Ware Shoals meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Greenville Council to weigh $275M water bonds, Woodruff Road annexation

The past two weeks brought mostly work sessions and agenda-only items across Greenville boards, with no final votes recorded in the supplied minutes. The most consequential item on the horizon is the Aug. 24 City Council formal meeting, where council will consider issuing up to $275 million in water system revenue bonds, a large annexation near Woodruff Road, and a rezoning on Fork Shoals Road.

Recent meetings (Aug. 10–20)

City Council (Aug. 10) — A work session included an Upstate Alliance update and a preview of the 36-month Greenville Development Code update. The council then entered closed executive sessions on economic development, legal, boards/commissions, and personnel. No formal action was taken.

City Council (Aug. 10) — A formal meeting agenda included public hearings and first readings. Items on the agenda: appropriating $1,015,558 for the School Resource Officer Program, $535,049 in Opioid Grant Fund, and $228,331 for the FY 2026 SW Hurricane Helene Grant; issuing up to $275,000,000 in Waterworks System Revenue Bonds; and a revised one percent sales tax ordinance for property tax relief and projects. No votes were reported.

Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board (Aug. 10) — Reviewed Q2 2026 investment performance, pension funding, and the Investment Policy Statement. No votes were reported.

Greenville Local Development Corporation (Aug. 13) — Agenda included a resolution to extend Kiyatec’s primary note due date from June 30, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026, and re-election of board members Melanie Brown, Andy Kurtz, and Charlie Mickel. No votes were reported.

Planning Commission (Aug. 14) — Special workshop previewing Chapter 19 of the Development Code. No action or public comments were taken.

Greenville Airport Commission (Aug. 17) — Reviewed July financials, runway safety area projects (RWY 1 RSA/EMAS, RWY 19 safety area, Runway 1/19 Phase 2A), and entered executive session on contract negotiations. No votes were reported.

Greenville Housing Authority (Aug. 19) — Development Committee reviewed three elevator proposals, a procurement policy, and city updates on Arcadia, Perry Avenue, and Traction Street. No votes were reported.

GCEDC (Aug. 19) — Reviewed finances, COO recruitment, and MOU status; entered executive session on economic development and legal personnel. No public action.

Historic Review Board (Aug. 20) — Two applications: CA 26-522 for a residential addition at 1323 East North Street (staff recommends approval with conditions) and RHP 26-591 for a preliminary special tax assessment at 7 Neal Street (estimated rehabilitation costs $377,500, with $307,500 in qualifying costs; staff recommends approval with conditions). The board also elected a Chair and Vice Chair. No vote tallies were provided.

Upcoming meetings

City Council (Aug. 24, formal meeting) — Public hearing on a 75% annexation of properties along Woodruff Road, I-385, Smith Hines Road, Lovett Drive, and Prado Way (AX-21-2026). Final votes on the $275 million water bonds, a $110,863 zoo conservation fund appropriation, and a rezoning of 5.06 acres on Fork Shoals Road from RH-B to IG. First readings include an $8,279,571 appropriation for Augusta Street Undergrounding Phase I and annexation of 87.46 acres plus 47.60 acres of right-of-way for the “Merovan Center” area.

City Council (Aug. 24, work session) — Closed executive session on economic development, legal, boards/commissions, and personnel. Public agenda item: County Square Redevelopment update.

SC Technology & Aviation Center Board (Aug. 24) — Vote on FY 2027 operating budget, executive compensation recommendations, a resolution supporting naming the Lockheed Martin Welcome Center in honor of the late U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and an amended resolution authorizing potential sale of real property.

Project Preview Meeting (Aug. 25) — Developers will present pre-application plans, including a rezone of 1021 Woodruff Rd (Costco) from PD to BH, a rezone of an Industrial Drive parcel from RH-C to RNX-B, and redevelopment of the former GTA site (106 Augusta St) for mixed-use retail and up to 385 residential units. No formal applications have been received.

Appalachian Council of Governments (Aug. 28) — Informational briefings on trails, SCDOT projects, data centers, and legislative activity. No substantive votes listed.

