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Councilwoman Wessinger moved to reappoint John Stickney; Councilman Hudson seconded the motion. The council approved the reappointment by roll-call vote. Later, the council moved and seconded the reappointment of George McConnell Jr. to the architect position; that motion also passed on roll call.

No public comment or opposition to the reappointments was recorded in the chambers or online during the meeting. The council did not provide the length of the reappointments on the public record during the session.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05-27-2025 - County Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council voted to reappoint John Stickney and George McConnell Jr. to county boards in architect/engineering roles; both reappointments passed by roll call.","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},6223131,"Council approves letter to SCDOT seeking partial dam closure for \"Dining on the Dam\" event",116,1856000,1972000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3577036-3673c00f7f095fa30e147db65c1fa580&start=1856&end=1972","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3577036-3673c00f7f095fa30e147db65c1fa580/thumbnail_1856000.jpg","/articles/6223131/Lexington-County/South-Carolina/Council-approves-letter-to-SCDOT-seeking-partial-dam-closure-for-Dining-on-the-Dam-event","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223131-ffe6f9dfd5bb61f632fd456589024569/orig.mp4?Expires=1775343812&Signature=O~k1Wwdx55351NAMysziZrAH~-bAYxYSRNunFyB6JQiW~5QL2KuNe4Hwbz-i~1YZiafzHS-qGOrcBO8s5JnFoUvN4SvApK3YimWMWO~Nd99vPY50fb7WYUbcU8gM3naruTofIQ~m~psTPklEkCdF70A4SDUiX7hp0m0D~dy~MogNvcBb1SZVW6ilg7r~z6oyITmEh~wVM4IsTY6OSvIn66ehm~d793amJx5PbuBXHs97G0j5hpQykQ42SJDPLUferWDXwLBQ7UAQBSFxlNWKGrkPZhhp7UoLDKnAAIzCG6X3KA6xZDEuFnDWcV9BhJ1VJpmFdMVmNFPr4bxBWMq-8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lexington County Council's committee of the whole voted unanimously to send a letter to the South Carolina Department of Transportation requesting permission to close the southbound direction of the dam for the county's annual \"Dining on the Dam\" event on Sept. 21, 2025, with Oct. 5, 2025, as an alternate date in case of inclement weather.

The committee discussed the request and the county's coordination with the Lexington County Sheriff's Department for traffic control. The committee decided unanimously to approve sending the letter requesting SCDOT assistance for a partial closure on the specified date(s).

Vice Chair Conwell made the motion to send the letter; the motion was seconded and approved by roll call. The council did not record any public opposition or additional conditions in the meeting; staff will transmit the letter to SCDOT and coordinate logistics with law enforcement if permission is granted.","Lexington County's committee of the whole voted unanimously to send a letter to the South Carolina Department of Transportation requesting closure of the southbound direction of the dam for the \"Dining on the Dam\" event on Sept. 21, 2025, with Oct. 5 as an alternate date.",{"_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},6223135,"Lexington County approves road repair contract extension and awards two street projects",102,1983000,2085000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3577036-3673c00f7f095fa30e147db65c1fa580&start=1983&end=2085","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3577036-3673c00f7f095fa30e147db65c1fa580/thumbnail_1983000.jpg","/articles/6223135/Lexington-County/South-Carolina/Lexington-County-approves-road-repair-contract-extension-and-awards-two-street-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223135-705433944598be64073febfb9d9fcde2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775343812&Signature=Pm5j-QHrIXuL5Eg4qPwPLGmlfNGGgvGdo~y453Usa7PVSUFYnKoHNZxu4ubEetJIhimhV0LxoRmhOlybC6bENqO7RI1kI2gy9DvP8p2VJ6uANKA9SmsrRWNtiCOPP-LUQCC0Fv64-YEIV3axURsBZaphNyM8-AQ0MKE7p2FzwNCPbjLEpyIvLwXg51zLjTXVsArW3Le3iwjoYsD1Rq8esIY0zd3fMpZcvKq-kTQvsb-XCkwvgG1ldFGA3K~y2sxRoOFChB3FeovdFYNEG2Iow3wx0vqaCbSLdZ1R-xr9dM9Y9PPB7CyReohz9TUJ0JO7Kp3lD3A7ZkCumVjStX1R8Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lexington County Council approved a contract extension for on-call road repairs and awarded two construction contracts: McCall McQueen Street pavement improvements and the Saxe Goth Industrial Park Twelfth Street extension phase 3.

