CITY COUNCIL 5/13/25

The City of Greer held its regularly scheduled City Council meeting on May 13, 2025. The meeting included routine approvals of prior meeting minutes and several recognitions, including retirements and community achievements. Key procurement-related discussions involved the acceptance of streets in the Blue Ridge Plantation development into the city maintenance system, with council approving the resolution to take ownership and maintenance responsibility for these streets, including sidewalks, curbs, and gutters. Additionally, the council reviewed and approved the distribution of opioid settlement funds allocated to the city under the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Act. The city is set to receive $2.5 million over 18 years, with $798,000 currently allocated for use. The council approved funding a proposal from the Forester Center, a local medication-assisted treatment center, to utilize these funds for community opioid recovery services. Other agenda items included appointments to various boards and commissions and a zoning ordinance first reading. No new contracts or RFPs were discussed during this meeting.