Orangeburg County public meetings in 2023

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss solutions for damages to county-maintained roads caused by extraordinary use. This is a discussion item only, with no formal vote scheduled on the topic.

• Discussion on solutions for damages to Orangeburg County maintained roads from extraordinary use

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a third reading of a business license tax overhaul and a fee-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreement with Husqvarna. They will also vote on rezoning requests and a resolution to prepare for a capital project sales tax referendum. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Ordinance to repeal and replace standard business license class schedule
• Fee-in-lieu-of-tax and incentive agreement with Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A.
• Rezoning of property at Columbia Rd. from RG to CG (David O'Cain)
• Rezoning of property at 106 Louie Ct., Holly Hill from FA to CG (Antonio Ribeiro)
• Resolution to prepare for capital project sales tax referendum at 2024 general election

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several property rezoning requests in Holly Hill, Eutawville, and Orangeburg. The commission will also discuss the 2024 meeting schedule.

• Rezoning 106 Louie Ct. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General
• Rezoning 951 Eutaw Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General
• Rezoning corner of Branchdale Hwy. and Camden Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Business Industrial
• Rezoning 124 Roper Cir. from Residential Single Family to Residential General
• Rezoning Five Chop Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Planned Use District

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several property rezoning requests in Holly Hill, Eutawville, and Orangeburg. The meeting also includes a discussion of the 2024 Planning Commission schedule.

• Rezoning 106 Louie Ct. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General
• Rezoning 951 Eutaw Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General
• Rezoning corner of Branchdale Hwy. and Camden Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Business Industrial
• Rezoning 124 Roper Cir. from Residential Single Family to Residential General
• Rezoning Five Chop Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Planned Use District

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a special called meeting to consider an ordinance regarding the business license tax. The proposed action would repeal and replace the standard business license class schedule as required by state law.

• Ordinance second reading: amending the Orangeburg County Business License Tax

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to consider several agenda items, including rezoning a property on Columbia Rd., a fee-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreement with Husqvarna, the sale of county property to the Town of Norway, and an ordinance to overhaul the business license tax schedule. The council will also vote on the 2024 meeting and holiday schedules and make appointments to the Disabilities and Special Needs Board.

• Rezoning request by David O'Cain for property at Columbia Rd. (TMS# 0174-09-03-017.000) from RG to CG district
• Fee-in-lieu-of-tax and incentive agreement with Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A.
• Agreement to sell county-owned real property to Town of Norway
• Ordinance to repeal and replace the standard business license class schedule
• Approval of 2024 County Council regular session schedule and paid holiday schedule

County Council

Orangeburg County Council will hold its regular meeting on November 20, 2023, with a mix of resolutions, ordinances, and public hearings. Key items include a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Husqvarna, an amendment to the joint industrial park agreement with Dorchester County, and several rezoning requests. The agenda also includes recognitions, a procurement item, and board appointments.

• Resolution to negotiate fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Husqvarna Consumer Outdoor Products N.A., Inc.
• Ordinance third reading for fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with 'Project Three'
• Ordinance first reading for Husqvarna fee-in-lieu-of-tax and incentive agreement
• Rezoning requests: 2926 Wexford Dr. (RS to RG), Strong Dr. Holly Hill (RG to CG), Columbia Rd. (RG to CG), 2015 Charleston Hwy. (RG to CG), 1454 Ridgewood Dr. (RG to CG)
• Procurement: FY24-1106 Norway Senior & Community Center Renovations

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding several property rezoning requests. These items involve changing residential districts to residential general or commercial general districts.

• Rezoning 2926 Wexford Dr. from RS to RG
• Rezoning Strong Dr. in Holly Hill from RG to CG
• Rezoning Columbia Rd. in Orangeburg from RG to CG
• Rezoning 2015 Charleston Hwy. from RG to CG
• Rezoning 1454 Ridgewood Dr. from RG to CG

County Council

The Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss road maintenance and access roads. No specific projects or dollar amounts were listed for these discussions.

• Discussion of County Maintain Roads
• Discussion of Access Roads

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to consider several agenda items, including two rezoning requests, a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for an economic development project, and a proclamation. The council will also hear public comments and approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Rezone property on Gardner Blvd., Holly Hill from FA to BI (TMS# 0333-00-03-005)
• Rezone property at 122 Industrial Dr., Orangeburg from FA to RG (TMS# 0207-09-01-004.000)
• Ordinance authorizing a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with 'Project Three'
• Proclaim November as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Month
• Sole source procurement from Dell Financial Services

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will consider several ordinances, including amendments to animal control and health sanitation codes. The meeting includes discussions on rezoning requests in Holly Hill and Orangeburg, as well as a fee in lieu of tax agreement for 'Project Three'.

• Rezoning request for Gardner Blvd., Holly Hill (TMS# 0333-00-03-005) from FA to BI
• Rezoning request for 122 Industrial Dr., Orangeburg (TMS# 0207-09-01-004.000) from FA to RG
• Fee in lieu of tax agreement and resolution for 'Project Three'
• Authorization to purchase real property (TMS# 0173-14-13-005.000 & 0173-14-13-006.000)
• Setting of Fiscal Year 2023 Millage

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold its regular meeting on October 2, 2023, with several public hearings and votes on rezoning requests, ordinance amendments, and a construction contract. The agenda includes third reading of two rezoning requests, second reading of ordinances amending animal control and health/sanitation codes, and first reading of three additional rezoning requests. The council will also consider a resolution honoring a local elder, a proclamation for Fire Prevention Week, and a vote on a construction contract for a spec building.