Planning Commission (Sep. 3) — Public hearing on the 36-month Development Code update (Z-13-2026) and an amendment to the Engineering Design and Specifications Manual (Z-15-2026). The Commission’s action on the code is a recommendation to City Council.

Coming up

• **Aug. 24** — City Council formal meeting (bonds, annexation, rezoning) and work session.
• **Aug. 24** — SCTAC board meeting.
• **Aug. 25** — Project Preview Meeting (Costco rezone, GTA site).
• **Aug. 28** — Appalachian Council of Governments.
• **Sep. 3** — Planning Commission public hearing on Development Code update.

Greenville Council to Consider $275M Water Bonds, Annexation; No Decisions Made in Past Two Weeks

No final decisions were made at any Greenville-area government meetings in the past two weeks, as all listed sessions were agenda-only with minutes not yet published. The most consequential item on the horizon is a City Council vote on up to $275 million in water system revenue bonds, along with a revised one-percent sales tax ordinance for property tax relief. Also upcoming is a public hearing on a large annexation along Woodruff Road.

Recent meetings (agenda only)

City Council (Aug. 10) – The council held a work session to receive an update from the Upstate Alliance and discuss a 36-month development code update. It then entered closed session for economic development, legal, and personnel matters. No formal action was taken.

City Council formal meeting (Aug. 10) – The council heard a public hearing on abandoning a portion of Spartanburg Street and considered first readings for:

• Appropriating $1,015,558 for the School Resource Officer Program
• Appropriating $535,049 in Opioid Grant Fund money
• Appropriating $228,331 for the FY 2026 SW Hurricane Helene Grant
• Issuing up to $275,000,000 in Waterworks System Revenue Bonds
• A revised ordinance for a one-percent sales tax to fund property tax relief and projects

Planning Commission (Aug. 6) – The commission held public hearings on 11 annexation and rezoning requests. The largest proposal would annex 87.46 acres near Woodruff Road, I-385, Smith Hines Road, Lovett Drive, and Prado Way and rezone it to Business General, Business Heavy, and Industrial Flex districts. Other items included annexations of small parcels on 5th, Minus, Mason, and Draper streets, plus rezonings on Augusta Street, Birnie Street, and Pendleton Street. One application (Z-8-2026) was administratively deferred due to public notice requirements.

Planning Commission workshop (Aug. 14) – A special called workshop previewed the 36-month Greenville Development Code update, focusing on Chapter 19 regulations. No votes or public comments were taken.

Greenville Housing Authority (Aug. 6) – The board approved routine consent items and reports from the CEO, finance, asset management, HCV, MTW, and development committees. It held an executive session on a personnel matter under state law.

Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board (Aug. 10) – The board reviewed Q2 2026 investment performance, pension funding, and the Investment Policy Statement. It also discussed private credit monitoring and governance updates.

Greenville Local Development Corporation (Aug. 13) – The board voted on a resolution to extend Kiyatec’s primary note due date from June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026. It also re-elected board members Melanie Brown, Andy Kurtz, and Charlie Mickel, and heard a presentation from Charlie Hall of Upstate Warriors Solution.

Upcoming meetings

Greenville Airport Commission (Aug. 17) – The commission will review the July 2026 financial statement, fuel and traffic reports, and capital projects including runway safety area improvements and security upgrades. An executive session on contract negotiations is scheduled, with possible action afterward.

Historic Review Board (Aug. 20) – The board will vote on two Certificates of Appropriateness: one for work at 1323 East North Street (CA 26-522) and a preliminary special tax assessment for rehabilitation at 7 Neal Street (CA 26-591). Estimated rehabilitation costs at 7 Neal Street total $377,500, with $307,500 in qualifying costs. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

City Council public hearing (Aug. 24) – The council will hold a public hearing on the 75% Method Annexation (AX-21-2026) of properties along Woodruff Road and I-385, including a 39.47-acre parcel and tracts associated with Kohl’s, Chick-Fil-A, and Merovan Center. Proposed zoning is BG (Business General), BH (Business Heavy), and IX (Industrial Flex). If approved, the city would provide police, fire, public works, and waste collection services to the area.

