Lyman Town Council holds first meeting with new mayor, David Petty

The Lyman Town Council was busy yesterday evening with a long list of action items addressed during their regular monthly meeting.

The Nov. 10 meeting was the official first meeting led by Lyman’s new mayor, David Petty. GreerNews reported on the results of the Nov. 4 General Election, which put Petty in the mayoral seat, saw the reelection of council members Phil McIntyre and Adam Crisp, and elected a new council member, Cindy Behm.

All of these individuals took their official oath of office at the meeting. In addition to their inductions, the outgoing mayor of Lyman, Glenn Greer, II, was honored with a proclamation.

Some of the Council’s big items on Monday night included the appointment of Councilmember Rebecca Martin as Mayor Pro Tempore and the appointment of two councilmembers for the Community Care Committee. This is a new committee designed to assist residents with small projects, such as those that may need help getting their property in compliance with city code.

“It’s really about wanting to make sure that our citizens are cared for,” Petty said. “Small projects here and there, wherever we can help, is what the program really focuses on.”

Councilman Jack Bellaire will be the chair of the community care committee, with Petty serving as the second member. Two other appointment-related action items, the appointment of a Personnel Committee and the appointment of a Public Safety Committee, were tabled by the Council.

These actions have been set aside until the town’s vacant council seat is filled, so that whoever takes that open seat has an opportunity to join committees, too. The vacant seat belonged to Petty, who won the mayoral bid. According to Petty, this seat will likely be filled in February 2026.

Also due to the vacant seat, the Council’s action item meant to reappoint or start the replacement process of the town attorney has been tabled.

“We may wait until we get the final council member there to fill out the seat, so we hopefully don't have as many side votes,” Petty said. “After that point, we’ll be able to address that issue.”

Some other actions by Council at Monday’s meeting included approval of a $1,000 donation to the Middle Tyger Community Center from the Town’s general fund, and the approval of an ordinance designating Vernon Street as a right‑turn‑only exit onto US Highway 29 during specified hours. These hours will be 7-9 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Mayor Petty also read a proclamation declaring Nov. 20 World Pancreatic Cancer Day in Lyman.

Another item on the council’s agenda spurred some division among council members. This was an ordinance to rezone property owned by the Boiler Tube Company of America at 506 Charlotte Highway from General Industrial District to Flexible Review District.

The town’s Planning Commission recommended denial of the application, but the Council motioned on Monday to allow the rezone. This was a 4-2 vote, with council member Cindy Behm and mayor David Petty voting to deny the rezone, in line with the Planning Commission’s recommendation. The other four council members voted to go against the commission’s recommendation, and the rezone was passed.

Finally, the 2026 meeting schedule for the Town Council was approved. See next year’s meeting dates below.

2026 Town Council Meeting Schedule