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Planner Hart Clark delivered the presentation and said the zoning change is intended to \"preserve the rural character of the community and agricultural heritage\" by maintaining open space, low-density living and limiting large-scale industrial or commercial development. The proposed zoning would set a minimum lot size of two acres, require setbacks (50-foot front setback on major highways, 25-foot on collector roads; 100-foot setbacks for commercial uses) and prohibit uses such as manufacturing, large-scale power generation and warehousing.

Clark said the map would not rezone currently zoned parcels; it affects about 1,554 parcels totaling roughly 53,619 acres and would increase the amount of county land subject to zoning by about 17 percent. He said the majority of affected parcels lie in Councilmember Tiffany's district, with some parcels in Councilmembers Dr. Kenyon's and Mr. Moody's districts. Clark also said he will mail postcards to each affected property before the first reading and public hearing; the formal three-reading ordinance process is scheduled to begin next month.

Councilmembers and staff noted the district grew during the planning process in response to citizen requests (including a request that extended the district on Garrett Road toward Ransford Road). Clark said he had excluded active mining parcels from the Rural Agriculture designation by mapping those parcels as industrial to avoid creating nonconforming uses.

No vote was taken; council received the presentation and directed staff to proceed with the public-notice steps Clark described. Staff said they will provide large printed maps at the county office and can attend town-hall style meetings if the council desires community outreach beyond the mailed notice.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","June 3, 2025, County Council Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff presented a proposed Rural Agriculture zoning map that would apply to roughly 1,554 unzoned parcels (about 53,619 acres) and is intended to preserve rural character by limiting industrial and large commercial uses.","taxTitle","Edgefield County, South Carolina","taxId",71124,"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},6210394,"Edgefield County council approves FY2025-26 budget that adds EMS millage and one-time transfers to cover shortfalls",530,1529000,2059000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3720297-3a3af20a12c6d018fcb09026b595aad9&start=1529&end=2059","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3720297-3a3af20a12c6d018fcb09026b595aad9/thumbnail_1529000.jpg","/articles/6210394/Edgefield-County/South-Carolina/Edgefield-County-council-approves-FY2025-26-budget-that-adds-EMS-millage-and-one-time-transfers-to-cover-shortfalls","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210394-de7798149ccf6baae30cd7402b454c16/orig.mp4?Expires=1773661287&Signature=ZMrGfh0Bt1GhytbLV6Py8DkaHO51zbHTA9y3tGGarniM3-u16xeAIA15JTYE~dcGe0UykKJ88ksY1kABO25T0yOI1zM7fLKioFEfLZXzbBIj8vniHN1fs2aIbZ98n8UGxHuJyR0Zv8HFq8i81hj6NPM4QKmkjlfI3WkM7qJw26nebLwpglYJUN5kuGxZLbxVwd06rPZgYaGS~g0-jVQsemZADGPuyc-Qd8YI2546IaPtRhRCtpgaJ7uve-lV~F3Ce2WadtvNZU50zWEpa7OjCM119SXzBCPum4Fo2BZ8uPfwRGg2bOY7PTaoc~aYJ9NG0~5Y643pw7i8YQuX8SJO0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Edgefield County Council on a unanimous vote approved final reading of the FY2025-26 operating budget, which includes a proposed millage increase dedicated to emergency medical services and a transfer from the general fund to cover an immediate EMS shortfall.

County Administrator Dean said the budget increase is intended to keep up with inflation and rising operational costs and to fund a multi-year plan to improve EMS capacity. \"The increase in tax collections is essentially keeping up with inflation,\" Dean said during the meeting, adding that the county has not raised millage in roughly 15 years.

The budget package includes an approximately $300,000 transfer from the general fund to EMS to address an ongoing shortfall, Dean said. Council members described EMS as an essential, life‑saving service and said the increase targets EMS only, not the general fund. Councilmember Miss Ireland and others said they are committed to finding ways to roll back the EMS millage later if earmarks, state assistance or a capital project sales tax allocation can offset the cost.

During public comment, resident Eddie Kale questioned where tax revenues were going and expressed concern about higher property and vehicle taxes. Dean and other council members responded at length, saying the county had conducted multiple presentations, published information online and advertised for public input before the vote. The chair said the county had posted an issue paper and news coverage about EMS and that council had worked to be transparent about the proposal.

