Port Royal public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will consider an ordinance to update the public records program by assigning Freedom of Information Act responsibilities to the Town Clerk and Police Department. The body will also approve the 2026 Council Meeting Calendar and an Associate Municipal Judge.

• First reading of ordinance to amend public records program
• Approval of 2026 Council Meeting Calendar
• Approval of Associate Municipal Judge
• Conveyance of excess real property for sidewalk construction
• Presentation on Marina Area Master Plan

The council approved the meeting minutes from November 5 and 12 by unanimous vote. It also passed three ordinances: one amending the Public Records Program and two authorizing the Town Manager to convey excess real property for sidewalk construction, each approved unanimously. Additional actions included adopting the 2026 council meeting calendar, appointing an associate municipal judge, entering an executive session for contractual advice, and adjourning the meeting, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes from Nov. 5 and Nov. 12 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-20 to amend Public Records Program (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-21 to convey excess property for sidewalks (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-22 to convey excess property for sidewalks (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Council Meeting Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Associate Municipal Judge (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for contractual/litigation advice (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council conducted a public hearing regarding a grant application from the Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands. The request seeks matching financial assistance from the South Carolina Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Recreational Trails Program.

• Grant application for the Cypress Wetlands Pathway Replacement Plan – Phase 2

On December 10, 2025, the Port Royal Town Council met at the council chambers and called the hearing to order at 6:32 PM. The council heard a presentation from the Friends of Port Royal Cypress Wetlands about a grant application for the Cypress Wetlands Pathway Replacement Plan – Phase 2. No comments were received and the meeting adjourned at 6:37 PM. No actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will vote on the Villages Stormwater Improvement Bid and authorize a committee to develop a waterfront master plan between 10th and 12th Streets. It will also conduct a second reading of three ordinances: one amending council compensation, one amending the Development Code, and one updating the business license schedule. Additional agenda items include approvals of previous meeting minutes, a proclamation for World Pancreatic Cancer Day, and presentations on plastic use survey results and police promotions.

• Approval of the Villages Stormwater Improvement Bid
• Ordinance 2025-17 to amend council compensation provisions
• Ordinance 2025-18 to amend articles 1, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the Development Code
• Ordinance 2025-19 to repeal Ordinance 2025-11 and update the business license class schedule
• Authorization of a committee to create a master plan for the waterfront area between 10th and 12th Streets

The council unanimously approved the meeting minutes and adopted a proclamation designating November 20 as World Pancreatic Cancer Day. It also unanimously passed three ordinances—2025‑17 (council compensation), 2025‑18 (development code amendments), and 2025‑19 (business license schedule update). Additionally, the council approved a $375,120 stormwater improvement contract and authorized a committee to create a waterfront master plan.

• Approved October 1 and 8 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted World Pancreatic Cancer Day proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-17 amending council compensation (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-18 amending development code (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-19 updating business license schedule (unanimous)
• Approved $375,120 Villages Stormwater Improvement contract with CBG (unanimous)
• Authorized committee for Waterfront master plan (10‑12 St) (unanimous)

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear a proclamation for World Pancreatic Cancer Day, and consider three ordinances for second reading. These ordinances address council compensation, amend the development code, and update the business license schedule.

• Second reading of ordinance to amend council compensation
• Second reading of ordinance to amend the development code
• Second reading of ordinance to update business license schedule
• Proclamation declaring November 20th as World Pancreatic Cancer Day
• Presentation on Beaufort County Single-Use Plastics Survey Results

Design Review Board

The board will approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. It will review a landmark tree removal request at 2023 Ashwood Circle (District 112, Map 33B, Parcel 141). It will conduct a final review of a mixed‑use development at 848 Robert Smalls Parkway (District 112, Map 30, Parcel 308). Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker.

• Approve minutes of September 4, 2025
• Review landmark tree removal request at 2023 Ashwood Circle (District 112, Map 33B, Parcel 141)
• Final review of mixed‑use development at 848 Robert Smalls Parkway (District 112, Map 30, Parcel 308)
• Three‑minute limit on public comment

The Design Review Board approved the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. The board approved a landmark tree removal request at 2023 Ashwood Circle, requiring mitigation planting. The board conditionally approved the mixed‑use development at 848 Robert Smalls Parkway, requiring an updated lighting plan. All motions passed with unanimous votes.

• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (all voted yes)
• Approved landmark tree removal at 2023 Ashwood Circle, conditional on mitigation planting (all voted yes)
• Approved mixed‑use development at 848 Robert Smalls Parkway, conditional on revised lighting plan (all voted yes)

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will hold a workshop to hear a presentation on an animal‑control update and the RIA Stormwater Masterplan. Council members will review the agenda for the November 12, 2025 meeting and vote on approving the contract for the Cypress Wetlands pathway. The agenda also lists upcoming community events and provides time for public comment.

• Animal‑control update presented by John Robinson and Dylan Kidd
• RIA Stormwater Masterplan presentation by Four Waters
• Review of agenda for the November 12, 2025 council meeting
• Approval of the contract for the Cypress Wetlands pathway
• Notice of community festivals on November 8 and town office closure on November 11

The Town Council approved the staff‑recommended contract for the Cypress Wetlands pathway, with a motion by Council Member Ashmore, seconded by Council Member Heyward, and carried by unanimous vote. The project will begin work within two weeks and is expected to be completed in about seven days, with a $100,000 grant application submitted for additional funding. Other agenda items were discussed as updates, but no further decisions were made.

• Approved staff‑recommended Cypress Wetlands pathway contract (unanimous vote)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider three ordinances: amending council compensation, amending the Development Code, and repealing a previous ordinance to update the business license schedule.

• Ordinance 2025-17: Amending council compensation
• Ordinance 2025-18: Amending the Development Code
• Ordinance 2025-19: Repealing Ordinance 2025-11 and updating business license classes

The Port Royal Town Council met on November 5, 2025 for a public hearing. No comments were received and no ordinances or other matters were voted on or decided. The meeting was adjourned one minute after it began.

