Port Royal public meetings in 2021

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will hold a regular meeting with a second reading of an ordinance adopting the updated Comprehensive Plan, and a first reading of an ordinance authorizing the town manager to convey excess real property for sidewalk construction. The council will also make appointments and approve the 2022 meeting calendar.

• Second reading: Ordinance 2021-37 adopting updated Comprehensive Plan per SC Code 6-29-510(E)
• First reading: Ordinance 2021-38 to convey excess property (Beaufort County tax district 110, map 11, parcel 007A, ~75 ft on 16th Street) for sidewalks
• Appointments: Zoning Board of Appeals reappointment; Steering Committee 2 appointments
• Approval of 2022 Town Council meeting calendar
• Oath of office for council members Mary Beth Heyward and Darryl Owens

The Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-37, adopting the updated Comprehensive Plan as required by state law, and approved the first reading of Ordinance 2021-38 to authorize conveying excess property for sidewalk construction. The council also reappointed Scot Clark to the Zoning Board of Appeals, approved the 2022 council calendar, and deferred two steering committee appointments to the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-37 adopting Comprehensive Plan update (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-38 to convey property for sidewalks (unanimous)
• Reappointed Scot Clark to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Town Council calendar (unanimous)
• Deferred steering committee appointments to next meeting

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council held a public hearing on December 8, 2021, to consider Ordinance 2021-37, which adopts an update to the Town's Comprehensive Plan as required by state law. No public comments were made during the hearing. The hearing was adjourned immediately after opening, and no vote or decision was recorded in these minutes.

• Held public hearing on Ordinance 2021-37 (comprehensive plan update) — no public comments, no vote recorded

Design Review Board

The Port Royal Design Review Board will consider final approval for two projects: a personal storage facility (dry stack boat storage) at 4 Sundown Bend and a mobile office building at 310 Okatie Highway. The board will also approve minutes from the September 2, 2021 meeting. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Final approval of dry stack boat storage at 4 Sundown Bend (District 112, Map 30, Parcel 4), applicant John Smith, Forino Co.
• Final approval of mobile office building at 310 Okatie Highway (District 110, Map 6, Parcel 1A), applicant Port Royal Sound Foundation
• Approve minutes of September 2, 2021
• Public comment limit: 2 minutes per speaker

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council approved four ordinances on second reading, including two authorizing the town manager to convey excess property for sidewalk construction on 15th and 12th Streets, a rezoning of 5.18 acres at 1251 Lady's Island Drive from T4 Neighborhood Center to T4 Neighborhood Center-Open, and a new ordinance regulating ice cream trucks. The council also approved the first reading of a comprehensive plan update, reappointed two members to the Parks and Recreation Committee, and approved a garbage contract with a 4-1 vote (Ashmore opposed). An agreement with 303 Associates for a corridor study of the Edinburgh and Ribaut Rd intersection was also approved.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-33 authorizing conveyance of excess property for sidewalk construction on 15th Street (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-34 authorizing conveyance of excess property for sidewalk construction on 12th Street (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-35 rezoning 5.18 acres at 1251 Lady's Island Drive to T4 Neighborhood Center-Open (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-36 regulating ice cream trucks (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-37 adopting comprehensive plan update (unanimous)
• Reappointed Charlotte Murray and Michael Merrow to Parks and Recreation Committee
• Approved garbage contract with Capital Waste Service, Low Country Sanitation, or Waste Pro (4-1, Ashmore opposed)
• Approved agreement with 303 Associates for corridor study of Edinburgh and Ribaut Rd intersection

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved the agenda and previous minutes, and heard a presentation from the Beaufort Rowing Club on a dock plan, pledging to advocate for the club with Safe Harbor. Park reports noted various maintenance issues, including a missing cooking grate at Live Oak, non-working skateboard park lights at Naval Heritage, and a restroom request at Fort Frederick. The commission also discussed old business items such as defining PARC roles, creating a wish list for park upgrades, and asking Beaufort County to transfer Edgerley Park to the town. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Supported Beaufort Rowing Club dock plan and agreed to advocate with Safe Harbor
• Noted maintenance issues at multiple parks (e.g., missing grate, lights, restroom request)

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council held a workshop on November 3, 2021, receiving updates on various town projects and reviewing the agenda for the upcoming regular meeting. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were made during this workshop; it was informational and procedural only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop
• Reviewed agenda for November 10, 2021 regular council meeting

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council held a public hearing on November 3, 2021, to consider four ordinances: two authorizing the town manager to convey excess property for sidewalk construction on 15th and 12th Streets, one rezoning 5.18 acres at 1251 Lady's Island Drive from T4 Neighborhood Center to T4 Neighborhood Center-Open, and one creating regulations for ice cream trucks. No public comments were made on any item, and no votes were taken during the hearing. The hearing adjourned at 6:33 PM.

• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2021-33 (sidewalk property conveyance on 15th Street) - no public comments
• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2021-34 (sidewalk property conveyance on 12th Street) - no public comments
• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2021-35 (rezoning 5.18 acres at 1251 Lady's Island Drive) - no public comments
• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2021-36 (ice cream truck regulations) - no public comments

Municipal Election Commission

The Port Royal Municipal Election Commission is meeting to approve minutes from three prior meetings, introduce the new Municipal Clerk, and schedule commissioners for Election Day. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Introduction of new Municipal Clerk Kadeeyshja Butler
• Approval of minutes from August 23, September 13, and October 4, 2021 meetings
• Schedule of Commissioners for Election Day

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council approved five ordinances on second reading, including a revised business license ordinance (2021-29) and a development agreement amendment (2021-30), the latter with one opposing vote. The council also approved first readings for four ordinances, including two sidewalk property conveyances and a rezoning, and adopted the Beaufort County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan as a supplement to the town's comprehensive plan. Several committee reappointments and the appointment of a new municipal clerk were also confirmed.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-29, revised business license ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-30, development agreement amendment (opposed by Phillips)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-31, sidewalk property conveyance on Old Shell Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-32, Redevelopment Commission membership update (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-33, sidewalk property on 15th Street (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-34, sidewalk property on 12th Street (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-35, rezoning at 1251 Lady's Island Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 10-2021, adopting Beaufort County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting for routine business: approving the September minutes, receiving a report on parks, and handling old and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from September meeting
• Report on parks
• Old business
• New business/comments

The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously supported a proposal by the Beaufort Rowing Club to establish access for scull, kayak, and paddleboard launching in Port Royal. The proposal will be presented to the Town Council on October 13. Other actions included approving the agenda and minutes, and updating the repair list with various park maintenance items.

• Approved agenda and minutes from previous meeting
• Unanimously backed Beaufort Rowing Club launch proposal
• Updated park repair list with maintenance items
• Discussed outdoor gym equipment placement at Naval Heritage
• Requested Town Council clarify PARC roles
• Planned to ask Beaufort County to turn over Edgerley Park to Town

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a public hearing to consider three ordinances: a fifth amendment to a development agreement, authorization to convey property for sidewalk construction, and an update to the Redevelopment Commission's membership and terms. No final decisions are made at this hearing; it is a public input opportunity.

• Ordinance 2021-30: Fifth amendment to development agreement (originally 2001-46, amended by 2002-6, 2016-24, 2019-17)
• Ordinance 2021-31: Authorizes Town Manager to convey excess property (Beaufort County tax district 110, map 11, parcel 105A, ~407 ft on Old Shell Road) for sidewalk construction
• Ordinance 2021-32: Amends Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3 to update Redevelopment Commission membership, terms, and jurisdiction

The Port Royal Town Council held a public hearing on three ordinances: a fifth amendment to a development agreement, authorization to convey excess property for sidewalk construction, and amendments to the Redevelopment Commission's membership and terms. No public comments were made on the first two items. One resident raised questions about the Redevelopment Commission changes and requested answers before the council votes on the ordinance at a future meeting. The hearing adjourned without any decisions or votes.

