Summerville public meetings in 2025

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special called meeting to consider the second and final reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of approximately 21.86 acres of Town-owned property to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC. The property is divided into two tracts, with the first tract of 7.25 acres valued at $1,994,000 scheduled for sale in December 2025. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding economic development matters.

• Second and final reading of ordinance to sell 21.86 acres +/- of Town-owned property to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC
• Sale of 7.25 acres tract valued at $1,994,000 scheduled for December 2025
• Sale of 14.61 acres tract valued at $4,018,000 scheduled for July 30, 2026
• Consideration to terminate lease with Summerville Commissioners of Public Works for approximately 36 acres on Stokes Bridge Road
• Executive session to discuss economic development matters related to property owned by Interfor

The council gave final approval to sell 21.66 acres of town-owned land to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC, with a unanimous vote. Two residents, Belinda Harper and Katie DePoppe, were each appointed for three‑year terms to the State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee, also unanimously. The lease for approximately 36 acres on Stokes Bridge Road with CPW was terminated unanimously. An executive session was held to discuss the Interfor property, but no action was taken.

• Approved sale of 21.66 acres to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC (unanimous)
• Appointed Belinda Harper to State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Katie DePoppe to State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Terminated CPW lease for ~36 acres on Stokes Bridge Road (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on Interfor property (unanimous)
• Returned from executive session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will review final concept plans for a new Rooms To Go store on Holiday Drive, including architectural and landscaping updates. The board is also reviewing several other new construction projects and previously approved developments.

• Final design review for a 46,075 SF Rooms To Go store on Holiday Drive
• New construction of a restaurant at 902 N. Main Street
• New construction of multi-family development at Old Light Road Apartments
• New construction of an apartment building at 120 Fred Street
• New construction of anchor and retail tenants at Sawmill Centre

Town Council

The Town Council will hold two public hearings on the Nexton Development Agreement, including a proposed sixth amendment that removes a municipal facility acreage requirement. Council members will consider a petition to annex and rezone roughly 738 acres from Planned Development Mixed‑Use to Planned Unit Development after annexation. Several ordinances will receive second‑and‑final readings, covering annexations of small parcels, rezoning of public lands, and amendments to business licensing rules. First readings will be taken on the sale of 21.66 acres to Woodlands Mansion Property Management and on updates to the Unified Development Ordinance.

• Public Hearing #1: Proposed sixth amendment to the Nexton Development Agreement (removes municipal facility acreage requirement)
• Public Hearing #2: Development agreement for approx. 738 acres along Wildgame Rd., Sheep Island Rd., Nexton Pkwy., and Grand Blvd.
• Petition to annex and rezone approx. 738 acres from PD‑MU to PUD after annexation into town limits
• Second and final reading of ordinance to annex 4 acres and 1.71 acres off Greenwave Blvd. to Public Lands
• First reading of ordinance to sell 21.66 acres of town‑owned property to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC

The council unanimously approved the minutes from the November meeting. A first reading of the annexation and development agreement for a 738‑acre Nexton parcel was approved 5‑2, with Councilmembers Mack and Johnson‑Wilson opposing. The council also unanimously approved second and final readings of two annexation ordinances, postponed a rezoning pending a geotech study, and adopted several code and land‑use amendments. Additional actions included appointing a Mayor Pro Tem, rescheduling upcoming meetings, and approving a police‑school resource officer memorandum.

• Approved minutes of Nov. 13, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• First reading of 738‑acre Nexton annexation and development agreement approved (5‑2)
• Second and final reading of two annexation ordinances approved (unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning of TMS#137‑11‑09‑001 pending geotech study (unanimous)
• First reading to sell 21.66 acres to Woodlands Mansion Property Management approved (unanimous)
• First reading of UDO tree‑protection amendment approved (unanimous)
• Rezoned 0.25‑acre Wassamassaw Rd property to Neighborhood Residential (unanimous)
• Appointed Councilmember Richard Waring as Mayor Pro Tem for two years (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will discuss amendments to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance (Chapters 8, 13, and 14) to clarify tree removal, encroachment, and mitigation requirements. It will consider a petition by Nash‑Nexton Holdings, LLC to annex approximately 738 acres off Wildgame Rd., Sheep Island Rd., Nexton Pkwy., and Grand Blvd. and to rezone the parcel from PD‑MU to PUD, along with a related development agreement and a sixth amendment to the existing Nexton Development Agreement. The committee will also hear a rezoning request for 820 Wassamassaw Rd. from Neighborhood Mixed‑Use to Neighborhood Residential. Additional items include updates on sidewalk/crosswalk funding, dam repairs, and a contract up to $500,000 to redevelop Doty Park Playground.

• Amend UDO Chapters 8, 13, and 14 to clarify tree removal, encroachment, and mitigation requirements
• Petition to annex ~738 acres off Wildgame Rd., Sheep Island Rd., Nexton Pkwy., and Grand Blvd. and rezone from PD‑MU to PUD (Nash‑Nexton Holdings)
• Development agreement and sixth amendment for the Nexton property, removing the municipal facility acreage requirement
• Rezoning of 0.25‑acre parcel at 820 Wassamassaw Rd. from N‑MX to N‑R
• Contract with Barrs Recreation to redevelop Doty Park Playground, not to exceed $500,000

The Planning and Development Committee changed the agenda order, sending the Planning & Development Committee before the Parks & Recreation Committee. It voted unanimously to forward proposed amendments to the Summerville Unified Development Ordinance, a 738‑acre annexation and development agreement for the Nexton area, and a rezoning request for 820 Wassamassaw Rd. to the full Town Council with a recommendation for approval. The committee also returned to regular order and adjourned the meeting.

• Changed agenda order to place Planning & Development Committee before Parks & Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Sent UDO Chapter 8, 13, and 14 amendments to full Council with recommendation for approval (unanimous)
• Sent 738‑acre Nexton annexation, zoning change, development agreement, and amendment to full Council with recommendation for approval (unanimous)
• Sent rezoning of TMS#130-10-00-084 (820 Wassamassaw Rd.) to full Council with recommendation for approval (unanimous)
• Returned to regular order of business (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board is holding a workshop to discuss the redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Redevelopment of 500 N. Main Street

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board met on December 8, 2025 and approved the November 10 minutes. The board denied a request to remove one pine tree at 807 Essex Dr. It postponed (tabled) the application to remove 123 trees at 326 Holiday Dr for a new Rooms To Go commercial building. Applications for tree removal at 248 Red Bluff St. and 69 King Charles Cir. were also considered.

