Port Royal public meetings in 2022

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a second reading of Ordinance 2022-24, which would impose a moratorium on tree removal permits for undeveloped site development submittals received after December 14, 2022. The moratorium would remain in effect until the second and final reading of Ordinance 2022-20. Public comment will be heard on this item before adjournment.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-24: moratorium on tree removal permits for undeveloped site development submittals
• Moratorium applies to submittals received after December 14, 2022
• Moratorium to last until second and final reading of Ordinance 2022-20
• Public comment limited to two minutes per speaker on agenda items

The Town Council held a special meeting to address tree removal regulations. Council approved a moratorium on tree removal permits and requests for undeveloped site development submittals received after December 14, 2022.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-24 establishing a moratorium on tree removal permits and requests (Unanimous)

Special Meetings

Town Council approved Ordinance 2022-24, which establishes a moratorium on tree removal permits and requests for undeveloped site development submittals received after December 14, 2022. This moratorium remains in effect until the second and final reading of Ordinance 2022-20.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-24 adopting a moratorium on tree removal permits (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will hold second readings on eight ordinances, including economic tax incentives, annexation and zoning of two parcels on Parris Island Gateway, a ban on digging holes at Sands Beach, and updates to tree and building codes. A first reading will consider rezoning a small property on 7th Street and authorizing a park swap for the Port of Port Royal development. The council will also vote on street improvements, a sidewalk construction bid, and adoption of a stormwater design manual.

• Ordinance 2022-14: economic tax incentive program
• Ordinance 2022-15 & 2022-16: annex and zone 9.64 acres at 463 & 471 Parris Island Gateway
• Ordinance 2022-17 & 2022-18: annex and zone 21.56 acres at 450 Parris Island Gateway and 65 St Pauls Church Road
• Ordinance 2022-19: ban on digging holes at Sands Beach
• Ordinance 2022-23: authorize park swap for Port of Port Royal development

Council approved several ordinances regarding economic taxation, annexations, and building codes. The body authorized Paris Ave street improvements and awarded a sidewalk construction contract to JOCO Construction. A moratorium on tree removal permits was enacted pending a final reading of a new tree protection ordinance.

• Approved economic taxation incentive Ordinance 2022-14 (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation and zoning of 9.64 acres at 463 & 471 Parris Island Gateway (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-19 regulating digging of holes at Sands Beach (Unanimous)
• Approved adoption of international building codes via Ordinance 2022-21 (Unanimous)
• Approved park swap Ordinance 2022-23 (Unanimous)
• Approved Paris Ave Street Improvements Phases 2 and 3 (Unanimous)
• Awarded sidewalk construction contract to JOCO Construction (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-24 establishing a moratorium on tree removal permits (Unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on seven ordinances covering economic tax incentives, annexation and zoning of two parcels totaling about 31 acres on Parris Island Gateway, regulation of hole-digging at Sands Beach, a complete replacement of the tree code, and adoption of updated building codes.

• Ordinance 2022-14: economic tax incentive
• Ordinance 2022-15: annex 9.64 acres at 463 & 471 Parris Island Gateway
• Ordinance 2022-16: zone those 9.64 acres as T4 Urban Center and T4 Neighborhood Center – Open
• Ordinance 2022-17: annex 21.56 acres at 463 Parris Island Gateway and 471 St Pauls Church Road
• Ordinance 2022-19: regulate digging holes at Sands Beach

The Town Council conducted a public hearing to discuss multiple ordinances, including taxation incentives, land annexation, zoning, and building codes. No final votes or decisions were recorded in these minutes.

• Withdrew Ordinance 2022-17 (annexation of 21.56 acres)
• Withdrew Ordinance 2022-18 (zoning of 21.56 acres)

Redevelopment Commission

The Commission discussed the need for horizontal infrastructure and the possibility of creating an overlay district to encourage commercial redevelopment. No formal votes were taken on these items. The group will evaluate an overlay recommendation at a future meeting.

• Proposed creation of a redevelopment overlay district to ease redevelopment process
• Proposed evaluation of infrastructure funding recommendations from the Muldrow Study
• Tabled discussion on signage RFP and corridor naming to the next meeting

Town Council

The Town Council will review several first-reading ordinances regarding economic taxation, land annexations, and zoning. The council is also scheduled to conduct second readings for ordinances concerning boat mooring permits and utility construction regulations.

