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County presenters described two scenarios under consideration: a countywide maximum scenario of $38 per household per year with a $13 in‑town (municipal) rate, and a lower scenario of $30 per household per year with a $10 in‑town rate. The proposed fees are annual charges intended to cover the county's cost of operating convenience centers and reduce the need to collect payment at those sites.

Council members discussed equity and practical impacts. Speakers noted the fee would be tiered so residents with municipal pickup or private hauling would pay a lower in‑town fee, while unincorporated households that rely on county convenience centers would pay the higher amount. One councilmember framed the $10‑to‑$38 scenarios as \"less than a dollar a month\" in the in‑town example. Members raised concerns about whether the fee could encourage some residents to discontinue private collection and instead use convenience centers, possibly increasing disposal volumes and the need for additional capacity or sites.

Discussion also touched on litter enforcement and whether the fee could enable stronger enforcement against illegal dumping; councilmembers suggested using cameras and increased enforcement in repeat problem areas. Council agreed the matter would return for further public hearings and additional readings; this meeting considered only a first reading and no final fee decision was made.

On the record: Councilmember McClendon moved to approve the first reading; Councilmember Ford seconded. The motion carried by voice vote. Council noted the amounts shown were summary scenarios and that final fee amounts and the ordinance language will be set at later readings after public input and municipal consultations.

Clarifying details from the meeting: proposed annual fee scenarios — countywide $38 / in‑town $13, or countywide $30 / in‑town $10; these amounts were presented as yearly charges. Council emphasized the need to consider municipal pickup differences and the potential effect on private haulers and convenience‑center volumes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 7, 2025 County Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council held an extended discussion and approved first reading of a solid‑waste management plan amendment that would add an annual residential fee to offset county convenience‑center costs; two fee scenarios were presented.","taxTitle","Chesterfield County, South Carolina","taxId",70179,"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},6559113,"Council approves special‑event permit for Sharperson Farms trail ride and field party",868,357000,1225000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3214733-bdb016803e8209e9d0a76afb7e6eb263&start=357&end=1225","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3214733-bdb016803e8209e9d0a76afb7e6eb263/thumbnail_357000.jpg","/articles/6559113/Chesterfield-County/South-Carolina/Council-approves-specialevent-permit-for-Sharperson-Farms-trail-ride-and-field-party","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6559113-7c648cd76a577abbe0e0ea64da9dd3ee/orig.mp4?Expires=1770554315&Signature=mtaYP5AdzzuY0Xrvr4DsE9m8w3QWDX1OiNQYxaYiT-tSqG55x3o3ZQUvKqys3xmnbAbxZpXS8ekXw-jxWSStHQO-UkKnZ5hVkArui1wwe927p2nIjZ7BhLLAmwC7ZprvZQGHI1IbWqdlQUrL13lTsG3tZhCI1ip9G0JjBbdTI19h7TygCBjxbTFlMiJ2-ILt~RaitiHZopbnbj4oMkRvAvstTmQZaMTwhgIo75jK0mhuy8scKLFN1cLGUfjb~UQGg1mWwVh-U0XibvvNjOGSZlGc0q6Q7fD0Ul8COVXg38PwZLZ0fPw24m-5oumWUDx8U05xL5ACcE5wcyoGCfi81w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chesterfield County Council approved a special‑event permit for the TGG Trail Ride Party at Sharperson Farms in the Mount Croghan/Black Creek area, scheduling the event to begin about 10 a.m. with activities for families and music later in the evening.

Jeff Blakeney, who appeared before council as the permit applicant, said the event would include a daytime trail ride and family activities, with music ending around midnight and guests asked to clear the site by 1 a.m. He told council the permit was for a July date; the agenda packet indicated a single‑event application rather than an annual permit. Applicant remarks: \"I'm here for the special event, permit asking for approval for July, TGG TGG Trail Ride Party, field party, and trail ride.\"

During public comment, Shaquille Sharperson (who identified himself as the owner of Sharperson Farms and a detective in Lancaster, South Carolina) described the farm's safety preparations and said events routinely use off‑duty law enforcement for security. Sharperson told council: \"All our events are full of law enforcement. Our staff is full, law enforcement off duty.\" He invited council and staff to visit the property and review operations.

Council members asked about attendance, security and neighborhood notice. The applicant estimated attendance at \"anywhere from 500 to a thousand people,\" and said the admission fee would be $20. He said Chesterfield County Sheriff's deputies have staffed past events and that the applicant usually engages \"anywhere from 4 to 5 deputies\" for security. Council asked the applicant to coordinate with codes official Mister Ooten on final permit conditions.

