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Abbeville council discusses potential shelter locations; no action taken
Summary
Mayor Trey Edwards and Councilmember Matthew H. Gambrell raised options for homeless/warming shelter space, including former Opera House jail cells or part of the Civic Center and the possibility of a city‑operated shelter; council took no formal action.
During new business at the Jan. 14 Abbeville City Council meeting, Mayor Trey Edwards and Councilmember Matthew H. Gambrell led a discussion on potential homeless shelter options but no motions or votes were recorded.
Mayor Trey Edwards introduced the idea of using the former Opera House jail cells or a portion of the Civic Center as a homeless/warming shelter; the minutes record the item as a discussion. Councilmember Matthew H. Gambrell separately raised consideration of a city‑operated homeless shelter. The minutes list these items under “Discussion” and note that no action was taken.
Council did not adopt any resolution or direct staff to pursue a specific site during the meeting. The discussion was one of several new‑business items presented that evening; other items approved included a proclamation honoring Henry Green and scheduling decisions for the 2026 Christmas Parade. The meeting adjourned at 9:22 p.m.
Because the minutes do not record a motion, vote, or staff assignment on shelter planning, no formal action can be reported from this meeting.
