Paul D. Abbott

The meeting agenda includes a Provisional Ballot Hearing, canvassing of votes, certification of results, and any necessary recounts for the Spartanburg County School District 6 Referendum. Additionally, the Board will address new business concerning polling locations for the upcoming primary election, receive a Director's report, and hold a session for public participation.

This Annual Action Plan for FY 2026-2027 details activities by the Spartanburg County Community Development Department to address priority needs and goals established in the 2024-2028 Consolidated Plan. It focuses on three key areas: affordable housing opportunities, non-housing community development, and community revitalization. The plan leverages HOME and CDBG allocations to fund initiatives benefiting low and moderate-income residents and special needs populations, aiming to preserve and develop affordable housing, expand public services, and enhance community infrastructure.

This Stormwater Management Plan outlines Spartanburg County's strategy to reduce pollutant discharge from its Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (SMS4) to protect water quality and comply with the Clean Water Act. The plan is structured around six key Minimum Control Measures: Public Education and Outreach, Public Involvement/Participation, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control, Post-Construction Stormwater Management for New Development and Redevelopment, and Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping. It is designed as a living document, subject to continuous revision and annual review of its implementation schedule, with an overarching goal of achieving sustained improvements in stormwater management.

The Board discussed various variance requests, including an application for the Pelham Batesville Fire Station #4 to allow for a building expansion, and multiple requests from Green Boundary Farms, LLC, for reductions in side setbacks and bufferyards at their property. The Board also covered the selection of a Nominating Committee and received staff reports detailing the justifications and impacts regarding topography, ordinance nonconformity, and site history for the requested variances.

This Strategic Plan outlines the direction for Spartanburg County from 2014 to 2016, aiming to build on past accomplishments and leverage future opportunities. The plan envisions Spartanburg County as a preferred destination for living, learning, playing, and investing, achieved through providing a foundation for a superior quality of life, unlimited business opportunities, and an exceptional learning environment. Key strategic goals include fostering sustainable economic development, capitalizing on natural resources and tourism, maintaining prudent financial stewardship in public service provision, and ensuring the effective implementation of this inclusive vision.