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will consider three ordinances on first reading: a salary increase for the mayor to $15,000 annually and council members to $12,000 annually; amendments to five articles of the Development Code; and a repeal and update of the business license class schedule to meet Act 176 of 2020. On second reading, the council will consider authorizing the Town Manager to convey excess property for sidewalk construction at 1010 14th Street and rezoning 0.56 acres at 1633 Paris Avenue from T5 Main Street to T4 Neighborhood Center. The meeting also includes council actions to approve speed humps on Drayton Drive and Battery Park Drive, approve Jefferson Commons leases, and adopt an updated Employee Handbook.

• Ordinance 2025-17: increase council salary to $12,000 annually and mayor salary to $15,000 annually
• Ordinance 2025-18: amend Articles 1, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the Development Code
• Ordinance 2025-19: repeal Ordinance 2025-11 and adopt updated business license class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• Second Reading 2025-16: rezone 0.56 acres at 1633 Paris Avenue from T5 Main Street to T4 Neighborhood Center
• Second Reading 2025-15: authorize conveyance of excess property for sidewalks at 1010 14th Street

The Port Royal Town Council approved three ordinances amending council compensation, the development code, and the business license schedule. It also approved two ordinances authorizing property conveyance for sidewalks and rezoning 0.56 acres at 1633 Paris Avenue. Additional actions included endorsing speed humps on Drayton Drive and Battery Park Drive, a Cypress Wetlands improvement agreement, a lease for Jefferson Commons, and an updated employee handbook. All motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-17 (council compensation amendment) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-18 (development code amendments) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-19 (business license schedule update) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-15 (convey excess real property for sidewalks) – unanimous
• Approved Ordinance 2025-16 (rezone 0.56 acres at 1633 Paris Avenue) – unanimous
• Approved installation of speed humps on Drayton Drive and Battery Park Drive – unanimous
• Approved Cypress Wetlands improvements MOA – unanimous
• Approved Jefferson Commons lease – unanimous

Town Council

The Town Council held a workshop to administer the oath of office to new officer Daniel Russell, brief the council, and review the agenda for the October 8, 2025 meeting. The session also announced the National Night Out event on October 7 at John S. Parker Park and provided time for public comment.

• Oath for New Officer – Daniel Russell
• Council briefing
• Review agenda for the October 8, 2025 council meeting
• National Night Out at John S. Parker Park – Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 5‑7 PM
• Public comment period

The Town Council held a workshop on October 1, 2025, where staff provided updates on various projects such as road speed reductions, drainage improvements, and the shrimp dock. No approvals, denials, or new actions were voted on. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to consider two ordinances. Ordinance 2025-15 would authorize the Town Manager to convey excess real property to enable construction of sidewalks on a parcel at 1010 14th Street. Ordinance 2025-16 would rezone approximately 0.56 acres at 1633 Paris Avenue from T5 Main Street to T4 Neighborhood Center – Open. The Council will hear public comments before voting.

• Ordinance 2025-15: authorize conveyance of excess real property for sidewalk construction at 1010 14th Street (100 ft).
• Ordinance 2025-16: rezone ~0.56 acres at 1633 Paris Avenue from T5 Main Street to T4 Neighborhood Center – Open.

The council held a public hearing on two proposed ordinances: one to allow the Town Manager to convey excess property for sidewalk construction on 1010 14th Street, and another to rezone 0.56 acres at 1633 Paris Avenue from T5 Main Street to T4 Neighborhood Center. No comments were received and no votes or decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:32 PM.

Planning Commission

The Port Royal Planning Commission will first approve the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss a text amendment to correct procedures, definitions, redundancies, and scrivener’s errors in Articles 1, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the town code. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve minutes of August 25, 2025
• Text amendment to Articles 1, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of the Port Royal code
• Adjournment

The commission approved the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. A motion to adopt text amendments to Code Articles 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 was made, seconded, and approved by all members. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of August 25, 2025
• Approved text amendments to Code Articles 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 (all voted yes)

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will meet on September 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the Yvonne C. Butler Council Chambers. The agenda includes first and second readings of several ordinances, a resolution for the Marsh View Park Improvements Project, and a resolution committing the town to match a MASC Big Idea Grant. The council will also take action to approve the CDBG Casablanca Sewer Project and a memorandum of agreement with BJWSA. Public comments and presentations are scheduled before adjournment.

• Ordinance 2025-15: authorize the Town Manager to convey excess real property for sidewalk construction at 1010 14th Street (100 ft).
• Ordinance 2025-16: rezone 0.56 acres at 1633 Paris Avenue from T5 Main Street to T4 Neighborhood Center – Open.
• Ordinance 2025-13: annex approximately 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive to the Town of Port Royal.
• Resolution 10-2025: approve the Marsh View Park Improvements Project.
• Council action: approve the CDBG Casablanca Sewer Project.

The Port Royal Town Council approved a series of ordinances and resolutions, all by unanimous vote. Key actions included annexing and zoning 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive, rezoning a parcel on Paris Avenue, and amending the business license and public alcohol ordinances. The council also approved a grant application for Marsh View Park improvements and a memorandum of agreement with BJWSA.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-13 annexing 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-14 zoning the same 8.48 acres as T4 Neighborhood Center — Open (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-16 rezoning 0.56 acres at 1633 Paris Avenue to T4 Neighborhood Center — Open (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-15 authorizing the Town Manager to convey excess real property for sidewalk construction (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-11 amendment to the Business License Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-12 amendment to the public alcohol consumption ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 10-2025 to apply for a grant for Marsh View Park Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved MOA with BJWSA (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will conduct a preliminary review of a mixed-use development and a landmark tree removal request. The board will also discuss procedures for landmark tree removal requests.

• Preliminary review of mixed-use development at 848 Robert Smalls Parkway
• Landmark Tree Removal Request at 2023 Ashwood Circle
• Discussion on procedures for Landmark Tree Removal Requests

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 3, 2025 meeting. It approved the preliminary review of the mixed‑use development at 848 Robert Smalls Parkway, requiring a revised clearing plan to reflect tree retentions. The request to remove a landmark tree at 2023 Ashwood Circle was denied, and the board deferred that decision to a future meeting pending contractor quotes.

• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied landmark tree removal request at 2023 Ashwood Circle (2‑3 vote)
• Deferred landmark tree removal decision to future meeting (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary mixed‑use development at 848 Robert Smalls Parkway with condition to revise clearing plan (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to discuss proposed ordinances regarding public alcohol possession and the annexation of land. The body will also consider zoning for a specific parcel and funding for a park.

• Ordinance 2025-12: Amendment to regulations on drinking and possessing alcoholic beverages in public
• Ordinance 2025-13: Annexation of approximately 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive
• Ordinance 2025-14: Zoning of 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive as T4 Neighborhood Center – Open
• Community Development Block Grant funding for Marsh View Park

The Town Council met on September 3, 2025 for a public hearing. Agenda items included an amendment to the public drinking ordinance, annexation of 8.48 acres, zoning of the same parcel as a Neighborhood Center, and a grant for Marsh View Park. No public comments were received and no votes or approvals were recorded before the meeting adjourned.

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will hold a workshop immediately after a public hearing on September 3, 2025. The meeting includes an oath of office for a new Town Judge and a briefing to review the agenda for the next council meeting on September 10, 2025.

• Oath of Office for Town Judge
• Review agenda for September 10, 2025 Council Meeting

The September 3 Town Council workshop presented status reports on several ongoing projects, including speed humps, road studies, grant applications, and park improvements. No motions, votes, or formal approvals were recorded during the meeting. The council also reviewed the agenda for the September 10 meeting and noted upcoming community events.

Accommodation Tax Committee

The Accommodation Tax Committee will meet to discuss the allocation of accommodation tax funds. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes.

• Discussion regarding the allocation of accommodation tax

Planning Commission

The Port Royal Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers. The body will consider approving the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting and vote on a rezoning request for 0.56 acres at 1633 Paris Avenue from its current zoning to T4 Neighborhood Center — Open.

• Rezone 0.56 acres at 1633 Paris Avenue from current zoning to T4 Neighborhood Center — Open
• Approve minutes from July 28, 2025 meeting

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 28, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the rezoning request for 0.56 acres at 1633 Paris Avenue from its current zoning to T4 Neighborhood Center – Open. Staff agreed to add more discussion detail to future minutes as requested by the chair.

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 0.56 acres at 1633 Paris Ave to T4 Neighborhood Center – Open (unanimous)
• Agreed to include more discussion detail in future minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss the annexation and zoning of property at 615 Broad River Drive and a new ordinance regarding public alcohol possession. The body will also act on streetscape bids and intergovernmental agreements.

• Ordinance 2025-13: Annexing 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive
• Ordinance 2025-14: Zoning 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive as T4 Neighborhood Center – Open
• Ordinance 2025-12: Amending regulations for drinking and possessing alcoholic beverages in public
• Approval of Paris Avenue Streetscape Bid
• Approval of Spanish Moss Trail IGA with Beaufort County

The Town Council adopted three ordinances: one amending public alcohol regulations, one annexing 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive, and one zoning the same parcel as a T4 Neighborhood Center. They also appointed two members to the Design Review Board and approved the Paris Avenue streetscape bid, the SRO agreement with Beaufort County School District, and the Spanish Moss Trail intergovernmental agreement. All actions passed by unanimous vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-12 amending public alcohol regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-13 annexing 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-14 zoning the 8.48‑acre parcel as T4 Neighborhood Center (unanimous)
• Appointed Gary Freeman and Christopher Klement to the Design Review Board (unanimous)
• Approved Paris Avenue Streetscape Bid (unanimous)
• Approved SRO MOA with Beaufort County School District (unanimous)
• Approved Spanish Moss Trail IGA with Beaufort County (unanimous)
• Directed staff to explore local economic opportunities (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will conduct a preliminary review of a proposed mixed-use development. The board will also consider a request to remove a landmark tree.

• Preliminary review of mixed-use development at 848 Robert Smalls Parkway
• Landmark tree removal request at 2023 Ashwood Circle

Town Council

The Town Council will conduct a workshop featuring presentations on police equipment and wetlands. The body will also interview candidates for the Design Review Board and review the agenda for the August 13 meeting.

• Oath for new officer Nadia Frederick
• Presentation of new police badges and patches
• Presentation by Scot Clark of Friends of the Cypress Wetlands
• Interviews for the Design Review Board
• Executive session regarding personnel matters

The Town Council entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters, then voted to leave the session and adjourn the meeting. All three motions passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Motion to enter executive session on personnel matters – carried unanimously
• Motion to exit executive session – carried unanimously
• Motion to adjourn the workshop – carried unanimously

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a specific ordinance. The body will discuss updates to the business license class schedule.

• Ordinance 2025-11: Amending the Business License Ordinance to update the Class Schedule per Act 176 of 2020

The council held a public hearing on an ordinance to amend the Business License Ordinance as required by Act 176 of 2020. No members of the public presented comments. The meeting was adjourned one minute after it began. No votes or actions were recorded.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request to annex 8.48 acres of land and change its zoning. The applicants are Trey and Holly Smith.

• Annexation request for 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive
• Zoning request for 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive to T4 Neighborhood Center – Open

The Planning Commission considered an annexation request for 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive and voted unanimously to recommend approval. The commission also reviewed a zoning request for the same parcel, seeking T4 Neighborhood Center – Open zoning, and again voted unanimously to recommend approval. All four members voted yes on both motions. The meeting was adjourned at 5:28 PM.

• Approved annexation of 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive (4-0)
• Approved zoning as T4 Neighborhood Center – Open for 8.48 acres at 615 Broad River Drive (4-0)

Accommodation Tax Committee

The Accommodation Tax Committee will meet to discuss the current budget. The body will also discuss the allocation of accommodation tax.

