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Varnville Town Council Meeting

January 23, 2024 · Varnville, SC
Source: Minutes 01 23 24 (DOCX)
Retrieved April 28, 2026 from www.varnvillesc.org ↗
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Attendees

Nathaniel A. Shaffer (Mayor)
Henry A. Campbell (Mayor Pro-Tem)
Ronald Williams (Councilman)
Nick Ginn (Councilman)
Faye Gooding (Councilwoman)
Linda Cooler (Councilwoman)
Joseph Williams (Councilman)
Wade Hadwin (Fire Department)
Bryan Adams (Fire Department)
Chief Smith (Police Department)
Joshua Thomas (Code Enforcer Officer)
Shannon E. Shaffer (Admin. Assistant / Clerk)
✓ Present: 12/12

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS

#2

UNANIMOUS

#3

UNANIMOUS

#4

UNANIMOUS

#5

UNANIMOUS

#6

UNANIMOUS

#7

UNANIMOUS

Agenda Items

#1.1

Invocation

Mayor Nathaniel A. Shaffer

#1.2

Pledge of Allegiance

Mayor Nathaniel A. Shaffer

#1.3

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Compliance

Clerk Shannon Shaffer

#2.1

Approval of Agenda

revised by Mayor Shaffer

#2.2

Approval of Minutes

11/27/23

#3.1

Fire Department Report

Bryan Adams reported on responses

#3.2

Police Department Report

Chief Smith reported on employee work schedule and event permits

#3.3

Mayor's Report

reported on LRWS employment positions and CDBG demolition grant

#4.1

Public Hearing

condemnation of dilapidated buildings

#7.1

First reading; Ordinance #2024-01

amending business licenses ordinance

#7.2

Election of Mayor Pro-Tem

Henry A. Campbell nominated

#7.3

Appointment of Fire Chief

postponed to next meeting

#7.4

Report on Dilapidated Buildings

code enforcing officer's report

#7.5

First reading; Ordinance #2024-02

commercial trash collection dumpsters and bins

#7.6

ARP Funding Report

allocation of $25,000 to Ginn Street Park area

Public Comments

4 speakers
Joshua Thomas · Topic: condemnation of dilapidated buildings

presented professional evaluation and opinion

George Crosson · Topic: condemnation of dilapidated building at 42 Bennet Street

stated they would demolish the building themselves

Jonnie Green · Topic: condemnation of dilapidated building at 964 Carolina Ave

agreed to adhere to conditions and renovate the property

Amos Crosby · Topic: condition of property at 964 Carolina Ave

complained about vagrants and commercial activities