405.67 to Vertical Earth Inc for Chimney Road Watermain Extension Project
• Change Order #1 (decrease) for Chimney Road Watermain Extension Project
• Agreement with GMC for architectural review services in Overlay Districts
• First reading of ordinance setting 2026 millage rate at 2.323 mills

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will meet to review the second set of 2026 Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments, covering Chapters 1–6 and 9, and proposed changes to building and development standards. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the May 19 meeting. No substantive decisions are listed in the agenda.

The Board unanimously approved the second set of 2026 Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments and a separate set of proposed changes to Building and Development standards. These updates affect various zoning districts, land disturbance procedures, and architectural standards.

• Approved second set of 2026 UDO amendments to Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed UDO changes to Building and Development standards (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to set a proposed millage rate and an agreement for the distribution of 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax proceeds. The body is also reviewing several second readings for amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and the Official Overlay Districts Map.

• Proposed millage rate resolution
• Intergovernmental Agreement for 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax proceeds
• Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance including Downtown/Main Street Architectural Development Standards
• Amending the Official Overlay Districts Map of Rincon
• Agreement with Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC for bookkeeping, consulting and/or advisory services

City Council Workshop

The Rincon City Council will hold a workshop to discuss annexation and convene an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Annexation discussion
• Executive session for personnel and litigation
• Executive session for attorney-client privilege
• Executive session for real estate

City Council

The Rincon City Council will consider amending fire prevention, competitive bidding, and purchasing policies, and review a purchase and sale contract with Ernest Communities, LLC.

• Consideration to amend City of Rincon Ordinance Chapter 38 Fire Prevention and Protection
• Consideration to amend City of Rincon Ordinance Chapter 2, Article V, Sec. 2-205 Competitive Bidding Ordinance
• Consideration to amend City of Rincon's Purchasing Policy
• Consideration of a purchase and sale contract with Ernest Communities, LLC
• Grant eligibility to apply for the South Retail Package Liquor Store alcohol license to Laukik Patel

The council unanimously approved a purchase and sale contract with Ernest Communities for a 15‑acre site to be used for the future library. It also adopted amendments to the fire‑prevention ordinance, the competitive‑bidding ordinance, and the city purchasing policy, each passing unanimously. Additionally, the council granted eligibility for a south‑side liquor‑store license to applicant Laukik Patel, with the decision also unanimous.

• Approved purchase and sale contract with Ernest Communities for library site (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 38 Fire Prevention ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 2, Article V, Sec. 2-205 Competitive Bidding ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to City Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved eligibility for south‑side liquor‑store license to Laukik Patel (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 27, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will consider several items, including a request to award Pinehaven $54,400 from 2016 SPLOST funds for a public building project. The council will also vote on three budget amendments (BA-2026-04, BA-2026-05, BA-2026-06) and approve the purchase of fire and rescue equipment. Additional agenda items include public hearings on rezoning petitions and extensions of zoning moratoriums.

• Award contract to Pinehaven for $54,400 from 2016 SPLOST funds
• Approval of Budget Amendments BA-2026-04, BA-2026-05, and BA-2026-06
• Purchase of fire spreader, ram, and cutters for $50,230 from NAFECO Fire Products
• Purchase of heavy rescue equipment for $31,298 from Safe Industries
• Public hearing on rezoning 114.13‑acre parcel at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. to PUD

The Rincon City Council voted unanimously to approve the agenda amendment that removed item 12 and added item 16A. The council also approved the minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. A public hearing was held on a petition to annex and rezone a 114‑acre parcel and on a request to rezone a .28‑acre commercial parcel, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved agenda amendment (remove item 12, add 16A) – unanimous
• Approved May 11, 2026 minutes – unanimous

City Council

City Council

The Council will hold four public hearings on updates to the Unified Development Ordinance, an overlay districts map, and downtown architectural standards. The consent agenda includes second readings to rezone two properties on South Columbia Avenue, a rodeo contract, and utility pay requests. New business features first readings of UDO amendments, a liquor store ordinance, and approval of a water/sewer master plan.

• Rezoning of 225 and 0 South Columbia Avenue from R-2 to B-2 (second readings)
• $35,000 contract for 2026 Rincon Roundup Pro Rodeo at Freedom Park
• $759,573 pay request for watermain extension on Chimney Road and Old Augusta Road
• First readings on UDO amendments covering multiple chapters and overlay map update
• Authorize $32,900 initial phase of water and sewer master plan with Thomas & Hutton

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board meeting scheduled for July 21, 2026, has been cancelled due to no agenda items to consider.

