February, 2026 Meeting Minutes 7:00PM

PRESENT: Mayor Council: Riley Bradham, Tammy Bazzle, Frank Thornhill and Town Clerk Colleen Key.  

ABSENT: Whit Smith, Henry Holst

Meeting called to order at 7:00

Others Present: None

No changes to the agenda. No time requested. 

Mayor motions to approve prior Meeting Minutes. Seconded by Tammy Bazzle. Unanimously approved.

TREASURERS REPORT:          

FINANCIAL REPORT as of 1/30/2026

                                                                             PREVIOUS Ending $                  CURRENT Ending $

Wells Fargo Checking                                            $170,226.79                          $141,674.91

S.C. Local Government Investment Pool               $340,463.83                          $341,609.01

NOTE: A virtual $10,000 is held aside for disaster clean up

Roads YTD- $50,742.50

Annual Click Communications for website monitoring/maintenance is due – $800

MASC Dues – $300

Election Fee- $3527

Travis Bee – SIYC Rd. (new contractor) – $1200

MAYOR / COUNCIL REPORTS: None

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

1. Planning:  No one reporting.
2. BZA:  No one reporting.
3. Code Enforcement: No one reporting
4. DRB: No one reporting.
5. WILPC: No one reporting

New Business: 

The Town Council mourns the loss of resident and Code Enforcement Officer John Hope with a moment of silence.

New Code Enforcement Officer is needed.  Candidate does not have to be a resident. The position is a volunteer, no pay opportunity. Council may discuss at Special Meeting.

Town to consider an ant-filming ordinance. Council may discuss at Special Meeting.

A potential short-term rental at 6090 Maybank Highway has been brough to the Mayor’s attention. If so, the County will monitor the situation for adherence to applicable laws.

Planning and BZA members need to complete required certifications.  Council members to contact committee members to remind them. This continuing education is mandatory.

Old Business:

Historic Preservation Ordinance is currently being reviewed by the County

Linton issue – Dr. Linton has emailed the Town to advise that he has found a contractor to run pipe and install a backflow preventer. One scenario would have this work being tied into what the Town contractor does under the road. Alternatively, pipe could be run to have water rerouted before it makes it to the Linton’s property?

Roads – SIYC Rd was recently graded by Travis Bee and the Council agrees that the result was good.  Council ratifies expenditure.  Seconded by Frank Thornhill

Tree trimming – Magdalena (contractor) is still planning to complete tree trimming pending receipt of his insurance certificate.

Mayor Motions to adjourn at 7:29, seconded by Farnk Thornhill.

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