• Rezone 731 Dawson St., Eutawville from CN/RG to CG (Nelco Enterprise LLC)
• Rezone portion of North Rd. (US 178), North from FA to RC (Swamp Fox Self Storage LLC)
• Ordinance to transfer authority for Town of Elloree municipal elections to county election board
• Ordinance to transfer authority for Town of Eutawville municipal elections to county election board
• Construction of Western Orangeburg Spec Building (FY24-0919)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two variance requests at its September 20, 2023 meeting. One request is from Timothy Johnson for a property identified as TMS#0358-20-01-005.000, seeking relief from density requirements in Section 2.4 Table 2. The other is from Marco Romero for 317 Fourth St., Santee, SC 29142, seeking relief from residential use requirements in Section 2.3 Table 1. The meeting also includes routine items like approval of minutes and public comments.

• Variance request by Timothy Johnson for TMS#0358-20-01-005.000 from density requirements (Section 2.4 Table 2)
• Variance request by Marco Romero for 317 Fourth St., Santee, SC 29142 from residential use requirements (Section 2.3 Table 1)
• Public comments period

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold its regular meeting on September 18, 2023, with several ordinances, resolutions, and official actions on the agenda. Key items include a $1,000,000 grant to the City of Orangeburg for a Civil Rights Museum, two property purchases, and multiple rezoning requests. The council will also consider amendments to animal control and health codes, and transfer election authority for two towns.

• Resolution to grant $1,000,000 to City of Orangeburg for Civil Rights Museum
• Rezoning request by Swamp Fox Self Storage LLC on North Rd (US 178) from FA to RC
• Rezoning request by Nelco Enterprise LLC at 731 Dawson St, Eutawville from CN/RG to CG
• Ordinance to repeal Section 28-76 (burying dead animals)
• Official actions to purchase real property with TMS# 0061-20-07-001.000 and TMS# 0173-14-12-004.000

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council's Parks, Recreation, & Agriculture Committee is holding a special called meeting to receive an update and recommendation on amending the Animal Control Ordinance by adding sections 4-107 and 4-108. The committee will vote on whether to recommend the change to the full council.

• Amend and add Sec. 4-107 & Sec. 4-108 to the Animal Control Ordinance

Planning Commission

The Commission will review preliminary subdivision plans for properties in Orangeburg and Elloree. The meeting also includes public hearings for three separate rezoning requests in Holly Hill, Orangeburg, and Eutawville.

• Preliminary Subdivision Plans: Willington Dr., Orangeburg (Phase I & II)
• Preliminary Subdivision Plans: Witt Tract., Cleveland St./Tee Vee Rd., Elloree (Phase I)
• Rezoning request for Gardner Blvd., Holly Hill from FA to BI district
• Rezoning request for 122 Industrial Dr., Orangeburg from FA to RG district
• Rezoning request for 127 Gillens Rd., Eutawville from FA to RC district

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting to consider one item: discontinuing maintenance on a portion of Moravinger Dr. The committee will vote on this action before adjourning.

• Vote on discontinuing maintenance on a portion of Moravinger Dr.

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee met for a special session and decided to discontinue maintenance on a portion of Moravinger Dr. The committee also entered an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved discontinuing maintenance along a portion of Moravinger Dr. (2-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to consider several items, including a rezoning request, an emergency EMS services agreement, and a fire service agreement with the City of Orangeburg. They will also hold public comments and an executive session on contractual matters.

• Rezoning request for 410 Cannon Bridge Rd. from BI to PUD
• Emergency agreement with MedTrust Medical Transport for EMS services, first-year subsidy $1,094,824
• Ordinance to establish fire service agreement with City of Orangeburg
• Ordinances to transfer election authority for Town of Elloree and Town of Eutawville
• Resolution honoring Louvicia Kate Boneparte Jackson

The Council authorized an emergency three-year EMS agreement with MedTrust Medical Transport, LLC. It also approved funding for several tourism and marketing requests and rezoned a property on Cannon Bridge Rd. Multiple ordinances regarding municipal elections and health codes were advanced to first or third readings.

• Approved rezoning of 410 Cannon Bridge Rd. from Business Industrial to Planned Use (6-0-0)
• Authorized emergency EMS agreement with MedTrust Medical Transport, LLC with first-year subsidy estimated at $1,094,824 (6-0-0)
• Approved $103,000 in Tax & Tourism funding for Elloree Palmetto Jockey Club, Santee Cooper Country, Tri County Regional Chamber of Commerce, and SC State University (6-0-0)
• Approved recommendation to discontinue maintenance on a portion of Moravinger Dr. (6-0-0)
• Approved procurement FY24-0731 for Broadband Cabinet Procurement (6-0-0)
• Passed first reading of ordinances to conduct municipal elections for Town of Elloree and Town of Eutawville (6-0-0)
• Passed first reading by title only for a fire service agreement with the City of Orangeburg and amendments to the Health and Sanitation code (6-0-0)
• Passed resolution honoring Louvicia Kate Boneparte Jackson (6-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council's Parks, Recreation, & Agriculture Committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance, specifically adding sections 4-107 and 4-108. No final vote is scheduled; the item is for discussion only.

• Discussion to amend and add Sec. 4-107 & Sec. 4-108 to the Animal Control Ordinance

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold public comments and consider several ordinances, including a zoning text amendment to define and create conditional uses for 'drinking places,' and multiple rezoning requests. They will also vote on resolutions for school resource officers, a transit manual, and real property purchases, plus appoint code enforcement officers.

• Ordinance third reading: amend zoning to define 'drinking places' and create conditional uses
• Rezone 410 Cannon Bridge Rd. from BI to PUD (Alejandro Bosch)
• Rezone 2798 Riverbank Dr. from FA to RG (Three Pillar Management LLC)
• Rezone 731 Dawson St., Eutawville from CN/RG to CG (Nelco Enterprise LLC)
• Authorize purchase of real property TMS# 0061-00-05-008 & 0061-20-07-002

The County Council denied a request to rezone property at 2798 Riverbank Dr. from Forest Agricultural to Residential General. Other actions included approving a zoning amendment regarding drinking places and authorizing the purchase of real property.