• No action taken on Ordinance 2021-30 (development agreement amendment)
• No action taken on Ordinance 2021-31 (property conveyance for sidewalks)
• No action taken on Ordinance 2021-32 (Redevelopment Commission changes)

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council held a workshop on October 6, 2021, with no formal votes or decisions. Presentations covered the Bands, Brews and BBQ festival (free admission, November 12-13), the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, and the Comprehensive Plan update. Staff briefed Council on various town projects, including sewer, sidewalk, and streetscape work, and reviewed the agenda for the October 13 regular meeting.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at workshop
• Reviewed agenda for October 13 meeting, including second readings of Ordinances 2021-29 through 2021-32 and first readings of 2021-33 through 2021-35
• Noted receipt of $2.7 million first installment from American Recovery Act
• Discussed upcoming reappointments to municipal election commission, parks and recreation, and zoning board of appeals

Municipal Election Commission

The Port Royal Municipal Election Commission is meeting to discuss election matters with Beaufort County voter registration staff. The agenda includes an introduction and discussion with Marie Smalls and Vernon Kemp, followed by miscellaneous items and scheduling the next meeting. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discussion with Beaufort County Voter Registration representatives Marie Smalls and Vernon Kemp

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Port Royal Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from August, discuss outdoor gym equipment for Naval Heritage, and receive a report on parks. The agenda is mostly routine, with the gym equipment discussion being the only substantive item.

• Discussion on Naval Heritage outdoor gym equipment
• Approval of minutes from August meeting
• Report on parks

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the agenda and previous minutes, then discussed adding outdoor gym equipment to Naval Heritage Park. They will survey residents about usage, equipment types, and placement, and plan to submit a grant for $25-30k. Park reports and a repair list were reviewed, and no old business was discussed.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the minutes from the previous meeting
• Discussed adding outdoor gym equipment at Naval Heritage Park, including a resident survey
• Planned to submit a grant for $25-30k for the Naval Heritage project
• Reviewed park reports and updated the repair list
• No old business was discussed

Municipal Election Commission

The Port Royal Municipal Election Commission is meeting to introduce and swear in a new commissioner, review information for the 2021 election, and handle miscellaneous items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Introduction of new commissioner
• Administer oath of office
• Review 2021 election information

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a public hearing on three ordinances: rezoning about 95.81 acres from T3 Neighborhood to T1 Natural Preserve, adopting a revised business license ordinance per the state standardization act, and adopting a fifth amendment to a development agreement. The meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2021, at 6:30 pm in the Yvonne C. Butler Council Chambers.

• Ordinance 2021-28: Rezone ~95.81 acres (Beaufort County tax district 110, map 6, parcel 3C) from T3 Neighborhood to T1 Natural Preserve
• Ordinance 2021-29: Adopt revised business license ordinance per 2020 Act No. 176
• Ordinance 2021-30: Fifth amendment to development agreement (originally ordinance 2001-46, amended by 2002-6, 2016-24, 2019-17)

The Port Royal Town Council held a public hearing on September 8, 2021, for three ordinances: a rezoning of 95.81 acres to T1 Natural Preserve, a revised business license ordinance, and a fifth amendment to a development agreement. No public comments were made on any of the three items. A second public hearing for the development agreement amendment was scheduled for October 6, 2021, at 6:30 PM.

• Held public hearing for Ordinance 2021-28 (rezoning 95.81 acres to T1 Natural Preserve); no public comments received.
• Held public hearing for Ordinance 2021-29 (revised business license ordinance); no public comments received.
• Held public hearing for Ordinance 2021-30 (fifth amendment to development agreement); no public comments received.
• Scheduled a second public hearing for Ordinance 2021-30 on October 6, 2021, at 6:30 PM.

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will hold a regular meeting with second readings of ordinances to rezone about 95.81 acres from T3 Neighborhood to T1 Natural Preserve and to adopt a revised business license ordinance under the state standardization act. The council will also take first readings on a development agreement amendment, a property conveyance for sidewalks on Old Shell Road, and a redevelopment commission membership update. Appointments and several resolutions, including one designating an American Rescue Plan contact, are scheduled.

• Second reading: Ordinance 2021-28 rezones 95.81 acres (Beaufort County tax district 110, map 6, parcel 3C) from T3 Neighborhood to T1 Natural Preserve
• Second reading: Ordinance 2021-29 adopts revised business license ordinance per 2020 Act No. 176
• First reading: Ordinance 2021-30 fifth amendment to development agreement (Ordinance 2001-46)
• First reading: Ordinance 2021-31 authorizes conveyance of excess property (tax district 110, map 11, parcel 105A, ~407 ft on Old Shell Road) for sidewalks
• Resolution 7-2021 designates authorized representative for American Rescue Plan Act

The Town Council unanimously approved the second reading of Ordinance 2021-28, rezoning approximately 95.81 acres from T3 Neighborhood to T1 Natural Preserve. They postponed Ordinance 2021-29 (revised business license ordinance) to gather more information in an executive session. The council also approved first readings for three other ordinances and several resolutions, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-28 rezoning 95.81 acres to T1 Natural Preserve (unanimous)
• Postponed Ordinance 2021-29 (business license ordinance) for more information (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-30 (fifth amendment to development agreement) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-31 (convey excess property for sidewalks) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-32 (reduce Redevelopment Commission to 5 members) (unanimous)
• Appointed Dr. Lawton to Municipal Election Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 7-2021 (ARPA authorized representative) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8-2021 (2020 Lowcountry Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan) (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will hold a preliminary review of a mixed-use infill project at the northwest corner of Paris Avenue and 16th Street. The applicant, Bennett Hofford Construction, is requesting parking relief using existing street parking on Paris Avenue, which the board can grant. The board will also approve minutes from June and July 2021 meetings.

• Preliminary review of mixed-use infill project at Paris Avenue and 16th Street (District 110, Map 10, Parcel 130)
• Applicant requests parking relief via street parking on Paris Avenue
• Approve minutes of June 3, 2021
• Approve minutes of July 1, 2021

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a workshop to receive presentations on business license standardization and the Hazard Mitigation Plan, and to review the agenda for the upcoming September 8 council meeting. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and briefing.

• Presentation on Business License Standardization by Charlie Barineau
• Presentation on Hazard Mitigation Plan by Noah Krepps
• Review of September 8, 2021 council meeting agenda
• Public hearing scheduled for September 8, 2021 at 6:30 PM
• Fall Street Music event on September 4, 2021 at 6:00 PM

The Town Council reviewed the 2020 Lowcountry Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan, a multi-jurisdictional plan covering Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper counties. The plan profiles natural hazards, social vulnerability, and mitigation actions. No formal decisions were made; the plan is pending adoption by participating jurisdictions after FEMA approval.

• Reviewed 2020 Lowcountry Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (no vote)
• Plan to be adopted by participating jurisdictions after FEMA approval

Municipal Election Commission

The Municipal Election Commission is meeting to elect a chairperson, administer the oath of office, and review the public notice and election dates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions listed.

• Election of Chairperson
• Administer Oath of Office
• Review of public notice and dates

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will hold second reading of a rezoning for 3.24 acres and first readings for a 95.81-acre rezoning and a revised business license ordinance. The council will also make a BJWSA appointment and discuss the Redevelopment Commission. Public comments are limited to two minutes per speaker on non-agenda items.

