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Votes at a glance: Sumter County Council approves rezoning, an economic development board change and first reading on small land sale
Summary
At its April 22 meeting Sumter County Council unanimously approved second reading of a rezoning at 3584 Peach Orchard Road, passed Ordinance #25-1023 amending Economic Development Board appointments, granted first reading to an I‑95 land sale ordinance, approved a proclamation and noted approval of capital requests earlier in the day.
Sumter County Council took several formal actions at its April 22 meeting, voting unanimously on rezoning, board governance, and procedural items.
Key outcomes: - RZ-25-01 (3584 Peach Orchard Road): Council granted second reading to rezone a 1.86-acre parcel from Agricultural Conservation to Neighborhood Commercial to permit a proposed used-car dealership. Motion by Vice Chairman James R. Byrd, Jr.; seconded by Councilwoman Vivian Fleming McGhaney; unanimous vote.
- Ordinance #25-1023: Council passed the ordinance on third reading to amend the Sumter Development Board appointing bodies so that the county gains an additional appointment seat and the Chamber president serves ex officio. Motion by Vice Chairman Byrd; second by Councilman Artie Baker; unanimous vote.
- Ordinance #25-1025 (I‑95 land sale): Council granted first reading approval by title for sale of a 3.79-acre county parcel at I-95 and Lynches River Road for $30,000; a public hearing will be required before final sale. Motion by Councilman Charles T. Edens; second by Councilwoman Vivian McGhaney; unanimous vote.
- Capital requests: County Administrator Gary Mixon reported that during an earlier budget workshop the council approved capital requests totaling $7,759,564. Mixon also previewed FY 2026 revenue and expenditure estimates ahead of a May 13 budget workshop and first reading of the FY 2026 budget.
- Proclamation: The council designated April 27–May 4, 2025, as Soil and Water Stewardship Week by motion and second.
Procedural votes to approve the amended agenda and approve minutes were also carried unanimously. With no further public comment, council adjourned at 6:43 p.m.