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will vote on four items: two rezoning requests from R-2 to B-2 on South Columbia Avenue, a large annexation and rezoning of 114 acres at 0 Lexington Ave Ext to Planned Unit Development, and a conceptual site plan for a 77,500-square-foot industrial expansion at 1000 Sewon EV Road. The board also reviews minutes from March 17, 2026.

• Petition by Dylan Wingate/Patriot Development Group to annex and rezone 114.13 acres at 0 Lexington Ave Ext from AR-1 to PUD (Parcel #04470013B00)
• Request by Ashlyn Bashlor/ReMax Savannah to rezone .28 acres at 225 South Columbia Avenue from R-2 to B-2 (Parcel R2080042C00)
• Request by Ashlyn Bashlor/ReMax Savannah to rezone .35 acres at 0 South Columbia Avenue from R-2 to B-2 (Parcel R2080045)
• Application by Sang Yoon Kim/ARCO Design/Build for conceptual approval of a 77,500 sq ft industrial building expansion at 1000 Sewon EV Road (Parcel R2840002)

The board unanimously denied the petition to annex and rezone a 114.13‑acre parcel at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. from AR‑1 to a Planned Unit Development. The board unanimously approved two zoning map amendments for D and D Brothers Realty LLC, rezoning parcels at 225 South Columbia Avenue and 0 South Columbia Avenue from R‑2 to B‑2. The board also unanimously approved a conceptual site‑plan for a roughly 77,500‑sq‑ft expansion of an industrial building at 1000 Sewon EV Road. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Denied annexation and rezoning of 114.13‑acre parcel at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 225 South Columbia Avenue from R‑2 to B‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0 South Columbia Avenue from R‑2 to B‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved conceptual site‑plan for 77,500‑sq‑ft industrial expansion at 1000 Sewon EV Road (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance to amend the municipal charter, approve several equipment purchases via consent agenda totaling $439,358.46, and consider a final pay request for the Lost Plantation Sidewalk Project. Other items include a budget amendment, the 2026 LMIG project, and a possible cancellation of the May 25 meeting. The council will also enter executive session for personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Second reading of ordinance to amend Municipal Charter under O.C.G.A. § 36-35-3
• Approval to purchase a John Deere tractor for $85,302.43
• Approval to purchase four 2026 Ford F-250 trucks for $183,383.00
• Approval of Final Pay Request and Retainage for Lost Plantation Sidewalk Project
• Consideration of 2026 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG) Project

The Council approved a major watermain extension project and several equipment purchases. They also authorized a budget amendment for the City Club members' room and approved an ordinance to amend the Municipal Charter.

• Awarded Rincon Watermain Extension Project bid to Vertical Earth, Inc. for $2,863,255.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of John Deere Tractor for $85,302.43 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of (4) 2026 Ford F-250s for $183,383.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Skid Loader for $83,402.15 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of (4) Kubota mowers for $87,270.88 (Unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $34,754.95 for Lost Plantation Sidewalk Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-2026-03 for City Club members' room project (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to amend Municipal Charter (Unanimous)

City Council Special Called

This special called meeting consists of an executive session to discuss personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate, followed by potential action on those items. No other public business is on the agenda.

• Executive session for personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate
• Possible action on items from executive session

City Council approved a Master Plan Amendment to increase the number of townhomes at the Williamsburg PUD to 74. The council also authorized a $55,000 contract for downtown design guidelines and renewed the city's property and liability insurance.

• Approved Master Plan Amendment for Williamsburg PUD to allow 74 total townhomes (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 GMC proposal for Downtown Rincon Design Framework & Guidelines – Phase 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of GIRMA Property and Liability Insurance Program for 2026-2027 at $284,462.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance to amend the Municipal Charter (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Personnel Policy regarding payroll and attendance to remove flex-time and 4-10 schedules (Unanimous)
• Approved upgrade and remodel of the City Club Golf Course Cart Barn (Unanimous)
• Approved March 23, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will vote on a second reading of a Master Plan Amendment for the Williamsburg PUD at 0 Stephanie Avenue, adding 24 townhomes for a total of 74. Other decisions include approving a $55,000 contract for the Downtown Rincon Design Framework Phase 1, a first reading of a Municipal Charter amendment, and amendments to personnel policy. Council will also consider a $284,462 insurance renewal and a golf course cart barn upgrade.

