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Goose Creek City Council Regular Meeting - August 11, 2026

City Council & Commissions — Tuesday, August 11, 2026

BodyGoose Creek, South Carolina

SessionCity Council & Commissions

DateTuesday, August 11, 2026

StatusFILED

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Oh geez.

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Make sure everybody's awake.

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Good evening, everybody, and welcome.

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Today is Tuesday, August 11th.

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This is our regularly scheduled council meeting.

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Glad to see everyone.

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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.

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Let us pray.

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Lord God, we come to you today seeking your presence, your wisdom, and your protection.

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But before we ask for anything, we say thank you.

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Thank you for another day.

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Thank you for another opportunity.

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And thank you, Lord, that we get to encounter your love.

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Thank you for our first responders, the teachers who will teach our kids, the city officials and businesses represented in Goose Creek.

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Lord, your presence is our greatest desire because it brings us to your heart, which is unity.

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We experience clarity in your presence to make decisions and find justice for the vulnerable and mercy for the hurting.

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Lord, grant us your wisdom that makes your plan for the city as clear as neon billboards.

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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.

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Lord, I give you this meeting, and I give you this city that I love dearly.

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Place it in your hands.

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Guard us, guide us, and may we encounter you this very night.

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Amen.

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I pledge the United States of America.

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Thank you, Nicole, and thank you for your ministry and service here in our city.

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I appreciate it very much.

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Uh there are no uh anyone sign up for public comments today.

2:05

Council, in your minutes, you have the in your packet rather.

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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.

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Would you take action and approve those at these this time?

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Mr.

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Mayor, move to approve.

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I have a motion to approve.

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Is there a second?

2:28

I have a second.

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Is there are there any corrections or comments on these minutes?

2:33

Hearing none, I'll call for a vote.

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All those in favor signify saying aye.

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Any opposed, nay.

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And those minutes are approved.

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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.

2:59

I'm sorry, I misspoke that.

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Thank you, Andrew.

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I appreciate it.

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Anyone else from the audience on this issue?

3:36

Hearing none, council, would you like to take action at this time?

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I have a motion from Reproton TCAC to approve.

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Is our second?

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I'll say it.

3:44

I have a second from Councilwoman McSwain.

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Is there any discussion or questions from council?

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Hearing not, I'll call for a vote.

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All those in favor signify by saying aye.

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Any opposed, nay.

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And that motion carries.

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Under item B is an ordinance amending the official city of District zoning map from plan development to plan development.

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For TMS numbers 233000057 on College Park Road at all.

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233000081.

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And 2330803024, 159, Berkeley Farms Road at all.

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2330803018.

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128 Berkeley Farms Road.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

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Parks and Recreation████████████████████20%

Engineering And Infrastructure███████████████████19%

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Public Engagement████4%

Summary of Proceedings

Goose Creek City Council Regular Meeting - August 11, 2026

The Goose Creek City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM at the Municipal Court. All seven councilmembers were present. The meeting opened with an invocation by Pastor Nicole Franklin of Helping Hands of Goose Creek, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. No general public comments were received. The council approved four sets of minutes, conducted five public hearings on annexations and zoning changes, passed a bond ordinance on second reading, and received the Mayor's Report with community updates. The meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM.

Public Comments & Testimony

No members of the public registered for general public comments.
During Public Hearing (a), Mr. Andrew Todd Burke, landscape architect for the project, stated he was available for questions.
During Public Hearing (c), Mrs. Deloris Matthews, owner of the property at 120 Matthews Lane, requested that her property be rezoned from Conservation (C) to Residential Single Family (RSF), noting she resides there.

Approval of Minutes

Council unanimously approved the minutes from the following meetings: City Council Workshop (June 23, 2026), City Council Meeting (July 14, 2026), Special City Council Meeting (July 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM), and City Council Workshop (July 28, 2026 at 5:45 PM). Motion by Councilmember Enos-Sims, second by Councilmember Green-Fletcher; all ayes.

