CITY COUNCIL 9/9/25

The City Council of Greer held a regular meeting on September 9, 2025. The meeting included routine proceedings such as approval of previous meeting minutes, proclamations recognizing Constitution Week, and community announcements. A significant procurement-related discussion involved a petitioner, Mike McCarthy, representing the Meridian Group, who addressed the council regarding financial challenges related to increased utility fees from Greer CPW for a development project near Park Avenue. The petitioner requested a business-friendly accommodation to mitigate the impact of these fee increases. The council decided to defer detailed discussion and questions until a future public hearing and subsequent readings. Additionally, the council conducted second readings and approvals of zoning ordinance amendments and held over the first reading of an ordinance concerning the extension of a lease between the city and Snow Street Apartments LP at the request of the applicant. No contract awards or specific procurement contracts were finalized during this meeting, but the discussions indicate upcoming procurement and development considerations.