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County Administrator Jada Brown told council the extension would prevent a gap between the current moratorium and the expected adoption of the overlay ordinance, which staff scheduled to reach third reading at the Nov. 4 council meeting. \"If council were to adopt the overlay ordinance on November 4 and make it immediately effective, the proposed moratorium extension ... would be unnecessary because there would not be a gap,\" Brown said.

The extension was presented as an ordinance amendment and will follow the normal three-reading process; staff said it would act as a first reading if council approves tonight. Brown said staff would use existing public-notice routines and media outlets if the extension becomes necessary. \"We would also use our media outlets, to do that also,\" Brown said.

Council discussion was brief. Councilmember Bridal said he supports the overlay ordinance but would vote against the moratorium extension for consistency with a prior vote. After a roll-call, the motion to extend the moratorium passed.

Why it matters: Council staff said the extension avoids the potential issuance of demolition, new-construction, rezoning or rehabilitation permits in the Olympia neighborhood during any gap between the end of the existing moratorium and the overlay ordinance's adoption. The extension preserves council’s options while the overlay proceeds through required readings and public hearings.

Next steps: The extension will proceed through the ordinance-reading process. If the overlay ordinance receives third reading and takes immediate effect on Nov. 4, staff said the extension will no longer be necessary and would dissolve.

Votes: The motion to approve the two-month extension passed on a roll call. Recorded votes in the transcript were: Branham: no; Pugh: yes; Little: yes; Livingston: no; Terracia: yes; (Weaver/We Darren): yes; Aline: yes; Mackie: yes; English: yes; Newton: yes. Motion approved.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Richland County Council Meeting - October 7, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Richland County Council voted to extend a temporary moratorium in the Olympia neighborhood for two months to avoid a regulatory gap while an overlay ordinance proceeds through readings.","taxTitle","Richland County, South Carolina","taxId",3705,"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},6427177,"Forest Acres council member urges Richland County to address Trinnam Park conditions",141,427000,568000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905316-ff979915649a01887a8d2ab122b5beac&start=427&end=568","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905316-ff979915649a01887a8d2ab122b5beac/thumbnail_427000.jpg","/articles/6427177/Richland-County/South-Carolina/Forest-Acres-council-member-urges-Richland-County-to-address-Trinnam-Park-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6427177-16886d89ad1177ab7c961927f54695fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151545&Signature=PtN825NUHTNQORvcvp6CXtCg4vGySSCLxPOAElb2ej9SkwBo-aNqm9ysYvuFY~5HYaThE0WEOI5YemBm~JhnlceUGa8NcjYvpg8oKGDm4rmM2Lxl4TMsLLNK5QKmV0G58JTwbAPSxxgnJZg98qxnJJA1R~ny11z0LulMY-TV-QwOkz6yoLQ418hEl4zMAGcwfSAwGf6fdODOwiDHqiyV1MuehXZ5XHkNr30iQNZMWVR9gCWr-tWv6rt9VRj~aVd~QWDClyrzX-Q2b0WfPXpxFkos0ZAQ7rlBL3YY2QpwYp6hQy~7q4tdMsrW5UCkgIuECcE2R7EZimVdntWEWmczJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Steven Oliver, who identified himself as both a Richland County resident and a member of the Forest Acres City Council, urged Richland County Council on Oct. 7 to press the Richland County Recreation Commission to repair deteriorating facilities at Trinnam Park.

\"For too long now, Trinnam Park has suffered from improvements and just basic conditions,\" Oliver said, describing cracked tennis courts, a pool he said should have been remodeled \"10 years ago,\" and a lack of concrete pathways that make the park inaccessible to people with limited mobility. He said the park’s locker rooms are not ADA compliant and that restroom shortages forced Trinnam Little League to pay about $4,000 a year for two portable toilets.

Oliver acknowledged the council does not directly oversee the recreation commission but noted the council approves the commission’s budget and provides funding. He asked council members to \"advocate for us\" with the commission.

Why it matters: Trinnam Park hosts one of the largest Little Leagues in South Carolina, Oliver said. He argued facility shortcomings — including accessibility barriers and restricted canteen operations that prevented serving hot food — affect families and local youth sports.

