Orangeburg County public meetings in 2025

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will review a variance application submitted by Jessica Lilly for a property on Tee Vee Road in Elloree, SC (TMS# 0 286-00-05-011-000). The request seeks relief from the rear property line setback requirement in Section 2.4 Table 2 of the county zoning ordinance. The board will decide whether to grant the variance during this meeting.

• Consider variance request from Jessica Lilly for Tee Vee Rd. property (TMS# 0 286-00-05-011-000) – rear setback
• Approve agenda
• Approve minutes from November 2025 meeting
• Adopt 2026 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting schedule
• Election of officials

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the September minutes. A variance request to reduce the 60‑ft road‑width requirement for Lots 17, 18 and 26 at 29115 Methodist Oaks Dr. was considered. The board voted 4‑0 to approve the variance. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved September minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved variance to reduce lot‑width requirement for Lots 17, 18, 26 (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Council

The council will hold a third‑reading public hearing on an ordinance to purchase about 0.63 acres at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station. It will consider two rezoning requests: one moving a property on Charleston Hwy from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General, and another changing land on Comos Rd from Forest Agricultural to Rural Community. The body will also review a lease agreement and a fee‑in‑lieu of ad valorem taxes agreement with Project Panther. Finally, the council will approve the purchase of eight tri‑axle dump trucks.

• Ordinance to purchase ~0.63 acres at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station
• Rezoning request from Gold Micheal: FA to CG district on Charleston Hwy, Bowman, SC
• Rezoning request from HBG Land LLC: FA to RC district on Comos Rd, Neeses, SC
• Ordinance to lease property to Project Panther with purchase option
• Approval to purchase eight tri‑axle dump trucks

The Orangeburg County Council approved the minutes from the December 1 meeting and passed several ordinances, including a land purchase for a wastewater pump station, two rezoning actions, and two Project Panther lease agreements. The council also approved the procurement of eight tri‑axle dump trucks for $974,352. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved December 1, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved ordinance to purchase ~0.63 acres at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of property at Charleston Hwy., Bowman, SC from FA to CG district (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of property at Comos Rd., Neeses, SC from FA to RC district (7-0-0)
• Approved first‑reading by title only of lease agreement with Project Panther (7-0-0)
• Approved first‑reading by title only of fee‑in‑lieu of ad valorem taxes agreement with Project Panther (7-0-0)
• Approved purchase of eight tri‑axle dump trucks for $974,352 (7-0-0)
• Moved to executive session (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a property rezoning request. The body will also elect officers and adopt the 2026 meeting schedule.

• Public hearing for Jasper Boyles to rezone 267 Grader Fire Rd. from Residential General (RG) to Forest Agricultural (FA)
• Election of officers
• Adoption of 2026 Planning Commission Meeting Schedule

The Planning Commission voted 7‑0 to approve the Magnolia Village Parkway Extension road name. It also approved the rezoning of HBG Land LLC’s property on Comos Rd. Neeses from Forest Agriculture to Rural Community (7‑0) and the rezoning of Charleston Hwy. Bowman from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General (7‑0). The commission denied the rezoning of 744 Catamount Rd. Holly Hill from Residential General to Commercial General by a 6‑1 vote.

• Approved Magnolia Village Parkway Extension road name (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of HBG Land LLC property on Comos Rd. Neeses, SC 29107 TMS #0 044-00-04-004 .000 from FA to RC (7-0)
• Denied rezoning of 744 Catamount Rd. Holly Hill, SC 29059 TMS #0 338-06-01-017 .000 from RG to CG (6-1)
• Approved rezoning of Charleston Hwy. Bowman, SC 29018 TMS #0 270-00-07-025 .000 from FA to CG (7-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will vote on an installment plan for a new courthouse complex and capital improvements. The body is also reviewing tax incentive agreements for Mission Critical Interior Solutions, Inc. and Sodecia Aapico JV, LLC.

• Installment plan for the new Orangeburg County Courthouse Complex and capital improvements
• Fee in lieu of tax and incentive agreements for Project Simpson and Project SoCo
• Purchase of 0.63 acres at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station
• Rezone requests for properties at Comos Rd., 744 Catamount Rd., and Charleston Hwy.
• New Waste Tire Ordinance including tipping fees and civil penalties

The Orangeburg County Council adopted multiple ordinances, including a new waste‑tire ordinance, a business‑license amendment, and financing measures for the new courthouse. It also approved fee‑in‑lieu tax agreements for two industrial projects, a property purchase for a wastewater pump station, and several zoning actions. The council accepted the Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee's funding recommendations.

• Approved Waste Tire Ordinance repeal and new ordinance (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to the Business License Ordinance (7-0-0)
• Approved installment‑plan financing ordinance for the new courthouse (7-0-0)
• Approved fee‑in‑lieu tax agreement with Mission Critical Interior Solutions (Project Simpson) (7-0-0)
• Approved purchase of ~0.63 acres at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Comos Rd. property to Rural Community district (7-0-0)
• Denied rezoning of 744 Catamount Rd. to Commercial General district (7-0-0)
• Adopted Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee funding recommendations totaling $82,990.50 (7-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a request from Oaks on the Edisto, LLC. The board will consider a variance regarding lot width requirements for a property on Methodist Oaks Dr.

• Variance request from Oaks on the Edisto, LLC for property at Methodist Oaks Dr. (TMS# 0170-00-02-014.000) regarding Section 2.4 Table 2: Lot Width

The Orangeburg County Board of Zoning Appeals approved three variance requests—Harold and Shirley Trosper, James Parler Jr., and Ashton Charleston Residential, LLC—each with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The agenda and July minutes were also approved unanimously. No public comments were recorded for any of the variance items.

• Approved variance for Harold and Shirley Trosper property on Youngs Rd. (6‑0)
• Approved variance for James Parler Jr. property at Bunch Ford Rd. and Target Rd. (6‑0)
• Approved variance for Ashton Charleston Residential, LLC on Coach Rd. (6‑0)
• Approved amended agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July minutes (unanimous)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting. The body will consider discontinuing maintenance on portions of Welding Shop Rd and Stokes Ct.

• Discontinue maintenance on a portion of Welding Shop Rd
• Discontinue maintenance on a portion of Stokes Ct

The Public Works Committee approved the November 3, 2025 minutes. It voted to recommend discontinuing maintenance on a portion of Welding Shop Road and on a portion of Stokes Court. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (2-0-0)
• Recommended discontinuing maintenance on portion of Welding Shop Rd (2-0-0)
• Recommended discontinuing maintenance on portion of Stokes Ct (2-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (2-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will consider multiple ordinances, including a rezoning request for 778 Plywood St, updates to the business license schedule and waste tire policy, and a purchase of about 0.63 acre at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station. They will also vote on amendments to the Joint County Industrial Park agreement and a fee‑in‑lieu tax arrangement for Project Simpson, as well as an installment‑payment plan for the new courthouse complex. Additional items include procurement contracts for the courthouse, a resolution adding sponsors to a Magnolia Solar fee‑in‑lieu agreement, and routine approvals of minutes and public‑comment limits.

• Rezoning request for 778 Plywood St from Residential General to Commercial General district
• Ordinance amending the Business License Ordinance to update the class schedule
• Ordinance repealing the Waste Tire Policy and enacting a new ordinance with tire tipping fees and penalties
• Ordinance authorizing purchase of approximately 0.63 acre at 1390 Springdale Drive for a wastewater pump station
• Procurement award FY26-0925 for the general contractor of the new Orangeburg County Courthouse

The council approved a $63,087,075 contract with Monteith Construction for the new Orangeburg County Courthouse and adopted several ordinances, including rezoning 778 Plywood St., updating the business license schedule, and establishing a waste‑tire ordinance. It also approved the industrial park expansion, a fee‑in‑lieu agreement for Project Simpson, an installment‑payment financing plan for courthouse capital improvements, and a purchase of property for a wastewater pump station. Additionally, the council accepted a recommendation to discontinue maintenance on portions of Welding Shop Rd and Stokes Ct.

• Approved $63,087,075 contract with Monteith Construction for new courthouse (6-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 778 Plywood St. from Residential General to Commercial General (6-0-0)
• Passed amendment to Business License Ordinance (6-0-0)
• Enacted new Orangeburg County Waste Tire Ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved expansion of Joint County Industrial Park (Project Simpson) (6-0-0)
• Authorized fee‑in‑lieu agreement for Project Simpson (6-0-0)
• Adopted installment‑payment financing plan for courthouse and capital improvements (6-0-0)
• Accepted recommendation to discontinue maintenance on Welding Shop Rd and Stokes Ct (6-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will consider three rezoning applications, each scheduled for a public hearing. The requests include changing a Forest Agriculture parcel to Rural Community, a Residential General parcel to Commercial General, and another Forest Agricultural parcel to Commercial General. The agenda also includes routine items such as approval of the agenda, adoption of October minutes, and a road name request for Magnolia Village Parkway Extension.

