Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Peter Cevallos’s organization
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Transportation Penny Advisory Committee Meeting
The meeting featured reports from the Office of Small Business Opportunity regarding certification numbers and small business participation goals on roadway projects. Discussion also covered transit ridership data issues due to faulty passenger counters, and a detailed update on various transportation programs, including resiliency planning, corridor improvements, intersection adjustments, greenway projects, dirt road paving packages, and ongoing sidewalk neighborhood improvements.
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Strategic Planning Ad Hoc Committee Committee Meeting
The committee discussed updates to the strategic plan dashboard and evaluated proposed amendments to specific initiatives as part of the strategic plan refresh. Key topics included the potential impact of federal and state legislation on initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with staff recommending a pause or re-evaluation of specific terminology to safeguard current funding. Additionally, the committee reviewed the process for managing and updating strategic initiatives, clarifying that completed goals remain under consideration for ongoing organizational support.
Jul 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Richland County Council Special Called Meeting
The council meeting addressed several legal and administrative items. An executive session was held to discuss personnel and contractual matters regarding the 911 call center, as well as two legal cases, Thompson versus Richland County and Disability Rights versus Richland County. Following the executive session, the council approved consent items and a resolution requesting the removal of certain county-owned real property from the municipal limits of the City of Columbia. Motions for reconsideration regarding the approval of consent items and the property resolution were considered but failed.
Jul 21, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Richland County Administrative Finance Committee Committee Meeting
The committee discussed procurement contracts for multi-functional printers and devices, opting to maintain a cost-per-copy mechanism rather than a rental program to achieve cost savings. Additionally, the committee addressed the potential donation of an undeveloped 20.99-acre parcel of land near the Broad River and discussed the Fable Farm conservation easement. An executive session was convened to receive legal advice regarding conservation recommendations and potential property donation matters.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
