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Pendleton public meetings in 2024

42 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to hold work session on Unified Development Ordinance

The Pendleton Town Council is holding a work session with the UDO Steering Committee. The body will discuss the Unified Development Ordinance and review a draft zoning map.

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✓ Decided: Town Council holds work session on Unified Development Ordinance

The Town Council met for a work session with the UDO Steering Committee to discuss the rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance. No motions were made or voted upon during the session.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to hold work session on Unified Development Ordinance

The Pendleton Town Council is conducting a work session with the UDO Steering Committee. The discussion focuses on the Unified Development Ordinance, specifically regarding parking, signage, and nonconformities.

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✓ Decided: Town Council holds work session on Unified Development Ordinance

The Town Council met for a work session with the UDO Steering Committee to discuss the rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance. No motions were made or votes taken during the session.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council considers parking lot improvements and property leases

The Pendleton Town Council will discuss infrastructure projects including parking lot resurfacing and streetscape lighting. The body is also considering a property lease for ambulance services and an annexation of land on Pioneer Road.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Council approves trail expansion and parking lot resurfacing

The Council approved the Hall Trail as proposed by Friends of the Green Crescent Trail and awarded a $99,900 bid for the Vaqueros parking lot. Several resolutions were passed regarding streetlights, property acquisition for a pump station, and parking regulations.

Mon Dec 9, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Council considers annexing 915 Pioneer Road and new fair housing ordinance

The Pendleton Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation and zoning of 915 Pioneer Road. The body is also considering several equipment purchases and a partnership for an arts and history corridor grant.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves annexation of 915 Pioneer Road

The Council approved the annexation of property at 915 Pioneer Road with temporary Areawide Business zoning. Other actions included approving a dump truck purchase and a partnership for a $60,000 planning grant. The Council also held first readings for fair housing and equipment lease ordinances.

Wed Nov 6, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Council considers property exchanges for Westinghouse Road and Swaney Lane realignment

The Town Council is meeting to discuss and vote on land acquisitions and property transfers. These actions are intended to facilitate the realignment of Swaney Circle and the extension of Westinghouse Road.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves property transfers for road realignment

The Town Council approved an ordinance for the conveyance and receipt of several small parcels of real property to facilitate the realignment of Swaney Circle and the extension of Westinghouse Road. Council also authorized the Mayor and Town Administrator to negotiate the purchase of additional property in the same area.

Wed Nov 6, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council considers property exchanges and police equipment lease

The Pendleton Town Council will discuss a transportation sales tax proposal and election filing methods. The body is deciding on several ordinances involving property annexations, fair housing, and equipment financing.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Council approves fair housing and equipment lease ordinances

The Town Council passed ordinances establishing fair housing provisions and authorizing an equipment lease purchase. The council also approved a yearly agreement with the Pendleton Recreation Association and the first reading of a property annexation ordinance.

Wed Nov 6, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Council considers property exchanges for road realignments

The Town Council will discuss a memorandum of understanding with the SC Department of Transportation. Members are also considering an ordinance to exchange several small parcels of real property to facilitate the extension of Westinghouse Road and realignment of Swaney Circle.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves road realignment property transfers and SCDOT agreement

The Town Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the SC Department of Transportation. Council also approved the first reading of an ordinance to convey and receive several small parcels of real property to facilitate the realignment of Swaney Circle and the extension of Westinghouse Road.

Wed Sep 25, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to hold work session on Unified Development Ordinance

The Pendleton Town Council is holding a work session with the UDO Steering Committee. The body will discuss the Unified Development Ordinance based on the provided committee meeting packet.

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✓ Decided: Town Council holds work session on Unified Development Ordinance

The Town Council met for a work session with the UDO Steering Committee to discuss the rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance. No formal motions were made or voted upon during the meeting.

Wed Sep 25, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council considers $15 million in water and sewer revenue bonds

The Pendleton Town Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances regarding water and sewer system funding and user rates. The body will also discuss infrastructure projects, including a pump station and road conditions at Villa Pine Townhomes.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Council approves $15M in water and sewer revenue bonds

The Town Council approved several ordinances to issue revenue bonds for water and sewer systems, including one not exceeding $15 million. The Council also approved a new location for the Village Hills pump station and denied a request for road improvements at Villa Pine Townhomes.

Mon Aug 12, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Pendleton Town Council to discuss sewer capacity and legal matters

The Town Council is holding a called meeting to enter an executive session. The session is intended for receiving legal advice and discussing sewer capacity and related contractual matters.

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✓ Decided: Council directs staff to finalize commercial sewer connection negotiations

The Town Council met for a called meeting and entered an executive session to discuss sewer capacity and legal matters. Following the session, the Council voted to have the Town Administrator, Mayor, and legal counsel finalize negotiations for a commercial/industrial wastewater user to connect to the Town's sewer system.

