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Abbeville council backs talks to take over Calhoun Falls water and sewer system
Summary
On June 15, 2026, Abbeville City Council unanimously approved a joint resolution expressing intent to negotiate transfer of the Calhoun Falls water and sewer system to the city and authorized staff to pursue negotiations with Calhoun Falls officials.
Abbeville City Council unanimously approved a joint resolution June 15 expressing the city's intent to negotiate and effectuate the transfer of the Calhoun Falls water and sewer system to the City of Abbeville. Councilmember Edwards moved the resolution and Councilmember James Jackson seconded; the motion passed with no objections.
The resolution directs city leadership to pursue negotiations with officials from the Town of Calhoun Falls to transfer operations of the town's water and sewer assets to Abbeville. The council did not vote on any contract language; the action on June 15 was limited to approving a resolution of intent to negotiate the transfer.
Mayor Pro Tem A. Faye Thomas and other council members did not provide substantive public debate on the floor during the recorded motion; councilmembers present indicated unanimous support for beginning talks. City Manager R. Blake Stone and City Attorney Thomas E. Hite, III were listed in the meeting attendance and will be involved in subsequent negotiations and legal review as the city moves forward.
Next steps: the resolution signals that staff will open discussions with Calhoun Falls officials and return to council with proposed terms or a draft agreement for review and possible approval. No timetable or funding commitments were specified at the June 15 meeting.
