Rincon, GA

City Council Workshop

The Rincon City Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss the Fort Howard Road Downtown Overlay District. The agenda also includes a possible executive session for personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate matters. No formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of Fort Howard Road Downtown Overlay District
• Possible executive session on personnel, litigation, and real estate

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold public hearings on the 2026 millage rate and two rezoning requests, then vote on the millage ordinance and other items. The council will also consider consent agenda purchases, a site plan for a car dealership, and several other business items.

• Public hearing and vote on 2026 millage rate ordinance at 2.323 mills
• Rezoning request for 205 W. Ninth Street (R-2 to R-3) recommended for denial by Planning and Zoning Board
• Annexation and rezoning request for 0 Lexington Avenue Ext. (AR-1 to PUD) recommended for denial
• Consent agenda: $50,000 Mini-Excavator purchase, $117,382.01 pay request for 7th Street Utility Improvement, $267,158.93 pay request for TSPLOST road paving
• Drawing for North Retail Package Liquor Store Lottery winner

City Council Workshop

The City Council is hosting the final open house for the 25-Year Master Plan on August 27, 2026. The event allows residents to review ideas and priorities gathered from community input. This session marks the close of the current phase of the Master Plan process.

• 25-Year Master Plan Open House scheduled for August 27, 2026, from 6:30–8:00 p.m.
• Event location is Macomber Park, 1004 Lexington Avenue
• Residents will review ideas and priorities emerging from community input

City Council Special Called

The Rincon City Council is holding a special called meeting with a public hearing on the proposed 2026 millage rate. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on the City of Rincon 2026 millage rate

City Council Workshop

The Rincon City Council is holding a workshop meeting with one discussion item: the annexation of Lexington Avenue Ext. The council may also enter an executive session for personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate matters, as needed. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion of Lexington Avenue Ext. annexation
• Possible executive session on personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate

City Council

The Rincon City Council is meeting to hold four public hearings on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), including changes to development regulations, parking, signs, and new Downtown/Main Street architectural standards, as well as an updated Official Overlay Districts Map. The council will also consider consent agenda items, including two rezoning requests on South Columbia Avenue, a rodeo contract, and utility pay requests, plus new business items such as a water and sewer master plan contract and liquor store ordinance changes.

• Public hearings on UDO amendments (Chapters 1-6, 9) and new Downtown/Main Street Architectural Standards
• Public hearing on amending Official Overlay Districts Map, repealing June 23, 2025 map
• Rezoning 225 South Columbia Avenue (0.28 acres) from R-2 to B-2
• Rezoning 0 South Columbia Avenue (0.35 acres) from R-2 to B-2
• Contract with T-T Rodeo Company LLC for $35,000 for 2026 Rincon Roundup Pro Rodeo

The Rincon City Council held public hearings and unanimously approved multiple items, including first readings of Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments covering liquor store locations, overlay districts, and architectural standards. The council also approved a master services contract with Thomas & Hutton for a water and sewer master plan, along with a $32,900 task order for initial data collection. Consent agenda items were approved, including two rezoning requests and several construction pay requests.

• Approved consent agenda including rezoning of 225 and 0 South Columbia Ave to B-2, $35,000 rodeo contract, and pay requests totaling $1,061,025.93 (unanimous)
• Approved Master Services Contract with Thomas & Hutton for water/sewer master plan (unanimous)
• Approved Task Order #1 for $32,900 for initial data collection for master plan (unanimous)
• Approved amended Liquor Store Lottery guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) for retail package liquor stores (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of UDO amendments (Chapters 1,2,3,4,5,6,9) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of UDO amendments (Chapters 3,4,8) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of amended Official Overlay Districts Map (unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will consider three applications: a conceptual site plan for a Tanzo Motors dealership, a rezoning request for a residential property, and an annexation and rezoning petition. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from June 23, 2026.

