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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 2002
Page
11
Governor Hodges plans a speech advocating a two month legislative session to cut costs and speed action. He backs bipartisan effort, a new school building program, higher teacher salaries, and anti terrorism measures while stressing temporary budget woes.
The Aiken City Council reviewed several connector road proposals to link Whiskey Road southside parcels including Arby’s Bojangles Wendy’s Staples and Publix with Wal Mart and the Aiken Mall area. The plans aim to reduce curb cuts and add greenery while creating a Waxworth demonstration area style corridor.
The city commission approved a northside annexation after initial utility approval for a project by Billy Ray Cantwell. The plan, off US 1 between Kaolin and Gun Range roads near Automatic Switch Co, includes 170 to 180 single family lots. Engineering firm Southern Partners' Mark Graham said buildout may span several years. Commission chair Ronny Bolton stepped aside due to conflict of interest and was reappointed along with Ed Woltz as leaders.
County administrator Clay Killian notes audit will cover county owned assets including roads and sewer systems. Architect McDonald Law updates council on a broad renovation planned to begin soon with a proposed cost around 655000 and aims to meet code and ADA requirements while staying within existing budget.
State budget plan would cut agency spending by 130 million and seek a 20 million tax amnesty, tapping a 100 million capital reserve if targets miss. Credit rating officials warn the move could darken outlook, with senators citing potential loss of Triple-A status and warning from a constitutional officer.
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