City Council

MINUTES CITY OF GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025 – 6:00 PM CITY HALL – COUNCIL CHAMBERS 519 N GOOSE CREEK BOULEVARD MAY O R/ C OU NC IL PR ES E NT : M a yo r G r e go r y S. H abi b ; M a yo r Pr o T e m D e br a G r e e n - Fl e tc he r ; C o un cil me m be r H an n a h C o x ; C o u ncil me m b e r Me l i s s a E no s -Si m s ; C o u ncil me m be r C hr i s to p he r H ar mo n; C o u ncil me m b e r G a yl a Mc Sw ai n ; C o un cil me m be r Je r r y T e kac CIT Y ST A F F P RE S EN T : C i t y A d mi ni str a to r N a t al ie Ze i gl e r ; C i t y C l e r k K e l l y J. L o ve t te ; C h ie f Fi n an ci al Of fice r T yl e r H o w an yk ; P u bl ic I n fo r m a tio n O ffice r Fr a nk Jo hn so n ; Spe ci al Pr o je c t s M a na ge r Al e xi s K i se r ; Po l ice C h ie f L J Ro sc o e ; D ir e cto r o f Pl a n ni ng a nd Zo ni ng K e n dr a Wi se ; D ir e cto r o f H u m a n Re s o ur ce s Je n ni fe r L e l an d PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT SC CODE 30-4-80: WRITTEN NOTICE WAS DELIVERED TO THE PRESS BY EMAIL ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 8, 2025, AND DULY POSTED AT CITY HALL LOCATED AT 519 N GOOSE CREEK BOULEVARD, AN ACCESSIBLE FACILITY, AND ON CITYOFGOOSECREEK.COM I. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 PM Mayor Habib called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. II. INVOCATION/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Steve Kiser, Goose Creek Police Department Chaplain and pastor of Nexus Pointe Church, said the invocation. III. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS: Note: All comments sent to the City Clerk by 12:00 noon, via US Mail or Email, on the date of this meeting, were forwarded to City Council. There were no public comments. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES City Council Meeting – July 8, 2025 Special City Council Meeting – July 22, 2025 – 5:00 pm City Council Workshop – July 22, 2025 – 5:30 pm Motion to Approve: Councilmember Enos-Sims; Mayor Pro Tem Green-Fletcher Discussion: None. Motion Carried: All ayes. V. OLD BUSINESS a. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT-EXCEEDING $44,950,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT CARNES CROSSROADS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ASSESSMENT REVENUE BONDS, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXECUTION OF A MASTER TRUST INDENTURE, SUPPLEMENTAL TRUST INDENTURES, BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENTS, CONTINUING DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS, AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH ISSUANCES; TO MAKE OTHER COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING; AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO (Second and Final Reading) 1  Motion to Approve: Councilmember Enos-Sims made a motion to Amend the Bond Ordinance based upon the revisions that are reflected in the “Red Line” in the Bond Ordinance presented to City Council; Councilmember Tekac seconded the motion. (Note: The “Red Line” items were included in the Agenda Packet.) Discussion/Comments: None. Motion Carried: All ayes. Mayor Habib stated the motion made by Councilmember Enos-Sims only covers the amendment and asked if there was a motion to approve the proposed Ordinance. Motion to Approve: Councilmember Tekac; Councilmember Enos-Sims Discussion/Comments: Councilmember Enos-Sims clarified for the record the motion to approve the second reading of the Bond Ordinance as amended. Mayor Habib stated, “so stated”. Motion Carried: All ayes b. AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 5-3-150, SUBSECTION 3, OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, TO ANNEX THE AREA IDENTIFIED AS TMS NO. 244-01-04-037 LOCATED ON LINDY CREEK ROAD, INTO THE CITY OF GOOSE CREEK, A SOUTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (Second and Final Reading) Motion to Approve: Councilmember McSwain; Councilmember Cox Discussion/Comments: None. Motion Carried: All ayes. c. AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 5-3-150, SUBSECTION 3, OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, TO ANNEX THE AREA IDENTIFIED AS TMS NO. 235-01-04-030, 235-01-04-036, 235-01-14-040 LOCATED ON NELLO DRIVE, INTO THE CITY OF GOOSE CREEK, A SOUTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (Second and Final Reading) Motion to Approve: Councilmember Harmon; Councilmember Tekac Discussion/Comments: None. Motion Carried: All ayes. d. AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AND REGULATE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS PURSUANT TO SECTION 56-2-90 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE, WITHIN THE CITY OF GOOSE CREEK, A SOUTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (Second and Final Reading) Mayor Habib stated the State of South Carolina Legislature and the Governor both signed a new law relative to golf carts and their operation in the evening