August Newsletter

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Monthly Public Zoom Meeting

Thank you for your time in the July 28th public zoom meeting! My next public zoom meeting will be Thursday, August 31st at 5:00 pm.

Tom Audette is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.


Topic: York County District 1 Councilman Tom Audette public zoom meeting

Time: Aug 31, 2023 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)


Join Zoom Meeting

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Update on York County

York County Council latest meeting (August 21st)

August 21st York County Council meeting

Consent Agenda:

1. Approved the minutes of County Council Workshop - Workshop - Jul 11, 2023 6:00 PM

2. Approved the minutes of County Council - County Council Meeting - Jul 17, 2023 6:00 PM 3. Approved the minutes of County Council - Special Called Meeting - Aug 7, 2023 6:00 PM 4. Rezoning Action: Gave Second Reading Case # 23-21 Tax Map # 156-00-00-012; -041 Zoning Request: To rezone from NC to RC Acres: 1.78 acres Council District: Three (3) - Adkins Applicant: Chetan and Manisha Patel Owner: Chetan and Manisha Patel Location: 4020 Black Highway, York Planning Commission Date: June 12, 2023 Staff Recommendation: Approve PC Recommendation: Approve 

5. Rezoning Action: Gave Second Reading Case # 23-25 Tax Map # 721-00-00-013 Zoning Request: To rezone from UD to GC Acres: 7.60 acres Council District: Seven (7) - Cloninger Applicant: Warren Norman Company Owner: CV Hwy 21 LLC Location: 3151 Highway 21, Fort Mill Planning Commission Date: June 12, 2023 Staff Recommendation: Approve PC Recommendation: Approve 6. APPROVED SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF YORK, SOUTH CAROLINA, CHAPTER 90.02, “RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES FOR PUBLIC PARK FACILITIES, SERVICES, OR SPONSORSHIP'S” IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE BETHEL LAKE WYLIE LAND ACQUISITION AND PRESERVATION PARK DISTRICT; TO MODIFY THE EXISTING FEE SCHEDULE INCLUDING NEW FEES FOR FIELD DAY PARK; TO INCREASE THE RESERVATION FEE FOR CAMPING AND SHELTER RESERVATIONS AT EBENEZER PARK AND ALLISON CREEK PARK; TO ESTABLISH CROSS COUNTRY COURSE EVENT FEES FOR CATAWBA BEND PRESERVE; TO ESTABLISH FOOD TRUCK VENDOR FEES FOR ALL PARKS; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.

7. ADOPTED A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONSENTING TO THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN FEE IN LIEU OF TAX SPONSOR AFFILIATE'S BENEFITS FROM 1799 INNOVATION POINT, LLC TO SUNBELT RENTALS, INC.; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE COUNTY'S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE RELATED FILOT TRANSFER AND ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.

8. Approved nominated applicants for service for Boards & Commissions from the Finance & Operations Committee meeting on July 17, 2023: Isabella Bertelli, Keep York County Beautiful (District 7), Scott Kendrick, Flint Hill Fire Tax District Board, Ira Coltharp, Flint Hill Fire Tax District Board, Margaret Parson-Willins, Culture and Heritage Commission (District 5), and Joel Wood, York County Natural Gas Board.

9. Approved a Resolution to support York County Engineering in their submittal for a grant application for funding from the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority pledging matching local funds for infrastructure grants for York County, and other matters related thereto.

10. Dispensed with referral to a committee and approved a Resolution to York County supporting the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission and recognizing and approving the York County 250 Committee. 

11. Provided First Reading by Title Only of AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 31, COUNTY POLICIES, OF THE YORK COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 31.12, PARKING AND TOWING, TO AUTHORIZE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CERTAIN COUNTY EMPLOYEES WHOSE OFFICES ARE LOCATED ON COUNTY OWNED OR CONTROLLED PROPERTY TO POST NOTICES ON OR ADJACENT TO PARKING SPACES SITUATED IN APPROPRIATE PROXIMITY TO THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICES THAT THE SPACES ARE RESERVED SOLELY FOR EMPLOYEES AND/OR INDIVIDUALS VISITING THE OFFICES ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS; TO AUTHORIZE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS TO DIRECT THAT VEHICLES IN VIOLATION OF THE RESERVATION NOTICE BE TOWED AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.

