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Votes at a glance

- Ordinance 50-2024 (second and final reading): Amendments to Article 8 (Solicitors and Canvassers) of Chapter 18 (Businesses) of the Greer City Code of Ordinances. Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).

- Ordinance 9-2025 (second and final reading): Rezone property at 105 Ballantine Avenue (Sydney Ross Skinner and Lisonbee Skinner) from Suburban Neighborhood to Traditional Neighborhood. Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).

- Ordinance 10-2025 (second and final reading): Rezone property at 301 Arlington Road (301 Arlington Road LLC) from Commercial General to Traditional Neighborhood for a small townhome project. Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).

- Ordinance 11-2025 (second and final reading): Annexation of property at 333 Jen House Road (Randy and Kimberly Kemp) by 100% petition and zoning as Suburban Neighborhood; planning commission recommended approval. Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).

- Resolution 5-20-25: Adopt website copyright and social media terms of use policy. Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).

- Resolution 6-20-25: Adopt Greenville County CDBG and HOME allocations for Program Year 2025 (as recommended by the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority). Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).

- Boards and Commissions: Nomination of Nick Uva to the Board of Zoning Appeals, District 3 (to fill resignation of Adam Toma). Outcome: nomination approved (unanimous roll call).

- Contracts/Bids: Award culvert damage remediation contract (Hurricane Helene damage) to Pipeline Damage Consultants per engineering recommendation. Outcome: approved (unanimous roll call).

- Contracts/Bids: Pavement preservation projects (RecoMite rejuvenator and HA5 surface sealer) — contracts approved to Pavement Technology Inc. and Holbrook Asphalt, respectively. Outcome: both approved (unanimous roll call).

Roll-call voting: The meeting recorded affirmative roll-call votes from council members on all the listed ordinance and resolution items. Where individual mover/second names were not recorded in the transcript, motions were recorded as \"so moved\" and seconded and passed by unanimous roll call. All final actions noted above were adopted on the March 25, 2025 meeting date.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Greer (SC) City Council Meeting: March 25, 2025.","oneSentenceSummary","Council unanimously approved multiple second readings of zoning and ordinance items, confirmed a BZA nomination, adopted resolutions and approved public-works contracts; this roundup lists each formal action and vote outcome.","taxTitle","Greer, Greenville County, South Carolina","taxId",53277,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6623651,"Greer approves pavement preservation program: two surface treatments for 2025",565,5601000,6166000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769485-14bc539e2e87671f3d17349e17ef63b2&start=5601&end=6166","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769485-14bc539e2e87671f3d17349e17ef63b2/thumbnail_5601000.jpg","/articles/6623651/Greer/Greenville-County/South-Carolina/Greer-approves-pavement-preservation-program-two-surface-treatments-for-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623651-f9ddb33f12f06f3bdda53c32befe55f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184739&Signature=J~o0Zg9NYaaecfl-tWq3-E5SVYJoYs16CixCXEhfeFizuYW6VtWgHdjx~7gz~dxxZlLxSvlZo4DnAt6sGMjj5tTpL~f2idrNS32T7z-zEpZJa9~CFrDibelm2Bvqoxd-Cf0QmWaGCMhDMYLw-vg0Qtxz1rxQQzl0pcWIZiWVkJHc~KJwoA~70OQSekCZwAT5P5eYLzfViWIULTtHK7PVGqdydZW5m0KKCAL76RgCpXz7U3sUj8Iu5~tOepxLcmcaB65TOJ1VaYYLZGLEQm9Ofw05TR1jXYefNd4oQs5MfE9Vqtb6rTdoX0KdC8b57SIK4Pcom0F6G68F3Wfezbn-cQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Greer City Council approved two pavement-preservation projects March 25 designed to extend the service life of city streets: a RecoMite asphalt rejuvenator contract covering about 3 miles of streets and an HA5 fog/fog-seal surface sealer covering about 4.6 miles.

Public Works staff described the RecoMite project, a topical rejuvenator that absorbs into asphalt to restore pliability and reduce cracking. \"The proposed contract amount is $52,026.54 and is funded from the road paving fund,\" staff said. The treated subdivisions were selected from streets recently accepted for maintenance by the city; staff recommended a mid-summer start and noted Pavement Technology Inc. is the only licensed applicator for RecoMite in the region.

