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👤 Members & officials (20)
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Who’s on the Bethel Fire Tax District
- Charles Parmenter
- Joe Costello
- Ralph Merchant
- Walt Wilkes
Who’s on the Lesslie Fire Tax District
- Bobby Willis
- Gary Morris
Who’s on the Riverview Fire Tax District
- Alan Barfield
- Justin LaRoche
- Sam Lesslie
- Todd Karriker
- Tom Nichols
Who’s on the York County Forever Commission
- Dawn Posey
- Jack Schurlknight
- Jennifer McAdams
- Marty Cotton
- Robert Carter
- Carey Tilley
- Pierre Langevin
- Ron Parks
- Terrie Steele
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Thu Sep 24, 2026
Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District Board
Thu Oct 15, 2026
Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District Board
Thu Oct 15, 2026
Veterans Memorial Park Advisory Committee
Tue Nov 10, 2026
Lesslie Fire Tax District
Tue Nov 17, 2026
Newport Fire Tax District
Thu Nov 19, 2026
Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District Board
Thu Dec 17, 2026
Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District Board
Recent meetings
Mon Aug 24, 2026
Riverview Fire Tax District
Board votes on referendum resolution and reviews financial updates
The Riverview Fire Tax District Board will hold a public meeting to approve minutes and discuss a referendum resolution vote. The agenda includes updates on finances, equipment, facilities, and personnel. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances are listed in the provided text.
- Vote on referendum discussion resolution
- Review of financial updates
- Review of equipment updates
- Review of facilities updates
- Approval of May 18, 2026 minutes
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✓ Decided: Board approves minutes, discusses referendum legal guidance
The Riverview Fire Tax District Board met and approved the minutes from the May 18, 2025 meeting. The board discussed the county's efforts to fill the vacant Fire Service Director position, potential changes to the Fire Advisory Council, and engaged Parker Poe for legal guidance on the referendum process. Equipment updates were provided, including the ladder truck returning to service. No major financial updates were reported.
- Approved minutes from May 18, 2025 committee meeting (unanimous)
- Engaged Parker Poe for legal guidance on referendum process and ethics requirements
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
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INTERNAL
AGENDA
RIVERVIEW FIRE TAX DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
Riverview Station 2
141 Grant Farm Dr, Fort Mill, SC 29708
August 24, 2026
6pm
Committee Members
Justin LaRoche, Chair
Todd Karriker, Vice Chair
Tom Nichols, Secretary
Sam Lesslie, Treasurer
Alan Barfield
A. Call to Order
B. Approval of Minutes of May 18, 2026 meeting
C. Order of Business
a.
County updates
b. Financial updates
c.
Referendum discussion resolution vote
d. Equipment updates
e.
Facilities update
f.
People updates
g. Board updates
D. Adjournment
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INTERNAL
Minutes
Riverview Fire Tax District Board Meeting
August 24, 2026
6pm
The Board met on the above date for a Riverview Fire Tax District Board meeting at 6pm at
Riverview Station 2 (141 Grant Farm Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29708). The following members were
present: Justin LaRoche, Todd Karriker, Sam Lesslie, Alan Barfield, and Tom Nichols.
The following guests were present: Chief Hord, Lance, Harrison, Greg, Jason, Richard, Anne,
and Tyler.
Chair LaRoche called meeting to order.
Motion was made by Sam and seconded by Alan to approve the minutes from the May 18, 2025
committee meeting. Motion unanimously carried.
County Update
County is working to replace the vacant Fire Service Director position.
Discussed potential changes to the Fire Advisory Council.
Financial Budget Updates
No major updates.
Discussed the recent change to Direct Assistance.
Referendum Discussion
Harrison and Justin provided a recap of the referendum process investigation efforts.
Board has engaged Parker Poe to provide legal guidance regarding the referendum
process and ethics requirements.
Discussion was held a few weeks ago with David Garner regarding referendum process
and coordination.
Equipment Updates
Ladder truck back in service, front shocks replaced, was out of service for multiple
weeks.
Rescue just got back from repairs.
Still working to sell the old truck.
Facilities Update
County recently inspected both stations.
Station 2 sprinkler plan still a work in prog …
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Thu Aug 20, 2026
Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District Board
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Newport Fire Tax District
Fire board to discuss budget, deputy chief, and state funds
The Newport Fire Tax Board will hold its quarterly meeting to approve minutes and discuss old business, including state funds for a fire boat and referendum status. The board will also address general business, the deputy chief position, budget status and adjustments, and new business. If needed, the board may discuss budget issues with county staff and hold an executive session.
- State funds for fire boat
- Referendum status
- Deputy Chief Position
- Budget Status and adjustments
- Discussion of issues with County Staff if needed
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PUBLIC NOTICE
NEWPORT FIRE TAX BOARD
WILL HOLD ITS QUARTERLY MEETING
AUGUST 18, 2026 at 5PM
AT THE NEWPORT FIRE HOUSE # 1
5198 HAMPTON RIDGE RD ROCK HILL, SC
AGENDA
1. Approval of minutes from previous meeting
2. Old Business
a. State Funds for fire boat
b. Referendum status
3. General Business
4. Deputy Chief Position
5. Budget Status and adjustments
6. New Business
7. Budget discussion with County Staff if needed
8. Discussion of issues with County Staff if needed
9. Executive Session
Tue Aug 18, 2026
York County Forever Commission
Commission to vote on funding for three land projects, enter closed session on five acquisitions
The York County Forever Commission will consider approving funding for three land conservation projects, including York Place, the Nance Living Trust Tracts, and Rock Haven Dairy Farm. The commission will also discuss an updated fact sheet for County Council and hear updates from the Nation Ford Land Trust. The meeting will close with an executive session on contractual negotiations for five property acquisitions.
