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Marlboro County Council adopts ordinance on revenue allocation for tri‑county industrial park
Summary
On June 18, 2025, the Marlboro County Council approved Ordinance No. 863, authorizing how revenue from incentive agreements will be allocated among parties to a joint industrial and business park with Marion and Dillon counties; the third reading passed with five votes in favor, one abstention and two members absent.
The Marlboro County Council adopted Ordinance No. 863 on June 18, 2025, approving the allocation of revenue derived from incentive agreements between Marlboro County and companies located within a joint county industrial and business park shared with Marion and Dillon counties. Chairman Anthony Woods presided over the called meeting, which began at 6:00 p.m.
A public hearing on the ordinance produced no public comments. Mr. Charles P. Midgley, Jr. moved and Mr. Verd Odom seconded a motion to close the hearing; the council voted unanimously to close the public hearing. Under old business, Mr. Verd Odom moved to approve the third reading of Ordinance No. 863 and Mr. Charles P. Midgley, Jr. seconded the motion.
The transcript records the following votes on the third reading: Mr. Charles P. Midgley, Jr.; Dr. Damien Johnson; Mr. Anthony Woods; Mr. Steve Blackmon; and Mr. Verd Odom voted in favor. Ms. Pearly Lawson is recorded as abstaining. Mr. Jason Steen and Mr. Lafeyette Jackson were recorded as absent. The minutes show the motion carried. The meeting minutes include an adoption date of July 8, 2025.
The ordinance, as stated in the minutes, governs how revenue from county incentive agreements tied to the joint industrial and business park will be allocated among the participating jurisdictions. The minutes also note that the called meeting notice and any public hearing notices were posted on the William P. Wallace, Sr. Administration Building front door and on the Marlboro County website as required.
The council adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