Coming up

• **Aug. 17** – Greenville Airport Commission regular meeting
• **Aug. 20** – Historic Review Board public meeting
• **Aug. 24** – City Council public hearing on Woodruff Road annexation

City Council to vote on $275M water bonds, tax relief sales tax

All recent meetings in Greenville were agenda-only, with no decisions made. The most consequential action comes Monday, Aug. 10, when the City Council holds a formal meeting with votes on $275 million in water system revenue bonds, a revised one percent sales tax for property tax relief, and several appropriations.

Recent meetings (no decisions)

Arts in Public Places (July 28) – The commission discussed a proposed mural, “The Traveling Penny,” at 651 S. Main Street by Zachery Snow, along with a financial update and project updates.

Greenville Water – Commissioners of Public Works (Aug. 4) – The board reviewed changes to rules and regulations, an update to the paid time off policy, a Meter Madness National Champion resolution, a reservoir update, and a drone and tower program update.

Greenville Housing Authority (Aug. 6) – The board held a regular meeting with routine consent items and reports from the CEO, finance, asset management, HCV, MTW, and development committees. An executive session was held for a personnel matter under state law. No major policy decisions or financial contracts were listed for public vote.

Planning Commission (Aug. 6) – The commission held public hearings on 11 annexation and rezoning applications. The largest proposal would annex 87.46 acres near Woodruff Road, I-385, Smith Hines Road, Lovett Drive, and Prado Way and rezone it to Business General, Business Heavy, and Industrial Flex districts. Other items included annexations and rezonings on 5th Street, Minus Street, Mason Street, and other parcels, plus standalone rezonings on Augusta Street, Arlington Avenue, Pendleton Street, and Birnie Street. One application (Z-8-2026) was administratively deferred due to public notice requirements.

Upcoming votes and hearings

City Council work session (Aug. 10) – The council will receive an update from the Upstate Alliance and discuss a 36-month development code update. It will then enter a closed executive session for legal and personnel matters, with no formal action taken.

City Council formal meeting (Aug. 10) – The council will hold a public hearing on abandoning a portion of Spartanburg Street (AB-3-2026) and take final votes on appropriations: $1,015,558 for the School Resource Officer Program, $535,049 in Opioid Grant Fund, and $228,331 for the FY 2026 SW Hurricane Helene Grant. First readings will be held for zoo conservation funding, $275,000,000 in Waterworks System Revenue Bonds, and an accommodations fee agreement amendment. A revised ordinance for a one percent sales tax to fund property tax relief and projects will also be considered.

Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board of Trustees (Aug. 10) – The board will review Q2 2026 investment performance, pension funding, and strategic recommendations, including an Investment Policy Statement review and private credit market monitoring.

Historic Review Board (Aug. 20) – The board will vote on two Certificates of Appropriateness: work at 1323 East North Street by KM Construction Services, LLC, and a Preliminary Special Tax Assessment for rehabilitation at 7 Neal Street by Emily Davis. Estimated rehabilitation costs at 7 Neal Street total $377,500, with $307,500 in qualifying project costs. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

City Council public hearing (Aug. 24) – The council will hold a public hearing on the 75% Method Annexation (AX-21-2026) of properties along Woodruff Road and I-385, including a 39.47-acre parcel and others associated with Kohl’s, Chick-Fil-A, and Merovan Center. Proposed zoning is BG (Business General), BH (Business Heavy), and IX (Industrial Flex). If approved, the city would provide police, fire, public works, and waste collection services to the area.

Coming up

• **Aug. 10** – City Council work session and formal meeting; Firefighters’ Pension Fund Board
• **Aug. 20** – Historic Review Board
• **Aug. 24** – City Council public hearing on Woodruff Road annexation

Recent board agendas not yet finalized; Planning Commission to weigh 87-acre Woodruff Road annexation Aug. 6

Minutes have not yet been published for five recent public board meetings held between July 20 and July 28, so outcomes — including any votes, dollar amounts, or final decisions — are not yet available in the public record. The agendas, however, outline what each body planned to take up. The most consequential upcoming item is a Greenville Planning Commission public hearing on August 6 to consider annexing and rezoning 87.46 acres near Woodruff Road.