• Ordinance 2022-15: Annexing 9.64 acres at 463 & 471 Parris Island Gateway
• Ordinance 2022-16: Zoning 9.64 acres at 463 & 471 Parris Island Gateway as T4 Urban Center and T4 Neighborhood Center – Open
• Ordinance 2022-17: Annexing 21.56 acres at 450 Parris Island Gateway and 65 St Pauls Church Road
• Ordinance 2022-18: Zoning 21.56 acres at 450 Parris Island Gateway and 65 St Pauls Church Road as T4 Urban Center
• Ordinance 2022-12: Second reading regarding boat mooring permits and vessel seizure authority

Council approved the annexation and zoning of two properties on Parris Island Gateway, as well as an economic taxation incentive ordinance. The body also passed regulations for mooring and public works construction in street right-of-ways. Three appointments to local boards and task forces were approved.

• Approved economic taxation incentive Ordinance 2022-14 (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 9.64 acres at 463 & 471 Parris Island Gateway (Unanimous)
• Approved T4 Urban/Neighborhood Center zoning for 9.64 acres (Unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 21.56 acres at 450 Parris Island Gateway and 65 St Pauls Church Road (4-1)
• Approved T4 Urban Center zoning for 21.56 acres (4-1)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-19 regulating digging of holes at Sands Beach (Unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2022-12 requiring mooring permits and prohibiting derelict vessels (Unanimous)
• Approved appointments of Greg Shelton, Dixie Lanier, and Marcy Roy to town boards (Unanimous)

Parks & Recreation Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the previous meeting and recommended a specific equipment proposal for Naval Heritage Park. Reports were provided on the condition of several town parks.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Recommended Outdoor Fit proposal for Naval Heritage Park equipment to Town Council (3-1)

Town Council

This is a council workshop with presentations, interviews for board positions (Defense Community Partnership Task Force, Housing Trust, Design Review Board), and council discussion on elections. The agenda is largely procedural and preparatory for the November 9 council meeting.

• Interviews for Defense Community Partnership Task Force, Housing Trust, and Design Review Board positions
• Council discussion on elections
• Review of agenda for November 9, 2022 council meeting

The Council Workshop consisted of presentations, board member interviews, and staff briefings. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded; the session served as a review for upcoming council meetings.

Town Council

The Town Council conducted public hearings for two proposed ordinances. No votes were recorded and no final decisions were made during this session.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop and a regular meeting to discuss local ordinances and intergovernmental agreements. Key items include new regulations for boat mooring and the adoption of a regional stormwater design manual.

• Ordinance 2022-12: Requires permits for mooring and prohibits derelict vessels
• Ordinance 2022-13: Adds rules for construction of utilities in street right-of-way and easements
• Ordinance 2022-9: Intergovernmental agreement with Beaufort County on impact fees for parks, transportation, and libraries
• Resolution 7-2022: Adopts the Southern Lowcountry Stormwater Design Manual
• Appointments to the Housing Trust and Defense Community Partnership Task Force

Town Council

The Town Council will meet to discuss an Intergovernmental Agreement regarding affordable housing and MEC funding for a contract. The session includes a legal briefing in executive session concerning tree removal on 12th Street.

• Authorization for City Manager to enter into Housing IGA regarding Affordable Housing
• MEC Funding for Contract
• Executive session legal briefing regarding tree removal on 12th Street

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a workshop that includes a presentation by Nexus Consulting Group. The council will also receive an update regarding the Tree Ordinance Review.

• Presentation by Nexus Consulting Group
• Tree Ordinance Review Update

Town Council

The Town Council and City of Beaufort will conduct a joint meeting to discuss several municipal items. Discussion topics include impact fees, affordable housing, and garbage billing.

• Impact Fees discussion
• Affordable Housing Trust discussion
• Garbage Billing discussion
• Metropolitan Planning Commission / Northern Regional Plan Implementation Committee discussion

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss a second reading of an ordinance regarding real property. The body is also considering an appointment to the Convention & Visitor’s Bureau.

• Ordinance 2022-11: Authorize Town Manager to convey excess real property (Beaufort County Tax District 110, Map 11, Parcel 276) for sidewalks on 10th Street
• Resolution 6-2022
• Appointment for Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
• Presentation regarding Clock Tower from Arusha

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding Ordinance 2022-11. This ordinance authorizes the Town Manager to convey excess real property to facilitate the construction of sidewalks.