• Rezoning of Cosmos Rd. (FA district) to RC district – HBG Land LLC
• Rezoning of 744 Catamount Rd. (RG district) to CG district – Everado Ortiz Santiago
• Rezoning of Charleston Hwy. (FA district) to CG district – Gold Micheal
• Road name request: Magnolia Village Parkway Extension
• Approval of agenda and adoption of October minutes

The commission voted 6‑0 to approve a 42‑lot subdivision on Methodist Oaks Dr. It also approved rezoning of 778 Plywood St. from Residential General to Commercial General by a 6‑0 vote. The rezoning request for Belleville Rd was withdrawn by the applicant and no decision was made.

• Approved 42‑lot subdivision on Methodist Oaks Dr (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 778 Plywood St. from Residential General to Commercial General (6‑0)
• Belleville Rd rezoning request withdrawn by applicant (no vote)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a first reading of two ordinances—one repealing the current waste‑tire policy and establishing a new waste‑tire ordinance with tipping fees and penalties, and another creating an installment financing plan for the new courthouse complex and other capital improvements. It will also vote on a resolution that would let the county accept negotiated fees in lieu of ad valorem taxes for a proposed multi‑county industrial/business park operated by Project SoCo, including related revenue credits. The meeting is a special‑called virtual session.

• Ordinance repealing Chapter 13, Article II "Orangeburg County Waste Tire Policy" and enacting a new "Orangeburg County Waste Tire Ordinance" with tipping fees, enforcement, and civil penalties.
• Ordinance implementing an installment financing plan for the new Orangeburg County Courthouse Complex and other capital improvements, payable from any available source including general obligation bonds.
• Resolution authorizing a fee‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax agreement with Project SoCo for the establishment or expansion of facilities in a multi‑county industrial/business park, and related special source revenue credits.

The Orangeburg County Council passed three items by unanimous vote. They gave first‑reading approval to the Waste Tire Ordinance, to the Courthouse Financing Ordinance, and approved a resolution authorizing a fee‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax agreement with Project SoCo for an industrial/business park. All motions carried with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved first reading of the Waste Tire Ordinance (7-0-0)
• Approved first reading of the Courthouse Financing Ordinance (7-0-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing fee‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax agreement with Project SoCo (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee will receive an update on the county's waste tire situation. It will also discuss a proposal to discontinue maintenance on J R Felder Rd. The meeting is a special‑called session held at the County Council Chambers.

• Orangeburg County Waste Tire Situation Update
• Discontinue Maintenance on J R Felder Rd.

The Public Works Committee took no action on the waste tire situation update. Councilman Kenneth McCaster moved, and the committee approved, discontinuing maintenance on a portion of J R Felder Rd with a 2-0-0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 2-0-0 vote.

• No action taken on waste tire situation update
• Discontinue maintenance on J R Felder Rd – motion carried (2-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting – motion carried (2-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will consider an ordinance to purchase approximately eight acres of county land for recreational use. It will also hear several fee‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax agreements for industrial projects named Project SoCo and Project Simpson, a rezoning request for 778 Plywood St., and amendments to the zoning and business‑license ordinances. The meeting includes a public‑comment period limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Ordinance authorizing purchase of ~8 acres of county property for recreational purposes
• Ordinance to amend Section 9.9 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding permit fees
• Rezoning request for 778 Plywood St. from Residential General (RG) to Commercial General (CG)
• Fee‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax agreements for Project SoCo and Project Simpson industrial developments
• Ordinance amending the Business License Ordinance to update the class schedule per Act 176 of 2020

The Orangeburg County Council unanimously approved an ordinance to purchase about eight acres for recreational use, rezoned 778 Plywood St. from Residential General to Commercial General, and adopted fee‑in‑lie of tax agreements for Projects SoCo and Simpson. The council also amended the zoning ordinance, expanded the joint industrial park, and updated the business license class schedule. It accepted the Public Works Committee recommendation to discontinue maintenance on J.R. Felder Rd. and passed resolutions recognizing Veterans Day and a community volunteer. All motions carried with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved purchase of ~8 acres for recreational purposes (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 9.9 (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 778 Plywood St. to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Approved fee‑in‑lie of tax agreement for Project SoCo (7-0-0)
• Approved fee‑in‑lie of tax agreement for Project Simpson (7-0-0)
• Approved expansion of joint industrial park for Project Simpson (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Business License Ordinance schedule (7-0-0)
• Accepted recommendation to discontinue maintenance on J.R. Felder Rd. (7-0-0)

Legislative Delegation

The Orangeburg County Legislative Delegation will adopt the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes and set the schedule for its 2026 meetings. Delegates will consider a PARD grant to upgrade the basketball court at the Edisto Drive Community Center. The meeting also includes new appointments to the Orangeburg First Steps and Foster Care Review Boards.

• Adopt minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting
• Approve schedule for 2026 delegation meetings
• PARD grant for Edisto Drive Community Center basketball court upgrade
• New appointment to Orangeburg First Steps: Michelle Smith
• New appointment to Foster Care Review Board: Brenda Myers Williams

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a third‑reading public hearing on an ordinance that extends the solid‑waste service contract with the Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority and permits the authority to issue revenue bonds not to exceed $30 million. The council will also consider ordinances to purchase roughly 50 acres from M&P Land, LLC and to purchase about 8 acres for recreational use. Several rezoning requests will be reviewed, including changes from forest‑agriculture to business‑industrial districts on Rowesville Road, Warley Road, and Kirby Lane. Additional items include amendments to subdivision and zoning fee schedules.

• Ordinance to extend the Solid Waste Service Agreement and allow up to $30 million in revenue bonds
• Ordinance to purchase approximately 50 acres from M&P Land, LLC
• Rezoning request for Rowesville Rd. (FA to BI district)
• Rezoning request for Warley Rd. near Charleston Hwy (FA to BI district)
• Rezoning request for 166 Kirby Ln. (CG to BI district)

The Orangeburg County Council approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting and adopted a proclamation honoring Floyd Gordon. It passed an ordinance extending the solid waste service agreement and authorizing up to $30 million in revenue bonds. The council also approved purchases of roughly 50 acres from M&P Land, LLC and about 8 acres for recreational use, along with several rezoning actions and a community‑center improvement contract.

• Approved October 6, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring Floyd Gordon (6-0-0)
• Approved solid waste service agreement and $30 M bond issuance (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of ~50 acres from M&P Land, LLC (6-0-0)
• Approved purchase of ~8 acres for recreational purposes (6-0-0)
• Approved multiple rezoning ordinances to Business Industrial district (6-0-0)
• Approved Edisto Drive Community Center Improvements contract $123,269.18 (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council special‑called meeting on October 20, 2025 includes a single agenda item: a draft sustainability plan. Council members will discuss the plan during the meeting. No other agenda items are listed.

• Draft Sustainability Plan – to be considered by the council

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider a subdivision request for Methodist Oaks Dr and two rezoning requests. One rezoning seeks to change Belleville Rd from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General. The other rezoning seeks to change 778 Plywood St from Residential General to Commercial General. No road name changes are proposed.

• Subdivision request by Oaks on the Edisto, LLC for Methodist Oaks Dr (TMS #0 170-00-02-014)
• Rezoning request by Yancy McPherson for Belleville Rd (TMS #0 181-16-01-006 and #0 181-11-05-006) from FA to CG
• Rezoning request by Jay L. and Rosetta Oberholtzer for 778 Plywood St (TMS #0 173-20-01-013) from RG to CG
• Road name requests: none
• Public hearings scheduled for each item

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. It then voted to rezone five properties: one from Forest Agriculture to Residential Single‑Family (6‑1) and four from Forest Agriculture or Commercial General to Business Industrial (each 7‑0). The session adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 08/13/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Coach Rd., Holly Hill, SC 29059 (FA to RS) – vote 6‑1
• Approved rezoning of Charleston Hwy., Orangeburg, SC 29115 (FA to BI) – vote 7‑0
• Approved rezoning of 166 Kirby Ln., Orangeburg, SC 29115 (CG to BI) – vote 7‑0
• Approved rezoning of Rowesville Rd. (FA to BI) – vote 7‑0
• Approved rezoning of 116 Wildeway Ln., Orangeburg, SC 29115 (CG to BI) – vote 7‑0

County Council

The Parks, Recreation, & Agriculture Committee will hold a special‑called meeting to discuss several items related to county parks. Topics include the location of parks, maintenance of grass, trash and appearance, restroom facilities, park opening and closing times, employee schedules and responsibilities, and an overview of the future of county parks. No specific actions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Location of County Parks
• Maintenance of County Parks (grass, trash, appearance)
• Facilities at County Parks (restrooms or Porta‑Johns)
• Availability and closure times at County Parks
• County Park employees (work schedule and responsibilities)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will discuss several rezoning requests and property acquisitions. The body is deciding on fee-in-lieu of tax agreements for industrial projects and an updated solid waste service agreement extending through 2050.

• Fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement and property conveyance for Project Edisto
• Solid waste service agreement with Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority including bonds up to $30 million
• Purchase of approximately 50 acres from M&P Land, LLC and 8 acres for recreational purposes
• Rezoning of 2212 State Park Rd from Residential Single Family to Commercial General
• Fee-in-lieu of tax and incentive agreement for Project SOCO

The Orangeburg County Council approved the September 15, 2025 minutes and amended the agenda to add an executive‑session item on the director search, both unanimously. The council then adopted a series of ordinances, including a fee‑in‑lie tax agreement with Project Edisto, a lease of 1550 Henley Street to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, multiple rezoning actions, and a land‑purchase from M&P Land, LLC. All motions carried with a 7‑0‑0 vote. No proposals were denied or tabled.

• Approved September 15, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Amended agenda to add executive‑session item on director search (7-0-0)
• Passed Ordinance authorizing fee‑in‑lie tax agreement with Project Edisto (7-0-0)
• Passed Ordinance leasing 1550 Henley Street to USDA (7-0-0)
• Passed Ordinance amending Health and Sanitation code (7-0-0)
• Rezoned 2212 State Park Rd Santee from Residential Single‑Family to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of ~50 acres from M&P Land, LLC (7-0-0)
• Declared October 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month (resolution) (7-0-0)

County Council

The County Council will hold a special called meeting to review appointments for various boards, commissions, and committees. The session focuses on filling or reviewing membership for county oversight bodies.

• Board of Assessment and Appeals appointments
• Orangeburg Development Commission appointments
• Orangeburg County Disabilities & Special Needs Board appointments
• Orangeburg County Planning Commission appointments
• Orangeburg County Zoning & Appeals Board appointments

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four variance applications. Two applications from James Parler Jr. request variances for properties on Jackson Belt Road and at Bunch Ford Road / Target Road in Holly Hill; one from Harold and Shirley Trosper concerns a property on Youngs Road in Eutawville; and one from Ashton Charleston Residential, LLC concerns a property on Coach Road in Holly Hill. Each request seeks a variance from specific requirements of Section 2.4 Table 2 of the Orangeburg County Zoning Ordinance.

• Variance request by Harold and Shirley Trosper for Youngs Rd., Eutawville (TMS# 03 45-17-00-028 .000) – minimum lot size
• Variance request by James Parler Jr. for Jackson Belt Rd., Holly Hill (TMS# 0312-00-02-0 1 2 .000) – minimum lot width
• Variance request by James Parler Jr. for Bunch Ford Rd. / Target Rd., Holly Hill (TMS# 0318-00-0 4 -001.000 and P/O 0318-00-03-006 .000) – minimum lot size
• Variance request by Ashton Charleston Residential, LLC for Coach Rd., Holly Hill (TMS #0350-00-03-003.000 and 0350-00-02-016.000) – maximum impervious surface ratio

The meeting agenda listed a variance request from KRM Land LLC for property at Five Chop Rd., but the minutes do not record any approval, denial, or vote on the request. All other agenda items were procedural.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee will consider the county’s waste tire situation. No specific actions, votes, or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of the Orangeburg County waste tire situation

County Council

The County Council will decide on the 2025 tax millage and discuss several rezoning requests. The body is also considering ordinances regarding building permit rates, waste tire collection, and a solid waste service agreement.

• Setting of the Millage for Tax Year 2025
• Proposed $30 million revenue bond for Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority construction
• Rezoning request for Five Chop Rd from Commercial General to Business Industrial
• Rezoning request for 1320-1393 Myers Rd from Commercial General to Rural Community
• Proposed purchase of approximately 50 acres of property from M&P Land, LLC

The council approved the minutes from the August 18 meeting. It adopted a proclamation honoring the South Carolina State Guard and National Preparedness Month. The body passed several ordinances, including a lease of the 1550 Henley Street property to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a purchase of about 50 acres from M&P Land, LLC, and a solid‑waste service agreement authorizing up to $30 million in revenue bonds. All motions carried unanimously with a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved August 18, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Adopted proclamation honoring SC State Guard and National Preparedness Month (7-0-0)
• Approved ordinance leasing 1550 Henley Street to USDA (7-0-0)
• Approved ordinance to purchase ~50 acres from M&P Land, LLC (7-0-0)
• Approved solid waste service agreement with Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority, authorizing up to $30 million in bonds (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 6 technical codes and building permit rates (7-0-0)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 13 waste tire policy to align with SC code (7-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of Five Chop Rd from Commercial General to Business Industrial (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on five requests to rezone properties in Holly Hill and Orangeburg. The body will also consider three amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision and Land Development Regulations regarding permits and fees.

• Rezoning request for Coach Rd. from Forest Agriculture to Residential Single-Family
• Rezoning request for Charleston Hwy. from Forest Agriculture to Business Industrial
• Rezoning requests for 166 Kirby Ln., Rowesville Rd., and 116 Wildeway Ln. to Business Industrial
• Proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance Section 9.9 regarding permits and fees
• Proposed amendments to Chapter 36 Section 36-83-C and Zoning Ordinance Section 36-85-D fees

The commission voted 6‑0 to rezone 2212 State Park Rd in Santee from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General. It also voted 6‑0 to rezone 1320‑1393 Myers Rd in Orangeburg from Commercial General to Rural Community. A separate request to rezone 1030 Five Chop Rd in Orangeburg from Forest Agriculture to Residential Single‑Family was denied by a 5‑1 vote.

• Approved rezoning of 2212 State Park Rd, Santee from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1320-1393 Myers Rd, Orangeburg from Commercial General to Rural Community (6-0)
• Denied rezoning of 1030 Five Chop Rd, Orangeburg from Forest Agriculture to Residential Single-Family (5-1)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will discuss several zoning requests and ordinances, including a fee-in-lieu of taxes agreement for Project Edisto. The body is also reviewing updates to building regulations and waste tire policies.

• Fee-in-lieu of ad valorem taxes agreement and property conveyance for Project Edisto
• Rezone requests for Gardner Blvd, Round-O Rd, 112 Fuguay Ln, 4128 North Rd, Five Chop Rd, 2212 State Park Rd, 1320-1393 Myers Rd, and 1030 Five Chop Rd
• Ordinance to lease 1550 Henley Street to the USDA Farm Service Administration
• Amendments to Chapter 6 regarding building permit, demolition, and house moving rates
• Resolution for the Sheriff’s Office to use a form security detail services contract with schools

The Orangeburg County Council approved a $2,018,108 contract for the Council on Aging Facility Project. It also adopted several rezoning ordinances, authorized funding for tourism and marketing, and passed resolutions on fee‑in‑lie agreements and easements. All actions were approved unanimously (7‑0‑0).

• Approved FY26-0805 contract to Lyn‑Rich Contracting Co. Inc. for $2,018,108 (7‑0‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Gardner Blvd from Forest Agriculture to Business Industrial (7‑0‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Round‑O‑Rd from Residential Single‑Family to Residential General (7‑0‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 112 Fuguay Ln from Residential Single‑Family to Rural Community (7‑0‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 4128 North Rd from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General (7‑0‑0)
• Approved Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee funding recommendations totaling $87,200 (7‑0‑0)
• Passed resolution to negotiate a fee‑in‑lie of ad valorem taxes agreement with Project Edisto (7‑0‑0)
• Passed resolution authorizing an easement to restore access to Fairview Road (7‑0‑0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee is holding a special called meeting. The primary agenda item is a discussion regarding the waste tire situation in Orangeburg County.

• Discussion of the Orangeburg County Waste Tire Situation

The Public Works Committee approved the July 7, 2025 minutes unanimously (3-0-0). The committee recommended conducting a study of the waste tire situation and stopping acceptance of waste tires at convenience sites, directing all tires to the landfill and investigating tire retailer options. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (3-0-0).

• Approved July 7, 2025 Public Works Committee minutes (3-0-0)
• Recommended study of waste tire handling and to stop acceptance at convenience sites (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will review ordinances regarding waste tire policy and hate intimidation. The body is also considering several zoning requests and resolutions concerning an industrial park expansion and an opioid settlement.

• Ordinance to establish hate intimidation as an offense with penalties
• Rezone requests for 1982 Old Edisto Dr, 4128 North Rd, 112 Fuguay Ln, Round-O-Rd, Gardner Blvd, and Five Chop Rd
• Resolution to enlarge Joint County Industrial Park for RW Ashley Phosphate Owner, LLC
• Resolution to participate in the Purdue/Sackler Opioid Settlement
• Procurements for a domestic violence shelter generator, public health facility renovation, and a new ambulance

The council unanimously approved the July 21, 2025 minutes. It passed the hate‑intimidation ordinance by a 7‑0 vote, adding a new Section 4 to Chapter 24 of the code. No action was taken on the waste‑tire policy amendment. A rezoning request for 1982 Old Edisto Dr. was introduced but no decision was recorded.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (7-0-0)
• Passed hate‑intimidation ordinance, third and final reading (7-0-0)
• No action taken on waste‑tire policy amendment ordinance
• Rezoning request for 1.69‑acre at 1982 Old Edisto Dr. considered, outcome not recorded

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will consider three separate requests to change the zoning districts of specific properties. Each request will include a public hearing to discuss the proposed changes.

