Pickens County public meetings in 2024
36 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Pickens County Council
Pickens County Council will consider an ordinance to develop a jointly owned industrial park with Greenville County and authorize fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements with Carolina Handling, LLC, and SC Speedway 124, LLC. The meeting also includes approval of an anti-fraud policy and the purchase of seven gateway signs.
- Third reading of Ordinance No. 655 for joint industrial park with Greenville County
- Third reading of Ordinance No. 656 for fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements with Carolina Handling, LLC, and SC Speedway 124, LLC
- Motion to approve enhanced anti-fraud policy for county operations
- Motion to approve purchase of seven gateway signs using local accommodations fee fund
- Discussion on City of Clemson TIF proposal
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council meeting will consider four agenda items. Council members will review a proposal to implement an enhanced anti‑fraud policy for county operations. They will discuss the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund’s existing programs and future processes. The meeting also includes a county road update with related ordinances and a proposal for Gateway signage.
- Log No. 244 – Consideration to implement an enhanced anti‑fraud policy for county operations
- Log No. 245 – Review of South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund existing programs and future processes
- Log No. 229 – County road update and related ordinances
- Log No. 227 – Gateway signage
The Pickens County Council approved an enhanced anti-fraud policy for county operations, moved a county road ordinance to second reading, and approved the purchase of seven gateway signs using Local Accommodations Fee funds. They also directed staff to collect applications for opioid recovery fund projects and bring recommendations back to Council. All votes were unanimous (5-0).
- Approved Anti-Fraud Policy for County Operations (5-0)
- Directed staff to collect opioid recovery fund applications and bring recommendations (5-0)
- Moved County Road Ordinance to second reading (5-0)
- Approved purchase of seven gateway signs using Local Accommodations Fee funds (5-0)
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council is holding a special-called meeting to discuss a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) proposal from the City of Clemson.
- Discussion on City of Clemson TIF proposal
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council meeting will include a public forum, approval of prior minutes, and the administrator’s report. Council members will consider several resolutions and the first, second, and third readings of ordinances related to jointly owned industrial/business parks, fee‑in‑lie tax agreements, and amendments to the Unified Development Standards Ordinance. They will also review applications for 30% accommodations tax funding.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 658 to develop a jointly owned industrial/business park with Oconee County (Project Shaker)
- First reading of Ordinance No. 659 authorizing fee‑in‑lie tax and incentive agreements with SC Speedway Hwy 124, LLC
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 655 to develop a jointly owned industrial/business park with Greenville County at Highway 123 and Highway 124
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 656 authorizing fee‑in‑lie tax agreements with Carolina Handling, LLC and SC Speedway 124, LLC
- Third reading of Ordinance No. 629 to amend the Unified Development Standards Ordinance for RV parks, townhomes, and multi‑family residences
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council met as a Committee of the Whole. Members reviewed Log No. 231 concerning 2024 ATAX applications, including the 30% ATAX groups Lake Hartwell Country and Discover Upcountry. They also examined Log No. 141 for the UDSO, covering RV parks, townhomes, multi‑family residential projects, and impact fees.
- Log No. 231 – 2024 ATAX applications (30% ATAX groups: Lake Hartwell Country and Discover Upcountry)
- Log No. 141 – UDSO: RV Parks
- Log No. 141 – UDSO: Townhomes
- Log No. 141 – UDSO: Multi‑family Residential
- Log No. 141 – UDSO: Impact Fees
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council will consider a resolution recognizing Mobile Integrated Healthcare Week and a first reading of an ordinance to develop a jointly owned industrial park with Greenville County. The meeting also includes an executive session to discuss employee benefits and a Milliken FILOT investment period extension.
- Resolution recognizing Mobile Integrated Healthcare Week
- First reading of ordinance for joint industrial/business park with Greenville County
- Executive session: Employee benefits
- Executive session: Milliken FILOT investment period extension
- Update on Gateway Signage
Pickens County Council
The Council is holding a special-called meeting to receive a storm update from Pickens County Emergency Management regarding Hurricane Helene.
- Helene storm update from Pickens County Emergency Management
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Committee of the Whole will meet to review 2024 ATAX applications and hold a round table discussion regarding the UDSO with the Planning Commission.