- Project #25.03 – York Place – funding approval for PODR
- Project #26.03 – Nance Living Trust Tracts (headwaters of Suzybole Creek) – funding approval
- Project #26.06 – Rock Haven Dairy Farm/Wells Family Properties – funding approval
- Executive session on Projects #26.09, #26.10, #26.08, #26.11, #26.12
- Nation Ford Land Trust accreditation status update
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AGENDA
YORK COUNTY FOREVER COMMISSION
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Large Conference Room
York County Heckle Complex
1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill SC
6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER & APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes from July 21, 2026 Meeting
C. OLD BUSINESS
1. Project #25.03 – York Place – Approval of funding for PODR by YCC 8/17/2026
2. Project #26.03 – Nance Living Trust Tracts—headwaters of Suzybole Creek – YCC funding approval
3. Project #26.06 – Rock Haven Dairy Farm/Wells Family Properties – YCC funding approval
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Chairman’s appearance before County Council: Updated YCF fact sheet and/or PowerPoint presentation
2. Nation Ford Land Trust
a. Executive Director’s Report: Project Updates
b. Status of Accreditation through the Land Trust Alliance
E. MATTERS OF CONTRACTUAL NEGOTIATION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY (Executive
Session)
1. Project #26.09
2. Project #26.10
3. New Project #26.08
4. New Project #26.11
5. New Project #26.12
F. OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioners’ New/Non-agenda Discussion Items
G. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting:
Tuesday, September 15 – York County Heckle Complex, 1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Lesslie Fire Tax District
Lesslie Fire Tax District board to review budget, projects, and staffing
The Lesslie Community Rural Fire Tax District Board will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, review the 2026/2027 budget, and discuss upcoming projects including parking lot work, new service, grass, and utility trucks. Chief Morris will provide updates on the old Service 1 truck being given to Rock Hill Fire, new building construction at Station #2, and the paid staff interview process. The board will also set next meeting dates for 2026 and consider entering executive session.
- Review of 2026/2027 budget
- Upcoming projects: parking lot work, new Service truck, new Grass truck, new Utility truck
- Old Service 1 truck to be given to Rock Hill Fire (update)
- New building construction at Station #2 (update)
- Paid staff and interview process review
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✓ Decided: Board votes to give Old Service 1 fire truck to City of Rock Hill
The Lesslie Community Rural Fire Tax District Board voted unanimously to donate the surplus Old Service 1 apparatus to the City of Rock Hill Fire Department after complications with the SCDMV prevented a sale. The board also discussed the 2026/2027 budget, including the pending delivery of a new service truck and construction of a new grass truck, and noted a change order for the Station 2 pole building that will save approximately $8,000. No other formal votes were taken; the meeting was adjourned at 7:04 PM.
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of 6/2/26 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved donation of Old Service 1 to City of Rock Hill Fire (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 7:04 PM (unanimous)
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AGENDA
Lesslie Community Rural Fire Tax District Board Meeting
Lesslie Fire Rescue Administration / Training Building
3175 Lesslie Highway
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730
Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Welcome, Introduction and Invocation — Chair Willis
Approval of August 18th, 2026 Agenda — Chair Willis
Reading & Approval of June 2nd, 2026 meeting minutes — Chair Willis
Review any question concerning 2026/2027 budget. (Current Budget)
Review upcoming projects planned, parking lot work, new Service truck project, New
Grass truck and Utility truck. — Chief Morris
Old Service 1 being given to Rock Hill Fire — (update) - Chief Morris
New Building construction at Station #2 location — (update) - Chief Morris
Review any question concerning Paid staff and interview process — Chief Morris
Next steps and next meeting dates for 2026. February 10°", May 12'", August 11'* and
November 10°,
Committee members or attendees — New / Non-agenda comments. (2-minute limit.)
Update from Chairman Willis on Tax Board Chairman Meeting he attended. — Chair
Willis
Any need to go into Executive Session — Chair Willis / Chief Morris
Motion to adjourn
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6/2/26 Lesslie Community Rural Fire Tax District Board Meeting
Lesslie Volunteer Fire Department Station 1
3191 Lesslie Highway
Attendance: Chairman Bobby Willis, Vice-Chairman Gary Morris, Secretary Michael Carruth,
Board Member Joe Coggins, Board member Paul Watts, LVFD Chief Doug Morris, Assistant Chief
Mike Ellis, Fireman David Brinkeroff, Fireman Michael Mack,
Chairman Bobby Willis opened the meeting with prayer at 6:30 pm.
A motion was made by Paul Watts to accept the 8/18/26 meeting agenda and seconded
by Gary Morris. Motion passed unanimously.
Bobby Willis read the minutes for the 6/2/26 meeting. A motion was made by Gary
Morris to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Paul Watts. Motion passed
unanimously.
A discussion was had about the 2026/2027 Budget:
Finishing up concrete in front of Station 1 training bay.
Still waiting for the delivery of the new Service Truck. York County has approved the
cascade system.
Anchor Ritchey will be building the new Grass Truck. It is enroute to their facility.
Still waiting on the Utility Truck.
A discussion was had about Old Service #1:
The Board originally made a motion to sell Old Service 1 as a surplus apparatus but
there were some complications SCDMV. LVFD membership made the recommendation
to the Lesslie Rural Fire Tax District Board give the Old Service 1 to the City of Rock Hill.
A motion was made to give Old Service 1 to the City of Rock Hill Fire by Joe Coggins and
seconded by Michael Carru …
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Tue Aug 18, 2026
Lake Wylie Parks and Recreation District Board
Lake Wylie Parks Board to approve FY27 budget, discuss pickleball league
The Lake Wylie Parks and Recreation District Board will meet to approve the FY27 budget, receive updates on Diamond Field weekend usage and upcoming park events, and discuss a new pickleball league. The meeting also includes a public forum and staff introductions.
- FY27 Budget Approval
- Diamond Field Weekend Usage Update
- Upcoming Park Event dates
- Pickleball League discussion
- Public Forum (30 minutes, 2 minutes per person)
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Lake Wylie Parks and Recreation District Board
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Field Day Park, Community Center
1101 Field Day Lane
Clover, South Carolina, 29710
4:00 PM
MEETING AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
II.
Public Forum (limited to thirty (30) minutes, two (2) minutes per person)
III.
Approval of Minutes of April 14, 2026 meeting
IV.
Old Business
A.
FY27 Budget Approval
B.
Diamond Field Weekend Usage Update
C.
Upcoming Park Event dates
V.
New Business
A.
Pickleball League
B.
Introduce Staff
VI.
Additional Comments
VII.
Adjournment- Next Meeting November 17, 2026
Mon Aug 17, 2026
Riverview Fire Tax District
Riverview Fire Tax District board to vote on referendum resolution
The Riverview Fire Tax District Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and receiving updates on county, financial, equipment, facilities, people, and board matters. The most consequential item is a vote on a resolution related to a referendum discussion.
- Vote on referendum discussion resolution
- Approval of May 18, 2026 meeting minutes
- County updates
- Financial updates
- Equipment and facilities updates
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AGENDA
RIVERVIEW FIRE TAX DISTRICT BOARD MEETING
Riverview Station 2
141 Grant Farm Dr, Fort Mill, SC 29708
August 17, 2026
6pm
Committee Members
Justin LaRoche, Chair
Todd Karriker, Vice Chair
Tom Nichols, Secretary
Sam Lesslie, Treasurer
Alan Barfield
A. Call to Order
B. Approval of Minutes of May 18, 2026 meeting
C. Order of Business
a.