Councilman Hudson moved to approve the three related items on the county's tabbed agenda; Councilman Fisher seconded the motion. A roll-call vote recorded unanimous support from council members present.

The approvals cover (1) extending the county's on-call road repairs contract, (2) awarding the McCall McQueen Street pavement improvement contract, and (3) awarding the Saxe Goth Industrial Park Twelfth Street extension phase 3 construction contract and associated documents. The county did not announce contractor names or contract amounts during the public portion of the meeting; staff will complete contracting formalities and publish award documents per county procurement practice.

Council discussion did not include amendments to the awards on the floor. The business portion of the meeting concluded after the vote; council recessed for a public hearing later in the evening.","Council approved an on-call road repairs contract extension and awarded contracts for McCall McQueen Street pavement improvements and Saxe Goth Industrial Park Twelfth Street extension phase 3.",{"_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},6223140,"Health committee backs Walmart Spark Good Local grant to buy 10-year smoke alarms",104,1743000,1847000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3577036-3673c00f7f095fa30e147db65c1fa580&start=1743&end=1847","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3577036-3673c00f7f095fa30e147db65c1fa580/thumbnail_1743000.jpg","/articles/6223140/Lexington-County/South-Carolina/Health-committee-backs-Walmart-Spark-Good-Local-grant-to-buy-10-year-smoke-alarms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223140-ecbc3d2e47d11a6ab236ef83145b3320/orig.mp4?Expires=1775343812&Signature=DYtVBV6dddVbdPmN~Sc~FGJ39F2bhEjxJjO~-GxXVT2l4seleQiExOQxJb7~AN7J9Qa2YtBzdCNSCQgUZX6CREe-HPBTq27NppGGnSClkzWImUVF-GQiQEKHifVCMAdg1Pz6Pxv0ln5mj-IttmAGVglWKAIb28q-OZBEvzvG098uquOo29AAUx6iDwLRsfbaWSoGxmhBurhakbRAnQPWTsMKzb~R-qIS7gglkXCK8RzaLPqZGGSwzKNiQEethpA5D8Bc4NVPoN~cvWC3hnsNKi6GdHa1yiRXPNfQ8Lrqe0nJBt7uIZl7o1ukXZ1KHpQt3aEOJvYWn62pjmh3wx4iHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Lexington County Health and Human Services Committee voted to approve a request from Lexington County Fire Service to apply for the 2025 Walmart Spark Good Local Grant to purchase 10-year smoke alarms for homes across the county.

Committee testimony said the grant would supplement existing stock used by the county fire marshal's division and allow staff to install more smoke alarms in a shorter time frame, with the objective that \"every house within the county of Lexington has functioning smoke alarms whether they can afford them or not,\" a committee member said during the report to the full council.

The grant application would fund additional 10-year smoke alarms and help the county meet its fire-safety objectives under the Lexington County Fire Service's community programs. The council approved the committee recommendation by roll call during the meeting. No additional local match or dollar amount was specified in the public record at this meeting.","Lexington County Health and Human Services Committee approved applying for a 2025 Walmart Spark Good Local Grant to purchase 10-year smoke alarms for low-income homes to expand fire-safety installations.",{"_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},6223146,"Public hearing held on proposed fee agreement and incentives for Michelin expansion",343,2145000,2488000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3577036-3673c00f7f095fa30e147db65c1fa580&start=2145&end=2488","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3577036-3673c00f7f095fa30e147db65c1fa580/thumbnail_2145000.jpg","/articles/6223146/Lexington-County/South-Carolina/Public-hearing-held-on-proposed-fee-agreement-and-incentives-for-Michelin-expansion","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223146-febce2d117d06075349f2cb3aabc3f54/orig.mp4?Expires=1775343812&Signature=F~FR5Aw9uJdGFwsUgHx2tcItJGU9GBN35aK791ho4vzknyKdoqUIALyVRCtoVxZV7xfOyUjKOiOslUn2SAo46jOxgQBsJlwqfsmsXOUYtHkd9ILl7wbkNTkEH-4CDXub6QFULfldQRufC~z96GQR2c~O5MirzHMKc~5RYMqy~Ml2HmBiHkbB-e3ilqvYnJYrA8X7LydbbT8N7Nz7uBBwP1539ZrhFoAD6n~80aoFVJyGwXGf6TgiPj5lYrQe9UCbsAyzqXzp83KyM2bRPj4KoUyhRg4oeiwxEwQF5F3BdPcV7Q~3kiUA0Ns2OWZNRIPgJcRlDgLFzBufxzKbMiOeAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lexington County Council opened a public hearing on Ordinance 24-11, a proposed fee agreement with Michelin North America that would provide special source revenue credits and continued multi-county industrial park benefits for a project at the company's Lexington facilities.

