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The County is divided into nine districts from which members of Council are elected for four-year terms. The Council serves as the governing body of the County and enacts laws by ordinance. In addition, the Council members appoint the membership of special boards and have an influence on several other regional commissions.

Members of various boards and commissions are chosen from the community. They are people who have displayed an interest in the board's work and possess leadership skills that would be an asset to the board and the County.

Regular Council meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in Council Chambers located on the second floor of the County Administration Building. County Council Scheduled Meetings - 2009 Council Meeting Schedule, 2010 Council Meeting Schedule

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Council Chairman Debbie Summers

Council Vice Chairman Jim Kinard

Councilman Bill Banning

Councilman Smokey Davis

Councilman Billy Derrick

Councilman Johnny Jeffcoat

Council member Billy Derrick presented Susie Hendrix with a Certificate of Appreciation for her service on the Lexington County Library Board. 

At the September 22, 2009 Council meeting, Council Chairman Debbie Summers received the Creating Environmental Success Award on behalf of Lexington County for performance and innovation in the State Revolving Fund "Creating Environmental Success” from David Price, P.E., Assistant Director, Water Facilities Compliance Manager, Bureau of Water, Drinking Water Compliance Section - SC Dept of Health and Environmental Control.

Mr. Price also awarded the Sustainable Public Health Protection Award to Synithia Williams, Public Works Environmental Coordinator, on behalf of Lexington County Public Works. The award was for sustainable public health protection.

Also during the September 22, 2009 Council meeting, Councilman Johnny Jeffcoat presented a resolution to Mrs. Tammy Johns-Brown, recently crowned as the 2009 Mrs. United States. Also pictured is her husband.

AT&T recently presented Lexington County with a $35,000 check to assist with the site certification process of the Saxe Gotha Industrial Park. The industrial park, located on Interstate 26 just south of Interstate 77, is served by rail and has direct access to water, sewer, gas and telecommunications. The Saxe Gotha Industrial Park will help attract industry and create jobs, impacting lives throughout the region.

Photo, left to right: Bill Banning, councilmember; Debbie Summers, council chairman; Henri Etta Baskins, AT&T Regional Director, Midlands; Chuck Whipple, Lexington County Economic Development.

At a recent meeting, County Council was presented with a painting of the 9/11 monument, “Fallen but not Forgotten".  Sculptor Randall Hammond and Artist Val Zaba made the presentation to Council.

Sculptor Randall Hammond was commissioned to design and create the monument by the Leadership Lexington Class of 2007. The painting is by Lexington County Artist Val Zaba of Chapin.

The sculpture was completed for the anniversary of 9/11 in 2008. The design of the monument depicts the skeletal remains of the World Trade Center at Ground Zero. Stone from Pennsylvania representing the crash site of Flight 93 in Shanksville forms the bed of the sculpture. The Pentagon crash is represented by the five sides of the design. The three firemen represented are NYC Firemen from Ladder Company 101. The monument is located in Lexington at the Government Plaza for public viewing. Click here to see a larger image of the painting.

Photo, left to right: Artist Val Zaba, Council Chair Debbie Summers and Sculptor Randall Hammond.

Representative Mac Toole recently presented plaques to staff, council members and business leaders of Lexington County for ten years of support to Congaree Kids Kamp.  Churches in Lexington, West Columbia, Columbia, and surrounding communities have joined together to provide this free camp for 1,200+ children annually. More than 400 volunteers participate in Kids Kamp each year to provide ministry, activities and meals for the children ages four - sixteen years.

Photo, left to right: Representative Mac Toole; Council Chairman Debbie Summers; Chief Eddie Turner, Fire Service; Deputy Kevin Blackmon, Sheriff's Department; Councilman Bobby Keisler ; Mr. Howard Rawl, Walter P. Rawl & Sons; David Veldman, Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission at the February 24 County Council meeting.

Lexington County Council formally accepted the 2008 J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award from the South Carolina Association of Counties during its meeting on Tuesday, August 26. The award recognizes the achievements of the Lexington County Jail Overcrowding Committee in reducing by 22 percent the average daily inmate population at the county’s Detention Center since 2006.

The committee includes representatives from the Sheriff’s Department, the Clerk of Court’s Office, Magistrate's Office, Public Defender, 11th Circuit Solicitor’s Office, and County Council as well as the chief administrative circuit judge for Lexington County.  In addition to cooperation among the participating departments, the committee addressed inmate population management issues through partnerships with other agencies including: Probation Pardon and Parole, Solicitor’s Violent Crime Task Force, Celebrate Recovery, LRADAC/The Behavioral Health Center of the Midlands, the Midlands Fatherhood Coalition and Municipal law enforcement officials.    

Members of the Jail Overcrowding Committee receive the J. Mitchell Graham Memorial Award from Gregory Pearce, Jr., President of the S.C. Association of Counties. Above, members of County Council accept the award from Mr. Pearce.

Lexington County Recognized for Flood Prevention Accomplishments

Chris Stone, Lexington County Floodplain Manager, recently accepted an award on behalf of the County for obtaining a Class 8 rating under FEMA’s voluntary Community Rating System (CRS) Program. As a result of this achievement, flood insurance policy holders in the county will see a five percent reduction in flood insurance rates.  Presenting the award is Lisa Jones, DNR State Coordinator of the Flood Mitigation Program. For more information on the CRS Program, click here. 

DHEC Presents Spare the Air Awards

Lexington County recently received two DHEC 2008 Spare the Air Awards presented by Myra Reece, DHEC Bureau Chief for Air Quality. Synithia Williams received an individual award and Lexington Medical Center received an award for being environmentally conscious. 

From left to right – Synithia Williams, Lexington County Public Works and Storm Water Management and Myra Reese, DHEC Bureau Chief for Air Quality.

