The Tega Cay City Council meeting held on January 28, 2026, focused on community achievements, significant infrastructure updates, and the first steps of new legislative ordinances. The session began with the celebration of the Fort Mill High School Girls and Boys Cross Country teams for their state championship wins. Pinnacle Golf Course Management provided a robust update on the club’s record-breaking fiscal year and ongoing capital improvements, including pavilion renovations and new cart paths. Key administrative actions included the award of a $90,000 bid for the Windjammer Shoreline Stabilization Project (Phase 2) and the first reading of a new Private Well Ordinance. Public safety was a major theme, with the City Manager commending staff for their response to recent ice storms and announcing the arrival of a new fire ladder truck.
Detailed Agenda Item Summary
1. Presentations & Reports
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1.a. & 1.b. Cross Country Proclamations: Council recognized the Fort Mill High School Girls Cross Country team for their third consecutive 5A Division 2 State Title and the Boys team for their second consecutive title. Head Coach Lee Whitaker was honored as the Coach of the Year for both programs.
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1.c. Pinnacle Golf Update: Pinnacle reported that the golf club is in a very healthy financial state, operating out of a reserve account with no debt.
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Membership: The club is capped at 185 members with a waiting list of 94.
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Projects: The pavilion renovation is underway (expected completion in April); new cart paths for the “Pines 9” will begin in late February; and green reconstructions for holes 10 and 18 are slated for March through July.
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1.d. City Manager’s Report: * Public Safety: The Emergency Operations Center was activated for a recent ice storm. The new Ladder 1 fire truck has arrived and will soon have a “pushing in” ceremony.
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Development: Infrastructure work continues at “The Grove,” and grading for “Alderwood” begins in February.
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Recreation: Spring sports registration is closing; Catawba Park will host a national US Quadball qualifier on February 21-22.
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Wildlife: The 2025-26 wildlife management program concluded with the culling of 80 deer; meat was donated to the Catawba Indian Nation.
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2. Public Comments
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Nancy Freys: Requested clarification on the Private Well Ordinance (Item 4.c.), specifically asking if existing wells would be grandfathered in and the reasoning behind the new rules.
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Judy Rohrs: Spoke in support of Liz Duda for a leadership role, highlighting Duda’s 20 years of community service, including bike safety programs and youth sports expansion.
3. Approval of Minutes
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3.a. January 5, 2026: Council unanimously approved the minutes from the special meeting held earlier in the month.
4. New Business
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4.a. Windjammer Shoreline Stabilization (Phase 2): Council moved to award the construction bid to Lake Wylie Dock Construction LLC for an amount not to exceed $90,000. This project follows the successful completion of Phase 1 last year to protect city property from erosion.
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4.b. Lawn Maintenance Services: (Item listed on agenda; bid tabulation documents were provided for consideration).
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4.c. Private Well Ordinance (1st Reading): Council introduced an ordinance to adopt Chapter 54, Article V. This relates to the regulation of private wells within the city. (Public concerns regarding grandfathering were noted during the earlier comment period).
5. Council Comments
Council members praised the cross country teams and thanked city staff—including Public Works, Police, and Fire—for their grueling 48-hour shifts during the recent inclement weather.
6. Executive Session
The Council entered into a closed session to discuss:
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Food & Beverage Agreement contractual matters.
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Legal advice for 4067 Triton Drive.
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Abandoned motor vehicles and watercraft ordinances (Section 50-97).
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Cell Tower contractual discussions.
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned following the executive session.