• Second reading: Ordinance 2021-27 to rezone 3.24 acres (Beaufort County Tax District 110, Map 9, Parcels 36 and 204) from T4 Urban Center to T4 Neighborhood Center-Open
• First reading: Ordinance 2021-28 to rezone 95.81 acres (Tax District 110, Map 6, Parcel 3C) from T3 Neighborhood to T1 Natural Preserve
• First reading: Ordinance 2021-29 to adopt revised business license ordinance per 2020 Act No. 176
• Appointment/reappointment of BJWSA representative
• Discussion of Redevelopment Commission

The council approved Ordinance 2021-27, rezoning approximately 3.24 acres from T4 Urban Center to T4 Neighborhood Center-Open, and gave first reading to Ordinance 2021-28, rezoning 95.81 acres from T3 Neighborhood to T1 Natural Preserve, and Ordinance 2021-29, adopting a revised business license ordinance. David Strange was appointed as BUWSA Representative. The council discussed reducing the Redevelopment Commission from seven to five members and noted the board lacks a quorum.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-27 rezoning 3.24 acres to T4 Neighborhood Center-Open (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-28 rezoning 95.81 acres to T1 Natural Preserve (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-29 adopting revised business license ordinance (unanimous)
• Appointed David Strange as BUWSA Representative (2-1, Heyward recused)
• Approved minutes from six prior meetings (3-0, Ashmore abstained)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Port Royal Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from May, hear a presentation on an outdoor exercise facility design, and receive a report on parks. The agenda includes old and new business, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed.

• Presentation by designer for outdoor exercise facility
• Report on parks
• Approval of minutes from May meeting

The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed detailed condition reports for multiple parks, identifying maintenance needs such as repairs, debris removal, and signage updates. They also discussed old business items including defining PARC roles and creating inspection templates, and new business involving a survey for residents on Naval Park design. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was primarily informational and planning-focused.

• Approved agenda and previous meeting minutes
• Discussed park maintenance needs across multiple parks
• Planned to develop a Survey Monkey for resident input on Naval Park design
• Discussed asking Beaufort County to turn over Edgerley Park to the Town

Town Council

This is a council workshop, not a regular meeting, with no formal votes or public hearings. The council will interview candidates for board positions, receive a briefing, and review the agenda for the August 11 regular council meeting. The agenda also lists upcoming town events and meetings.

• Interviews for board positions
• Review agenda for August 11, 2021 council meeting
• Fall Street Music featuring Randall Bramblett on August 7, 2021
• Parks and Recreation meeting on August 10, 2021
• Regular council meeting on August 11, 2021

The Port Royal Town Council held a workshop on August 4, 2021, reviewing agenda items for the August 11 regular meeting. No formal votes were taken. The council discussed a second reading for rezoning a property behind Hardees on Waddell Road to T4 Neighborhood Center-Open, and first readings for rezoning Lemon Island property to T1 Natural Preserve and repealing/replacing the business license ordinance. Council also discussed appointing a BUWSA representative and revisiting the redevelopment commission, but deferred action until Council Member Ashmore arrived.

• Reviewed second reading of ordinance 2021-27 (rezoning behind Hardees on Waddell Road to T4 Neighborhood Center-Open)
• Reviewed first reading of ordinance 2021-28 (rezoning Lemon Island property to T1 Natural Preserve)
• Reviewed first reading of ordinance 2021-29 (repeal and replace business license ordinance)
• Deferred discussion of BUWSA representative appointment until Council Member Ashmore arrived
• Agreed to revisit redevelopment commission ordinance and update its mission
• Council Member Heyward recused from BUWSA representative interview
• No formal votes taken during workshop

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a public hearing to consider Ordinance 2021-27, which would rezone approximately 3.24 acres of real estate in Beaufort County from T4 Urban Center to T4 Neighborhood Center-Open. The property is identified as Beaufort County Tax District 110, Map 9, Parcels 36 and 204. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021-27 to rezone 3.24 acres from T4 Urban Center to T4 Neighborhood Center-Open
• Property located at Beaufort County Tax District 110, Map 9, Parcels 36 and 204

The Town Council held a public hearing on August 4, 2021, for Ordinance 2021-27, which proposes to rezone approximately 3.24 acres (Beaufort County Tax District 110, Map 9, Parcels 36 and 204) from T4 Urban Center to T4 Neighborhood Center-Open. No public comments were received or made. The hearing was adjourned without any decision; the ordinance was not voted on.

• Public hearing held for Ordinance 2021-27 (rezoning 3.24 acres from T4 Urban Center to T4 Neighborhood Center-Open)
• No public comments received or made
• Hearing adjourned without action

Municipal Election Commission

The Municipal Election Commission is meeting to elect a chairperson, administer the oath of office, and review public notice and election dates. The agenda is largely procedural, with no substantive policy decisions listed.

• Election of Chairperson
• Administer Oath of Office
• Review of Public Notice and Dates

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will hold its regular meeting, including second reading of ordinances amending the Planned Unit Development and Development Agreement for the 317-acre Port of Port Royal tract, and first reading of a rezoning for a 3.24-acre parcel. The council will also consider resolutions on local option sales tax revenue use and a retail recruitment program fee, plus appointments and other actions.

• Second reading: Ordinance 2021-25 amending PUD for 317 acres along Battery Creek
• Second reading: Ordinance 2021-26 amending Development Agreement for Port of Port Royal
• First reading: Ordinance 2021-27 rezoning 3.24 acres from T4 Urban Center to T4 Neighborhood Center-Open
• Resolution 6-2021 on use of Local Option Sales Tax revenue for property tax credits and capital improvements
• Resolution 7-2021 committing to program fee for Municipal Association retail recruitment training

The council approved Ordinance 2021-25, amending the Port Royal Planned Unit Development, and Ordinance 2021-26, amending the Port of Port Royal development agreement. The PUD amendment passed 3-2, with Council Members Ashmore and Owens voting against. The development agreement amendment passed unanimously. The council also approved a first reading of a rezoning request, several resolutions, and other actions.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-25 (PUD amendment) by a 3-2 vote, with Ashmore and Owens opposed.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-26 (development agreement amendment) unanimously.
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-27 (rezoning 3.24 acres) by a 4-1 vote, with Owens opposed.
• Approved Resolution 6-2021 (Local Option Sales Tax revenue use) unanimously.
• Approved Resolution 7-2021 (retail recruitment training program fee) unanimously.
• Appointed Barbara Berry to the Historic Preservation Commission unanimously.
• Approved Southern Palmetto Landscaping for town landscaping RFP, with Ashmore recused, by a 4-0 vote.
• Approved Jaycee's Food Truck Festival on October 9, 2021, unanimously.

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing on Ordinance 2021-26, which would further amend the 2013 Development Agreement (as amended in 2017) governing the redevelopment of the Port of Port Royal tract. The tract is approximately 317 acres on Battery Creek and includes residential, commercial, marine, and civic open space uses. No other business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021-26 to amend the Port of Port Royal Development Agreement
• Tract covers approximately 317 acres on Battery Creek
• Development uses include residential, commercial, marine, and civic open spaces
• Amends agreements dated February 14, 2013 and August 9, 2017

The Town Council held a public hearing on Ordinance 2021-26, which would amend the 2013 development agreement for the Port of Port Royal tract. No public comments were received during the hearing. The hearing was adjourned without any decision being made; the ordinance was not approved, denied, or tabled at this meeting.