County updates
b. Financial updates
c.
Referendum discussion resolution vote
d. Equipment updates
e.
Facilities update
f.
People updates
g. Board updates
D. Adjournment
Tue Aug 4, 2026
Board of Assessment and Appeals
Board hears 4 residential property assessment appeals Aug. 4
The York County Board of Assessment Appeals will hear four residential property assessment appeals on August 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. The board will also approve minutes from its May 5, 2026 hearing and elect a chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary in executive session.
- Appeal by Wayne Clark for property at 1176 Trinity Ridge Pkwy, Fort Mill (Tax Map 778-01-01-077)
- Appeal by Jacob Hinds for property at 6157 Perimeter Lakes Dr, Dublin, OH (Tax Map 646-02-01-026)
- Appeal by William Hill for five parcels owned by Riverwalk Spooky Hollow LLC, 998 Riverwalk Pkwy, Rock Hill (Tax Map 662-08-02-145,148,150,151,170)
- Appeal by Wayne Clark for property at 311 Old Hickory Ct, Fort Mill (Tax Map 775-00-00-021)
- Executive session: approve May 5, 2026 minutes and elect officers
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6 South Congress St. York, SC 29745
Phone: 803-684-8526 option 2 ● assessor@yorkcountysc.gov
YORK COUNTY BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS AGENDA
6 S. Congress St. York, SC 29745
August 4, 2026
Beginning at 9:00 a.m. Deputy Assessor: Sam McCollum
Order
Appraiser
Tax Map No.
Mailing Address
1st
To be heard
Wayne Clark
778-01-01-077
Residential
Kennedy Tara M
Kennedy Sean B
1176 Trinity Ridge Pkwy
Fort Mill SC 29715
2nd
To be heard
Jacob Hinds
646-02-01-026
Residential
KHANNA UJWAL
KHANNA MONIKA
6157 PERIMETER LAKES DR
DUBLIN, OH 43017
3rd
To be heard
William Hill
662-08-02-145,148,150,151,170
Residential
RIVERWALK SPOOKY HOLLOW LLC
998 RIVERWALK PKWY STE 202
ROCK HILL, SC 29730
4th
To be heard
Wayne Clark
775-00-00-021
Residential
Chopko, David V Co Trustee
Chopko Christina S co
Trustee
311 Old Hickory Ct
Fort Mill SC 29715
EXECUTIVE SESSION
-Approve minutes from May 5, 2026 hearing
-Vote for Chairman, Vice-chairman,
& Secretary
Dates to Remember:
Hearing Date: August 4, 2026
30 Day Letters: July 2, 2026
15 Day Packets: July 20, 2026
7 Day Rebuttal: July 28, 2026
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Flint Hill Fire Tax District
Fire district board to discuss millage increase referendum
The Flint Hill Fire Tax District Board will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss planning for a millage increase referendum. The meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2026, at the fire station.
- Discussion and planning for a millage increase referendum
- Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 meeting
- Possible executive session
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Board of Rural Fire Control for Flint Hill Fire District
Meeting Agenda
July 28, 2026 @ 6:00PM
All meetings will be held at Flint Hill Fire Department Station 1
Located at 1950 HWY 21 Bypass Fort Mill, SC 19715
1. Call to order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of minutes from the June 16, 2026 Flint Hill Fire Tax Board Meeting
4. Flint Hill Fire Tax District millage increase referendum discussion and planning
5. Executive Session if needed
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Bethel Fire Tax District
Bethel Fire Tax Board to vote on $40K transfer, 48/96 schedule, resignations
The Bethel Volunteer Fire Department Tax District Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with a lengthy agenda covering personnel, budget, and operational matters. Key votes include transferring $40,000 for D&O insurance, adopting a 48/96 work schedule, accepting a board member's resignation, and hiring a part-time HR expert. The board will also discuss capital projects, staffing, and enter executive session for several sensitive topics.
- Vote on transferring $40,000 from account 170 to 320 for D&O insurance
- Vote on 48/96 work schedule starting 7/26, with 180-day evaluation
- Vote on Walt Wilkes resigning from the Bethel Tax Board
- Vote on part-time FF2s working 4 shifts per month
- Discussion on capital investment policy for Station 2 and 3
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Bethel Volunteer Fire Department
Tax District Advisory Board Meeting Agenda
July 23, 2026
Regular Meeting
Bethel Fire Station #1
6:00 PM
5620 Oakridge Road
Clover, SC 29710
Call to Order
Chairman Charles Parmenter
Board Members of Attendance:
Quorum established
Public Forum Session (limited to twenty (20) minutes, two (2) minutes per person )
Consent Agenda
1.
Board to approve Board Meeting minutes of June 23, 2026.
2.
Update to status of February 25th Mayday Investigation (FOIA requested) - Charles
3.
Concerns with Paid Staff and comments made at Voluteer board and Business meeting (FOIA requested for
minutes) - Charles.
4.
Discuss and vote on Walt Wilkes resigning from Bethel Tax Board - Charles
5.
Discuss and Vote on Part Time FF2’s must work 4 shifts a month (If available on the Schedule) - Ralph
6.
FY26 & 27 Budget update. – Ralph
7.
Overtime cost and coverage – Ralph
8.
Discuss capital investment policy with Station 2 and 3- Ralph.
9.
PORS update – Charles
10. Discuss uniform allowance for paid Staff - Ralph
11. Kitchen remolding project – Ralph
12. Conference room renovation to add sleeping quarters – Ralph.
13. Paid Staff Locker purchase - Ralph
14. Discuss and vote on hiring a part-time HR expert. - Charles
15. Discuss and vote retaining a legal advisor. - Charles
16. Discuss and vote on transferring $40,000 out of account 170 to account 320 to fund D&O insurance.
17. Discuss and vote on 48 /96 work schedule – Charles.
No trading day off with this schedule
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
York County Forever Commission
York County Forever Commission to review funding requests and land acquisitions
The York County Forever Commission will meet to discuss funding for conservation projects, including a revised request for York Place and updates on previously approved projects. The agenda includes a presentation on additional funding for Purchase of Development Rights and an executive session on property acquisitions. The meeting is primarily for reviewing ongoing projects and considering new ones.