• Tanzo Motors: 18,836-sq-ft auto dealership and service center at 0 Towne Park West Drive, Lot 17 (3.02 acres, B-2)
• Rezone 205 W. Ninth Street (3.5 acres) from R-2 to R-3 multi-family; applicant Lawrence Alexander Homes, LLC
• Annex and rezone 0 Lexington Ave. Ext. (39.58 acres) from AR-1 to PUD; applicant Patriot Development Group

City Council Special Called

The Rincon City Council is holding a special called meeting primarily to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2026 millage rate. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda, which consists of procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Public hearing on the City of Rincon 2026 millage rate

City Council

The Rincon City Council will hold a first reading on a petition to annex and rezone a 114.13-acre parcel at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. from AR-1 to PUD. The council will also consider a $804,405.67 pay request for the Chimney Road Watermain Extension Project, a change order for the same project, an architectural review services agreement with GMC, a bid award for a police department office trailer, a first reading of the 2026 millage rate ordinance at 2.323 mills, and acceptance of a deed for Heritage Way and the Lift Station. An executive session is scheduled for personnel, litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate matters.

• First reading: annex and rezone 114.13 acres at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. (Parcel #04470013B00) from AR-1 to PUD
• Pay Request #2 for $804,405.67 to Vertical Earth Inc for Chimney Road Watermain Extension Project
• Change Order #1 (decrease) for Chimney Road Watermain Extension Project
• Agreement with GMC for architectural review services in Overlay Districts
• First reading of ordinance setting 2026 millage rate at 2.323 mills

Planning and Zoning Board

The Rincon Planning and Zoning Board will meet to review the second set of 2026 Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments, covering Chapters 1–6 and 9, and proposed changes to building and development standards. The board will also approve the agenda and minutes from the May 19 meeting. No substantive decisions are listed in the agenda.

The Board unanimously approved the second set of 2026 Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) amendments and a separate set of proposed changes to Building and Development standards. These updates affect various zoning districts, land disturbance procedures, and architectural standards.

• Approved second set of 2026 UDO amendments to Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 9 (Unanimous)
• Approved proposed UDO changes to Building and Development standards (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will consider a resolution to set a proposed millage rate and an agreement for the distribution of 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax proceeds. The body is also reviewing several second readings for amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance and the Official Overlay Districts Map.

• Proposed millage rate resolution
• Intergovernmental Agreement for 2026 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax proceeds
• Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance including Downtown/Main Street Architectural Development Standards
• Amending the Official Overlay Districts Map of Rincon
• Agreement with Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC for bookkeeping, consulting and/or advisory services

City Council Workshop

The Rincon City Council will hold a workshop to discuss annexation and convene an executive session to discuss personnel, litigation, and real estate matters.

• Annexation discussion
• Executive session for personnel and litigation
• Executive session for attorney-client privilege
• Executive session for real estate

City Council

The Rincon City Council will consider amending fire prevention, competitive bidding, and purchasing policies, and review a purchase and sale contract with Ernest Communities, LLC.

• Consideration to amend City of Rincon Ordinance Chapter 38 Fire Prevention and Protection
• Consideration to amend City of Rincon Ordinance Chapter 2, Article V, Sec. 2-205 Competitive Bidding Ordinance
• Consideration to amend City of Rincon's Purchasing Policy
• Consideration of a purchase and sale contract with Ernest Communities, LLC
• Grant eligibility to apply for the South Retail Package Liquor Store alcohol license to Laukik Patel

The council unanimously approved a purchase and sale contract with Ernest Communities for a 15‑acre site to be used for the future library. It also adopted amendments to the fire‑prevention ordinance, the competitive‑bidding ordinance, and the city purchasing policy, each passing unanimously. Additionally, the council granted eligibility for a south‑side liquor‑store license to applicant Laukik Patel, with the decision also unanimous.

• Approved purchase and sale contract with Ernest Communities for library site (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 38 Fire Prevention ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 2, Article V, Sec. 2-205 Competitive Bidding ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to City Purchasing Policy (unanimous)
• Approved eligibility for south‑side liquor‑store license to Laukik Patel (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for the meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 27, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Rincon City Council will consider several items, including a request to award Pinehaven $54,400 from 2016 SPLOST funds for a public building project. The council will also vote on three budget amendments (BA-2026-04, BA-2026-05, BA-2026-06) and approve the purchase of fire and rescue equipment. Additional agenda items include public hearings on rezoning petitions and extensions of zoning moratoriums.

