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Michaud told council the planned layout would leave about 200 feet of undisturbed wooded perimeter on the south and west sides of the site adjacent to existing residential parcels to provide screening. He said the proposed build‑out would include about 125 storage units of varying sizes, a stormwater pond and a perimeter fence designed to limit trespass. Michaud said the developer staged an on‑site charrette and placed signage inviting public feedback; he told council no one attended the neighborhood meeting but that one adjacent property owner called to offer to sell additional land.

Planning staff explained the site’s surrounding pattern of zoning, noting multiple past map amendments in the area and that the property is in Council District 7. The staff presentation referenced the parcel’s tax map number and the November 15, 2024 application date. The council chair read two emailed submissions into the record but said no vote would be taken that evening and that he intended to speak with residents in opposition before any later council action. Council gave each speaker three minutes and received no in‑person speakers in opposition; the public hearing was concluded without a council vote.

The rezoning request will return to council for decision at a later meeting after councilmembers have had an opportunity to review public input and staff materials.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04-22-2025 - County Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","A public hearing was held April 22 on zoning map amendment M24‑01 to rezone 5327 Bush River Road from C‑1 (neighborhood commercial) to C‑2 (general commercial) for a proposed mini‑warehouse development. Planning staff and the applicant described the site and proposed screening; council did not take a vote.","taxTitle","Lexington County, South Carolina","taxId",19113,"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},6265256,"County administrator presents recommended $323.9 million FY2026 budget; council schedules work sessions",1428,1244000,2672000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3094054-1729dbafcf6d7bc6f98580563e3c5d52&start=1244&end=2672","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3094054-1729dbafcf6d7bc6f98580563e3c5d52/thumbnail_1244000.jpg","/articles/6265256/Lexington-County/South-Carolina/County-administrator-presents-recommended-3239-million-FY2026-budget-council-schedules-work-sessions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265256-00247e57706aa9c49ef2e281c6455d6c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437870&Signature=A3iZurdc4doNdu~w~srEZFx8Zq3ruB6jU7BSrg~D~wXwvEWhiITS51G6LGUxaLc3-Q00xQyRzRx~9dJnPOYv-iCmsVhN4Wvv10Zm3iKvcJg52Y2RZFCJL-aSiMl8D8uR3rPo72VOvcYI6aTY6Jl3cDV~U9pUSFpOOGEVZDQW6FWTw0t~SLE1DCN~VzRttRezV9NokGE01kZFXx8d1JLyP0C9DJpNz4r3eSzqkIoP9sHwHP8hs3-oqRLk0zxSrS8mkauoxaGHbs6zDo9eW-GFzoeqwIhjxAr1Q~~mUjPHXeywQ-aYEOKKUxpKZE6bQeUhp4hSTyxaoRrnTWavqQo9Rw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Todd Sturkey, the county administrator, presented Lexington County’s recommended budget for fiscal year 2025–26 at the council meeting on April 22, 2025. Sturkey told council the recommended total appropriations across the general and non‑general funds equal $323,925,949 and that projected revenues total $312,242,941, requiring the planned use of $11,683,008 in fund balance to balance the fiscal plan.

Sturkey said the recommended general fund total is $208,101,799, with a projected general‑fund revenue shortfall that will be covered by one‑time fund‑balance uses for capital items. He explained department‑level figures: fire service recommended at $34,110,119, law enforcement at $69,139,142 and emergency medical services at $27,093,736. Sturkey reported personnel costs comprise about 68.87% of the general fund recommendation and stressed personnel remain a priority.

The administrator outlined three compensation options embedded in materials: a 6% package (3% cost‑of‑living and 3% merit) that is included in the recommended budget; a 5% option (2% COLA + 3% merit); and a 4% option (1% COLA + 3% merit). He said the merit component would be awarded based on annual employee reviews. Sturkey also listed 39 new program requests (33 general fund, 6 non‑general fund) totaling $4,454,503; he said many new personnel requests were not included in the recommended budget because recurring funding sources were not certain.

Sturkey described non‑general funds and special revenue items, including a $2,200,000 HOME‑ARP appropriation transfer proposed to support a property purchase for the Homeless No More project and a requested movement of funds to fully fund renovations at the Lewis McCarty firearms range and training facility. He said the county will hold budget work sessions starting April 29 to hear about department requests (the transcript lists 10 departments requesting reconsideration) and a following Tuesday for outside agencies.

Council members asked clarifying questions. One councilman asked whether the 3% merit portion of the compensation proposal is automatic; Sturkey replied merit is tied to personnel performance reviews and higher performers would receive more of the merit allocation.