• Vote on Master Plan Amendment for Williamsburg PUD (74 townhomes) at 0 Stephanie Avenue
• Approve $55,000 Downtown Rincon Design Framework & Guidelines – Phase 1 contract with GMC
• First reading of Ordinance to amend the Municipal Charter
• Approve $284,462 renewal of GIRMA Property and Liability Insurance for 2026-2027
• Request to upgrade City Club Golf Course Cart Barn

The Rincon City Council approved a $55,000 contract for downtown design guidelines and unanimously adopted changes to the personnel policy removing flex-time provisions. The council also approved a 2026-2027 insurance program and a cart barn renovation at the City Club Golf Course.

• Approved $55,000 Downtown Design Framework contract (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Policy changes removing flex-time (unanimous)
• Approved GIRMA insurance program renewal ($284,462) (unanimous)
• Approved City Club Golf Course cart barn renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Williamsburg PUD Master Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled Williamsburg PUD amendment until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of Municipal Charter amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Freedom Park rental request for September 12 event

City Council

The Rincon City Council will consider approving a Construction Manager-at-Risk contract and Guaranteed Maximum Price of $14,229,775 with Ruby Collins, Inc. for upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a Hero of the Month recognition, administrative reports from departments, and an executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Consideration to approve CMAR contract and GMP for wastewater treatment plant upgrades from Ruby Collins, Inc. at $14,229,775
• Approval of March 9, 2026 minutes
• Hero of the Month recognition
• Administrative reports from Public Works, Police, Fire, Finance, Building/Zoning, and Mayor/Council
• Executive session to discuss personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate

The City Council approved a construction contract with Ruby Collins, Inc. to upgrade the Rincon Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project aims to increase capacity from 1 MGD to 1.4 MGD while maintaining regulatory compliance.

• Approved March 9, 2026 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,229,775.00 wastewater treatment plant contract (Unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel and litigation (Unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will vote on several business items, including rezoning requests, a conditional use variance, and contract awards. Key decisions include awarding an $865,149.10 TSPLOST road paving contract to Sikes Brothers, Inc., approving upgrades to the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and second readings on comprehensive UDO amendments and a moratorium extension for the Fort Howard Overlay District. The council will also appoint a representative to the Effingham County Board of Health and consider agreements for municipal court prosecution and judge services.

• Vote on rezoning 5.46 acres at 0 South Highway 21 from AR-2 to B-2 (consent agenda item 1)
• Vote on conditional use variance for cosmetology school at 0 Howard Avenue (new business item 1)
• Award TSPLOST road paving contract to Sikes Brothers, Inc. for $865,149.10 (new business item 4)
• Second reading on Unified Development Ordinance amendments covering multiple chapters (new business item 5)
• Resolution to extend moratorium on development permits in Fort Howard Overlay District (new business item 6)

City Council approved a road paving contract for nine roads and a pre-construction contract for wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The council also approved several zoning amendments and extended a moratorium on development in the Fort Howard Overlay District.

• Approved $865,149.10 TSPLOST Road Paving Project contract to Sikes Brothers, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $0 pre-construction contract with Ruby Collins for Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0 South Highway 21 from AR-2 to B-2 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 525 N Columbia Ave from B-2 to R-2 (Unanimous)
• Denied conditional use variance for cosmetology and barber training academy at 0 Howard Avenue (Unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 0 Magnolia Drive from R-2 to OC (4-1)
• Approved amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Extended Fort Howard Overlay District development moratorium to July 13 (Unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board denied a variance request from property owner Adrienne Hilson to construct a 30' x 40' garage exceeding the maximum allowed size for accessory structures. The board found the request did not meet the hardship criteria in the Unified Development Ordinance. The applicant can still build a compliant garage up to approximately 675 square feet.

• Denied variance for accessory structure at 47 Talmadge Drive (motion carried, no recorded dissent)

City Council

The Rincon City Council is scheduled to vote on several proposed items, including a $143,000 contract with TSW for a 25-Year Master Plan that will guide future development and infrastructure spending. The council will also consider two ordinances adjusting mixed drink tax penalties and license renewal rules, a resolution to vacate a portion of an alley between North Columbia Avenue and Carolina Avenue, and Budget Amendment BA-2024-02. These actions will affect how the city plans future growth, how local businesses handle tax compliance, and how adjacent property owners use their land.