• Denied removal of 1 pine tree at 807 Essex Dr.
• Tabled decision on removal of 123 trees at 326 Holiday Dr for Rooms To Go construction.
• Considered tree removal request at 248 Red Bluff St.
• Considered tree removal request at 69 King Charles Cir.
• Approved minutes from the November 10 meeting.

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board is meeting for site visits on December 3, 2025. No decisions will be made during these visits; all decisions are scheduled for the December 8, 2025 meeting.

• Site visit to 326 Holiday Dr.
• Site visit to 248 Red Bluff St.
• Site visit to 69 King Charles Cir.

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will meet to approve minutes and review three new construction and renovation projects in the Historic District. The agenda includes a public hearing and items such as a pool house at 410 Central Ave and renovations at 119 W. 3rd South Street and 117 S. Cedar Street.

• Approval of November 4th, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public Hearing
• 410 Central Ave – New construction of an accessory pool-house building
• 119 W. 3rd South Street – Renovation for Meals on Wheels location
• 117 S. Cedar Street – Renovation for café/restaurant use

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board is meeting to discuss amendments to tree-related ordinances. This is a workshop focused on reviewing potential changes to existing rules.

• Discussion of tree-related ordinance amendments

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will convene to approve minutes, receive a Town Council report, and discuss the 'Safe Streets for All' initiative and upcoming walk audits.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Town Council Bike/Ped Report Out
• Safe Streets for All discussion
• Spring Walk Audits planning
• Committee Member terms review

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee held a discussion on sidewalk maintenance, walk audits, school bike programs, and upcoming software demos. Members also noted a pending SCDOT meeting about SC 61 improvements. No motions were approved, denied, or voted on during the session.

Design Review Board

The Summerville Design Review Board will conduct a preliminary review of the Future Town of Summerville Public Safety Campus, located at 300 and 211 W. 2nd North Street. The board will also consider old‑business items for new construction at 300 W. 2nd North Street, Sawmill Centre, and 326 Holiday Drive, as well as new‑business proposals for Lincoln Square, 955 Bacons Bridge Road, and 902 N. Main Street.

• 300 W. 2nd North Street – New construction of Town of Summerville Public Safety Complex (old business)
• Sawmill Centre – New construction of multi‑tenant restaurant/retail building (old business)
• 326 Holiday Drive – New construction of Rooms to Go store (old business)
• Lincoln Square – New construction for townhome development (new business)
• Future Town of Summerville Public Safety Campus – Preliminary design review request

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two petitions: Nash‑Nexton Holdings, LLC requests annexation of about 738 acres off Wildgame Rd., Sheep Island Rd., Nexton Pkwy., and Grand Blvd. and a change of zoning from PD‑MU to PUD; and Anthony & Parnice Witcher request rezoning of 0.25 acre at 820 Wassamassaw Rd. from Neighborhood Mixed‑Use (N‑MX) to Neighborhood Residential (N‑R). The commission will also consider proposals for new street names.

• Petition by Nash‑Nexton Holdings, LLC to annex ~738 acres off Wildgame Rd., Sheep Island Rd., Nexton Pkwy., and Grand Blvd. and rezone from PD‑MU to PUD
• Request to rezone 0.25 acre at 820 Wassamassaw Rd. from N‑MX to N‑R (owned by Anthony & Parnice Witcher)
• Consideration of new street name proposals (e.g., Echelon Ave., Enduro Dr., Peloton Pl., Spoke St., Velodrome Dr.)

The commission accepted the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting as presented, with no edits or additions. No other substantive actions or votes were recorded during the November 17, 2025 session.

• Approved October 20, 2025 minutes (accepted as presented)

Ad Hoc Committee (North Cedar Street Extension)

The Ad Hoc North Cedar Street Extension Project Committee will meet on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm in the Training Room on the second floor of the Annex Building, 200 South Main Street, Summerville, SC. The agenda lists a call to order, a discussion of the North Cedar Street Extension project, and adjournment. No specific decisions or actions are noted in the agenda.

• Discussion of North Cedar Street Extension Project

Town Council

The Town Council will vote on final readings for several annexations and rezoning requests. The body is also deciding on construction contracts for a Municipal Public Safety Facility Complex and site plans for Dorchester School District Two.

• Contracts with A1A Edifice for Municipal Public Safety Facility Complex construction
• Annexation of approximately 5.71 acres off Greenwave Boulevard for Dorchester School District Two
• Site plans for a bus maintenance facility at 286 Old Fort Drive and a high school gymnasium at 1101 Boone Hill Rd.
• Rezoning of 2.95 acres at Berlin G. Myers Pkwy., E. 6th South St., and S. Gum St. to Neighborhood Mixed-Use
• Intersection improvements for South Laurel and Sumter Street

The council approved the sale of the Town‑owned Woodlands Mansion property (TMS#137‑00‑00‑002) to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC. It also approved several annexations, a contract for a new public safety facility, intersection improvements, and a site plan for a high‑school gymnasium. All motions passed unanimously or 5‑0, with recused members excluded from votes.

• Approved sale of TMS#137-00-00-002 to Woodlands Mansion Property Management, LLC (5-0)
• Approved first reading to annex TMS#144-00-00-015 and 144-00-00-058 (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading to annex TMS#161-08-02-008 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with AlA Edifice for Municipal Public Safety Facility Complex (motion carried)
• Approved intersection improvements for South Laurel and Sumter Street (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new Summerville High School gymnasium at 1101 Boone Hill Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Summerville Police Department and Yemassee Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved staff to construct retention pond on Marymeade property (unanimous)

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council meeting on November 12, 2025 will include an invocation, a pledge of allegiance, remarks from council members, and the swearing‑in of Hon. Lawrence “Trey” G. Jameson, III. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting is a procedural ceremony to install the newly elected official.

• Invocation by Reverend Robert Toliver
• Pledge of Allegiance
• Remarks from elected officials
• Swearing‑in ceremony for Hon. Lawrence “Trey” G. Jameson, III

Standing Committee

Town committees will discuss school district annexations, site plans for a bus facility and high school gym, and various police and parks funding requests. The Finance Committee will also consider employee bonuses and a tourism agreement extension.