• Discussion of current budget
• Discussion of allocation of accommodation tax

The committee noted the town's budget is roughly $10,000 and considered contributing to the $115,000 restroom facility for the Council‑approved Marsh View Park project. Members asked for detailed park renderings and cost estimates for additional stalls before any allocation. Staff reported that extending restroom facilities to Sands Beach and the Boat Landing would be costly, and the committee suggested exploring public showers with timers at those sites. The committee will reconvene once cost estimates are finalized.

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to consider a request for the removal of a landmark tree. The request was submitted by Buckhead Development and Investments for a property at 101 Hightide Drive.

• Landmark tree removal request at 101 Hightide Drive (District 112, Map 34, Parcel 244)

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a first reading for an ordinance updating the business license class schedule. They will also hold a second reading for an ordinance amending multiple articles of the town's Development Code.

• Ordinance 2025-11: Update to Business License Ordinance class schedule per Act 176 of 2020
• Ordinance 2025-10: Amendments to Articles 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the Development Code
• Presentation on Final Code Amendments by Planning Director Noah Krepps
• Proclamation for Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week
• Recognition of Volunteer Water Rescue Squad's 50th Anniversary and Constable William Funderburk's retirement

The council approved the minutes from several June meetings by unanimous vote. It also approved Ordinance 2025-11, updating the Business License Ordinance, and Ordinance 2025-10, amending Articles 2‑5 of the Development Code, each with unanimous support. The meeting included an update that the Casablanca Sewer Project is funded at $720,000.

• Approved June meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-11 amending Business License Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-10 amending Development Code Articles 2‑5 (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review a specific tree removal request. The board is considering a request from Ribaut Properties Inc. regarding a landmark tree.

• Landmark Tree Removal Request at 135 Willow Point Road (District 112, Map 31, Parcel 528)
• Approval of June 5, 2025 minutes

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 5, 2025 meeting. It then approved the removal of the landmark tree at 135 Willow Point Road with a 3‑1 vote. Buddy Brown, Marry Roy, and Tom Rhodes voted yes; Kit Bruce voted no. Vice Chair Richard Beesley did not participate due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved June 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved landmark tree removal at 135 Willow Point Road (3-1)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a workshop to conduct a briefing and review the agenda for the July 9, 2025, council meeting. The session includes the administration of an oath for a new officer.

• Oath for New Officer – Katalina Palacios
• Review of July 9, 2025 Council Meeting agenda

The July 2 workshop reviewed the completion of the Sands Beach Causeway, progress on speed humps, road work on W Paris Ave, and grant bids for the Paris Avenue streetscape. Staff reported on the Spanish Moss Trail funding, Cherry Hill Oak Tree project, and upcoming Fourth of July celebration. No motions were voted on, and no approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded.

Historic Preservation Committee

The Historic Preservation Commission will review a proposal for a screen porch addition at a historic landmark. The body will also discuss the Town Walking Tour and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Proposal for a screen porch addition at 904 & 906 9th Street
• Discussion regarding the Town Walking Tour
• Approval of November 18, 2024 minutes

Town Council

The Town Council will consider ordinances regarding the 2025 tax levy and the Court Department budget. The meeting includes votes on property exchanges with SHM Port Royal, LLC and amendments to the Development Code.

• Ordinance 2025-5: Levy of taxes for ordinary town purposes for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025
• Ordinance 2025-6: Court Department Budget for fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025
• Ordinance 2025-9: Property exchange with SHM Port Royal, LLC and acceptance of Henry Robinson Boardwalk rights
• Ordinance 2025-10: Amendments to Articles 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the Development Code
• Approval of tree trimming contract for Naval Heritage

The Town Council approved multiple ordinances, a civility resolution, and a tree‑trimming contract. Key actions included authorizing a property exchange with SHM Port Royal, LLC and amending the Development Code. All votes were unanimous, with the mayor recusing himself only on the court budget ordinance.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-9 authorizing property exchange with SHM Port Royal, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-10 amending Development Code Articles 2‑5 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-5 levying taxes for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-6 Court Department budget for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-7 further amending Planned Unit Development for Port of Port Royal Tract (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-8 further amending Development Agreement with SH Port Royal, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 8-2025 pledging to practice and promote civility (unanimous)
• Approved tree trimming contract for Naval Heritage Park (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review a request from Buckhead Development and Investments to remove four landmark live oaks at 101 Hightide Drive. Staff recommends conditional approval based on further parking assessments and arborist reports.

• Request to remove four landmark live oaks (24", 24", 36", and 40" DBH) at 101 Hightide Drive
• Review of preliminary approval for the Hightide Hotel project
• Approval of minutes from November 7, 2024

The Design Review Board approved the minutes from the November 7, 2024 meeting. The board also approved a motion to delegate review of a site‑plan revision that retains multiple landmark trees to staff, with the item to return to the board later. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of November 7, 2024 (all voted yes)
• Delegated review of landmark‑tree site‑plan revision to staff (all voted yes)

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting for a budget workshop. The agenda consists of discussion and review regarding the budget.

Council reviewed the proposed FY 2025‑2026 budget of $11,135,670 and a millage reduction to 72 mills, but no vote was taken; adoption will be decided at the next meeting. The council asked staff to explore possible future adjustments to mayoral and council compensation, with any changes to occur only after the next election. Public comment was received from John O’Toole of the Beaufort Economic Development Corporation.

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a workshop to conduct an interview for the Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycle Board District #6. The body will also review the agenda for the June 11, 2025, Council meeting.

• Interview for Beaufort County Solid Waste and Recycle Board District #6
• Review of June 11, 2025 Council meeting agenda

Council members voted to adjourn the June 4 workshop. The motion was made by Council Member Heyward, seconded by Council Member Guerrero, and carried by unanimous vote. The workshop ended at 7:36 PM.

• Adjourned workshop (unanimous vote)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing to discuss two ordinances for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. The meeting focuses on the levy of taxes for ordinary town purposes and the approval of the Court Department budget.