• Denied rezoning of 2798 Riverbank Dr. from FA to RG (4-3)
• Approved zoning amendment to create conditional uses and define 'drinking places' (7-0)
• Approved second reading for rezoning 410 Cannon Bridge Rd. from BI to PUD (7-0)
• Approved second reading to repeal ordinance on burying dead animals (7-0)
• Approved first reading for rezoning 731 Dawson St. from CN/RG to CG (7-0)
• Approved first reading for rezoning North Rd. (US 178) from FA to RC (7-0)
• Approved designating certain officers as School Resource Officers (7-0)
• Approved Transit Manual (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider two rezoning requests and review preliminary subdivision plans. The meeting includes public hearings for the proposed changes to residential and agricultural districts.

• Rezoning 731 Dawson St., Eutawville from RG to CG district
• Rezoning portion of North Rd. (US 178) from FA to RC district
• Review of preliminary subdivision plans for Bass Drive Tract, Santee
• Public hearing for Nelco Enterprise LLC rezoning request
• Public hearing for Swamp Fox Self Storage LLC rezoning request

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council's regular session scheduled for August 7, 2023, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting will be held on August 21, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in County Council Chambers at 1437 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, S.C. This notice is procedural only, with no agenda items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled for August 7, 2023
• Next meeting scheduled for August 21, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
• Location: County Council Chambers, 1437 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, S.C.
• Contact Risk Manager at 803-533-6151 for special accommodations

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually to consider a resolution supporting a modification to the federally authorized Lakes Marion and Moultrie project, and to vote on procuring an architectural engineering firm for a new courthouse. The council will also enter executive session to discuss economic development, specifically Project Trilogy.

• Proclamation recognizing National Health Center Week 2023
• Resolution supporting modification to Lakes Marion and Moultrie project
• Procurement FY23-0526: Architectural Engineering Firm for New Courthouse
• Executive session on economic development (Project Trilogy)

The Orangeburg County Council approved a procurement contract for a new courthouse architectural engineering firm. The council also passed a proclamation for National Health Center Week and a resolution regarding the Lakes Marion and Moultrie project.

• Approved SSOE as Architectural Engineering Firm for New Courthouse (6-0-0)
• Passed proclamation recognizing National Health Center Week 2023 (6-0-0)
• Passed resolution supporting modification to the Lakes Marion and Moultrie project (6-0-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for economic development update (6-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss two items: abandoning maintenance on a portion of Moravinger Dr. and discussing the burial of animals. No votes are scheduled except for adjournment.

• Abandon maintenance on a portion of Moravinger Dr.
• Discussion of burial of animals

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to consider several agenda items, including a second reading and public hearing on a zoning ordinance amendment to create conditional uses and define 'drinking places,' a first reading of a rezoning request for a property on Cannon Bridge Rd., a resolution to enlarge the Dorchester-Orangeburg Industrial Park, and an official action to purchase real property. The council will also hold an executive session for personnel and contractual negotiations.

• Ordinance second reading: amend zoning ordinance to define 'drinking places' and create conditional uses
• Rezoning request: 410 Cannon Bridge Rd. from BI to PUD (TMS# 0153-10-01-004.000)
• Resolution to approve amendment enlarging Dorchester-Orangeburg Industrial Park (Murchison Family Properties, LLC)
• Official action to purchase real property (TMS# 0173-14-13-004.000)
• Procurement: Motorola State Contract #4400021163

The Orangeburg County Council denied a rezoning request for property on Cannon Bridge Rd. and approved a resolution to enlarge the Dorchester-Orangeburg Industrial Park. The Council also authorized the purchase of real property and passed a first reading to repeal the ordinance regarding the burying of dead animals.

• Approved zoning ordinance amendments to create conditional uses and define 'drinking places' for second reading (6-0-0)
• Denied rezoning request for 410 Cannon Bridge Rd. from Business Industrial to Planned Use Development (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution to enlarge the Dorchester-Orangeburg Industrial Park via Murchison Family Properties, LLC (6-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of real property TMS# 0173-14-13-004.000 (6-0-0)
• Approved Motorola State Contract #4400021163 (6-0-0)
• Approved first reading by title only to repeal Section 28-76 Burying of Dead Animals (6-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review preliminary subdivision plans for properties on Willington Dr. and Old Number Six Hwy. The commission will also hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 410 Cannon Bridge Rd.

• Rezoning request for 410 Cannon Bridge Rd. from BI to PUD
• Preliminary subdivision plan review: Willington Dr., Orangeburg, SC
• Preliminary subdivision plan review: Clark Tract, Old Number Six Hwy., Vance, SC

The Planning Commission approved a subdivision phase and a new road name. It recommended the denial of a rezoning request for a commercial event space and recommended approval of a zoning text amendment regarding drinking establishments.

• Approved Park at Wilkinson Phase I Preconstruction Plans (unanimous)
• Approved naming of High Estate Rd. (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of rezoning 786 Creek Mill Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General (5-0)
• Recommended approval of Zoning Ordinance text amendment to define and create conditional uses for 'drinking places' (5-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a special called virtual meeting to conduct the third reading and public hearing for two ordinances that would appropriate funds for the county's FY2024 budget and for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College. The council will also consider several procurement items and vote on entering executive session to discuss a personnel matter.