Council members cited operational facts discussed at the meeting: the county\furrently averages a 12-minute EMS response time compared with a reported national average of 9 minutes; the EMS millage did not fully cover operations or capital needs; and EMS had previously supplemented its budget by drawing on reserves. Dean also noted that unlike police and fire services, failure to provide EMS has exposed other jurisdictions to legal risk.

Council discussed but did not adopt an immediate alternative funding source. Members said they will continue to pursue state earmarks and consider the county\fapital project sales tax for 2026 as potential offsets. Several council members repeated their intention to revisit and reduce the EMS millage if outside funds become available. The reading of ordinance number 2425007 was approved by unanimous voice/hand vote.

The vote: Motion to give reading to ordinance 2425007 (FY2025-26 budget) — mover: Mr. Tower; seconder: Miss Ireland; outcome: approved unanimously.

The council did not set a specific timetable at the meeting to reduce the EMS millage; members said any rollback would depend on future revenue sources and legislative actions.","Edgefield County Council unanimously approved the county\u000fY2025-26 operating budget, including a dedicated increase for emergency medical services (EMS), a roughly $300,000 general-fund transfer to EMS for the current shortfall and a plan that could be reduced later if state or capital-project sales tax funding becomes available.",{"_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},6210374,"Council gives reading to two ordinances to join multi-county industrial parks with Aiken County; Edgefield to receive 1% of fee-in-lieu revenues",105,4378000,4483000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3720297-3a3af20a12c6d018fcb09026b595aad9&start=4378&end=4483","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3720297-3a3af20a12c6d018fcb09026b595aad9/thumbnail_4378000.jpg","/articles/6210374/Edgefield-County/South-Carolina/Council-gives-reading-to-two-ordinances-to-join-multi-county-industrial-parks-with-Aiken-County-Edgefield-to-receive-1-of-fee-in-lieu-revenues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210374-4954e394e7b02082a7ade6184505fa59/orig.mp4?Expires=1773661287&Signature=lgazoFbMjv5H-R1ECpZ3fJIujmBio-feWaea4JfFpLjlSNviykaB8W~5vnvFsr6DwkuhdzbAcHPfmLHRmoky-uWeMfHdCg48D525BDpnwsB7AiFDs~iXCuF55dza-RLK9mIrOZz7NCGwTxI7SizNiMPfb1wPZPav5a6OnOt4WhpMdAXN6UgAvAxsMiB47zvMlO0HrXb~LzoKVqr0fSo6TZs~JkO9MjXR3KDhIdeF0o5eCdRgZRgLaHSpEMn0goTydjcAG7lu9bKfOmCHGckbCmZH731PC0nel60JUPqr~sok~Hb3M-ydl5Jv4g-4LkDOcIfWdRdeD8aY5lEUGkyFaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Edgefield County Council gave reading to two ordinances authorizing development of multi-county industrial and business parks in partnership with Aiken County; both measures passed on first reading.

County Administrator Dean said the ordinances authorize the county to participate procedurally in parks that will be geographically located in Aiken County but structured under multi-county agreements allowed by state law (citing section 4-1-170 of the South Carolina Code). The county will not be required to invest capital in the parks; Edgefield County\u000expects to receive 1% of fee-in-lieu-of-ad-valorem-tax revenues generated by projects located in the parks.

The two items described separate park agreements: one identifying a project by the placeholder name \"Project Sunflower\" and the other naming DCB North Augusta LLC (and affiliates) as a potential park sponsor. Councilmembers asked no substantive questions on the ordinances and voted to give reading to both measures; both readings passed unanimously. The ordinances create the procedural groundwork for participation should the park agreements be finalized by Aiken County and private project sponsors.","Edgefield County gave reading to two ordinances authorizing participation in multi-county industrial and business parks in conjunction with Aiken County. The county will not invest capital but will receive 1% of fee-in-lieu-of-tax revenues from the parks.",{"_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},6210379,"Council awards asbestos abatement and flooring contracts for county office renovations",204,4046000,4250000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3720297-3a3af20a12c6d018fcb09026b595aad9&start=4046&end=4250","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3720297-3a3af20a12c6d018fcb09026b595aad9/thumbnail_4046000.jpg","/articles/6210379/Edgefield-County/South-Carolina/Council-awards-asbestos-abatement-and-flooring-contracts-for-county-office-renovations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210379-de84f607f03f11dd339fd917ba524fd9/orig.mp4?Expires=1773661287&Signature=BeIrv25fmC~mFh92~x1om8Ln~yvKIBOM37FvRFT9-gVUNq-MQBV8Ks26XpnpYq5PCRqCRWYbKa2qglknTubpZJ7IDCD5j2CX6am818Z3-ltWo98eiEgMN4j8n90dJ0U8Vnh-2YsQNwPqVYhdVPQht3Nlv5bN67UJRuUjQ2L5H53pqSI6v4E2PgUTTKrDLXiToVFIdUmvoPprfiiyaRL3cNsuaUdnZx9wPa-Oyy2Hg95WELPG0Px~n9lh0z6vlfI5-61CIpIgRPQF4PwhzcKQqUqaQcUQrJzjdMszc5vFKTmPsVvSBb9lOjDJG0TwUMHq4JLRTzO8TKybu~DE7Qgj3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Edgefield County Council unanimously awarded multiple contracts for building maintenance and renovation, including asbestos abatement and flooring replacement across several county buildings.