12. Approved annual Worker's Compensation insurance premium for use by York County's Volunteer Firefighters, with Liberty Mutual Insurance of Salt Lake City UT, for a total cost of $38,787.00.

13. Approved the Vehicle Replacement Committee’s recommendations for vehicle replacement authorizing staff to prepare specifications and seek procurement of replacement vehicles.

14. Approved alternative methods of procurement regarding the purchase of vehicles and equipment in FY 2023-2024.

15. Approved declaration of sixty-seven County owned vehicles as County surplus.

16. Approved the purchase of one new, unused 2023 Ford F250 4x4 crew cab truck with 9' flatbed body via state approved contract, from Santee Automotive of Manning, SC, for the total cost of $56,950.00.

17. Approved purchase of two, new, unused, 2025 Autocar DC64 Tandem Dump truck w/12 cubic yard dump body via cooperative purchase, from Vanguard Truck Centers of Charlotte NC, for the total cost of $427,850.00.

18. Approved award regarding dumpster services for the Ft Mill Water and Sewer locations for an annual cost of $34,440 for a three-year term, for a total cost of $103,320.00, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Republic Services of Charlotte of Fort Mill, SC.

19. Approved the purchase of one new, unused 2023 Ford F250 4x4 extended cab truck with SWAB animal transport body via state approved contract, from Santee Automotive of Manning SC, for the total cost of $69,845.00.

20. Approved fire hose testing services by Equipment Testing Specialists dba Mill Dam Enterprises, Inc. of Canton NC, for use by the York County Fire Services Department, for a total cost of $45,200.00.

21. Approved the purchase of one new, unused 2024 Ford F150 4X4 crew cab truck via state approved contract, to Santee Automotive of Manning, SC, for the total cost of $48,052.00.

22. Approved the purchase of one new, unused 2024 Ford F250 4X4 crew cab via state approved contract, from Santee Automotive of Manning, SC, for the total cost of $52,140.00. 23. Authorized the renewal of maintenance and subscriptions with Central Square Technologies in the amount of $275,561.65.

24. Authorized annual maintenance and hosting for websites with CivicPlus in the amount of $37,486.32

25. Authorized annual maintenance agreement with PCI, LLC, of Tampa FL for York County's tax billing and collections system, for a total cost of $175,500.00

26. Authorized the purchase of replacement batteries for the UPS in the Government Center's Data Center, through Eaton Corporation, in the amount of $39,493.70.

27. Approved consulting services for use by the Coroner's Office to Forensic Pathology Consultants, for a total cost not to exceed $100,000.00.

28. Approved toxicology testing of decedent's for use by the Coroner's Office to Forensic Science Network, for a total cost not to exceed $40,000.00

29. Approved toxicology testing services for use by the Coroner's Office to NMS Labs, for a total amount of $60,000.00.

30. Approved autopsies to be performed by York Pathology for the Coroner's Office, for a total cost not to exceed $250,000.00.

31. Approved Change Order with Scaffolding Solutions for rental extension of shoring at the McCelvey Center through December 31, 2023, in the amount of $20,732.61.

32. Declared 0.378 +/- acres of County-owned real estate as surplus and authorizing the sale of property identified as Parcel Number 070-10-05-033, located at 216 East Jefferson Street in York, SC.

33. Approved purchase order for procurement of technologies, chemistries and instrumentation from ThermoFisher Technologies/Life Technologies of South San Francisco CA, for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.

34. Approved funding for RFP #2724 armed security services at York County's Historic Courthouse and Family Court, by Metropolitan Security Services Inc. dba Walden Security of Chattanooga TN for FY24, for a total cost not to exceed $125,000.00.

35. Approved Sheriff’s Office Forensic Biology Laboratory to enter into a three-year software services contractual agreement with Ideagen PLC. The cost of the three-year contract is $40,893.36 and will be completely funded by the CEBR grant program over the lifetime of the contract with no match

36. Approved NV5' s Contract Amendment No. 2 totaling $197,176.76 for Project 17228-011: Flint Hill Street Community Drainage Improvement.

37. Approved Transystems' Contract Amendment No. 6 For $788,491.36 for additional engineering services to finalize the design of Project 03020-012: Mt. Gallant Road Widening from Dave Lyle to Anderson.

