Call to order:

Roll call:

Invocation and Pledge to the Flag:

 

Invocation given by Pastor John Madison with First Baptist Church Rincon.  

Recognition:

Approval of the agenda:

 

Motion:    TB    TM    MU    BB    MT    BR
Second:    TB    TM    MU    BB    MT    BR
Vote by Council:    Yay____    Nay____    Abstained____

Approval of the minutes:

Public Comments

- Comments shall pertain to the agenda items only.   Should you wish to appear before Council forms can be found at Rincon City Hall.

Public Hearing:

 

Turn meeting over to Public Hearing Officer.

 

Open public hearing:

Consent Agenda: 

- This section shall include non-controversial items for approval with a single motion.  Pay request are for contracts approved at a prior meeting.

1.

Second Reading on a request for a zoning map amendment for the property located at 205 W. Ninth Street and identified as parcel number R2040032. The property owners are Roy Worrell and Susan Waldhour, and the applicant is Lawrence A. Long, III, with Lawrence Alexander Homes, LLC. The subject property consists of approximately 3.5 acres and is currently zoned R-2 (Residential). The request is to rezone the property to R-3 (Residential Multi-Family). At their meeting on August 18, 2026, Planning and Zoning Board voted 4 to 0 to recommend denial of the rezoning. There were public concerns expressed related to traffic on 9th Street, the height that would be allowed as a result of the rezoning, a higher density development next to a lower density neighborhood and how stormwater would be handled. Based on the discussion at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting and the Public Hearing, staff recommends approval of this rezoning with the following conditions:

• The use is limited to townhomes.
• The maximum number of townhomes shall be no more than 20.
• The maximum height permitted shall be no more than 35’.

New Business:

1.

Rincon Noon Lions Club request to appear before Council to discuss the Rincon Noon Lions Club Annual Christmas parade.

2.

Vote on an application submitted by Jatin Patel with Rinku Food Mart requesting Conceptual Site Plan approval for the redevelopment of the site at 306 South Columbia Avenue. The applicant proposes the construction of two 5,000 square foot buildings on the site including associated parking and site improvements. The existing structure and gas tanks will be demolished.  The property consists of .96 acres, is zoned B-2 (General Commercial) and is located within the Highway 21 Corridor Overlay District.  (PARCEL #: R2120003B00). At their September 15, 2026 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the proposed conceptual plan.

3.

Vote on an application submitted by YuanHui Chin with Coleman Company, Inc. on behalf of Compassion Christian Church, Inc. requesting Conceptual Site Plan approval for site improvements at 810 Fort Howard Road. The applicant proposes the construction of an approximately 26,450 square foot addition to the existing church campus including associated parking and drainage improvements. The property consists of 15 acres, is zoned OC (Office Commercial) and is located within the Fort Howard (Main Street) Corridor Overlay District.  (PARCEL #: R2370010). At their September 15, 2026 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Board voted 6-0 to recommend approval of the proposed conceptual plan.

4.

Consideration of Budget Amendment 2026-07 to amend the FY 2026 Budget to use condemned funds to purchase new vehicles for the Police Department.

5.

Request approval to trade a 2017 Ford Explorer ($8,500 trade value) and purchase a 2024 Ram 1500 from Southern Motors in the amount of $33,892.52.

6.

Request approval to purchase 2024 Honda Odyssey in the amount of $37,131.01 from Southern Motors.

7.

Approval of Resolution #11 appointing a prosecuting attorney of the City of Rincon Municipal Court. 

8.

Request approval to reschedule the October 12, 2026 Rincon City Council meeting to Tuesday October 13, 2026 due to the holiday.

9.

Administrative Reports:

10.

Executive session to discuss personnel, pending litigation, attorney client privilege, and real estate.

11.

Take any action that is needed on the items from executive session.

Adjourn:

 

Motion:    TB    TM    MU    BB    MT    BR
Second:    TB    TM    MU    BB    MT    BR
Vote by Council:    Yay____    Nay____    Abstained____