Public Hearings (Introduction and First Reading)

a. Annexation (TMS 233-08-03-019 & 053): Ordinance to annex two parcels off Berkeley Farms Road and College Park Road. Approved unanimously. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Tekac, second by Councilmember McSwain.
b. Zoning Map Amendment – Berkeley Farms PD: Ordinance to rezone multiple parcels from Planned Development (PD) to Planned Development (PD) (Berkeley Farms PD, +/-36.27 acres). Councilmember Tekac noted that two previously annexed parcels are part of this project. Approved unanimously. Motion by Councilmember McSwain, second by Councilmember Harmon.
c. Zoning Map Amendment – 120 Matthews Lane: Ordinance to rezone from Conservation (C) to Residential Single Family (RSF) (+/-1.30 acres). Mayor Habib explained this corrects a clerical issue where properties were historically annexed as Conservation without regard to intended use. Approved unanimously. Motion by Councilmember Enos-Sims, second by Councilmember McClary.
d. Annexation and Zoning (Liberty Hall Road): Ordinance to annex TMS 244-05-01-056 and assign Village Node (VN) zoning. Mayor Habib stated the city recently purchased this property near Fire Station Headquarters. Approved unanimously. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Tekac, second by Councilmember Green-Fletcher.
e. Budget Amendment for Hospitality and Public Safety Facilities: Budget amendment appropriating city funds to supplement Series 2026 installment purchase revenue bonds for construction, renovation, and equipping of certain hospitality and public safety facilities. Approved unanimously. Motion by Councilmember Enos-Sims, second by Mayor Pro Tem Tekac.

Old Business (Second and Final Reading)

Installment Purchase Transaction for Hospitality and Public Safety Facilities: Ordinance authorizing the city to enter into an installment purchase transaction to fund construction of a joint police and fire training facility, including authorizing bonds by the Goose Creek Municipal Finance Corporation. Mayor Habib explained this is a bond to build a joint police/fire training facility. Approved unanimously. Motion by Councilmember Enos-Sims, second by Mayor Pro Tem Tekac.

Mayor's Report

Mayor Gregory Habib provided the following updates:

Awards & Celebrations: The city's Therapeutic Recreation Department received the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) Service Award; official celebration is next month.
Police Events: Thanked attendees of National Night Out and highlighted the Cops & Community Connect initiative where officers met residents at Ruby’s Bagels.
Construction Update: Goose Creek Assembly multi-purpose building construction continues; west-side grading along the hiker-biker trail begins Thursday; fence will be temporarily removed each day; trail remains open with caution.
E-Bike/E-Scooter Regulations: Reminded of new ordinances for the school year – e-bikes prohibited on sidewalks (except hiker-biker trails), e-scooters limited to roads with 30 mph or less speed limit. A reminder will be posted Wednesday morning.
Upcoming Events:
- Central Creek Farmers Market: First and third Wednesdays, 4–7 PM at Central Creek Park (next dates: Aug 19, Sep 2).
- America 250 Banners: July display banners available for $25 donation at Police Department’s Farmers Market table; proceeds fund "Shop with a Badge" Christmas program.
- Backyard Resiliency Workshop: Sep 12, 10 AM–noon at Rollins Edwards Community Center (Summerville); partnership with Preservation Society of Charleston, SC Office of Resilience, and Town of Summerville.
- Veterans Banner Program: Banners displayed in November for Veterans Day; purchasers keep them.
- Creek-a-Palooza: Sep 19 featuring Boy Band Review and Simply Spice; free tickets via Eventbrite; 90s attire theme.
- Recreation Events: Boulder Bluff Bites (Sep 10), Fall Sports Opening Day (Sep 11), Cornhole Tournament (Sep 18), Dog Costume Contest (Oct 9).
Welcome: Mallory Mitchum introduced as the new Marketing Assistant.
Promotions: Encouraged residents to watch "Your Week in the Creek" and "City Hall Highlights" videos.

Key Outcomes

All four sets of meeting minutes were approved unanimously.
Five ordinances (annexations, zoning changes, budget amendment) passed on first reading (Public Hearings).
One bond ordinance authorizing installment purchase revenue bonds for police/fire training facility passed on second and final reading.
All votes were unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 6:20 PM.

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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