Councilmember Ford moved to approve the permit; Reverend Brand seconded and the motion carried on voice vote.

Clarifying details from the meeting record: the event location is listed as Sharperson Farms in the Mount Croghan/Black Creek area; estimated attendance 500–1,000; admission fee $20; off‑duty deputies (4–5) reported for security; food vendors expected on site. Council and staff noted the county's noise ordinance and said music hours and permit conditions could be adjusted in future events if necessary.

Council did not identify additional permit conditions on the record beyond directing the applicant to work with codes staff; the applicant provided a contact phone number on his flyer (803‑837‑2021).","Council granted a special‑event permit for a July trail ride and field party at Sharperson Farms in the Mount Croghan/Black Creek area, after applicants and community members described security plans and attendance estimates.",{"_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},6559118,"Council approves multiple second‑reading ordinances, moves several routine items forward",361,1009000,1370000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3214733-bdb016803e8209e9d0a76afb7e6eb263&start=1009&end=1370","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3214733-bdb016803e8209e9d0a76afb7e6eb263/thumbnail_1009000.jpg","/articles/6559118/Chesterfield-County/South-Carolina/Council-approves-multiple-secondreading-ordinances-moves-several-routine-items-forward","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6559118-52dffd75c233c4c0e0dd06c97173a996/orig.mp4?Expires=1770554315&Signature=PJRoVYrqcqyg0eqtSNEtEh7KIC60PFEHI01wcFwSFiOmo5QJYFidAckDCbHp2zXrjP~yFhuyz0FXlb2jJokajmwE4yLnsQWlgQQt17Djpg8w64~K4xANM7uZ-cYMdzh-Ke5y1~FxV5NFylCurXYxEK8-5~fXwC0rC53emTe0E9pmwuW6yVlBc1xWqeMAjBDrhS73zCPO2TZZjg4u~AVPnEJqX0XKE-F4QlmrwWRSu810e7H1uUWVFsWetLves6ikCKgQxR1ntFf2mg2X6kKb-Pj1wSH-QCIYh~D5dxXJCy2lTWkIv02t52Ldaw4XENGKdn3P0PfJd03TLKpgTOU5YA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Chesterfield County Council approved second readings for a series of budget and ordinance items and completed routine board and personnel business during its May regular meeting.

The council approved second readings for a fee‑in‑lieu agreement tied to a Walmart project, multiple 2025‑26 fire department budget ordinances, the county general fund budget ordinance for 2025‑26, a bond ordinance (referred to on the agenda as the Geo Bond Ordinance) and a tattoo ordinance. Council also reappointed Hattie Burns to the Pee Dee Regional Transportation Authority (PDRTA) and later approved a separate executive‑session action offering $1,600 in exchange for a short extension to a purchaser on the sale of the Leppard Building.

The approvals were taken largely by voice vote during the meeting; no roll‑call tallies were recorded in the public transcript. The tattoo ordinance discussion noted that the county permit application fee amount was left blank in the current draft and council agreed to set that fee before third reading. The solid waste management fee/plan item was discussed as a first reading (see separate article).

Votes at a glance (recorded on the meeting agenda and moved on the floor):
- Walmart fee‑in‑lieu: second reading approved (motion and second on the record; voice vote carried).
- 2025‑26 Castro Fire Department budget ordinance (second reading): approved.
- 2025‑26 Harris Creek Fire Department budget ordinance (second reading): approved.
- 2025‑26 Alligator Bridge (or Alligator Bridal) Fire Department budget ordinance (second reading): approved.
- 2025‑26 General Fund budget ordinance (second reading): approved.
- Geo Bond Ordinance (second reading): approved.
- Tattoo ordinance (second reading): approved; council deferred setting the county permit application fee (blank in packet) to before third reading.
- Appointment: Reappointment of Hattie Burns to PDRTA: approved.
- Executive‑session follow‑up (sale of Leppard Building): council authorized offering $1,600 for an extension to June 30 to the purchaser (motion carried).

The meeting transcript shows these items were moved and seconded by various council members (mover/second recorded on the floor in each case) and approved by voice. The council chair stated that no formal votes occurred in executive session and that a public motion was taken after returning to open session to implement the Leppard Building extension offer.

Council members indicated no further public hearings were scheduled that day and moved on to administrative reports and adjournment.","Chesterfield County Council held second readings and approved a slate of budget and ordinance items, reappointed a regional transportation board member and approved a contract extension offer following executive session.","actionData","errors"]

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Council advances first reading of solid‑waste management plan amendment proposing annual residential fee

Council approves special‑event permit for Sharperson Farms trail ride and field party

Council approves multiple second‑reading ordinances, moves several routine items forward