38. Approved change order #1 with Eagle Construction in the amount of $700,000.00 for Pennies Project 11149-008j: FMSB/Spratt Intersection.

39. Approved a Memorandum of Agreement with SCDOT to relocate York County’s water and sewer lines in conjunction with the SCDOT 1-77 at SC 160 project. (Estimated at $400,000.00)

40. Approved York County's annual insurance coverage by the State Fiscal Accountability Insurance Reserve Fund, for a total cost of $1,666,579.99, for fiscal year 2023-2024.

41. Approved and authorized acceptance of an insurance settlement regarding a wrecked 2015 York County Ford Explorer SUV.

42. Approved contract renewal (RFP #2684) with Carolina Bio Cleanup of Rock Hill SC, regarding transport services for the Coroner's Office, for a total cost not to exceed $260,000.00 for FY 2023-2024.

43. Approved a contractual amendment for the preventative maintenance and service of HVAC systems in County facilities with MSS Solutions LLC of Charlotte NC, for an annual cost of $209,083.00.

44. Approved contractual agreement regarding RFP #2847 for York County on call disaster debris management services with Southern Disaster Recovery LLC, of Greenville SC.

45. Approved contractual agreement regarding RFP #2848 for York County on call disaster debris monitoring services with Thompson Consulting Services LLC, of Maitland FL.

46. Approved amendment to contractual agreement with Governmentjobs.com, Inc. dba/NEOGOV, regarding RFP #2849 for the additional purchase of a background check integration module to the Comprehensive Talent Management Software program, in the amount of $6,515.19, for a total cost of $94,965.19.

47. Approved contractual agreement regarding RFQ #2853 for professional architectural services with Stewart Cooper Newell of Gastonia NC, for the shower replacement project at the Moss Justice Facility, for a total cost of $61,040.00.

48. Authorized contract negotiations regarding RFP #2864 for the purchase of a comprehensive vehicle tracking system

49. Rejected all bids received regarding Bid #2870 for the US 21/SC 51 Road Improvements project.

50. Approved award regarding Bid #2880 for the installation of digital water meters to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Fortiline, Inc., of Concord NC, for a total cost of $744,000.

51. Approved award regarding Bid #2883 for the SC 160 East Construction Project to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Boggs Contracting Inc., of Monroe NC, for a total cost of $5,932,064.56.

52. Approved the purchase of Safariland Body Armour for use by the Sheriff's Office via state contract, for a total cost of $60,000.00.

53. Approved a sole source procurement of supplies and chemistries from ThermoFisher Technologies/Life Technologies of South San Francisco CA, for an amount not to exceed $100,000.00.


Public Hearing(s): 

1. Rezoning Action: Held a Public Hearing and Gave First Reading Case # 23-27 Tax Map # 723-00-00-082 Zoning Request: To rezone from UD to OA Acres: 2.48 acres Council District: One (1) - Audette Applicant: Michael Johnson Owner: Cabela’s Wholesale, Inc Location: Cabelas Drive, Fort Mill Planning Commission Date: July 10, 2023 Staff Recommendation: Approve PC Recommendation: Approve

2. Rezoning Action: Held a Public Hearing and Gave Third Reading Case # 23-29 Tax Map # 562-01-01-014 Zoning Request: To rezone from NC to GC Acres: 2.1 acres Council District: Two (2) - Love Applicant: 1201 Village Harbor, LLC Owner: 1201 Village Harbor, LLC Location: 1201 Village Harbor Drive, Lake Wylie Planning Commission Date: July 10, 2023 Staff Recommendation: Approve PC Recommendation: Approve 

3. HELD A PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVED SECOND READING OF AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A FEE IN LIEU OF TAX AND INCENTIVE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN YORK COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA (THE “COUNTY”), SILFAB SOLAR CELLS SC INC., AND SILFAB SOLAR PV SC INC., COMPANIES PREVIOUSLY AND COLLECTIVELY IDENTIFIED AS “PROJECT MOUNTIE”, WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN PROPERTY, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROPERTY, IN THE COUNTY, WHEREBY SUCH PROPERTY WILL BE SUBJECT TO CERTAIN PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF AD VALOREM TAXES; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.