• Ordinance 2025-5: Amendment to Ordinance 2024-10 regarding the levy of taxes for ordinary town purposes
• Ordinance 2025-6: Approval of the Court Department Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025

The Town Council held a public hearing on June 4, 2025. No votes were recorded on the tax levy or court department budget ordinances. The only action taken was a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and carried unanimously. The meeting ended at 6:34 PM.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to conduct first readings of three ordinances. These items concern the Planned Unit Development of the Port of Port Royal and agreements with SH Port Royal, LLC and SHM Port Royal, LLC.

• Ordinance 2025-7: Amend and restate the Planned Unit Development for the Port of Port Royal Tract
• Ordinance 2025-8: Amend the Development Agreement with SH Port Royal, LLC
• Ordinance 2025-9: Property exchange with SHM Port Royal, LLC
• Ordinance 2025-9: Acceptance of property and license rights for the Henry Robinson Boardwalk
• Ordinance 2025-9: Ratification of Sands Beach Boat Landing and related dock facilities

The council adopted Ordinance 2025-7, amending and restating the Planned Unit Development for the Port of Port Royal tract. It also approved Ordinance 2025-8, further amending the Development Agreement with SH Port Royal, LLC, and Ordinance 2025-9, authorizing a property exchange with SHM Port Royal, LLC. All three motions passed by unanimous vote.

• Adopted Ordinance 2025-7 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-8 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-9 (unanimous)

Special Meetings

The Town of Port Royal is holding a special meeting to discuss the Paris Avenue Streetscape Improvement. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of Paris Avenue Streetscape Improvement

Planning Commission

The Port Royal Planning Commission will meet to decide on multiple amendments to the town code and development agreements for the Port of Port Royal Tract. Items include text amendments to zoning and use regulations, a third amendment to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan, and a third amendment to a development agreement with SH Property. Public hearings and staff presentations are scheduled for each item.

• Text amendments to Articles 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the Port Royal Code (zoning and use regulations)
• Third amendment to Planned Unit Development (PUD) plan for Port of Port Royal Tract
• Third amendment to Development Agreement with SH Property for Port of Port Royal Tract
• Public hearings scheduled for text amendments, PUD amendment, and development agreement amendment
• Meeting at Town Hall, Council Chambers, 700 Paris Ave, Port Royal SC at 5:00 PM on May 27, 2025

The commission approved the third amendment to the Planned Unit Development and Regulating Plan for the Port of Port Royal Tract. It also approved the third amendment to the Development Agreement with SH Property for the same tract. In addition, the commission approved text amendments to Articles 2‑5 of the Port Royal Code. All five commissioners present voted yes on each motion.

• Approved third PUD amendment (unanimous)
• Approved third Development Agreement amendment with SH Property (unanimous)
• Approved text amendments to Articles 2‑5 of the Port Royal Code (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the Port Royal Code Review. The discussion will be led by Lauren Kelly of Moser Design Group.

• Discussion of Port Royal Code Review with Lauren Kelly (Moser Design Group)

The Port Royal Planning Commission met on May 19, 2025 to discuss proposed amendments to articles 2, 3, 4, and 5. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the session. The meeting adjourned without any formal decisions.

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will hold first readings on the annual tax levy ordinance and the court department budget for the next fiscal year. A second reading will decide whether to extend a moratorium on multi-family developments while partially repealing it in specific areas. The council will also consider a resolution supporting a childcare demonstration project and take actions on a public defender contract, the Sands Beach Park proposal, and a street sweeper contract.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-5: tax levy for FY beginning July 1, 2025
• First reading of Ordinance 2025-6: court department budget for FY beginning July 1, 2025
• Second reading of Ordinance 2025-4: extending and partially repealing moratorium on multi-family developments
• Resolution 7-2025: supporting childcare and early learning demonstration project
• Council action on Sands Beach Park proposal and name

The council unanimously approved Ordinance 2025-5 to levy taxes for the 2025 fiscal year. It also approved the Court Department budget, a multi‑family development moratorium amendment, a childcare demonstration resolution, and contracts for Sands Beach Park, a street sweeper, and Paulick Law Firm. The Public Defender contract was rejected.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-5 (tax levy for FY 2025) – unanimous vote
• Approved Ordinance 2025-6 (Court Department budget FY 2025) – vote 4-0 (Heyward, Ashmore, Guerrero, Owens)
• Approved Ordinance 2025-4 (multi‑family development moratorium amendment) – unanimous vote
• Adopted Resolution 7-2025 supporting childcare and early learning demonstration – unanimous vote
• Failed to approve Public Defender contract with Bartholomew Law Firm – motion failed (Heyward abstained)
• Approved contract with Paulick Law Firm – passed by three votes (Ashmore, Guerrero, Owens)
• Approved Sands Beach Park proposal and name – unanimous vote
• Approved Street Sweeper contract – unanimous vote

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is meeting for Budget Workshop 2 to discuss departmental funding for Legislative, Executive, Court, and Public Works. No specific dollar amounts or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Legislative department review
• Executive department review
• Court department review
• Public Works department review

The Town Council confirmed support for a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for all employees and an additional 2% increase for Police Department staff, totaling a 5% raise for police. Council also agreed to hold a follow‑up budget workshop on June 4 to discuss remaining items. No formal votes or vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

• Approved 3% COLA for all town employees (including 2% extra for Police, total 5% raise)
• Scheduled additional budget workshop for June 4

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission is holding a work session to discuss the Port Royal Code Review. The discussion will be led by Lauren Kelly of Moser Design Group.

• Discussion of Port Royal Code Review with Lauren Kelly (Moser Design Group)

The Port Royal Planning Commission held a work session on May 12, 2025 to discuss proposed amendments to articles 2, 3, 4, and 5. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting. The session adjourned without any formal decisions.

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council is meeting for a budget workshop to discuss the Fire Department and Police Department budgets. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific proposals or dollar amounts listed.

• Fire Department budget discussion
• Police Department budget discussion

The council heard presentations on the proposed fire and police department budgets and an overview of the town's overall FY2025 budget, including possible property tax adjustments. No motions were voted on or approved during the meeting.

