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Kershaw County Council approves multiple proclamations and ordinances at Jan. 13 meeting
Summary
At its Jan. 13 meeting, Kershaw County Council unanimously approved a proclamation establishing the Kershaw Environmental Collaborative, commended SCDNR and partners for Lynch's River cleanup, and passed first/second readings on rezoning, boat ramp use, retail restrictions for nitrous oxide and kratom, and golf‑cart operations; council also reappointed a planning commissioner.
Kershaw County Council conducted several formal actions during its Jan. 13 meeting, approving proclamations, a resolution and multiple ordinance readings.
Key outcomes:
- Proclamation: Council adopted a proclamation establishing the "Kershaw Environmental Collaborative," a pilot partnership described in the packet as between Kershaw County and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (DES) to support watershed protection and stormwater management. Vote: unanimous.
- Resolution commending South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and partners: Council adopted a resolution commending SCDNR (including Lance Corporal Tommy Buchanan and DNR staff) and private partners (Global Echo Adventures; JE Still and Robert Collins Construction Company) for removing a four‑year log jam on Lynch's River. Representatives were present; council adopted the resolution unanimously.
- Ordinances (readings and votes): • 10a (first reading): Rezoning of 16.68 acres off Black River Road from RD‑1 to MRD‑1. Vote on first reading: unanimous. • 10b (first reading): Ordinance to restate and amend boat ramp use regulations, with penalties (misdemeanor up to $500 and/or up to 30 days imprisonment). Vote on first reading: unanimous. • 10c (first reading): Ordinance to prohibit sale and distribution of nitrous oxide and kratom to minors and to establish retail display and labeling requirements; council passed first reading and asked the county attorney to review state preemption risk. Vote: unanimous. • 10d (second reading): Rezoning 4.18 acres on Bulwer Road from GD to B‑2. Vote on second reading: unanimous. • 10e (second reading): Regulations to allow golf cart operation per 'Section 56‑2‑90 of the South Carolina Code of Laws,' including limited nighttime operation with safety measures. Vote on second reading: unanimous.
- Appointment: Robert Horton (District 2) was reappointed to the planning commission; vote: unanimous.
- Procedural items: The council adopted the meeting agenda and approved prior meeting minutes by unanimous votes. Council also scheduled budget workshops and a budget retreat on dates included in the meeting packet; the retreat dates were unanimously approved.
No votes were anticipated immediately following executive session; council entered and later exited executive session under 'SC code 30‑4‑70' and adjourned the meeting at the session's close.
