During the February 23, 2026, session, the Tega Cay City Council formally inaugurated James (Jim) D. Foltz as its newest member, following his victory in the recently held special election. The primary focus of the proceedings was the unveiling of the 2025-2035 Comprehensive Plan, a strategic decade-long roadmap designed to guide municipal development and infrastructure.
Complementing this long-term growth strategy, the Council announced critical operational updates to public safety. These include the capital investment in pedestrian-activated beacons for Tega Cay Drive and the organizational expansion of the police department through the introduction of a dedicated Community Relations Officer.
ITEM 1: Swearing In & Oath of Office
The evening began with the official swearing-in of Councilmember James D. Foltz. The ceremony highlighted the impact of grassroots civic engagement, as final vote tallies confirmed Foltz won his seat by a slim margin of 11 votes. Council members and residents noted that the high voter turnout for the special election served as a testament to the community’s commitment to local governance.
ITEM 2: Joint Public Hearing with the Planning Commission
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2025-2035 Comprehensive Plan: City staff and the Planning Commission presented the draft for the city’s 10-year guiding document. Developed over the past year with input from six steering committee meetings and three public events, the plan establishes a framework for land use and community vision through 2035. Officials clarified that the plan is a guiding document and does not independently change zoning or land development regulations.
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Hubert Graham Way Annexation: A public hearing was held for the rezoning and 100% annexation of approximately six acres at 1557 Hubert Graham Way. The property is currently under construction, and the petition seeks to move the parcel from York County RSF-40 to City R-40 status.
ITEM 3: Presentations & Reports
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City Manager’s Report: Manager Charlie Funderburk announced a clean audit for FY24/25 and introduced Mia Elton as the new Municipal Clerk. He also highlighted the upcoming launch of a new digital development module to streamline subdivision and annexation requests.
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Public Safety Updates: Police Chief Joy Crosby introduced Officer Jen McCormack as the new Community Relations Officer. January crime stats included 467 calls for service and a rapid 3-minute, 52-second average response time.
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Pedestrian Safety: In response to resident concerns, the city confirmed that Rapid Flashing Beacons will be installed by mid-April at the intersections of Tega Cay Drive with Seven Cove/Trail Ridge and Callaway.
ITEM 4: Public Comments
Residents expressed urgent concerns regarding pedestrian safety on Tega Cay Drive, noting frequent failures of motorists to stop at crosswalks. Other comments praised the high level of civic participation in the recent election and welcomed Councilmember Foltz to his new role.
ITEM 5: Approval of Minutes
Council unanimously approved the minutes from the January 23, 2026, Emergency Meeting and the January 28, 2026, Regular Meeting.
ITEM 6: Unfinished Business
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Ordinance 608 (Private Wells): Council conducted the second reading of an ordinance to adopt Chapter 54, Article V, regarding the regulation of private wells within city limits.
ITEM 7: New Business
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Lawn Maintenance Contract: Council discussed awarding the bid for city-wide lawn maintenance services.
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Food and Beverage Agreement: An amendment to the city’s Food and Beverage License Agreement was considered to streamline operations.
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Rules of Order: Resolution 2026-02 was proposed to officially adopt local rules of order for conducting council meetings.
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Meeting Schedule: A proposal to amend the regular City Council meeting schedule for the remainder of the year was introduced to avoid holiday conflicts.
ITEM 8: Council Comments
Council members welcomed James Foltz and announced new liaison roles. Members will now be assigned to specific bodies including the Planning Commission, Economic Development Commission (EDC), Parks & Rec, and the Art Jury.
ITEM 9 & 10: Executive Session and Adjournment
The Council entered a closed Executive Session to discuss personnel matters specifically pertaining to the Chief Municipal Judge before adjourning the meeting.
