Port Royal public meetings in 2025

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 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 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

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)

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 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 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 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 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.

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)

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 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 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 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 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)

Town Council

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.

Town Council

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

Planning Commission

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 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.

Town Council

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 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 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.

Town Council

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 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

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

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 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 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)

Planning Commission

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 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 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

Town Council

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

Planning Commission

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 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

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 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 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 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 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 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.