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The vote came during the council’s new-business section and passed on roll call after staff explained the amendments cover expenditures already made during the fiscal year and that matching revenues have been or will be posted. Town Administrator Jim Crossland said staff would reconcile the revenues and expenditures within weeks. \"She's teaching me on the on the Irmo way, so we're getting caught up with that,\" Crossland said of budget staff.

The council also voted to add the town administrator to the list of authorized municipal officials able to conduct business and sign checks, approved hosting a second annual board/board-style skatepark event at Rawls Creek Skatepark in 2026 with hospitality-tax funding not to exceed $25,000, and authorized the immediate purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 4-wheel-drive pickup for $53,288 for code compliance work.

Why it matters: the budget amendment ratification formalizes expenditures the council approved during the fiscal year and consolidates them for audit; adding the administrator as an authorized signer updates routine financial authorities; approving event funding and the vehicle allocates town resources for public programming and daily operations.

Council and staff said the items were largely routine. Crossland and a finance staff member noted many line items were grant-funded and that associated revenues will be reflected on upcoming reconciliations. Mayor Daniels framed the budget item for the public: \"We didn't spend $1,600,000 of money we didn't have,\" he said, emphasizing that revenues offset the listed expenditures.

Votes at a glance:
- Resolution 25-07 — Ratify budget amendments for FY 2024–25 totaling $1,664,116; outcome: approved (roll-call: Ward yes; Penfield yes; Coleman yes; Walton yes; Mayor Daniels yes).
- Resolution 25-08 — Authorize certain municipal officials to conduct business (add Town Administrator Jim Crossland as signer); outcome: approved (roll-call: Ward yes; Penfield yes; Coleman yes; Walton yes; Mayor Daniels yes).
- Event approval — Host Rawls Creek Skatepark board/skate event in 2026, funding not to exceed $25,000 from hospitality-tax funds; outcome: approved (roll-call: Ward yes; Penfield yes; Coleman yes; Walton yes; Mayor Daniels yes).
- Vehicle purchase — Purchase 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD for $53,288 for code compliance officer Joan Neets; outcome: approved (roll-call: Ward yes; Penfield yes; Coleman yes; Walton yes; Mayor Daniels yes).

Context and next steps: council members said the skatepark event in 2025 attracted participants from many states and netted sponsorship revenue; council approved the 2026 allocation with the events committee’s recommendation. The vehicle purchase was justified by staff because the current code-enforcement vehicle is mechanically unreliable and the replacement is available through a state contract for quick acquisition. Finance staff said they will complete reconciliation of the budget amendments well before the annual audit deadline.

No executive-session action followed; the meeting adjourned after the votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Irmo Town Council (LIVE) - July 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Irmo Town Council on July 15 unanimously approved four staff-recommended actions, including ratification of fiscal-year 2024–25 budget amendments totaling $1,664,116.","taxTitle","Town of Irmo, Richland County, South Carolina","taxId",58114,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6518302,"Irmo announces summer and fall community events, senior services and district \"Golden Pass\" sign-ups",279,1019000,1298000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393743-faea7564cecb57f2af5379cf42517ca4&start=1019&end=1298","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393743-faea7564cecb57f2af5379cf42517ca4/thumbnail_1019000.jpg","/articles/6518302/Town-of-Irmo/Richland-County/South-Carolina/Irmo-announces-summer-and-fall-community-events-senior-services-and-district-Golden-Pass-sign-ups","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518302-5d71078e5198cd5632b14d5b44775dab/orig.mp4?Expires=1774986533&Signature=jCc5S-SWtOYboKuWRq0DdbMflZ9E-NkfLGpdbF-VxHBNAVQ0KoHglVtf7bbQiUhk3U8J0fjkxjayufO5WEIczXFXdHI1xqBggFIhvZEXPmpMV21Y9PSnN1Ng2a9nuD5VgHO3Fgrw0M8wccUUSTh~vx6muT-WIPW5SkW3KtET16otrhAdlXRCzZ1y0vWnkPKre05DTBYdLqXxhO7yX-f20MFwAmim1GVyC3apgMSKpMJuIj4oEBeqhXZXPghh9Wi-r8kjAxMq5UXRE4hjDNZDcHTs9ZgM~9QN9UOZa17m53KLPu12JRlbhFqF0a2zuIZFbOpNVlCJOqFGlJqydeERhw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town staff on July 15 highlighted a slate of upcoming community events and services for Irmo residents, including senior opportunities, district sporting and cultural events, and fall festivals.