• Ordinance for FY2024 county budget appropriations and tax levy
• Ordinance for FY2024 Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations and tax levy
• Procurement: FY23-0518 Small Project Architectural Services
• Procurement: FY23-0620 Demolition Services
• Procurement: FY23-0621 Lead & Asbestos Removal

The Council approved the county budget and the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Several procurement contracts for architectural, demolition, and construction services were also awarded.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Orangeburg County Budget ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved architectural services for Studio 2LR at $220/HR (6-0-0)
• Approved demolition services for EMR at $6.00/SQ. FT (6-0-0)
• Approved lead and asbestos removal for EMR (6-0-0)
• Approved AM Radio Warning System for Capitol Electronics for $453,415.96 (6-0-0)
• Approved commercial steel building for Skip Welch for $403,353.00 (6-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider an administrative appeal from Richard and Patricia Bradshaw regarding the zoning official's denial of an additional residential structure on their property at 3131 Bamberg Rd. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda and minutes from the previous meeting.

• Administrative appeal by Richard Terry Bradshaw and Patricia L. Bradshaw, 3131 Bamberg Rd., TMS# 0140-00-02-050.000, regarding denial of additional residential structure
• Approval of minutes from April 20, 2023 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a request from John M. Anderson for a variance from the site size requirements of Section 3.8 regarding Camps and Recreational Vehicle Parks. The decision followed a discussion regarding noise levels, rental duration, and property buffers.

• Approved variance request from John M. Anderson regarding Section 3.8 site size requirements (4-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, a presentation from MUSC Health-Orangeburg, and several ordinance readings. Key items include second reading of the FY2024 county budget and a rezoning request, first reading of a rezoning and a zoning text amendment, and an executive session to discuss the courthouse contract.

• Second reading: FY2024 county budget ordinance (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) with tax levy
• Second reading: Rezone 2798 Riverbank Dr. from FA to RG (Three Pillar Management LLC)
• Second reading: FY2024 Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations ordinance
• First reading: Rezone 786 Creek Mill Rd. from FA to CG (Clyde Mack, Jr.)
• First reading: Zoning text amendment to create conditional uses and define 'drinking places'

The County Council passed second readings for the general county budget and the Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The council also denied one rezoning request and returned another to the planning commission.

• Approved 2023-2024 Orangeburg County Budget ordinance second reading (6-0-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations ordinance second reading (6-0-0)
• Returned Three Pillar Management LLC rezoning request for 2798 Riverbank Dr. to planning commission (6-0-0)
• Denied rezoning request from Clyde Mack, Jr. for 786 Creek Mill Rd. (6-0-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to create conditional uses and define 'drinking places' (6-0-0)
• Approved June 5, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review subdivision plats, road name requests, and a rezoning application. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding changes to the Zoning Ordinance definitions for drinking places.

• Rezoning request for 786 Creek Mill Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General
• Review of The Park at Wilkinson Phase I Preconstruction Plans on Bruin Pkwy
• Road name request for High Estate Rd. in Eutawville
• Public hearing to amend Zoning Ordinance regarding 'drinking places' definitions

The Planning Commission recommended approval of a rezoning request for property on Belleville Rd./Sterling Ave. The request seeks to change the zoning from Residential Single-Family to Planned Use Development to allow for single-family residential, townhomes, and a community center.

• Recommended approval of rezoning for Belleville Rd./Sterling Ave. (TMS# 0181-15-03-015.000) from RS to PUD (4-1)
• Approved May 10, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting virtually for a budget work session. The agenda includes a vote to enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter and potential contractual arrangements, after which the meeting will adjourn.

• Budget work session
• Executive session on personnel matter
• Executive session on contractual negotiations

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including final votes on new local accommodations and hospitality taxes, a rezoning request, and a fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement for a company known as Project OZ 2. The council will also take official action on an amended lease for recreational programs. Public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.

• Third reading of ordinance imposing a local accommodations tax
• Third reading of ordinance imposing a local hospitality tax
• Second reading of rezoning request for 2798 Riverbank Dr. from FA to RG district
• First reading of fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement with Project OZ 2
• Official action on amended lease for expansion of recreational programs

The County Council passed two ordinances establishing local accommodations and hospitality taxes. Council also approved $54,990 in tourism funding and an amended lease for recreational programs. A rezoning request for 2798 Riverbank Drive was carried forward for further consideration.

• Approved Local Accommodations Tax ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved Local Hospitality Tax ordinance (6-0-0)
• Carried forward rezoning request for 2798 Riverbank Drive from FA to RG (6-0-0)
• Approved first reading by title of Fee-In-Lieu of Ad Valorem Taxes Agreement for Project OZ 2 (6-0-0)
• Approved amended lease agreement for expansion of recreational programs (6-0-0)
• Approved $54,990 in Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee funding recommendations (6-0-0)
• Approved May 15, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a special called virtual meeting for a budget work session. The agenda includes a presentation by Sheriff Ravenell and a vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel and contract negotiations. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Budget work session
• Sheriff Ravenell presentation
• Vote for executive session on personnel matter
• Executive session legal basis: S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(1) and (2)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Service & Planning Committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss a rezoning request for 2798 Riverbank Dr. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, followed by adjournment.

• Discussion of the 2798 Riverbank Dr. Rezoning

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding its regular meeting with public comments, proclamations, and multiple ordinance readings. Key items include third reading of a $7.25 million general obligation bond ordinance, second reading of new accommodations and hospitality tax ordinances, and several rezoning requests. The council will also consider two real property purchases and an executive session on courthouse contract negotiations.

• Ordinance authorizing up to $7,250,000 in general obligation bonds for approved projects
• Rezoning request from DR Horton, Inc. on Tee Vee Rd/Cleveland St., Elloree from FA to RS
• Rezoning request from Fitz and Deborah Cole at 224 Roosevelt St., Elloree from RG to CG
• New local accommodations tax and hospitality tax ordinances (second reading)
• Rezoning requests from Three Pillar Management LLC (Riverbank Dr.) and Osmium Development Group (Belleville Rd./Sterling Ave.)

