Council Oks Incentives Which Could Bring 236 New Jobs
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at 7:19PM Greg Wilson/Anderson Observer
Anderson County Council approved tax incentives for a pair of companies which will together bring more than 100 new jobs to the county. incentives for another unnamed compay which would add 135 new jobs was approved on first reading.
Plastic Omnium Auto Exteriors, LLC, will invest $17.9 million to bring 76 new jobs, with an average pay of $29 per hour. Top Edge Components, LLC, will bring a new investment of $2.9 million, and bring 25 new jobs with an average pay of $20.77 per hour and will be located in the Townville community.
Council also voted, on first reading, to allow tax incentives for a company known as “Project Woodmont,” which would bring a $50 million investment and 135 jobs at $19.04 per hour.
After an executive session to clarify legal issues, crouncil also gave final approval to the unified county EMS service partnership between the county, MedShore Ambulance and Anmed by a 4-3 vote.
“Over the last several months we have taken a lot of heat, heard a lot of concern from our citizens, but we voted tonight to move ahead and I hope we can do this with unified effort,” Anderson County Councilman Ray Graham. Graham said all the new Quick Response Vehicles will be staffed by Friday, and that the new vehicles are being put into service.
"We are moving forward to make sure this is a success," Graham said.
“There are going to be some bumps in the road, there are bumps now, but this is going to be in the best interest of Anderson County,” said County Council Chairman Tommy Dunn. “It’s a big change for Anderson County.”
Also on Tuesday night, council:
Approved a new private road ordinance to clarify rights and standards for property owners and the county.
Approved a series of zoning change requests. Details here
Approved an incentive agreement for Hartwell Solar, LLC, a $58 million solar farm investment. The property will generate $228,000 in taxes beginning 2022.
Approved a $153,000 bid for a basketball court, sports field and other amenities at Wellington Park.
Earlier, at the 6 p.m. awards meeting, county council honored School Dist. 3 Superintendent Kathy Hipp, who was recently named South Carolina Superintendent of the Year; The Peoples Bank, for 70 years service to the community, and Anderson-born Skin’s Hot Dogs who is marking 75 years, marking not only the celebration of their birthday, but their place in Anderson County history.