Common Council 2026-09-21

The Greenwood Common Council meeting held on September 21, 2026, focused heavily on the proposed development of a Buckyy's travel center on an 80-acre site near Interstate 65 and Worsville Road. The council heard extensive public comments expressing concerns about traffic impacts, procedural transparency, and zoning compliance related to the project. Representatives from Buckyy's and their engineering and traffic consultants presented detailed plans, including significant capital investment of approximately $50 million, employment projections of 175-225 jobs, and $13-14 million in roadway improvements such as a new roundabout, turn lanes, and traffic signals. The council discussed and ultimately approved Ordinance 2624 to amend the zoning map to accommodate the development, with a unanimous vote on an amendment and a final 7-2 vote on the ordinance itself. Additionally, the council considered a tax abatement application for a $21 million industrial building by Exit Southtech Lands, anticipating construction to begin in 2026 and complete in 2027. Other agenda items included salary ordinances for city officials and a resolution establishing municipal riverfront district development project areas. The meeting also featured a presentation on accessing detailed city budget information online, enhancing transparency for public review.