Mount Pleasant public meetings in 2025

GREEN Commission

The GREEN Commission will consider the Recreation Department's proposal for community gardens at town facilities. The meeting also includes updates on a Backyard Resilience Workshop and the Wetland Ordinance. Additional outreach events such as Bradford & Tallow Bounty, Plantasia, and Beneath the Oaks are announced.

• Discussion of Community Gardens presented by the Recreation Department
• Backyard Resilience Workshop – February 21, 2026 (tentative)
• Wetland Ordinance Update
• Bradford & Tallow Bounty – February 28, 2026
• Plantasia – April 11, 2026

The GREEN Commission approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes, each by unanimous consent. No other actions were decided. The commission received information on community garden options and upcoming outreach events.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will convene an executive session to receive legal advice on two zoning appeal cases—Case A-05-25 at 767 3rd Street and Case A-06-25 at 108 2nd Street. After the session, the Board may take action on any items discussed and will review staff reports and presentations on the appeals. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval, minutes approval, public comment, and other business.

• Executive session for legal advice on Case A-05-25 (767 3rd Street)
• Executive session for legal advice on Case A-06-25 (108 2nd Street)
• Staff report and presentation on Case A-05-25
• Staff report and presentation on Case A-06-25
• Post‑executive session action on discussed items

Planning Commission

The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission meeting on Dec 10, 2025 includes public hearings on multiple land‑use applications. Items include rezoning, annexation, and zoning requests for parcels such as 3305 N HWY 17, 1490 Boston Grill Road, 1651 HWY 41, 1602 Rife Range Road, 1306 Erckmann Drive, and 1134 Gregorie Ferry Road. The agenda also contains a proposed amendment to the Town’s Land Development Regulations to establish a wetlands ordinance for subdivisions. Additional items are sketch‑plan requests for Spring Hope Dr and vested‑rights extensions for 0 Hale Road and 1370 Rife Range Road, plus a presentation on density standards for residential subdivisions under 1‑acre.

• Public hearing: 3305 N HWY 17 – request to rezone AB‑1, approx. 1.06 acres.
• Public hearing: 1490 Boston Grill Road – request to annex and zone CC, approx. 0.93 acres.
• Land Development Regulation Text Amendment – draft amendment establishing a wetlands ordinance for subdivisions.
• Sketch plan: Spring Hope Dr – request for land‑development waiver to subdivide and create six lots from an access easement.
• Presentation: Engineering and Development Services Department – discussion of density standards for residential subdivisions under 1‑acre.

The commission approved the annexation and CC zoning of 1490 Boston Grill Road by a 6‑1 vote. It denied the annexation and R‑3 zoning of 1602 Rifle Range Road and denied a land‑development waiver for Spring Hope Drive. It approved two vested‑rights extensions (0 Hale Road and 1370 Rifle Range Road) and accepted the withdrawal of the 1134 Gregorie Ferry Road request. The commission also approved rezoning of 1306 Erckmann Drive and selected density‑standard options 1 and 3 for residential subdivisions.

• Approved annex and CC zoning for 1490 Boston Grill Road (0.93 ac) – 6‑1 vote
• Denied annex and R‑3 zoning for 1602 Rifle Range Road (0.35 ac) – unanimous
• Approved rezoning of 1306 Erckmann Drive to R‑2 (0.39 ac) – unanimous
• Accepted withdrawal of annex and AB zoning request for 1134 Gregorie Ferry Road (0.64 ac) – unanimous
• Denied land‑development waiver for Spring Hope Dr (six lots) – unanimous
• Approved vested‑rights extension for 0 Hale Road – unanimous
• Approved vested‑rights extension for 1370 Rifle Range Road – unanimous
• Approved density‑standard options 1 and 3 for residential subdivisions – unanimous

A - Town Council Meetings

The council will hold a public hearing and may approve a private activity bond for Crown Leadership Academy, with a disclaimer that the town will not be liable for the bond. Several zoning and annexation ordinances will be read and recommended for approval, including changes to Chapter 156 and the annexation of two parcels on Chandler Road. Additional items include a finance committee report on a possible agriculture grant and an ordinance granting a perpetual easement and water contract to Mount Pleasant Waterworks.