• Award contract to Pinehaven for $54,400 from 2016 SPLOST funds
• Approval of Budget Amendments BA-2026-04, BA-2026-05, and BA-2026-06
• Purchase of fire spreader, ram, and cutters for $50,230 from NAFECO Fire Products
• Purchase of heavy rescue equipment for $31,298 from Safe Industries
• Public hearing on rezoning 114.13‑acre parcel at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. to PUD

The Rincon City Council voted unanimously to approve the agenda amendment that removed item 12 and added item 16A. The council also approved the minutes from the May 11, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. A public hearing was held on a petition to annex and rezone a 114‑acre parcel and on a request to rezone a .28‑acre commercial parcel, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved agenda amendment (remove item 12, add 16A) – unanimous
• Approved May 11, 2026 minutes – unanimous

City Council

City Council

El Concejo llevará a continuación cuatro audiencias públicas sobre actualizaciones a la Ordenanza Unificada de Desarrollo (UDO), un mapa de distritos superpuestos y estándares arquitectónicos del centro. La agenda de consentimiento incluye segundas lecturas para rezonificar dos propiedades en South Columbia Avenue, un contrato de rodeo y solicitudes de pago de servicios públicos. Los asuntos nuevos presentan primeras lecturas de enmiendas a la UDO, una ordenanza para tiendas de licores y la aprobación de un plan maestro de agua/alcantarillado.

• Rezonificación de 225 y 0 South Columbia Avenue de R-2 a B-2 (segundas lecturas)
• Contrato de $35,000 para el 2026 Rincon Roundup Pro Rodeo en Freedom Park
• Solicitud de pago de $759,573 para la extensión de la tubería principal en Chimney Road y Old Augusta Road
• Primeras lecturas sobre las enmiendas a la UDO que cubren múltiples capítulos y la actualización del mapa de zonas superpuestas
• Autorizar $32,900 para la fase inicial del plan maestro de agua y alcantarillado con Thomas & Hutton

Planning and Zoning Board

La reunión de la Junta de Planificación y Zonificación de Rincon programada para el 21 de julio de 2026 ha sido cancelada debido a que no hay temas en la agenda para considerar.

Planning and Zoning Board

La Junta de Planificación y Zonificación de Rincon votará sobre cuatro puntos: dos solicitudes de rezonificación de R-2 a B-2 en South Columbia Avenue, una anexión y rezonificación extensa de 114 acres en 0 Lexington Ave Ext a Desarrollo Unitario Planificado (PUD), y un plan conceptual de sitio para una expansión industrial de 77,500 pies cuadrados en 1000 Sewon EV Road. La junta también revisará las actas del 17 de marzo de 2026.

• Petición de Dylan Wingate/Patriot Development Group para anexar y rezonificar 114.13 acres en 0 Lexington Ave Ext de AR-1 a PUD (Parcel #04470013B00)
• Solicitud de Ashlyn Bashlor/ReMax Savannah para rezonificar .28 acres en 225 South Columbia Avenue de R-2 a B-2 (Parcel R2080042C00)
• Solicitud de Ashlyn Bashlor/ReMax Savannah para rezonificar .35 acres en 0 South Columbia Avenue de R-2 a B-2 (Parcel R2080045)
• Solicitud de Sang Yoon Kim/ARCO Design/Build para la aprobación conceptual de una expansión de edificio industrial de 77,500 sq ft en 1000 Sewon EV Road (Parcel R2840002)