• Held public hearing on Ordinance 2021-26 to amend the Port of Port Royal development agreement
• Received no public comments during the hearing
• Adjourned the public hearing without taking action on the ordinance

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Port Royal Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve minutes from the May meeting, receive a report on parks, and discuss old and new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of minutes from May meeting
• Report on parks
• Old business
• New business/comments

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a workshop to interview candidates for board positions, hear presentations on a Jaycee's Food Truck Festival and short-term rental software, and review the agenda for the July 14 council meeting. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and preparation session.

• Interview for board positions
• Presentation: Food Truck Festival by the Jaycee's
• Presentation: Short Term Rental Software
• Review agenda for July 14, 2021 council meeting
• Upcoming: Parks and Recreation meeting July 13, 2021; Public Hearing and Regular Council Meeting July 14, 2021

The Port Royal Town Council held a workshop on July 7, 2021, where they interviewed Barbara Berry for an open seat on the Historic Preservation Commission. They also heard a presentation from the Lowcountry Jaycees about a proposed food truck festival on Paris Avenue on October 9th, and a software presentation on short-term rental management. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was for discussion and briefing.

• Interviewed Barbara Berry for the Historic Preservation Commission seat (no appointment made).
• Heard a request from the Lowcountry Jaycees to hold a food truck festival on Paris Avenue on October 9th (no decision).
• Received a presentation on short-term rental software by Deckard Technologies (no action).
• Reviewed the 11th Street project scope of work and received updates on various town projects (no action).
• Noted that SCDOT denied the permit for the Waddell Road pedestrian crosswalk (no action).
• Noted that the Town will receive $240,000 from the County for Porter's Chapel relocation and renovation (no action).
• Reviewed the agenda for the July 14, 2021 Council meeting, including second readings on Port PUD and DA amendments (no action).

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a public hearing to consider two ordinances: Ordinance 2021-25 to amend the Port PUD (planned unit development) and Ordinance 2021-26 to amend the Port DA (development agreement). No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2021-25: amend the Port PUD
• Ordinance 2021-26: amend the Port DA

The Port Royal Town Council held a public hearing on two ordinances to amend the Planned Unit Development (PUD) and the Development Agreement for the Port of Port Royal. No votes were taken; the hearing was for public input. A subsequent public hearing is scheduled for July 14 to receive additional comments on the development agreement.

• No formal decisions were made during this public hearing.
• Scheduled a subsequent public hearing for July 14 to receive additional comments on the development agreement.
• Heard public comments on the PUD amendments, including concerns about stormwater runoff and tree ordinance application.
• Heard public comments on the development agreement, including support and concerns from the Coastal Conservation League.

Special Meetings

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and give first reading to an ordinance that would further amend the 2013 Development Agreement for the Port of Port Royal tract, a 317-acre redevelopment site on Battery Creek. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss negotiations related to proposed contractual arrangements, including PUD amendments and a second amendment to the development agreement. The ordinance is at first reading, meaning it is being introduced but not yet final.

• Ordinance 2021-26: further amendment to the 2013 Development Agreement for the Port of Port Royal tract (317 acres on Battery Creek)
• Executive session to discuss negotiations on PUD amendments and second amendment to the development agreement
• Development uses include residential, commercial, marine, and civic open spaces

The Port Royal Town Council held a special meeting on July 7, 2021, and unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance 2021-26, which amends the development agreement for the Port of Port Royal tract. The council also voted unanimously to remove the scheduled executive session from the agenda. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-26, amending the Port of Port Royal development agreement (unanimous)
• Removed executive session from agenda (unanimous)

Special Meetings

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss negotiations related to proposed contractual arrangements, specifically PUD Amendments and a Second Amendment to the Development Agreement for the Port of Port Royal Tract. The council will enter executive session for this discussion and may take possible action on items discussed afterward. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Executive session discussion of negotiations for PUD Amendments and Second Amendment to Development Agreement for Port of Port Royal Tract
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session

The Port Royal Town Council met in special session on July 6, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss negotiations on PUD amendments and a second development agreement for the Port of Port Royal Tract. After exiting the session, the council took no action on the items discussed. The meeting adjourned immediately afterward.

• Voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss negotiations on PUD amendments and the Second Amendment to the Development Agreement for the Port of Port Royal Tract.
• Voted unanimously to exit executive session.
• Took no action on items discussed in executive session.

Design Review Board

The Port Royal Design Review Board is meeting to approve minutes and conduct design reviews for two projects: a final review of a new church at Hamrick Drive and a preliminary review of a multifamily development at Grober Hill Road. The church review includes a request to exceed the standard first-floor elevation, while the multifamily project has noted non-compliance with several design requirements.

• Final review of Cross Community Church at Hamrick Drive (District 112, Map 33B, Parcels 90A and 138)
• Request to exceed 5-foot undercroft limit with 10.5-foot first floor elevation for church
• Preliminary review of Grober Hill Apartments at Grober Hill Road (District 112, Map 31, Parcel 39)
• Multifamily project non-compliant with building orientation, civic space, and apartment house type requirements
• Approve minutes of June 3, 2021

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is reviewing a text amendment for the Port of Port Royal tract along Battery Creek. The proposal includes changes to land use permissions, dwelling unit counts, and requirements for dry stack facility improvements.

• Text amendment for The Port of Port Royal Planned Unit Development
• Addition of Boat Repair and Garage in Planning District PV2
• Addition of Marina in Planning District PV2
• Requirement for $30,000 to $100,000 in aesthetic improvements for dry stack facility
• Modification of total dwelling units to 575 units

Metropolitan Planning Commission

The Metropolitan Planning Commission is holding a workshop and special meeting to review proposed text amendments to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) for the Port of Port Royal tract. The changes involve land use adjustments and development standards for a site consisting of 51.44 acres of highland and 265.91 acres of tidal marshes along Battery Creek.

• Proposed total dwelling units of 575 for the PUD
• Proposed +/- 300 slip marina with 15 slips for public use
• Requirement for $30,000 to $100,000 in aesthetic improvements to the dry stack facility by August 31, 2022
• Addition of 'Boat Repair and Garage' and 'Marina' as allowable uses in Planning District PV2
• Removal of square footage limitations for non-residential land use

Special Meetings

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a special meeting to consider second reading of the FY 2021-22 budget ordinances and first reading of two ordinances to amend the Port PUD and Development Agreement for the Battery Creek area. The meeting also includes an executive session for the Town Manager's evaluation.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-23: FY 2021-22 budget and tax levy
• Second reading of Ordinance 2021-24: Court department budget for FY 2021-22
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-25: Amends Port PUD (Ordinance 2011-17) for 317 acres along Battery Creek, including changes to land use, dwelling units (575 total), and drystack facility rules
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-26: Amends Port DA (Development Agreement)
• Executive session: Town Manager evaluation

The Town Council unanimously approved Ordinance 2021-23, adopting the $7,675,700 budget for fiscal year 2021-22, which maintains the lowest millage rate in Beaufort County at 74. The council also approved the court department budget (Ordinance 2021-24) with a 4-0 vote and one recusal. Additionally, the council approved the first reading of a port PUD amendment (Ordinance 2021-25) and postponed the first reading of the port DA amendment (Ordinance 2021-26). No action was taken during executive session.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-23, the FY 2021-22 town budget of $7,675,700, by unanimous vote.
• Approved Ordinance 2021-24, the court department budget, with 4 in favor and 1 recusal.
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-25, amending the Port PUD, by unanimous vote.
• Postponed first reading of Ordinance 2021-26, amending the Port DA, by unanimous vote.
• Moved into executive session to discuss Town Manager evaluation; no action taken.

