Council reviews street‑acceptance deed and planning‑commission appointments; attorney discloses recusal
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Summary
Council read resolutions to accept Whitman Way and Benjamin Drive into the city road network (resolution 2025-19) and to appoint Jim Walker and Hillary Coster to the Planning Commission (resolutions 2025-20 and 2025-21). An attorney disclosed prior legal services to the deed signatory (Danny/ Daniel E. Youngblood) and said he would recuse from voting.
EASLEY, S.C. — The council considered administrative items including resolution 2025-19 to accept Whitman Way and Benjamin Drive from JBDY 1 LLC into the city street network, and two appointments to the Planning Commission.
An attorney on the dais noted the deed for the roads appears to be signed by Daniel E. Youngblood and said Robinson Law Firm has previously provided legal services to Youngblood or his company; the attorney said he would recuse himself from any vote on the roads acceptance because of that relationship.
Staff said the roads had been inspected by the public‑works engineer and the developer provides a one‑year warranty on the work. The council then discussed resolution 2025-20 to appoint Jim Walker to the Planning Commission. Members debated whether to appoint now or wait until January to avoid repeated reappointment for a short remainder term; staff explained staggered terms and said they preferred a January start for a full three‑year term, though leaving a seat vacant for one month was an option.
Council also read resolution 2025-21 to appoint Hillary Coster to fill another Planning Commission seat. The applicant spoke in favor of joining the commission and cited familiarity with the UDO and the city's strategic plan.
No recorded council votes on these resolutions appear in the provided transcript excerpt; after these items the council moved to a motion to enter executive session for legal advice.