- Review of 2024 ATAX applications for Lake Hartwell Country and Discover Upcountry (30% ATAX Groups)
- Round table discussion with Planning Commission regarding UDSO (Log No. 141)
Mid Month Meeting
The Pickens County Committee of the Whole will review 2024 ATAX applications and hold a round table discussion regarding the UDSO with the Planning Commission.
- Review of 30% ATAX Groups: Lake Hartwell Country and Discover Upcountry
- Round table discussion with Planning Commission regarding UDSO
Pickens County Council
The special‑called Pickens County Council meeting was suspended. The council will conduct a first reading (title only) of an ordinance that would authorize fee‑in‑lieu and incentive agreements with a company identified as Project Pigeon. The ordinance would allow the county to accept negotiated payments instead of ad valorem taxes and to approve reimbursements of project costs.
- First reading (title only) of ordinance authorizing fee‑in‑lieu agreements with Project Pigeon
- Approval of reimbursements for costs associated with Project Pigeon
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council will consider several resolutions, including design work for Warpath Landing on behalf of Duke Energy and a pedestrian traffic study for the detention center. A public hearing will be held to establish the annual millage rate for the fiscal year July 1 2024 – June 30 2025. Additional items include a software update, infrastructure updates, and policy revisions.
- Public hearing to establish the annual millage rate for FY 2024‑2025
- Resolution authorizing site design and engineering for potential county operation of Warpath Landing for Duke Energy
- Resolution authorizing a pedestrian traffic study for the Pickens County Detention Center
- Consideration of Civic Plus agenda management software for council and administration offices
- Staff update on bridge and culvert replacement on Rocky Bottom Rd
Pickens County Council approved four new School Resource Officer positions for the next budget cycle, including up to three within City of Liberty boundaries and one additional for Daniel High School. Council also directed staff to draft language for multi-family residential zoning changes, tabled RV/tiny home discussions for further research, and approved moving forward with a design-build for the Rocky Bottom Rd bridge replacement. Several resolutions were passed, including recognizing Suicide Prevention Month and the SC State Guard, and authorizing a pedestrian traffic study at the Detention Center.
- Approved 4 new School Resource Officer positions for next budget (6-0)
- Directed staff to draft language for multi-family residential zoning changes (6-0)
- Tabled RV/tiny home discussion pending staff research (6-0)
- Approved design-build for Rocky Bottom Rd bridge replacement (6-0)
- Approved purchase of Civic Plus Agenda Management Software (6-0)
- Approved consent agenda: updated capitalization policy and anti-fraud policy (6-0)
- Authorized moving forward with development agreement for Speedway Business and Technology Park (6-0)
- Authorized pursuing ARC Grant for Speedway Industrial Site and first reading of Project Pigeon ordinance (6-0)
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council Committee of the Whole will meet on August 19, 2024. Council members will discuss Log No. 242 concerning the Pickens County Regional Joint Water System. They will also review Log No. 241 about SDPC School Resource Officers. Additionally, Log No. 141 will cover UDSO matters including multi-family residential, RVs, stormwater, and a planning commission recommendation on building setbacks.
- Log No. 242 – Pickens County Regional Joint Water System
- Log No. 241 – SDPC School Resource Officers
- Log No. 141 – UDSO discussion on multi-family residential, RVs, stormwater, and setbacks
Pickens County Council
Pickens County Council will hold a public hearing on an ordinance to develop a jointly owned industrial park with Oconee County. The meeting will also include a consent agenda and an executive session to discuss potential contracts.
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 644 for joint industrial park with Oconee County
- 2024 Recreation Funding Applications
- Executive session to discuss contracts for ~29 acres adjacent to HWY 93
- Executive session to discuss real property on Garvin Street and judicial operations
- Executive session to discuss Project Flap
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council will discuss the development of two jointly owned industrial/business parks in Oconee County. The body will also consider resolutions regarding a pedestrian traffic study and a lease renewal with Duke Energy.
- Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance No. 642 for Project Red industrial park
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 644 for Project Turn industrial park
- Resolution for a pedestrian traffic study for the Pickens County Detention Center
- Resolution to authorize a renewed lease from Duke Energy
- Executive session regarding a contractual agreement with Realtylink for Speedway Industrial Park expansion incentives
Pickens County Council
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss three specific log items. The session focuses on workforce task forces and funding applications for recreation and accommodations taxes.
