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Council presses staff on water-supply risks for development and on negotiation transparency
Summary
Council members asked staff about reported hold-ups to veterans homes and whether water-supply limits were causing delays; staff reported no county projects were held up but said commercial projects can raise water-supply and fire-safety issues and that staff will coordinate with fire and utility providers. Members also asked for more clarity on staff negotiation and fee-in-lieu arrangements.
A council member asked whether water-supply issues had been delaying veterans housing projects, saying some criticism had fallen on the building department. Staff (Mr. Smith) responded that they are not aware of projects held up by water supply in Horry County but acknowledged that commercial developments can encounter water and fire-safety constraints and that staff are in discussion with the fire department and local water purveyors.
Separately, council members raised broader concerns about how staff negotiate property deals and fee-in-lieu arrangements, asking for more detailed explanations at future meetings. Staff agreed to present deeper briefings on fee-in-lieu arrangements and to keep the council informed when negotiations reach an actionable point.