• Public Hearing on Crown Leadership Academy Inc. Private Activity Bond (26 U.S.C.A. §147(f))
• Possible approval of Crown Leadership Academy Private Activity Bond (Town not liable)
• Ordinance amending Chapter 156, Section 156.1112 – Initiation of Zoning Upon Annexation (Ord. No. 25053)
• Ordinance annexing two 6.5‑acre parcels on Chandler Road (Ord. No. 25049)
• Ordinance authorizing a perpetual easement and water contract to Mount Pleasant Waterworks (Ord. No. 25056)

The Council unanimously accepted the conditions for Crown Leadership Academy's private activity bond, stating the town will not be liable for the bond. They also unanimously named the upcoming Rifle Range Road Park as Gary Santos Park. Several zoning code amendments were approved unanimously, and a one‑year extension of vested rights for two development impact assessments was granted. The annexation of two parcels on Chandler Road was approved by a 6‑3 vote.

• Accepted Crown Leadership Academy private activity bond conditions (unanimous)
• Named new Rifle Range Road Park facility Gary Santos Park (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to zoning code Section 156.1112 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to zoning code Section 156.037 (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extensions of vested rights for Oyster Park and Cinnebarre impact assessments (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of two parcels (≈6.5 acres) on Chandler Road, RC‑2 zoning (6‑3)
• Approved minutes from November meetings and October financial statement (one abstention on Nov 7)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)

A - Town Council Meetings

The Mount Pleasant Town Council will hold a special meeting to discuss a possible Economic Development incentive package and to receive legal advice on two pending lawsuits. The council will also consider applications for a vacant seat on the Planning Commission and a vacant seat on the Culture, Arts and Pride Committee. Any action may be taken on items discussed in the executive session.

• Discussion of an Economic Development incentive package
• Legal advice for Shem Creek Development, Inc. v. Town of Mount Pleasant
• Legal advice for Deierlein et al v. Town of Mount Pleasant
• Consideration of application for Planning Commission vacancy (1 vacancy)
• Consideration of application for Culture, Arts and Pride Committee vacancy (1 vacancy)

The council voted 8-1 to move forward with negotiating the terms of an economic development incentive package for a property off Wingo Way, as discussed in executive session. The council also unanimously approved the appointment of Ashley Richardson to the Culture, Arts and Pride Commission. No other actions were taken before adjournment.

• Approved negotiation of economic development incentive package (8-1)
• Appointed Ashley Richardson to the Culture, Arts and Pride Commission (unanimous)

Tree Task Force

The Mount Pleasant Tree Task Force will review lessons learned from other municipalities about tree ordinances and programs. It will also examine a synopsis of parking lot issues. The committee will develop a work plan for 2026 and discuss overarching goals for the task force.

• Review of lessons learned from other municipalities regarding tree ordinances and programs
• Synopsis of “Parking Lot Issues”
• Establishment of 2026 Work Plan
• Discussion of Overarching Goals

The Tree Task Force unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting. Members reached consensus to reorder the work categories, placing the canopy goal first and moving the ordinance discussion to later in the process. The group agreed to define and structure a planting program and to add equipment needs such as water tanks and trucks to the funding and partnership agenda.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Oct 30 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Reordered work categories: canopy goal first, ordinance placed fourth (consensus)
• Agreed to focus on planting program before ordinance changes (consensus)
• Added 'define and structure a planting program' to Structure and Management section (agreed)
• Added 'equipment needs' (water tanks, trucks) to Funding and Partnership Opportunities (agreed)

Mount Pleasant Youth Council

The Mount Pleasant Youth Council scheduled a meeting for December 4, 2025, but it was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Consequently, no agenda items were acted upon. The agenda had listed items such as approval of minutes, project updates, and discussions of priority projects and meeting times, but none were addressed.

• Approval of minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting
• Quarterly project updates
• Continued discussion regarding priority project
• Discussion and possible action regarding meeting time adjustments

Design Review Board

The Commercial Design Review Board is meeting to conduct preliminary and final reviews of site, landscape, and architecture plans. The board will evaluate several commercial projects, including new developments and renovations.