Mon Aug 12, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to discuss strategic plan

The Town Council is meeting to discuss the strategic plan. The agenda states that no town decisions will be finalized during this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Town Council met to discuss strategic plan

The Town Council met as Strategic Direction Coordinators to discuss the strategic plan. The minutes state that no town decisions were finalized during this meeting.

Mon Aug 12, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Council considers $15 million in water and sewer revenue bonds

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding water and sewer user rate increases. Members are considering several ordinances related to utility bonds and rate changes, as well as a property rezoning.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton advanced up to $15M in utility revenue bonds and rate increases

The Town Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance authorizing up to $15 million in water and sewer revenue bonds, alongside a proposed utility user rate hike. Council also adopted a final reading updating water and sewer capacity fees and rezoned multiple parcels off Brown Road and Central Road to low-density residential. Additionally, council members approved mutual aid agreements with the Anderson County Sheriff's Office and Tri-County Technical College.

Mon Aug 12, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to discuss townhome development and road realignment

The Town Council is holding a called meeting to enter an executive session for legal advice. Discussions will cover land use, property development, and sewer capacity.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes continued negotiations on land use and road matters

The Town Council met in executive session to discuss legal advice and property development. Following the session, the council voted to allow the Mayor and Town Administrator to continue negotiations on the discussed items.

Fri Jul 12, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to hold work session on Unified Development Ordinance

The Pendleton Town Council is meeting for a work session with the UDO Steering Committee. The body will discuss the Unified Development Ordinance and take votes on items from the session if needed.

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✓ Decided: Town Council holds work session on Unified Development Ordinance

The Town Council met for a work session regarding the rewrite of the Zoning Ordinance. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Mon Jul 8, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to consider final reading of FY 2024/2025 budget

The Pendleton Town Council is meeting to consider the second and final reading of the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget and fee schedule. The council will also review contract documents for a wastewater treatment plant upgrade.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Town Council approves FY 2024/2025 budget and wastewater plant contracts

The Town Council held a second and final reading to set the budget and fee schedule for fiscal year 2024-2025. The Council also approved several contract documents for the wastewater treatment plant upgrade.

Mon Jul 8, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to discuss strategic plan

The Town Council is meeting to discuss the strategic plan. The agenda states that no town decision will be finalized during this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Town Council met to discuss the strategic plan with no decisions made

The Pendleton Town Council held a called meeting on June 13, 2024, to discuss the strategic plan as Strategic Direction Coordinators. The minutes record no substantive decisions, as no town decisions were finalized.

Mon Jul 8, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to hold public hearing on FY 2024/2025 budget and utility fee increases

The Town Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY 2024/2025 budget and water and sewer fee increases. The body will also consider several ordinances related to rezoning, property leases, and the town's strategic plan.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves strategic plan and advances FY 2024-2025 budget

The Council approved the strategic plan through FY 2027 and accepted a deed for the building at 111 S. Depot Street. First readings were approved for the FY 2024-2025 budget, water and sewer capacity fee changes, and a rezoning request on Brown and Central Roads.

Thu Jun 20, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to hold work session on Unified Development Ordinance

The Pendleton Town Council is meeting for a work session with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Steering Committee. The body will discuss the UDO based on the provided steering committee meeting packet.

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Thu Jun 20, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to hold work session on Unified Development Ordinance

The Pendleton Town Council is meeting for a work session with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Steering Committee. The body will discuss the UDO based on the provided steering committee meeting packet.

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✓ Decided: No official action taken at May 20 Town Council meeting

The meeting recorded no substantive decisions. A quorum was not present, and no minutes were produced.

Thu Jun 20, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Council considers rezoning property off Central Road and Brown Road

The Pendleton Town Council will review several special event requests and property resolutions. The body is deciding on a rezoning request and the establishment of a Community Development Department.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Town Council approves rezoning and new community development department

The Council approved several special event requests and rezoned property off Central and Brown Roads to low-density residential. It also established a Community Development Department and appointed a new member to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

Thu Jun 20, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Pendleton Town Council to discuss strategic plan

The Town Council is meeting to discuss the strategic plan. The agenda states that no town decisions will be finalized during this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Town Council met to discuss strategic plan

The Town Council met as Strategic Direction Coordinators to discuss the strategic plan. No substantive decisions were finalized during the meeting.

Thu Jun 20, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to hold work session on FY 2024/2025 budget

The Pendleton Town Council will conduct a work session to discuss the town's budget for fiscal year 2024/2025. The council may take votes on items resulting from this discussion.