APPROVED [4 to 3]

MOVANT: Watts Huckabee

SECOND: William "Bump" Roddey

AYES: Tommy Adkins, William "Bump" Roddey, Christi Cox, Watts Huckabee

NAYS: Tom Audette, Allison Love, Debi Cloninger


Old Business:

1. Rezoning Action: Deferred Second Reading Case # 23-19 Tax Map # 618-00-00-056; -057; -058 Zoning Request: To rezone from RUD to LI Acres: 10.67 +/- acres Council District: Five (5) - Cox Applicant: J & M Southern Properties, LLC Owner: Little Giant Food Stores Location: Mt. Holly Road, Rock Hill Planning Commission Date: April 10, 2023 Staff Recommendation: Approve PC Recommendation: Approve

2. Gave third reading of AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 30.32 OF THE YORK COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, “CONDUCT OF MEETINGS,” IN ORDER TO AMEND SUBSECTIONS (D) AND (F) TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS AND PROCEDURE RELATIVE TO ALL REQUESTS FOR APPEARANCES AND CITIZEN CONCERNS BEFORE COUNCIL AND USE OF THE PUBLIC FORUM PORTION OF THE AGENDA, TO SPECIFY THE PARAMETERS AND REQUIREMENTS INCIDENT TO ALL REQUESTS, TO CLARIFY THE LIMITATIONS IMPOSED UPON APPEARANCES, AND PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE SECTION OF THE AGENDA IN WHICH TO ADDRESS COUNCIL ON A SUBJECT WHEN AN APPEARANCE OR CITIZEN CONCERN MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE OR APPROPRIATE, TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE, AND PERIODICALLY UPDATE AS NECESSARY, A POLICY DISTILLING THE REQUIREMENTS SET OUT HEREIN RELATIVE TO ALL APPEARANCES, PUBLIC FORUM, AND CITIZEN CONCERNS BEFORE COUNCIL, AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO


New Business:

1. Adopted A PROCLAMATION OF THE YORK COUNTY COUNCIL STATING ITS SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PENNIES FOR PROGRESS SC-557 ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 11149-009) PURSUANT TO THE APPROVED DESIGN PLANS REFERENCED IN THE LETTER FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (“SCDOT”) DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2022 AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY TO PROCEED TO CONSTRUCTION.

2. Approved award regarding Bid #2882 for improvements to Ebenezer Park Phase II to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder

3. Authorized a venue agreement at Ebenezer Park to film an episode of "Road Trip America".


Committee and Other Reports:  

* Finance & Operations Committee Meeting, Monday, August 21, 2023, 5:30pm Chairwoman Allison Love


Citizen Concerns:

* Mary Williams, 313 Squirrel Lane, Lake Wylie, South Carolina addressed Council regarding her concerns with the approved Highway 557 project and her concerns with the dissolution of the Bethel Lake Wylie Preservation Park District Board. Ms. Williams introduced Robin Currence, 1919 Lincoln Road, York, South Carolina. Ms. Currence explained that she was a previous vendor at the Goat Farm Market events and having community events is a wonderful thing and would like to have County Council support any community events, no matter where they take place. Ms. Williams also requested that the events be opened back up in order to have events in September and October. Ms. Williams also offered her assistance to staff to help with the process of allowing events again. 


New/Non-agenda Comments:


Executive Session:

* Receipt of Legal Advice: Litigation Update


Matters for consideration following Executive Session:

Update from the Red Cross on Hurricane Idalia

Idalia is now a tropical storm with sustained winds of 70 mph. Conditions are expected to remain stormy with tropical storm force winds and torrential rains over the next several hours and overnight as Idalia moves closer to the Carolinas. As of 1700 hours, the center of Idalia is located approx. 40 miles west of Savannah, GA. Idalia is currently moving on a bearing of 36 degrees at a rate of 21 mph. The central pressure has risen to 984 mb.

The American Red Cross has mobilized human and material resources and we are prepared to provide assistance to those in need. If you or any family are in the path of this storm, please take the necessary safety precautions and check updated forecast throughout the day. Information can be found at www.redcross.org, the free Red Cross Emergency app or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

Upcoming 5k for Fostering the Family

at Allison Creek Park!