- Project #25.03 – York Place – additional funding request for Purchase of Development Rights
- Project #26.05 – Bratton Farms LLC – approved funding, YCC vote 7/13/26
- Project #26.07 – Blair Farm – approved funding, YCC vote 7/13/26
- Kings Mountain State Park addition – Open Space Institute
- Executive session on property acquisitions (Projects #25.03, #26.03, #26.06, #26.09, #26.10)
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✓ Decided: Commission approves $1.055M for York Place development rights
The York County Forever Commission approved $1,055,000 for Purchase of Development Rights for the York Place project, contingent on property sale closing and conservation easement recording. It also approved $80,000 for a Historic Resources Survey update, plus $61,898 for Project #26.03 and $156,407 for Project #26.06. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved $1,055,000 for York Place PDR (unanimous)
- Approved $80,000 for Historic Resources Survey update (unanimous)
- Approved $61,898 for Project #26.03 (unanimous)
- Approved $156,407 for Project #26.06 (unanimous)
- Approved June 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
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AGENDA
YORK COUNTY FOREVER COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Large Conference Room
York County Heckle Complex
1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill SC
6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER & APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 Meeting
C. OLD BUSINESS
1. Project #25.03 – York Place –Presentation from Yorkville Agricultural & Education Society (Kristen Kunde,
Executive Director) re: additional funding request for Purchase of Development Rights
2. Project #26.05 – Bratton Farms LLC – YCFC approved funding. YCC funding vote 7/13/26
3. Project #26.07 – Blair Farm – YCFC approved funding. YCC funding vote 7/13/26
4. YCF Outreach Meeting: Conservation Conversation Lunch ‘n’ Learn –6/25/26 – 35 participants
5. Historic Resources Survey Update – funding
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Chairman’s appearance before County Council: Updated fact sheet and PowerPoint presentation
2. Kings Mountain State Park addition: Open Space Institute
E. MATTERS OF CONTRACTUAL NEGOTIATION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY (Executive
Session)
1. Revised Project #25.03
2. Project #26.03
3. Project #26.06
4. New Project #26.09
5. New Project #26.10
F. OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioners’ New/Non-agenda Discussion Items
G. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, August 18 – York County Heckle Complex, 1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill
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YORK COUNTY FOREVER COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
York County Heckle Complex
1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill SC
Members in Attendance: Pierre Langevin (Chairman), Marty Cotton, Jack Schurlknight, Terrie
Steele, Dr. Ron Parks, Carey Tilley (ex-officio), and Jennifer McAdams (ex-officio).
Members Absent: Dr. Robert Carter (Vice Chairman), and Dawn Posey.
Also in Attendance: Trish DeHond (Open Space Planner), Diane Dil (Planning Manager), Tom
Couch (Assistant County Manager), Britt Watson (York County IT Dept.), and three guests
from the Yorkville Agricultural & Education Society (YAES; Arthur Black, Kristin Kunde, and
Gardy Wilson).
A. Call to Order:
Chairman Langevin called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. The meeting agenda was
unanimously approved, based on a motion by Commissioner Schurlknight and a second by
Commissioner Parks.
B. Adoption of Minutes
Minutes of the June 16, 2026 meeting were unanimously approved, based on a motion by
Commissioner Parks and a second by Commissioner Schurlknight.
C. Old Business
1. Project #25.03 – York Place –The presentation from Yorkville Agricultural & Education Society
regarding additional funding request for Purchase of Development Rights was moved to later in
the agenda (after C4) due to technical difficulties. Mr. Watson stepped in to fix the projector
problem. [See 1 (continued), below].
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Tue Jul 21, 2026
York County Forever Commission
Commission to discuss funding requests for York Place and other land projects
The York County Forever Commission will consider an additional funding request for the York Place Purchase of Development Rights project, hear updates on previously approved projects, and review a historic resources survey. The commission will also discuss outreach efforts and a potential Kings Mountain State Park addition. An executive session is scheduled for contractual negotiations on property acquisitions.
- Additional funding request for Project #25.03 – York Place
- Updates on Projects #26.05 (Bratton Farms LLC) and #26.07 (Blair Farm) after County Council votes on 7/13/26
- Outreach meeting recap: Conservation Conversation Lunch 'n' Learn – 6/25/26 – 35 participants
- Historic Resources Survey Update – funding discussion
- Executive session on property acquisition negotiations for Projects #25.03, #26.03, and #26.06
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AGENDA
YORK COUNTY FOREVER COMMISSION
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Large Conference Room
York County Heckle Complex
1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill SC
6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER & APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes from June 16, 2026 Meeting
C. OLD BUSINESS
1. Project #25.03 – York Place –Presentation from Yorkville Agricultural & Education Society (Kristen Kunde,
Executive Director) re: additional funding request for Purchase of Development Rights
2. Project #26.05 – Bratton Farms LLC – YCFC approved funding. YCC funding vote 7/13/26
3. Project #26.07 – Blair Farm – YCFC approved funding. YCC funding vote 7/13/26
4. YCF Outreach Meeting: Conservation Conversation Lunch ‘n’ Learn –6/25/26 – 35 participants
5. Historic Resources Survey Update – funding
D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Chairman’s appearance before County Council: Updated fact sheet and PowerPoint presentation
2. Kings Mountain State Park addition: Open Space Institute
E. MATTERS OF CONTRACTUAL NEGOTIATION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY (Executive
Session)
1. Revised Project #25.03
2. Project #26.03
3. Project #26.06
F. OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioners’ New/Non-agenda Discussion Items
G. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, August 18 – York County Heckle Complex, 1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District Board
Board to discuss Glen Brandon Road improvements
The Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District Board will hold a regular meeting, including a public forum, approval of minutes, and updates on park accessibility and events. The main new business is a discussion of Glen Brandon Road improvements.
- Public forum limited to 30 minutes, 2 minutes per person
- Approval of minutes from May 26, 2026 board meeting
- Park accessibility update
- Park event updates
- Glen Brandon Road improvements
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Bethel Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District Board
Thursday, July 16th, 2026
Field Day Park, Community Center
1101 Field Day Lane,
Clover, SC 29710
4:30 PM
MEETING AGENDA
I.
CALL TO ORDER
II.
PUBLIC FORUM (limited to thirty (30) minutes, two (2) minutes per person)
III.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES – May 26th, 2026 board meeting
IV.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Park Accessibility update
B. Park Event updates
V.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Glen Brandon Road Improvements
VI.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS
VII.