• Final review of Scrubby’s and Dutch Bros at Hwy 17 & George Browder Blvd
• Preliminary review of outdoor storage at Venning Towers (1209 Venning Rd)
• Preliminary review of East Cooper Plaza Façade Renovations (607-627 Johnnie Dodds)
• Final review of Fairmont Shopping Center (1035 Johnnie Dodds Blvd)
• Final review of Portside Renovation (535 Long Point Rd)

The board approved the final review of Scrubby’s and Dutch Bros at Hwy 17 & George Browder Blvd with all members in favor. It also approved by consent four other projects and granted one‑year extensions for several existing developments. Several items were deferred or withdrawn due to lack of quorum or applicant withdrawal.

• Approved final review of Scrubby’s and Dutch Bros (all in favor)
• Approved by consent East Cooper Plaza façade renovations (all in favor)
• Approved by consent Fairmont Shopping Center (all in favor)
• Approved by consent Portside Renovation (all in favor)
• Approved by consent Construction Resources (all in favor)
• Approved one‑year extension for Broadway Storage (all in favor)
• Approved one‑year extension for Market at Oakland (all in favor)
• Approved one‑year extension for Bowman Final Phase (all in favor)

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports from subcommittees. Discussions will focus on Town Hall art, the Community Arts Center, and marketing.

• Approval of October 1, 2025 meeting minutes
• Town Hall Art subcommittee report
• Community Arts Center update
• Marketing subcommittee report

The Culture, Arts & Pride Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting. The commission then resolved space constraints for the Town Hall Art program by stacking several works on single rods and eliminating five pieces. These adjustments allow the display to fit within the available 57 rods and 72 hooks.

• Approved October 1, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Stacked Bertie Campbell's three butterfly pieces (12" x 12") on one rod
• Paired two Susan Sketers works (framed piece and quilt) on one rod
• Stacked two J. Michael Kennedy pieces with similar tones on one rod
• Eliminated "Painted Peaks" piece
• Eliminated "Sunset Over the Window" piece

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is meeting to review four specific cases regarding zoning exceptions and variances. The agenda includes one approved request and three denied requests awaiting board action.

• Case S-05-25: Special Exception for motor vehicle service and repair at 558 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard
• Case A-04-25: Appeal regarding accessory structure setbacks at 25 Vincent Drive
• Case V-36-25: Variance request for 8-foot front and 3-foot side yards at 524 Whilden Street
• Case V-37-25: Variance request for 3-foot side yard at 522 Whilden Street

The board approved a special exception allowing a motor‑vehicle service and repair business at 558 Johnnie Dodds Boulevard. It denied the appeal concerning setback requirements for the pool and deck at 25 Vincent Drive. The board also denied two residential setback relief requests for 524 and 522 Whilden Street, each by a 3‑to‑2 vote.

• Approved special exception for motor‑vehicle service and repair business at 558 Johnnie Dodds Blvd (all in favor)
• Denied appeal upholding zoning official’s setback determination for 25 Vincent Drive (all in favor)
• Denied relief request for 524 Whilden St, 8‑ft front yard/3‑ft side yard (3‑2 vote)
• Denied relief request for 522 Whilden St, 3‑ft side yard (3‑2 vote)

Bids & Purchases Committee

The Bids & Purchases Committee will approve minutes, hear public comments, recognize employee service, and award several design contracts under the Safe Streets for All Grant, a construction contract for a parklet, and a contract for emergency operations equipment. Other committees will discuss a South Carolina Department of Agriculture grant, zoning code amendments, flood resilience updates, legal matters, and potential 2026 sales‑tax referendum projects.

• Award contract for Long Point Road corridor safety enhancement design (SS4A grant)
• Award contract for Coleman, Ben Sawyer and Chuck Dawley corridor safety enhancement design (SS4A grant)
• Award contract for Rifle Range Road shared use path design (SS4A grant)
• Award construction contract for Scanlonville Praise House Parklet
• Award contract for Emergency Operations food preparation and distribution equipment

The Bids & Purchases Committee approved the minutes from the November 3 meeting. It then unanimously approved eight contracts to design or build safety, bike, and shared‑use projects, as well as a parklet and emergency kitchen equipment.