• Ordinance 2022-11: Authorization to convey Beaufort County Tax District 110, Map 11, Parcel 276
• Sidewalk construction on 10th Street

Town Council

The Town Council is considering several ordinances including new regulations for food truck operations. Additionally, the council will review ordinances to authorize the Town Manager to convey real property for sidewalk construction on 10th Street and 13th Street.

• Ordinance 2022-7: Creating Food Truck Guidelines for business regulations
• Ordinance 2022-8: Amending Parks and Recreation Commission powers and duties
• Ordinance 2022-11: Conveying property on 10th Street for sidewalk construction
• Ordinance 2022-10: Conveying property on 13th Street for sidewalk construction
• Proclamation: Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week (July 31 – August 7, 2022)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a workshop session. The meeting includes a council briefing and a review of the agenda for the upcoming regular council meeting on July 13, 2022.

• Review of agenda for the July 13, 2022 Council Meeting

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing to discuss three ordinances. These items cover the duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission, intergovernmental agreements with Beaufort County, and the conveyance of real property for sidewalk construction.

• Ordinance 2022-8: Amending powers and duties of the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Ordinance 2022-9: Intergovernmental agreements with Beaufort County for impact fees regarding parks, transportation, and libraries
• Ordinance 2022-10: Conveyance of real property on 13th Street (Tax District 110, Map 10, Parcel 385 and 102) for sidewalk construction

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss legal advice pertaining to the Town’s Tree Ordinance.

• Executive session regarding legal advice for the Town’s Tree Ordinance

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the fiscal year 2022 budget and tax levies. The body is also considering ordinances regarding land annexation, zoning, and the conveyance of property for sidewalks.

• Ordinance 2022-4: Levy of taxes for ordinary town purposes for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022
• Ordinance 2022-5: Court Department Budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022
• Ordinance 2022-1 and 2022-2: Annexation and T4UC zoning of 1.51 acres at 32 and 34 Savannah Hwy
• Ordinance 2022-10: Conveyance of property on 13th street for sidewalk construction
• Ordinance 2022-9: Intergovernmental agreements with Beaufort County for impact fees

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a workshop to receive a presentation from Angela Childers of the Beaufort Housing Authority. The body will also conduct a council briefing and review the agenda for the June 8, 2022, meeting.

• Presentation by Angela Childers of the Beaufort Housing Authority
• Review of the June 8, 2022 Council Meeting agenda

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a workshop featuring a presentation from Angela Childers of the Beaufort Housing Authority. The body will also review the agenda for the June 8, 2022, council meeting.

• Presentation by Angela Childers of the Beaufort Housing Authority
• Review of the June 8, 2022 Council Meeting agenda
• Executive session regarding personnel matters

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding several proposed ordinances. These include the town's annual tax levy, the Court Department budget, updates to fraudulent check laws, and the creation of food truck regulations.

• Ordinance 2022-4: Tax levy for ordinary town purposes starting July 1, 2022
• Ordinance 2022-5: Court Department Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022
• Ordinance 2022-6: Updates to terms and jurisdiction regarding fraudulent checks
• Ordinance 2022-7: Creation of Section 12-91 Food Truck guidelines

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to discuss and review the 2022/2023 budget. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion and review of 2022/2023 budget

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a second reading for a $3 million bond issuance. The body is also considering several first-reading ordinances regarding taxes, budgets, and business regulations.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2022-3 for a General Obligation Bond not exceeding $3,000,000
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-4 to levy taxes for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-5 to approve the Court Department Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022
• First reading of Ordinance 2022-7 to create food truck guidelines
• Request for approval for the Redevelopment Commission to begin work on a potential Town Center

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss and review departmental funding. The review covers court, building, public works, fire, police, executive, and legislative functions.

• Budget review for Police Department
• Budget review for Fire Department
• Budget review for Public Works
• Budget review for Court
• Budget review for Building

Town Council

The Town Council is conducting a workshop session. The meeting includes a review of the agenda for the May 11, 2022, Council Meeting.

• Review of May 11, 2022, Council Meeting agenda
• Budget Workshop Session 2 on May 11, 2022

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing regarding the annexation and rezoning of property at 32 and 34 Savannah Hwy. The meeting also includes a proposal for a General Obligation Bond not exceeding $3,000,000.