Town Council

This is a procedural workshop where the Council will briefly discuss upcoming items and review the agenda for the regular meeting on May 14, 2025. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting includes a public comment period.

• Review of the May 14, 2025 Council Meeting agenda
• Council briefing and discussion of important dates
• Public comment period

The May 7, 2025 council workshop presented updates on several projects, including the Naval Hospital tree preservation, speed hump installations, and various infrastructure improvements. No substantive approvals, denials, or policy changes were made. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Council Member Guerrero, seconded by Council Member Owens.

• Motion to adjourn adopted (motion by Council Member Guerrero, seconded by Council Member Owens)

Town Council

The Town Council holds a public hearing on Ordinance 2025-4, which would extend a moratorium on multi-family developments while repealing it for specific areas. No other items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-4: extending a moratorium on multi-family developments and repealing it for certain areas

The Port Royal Town Council met on May 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM. No public comments were received. The council adjourned without voting on any ordinances or other matters. No decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Town Council

The Town Council will discuss extending a moratorium on multi-family developments while repealing it for specific areas. The body is also considering the annexation and zoning of 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway.

• Ordinance 2025-4: Extending and partially repealing the moratorium on multi-family developments
• Ordinance 2025-2: Annexing approximately 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway
• Ordinance 2025-3: Zoning 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway as T4 Neighborhood Center – Open
• Resolution 3-2025: Casablanca Circle Sewer Extension Project
• Resolution 2-2025: Assignment of Right of Way for 16th Street Extension and drainage easement

The Town Council approved the minutes from previous meetings and adopted several ordinances and resolutions, all by unanimous vote. Notably, Ordinance 2025-4 extending and repealing a moratorium on multi‑family developments was approved. The council also annexed and zoned 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway and adopted resolutions for a street extension, a sewer project, and fair‑housing and disability non‑discrimination measures.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-4 extending/repealing multi‑family development moratorium (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-2 annexing 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025-3 zoning the same 1.17 acres as T4 Neighborhood Center (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2-2025 assigning right‑of‑way for 16" Street Extension and drainage easement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 3-2025 approving Casablanca Circle Sewer Extension Project (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 5-2025 Fair Housing Resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 6-2025 Disability Non‑Discrimination Resolution (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the use of Community Development Block Grant funding. The funds are intended to extend sewer service into the area around Casablanca Circle.

• Public hearing regarding Community Development Block Grant funding for sewer service extension near Casablanca Circle

The Port Royal Town Council met on April 9, 2025 for a public hearing. The agenda item was Community Development Block Grant funding to extend sewer service around Casablanca Circle. No public comments were received and the meeting adjourned without any decisions.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a workshop to receive presentations on three police officer promotions and an update on the Port Royal Zoning Code Review. The council will also review the agenda for the April 9 council meeting and hear public comment.

• Police Captain promotion for Norman McCown
• Police Captain promotion for Peter Bunting
• Police Corporal promotion for Malik Garvin
• Port Royal Zoning Code Review Update presented by Noah Krepps and Lauren Kelly

The meeting consisted of updates on police promotions, zoning code review, and numerous public‑works projects. No votes or approvals were recorded. Council members discussed upcoming agenda items for the April 9 meeting.

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a public hearing to discuss the annexation of a specific parcel of land into the town. The body will also consider zoning that land as a T4 Neighborhood Center – Open.

• Ordinance 2025-2: Annexation of 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway
• Ordinance 2025-3: Zoning of 1.17 acres (Tax District 100, Map 34, Parcel 142) as T4 Neighborhood Center – Open

The Town Council opened a public hearing on two ordinances: annexing 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway and zoning the same parcel as a T4 Neighborhood Center. No members of the public submitted comments. The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 PM with no votes or decisions recorded.

Sands Beach Park Taskforce

The Sands Beach Park Taskforce will discuss proposed park design, an art installation, and potential names for Sands Beach Park. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and is open to the public.

• Discussion of proposed park design
• Discussion of art installation
• Discussion of Sands Beach Park names

Town Council

The Town Council will hold first readings on ordinances to annex and zone 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway as T4 Neighborhood Center – Open. A second reading will consider rezoning 0.37 acres at 1613 Madrid Avenue from T5 Main Street to T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood. The council will also vote on appointments, a splash pad intergovernmental agreement with Beaufort County, and a memorandum of understanding with the Kids in Parks program.

• First reading: annexation of 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway (Ordinance 2025-2)
• First reading: zoning of same property as T4 Neighborhood Center – Open (Ordinance 2025-3)
• Second reading: rezone 0.37 acres at 1613 Madrid Avenue from T5 Main Street to T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood (Ordinance 2025-1)
• Approval of Splash Pad intergovernmental agreement with Beaufort County
• Approval of MOU with Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's Kids in Parks program

The council unanimously approved first readings to annex and zone approximately 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway as T4 Neighborhood Center-Open, and approved a second reading to rezone 0.37 acres at 1613 Madrid Avenue from T5 Main Street to T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood. It also approved appointments, a splash pad intergovernmental agreement with Beaufort County, and a memorandum of understanding with the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's Kids in Parks program. No public comments were made on agenda items.

• Approved first reading of ordinance 2025-2 to annex 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of ordinance 2025-3 to zone the annexed property as T4 Neighborhood Center-Open (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of ordinance 2025-1 to rezone 0.37 acres at 1613 Madrid Avenue from T5 Main Street to T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood (unanimous)
• Appointed Christine Rogers-Raetsch to the Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust (unanimous)
• Approved Splash Pad IGA with Beaufort County (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation's Kids in Parks program (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 5 and February 12 meetings (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is conducting a workshop that includes an interview with the Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust. The session also includes the swearing-in of a new police officer and a review of the upcoming March 12 council meeting agenda.

• Oath for new police officer Michael Taylor
• Interview with Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust
• Review of March 12, 2025 Council Meeting agenda

The Port Royal Town Council swore in new Police Officer Michael Taylor and interviewed Christine Rogers-Raetsch for the Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was a workshop with staff briefings on upcoming projects.

