Cheraw Town Council Meeting

Cheraw Town Council Meeting Minutes Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 5:30 pm 1. Call to Order Minutes: Mayor Byrd called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. Members Present: Mayor Byrd, Jim Crawford, Tom Boan, Cherryl Melton, Jerry Tucker, Amy Gavin and Harvey Johnson Others Present: Brian Rogers (Interim Town Manager), Patti Norris (Clerk/Treasurer), Madison Scott (HR Director), Delphenia Rollins, Jenny Mclaughlin, Dr. Samuel Richardson, Captain James Henderson, Steven Snyder, Mary Gillespie, Helen Palmer, Melinda Boan, Bennie Miles (The Link), Sandi Thompson, Brian Morgan, Melvin Wilkerson and Karen Wilkerson. 2. Invocation Given by Rev. Dr. Samuel Richardson. Minutes: The invocation was given by Rev. Dr. Samuel Richardson. 3. Pledge to Flag. 4. Approval of Minutes of February 2026 Council Meeting. Minutes: Councilwoman Melton made a motion to approve the February minutes. Councilman Boan seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. 5. February 2026 Financial Report. Minutes: Councilwoman Melton made a motion to approve the financial report. Councilman Tucker seconded the motion, and the motion passed unanimously. 6. Citizen Comments. Minutes: Ricky Bridges came forward and stated he was here to honor three very special people in his life. His father Charlie, his Uncle George and his aunt. These three people worked for the Town and served the citizens of Cheraw. They were hardworking people who loved their community and gave their energy and time to make Cheraw a better place. I am proud of these people and their work and dedication and would love to see their names remembered and celebrated so others will know the contribution they made. I  hope the Town might consider honoring them in some way. JT Flemming came forward to say thank you on behalf of the Foundry Hill Cemetery committee for coming out to help cleanup the cemetery. We are having a small clean up this Saturday morning from 9-12. Mayor Byrd wanted to bring up the letter that was read last month from Mr. Baab thanking the town for all their hard work. Brian Church came forward to thank the council for the presence of police patrolling Chesterfield Hwy during school hours both in the morning and the afternoon. There is always opportunity but things are getting better. I would also like to thank y'all and whoever was responsible in the economic development department as there is two reasons why I will not have to go to Rockingham anymore, Tractor Supply and Harbor Freight. This shows growth and given the opportunity, as the town grows better opportunities will start knocking on the door. Sandy Thompson came forward and introduced herself as a new citizen who just located to Cheraw. This is her first council meeting and is hoping to be an active participant and good steward of Cheraw. For Council Action 7. Second Reading of Ordinance: a. Ordinance 2026-07 - An Ordinance Amending Section 13-1 - Consumption of Beer, Wine, and Alcohol Restricted, Subsection C in the Cheraw Town Code of Ordinances to Permit the Consumption of Alcohol in Certain Spaces in a Defined Entertainment District During Special Events. Minutes: Brian states this is the ordinance that creates an entertainment district where beer or wine may be consumed outdoors within the specified boundaries set forth by the town manager. Councilman Tucker asked if this was a year-round thing or just specific events. Brian stated it will be year-round for special events approved by council and the town manager. Councilwoman Gavin made a motion to approve the ordinance. Councilwoman Melton seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. b. Ordinance 2026-08 - An Ordinance to Dismantle Cheraw's Park's and Grounds Department. Minutes: Brian states this ordinance is dissolving Parks and Ground Dept to establish a combined department with recreation. Councilman Crawford made a motion to approve the ordinance. Councilwoman Gavin seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. c. Ordinance 2026-09 - An Ordinance to Dismantle Cheraw's Recreation Department. Minutes: Brian states this is the second half of the previous ordinance to dismantle the recreation department to create a combined department with Parks and  Ground. Councilman Tucker made a motion to approve the ordinance. Councilwoman Melton seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. d. Ordinance 2026-10 - An Ordinance to Combine Cheraw's Parks and Grounds Department and Recreation Department into the Cheraw Park's and Recreation Department. Minutes: Brian states that under this ordinance the current responsibilities of the Parks and Grounds Department along with the Recreation department will be integrated into the newly created Cheraw Parks and Recreation Department. This restructure will allow the town to manage park facilities, maintenance and recreational programming together to improve efficiency and services for the residents of Cheraw. Councilwoman Melton made a motion to approve the ordinance. Councilwoman Gavin seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. 8. Resolution: a. Resolution 2026-12: A Resolution Declaring April to be Fair Housing Month in the Town of Cheraw Minutes: Brian states this resolution recognizes the month of April as fair housing month for Cheraw. The purpose of this resolution is to affirm our commitment to the principles of fair housing and equal opportunity for all residents. Councilwoman Melton made a motion to approve the resolution. Councilwoman Gavin seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. For Council Information 9. Activity Reports a. Business License Report b. Code Enforcement Report c. Fire Report d. Parks and Grounds Report e. Personnel Report f. Police and Animal Control Report g. Recreation Report h. Public Utility Report i. Public Works Report j. Loss Control Committee Report 10. Executive Session a. Request to Enter into Executive Session to Discuss Personnel.  Minutes: Councilman Boan made a motion to enter into executive session. Councilwoman Gavin seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Entered into executive session at 5:44pm. Councilman Crawford made a motion to exit executive session. Councilwoman Melton seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Exited executive session at 6:44pm, no action taken. 11. Adjournment. Minutes: Councilwoman Melton made a motion to adjourn. Councilwoman Gavin seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:44pm. Rules for Citizen Comments The citizen comment period is designed and intended to allow members of the public to provide information directly to the Town Council. Other than asking a question to clarify a statement council members will refrain from entering into a dialogue with the speaker. This time on the agenda is not intended to be a discussion between Town Council and the speaker and should not be intended for that purpose. Persons wishing to make comments during this time will need to observe the following: 1. Person should approach the podium and state their full name and address before addressing the Town Council. 2. All speakers must conduct themselves in a professional manner. 3. All speakers will be limited to three minutes to speak. This time allotment may not be transferred to anyone else. The Town’s Clerk/Treasurer will notify the speaker if they exceed their three minutes to talk. 4. Speakers will refrain from using: profanity; language likely to incite violence or outbursts from the audience; language that is disruptive to the orderly process of the meeting; engaging in conversations with individual council members; making comments of a personal nature regarding others; shouting, yelling, or screaming. 5. Speakers should understand that the Town Council cannot deliberate on any questions presented by the speaker if the question or topic is not posted on the agenda. Freedom of Information Act In compliance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act written notice of this agenda was delivered to the local media by email at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting time, duly posted at Town Hall located at 200 Market Street, and made available on www.cheraw.com. | Minutes published on 04/10/2026 at 7:02 PM