- Log No. 217 – Childcare Workforce Task Force
- Log No. 230 – 2024 Recreation Funding Applications
- Log No. 231 – 2024 Accommodations Tax Applications
Pickens County Council
The council will hold a public hearing and third reading of Ordinance No. 643. This ordinance authorizes Fee in Lieu of Tax and incentive agreements with Project Hydro. The measure includes negotiated payments in lieu of ad valorem taxes and industrial park benefits.
- Third reading of Ordinance No. 643 regarding Project Hydro incentives
- Public hearing for Fee in Lieu of Tax and incentive agreements
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council will hold a special-called meeting for third readings of two ordinances. These include a budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year and the establishment of a tax levy for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
- Third reading of Ordinance No. 640 (budget amendment for FY 2023-2024)
- Third reading of Ordinance No. 641 (tax levy for FY 2024-2025)
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Committee of the Whole will discuss airport hangars and aircraft tax rates. The meeting includes a work session for the FY 24-25 budget, specifically regarding the Library Board budget. Council will also consider resolutions to participate in state property, liability, and workers' compensation trusts.
- Pickens County Airport hangars and aircraft tax rates
- FY 24-25 Budget work session
- Library Board budget discussion
- Resolution of intent for SC Counties' Property and Liability Trust
- Resolution of intent for SC Counties' Workers' Compensation Risk Financing and Risk Sharing Trust
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council is considering resolutions to grant fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreements to Project Hydro and Pacesetter Inc. Additionally, the body is taking the first reading of an ordinance to establish a jointly owned industrial park with Oconee County, known as Project Turn. The meeting also includes public hearings on the FY 2023-24 budget amendment and the FY 2024-25 tax levy.
- Resolution for fee-in-lieu-of-tax arrangement for Project Hydro RE and Project Hydro ME
- Resolution amending fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement with Pacesetter Inc.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 642 for a joint industrial/business park with Oconee County (Project Turn)
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 643 authorizing fee-in-lieu-of-tax and incentive agreements for Project Hydro
- Public hearing on Ordinance No. 641 for the FY 2024-25 tax levy
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council met in Committee of the Whole to discuss the FY 24-25 budget. The agenda included a presentation from Evergreen Solutions on a compensation study, discussions by elected officials, and a review of the library budget. No final votes or decisions were recorded in this agenda text.
- Presentation from Evergreen Solutions regarding Compensation Study
- Discussion on the Library Budget
- FY 24-25 Budget Work Session (Log No. 233)
Pickens County Council
Pickens County Council is holding public hearings and readings on ordinances regarding land use and industrial development. The body is discussing a six-month moratorium on certain residential and RV park applications and the creation of joint industrial parks with Oconee and Greenville counties.
- Third reading of Ordinance No. 639: six-month moratorium on multi-family residential, RV park, and campground applications
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 641: levy of taxes for the 2024-2025 fiscal year
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 640: budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year
- Ordinances for joint industrial parks: Project Red, Project Seneca Mills, and projects on Cartee Road and Chastain Road
- Public hearing on amendments to Section 302 of the Unified Development Standards Ordinance regarding RV parks and campgrounds
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council met on April 23, 2024, for a budget work session. The agenda consisted solely of a discussion regarding the fiscal year 2024-2025 budget. No other substantive items, votes, or decisions were listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council is considering a resolution to authorize competitive bidding and construction for an emergency services building on McDaniel Avenue. This facility would house unified dispatch, EMS headquarters, and emergency management logistics.
- Resolution for emergency services building on McDaniel Avenue
- Construction of unified dispatch, EMS headquarters, and emergency management logistics
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council met on April 15, 2024, to hold a Committee of the Whole session. The agenda lists two specific items for discussion: Log No. 232 regarding Boggs Mountain and Log No. 141 regarding UDSO. No other substantive business, votes, or decisions are detailed in the provided text.
- Discussion of Log No. 232 – Boggs Mountain
- Discussion of Log No. 141 – UDSO
Pickens County Council
Pickens County Council will hold a special-called meeting to discuss ordinances regarding RV parks and multi-family residential developments. The body will also enter executive session to discuss a contractual update for Project Hydro.