• Administered oath to new Police Officer Michael Taylor.
• Interviewed Christine Rogers-Raetsch for the Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust.
• Heard updates on paving, speed humps, and traffic studies.
• Reviewed agenda for the March 12, 2025 Council Meeting.
• Noted upcoming budget workshops for April and May.
• Adjourned at 7:10 PM.

Town Council

The Town Council is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding a specific property rezoning. The body will consider an ordinance to change the zoning designation for a parcel of real estate.

• Proposed rezoning of 0.37 acres at 1613 Madrid Avenue from T5 Main Street to T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood

The Town Council held a public hearing on March 5, 2025, for a proposed ordinance to rezone approximately 0.37 acres at 1613 Madrid Avenue from T5 Main Street to T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood. No members of the audience submitted speaker forms or offered comments. The hearing was adjourned after about one minute; no vote or decision was made at this hearing.

• Held public hearing on rezoning of 1613 Madrid Avenue (0.37 acres, T5 Main Street to T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood) — no comments received

Planning Commission

The Port Royal Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss a review of the town's code, led by Lauren Kelly of Moser Design Group. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled on this agenda.

• Discussion of Port Royal Code Review with Moser Design Group

The Port Royal Planning Commission held a work session to discuss proposed amendments to articles 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the town code. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was for discussion only.

Town Council

The Town Council holds a retreat to review progress on prior goals, set new objectives, and hear department updates. Discussions will cover capital projects (sewer, roads, sidewalks), green space, short-term rentals, multi-family developments, and other municipal topics. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.

• Review of progress from goals set last year and setting new goals
• Capital projects discussion: sewer, road projects, sidewalks
• Short-term rental and multi-family development policies
• Beaufort Jasper Regional Housing Trust and Safe Harbor
• Sands Beach, seafood processing facility, and town hall landscaping

The Port Royal Town Council held a retreat on February 21, 2025, where they reviewed progress on prior goals and established new priorities for the year, including continuing engagement with Port Developers, encouraging local businesses, and finishing capital projects. Department heads provided updates on fire, police, judicial, planning, and public works activities. No formal votes or binding decisions were taken; the meeting was primarily for discussion and goal-setting.

• Established 'must do' goals: continue Port Developers engagement, encourage local businesses, finish capital projects
• Set 'could do' goals: pursue sewer expansion, make Paris Avenue a destination, enhance community engagement
• Set 'should do' goals: conduct downtown parking study, enhance transparency, identify new revenue sources, develop youth programs
• Noted termination of public defender contract by June 30, 2025, with RFP issued for new office
• Accepted easement for Spanish Moss Trail, allowing work to begin
• Discussed formalizing council budgetary donations with a proposed cap
• Explored options for Town Hall renovation or relocation
• Considered parade policy changes due to police staffing shortages

Town Council

The Port Royal Town Council will hold a first reading of an ordinance to rezone 0.37 acres at 1613 Madrid Avenue from T5 Main Street to T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood. The Council will also consider a resolution approving a settlement agreement and accepting a Spanish Moss Trail easement, and take action on an Airbnb settlement, a Portolet contract, and a Safe Harbor settlement. A presentation from Operation Patriots FOB is scheduled.

• First reading of Ordinance 2025-1 to rezone 0.37 acres at 1613 Madrid Avenue from T5 Main Street to T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood
• Resolution 1-2025 approving a settlement agreement and accepting Spanish Moss Trail easement
• Council action: Approval of Airbnb settlement
• Council action: Approval of Portolet contract
• Council action: Approval of Safe Harbor settlement

The Port Royal Town Council approved a rezoning of 1613 Madrid Avenue from T5 Main Street to T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood, passed a resolution accepting a Spanish Moss Trail easement as part of a settlement, and approved an Airbnb settlement. The council also approved a portolet contract and removed the Safe Harbor Settlement from the agenda. All votes were unanimous among the three members present.

• Approved Ordinance 2025-1 rezoning 0.37 acres at 1613 Madrid Avenue from T5 Main Street to T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution 1-2025 approving settlement agreement and accepting Spanish Moss Trail easement (unanimous)
• Approved Airbnb Settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Portolet Contract (unanimous)
• Deleted approval of Safe Harbor Settlement from agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 8 and January 15, 2025 meetings (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss litigation involving Safe Harbor and may take action on the matter following the session.

• Executive session regarding litigation with Safe Harbor

The Port Royal Town Council met in special session and voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss litigation with Safe Harbor. No public comments were made and no substantive decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss Safe Harbor litigation (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a workshop to receive a presentation from the National Park Service. Members will also review the agenda for the upcoming February 12 council meeting.

• National Park Service update on Pinckney-Porters Chapel by Laura Waller
• Review of February 12, 2025 Council Meeting agenda

The Port Royal Town Council held a workshop on February 5, 2025, receiving updates on various capital projects and administrative matters. No formal decisions or votes were made; the meeting was informational and procedural. Key updates included progress on speed humps, the Spanish Moss Trail path, and the Sands Beach Causeway project.

• No formal actions taken; workshop only

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing to gather input for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant Program Needs Assessment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing on 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Needs Assessment

The Port Royal Town Council held a public hearing on February 5, 2025, to receive an overview of the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) needs assessment, presented by Jessica Dailey of the Lowcountry Council of Governments. No public comments were submitted, and the hearing was adjourned without any votes or substantive decisions.

• Held public hearing on 2025 CDBG needs assessment (no action taken)
• No public comments received
• Adjourned hearing at 6:42 PM

Sands Beach Park Taskforce

The taskforce will discuss the proposed design for Sands Beach Park, along with an art installation and bench memorial plaques. No decisions are expected; this is a discussion-only agenda item. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the prior session.

• Discussion of proposed park design for Sands Beach Park
• Discussion of art installation at the park
• Discussion of bench memorial plaques
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2025

The taskforce discussed and agreed on several design elements for Sands Beach Park, including backless timber benches, concrete picnic tables, a smaller square pavilion with power and movable tables, a fire pit, simple swings, artistic tree-wrapped benches, unique bike racks, overlooks with one viewfinder, and downward-aiming trail lighting. No formal decisions were made; the group will meet again on 2/20.

