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Fairfield council clears surplus property process, introduces new leaders and holds executive session
Summary
Council approved staff recommendations to begin disposal mechanisms for identified surplus properties (vote 4‑0), accepted appointments to a capital-project sales‑tax commission, heard introductions of the new Chamber director and incoming detention center director, scheduled a community shredding event, and entered executive session for legal advice on the former Fairfield Memorial Hospital sale under SC code 30‑4‑70.
At its March 23 meeting the Fairfield County Council approved staff recommendations to proceed with disposal mechanisms for several county properties identified as potentially surplus and accepted three vetted names for a capital‑project sales‑tax commission; both votes were recorded 4‑0.
Mr. Carpenter described a months‑long review to identify county properties that lack a current use and outlined disposal options including auctions, sealed bids and requests for proposals. Council discussed leaving the farmers market parcel in the packet for additional consideration and confirmed that the council — not staff — retains final authority over disposal and allocation of proceeds.
Council then heard county administrative reports. Mr. Carpenter introduced Stacy Hair as the new executive director of the Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce, who thanked the council and spoke briefly about planned Chamber projects. Mr. Carpenter also introduced Alvin Graybeal as the incoming detention center director; Graybeal described a 28‑year career in corrections and said he will transition into the county role in early May.
Staff announced a community shredding event for April 10 at the old administration building (community 10 a.m.–1 p.m.; county documents handled 1 p.m.–5 p.m.).
Later the council moved into executive session to receive legal advice regarding a potential claim related to the sale of the former Fairfield Memorial Hospital under South Carolina Code section 30‑4‑70. The council returned to open session and stated that no action was taken while in executive session, then voted to adjourn 4‑0.
No ordinance or formal county policy change regarding surplus properties or hospital matters was adopted at the meeting; staff will return with any items requiring formal council action.
