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Votes at a glance: Lexington County Council approves ordinances, grants and appointments on Oct. 28
Summary
Lexington County Council approved multiple ordinances, grants and appointments Oct. 28, including zoning and road‑design ordinances, several public‑safety grants, an airport planning grant and board reappointments. The council also approved a petition to close part of Monza Drive and set its 2026 schedule.
Lexington County Council on Oct. 28 approved a series of ordinances, grant acceptances, appointments and other formal actions. Most measures passed by roll call vote with affirmative responses from council members called during the meeting.
Key votes and formal actions
- Resolution R25O6: Council approved a resolution amending the agreement relating to the joint county industrial park with Calhoun County to remove properties from the park. Motion to approve made by Vice Chair Cromwell and seconded by Councilman Bishop; roll call returned affirmative votes and the motion passed.
- Ordinance 25‑06 (third and final reading): An ordinance amending the Lexington County zoning ordinance — including residential detached limited development standards, board of zoning appeals procedures and residential density allowances — passed on third reading. Motion to approve made by Councilman Fisher; roll call returned affirmative votes and the motion passed.
- Ordinance 25‑10 (third and final reading): An amendment to the County Land Development Manual Chapter 10 (road design section 10.3.13 — street access) was approved on third reading. Motion to approve made by Councilman Bishop and seconded by Councilman Fisher; vote passed.
- Ordinance 25‑15 (second reading): Council approved on second reading an ordinance authorizing execution and delivery of a fee agreement and special source revenue credit among Lexington County, Burton Road Partners LLC and YJ Pouches North America Inc. (formerly "Project Columbus"). The ordinance cites Chapter 44 of Title 12 and Chapter 1 of Title 4, South Carolina Code of Laws. Motion to approve was made and seconded; the ordinance is on course for additional consideration.
- Appointments and reappointments: Council reappointed Jean (Gene) Yance (Assessment Appeals Board), Tiffany Lastinger (Library Board) and Graham Reinhardt (Assessment Appeals Board) following motions and roll call votes.
- Grants and budget adjustments (Justice Committee recommendations adopted by full council): - Acceptance of South Carolina Department of Public Safety body‑worn camera grant: $296,574.95 (grant year 7/1/2025–7/30/2026). Motion moved by Councilmember Carrick (Justice Committee), seconded on the floor; vote passed. - Acceptance of in‑car video camera (NCAR) grant: $9,132.31 (grant year 7/1/2025–7/30/2026). Motion moved by Councilmember Kerig and seconded; vote passed. - Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant (state Attorney General's Office): $133,063 (grant year 10/1/2025–9/30/2026) — approved by motion and roll call. - Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) continuation grant: $168,614 (continuation period 10/1/2025–9/30/2026) — approved by motion and roll call. - Additional state School Resource Officer (SRO) grant for Lexington County School District 4 (to fund SROs at Swansea Freshman Academy and School District 4): additional grant funds of $65,997 (documented in committee report); council approved acceptance and budget adjustments and noted a Swansea Police Department transition related to the SRO assignment.
- Airport grant (Economic Development Committee recommendation adopted): Acceptance of South Carolina Aeronautics Commission (SCAC) grant award for the Lexington County airport layout plan in the amount of $8,052. The project total cost is $322,090; the committee reported FAA reimbursement up to 95% of eligible costs and prior FAA grants already accepted.
- Public Works action: Council approved a petition by a private owner to legally close a roughly 165‑foot portion of Monza Drive in Council District 9 after public works traffic counts and agency no‑objection statements.
- Committee of the Whole: Council approved the 2026 county council meeting schedule and a letter of support for the "Dining on the Dam" event proposed for March 2026.
- Bids and purchases: Council approved contract awards/renewals for rehabilitation services, EMS medical supplies and Lexington County Fire Service uniform purchases; motions and roll call votes carried the items.
Roll calls and unanimity
For each of the items above, the clerk conducted roll calls in which council members recorded "Yes." The transcript shows affirmative roll‑call responses for each action; no recorded "No" votes or abstentions were announced during the cited items. (The council uses a verbal roll call; the official minutes and clerk's record should be consulted for the formal roll‑call tally.)
What the council did not decide at the Oct. 28 meeting
- Ordinance 25‑14 (zoning map amendment M25‑01, Gray Collegiate Academy / Allendale Drive): the council held a public hearing and took public comments from multiple residents and school representatives; no final vote was taken. The matter requires planning commission review and two additional readings before final action.
Next steps and records
The clerk placed the neighborhood petition and public comments into the official record for M25‑01. Several of the grants required budget ordinances and appropriation amendments, which were presented as resolutions during the meeting (the clerk noted appropriation increases and transfers corresponding to the awards). Council indicated staff follow‑up and scheduling of remaining readings where required.
