Mar
16
to Apr 1

Town of Saluda General Election Registration for Ward 2, Ward 4, and Commissioner of Public Works.

PUBLIC NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA

A general election in Town of Saluda will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Any person

wishing to register to vote in this election must do so no later than Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Voter registration by mail applications will be accepted if postmarked by Monday, October 7,

2024.

The following offices shall be included in this election:

City Council, Ward 2

City Council, Ward 4

Commissioner of Public Works

Candidate Filing Period:

Filing Opens: Noon on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

Filing Closes: Noon on Monday, April 1, 2024

Filing Hours: Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Locations: Saluda Town Hall, 100 S. Jefferson St, Saluda, SC 29138

Filing Fee: The filing fee for City Council, Ward 2, City Council, Ward 4, and Commissioner of

Public Works is $5.00. Filing fee checks should be made payable to Town of Saluda.

State Ethics Filings: Candidates are required to file a Statement of Economic Interests and a

Campaign Disclosure online with the State Ethics Commission at http://ethics.sc.gov. Failure to

file these documents may result in a candidate fine but will not disqualify a candidate from the

election. Contact the State Ethics Commission for more information.

At 9:00 a.m. on the November 5, 2024, the Saluda County Board of Voter Registration and

Elections) will begin its examination of the absentee ballot return envelopes at 4390 Batesburg

Hwy, Saluda, SC 29138

On Thursday, November 7, at 8:30 a.m., the Saluda County Board of Voter Registration and

Elections) will hold a hearing to determine the validity of all provisional ballots cast in the

general election. These hearings will be held at Saluda County Voter Registration and Elections

Office, 4390 Batesburg Hwy, Saluda, SC 29138

The following precincts and polling places will be open during this election from 7:00 a.m. until

7:00 p.m.

Precincts Polling Place

Saluda No. 1 St. Paul United Methodist Church 102 E Butler Ave Saluda, SC 29138

Saluda No. 2 St. Paul United Methodist Church 102 E Butler Ave Saluda, SC 29138

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Mar
26
7:15 PM19:15

Town Council Work Session

Saluda Town Council

Saluda Town Hall

100 South Jefferson Street

Saluda, SC 29138

 

WORK SESSION

March 26, 204 at 7:15pm

  

1.         Call to Order by presiding officer to include pledge and invocation;

 2.         Business;

            A.  Priorities and Goals for FY25

3.         Adjournment

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Mar
26
6:00 PM18:00

Council Training

Saluda Town Council

Saluda Town Hall

100 South Jefferson Street

Saluda, SC 29138

 

Council Training

 March 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

  

1.      Call to order by presiding officer to include pledge and invocation;

 2.      Business;

A.    Training by Naomi Reed with the Municipal Association of South Carolina on Forms of Government          

 3.      Adjournment

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Mar
5
6:00 PM18:00

Town Council Meeting

Regular Called Meeting

1.      Call to order by presiding officer to include pledge and invocation;

2.      Consideration and approval of minutes of previous meetings, their consideration and approval from January 2nd, and February 6th Regular called meeting and February 6th Public Hearing.

3.      Appearance by citizens or others;

4.      Reports from municipal officers; Administration; Building Codes; Finance; Court; CPW; Fire; Police; Victim Services; Streets/Sanitation

5.      Go in to Executive Session to Discuss:

A.     Discussion on Christmas Festival & Parade Date for 2024

B.      Discussion on Bids for Installing Walking Track at Park 2

C.      Discussion on Administration

D.     Discussion on Flood Zone

6.      Possible Actions from Executive Session:

7.      Council Comments;

8.      Adjournment

 

 

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Feb
10
5:00 PM17:00

4th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance

Create a special moment with your daughter or granddaughter that she will remember forever! On Saturday, February 10th, enjoy a movie, a kid-friendly meal, then dance the night away! Every daughter/granddaughter will leave with a rose and be sure to stop for a picture! Tickets will be $30 for Daddy plus one and $15 extra per child. Tickets will be sold at Saluda Town Hall!

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Feb
6
6:00 PM18:00

Town Council Meeting

Saluda Town Council

 Regular Meeting

 February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

  

1.      Call to order by presiding officer to include pledge and invocation;

2.      Consideration and approval of minutes of previous meetings, their consideration and approval;

3.      Appearance by citizens or others;

4.      Reports from municipal officers; Administration; Building Codes; Finance; Court; CPW; Fire; Police; Victim Services; Streets/Sanitation

5.      Unfinished business to include second reading of ordinances; None

6.      New business to include introduction and first reading of ordinances and resolutions presented by councilmembers;

A.    Swearing in of New Police Officers; Suzann Shealy

7.      Council Comments;

8.      Adjournment

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Feb
6
5:00 PM17:00

Town of Saluda Public Hearing Notice

TOWN OF SALDUA, SC

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 

The Town of Saluda will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #2024-03 Abandoned Building Tax Credit, which is an ordinance to amend Ordinance to provide certification of 300 Greenwood Highway as an abandoned building site under the South Carolina Abandoned Buildings Revitalization Act for the purpose of allow the developer to qualify for state income tax credit.