Fight for Families 5k (runsignup.com)

SCDOT News Release

York County Public Safety Communications / 9-1-1


Main site - Public Safety Communications / 9-1-1 | York, SC (yorkcountygov.com)

Also click the picture below to watch the video

York County Sheriff's Office Operation Diamondback

Operation Diamondback: During week 3 of our summer long crime suppression results. Op. Diamondback takes a proactive approach to deal with the B&E auto and car theft problem throughout York County. 

Below is the link to the York County Sheriff's office website. Thank you to the York County Sheriff's office for your dedication and hard work in protecting the people of York County!          

York County Sheriffs, SC | Official Website

Passport Application Acceptance Facility

Current Hours:

WALK-INS ONLY 

MONDAY - THURSDAY 8:30 AM TO 11:00 AM

WALK-INS ONLY 

FRIDAY 8:30 AM TO 10:00 AM 


Physical Address: 

933 Heckle Blvd Suite 101

Rock Hill, SC 29732


Phone: 803-909-1892

Fax: 803-909-1897

Website - Passport Application Acceptance Facility | York, SC (yorkcountygov.com)


PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE ABOVE HOURS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE DUE TO HIGH DEMAND. PLEASE DO NOT CALL OUR OFFICE TO FIND OUT WAIT TIMES OR FOR APPOINTMENTS AS STAFF IS UNABLE TO ANSWER CALLS WHILE PROCESSING APPLICATIONS. 

 WE ARE ACCEPTING WALK-INS ONLY AT THIS TIME.


PLEASE BE PATIENT WITH STAFF AS WE ARE EXPERIENCING A HIGHER THAN NORMAL NUMBER OF APPLICANTS AT THIS TIME. WAIT TIME CAN BE IN EXCESS OF 4 HOURS. MESSAGES LEFT MAY NOT GET RETURNED FOR SEVERAL DAYS AT THIS TIME. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR PATIENCE! 

 

THERE ARE 2 SEPARATE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR PASSPORT: 

  1. The Passport Application Fee must be a check or money order to the U.S. Department of State. We cannot accept cash for this fee. This fee varies due to age and preferences.
  2. The Execution Fee of $35 is to the York County Clerk of Court and can be paid by credit/debit card, money order, local check or cash. We do not accept out of state checks for this fee.
  3. Passport Photo - $10.00. 

Please note, we are a Passport Acceptance Facility and not a Passport Agency.

What to Bring:

Please visit to the U.S. Department of State website for more information regarding what you will need to bring with you before you arrive. We cannot accept your application if you do not have all of the required documentation.


For Passport information and forms please click the below link:

PASSPORT INFORMATION AND FORMS

York County Human Resources Department

Functions

Responsible for recruiting new employees for vacant positions, managing training, benefit and classification/compensation programs for existing York County Employees and processing a bi-weekly payroll for 1100 employees.

Responsibilities

  • Recruit applicants for vacant positions for all county departments
  • Screen applicants for minimum qualifications for positions
  • Manage benefits programs for employees (i.e. medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance coverages; S.C. Retirement, S.C. Deferred Compensation etal. )
  • Implement and maintain employee sick/vacation/holiday and compensatory leave policies
  • Manage and oversee implementation of Federal laws governing Family & Medical Leave
  • Input and process biweekly payroll according to county policies and Federal Fair Labor Standards to ensure employees are paid appropriately
  • Manage a classification/compensation program for employees which provides job descriptions and appropriate pay levels based on skill and educational requirements
  • Manage an employee training program to which assists employees in gaining information to improve their technical and conceptual skills to improve their overall performance
  • Provide assistance to employees and retirees as needed


For further information please visit our website: Human Resources | York, SC (yorkcountygov.com)

Board of Voter Registration & Elections Office

of York County, SC

Location

York County Government Center

Level 1, Suite 1201

6 South Congress St

York SC 29745


Phone: (803) 684-1242 or (803) 909-7194

Fax: (803) 684-7801

Email: elections@yorkcountygov.com


Resources


Please go to the below website to get additional information:


Voter Registration & Elections | York, SC (yorkcountygov.com)

YORK COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER

ADOPT

Adoptions are by appointment basis. Call 803-628-3190 and speak with an Adoption Counselor to find your perfect match. A Counselor will set up a time for you to meet your best furry friend. You can see pets available for adoption above. Follow this link to complete an Adoption Survey: York County Animal Shelter Adoption Survey

 

 RECLAIM

 The shelter staff is available Monday - Friday between 10 AM to 4:30 PM to reclaim your pet. Please be prepared with your proof of ownership. This includes current pictures and either current vet records or your yearly rabies tag or certificate. 

