Timothy Gillette

The meeting involved the approval of the Regular Planning Commission Meeting minutes from November 3, 2025. The primary unfinished business was a detailed discussion of the Draft Comprehensive Plan, focusing on strategies, goals, and objectives for elements such as multi-use paths, the Marina Overlay District, economic development versus land preservation, tree save ordinances, lighting, and communication between the City and neighborhood organizations. New business included the consideration and approval of the 2026 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Schedule, with contingent amendments to specific dates. Staff comments noted a forthcoming continuing education opportunity, and Council comments mentioned the status of the Marina lawsuit.

The agenda included a section for public comments, followed by the approval of minutes from the Regular Meeting held on December 1, 2025. The primary unfinished business involved a discussion regarding the Draft Comprehensive Plan, specifically the 2025-2035 Tega Cay Comprehensive Plan draft. The remainder of the agenda covered staff comments, council comments, commission comments, and adjournment.

The key discussions during this special meeting included the administration of the Oath of Office for newly elected/seated Councilmembers Carmen Miller, Thomas S. Hyslip, and Heather Jones. Following the oaths, the Council proceeded to elect Councilmember Thomas S. Hyslip as Mayor Pro Tempore. The body also formally approved the 2026 Regular Council meeting schedule. Councilmembers subsequently provided comments, including congratulations, expressions of gratitude, and commitments to open communication and public involvement for the upcoming term.

The meeting began with a public comments section where no comments were offered. The primary discussion focused on the Comprehensive Plan, where staff summarized strategies, goals, and objectives, leading to detailed commission discussion on topics such as multi-use paths, the Marina Overlay District, economic development versus land preservation, tree save ordinances, lighting, and City-neighborhood organization communication. New business included the consideration and approval of the 2026 Regular Planning Commission Meeting Schedule, which required amendments to specific meeting dates in February, April, and October. Staff provided an update regarding a continuing education opportunity in mid-January.

The agenda items discussed included Public Comments, Unfinished Business concerning a discussion on the Draft Comprehensive Plan (2025-2035 Tega Cay Comprehensive Plan), Staff Comments, Council Comments, Commission Comments, and Adjournment.