Tommy Elkins

The agenda for the Regular City Council Meeting includes the Oath of Office for Council Members Districts 1, 3 and 5, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and Civility Pledge, and a period for Public Comments. Key discussion items involve the Dominion Energy 2026 Right of Way Maintenance update and an update from Axis I, Director Pam Rush. The Council will also review proposed guidelines for the City Recognition Program, consider the First Reading of Ordinance 2026-1 concerning an amendment to a standing committee name, and approve amendments to the Police Policy manual based on SCCJA recommendations. Committee reports will cover Water & Sewer, Sanitation & Streets, Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Police, Fire, Finance & Salary, Building & Planning, and Downtown Revitalization. The meeting is scheduled to conclude with an Executive Session to discuss Pre-Contractual Negotiations concerning the Potential Purchase of Real Property.

The Barnwell City Council held a hearing on April 4, 2022, to consider revoking a business license, followed by a regular meeting. Public comments addressed neighborhood watch programs, parking concerns, and questions about the Animal Control Officer. The council approved minutes from previous meetings, a resolution recognizing Fair Housing Month, and the first reading of an ordinance amending section 2-55 of the city code. They also approved ARPA expenditures and various committee reports.

The Barnwell City Council meeting on January 7, 2013, covered various topics including the swearing in of Officer Mike Wilson, public concerns about noise near the Big T, and the approval of several ordinances. Key ordinances addressed animal control, nuisances, and the city's redistricting plan. The council also adopted a Freedom of Information Act policy and discussed business licenses for internet sweepstakes machines, tabling the decision until further legal review.

The Barnwell City Council meeting on January 8, 2018, covered various topics including the swearing in of new council members and a police officer, the election of a Mayor Pro Tem, and committee appointments. Significant decisions included the approval of a sales contract for 135 Jefferson St, the award of a low bid for water tower refurbishment, and the appointment of Will Alexander to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The meeting also included public comments, committee reports, and an executive session regarding the City Administrator position.

The Barnwell City Council held its regular monthly meeting on January 4, 2010, at 6:30 pm. Key discussions included a sewer leak, the Statewide Court Case Management System, and the upcoming census. The council approved minutes from previous meetings, ordinances related to land development and zoning, and the sale of surplus equipment. Various committee reports were given, and the meeting adjourned.