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After executive session, Greer council advances Keystone conveyance and splits on Titus ordinance
Summary
Following an executive session on contractual and legal matters, council approved a first-reading conveyance ordinance tied to Project Keystone unanimously, and held a divided vote on the Project Titus conveyance (several members opposed).
Greer — The City Council moved into executive session on July 14 to discuss two contractual matters (Project Keystone and Project Titus) and a legal update allowed under state statute; council returned and advanced first readings for related conveyance ordinances.
Council conducted a first reading and vote on Ordinance 27-2026, which authorizes conveyance of interests in city property tied to Project Keystone; the ordinance was received for discussion and passed without recorded opposition.
On Ordinance 28-2026, related to Project Titus, council also held a first reading and discussed remaining concerns about incentives and alignment with the project’s original intent. On the recorded vote, three members voted no and the ordinance moved forward with a divided council: Council members Arrowood, Booker and Lander voted no; Hopper, Bettis, Lamb and Mayor Danner voted yes. Council members said further project materials, including a development agreement, will return before final approvals.
Council did not disclose confidential contract contents from the executive session; it reported only that members received updates allowed by statute and then proceeded with the public agenda items.