The Council authorized the issuance of general obligation bonds up to $7.25 million. Several rezoning requests were approved or advanced, and the Council passed second readings for local accommodations and hospitality taxes.

• Approved issuance of general obligation bonds up to $7.25M (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Tee Vee Rd/Cleveland St. property to Residential Single-Family (6-1-0)
• Approved rezoning of 224 Roosevelt St. property to Commercial General (6-1-0)
• Passed second reading for Local Accommodations Tax ordinance (7-0-0)
• Passed second reading for Local Hospitality Tax ordinance (7-0-0)
• Overturned planning commission resolution to approve first reading for 2798 Riverbank Dr. rezoning (6-1-0)
• Overturned planning commission resolution to disapprove first reading for Belleville Rd./Sterling Ave. rezoning (7-0-0)
• Approved purchase of real property TMS# 0184-00-01-024.000 and portion of 0184-00-01-001.000 (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a request from Osmium Development Group, LLC to rezone property on Belleville Rd. from Residential Single-Family to a Planned Development district. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding this rezoning.

• Rezoning request for TMS# 0181-15-03-015.000 on Belleville Rd. from RS to PUD
• Public hearing for Osmium Development Group, LLC rezoning request

The Planning Commission recommended denying rezoning requests for properties on Riverbank Dr. and John Wesley Dr. It recommended approving a rezoning request for a property on Roosevelt St. in Elloree. The commission also approved preconstruction plans for one subdivision and several road name requests.

• Recommended denial of rezoning 2798 Riverbank Dr. from Forest Agricultural to Residential General (5-0)
• Recommended denial of rezoning 1640 John Wesley Dr. from Residential Single-Family to Commercial General (4-2)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 224 Roosevelt St. from Residential General to Commercial General (5-1)
• Approved preconstruction plans for Mulberry Landing Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved road name requests for Village Green 'The Ranch', The Park at Wilkinson, Evergreen Subdivision, Somerset Subdivision, and Chapel Branch Villas (unanimous)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, proclamations, and several agenda items. Key actions include second reading of two rezoning requests and a $7.25 million general obligation bond issuance, as well as first reading of the FY2024 county and technical college budgets. The council will also consider a resolution to enlarge the joint industrial park with Dorchester County and a procurement package.

• Rezone 224 Roosevelt St., Elloree from RG to CG (Fitz and Deborah Cole)
• Rezone Tee Vee Rd/Cleveland St, Elloree from FA to RS (DR Horton, Inc.)
• Issue up to $7,250,000 in general obligation bonds for approved projects
• First reading of FY2024 appropriations for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
• First reading of FY2024 Orangeburg County budget and tax levy

The Council approved the issuance of general obligation bonds up to $7.25M and passed two rezoning ordinances on second reading. They also approved the first reading of the 2023-2024 budget ordinances and a resolution to enlarge a joint industrial park.

• Approved $7.25M general obligation bonds for approved projects (6-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 224 Roosevelt St. from Residential General to Commercial General (5-1-0)
• Approved rezoning of Tee Vee Rd/Cleveland St. from Forest Agricultural to Residential Single-Family (5-1-0)
• Approved first reading of appropriations for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College (6-0-0)
• Approved first reading of the Ordinary County Purposes budget for FY 2023-2024 (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution to enlarge the Joint County Industrial Park with Dorchester County (6-0-0)
• Approved FY23-0329 Phase 2 OSP Procurement Package (6-0-0)
• Passed proclamations for Building Safety Month and Rev. Dr. George Edward Hicks Day (6-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider a variance request from John M. Anderson regarding the lot size requirement for camps and recreational vehicle parks under Section 3.8 of the county zoning ordinance. The agenda includes no minutes to approve and no other new business items.

• Variance request from John M. Anderson for Section 3.8 lot size requirement
• No minutes to approve
• Public comments period scheduled

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a $7.25 million general obligation bond, new accommodations and hospitality taxes, and multiple rezoning requests. The council will also consider purchasing several properties and discuss economic development projects in executive session.

• Ordinance to issue up to $7,250,000 in general obligation bonds for approved projects
• Ordinance to impose a local accommodations tax
• Ordinance to impose a local hospitality tax
• Rezoning request from DR Horton for property on Tee Vee Road to single-family residential
• Official actions to purchase real property with TMS# 0184-00-01-024.000, 0236-00-08-022.000, 0236-00-08-021.000, 0236-00-08-032.000, and 0236-00-08-024.000

The Council approved an ordinance to issue general obligation bonds up to $7.25M for approved projects. It also authorized the purchase of four real property parcels and passed several rezoning requests. A real estate exchange agreement with the Orangeburg Consolidated School District was approved despite public opposition.

• Approved $7.25M general obligation bond issuance (7-0-0)
• Approved real estate exchange with Orangeburg Consolidated School District (5-2-0)
• Approved lease of real property to Town of Holly Hill (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Charleston Hwy property to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 113 Gramercy Ln to Forest Agricultural (7-0-0)
• Approved first reading of Local Accommodations and Hospitality Tax ordinances (7-0-0)
• Approved purchase of four real property parcels (7-0-0)
• Tabled rezoning request for 1640 John Wesley Ave (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss four agenda items: Griffith Dr., Gippy Dr., a policy for burying three or more farm animals per year for citizens, and burying small animals on county right of way. The meeting includes approval of minutes from January 17, 2023, and a vote on adjournment. No decisions are listed; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Griffith Dr.
• Discussion of Gippy Dr.
• Discussion of burying 3 or more farm animals a year for citizens
• Discussion of burying small animals on county right of way
• Approval of minutes from January 17, 2023

Planning Commission

The Commission will review subdivision plats and evaluate several road name requests. The meeting also includes public hearings for three property rezoning requests in Orangeburg and Elloree.

