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Chesnee City Council amends agenda, proclaims "Made in Chesnee Day" and hears business, public-safety updates
Summary
At its Feb. 9 workshop and meeting, the Chesnee City Council approved an amended agenda, unanimously declared the last Saturday in March “Made in Chesnee Day,” heard administrator reports about local business openings and the Chesnee Artisan Market, and noted purchases of two patrol vehicles.
The Chesnee City Council met at City Hall on Feb. 9, 2026, and approved an amended agenda before taking up a proclamation naming the last Saturday in March as “Made in Chesnee Day.” The council also heard administrator reports about local business openings and public-safety equipment purchases and asked staff to collect repair quotes for the city’s Scout Hut.
Mayor Lauren Dove opened the workshop portion of the meeting and said she had discussed a potential partnership with Neil Martin for the 3rd annual Cart Festival planned in April; she said that request will be placed on the March agenda for further discussion and a possible vote. Mayor Pro Tem Vertie Crawford asked that trash billing options be added to a future agenda; Councilman Kevin Lancaster requested an update on a property on N Florida, and Administrator Delisa Coggins reported the city has provided required documentation to the property owner.
During Administrator Coggins’s presentation the council viewed photos of the building commonly called the Scout Hut and requested that staff obtain contractor quotes for possible repairs and upgrades. Coggins also reported several local business developments: Faith Homes Retail Store plans to move into the CJ Harris/Harriett’s building after the current location was sold to an unnamed buyer, and the building known as “The Brewery” was purchased by new owners who plan to open a restaurant; Coggins said no further details were available.
Hospitality staff said the 2026 band schedule is being finalized and announced the Chesnee Artisan Market will be held March 28 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at CADA Park to coincide with Made in Chesnee Day.
On procedural business, an agenda amendment was proposed because documentation required for a planned executive session was not available; Councilwoman Monica Skipper moved to approve the amended agenda, Mayor Pro Tem Crawford seconded, and the motion passed unanimously. The council also approved the January 2026 minutes.
Mayor Dove read a proclamation for “Made in Chesnee Day.” Councilwoman Vertie Crawford moved to declare the last Saturday of March as the observance; Councilman Kevin Lancaster seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
On public safety, Coggins reported that funds budgeted for a single new patrol car enabled the city to purchase two vehicles, with staff exploring the possibility of obtaining one to two additional vehicles through a government surplus source.
Council members noted a City Council special election scheduled for Feb. 10, 2026. With a motion by Councilwoman Crawford and a second from Councilwoman Skipper, the meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. The minutes were attested by City Clerk Shellie Main and approved on March 9, 2026.
The council did not take final action on the Cart Festival partnership request, trash-billing options, or Scout Hut repairs; each was left for future agenda consideration.