• Annexation of ~1.51 acres at 32 and 34 Savannah Hwy
• Rezoning of 32 and 34 Savannah Hwy to T4UC
• Issuance of a General Obligation Bond, Series 2022, up to $3,000,000

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to discuss a $3 million bond issuance and the annexation and zoning of 1.51 acres on Savannah Hwy. The body will also consider resolutions regarding stormwater management and American Rescue Plan revenues.

• Ordinance 2022-3: General Obligation Bond, Series 2022 not exceeding $3,000,000
• Ordinance 2022-1 and 2022-2: Annexation and T4UC zoning of 1.51 acres at 32 and 34 Savannah Hwy
• Resolution 2-2022: Standard allowance for lost revenues under the American Rescue Plan
• Contract for the resurfacing of the Sands Beach Boat Landing
• Resolution 1-2022: Memorandum of Agreement for stormwater management and utility

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss legal and contractual matters and may take action on those items afterward.

• Executive session to discuss legal and contractual matters

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop at the Yvonne C. Butler Council Chambers. The agenda includes an interview for a board position and a council briefing.

• Interview for board position
• Council briefing
• Review of agenda for April 13, 2022, regular council meeting

Town Council

The Council will review minutes from previous meetings and hear presentations regarding the Lowcountry Made Market, Dominion Energy, and a Food Truck Court. Action is also scheduled regarding the procurement of four trucks.

• Procurement of four trucks
• Food Truck Court discussion
• Lowcountry Made Market presentation
• Energy Wise/Dominion Energy presentation
• Concert for a Cause 2.0 presentation

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to receive input on the Needs Assessment of the CBDG project. Jessica Dailey is scheduled to present the assessment during this session.

• Public hearing regarding the CBDG project needs assessment presented by Jessica Dailey

Town Council

The Town Council is conducting a workshop to receive a briefing and review the agenda for the upcoming March 9 council meeting. The session also includes information regarding community events at Live Oak Park.

• Review of agenda for March 9, 2022, Council Meeting
• Beaufort Charities Sponsorship at Live Oak Park on March 4
• Lowcountry Habitat 5K Women’s Wellness Run at Live Oak Park on March 5
• Beaufort Charities Oyster Roast at Live Oak Park on March 5

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a retreat to review progress from last year's goals and establish new ones. Discussion topics include the port, naval hospital, road corridors, food trucks, and firearms regulations.

• Review of previous annual goals
• Setting of new town goals
• Discussion of capital projects
• Discussion of traffic impact and tag fees
• Department head updates from Planning, Fire, Public Works, Judicial, and Police

Town Council

The Town Council will hold an election for Mayor Pro Tempore. The body is also scheduled to make several appointments to local commissions and boards.

• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
• 5 appointments to the Redevelopment Commission
• 1 appointment to the Transportation Referendum
• Reappointment to the Beaufort Jasper Economic Opportunity Commission

Town Council

The Town of Port Royal and the City of Beaufort are holding a joint council meeting. The body will discuss regional infrastructure, funding, and housing initiatives.

• Revisioning of Ribaut Road
• Access management plan for Highway 170
• Impact Fees
• American Rescue Plan Fund Uses
• Robert Smalls Pkwy Fire Station

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss a garbage contract and the election of a Mayor Pro Tempore. The body is also considering an ordinance to convey real property for sidewalk construction and filling several committee appointments.

• Ordinance 2021-38: conveyance of real property at Beaufort County tax district 110, map 11, parcel 007A (approx. 75ft. on 16th Street) for sidewalks
• Approval of Garbage Contract
• Election of Mayor Pro Tempore
• Appointments for Steering Committee (3), Redevelopment (5), and Parks and Recreation (1)
• Presentation of audit results by Lisa Weschler

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop on January 5, 2022. The meeting features a presentation regarding the 2022 Mid-Fiscal Year Budget Update and a review of the upcoming January 12 council meeting agenda.

• 2022 Mid-Fiscal Year Budget Update presentation

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing to discuss Ordinance 2021-38. This ordinance would authorize the town manager to convey excess real property to allow for sidewalk construction.

• Ordinance 2021-38: Conveyance of property at Beaufort County tax district 110, map 11, parcel 007A (approximately 75ft. on 16th Street)

Municipal Election Commission

The Municipal Election Commission will meet to discuss the operation of the election. The agenda includes a call to order and scheduling for the next meeting.

• Discussion on the operation of the Election