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will hold a regular meeting with second readings of ordinances on short-term rental accommodation fees, parking restrictions for heavy vehicles, and electronic meeting authorization, plus a first reading of the court department budget. A presentation on the Beaufort County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is also scheduled. The meeting is virtual, with public comments accepted via email or phone.

• Ordinance 2021-18: requires unique identifier for each short-term rental unit for marketing
• Ordinance 2021-19: authorizes conveying excess property for sidewalk construction on 14th Street
• Ordinance 2021-20: restricts parking vehicles over 7,500 lbs in town right-of-way to 3 hours
• Ordinance 2021-21: allows council members to attend meetings electronically
• Ordinance 2021-24: first reading of court department budget for FY starting July 1, 2021

The Port Royal Town Council meeting on June 9, 2021, included public comments from residents opposing a proposed ordinance that would restrict parking of vehicles over 7,500 lbs in the town right-of-way for more than three hours. No formal vote or decision on the ordinance was recorded in the minutes. The meeting also included a presentation on the 2021 Beaufort County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, but no action was taken.

• No formal decisions recorded; meeting included public comments and a plan presentation

Design Review Board

The Port Royal Design Review Board will meet to approve minutes from April 1, 2021, and conduct a preliminary review of a townhouse project at Shell Point Farms, located at Savannah Highway and Great Bend Drive. The project is owned by Shadetree of Beaufort and designed by Carolina Engineering. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Preliminary review of townhouse project at Shell Point Farms, Savannah Highway and Great Bend Drive (parcels R112 031 00B 0669 0000 and R112 031 00B 0700 0000)
• Owner: Shadetree of Beaufort – Merritt Patterson
• Design: Carolina Engineering
• Approve minutes of April 1, 2021

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a special virtual meeting, primarily in executive session, to discuss legal advice related to a potential claim in Appellate Case No. 2017-000620 and a status update on the proposed location and expansion of business involving SC Ports Development. Possible action may follow on these items.

• Executive session discussion on legal advice for potential claim (Appellate Case No. 2017-000620)
• Status update on SC Ports Development business expansion and location
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session

Town Council

This is a virtual council workshop, held immediately after a public hearing, to discuss town business and review the agenda for the upcoming regular council meeting on June 9, 2021. The agenda includes an introduction from the Port Royal Elementary School principal and a council briefing, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Introduction of Port Royal Elementary School Principal Vicki Goude
• Review of the June 9, 2021 regular council meeting agenda
• Upcoming Design Review Board meeting on June 3, 2021
• Upcoming Parks and Recreation meeting on June 8, 2021
• Upcoming regular council meeting on June 9, 2021

The Port Royal Town Council held a workshop on June 2, 2021, to discuss upcoming business and receive briefings. No formal decisions or votes were made during the workshop. The council reviewed items including the shrimp processing operation termination, streetlight replacement, and the Spanish Moss Trail crossing resolution.

• No formal votes or decisions made during workshop
• Reviewed agenda for June 9 regular council meeting
• Scheduled special meeting June 15 for final budget readings
• Noted shrimp processing operation to end June 30

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a virtual public hearing on June 2, 2021, to consider six ordinances. These include adding coastal resilience overlay zone standards, creating unique identifiers for short-term rentals, authorizing conveyance of excess property for sidewalks, adding weight and time limits on town right-of-ways, allowing electronic meetings, and approving the FY 2021/22 budget. The meeting is open for public comment via email or phone sign-up.

• Ordinance 2021-11: Add Coastal Resilience Overlay (CRO) Zone Standards to Zoning Code section 3.3.70
• Ordinance 2021-18: Create unique identifier for each short-term rental (Section 12-64)
• Ordinance 2021-19: Authorize conveyance of excess property (Beaufort County tax district 110, map 10, parcel 0144, ~80ft on 14th Street) for sidewalk construction
• Ordinance 2021-20: Add weight and time limits on parking in town right-of-ways (Section 19-31)
• Ordinance 2021-23: Approve FY 2021/22 budget (levy of taxes and expenditures)

The Port Royal Town Council held a public hearing on June 2, 2021, to receive comments on six proposed ordinances. The most discussed item was Ordinance 2021-11, which would require realtors to disclose future coastal flooding conditions for properties at or below 10 feet above sea level; it received both support and opposition. No public comments were made on the other five ordinances, including the short-term rental fee identifier, sidewalk property conveyance, parking restrictions, electronic meetings, and the FY 2021-22 budget. The hearing was procedural only; no votes were taken.

• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2021-11 (Coastal Resilience Overlay) — no vote taken
• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2021-18 (short-term rental unique identifier) — no comments, no vote
• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2021-19 (sidewalk property conveyance) — no comments, no vote
• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2021-20 (parking weight/time limits) — no comments, no vote
• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2021-21 (electronic meetings) — no comments, no vote
• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2021-23 (FY 2021-22 budget) — no comments, no vote

Special Meetings

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a special virtual meeting, primarily in executive session, to discuss legal advice related to a potential claim in Appellate Case No. 2017-000620 and a status update on the proposed location and expansion of business involving SC Ports Development. Possible action may follow on items discussed in the closed session.

• Executive session discussion on legal advice for potential claim (Appellate Case No. 2017-000620)
• Executive session discussion on SC Ports Development location and expansion status
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session

The Port Royal Town Council met in special session and immediately moved into executive session to discuss legal advice related to a potential claim (Appellate Case No. 2017-000620) and a business expansion status update on SC Ports Development. After exiting executive session, the council took no action on either item. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Moved into executive session for legal advice and SC Ports Development discussion (unanimous)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (unanimous)

Redevelopment Commission

The Port Royal Redevelopment Commission is meeting to review and approve the April minutes, discuss the results of a BCEDC business survey, and develop top actionable items from the survey. They will also discuss grants and focus on sites to be developed on Ribaut Road. Public comment is included.

• Review and approval of April 21 meeting minutes
• Discussion of BCEDC business survey results
• Development of top 3 actionable items from survey
• Grant discussion
• Focus on sites to be developed on Ribaut Road

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a virtual budget workshop to discuss and review the upcoming budget for the Fire Department, Police Department, Executive, and Legislative departments. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and review only.

• Budget review for Fire Department
• Budget review for Police Department
• Budget review for Executive department
• Budget review for Legislative department

The Town Council held a budget workshop to review the fire, police, executive, and legislative department budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. No formal votes were taken; the workshop was for discussion and review. The council discussed a potential split of the budget into two ordinances to allow Council Member Phillips to vote on the non-court portion, and the second reading was suggested to be delayed until the mill value is received.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during budget workshop
• Discussed splitting budget into two ordinances for court and remainder (no vote)
• Delayed second reading until mill value received (suggested, not voted)

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a regular meeting with no public entry, conducted virtually. They will consider an emergency ordinance to extend electronic meeting rules, second readings for five ordinances conveying excess property for sidewalk construction, and first readings for several ordinances including a Coastal Resilience Overlay Zone, fill standards, short-term rental fees, parking regulations, electronic meetings, and the 2021-22 budget. Resolutions on face coverings and the Ribaut Road crossing of the Spanish Moss Trail are also on the agenda.