ADJOURN
Wed Jul 8, 2026
Oakdale Fire Tax District
Oakdale Fire District tax board to review and approve 2026/2027 budget
The Oakdale Fire District Tax Board is meeting to review the 2025/2026 budget and discuss the 2026/2027 approved budget. The agenda includes routine items like reading minutes and old/new business, with an executive session possible. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Finance report and 2025/2026 budget review
- 2026/2027 approved budget discussion
- Executive session (if necessary) and approval
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PUBLIC NOTICE
THERE WILL BE A MEETING OF THE TAX BOARD
FOR THE OAKDALE FIRE DISTRICT ON
JULY 8, 2026 4:30PM
AT THE OAKDALE FIRE STATION #2
2080 DUNLAP RODDEY RD. ROCK HILL, SC
AGENDA
1. Meeting called to order by Chairman
2. Minutes of last meeting read and approved
3. Finance report -25/26 budget review
4. Old Business
5. New Business
6. 2026/2027 Approved Budget Discussion
7. Executive Session (if Necessary)
8. Executive session approval
9. Next meeting Scheduled meeting TBD 4:30pm Station #2
10. Meeting Adjourned
Tue Jun 23, 2026
Bethel Fire Tax District
Bethel Fire Tax Board to discuss county merger rejection, investigations
The Bethel Fire Tax District Advisory Board is holding a regular meeting with a public forum, consent agenda, and an executive session. Key topics include updates on a Mayday investigation, county council issues regarding partnership and merger rejection, budget updates, and personnel matters. The board will also discuss and potentially vote on challenging its authority over Bethel Tax Board policies and involvement with paid staff.
- Update on February 25th Mayday investigation
- Discussion of county council failure to support paid staff and tax board
- FY26 & 27 budget update
- Purchase file cabinets to secure employee records
- Vote on challenging authority over Bethel Tax Board policies
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✓ Decided: Bethel Fire Tax Board approves employee administrative actions, tables other items
The Bethel Fire Tax District Advisory Board unanimously approved employee administrative actions discussed in executive session, and tabled all other executive session items. The board also approved minutes from May 18 and June 3, 2026, and discussed budget, training, and county partnership issues.
- Approved minutes of May 18 and June 3, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved employee administrative actions from executive session (unanimous)
- Tabled all other executive session items (unanimous)
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Bethel Volunteer Fire Department
Tax District Advisory Board Meeting Agenda
June 23, 2026
Regular Meeting
Bethel Fire Station #1
6:30PM
5620 Oakridge Road
Clover, SC 29710
Call to Order
Chairman Charles Parmenter
Board Members of Attendance:
Quorum established
Public Forum Session (limited to twenty (20) minutes, two (2) minutes per person )
Consent Agenda
Board to approve Board Meeting minutes of June 3, 2026.
Update on status of February 25th Mayday Investigation - Chief
Training opportunity and cost for Tax Board and paid staff - Charles
County Council issues with partnership with Bethel - Walt
County Council failure to support Bethel Fire Department Paid Staff and Tax Board – Charles
FY26 & 27 Budget update. – Ralph
Review PORS start date - Charles
Purchase file cabinets to secure employee records - Walt
Overtime cost and coverage – Ralph
Board review of capital investment policy - Joe.
LT, Engineer and FF2 application update – Joe
Executive Session
Discuss Recent Department Employee Investigations and Recommendations
Tax Board to review the use of the Volunteer Board Policy Conflicts and/or Issues with the Bethel Restructuring -
The Board to vote on challenging its authority over The Bethel Tax Board Policies and Involument with the paid
staff.
Update on workmen comp cases
Full-time and part-time open positions - review interviews
Discuss appeal process with the County managers and legal department on county council decision not to
approve merge with Bethel Fire Depa …
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Bethel Volunteer Fire Department
Tax District Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
June 23, 2026
Regular Meeting
Bethel Fire Station #1
6:30PM
5620 Oakridge Road
Clover, SC 29710
Call to Order
Chairman Charles Parmenter called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M
Board Members of Attendance: Charles Parmenter, Ralph Merchnt, Joe Costello and Walt Wilkes
Quorum established
Public Forum Session (limited to twenty (20) minutes, two (2) minutes per person )
No attendees registered to speak
Consent Agenda
1.
Board voted to approve Board Meeting minutes of both May 18, 2026 and June 3, 2026.
Joe Costello made the motion to approve these minutes. Motion seconded by Ralph Merchant and was then
unanimously approved by the Board.
2.
Update on status of February 25th Mayday Investigation – Chief Griffis
The Chief reported that the formal investigation has not been completed by the outside agency. He reported
that the GoPro video from Mason’s camera showed that Mason performed professionally. He also stated that
Mason eagerly approached the structure while his Engineer was preparing and understandably trailing behind
the much younger firefighter. The video was shared with the Volunteers by the Chief as a training lesson
based upon the judgement of the Chief and the Volunteer Asst. Chief.
3.
Training opportunity and cost for Tax Board and paid staff – Charles Parmenter
Charles reported that training opportunities exist noty only on-shift, online and through County and State programs,
but also …
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Thu Jun 18, 2026
Bethel-Lake Wylie Land Acquisition and Preservation Parks District Board
Tue Jun 16, 2026
York County Forever Commission
Commission to discuss land acquisitions, approve two conservation projects
The York County Forever Commission will review minutes, plan a June 25 outreach lunch, and discuss property acquisitions in executive session. They will also receive updates on two previously approved conservation projects: Seaford Ridge and Hill Place Farm.
- Project #25.05 Seaford Ridge: County Council approved April 20, SCCB Grant approved
- Project #25.06 Hill Place Farm (Rankin): County Council approved April 20, SCCB Grant approved
- Executive session on revised Project #25.03 and new Projects #26.03, #26.05, #26.06, #26.07
- Conservation Conversation Lunch 'n' Learn on June 25, 2026, 12-1:30pm at Heckle Complex
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✓ Decided: York County Forever Commission approves $195K in land conservation funding
The commission approved two funding requests for land conservation projects: $133,393 for Project #26.05 and $61,898 for Project #26.07, both unanimously. A vote on additional funding for Project #25.03 was deferred until more commissioners and information are available. Updates were provided on two previously approved projects.
- Approved $133,393 funding for Project #26.05 (unanimous)
- Approved $61,898 funding for Project #26.07 (unanimous)
- Deferred vote on additional funding for Project #25.03 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of May 19, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
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AGENDA
YORK COUNTY FOREVER COMMISSION
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Large Conference Room
York County Heckle Complex
1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill SC
6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER & APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 Meeting
C. NEW BUSINESS
1. York County Forever Outreach Meeting: Conservation Conversation Lunch ‘n’ Learn –
June 25, 2026 – 12noon to 1:30pm at Heckle Large Conference Room – register online
D. OLD BUSINESS
1. Project #25.05 – Seaford Ridge –County Council approved April 20 –SCCB Grant approved
2. Project #25.06 – Hill Place Farm (Rankin) –CC approved April 20 –SCCB Grant approved
E. MATTERS OF CONTRACTUAL NEGOTIATION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY (Executive
Session)
1. Revised Project #25.03
2. Project #26.05
3. Project #26.07
4. New Project #26.03
5. New Project #26.06
F. OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioners’ New/Non-agenda Discussion Items
G. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, July 21 – York County Heckle Complex, 1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill
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YORK COUNTY FOREVER COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
York County Heckle Complex
1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill SC
Members in Attendance: Dr. Robert Carter (Vice Chairman), Marty Cotton, Jack Schurlknight,
Terrie Steele, Dr. Ron Parks, Carey Tilley (ex-officio), and Jennifer McAdams (ex-officio).