• Annexation of 5.71 acres off Greenwave Boulevard for Dorchester School District Two
• Site plans for a bus maintenance facility at 286 Old Fort Drive and a gymnasium at 1101 Boone Hill Rd
• Motorola ALPR camera additions and replacements totaling $123,172.80
• USDOJ COPS Hiring Program Grant of $625,000 with a $563,690 town match
• Additional $50,200 for Doty Park tennis court reconstruction (total $265,800)

The council approved several items, including annexing two parcels and rezoning them to public lands, sending development ordinance amendments to council, and extending the tourism contract. It also approved a one‑time $2,000 bonus for all full‑time employees, a health‑care fund policy, and the sale of two police vehicles. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved annexation of parcels 144-00-00-015 (4 acres) and 144-00-00-058 (1.74 acres) and rezoned to PL (unanimous)
• Sent UDO Chapter 8, 13, and 14 amendments to full Council with recommendation for approval (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for Dorchester School District Two bus maintenance facility at 286 Old Fort Drive (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new Summerville High School gymnasium at 1101 Boone Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Sent South Laurel Street & Sumter Avenue intersection improvement plan to full Council with recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved two‑year extension of Tourism Management contract with Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber (unanimous)
• Approved one‑time $2,000 bonus for all full‑time employees, funded by $1.1 M (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Police Department Unit P297 Harley‑Davidson ElectraGlide and Unit P359 Dodge Charger, proceeds to narcotics asset forfeiture fund (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Summerville Tree Protection Board meeting on November 10, 2025 will consider a request to remove a pine tree at 807 Essex Dr., submitted by Brian Stypula and Beth Lion. The staff report notes the tree is a 32‑foot loblolly pine with slight lean and past limb failures, and recommends removal due to storm‑related damage. The agenda also lists a second item for 326 Holiday Dr. and includes approval of the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approval of minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting
• Review of pine tree removal request at 807 Essex Dr.
• Item on 326 Holiday Dr. (no details provided)
• Discussion of any old business (none listed)
• Miscellaneous items (none listed)

Municipal Election Commission

The Municipal Election Commission will meet to conduct an election certification hearing. The body will hear provisional ballots and certify the election results.

• Provisional Ballot Hearing
• Election Certification

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will meet at Town Hall at 9:00 A.M. on November 5, 2025, then conduct site visits to the properties at 807 Essex Dr and 326 Holiday Dr. No decisions will be made during these visits. All decisions are scheduled for the regular TPB meeting on November 10, 2025 at 9:00 A.M.

• Site visit to 807 Essex Dr
• Site visit to 326 Holiday Dr
• Rain‑out date set for November 7, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. if needed

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review will consider a final review for a new performance pavilion at Short Central and Cedar Street. The board will also review a request to renovate the front entryway of a residence at 803 S. Main Street.

• Final review for a performance pavilion and site improvements at Short Central and Cedar Street
• Renovation request for the front entryway at 803 S. Main Street

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will meet to review five new construction projects, including townhomes and mixed-use buildings, and address a previous approval issue regarding window details.

• 709 N. Main Street – Revision to previously approved salon plans
• Sawmill Townhomes – New construction of townhomes within Sawmill Centre Development
• 801 Central Avenue – Conversion of residential property to commercial use (salon)
• 515 Boone Hill Road – New construction of mixed-use commercial buildings
• Old Light Road Apartments – New construction of multi-family community, including townhomes

Municipal Election Commission

The Municipal Election Commission will meet to receive updates from Executive Director Kizzie Scott on poll manager training, early voting locations, the absentee‑by‑mail deadline, election‑day polling sites, election‑night reporting, and the certification hearing schedule. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is informational.

• Poll managers training updates
• Early voting locations
• Absentee‑by‑mail deadline
• Election‑day polling locations
• Election‑night reporting and certification hearing date/time

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve minutes from the September 15 meeting and hold public hearings on several items. Commissioners will consider two annexation petitions by Dorchester School District Two for parcels off Greenwave Boulevard (approximately 4 acres and 1.71 acres) to be rezoned from R‑1 to PL (Public Lands). The commission will also discuss three proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance covering police K‑9 kennels, overnight mobile food vending, and tree‑removal and mitigation rules, as well as new street names for the Downtown Nexton Townhome Development.

• Annexation petition for TMS#144-00-00-015 (≈4 acres) off Greenwave Blvd, request to zone PL
• Annexation petition for TMS#144-00-00-058 (≈1.71 acres) off Greenwave Blvd, request to zone PL
• Proposed UDO amendment (Chapter 15, Sec. 15.3) to exempt police department K‑9 kennels
• Proposed UDO amendment (Chapter 3, Sec. 3.6.1.G) to allow mobile food vendors to stay overnight in certain districts
• Proposed UDO amendments (Chapters 8, 13, 14) to clarify tree removal, encroachment, and mitigation requirements

The Planning Commission approved five new street names for a downtown development. It unanimously recommended that Council approve the annexation of two parcels off Greenwave Boulevard into the town. It also unanimously recommended Council approve several Unified Development Ordinance amendments: exempting police K‑9 kennels, allowing overnight mobile food vendors, and clarifying tree removal, encroachment, and mitigation requirements.

• Approved five new street names (Echelon Ave., Enduro Dr., Peloton Pl., Spoke St., Velodrome Dr.) – unanimous
• Recommended Council approve annexation of two parcels (4 acres and 1.71 acres) off Greenwave Blvd – unanimous
• Recommended Council approve UDO Chapter 15 amendment to exempt police K‑9 kennels – unanimous
• Recommended Council approve UDO Chapter 3 amendment to allow overnight mobile food vendors – unanimous
• Recommended Council approve UDO Chapters 8, 13, 14 amendments clarifying tree removal, encroachment, mitigation – unanimous

Summerville Municipal Facilities Corporation

The board will consider several organizational actions, including electing officers, approving articles of incorporation, bylaws, a conflicts‑of‑interest and compensation policy, seeking tax‑exempt status, and establishing a bank account. It will also vote on a resolution to authorize the issuance of up to $47.5 million installment purchase revenue bonds for the Town of Summerville Project, Series 2025, and approve related financing documents.

• Election of officers and approval of articles of incorporation and bylaws
• Adoption of conflicts of interest and compensation policy
• Authorization to obtain tax‑exempt status
• Establishment of a corporate bank account
• Resolution to issue up to $47.5 million installment purchase revenue bonds (Series 2025) for the Town of Summerville Project

Town Council

The Town Council will consider a $47.5 million bond issuance for municipal facilities and vote on final readings for annexations and development agreements. The meeting also includes first readings for zoning changes and a public comment session.