• Contract with TSW for $143,000 to develop a 25-Year Master Plan for the City of Rincon
• Ordinance 2025-16 amending mixed drink tax late penalties
• Ordinance 2025-17 addressing delinquent excise taxes and license renewal restrictions
• Resolution to vacate a 20-foot-wide alley between North Columbia Avenue and Carolina Avenue
• Budget Amendment BA-2024-02 and Amendment #4 of the Effingham County Inmate Labor Agreement

The Rincon City Council approved a $143,000 contract for a 25-year master plan, accepted deeds for two city facilities, and passed a final 2024 budget amendment showing a $2 million increase in fund balance. The council also approved first readings for two ordinances regarding liquor tax penalties.

• Approved $143,000 contract for 25-year master plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for Coastal Trade Center Parkway (unanimous)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for Coastal Trade Center Lift Station (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-2024-02 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Benefits Accessibility Policy (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Effingham County Inmate Labor Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance on late mixed drink tax penalties (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance on delinquent excise taxes (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) covering eight chapters, followed by a first reading of the amendments. The consent agenda includes second readings of rezonings for two Blue Jay Road parcels from agricultural to planned unit development and an ordinance amending retail liquor store regulations. Old business involves a vote on liquor store lottery guidelines tabled in January, and new business includes a $188,461.32 final pay request for the City Club Cart Path Repaving project, a Planning and Zoning Board appointment, surplus of three fire department trucks, and two budget amendments.

• Public hearing on amendments to UDO Chapters 1–6, 8, and 9
• Second reading: rezoning 0 Blue Jay Road (2.50 acres) from AR-2 to PUD
• Second reading: rezoning 600 Blue Jay Road (36.96 acres) from AR-1 to PUD
• Vote to approve Liquor Store Lottery guidelines (tabled from Jan 26 meeting)
• Final Pay Request #7 of $188,461.32 for City Club Cart Path Repaving

The City Council approved amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including changes to industrial height limits and data center regulations, and approved two budget amendments. The council also approved pay requests for sidewalk and cart path projects and surplus fire department trucks.

• Approved UDO amendments (Chapter 1-9) 6-0
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-2026-01 6-0
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-2026-02 6-0
• Approved pay request #6 for Lost Plantation Sidewalk Extension ($13,072.50) 6-0
• Approved pay request #7 for City Club Cart Path Repaving ($188,461.32) 6-0
• Approved surplus of three Fire Department pickup trucks 6-0
• Approved second reading of rezoning requests for 0 Blue Jay Road and Blue Jay Road 6-0
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) 6-0

City Council Special Called

The council inaugurated the new mayor and council members and took the oath of office. An executive session was opened to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation, attorney‑client privilege issues, and real estate. The council will consider any actions arising from that session before adjourning.

• Oath of office for Mayor Kevin Exley and Councilmembers Jesse Ben Blackwell, Tim Milner, and Trisha Boyett
• Executive session to discuss personnel, pending litigation, attorney‑client privilege, and real estate
• Potential actions on items arising from the executive session

At a special called meeting on January 7, 2026, the Rincon City Council administered oaths of office to the newly elected mayor and three councilmembers. The council then voted unanimously to enter executive session and, upon return, voted 5-0-1 (with Councilmember Trisha Boyett abstaining) to terminate the city manager's contract for convenience and authorize a related release agreement. The meeting adjourned thereafter.

• Administered Oath of Office to Mayor Kevin Exley by Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to Councilmember Trisha Boyett by Mayor Exley (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to Councilmember Jesse Ben Blackwell by Mayor Exley (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to Councilmember Tim Milner by Mayor Exley (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved executive session for personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate (unanimous)
• Approved motion to exercise non-renewal and termination of city manager services contract for Mr. Byrd for convenience, and authorize release agreement (5-0-1, Councilmember Trisha Boyett abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading of the proposed FY 2026 budget. Other business includes opening sealed bids for the abandoned portion of 6th Street, accepting deeds for Windsong Subdivision Phase 2, and voting to award the 7th Street Utility Improvements Phase 3 contract to Cartee Construction and Utilities.