• Approved Long Point Road corridor safety design contract with Kimley‑Horn ($472,184.26)
• Approved Coleman, Ben Sawyer, and Chuck Dawley streetscape design contract with TranSystems Corporation ($799,945.28)
• Approved Rifle Range Road shared‑use path design contract with Mead and Hunt Inc. ($973,273.17)
• Approved Phase 2 Mathis Ferry Road shared‑use path design contract with Stantec Consulting Services Inc. ($747,117.40)
• Approved signal design at Snee Farm Parkway/Palmetto Plantation Blvd at US‑17 contract with Rummel, Klepper & Kahl ($102,367.95)
• Approved US‑17 corridor safety enhancement design contract with HDR Engineering Inc. of the Carolinas ($748,941.39)
• Approved construction contract for Scanlonville Praise House Parklet with First Construction Management LLC ($599,937.90)
• Approved Emergency Operations food‑preparation equipment contract with Culinary Depot ($141,044.08)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review recommendations for zoning code text amendments regarding annexation and rural residential standards. The body will also consider one-year vested rights extensions for the Oyster Park and Cinebarre developments.

• Zoning Code Text Amendment for initial designations assigned upon annexation
• Zoning Code Text Amendment for Rural Residential District Development Standards
• One-year extension of vested rights for Oyster Park Development Impact Assessment and Planned Development
• One-year extension of vested rights for Cinebarre Development Impact Assessment
• Discussion of Special Public Input Meeting for text amendments to Old Mount Pleasant

The committee approved the November 3 minutes and unanimously recommended Town Council approve amendments to §156.1112 and Chapter 156.037 of the zoning code. It also recommended one‑year extensions of vested rights for the Oyster Park and Cinebarre development impact assessments. The committee set a special public input meeting for the Old Mount Pleasant text amendments on December 13.

• Approved minutes from November 3, 2025 (all in favor)
• Recommended Town Council approve zoning amendment §156.1112 (all in favor)
• Recommended Town Council approve zoning amendment Chapter 156.037 at 1 du/3ac (all in favor)
• Recommended Town Council approve one‑year vested rights extension for Oyster Park Development Impact Assessment (all in favor)
• Recommended Town Council approve one‑year vested rights extension for Cinebarre Development Impact Assessment (all in favor)
• Agreed to hold a special public input meeting on December 13 for Old Mount Pleasant text amendments

Flood Resilience Committee

The Flood Resilience Committee is meeting to discuss a specific update regarding a Local Wetland Ordinance. The meeting consists of procedural items and this single topical update.

• Update on a Local Wetland Ordinance

The Flood Resilience Committee approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted. Members asked staff to provide a marked‑up draft of the proposed wetland ordinance and related examples, and the draft is scheduled for an unofficial public hearing at the Planning Commission on December 10, 2025.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Police, Judicial, Legal Committee

The Police, Judicial & Legal Committee will discuss legal matters, including a proposed ordinance to grant a perpetual easement to the Mount Pleasant Waterworks and a review of state law on tax‑proceeds expenditures. The Bids & Purchases Committee will award design contracts for several Safe Streets for All grant projects such as Long Point Road and the Rifle Range Road shared‑use path. Other committees will consider a Business License Code amendment, Asian Longhorned Beetle updates, and potential 2026 sales‑tax referendum projects.