The board unanimously denied the petition to annex and rezone a 114.13‑acre parcel at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. from AR‑1 to a Planned Unit Development. The board unanimously approved two zoning map amendments for D and D Brothers Realty LLC, rezoning parcels at 225 South Columbia Avenue and 0 South Columbia Avenue from R‑2 to B‑2. The board also unanimously approved a conceptual site‑plan for a roughly 77,500‑sq‑ft expansion of an industrial building at 1000 Sewon EV Road. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Denied annexation and rezoning of 114.13‑acre parcel at 0 Lexington Ave Ext. (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 225 South Columbia Avenue from R‑2 to B‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0 South Columbia Avenue from R‑2 to B‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved conceptual site‑plan for 77,500‑sq‑ft industrial expansion at 1000 Sewon EV Road (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Rincon llevará a cabo una segunda lectura de una ordenanza para enmendar la carta municipal, aprobará varias compras de equipo a través de la agenda de consentimiento por un total de $439,358.46 y considerará una solicitud de pago final para el Lost Plantation Sidewalk Project. Otros puntos incluyen una enmienda presupuestaria, el proyecto LMIG 2026 y la posible cancelación de la reunión del 25 de mayo. El concejo también entrará en sesión ejecutiva para asuntos de personal, litigios y bienes raíces.

• Segunda lectura de la ordenanza para enmendar la Carta Municipal bajo O.C.G.A. § 36-35-3
• Aprobación para comprar un tractor John Deere por $85,302.43
• Aprobación para comprar cuatro camiones Ford F-250 2026 por $183,383.00
• Aprobación de la Solicitud de Pago Final y Retención para el Lost Plantation Sidewalk Project
• Consideración del Proyecto de Subvención de Mantenimiento y Mejora Local (LMIG) 2026

The Council approved a major watermain extension project and several equipment purchases. They also authorized a budget amendment for the City Club members' room and approved an ordinance to amend the Municipal Charter.

• Awarded Rincon Watermain Extension Project bid to Vertical Earth, Inc. for $2,863,255.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of John Deere Tractor for $85,302.43 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of (4) 2026 Ford F-250s for $183,383.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Skid Loader for $83,402.15 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of (4) Kubota mowers for $87,270.88 (Unanimous)
• Approved final payment of $34,754.95 for Lost Plantation Sidewalk Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-2026-03 for City Club members' room project (Unanimous)
• Approved ordinance to amend Municipal Charter (Unanimous)

City Council Special Called

Esta reunión especial convocada consiste en una sesión ejecutiva para discutir personal, litigios pendientes, privilegio abogado-cliente y bienes raíces, seguida de una posible acción sobre dichos puntos. No hay otros asuntos públicos en la agenda.

• Sesión ejecutiva para personal, litigios pendientes, privilegio abogado-cliente y bienes raíces
• Posible acción sobre los puntos de la sesión ejecutiva

City Council approved a Master Plan Amendment to increase the number of townhomes at the Williamsburg PUD to 74. The council also authorized a $55,000 contract for downtown design guidelines and renewed the city's property and liability insurance.

• Approved Master Plan Amendment for Williamsburg PUD to allow 74 total townhomes (Unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 GMC proposal for Downtown Rincon Design Framework & Guidelines – Phase 1 (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of GIRMA Property and Liability Insurance Program for 2026-2027 at $284,462.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance to amend the Municipal Charter (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Personnel Policy regarding payroll and attendance to remove flex-time and 4-10 schedules (Unanimous)
• Approved upgrade and remodel of the City Club Golf Course Cart Barn (Unanimous)
• Approved March 23, 2026 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal votará en una segunda lectura una Enmienda al Plan Maestro para el PUD de Williamsburg en 0 Stephanie Avenue, añadiendo 24 casas adosadas para un total de 74. Otras decisiones incluyen la aprobación de un contrato de $55,000 para la Fase 1 del Marco de Diseño del Centro de Rincon, una primera lectura de una enmienda a la Carta Municipal y enmiendas a la política de personal. El Concejo también considerará una renovación de seguro de $284,462 y una mejora del cobertizo de carritos del campo de golf.

• Votación sobre la Enmienda al Plan Maestro para el PUD de Williamsburg (74 casas adosadas) en 0 Stephanie Avenue
• Aprobar contrato de $55,000 con GMC para el Marco y Directrices de Diseño del Centro de Rincon – Fase 1
• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza para enmendar la Carta Municipal
• Aprobar renovación de $284,462 del Seguro de Propiedad y Responsabilidad Civil GIRMA para 2026-2027
• Solicitud para mejorar el cobertizo de carritos del City Club Golf Course

The Rincon City Council approved a $55,000 contract for downtown design guidelines and unanimously adopted changes to the personnel policy removing flex-time provisions. The council also approved a 2026-2027 insurance program and a cart barn renovation at the City Club Golf Course.