Greenville Airport Commission — July 20

The commission's agenda listed approval of the June 2026 financial statement and a budget amendment, discussion of a request for proposals for Byrdland Drive, and project updates covering RWY 1 RSA/EMAS design, runway safety area improvements, ramp rehabilitation, erosion repair, pavement sealcoating, and security access control. The commission also planned an executive session to discuss negotiations on proposed contractual arrangements. Minutes have not been published.

Public Safety Citizen Review Board — July 20

The board's agenda included discussion of the City Manager's decision regarding an appeal by Officer Motz, a review of Internal Affairs investigation synopses, and a review of the complaint log. Minutes have not been published.

Greenville Housing Authority Development Committee — July 23

The committee's agenda listed discussion of a transfer of assistance for Perry/Essex/Styles, a request for proposals for Traction, review of surplus land regarding Arcadia, and deferred maintenance general updates. Minutes have not been published.

Greenville Transit Authority Board — July 23

The board's agenda included action on Resolution 2026-11 — FY-27 Budget Amendment #1 and a change order authorization with Reeves Young. Other items were a fare modernization proposal presentation by Transit Projects Coordinator William Flake, a Q4 KPI review presented by Transit Finance and Compliance Administrator Kat Moreland, approval of the June 25, 2026 meeting minutes, and a Driver of the Quarter presentation by General Manager Sean Ford. Minutes have not been published.

Arts in Public Places Commission — July 28

The commission's agenda listed discussion of a proposed mural called "The Traveling Penny" at 651 S. Main Street by Zachery Snow, a financial update, and project updates. No old business was scheduled. Minutes have not been published.

Coming up

Greenville Water — Commissioners of Public Works, Aug. 4: Agenda includes rules and regulations changes presented by Dr. Keri Cantrell, an update to the paid time off policy presented by Lisa Bryant, a Meter Madness National Champion Resolution, a reservoir update by Drew Langston, and a drone and tower program update by Brad Treas.

Greenville Planning Commission, Aug. 6: A public hearing will consider multiple annexation and rezoning applications. The largest is AX-21-2026, annexing and rezoning 87.46 acres on Woodruff Road — near I-385, Smith Hines Road, Lovett Drive, and Prado Way — from County C-2/S-1/C-3/O-D/R-12 to City Business General, Business Heavy, and Industrial Flex districts. Smaller items include AX-19-2026 (0.18 acre at 41 E 5th Street, R-7.5 to RN-A), AX-20-2026 (0.51 acre at 200 & 202 Minus Street, R-7.5 to RN-A), AX-22-2026 (0.16 acre at 101 Mason Street, R-7.5 to RN-A), and Z-9-2026 (2.85 acres at 3030 Augusta Street, MX-2 and RH-C to Civic district). One application, Z-8-2026, has been administratively deferred due to public notice requirements.

Area boards weigh school resource officer funding, sales tax referendum; minutes pending on all recent meetings

Several local government bodies met between July 9 and July 16, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so no outcomes are confirmed. Agendas show City Council was scheduled to act on more than $1.8 million in grant appropriations, including $1,015,558 for the School Resource Officer Program, and to consider a one percent sales tax referendum for property tax relief.

City Council: Grants, sales tax referendum, and street transfer on the agenda

City Council had two meetings scheduled the week of July 13. One was a work session that was set to move directly into closed executive sessions on economic development and legal briefings, plus boards, commissions, and personnel updates. No public action was scheduled for that session.

A separate Council agenda listed several appropriations and one ordinance:

• **$1,015,558** in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund for the School Resource Officer Program
• An ordinance for a **one percent sales and use tax** to provide property tax relief for owner-occupied homes, contingent on referendum approval
• **$535,049** in the Opioid Grant Fund
• **$228,331** in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund for the FY 2026 SW Hurricane Helene Grant
• **$55,211** for Greenville Police Department body armor
• Transfer of sections of **Jenkins Street** from the state to the city system

Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which of these items passed, failed, or were postponed.