• Rezoning request for 2798 Riverbank Dr. from Forest Agricultural to Residential General
• Rezoning request for 1640 John Wesley Dr. from Residential Single-Family to Commercial General
• Rezoning request for 22 Roosevelt St. from Residential General to Commercial General
• Review of Mulberry Landing subdivision preconstruction plans
• Road name requests for Village Green, The Park at Wilkinson, Evergreen, Somerset, and Chapel Branch Villas

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended the approval of two rezoning requests to be sent to the County Council. One request involves changing property on Charleston Hwy. to Commercial General, and the other involves changing property at 113 Gramercy Ln. to Forest Agricultural.

• Recommended approval to rezone Charleston Hwy. (US 178) from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General (5-0)
• Recommended approval to rezone 113 Gramercy Ln. from Residential General to Forest Agricultural (5-0)
• Approved March 8, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 8, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold its regular meeting on April 3, 2023, with public comments limited to three minutes. The council will consider second readings of two rezoning requests and a first reading for a DR Horton rezoning, plus a resolution to join opioid settlements. An executive session is scheduled for an economic development update on Project Red Hawk.

• Rezone Charleston Hwy (US 178) property from FA to CG for Gramling and Gramling, LLC
• Rezone 113 Gramercy Ln from RG to FA for Andrae Grayton
• Rezone Tee Vee Rd/Cleveland St, Elloree from FA to RS for DR Horton single-family development
• Resolution to approve amended SC Opioid Settlement Allocation Agreement and participate in Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walmart, Walgreens settlements
• Executive session for economic development update on Project Red Hawk

The County Council approved participation in several opioid settlements and passed two rezoning ordinances on second reading. A request to rezone property in Elloree for a single-family development and an ordinance restricting alcohol consumption near residences were passed on first reading.

• Approved participation in Teva, Allergan, CVS, Walmart and Walgreens Opioid Settlements (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Charleston Hwy property from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 113 Gramercy Ln from Residential General to Forest Agricultural (7-0-0)
• Passed first reading for DR Horton, Inc rezoning on Tee Vee Rd/Cleveland St to Residential Single-Family (7-0-0)
• Passed first reading by title only for ordinance restricting alcohol sales/consumption within 300 feet of a residence (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes from March 20, 2023 (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold its regular meeting on March 20, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes public comments, a presentation from the president of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, and several ordinances. Key items include third reading of a rezoning request for a storage facility and an ordinance to postpone the 2023 property reassessment, as well as second reading of a land exchange with the school district and first readings of two rezoning requests.

• Rezone property on Eutaw Rd., Holly Hill (TMS# 0339-09-02-007.000) from FA to RC for a storage facility (third reading)
• Ordinance to postpone 2023 reassessment of Orangeburg County properties (third reading)
• Amend intergovernmental agreement to exchange real estate and harvest lumber with Orangeburg Consolidated School District (second reading)
• Rezone 113 Gramercy Ln., Orangeburg (TMS# 0113-13-06-003.000) from RG to FA (first reading)
• Rezone property on Charleston Hwy. (US 178) (TMS# 0183-17-02-001.000 and 0183-00-10-031.000) from FA to CG (first reading)

The County Council approved the postponement of the 2023 property reassessment and finalized a rezoning request for a storage facility in Holly Hill. Council also advanced a real estate exchange agreement with the Orangeburg Consolidated School District and approved first readings for two additional rezoning requests.

• Approved postponement of 2023 property reassessment (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Eutaw Rd. property to Rural Community district for storage facility (7-0-0)
• Approved second reading of real estate and lumber exchange with Orangeburg Consolidated School District (6-1-0)
• Approved first reading to rezone 113 Gramercy Ln. to Forest Agricultural district (7-0-0)
• Approved first reading to rezone Charleston Hwy. property to Commercial General district (7-0-0)
• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a variance request from John M. Anderson regarding the lot size requirement for camps and recreational vehicle parks under Section 3.8 of the county zoning ordinance. The meeting includes public comments and a vote on the request.

• Variance request by John M. Anderson from Section 3.8 lot size requirement for camps/RV parks

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider three rezoning requests: one from Gramling and Gramling LLC to rezone property on Charleston Highway from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General, one from Andrae Grayton to rezone property on Gramercy Lane from Residential General to Forest Agricultural, and one from Three Pillar Management LLC to rezone property on Riverbank Drive from Forest Agricultural to Residential General. No subdivision plats or road name requests are on the agenda.

• Rezoning request from Gramling and Gramling LLC for property on Charleston Hwy. (US 178), TMS# 0183-17-02-001.000 and 0183-00-10-031.000, from FA to CG district
• Rezoning request from Andrae Grayton for property at 113 Gramercy Ln., TMS# 0113-13-06-003.000, from RG to FA district
• Rezoning request from Three Pillar Management LLC for property at 2798 Riverbank Dr., TMS# 0151-18-00-001.000, from FA to RG district
• Public hearings scheduled for each rezoning request

The Planning Commission recommended denying a rezoning request for a single-family residential development in Elloree. The Commission recommended approving a rezoning request for a storage facility in Holly Hill. Both recommendations will be sent to County Council.

• Recommended denial of rezoning from Forest Agricultural to Residential Single-Family for DR Horton on Tee Vee Rd/Cleveland St. (4-2)
• Recommended approval of rezoning from Forest Agricultural to Rural Community for Jeff Stahl/Stahl LLC on Eutaw Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved February 8, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2023 minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council's Public Service & Planning Committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss the rezoning of the Witt Tract. No vote is scheduled on the rezoning itself; the agenda only lists discussion of the item.