• Emergency Ordinance 2021-22 to reauthorize electronic meetings until June 9, 2021
• Second reading: convey excess property for sidewalks on 15th Street, Old Shell Road, 8th Street, 12th Street
• First reading: Ordinance 2021-11 creating Coastal Resilience Overlay Zone for properties at 10 feet elevation or less
• First reading: Ordinance 2021-23 approving the 2021-22 budget
• Resolution 5-2021 on Town's position regarding Ribaut Road crossing of Spanish Moss Trail

The Port Royal Town Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 2021-11, which adds a Coastal Resilience Overlay (CRO) Zone to the zoning code, requiring sea level rise disclosure for property sales in flood-prone areas. The vote was 4-1, with Council Member Ashmore opposed. The council also postponed the related Fill Standards ordinance (2021-12) until more information is gathered, and approved several other ordinances and resolutions, including authorizing sidewalk property conveyances and a resolution encouraging face coverings.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-11 (Coastal Resilience Overlay) (4-1)
• Postponed Ordinance 2021-12 (Fill Standards) until more info received (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-18 (short-term rental identifier) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-20 (parking weight/time limits) with amendment (4-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-23 (FY 21/22 budget) (4-0, 1 recusal)
• Approved Resolution 4-2021 encouraging face coverings (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 5-2021 on Ribaut Road crossing of Spanish Moss Trail (unanimous)
• Approved ending shrimp processing at 11th Street Docks on July 1, 2021 (unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a virtual meeting to approve minutes from the April meeting, receive a report on parks, and discuss old and new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific action items listed.

• Approval of minutes from April meeting
• Report on parks
• Old business
• New business and comments

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a virtual public hearing to consider five ordinances (2021-13 through 2021-17) that would authorize the Town Manager to convey excess real property to facilitate sidewalk construction at several locations. The properties are described by Beaufort County tax district and map/parcel numbers, with approximate frontage on 15th Street, Old Shell Road, 8th Street, and 12th Street. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Ordinance 2021-13: convey ~50 ft on 15th Street (tax district 110, map 10, parcel 376)
• Ordinance 2021-14: convey ~50 ft on 15th Street (tax district 110, map 10, parcel 112B)
• Ordinance 2021-15: convey ~193 ft on Old Shell Road (tax district 110, map 11, parcels 106A, 0460, 0461)
• Ordinance 2021-16: convey ~100 ft on 8th Street (tax district 110, map 11, parcels 067B, 0453)
• Ordinance 2021-17: convey ~148 ft on 12th Street (tax district 110, map 10, parcels 0370, 0369, 0368, 0158)

The Town Council held a public hearing on May 5, 2021, to consider five ordinances authorizing the Town Manager to convey excess real property for sidewalk construction. No public comments were received or made for any of the ordinances. The hearing was adjourned after about five minutes; no votes or decisions were taken at this hearing.

• No decisions made; public hearing only

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is meeting virtually for a budget workshop to discuss and review the budgets for the Court, Building, and Public Works departments. No decisions are listed; the agenda indicates discussion only.

• Budget review for Court department
• Budget review for Building department
• Budget review for Public Works department

The Town Council held a budget workshop to review the upcoming fiscal year budget. No formal votes were taken; the session was for discussion and review. Key items included a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for personnel, a $7,500 increase for the court department, a $26,000 increase for the building department, and a $75,000 increase for the CDBG match in Public Works. The mayor noted a budget shortfall was incorrectly shown and asked for it to be corrected.

• Reviewed 2021-22 budget with 2% COLA for personnel across all budgets
• Noted court department anticipated increase of $7,500 for personnel costs
• Noted building department budget increase of $26,000, including inspector salary adjustment
• Noted Public Works capital projects increase of $75,000 for CDBG match
• Discussed replacing second knuckle boom; decision deferred
• Mayor requested correction of budget shortfall display to reflect no deficit

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a virtual workshop to receive a presentation on the Solid Waste Impact Fee from Mr. Jared Fralix. The council will also conduct interviews for board positions, receive a briefing, and review the agenda for the upcoming May 12 regular council meeting.

• Solid Waste Impact Fee presentation by Mr. Jared Fralix
• Interviews for board positions
• Council briefing
• Review of May 12, 2021 council meeting agenda

The Port Royal Town Council held a workshop with no formal votes. They heard a presentation on Beaufort County's solid waste enterprise fund fee options, interviewed a candidate for the Design Review Board, and received updates on town projects. The town hired Mike Wesson as building inspector and extended an offer for a planning administrator.

• Hired Mike Wesson as town building inspector
• Extended offer for Planning Administrator position
• Interviewed Kit Bruce for Design Review Board appointment

Redevelopment Commission

The Port Royal Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve February minutes, hear a presentation on business survey results from the Beaufort County Economic Development Corp., and discuss goals and objectives for 2021. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom/Facebook.

• Presentation by John O'Toole and Charlie Stone on Business Survey Results from Beaufort County Economic Development Corp.
• Discussion of 2021 goals and objectives for the Redevelopment Commission
• Approval of previous minutes (February)

The Port Royal Redevelopment Commission reviewed a business survey with 90 responses, identifying website updates and awareness as key areas. No formal decisions were made; members discussed next steps, including studying the survey and exploring funding and business attraction strategies.

• Approved February meeting minutes unanimously
• Reviewed business survey results with BCEDC
• Discussed potential website section for businesses
• Agreed to study survey and provide input to Commission/BCEDC/Town Council

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a virtual regular meeting on April 14, 2021, with no public entry. They will consider emergency ordinances to re-establish a face-covering requirement for commercial establishments and to reauthorize electronic meetings, as well as first readings of several zoning and property conveyance ordinances. The agenda also includes proclamations, presentations, resolutions, and appointments.

• Emergency Ordinance 2021-9: re-establishes face covering requirements in commercial establishments, with fines up to $50, expiring May 12, 2021
• Emergency Ordinance 2021-10: reauthorizes electronic meetings
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-11: adds Coastal Resilience Overlay (CRO) Zone standards to zoning code
• First reading of Ordinance 2021-12: adds Fill Standards to zoning code
• First readings of Ordinances 2021-13 through 2021-17: authorize conveying excess real property for sidewalk construction on 15th Street, Old Shell Road, 8th Street, and 12th Street

The Port Royal Town Council approved an emergency ordinance re-establishing a face mask mandate with an expiration date of April 30, 2021, to align with the City of Beaufort. The council also postponed first readings of two zoning ordinances (Coastal Resilience Overlay and Fill Standards) until the May meeting, and approved first readings of five ordinances to convey excess real property for sidewalk construction. Several appointments and resolutions were also approved.

• Approved Ordinance 2021-9 re-establishing face mask mandate with April 30 expiration (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-10 reauthorizing electronic meetings (5-0)
• Postponed first reading of Ordinance 2021-11 (Coastal Resilience Overlay) to May meeting (4-1)
• Postponed first reading of Ordinance 2021-12 (Fill Standards) to May meeting (4-1)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-13 to convey property for sidewalks on 15th Street (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-14 to convey property for sidewalks on 15th Street (5-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 2021-15 to convey property for sidewalks on Old Shell Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 2-2021 on non-discrimination and Resolution 3-2021 on Fair Housing (5-0)

Special Meetings

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a special virtual meeting primarily for an executive session to discuss negotiations related to the proposed sale or transfer of property connected to the Port Development. Possible action on items discussed in the executive session may follow. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• Executive session discussion of negotiations for proposed sale/transfer of Port Development property
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Port Royal Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting virtually to appoint a chairperson and vice chairperson, review the commission's ordinance and role, and receive a report on parks. The agenda also includes old and new business items.

• Appointment of chairperson and vice chairperson
• Review of Parks and Recreation Commission Ordinance
• Report on parks

The Parks and Recreation Commission appointed John Hazel as chairperson, unanimously accepted by all members. The meeting was largely procedural, with no agenda or prior minutes approved, and no formal decisions or votes taken. Park reports and old business items were discussed, including maintenance issues and a request for communication on fee structures, but no actions were taken.

