March 9th 2026 Regular Council Meeting

📅 Monday, March 9, 2026 – 7:00 PM 📍 Town Hall Complex, 120 West Church Street, Building B Tonight’s Town Council meeting includes a public hearing, presentations, community event approvals, and several infrastructure and policy discussions affecting the Town. Agenda Highlights: Public Hearing & Second Reading: Ordinance amendment regarding the Zoning Board of Appeal (Article 13) Presentation: 2024–2025 Financial Audit Report presented by McGregor and Associates Community & Event Items: Proclamation recognizing South Carolina Grief and Mental Health Awareness Day – March 28, 2026 Suspension of alcohol ordinance for the St. Patrick’s Day event (March 14, 2026) Hospitality Tax grant request from the Batesburg Business Association Town Projects & Approvals: Refurbishment and purchase of new Christmas lights Improvements to the North Pine Street parking lot Phase I Environmental study for the Middleburg property at 360 West Church Street Sale of surplus Fire Department equipment and approval of a grant writer for the Fire Department Manager’s Report: Updates on community events including Spring Clean B-L, Easter Egg Hunt, Mom/Son Camo Clash, and the Independence Day Celebration Infrastructure updates including park restrooms, AMI water meter project, Safe Streets for All grant, Climate Pollution Reduction grant, Town Hall software conversion, and North Fork Commerce Park projects Executive Session: Discussion of a water contract with CSWR, potential water and sewer rate ordinance updates, and a personnel matter regarding the Town Attorney position Join us live to stay informed about town operations, upcoming events, and decisions shaping the future of Batesburg-Leesville.