 

The public hearing will be held at Town Hall, 100 S. Jefferson Street, Saluda, SC, on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 5pm with the Regular Called Council Meeting immediately following.

 

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Jan
2
6:00 PM18:00

Town Council Meeting

Saluda Town Hall

100 South Jefferson Street; Saluda, SC 29138

 January 2, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

  

1.      Call to order by presiding officer to include pledge and invocation;

2.      Consideration and approval of minutes from the December 5th Regular Council Meeting and December 12th Special Called Council Meeting;

3.      Appearance by citizens or others;

4.      Reports from municipal officers; Administration; Building Codes; Finance; Court; CPW; Fire; Police; Victim Services; Streets/Sanitation

5.      Reports of Standing Committees: None

6.      Unfinished business to include second reading of ordinances; None

7.      New business to include introduction and first reading of ordinances and resolutions presented by councilmembers;

A.    First Reading of Ordinance on Abandoned Building TM#079-20-02-004

8.      Go in to Executive Session to Discuss:

A.      Personnel Matter within Administration Department

B.       Personnel Matter withing Municipal Court Department

C.       Discussion of Purchasing Storage Container

9.      Possible Actions from Executive Session:

10.  Council Comments;

11.  Adjournment

 

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Dec
12
5:00 PM17:00

Special Called Council Meeting

Saluda Town Council

Special Called Meeting

 December 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

  

1.        Call to order by presiding officer to include pledge and invocation;

2.        Go in to Executive Session to Discuss:

A.      Personnel/Employment matters and to obtain legal advice from Town Attorney.

3.        Possible Actions from Executive Session:

4.        Council Comments;

5.      Adjournment

 

 

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Christmas Festival and Firework Show
Dec
9
4:01 PM16:01

Christmas Festival and Firework Show

O SNAP!!! It's time to get ready for our Christmas parade and festival, so grab your gumdrops, icing, and candy canes, and let's frost out! The parade will start at 4:00 p.m. following the normal route. The festival and firework show will take place after the parade at the Tractor Pull site located at 100 Law Enforcement Dr., Saluda, SC.


 

Deadline December 6, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Exhibitors or participants that did not submitted their application(s) by this deadline will not be accepted and allowed to set up.

If you have any questions or concerns contact Saluda Town Hall at (864)445-3522.

Thank you!

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Dec
9
4:00 PM16:00

Saluda Christmas Parade - The Gingerbread Man 4:00 p.m.

THE GINGERBREAD MAN

In order to provide a safe and well-organized parade, the Town of Saluda has set forth and strictly adheres to the following rules:

GENERAL RULES:

  • No entry may feature a live or life-size Santa Claus.

  • All participants (unit members, escorts, staff, etc.) must be in uniform, holiday dress, or color-coordinated attire.

  • It is unlawful to throw ANYTHING from any moving entry, including candy. This rule must and will be enforced for the safety of small children who might be tempted to run out into the street. Any participant caught throwing candy from their entry will be immediately removed from the parade and disqualified. NOTE: You may have walkers with your float to hand out candy, items, etc. to parade attendees, but PLEASE DO NOT throw anything.

  • No one is allowed on or off moving floats. Staff or escort changes should only be made when the float has come to a complete stop.

  • Any child participating in the parade must be supervised by an adult who will assume responsibility for the safety and well-being of that child. Due to the length of the parade route, children walking in the parade must be 6 years of age or older.

  • Any and all music MUST BE themed and family-friendly.

PARADE LINE-UP

  • Everyone who is to participate in the parade must be at W Butler Ave (line-up location) by 3:00 PM.

VEHICLES

  • ALL VEHICLES MUST BE DECORATED

  • All motorized vehicles must be operated by a licensed driver 18 years of age or older.

BANDS, PERFORMING GROUPS, WALKERS & MARCHING UNITS

  • All walkers must be in uniform, holiday dress, or color-coordinated attire. The dress for walkers, staff, or escorts should coordinate with the individual float theme in accordance with the overall parade theme.

  • Walking units not associated with a float must carry a banner/sign with their organization name at the front of their unit.

  • Entries must maintain a consistent speed to avoid gaps and prevent accidents.

  • Everyone performing should be conducted while moving in a forward motion.

FLOATS

  • Floats must be a fully decorated trailer, flatbed truck, or other platform on wheels that is self-propelled or pulled by a tow vehicle.

  • Floats must not exceed a height of 14 feet.

