Economic Development and Infrastructure Committee
Regular MeetingColumbia, SC · October 14, 2025
Minutes
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The Economic Development Committee conducted a meeting on Tuesday, October
14, 2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Second Floor,
Columbia, SC 29201. The Honorable Peter M. Brown, Chair called the meeting order
at 1:01 p.m. and the following members were present:
Attendee Name Title Status
Peter M. Brown Chair Present
Will Brennan Member Present
Aditi Bussells Member Present
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 23, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee
Meeting Minutes - Approved
Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Dr. Bussells, the Committee
voted unanimously to approve the September 23, 2025 Economic Development &
Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Dr. Bussells, the Committee
voted unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 1:01 p.m. to discuss Item 2.
2. Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or
provision of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other
businesses in the area served by the public body pursuant to §30-4-70(a)(5)
· 2221 Devine Street
· Capital City Ball Park
Page 1 of 2
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
City Clerk
Page 2 of 2
Agenda
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will conduct a meeting on
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room),
1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. The meeting can be viewed
online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-
3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding the meeting.
The Honorable Peter M. Brown, Chair
The Honorable William Brennan, District III ▪ The Honorable Aditi Bussells, At-Large
Prior to entering the meeting, please silence all electronic communication devices. All presenters are asked to
speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 23, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee
Meeting Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
2. Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or
provision of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other
businesses in the area served by the public body pursuant to §30-4-70(a)(5)
· 2221 Devine Street
· Capital City Ball Park
ADJOURNMENT
Page 1 of 1
Packet
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2025
The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee will conduct a meeting on
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at City Hall (Mayor's Conference Room),
1737 Main Street, Second Floor, Columbia, SC 29201. The meeting can be viewed
online at www.columbiasc.gov. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803)545-
3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov if you have questions regarding the meeting.
The Honorable Peter M. Brown, Chair
The Honorable William Brennan, District III ▪ The Honorable Aditi Bussells, At-Large
Prior to entering the meeting, please silence all electronic communication devices. All presenters are asked to
speak directly into the microphone for recording purposes.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. September 23, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee
Meeting Minutes
EXECUTIVE SESSION
2. Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or
provision of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other
businesses in the area served by the public body pursuant to §30-4-70(a)(5)
· 2221 Devine Street
· Capital City Ball Park
ADJOURNMENT
Page 1 of 1
1
MEETING DATE: October 14, 2025
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk
SUBJECT: September 23, 2025 Economic Development &
Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:
ATTACHMENTS:
• EDIC_MN_092325 (DOCX)
Updated: 10/9/2025 10:22 AM Page 1
Packet Pg. 2
1.a
Attachment: EDIC_MN_092325 (10491 : September 23, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
The Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee conducted a meeting on
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at City Hall (Mayor’s Conference Room), 1737 Main
Street, Second Floor, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The Honorable Peter M.
Brown, Chair called the meeting to order at 2:03 p.m. and the following members
were present:
Attendee Name Title Status
Peter M. Brown Chair Present
Will Brennan Member Present
Aditi Bussells Member Remote
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. August 26, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting
Minutes
Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Dr. Bussells, the Committee
voted unanimously to approve the August 26, 2025 Economic Development &
Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Brown, the Committee
voted unanimously to enter in Executive Session at 2:04 p.m. to discuss Items 2
and 3.
2. Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or provision
of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other businesses
in the area served by the public body pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(5)
• Project Vulcan
• Project WF
• Project Feature
Page 1 of 2
Packet Pg. 3
1.a
Attachment: EDIC_MN_092325 (10491 : September 23, 2025 Economic Development & Infrastructure Committee Meeting Minutes)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2025
3. Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements
pursuant to S. C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
• Transit Center
• Columbia Area Development Partners (CADP)
• USC Columbia Incubator
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
City Clerk
Page 2 of 2
Packet Pg. 4
2
MEETING DATE: October 14, 2025
DEPARTMENT: City Clerk
FROM: Erika Hammond, City Clerk
SUBJECT: Discussion of matters relating to the proposed
location, expansion, or provision of services
encouraging location or expansion of industries or
other businesses in the area served by the public
body pursuant to §30-4-70(a)(5)
FUNDING SOURCE &
ORIGINAL BUDGET:
PURPOSE:
• 2221 Devine Street
• Capital City Ball Park
Updated: 10/9/2025 2:24 PM Page 1
Packet Pg. 5