• Approved $55,000 Downtown Design Framework contract (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel Policy changes removing flex-time (unanimous)
• Approved GIRMA insurance program renewal ($284,462) (unanimous)
• Approved City Club Golf Course cart barn renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Williamsburg PUD Master Plan Amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled Williamsburg PUD amendment until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved First Reading of Municipal Charter amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Freedom Park rental request for September 12 event

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Rincon considerará aprobar un contrato de Administrador de Construcción en Riesgo y un Precio Máximo Garantizado de $14,229,775 con Ruby Collins, Inc. para mejoras en la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de actas, un reconocimiento al Héroe del Mes, informes administrativos de los departamentos y una sesión ejecutiva para asuntos legales y de personal.

• Consideración para aprobar el contrato CMAR y el GMP para las mejoras de la planta de tratamiento de aguas residuales de Ruby Collins, Inc. por $14,229,775
• Aprobación de las actas del 9 de marzo de 2026
• Reconocimiento al Héroe del Mes
• Informes administrativos de Public Works, Police, Fire, Finance, Building/Zoning, y Mayor/Council
• Sesión ejecutiva para discutir personal, litigios pendientes, privilegio abogado-cliente y bienes raíces

The City Council approved a construction contract with Ruby Collins, Inc. to upgrade the Rincon Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project aims to increase capacity from 1 MGD to 1.4 MGD while maintaining regulatory compliance.

• Approved March 9, 2026 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,229,775.00 wastewater treatment plant contract (Unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel and litigation (Unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Rincon votará sobre varios asuntos comerciales, incluyendo solicitudes de rezonificación, una varianza de uso condicional y adjudicaciones de contratos. Las decisiones clave incluyen la adjudicación de un contrato de pavimentación de carreteras TSPLOST por $865,149.10 a Sikes Brothers, Inc., la aprobación de mejoras en la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales y segundas lecturas sobre enmiendas integrales de la UDO y una extensión de la moratoria para el Distrito de Superposición de Fort Howard. El concejo también nombrará a un representante para la Junta de Salud del Condado de Effingham y considerará acuerdos para la fiscalía del tribunal municipal y servicios de jueces.

• Votación sobre la rezonificación de 5.46 acres en 0 South Highway 21 de AR-2 a B-2 (artículo 1 de la agenda de consentimiento)
• Votación sobre la varianza de uso condicional para una escuela de cosmetología en 0 Howard Avenue (artículo 1 de nuevos negocios)
• Adjudicación del contrato de pavimentación de carreteras TSPLOST a Sikes Brothers, Inc. por $865,149.10 (artículo 4 de nuevos negocios)
• Segunda lectura de las enmiendas de la Ordenanza de Desarrollo Unificado que cubren múltiples capítulos (artículo 5 de nuevos negocios)
• Resolución para extender la moratoria de permisos de desarrollo en el Distrito de Superposición de Fort Howard (artículo 6 de nuevos negocios)

City Council approved a road paving contract for nine roads and a pre-construction contract for wastewater treatment plant upgrades. The council also approved several zoning amendments and extended a moratorium on development in the Fort Howard Overlay District.

• Approved $865,149.10 TSPLOST Road Paving Project contract to Sikes Brothers, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved $0 pre-construction contract with Ruby Collins for Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrades (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0 South Highway 21 from AR-2 to B-2 (Unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 525 N Columbia Ave from B-2 to R-2 (Unanimous)
• Denied conditional use variance for cosmetology and barber training academy at 0 Howard Avenue (Unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 0 Magnolia Drive from R-2 to OC (4-1)
• Approved amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Extended Fort Howard Overlay District development moratorium to July 13 (Unanimous)

Planning and Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board denied a variance request from property owner Adrienne Hilson to construct a 30' x 40' garage exceeding the maximum allowed size for accessory structures. The board found the request did not meet the hardship criteria in the Unified Development Ordinance. The applicant can still build a compliant garage up to approximately 675 square feet.