• Appointed John Hazel as Chairperson (unanimous)

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council held a workshop with no formal votes. They interviewed applicants for one Metro Planning Commission vacancy and two Redevelopment Commission vacancies. Staff briefed Council on ongoing projects, including the Cypress Wetlands permit, CDBG contracts, parking concerns, and a potential short-term rental ordinance amendment. No decisions were made.

• Interviewed Wendy Zara and David Strange for Metro Planning Commission vacancy
• Interviewed Rand Ward and Mare Deckard for Redevelopment Commission vacancies
• Directed staff to draft a potential ordinance restricting vehicle parking on town right-of-way
• Asked staff to invite Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail to next meeting to discuss crossing
• Directed staff to seek a presentation on short-term rental software and consider ordinance amendment for rental identifiers

Design Review Board

The Port Royal Design Review Board will meet via Zoom to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2021 meeting and conduct a preliminary review of a detached house compact and carriage house proposed for 1503 Paris Ave. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker, with sign-up required in advance.

• Preliminary review of Detached House Compact and Carriage House for 1503 Paris Ave (parcel R110 010 000 136B 0000), owner Cory Post
• Approval of minutes from March 4, 2021

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a virtual retreat to review progress on last year's goals and set new ones. They will hear updates from department heads and discuss a wide range of topics including sewer expansion, the Spanish Moss Trail, the port, boat landing, shrimp docks, traffic study, Naval Hospital, and traffic impact fees. The meeting is primarily a discussion and goal-setting session, not a decision-making meeting.

• Sewer expansion discussion
• Spanish Moss Trail discussion
• Port and boat landing topics
• Traffic study and traffic impact/tag fees
• Naval Hospital topic

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a virtual regular meeting to consider several ordinances, including an emergency measure to re-establish a face-covering requirement in commercial establishments due to COVID-19, and another to reauthorize electronic meetings. They will also hold second readings on flood damage prevention updates and a property conveyance for sidewalk construction, plus first reading on a joint industrial park agreement. The council will also vote on mutual-aid agreements for law enforcement and industrial park projects, and make appointments to commissions.

• Emergency Ordinance 2021-6: Re-establishes face covering requirement in commercial establishments, with $50 fine for violations, effective until April 14, 2021
• Emergency Ordinance 2021-7: Reauthorizes electronic meetings for the town
• Second reading: Ordinance 2020-34 to replace Chapter 9 'Flood Damage Prevention'
• Second reading: Ordinance 2021-5 to convey excess property (Beaufort County tax district 110, map 11, parcels 92E, 45, 452, 453, 454) for sidewalk construction on 12th Street
• First reading: Ordinance 2021-8 to consent to inclusion in a Joint County Industrial Park with Beaufort County

The Port Royal Town Council unanimously approved emergency ordinances re-establishing a face covering requirement and reauthorizing electronic meetings, both in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The council also approved the second reading of a revised flood damage prevention ordinance and an ordinance to convey property for sidewalk construction. Several appointments were made, and two intergovernmental agreements were postponed.

• Approved emergency ordinance 2021-6 re-establishing face covering requirement (unanimous)
• Approved emergency ordinance 2021-7 reauthorizing electronic meetings (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of ordinance 2020-34, revised flood damage prevention chapter (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of ordinance 2021-5, conveying property for sidewalk construction (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance 2021-8, consenting to inclusion in Joint County Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 1-2021, mutual-aid agreement with Town of Yemassee for law enforcement (unanimous)
• Appointed John Hazel to Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Postponed intergovernmental agreements for 'Project Burger' and 'Project Stone' (unanimous)

Special Meetings

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a special virtual meeting on March 10, 2021, at 5:30 PM. The sole substantive item is an executive session to discuss negotiations related to the proposed sale or transfer of property connected to the Port Development, including receipt of legal advice. After the closed session, the council may take possible action on items discussed, though no specific action is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session on negotiations for proposed sale/transfer of property related to Port Development
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session
• Virtual meeting format

The Port Royal Town Council met in a special meeting and unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss negotiations related to the proposed sale or transfer of property for the Port Development, including legal advice. After exiting the session, the council took no action on the items discussed. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Moved into executive session to discuss Port Development property negotiations (unanimous)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Port Royal Design Review Board will hold a preliminary review of a proposed new church at Hamrick Drive, with the applicant being Cross Community Church. The board will also approve minutes from the October 1, 2020 meeting. Public comment is limited to two minutes per speaker.

• Preliminary review of new church at Hamrick Drive (District 112, Map 33B, Parcels 90A and 138)
• Applicant: Cross Community Church; Design: Felder and Associates; Engineering: Ward Edwards
• Approve minutes of October 1, 2020

Town Council

This is a council workshop, not a regular decision-making meeting. The council will interview candidates for board positions, receive a briefing, and review the agenda for the March 10, 2021 regular council meeting. No votes or ordinances are scheduled.

• Interview for board positions
• Council briefing
• Review agenda for March 10, 2021 council meeting
• Upcoming meetings: Parks and Recreation March 9, Special Executive Session March 10, Regular Council Meeting March 10

The Port Royal Town Council held a workshop with no formal votes or decisions. Council interviewed one of two applicants for the Parks and Recreation Commission (the other was absent) and received a staff briefing on various ongoing projects, including Cypress Wetlands pond maintenance, the Baynard Cove stop-work order, and a pedestrian crosswalk project. The meeting was informational and procedural only.

• Interviewed John Hazel for Parks and Recreation Commission; Suzanne Futrell absent
• Heard update: $10,000 spent on Waddell crosswalk engineering; no more spending until DOT agrees
• Heard update: temporary stop-work order on Baynard Cove project due to sewer easement issues (not issued by Town)
• Heard update: speed hump near police station to be rolled into CDBG Paris Avenue Streetscape Project
• Heard update: Town prefers underground power lines on 12th Street over three new poles proposed by Dominion Energy
• Heard update: staff researching short-term rental software (Host Compliance used by Beaufort and Bluffton)
• Heard update: Governor lifted 11pm bar restriction and 250-person event waiver; staff seeking direction on Town park limits
• Heard update: inspector position to be filled early April; planning director and project manager vacancies open

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a virtual public hearing on two ordinances. The first would repeal and replace the town's Flood Damage Prevention chapter. The second would authorize the Town Manager to convey excess real property to facilitate sidewalk construction on 12th Street. Public comments can be submitted by email or by signing up to speak by phone.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2020-34, repealing and replacing Chapter 9 'Flood Damage Prevention'
• Public hearing on Ordinance 2021-5, authorizing conveyance of excess real property for sidewalks (Beaufort County tax district 110, map 11, parcels 92E, 45, 452, 453, 454; approx. 250ft on 12th Street)
• Virtual meeting per Ordinance 2020-15; written comments due one hour prior via email to Town Clerk
• Speakers must sign up with Town Clerk one hour prior; will be called by phone in order received

The Port Royal Town Council held a public hearing on March 3, 2021, to consider two items: Ordinance 2020-34, which would repeal and replace the town's Flood Damage Prevention chapter, and Ordinance 2021-5, which would authorize the Town Manager to convey excess real property for sidewalk construction. No public comments were made on either item, and no votes were taken during the hearing.

• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2020-34 (flood damage prevention update) — no public comments
• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2021-5 (property conveyance for sidewalks) — no public comments

Special Meetings

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a special virtual meeting to receive legal input on ongoing litigation in executive session. After the closed session, the council may take action on items discussed. The agenda contains no other substantive business.