Staff then presented HA5 surface sealer work for older pavements (about 4.6 miles). The contract with Holbrook Asphalt, the licensed applicator for HA5 in the state, was quoted at $328,721.37 and will be funded by the road paving fund. Staff said the HA5 product is intended for roads up to roughly 10 years old (after crack sealing) and is commonly applied to streets after crack sealing. Council heard that the pavement preservation program aligns with APWA recommendations to dedicate 10'25% of pavement budget to preservation; the two projects bring Greer to about 19% preservation spending for the year.

Council members asked technical questions about selection, competitive availability of applicators, expected life extension and monitoring. Staff said reclamite is most effective on streets less than four years old and that HA5 is appropriate for older roads; they recommended treating streets early in the pavement lifecycle to avoid costly repaving. Staff said the empirical expectation is multi-year life extension and that RecoMite is typically applied in cycles (year 1, year 6, year 11) for best longevity.

Council approved both contracts by roll call. Staff and council discussed tracking treated roads over time and comparing treated streets against untreated control segments to evaluate life extension; staff said they will continue monitoring pavement condition indexes and report back.

Why it matters: The preservation program seeks to extend the life of paved roads and reduce long-term resurfacing costs by applying targeted surface treatments and crack sealing instead of full replacements. Council emphasized early intervention and monitoring to stretch pavement dollars.","Council approved two pavement-preservation contracts — a RecoMite rejuvenator application and an HA5 surface sealer — covering about 7.6 miles of city streets to extend pavement life and reduce near-term resurfacing costs.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6623656,"Greer awards culvert remediation contract for Hurricane Helene damage; FEMA review expected",325,3214000,3539000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769485-14bc539e2e87671f3d17349e17ef63b2&start=3214&end=3539","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769485-14bc539e2e87671f3d17349e17ef63b2/thumbnail_3214000.jpg","/articles/6623656/Greer/Greenville-County/South-Carolina/Greer-awards-culvert-remediation-contract-for-Hurricane-Helene-damage-FEMA-review-expected","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623656-21c8d43d9ffad4d3aec17f42f7e675f1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184739&Signature=O5WQyh1s2XzMg4wBsKVp-OdAflxZXSbZY1TtZk7kT76s6AeiqCLd54MohglF1vLthnAwLf3Ajh9UCbXiH-nusTMUCbhP4ohjNMvE~9DAxX3ztMkUMbSn0YrT-9-CI3bBIkT2Vy9oNA4~~8-jjT4ZpsUMR55yQISLp3kLLoaBSucCVLm~mP3oy6RIp~HDmqZmFuc0lCki5vQ6eHk80jur~Fj0gb1e9bLw0gSxAeUHlQLp92kSBJZJ8fEePp25DZeQDhk~U2IvhEaTWiQo9-5f4EWD7D5Ib7eBkA9OdI2VyiEoHSUP8YIbza0-zBF0eaUH9ifGF3zdTiRL8kNDT0ODJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Greer City Council authorized staff to proceed with a culvert damage remediation contract to repair storm damage attributed to Hurricane Helene, agreeing with staff's recommendation to award to Pipeline Damage Consultants (PDC).

Public Works and engineering staff said the city received three bids after a mandatory pre-bid meeting; the engineering department recommended Pipeline Damage Consultants based on the firm's experience and the manufacturer recommendation for the specialized liner product. \"PDC is very experienced in this process. They actually came highly recommended from Spartanburg County,\" said Nathan Jackson, assistant city engineer, describing conversations with the system manufacturer (ISCO) and PDC's experience with similar installations.

The remediation method described to council is a slip-liner installation with cellular grout to fill the void between the deteriorating metal culvert and the new liner. Staff said the project is under FEMA review and the city expects to seek reimbursement for eligible costs. When asked about FEMA reimbursement likelihood, staff said they have been coordinating with the state and FEMA liaison and that reimbursement is \"highly likely.\" The project scope includes a 54- to 60-inch-diameter pipe beneath a private driveway adjacent to a veterinary facility; staff clarified the culvert is on city property.