Sturkey closed by noting the recommended budget book and packet would be posted to the county website and that staff will supply schedules and materials for the work sessions. The council advanced Ordinance 25‑08 (the annual budget) on first reading by title only; final readings and any adoption will follow completion of the scheduled work sessions.","County Administrator Todd Sturkey presented a recommended FY2025–26 budget that totals $323,925,949 in appropriations, uses about $11.68 million of fund balance to balance revenues and proposes personnel and capital priorities. Council set work sessions beginning April 29 to review department requests and outside agencies.",{"_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},6265261,"Lexington County Council approves Technoblock PILOT, budget first reading and series of grants, appointments and purchases",2977,603000,3580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3094054-1729dbafcf6d7bc6f98580563e3c5d52&start=603&end=3580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3094054-1729dbafcf6d7bc6f98580563e3c5d52/thumbnail_603000.jpg","/articles/6265261/Lexington-County/South-Carolina/Lexington-County-Council-approves-Technoblock-PILOT-budget-first-reading-and-series-of-grants-appointments-and-purchases","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6265261-addb403cb7340f2938e9fe10be318bc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770437870&Signature=ZJ6Rv-oy6HH~Tvdpgv7bD3FjmiJRn3ZVu1Ph-elft~lsMsr7Cw7V4IElgIrPwcBTQ~hwi-PnWPqXsn3SqQ2qdGdyqnJmtlp0qAfaQfw3KrGCjD6IHcfT-Jmn1WJRG7Z8FLzPXqWjs7v~7jyBLcf0NFjEK4NmJokJprDI6iGcylFqhgisCla6vxMjyZXggMfaDQlkD7LOqqSKUSqz3xbvIKxz1ny9UDIYoC4r3gxEHXXFXSbRyVuBI4srcp8e~kO3nPLhb3XnOCIub0QtwYkMIPhFCgF2yOssHR04t7ywGIbC5O11Wn4nujhQ86hnM3E~W-TREp-mlcvAh0CvPteD8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lexington County Council on April 22, 2025 in Lexington approved a package of routine resolutions, appointments, grant applications and budget amendments and adopted an ordinance authorizing a fee‑in‑lieu of ad valorem taxes agreement for Technoblock Corporation.

The council approved Ordinance 24‑09 on third and final reading, a fee‑in‑lieu and Special Source Revenue Credit agreement tied to a project identified in the meeting as “Project Terrace” (Technoblock Corporation). The council also took first reading by title of the county’s annual budget ordinance (Ordinance 25‑08) and approved a range of smaller items including grant applications, board appointments, budget amendments and capital/purchase awards.

Votes at a glance: Council recorded roll calls on each formal action. Most votes were unanimous among members present (Councilwoman Kerig, Councilwoman Wessinger, Councilman Cockrell, Councilman Hudson, Councilman Bridal, Councilman Brigham, Councilman Bishop, Vice Chair Conwell and Chairman Cullum). Key outcomes included the following.

• Ordinance 24‑09: Adopted (third reading). Motion: “Motion to approve ordinance 24‑09” (mover: Mr. Hudson; second: Mr. Bridal). Subject: Authorize execution and delivery of a fee‑in‑lieu of ad valorem taxes and special source revenue credit agreement between Lexington County and Technoblock Corporation (Project Terrace), with related multi‑county industrial and business park benefits. Vote: unanimous by roll call.

• Ordinance 25‑08 (FY2026 annual budget): Passed first reading by title only (motion to approve first reading; mover and seconder recorded). Council scheduled in‑depth work sessions to consider department requests and potential personnel additions before final readings.

• Resolutions: Adopted a resolution recognizing May 2025 as National Public Works Week and a resolution recognizing July 4, 2025 as Lexington County Peach Festival Day. Both passed by unanimous roll call.

• Appointments (boards & commissions): James Sinclair — Health & Human Services Board (nominated by Mr. Bishop; second by Mr. Bridal) — approved unanimously. Capital Project Sales Tax commission: Laura Touchberry, Lillian Hayes and J.R. Kauffman were appointed to fill three positions; each appointment passed on roll call votes.

• Grants and grant applications: Council approved applying for the South Carolina Emergency Management Division (SCEMD) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to update the Kinley Creek study (cost‑share noted as 25%); approved the Lexington County Library’s E‑Rate application and the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Summer Reading and Learning Program grant; and approved applying for an ASPCA rescue/“rescue effect” campaign grant for Lexington County Animal Services. Each motion passed on roll call.

• Committee/Council actions: Approved a quitclaim deed for an abandoned portion of Lewis Ross Road (request from a private property owner) following Committee of the Whole consideration; approved three purchase awards (2025 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles; site improvements for Bakersburg‑Leesville Industrial Park Parcel 1; and award of the 2025 RFP O‑8 residential recycling and solid‑waste education application); and approved five budget amendment items, including a $2.2 million HOME‑ARP appropriation transfer for a property purchase for the Homeless No More project and a consolidation of funds for the Lexington County Sheriff’s Lewis McCarty firearms range and training facility.

All recorded votes included the council members on the roll calls listed above. Where a mover or seconder was recorded in the transcript, that name is listed; where the motion was made from the dais without a named mover in the transcript, the article reports the motion and the roll call outcome.

The council concluded the public hearing calendar for the evening with a zoning map amendment public hearing (M24‑01, 5327 Bush River Road) and did not take a vote on that rezoning request at this meeting.","At its April 22 meeting Lexington County Council adopted Ordinance 24‑09 (fee‑in‑lieu and special source revenue credits for Technoblock Corporation), gave first reading to the FY2025–26 budget ordinance, approved multiple grant applications and appointments, and approved several budget amendments and purchases.","actionData","errors"]

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