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Williamsburg County council advances solar rules, sets industrial-park expansion and approves $8.3 million waterworks bond; grievance-committee appointments OKd
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Summary
The county council carried first reading of a solar-energy ordinance, set second reading for an industrial-park boundary amendment (Project Aspire), approved second reading of a waterworks and sewer revenue bond not to exceed $8,319,000, and appointed five employees to the county grievance committee after executive session.
Williamsburg County Council on the evening moved several items forward, including the first reading of a solar-energy ordinance, a second reading to expand the Joint County Industrial Park boundaries and approval of a waterworks and sewer revenue bond expected to support system improvements.
During the meeting the chair introduced ordinance 2024-05, described as establishing rules and reasonable standards for the construction, installation and operation of solar energy facilities in the county. "I do know that this particular ordinance has generated quite a bit of interest," the chair said, and added the ordinance would be posted to the county Facebook page and website by close of business the following day for public review. A motion to accept first reading was made, seconded and carried by voice vote.
The council also accepted second reading of ordinance 2024-04, an amendment to Exhibit B of the April 24, 1995 development agreement between Berkeley County and Williamsburg County to expand the Joint County Industrial Park to include certain property in Berkeley County (identified in the transcript as Project Aspire). The motion to set/accept second reading was moved by Miller, seconded and carried.
On the financing front, the council approved second reading of ordinance 2024-03 authorizing the issuance of waterworks and sewer system improvement revenue bonds (IRRRL project) for Williamsburg County in an amount not to exceed $8,319,000. The ordinance authorizes the county supervisor and council chair to determine final terms and the disposition of proceeds; council members moved, seconded and carried the motion by voice vote.
After a brief executive session held under section 30-4-70(a)(1) to discuss personal matters concerning the county supervisor's office, the council returned and voted to appoint five county employees to the county grievance committee to fill vacancies caused by retirements and resignations. The chair read the names of the appointees: Paula Ackerman (Tax Assessor's Office), Daja Green (Economic Development Office), Shaqueta Singletary (Recreation Department), Tony Hux (Emergency Medical Services Department) and Kendrick Huggins (County Risk Manager, County Supervisor's Office). A motion to approve the appointments was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.
Most recorded votes in the transcript were voice votes; the minutes reflect motions, seconds and the chair saying "Aye" for approval. No roll-call tallies or recorded dissenting votes appear in the transcript excerpt.
The council noted there were no ordinances for third reading on the agenda. The meeting adjourned after routine business; the chair announced the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 1, 2024.