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✓ Decided: Town Council held work session on FY 2024/2025 budget

The Town Council and department heads met for a work session to discuss the proposed budget for FY 2024/2025. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Mon May 13, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Pendleton Town Council to discuss strategic plan

The Town Council is meeting to discuss the strategic plan. The agenda states that no town decisions will be finalized during this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Town council held strategic plan discussion with no decisions made

The Pendleton Town Council met for a called meeting to discuss the strategic plan. No town decisions were finalized during the session, and the meeting was subsequently adjourned.

Mon May 13, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Council considers establishing a Community Development Department

The Pendleton Town Council will discuss several infrastructure and zoning requests. The body is deciding on the creation of a Community Development Department and a Community Engagement Director position.

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✓ Decided: Council awards $436,500 sewer extension contract

The Town Council approved a sewer extension bid and reallocated funds for the project. Other actions included first readings of ordinances for a new community development department and a zoning change, and the release of two letters of credit for 'The Preserve at Pendleton'.

Thu Apr 4, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Pendleton Town Council to review UDO survey results and occupancy rules

The UDO Steering Committee will meet to discuss the results of a recent survey. The body will also review current ordinance sections regarding maximum occupancy and short-term rentals in preparation for the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

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✓ Decided: Town Council and UDO Steering Committee review survey results and ordinance sections

The Town Council and UDO Steering Committee reviewed survey results presented by the MRB Group. The committee discussed maximum occupancy regulations and short-term rentals, with staff tasked to draft documents based on those discussions.

Thu Apr 4, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to discuss Strategic Plan

The Town Council is meeting to discuss the Strategic Plan. The agenda states that no Town decisions will be finalized during this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Town Council met to discuss strategic plan

Town Council members met for a Strategic Direction Coordinators meeting. No substantive decisions were finalized during the meeting.

Thu Apr 4, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Council to consider zoning for 916 South Mechanic Street

The Pendleton Town Council will review the FY 22/23 audit and consider several action items. Discussions include town support for a 4th of July event and improvements to a parking lot behind Brews at the Square.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Town Council accepts FY 22/23 audit and makes board appointments

The Pendleton Town Council accepted the town's FY 22/23 audit and approved a resolution to appoint a commissioner and alternate to the Anderson County Joint Municipal Water Association Board. Council also voted to support a 4th of July fundraiser and firework show. A proposal to improve the parking lot behind Brews at the Square was tabled pending design edits.

Mon Mar 25, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council holds work session on Unified Development Ordinance

The Pendleton Town Council is conducting a work session with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Steering Committee. The meeting focuses on project status, mapping, and specific land-use regulations.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Town Council held a work session on the Unified Development Ordinance

The Town Council and the UDO Steering Committee met to discuss project status, mapping, and specific regulations including tree protection and parking. No formal votes or legislative actions were taken during the meeting. The committee plans to review draft options at their next meeting on January 8, 2024.

Mon Mar 25, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Council to discuss wastewater plant and TIF district financing

The Pendleton Town Council will meet to discuss financing for the wastewater treatment plant and the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss a contractual matter related to these items.

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✓ Decided: Council approves Memorandum of Understanding for regional infrastructure project

The Pendleton Town Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding between the Town, the City of Clemson, and Anderson County. The agreement follows discussions regarding financing for the Tax Increment Financing District and the Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade.

Mon Mar 25, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Council considers equipment lease and rezoning of 3.683 acres

The Pendleton Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on rezoning a property to multi-family use. The body is also considering a lease purchase agreement for equipment and updates to the business license ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approved equipment lease purchase agreement and rezoning request

The Pendleton Town Council approved prior meeting minutes, second and final readings for an equipment lease-purchase agreement not exceeding $408,607.32, and a business license ordinance amendment. The council also approved a rezoning request for 3.683 acres at TMS# 41-00-04-003 from Areawide Business to Multi-Family by a 3-2 vote. Additionally, board appointments were postponed until the December regular session.

Thu Mar 7, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to meet with Pendleton Area Business Association

The Pendleton Town Council is holding a called meeting to meet with the Pendleton Area Business Association. The agenda states that no decisions will be made during this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Town Council held a meet and greet with local business association.

The Pendleton Town Council met with the Pendleton Area Business Association on February 27, 2024. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Thu Mar 7, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council to hold strategic planning retreat

The Pendleton Town Council is meeting for a work session to conduct a strategic planning retreat.

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✓ Decided: Town Council held a strategic planning retreat to set a three-year direction.

