The Aiken City Council could soon begin the process of selling Newberry Hall, a downtown building once slated to be demolished as part of Project Pascalis.
Aiken s budget could soon grow by $20 million as the city moves toward constructing a mixed-use building downtown. The Aiken City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to approve the first reading of an ordinance adding $20 million to the city s budget for the building that could be constructed in the 100 block of Newberry Street.
As the city of Aiken moves toward an agreement with the Aiken Corporation to build a mixed-use building downtown, the discussions of an agreement could take place in public. The council voted 6-1 to reject entering executive session to discuss the agreement between a 5 p.m. worksession and its 7 p.m. meeting Monday evening.
On the agenda for the Aiken City Council meeting Monday evening are the first readings of ordinances extending lease agreements with Flawless Glow Cosmetic Studio, Vampire Penguin and Ginger Bee Boutique for one year.
Aiken Mayor Teddy Milner and city council members Gail Diggs, Lessie Price, Kay Brohl, Ed Girardeau, Andrea Gregory and Ed Woltz share their 2024 goals.