• Award design contracts for multiple Safe Streets for All grant projects (e.g., Long Point Road corridor, Coleman corridor, Rifle Range Road shared‑use path)
• Discussion and possible action on an ordinance granting a perpetual easement to the Mount Pleasant Waterworks
• Review and possible amendment of Chapter 110 Business License Code with updated class schedule
• Review of Asian Longhorned Beetle impact and zoning code text amendments (Initial Zoning Designations, Rural Residential standards)
• Discussion of potential 2026 Charleston County Sales Tax Referendum projects

The committee unanimously approved the August 4, 2025 minutes. It voted to delegate vested‑rights extension approval from Town Council to the Planning Commission, with the option to refer complex cases back to Council. It also unanimously approved an ordinance granting a perpetual easement to Mount Pleasant Waterworks for the Public Services Operations Center Administrative Building. Finally, the committee unanimously moved to enter executive session for legal advice on two pending lawsuits.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Delegated vested‑rights extension authority to Planning Commission, with referral provision (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance granting perpetual easement to Mount Pleasant Waterworks for Public Services Operations Center Administrative Building (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on Shem Creek Development, Inc. v. Town of Mount Pleasant and Deierlein et al v. Town of Mount Pleasant (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will consider potential projects funded by a 2026 Charleston County sales‑tax referendum. It will also present corridor safety enhancements under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant. Additional updates on traffic management and ongoing transportation projects will be provided before adjourning.

• Discussion of potential 2026 Charleston County Sales Tax Referendum projects
• Presentation of Corridor Safety Enhancements for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant projects
• Traffic Management Update
• Updates on Ongoing Projects and Programs
• Approval of Minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting by a unanimous vote. No other actions were formally adopted; the members discussed potential 2026 Charleston County sales‑tax projects and a $16 million federal safety grant, but no decisions or votes were recorded on those items. The meeting was adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will hold an executive session to review and discuss an economic development incentive package and may take action on items from that session. The Planning Committee will consider zoning code text amendments and extensions of vested rights for the Oyster Park and Cinebarre development impact assessments. The Finance Committee will discuss possible acceptance of a 2025 South Carolina Department of Agriculture grant and an amendment to the Business License Code.

• Economic Development Committee executive session on incentive package
• Planning Committee zoning code amendments: Initial Zoning Designations and Rural Residential District standards
• Finance Committee discussion of 2025 SC Department of Agriculture grant
• Finance Committee amendment to Chapter 110 Business License Code
• Bids & Purchases Committee award contracts for Safe Streets for All Grant design projects

The committee approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee voted to enter executive session to discuss an Economic Development Incentive Package, with all present in favor. After the executive session, the committee unanimously recommended that the full Council adopt the Incentive Package.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss Incentive Package (all in favor)
• Recommended Incentive Package to full Council (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss whether to accept a 2025 South Carolina Department of Agriculture grant and will consider amending the Town's Business License Code with an updated class schedule and other changes. The meeting also includes routine approvals of minutes and public comment. No decisions have been made yet.

• Discussion and possible action to accept a 2025 South Carolina Department of Agriculture Grant
• Discussion and possible action to amend Chapter 110: Business License Code with an updated Class Schedule
• Award of contracts for Safe Streets for All Grant design projects, including Long Point Road corridor safety enhancement
• Award of a construction contract for the Scanlonville Praise House Parklet
• Award of a contract for Emergency Operations food preparation and distribution equipment

The Finance Committee approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It unanimously recommended that Town Council accept a $200,000 South Carolina Department of Agriculture grant for shrimp dock infrastructure. It also unanimously recommended that Town Council adopt amendments to Chapter 110, updating the business license class schedule and related provisions.

• Approved minutes from November 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve $200,000 SC Dept. of Agriculture grant (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council adopt amendments to Chapter 110 Business License Code (unanimous)

GREEN Commission

The Green Commission will continue discussion of a proposed Local Wetland Ordinance to address gaps in wetland regulations. It will also review the town’s Arbor Day plans for the Pitt Street Bridge. The meeting includes updates on the HOA survey and upcoming community outreach workshops.

• Local Wetland Ordinance – ongoing discussion to fill gaps in wetland regulations
• SC Arbor Day plans for Pitt Street Bridge – discussion and review
• HOA Survey Update – status report
• Backyard Resilience Workshop – scheduled for February 21, 2026 (tentative)
• Beneath the Oaks event – scheduled for October 15‑17, 2026

The Green Commission approved its agenda and the prior meeting minutes unanimously. The commission adopted a draft wetland protection ordinance with a 5‑foot buffer amendment by a 4‑to‑1 vote. It also approved moving forward with the Pitt Street Arbor Day project as presented.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved draft wetland protection ordinance with buffer amendment (4-1 vote)
• Approved Pitt Street Arbor Day project (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct public hearings regarding changes to the Mount Pleasant Zoning Code. The body will discuss modifications to initial zoning designations for annexed areas and development standards for the Rural Residential District.

