Goose Creek City Council Meeting - August 11, 2026
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Goose Creek City Council Meeting – August 11, 2026
The Goose Creek City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting included approval of previous minutes, four public hearings on annexations and zoning changes, and second reading of an ordinance for a police/fire training facility bond. The Mayor also delivered a report on community events and safety initiatives.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes: The Council unanimously approved the minutes from the City Council Workshop on June 23, 2026, the City Council Meeting on July 14, 2026, the Special City Council Meeting on July 28, 2026 (5:30 PM), and the City Council Workshop on July 28, 2026 (5:45 PM). Motion by Councilman Repron, seconded by Councilwoman McSwain, passed unanimously.
Public Comments & Testimony
- No members of the public signed up for general public comments.
- Delores Matthews (property owner at 120 Matthews Lane) spoke during the public hearing on Item V(c), requesting rezoning of her property from Conservation (C) to Residential Single Family (RSF) to match the existing house she has lived in for 20 years. She expressed support for the change.
Discussion Items
- Annexation (Berkeley Farms Road Area): Ordinance (V-a) to annex two parcels (TMS 233-08-03-019 and 053) off Berkeley Farms Road and College Park Road. No public comments. Councilman Repron moved to approve, seconded by Councilwoman McSwain. Passed unanimously.
- Zoning Map Amendment – Berkeley Farms PD: Ordinance (V-b) to amend the zoning map from Planned Development (PD) to PD for a 36.27-acre area comprising multiple parcels (TMS 233-00-00-057, etc.) at 888 College Park Road and Berkeley Farms Road. No public comments. Councilwoman McSwain moved to approve, seconded by Councilman Harmon. Councilman noted that the two parcels previously recommended for annexation are being added to the overall development, calling it 'a really good development.' Passed unanimously.
- Zoning Map Amendment – 120 Matthews Lane: Ordinance (V-c) to rezone 1.30 acres from Conservation (C) to Residential Single Family (RSF) at 120 Matthews Lane (TMS 234-07-05-027). Delores Matthews spoke in favor. Councilwoman Eno Sims moved to approve, seconded by Councilman McClary. Councilman McClary explained that the property was originally annexed as conservation open space, which was a common practice in the past, and this rezoning corrects a 'clerical issue' to match the intended use. Passed unanimously.
- Annexation – Liberty Hall Road: Ordinance (V-d) to annex TMS 244-05-01-056 on Liberty Hall Road and assign Village Node (VN) zoning. No public comments. Mayor Pro Tem TCAC moved to approve, seconded by Councilwoman Green Fletcher. Mayor Pro Tem explained that the city recently purchased the property adjacent to a fire station, necessitating annexation. Passed unanimously.
- Budget Amendment (Public Hearing Only): Item V(e) was a public hearing for a budget amendment to supplement funding from the Series 2026 installment purchase revenue bonds for hospitality and public safety facilities. No public comments. No action taken; hearing closed.
- Second Reading – Installment Purchase Transaction for Public Safety Facilities: Ordinance (VI-a) authorizing the city to enter into an installment purchase transaction to fund construction, reconstruction, and equipping of hospitality and public safety facilities, including a joint police and fire training facility. Councilwoman Enos moved to approve, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem TCAC. The Mayor explained this is the second reading and that the bond will fund the joint training facility. Passed unanimously.
Key Outcomes
- All four public hearing ordinances (V-a, V-b, V-c, V-d) were approved on first reading.
- The second reading of the installment purchase bond ordinance (VI-a) was approved, authorizing the city to proceed with the bond issuance for the police/fire training facility.
- Mayor’s Report Highlights:
- Recognized the Therapeutic Recreation Department for receiving the Municipal Association of South Carolina’s service award.
- Thanked the Goose Creek Police Department for National Night Out and the Cops and Community Connect initiative.
- Announced construction progress on the Goose Creek Assembly multi-purpose building, with grading of the west side beginning August 13.
- Reminded citizens of new e-bike/e-scooter regulations; e-bikes are prohibited on sidewalks but allowed on hiker-biker trails.
- Promoted upcoming events: Central Creek Farmers Market (August 19, September 2), America 250 banners for sale ($25 donation to Shop with a Badge), Backyard Resiliency Workshop (September 12), Veteran’s Banner program, and Creek of Palooza (September 19).
- Welcomed new Marketing Assistant Mallory Mitchum.
- Meeting adjourned.
Meeting Transcript
Oh geez. Make sure everybody's awake. Good evening, everybody, and welcome. Today is Tuesday, August 11th. This is our regularly scheduled council meeting. Glad to see everyone. At this time, Nicole Franklin, uh pastor and director of Helping Hands of Goose Creek will lead us in prayer, and we will follow that with the Pledge of Allegiance. Let us pray. Lord God, we come to you today seeking your presence, your wisdom, and your protection. But before we ask for anything, we say thank you. Thank you for another day. Thank you for another opportunity. And thank you, Lord, that we get to encounter your love. Thank you for our first responders, the teachers who will teach our kids, the city officials and businesses represented in Goose Creek. Lord, your presence is our greatest desire because it brings us to your heart, which is unity. We experience clarity in your presence to make decisions and find justice for the vulnerable and mercy for the hurting. Lord, grant us your wisdom that makes your plan for the city as clear as neon billboards. And Lord, as our kids start school tomorrow, I pray that each student in Goose Creek will find your protection in the classroom, your provision in the lunchroom, and your peace in their homes. Lord, I give you this meeting, and I give you this city that I love dearly. Place it in your hands. Guard us, guide us, and may we encounter you this very night. Amen. I pledge the United States of America. Thank you, Nicole, and thank you for your ministry and service here in our city. I appreciate it very much. Uh there are no uh anyone sign up for public comments today. Council, in your minutes, you have the in your packet rather. You have the minutes from council workshop June 23rd, council special meeting or council meeting July 24th, special city council meeting of July 28th, and City Council Workshop of July 28th. Would you take action and approve those at these this time? Mr. Mayor, move to approve. I have a motion to approve. Is there a second? I have a second. Is there are there any corrections or comments on these minutes? Hearing none, I'll call for a vote. All those in favor signify saying aye. Any opposed, nay. And those minutes are approved. Under item A of public hearings ordinances, introduction and first reading is an ordinance pursuant to Title 5, Chapter 3, Section 53150 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina as amended to annex the area identified as TMS number 2330308019. I'm sorry, I misspoke that. Thank you, Andrew. I appreciate it. Anyone else from the audience on this issue? Hearing none, council, would you like to take action at this time? I have a motion from Reproton TCAC to approve. Is our second? I'll say it. I have a second from Councilwoman McSwain. Is there any discussion or questions from council?
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