• Rezoning request for 2212 State Park Rd from Residential Single Family to Commercial General
• Rezoning request for 1320-1393 Myers Rd from Commercial General to Rural Community
• Rezoning request for 1030 Five Chop Rd from Forest Agriculture to Residential General

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission voted unanimously to rezone four properties—4128 North Rd, Round‑O‑Rd, 112 Fuguay Ln, and Gardner Blvd—to new districts. It also voted unanimously to deny the rezoning of a portion of Dragstrip Rd/Neeses Hwy. All votes were 6‑0 in favor of the respective motions.

• Approved rezoning of 4128 North Rd, Orangeburg (FA → CG) (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Round‑O‑Rd, Eutawville (RS → RG) (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of 112 Fuguay Ln, Orangeburg (RS → RC) (6‑0)
• Denied rezoning of Dragstrip Rd/Neeses Hwy, Orangeburg (FA → CG) (6‑0)
• Approved rezoning of Gardner Blvd, Holly Hill (FA → BI) (6‑0)

County Council

The regular session of the Orangeburg County Council scheduled for August 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The next regular meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2025.

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will vote on a second reading for a hate intimidation ordinance. The body is also reviewing five separate requests to rezone properties for commercial, residential, and industrial use.

• Ordinance to establish the offense of Hate Intimidation
• Rezoning 1.69 acres at 1982 Old Edisto Dr. from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General
• Rezoning 4128 North Rd. from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General
• Rezoning Round-O-Rd in Eutawville from Residential Single-Family to Residential General
• Agreement for security services at Orangeburg Preparatory Schools for 2025-27

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the July 7, 2025 meeting. It passed a second‑reading amendment adding a hate‑intimidation section to the county code. The body also approved several rezoning requests and two resolutions—one for school security services and another to restore access to Fairview Road.

• Approved July 7, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved second reading of hate intimidation ordinance amendment (6-0-0)
• Approved second reading rezoning of 1982 Old Edisto Dr. to Commercial General (6-0-0)
• Approved first reading rezoning of 4128 North Rd. to Commercial General (6-0-0)
• Approved first reading rezoning of Round-O-Rd, Eutawville to Residential General (6-0-0)
• Approved first reading rezoning of 112 Fuguay Ln. to Rural Community (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution for security services agreement with Sheriff's Office and Orangeburg Preparatory Schools (6-0-0)
• Approved resolution for easement to restore access to Fairview Road (6-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review a request from KRM Land LLC. The board is considering a variance from the maximum height requirements of the county zoning ordinance.

• Variance request from KRM Land LLC for property at Five Chop Rd, Santee, SC (TMS# 0308-00-06-003.000) regarding Section 2.4 Maximum Height

The commission reviewed five variance requests for properties in Orangeburg County. Each request was approved unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The variances address lot size, road frontage, building height, impervious surface ratio, and minimum lot size for townhomes. No public opposition was recorded.

• Approved variance for 813 Solomon Ter (lot width/size) – 5-0
• Approved variance for 271 Silas Ln (road frontage) – 5-0
• Approved variance for 210 Marion St (building height) – 5-0
• Approved variance for Farmfield Rd (impervious surface ratio) – 5-0
• Approved variance for Cook Rd (minimum lot size for townhomes) – 5-0

Legislative Delegation

The Legislative Delegation will meet virtually to adopt previous minutes and hear from guest speakers. The body will discuss PARD grants specifically for playground equipment at the Edisto Drive Community Center.

• PARD grant for playground equipment at Edisto Drive Community Center

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will consider six requests to change the zoning districts of specific properties. These requests include shifts toward commercial, industrial, and residential general uses. Public hearings will be held for each request.

• Rezoning 4128 North Rd from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General
• Rezoning Round-O-Rd from Residential Single-Family to Residential General
• Rezoning 112 Fuguay Ln from Residential Single-Family to Rural Community
• Rezoning Dragstrip Rd/Neeses Hwy from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General
• Rezoning Gardner Blvd from Forest Agriculture to Business Industrial

The commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the May 14 minutes. It voted 5‑0 to rezone 1982 Old Edisto Dr. from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General, and 5‑0 to deny a rezoning of the Russell St. and Sylvan Ave. property. The session was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Agenda amendment approved unanimously
• May 14 minutes approved unanimously
• Approved rezoning of 1982 Old Edisto Dr. to Commercial General (5-0)
• Denied rezoning of Russell St. & Sylvan Ave. to Commercial General (5-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee is meeting to discuss a drainage issue. The discussion involves Tripp Ln Oc-4116 and Hwy-178 (SCDOT).

• Discussion of Tripp Ln Oc-4116/Hwy-178(SCDOT) drainage issue

The Public Works Committee approved the February 3, 2025 minutes by a 3‑0‑0 vote. It then adopted a recommendation to research the ownership of the Tripp Lane (OC‑4116/Hwy‑178) drainage ditch and to notify Senator Tom Fernandez, Representative Cobb Hunter, David Bamberg, and Mr. Walt Holiday. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved February 3, 2025 Public Works Committee minutes (3-0-0)
• Adopted recommendation to research ownership of Tripp Ln drainage ditch and notify officials (3-0-0)
• Adjourned the July 7, 2025 meeting (3-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will review a proposed ordinance to establish hate intimidation as an offense. The body is also considering three separate requests to rezone properties in Eutawville and Orangeburg.

• Proposed ordinance to add Hate Intimidation to Chapter 24 of the County Code of Ordinances
• Rezoning request for 518 Knott Dr. from Residential Single-Family to Residential General
• Rezoning request for 1.69 acres at 1982 Old Edisto Dr. from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General
• Rezoning request for property at Russell St. and Sylvan Ave. from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General

The Orangeburg County Council approved four ordinance actions and adopted the June 30, 2025 minutes. The council rezoned 518 Knott Dr. from Residential Single‑Family to Residential General, added a hate‑intimidation offense to the code, rezoned 1982 Old Edisto Dr. from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General, and denied a rezoning request for property on Russell St. and Sylvan Ave. All motions passed unanimously (6‑0‑0). The meeting was adjourned at 5:52 p.m.

• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 518 Knott Dr., Eutawville, SC 29048 from RS to RG district (6-0-0)
• Approved ordinance adding Section 4, Hate Intimidation, to Chapter 24 (6-0-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1982 Old Edisto Dr., Orangeburg, SC 29115 from FA to CG district (6-0-0)
• Denied rezoning of property on Russell St. and Sylvan Ave., Orangeburg, SC 29115 from FA to CG district (6-0-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn the regular session (6-0-0)

County Council

The County Council will hold a special called meeting to consider appropriations and tax levies for the upcoming fiscal year. The body will also review an amendment to a tax agreement and a procurement request.

• Ordinance for the Orangeburg County Budget for Ordinary and Other County Purposes (FY 2025-2026)
• Ordinance for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations (FY 2025-2026)
• First Amendment to Fee in Lieu of Tax and Incentive Agreement with SR Cordova, LLC
• Procurement exemption request for waste tire removal
• Executive session regarding contract fire services

The Orangeburg County Council passed three ordinances on June 30, 2025, including the FY 2025‑26 budget appropriations for the county, appropriations for Orangeburg‑Calhoun Technical College, and a fee‑in‑lieu agreement with SR Cordova. The council also approved an exemption from the standard procurement process for waste‑tire removal and authorized an executive session to discuss contract fire‑services matters. All motions carried unanimously (6‑0‑0).

• Approved FY 2025‑26 county budget appropriations ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 Orangeburg‑Calhoun Technical College appropriations ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved fee‑in‑lieu agreement with SR Cordova ordinance (6-0-0)
• Approved exemption from standard procurement process for waste‑tire removal (6-0-0)
• Authorized executive session on contract fire‑services matters (6-0-0)
• Adjourned the special called meeting (6-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider five requests for variances from the county zoning ordinance. These requests involve lot area, setback, height, density, and impervious surface ratios.

• Variance request for 813 Soloman Ter (Bruce Gaffney)
• Variance request for 271 Silas Ln (Florence Brown-Mills/Lorraine Brown-Shuler)
• Variance request for 210 Marion St (Matt McCauley)
• Impervious Surface Ratio variance request for Farmfield Rd (Refuel Operating Company LLC)
• Townhouse variance request for Cook Rd (Paragon Development of SC LLC)

The commission unanimously approved four variance requests for properties on Stroman St., Decatur St., Resort St., and Charleston Hwy. The board also elected Mr. Brown as Chairman with a 3‑0 vote, while postponing the Vice‑Chair election until next month. All motions were carried without opposition.

