County administration told the council the Marlboro County aquatic center remains stalled while the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) considers revisions requested after the city raised flooding concerns.

"We're still waiting on DHEC," county CEO Mister Clavon (S3) said, describing changes to engineering and permit reissuance after the city flagged stormwater and flooding on an adjacent street. He said the county and its engineers must wait for DHEC to complete its review before construction can proceed.

Council members also discussed implementation of a recently passed county policy requiring decals on county vehicles. Clavon said decals have been ordered in different colors to suit vehicle paint and were expected to be installed before year end. On enforcement of the employee vehicle policy (which restricts vehicles to county premises and official business use), Clavon said supervisors have been briefed but acknowledged that staff follow‑up will be needed to confirm full compliance.

Other operational items discussed included public‑works staffing limits and reduced inmate assistance for cleanup programs; council members asked for continued cleanup efforts under a grant but were told limited staff and inmate availability could delay some work.

Whats next: county staff will update the council when DHEC completes permit reviews and will report on the planned roll‑out and enforcement steps for the vehicle‑decals policy. Council asked for concrete confirmation that the employee vehicle policy is being followed.