Greenwood Awaits Busy County Council Meeting Amid Changing Weather

Greenwood Awaits Busy County Council Meeting Amid Changing Weather

The city of Greenwood is preparing for a busy County Council meeting today while keeping an eye on the shifting weather. Residents of Greenwood should prepare for a mix of weather conditions throughout the day. **Mostly sunny skies** will transition to **increasing clouds** with **some scattered thunderstorms this afternoon**. Temperatures are expected to reach a high of around 90°F, with **winds from the southwest at 5 to 10 mph**. The chance of rain is 50%.

As the evening approaches, expect **variable clouds** with **showers and scattered thunderstorms** becoming more numerous. The low tonight will be around 69°F, with winds light and variable, and again a 50% chance of rain. These weather changes are crucial for community members attending today’s County Council meeting held at the Greenwood County Library.

Agenda and Timings

The Council meeting kicks off with an executive session at 4 p.m., followed by the regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. The agenda for the meeting is packed with items of public interest. Residents are especially encouraged to attend the following:

• Public Comment: Proclamation recognizing Leath Suicide Prevention Month and proclamation honoring members of the South Carolina State Guard.
• Presentation: Roadway Departure Safety Plan by Rick Green from the Upper Savannah Council of Governments.

Old Business

The Council will handle several crucial pieces of legislation during the session. One of the pressing old business items is Ordinance 2024-14, which considers an amendment to the City/County Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use. This specifically relates to land use density and will be presented by county planner Carol Coleman during its third reading.

Public Hearings

During the public hearings, the Council will consider a boundary line agreement presented by County Engineer Rett Templeton. This agreement involves Property Owner(s) Parcel Number Subdivision or County Lot # (114 Whatley Drive — Samuel B. Saxon).

New Business

The Council also has new business lined up, which includes:

• Approval and execution of the contract: This concerns preconstruction and construction services for the renovations of Park Plaza and/or the Greenwood County Courthouse. This topic will be presented by Rett Templeton, the county engineer.
• Appointments: Consideration of the appointment of Special Tax District Commissioners, as detailed by County Treasurer Steffanie Dorn. Several commissioners are up for either appointment or re-appointment across different districts.
• Resolution 2024-24: Request from the Greenwood Metropolitan Commission to annex property, presented by county attorney Carson Penney.

Other Reports

In addition to the discussed agenda, the meeting will cover pending items, district reports, the manager’s report, and the attorney’s report before closing the session. Community members are urged to share their local news with the Council.

Weather Precautions

Residents planning to attend the meeting should be prepared for a mix of weather. Bringing an umbrella or raincoat and planning for potential traffic delays caused by storms are advisable. Keep an eye on the weather updates, as thunderstorms are expected to be more numerous this evening.

Stay connected and proactive for a productive and safe day, Greenwood!