• Denied variance for accessory structure at 47 Talmadge Drive (motion carried, no recorded dissent)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Rincon tiene programado votar sobre varios puntos propuestos, incluyendo un contrato de $143,000 con TSW para un Plan Maestro de 25 años que guiará el desarrollo futuro y el gasto en infraestructura. El concejo también considerará dos ordenanzas que ajustan las penalizaciones por impuestos a las bebidas mezcladas y las reglas de renovación de licencias, una resolución para anular una parte de un callejón entre North Columbia Avenue y Carolina Avenue, y la Enmienda Presupuestaria BA-2024-02. Estas acciones afectarán cómo la ciudad planifica el crecimiento futuro, cómo los negocios locales manejan el cumplimiento tributario y cómo los propietarios de terrenos adyacentes utilizan su tierra.

• Contrato con TSW por $143,000 para desarrollar un Plan Maestro de 25 años para la Ciudad de Rincon
• Ordenanza 2025-16 que modifica las penalizaciones por pagos tardíos de impuestos a las bebidas mezcladas
• Ordenanza 2025-17 que aborda los impuestos especiales morosos y las restricciones de renovación de licencias
• Resolución para anular un callejón de 20 pies de ancho entre North Columbia Avenue y Carolina Avenue
• Enmienda Presupuestaria BA-2024-02 y Enmienda #4 del Acuerdo de Trabajo de Reclusos del Condado de Effingham

The Rincon City Council approved a $143,000 contract for a 25-year master plan, accepted deeds for two city facilities, and passed a final 2024 budget amendment showing a $2 million increase in fund balance. The council also approved first readings for two ordinances regarding liquor tax penalties.

• Approved $143,000 contract for 25-year master plan (unanimous)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for Coastal Trade Center Parkway (unanimous)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for Coastal Trade Center Lift Station (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-2024-02 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Benefits Accessibility Policy (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Effingham County Inmate Labor Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance on late mixed drink tax penalties (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance on delinquent excise taxes (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Rincon llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre las enmiendas propuestas a la Ordenanza de Desarrollo Unificado (UDO) que abarcan ocho capítulos, seguida de una primera lectura de las enmiendas. La agenda de consentimiento incluye segundas lecturas de rezonificaciones para dos parcelas en Blue Jay Road de agrícola a desarrollo de unidad planificada y una ordenanza que modifica las regulaciones de las tiendas de licores al por menor. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen una votación sobre las directrices de lotería de tiendas de licores aplazadas en enero, y los nuevos asuntos incluyen una solicitud de pago final de $188,461.32 para el proyecto City Club Cart Path Repaving, un nombramiento de la Junta de Planificación y Zonificación, el excedente de tres camiones del departamento de bomberos y dos enmiendas presupuestarias.

• Audiencia pública sobre enmiendas a los Capítulos 1–6, 8 y 9 del UDO
• Segunda lectura: rezonificación de 0 Blue Jay Road (2.50 acres) de AR-2 a PUD
• Segunda lectura: rezonificación de 600 Blue Jay Road (36.96 acres) de AR-1 a PUD
• Votación para aprobar las directrices de Lotería de Tiendas de Licores (aplazadas de la reunión del 26 de enero)
• Solicitud de Pago Final #7 de $188,461.32 para City Club Cart Path Repaving

The City Council approved amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance, including changes to industrial height limits and data center regulations, and approved two budget amendments. The council also approved pay requests for sidewalk and cart path projects and surplus fire department trucks.