and the proposed Ordinance reflects the City of Goose Creek will allow them to be utilized with specific stipulations for evening use. Motion to Approve: Councilmember Cox; Councilmember Enos-Sims Discussion/Comments: None. Motion Carried: All ayes e. AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF GOOSE CREEK SOUTH CAROLINA, BY ADOPTING AND ENACTING REGULATIONS UNDER TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODES, CHAPTER 71. STANDING AND PARKING, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 71.18 METHOD OF PARKING WITHIN THE CITY OF GOOSE CREEK; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS RELATED THERETO WITHIN THE CITY OF GOOSE CREEK, A SOUTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (Second and Final Reading) Motion to Approve: Councilmember Harmon; Councilmember Cox Discussion/Comments: None. Motion Carried: All ayes 2  f. AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND ENACT REGULATIONS PROHIBITING CAMPING ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF GOOSE CREEK; TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND TO ADDRESS OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO WITHIN THE CITY OF GOOSE CREEK, A SOUTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (Second and Final Reading) Motion to Approve: Councilmember Enos-Sims; Councilmember Tekac Discussion/Comments: None. Motion Carried: All ayes VII. NEW BUSINESS & PUBLIC HEARINGS a. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN ANNUAL ASSESSMENT REPORT AND AN UPDATED ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR THE CARNES CROSSROADS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AND CONFIRMING THE COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS THEREIN FOR THE 2025-2026 ASSESSMENT YEAR (Introduction and Final Reading of a Public Hearing) There were no public comments. Motion to Approve: Councilmember McSwain; Councilmember Enos-Sims Discussion/Comments: None. Motion Carried: All ayes b. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA AMENDING THE CITY OF GOOSE CREEK MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TO ADD A TECHNOLOGY FEE ON NEW CONSTRUCTION AND INCREASING THE EXPRESS BUSINESS LICENSE FEE (Introduction and Final Reading of a Public Hearing) There were no public comments. Mayor Habib stated there are times when City staff reviews and evaluates what is collected on different permits and other things. He stated this came about because the way the City does business in 2025 versus previous years. He stated the software and technology required for City staff to perform their jobs is very expensive and the fees charged have not reflected these costs. He stated the City has eaten those costs in the past and the software is hundreds of thousands of dollars and the City needs to recoup those expenses within its fees. Motion to Approve: Councilmember Enos-Sims; Mayor Pro Tem Green-Fletcher Discussion/Comments: None. Motion Carried: All ayes c. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GOOSE CREEK, SOUTH CAROLINA ESTABLISHING A POLICY REGARDING PUBLIC ACCESS TO VIDEO AND RECORDINGS ON MUNICIPAL PROPERTY (Introduction and Final Reading of a Public Hearing) There were no public comments. Mayor Habib stated the proposed Resolution will become policy and is in an effort to protect the privacy and personal information of those who conduct business within City Hall and other departments within the City. Motion to Approve: Councilmember Tekac; Councilmember McSwain Discussion/Comments: None. Motion Carried: All ayes d. AN ORDINANCE PURSUANT TO TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3, SECTION 5-3-150, SUBSECTION 3, OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, AS AMENDED, TO ANNEX THE AREA IDENTIFIED AS TMS NO. 244-01-04-023 LOCATED ON LINDY CREEK ROAD, INTO THE CITY OF GOOSE CREEK, A SOUTH CAROLINA MUNICIPAL CORPORATION (Introduction and First Reading of a Public Hearing) Motion to Approve: Councilmember Enos-Sims; Councilmember McSwain 3  Discussion/Comments: Councilmember Enos-Sims stated this property was already zoned Residential Single Family prior to the proposed annexation. Councilmember Tekac stated the proposed Ordinance was brought back before City Council because of a typo. Mayor Habib stated the City’s Attorney felt it was necessary to take the proposed Ordinance back before City Council with the correct intended zoning. Motion Carried: All ayes VIII. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Habib made the following announcements: Congratulations to Marketing Manager Adam Kelly and the Recreation team for securing the City of Goose Creek’s third straight Municipal Association Communications Award. This year’s award was given for the promotion of the Daning Amphitheater. He thanked those involved for their incredible work! He stated he was proud to present the award to the City at the MASC annual meeting as his time as President of the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) came to a close. Mayor Habib elaborated on some of the projects and assistance the MASC was able to provide to some of the smaller municipalities throughout South Carolina during his time as President of the MASC. Mayor Habib reminded everyone that The Creek Collective has a new art gallery featuring local artists. Visit our City website to sign up for classes or for information on renting out the Collective for a special event. Thanks to our Recreation team for another great Kids Fest event on August 2. Let’s all be extra cautious driving to work with school back in session. Thanks also to Chief Roscoe and her team for another successful National Night Out celebration last week. Speaking of the GCPD, the Police Department’s popular Citizens Police Academy returns tomorrow, August 13, and will take place from 6pm to 8pm every Wednesday for eight weeks. Also starting on August 13, the Splash Pad at Central Creek Park will transition to fall hours. The Splash Pad will be open through October 19 from 3pm to 7pm on Wednesdays and Fridays; and 10am to 6pm on Saturdays and Sundays; with Toddler Time set for 10am to 12pm on Wednesdays, and 9am to 10am on Saturdays; and Homeschool Time set for 10am to 12pm on Fridays. The City Pool has also transitioned to weekends only through August 31, from 11am to 7pm. Mayor Habib thanked everyone who purchased a Veterans banner or a Veterans brick – the sale for both of those has been extended until this Friday, August 15. Banners are $100, and bricks are $125, and can only be ordered online – visit GooseCreekSC.gov for more details. The Central Creek Farmers Market returns on Wednesday, August 20, and Wednesday, September 3, to Central Creek Park. The market takes place from 4pm to 7pm. Goose Creek Recreation’s Movie Night returns to Carnes Crossroads at 7pm on Saturday, August 23, when A MineCraft Movie will be shown at sunset. There will be food trucks, activities and lots of fun. Monday, September 1, is Labor Day, and City offices will be closed. If your residential trash pickup day is Monday, your trash will instead be picked up on Tuesday, September 2. The GCPD’s Womens Self Defense Class returns at 6:30pm on September 4. This class will be held at the Activity Center. Check out GCPD’s Facebook page for more details. The Recreation Department’s opening day celebration for fall sports is set for 4:30 to 7pm on Friday, September 5, at the Daning Amphitheater, with team pictures, face painting, food trucks and more. There are still a few tickets left for the Sister Hazel, Jupiter Coyote and Cravin Melon concert as Creekapalooza returns on Saturday, September 13, to the Daning Amphitheater. Tickets are FREE but must be secured online on Eventbrite. Our Goose Creek Fire Department is launching its first-ever Citizens Fire Academy. It is an 8-week course that begins on Wednesday, September 17. Check out all of the details on our City website, GooseCreekSC.gov. If you are a college football fan, mark your calendars for Saturday, September 27, which is Goose Creek Appreciation Day at Charleston Southern University. The Bucs will host the SC State Bulldogs at 6pm. Goose Creek Recreation participants who wear their game jersey or cheerleading uniform will get in for free, and City residents will only be charged $5 for admission. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online – visit our website for all of the details. Hopefully this game between two state schools will be just as exciting as South Carolina’s 17-14 victory over the Clemson Tigers in 2024 … and OK, to be fair, may it also be just as exciting as Clemson’s 31- 30 loss to South Carolina in 2022. Mayor Habib stated in July the City held its senior and youth amateur events at the City’s Crowfield Golf Course and stated they were both successful events; and, Councilmember Tekac played very well. Mayor Habib stated the Goose Creek Helping Hands is holding a food drive with the City throughout the month of August. He stated Goose Creek Helping Hands is his favorite charitable organization and was started by former Councilmember Mark Phillips and several of his friends and it has been around for nearly 40 years now. Mayor Habib encouraged anyone who was able to donate to go to their website and see their Wish List for items needed. 4  Visit our website, the Recreation Facebook page, or drop by the Community Center to learn more about all of the information and events stated by Mayor Habib. As always, please keep up with the City on our social media pages, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter, now known as X. Be sure to watch Adam Kelly’s Your Week in the Creek video recap, and please sign up for our digital residential newsletter at CityofGooseCreek.com. IX. MONTHLY DEPARTMENT REPORTS a. JULY Monthly Department Reports (Informational Purposes Only) X. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Councilmember Harmon Discussion: None. Carried: All ayes. 6:30 p.m. Date: September 9, 2025 Kelly J. Lovette, MMC City Clerk 5