• Second and final reading of an ordinance authorizing $47,500,000 in municipal facilities bonds
• Second and final reading of an ordinance to annex approximately 31.8 acres to be zoned MF-R
• First reading of an ordinance to rezone 2.95 acres from PL to N-MX
• First reading of an ordinance to amend the UDO to exempt police K-9 sites
• Discussion to authorize $1.5 million for wayfinding signage

The Town Council gave second‑reading approval to a $47.5 million bond series to fund design, construction and equipping of municipal facilities, passing 6‑1. It also approved several annexations, rezoning actions and ordinances, including a unanimous vote to amend the Business License Ordinance. Additional unanimous actions included funding for wayfinding signage, a safety‑plan contract with Kimley‑Horn, and a resolution supporting inclusive playgrounds.

• Approved $47.5M municipal bond series (6-1)
• Approved annexation of 1.29‑acre parcel at 1905 Old Trolley Rd., changing zoning to UC‑MX (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of four parcels totaling ~31.8 acres, changing zoning to MF‑R (unanimous)
• Amended Business License Ordinance to update Class Schedule (unanimous)
• Conveyed 0.10 acre of South Pine Street to Tiffany Wilson (6-0, one recusal)
• Approved $1.5M for wayfinding signage using multiple tax and grant funds (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with Kimley‑Horn for a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan up to $300,000 (unanimous)
• Requested staff draft a resolution supporting inclusive playgrounds (unanimous)

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Summerville Board of Architectural Review will approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and will review a final approval request for a pool house at 410 Central Ave. Staff notes the pool house must be moved inward to satisfy the GR‑2 side‑setback requirement of 10 ft, but otherwise the plan is zoning‑compliant and the materials will match the existing home. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Approve September 2, 2025 Board of Architectural Review meeting minutes
• Review final approval request for construction of pool house at 410 Central Ave (GR‑2 zoning)
• Staff recommendation: pool house must be moved inward to meet 10‑ft side setback
• No additional new business or miscellaneous items

Standing Committee

Standing Committees will discuss land use petitions, including a car wash annexation and a rezoning for a potential Jewish Community Center. The body will also consider updates to the Unified Development Ordinance regarding mobile vendors and police K-9 units.

• Annexation and zoning of 1.29 acres at 1905 Old Trolley Rd. to Urban Corridor Mixed-Use
• Rezoning of 2.95 acres at Berlin G. Myers Pkwy., E. 6th South St., and S. Gum St. to Neighborhood Mixed-Use
• Proposed UDO amendments for mobile food/retail vending and police K-9 kennel exemptions
• Request to surplus a 2014 Dodge Caravan (Unit P274) with 165,483 miles
• Discussion of purchasing trail head cameras for Sawmill Branch using local Accommodations Tax funds

The Parks & Recreation Committee moved an inclusive playground ordinance to full council. The Planning and Development Committee forwarded an annexation, a rezoning, and three Unified Development Ordinance amendments to full council. The Public Works committee authorized staff to meet with a traffic‑calming consultant. The Finance Committee approved a vehicle purchase and took no action on a trail‑camera proposal.

• Sent inclusive playground ordinance to full council (unanimous)
• Sent annexation of 1905 Old Trolley Rd. (1.29 acres) and UC‑MX zoning to full council (unanimous)
• Sent rezoning of Berlin G. Myers Pkwy. property to N‑MX to full council (unanimous)
• Sent UDO Chapter 15 kennel definition amendment to full council (unanimous)
• Sent UDO Chapter 3 mobile food vendor amendment to full council (unanimous)
• Authorized staff to meet with traffic‑calming consultant (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of 2014 Dodge Caravan (Unit P274) for Police Department (unanimous)
• No action taken on $335,000 trailhead camera proposal (motion withdrawn)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board will meet to review an application from William and Donna Donaldson to remove a 29-inch Loblolly pine tree. The applicants cite concerns regarding the tree's proximity and overhang over their residence.

• Request to remove one pine tree at 711 Simmons Ave.
• Approval of September 8, 2025, meeting minutes

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board is conducting a site visit to 711 Simmons Ave. No decisions will be made during this visit; all decisions will occur at the October 6, 2025, meeting.

• Site visit to 711 Simmons Ave.

Town Council

The Town Council will hold a special called meeting to enter an executive session. The session will focus on negotiations regarding the proposed sale of Town-owned property identified as TMS# 137-00-00-002.

• Proposed sale of Town-owned property (TMS# 137-00-00-002)

Council members voted 4-0 to enter executive session to discuss legal and contractual matters related to the proposed sale of the Town-owned Woodlands Tract. They later voted 4-0 to close executive session and resume the open session. No action was taken on the property sale, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Entered executive session to discuss sale (vote 4-0)
• Closed executive session and returned to open session (vote 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board will approve the minutes from the August 28th meeting and conduct a final architectural detail review for the 615 N. Cedar Street multi‑family building. New business includes a sign illumination request and a church addition at 407 N. Magnolia Street, a new school construction on Sheep Island, and proposals for townhomes and a mixed‑use restaurant/retail building at Sawmill Centre. All items are for discussion or decision at the September 25th meeting.

• 615 N. Cedar Street – Final Architectural Detail Review
• 407 N. Magnolia Street – Sign Illumination Request
• 407 N. Magnolia Street – Addition to existing church
• Sheep Island – New Construction for Legacy Traditional School
• Sawmill Centre – Townhomes

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will convene to review previous minutes, receive updates from Town Council, and discuss new business items including goat trails, Walk & Roll to School Day, and Safe Streets for All.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Town Council Bike/Ped Report Out
• Discussion of goat trails
• Walk & Roll to School Day
• Safe Streets for All

Planning Commission

The Summerville Planning Commission will consider two public hearings and related new business items, including an annexation request and two rezoning proposals. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Annexation of 1.29 acres at 1905 Old Trolley Rd. from CG to UC-MX zoning
• Rezoning of 2.95 acres at Berlin G. Myers Pkwy. from PL to N-MX zoning
• Approval of August 18, 2025, Planning Commission minutes
• New Street Names item
• Public hearing on annexation and rezoning petitions

The commission approved five new street names for an upcoming apartment complex. It unanimously recommended that the Town approve the annexation of a 1.29‑acre property on Old Trolley Road into the Urban Corridor Mixed‑Use zone. It also unanimously recommended rezoning a 2.95‑acre site on Berlin G. Myers Parkway to Neighborhood Mixed‑Use, with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved five new street names (Enrico Way, Aldo Drive, Oakshade Boulevard, Esri Drive, Laura Marie Way) – unanimous
• Recommended approval of annexation of 1905 Old Trolley Rd. (1.29 acres) to Urban Corridor Mixed‑Use – unanimous
• Recommended approval of rezoning of Berlin G. Myers Pkwy. site (2.95 acres) to Neighborhood Mixed‑Use – 4‑0
• Adjourned meeting – motion carried

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council will hold a public hearing on amendments to the Shewmaker Tract Development Agreement for approximately 276.8 acres at Limehouse Farms. Council members will consider petitions to annex four parcels totaling about 31.8 acres and rezone them from R-2 to MF-R. The agenda includes second‑and‑final readings of several ordinances, including a memorandum of understanding with Dorchester County for 500 North Main Street and an annexation ordinance for 0.25 acres at 510 E. Richardson Avenue. A first reading will authorize the issuance of Series 2025 revenue bonds not to exceed $47,500,000 for municipal facilities.

