Town Council
Regular MeetingFort Mill, SC · May 5, 2025
Minutes
Fort Mill Town Council Workshop Minutes
Monday, May 5, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
205 N. White Street
Fort Mill, SC 29715
PRESENT: Mayor Savage, Councilman Hudgins, Councilman Garrison, Councilwoman Cook, Councilman
Helms, Councilman Moody, and Councilman Wolfe were present.
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGENCE
INVOCATION
Invocation provided by Councilman Helms
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
Receipt of legal advice relating to potential claims
Executive Session Item #2
Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements
Councilman Wolfe made a MOTION to go into Executive Session. SECONDED by
Councilwoman Cook. Passed 7-0.
Councilman Helms made a MOTION to come out of Executive Session. SECONDED by
Councilwoman Cook. Passed 7-0.
Mayor Savage noted that no votes were taken in Executive Session.
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INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
Information / Discussion Item #1
Employee Health and Wellness Programs – Cary Vargo
Town Manager Cary Vargo provided Council with an update on the Town’s medical insurance
benefits and premiums for the upcoming benefit year beginning July 1, 2025.
Councilman Helms made a MOTION to move forward with the Manager’s recommended changes
that included offering no cost short term disability and vision coverage to eligible employees.
Councilwoman Cook SECONDED the motion. The motion was approved by a vote of 6-1 with
Councilman Moody opposed.
Following further discussion, Councilman Helms made a MOTION to amend the previously adopted
motion to move forward with offering no cost short term disability, long term disability, and vision
coverage to eligible employees. Councilman Garrison SECONDED the motion. The motion was
approved by a vote of 6-1 with Councilwoman Cook opposed.
ADJOURN
Councilman Wolfe made a MOTION to adjourn. SECONDED by Councilman Helms. Passed 7-0. The
meeting adjourned at 8:24 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Chris Pettit, Assistant Town Manager
Approved by Council: 5/19/25
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Agenda
Fort Mill Town Council Workshop
Monday, May 5, 2025
6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
205 N. White Street
Fort Mill, SC 29715
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGENCE
INVOCATION
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
Receipt of legal advice relating to potential claims
Executive Session Item #2
Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements
INFORMATION/DISCUSSION
Information / Discussion Item #1
Employee Health and Wellness Programs – Cary Vargo
ADJOURN
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, Queen City News 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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