Council response: The public-comment item concluded without a formal action on the record. Councilmembers did not move to refer the matter during the public-comment period captured in the transcript.","Steven Oliver, a Forest Acres City Council member and Richland County resident, told council the county-funded Trinnam Park is in poor condition and asked council to advocate with the Richland County Recreation Commission for repairs and ADA improvements.",{"_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},6427165,"Resident and Broad River Business Alliance member requests enforcement against illegal dumping on Broad River Road",134,577000,711000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905316-ff979915649a01887a8d2ab122b5beac&start=577&end=711","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905316-ff979915649a01887a8d2ab122b5beac/thumbnail_577000.jpg","/articles/6427165/Richland-County/South-Carolina/Resident-and-Broad-River-Business-Alliance-member-requests-enforcement-against-illegal-dumping-on-Broad-River-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6427165-e23f44380c332c18fc35953b864cb70b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151544&Signature=kUPdcbN773tjVQNoUEuAmaPsNVW9HeXcCK73TVl66hvHXLclU0kZl~eCwJeS9VJRQXPscpDzim7qK8x9v~b8AP3A9HNTIU-MBHBWOecBiMG9vDUo7~ndulY-ElJRfjwa42gUTjNq2HMul2-YaWLWKwl2pEKgEHq91SWbwbmB3NK79OrzYD3wMx13Ktpz-1y06Y20aEiFoKZWoJBjGZgo1HPJjId2WRrJ2Hj4UrwrlJ0qSehtgY67DcT~Hx9Ss71cgduSCqJ4AtwiJg7D3J6MXo-2FIVx29TdcNs26NxNUFLPYTpjTpeyy6yVEWTXhn0trm5J89B7ZUXg5tJ9JPsAkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Javar Juarez of 1120 Briargate Circle told Richland County Council on Oct. 7 that parts of Broad River Road and the Wide Water Shopping Plaza area have become dumping sites for mattresses, pallets and other debris.

Juarez described the county’s dumping ordinance and said he reported sites with photos on Sept. 26 to the county ombudsman, the sheriff's office and a councilmember. He identified two specific locations — 3055 Broad River Road and 3315 Broad River Road — and said one property was a former CVS store. \"This is a prime location for us to come and dump all of our stuff,\" he said.

Juarez said the Broad River Business Alliance plans to use its budget to remove debris, estimating the cost at about $472 for a box truck and labor, but that the alliance does not yet have permission from private property owners to remove material.

Why it matters: Juarez said the dumping harms neighborhood appearance and community confidence in a commercial corridor that local leaders have tried to promote. He urged enforcement and better property management by owners.

Council response: The public-comment item closed with no formal motion recorded in the meeting transcript; Juarez said he had submitted complaints to county offices and sought enforcement and property-owner action.","A local resident reported repeated illegal dumping at Broad River Road locations and said a business alliance plans a cleanup funded by its budget but lacks property-owner permission for removal.",{"_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},6427157,"After executive session, council directs administrator to return options to establish 911 call center for FY27",49,8115000,8164000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905316-ff979915649a01887a8d2ab122b5beac&start=8115&end=8164","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905316-ff979915649a01887a8d2ab122b5beac/thumbnail_8115000.jpg","/articles/6427157/Richland-County/South-Carolina/After-executive-session-council-directs-administrator-to-return-options-to-establish-911-call-center-for-FY27","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6427157-09ea604d38431bdb0a33b3e21666a1a7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151544&Signature=MhYwjkUXsrdYbdwdwxi~R1zLl5CBFxNTZAhRIgsQg833z1sGFgg5E7cSnbmhtrJrYrnFD66VLdxnIqNWUS~jqIR7Cn6FpRylF9ojTrk3WZhlWZrVqSyTrkW~wbzScUPBD9Suz66AMuyL6BZivIchVmlJtdL8eIrE7~mmRxa9-TMExDynANY7FkG8SoeLdaeoSk97knlDqisoI2PgSzDLJVfmDLg5RCOAvbPPpo64kWmChkeWChP6pUyvYiZKbOAF1d43FU7pKd1MvYl8tC8m9w659H-p1QTy54i51q~6tfhuP3bz8lTMoWU6GcA2OHot8jVO7je6Wg4xZN90t9i5Zw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After returning from executive session on Oct. 7, Richland County Council voted to direct the county administrator to provide options for establishing a 9-1-1 center in preparation for fiscal year 2027.

Councilwoman Tresha moved the instruction after the executive-session period, saying, \"In regards to item 6 c, move to direct the administrator to bring back options to council to move forward with standing up the 9 1 1 center in preparation for fiscal year 27.\" A second was recorded and the motion passed on a roll call.

