Votes at a glance: Greer council April 28 actions on annexations, City Hall renovation and first readings

At its April 28 meeting the Greer City Council took the following formal actions:

Ordinance 7-2026 (Second reading) — Annexation of property at 209 Windsor Road (Susan and Steven Davis); zoning assigned Suburban Neighborhood. Planning Commission recommended approval. Council roll call: unanimous approval. Outcome: adopted on second and final reading.

Ordinance 8-2026 (Second reading) — Annexation of property at 1471 West Wade Hampton Boulevard (Benjamin Use Jr.); zoning assigned Commercial Corridor. Planning Commission recommended approval. Council roll call: unanimous approval. Outcome: adopted on second and final reading.

Project 202616 — Greer City Hall interior renovation (contract award) — Staff recommended awarding to PNF Construction LLC for $127,999. After extended discussion about bid ineligibility and a required June 30 completion tied to current fiscal-year funding, council voted 5 yes, 2 no (Mr. Hopper and Mr. Lander opposed). Outcome: contract awarded to PNF Construction LLC.

Ordinance 12-2026 (First reading) — Rezoning of 202 Ford Street (McBuilt A Construction LLC) from Manufacturing and Logistics to Traditional Neighborhood. Applicant (identified as Sarah) said the plan is to subdivide into four lots for single-family homes. Planning Commission recommended approval. Outcome: received on first reading; second reading to follow per ordinance schedule.

Ordinance 13-2026 (First reading) — Proposed combined utility system revenue bonds (CPW) not to exceed $33 million (approximately $22 million of projects identified by CPW). Council received the ordinance and held extended Q&A; staff emphasized the bonds are revenue-backed by CPW and are not general-tax obligations of the city. Outcome: received for discussion on first reading; final bond authorization will require subsequent action.

The council adjourned with no executive session matters.