The county administrator told council that asbestos was discovered beneath carpet in the Clemson extension offices; because carpet was glued to tile containing asbestos, removal required licensed abatement. The county solicited three bids; two did not meet specifications. Chaplain and Sons submitted the single compliant bid and was recommended for asbestos abatement, disposal and post-project cleaning at $31,375. \"We recommend going with Chaplain and Sons,\" the administrator said.

Council also approved awarding Gore Construction the flooring and plumbing-fixture replacement at the Recreation Building for $32,000 and carpet replacement in the treasurer
nd voter-registration offices. RG Novelo received the award for carpet replacement in the voter-registration office for $9,335; the administrator noted Novelo is already performing tile work in that building.

All contract awards were approved by voice/hand vote with no dissents. Councilmembers asked staff to monitor costs and confirmed the bids were within anticipated budgets.","Edgefield County awarded Chaplain and Sons $31,375 for asbestos abatement at the Agriculture Building and approved contracts with Gore Construction and RG Novelo for flooring and carpeting projects in county offices; all awards passed unanimously.",{"_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},6210384,"Council amends solid-waste budget after hauling-rate increase from regional contractor",244,1189000,1433000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3720297-3a3af20a12c6d018fcb09026b595aad9&start=1189&end=1433","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3720297-3a3af20a12c6d018fcb09026b595aad9/thumbnail_1189000.jpg","/articles/6210384/Edgefield-County/South-Carolina/Council-amends-solid-waste-budget-after-hauling-rate-increase-from-regional-contractor","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6210384-318f5055f35880de2f4b3a3abda339c0/orig.mp4?Expires=1773661287&Signature=FJ7-ng9Q0yCjVouoNpFuHOcl4cN5Br7FSohVEZra-gVmNftRbfIRpl~9kbGfS7Glnpc8DzF3sE-9EW-vQ7LhRBqB3kGw4aGoyTJlx7H5~pIWrgh72VwiIK5Wk04GIPmYAVYgrS69Y3qXfdxeWrwWAiomtEPSB3YuMvhNZX7fgM1JPP9aBi~v5JeK1Vs245mRoF0xpdx9h-j9XYoejUsljxUX~ZsFhU3gR8zK~fCRmedlV~M4ZMP5fRJoQDDPvILmlS5vuIDFuA15jp1IreWHdx~bkAEGQf7pXGOcF9uTa~8n1yVCQtHVKjnmTkpw50mGGP0Wb5cAwIg0wXwa460Vtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Edgefield County Council approved an amendment to the solid-waste special revenue fund to cover a hauling-rate increase passed down from regional waste authorities.

County Administrator Dean explained the adjustment: Tri County Solid Waste Authority and 3 Rivers Solid Waste Authority increased hauling rates, which required Edgefield to amend its special-revenue budget by $17,800. Dean said the increase stems from a $2-per‑ton rise at the regional level and that the county\fontractor
llocation translates to roughly 9,000 tons for Edgefield, resulting in the $17,800 shortfall.

Councilmember Mr. Moody moved the amendment and Miss Ireland seconded. The council approved moving $17,800 from the solid-waste reserve fund into the operating budget; members emphasized that the county was not increasing the $100 solid-waste fee and that the change was a bookkeeping adjustment to cover new hauling costs.

The chair noted the 3 Rivers board finalized the regional change the following day and said the five‑year hauling contract was expected to lock the rate for a period but counseled monitoring future adjustments.","Edgefield County council approved a $17,800 amendment to the solid-waste special revenue budget to cover a hauling-rate increase passed by regional contractors; the council moved the amount from the solid-waste reserve fund and did not raise the county\nnnual $100 solid-waste fee.","actionData","errors"]

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