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The council read a proclamation recognizing National Recovery Month and the 2025 theme, \"Recovery Is for Everyone.\" After the proclamation, the county's treatment director, identified in the meeting as Sephora Williams, provided a summary of services and training.

Williams said the program treats substance use disorders and often sees clients with co-occurring mental-health conditions through a \"dual-diagnosed\" program, and that the agency works with the local mental-health department to coordinate care. She said the county-led treatment effort has been operating about 25 years and that staff have experience making referrals to detox and inpatient treatment around the state.

Service volume and access: Williams said the treatment operation sees more than 1,200 people per year across prevention, treatment and recovery services; she estimated the treatment program serves about 700 clients per year. The program offers evening assessments and groups to accommodate people who work, and opioid-related services are provided at no cost to clients when funding is available under opioid-specific grant programs.

Why it matters: National Recovery Month proclamations are ceremonial, but the council used the occasion to hear practical service information about access, dual-diagnosis care, evening hours and referral networks. The numbers provided give a sense of local demand and capacity for substance-use treatment.

What was said on the record: \"We have a dual-diagnosed program,\" Williams said, describing the agency's treatment for clients with both substance-use and mental-health disorders. She added, \"We see over 1,200 people in our treatment program per year,\" and that evening services are available to reduce barriers to care.

Next steps: The proclamation encourages county residents to observe Recovery Month with events and programs; the agency signaled continued community education on harm reduction, stigma and naloxone administration training later in the fall. The transcript did not include specific budget figures for treatment programs or named funding sources besides general references to opioid funds and coordination with state programs.

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During public comment, Felicia Johnson described ongoing problems at an intersection near Madison Street where an unseen ditch and lack of stopping compliance have led to close calls and crashes. A participant advised that a civil summons and complaint could force a responsible party to respond; an attorney present outlined that water-intrusion claims can include trespass and negligence causes of action under South Carolina law.

Council discussion of the animal shelter focused on design and community engagement. A councilor said the county has drawings and that designers aim to avoid a simple chain-link, open-bay facility; the objective is to meet the requirements of the CVST referendum while allowing future growth. County staff said they would include concerned residents in outreach and share drawings and information.

Why it matters: Siting, design and drainage for animal shelters can affect nearby residents through noise, traffic and stormwater runoff. Public confidence in the project's transparency and planning affects acceptance and future use of county facilities.

What was said on the record: A councilor asked for clarity on whether the shelter would be an open-bay design or include noise buffering walls and drainage solutions; staff replied that design work is ongoing and that they will share materials with neighbors. The council asked staff to be transparent with community outreach during comprehensive planning and design phases.

Next steps: Staff said they would include Mr. Bright (a named correspondent) and other residents in outreach and distribute design information as it becomes available. The transcript did not record a formal vote on the shelter or a funding decision during the meeting.

","Residents raised safety and noise concerns about a proposed animal shelter during public comment; councilors and staff said designers are working on plans to address drainage, noise buffering and future expansion potential tied to a CVST-funded project.",{"_33":85,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":86,"_41":87,"_43":88,"_45":89,"_46":90,"_48":91,"_50":92,"_52":93,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":94,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":95,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6476201,"Colleton County council advances zoning code item and approves routine contracts in unanimous votes",192,2447000,2639000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5731023-8e9261526c22427e7f41351e2dffb927&start=2447&end=2639","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5731023-8e9261526c22427e7f41351e2dffb927/thumbnail_2447000.jpg","/articles/6476201/Colleton-County/South-Carolina/Colleton-County-council-advances-zoning-code-item-and-approves-routine-contracts-in-unanimous-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6476201-16cf80b22699f9e9256ea3d08b80854d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771165000&Signature=BCheAZrXL1NGKhmN7M8ptOHRwbJlZwWXB9Jk1nGQAQdd4eeL0p7dX3FiHBYU7Z-uUjegldCoQdDamt1kmcFahs0hZencbwd7xN5A0X3S6wjj9vhV73lVbza6pGXHD9nTUm4sRTCLWdzy-G~c3oEn8IEieonvGELqUVQlOQnMONb-QyZvAcO-Ga~N13sKEOmkB9dl8mzMdWFNUP9yzTxCFG36mMwDi42orF7uDNyFqAYn4VoSMnK8dMJbvV5fVqbl5wazHrsOvoO1V-DaYNIFgQIqp-dyf0lYj-Sc5XYYAOO6SGaN-CtBtDo0wKNFIHCgUG6fXWA~gXMQC5ayx5YVAw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Colleton County Council advanced a zoning-code amendment and approved two routine resolutions during a meeting in September 2025.

The council voted unanimously to move a proposed amendment to the county zoning ordinance (Article 14.08-3, \"additional uses\") to the next reading(s). Council discussion of the amendment was brief; one councilor noted they had looked it over and that more review would occur before final readings.

The council also approved Resolution 25-R-56 to award a contract for weed-management and disaster-recovery services and approved Resolution 25-4-59 to authorize acceptance of an item described on the agenda. The public transcript does not record the contract vendor, contract amount, or the specific item accepted under Resolution 25-4-59.

Why it matters: Amendments to the zoning code can change permitted uses and buffers in parts of the county; awarding weed-management and disaster-recovery contracts affects how the county will respond to invasive vegetation and post-disaster cleanup. The meeting record provided no detail on contract terms, funding sources or implementation schedules.

What the council recorded on the floor: Motions for each item were made and seconded and carried by voice vote. The transcript records the outcomes as \"carried unanimously\" or \"aye,\" but individual roll-call votes and counts were not included in the audio record provided.

Pending details: The agenda language cited \"Article 14.08-3, additional uses\" for the zoning item; the council said further review and additional readings would follow. The contract award and the authorization item lacked vendor, amount, and effective-date information in the transcript; the council packet or posted minutes should contain the full procurement and funding details.

Votes at a glance:
- Zoning amendment (Article 14.08-3, additional uses) — motion to advance to next reading(s): approved (voice vote; carried unanimously). Details: first reading moved by name only; additional review to follow.
- Resolution 25-R-56 — award contract for weed-management and disaster-recovery services: approved (voice vote; carried unanimously). Vendor and contract amount: not specified in the transcript.
- Resolution 25-4-59 — authorize acceptance (agenda item): approved (voice vote; carried unanimously). Subject and funding source: not specified in the transcript.

Next steps: Councilors indicated more review on the zoning amendment before final adoption. Staff did not provide contract documents or bid summaries during the portion of the meeting captured in the transcript.

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