• Public hearing on Zoning Code Text Amendment regarding initial zoning designations assigned upon annexation
• Public hearing on Zoning Code Text Amendment modifying Chapter 156.037, RR, Rural Residential District Development Standards

The Planning Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda. It then approved a zoning code amendment modifying initial zoning designations for annexed properties without opposition. Finally, the commission approved an amendment to Chapter 156.037, Rural Residential District Development Standards by an 8‑to‑1 vote.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Initial Zoning Designations upon annexation (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Chapter 156.037, Rural Residential District Development Standards (8-1)

A - Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will administer oaths of office to the Mayor-Elect and Council Members-Elect. The body will also consider several land use ordinances and a lease purchase agreement for equipment.

• Lease Purchase Agreement with TD Equipment Finance, Inc. for $5,075,000
• Annexation and RC-2 zoning of 6.5 acres on Chandler Road
• Ordinance to amend Building Area Ratio Standards and Accessory Use standards
• One-year extension of vested rights for Retail at the Market at Oakland Development Impact Assessment
• Ordinance to update the Business License Code Class Schedule

The council elected Howard Chapman as Mayor Pro Tem by voice vote. It approved the first reading of an annexation ordinance for two 6.5‑acre parcels on Chandler Road with a 6‑3 vote. The council also approved the first reading of a RC‑2 Rural Conservation District zoning ordinance for the same parcels by unanimous vote. Minutes from the October and September 2025 meetings were approved unanimously.

• Elected Howard Chapman as Mayor Pro Tem (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance for two parcels on Chandler Road (6.5 acres) (6-3 vote)
• Approved first reading of RC-2 Rural Conservation District zoning ordinance for the parcels (unanimous vote)
• Approved agenda (unanimous vote)
• Approved minutes from Oct. 6, Oct. 14, and Sep. 2025 meetings (unanimous vote)
• No consent agenda items (none)
• Public comment: candidate for Board of Zoning Appeals introduced (no action)
• Presentation on Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax (informational, no decision)

A - Town Council Meetings

The Mount Pleasant Town Council will hold a special meeting to formally declare the results of the November 4, 2025, election. The agenda consists of this single adoption and public comment.

• Adoption of Resolution R.25111 FINAL declaring November 4, 2025, election results

The Town Council amended Resolution R.25111 to reflect the official election numbers from Exhibit A. All present council members voted in favor of the amendment and then voted to adopt the amended resolution. The resolution was signed, sealed, and delivered at the close of the meeting.

• Adopted amended Resolution R.25111 declaring election results (unanimous)

Mount Pleasant Youth Council

The Mount Pleasant Youth Council will meet to approve the October 2, 2025 minutes, elect a new Social Media Chair, receive quarterly project updates, and discuss the Priority Project, communication channels, and possible meeting time adjustments.

• Election of Social Media Chair
• Quarterly Project Updates
• Continued discussion regarding Priority Project
• Discussion and possible action regarding communication channels
• Discussion and possible action regarding meeting time adjustments

The council approved the October 2, 2025 meeting minutes. Lily Byrnes was elected Chair and Miles McLawhorn Vice Chair, and Elle Gragg was unanimously elected Social Media Chair. Members agreed to use Google Drive for shared documents and to create a group chat for immediate communication.

• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Lily Byrnes as Chair (announced)
• Elected Miles McLawhorn as Vice Chair (announced)
• Elected Elle Gragg as Social Media Chair (unanimous)
• Adopted Google Drive as shared document platform
• Decided to establish a group chat (Chair Lily Byrnes to set up)

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025, was cancelled due to a lack of business or quorum.