Greenville Local Development Corporation: Kiyatec note extension and lease on the table

The Greenville Local Development Corporation board was scheduled to vote on July 9 on extending Kiyatec's Primary Note due date from June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026. Other agenda items included adopting standard operating procedures for purchasing authority, approving a lease to establish a principal place of business, and moving to quarterly financial reports. The nominating committee was set to provide an update on Wesley Altoff, Pete Byford, and Gustavo Nieves.

No minutes have been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Greenville Housing Authority: Tenant selection plan and write-offs scheduled for vote

The Board of Commissioners was set to consider Resolution 2026-05, approving a Tenant Selection Plan, and Resolution 2026-06, approving tenant write-offs. The agenda also included a CEO search update. Minutes are not yet available.

Cemetery advisory committees: No legible agenda items

The Springwood Cemetery Advisory Committee met July 15 and the Richland Cemetery Advisory Committee met July 16. In both cases, the provided agenda text consisted only of numerical strings and symbols, with no readable meeting details, discussions, decisions, or proposals identified.

Coming up

• **Greenville Airport Commission** — July 20: Will consider approving the June 2026 financial statement and budget amendment, discuss a request for proposals for Byrdland Drive, and receive project updates including runway safety area improvements, ramp rehabilitation, erosion repair, pavement sealcoating, and security access control. An executive session for contract negotiations is scheduled.
• **Public Safety Citizen Review Board** — July 20: Will review the City Manager's decision on an appeal by Officer Motz, along with Internal Affairs investigation synopses and the complaint log.

City Council to vote on $1M School Resource Officer grant; recent board agendas await minutes

Ware Shoals area boards and commissions have several consequential items on the horizon, with City Council scheduled to vote July 13 on more than $1.8 million in grant appropriations and a proposed sales tax referendum. Meanwhile, three recent public-body meetings from late June and early July remain agenda-only — minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes are confirmed.

City Council — July 13

City Council has two meetings scheduled today. The first is a work session that will transition directly into a closed executive session covering an Economic Development / Legal Briefing and a Boards and Commissions / Personnel Update. No public action is expected during that session.

The second meeting includes several financial decisions:

• **$1,015,558** appropriation in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund for the School Resource Officer Program.
• **$535,049** appropriation in the Opioid Grant Fund.
• **$228,331** appropriation in the Miscellaneous Grants Fund for the FY 2026 SW Hurricane Helene Grant.
• **$55,211** appropriation for Greenville Police Department body armor.
• An ordinance for a one percent sales and use tax to provide property tax relief for owner-occupied homes, contingent on referendum approval.
• Transfer of sections of Jenkins Street from the state to the city system.

These are scheduled votes; results will be reported once minutes are available.

Greenville Local Development Corporation — July 9

The board's agenda listed five resolutions and updates, but minutes have not been published, so no votes are confirmed. Scheduled items included:

• A resolution to extend Kiyatec's Primary Note from June 30, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
• A resolution to adopt standard operating procedures for Purchasing Authority.
• A resolution to approve entering into a lease for a principal place of business.
• A resolution to move to quarterly financial reports.
• An update from the Nominating Committee on Wesley Altoff, Pete Byford, and Gustavo Nieves.

Greenville Housing Authority — July 9

The Board of Commissioners was scheduled to review operational reports and receive a CEO search update. Agenda items included Resolution 2026-05 (Approval of Tenant Selection Plan) and Resolution 2026-06 (Approval of Tenant Write-Offs). Minutes are not yet published, so whether these resolutions passed is not confirmed.

Greenville Airport Commission — June 30

This special called meeting was set to discuss Runway 01/19 Threshold Displacement and Tractor Acquisition, approve minutes of the June 15, 2026 meeting, and enter executive session for legal matters incidental to contractual arrangements, with possible action afterward. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• **July 13 — City Council** (two sessions): executive session briefings, followed by votes on grant appropriations, a sales tax referendum ordinance, and Jenkins Street transfer.
• **July 15 — Springwood Cemetery Advisory Committee**: No readable agenda items were provided; the agenda text consisted only of numerical strings.
• **July 16 — Richland Cemetery Advisory Committee**: No legible agenda items were provided; the agenda text consisted of numerical codes and symbols.

Residents seeking confirmed outcomes from the June 30 and July 9 meetings should watch for published minutes from each body.