• Public hearing on Shewmaker Tract Development Agreement (276.8 acres, Dorchester Road & Orangeburg Road)
• Petitions to annex four parcels (31.8 acres) and rezone from R-2 to MF-R
• Second and final reading of MOU with Dorchester County for 500 North Main Street
• Second and final reading of ordinance to annex 0.25 acres at 510 E. Richardson Avenue
• First reading of ordinance to issue Series 2025 bonds up to $47,500,000 for municipal facilities

The council voted 5‑1 to approve a bond series of up to $47.5 million for design, construction and equipping of municipal facilities. It also approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Dorchester County and the second reading of the ordinance to remove 500 North Main St. from the historic district (4‑2). Additionally, the council approved the first‑reading annexation of four parcels totaling about 31.8 acres (4‑2).

• Approved bond issuance up to $47.5M for municipal facilities (5‑1)
• Approved MOU with Dorchester County and second reading to remove 500 North Main St. from historic district (4‑2)
• Approved first reading annexation of four parcels (≈31.8 acres) into town limits (4‑2)
• Approved second and final reading annexation of 0.25 acre at 510 E. Richardson Ave. (unanimous)
• Approved second and final reading zoning of 3.89 acres off Millhouse Drive to Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to add Cultural Arts Commission to Unified Development Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved lease‑purchase agreement with Pinnacle Bank for rolling stock (unanimous)
• Approved first reading conveyance of 0.10 acre on South Pine St. to Rufus T. Wilson, IV and Tiffany Wilson (5‑0)

Standing Committee

The Standing Committees of Council will meet to discuss zoning changes for a 31.8-acre annexation, amendments to the Shewmaker Tract development agreement, and various budget and infrastructure items. The Public Safety Committee has no meeting scheduled for September.

• Annexation of 31.8 acres on Jasmine Dr. and Lincolnville Rd. to be zoned MF-R
• Amendment to Shewmaker Tract (Limehouse Farms) development agreement
• Discussion of renovations to existing Town buildings
• Authorization to purchase two Ford Police Interceptor vehicles up to $130,000
• Authorization to reconstruct two tennis courts at Doty Park for $215,625

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously approved a motion to send the annexation of four parcels (about 31.8 acres) for a 94‑unit townhome development to the full Council for approval. The Public Works Committee unanimously directed staff to request stop signs at two Parkwood Drive intersections from SCDOT and to survey residents about a one‑way conversion on South Laurel Street. The Finance Committee unanimously approved several purchase orders, including $71,953.60 for OSHA physicals, a contract for two police vehicles up to $130,000, and $215,625 for reconstruction of two tennis courts at Doty Park. All motions passed without opposition.

• Forward annexation of 31.8 acres for 94 townhomes to full Council (unanimous)
• Instruct staff to request SCDOT stop sign at Parkwood Drive & Simmons Avenue (unanimous)
• Instruct staff to request SCDOT stop sign at Parkwood Drive & Dorn’s Way (unanimous)
• Survey residents of South Laurel Street and Sumter Avenue on one‑way conversion (unanimous)
• Approve $71,953.60 purchase order to Life Scan Wellness Centers for OSHA physicals (unanimous)
• Approve purchase of two Ford Police Interceptor vehicles up to $130,000 (unanimous)
• Approve $215,625 contract with Howard B. Jones & Son Inc to rebuild Doty Park tennis courts (unanimous)
• Approve HomeTelecom sponsorship for STEM lab at Rollins Edwards Community Center (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The board will consider a request from Jonathan Rogers to remove an oak tree located near his home. The meeting will also include a discussion on proposed amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

• Request to remove one oak tree at 211 Comiskey Park Circle
• Discussion of UDO amendments regarding landscaping and tree protection (Chapters 8, 13, and 14)

The board approved the meeting minutes unanimously (6-0). The board approved the removal of an oak tree at 211 Comiskey Park Cir, contingent on the owner providing a mitigated replacement tree, with the motion passing 6-0. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved removal of oak tree at 211 Comiskey Park Cir, contingent on mitigation (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review approved four project requests. An ADU at 709 S Magnolia St was approved with specific design conditions. A window replacement at 117 Charleston St, a baseball scoreboard at 615 S Laurel St, and a residential addition at 101 Briarwood Ln were each approved. All motions passed unanimously with a 5-0 vote.

• Approved ADU construction at 709 S Magnolia St with conditions (5-0)
• Approved replacement of three windows at 117 Charleston St with casement vinyl windows (5-0)
• Approved installation of a mechanical baseball scoreboard at 615 S Laurel St (5-0)
• Approved residential addition at 101 Briarwood Ln (5-0)

Town Council

The Town Council voted to accept staff’s recommendation to change the town’s employee health insurance to the BCBS Silver plan, with no premium increase for employees. The motion passed 4-1, with Councilmember Johnson-Wilson voting against it. The meeting was adjourned at 5:39 p.m.

• Approved switch to BCBS Silver employee health insurance plan (4-1)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the July 21 meeting minutes as presented. It then conducted two public hearings—one on removing 500 N. Main Street from the Historic District and another on a proposed UDO amendment. No vote outcomes or formal decisions on those items were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved July 21 minutes as presented

Town Council

The Town Council denied the second and final reading of the rezoning ordinance for 401 S. Magnolia Street, keeping it in the historic district. It also denied annexation of the 4.26‑acre parcel at Luden Drive and King Charles Circle. The Council approved a $5,000 local match for a $100,000 state grant and approved several annexations and first‑reading ordinances. All motions passed unanimously except the minutes approval, which passed 5‑0.