 

 STRAY 

 Stray dogs are accepted Monday- Friday between 11:30 AM and 3 PM. A valid York County ID must be presented at the time of drop off. Please go to the blue door facing the parking lot and ring the bell to the right of the door for service. 


Additional information please visit - Animal Services | York, SC (yorkcountygov.com)

York County Fire


Functions

York County Fire offers residents a wide range of fire prevention and fire protection services. Employees are trained and equipped to provide fire safety inspections, fire investigations, and public fire education programs for people of all ages.


Because volunteers are crucial to the rural fire system, the department supplies the County's 16 volunteer and combination fire departments with in-depth firefighting instruction at its training facility on McFarland Road in York, South Carolina. Additionally, the department's award-winning fire truck building and maintenance program continues to earn a reputation for excellence by saving tax dollars and by providing state-of-the-art equipment.


Additional information please visit - York County Fire | York, SC (yorkcountygov.com)

York County Geographic Information Systems

If you need help with:

  • Getting mapping quality property lines or other parcel based information (e.g., owner, school district, jurisdiction, or taxes), please use our GIS Online Search to find a parcel.
  • Downloading geographic data (e.g., parcels, roads, or topography), please visit our Data Download page.
  • Making or printing a map, please view our documentation on How to Make/Print a Map.
  • Deed information or restrictions, please contact the York County Clerk of Courts at 803-684-8510 or email the Clerk of Courts.
  • Reporting an error with parcel or address information, please use our Report Parcel and Address Errors form.
  • Getting a survey of a parcel, please contact a licensed surveyor.


For additional information please visit - Geographic Information Systems | York, SC (yorkcountygov.com)

York County Sheriff's Office

Code Red - Community Notification

Be notified by your local emergency response team in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. Examples include: evacuation notices, bio-terrorism alerts, boil water notices, and missing child reports.

Just click on the link below to get set up for these notifications:


https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF92C74ECE84


Thank you to all law enforcement officers, along with all other members of the York County Sheriff's Office, for your continued hard work and dedication to keeping the people of your County safe!!!

Text-To-911

We all know 911 is there in an emergency, but what if it isn't safe to talk out loud on the phone? York County's Text-To-911 could make all the difference.For more info visit our - https://www.yorkcountygov.com/268/9-1-1-Education. Also here is a video - https://youtu.be/rTy5ODyfOKw

Please continues to share this new opportunity for the elderly and disabled in Fort Mill, Tega Cay and Lake Wylie. Please call 803 327-6694 Opt. 2 to pre-schedule this transportation.

York County Access | York, SC (yorkcountygov.com)

We have been working on getting this new on demand transportation setup for the elderly and disabled in Fort Mill, Tega Cay and Lake Wylie for quite a while, so thank you for everyone hard work through this process.

Census numbers from 2010 compared to 2020 in the Rock Hill - Fort Mill Area Transportation Study (RFATS) Region

York County Libraries

Thank you for your continued feedback you are sending me regarding concerns with the York County Libraries. Also below is the contact link to submit questions and concerns to the York County Libraries.

https://www.yclibrary.org/contact-us

Continuing to work with York County law enforcement be able to move more quickly to address homeless encampments and panhandling 

As I previously announced, York County has strengthened the panhandling and homeless encampment laws in York County. This helps York County law enforcement be able to move more quickly to address homeless encampments and panhandling issues. To continue this effort, we will be continuing to review and enhance these laws as needed, as we move forward to address these issues.

Events and destinations to enjoy in York County!

Information on York County through the Visit York County site!

https://www.visityorkcounty.com/

Arts Council of York County

For the latest update on festivals and events along with art exhibits in York County. https://www.yorkcountyarts.org/

Overview of the new SC 160/I - 77 Interchange

The new SC 160/I - 77 Interchange work will get started fall of 2023.

Overview of the new Celanese/ I-77 Interchange

The new Celanese/ I-77 Interchange project will start in 2024

US 521 Corridor Study

We are continuing a US 521 Corridor study, more details below.

Workforce and Demographics in York County

Just as York County’s population is growing, so is its available workforce. This is true both in terms of absolute numbers and available skills. And as part of the Charlotte region, York County’s labor draw area should appeal to just about any HR professional.

