The Tega Cay City Council met for its regular session on Monday, April 20th to address community proclamations, development updates, and infrastructure improvements. Mayor Carmen Miller and the council emphasized community safety, mental health awareness, and environmental stewardship.
Key Proclamations and Recognitions
The council issued four major proclamations highlighting community values and the dedication of public servants:
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Spring Pick-Me-Up Week / Earth Day / Arbor Day: Recognizing April 20–25 as a week for community cleaning and local conservation efforts.
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Designating May 2026 to support the mission of NAMI Piedmont Tri-County.
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International Firefighters Day (May 4): Honoring the sacrifices and service of the Tega Cay Fire Department.
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Peace Officers Memorial Day / National Police Week: Designating May 15 to honor fallen officers and support those currently serving in the Tega Cay Police Department.
Infrastructure and Development Updates
City Manager Charlie Funderburk provided a comprehensive status report on city projects:
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Development: Phase two of The Grove is moving into civil plan submissions. Site work at the Alderwood development is set to begin by the end of the month.
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Utilities: Improvements to Wastewater Treatment Plant 2 are advancing, with rehab work on the multi-purpose tank commencing soon.
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Public Works: Council awarded a $22,000 bid to Ram Pavement for street patching and sidewalk repairs in areas including Chelsea Day, Stonecrest Boulevard, and Beachwood Cove.
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Golf Course: Council approved a $11,000 project to enhance the golf course entryway at Molokai Drive. The project, utilizing city labor and golf funds, aims to be completed by July 4.
Public Concerns: Nivens Creek Erosion
Several residents from the Nivens Creek area (specifically Calming Way and Placid Court) expressed urgent concerns regarding sedimentation and erosion.
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The Issue: Residents reported that a massive delta of dirt has made the cove nearly impassable for boats and kayaks, significantly threatening property values.
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City Response: Mayor Miller reassured residents that the city is actively meeting with engineers, Duke Energy, and state agencies to identify a remediation plan, with a follow-up meeting with state officials scheduled for May.
New Business and Governance
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SNAP and Waste Fees: The council passed the first reading of an ordinance to slightly increase household solid waste fees by 24 cents per month, a pass-through fuel surcharge due to rising diesel prices.
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Law Enforcement: Reluctantly, the council approved an intergovernmental agreement with York County for inmate lodging. The daily rate per municipal inmate is increasing from approximately $75 to $90.
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Planning Commission: Long-time member Nick Amico resigned due to moving just outside city limits. Two new appointments were confirmed: Dan Giers (Art Jury) and Nelson Vio (Stormwater Committee).
Upcoming Events
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April 29: Business Connect Meeting at Model A Brewing (focused on The Grove development).
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April 30: Town Hall Meeting at the Police Station Training Room (6:00 p.m.).
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May 2: Beach and Swim Center opens for the season.
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May 9: Best Dam Food Festival (2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.).