  • All floats must display a sign/banner with their organization name on BOTH sides of the entry.

  • Adult supervision is required for any riders under 13 years of age.

  • Please put the name of your entry on your vehicle to identify it. The announcer NEEDS to recognize your float or entry.

Entry must be submitted to us by 5:00 P.M. ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2023. entries who have not submitted their application(s) by this DEADLINE will not be accepted and will not be allowed to participate.

If you have not met the above criteria, PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP ON THE DAY OF THE PARADE INTENDING TO LINE UP YOUR ENTRY. This has happened in the past and resulted in frustration for everyone involved. Special arrangements will not be made for those who show up on the day of the parade.

If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. We are looking forward to hearing back from y'all.

For additional information contact The Town of Saluda at (864) 445-3522.



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Dec
5
6:00 PM18:00

Town Council Meeting

Saluda Town Hall

100 South Jefferson Street

Saluda, SC 29138

 December 5, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

  

1.        Call to order by presiding officer to include pledge and invocation;

2.        Consideration and approval of minutes of previous meeting dated

November 7, 2023, their consideration and approval;

3.        Appearance by citizens or others;

4.        Reports from municipal officers; Auditor: Administration; Building Codes; Finance; Court; CPW; Fire; Police; Victim Services; Streets/Sanitation

5.        Unfinished business to include second reading of ordinances;

6.        New business to include introduction and first reading of ordinances and resolutions presented by councilmembers;

A.     First Reading of Ordinance on Abandoned Building TM#079-20-02-004

B.      Approval of FY22 Audit Report

7.        Go in to Executive Session to Discuss:

A.     Personnel matter within the Administration Department

B.      Personnel matters within the Municipal Court Department

8.        Possible Actions from Executive Session:

9.        Council Comments;

10.  Adjournment

 

 

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Nov
29
5:30 PM17:30

Zoning Board of Appeals PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a hearing at 5:30 P.M. on November 29, 2023, at Saluda Town Hall on the following appeal:

Appeal No. 2023-05V by Saluda County and the Town of Saluda, to put an 8’x4’ electronic message board sign on the Saluda County Library, Tax Map # 079-13-04-001, on South Main Street zoned Town Center.

Sec. 4.2. - Town Center District (TC).

Documents relating to these appeals are available for the public

inspection at the office of the Zoning Administrator at the Saluda Town Hall.

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Nov
7
6:00 PM18:00

Town Council Meeting

Regular Called Meeting

 November 7, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

  

1.        Call to order by presiding officer to include pledge and invocation;

2.        Consideration and approval of minutes of previous meeting dated October 3, 2023, their consideration and approval;

3.        Appearance by citizens or others;

4.        Reports from municipal officers; Auditor; Administration; Building Codes; Finance; Court; CPW; Fire; Police; Victim Services; Streets/Sanitation

5.        Unfinished business to include second reading of ordinances;

A.     Discussion and approval on how to list property located on Daily Creek Road, Saluda, SC; Tax Map #135-00-00-010

B.      Discussion and approval of Contract with CC&I Services LLC

C.      Second Reading on Ordinance 2024-01 - Amendment to Business License

D.     Second Reading on Ordinance 2024-02 – Sale or Transfer of Real Property TM#079-17-03-016

6.        Go in to Executive Session to Discuss:

A.     Discussion of a new Town Attendance Policy

B.      Discussion of Auditor’s FY22 Audit Report

C.      Discussion of Business License Codes/Ordinance

7.        Possible Actions from Executive Session:

8.        Council Comments;

9.        Adjournment

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Nov
7
5:30 PM17:30

Public Hearing

Public Hearing

Saluda Town Hall

100 South Jefferson Street

Saluda, SC 29138

November 7, 2023 at 5:30p.m.

   

Saluda Town Hall will conduct a Public Hearing prior to the regular called council meeting for the purpose of receiving comments on the proposed Ordinance 2024-01 to Amend the Business License Ordinance of the Town of Saluda to Update the Class Schedule as Required by Act 176 of 2020.

 

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Oct
4
6:00 PM18:00

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a hearing at 6:00 P.M. on October 4th, 2023, at Saluda Town Hall on the following appeal:

Appeal No. 2023-04V by NEIGHBORS UNITED FEDERAL CREDIT UNION to build a Credit Union Location 1,895 Sq Ft, requesting variances on Parking, Fence, and sign requirements on Tax Map # 079-13-02-006, on South Main Street zoned Town Center.

Sec. 4.2. - Town Center District (TC).

Documents relating to these appeals are available for public inspection at the office of the Zoning Administrator at the Saluda Town Hall.