• Denied second and final reading of rezoning ordinance for 401 S. Magnolia St. (unanimous)
• Denied second and final reading of annexation ordinance for TMS#144-00-00-082 (Luden Dr.) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 10, 2025 meeting (5‑0, with one recusal)
• Approved $5,000 local match for $100,000 MASCS “Big Idea” grant (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance for TMS#379-00-00-025 (0.25 acre) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinances for four parcels totaling ~65.78 acres (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of zoning ordinance for TMS#221-00-00-264 to Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Denied appeal of Parks & Recreation director’s denial of West Richardson Ave closure for DREAM event (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will review a request to reduce a required 50-foot setback to 12 feet. The variance is intended to allow for a detached residential structure for elderly parents.

• Variance request for 172 Harvest Way (TMS # 136-00-00-189) to reduce setback from 50ft to 12ft per UDO Section 3.5.2

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee approved a series of purchase orders totaling about $1.43 million, covering shade structures, trucks, radios, video cameras, protective gear, and vehicles. The committee also sent several annexation and zoning proposals to the full Council, directed a bid for the full Lee Street sidewalk project, and authorized the start of quit‑claim processing for Noisette Row right‑of‑way. All motions carried unanimously.

• Sent annexation and zoning proposals for multiple parcels to full Council – motion passed unanimously
• Directed staff to bid out the full 2,100‑ft Lee Street sidewalk installation – motion carried
• Approved start of quit‑claim process for right‑of‑way on Noisette Row – motion carried
• Authorized $130,341.89 purchase of shade structures for Jerry Blackwell Sports Complex – approved unanimously
• Authorized $148,819 purchase of two Ford flatbed trucks for Parks & Rec – approved unanimously
• Authorized $478,304.93 purchase of fire and police radios – approved unanimously
• Authorized $162,625.40 purchase of in‑car video cameras – approved unanimously
• Authorized purchase orders for turnout jackets, SCBAs, a Kenworth tractor, a dump trailer, and vehicle surplus sales – approved unanimously

Tree Protection Board

The board approved the meeting minutes unanimously. It approved removal of a pine tree at 115 Wrigley Blvd and an oak tree at 325 Aberdeen Cir, while denying removal of an oak at 117 Tea Farm Rd. The decision on the oak at 220 Smythe Dr was delayed pending root investigation and insurance verification.

• Approved minutes (6-0)
• Approved removal of 1 pine tree at 115 Wrigley Blvd (6-0)
• Denied removal of 1 oak tree at 117 Tea Farm Rd, recommended pruning and roof cleaning (6-0)
• Delayed decision on 1 oak tree at 220 Smythe Dr pending root investigation and insurance verification (6-0)
• Approved removal of 1 oak tree at 325 Aberdeen Cir with mitigation (5-1)

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review approved a new carriage house at 125 E Richardson Ave, a single‑family residence at 110 Waring St, and a mural at 129 W Richardson Ave, each with specific conditions, by unanimous 5‑0 votes. The request for an ADU at 709 S Magnolia St received no vote and was scheduled for further review on the September 2 agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 pm after a unanimous motion.

• Approved carriage house at 125 E Richardson Ave with window and roof conditions (5‑0)
• Approved single‑family residential construction at 110 Waring St with siding and drainage considerations (5‑0)
• Approved mural at 129 W Richardson Ave with reduced front‑elevation scale (5‑0)
• No vote on ADU at 709 S Magnolia St; added to September 2 agenda for further review
• Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm (unanimous motion)

Planning Commission

The commission recommended and approved three items to the Town Council: annexation of a 0.25‑acre parcel at 510 E. Richardson Avenue with GR‑5 zoning (5‑1 vote); zoning of a 3.89‑acre parcel off Millhouse Drive to Light Industrial (unanimous vote); and annexation of four parcels totaling about 65.78 acres to remain right‑of‑way (unanimous vote). All motions were adopted.

• Approved annexation of 0.25 acre at 510 E. Richardson Ave, rezoned GR‑5 (5‑1)
• Approved zoning of 3.89 acre off Millhouse Drive to Light Industrial (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of four parcels (≈65.78 acres) to remain right‑of‑way (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council officially proclaimed July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month. The council voted to approve the meeting minutes, with Councilwoman Johnson‑Wilson recusing herself from that vote. Corporal Rao was selected for the Employee Spotlight award.

• Proclaimed July 2025 as Parks and Recreation Month (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (ayes have it)
• Councilwoman Johnson‑Wilson recused from minutes approval vote
• Corporal Rao selected for Employee Spotlight

Standing Committee

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended that the Town Council consider removing 500 N. Main Street from the historic district and sent two other items—an annexation request and a rezoning request—to Council without recommendation. The Finance Committee approved several financial actions, most notably a $1,453,064 purchase of 21 police sport‑utility vehicles. Additional approvals included a police service‑weapon presentation, a referral of a Motorola communications upgrade to full Council, ATAX funding with two added applications, and contracts for the Maple Street Extension project and a CDBG fund reallocation.

• Approved purchase of 21 Ford police SUVs for $1,453,064 (motion carried)
• Authorized presentation of service weapon to retiring Police Lieutenant (motion carried)
• Moved Motorola Premiere One upgrade discussion to full Council (motion carried)
• Approved ATAX Committee funding recommendations and added two deferred applications (motion as amended carried)
• Authorized staff to sign underground utilities agreement with Dominion for Maple Street Extension (unanimously carried)
• Authorized staff to extend engineering contract with Michael Baker International for Maple Street Extension (motion carried)
• Approved amendment to CDBG Annual Action Plan shifting funds to Doty Park Playground Project (motion carried)
• Recommended Town Council discuss first reading of ordinance to remove 500 N. Main Street from Historic District (unanimously passed)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board approved the meeting minutes unanimously (6‑0). It denied the request to remove two pine trees at 142 Amen Cor by a 6‑0 vote. It approved removal of trees 11, 12, and 13 at 140 Helen Dr, retained tree 9, and deferred a decision on tree 10 pending evidence, also by a 6‑0 vote. The board adjourned the meeting by unanimous motion.

• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
• Denied removal of 2 pine trees at 142 Amen Cor (6-0)
• Approved removal of trees 11,12,13 at 140 Helen Dr; retained tree 9; deferred tree 10 (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Council

The council approved a motion to set the terms for Associate Municipal Judges Nina Savas and Bart Stegall from July 1 2025 through June 30 2027. A resolution to adopt the proposed financing plan for the new public safety complex was discussed but not adopted. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Clarified term dates for Associate Municipal Judges Nina Savas and Bart Stegall – motion carried (seconded by Jackson)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

Planning Commission

The commission accepted the May 19 minutes as presented. A motion to recommend annexation and MF‑R zoning for the Luden Drive property failed on a 0‑5 vote. A motion to recommend denial of the rezoning request for 401 S. Magnolia Street passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted May 19 minutes as presented
• Motion to recommend annexation and MF‑R zoning failed (0‑5)
• Motion to recommend denial of rezoning at 401 S. Magnolia St. passed unanimously
• Commission adjourned (motion carried)

Town Council

The council gave a first reading to annex a 4.7‑acre parcel on Bacon’s Bridge Road and Crestwood Drive, changing its zoning from R‑2 to MF‑R, with the motion passing 6‑1. The operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025‑26 was adopted by unanimous vote. Several other ordinances received first‑reading approvals, including zoning changes, code amendments, and inter‑governmental agreements, all passed unanimously.

• First reading of annexation ordinance for 4.7‑acre parcel (6‑1)
• Adopt operating budget for FY 2025‑26 (unanimous)
• First reading to correct TMS number in ordinance 25‑0206 (unanimous)
• First reading to amend encampments on public property ordinance (unanimous)
• First reading to rezone 1120 Central Avenue to General Business (unanimous)
• First reading to rezone 122 Pebbles Lane to General Residential (unanimous)
• First reading to amend UDO subdivision and infrastructure standards (unanimous)
• Approve MOU with Berkeley‑Charleston‑Dorchester Council of Governments for Sawmill Branch Trail easement (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Planning and Development Committee approved rezoning of three parcels and adopted several Unified Development Ordinance amendments. It postponed one annexation pending a traffic study and sent another annexation request to full Council without a recommendation. The Parks & Recreation Committee forwarded two projects – a trail traffic‑count easement and a Miracle League scoreboard with LED lights – to Council. The Public Safety Committee moved an illegal‑camping ordinance amendment to Council for first reading.

• Sent easement agreement for traffic count devices on Sawmill Branch Trail to Council (unanimous)
• Sent Miracle League scoreboard and LED lights project to Council (unanimous)
• Postponed annexation of four Dorchester County parcels until traffic study completed (unanimous)
• Sent Treat & Woodman LLC annexation request to Council with no recommendation (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 1120 Central Avenue to General Business (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 122 Pebbles Lane to General Residential (unanimous)
• Approved multiple UDO amendments (Chapter 5 drainage, Chapter 13 cultural arts commission, Chapter 13 design‑review changes) (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for new SHS Tennis Courts at 500 Greenwave Boulevard (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The board approved the removal of an oak tree at 110 New Spring Ct and approved the removal of a lightning‑struck pine while denying removal of a healthy pine at 2008 Shoal Creek. It also approved removal of a pine and a Bradford pear (contingent on arborist review) and denied removal of a water oak at 313 Ashley Dr. Larger projects were approved: removal of 26 trees for the Midland Parkway parking garage plan and removal of 57 trees for the 615 N Cedar multi‑family development, each with conditions to preserve additional trees or follow a mitigation plan. One request, the removal of two trees at 104 Towne Square Rd, was deferred until a building permit is approved.

• Denied removal of 1 Oak and 1 Sweetgum at 336 Parish Parc Dr (5-0)
• Approved removal of 1 Oak tree at 110 New Spring Ct (5-0)
• Approved removal of lightning‑struck pine and denied removal of healthy pine at 2008 Shoal Creek (5-0)
• Approved removal of Bradford Pear and Pine (contingent on arborist) and denied removal of Water Oak at 313 Ashley Dr (5-0)
• Deferred decision on removal of Hickory and Sweetgum at 104 Towne Square Rd pending building permit (5-0)
• Approved removal of 26 trees for Midland Parkway parking garage plan, with request to try to save additional trees (5-0)
• Approved removal of 57 trees for 615 N Cedar multi‑family development, contingent on staff acceptance of mitigation plan (5-0)

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review approved a black shingle roof for 705 S Main St, a 6‑foot privacy fence for 600 S Gum St, and a pergola for 105 E Carolina Ave. Each motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0 vote. The meeting minutes from May 6, 2025 were also approved 4‑0.

• Approved black shingle roof for 705 S Main St (4-0)
• Approved 6‑foot privacy fence for 600 S Gum St (4-0)
• Approved pergola addition for 105 E Carolina Ave (4-0)
• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee reviewed several items, including the Central Avenue sidewalk phase, the Main Street resiliency funding status, crosswalk ownership issues, and a sidewalk gap analysis. Members assigned tasks such as creating a priority list, gathering information on goat paths, and contacting BCDCOG for trail counters. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Planning Commission

The commission received several emails from Crestwood residents expressing safety, traffic, flooding, and environmental concerns about the proposed annexation and multi‑family rezoning at Bacons Bridge Road and Crestwood Drive. No vote or formal action on the annexation or rezoning request was recorded in the minutes.

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board unanimously approved the meeting minutes. It denied the removal request at 101 Towhee Dr. It deferred decisions on removals at 336 Parish Parc Dr, 110 New Spring Ct, and 3878 Ladson Rd pending inspections or road approval. It approved removals at 118 Cynthia Ln (partial removal and pruning), 136 Boone Dr (all three pines), and 120 Boone St (245 trees with a future landscape‑plan presentation).

• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
• Deferred 336 Parish Parc Dr removal pending level 3 inspection (6-0)
• Denied removal of pine tree at 101 Towhee Dr (6-0)
• Deferred 110 New Spring Ct removal pending HOA driveway decision (6-0)
• Approved removal of damaged pine tree at 118 Cynthia Ln, save Tupelo, prune healthy pine (6-0)
• Approved removal of all three pine trees at 136 Boone Dr (6-0)
• Approved removal of 245 trees at 120 Boone St with developers to present landscape plan next month (6-0)
• Approved removal of requested trees at 3878 Ladson Rd if cross‑access road approved; otherwise retain trees, staff review (6-0)

Town Council

The council unanimously approved the minutes of the April meetings with minor amendments. It gave a first reading to the operating budget for fiscal year 2025‑26. The body also authorized a $60,000 contract for a Comprehensive Plan update and postponed several annexation and rezoning items.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes and related meetings with amendments (unanimous)
• First reading of FY 2025‑26 operating budget ordinance (unanimous)
• Authorized $60,000 contract with Berkeley Charleston Dorchester Council of Governments for Comprehensive Plan update (unanimous)
• Postponed annexation petitions for parcels at 1526 Central Ave. and along Central Ave./Old Parsonage Rd. (unanimous)
• Postponed second and final reading of rezoning ordinance for 917 W. 5th North St. (unanimous)
• Second and final reading of easement ordinance for utility lines at Maple Street Extension (unanimous)
• Appointed ad hoc committee to review associate municipal judge applications (unanimous)
• Appointed Tabatha Blanton to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)

Historic District / Board of Architectural Review

The Board of Architectural Review approved the demolition of part of the building at 835 S Main St (7‑0) and approved the proposed new construction on the same site (5‑2). It also approved shingle roofing for the smaller building at 705 S Main St while denying it for the primary building (5‑2). Additional approvals included permanent museum banner signs, a residential addition at 627 W Richardson Ave, and a new residential construction at 306 W Richardson Ave with several conditions.