• Approved variance for Misael Guzman (lot width/size) – vote 4‑0
• Approved variance for Trinity Baptist Church (rear setback) – vote 4‑0
• Approved variance for Katrina Canty‑Bailey (side setbacks) – vote 4‑0
• Approved variance for Dawn Burnette (lot width) – vote 4‑0
• Elected Mr. Brown as Chairman – vote 3‑0
• Postponed Vice‑Chairperson nomination and vote until next month

County Council

The County Council will hold second readings for ordinances regarding the county budget and Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year. The body will also consider a rezoning request and a waste tire policy amendment.

• Appropriations and tax levy ordinance for the July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026 fiscal year
• Appropriations ordinance for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
• Rezoning request for 518 Knott Dr., Eutawville, from Residential Single-Family to Residential General
• First Amendment to Fee in Lieu of Tax and Incentive Agreement with SR Cordova, LLC
• Asphalt Milling Bid FY25-0523 for 13,150 Tons

The Orangeburg County Council approved the FY2025-26 budget ordinance on second reading, along with several other ordinances and resolutions. All votes were unanimous (6-0). The council also approved a rezoning request, a waste tire policy amendment, property transfers, a lease, an asphalt milling bid, and two board appointments.

• Approved FY2025-26 county budget ordinance on second reading (6-0)
• Approved Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College appropriations ordinance on second reading (6-0)
• Approved fee-in-lieu tax incentive agreement amendment with SR Cordova, LLC on second reading (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 518 Knott Dr., Eutawville from RS to RG on second reading (6-0)
• Approved waste tire policy amendment on first reading by title only (6-0)
• Approved resolution to receive title to parcel 0339-13-10-019.00 from Community Organization for Rights and Empowerment (6-0)
• Approved lease of property from Nix-Stilton Road Community Improvement Organization (6-0)
• Approved FY25-0523 asphalt milling bid for 13,150 tons (rebid) (6-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to discuss rezoning requests for properties on Old Edisto Dr. and at Russell St. and Sylvan Ave. Two other items regarding a subdivision plat and a residential rezoning have been deferred until August.

• Rezoning request for 1982 Old Edisto Dr. from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General
• Rezoning request for Russell St. and Sylvan Ave. from Forest Agriculture to Commercial General
• Deferred request for subdivision plat at Garland Rd. (Rowesville)
• Deferred rezoning request for 1030 Five Chop Rd. from Forest Agriculture to Residential General

The Planning Commission voted 4-0 to rezone 518 Knott Dr from Residential Single-Family to Residential General. It voted 4-0 to deny rezoning requests for Dragstrip Rd/Neeses Hwy and for 3246 Belleville Rd. The commission also approved the consideration of two subdivision proposals and tabled another subdivision request.

• Approved rezoning of 518 Knott Dr to Residential General (4-0)
• Denied rezoning of Dragstrip Rd/Neeses Hwy to Residential Single-Family and Commercial General (4-0)
• Denied rezoning of 3246 Belleville Rd to Rural Community (4-0)
• Approved consideration of Sherwood Drive subdivision (4-0)
• Approved consideration of Crosscreek Drive subdivision (4-0)
• Tabled consideration of Evergreen Forest subdivision on Dragstrip Rd/Neeses Hwy (4-0)

County Council

The County Council is holding a special called virtual meeting to conduct hearings for various external agencies. These hearings involve 27 different organizations, including museums, educational services, and social service providers.

• Hearing: American Red Cross of Central, SC
• Hearing: Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
• Hearing: First Circuit Solicitor’s Office
• Hearing: Orangeburg County Council on Aging
• Hearing: Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

County Council

The County Council will conduct a budget work session for fiscal year 2026. The body will also consider two rezoning requests and an amendment to a tax incentive agreement.

• First reading of an ordinance for a First Amendment to Fee in Lieu of Tax and Incentive Agreements with SR Cordova, LLC
• Rezoning request for 518 Knott Dr. from Residential Single-Family to Residential General
• Rezoning request for 3246 Belleville Rd. from Forest Agriculture to Rural Community
• Procurement for FY25-0528 Orangeburg County Mosquito Control Services
• FY26 Budget Work Session

The council accepted all recommendations from the Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee, allocating $83,529.97 for various advertising and promotion projects. It also approved a $10,250 per month contract for mosquito control services and accepted the Public Works recommendation to discontinue maintenance on Elder Branch Road. Additionally, the council denied a rezoning request for 3246 Belleville Rd. All motions passed unanimously (7-0-0).

• Approved Tax & Tourism Advisory Committee funding recommendations totaling $83,529.97 (7-0-0)
• Approved procurement of Orangeburg County Mosquito Control Services at $10,250 per month (7-0-0)
• Approved Public Works recommendation to discontinue maintenance on Elder Branch Road (7-0-0)
• Denied rezoning of 3246 Belleville Rd. from Forest Agriculture to Rural Community (7-0-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance authorizing fee‑in‑lie agreement with SR Cordova, LLC (7-0-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning request for 518 Knott Dr. from Residential Single‑Family to Residential General (7-0-0)
• Approved proclamation recognizing Men's Health Month (7-0-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Public Works Committee is meeting to consider changes to road access and maintenance. The body will discuss closing access to two roads and discontinuing maintenance on a portion of another.

• Closing access to Noel Rd (OP-3250) and Gatlin Rd (OC-3249)
• Discontinuing maintenance on a portion of Elder Branch Rd (OC-1132)

The Public Works Committee approved the February 3, 2025 minutes (3‑0‑0). It could not vote on closing Noel Rd and Gatlin Rd, and instead recommended keeping them open with increased litter enforcement. The committee recommended ending maintenance on Elder Branch Rd and posting abandonment signs. The meeting was adjourned by a 3‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Recommended keeping Noel Rd and Gatlin Rd open; no vote taken
• Recommended abandoning maintenance on Elder Branch Rd and installing signage; no vote taken
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will review two property rezoning requests and a first amendment to a fee in lieu of tax agreement. The meeting includes a procurement item for mosquito control services and an executive session regarding Project SR Cordova.

• First reading of an ordinance for a Fee in Lieu of Tax and Incentive Agreement amendment with SR Cordova, LLC
• Rezoning request for 518 Knott Dr. from Residential Single-Family to Residential General
• Rezoning request for 3246 Belleville Rd. from Forest Agriculture to Rural Community
• Procurement for FY25-0528 Orangeburg County Mosquito Control Services
• Executive session regarding Economic Development Update for Project SR Cordova

County Council

The County Council will hold a special called virtual meeting to enter an executive session. The session is designated for the discussion of contractual negotiations regarding Project Rhino.

• Executive session regarding Project Rhino contractual matters

The council entered executive session (6‑0‑0) to discuss Project Rhino. It returned to regular session (7‑0‑0) and approved authorizing the County Administrator to negotiate and sign the final MOU for the project (7‑0‑0). The meeting was then adjourned (7‑0‑0).

• Motion to go into executive session carried (6-0-0)
• Motion to return to regular session carried (7-0-0)
• Motion to authorize Administrator to negotiate and sign MOU carried (7-0-0)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting carried (7-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider three requests for variances from the county zoning ordinance. The board will also hold an election of officials.

• Variance request for 813 Soloman Ter. (Bruce Gaffney)
• Variance request for 271 Silas Ln, Santee (Florence Brown-Mills/Lorraine Brown-Shuler)
• Variance request for 210 Marion St., Eutawville (Matt McCauley)
• Election of officials

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a regular meeting including proclamations for EMS Day and EMS Week, an ordinance on third reading to transfer municipal election authority from the Town of Neeses to the county board, and resolutions to honor a community member and revise the employee handbook on leave accrual. The council will also vote on an official action authorizing the purchase of real property (TMS# 0173-14-12-009.000) and enter executive session to discuss contractual matters related to the Orangeburg County Courthouse.

• Proclamation for Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Day and EMS Week (May 18-24)
• Ordinance third reading: accepting transfer of municipal elections authority from Town of Neeses to Orangeburg County Board of Voter Registration and Elections
• Resolution revising Orangeburg County Employee Handbook regarding accrual of leave
• Official action authorizing purchase of real property (TMS# 0173-14-12-009.000)
• Executive session on contractual matters – Orangeburg County Courthouse

The council approved the May 5 minutes and adopted two EMS proclamations. It passed an ordinance transferring municipal election authority for the Town of Neeses. Resolutions honoring a resident and revising the employee handbook were approved, and the council authorized the purchase of real property (TMS# 0173-14-12-009.000). The body entered executive session to discuss contractual matters before adjourning.