Announcements included sign-ups for the Lexington-Richland School District Five Golden Pass for residents who will be 60 during the 2025–26 school year; distribution will occur July 22 (1–4 p.m.) and July 23 (9 a.m.–noon) at the district office at 1020 Dutch Fork Road. Staff also listed a town fundraiser and yard sale by the Irmo Fire Foundation on July 26 at Union United Methodist Church and an Irmo Christmas parade planning meeting on July 30 at Craft and Draft; the parade is scheduled for Dec. 6.

Other items: several back-to-school events hosted by the Richland County Recreation Commission including an Irmo location on Aug. 1 at Friarsgate Park; an \"Irmo Murders and Mysteries\" walking tour on Aug. 1 at Moore Park hosted by the Lexington County Museum; National Night Out on Aug. 5 at Moore Park; a story time with the mayor on Aug. 12 at the Prisma Health Amphitheater at Moore Park; and a trunk-or-treat planned for Oct. 31 at Moore Park. Staff also noted a nonemergency senior-transportation program available to District Five residents and that vendor, exhibitor and volunteer applications are open for the 50th Irmo Okra Strut set for Sept. 26–27.

Why it matters: the announcements provide dates, contact information and application deadlines for events and services that affect residents, seniors and families across Irmo.

Staff asked residents to check deadlines for vendor and volunteer sign-ups and provided a phone number for the senior transportation provider.","Council staff summarized upcoming events and services including Golden Pass sign-ups for seniors, National Night Out, Okra Strut dates and senior nonemergency transportation.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6518306,"Irmo recognizes new businesses and names Irmo Kids Dental small business of the month",176,801000,977000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5393743-faea7564cecb57f2af5379cf42517ca4&start=801&end=977","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5393743-faea7564cecb57f2af5379cf42517ca4/thumbnail_801000.jpg","/articles/6518306/Town-of-Irmo/Richland-County/South-Carolina/Irmo-recognizes-new-businesses-and-names-Irmo-Kids-Dental-small-business-of-the-month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518306-f4631c7a77e5cb9f37d40108f9d6132e/orig.mp4?Expires=1774986533&Signature=OW00fXWc-p98CCdeHYE8StXddondbDNXwJpUFAKLrVMgZfCuWrOW~GY2764cbYOm0AczNy2oJdST~IKRzHMhQlNFzLb3F2iOGW-nM7JvLSYvsiV1ROfUoFbt87jGH1Rh8AF~ai6PUdjS~kxm4jtvC2YFjJJbW2-mJVbzN-gT~O1wHSVjVmHfbgArJ~Zly6GbRhwpqVqVzHaPgKQlvPhOjv3aoimpG3-j8ASC9BF42irVQJw3W6YkPSxuNq2SY5h-sW9cbB52a3e~oJ0DpmSC8-3VFiAZTjaEl6oOgOUNCua~fef8K9iWb22NEDj~Q~uuLwOXrJfOrHJCbQSh-v~aBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Irmo on July 15 welcomed several new businesses and presented Irmo Kids Dental with the town’s small-business award for July 2025.

Council announced new businesses including Luxe Events Venue at 7536 C Woodrow Street, Glow Up Aesthetics, Lake Murray Head Spa and Salon, Jocelyn Aesthetics and the DB Studio. The council then recognized Irmo Kids Dental, which is opening a new building on Lake Murray Boulevard.

Dr. Santana Jones, co-owner of Irmo Kids Dental, said she and her husband, Robert Jones, have been residents for more than 20 years and that the new practice represents relationships they have built in the community. \"We just love the town of Irmo. We've been Irmoans for over 20 years, and it's just beautiful to be able to come and get an excellent service, and contribute to the growth and helping families and businesses thrive here in Irmo,\" Jones said.

Why it matters: highlighting new businesses and the small-business award is intended to promote local economic development and inform residents about services and storefront openings.

Council presented a plaque and public congratulations. No formal votes were required for the recognitions.","Council acknowledged several recently opened businesses and presented a small-business award to Irmo Kids Dental at the July 15 meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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Irmo council ratifies $1.66 million in budget amendments, authorizes administrator as signer, OKs skatepark event and truck purchase

Irmo announces summer and fall community events, senior services and district "Golden Pass" sign-ups

Irmo recognizes new businesses and names Irmo Kids Dental small business of the month