The Pendleton Town Council met with department heads and stakeholders for a work session. No formal legislative actions or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Thu Mar 7, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Council considers $7 million in bonds for municipal facilities

The Pendleton Town Council will consider several ordinances, including the issuance of revenue bonds for municipal facilities and water and sewer services. The body will also review a property annexation and the appointment of a code enforcement officer.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves municipal bond financing and appoints new official

The Pendleton Town Council approved the appointment of a new code enforcement officer and selected an underwriter for water and sewer revenue bonds. The Council also passed two ordinances related to property annexation and the financing of municipal facilities. Additionally, Riley Morningstar was appointed to the Planning Commission.

Thu Mar 7, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Pendleton Town Council to hold strategic planning retreat

The Town Council is meeting for a work session to conduct a strategic planning retreat. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Town Council holds strategic planning work session

The Town Council met with department heads and stakeholders for a work session. The purpose was to develop a three-year strategic direction. No formal votes or legislative actions were recorded.

Thu Mar 7, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Pendleton Town Council to hold strategic planning retreat

The Town Council is meeting for a work session to conduct a strategic planning retreat. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Town Council holds strategic planning work session

The Town Council met with department heads and stakeholders for a work session to develop a three-year strategic direction. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Thu Feb 15, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council holds design meeting for strategic planning process

The Town Council is conducting work sessions to prepare for a strategic planning process. This includes a session with Mary Bess Johnson of Leadership Solutions N.O.W., LLC.

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✓ Decided: Town Council holds strategic planning and leadership work sessions

The Town Council and Department Heads met for two work sessions regarding strategic planning and DiSC profiles. No substantive motions or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Thu Feb 15, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Pendleton Town Council to hold departmental work session

The Town Council is meeting for a work session featuring presentations from department heads. No other legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Town Council held a work session for departmental presentations

The Pendleton Town Council met on January 23, 2024, to receive presentations from various town department heads. No legislative actions or formal votes were recorded during this meeting. The session concluded with a unanimous vote to adjourn.

Thu Feb 15, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Council considers $7 million in bonds for municipal facilities

The Pendleton Town Council is meeting to discuss wastewater treatment plant upgrades and municipal funding. The body will consider several resolutions regarding infrastructure grants and the appointment of a code enforcement officer.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Town Council approves wastewater MOU and $38,500 financial analysis

The Pendleton Town Council approved an updated wastewater treatment plant MOU, a code enforcement officer resolution, and a $38,500 award to Willdan Financial Services for a water and wastewater rate analysis. The council also approved first readings of ordinances to annex 916 South Mechanic Street with temporary Areawide Business zoning and to issue up to $7,000,000 in municipal facilities revenue bonds, alongside appointing board members for the newly established Pendleton Municipal Facilities Corporation.

Thu Feb 15, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Town Council holds work session on Unified Development Ordinance

The Pendleton Town Council is meeting for a work session with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Steering Committee. The session includes a project status update, a presentation, and a staff report from MRB Group.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Town Council met with the UDO Steering Committee

The Pendleton Town Council held a work session with the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Steering Committee to review project updates and a draft ordinance. No formal legislative actions or votes were taken during the meeting. The session concluded with a unanimous vote to adjourn.

Thu Feb 15, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Pendleton Town Council to hold departmental work session

The Town Council is meeting for a work session featuring presentations from department heads. No other legislative actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Town Council holds departmental work session

The Town Council met for a work session featuring presentations from department heads. No substantive legislative decisions were recorded.

Wed Jan 3, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Council considers annexation of 916 South Mechanic Street

The Town Council will hold a public hearing and vote on annexing 0.59 acres at 916 South Mechanic Street. The body will also review a conceptual design plan for the Keese Barn site and consider a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement amendment for Ortec, Inc.

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✓ Decided: Town Council approves annexation of 916 South Mechanic Street

The Pendleton Town Council approved the annexation of property located at 916 South Mechanic Street and established temporary Areawide Business (AB) zoning for the site. The Council also appointed a new Mayor Pro Tem and filled vacancies on the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Design Review Board. Additionally, the Council authorized a joint amendment to a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement and an infrastructure finance agreement regarding Ortec, Inc.

Wed Jan 3, 2024

Pendleton Town Council

Pendleton Town Council recognizes outgoing and incoming members

The council is meeting to hold a special presentation recognizing the service of Councilwoman Gantt and Councilman Seef. The meeting also includes a reception to welcome Councilwoman Hamberg and Councilman Van Drie.

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✓ Decided: Pendleton Town Council held a called meeting on December 5, 2023

The minutes record no substantive decisions or votes taken. Mayor Frank Crenshaw presented a special recognition for departing Councilwoman Sandra Gantt and Councilman Mike Seef, and welcomed incoming Councilwoman Barbara Hamberg and Councilman Jeff Van Drie. The meeting adjourned at 6:55 p.m.