• Approved minutes from Jan 9 meeting
• Agreed on backless timber/lumber benches for the park
• Supported concrete picnic tables for the park
• Discussed smaller square pavilion with power and movable tables
• Agreed to include a fire pit with water nearby
• Agreed on simple, transparent swings and artistic tree-wrapped benches
• Agreed on unique/artsy bike racks and overlooks with one viewfinder
• Agreed on downward-aiming trail lighting similar to Whitehall

Planning Commission

The Port Royal Planning Commission will hold a work session to discuss the town's code review with Lauren Kelly of Moser Design Group. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is a discussion only.

• Discussion of Port Royal Code Review with Lauren Kelly (Moser Design Group)

The Port Royal Planning Commission held a work session to discuss proposed amendments to articles 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the town code. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was for discussion only.

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss an annexation request for 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway, along with a concurrent zoning request for the same property. They will also consider a rezoning request for 0.37 acres at 1613 Madrid Avenue. No decisions are final; the commission will make recommendations to the Town Council.

• Annexation of 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway (applicant Brian Cobban)
• Zoning request for same property as T4 Neighborhood Center – Open
• Rezoning of 0.37 acres at 1613 Madrid Avenue from T5 Main Street to T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood (applicant Kyle Denny)

The Port Royal Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of an annexation, a zoning designation, and a rezoning request. All three recommendations will go to the Town Council for final decisions.

• Recommended approval of 1.17-acre annexation at 799 Parris Island Gateway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of T4 Neighborhood Center – Open zoning for 1.17 acres at 799 Parris Island Gateway (5-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning 0.37 acres at 1613 Madrid Avenue from T5 Main Street to T3 Sub-Urban Neighborhood (5-0)

Town Council

The Town of Port Royal and City of Beaufort are holding a joint council meeting to discuss each municipality's priorities and potential collaborative initiatives. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of discussion items.

• Discussion of priorities for Beaufort
• Discussion of priorities for Port Royal
• Discussion of collaborative initiatives between the two municipalities

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a second reading of an ordinance to authorize the Town Manager to convey excess real property at 705 & 701 14th Street and 1508 Old Shell Road for sidewalk construction. Council will also appoint a board member to the Regional Housing Trust Fund, vote on a tree proposal for Sands Beach Park, and consider a contract for a Zoning Code Review. The meeting includes a presentation on an audit and a Henry Robinson dedication, followed by an executive session on litigation.

• Second reading of Ordinance 2024-20 to convey parcels 0466, 0467, and 105A (705 & 701 14th Street and 1508 Old Shell Road) for sidewalk construction
• Appointment of a board member to the Regional Housing Trust Fund
• Approval of a tree proposal for Sands Beach Park
• Contract approval for a consulting firm to conduct a Zoning Code Review
• Presentation of the annual audit by Lisa Wechsler

The Port Royal Town Council approved an ordinance to convey excess real property for sidewalk construction, a $11,500 tree proposal for Sands Beach Park, and a contract with a consulting firm for a zoning code review. All votes were unanimous. The council also honored former Mayor Henry Robinson with a plaque and received updates on boat landing repairs and the Sands Beach Causeway project.

• Approved ordinance 2024-20 to convey property for sidewalks (unanimous)
• Approved $11,500 tree proposal for Sands Beach Park (unanimous)
• Approved contract with consulting firm for zoning code review (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 13, 2024 public hearing and council meeting (unanimous)

Sands Beach Park Taskforce

The Sands Beach Park Taskforce will discuss the proposed park design, potential park name, and an art installation. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and miscellaneous items.

• Discussion of proposed park design
• Consideration of a park name
• Discussion of an art installation

The taskforce approved the split rail fence along the road and discussed various park features, including a flexible pavilion, artsy bike rack, reclaimed lumber benches, and marsh overlooks. They agreed a three-story observation tower is unnecessary, preferring another marsh overlook with viewfinders. No final decisions were made on most items, with research continuing on picnic tables and swings.

• Approved split rail fence along the road
• Agreed three-story observation tower is unnecessary
• Agreed to add swings to marsh overlook area
• Agreed to place suggestion box at town hall for park renaming

Town Council

This is a procedural council workshop agenda. The main items are a presentation by Beaufort Jasper Water & Sewer Authority (BJSWA) representatives, a council briefing, and a review of the agenda for the upcoming January 15, 2025 council meeting. No ordinances, contracts, or financial decisions are on this agenda.

• Presentation by BJSWA (Verna Arnette & Charlie Stone)
• Review of agenda for the January 15, 2025 council meeting
• Christmas Tree Drop Off at Naval Heritage Park (Jan 6-10)
• Sands Beach Park Taskforce Meeting (Jan 9, 4-5 PM)
• Next council meeting scheduled for Jan 15, 6:30 PM

The Port Royal Town Council held a workshop on January 8, 2025, receiving updates on town projects and reviewing the upcoming meeting agenda. No formal decisions or votes were made during the workshop; all items were informational or discussion-only.

• No formal votes or decisions taken at workshop

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance 2024-20, which authorizes the Town Manager to convey excess real property at 705 & 701 14th Street and 1508 Old Shell Road to facilitate sidewalk construction. The public may comment on the proposed conveyance during the hearing.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2024-20 to authorize conveyance of parcels 0466, 0467 & 105A (705 & 701 14th Street and 1508 Old Shell Road) for sidewalk construction

The Port Royal Town Council held a public hearing on January 8, 2025, to consider Ordinance 2024-20, which would authorize the Town Manager to convey excess real property to facilitate sidewalk construction at 705 & 701 14th Street and 1508 Old Shell Road. No members of the public submitted comments during the hearing. The hearing was adjourned after approximately two minutes; no vote was taken at this hearing.

• Public hearing held on Ordinance 2024-20 (sidewalk property conveyance)
• No public comments received
• Hearing adjourned at 6:33 PM