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Regular City Council Meeting - February 10, 2026

City Council & Commissions — Tuesday, February 10, 2026
BodyGoose Creek, South Carolina
SessionCity Council & Commissions
DateTuesday, February 10, 2026
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1:52

No, you're fine.

1:53

I'm aware.

1:57

Good evening, everyone.

1:59

Evening.

2:00

Thank you for coming tonight.

2:02

Today is Tuesday, February 10th.

2:04

This is our regularly scheduled council meeting.

2:07

Uh and I appreciate everyone coming out.

2:09

Uh at this time, Pastor Josh TG will lead us in prayer.

2:13

Pastor Josh is from St.

2:14

James United Methodist Church.

2:16

Following that, uh, we will have the Pledge of Allegiance.

2:23

But uh pause together.

2:26

Holy one, as we are gathered this evening, we gather in a space for a final time.

2:33

We thank you and honor the history and all the conversations that have taken place in this room that have brought us to where we are.

2:40

And we pause and honor that this evening.

2:43

We gather today also mindful of the many people whose work sustains our community.

2:51

Our essential workers who serve in hospitals and in classrooms on streets and job sites, in public safety, sanitation, and countless other unseen roles.

3:04

Their commitment, their courage and care make our shared life possible.

3:10

And their safety and dignity deserve our constant attention.

3:16

As elected officials and public servants, we recognize the trust that is placed in us.

3:23

The decisions made in this room reach far beyond these walls, shaping daily lives, workplaces, and even futures.

3:32

May we approach then this work with humility, with accountability, and a deep sense of responsibility to those we serve.

3:40

In our conversations today, may we listen carefully, weigh our choices thoughtfully, and act with fairness and integrity.

4:00

Amen.

4:36

And he is the only one.

4:44

I'll get my five minutes in.

4:46

I had went down my street uh about ten days ago and nine days ago in that area, and uh on Indigo Road, and my name is Kevin Patterson.

4:55

I've been resident there for 32 years.

5:00

And uh I'm trying to figure out what's going on in the street again, because I looked on my GPS map and it's all red down the street there.

5:05

And this time somebody's moving cars into their yard with a tow truck.

5:10

So I got out of my car and I said, You know, you're blocking the road.

5:12

I don't, he said, we can go around the subdivision.

5:14

I said, I don't want to go around the subdivision.

5:15

I want to go with my house.

5:16

It's right down, it's right there.

5:18

And he said, I'm moving my cars, I'm working on these cars.

5:20

I said, There's like 12 cars back there.

5:22

I said, You can't do that.

5:23

Of course, he asked me who I was, and I said, I'm not just his neighbor.

5:25

He said, he didn't want to talk to me anymore.

5:27

So I looked up the code under 93161, the abatement of the city involving violations of great immediate danger under the Goose Creek Code on chapter 93.

5:36

That uh so I called the code enforcement officer, and he did respond out there and said that he has that uh he would have to issue a citation, but he has to find the owner who's in that house.

5:47

And I said, Well, there's a lot of cars out there again, because of people across the street from him, they have three families that live in that house.

5:52

If you look at the front yard, which the pictures I showed you, there's like four or five cars sitting in the front yard, because when people get home at night, they'll be parking the rest of the families.

6:00

We'll be parking all along the street there.

6:01

And of course, on the weekends, it's even worse.

6:04

So I'm worried about uh if it's going to be enforced and how my neighborhood's starting to look lately.

6:10

I've been there 32 years and it just keeps going down and down and down and down.

6:14

And you know my past history with the Airbnbs all coming in my neighborhood and causing a problem.

6:19

So I'm just constantly something's always happening in my neighborhood where it is a problem to park, or somebody's putting stuff in their yards, and as you see the pictures, all those cars in the backyard are just piled up because he said he's gonna work on them to fix them.

6:31

So I'm just concerned if the code enforcement will take care of this within 30 days and find the owner and they can cite these people and get these people to look at this.

6:38

So that's it.

6:39

That's all I have to say, sir.

6:40

Thank you.

6:40

Thank you, Mr.

6:41

Patterson.

6:42

As we discussed, I've we've we've uh given it to some staff, and we're gonna see what we can figure out.

