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Aiken council approves appointments, certifies former bank site for tax credits and moves to de-annex small city-owned strip
Summary
Council approved two deeds of dedication on the consent agenda, appointed Tim Redd to the building code appeals committee, certified a former bank building as a textile-mill site to allow state income tax credits for an adaptive-reuse hotel, and unanimously approved first reading to remove a small city-owned strip from the corporate limits.
At its Oct. 13 meeting the Aiken City Council handled several routine and procedural matters.
On the consent agenda the council approved two resolutions accepting deeds of dedication from Landalot LLC and Volkluse Partners QZB LLC; the consent agenda passed unanimously after a motion from Councilwoman Brule and a second from Councilwoman Diggs.
Staff reported one appointment for consideration: Tim Redd to the building code appeals committee. Councilwoman Burrell moved to accept the nomination and the appointment was approved.
Under old business, the council held a second reading and public hearing on an ordinance to certify the former Farmers & Merchants Bank building on Lawrence Street Southwest as a textile mill site under the South Carolina Textile Communities Revitalization Act (Title 12, Chapter 65). Staff said the designation would allow the owner or developer to qualify for state income tax credits tied to adaptive reuse; the applicant proposes to convert the building into an 80-room hotel. Councilwoman Price moved to approve the certification; the vote was unanimous.
In new business the council took first reading of an ordinance to remove a strip of city-owned property purchased from Dominion Energy in 2020 (near Tulbeck Road and Horse Creek Academy) from Aiken’s corporate limits; staff said the move would transfer the strip to remain in the county and noted potential follow-up with Dominion about repurchase. Councilman Woltz moved the ordinance; the first reading passed unanimously.
Staff closed the meeting by noting a certificate of appreciation from the Salvation Army; Councilwoman Price moved to adjourn and Councilwoman Gregory seconded.