• Approved May 5 minutes (7-0-0)
• Adopted EMS Day proclamation (7-0-0)
• Adopted EMS Week proclamation (7-0-0)
• Passed ordinance transferring Neeses municipal election authority (7-0-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Mrs. Earline Thompson Irick (7-0-0)
• Approved resolution revising employee handbook leave accrual (7-0-0)
• Authorized purchase of real property TMS# 0173-14-12-009.000 (7-0-0)
• Entered executive session for contractual matters (7-0-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings to consider three property rezoning requests and three proposed subdivision plats. The body will also review road name requests.

• Rezoning request for 518 Knott Dr. from Residential Single-Family to Residential General
• Rezoning request for Dragstrip Rd/Neeses Hwy from Forest Agriculture to Residential Single-Family and Commercial General
• Rezoning request for 3246 Belleville Rd. from Forest Agriculture to Rural Community
• Subdivision plat request for Sherwood Drive
• Subdivision plat requests for Crosscreek Drive and Dragstrip Rd/Neeses Hwy

The commission unanimously approved two subdivision proposals and a rezoning request. Both subdivision applications—Old Number Six HWY (BRD Land & Investment, LP) and Angie Ray Way (LJA Engineering Inc.)—were approved with a 6‑0 vote. The rezoning of 4166 North Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General was also approved unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved subdivision of Old Number Six HWY for BRD Land & Investment, LP (TMS#0327-14-01-001.000) (6-0)
• Approved subdivision of Angie Ray Way for LJA Engineering Inc (TMS#0143-08-03-001.000, 0150-05-00-009.000, 0150-06-00-002.000) (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4166 North Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General (TMS#0143-15-01-002.000) (6-0)

County Council

The council will hold third readings and a public hearing on an ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on sewage and animal waste compost manufacturing (NAICS 325315). Other votes include a rezoning request from Tigon Golf Carts LLC, the transfer of Neeses municipal election authority, and the county's FY 2025-2026 budget ordinances. Procurement items include broadband materials, a 911 system upgrade, and bridge repairs. Council will then enter executive session for economic development and a personnel matter.

• Ordinance establishing a temporary moratorium on sewage and animal waste compost manufacturing (NAICS 325315)
• Rezoning of 4166 North Rd. from FA to CG for Tigon Golf Carts LLC
• Transfer of municipal elections authority from Town of Neeses to Orangeburg County Board of Voter Registration
• FY 2025-2026 budget ordinances for Orangeburg County and Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College
• Procurements: broadband materials for Reconnect Phase 3, AT&T 911 system upgrade, and bridge repairs for Buck Creek and Snake Swamp

The Orangeburg County Council approved the minutes from the April 21, 2025 meeting (6‑0‑0). It passed two proclamations—National Correctional Officers Week and Older Americans Month—each with a 6‑0‑0 vote. The council adopted a temporary moratorium on sewage and animal‑waste compost manufacturing (5‑1‑0) and approved a rezoning request for Tigon Golf Carts LLC (6‑0‑0). Several procurement contracts were also approved, including broadband materials, an AT&T 911 system upgrade, and a bridge repair project, all with 6‑0‑0 votes.

• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (6-0-0)
• Passed National Correctional Officers Week proclamation (6-0-0)
• Passed Older Americans Month proclamation (6-0-0)
• Approved temporary moratorium on sewage and animal waste compost facilities (5-1-0)
• Approved rezoning of 4166 North Rd. from FA to CG district (6-0-0)
• Approved broadband materials procurement for Reconnect Phase 3 ($72,409.11) (6-0-0)
• Approved AT&T 911 system upgrade procurement ($224,476.00) (6-0-0)
• Approved bridge repair procurement for Buck Creek and Snake Swamp ($92,000.00) (6-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will vote on several ordinances, including a lease renewal for the Chestnut Square Shopping Center and new residential parking restrictions. The body will also consider a rezoning request and a moratorium on sewage and animal waste compost manufacturing.

• Seventh lease renewal agreement for Chestnut Square Shopping Center
• Ordinance restricting parking and storage of certain vehicles in residential districts
• Rezoning request for Tigon Golf Carts LLC at 4166 North Rd. from FA to CG district
• Temporary moratorium on sewage and animal waste compost manufacturing (NAICS 325315)
• Purchase of real property with TMS# 0173-14-12-008.000 and TMS# 0173-13-25-002.000

Council approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting and added a public hearing to agenda item 4. Seven ordinances were passed, including a lease renewal for Chestnut Square Shopping Center, a parking restriction, a rezoning for Tigon Golf Carts, and a temporary moratorium on sewage‑compost facilities (the latter passed 6‑1‑0). The council also authorized the purchase of real property (TMS# 0173-14-12-008.000) and appointed members to the Zoning and Appeals Board and the Board of Assessment Appeals. An executive session was convened and the meeting adjourned at 6:14 p.m.

• Approved April 7 minutes (7-0-0)
• Amended agenda to add public hearing for item 4 (7-0-0)
• Passed lease renewal ordinance for Chestnut Square Shopping Center (7-0-0)
• Passed parking and storage restriction ordinance (7-0-0)
• Passed rezoning of 4166 North Rd. from FA to CG district (7-0-0)
• Passed temporary moratorium on sewage and animal waste compost manufacturing (6-1-0)
• Authorized purchase of property TMS# 0173-14-12-008.000 (7-0-0)
• Appointed Ralph Shaffer, Jr. to Zoning and Appeals Board District 3 (7-0-0)

Legislative Delegation

The Orangeburg County Legislative Delegation will consider a PARD grant for Phase 8 improvements to Nix-Stilton Park, receive an update on detention center operations from county staff, and make appointments to three boards and commissions. The meeting also includes adoption of minutes from January 2025.

• Consideration of a PARD grant for Phase 8 improvements to Nix-Stilton Park (no dollar amount specified)
• Update on Orangeburg County Detention Center operations by Todd Williams
• Appearance by Nix-Stilton Community Improvement Organization
• Appointments to Silver Springs Water District Board, Orangeburg-Calhoun Area Technical Education Commission, and Tri-County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse

County Council

Orangeburg County Council will hold second readings on a parking restriction ordinance and a lease renewal for county office space. They will also hear third reading of a rezoning request for 1287 Campus Dr and first reading of a rezoning for 4166 North Rd. A mutual aid agreement with Berkeley County for emergency services is up for approval, along with proclamations and an appointment.

• Third reading: rezoning 1287 Campus Dr from RG to CG (Rachelle Jamerson request)
• Second reading: ordinance restricting parking and storage of certain vehicles in residential districts
• First reading: rezoning 4166 North Rd from FA to CG for Tigon Golf Carts LLC
• Resolution authorizing intergovernmental emergency services mutual aid agreement with Berkeley County
• Proclamations for Larkin Family Day and National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

The council passed the ordinance to rezone 1287 Campus Dr. from Residential General to Commercial General district with a unanimous vote (7-0-0). It also approved a lease renewal for Chestnut Square Shopping Center, a parking restriction ordinance, a rezoning denial for Tigon Golf Carts, an intergovernmental emergency services agreement, and a zoning board appointment. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved rezoning of 1287 Campus Dr. to Commercial General district (7-0-0)
• Approved second reading of lease renewal ordinance for Chestnut Square Shopping Center (7-0-0)
• Approved second reading of residential parking restriction ordinance (7-0-0)
• Denied rezoning request for 4166 North Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General (7-0-0)
• Approved intergovernmental emergency services agreement with Berkeley County (7-0-0)
• Approved appointment of Darrell Furgess to Zoning and Appeals Board District 4 (7-0-0)
• Passed proclamation for Larkin Family Day (7-0-0)
• Passed proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (7-0-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will meet to discuss a confidential Memorandum of Understanding between the county, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, and an unnamed entity. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the location or expansion of businesses related to Project Rhino.

• Resolution to enter a Confidential Memorandum of Understanding regarding Project Rhino

The council voted 7-0-0 to enter executive session, then later voted 7-0-0 to adjourn the special meeting. A resolution to authorize a confidential MOU for Project Rhino was presented but no action was taken.

• Motion to enter executive session approved (7-0-0)
• Resolution authorizing confidential MOU for Project Rhino – no action taken
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (7-0-0)

Zoning Commission

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider four variance requests from property owners seeking relief from lot area, yard, setback, and other requirements in the Orangeburg County Zoning Ordinance. The requests involve properties on Stroman St., Decatur St., Resort St., and Charleston Hwy. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, public comments, and election of board officials.

• Variance request from Misael Guzman for property on Stroman St., Orangeburg (TMS# 0152-17-05-005)
• Variance request from Trinity Baptist Church for property at 1036 Decatur St., Orangeburg (TMS# 0174-18-03-006)
• Variance request from Katrina Canty-Bailey for property at 565 Resort St., Santee (TMS# 0323-00-04-050)
• Variance request from Dawn Burnette for property at 4312 Charleston Hwy, Orangeburg (TMS# 0218-00-04-002)
• Election of board officials to be held

The Orangeburg County Board of Zoning Appeals approved variances for property splits and a home construction, but denied a request for multiple variances on a multi-family complex. All votes were unanimous (4-0). The board also re-elected its officers and set its 2025 meeting schedule.

