Summary of the Tega Cay City Council Meeting – February 18, 2025

The Tega Cay City Council meeting on February 18, 2025, was held at the Philip T. Glennon Center – Council Chambers. The session began at 6:30 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence.

1. Presentations & Reports

Proclamations

The City Council issued several proclamations recognizing outstanding achievements by Fort Mill High School’s athletic teams and individuals:

Fort Mill High School Girls Swim Team – Honored for securing their third consecutive 5A state championship.
Turner Wiand – Recognized for his record-breaking achievements and multiple gold medals in the South Carolina 5A Division 2 State Meet.
Dominic Impens – Acknowledged for his state records and Scholastic All-American honor from USA Swimming.
Coach Cindy Van Buskirk – Named 2024 Swim Coach of the Year for her leadership in guiding the girls’ swim team to their third consecutive title.

Financial Reports

FY 2023-2024 Audit Presentation
- Presented by Matt Philips, CPA, the audit received an unmodified (clean) opinion, indicating that the city’s financial statements were fairly presented with no material weaknesses.
- The city’s net position was $24.9 million, with 15% of funds unrestricted.
- Business-type activities (utilities) saw a small net decrease of $93,000.
- The general fund balance stood at $12.4 million, with $8.5 million in unassigned funds.
- Government-wide expenses totaled $17.2 million, while revenues were $20.7 million, yielding a $3.5 million increase in net position.
Q1 FY 2024-2025 Finance Report
- General fund revenues: $2.6 million (15% of the budget), with most revenue expected in Q2 and Q3 from property taxes.
- General fund expenditures: $4.3 million (25% of the budget), aligned with expectations.
- Utility revenues and expenditures were on track, though impact fees came in lower than budgeted.
- Stormwater revenue was expected to increase in the second and third quarters.
- Events and hospitality revenues were beginning to pick up.

City Manager’s Report

Fire Department
- Welcomed Jamie Johnson as a new firefighter.
- Announced promotions and upcoming safety inspections.
- Firehouse Story Time event scheduled for February 22.
Utilities
- Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) negotiations were ongoing for ARPA-funded water treatment plant upgrades.
- Lift Station 17 was scheduled for an upgrade in early March.
Development Updates
- Work continued on the Main Street project, and a subdivision plan for the Dam Road development was under review.
- Walmart had received a permit for renovations to expand its online order capacity.
- A new business license portal was live, and a code enforcement portal was expected by spring.
Stormwater and Environmental Concerns
- The city reinspected the Serene Point stream erosion issue, and findings were sent to SC DHEC for further review.
Recreation and Events
- Youth baseball registration was open through March 1.
- 2,400 children registered for spring sports programs.
- The 2025 events calendar had been released, including the Best Dam Food Festival, concert series, and Catawba Fest.
- Catawba Park soccer fields were officially open.
Public Works
- The sign replacement program was expected to be completed by April.
- City crews were preparing for winter weather road treatments.
FEMA Reimbursement Process
- The city was still processing Hurricane related reimbursements.

2. Joint Public Hearing with Planning Commission

The City Council and Planning Commission held a public hearing on two key zoning amendments:

Amendment to the Marina Overlay District (Ordinance 77)
- The Planning Commission conducted an extensive review of the Marina Overlay District, receiving strong public input.
- A site visit was conducted to assess development impacts.
- A survey yielded 787 responses, helping guide revisions to zoning regulations.
Main Street Development Phasing Plan
- Developers submitted a new proposed phasing plan for Main Street.

3. Public Comments

Residents expressed concerns about stormwater runoff, particularly in relation to the Main Street project.

4. Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the January 21, 2025, meeting were approved.

5. Unfinished Business

Second Reading of Ordinance 598
- Amended the Parks, Recreation, and Events Committee and Stormwater & Environmental Committee structures.
- The ordinance corrected a membership discrepancy in the Stormwater Committee.
- Passed unanimously.
Second Reading of Ordinance 599
- Adjusted the 2024-2025 Parks and Recreation fee schedule.
- Passed unanimously.

6. New Business

Cart Path Repair Project
- Pinnacle Golf Management was authorized to proceed with cart path repairs.
Comprehensive Plan Update
- Council discussed the committee selection process for the new comprehensive plan.
- Two Planning Commission members, two City Council members and five residents will to serve on the steering committee.