• Discussion of Witt Tract rezoning

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to consider several ordinances, including a third reading of a fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes agreement with Orangeburg County Solar Project, LLC, and a second reading to postpone the 2023 property reassessment. The council will also hold public hearings on rezonings for a storage facility in Holly Hill and a single-family residential development in Elloree, and consider leasing county property to Roy Hungerpiller III and the Town of Holly Hill. Other items include resolutions honoring Women's History Month and declaring a property on Rowesville Road abandoned, plus an official action to purchase real property.

• Ordinance third reading: Fee-in-lieu tax agreement with Orangeburg County Solar Project, LLC and amendment to joint industrial park with Dorchester County
• Ordinance second reading: Postponement of 2023 property reassessment
• Rezoning request by Jeff Stahl/Stahl LLC on Eutaw Rd., Holly Hill from FA to RC for a storage facility
• Rezoning request by DR Horton, Inc on Tee Vee Rd/Cleveland St., Elloree from FA to RS for single-family residential development
• Resolution declaring 2084 Rowesville Road, Orangeburg as abandoned property

The Council approved a fee-in-lieu tax agreement for the Orangeburg County Solar Project and authorized several property leases and purchases. A rezoning request for a single-family residential development by DR Horton, Inc was delayed. The Council also approved funding for local festivals and park security.

• Approved fee-in-lieu tax agreement for Orangeburg County Solar Project, LLC (7-0-0)
• Approved lease of property to Roy Hungerpiller, III (7-0-0)
• Approved postponement of 2023 property reassessment (7-0-0)
• Passed second reading for storage facility rezoning on Eutaw Rd (7-0-0)
• Approved lease of real property to the Town of Holly Hill (7-0-0)
• Delayed first reading of DR Horton, Inc rezoning request on Tee Vee Rd (7-0-0)
• Approved $57,012 in Tax & Tourism funding for events and Indian Bluff Park security (7-0-0)
• Approved $93,225 contract to Palmetto Air & Chiller for server room HVAC replacement (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a two-day retreat with presentations from county departments, including finance, EMS, detention, public works, and fire services. The agenda is primarily informational, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Presentations from Finance, Economic Development, and County Attorney
• EMS, Detention Center, and Public Works updates
• Fire Services and Emergency Services sessions
• Council concerns discussion with administration

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is holding a two-day retreat with county administrators and department heads. The agenda is a series of presentations and discussions, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled. Topics include finance, economic development, EMS, detention center, public works, and fire services.

• Welcome and introduction by Chairman Wright
• Finance presentation by Gloria Breland and Gary Cooke
• EMS presentation by Stephanie Givens
• Detention Center presentation by Vernetia Dozier
• Fire Services presentation by Teddy Wolfe

County Council

Orangeburg County Council is holding a public hearing to gather input for its 2023 Needs Assessment, which will guide Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding priorities. The meeting covers an overview of the needs assessment and CDBG program, then discusses and prioritizes needs across topics like housing, infrastructure, public safety, and economic development.

• Public hearing on 2023 Needs Assessment for CDBG funding
• Discussion of needs in housing, infrastructure, public safety, public facilities, workforce development, economic development, neighborhood and downtown revitalization
• Prioritization of identified needs
• Survey available via QR code for public input

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including third readings for amendments to industrial park agreements, a real estate sale to Mixon Holdings, and a rezoning request for an auto sales business. They will also hold second readings for a property lease and a solar project tax agreement, and first readings for postponing the 2023 property reassessment and a lease to the Town of Holly Hill. Resolutions include exempting heavy equipment purchases from procurement rules and consenting to a lease of the Regional Medical Center.

• Ordinance third reading: amend joint industrial park agreements to establish economic development fund
• Ordinance third reading: authorize sale of county real property to Mixon Holdings, LLC
• Ordinance third reading: rezone property on State Ct. (S-1230) from RG to CG for auto sales business
• Ordinance second reading: lease property to Roy Hungerpiller, III
• Resolution: consent to lease of Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties to Medical University Hospital Authority

The Council approved several ordinances regarding land sales, leases, and rezoning. They also passed resolutions for heavy equipment procurement and a medical center lease agreement. Two major procurement contracts for infrastructure and emergency services were awarded.

• Approved Economic Development Fund ordinance (7-0-0)
• Approved real estate sale to Mixon Holdings, LLC (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of State Ct. property to Commercial General for auto sales (7-0-0)
• Approved first reading to postpone 2023 property reassessment (7-0-0)
• Approved heavy equipment purchase from Blanchard Machinery Company (7-0-0)
• Approved Regional Medical Center lease and health development agreement (7-0-0)
• Approved $1,085,738.00 Outside Splicing Project contract for Kelsey Gunter (7-0-0)
• Approved $365,227.69 new ambulance contract for Southeastern Specialty (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two rezoning requests: one from D.R. Horton to rezone property on Tee Vee Rd/Cleveland St. from Forest Agricultural to Residential Single-Family for a housing development, and another from Jeff Stahl/Stahl LLC to rezone property on Eutaw Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Rural Community for a storage facility.

• Public hearing on D.R. Horton rezoning request (Tee Vee Rd/Cleveland St., Elloree) from FA to RS for single-family development
• Public hearing on Jeff Stahl/Stahl LLC rezoning request (Eutaw Rd., Holly Hill) from FA to RC for a storage facility
• Approval of agenda and minutes from January 11, 2023

The Planning Commission voted to recommend the denial of a rezoning request for a property on State Ct. to allow an auto sales business. The commission also elected its Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the term.

• Elected James Albergotti as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected William Ray as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2023 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 14, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of rezoning from Residential General to Commercial General for property on State Ct. (4-2)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including expanding the joint industrial park with Dorchester County for Project May, rezoning property for an auto sales business, and selling county-owned land to Mixon Holdings, LLC. The council will also consider a lease to Roy Hungerpiller III, a tax agreement amendment for Orangeburg County Solar Project, and a resolution for a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement. An executive session is scheduled for an economic development update.

