Town of Wagener
Town Council Meeting Notice
Regular January Town Council Meeting
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Wagener Medical Center
Mayor: Kevin Young
This meeting is held in compliance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act.
Agenda
1. Call to Order
2. Opening Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Adoption of Agenda
6. Mayor’s Statement Regarding Court-Issued Injunction (informational only)
7. Council Acknowledgment of Injunction and Compliance
8. Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
9. Old Business
1.Police Chief Report
2.Fire Department Report
3.Water Department Report
10. New Business
A. Ordinances – First Reading (by title only)
1.Ordinance 2026-01 — General Penalty Ordinance
2. Ordinance 2026-02 — FOIA, Open Meetings & Agenda Compliance
3. Ordinance 2026-03 — Transitional Governance & Continuity
4. Ordinance 2026-04 — Financial Controls & Banking Authority
5. Ordinance 2026-05 — Public Safety Administrator (Amended & Clarified)
6. Ordinance 2026-06 — Public Safety Department
7. Ordinance 2026-07 — Police Chief Appointment, Interim Authority & Due Process
8. Ordinance 2026-08 — Fire Chief Duties (State-Aligned)
9. Ordinance 2026-09 — Business License Ordinance (Gross Income Basis)
10.Ordinance 2026-10 — Rental & Leasing Business License
11. Ordinance 2026-11 — Repealer & Codification Alignment
The above ordinances may be considered together by a single motion for first reading, unless a Council member requests separate consideration.
11. Resolutions
1.Resolution 2026-R01 — Authorized Bank Signers
2. Resolution 2026-R02 — Regular Meeting Schedule & State Holidays
3. Resolution 2026-R03 — Transitional Governance Implementation
4. Resolution 2026-R04 — Locks & Access Controls
5. Resolution 2026-R05 — Business License Fees (No-Change Bridge)
6. Resolution 2026-R06 — SLED Referral Authorization
7. Resolution 2026-R07 — Municipal Court Clerk / OCA Compliance
The above resolutions may be considered together by a single motion for adoption, unless a Council member requests separate consideration.
12. Public Comment (3 minutes per speaker)
13. Executive Session
Discussion of matters related to potential law-enforcement referral and receipt of legal advice, pursuant to SC Code §30-4-70(a)(1) and (a)(2).
No vote or final action will be taken.
14. Council Comments
15. Adjournment
Postscript:
All ordinances and resolutions listed above are available for public review at www.wagenersc.com.
Next Scheduled Meeting:
Special Town Council Meeting — January 12, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Wagener Medical Center
Posted January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM by Mayor Kevin Young