The engineering memorandum and staff recommendation were presented and the council voted to receive the bid summary and award the project. Staff noted the large variance among bids and explained the recommended contractor's specialized experience and sole-source manufacturer relationship as the reason for the higher bid.

Why it matters: The remediation repairs a primary stormwater conduit beneath a driveway and addresses public safety and property impacts from Hurricane Helene. The city intends to submit the project for FEMA reimbursement under disaster recovery rules, which would offset local costs if approved.","Council accepted a low-qualified bid recommendation and awarded a culvert remediation contract to Pipeline Damage Consultants; staff said the project will be submitted to FEMA for reimbursement review.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6623661,"Greer council adopts website and social media policy to set online rules of engagement",1603,3589000,5192000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769485-14bc539e2e87671f3d17349e17ef63b2&start=3589&end=5192","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769485-14bc539e2e87671f3d17349e17ef63b2/thumbnail_3589000.jpg","/articles/6623661/Greer/Greenville-County/South-Carolina/Greer-council-adopts-website-and-social-media-policy-to-set-online-rules-of-engagement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623661-30bddd06dfa665c3525861728f4e3e8e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184739&Signature=D6YrI4TpCvXsDDN0eIDljgwt63fC~i8K~erNpnopuxm6hwAwuccX3DY4lZH0uoSP0epeWO4gUO4F2L0nsWEdygxJGr2CmlXUVq2CPgCzOQduTY4Zz8w-iuDlaMlC~iPsxIXYGYLXLD642HnSQ60JM0LQqokTTP1BtDW9-GRoYUtrXelcPuqX8wPrSDMI9zz9eNeOZWiQCP6STRI4OpF7ylLb-Ft9bz61xM7VW-bEpHbIi285Z0iOyigznLilaYNi5XBMLRXbix0yN0Jn6v9UeWy3uIvgUkcsm-GZJ~ZsGcTHZnpQD8mc45gvuBsQBLLRMYINg9K2Ytmccm9vn2iCYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Greer City Council approved Resolution 5-20-25 on March 25 adopting city policies governing website copyright and social media terms of use, including procedures for moderating, documenting and linking policy language from social accounts to the city website.

Michelle Willis, who presented the measure, said the policy is intended to provide transparent, posted rules for how city accounts interact with the public. \"Thus far we have been operating a website and social media accounts, without any sort of published guardrails,\" Willis said. She said the policy will be posted on the city website at launch and linked from the \"about\" sections of official social media profiles so users know the terms of use.

Willis told council the policy includes copyright guidance for city-produced content, a process for staff to log and justify removals or hiding of content, and an appeals-style record so citizens can see any changes. She said staff will train account managers and maintain a running spreadsheet and screenshot evidence for any moderated items to create an auditable record.

Council discussion ranged from procedural questions to First Amendment concerns. Councilman Arrowood asked why a policy was necessary at all; Willis and other council members responded that a public policy reduces legal risk and gives staff objective criteria for removing hate speech, misinformation or off-topic incendiary posts. \"When it is underneath the umbrella of the city of Greer, it can almost look like we're endorsing, their speech or their misinformation,\" Willis said, describing the rationale for having published rules.

Other council members said they favored clear guardrails. Several members raised practical questions about how the policy will be displayed on social profiles, how legal counsel will be consulted on borderline cases, and how staff will ensure the policy evolves with new platforms and technologies.

Council adopted the resolution on first and final reading by roll call vote. The policy will be posted when the city's redesigned website is launched and staff said they will bring updates to council as online platforms and technology change.

