Summary of the York County Council, Finance and Operations Committee Meeting – June 3, 2024

The Finance and Operations (F&O) Committee meeting of the York County Council was called to order on June 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM. The agenda included board applications, discretionary fund allocations, and a financial update.

Board Applications

1. Keep York County Beautiful:
   • Nominee: Nicole Huckebee for the first term.
   • Outcome: Approved unanimously.
2. York County Library Board:
   • Action: Motion to defer.
   • Outcome: Approved unanimously.
3. Board of Disability and Special Needs:
   • Nominee: Vicki Wolford for the first term.
   • Outcome: Approved unanimously.
   • Nominee: Charles Schwarz for the first term.
   • Outcome: Approved unanimously.
4. York County Cultural and Heritage Commission:
   • Nominee: George Shephard for the first term.
   • Outcome: Approved unanimously.
5. Old English District Commission:
   • Nominee: Andy Clinton for the first term (previously filled an unexpired term).
   • Outcome: Approved unanimously.
6. Storm Water Appeals Board:
   • Nominee: Chris Clemente for the first term.
   • Outcome: Approved unanimously.

Discretionary Fund Allocations

The committee considered and approved the following allocations from various districts:

1. District 2:
   • River Hills Lions Club: $2,800.
2. District 3:
   • York County Livestock Show: $4,000.
3. District 5:
   • Clemson Extension 4-H Program: $3,000.
   • Optimist Club of Rock Hill: $1,500.
   • Worthy Boys and Girls Camp: $1,500.
4. District 6:
   • Pathways Community Center: $2,500.
   • Camp Canaan: $2,500.
   • Safe Passage: $2,500.
   • Promised Land: $1,750.
   • Bethel Day Shelter: $2,500.
   • Life House: $2,500.
   • Catawba Mental Health: $1,750.
5. District 7:
   • Defend the Fatherless: $3,000 (corrected from $5,000).
   • Fort Mill History Museum: $10,000.
   • Town of Fort Mill: $5,000.

Financial Update

Kevin or Aaron provided a financial update for April 2024, noting that everything was trending as expected with no surprises. Key points included:

1. Vacancy Rates:
   • Sheriff’s Office: 7.6%.
   • General Fund: 9.4%.

The committee acknowledged the ongoing struggle with vacancy rates but noted improvement in the Sheriff’s Office.

Additional Items

1. Approval of Minutes:
   • The committee approved the minutes from the May 6, 2024, meeting.
   • Outcome: Approved unanimously.
2. Adjournment:
   • The meeting was adjourned with unanimous approval.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn at approximately 6:11 PM.

The full meeting is available here: