General
Regular MeetingColumbia, SC · March 17, 2026
Minutes
Columbia City Council Work Session Minutes
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Call to Order
The Columbia City Council conducted a Work Session on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at City
Hall (Mayor's Conference Room), 1737 Main Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201. The
Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor called the meeting to order at 2:08 p.m. and the
following members were present: The Honorable Will Brennan, The Honorable Peter M.
Brown, and The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey. The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Mayor Pro-
Tempore and The Honorable Sam P. Johnson participated remotely. The Honorable Edward
H. McDowell, Jr. arrived at 2:21 p.m. Also present were Ms. Teresa Wilson, City Manager
and Ms. Erika D. Moore Hammond, City Clerk. This meeting was advertised in accordance
with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.
Invocation
The Honorable Peter M. Brown offered the invocation.
Adoption of the Agenda
Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Brown, Council voted
unanimously to adopt the agenda subject to adding Columbia Fire Department to Item
1.
Executive Session
Upon a motion made by Mr. Brennan and seconded by Mr. Bailey, Council voted
unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 2:10 p.m for the discussion of Items
1 and 2 as amended.
1. Receipt of legal advice relating to a pending, threatened or potential claim pursuant
to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
Tamara Nuekirk v. Lindon Shay James Harrison and the City of Columbia
Margaretta Green v. City of Columbia
2. Receipt of legal advice relating to matters covered by attorney-client privilege
pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
2010 Bluff Road
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
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Respectfully Submitted:
Erika D. Moore Hammond, MMC, CPM
City Clerk
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Agenda
Columbia City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov
The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor
The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr. • The Honorable William Brennan
The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Mayor Pro-Tempore • The Honorable Peter M. Brown
The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson
Call to Order
Invocation
Adoption of the Agenda
Executive Session
1. Receipt of legal advice relating to a pending, threatened or potential claim pursuant
to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
Tamara Nuekirk v. Lindon Shay James Harrison and the City of Columbia
Margaretta Green v. City of Columbia
2. Receipt of legal advice relating to matters covered by attorney-client privilege
pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
2010 Bluff Road
Adjournment
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Packet
Columbia City Council Work Session Agenda
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
City Hall • Mayor's Conference Room
1737 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Columbia, SC 29201
City Clerk’s Office: (803)545-3045 or cityclerk@columbiasc.gov
The Honorable Daniel J. Rickenmann, Mayor
The Honorable Edward H. McDowell, Jr. • The Honorable William Brennan
The Honorable Tina N. Herbert, Mayor Pro-Tempore • The Honorable Peter M. Brown
The Honorable Tyler D. Bailey • The Honorable Sam P. Johnson
Call to Order
Invocation
Adoption of the Agenda
Executive Session
1. Receipt of legal advice relating to a pending, threatened or potential claim pursuant
to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
Tamara Nuekirk v. Lindon Shay James Harrison and the City of Columbia
Margaretta Green v. City of Columbia
2. Receipt of legal advice relating to matters covered by attorney-client privilege
pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
2010 Bluff Road
Adjournment
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Meeting Date: March 17, 2026
Department: Legal
From: Teresa Knox, City Attorney
Receipt of legal advice relating to a pending, threatened or potential claim pursuant
to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
Tamara Nuekirk v. Lindon Shay James Harrison and the City of Columbia
Margaretta Green v. City of Columbia
Background Summary:
Attachments:
None
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Meeting Date: March 17, 2026
Department: Legal
From:
Receipt of legal advice relating to matters covered by attorney-client privilege
pursuant to S.C. Code §30-4-70(a)(2)
2010 Bluff Road
Background Summary:
Attachments:
None
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