Town Council

Fort Mill Town Council Meeting Minutes Monday November 13, 2023 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers 112 Confederate Street Fort Mill, SC 29715 PRESENT: Mayor Savage, Councilman Helms, Councilman Wolfe, Councilman Moody, Councilman Garrison, Councilman Hudgins, and Councilwoman Cook were present. CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION Councilwoman Cook provided the invocation. MINUTES October 23, 2023, Council Meeting Councilman Wolfe noted that Old Business Item #2 was missing information of the motions. With the noted corrections to Old Business Item #2, Councilman Wolfe made a MOTION to approve the minutes. SECONDED by Councilman Helms. Passed 7-0. 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. Citizens will be given 3 minutes each to speak. 1. Amy Boulris of 1930 Sapphire Meadow Drive spoke in favor of the Town’s Trail Master Plan and the need for projects surrounding Fort Mill High School and Catawba Ridge High School. Page 1|5  2. Teresa Sword of 1995 Haire Road spoke about the potential environmental impacts of the Crossroads development. 3. Tyler House of 1995 Haire Road spoke about concerns on the impacts of the Crossroads development. 4. Glenn House of 1995 Haire Road spoke about concerns on the impacts of the Crossroads development. 5. Chelsea Beauchamp and Elijah Beauchamp of 3425 Rolin Avenue spoke in favor of additional sidewalks around Fort Mill High School. 6. Laura Keady of 607 Panthers Way spoke in favor of additional sidewalks around Fort Mill High School. PRESENTATIONS Presentation #1 Employee of the Quarter – Chris Pettit Interim Town Manager Chris Pettit presented the Employee of the Quarter Award to John Kujawa. Presentation #2 Recognition of Brown Simpson being inducted in the OTS Sports Wall of Fame – Chris Pettit Mayor and Council recognized Brown Simpson as the GOAT for his induction into the OTS Sports Wall of Fame. Presentation #3 2023 Town of Fort Mill Holiday Events. – Jacona Hester -Fort Mill Christmas Village & Lighting of the Tree -76th Annual Fort Mill Christmas Parade -Fort Mill Christmas Cookie Crawl Events Coordinator Jacona Hester provided an update on the upcoming Christmas events in Town. Presentation #4 Recognition of Town Staff for receipt of awards from the Municipal Insurance and Risk Financing Fund and the American Institute of Architects – Chris Pettit Assistant Town Manager Eric Davis, along with Human Resources Manager Becky Link and Risk Management Coordinator Kathy Welch gave information on the Town’s recent award from the Municipal Insurance and Risk Finance Fund relating to the Town’s continued performance and focus on safety. Interim Town Manager Chris Pettit provided information on the Walter Y. Elisha Park Amphitheater being recently awarded a Community Choice Award through the American Institute of Architects – Greenville Chapter. Page 2|5  Presentation #5 Visit York County – Andy Clinton Andy Clinton from Visit York County provided an update on their efforts throughout the Town of Fort Mill. OLD BUSINESS There are no Old Business items. NEW BUSINESS New Business Item #1 First Reading of an ordinance further amending ordinance no. 2021-22 so as to change the effective date for the rezoning of York County tax map numbers 020-17-01-064 and 020-17-01-065 from PND, Planned Neighborhood Development to MXU, Mixed-Use Development. – Penelope Karagounis Penelope Karagounis, Planning Director, provided Council a summary of the agenda item, noting that the purpose of the item was to extend the sunset provision from the original ordinance. Councilman Wolfe made a MOTION to approve New Business Item #1. SECONDED by Councilman Garrison. Passed 6-1, with Councilman Moody opposed. New Business Item #2 First Reading of an ordinance further amending Ordinance No. 2021-24 so as to change the effective date of the ordinance authorizing the entry by the Town of Fort Mill into a development agreement with Crossroads Development Partners, LLC, a North Carolina limited liability company, J. Max Hinson, LLC; Max Hinson, Jr; J. Max Hinson, III; Marshall Odell Hinson; J. Max Hinson, jr., as custodian for Adam Jason Hinson; Raynold Lee Saar and Christy Lee Saar; Lynnell Simmons Bailey, Judith Alesia Kimbrell, James Wayne Lancaster, Ronald Allen Vogel, John W. Maye, Sr., Brenda B. Tyson and Ronald H. Bailey; Christopher Robert Blanton, Vonnie James Blanton and Kenneth Dwayne Blanton and Thomas G. Haire for properties located at York County tax map numbers 020- 17-01-064, 020-17-01-065, 738-00-00-059, portion of 738-00-00-094, 738-00-00-077, and 738-00-00-046; and authorizing execution and delivery of an amended agreement. – Penelope Karagounis Penelope Karagounis, Planning Director, provided Council a summary of the agenda item, noting that the purpose of the item was to extend the sunset provision from the original ordinance. Page 3|5  Councilman Hudgins made a MOTION to approve New Business Item #2. SECONDED by Councilman Wolfe. Passed 6-1, with Councilman Moody opposed. New Business Item #3 First Reading of an ordinance further amending Ordinance No. 2021-25 so as to change the effective date for the annexation of York County tax map numbers 738-00-00-059, portion of 738-00-00-094, 738-00-00-077, and 738-00-00-046 containing approximately 36.71 +/- acres located on Fort Mill Parkway and off of Haire Road. – Penelope Karagounis Penelope Karagounis, Planning Director, provided Council a summary of the agenda item, noting that the purpose of the item was to extend the sunset provision from the original ordinance. Councilman Garrison made a MOTION to approve New Business Item #3. SECONDED by Councilwoman Cook. Passed 6-1, with Councilman Moody opposed. COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee Report #1 Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee – Councilman Helms Councilman Helms gave a report from the Ad Hoc Appointments Advisory Committee relating to the appointment of an associate municipal judge and the recommendation of Tylee Tracer-Anderson for the position. Councilman Wolfe made a MOTION to direct staff to initiate the hiring process for the recommended new associate municipal judge. SECONDED by Councilman Garrison. Passed 7-0. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION There are 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. ADJOURN Councilman Helms made a MOTION to adjourn. SECONDED by Councilwoman Cook. Passed 7-0. Having no further business to conduct, the meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Page 4|5 The following press was notified of the meeting by email or fax in accordance of the Freedom of Information Act: The Herald; CN2; WRHI, WSOC 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. 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