Greer council approves multiple annexations, a business-license update, police commemorative badge and other items

At its Nov. 25 meeting the Greer City Council approved multiple ordinances and resolutions across consent, old and new business.

Key outcomes at a glance: - Ordinance 25-20 25 (business license class schedule amendment): second and final reading approved (vote recorded in-roll). - Ordinance 26-20 25 (annexation of 1455 West Waithampton Blvd, CNS Property LLC): second reading approved following planning commission recommendation. - Ordinance 27-20 25 and Ordinance 28-20 25 (annexations on South Highway 14): second readings approved. - Ordinance 29-20 25 (Greer comprehensive plan five‑year update): second reading approved. - Resolution 22-20 25 (add Presidents’ Day plus two floating holidays): staff-supported resolution adopted (Mister Bettis voted No; motion passed by majority); staff estimated the city cost at approximately $66,005.30 per holiday across payroll and benefits. - Resolution 24-20 25 (Greer Police Department commemorative Greer150 badge for 2026): approved; Chief Matt Hanby presented a historical badge reproduction. - Ordinance 31-20 25 (first reading) — conveyance of 0.029 acres and a temporary construction easement to SCDOT for the Subaru/Chick Springs intersection improvement: first reading received; SCDOT appraisal $14,458 and temporary easement payment $3,853 noted. - Motion to enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter pertaining to the city administrator under SC statute 30-4-70(a)(1): approved unanimously.

Votes were recorded on the record for each item during roll call; councilors Booker, Hopper, Dumas, Bettis, Albert and Mayor Danner are recorded as the voting members listed in roll calls throughout the meeting.

Next steps: items that had first readings will return for subsequent readings or follow-up documents; staff will provide requested plats, sketches and contract language for the Park Avenue closure prior to second reading.