• Approved UDO amendments (Chapter 1-9) 6-0
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-2026-01 6-0
• Approved Budget Amendment BA-2026-02 6-0
• Approved pay request #6 for Lost Plantation Sidewalk Extension ($13,072.50) 6-0
• Approved pay request #7 for City Club Cart Path Repaving ($188,461.32) 6-0
• Approved surplus of three Fire Department pickup trucks 6-0
• Approved second reading of rezoning requests for 0 Blue Jay Road and Blue Jay Road 6-0
• Approved second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 6 (Alcoholic Beverages) 6-0

City Council Special Called

El concejo inauguró al nuevo alcalde y a los miembros del concejo y tomó el juramento de cargo. Se abrió una sesión ejecutiva para discutir asuntos de personal, litigios pendientes, cuestiones de privilegio abogado-cliente y bienes raíces. El concejo considerará cualquier acción derivada de esa sesión antes de levantar la sesión.

• Juramento de cargo para el Alcalde Kevin Exley y los Concejales Jesse Ben Blackwell, Tim Milner y Trisha Boyett
• Sesión ejecutiva para discutir personal, litigios pendientes, privilegio abogado-cliente y bienes raíces
• Posibles acciones sobre temas derivados de la sesión ejecutiva

At a special called meeting on January 7, 2026, the Rincon City Council administered oaths of office to the newly elected mayor and three councilmembers. The council then voted unanimously to enter executive session and, upon return, voted 5-0-1 (with Councilmember Trisha Boyett abstaining) to terminate the city manager's contract for convenience and authorize a related release agreement. The meeting adjourned thereafter.

• Administered Oath of Office to Mayor Kevin Exley by Sheriff Jimmy McDuffie (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to Councilmember Trisha Boyett by Mayor Exley (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to Councilmember Jesse Ben Blackwell by Mayor Exley (unanimous)
• Administered Oath of Office to Councilmember Tim Milner by Mayor Exley (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved executive session for personnel, pending litigation, attorney-client privilege, and real estate (unanimous)
• Approved motion to exercise non-renewal and termination of city manager services contract for Mr. Byrd for convenience, and authorize release agreement (5-0-1, Councilmember Trisha Boyett abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Rincon llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y la primera lectura del presupuesto propuesto para el año fiscal 2026. Otros asuntos incluyen la apertura de ofertas selladas para la parte abandonada de 6th Street, la aceptación de escrituras para Windsong Subdivision Phase 2, y la votación para adjudicar el contrato de 7th Street Utility Improvements Phase 3 a Cartee Construction and Utilities.

• Audiencia pública y primera lectura del presupuesto propuesto de la Ciudad de Rincon para el año fiscal 2026
• Apertura de ofertas selladas para la parte abandonada de 6th Street, con votación para aceptar, rechazar, volver a anunciar o abandonar la venta
• Votación para aceptar la Escritura de Dedicación de Windsong Subdivision Phase 2 – Wetland Parcel
• Votación para aceptar la Escritura de Dedicación de Windsong Subdivision Phase 2 para instalaciones de agua, iluminación, drenaje pluvial y alcantarillado sanitario
• Solicitud para adjudicar la oferta de 7th Street Utility Improvements Phase 3 a Cartee Construction and Utilities

The Rincon City Council approved the FY 2026 budget, accepted a $189,000 bid for an abandoned 6th Street portion, and authorized a $1.67 million contract for 7th Street utility improvements. The council also accepted deeds for a subdivision's infrastructure.

• Approved FY 2026 Budget (unanimous)
• Accepted $189,000 bid for abandoned 6th Street (unanimous)
• Authorized $1.67M contract for 7th Street Utility Improvements Phase 3 (unanimous)
• Accepted Deed of Dedication for Windsong Subdivision Phase 2 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Oct 27 and Nov 10 (unanimous and 5-1)
• Awarded Coastal Incentive Grant presentation to G-D-N-R
• Deferred erosion issue discussion to later date
• Approved meeting adjournment (unanimous)

City Council

El Consejo Municipal de Rincon celebrará las primeras lecturas de dos solicitudes de cambio de zonificación presentadas por Jake Patrick para cambiar las parcelas en 0 y 600 Blue Jay Road de agrícola a Desarrollo de Unidad Planeada. También votarán sobre un plan conceptual de sitio para una instalación de asistencia para la vejez de 20,000 pies cuadrados, aprobarán un contrato de arrendamiento de torre inalámbrica y considerarán dos resoluciones de moratoria sobre el desarrollo en el Distrito de Superposición de la Highway 21 y en ciertos proyectos multifamiliares. Los artículos adicionales incluyen un contrato de diseño de $26,000 para un parque recreativo de 80 acres y la aprobación de solicitudes de pago que totalizan más de $146,000 para proyectos de carretera.

