Jon Derby

The agenda for the Committee of the Whole meeting included several key business items. Discussions covered the appointment of the City On-Call Judge, review of the Welcome Center Budget, and consideration of Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee Recommendations. A significant item was Ordinance O-2026-01, proposed for the issuance and sale of Sewer System Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026, not exceeding $6,750,000.00, to refinance outstanding 2016 sewer revenue bonds. Other topics included the Citizens Academy, reopening of Hunter Street to through traffic, and resolutions regarding a new park and parks acquisition funding exploration. The meeting was scheduled to include an executive session to discuss a matter pertaining to the Planning Commission.

The City Council meeting agenda included the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials for Wards 2, 4, and 6. Key presentations covered RIZE Prevention Inc., addressing the feral cat population in collaboration with Northwest Health Sciences at Greenville Technical College, and updates on the Downtown Project by CoTransCo. Business items featured the second reading of Ordinance O-2025-13 concerning the Trespass Enforcement Authorization Program and the election of the Mayor Pro Tempore.

The agenda for the City Council Business Meeting included several key items. Discussions and potential actions covered appointments to Commissions and Boards, second readings of ordinances amending the Code of Ordinances regarding Technical Codes (O-2025-11) and Wards and Boundaries (O-2025-12), and the second reading of an Annexation of Property (AXZ-2025-03). Additionally, there were first readings for a Rezoning of Properties (Z-2025-02) and an Ordinance authorizing a Trespass Enforcement Program (O-2025-13). The Council also planned to address two Resolutions: one concerning Textile Rehabilitation Certification for the Burdette Textile Factory (R-2025-05) and another regarding the Conveyance of Garrett Property to the City (R-2025-06). The meeting included an Executive Session to discuss a contractual matter pertaining to the CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park and a personnel matter pertaining to the Administration department.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several business items. The council approved amendments to the Code of Ordinances related to technical codes and approved proposed annexations of properties on Tearose Lane and W. Georgia Road. Additionally, they approved amending the Code of Ordinances related to wards and boundaries. An executive session was held to discuss a contractual arrangement pertaining to Heritage Park, which led to a decision to terminate the management of the CCNB Amphitheater.

The meeting included a presentation for the Hillrest High School mock trial team, recognizing their achievements at the YMCA Youth and Government National Judicial Competition. The council also discussed citizen comments regarding storm water problems and staff reports, including a comprehensive plan review. The comprehensive plan review covered various aspects such as population, economic growth, land use, housing, cultural resources, public facilities, transportation, and natural resources.