• Ordinance to enlarge joint industrial park boundaries for Project May (third reading)
• Rezoning of property on State Ct. (S-1230) from RG to CG for auto sales (second reading)
• Ordinance to sell real estate to Mixon Holdings, LLC (second reading)
• Ordinance to lease property to Roy Hungerpiller III (first reading)
• Resolution consenting to Shamrock A Owner, LLC joining fee-in-lieu tax agreement

Council approved an ordinance to enlarge the boundaries of a joint industrial park with Dorchester County. They also authorized $20,000 for New Perspectives Media to advertise a concert and community fair at SCSU. Several other ordinances regarding property rezoning, sales, and leases were advanced through first and second readings.

• Approved expansion of Joint County Industrial Park boundaries (7-0-0)
• Approved $20,000 for New Perspectives Media concert and community fair advertisement (7-0-0)
• Approved Joinder Agreement of Shamrock A Owner, LLC to a fee in lieu of tax agreement (7-0-0)
• Passed second reading for rezoning State Ct. from Residential General to Commercial General for auto sales (7-0-0)
• Passed second reading for Economic Development Fund amendment (7-0-0)
• Passed second reading for real estate sale to Mixon Holdings, LLC (7-0-0)
• Passed first reading for property lease to Roy Hungerpiller, III (7-0-0)
• Passed first reading for Orangeburg County Solar Project, LLC tax agreement and industrial park expansion (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold public hearings and votes on several ordinances, including a fee-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreement for a company identified as Project May, an expansion of the joint industrial park with Dorchester County, and a rezoning request for an auto sales business. The council will also consider purchasing real property and setting the FY2023 budget calendar. An executive session is scheduled to discuss contractual matters with the Orangeburg County School District.

• Ordinance third reading: Fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Project May
• Ordinance second reading: Expand joint industrial park with Dorchester County for Project May
• Ordinance first reading: Amend joint industrial park agreements for economic development fund
• Ordinance first reading: Sale of county real property to Mixon Holdings, LLC
• Rezoning request by Kevin M. Reid on State Ct. (S-1230) from RG to CG for auto sales

The Council approved a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement and industrial park boundaries for a company identified as Project May. They also approved a rezoning request for an auto sales business on State Ct. and authorized the purchase of specific real property.

• Approved fee-in-lieu-of-tax and incentive agreement for Project May (7-0-0)
• Approved ordinance to enlarge Joint County Industrial Park boundaries for Project May (7-0-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance to establish an Economic Development Fund (7-0-0)
• Approved first reading by title of real estate sale to Mixon Holdings, LLC (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of State Ct. property from Residential General to Commercial General for auto sales (7-0-0)
• Approved FY2023 Budget Calendar (7-0-0)
• Approved purchase of real property TMS#0181-10-01-001.000 (7-0-0)
• Approved minutes from January 3, 2023 meeting (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss three public works topics: Kurt Poole Rd., outfall ditches, and private roads for emergency vehicles. The agenda is short and contains only discussion items, with no votes scheduled other than adjournment.

• Discussion of Kurt Poole Rd.
• Discussion of Outfall Ditches
• Discussion of Private Roads for Emergency Vehicles
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2022

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will meet to elect officers, approve minutes, and consider a rezoning request from Kevin M. Reid to change a property on State Ct. from Residential General to Commercial General for an auto sales business. A public hearing will be held on the rezoning. No subdivision plats or road name requests are scheduled for review.

• Rezoning request from Kevin M. Reid for property on State Ct. (TMS# 0174-16-01-030.000) from RG to CG district for auto sales business
• Public hearing on the rezoning request
• Election of officers for the commission

The Planning Commission approved a preliminary subdivision plat and several road name changes. It recommended the denial of one residential rezoning request in Elloree and recommended approval for two other rezoning requests in Cope and Holly Hill.

• Approved Old State Rd./Monarch Rd. Preliminary Subdivision Plat (6-0)
• Approved naming OC 3321 as Joe Farm Rd.
• Approved road name changes for former Banashee Mobile Home Park
• Recommended denial of rezoning TeeVee Rd/Cleveland St from FA to RG (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Carver School Rd from FA to RG (4-1)
• Recommended approval of rezoning Eutaw Rd from FA to RC (unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule (unanimous)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold its first meeting of 2023, including the swearing-in of newly elected members and the election of a chairman and vice chairman. The council will also consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a rezoning request for a storage facility and a fee-in-lieu-of-tax incentive agreement for an unidentified company called Project May.

• Rezoning of property on Eutaw Rd., Holly Hill, from FA to RC for a storage facility (second reading)
• Fee-in-lieu-of-tax and incentive agreement with Project May (second reading)
• Amendment to joint industrial park agreement with Dorchester County to include Project May property (first reading)
• Resolutions approving sponsor affiliates for solar projects: Supersod Real Property Holdings, R & R Poultry Farms, Myers Family Holdings

The Council elected its Chairman and Vice Chairman and approved a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for a company identified as Project May. Three resolutions approving sponsor affiliates for solar projects were passed, while a rezoning request for a storage facility was postponed.

• Elected Johnnie Wright as Chairman (6-0-0)
• Elected Johnny Ravenell as Vice Chair (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from December 19, 2022 (6-0-0)
• Postponed second reading of rezoning request for storage facility on Eutaw Rd. (6-0-0)
• Approved fee-in-lieu-of-tax and incentive agreement for Project May (6-0-0)
• Passed first reading by title only for industrial park boundary amendment for Project May (6-0-0)
• Approved Supersod Real Property Holdings, LLC as sponsor affiliate for Orangeburg County Solar Project, LLC (6-0-0)
• Approved R & R Poultry Farms, Inc. and Myers Family Holdings, LLC as sponsor affiliates for Orangeburg South Solar Project, LLC (6-0-0)