Members Absent: Pierre Langevin (Chairman), and Dawn Posey.
Also in Attendance: Trish DeHond (Open Space Planner), Diane Dil (Planning Manager), and
Tom Couch (Assistant County Manager).
A. Call to Order:
Vice Chairman Carter chaired the meeting in the absence of Chairman Langevin, and called the
meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Asst. County Manager Tom Couch and the Commissioners
introduced themselves.
B. Adoption of Minutes
Minutes of the May 19, 2026 meeting were unanimously approved, based on a motion by
Commissioner Schurlknight and a second by Commissioner Steele.
C. New Business
1. York County Forever Outreach Meeting: Conservation Conversation Lunch ‘n’ Learn is
scheduled for June 25, 2026 from 12noon to 1:30pm, here at the Heckle Large Conference
Room. Trish announced that 28 participants have registered to date. Commissioners expressed
their support for the educational program. In response to a question from Commissioner
Schurlknight, Trish explained that staff has been working on a Strategic Planning initiative to be
more proactive in reaching out to property owners about doing a …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
York County Forever Commission
Commission to discuss land acquisitions in executive session
The York County Forever Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss an upcoming outreach event, and review two previously approved conservation projects. The main business is an executive session to discuss contractual negotiations for acquiring multiple properties, including revised and new projects.
- Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting
- Conservation Conversation Lunch 'n' Learn outreach event on June 25, 2026
- Project #25.05 – Seaford Ridge – County Council approved April 20, SCCB Grant approved
- Project #25.06 – Hill Place Farm (Rankin) – County Council approved April 20, SCCB Grant approved
- Executive session on property acquisitions: Revised Project #25.03, Projects #26.05, #26.07, New Projects #26.03, #26.06
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AGENDA
YORK COUNTY FOREVER COMMISSION
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Large Conference Room
York County Heckle Complex
1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill SC
6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER & APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 Meeting
C. NEW BUSINESS
1. York County Forever Outreach Meeting: Conservation Conversation Lunch ‘n’ Learn –
June 25, 2026 – 12noon to 1:30pm at Heckle Large Conference Room – register online
D. OLD BUSINESS
1. Project #25.05 – Seaford Ridge –County Council approved April 20 –SCCB Grant approved
2. Project #25.06 – Hill Place Farm (Rankin) –CC approved April 20 –SCCB Grant approved
E. MATTERS OF CONTRACTUAL NEGOTIATION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY (Executive
Session)
1. Revised Project #25.03
2. Project #26.05
3. Project #26.07
4. New Project #26.03
5. New Project #26.06
F. OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioners’ New/Non-agenda Discussion Items
G. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, July 21 – York County Heckle Complex, 1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill
Tue Jun 16, 2026
York County Forever Commission
Commission to discuss land deals, approve outreach event
The York County Forever Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss an upcoming conservation outreach lunch, and review two previously approved land projects. The commission will also hold an executive session to negotiate property acquisitions for several projects.
- Project #25.05 Seaford Ridge: County Council approved April 20; SCCB Grant approved
- Project #25.06 Hill Place Farm (Rankin): County Council approved April 20; SCCB Grant approved
- Executive session on contractual negotiations for Revised Project #25.03, Project #26.05, Project #26.07, New Project #26.03, New Project #26.06
- Conservation Conversation Lunch 'n' Learn outreach event scheduled June 25, 2026, 12pm-1:30pm at Heckle Large Conference Room
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✓ Decided: Commission approves $195K for two land conservation projects
The York County Forever Commission approved $133,393 for Project #26.05 and $61,898 for Project #26.07, both unanimously. A vote on additional funding for Project #25.03 was deferred until more commissioners and information are available. The commission also approved prior meeting minutes and discussed an upcoming outreach event.
- Approved $133,393 funding for Project #26.05 (unanimous)
- Approved $61,898 funding for Project #26.07 (unanimous)
- Deferred vote on additional funding for Project #25.03 (unanimous)
- Approved May 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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AGENDA
YORK COUNTY FOREVER COMMISSION
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Large Conference Room
York County Heckle Complex
1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill SC
6:00 PM
A. CALL TO ORDER & APPROVAL OF AGENDA
B. ADOPTION OF MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes from May 19, 2026 Meeting
C. NEW BUSINESS
1. York County Forever Outreach Meeting: Conservation Conversation Lunch ‘n’ Learn –
June 25, 2026 – 12noon to 1:30pm at Heckle Large Conference Room – register online
D. OLD BUSINESS
1. Project #25.05 – Seaford Ridge –County Council approved April 20 –SCCB Grant approved
2. Project #25.06 – Hill Place Farm (Rankin) –CC approved April 20 –SCCB Grant approved
E. MATTERS OF CONTRACTUAL NEGOTIATION REGARDING ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY (Executive
Session)
1. Revised Project #25.03
2. Project #26.05
3. Project #26.07
4. New Project #26.03
5. New Project #26.06
F. OTHER BUSINESS
Commissioners’ New/Non-agenda Discussion Items
G. ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting: Tuesday, July 21 – York County Heckle Complex, 1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill
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YORK COUNTY FOREVER COMMISSION
Minutes of the Meeting
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
6:00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
York County Heckle Complex
1070 Heckle Blvd, Rock Hill SC
Members in Attendance: Dr. Robert Carter (Vice Chairman), Marty Cotton, Jack Schurlknight,
Terrie Steele, Dr. Ron Parks, Carey Tilley (ex-officio), and Jennifer McAdams (ex-officio).
Members Absent: Pierre Langevin (Chairman), and Dawn Posey.
Also in Attendance: Trish DeHond (Open Space Planner), Diane Dil (Planning Manager), and
Tom Couch (Assistant County Manager).
A. Call to Order:
Vice Chairman Carter chaired the meeting in the absence of Chairman Langevin, and called the
meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Asst. County Manager Tom Couch and the Commissioners
introduced themselves.
B. Adoption of Minutes
Minutes of the May 19, 2026 meeting were unanimously approved, based on a motion by
Commissioner Schurlknight and a second by Commissioner Steele.