• Approved demolition at 835 S Main St (7-0)
• Approved new construction at 835 S Main St (5-2)
• Approved shingle roof on smaller building at 705 S Main St; denied on primary building (5-2)
• Approved permanent banner signs at 100 E Doty Ave with larger museum name (7-0)
• Approved residential addition at 627 W Richardson Ave with specified rail style (6-0)
• Approved new residential construction at 306 W Richardson Ave with band board, stucco, chamfered column details and separate fence review (6-0)
• Approved garden shed addition at 115 Marion Ave with roof material option (7-0)
• Approved window replacement at 124 Dorchester Ave; doors to be resubmitted (7-0)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee approved a $5,709,730 FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for the Public Safety Campus Infrastructure Retrofit, with the town providing a $1,427,432.50 match. It also authorized a memorandum of understanding with Sullivan’s Island Police Department, a $143,363.04 purchase of two police SUVs, and a $168,400 pre‑construction agreement for the new Public Safety Complex. All motions carried unanimously (6‑0).

• Approved FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Plan $5,709,730 (6-0)
• Authorized MOU with Sullivan’s Island Police Department (6-0)
• Authorized purchase of two 2025 Ford SUVs for police $143,363.04 (motion carried)
• Approved surplus of Police vehicle P341 (6-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign pre‑construction agreement with Edifice $168,400 (6-0)
• Sent Summerville Girls Softball League license proposal to full Council (unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning/annexation of four parcels to June meeting (unanimous)
• Sent 132 Tupper Lane easement item to full Council (2-0)

Town Council

The council voted 6‑1 to begin phasing in the Local Option Sales Tax at 50 % of the current 71 % retained rate. It approved a $500,000 sidewalk allocation and unanimously adopted a new Capital Fund, adding $100,000 to the sidewalk budget. An amendment to add $100,000 for parks and recreation was rejected 2‑5, and staff were authorized to solicit waste‑disposal bids. A proposed 5 % police officer salary increase for residents was withdrawn.

• Approve phasing in Local Option Sales Tax at 50% of the 71% retained (6‑1)
• Approve $500,000 sidewalk allocation (6‑1)
• Approve Capital Fund plan with extra $100,000 for sidewalks (unanimous)
• Reject amendment adding $100,000 for parks and recreation capital fund (2‑5)
• Authorize staff to solicit waste‑disposal bids (unanimous)
• Withdraw 5% police officer salary increase for residents (motion withdrawn)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the new street names Baygrass Way and Pink Dogwood Lane. A motion to recommend annexing four parcels (about 31.8 acres) into the town limits was defeated 2‑4. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved new street names Baygrass Way and Pink Dogwood Lane (unanimous)
• Rejected recommendation to annex four parcels (2-4 vote)
• Motion to adjourn carried

Town Council

The Summerville Town Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Homeland Security Investigations unit. It also approved the March meeting minutes (6-0), moved two annexation petitions to the May 8 meeting, postponed a rezoning ordinance reading, gave first reading to a utility easement ordinance, and appointed Tammy Knowles as Ministerial Recorder. All motions carried unanimously unless otherwise noted.

• Approved March meeting minutes (6-0)
• Moved annexation petitions 7a and 7b to May 8 meeting (unanimous)
• Postponed rezoning ordinance reading to May 8 (unanimous)
• Gave first reading to utility easement ordinance (unanimous)
• Appointed Tammy Knowles as Ministerial Recorder (unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Police Department and Homeland Security Investigations (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session on Tree Protection Board personnel matter (unanimous, no action taken)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Standing Committee

The Finance Committee approved a transfer of $342,000 in town road funds to Berkeley County for the Cedar Street Extension project. It also approved two police department purchase orders: $67,918.04 for a 2023 Ford Expedition and $227,456 for five 2023 Dodge Chargers. The committee voted to surplus several SPD vehicles and one Parks & Recreation vehicle, and entered executive session to discuss the potential sale of town‑owned property. All motions carried unanimously.

• Approved transfer of $342,000 road funds to Berkeley County (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order $67,918.04 to Wade Ford for a 2023 Ford Expedition (unanimous)
• Approved purchase order $227,456 to Cooper Motor Company for five 2023 Dodge Chargers (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of listed SPD vehicles (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of Parks & Recreation vehicle R221, a 2008 Dodge Durango (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss potential sale of town‑owned property (unanimous)
• Returned from executive session to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Tree Protection Board

The Tree Protection Board approved the removal of tree 3 at 106 Dericote Ln and ordered an arborist to assess trees 1 and 2. It also approved removal of the pine and oak trees at 100 Niblick Rd, requiring the planting of three new canopy trees as mitigation. Additionally, the board approved removal of a sweetgum at 309 S Hickory St. All motions passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved removal of tree 3 at 106 Dericote Ln; ordered arborist assessment of trees 1 & 2 (7-0)
• Approved removal of pine and oak trees at 100 Niblick Rd with stipulation to plant three canopy trees (7-0)
• Approved removal of sweetgum at 309 S Hickory St (7-0)
• Approved the meeting minutes (7-0)

Town Council

The council entered and then exited an executive session to discuss a municipal court employment matter, taking no action. It unanimously approved two addenda allowing the Town Administrator to sign cooperative agreements with Berkeley County and Dorchester County that designate Berkeley County as the project manager for the Cedar Street Extension. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Entered executive session to discuss municipal court employment matter (unanimous, no action)
• Ended executive session and returned to open session (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign addendum with Berkeley County for Cedar Street Extension (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign addendum with Dorchester County for Cedar Street Extension (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee discussed the proposed Bicycle Ordinance and resolved to determine which Town sub‑committee has jurisdiction and to present the ordinance to that sub‑committee as the next step. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during the meeting.

• Resolved to find the appropriate Town sub‑committee for the Bicycle Ordinance and present it there