6:48

It'll take some time because it always does, but we will continue to work on it.

6:52

Thank you, sir.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Racial Equity████████████████████20%
Public Engagement███████████████15%
Community Engagement████████████12%
Youth Programs█████████9%
Public Safety█████████9%
Zoning And Land Use████████8%
Public Works████████8%
Active Transportation█████5%
Procedural████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Regular City Council Meeting – February 10, 2026

The Goose Creek City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on February 10, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall. The meeting included public comments, presentations, proclamations, several public hearings on ordinances and resolutions, and a final reading for an annexation. Key actions included the passage of a solid waste ordinance (6-1), new e-bike regulations, a budget amendment, and a resolution adopting the city’s safety policy. Mayor Habib also announced that this was the last council meeting in the current chambers, with future meetings to be held in the Municipal Court before moving to the new Goose Creek Assembly in 2027.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Kevin Patterson (446 Indigo Road) expressed concerns about a neighbor using a tow truck to block the street and moving approximately 12 vehicles into his yard for repairs. He requested code enforcement action. Mayor Habib acknowledged the issue and stated it had been referred to staff, but resolution may take time.

Presentations & Proclamations

  • Mayor's Leadership Council: Destinee Hill (junior, Stratford High School) and Gibson Gavidia (senior, Goose Creek High School) presented a monthly report, highlighting a field trip to James Island County Park for team-building, and meetings with representatives from Goose Creek Recreation and Crowfield Golf Club.
  • Intern Introduction: Jordan Shephard, a Master of Public Administration candidate from USC, was introduced as a city intern.
  • Special Projects Manager: Reagan Osbon was introduced as the new Special Projects Manager (replacing Alexis Kiser).
  • A.D. Jordan (Regional Director for Senator Tim Scott's office) offered federal assistance and grant support letters to constituents and city departments.
  • Proclamations: Mayor Habib proclaimed February 2026 as Black History Month (commemorating the 100th anniversary of Black History observances) and February 12 as NAACP Founders Day. Ron Walston, NAACP Branch Secretary, accepted the proclamations.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes: Motion to approve the January 13, 2026 council meeting minutes passed unanimously.

Old Business

  • Annexation (Second & Final Reading): Ordinance to annex TMS 233-08-03-059 (College Park Road) with a General Commercial (GC) zoning. No public comments. Motion carried unanimously.

New Business & Public Hearings

(All items were introduced and received first reading unless noted.)

  • Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Ordinance to amend the Future Land Use Map for the same parcel to General Commercial (GC). No public comments. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Budget Amendment (FY 2026): Ordinance to reallocate funds originally budgeted in FY 2025 for vehicles that were received in FY 2026. Mayor Habib explained the timing issue. No public comments. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Solid Waste Ordinance (Section 95.075): Proposal to offer limited commercial roll cart service to approximately 60 businesses on existing collection routes, requiring no new staff or equipment. Mayor Pro Tem Tekac stated his opposition. Passed 6-1 (Tekac opposed).
  • E-Bike & E-Scooter Ordinance: Established regulations for electric bicycles and scooters. Edie May (owner of Electric E-Bike Shop) supported the ordinance but urged clear definitions, noting the rise of high-speed E-Motos (up to 45 mph). Mayor Habib cited safety concerns, including a recent accident and near misses. Council discussed wattage limits, helmet requirements (under 16), and the balance between freedom and safety. Motion carried unanimously.
  • Safety Policy Resolution: Annual adoption of the city’s safety policy. No public comments. Motion carried unanimously.