From left to right - Myra Reese, DHEC; and Dale Thompson, Mike Biediger, Thad Westbrook and Mike Greeley; Lexington Medical Center Board representatives.

CMC of SC Award Recognition 

County Council recently recognized CMC Steel of SC who received the "2008 Best Large Recycling Business Award" from the SC Department of Commerce and the State Recycling Market Development Advisory Committee.  Located in Lexington County, CMC Steel South Carolina is one of the most productive rebar mills in the world and is also a world-class mini-mill producing a wide array of products. By using steel scrap, CMC Steel South Carolina is an important contributor to recycling efforts. The scrap is sorted and classified so that it adheres to the strict chemical and residual requirement of the various grades produced at the mill.

From left to right- Ben Kumangai, Environmental Specialist with CMC Steel of SC and Dave Eger, Lexington County Solid Waste.

West Star Aviation, Inc. announced that it will create a maintenance and refurbishment facility in Lexington County.  The company’s investment is expected to be approximately $9 million and will create 105 new jobs. This is the company’s fourth location in the United States and the first one on the East Coast. See news release for more details.

Photo: (left to right) Jim Swehla, West Star Exec. VP of Sales & Marketing; Sam Haycraft, Exec. VP of Operations; Councilman Johnny Jeffcoat; Joe E. Taylor, Secretary, SC Dept of Commerce; Councilman Smokey Davis; Mike Durst, Exec VP & General Manager; Councilwoman Debbie Summers; Councilman Jim Kinard; Congressman Joe Wilson

Gaston/Swansea Special Olympics student athletes, part of the Unified Sports Program at Swansea High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance at the County Council Meeting on October 14.  These students learn Olympic-type sports while fostering positive relationships between persons with and without disabilities.  They participate in local and state competitions; and many will have the opportunity to advance to Regional, National, or World Games. 

Lt. John E. “J.J.” Jones received a Resolution from Council for receiving the 2008 Deputy of the Year Award from the South Carolina Sheriffs’ Association.  Jones is the first Lexington County deputy in more than three decades to receive the prestigious law enforcement honor. Read the full Resolution presented to Lt. Jones who serves as assistant commander of the Sheriff’s Department Region II Patrol District.

Photo: Councilmen Bobby Keisler (left) and Jim Kinard (right) present a Resolution to Lt. John E. "J.J." Jones.

Retired Resident Deputy Wayne Wilson received a Resolution in recognition of his 10 years of outstanding service with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department and 20 years of distinguished service as Police Chief for the Town of South Congaree.  His contribution to community-based policing and crime prevention was commended.

Photo: Vice Chairwoman Debbie Summers presenting Retired Resident Deputy Wayne Wilson the Resolution.

Lexington County Council proclaimed September 20 - 27, 2008 as United States Navy Week in Lexington County. On behalf of the citizens of Lexington County, the proclamation saluted all who have served and are serving in the Navy and thanked them for their immeasurable efforts.

Photo: Lexington County Council presents the proclamation to Navy Rear Admiral John Goodwin.

The S.C. Department of Disabilities and Special Needs (SCDDSN) presented the Golden Palmetto Award to Lexington County Council and Solid Waste Management for the employment of Babcock Center residents at Collection and Recycling Stations. The relationship is successful and rewarding both for the County and SCDDSN.

Left to right: Council Chairman Billy Derrick receives the Golden Palmetto Award from Dr. Bill Bishop,  SCDDSN Board Member.

Councilman Bill Banning presented a Resolution from Council to Lewis McCarty for his excellent service with the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department from 1973 to 1999.  During that time Mr. McCarty had served as Assistant Sheriff and then as Chief Deputy. Pictured is Councilman Banning (left) with Mr. McCarty.

Council members Johnny Jeffcoat and John Carrigg presented a Resolution honoring the Town of Irmo  for environmental projects from planting trees to anti-litter campaigns.  Pictured left to right: Councilman Jeffcoat, Councilman Carrigg, Becky Moore, Whitt Cline, Mayor John Gibbons, John Hanson, Nancy Clark, Hardy King, and Jahue Moore.

James Murray was recognized for eleven years of service on the Board of Trustees of the Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter. In the photo, James Murray (left) receives a Certificate of Appreciation from Councilman Bill Banning.

State House of Representative Members Nikki Haley and Kit Spires recognized the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department for its success with the Alive at 25 Program.  Lt. Jim Crawford was specifically recognized for his work with the program.  Also, Pelion Police Chief Chris Gardner was recognized by the House Members for having received the Strom Thurmond Excellence in Law Enforcement Award this year.  In the photo, left to right: Sheriff James Metts, Chief Bruce Rucker, Representative Nikki Haley, Representative Kit Spires, Lt. Jim Crawford and Chief Chris Gardner.

Recently, Lexington County Council presented the County flag to Michelin North America during a press announcement. Michelin is planning to invest an additional $90 million to upgrade equipment and further expand production capacity at the Lexington County facility. The commitment by Michelin of $110 million in August 2007, coupled with the current announcement brings the Michelin investment in Lexington County in excess of $900 million since establishing operations in 1981.

In the photo from left to right are:

Michael Fanning, Vice President of Corporate Affairs, Michelin North America, Inc.

Debbie Summers, County Council District 4

Joe Mergo, Deputy County Administrator

Billy Derrick, Chairman, County Council, District 2

Johnny Jeffcoat, County Council District 6

Katherine Hubbard, County Administrator

Joe E. Taylor, Secretary of Commerce, SC Department of Commerce

Chuck Whipple, Senior Project Manager, Lexington County Economic Development

Raul Fernandez-Carreras, Plant Manager, Michelin Passenger Tire Facility, Lexington SC