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Chester County Council approves multiple ordinances, authorizes land purchase and hears Albemarle update
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Summary
At its March 16 meeting, the Chester County Council approved several ordinances and resolutions, including the adoption of a fee‑in‑lieu tax agreement for Project 2493 and the purchase of 1.287 acres at the Landsford Canal Convenience Site; County Administrator Brian Hester reported Albemarle asked SC Commerce to terminate related state agreements.
The Chester County Council approved a package of ordinances and resolutions and authorized a small property purchase at a one‑hour meeting on March 16.
Chairman Pete Wilson presided over the meeting, which began at 6:00 p.m. and included all seven council members. In a 5–1 vote, the council adopted Ordinance 2026‑02, authorizing a fee‑in‑lieu‑of‑tax (FILOT) agreement and designation of property for a project identified in the minutes as Project 2493; Councilman John Agee cast the sole opposing vote.
Council also advanced several other measures. On second reading, the body voted 6–0 to approve Ordinance 2026‑07, which would adopt the Chester County 2025 Comprehensive Plan. The council unanimously approved Resolution 2026‑06 to purchase approximately 1.287 acres known as #7 Landsford Canal Convenience Site (TMS No. 143‑00‑00‑071‑000). Council approved changes to the county Employee/Personnel Handbook relating to resignations by a 6–0 vote.
Multiple other items were handled on the consent agenda and approved 7–0. The consent calendar included third readings of Ordinance 2026‑04 (authorizing a fee agreement under Title 12, Chapter 44 of the South Carolina Code for a project identified as Project 2354 and expansion of a joint industrial park), third reading of Ordinance 2026‑05 (amending the definition of “Projects” under certain installment purchase finance plans), a 2nd reading of Ordinance 2026‑06 authorizing the transfer of about 5.259 acres on Doctors Court, and zoning items CCMA26‑01 and CCTA26‑01.
County Administrator Brian Hester told the council that Albemarle sent a March 6 letter requesting that the South Carolina Department of Commerce terminate both its performance agreement related to a rural infrastructure grant and the county FILOT agreement connected to that project. Hester said there had been no construction and no state grant funding or FILOT benefits had been disbursed to the company.
Other business included a Roseburg tour update from Chairman Wilson and Councilman Corey Guy and a set of appointments to boards and commissions (Accommodation Tax Board, Construction Board of Appeals, Old English District Board), all approved unanimously. The council entered executive session to discuss negotiations on a proposed contractual arrangement involving property at 139 Cadz Street; upon returning to open session the item was reported as information only.
The meeting closed at 7:00 p.m. after a unanimous vote to adjourn.