• Executive session to receive legal input on ongoing litigation
• Possible action on items discussed in executive session

The Port Royal Town Council held a special meeting on March 3, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter executive session to receive legal input on ongoing litigation. The council exited executive session after about 47 minutes and took no action on any items discussed. The meeting adjourned immediately afterward.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal input on ongoing litigation (unanimous).
• Took no action on items discussed in executive session.

Redevelopment Commission

The Port Royal Redevelopment Commission is meeting to approve January minutes, review the status of previously approved signage, and hear a presentation on a revised business feedback survey. The meeting is procedural with one substantive item: a survey presentation by Beaufort County Economic Development Corp representatives.

• Review and approval of January meeting minutes
• Status update on previously approved signage
• Presentation of revised Port Royal business feedback survey in Survey Monkey format by John O'Toole and Charlie Stone
• Next meeting scheduled for March 16, 2021

The Port Royal Redevelopment Commission met on February 23, 2021, without a quorum (three members present, two absent). They approved a survey of existing businesses to assess how the town and Beaufort County Economic Development Council can help them, with distribution to occur as soon as the business license email list is available. They also approved the minutes from the January 19, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the survey of existing businesses and its distribution as soon as possible (motion by Virginia Eads, second by Roger Poulin).
• Approved the meeting minutes from January 19, 2021.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Port Royal Parks and Recreation Commission is meeting to approve January minutes, receive a report on parks, discuss new business, and get an update on the Sands Beach Taskforce recommendations. The agenda is mostly routine, with the Sands Beach update being the most substantive item.

• Approval of January meeting minutes
• Report on parks
• Update on Sands Beach Taskforce Recommendations

Town Council

The Town Council workshop covered a midyear budget update, interviews for board positions, and various project updates. No formal votes were taken; the council scheduled its annual retreat for March 27 and discussed upcoming agenda items.

• Scheduled annual retreat for March 27 with facilitator
• Interviewed Carol Benz for Municipal Election Commission seat
• Interviewed Greg Shelton and John Hazel for Economic Development Board seat
• Set agenda for February 10 regular meeting, including appointments and Fort Frederick maintenance agreement

Redevelopment Commission

The Port Royal Redevelopment Commission is meeting to review and approve the previous meeting's minutes and to hear a presentation from John O'Toole and Charlie Stone of the Beaufort County Economic Development Corp. about a proposed survey to gather feedback from Port Royal businesses. The meeting is being held via Zoom/Facebook.

• Presentation on proposed business feedback survey by Beaufort County Economic Development Corp.
• Review and approval of December meeting minutes

The Port Royal Redevelopment Commission discussed a draft survey to assess how the Town and Beaufort County Economic Development Council can assist existing businesses. They agreed to add town-specific questions and plan to submit the survey to Town Council for approval. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the December 2020 minutes.

• Approved December 2020 meeting minutes
• Discussed survey draft for existing businesses
• Agreed to add 4-5 town-specific questions to survey
• Planned to submit survey to Town Council for approval

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is meeting virtually to consider emergency ordinances re-establishing a face covering requirement and reauthorizing electronic meetings, as well as a second reading of a ban on camping in public places. The council will also hear audit results, make appointments, and approve a landscape contract. Public entry is not allowed; written comments may be submitted to the Town Clerk.

• Ordinance 2021-1: emergency ordinance requiring face coverings due to Covid-19
• Ordinance 2021-2: reauthorizes electronic meetings ordinance 2020-26
• Ordinance 2020-37 (second reading): prohibits camping in public places
• Appointments to Economic Development Board and Municipal Election Commission
• Approval of landscape contract

The Town Council unanimously approved two emergency ordinances: one re-establishing a face covering requirement due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and another reauthorizing electronic meetings. The Council also gave final approval to an ordinance prohibiting camping in public places, with an amendment adding "unless permitted" to address a prior campground allowance. Appointments to the Economic Development Board and Municipal Election Commission were postponed to next month, and the Council voted to reject all landscaping bids and reissue a new RFP.

• Approved emergency ordinance 2021-1 re-establishing face covering requirement (5-0)
• Approved emergency ordinance 2021-2 reauthorizing electronic meetings (5-0)
• Approved ordinance 2020-37 prohibiting camping in public places, amended to include 'unless permitted' (5-0)
• Postponed appointments to Economic Development Board and Municipal Election Commission until next month (5-0)
• Voted to throw out landscaping bids and reissue new RFP; current company continues in meantime (4-0, Ashmore recused)

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a virtual public hearing to consider Ordinance 2020-37, which would prohibit camping in public places. The hearing will also include a presentation of a Special Needs Assessment by Jessica Dailey. Public comments can be submitted by email or by signing up to speak by phone.

• Ordinance 2020-37: prohibiting camping in public places
• Special Needs Assessment presentation by Jessica Dailey
• Virtual public hearing per Ordinance 2020-15
• Public comment via email or phone sign-up

The Port Royal Town Council held a public hearing on January 13, 2021, to consider Ordinance 2020-37, which would prohibit camping in public places. One written comment was received from Bernadette Clayton. Council Member Ashmore confirmed the ordinance applies only to public areas, not the approved campground. The council also heard a presentation on the Special Needs Assessment and discussed the CARES Act funding, which could support free WiFi in public areas. No formal votes were taken during this hearing.

• Heard public comment on Ordinance 2020-37 prohibiting camping in public places
• Discussed CARES Act funding eligibility for free WiFi in public areas
• Received presentation on Special Needs Assessment by Jessica Dailey

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Port Royal Parks and Recreation Commission is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda: approving December minutes, receiving a report on parks, and taking up new business or comments. No specific decisions, projects, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda, making it largely procedural.

• Approval of December meeting minutes
• Report on town parks
• New business and public comments

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is holding a virtual workshop to receive a presentation on COVID vaccine information and an impact fee presentation by Eric Greenway. The council will also review the agenda for the January 13, 2021 council meeting and discuss important dates. Public comments may be submitted in writing to the Town Clerk up to one hour before the meeting.

• COVID Vaccine Information presentation
• Impact Fee presentation by Eric Greenway
• Review of January 13, 2021 council meeting agenda
• Metro Planning Commission meeting on January 11, 2021 at 5:00 PM

The Port Royal Town Council meeting on January 6, 2021, consisted of two informational presentations: one on COVID-19 vaccines and one on a Beaufort County impact fee study. No formal decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Port Royal Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to approve prior minutes and hold a variance hearing for Bridges Preparatory School. The school seeks a variance from the allowed sign type in the T3 Neighborhood Transect District. The meeting is held via Zoom and live streamed for the public.

• Approve minutes from November 2, 2020 meeting
• Variance hearing for Bridges Preparatory School at 551 Robert Smalls Parkway
• Request to vary sign type allowed in T3 Neighborhood Transect District

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Port Royal Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a variance request from Bridges Preparatory School to allow a freestanding monument sign at 551 Robert Smalls Parkway, which is zoned T3 Neighborhood where such signs are prohibited. The board will also review minutes from its November 2, 2020 meeting, which included denial of a parking variance for a proposed Circle K. The meeting is procedural and focused on this single variance request.

• Variance request for freestanding sign at Bridges Preparatory School, 551 Robert Smalls Parkway (T3 zoning)
• Proposed sign: 25 sq ft area, 7 ft height, 6 ft width (T4-equivalent)
• November 2, 2020 minutes: denied Circle K parking variance at Parris Island Gateway and Wright's Point Drive
• November 2, 2020 minutes: no corrective action on Waterleaf apartment sign at 10 Shell Creek Drive
• Public comment limited to 5 minutes per speaker