Mayor's Report

  • Facility Changes: This was the last council meeting in City Hall chambers. Starting in March 2026, meetings will be held in the Municipal Court building; in January 2027, the council will move to the new Goose Creek Assembly (a multi-purpose event center with a retractable dais for council meetings, weddings, banquets, etc.).
  • Upcoming Events:
    • Free Plain White T's concert at Daning Amphitheater (April 25; tickets available via Eventbrite Feb 14 at noon).
    • NAACP Black History Month Market (Feb 28, 4–7 PM, Recreation Center).
    • Spring Town Hall Meetings (dates to be announced; focus on growth and departmental updates).
    • Pet adoption event “Find Your Fur-ever Home” (Feb 21, 10 AM–2 PM, Daning Amphitheater).
    • Women’s Self-Defense Class (March 13, 6:30 PM; registration required).
    • Recreation events: Painting with Tina (Feb 13), Valentine’s Color Run (Feb 14), Pop-Up Play Dates (beginning Feb 27), Central Creek Farmers Market (returns March 4), BBQ & Brews (March 7).
  • Media Initiatives: Launch of “City Hall Highlights” video recap of council meetings; Adam Kelly’s “Your Week in the Creek”; Black History Month features.
  • Board Openings: Vacancies on Board of Zoning Appeals and Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals; contact City Clerk Kelly Lovette for details.

Key Outcomes

  • Votes:
    • Annexation and Comprehensive Plan amendments: passed unanimously.
    • Budget amendment: passed unanimously.
    • Solid waste ordinance: passed 6-1 (opposed: Mayor Pro Tem Tekac).
    • E-bike/scooter ordinance: passed unanimously.
    • Safety policy resolution: passed unanimously.
  • Next Steps: The solid waste program will be implemented for eligible businesses. E-bike and e-scooter regulations will take effect after second reading (future meeting). The city will transition council meetings to the Municipal Court building starting March 2026.
  • Meeting Adjourned: 6:52 PM.

Meeting Transcript

No, you're fine. I'm aware. Good evening, everyone. Evening. Thank you for coming tonight. Today is Tuesday, February 10th. This is our regularly scheduled council meeting. Uh and I appreciate everyone coming out. Uh at this time, Pastor Josh TG will lead us in prayer. Pastor Josh is from St. James United Methodist Church. Following that, uh, we will have the Pledge of Allegiance. But uh pause together. Holy one, as we are gathered this evening, we gather in a space for a final time. We thank you and honor the history and all the conversations that have taken place in this room that have brought us to where we are. And we pause and honor that this evening. We gather today also mindful of the many people whose work sustains our community. Our essential workers who serve in hospitals and in classrooms on streets and job sites, in public safety, sanitation, and countless other unseen roles. Their commitment, their courage and care make our shared life possible. And their safety and dignity deserve our constant attention. As elected officials and public servants, we recognize the trust that is placed in us. The decisions made in this room reach far beyond these walls, shaping daily lives, workplaces, and even futures. May we approach then this work with humility, with accountability, and a deep sense of responsibility to those we serve. In our conversations today, may we listen carefully, weigh our choices thoughtfully, and act with fairness and integrity. Amen. And he is the only one. I'll get my five minutes in. I had went down my street uh about ten days ago and nine days ago in that area, and uh on Indigo Road, and my name is Kevin Patterson. I've been resident there for 32 years. And uh I'm trying to figure out what's going on in the street again, because I looked on my GPS map and it's all red down the street there. And this time somebody's moving cars into their yard with a tow truck. So I got out of my car and I said, You know, you're blocking the road. I don't, he said, we can go around the subdivision. I said, I don't want to go around the subdivision. I want to go with my house. It's right down, it's right there. And he said, I'm moving my cars, I'm working on these cars. I said, There's like 12 cars back there. I said, You can't do that. Of course, he asked me who I was, and I said, I'm not just his neighbor. He said, he didn't want to talk to me anymore. So I looked up the code under 93161, the abatement of the city involving violations of great immediate danger under the Goose Creek Code on chapter 93. That uh so I called the code enforcement officer, and he did respond out there and said that he has that uh he would have to issue a citation, but he has to find the owner who's in that house. And I said, Well, there's a lot of cars out there again, because of people across the street from him, they have three families that live in that house. If you look at the front yard, which the pictures I showed you, there's like four or five cars sitting in the front yard, because when people get home at night, they'll be parking the rest of the families. We'll be parking all along the street there. And of course, on the weekends, it's even worse. So I'm worried about uh if it's going to be enforced and how my neighborhood's starting to look lately. I've been there 32 years and it just keeps going down and down and down and down. And you know my past history with the Airbnbs all coming in my neighborhood and causing a problem.

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