C. New Business
1. York County Forever Outreach Meeting: Conservation Conversation Lunch ‘n’ Learn is
scheduled for June 25, 2026 from 12noon to 1:30pm, here at the Heckle Large Conference
Room. Trish announced that 28 participants have registered to date. Commissioners expressed
their support for the educational program. In response to a question from Commissioner
Schurlknight, Trish explained that staff has been working on a Strategic Planning initiative to be
more proactive in reaching out to property owners about doing a …
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Tue Jun 16, 2026
Flint Hill Fire Tax District
✓ Decided: Flint Hill Fire Tax Board approves $3.27M budget, seeks millage hike
The Flint Hill Fire Tax Board unanimously approved an amended $3,268,000 budget for fiscal year 2026/2027, which funds the department without moving personnel into York County's system and includes county funding for three additional firefighters. The Board also unanimously approved a motion to pursue a referendum in a special election, targeted for April or May 2027, to increase the millage cap from 10 to 30 mils. Discussions covered banking, a new foundation for donations, and payroll/HR needs.
- Approved amended $3,268,000 budget for FY 2026/2027 (unanimous)
- Approved motion to pursue referendum to raise millage cap from 10 to 30 mils (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:30 PM (unanimous)
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Board of Rural Fire Control for Flint Hill Fire District
Meeting Agenda
June 16, 2026 @ 5:30PM
All meetings will be held at Flint Hill Fire Department Station 1
Located at 1950 HWY 21 Bypass Fort Mill, SC 19715
1. Call to order
2. Invocation
3. Approval of minutes from April 8, 2026 Flint Hill Fire Tax Board Meeting
4. Final review and vote on 2026-27 Amended Budget
5. Referendum discussion
6. Update on FHFD banking and credit cards
7. Payroll and HR solutions for FHFD
8. Executive Session if needed
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Flint Hill Fire District Tax Board Meeting Minutes
Date of Meeting – June 16, 2026
Flint Hill Fire Dept – Station 1 Conference Room
Attendees:
Tax Board Members - Scott Kendrick, Kelly Lightsey, Randy McCurry, Mike Knight, Ira Coltharp
Other Attendees:
Todd Wisner – Flint Hill Fire Department Chief
Del Carnes – Flint Hill Fire Dept Deputy Chief
The Flint Hill Fire Tax Board met on June 16 at 5:30PM to discuss topics listed on the agenda provided.
The minutes of the meeting are as follows:
Chief Wisner reviewed an amended budget that totals $3,268,000. The amended budget funds
the department for fiscal year 2026 / 2027. The budget is designed to account for department
personnel not moving into York County’s system. It also includes funding from the county to
cover three additional firefighters for the coming fiscal year.
A discussion was held regarding the need for a referendum to increase the millage cap for the
Flint Hill Fire Tax District to provide potential funding for future fiscal years.
A motion to pursue a referendum in a special election to increase the Flint Hill Fire Tax District
millage cap from 10 mils to 30 mils was made by Randy McCurry. The motion was seconded by
Ira Coltharp and approved by a unanimous vote of the Board. The special election will be
targeted for April or May of 2027.
A motion to approve the amended budget of $3,268,000.00 provided by Chief Wisner was made
by Randy McCurry and seconded by Scott Kendrick. The amended budget was …
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Wed Jun 3, 2026
Bethel Fire Tax District
Fire tax district board to discuss personnel in closed session
The Bethel Volunteer Fire Department Fire Tax District Board is meeting publicly, with a closed executive session scheduled to discuss personnel matters. No other agenda items are listed, so the meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters
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✓ Decided: Bethel Fire Tax District board holds special meeting, takes no action
The Bethel Fire Tax District Advisory Board held a special meeting on June 3, 2026, and went into executive session to discuss recent County 2027 budget actions and their impact on the district's plans. After reconvening, the board unanimously agreed that no action was necessary following the executive session. The meeting was adjourned without any substantive decisions.
- Entered executive session to discuss County 2027 budget impact (unanimous)
- Determined no action necessary following executive session (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 8:15 PM (unanimous)
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Bethel Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Tax District Board Meeting
June 3, 2026
Bethel Fire Station #3
6:15 PM
3330 Dr. Nichols Rd
York SC 29745
Executive Session :
Discuss Personnel Matters
Public Notice
This meeting of the Bethel Volunteer Fire Department Fire Tax District Board is open to the public, in
accordance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.
Accessibility
The Bethel Volunteer Fire Department Tax District Board is committed to providing reasonable
accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact Charles Parmenter, Chairman, at
charles.parmenter@bethelvfd.com at least 48 hours in advance.
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Bethel Volunteer Fire Department
Tax District Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
June 3, 2026
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Special Meeting
Bethel Fire Station # 3
6:15PM
3333 Nichols Rd, York, SC 29745
__________________________________________________________________________
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Call to Order @ 6:22 PM
Chairman Charles Parmenter
Board Members in Attendance: Charles Parmenter, Ralph Merchant, Joe Costello, Walt Wilkes
Quorum established
Motion to go into Executive Session made by Joe Costello; seconded by Ralph Merchant; and
unanimously agreed upon by the Board.
Executive Session:
Discuss recent County 2027 Budget actions and its Impact on Bethel Tax District Plans
Guests in attendance: Council Member Andy Litten, Assistant County Manager, David Garner and County
Fire Director Matt Davis
Move Out Of Executive Session
Address Follow-up from Executive Session
Motion made by Charles Parmenter that no action necessary following the Executive Session;
seconded by Joe Costello and unanimously agreed upon by the Board
Motion made by Charles Parmenter to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM. Seconded by Ralph
Merchant and unanimously carried.
Tue Jun 2, 2026
Bethesda Fire Tax District
Bethesda Fire Tax Board to discuss equipment and station upgrades
The Bethesda Fire Tax Board is meeting to approve minutes and discuss new business items, including an Air Pak Reverb, concrete work, new water coolers, and a new unit for the Coke machine. The agenda is mostly routine administrative and equipment-related items.
- Air Pak Reverb
- Concrete Work
- New Water Coolers
- New Unit for Coke Machine
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Bethesda Fire Department
Rock Hill, SC
The Bethesda Fire Tax Board will have a meeting June 2nd at 7:00 at station 1
1705 Hwy 324
Agenda: Call to order
Invocation
Approval of last meeting minutes
Old Business
New Business Air Pak Reverb
Concrete Work
New Water Coolers
New Unit for Coke Machine
Adjourn
Tax Board Chrirman
Tue Jun 2, 2026
Lesslie Fire Tax District
Lesslie Fire District board to review budget, sell old truck, plan Station 2
The Lesslie Community Rural Fire Tax District Board will meet to approve minutes and discuss the current 2025/2026 budget, upcoming projects (parking lot, new service truck, grass truck, utility truck), and the proposed 2026/2027 budget. They will also consider selling the old Service 1 truck, discuss new construction at Station 2, and review paid staff structure, including removing the Lead person position. The meeting includes public comment and possible executive session.
