Votes at a glance: Kershaw County Council actions Nov. 18, 2025
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Summary
Council unanimously adopted the agenda (as amended), approved minutes, passed a third‑reading rezoning, awarded a yard‑waste grinding contract, approved naming a boat ramp, reappointed several commission members, referred a hemp/synthetic‑cannabinoid retail zoning amendment to the planning commission, and authorized a DES consent order for the wastewater plant.
At its Nov. 18 meeting, Kershaw County Council recorded the following formal actions and outcomes:
- Adoption of the agenda (as amended): The council voted unanimously in favor of the agenda and later approved an amendment to add a MUSC annual report presentation.
- Approval of minutes: The council unanimously approved the minutes as presented.
- Rezoning (third reading): Council approved a third‑reading rezoning application associated with a church; the motion passed unanimously.
- Yard‑waste grinding contract: Staff recommended and council approved awarding the one‑time grinding contract to State Tree Service of Sumter, the low bidder at $140,000, to meet state DE(S)/DES standards and create capacity at the Class B landfill.
- Naming: Council unanimously approved naming the Veterans Park boat ramp the 'Bridal Of Honor Boat Ramp' and discussed plaque installation and maintenance commitments; a ribbon cutting was announced for the following day at 11 a.m.
- Appointments and reappointments: Council unanimously reappointed named individuals to the library board and recreation advisory commission and approved other routine reappointments.
- Post‑executive session actions: The council voted to refer an LDR text amendment to the Planning Commission to regulate retail sales of hemp‑derived and synthetic cannabinoid products as conditional uses with location and operational restrictions; and the council authorized the administrator to execute a consent order with the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services regarding the county wastewater treatment plant. Both motions passed unanimously among those voting.
These items represent the substantive formal actions recorded at the meeting; several other items were discussed and deferred for staff follow‑up.
