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York County Forever Commission approves $147,515 in support for two PDR projects
Summary
At its March 17 meeting the York County Forever Commission unanimously approved additional funding to bolster anticipated SC Conservation Bank grant applications for Project #25.05 and Project #25.06, bringing the two projects’ YCF funding totals to $48,905 and $98,610 respectively.
At its March 17 meeting in Rock Hill, the York County Forever Commission unanimously approved additional local funding to support two anticipated South Carolina Conservation Bank (SCCB) grant applications for Purchase of Development Rights (PDR) projects.
Commissioner Dawn Posey moved to add $17,500 to Project #25.05; the motion, seconded by Vice Chairman Dr. Robert Carter, passed unanimously. That addition was combined with $31,405 previously approved by the commission, setting the project’s total York County Forever (YCF) funding level at $48,905. Posey then moved to add $64,400 to Project #25.06; with Carter seconding, the motion also passed unanimously. That addition combined with $34,210 previously approved brings Project #25.06’s YCF funding level to $98,610. Together the two actions commit $147,515 in additional local support.
The votes followed a closed‑door executive session held from 6:36 p.m. to 7:16 p.m. to discuss contractual negotiations pertaining to property acquisition. The minutes record the motions and unanimous approvals but do not provide further details of the negotiations discussed in executive session.
The funding decisions were presented in the context of a briefing on how PDRs and conservation easements work. Jennifer McAdams, the commission’s ex‑officio member, explained that a conservation easement is the legal instrument that restricts certain uses of a property and that a PDR involves purchasing those development rights. The commission discussed how conservation value is determined and how SCCB grants can be paired with local funds and partner contributions to advance land conservation projects; the Price Family Farm was cited as a recent example. Staff reported they are seeking fact sheets or infographics on PDRs to distribute to commissioners and stakeholders.
The minutes list seven members in attendance for the vote—Chairman Pierre Langevin; Vice Chairman Dr. Robert Carter; Commissioners Dawn Posey, Marty Cotton, Terrie Steele and Dr. Ron Parks; and ex‑officio member Jennifer McAdams—and two members absent. The record indicates both motions passed unanimously. The minutes do not record individual roll‑call statements beyond the unanimous outcomes.
Next steps listed in the minutes are limited to the funding approvals and continued project work; the record does not specify timelines for disbursement or conditions tied to the SCCB grant awards. The commission’s public‑notice statement and FOIA compliance information are appended to the minutes.
