Rhonda Dale McElveen

The meeting included public hearings on an ordinance to enact a new county code and an ordinance to adopt the budget for operations and debt service for the upcoming fiscal year. Old business consisted of the third reading of an ordinance regarding flood damage prevention and FEMA-updated flood maps, the third reading of the annual budget ordinance, the second reading of the new county code ordinance, and the second reading of a policy for the South Carolina legal residence exemption for certain visa holders. New business covered resolutions regarding a Freedom of Information Act policy, the purchase of real and personal property from Animal Advocates, a master grant agreement with Animal Advocates for the county animal adoption center, and an ordinance to authorize the conveyance of easements to the City of Barnwell.

The council meeting focused on the primary agenda item of discussing the budget for The Senior Center at Gail Reyes.

The council held a special called meeting to conduct an executive session. During this session, the council received legal advice regarding Generations Unlimited and discussed personnel matters, including employment, appointments, compensation, and promotions.

The meeting agenda included discussions on the closure of Generations Unlimited and several third readings of ordinances, specifically concerning the Project Green & Red Ordinance and the Three Rivers Solid Waste Service Agreement. Key items involved an appointment recommendation for the Director of the Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell-Edgefield Regional Library System. New business also addressed the adoption of the 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan and a resolution to amend the Amended and Restated Master Agreement (Quad Park 1-3).

The meeting agenda included standard opening procedures such as a call to order, invocation, pledge of allegiance, and declaration of a quorum. New business items scheduled for discussion involve the EDA Grant, a Budget Update, discussion of Fire Related Equipment, and discussion of Building Inspector Fees.