• Public hearing and first reading of proposed FY 2026 City of Rincon Budget
• Open sealed bids for abandoned portion of 6th Street, with vote to accept, reject, readvertise, or abandon sale
• Vote to accept Deed of Dedication for Windsong Subdivision Phase 2 – Wetland Parcel
• Vote to accept Deed of Dedication for Windsong Subdivision Phase 2 for water, lighting, storm drainage, and sanitary sewer facilities
• Request to award 7th Street Utility Improvements Phase 3 bid to Cartee Construction and Utilities

The Rincon City Council approved the FY 2026 budget, accepted a $189,000 bid for an abandoned 6th Street portion, and authorized a $1.67 million contract for 7th Street utility improvements. The council also accepted deeds for a subdivision's infrastructure.

• Approved FY 2026 Budget (unanimous)
• Accepted $189,000 bid for abandoned 6th Street (unanimous)
• Authorized $1.67M contract for 7th Street Utility Improvements Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for Windsong Subdivision Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Oct 27 and Nov 10 (unanimous and 5-1)
• Awarded Coastal Incentive Grant presentation to G-D-N-R
• Deferred erosion issue discussion to later date
• Approved meeting adjournment (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold first readings on two rezoning requests by Jake Patrick to change parcels at 0 and 600 Blue Jay Road from agricultural to Planned Unit Development. They will also vote on a conceptual site plan for a 20,000 sq ft assisted living facility, approve a wireless tower lease, and consider two moratorium resolutions on development in the Highway 21 Overlay District and on certain multifamily projects. Additional items include a $26,000 design contract for an 80-acre recreational park and approval of pay requests totaling over $146,000 for road projects.

• First reading to rezone 0 Blue Jay Road (2.50 acres) from AR-2 to PUD (Planning Board recommended 5-0)
• First reading to rezone 600 Blue Jay Road (36.96 acres) from AR-1 to PUD (Planning Board recommended 5-0)
• Vote on conceptual site plan for a 20,000 sq ft assisted living and memory care facility at 290 South Columbia
• Two resolutions imposing moratoriums on development in Highway 21 Overlay District and on multifamily/PUD applications
• Approve $26,000 proposal from GMC for conceptual design of an 80-acre recreational park

The Rincon City Council approved the final payment for the Pintail Emergency Access Road and the Lost Plantation sidewalk extension. It also approved first‑reading rezoning of two Blue Jay Road parcels to Planned Unit Development, the conceptual site plan for a 20,000‑sq‑ft assisted‑living and memory‑care facility, a lease for a wireless communications tower, and an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that changes parking requirements. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved final payment of $124,867.19 for Pintail Emergency Access Road (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $21,694.50 for Lost Plantation Sidewalk Extension (unanimous)
• Approved first‑reading rezoning of 0 Blue Jay Road to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved first‑reading rezoning of 600 Blue Jay Road to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved conceptual site plan for 20,000‑sq‑ft assisted‑living/memory‑care facility at 290 South Columbia (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑year lease for SBA Towers X, LLC cell‑tower site (unanimous)
• Approved second reading amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance changing parking ratio to 1 per 250 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of liquor ordinance allowing Sunday sales of distilled spirits 12:30 pm–11:30 pm (unanimous)

City Council

The council will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests for properties on Blue Jay Road (0 and 600 Blue Jay Road) from AR-1/AR-2 to Planned Unit Development (PUD). They will also consider several second-reading ordinances, including alley abandonment and liquor tax penalties, and discuss a Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade. A key new business item is a resolution to impose a moratorium on acceptance or approval of new single-family site plans and plats.

• Public hearings on rezoning 0 Blue Jay Road (2.50 acres) and 600 Blue Jay Road (36.96 acres) from agricultural to PUD
• Consent agenda: second reading of ordinance to abandon alley between 8th and 9th Streets; second readings of two liquor-related ordinances (Ordinance 2025-16 and 2025-17)
• Approval of Pay Request #4 for $83,650.50 for Picket Fences Emergency Access Road
• New Business: request to pay Todd Godwin Construction $137,220.80 for repairs at City Club at Lost Plantation, Hole 5
• First readings of ordinances amending Unified Development Code and Chapter 6 of city code regarding Retail Package Liquor Stores

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including an alley abandonment and liquor tax ordinance amendments. They also approved payments for golf course repairs and wastewater upgrades. A first reading was held for an ordinance establishing rules for retail package liquor stores.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously
• Approved $137,220.80 for City Club golf course repairs
• Approved $83,650.50 for Pintail site preparation
• Held first reading for liquor store ordinance
• Approved second reading to abandon alley between 8th and 9th Streets