- First reading of amendments to Section 302 of the Unified Development Standards Ordinance regarding RV parks and campgrounds
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 639 for a six-month moratorium on multi-family residential developments (including townhomes) and RV parks
- Executive session regarding a proposed contractual update on Project Hydro
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council is meeting for a budget work session. The body will discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025.
- Budget discussion for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Pickens County Council
The Council will consider several ordinances, including a six-month moratorium on townhome applications and various industrial park developments. Discussions also include budget amendments, tax levies, and multi-county business park agreements.
- Six-month moratorium on townhome applications (Ordinance 639)
- Budget amendment for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 (Ordinance 640)
- Tax levy for ordinary county purposes for fiscal year 2024-2025 (Ordinance 641)
- Industrial park development with Greenville County on Cartee Road (Ordinance 636)
- Industrial park development with Oconee County on Chastain Road (Ordinance 637)
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council will hold a special-called meeting to discuss the budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The council will also address a request for emergency recreation funding.
- Budget discussion for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
- Emergency recreation funding request
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss one specific item. The agenda is limited to the review of Log No. 141 – UDSO.
- Discussion of Log No. 141 – UDSO
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council is holding a special-called meeting. The primary purpose is to enter an executive session to discuss a nomination to the Pickens County First Steps Board.
- Nomination to Pickens County First Steps Board
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss two specific log items. The agenda focuses on library programming and media policy as well as UDSO.
- Log No. 226 – Library Programming and Media Policy
- Log No. 141 – UDSO
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council is reviewing ordinances to establish jointly owned industrial and business parks with Greenville and Oconee counties. The body is also considering tax incentive agreements for 'Project Efficiency' and updates to county codes regarding substandard properties and road maintenance.
- Ordinance 636: Joint industrial park with Greenville County including Pickens County Commerce Park and property on Cartee Road
- Ordinance 637: Joint industrial park with Oconee County for property on Chastain Road
- Ordinance 638: Joint industrial park with Oconee County and City of Seneca for Project Seneca Mills
- Ordinance 635: Fee in lieu of tax and incentive agreement for Project Efficiency
- Ordinance 633 and 634: Code amendments for substandard property conditions and county road system maintenance
Pickens County Council
The Pickens County Council Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss two specific items. The agenda includes discussions regarding Log No. 141 – UDSO and Log No. 226 – Library Programming and Media Policy.
- Log No. 141 – UDSO
- Log No. 226 – Library Programming and Media Policy
Pickens County Council
Pickens County Council will discuss ordinances regarding substandard property conditions, road system maintenance, and a fee-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for Project Efficiency. The body is also considering a joint industrial park with Oconee County and an extension of a residential land use moratorium.
- Motion to allocate $104,555 from ARPA funding for the temporary Medic 1 station
- Public hearing and second reading for a joint industrial/business park with Oconee County (Project Galt)
- Third reading of Ordinance No. 630 to extend the moratorium on residential land use and development applications
- Third reading of Ordinance No. 631 to convey real property near the old Central Roller Mill to Issaqueena Mills, LLC
- First reading of an ordinance for a fee-in-lieu-of-tax and incentive agreement for Project Efficiency
Pickens County Council
The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss several administrative and operational items. The session focuses on reviewing county systems and employee guidelines.
- County Radio System (Log No. 80)
- Emergency Services (Log No. 220)
- Employee Handbook (Log No. 208)
- Review of County Holidays (Log No. 225)
- UDSO (Log No. 141)
Pickens County Council
Pickens County Council will discuss a joint industrial park project with Oconee County and a budget calendar for fiscal year 2024. The body is also reviewing ordinances regarding residential land use moratoriums and unified development standards to address growth issues.
- First reading of ordinance for jointly owned industrial/business park with Oconee County (Project Galt)
- Public hearing and second reading of Ordinance No. 631 to convey property near Old Central Roller Mill to Issaqueena Mills, LLC
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 630 extending the moratorium on residential land use and development applications
- Public hearing and third reading of Ordinance No. 629 amending the Unified Development Standards Ordinance
- Resolution 2024-01 approving the Fiscal Year 2024 budget calendar