Council clarified the fiscal-year reference during discussion; a councilmember noted the county is presently in fiscal year 2026 and the maker corrected to FY27. The motion carried on recorded votes with councilmembers voting yea as recorded in the transcript.

Why it matters: Standing up a 9-1-1 center involves operational planning and budget implications for staffing, equipment and facilities; directing the administrator to return options begins the formal planning process and could trigger future budget requests.

Next steps: The administrator will prepare and present options for council consideration ahead of FY27 budget planning.","Following executive session discussion, Richland County Council directed the county administrator to bring back options to 'stand up' a 911 call center in preparation for fiscal year 2027.",{"_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},6427154,"Votes at a glance: key Richland County Council actions Oct. 7, 2025",14,1246000,1260000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5905316-ff979915649a01887a8d2ab122b5beac&start=1246&end=1260","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5905316-ff979915649a01887a8d2ab122b5beac/thumbnail_1246000.jpg","/articles/6427154/Richland-County/South-Carolina/Votes-at-a-glance-key-Richland-County-Council-actions-Oct-7-2025","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6427154-d7d9a9f0205538ad4a6437b1e99b7034/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151544&Signature=SejGG-sV9XvDD40~i4hp5fCtrb8pTD1BTP9CdzB7SwDKi2lofOYVNRGeQ4V-Ist5BCSUP5BC6K1BN56unlX~uH-3eldCQdk8FHEoJ9V3RGQA0GJpzMDXhbO3hr315PA1aQX-ZMr3YLQ3teom6l47oNIuCOIbqf0V-R9Z8EnImkhqkWB1vq7Jilu~bJmXf41BFreCROQNBn09zAPwilHplqc-39Tico5sWvrMDVKJS3ZwsadtD4eA-NJ2YNJVL2rLJeZh8lD8ez9RDwka6AuSsk82Y1wIlGl9t-rV73R41sIt0GKbGW7GM~clDu53P0m9VN0HDYNqtR~zk5~CIi3caA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Richland County Council approved a number of routine and substantive items on Oct. 7. The following summarizes key formal votes and outcomes recorded in the meeting transcript.

Tax and finance
- Ordinance (third reading): Authorizing the levy of ad valorem property taxes to provide revenue for county operations for the period July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 (agenda item 13a). Motion approved on third reading.

Property and development
- Ordinance (deed sale): Authorization to execute a deed for a parcel on Northeast South Lights Lane (TMS R06400-01-01) to Clarence S. Davis III (agenda item 13b). Councilmember representing the district moved to defer; council voted to defer the item to the Nov. 4 meeting. Motion approved.
- Second-reading zoning item 25-027MA (multiple parcels on Bluff Road & Joe Lewis Drive): Motion approved on second reading (agenda item 14a).
- I-77 Corridor Regional Industrial Park expansion and related infrastructure credit agreement (agenda item 14b): Council initially approved expansion on second reading; the council later voted to reconsider 14b and approved a revised credit percentage (motion recorded changing earlier percentage to the updated rate; vote recorded in reconsideration). The economic development committee and staff discussed the credit percentage change to align with city expectations.
- Sale and transfer of property in Carolina Pines Industrial Park to Magnus Holdings LLC (agenda item 14c): Motion approved on second reading.

Other
- Consent and miscellaneous items (items 12a–e and 19a–c) were approved on consent; a requested reconsideration on some consent items failed.
- First-reading item (15a): An ordinance granting an easement to Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc., for electric infrastructure on a county property was given first reading (motion approved to advance).
- Committee recommendations: The development and services committee voted unanimously to recommend an amendment to the MU-2 Mixed Use District to remove several uses from the permitted table; council voted to send the recommendation to the planning commission.

Notes: Vote records shown in the transcript are roll-call style and sometimes listed each member’s yes/no response. Where the transcript records a deferment, reconsideration or amendment, the summary notes that action rather than restating tentative numbers. For individual ordinance numbers, contract identifiers, and legal citations not read on the record, the agenda packet is referenced in the meeting transcript.","Council approved multiple consent and ordinance items, adopted the county tax-levy ordinance for FY2026 and approved several land and economic development measures; some items were deferred or reconsidered as noted.","actionData","errors"]

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Richland County Council approves two-month extension of Olympia temporary moratorium

Forest Acres council member urges Richland County to address Trinnam Park conditions

Resident and Broad River Business Alliance member requests enforcement against illegal dumping on Broad River Road

After executive session, council directs administrator to return options to establish 911 call center for FY27

Votes at a glance: key Richland County Council actions Oct. 7, 2025