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West Pelzer News
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Town of West Pelzer SC
Population: 1086
Incorporated: September 13, 1918
City Offices:
3 Hindman Street
West Pelzer, SC
Telephone: (864) 947-6297
City Government / Elected Officials:
Elected officials serve two-year terms with terms expiring on alternate years. West Pelzer town council meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m.
Mayor:
Peggy Paxton
Telephone: (864) 947-6297
Town Council:
Randall Ledford
Ann Odom
Mike Moran
James Jeanes
Appointed Officials:
Clerk/Treasurer - Paula Payton (864) 947-6297
Attorney - Jimmy King, (864) 225-1411
Police Chief - (864) 947-6297
Fire Chief - Dale Mahaffey
Water Superintendent - (864) 947-6297
Town Recorder - Roger D. Scott, (864) 947-6267 State officials:
SC Senator: William H. O'Dell
SC Representative: Michael D. Thompson, Daniel T. Cooper
Brief History:
The Cherokee Indians were the first settlers of the present site of West Pelzer, originally called Frankville.
There were settlers in the vicinity in the 1800s. The town of Frankville was chartered in 1913. The original survey for the town was made by John Franks. The street layout in the older part of the town is the same today as in the original street plat.
A new petition was later filed and on September 13, 1918, the name was changed from Frankville to West Pelzer.
West Pelzer is less than a quarter of a mile from Pelzer. However, the small town is incorporated and has its own city government. The two towns share the same post office zip code, 29669, and the same telephone prefix, 947.
At one time, the Southern Railroad tracks separated West Pelzer from Pelzer.
Calendar
Monday June 28, 2010 special called meeting rescheduled...
Public Hearing Tuesday July 6, 2010 at 5:30pm
Council Meeting 6:00pm
West Pelzer Town Hall
I. 2nd Reading of the 2010/11 Budget
West Pelzer News 2010
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West Pelzer seeks property appraisals
9/1/2010
West Pelzer Town Council continued to advance and expand its plans for a town park, as well as possibly relocating the town hall or establishing a farmers’ market, voting Monday night to seek appraisals on two pieces of property under consideration, as well as authorizing an inspection of the adjacent auto parts store . . .
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Chapman House Community Center offers services
8/25/2010
The Chapman House Community Center in West Pelzer is a “A Place to Go” for everyone including youth, seniors, and parents with young children. The center offers numerous services in a clean, safe, friendly environment with air-conditioning and they have free Wi-Fi . . .
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Property donated to West Pelzer for park
8/11/2010
The Chapman family of West Pelzer recently donated land located in the center of West Pelzer for a park. The property, which fronts Main Street, measures 50 ft. wide and 210 ft. deep. It is located next to city hall and will be known as Chapman Park . . .
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West Pelzer considers property purchase
8/11/2010
During their regular monthly meeting, West Pelzer Town Council looked at closing inactive bank accounts, having signs made for the recycling center, town hall and new park property and possibly purchasing property to expand the proposed park and maybe house a new town hall . . .
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Boil water in West Pelzer
8/5/2010
A boil water advisory is in effedt in West Pelzer, at least through Friday morning, officials said. Residents are advised to boil water for at least one minute before using it for drinking or cooking. The advisory does not apply to bathing. The advisory was put into effect after the six inch water main broke in the town on Tuesday around 12:30 p.m. The break affects about 1,200 people in and around West Pelzer. The water main has been repaired and samples of water were sent to DHEC for evaluation.
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West Pelzer reschedules budget meeting
6/30/2010
West Pelzer canceled their special called meeting Monday and rescheduled it for Tuesday, July 6. A Public Hearing on the budget will be held at 5:30 p.m. followed by a council meeting at 6 p.m. Second reading of the 2010-11 budget will be held at the meeting.
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West Pelzer to celebrate with fireworks
6/30/2010
West Pelzer and Pelzer will host their annual fourth of July festival Sunday July 4, at the Pelzer Monkey Park. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m., ending with fireworks at 9 p.m. . . .
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Freedom Celebrations planned next week
6/23/2010
West Pelzer and Pelzer will host their annual fourth of July festival Sunday July 4, at the Pelzer Monkey Park. The festivities will begin at 5 p.m., ending with fireworks at 9 p.m. . . .
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West Pelzer approves budget with 24 hour police protection
6/16/2010
The West Pelzer Town Council gave first reading approval Monday night to a budget, which if it receives final approval, would fund the hiring of a fourth police officer in the department which is slated to undergo a complete restructuring. The budget, as presented, reflects anticipated revenues of approximately $786,000, with projected expenses of $745,000, producing a balanced budget . . .
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West Pelzer to hire new police chief
6/16/2010
The hiring of a new police chief in West Pelzer is imminent, according to Mayor Peggy Paxton. The new Chief will have a great deal of work to do in restoring the department, said Paxton in a recent interview . . .
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West Pelzer police chief fired following arrest
5/19/2010
Bernard Wilson has been fired as the West Pelzer Chief of Police, following his arrest last week on two charges of misconduct in office. The arrests followed reports in The Journal that Wilson had traded two guns seized during an earlier arrest . . .
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Towns celebrate Earth Day, grant
4/27/2010
In celebration of Earth Day, officials from USDA Rural Development, The Town of West Pelzer and The Town of Pelzer will join West Pelzer Elementary School students in planting a tree . . .
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WP sewer public hearing
4/14/2010
West Pelzer Town Council held a public hearing Monday evening to allow the general public to comment on the proposed project to replace and rehabilitate the town’s sewer system. Instead, in the absence of any significant public interest, Council members Mike Moran and Jimmy Jeanes asked several questions . . .
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WP considers cutting pay for suspended chief
4/14/2010
West Pelzer Town Council moved smoothly through a crowded agenda Monday night, approving the expenditure of $4786 to replace a storm water drain that was causing sinkholes on nearby property, as well as addressing the issue of continuing to pay suspended police chief Bernard Wilson . . .
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SLED investigation ongoing
4/7/2010
West Pelzer Police Chief Bernard Wilson remains on paid suspension, as SLED continues to investigate his conduct in regards to the disposal of firearms seized by his department . . .
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West Pelzer approves hospitality tax
2/24/2010
West Pelzer Town Council took less than five minutes Tuesday night to give final approval to the Town’s new hospitality tax. The tax, which adds two percent to the cost of prepared meals and beverages sold in the town, is restricted in terms of what the revenues created can be used for. Uses involving recreational events . . .
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WP Council approves zoning change for Dollar General
2/17/2010
West Pelzer Town council approved second reading on an ordinance to change the town’s election, approved first reading on a new hospitality tax and approved a zoning change which will allow a new Dollar General store to locate in the town.
There was considerable discussion related to the proposed Dollar General Store locating in the town. Representatives of Patton Development Company said Dollar General officials had agreed to town requests on their sign, landscaping and building fit in with a streetscape project design . . .
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SLED looking at police records
2/1/2010
A SLED investigation into the actions of West Pelzer Police Chief Bernard Wilson has expanded to include a review of all such cases . . .
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