A county staff presenter summarized the ordinance and invited Michelin representatives to describe the project to the council and members of the public. Carlton King, plant manager at Michelin's US 7 Lexington site, said Michelin has manufactured in Lexington County for more than 40 years and described planned capital equipment upgrades at its US 5 and US 7 facilities. \"Our roots in this community run deep and we're excited to continue building this legacy here in Lexington County,\" King said.

Bernie Maybach, attorney for Michelin, briefly thanked county staff for their work on economic development negotiations. No members of the public who signed up requested to speak in opposition; three supporters were listed and two declined to speak further. After hearing from company representatives, the council closed the public comment portion of the hearing.

The hearing record shows the council solicited public comment and that no opposition was registered in the chambers or online. The transcript does not record a final vote on Ordinance 24-11 in this meeting; the session's purpose was to gather public comment and hear company and staff presentations.","Council opened a public hearing on Ordinance 24-11, a proposed fee agreement with Michelin North America that would provide special source revenue credits and multi-county industrial park benefits; company representatives spoke in favor and no public opposition registered.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223151,"Lexington County Council adopts FY 2025–26 budget with no tax increase",94,1646000,1740000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3577036-3673c00f7f095fa30e147db65c1fa580&start=1646&end=1740","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3577036-3673c00f7f095fa30e147db65c1fa580/thumbnail_1646000.jpg","/articles/6223151/Lexington-County/South-Carolina/Lexington-County-Council-adopts-FY-202526-budget-with-no-tax-increase","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223151-2c572be49736940fa3acfcc90e528c8a/orig.mp4?Expires=1775343812&Signature=nBuha9roxIc~DgURbqSTb6QbgurC35mSKmuQHomWy-P0ZAKlGBRvThxaVEIOvENk-sK~H2vL9AqWfshcaoJidWeTCXrCHSWxLCyGDRtFq8T~OiMBOwJV7X79EPqP4whFRGatVSsT5AmzmYJGLhjR1eDprY-wsaWJ8POl9h60-Y~oLdrnwUYg-TDvfgmAln46AHQQTe8U2zQ55ozgUK3OtS1XKfp-nxMuRJ-e2NeBc1yzY7I6rd5Sn8--ltN9razSUPxkTYUyRsT0uPzCMjXhxIptMauF-2EgQkTSjlyKrDLz3s6nh1GPSMbj9TQwQDkjtuhvVrYyFuI8WhzLepvzRQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lexington County Council voted to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2508, adopting the county's fiscal year 2025'26 budget, with the council stating there will be no property tax increase for the year.

The measure passed after roll-call voting; Councilman Bishop cast the lone recorded vote against the ordinance. Council members who voted in favor included Councilwoman Kerig, Councilwoman Wessinger, Councilman Fisher, Councilman Hudson, Councilman Brigham and Vice Chair Conwell, and Chairman Cullum.

The ordinance on second reading formalizes the county's budget as recommended by staff and amended by committee and the council. Chairman Cullum thanked administration and staff for their work in producing a budget the council could approve \"with no tax increase this year.\" The council did not specify additional line-item changes during the floor vote.

The approval followed the council's standard second-reading procedure and a roll-call vote. The record shows a majority supported adoption; the formal ordinance number referenced during the meeting was 2508 for fiscal year 2025'26.

No further budget votes or amendments were recorded during the session. The council did not provide a line-by-line breakdown in the public hearing portion of this meeting; staff will publish the adopted budget documents on the county website per routine practice.","Lexington County Council approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 2508, adopting the county's fiscal 2025'26 budget. Council members voted largely in favor; one member voted no.","actionData","errors"]

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