• Primera lectura para cambiar la zonificación de 0 Blue Jay Road (2.50 acres) de AR-2 a PUD (el Comité de Planeamiento recomendó 5-0)
• Primera lectura para cambiar la zonificación de 600 Blue Jay Road (36.96 acres) de AR-1 a PUD (el Comité de Planeamiento recomendó 5-0)
• Voto sobre el plan conceptual de sitio para una instalación de asistencia para la vejez y cuidado de la memoria de 20,000 pies cuadrados en 290 South Columbia
• Dos resoluciones que imponen moratorias sobre el desarrollo en el Distrito de Superposición de la Highway 21 y en las solicitudes multifamiliares/PUD
• Aprobar la propuesta de $26,000 de GMC para el diseño conceptual de un parque recreativo de 80 acres

The Rincon City Council approved the final payment for the Pintail Emergency Access Road and the Lost Plantation sidewalk extension. It also approved first‑reading rezoning of two Blue Jay Road parcels to Planned Unit Development, the conceptual site plan for a 20,000‑sq‑ft assisted‑living and memory‑care facility, a lease for a wireless communications tower, and an amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance that changes parking requirements. All actions passed unanimously.

• Approved final payment of $124,867.19 for Pintail Emergency Access Road (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $21,694.50 for Lost Plantation Sidewalk Extension (unanimous)
• Approved first‑reading rezoning of 0 Blue Jay Road to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved first‑reading rezoning of 600 Blue Jay Road to PUD (unanimous)
• Approved conceptual site plan for 20,000‑sq‑ft assisted‑living/memory‑care facility at 290 South Columbia (unanimous)
• Approved 2‑year lease for SBA Towers X, LLC cell‑tower site (unanimous)
• Approved second reading amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance changing parking ratio to 1 per 250 sq ft (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of liquor ordinance allowing Sunday sales of distilled spirits 12:30 pm–11:30 pm (unanimous)

City Council

El concejo llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre dos solicitudes de rezonificación para propiedades en Blue Jay Road (0 y 600 Blue Jay Road) de AR-1/AR-2 a Desarrollo de Unidad Planificada (PUD). También considerarán varias ordenanzas en segunda lectura, incluyendo el abandono de callejones y penalizaciones por impuestos al licor, y discutirán una actualización de la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales. Un punto clave de los nuevos negocios es una resolución para imponer una moratoria sobre la aceptación o aprobación de nuevos planos y parcelas de sitios unifamiliares.

• Audiencias públicas sobre la rezonificación de 0 Blue Jay Road (2.50 acres) y 600 Blue Jay Road (36.96 acres) de agrícola a PUD
• Agenda de consentimiento: segunda lectura de la ordenanza para abandonar el callejón entre 8th y 9th Streets; segundas lecturas de dos ordenanzas relacionadas con el licor (Ordenanza 2025-16 y 2025-17)
• Aprobación de la Solicitud de Pago #4 por $83,650.50 para Picket Fences Emergency Access Road
• Nuevos Negocios: solicitud de pago a Todd Godwin Construction por $137,220.80 por reparaciones en City Club at Lost Plantation, Hole 5
• Primeras lecturas de ordenanzas que enmiendan el Código de Desarrollo Unificado y el Capítulo 6 del código de la ciudad con respecto a las Tiendas Minoristas de Paquetes de Licor

The City Council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including an alley abandonment and liquor tax ordinance amendments. They also approved payments for golf course repairs and wastewater upgrades. A first reading was held for an ordinance establishing rules for retail package liquor stores.

• Approved consent agenda unanimously
• Approved $137,220.80 for City Club golf course repairs
• Approved $83,650.50 for Pintail site preparation
• Held first reading for liquor store ordinance
• Approved second reading to abandon alley between 8th and 9th Streets