Town Council
Regular MeetingFort Mill, SC · May 24, 2021
Minutes
Fort Mill Town Council Regular Meeting Minutes
May 24, 2021
7:30 a.m.
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PRESENT: Mayor Savage, Councilwoman Heemsoth, Councilman Helms and Councilman
Moody were present. Councilman Shirey and Councilwoman Cook came in late. Councilman
Huntley was absent.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
Mayor Savage provided the invocation.
MINUTES
Minutes of the May 10, 2021 Town Council Meeting
Councilman Helms made a MOTION to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2021 Town
Council meeting. SECONDED by Councilman Moody. Passed 4-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Pursuant to Section 2-46 of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Fort Mill, any
citizen of the Town may appear before council for the purpose of providing public
comments on any municipal matter (except personnel matters). Those who wish to
speak must sign in outside of Council Chambers prior to the start of the meeting. To
maintain social distancing, citizens will only be allowed into Council Chambers one at
a time to give their comments.
No one signed up for Public Comment.
PRESENTATIONS
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Presentation #1
Presentation of FY 2019 Audit
Mr. David Phillips, Partner with Greene Finney, LLP, gave a presentation of the
FY 2019 audit.
Councilman Shirey and Councilwoman Cook joined the meeting.
Presentation #2
2021 Summer Concert Series.
Jacona Hester gave an update on the upcoming Summer Concert Series.
OLD BUSINESS ITEMS
Old Business Item #1
Second Reading: An ordinance to amend Section 14-11 of the Code of Ordinances for
the Town of Fort Mill as it relates to candidate filing deadlines and fees – Chris Pettit
Councilman Shirey made a MOTION to approve Second Reading of an ordinance
to amend Section 14-11 of the Code of Ordinances for the Town of Fort Mill as it
relates to candidate filing deadlines and fees. SECONDED by Councilman
Helms. Passed 6-0.
Old Business Item #2
Second Reading: An Ordinance annexing York County Tax Map Number (s) 708-00-00-
024 and 708-00-00-037 containing approximately .99 +/- acres located on 1029 Spratt
Street. (Ward 1: Jamie Shirey) – Penelope Karagounis
Penelope Karagounis, Planning Director, informed Council that no changes have
been made since First Reading.
Councilman Helms made a MOTION to approve Second Reading of an
Ordinance annexing York County Tax Map Number (s) 708-00-00-024 and 708-
00-00-037 containing approximately .99 +/- acres located on 1029 Spratt Street.
SECONDED by Councilman Shirey. Passed 6-0.
Old Business Item #3
Second Reading: An Ordinance adopting a Mixed-Use Concept Plan and Development
Conditions for the Crayton Heritage MXU project. (Ward 1: Jamie Shirey).
Penelope Karagounis stated that there have been changes made since First
Reading. The applicant has determined that the existing parking area was outside
the limits of what would be allowed in the Town. New language was inserted to
allow for them to use the existing parking lot but they are providing more
enhanced landscaping, more than what would be required by the Town.
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Councilwoman Cook asked that staff continue to monitor the shrubbery alongside
the road to make sure that it does not impede the sight line of traffic for those
coming out of the parking lot.
Councilman Shirey made a MOTION to approve Second Reading of an
Ordinance adopting a Mixed-Use Concept Plan and Development Conditions for
the Crayton Heritage MXU project. SECONDED by Councilwoman Cook.
Passed 6-0.
NEW BUSINESS ITEMS
New Business Item #1
2021 Summer Concert Series Resolution
A resolution designating Walter Y. Elisha Park as the site of a public festival at which
alcoholic beverages may be consumed, and to authorize a special event permit for live music
and sound amplifying equipment on these dates: Saturday, June 19, Saturday, July 17 and
Saturday, August 21, 2021. – Jacona Hester
Councilman Shirey made a MOTION to approve a resolution designating Walter Y.
Elisha Park as the site of a public festival at which alcoholic beverages may be
consumed, and to authorize a special event permit for live music and sound
amplifying equipment on these dates: Saturday, June 19, Saturday, July 17 and
Saturday, August 21, 2021. SECONDED by Councilwoman Cook. Passed 6-0.
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
There were no Information/Discussion Items.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Please Note: Council may take action on Executive Session Items listed on the agenda
when they come back into Public Session.
Executive Session Item #1
Discussion of potential sale of real property
Councilman Shirey made a MOTION to go into Executive Session. SECONDED
by Councilwoman Cook. Passed 6-0.
Councilman Helms made a MOTION to come out of Executive Session.
SECONDED by Councilman Shirey. Passed 6-0.
Mayor Savage stated that no votes or actions were taken during Executive
Session.
ADJOURN
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Councilman Helms made a MOTION to adjourn. SECONDED by Councilman Shirey.
Passed 6-0.
Respectfully Submitted:
Virginia C. Burgess
Virginia C. Burgess
Town Clerk
Approved by Council: June 14, 2021
The following press was notified of the meeting by email or fax in accordance of the
Freedom of Information Act: The Herald; CN2; WRHI and WBTV. The agenda was also
posted on the board outside of the entrance to Town Hall the required length of time and
on the Town website.
The Town of Fort Mill is committed to assuring accessibility with reasonable accommodation, of Town
services and facilities for all individuals, in compliance with federal law. Please contact the Town
Manager’s Office at 803-547-2116 if you need assistance.
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