Why it matters: The policy establishes a consistent, public process for moderating city-run accounts and creates a documented workflow to justify and record any removal or alteration of public comments, reducing legal and transparency risks for the city.","Council approved a resolution establishing website copyright and social media terms of use after staff described the new policy and extensive discussion on free speech, moderation and record-keeping for content removal.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6623666,"Greer holds public hearing on Greenville County CDBG/HOME plan; council approves allocations",5162,59000,5221000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769485-14bc539e2e87671f3d17349e17ef63b2&start=59&end=5221","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769485-14bc539e2e87671f3d17349e17ef63b2/thumbnail_59000.jpg","/articles/6623666/Greer/Greenville-County/South-Carolina/Greer-holds-public-hearing-on-Greenville-County-CDBGHOME-plan-council-approves-allocations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6623666-bb4c7a1689e59afa3cf2f12384abc843/orig.mp4?Expires=1771184739&Signature=FjMOA-o0kJIOmdOs1rmHOfcEYHYnte1oW6TwZ7VKbVEvcxQuYY2JtRgyWDlQSEsKtgY1zHMPkdzHvLHzhKt26Yhvq~8Do9wuH-a3yrQHNdacjqP~CGYkip2nmQK8qafd8IWa72Y~Imk1LXjP-Jqu2SoCS2qer7oQ9XRMNamMcaRO77CF~vuDKeg6F~1lC4~0wOIb5fwnD0WUAoBP6vQrU4-HChI8Su2EAAFFMe4VIwG0B5IdWfoaHuSH6GH58mClhPi7Cr6d-2XDmbagcXNZNOioYYylXb18kqruSejjlui4jAWkrDkkIjeoeZpwPASMi0fKeM5plUxbjtnjmavDvg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Greer City Council held an in-person public hearing March 25 on the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority''s proposed 2025 annual action plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) programs, and later adopted a resolution approving the recommended allocations.

The hearing featured a presentation by Jose Reynoso, senior community development planner at the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority, who described how the city participates in the county CDBG and HOME programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Reynoso said the proposed program-year allocations include an estimated $326,577 in CDBG funds and $111,760 in HOME funds available in July, plus an estimated $32,563 in CDBG program income. \"The annual action plan is the application that we submit to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development every year as to what we plan to use the funds allocated to the City of Greer,\" Reynoso said.

The plan outlines eligible activities including new construction, façade improvements, infrastructure, demolition, facility improvements and funding for nonprofit subrecipients. Reynoso described specific Greer uses: previous support for Fairview Townhomes and the Red Creek/Creekside neighborhood, loan programs for landlords to bring units up to code, homeowner rehabilitation loans, first-time homebuyer assistance in partnership with CommunityWorks Carolinas and rental assistance and rapid rehousing programs. He said homeownership units developed with HOME funds carry an affordability period determined by the amount of HOME assistance, typically 10 to 15 years for new construction, with prorated recapture if sold earlier.

After the public hearing, the council considered Resolution 6-20-25, which adopts the Greenville County allocations recommended during the hearing. Deputy City Administrator Mike Sell told council the figures in the resolution matched the GCRA recommendations presented at the hearing and that staff had coordinated with GCRA on the proposed budget. Council approved the resolution on first and final reading by roll call vote.

Why it matters: CDBG and HOME are federally funded programs that local governments use to fund affordable housing, infrastructure improvements and services for low- and moderate-income residents. Greer officials said the city has historically reinvested program income from prior HOME-funded projects into new projects rather than treating the money as one-time revenue, allowing continued investment in housing over multiple years.

Council members asked for clarification on county income limits (Greer spans Greenville and Spartanburg counties, so HUD income limits differ by parcel), how program income is generated (sales from previously assisted units), the scale of subrecipient awards, and how HOME money is retained and used across years. Reynoso and GCRA representatives answered those questions during the hearing.

The council'approved allocation lists include subrecipient awards for local nonprofits (Creative Advancement, Greer Relief/Career Relief, Greer Community Ministries/Meals on Wheels) and city programs for parks, senior center equipment, summer youth programs and other activities identified in the plan. The resolution passed on the council's unanimous roll call vote.

Looking ahead: GCRA will submit the adopted allocations to HUD for final approval and expects program funds to be available during the program year beginning July 1. Community members may submit written comments to Joe Smith, executive director of the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority, as noted at the hearing.","Greer City Council held a public hearing on the Greenville County 2025 annual action plan for CDBG and HOME funds, heard a presentation from the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority and voted to adopt the county'recommended allocations by resolution.","actionData","errors"]

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