- Discussion and approval of selling Old Service 1 truck
- Review of 2025/2026 budget and proposed 2026/2027 budget
- Upcoming projects: parking lot work, new Service truck, new Grass truck, Utility truck
- Discussion of new building construction at Station 2 location
- Proposal to remove Lead person position, making all paid staff Firefighters
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✓ Decided: Lesslie Fire District approves $632,390 Station 2 storage building
The Lesslie Community Rural Fire Tax District Board approved moving forward with construction of a storage building at Station 2 for $632,390, based on bid #3043 from Pinnix and a recommendation from York County Engineers. The board also unanimously approved selling Old Service #1 as surplus apparatus. The 2026/2027 budget, which includes the Station 2 building and three new trucks, was previously approved by York County Council. The new utility truck was returned due to wrong axles; the vendor will provide a 2027 model at no extra cost.
- Approved $632,390 Station 2 storage building construction (unanimous)
- Approved selling Old Service #1 as surplus apparatus (unanimous)
- Approved 6/2/26 meeting agenda (unanimous)
- Approved 2/10/26 meeting minutes as read (unanimous)
- Approved 3/12/26 Special Called meeting minutes as read (unanimous)
- Discussed removing Lead Firefighter title, making all Tax District employees Firefighters
- Discussed potential future tax referendum to cover costs
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AGENDA
Lesslie Community Rural Fire Tax District Board Meeting
Lesslie Fire Rescue Administration / Training Building
3175 Lesslie Highway
Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730
Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026 @ 6:30pm
1. Welcome, Introduction and Invocation – Chair Willis
2. Approval of June 2nd, 2026 Agenda – Chair Willis
3. Reading & Approval of February 10th, 2026 meeting minutes – Chair Willis
4. Reading & Approval of March 12th, 2026 Special Call meeting minutes – Chair Willis
5. Review any question concerning 2025/2026 budget. (Current Budget)
Review upcoming projects planned, parking lot work, new Service truck project, New
Grass truck and Utility truck. – Chief Morris
6. Discussion of 2026/2027 Proposed Budget – Chief Morris
7. Discussion and approval of the selling - Old Service 1 - Chief Morris
8. Discussion of information moving forward with new building construction at Station 2
location – Chief Morris
9. Review any question concerning Paid staff. Requesting to remove Lead person position
and make them all Firefighters going forward for now – Chief Morris
10. Next steps and next meeting dates for 2026. February 10th, May 12th, August 11th and
November 10th.
11. Committee members or attendees – New / Non-agenda comments. (2-minute limit.)
12. Any need to go into Executive Session – Chair Willis / Chief Morris
13. Motion to adjourn
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6/2/26 Lesslie Community Rural Fire Tax District Board Meeting
Lesslie Volunteer Fire Department Station 1
3191 Lesslie Highway
Attendance: Chairman Bobby Willis, Vice-Chairman Gary Morris, Secretary Michael Carruth,
LVFD Chief Doug Morris, Assistant Chief Mike Ellis, Fireman David Brinkeroff, Fireman Michael
Mack, Fireman Andrew Ellis & Fireman Michael Faile
Chairman Bobby Willis opened the meeting with prayer at 6:30 pm.
A motion was made by Michael Carruth to accept the 6/2/26 meeting agenda and
seconded by Gary Morris. Motion passed unanimously.
Bobby Willis read the minutes for the 2/10/26 meeting. A motion was made by Michael
Carruth to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Gary Morris. Motion passed
unanimously.
Bobby Willis read the minutes for the 3/12/26 Special Called meeting. A motion was
made by Gary Morris to approve the minutes as read and seconded by Michael Carruth.
Motion passed unanimously.
A discussion was had about the 2025 / 2026 budget.
Projects:
1. New Grass Truck: The chassis has been approved and we are waiting on York
County for the PO.
2. The new Utility truck was delivered but it had the wrong axles. It was supposed
to have locking differentials. The Vendor came and picked the truck up and LVFD
will be receiving a 2027 model. The extra cost for this will be covered by the
Vendor.
A discussion was had about the 2026/2027 Budget:
1. The budget was approved by York County Council. The new building at Station 2
and the 3 n …
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Thu May 28, 2026
Fire Advisory Committee
Fire committee to review FY26/27 budget and apparatus plan
The York County Fire Advisory Committee is meeting to approve the April meeting minutes and discuss several informational items, including the FY 26/27 budget, requests from Bethel and Flint Hill fire departments, and a fire apparatus replacement plan. No formal votes are scheduled on these informational items, which are presented for discussion.
- Approval of April 27, 2026, meeting minutes
- FY 26/27 budget discussion
- Bethel and Flint Hill FD requests
- Fire apparatus replacement plan
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YORK COUNTY FIRE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MEETING AGENDA
Anna K. Hubbard Fire Training Center
2500 McFarland Road, York, SC 29745
May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM
(Meal served at 5:30 PM for Committee Members & Staff)
Invocation
Approval of May 28, 2026, Agenda
Visitor Comments (Please limit comments to 3 minutes)
Discussion/ Action Items :
Approval of April 27, 2026, Meeting Minutes
Information Items:
FY 26/27 Budget
Bethel & Flint Hill FD Requests
Fire Apparatus Replacement Plan
Committee Member New/Non-Agenda Comments :
Adjourn
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $8.7M | ALPHAVETS, INC Department of Homeland Security · THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS TO PROVIDE PLASTIC SHEETING. |
| $4.3M | ALPHAVETS, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · OPERATIOAL/MAILING SUPPLIES FOR THE CHELMSFORD CMOP. |
| $3.9M | ALPHAVETS, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · MAILING SUPPLIES FOR THE CHELMSFORD CMOP |
| $2.8M | ALPHAVETS, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · MAILING/OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES FOR THE CHELMSFORD CMOP. |
| $2.0M | ALPHAVETS, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · CORRUGATED BOXES |
| $1.9M | ALPHAVETS, INC General Services Administration · FEMA HURRICANE RESPONSE MEALS Y2024HLE |
| $1.8M | ALPHAVETS, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · SMALL S4 COOLERS FOR THE CHARLESTON CMOP. |
| $888,717 | ALPHAVETS, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES FOR THE LANCASTER CMOP. |
| $888,348 | ALPHAVETS, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · MAILING SUPPLIES FOR THE CHELMSFORD CMOP. |
| $834,344 | ALPHAVETS, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · COPY PAPER FOR THE CHARLESTON CMOP. |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.