In addition to the influx of talented and well-educated residents moving to the community, York County’s workforce is strengthened by several area colleges and universities. Within the county boundaries, Winthrop University, Clinton College and York Technical College provide high-quality educational opportunities across a wide range of subject areas. 


For more information please go to - Workforce - York County Economic Development (yorkcountyed.com)

My New Chairman seats for 2023

In 2023, I have been nominated and accepted two new Chairman seats in York County:

* Chairman of the York County Economic Development

* Chairman of RFATS (The Rock Hill-Fort Mill Area Transportation Study)


I look forward to sharing all our activities and accomplishments in 2023!

SCDOT resources site for South Carolina

This is will give you the latest information on what is occurring with the South Carolina Department of Transportation.

https://www.scdot.org/

York County Chamber of Commerce

Our partnership with the York County Chamber of Commerce continues in many ways. The latest is our join partnership in helping to build a talent pipeline along with helping with workforce development. 

https://www.yorkcountychamber.com/

Grow your business in York County

York County has a vibrant and healthy economy because of the growth and diversification of our existing businesses. Additional details in the link below.

https://www.yorkcountyed.com/grow

Ways to report any needed pothole repairs

Here are the ways to report any needed pothole repairs:

If it is a County Road - call the Public Works Department at 803-628-3200 and provide the following:

- Your name

- Your telephone number

- The name of the road for which the problem is being reported

- Detailed information concerning the problem

- Detailed directions to the problem area (subdivision name, road name, address or lot number, which side of the road, which main road or highway is it located off of, etc.


If it is a State Road - call SCDOT road maintenance group in Rock Hill at 803 327-6186


You can use this site below to determine if it is a County or State Road, if needed.

https://maps2.yorkcountygov.com/gvh5/index.html?viewer=planning


Also you can always contact me at 704 408-6155 or email me at tom.audette@yorkcountygov.com

Keystone helps address substance abuse in our area.

In a recent meeting I had with Keystone they talked the major impact that fentanyl is having on our county. The out of control US southern border has caused a major increase in fentanyl coming into our country and it affecting all county's across the US. York County has been partnering with Keystone Substance Abuse Services for years. Below is their website in order to get additional information on Keystone.

https://keystoneyork.org/

SCDOT Programmed Project Viewer

Welcome to SCDOT's Interactive Programmed Projects Viewer. This map showcases projects that are actively being developed.

https://scdot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=ca1cd69fc88945f4bb465e16765d761c

Public Works Department in York County

Here is information on how to contact the Public Works Department in York

County along with the list of responsibilities they support.

https://www.yorkcountygov.com/227/Public-Works

Residents Helpdesk and York County News
This link will give you access to a residents helpdesk with quick access to helpful resources. You will also see the latest York County news and much more.

Finding road information for York County
This York County site below will give you a wide variety of road information including information on who is the maintenance provider for a road and much more. Below are some other examples of what you will find.

York County Public Safety Site

Here is the York County Public Safety site and it includes a multitude of great information.


Please visit https://www.yorkcountygov.com/694/Public-Safety

Where to find some information on SCDOT project updates
Committee and Board volunteer opportunities for York County
This is great way to get involved and to help keep York County a great place to live!! Just click on the link below - Thank you

Roadside litter program
Keep York County Beautiful & Volunteer Programs:
Please contact Alysen Woodruff at 803-628-3181. To report litter on York County roads, please call (803) 628-3059. https://www.palmettopride.org/enforcement/county-information/york-county/
To report littered State roads, we encourage residents to put a request in at www.scdot.org or call the local office at 803.327.6186.
York County Veterans Affairs Office
Please contact our office to schedule an appointment at 803-909-7525.

Small Business Help - SC Dept. Of Commerce
The South Carolina Department of Commerce has helpful information for small business owners and employees. To learn more, go to


For addition actions please click on: http://yorkcountysc.iqm2.com/Citizens/calendar.aspx
and then click on actions.
York County Departments
Below is the link to the contact information for the York County Departments

Speaking with groups around the District
If you are involved with a local group or HOA that would like for me to attend a meeting to provide a County update, please let me know at
tom.audette@yorkcountygov.com or call me at 704-408-6155. Thank you!
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