• Approved variance for Johnathan and Angela Mishoe to split land at Winewood Dr., Cope (4-0)
• Denied variances for Arthur Kelly (AC Home Deals) at 2491 Russell St., Orangeburg (4-0)
• Approved variance for Randall Carter to split property at Carmichael Cir., Cope (4-0)
• Approved variance for Derek and Deborah Dingler to build a home at 1523 Toney Bay Rd., Holly Hill (4-0)
• Re-elected Juanita Richardson as Chairwoman (3-0)
• Elected Moses Brown as Vice Chairman (3-0)
• Elected Hannah Earle as Secretary (4-0)
• Approved 2025 meeting schedule on 3rd Tuesday of each month (4-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold public hearings and vote on several ordinances, including a rezoning request, parking restrictions for commercial vehicles, and a temporary moratorium on sewage and animal waste compost manufacturing applications. The council will also consider lease agreements and a resolution recognizing Women's History Month, followed by an executive session on economic development.

• Third reading of lease agreement with SC Department of Environmental Services for part of Agricultural Building
• Second reading of rezoning request for 1287 Campus Dr from Residential General to Commercial General
• First reading of ordinance restricting parking of commercial vehicles over 2 tons in unincorporated residential zones
• First reading of seventh lease renewal at Chestnut Square Shopping Center (County as tenant)
• First reading of temporary moratorium on applications for sewage and animal waste compost manufacturing (Class 325315)

The Orangeburg County Council approved several ordinances and resolutions. They passed a lease agreement with the SC Department of Environmental Services for the Agricultural Building, approved a rezoning request for 1287 Campus Dr., and advanced ordinances restricting commercial vehicle parking in residential zones, renewing a lease at Chestnut Square, and establishing a moratorium on compost manufacturing. They also recognized Women's History Month and entered executive session for an economic development update.

• Approved lease agreement with SC Department of Environmental Services for Agricultural Building (7-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1287 Campus Dr. from RG to CG (7-0)
• Approved first reading of ordinance restricting parking of commercial vehicles in residential zones (7-0)
• Approved first reading of seventh lease renewal for Chestnut Square Shopping Center (7-0)
• Approved first reading of moratorium on compost manufacturing applications (7-0)
• Approved Women's History Month resolution (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for economic development update (7-0)

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding two proposed subdivisions and one rezoning request. The body will also review road name requests.

• Subdivision request from BRD Land & Investment, LP for Old Number Six HWY., Vance
• Subdivision request from LJA Engineering Inc for Angie Ray Way, Orangeburg
• Rezoning request from Tigon Golf Carts LLC for 4166 North Rd. from Forest Agricultural to Commercial General

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission approved a 16-foot right-of-way width variance for a proposed 33-lot subdivision on Malik Ln, allowing the width to be reduced from 66 to 50 feet (4-1). They also approved rezoning property at 1287 Campus Dr from RG to CG for a business (5-0). Both items were approved after public hearings.

• Approved variance to reduce right-of-way width from 66' to 50' for Malik Ln subdivision (4-1)
• Approved rezoning of 1287 Campus Dr from RG to CG (5-0)

County Council

Orangeburg County Council will hold third reading on a request to rezone a property on Gardner Blvd from Forest Agricultural to Business Industrial district, and second reading on a lease agreement with the SC Department of Environmental Services for part of the Agricultural Building. A first-reading rezoning at 1287 Campus Dr from Residential General to Commercial General is also on the agenda. The council will go into executive session to discuss economic development, specifically Project Rhino.

• Third reading: Rezone Gardner Blvd (TMS #0333-00-03-005.000) from FA to BI district (Landco Developer LLC)
• Second reading: Lease agreement with SC Department of Environmental Services for portion of Agricultural Building
• First reading: Rezone 1287 Campus Dr (TMS# 0173-12-01-007.000) from RG to CG district (Rachelle Jamerson)
• Appointment to Orangeburg County Board of Assessment Appeals for District One
• Executive session: Economic development update on Project Rhino

The council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance rezoning property on Gardner Blvd in Holly Hill from Forest Agricultural to Business Industrial. It also passed a second reading for a lease agreement with the SC Department of Environmental Services for part of the Agricultural Building, and a first reading for a rezoning request on Campus Dr. The council approved $44,600 in Tax & Tourism funding recommendations and appointed Krista Hassell to the Board of Assessment Appeals.

• Approved rezoning on Gardner Blvd to BI district (5-0)
• Approved lease agreement with SC Dept. of Environmental Services (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning at 1287 Campus Dr. to CG district (5-0)
• Approved $44,600 in Tax & Tourism funding recommendations
• Appointed Krista Hassell to Board of Assessment Appeals (5-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will review three ordinances, including two property rezoning requests and a lease agreement with the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services. The body will also consider a contract amendment for the county broadband system and a procurement item for the Reconnect Phase 3 Project.

• Rezoning request for Rodstone Rd from Residential General to Forest Agriculture
• Rezoning request for Gardner Blvd from Forest Agricultural to Business Industrial
• Lease agreement for a portion of the Orangeburg County Agricultural Building
• Contract amendment with W. Metts Engineering Company Inc. for broadband system lease
• Procurement for FY25-0128 Orangeburg County Reconnect Phase 3 Project

The council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance amending the Tax Equalization Board chapter, and also approved a rezoning request on Rodstone Rd from residential to forest agriculture. A second reading was approved for a rezoning on Gardner Blvd from forest agriculture to business industrial, and a first reading was approved for a lease agreement with the SC Department of Environmental Services. The council also approved a resolution amending a fiber optics lease contract with W. Metts Engineering and accepted a procurement recommendation for Jim Young Construction Co. for the Reconnect Phase 3 project.

• Approved Tax Equalization Board ordinance amendment, third reading (6-0)
• Approved rezoning on Rodstone Rd to Forest Agriculture, third reading (6-0)
• Approved rezoning on Gardner Blvd to Business Industrial, second reading (6-0)
• Approved lease agreement with SC Dept. of Environmental Services, first reading (6-0)
• Approved fiber optics lease amendment with W. Metts Engineering (6-0)
• Accepted Jim Young Construction Co. for Reconnect Phase 3 (6-0)
• Approved appointment of Samantha Gillis as Code Enforcement Officer (6-0)

County Council

The Parks, Recreation, & Agriculture Committee is holding a special called meeting. The session is focused on receiving an update regarding operations at Animal Control.

• Update on operations at Animal Control

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a subdivision plat for Redbank Road, a request for subdivision right-of-way width standards on Malik Lane, and a rezoning request for 1287 Campus Drive. The rezoning would change the property from Residential General (RG) to Commercial General (CG). No old business is scheduled.

• Subdivision plat review for property on Redbank Road (TMS 0175-12-01-001)
• Request from Dangerfield Engineering for subdivision right-of-way width standards on Malik Lane (TMS 0206-00-06-005)
• Rezoning request from Rachelle Jamerson for 1287 Campus Drive (TMS 0173-12-01-007) from RG to CG
• Public hearings scheduled for all three items
• Approval of January meeting minutes

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission denied a rezoning request from Whispering Pines of Florida LLC for property on Laquinta Dr. from CG to RC, despite the applicant's aim to place single-wide mobile homes. The commission approved a separate rezoning request from Precious Clemons for property on Rodstone Rd from RG to FA for a single-wide mobile home. Both votes were 6-0. The commission also elected Wilmont Berry as Chairman and Curtis Ott as Vice Chairman.

• Denied rezoning of Laquinta Dr. property (TMS #0183-00-11-012.000) from CG to RC (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of Rodstone Rd property (TMS #0012-00-05-008.000) from RG to FA (6-0)
• Elected Wilmont Berry as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Curtis Ott as Vice Chairman (5-0)
• Approved agenda for 01/08/2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 12/11/2024 meeting (unanimous)

County Council

The Public Health & Safety Committee is holding a special called meeting. The body will discuss a proposed ordinance from a non-county source regarding the prohibition of smoking and vaping in all workplaces.

• Discussion of ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping in all workplaces

County Council

The Orangeburg County Public Works Committee will hold a special called meeting to consider discontinuing maintenance on portions of Lanier Road and Vincent Drive. A vote is scheduled on each item.

• Discontinue maintenance on a portion of Lanier Rd.
• Discontinue maintenance on a portion of Vincent Dr.

The Orangeburg County Public Works Committee voted unanimously to discontinue maintenance on portions of Lanier Rd and Vincent Dr. The decisions were made after property owners requested the changes, citing safety and water drainage concerns. The committee will recommend these actions to the full County Council.

