Brandi Deese

The Council meeting addressed several key agenda items including presentations on local business recognition for The Peach Cobbler Factory, a quarterly financial update, a report on light industrial growth, and a proclamation for Black History Month. The Council discussed the Old Monroe Road betterment agreement and project updates, as well as a street abandonment resolution for a portion of Keowee Circle in Rushing Park. Additionally, the meeting covered solid waste contract extension options, the Planning and Zoning Board member selection process to fill an unexpired term, and conceptual designs for the Old Monroe Road, Hayes Road, and Faircroft Way intersection.

The Town Council meeting included a presentation by the new owner of The Peach Cobbler Factory, a quarterly financial update, and a report on local light industrial growth. The Council reviewed and approved an interlocal agreement for road betterments with the NCDOT and adopted a resolution of intent to close a portion of a local circle. Additionally, the Council discussed intersection improvement alternatives, evaluated options for extending the trash collection contract, appointed a new member to the Planning and Zoning Board, and received a summary of municipal responses to a recent winter storm.

The meeting agenda included a Budget Workshop followed by a Regular Meeting. Key discussion points involved a Community Center Update presentation and public comments. The Consent Agenda included approval of minutes from the February 24, 2026 meetings, an Audit Contract with J.B. Watson & Co., and a Deer Urban Archery Renewal for 2027. The Public Hearing section was scheduled for three zoning and Municode amendment items. New Business items included discussions on Economic Development and the regulation of e-bikes, skateboards, minibikes, and other devices on sidewalks and public roads. The documentation also contains minutes from the February 24, 2026 Regular Meeting, which covered topics such as presentations on a book series, public concerns regarding social media conduct and a garbage contract lawsuit, a law enforcement update, the approval of the FY25/26 Resurfacing Contract, the approval of an Interlocal Agreement for EV charging stations, and the selection of JB Watson & Co. for audit services. The February 24th meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss pending legal matters.

The board meeting included a presentation of program statistics from the Union County Drug and Alcohol Court. Business items included a review of police inspection reports, a summary of store operations and sales performance comparing December of the current and previous year, and a detailed review of financial statements. The board discussed the closure of a money market account and the transfer of funds to a capital management account. Additionally, the board approved the second-quarter distribution, including a charitable donation for suicide prevention, and held a discussion regarding the establishment of limits for future charitable giving.

The council held a budget workshop covering departmental requests and capital improvement plans. Agenda items included a law enforcement update, a public hearing regarding the closure of a portion of Keowee Circle, and a project update on the Public Works Facility. Additionally, the council discussed a conceptual layout for the Chestnut Square Park access road, explored potential special assessments for Helmsville Road West, and held discussions on e-bike enforcement, an appliance pick-up program, and a CRTPO update. Various consent agenda items were approved, including grant ordinances, budget amendments, and tax reports.