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Oct
3
6:00 PM18:00

Town Council Meeting

Saluda Town Hall

100 South Jefferson Street; Saluda, SC 29138

October 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

  

1.      Call to order by presiding officer to include pledge and invocation;

2.      Consideration and approval of minutes of previous meetings, their consideration and approval;

3.      Appearance by citizens or others;

4.      Reports from municipal officers; Administration; Building Codes; Finance; Court; CPW; Fire; Police; Victim Services; Streets/Sanitation

5.      Reports of Standing Committees;

6.      Unfinished business to include second reading of ordinances;

7.      New business to include introduction and first reading of ordinances and resolutions presented by councilmembers;

A.     First Reading on Ordinance 2024-01 - Amendment to Business License

B.      First Reading on Ordinance 2024-02 – Sale or Transfer of Real Property TM#079-17-03-016

8.      Go in to Executive Session to Discuss:

A.    Personnel Matters within Administration

9.      Possible Actions from Executive Session:

10.  Council Comments;

11.  Adjournment

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Sep
28
6:00 PM18:00

Special Called Council Meeting

Special Called Council Meeting

September 28, 2023

Immediately Following Public Hearing

 

1.      Call to order by presiding officer to include pledge and invocation;

2.      Appearance by citizens or others;

3.      Unfinished business to include second reading of ordinances;

A.     Second Reading of FY24 Council Meeting and Holiday Schedule

B.      Second Reading of FY24 Planned Events for Town of Saluda

C.      Second Reading of FY24 Millage Rate

D.     Second Reading of FY24 Budget Ordinance #2023-04

4.      Go in to Executive Session to Discuss:

A.     Discussion of FY24 Budget Ordinance #2023-04

5.      Possible Actions from Executive Session:

6.      Council Comments;

7.      Adjournment

 

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Sep
28
5:30 PM17:30

Public Hearing on Town's FY24 Budget

Public Hearing

The Town of Saluda will hold a public hearing on the proposed Town Budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 (FY2024).  The public hearing will be held at Town Hall, 100 S. Jefferson Street, Saluda, SC, on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 5:30 p.m.  Immediately following the Public Hearing, Council will hold a special called Council Meeting for the second reading on the FY2024 Budget.

                       

             Current Fiscal                        Projected Revenue                  Percent Change          

            Year Revenues                              2023-2024                             in Revenue

               $2,116,816.                                $2,222,460.                              1.05%      

                       

            Current Fiscal                    Projected Expenditures                Percent Change          

        Year Expenditures                            2023-2024                         in Expenditures

             $2,329,514.                                 $2,266,785.                             1.03%

  

*FY24 Budget is currently off balance by -$43,710.00

 

Current Year’s Millage:          94.9 mills                 Proposed Year’s Millage:           96.9 mills       

 

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Sep
13
6:00 PM18:00

Special Called Town Council Meeting

Special Called Town Council Meeting

September 13, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

 

1.      Call to order by presiding officer to include pledge and invocation;

2.      New business to include introduction and first reading of ordinances and resolutions presented by councilmembers;

A.     First Reading of Hospitality Tax Ordinance 2023-05

B.      First Reading of FY24 Council Meeting and Holiday Schedule

3.      Go in to Executive Session to Discuss:

A.     Discussion of FY24 Milage Rate

B.      Discussion of FY24 Budget Ordinance #2023-04

4.      Possible Actions from Executive Session:

5.      Council Comments;

6.      Adjournment

 

 

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Sep
5
6:00 PM18:00

September Town Council Meeting

Regular Called Council Meeting

September 5, 2023 at 6:00pm

 

1.      Call to order by presiding officer to include pledge and invocation;

2.      Consideration and approval from Regular Called Council Meeting dated August 1, 2023, their consideration and approval;

3.      Appearance by citizens or others;

4.      Reports from municipal officers; Administration, Building Codes, Finance, Court, CPW, Fire, Police, Streets/Sanitation, and Victim Services;

5.      Unfinished business to include second reading of ordinances;

6.      New business to include introduction and first reading of ordinances and resolutions presented by councilmembers;

A.    First Reading of Hospitality Tax Ordinance 2023-05

B.      Approval of repairs to the walking track at Park 1

C.      Approve Contract for Property Located at 113 East Church Street, Tax Map #09-17-03-016

D.     Approval to Sell Property Located on Daily Creek Road, Saluda, SC; Tax Map #135-00-00-010

E.     First Reading of FY24 Council Meeting and Holiday Schedule

F.      First Reading of FY24 Planned Events for Town of Saluda

7.      Go in to Executive Session to Discuss:

A.     Personnel matters within the Administration Department

B.     Discussion of FY24 Budget

C.      Discussion of FY24 Milage Rate for the Town  

D.     Discussion on Possible Updating Town’s Election Ordinance

8.      Possible Actions from Executive Session:

9.      Council Comments;

10.  Adjournment

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