• Approved discontinuing maintenance on a portion of Lanier Rd (2-0)
• Approved discontinuing maintenance on a portion of Vincent Dr (2-0)

County Council

Orangeburg County Council is meeting to vote on several ordinances, including using eminent domain to widen and improve Nash Road. Other business includes rezoning requests on Firefly Lane and Rodstone Road, amending the Tax Equalization Board ordinance, and approving the 2026 budget calendar. The council will also make an appointment to the Board of Assessment Appeals.

• Eminent domain ordinance to widen Nash Road from Fairview Road to North Road (first reading)
• Rezone property on Firefly Ln. from Forest Agricultural to Residential General (third reading)
• Rezone property on Rodstone Rd. from Residential General to Forest Agricultural (second reading)
• Amend Chapter 38, Article III (Tax Equalization Board) (second reading)
• Approval of 2026 Budget Calendar

The council approved the third and final reading of an ordinance to rezone property on Firefly Lane from Forest Agricultural to Residential General. It also passed second readings for an ordinance amending the Tax Equalization Board chapter and a rezoning on Rodstone Road from Residential General to Forest Agriculture. First reading was approved for an ordinance authorizing eminent domain to widen Nash Road. The council approved the 2026 budget calendar and appointed Priscilla Felder to the Board of Assessment Appeals.

• Approved rezoning on Firefly Lane to RG district, third reading (6-0)
• Approved amendment to Tax Equalization Board ordinance, second reading (6-0)
• Approved rezoning on Rodstone Road to FA district, second reading (6-0)
• Approved first reading of eminent domain ordinance for Nash Road widening
• Approved 2026 budget calendar (6-0)
• Appointed Priscilla Felder to Board of Assessment Appeals (6-0)
• Accepted Public Works recommendation to accept improvements on Lanier Rd (7-0)
• Approved discontinuing maintenance on portion of Vincent Dr (7-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Administrative Committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 38, Article III of the County Code regarding the Tax Equalization Board. This is a discussion item only; no vote is scheduled. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed amendments to the Tax Equalization Board ordinance (Chapter 38, Article III)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold a third reading of ordinances authorizing amended fee-in-lieu of tax agreements with UFP Real Estate, LLC, and RG Group Holdings LLC. The council will also conduct second reading for a rezoning on Firefly Lane and first readings for rezonings on Rodstone Road and Laquinta Drive. A presentation from MUSC Health Orangeburg is scheduled. The council will also consider procurement items and enter executive session for discussions on Fairview Road residence access, county administrator duties, and economic development project 'Horn'.

• Third reading of amended fee-in-lieu agreements with UFP Real Estate, LLC and RG Group Holdings LLC
• Second reading: rezoning of property on Firefly Ln from FA to RG (TMS #0143-00-02-002.000)
• First reading: rezoning of property on Rodstone Rd from RG to FA (TMS #0012-00-05-008.000)
• First reading: rezoning of property on Laquinta Dr from CG to RC (TMS #0183-00-11-012.000)
• Procurement: meals for confined persons and change order for paving at Western Industrial Spec Building

The Orangeburg County Council approved an amended fee-in-lieu tax agreement for UFP Real Estate and RG Group Holdings, passed a rezoning on Firefly Ln. from forest-agricultural to residential-general, and accepted a $166,358.78 change order for paving at the Western Industrial Spec Building. A rezoning request on Laquinta Dr. was denied on the Planning Commission's recommendation. The council also went into executive session to discuss legal and economic development matters.

• Approved amended fee-in-lieu tax agreements for UFP Real Estate and RG Group Holdings (6-0)
• Approved rezoning of Firefly Ln. from FA to RG (6-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning on Rodstone Rd. from RG to FA (6-0)
• Denied rezoning on Laquinta Dr. from CG to RC (6-0)
• Approved procurement for Summit Food Service for meals for confined persons (6-0)
• Approved $166,358.78 change order for paving at Western Industrial Spec Building (6-0)

Zoning Commission

The Orangeburg County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to review requests for variances from the county zoning ordinance. The board will consider two specific properties regarding lot area, yard, setback, height, density, and impervious surface ratios.

• Variance request from Misael Guzman for property at Stroman St.
• Variance request from Trinity Baptist Church for property at 1036 Decatur St.

County Council

The Administrative Committee meeting originally scheduled for January 21, 2025, has been moved due to expected inclement weather. The meeting will now take place on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.

County Council

The meeting scheduled for January 21, 2025, has been rescheduled due to expected inclement weather. It will now take place on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.

Legislative Delegation

The Orangeburg County Legislative Delegation meeting will hear presentations from SC State University and its PSA division on legislative requests, as well as a regional housing rehabilitation pilot program from Lower Savannah Council of Governments. The delegation will also consider a PARD grant for improvements to Nix-Stilton Park and receive an update from the emergency services director. Boards and commissions appointments will be discussed, and minutes from the October 2024 meeting will be adopted.

• SC State University's legislative request
• PSA's legislative request
• Regional Housing Rehabilitation Pilot Program presentation
• PARD grant for Phase 8 improvements to Nix-Stilton Park
• Judicial candidate appearances

Planning Commission

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two rezoning requests. The first seeks to rezone property on Laquinta Dr. from Commercial General to Rural Community. The second seeks to rezone property on Rodstone Rd. from Residential General to Forest Agriculture for a single-wide mobile home. The agenda also includes election of officials, approval of prior minutes, and review of subdivision plats.

• Public hearing on Whispering Pines of Florida LLC rezoning from CG to RC on Laquinta Dr. (TMS #0183-00-11-012.000)
• Public hearing on Precious Clemons rezoning from RG to FA on Rodstone Rd. (TMS #0012-00-05-008.000) for a single-wide mobile home
• Election of Planning Commission officials
• Approval of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and evaluation of subdivision plats

The Orangeburg County Planning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend rezoning nearly 11 acres on Firefly Ln. from Forest Agricultural (FA) to Residential General (RG) for a future manufactured home subdivision. The applicant, Graybray LLC, was not present, but two representatives spoke about plans to pave roads and conduct a drainage study. The commission also re-elected James Albergotti as Chairman and Wilmont Berry as Vice Chairman, though the Vice Chairman vote lacked a second and will be redone. The 2025 meeting schedule was set to remain on the second Wednesday.

• Approved rezoning of Firefly Ln. property (TMS #0143-00-02-002.000) from FA to RG (6-0)
• Re-elected James Albergotti as Chairman (5-0)
• Elected Wilmont Berry as Vice Chairman (5-0, but vote to be redone due to lack of second)
• Elected Hannah Earle as Secretary (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 meeting schedule on second Wednesday (6-0)

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council Administrative Committee will hold a special called meeting to discuss proposed amendments to Chapter 38, Article III of the county code regarding the Tax Equalization Board. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Discussion of proposed amendments to Chapter 38, Article III (Tax Equalization Board) of the Orangeburg County Code of Ordinances

County Council

The Orangeburg County Council will hold elections for chairman and vice chairman, administer oaths of office for newly elected council members from Districts 2, 3, 4, and 5, and for the Clerk of Court. The council will also conduct public hearings and vote on ordinances, including a quit-claim deed transfer, a rezoning on Springfield Rd, an amendment to the Tax Equalization Board ordinance, and a rezoning on Firefly Ln. Additionally, there is a procurement item for a domestic violence shelter fencing replacement project and several board appointments.

• Quit-claim deed transfer for property TMS# 0173-07-18-041.000 to John F. Brailsford, Jr. (third reading/public hearing)
• Rezoning of 1404 Springfield Rd, Springfield, SC from RG to FA (third reading)
• Amendment to Chapter 38, Article III (Tax Equalization Board) (second reading/public hearing)
• Rezoning of Firefly Ln, Orangeburg, SC from FA to RG for Graybray LLC (first reading)
• Domestic Violence Shelter Fencing Replacement Project (rebid) – procurement item

The Orangeburg County Council held a regular session on January 6, 2025, with five members present. They approved a quit-claim deed for a property, rezoned a property on Springfield Rd from RG to FA, and passed first reading for a rezoning on Firefly Ln. They also approved a $100,199.06 contract for a domestic violence shelter fence, made several board appointments, and appointed a Code Enforcement Officer. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved quit-claim deed for TMS# 0173-07-18-041.000 (5-0)
• Approved rezoning of 1404 Springfield Rd from RG to FA (5-0)
• Approved first reading of rezoning for Firefly Ln from FA to RG (5-0)
• Approved $100,199.06 contract to Calico Jack Fence for shelter fencing (5-0)
• Appointed Dr. Johnny Murdaugh to Tax Equalization Board (5-0)
• Appointed Fraklin M. Williams to Zoning and Appeals Board (5-0)
• Appointed Stephon Edwards to Planning Commission (5-0)
• Appointed Crystal Wiles as Code Enforcement Officer for Animal Control (5-0)