Bids & Purchases Committee

The Bids & Purchases Committee will approve minutes and award several contracts, including a lease‑purchase financing agreement for vehicles, pipe‑lining at Edwards Park, Phase 1 construction of the Fire and Police Training Center, construction‑management services, and trail projects. The Finance Committee will discuss a possible amendment to the Business License Code. The Planning Committee will review annexation and zoning proposals for Chandler Road and other parcels, and consider an extension of vested rights for the Retail at the Market at Oakland. The Transportation Committee will discuss traffic‑calming initiatives for The Oaks neighborhood and provide updates on traffic‑management projects.

• Award of FY26 lease‑purchase financing agreement for vehicles and equipment
• Award of contract for Edwards Park pump station outfall pipe lining
• Award of contract for Phase 1 construction of the Fire and Police Training Center
• Award of contract for Mathis Ferry Trail (5th Avenue to Eagle Street) and Scanlonville Praise House Trail
• Discussion of traffic‑calming initiatives for The Oaks neighborhood

The Bids & Purchases Committee unanimously approved the recommendation to lease‑purchase police vehicles, fire engines and a garbage truck. It also approved contracts for Edwards Park pump‑station pipe lining ($343,528.26), Phase 1 of the Fire and Police Training Center ($5,798,974), construction project‑management services ($162,932), the Mathis Ferry and Scanlonville Praise House Trails ($3,367,044.81), and storm‑water repairs at 1234 Waterfront Drive ($352,887). The minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting were approved as well.

• Approved recommendation to Town Council for FY26 lease‑purchase financing with TD Equipment Finance Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved awarding contract to James White Construction LLC for Edwards Park pipe lining, $343,528.26 (unanimous)
• Approved awarding contract to MPS Construction (MedPro Systems LLC) for Phase 1 Fire & Police Training Center, $5,798,974 (unanimous)
• Approved awarding contract to LCK LLC for construction project‑management services, $162,932 (unanimous)
• Approved awarding contract to IPW Construction Group LLC for Mathis Ferry and Scanlonville Praise House Trails, $3,367,044.81 (unanimous)
• Approved awarding contract to Groundhog Utilities LLC for headwall repair and pipe lining at 1234 Waterfront Drive, $352,887 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Recorded no public comments (procedural)

Planning Committee

The Bids & Purchases Committee will award several contracts, including a lease‑purchase financing agreement for FY26 vehicles and equipment and contracts for the Edwards Park pump station and the Fire and Police Training Center. The Finance Committee will discuss a possible amendment to the Business License Code. The Planning Committee will review annexation and zoning recommendations, including rezoning five parcels recently annexed off Highway 17 North and related zoning code text changes. The Transportation Committee will discuss traffic‑calming initiatives for The Oaks neighborhood and provide updates on traffic‑management projects.

• Award of FY26 lease‑purchase financing agreement for vehicles and equipment (Bids & Purchases Committee)
• Award of contract for Edwards Park pump station outfall pipe lining (Bids & Purchases Committee)
• Award of contract for Phase 1 construction of the Fire and Police Training Center (Bids & Purchases Committee)
• Rezoning of five parcels recently annexed off Highway 17 North (Planning Committee)
• Discussion of traffic‑calming initiatives for The Oaks neighborhood (Transportation Committee)

The committee approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes. It recommended to the Town Council that the approximately 6.5‑acre parcel on Chandler Road be annexed and zoned as Rural Conservation‑2 (RC‑2). The committee also recommended approval of two zoning code amendments: one allowing a six‑foot setback for one‑story detached accessory structures, and another modifying standards for the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District. Additionally, the committee recommended a one‑year extension of vested rights for the Retail at the Market at Oakland development and deferred action on rezoning five parcels off Highway 17 North.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended annexation and RC‑2 zoning of ~6.5 acres on Chandler Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of detached accessory structure setback amendment (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District standards amendment (unanimous)
• Deferred action on rezoning recommendations for five parcels off Highway 17 North (no vote)
• Recommended one‑year extension of vested rights for Retail at the Market at Oakland (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will meet to discuss traffic calming initiatives for The Oaks neighborhood. The body will also receive updates on the Traffic Management and Traffic Calming programs.

• Discussion of traffic calming initiatives for The Oaks neighborhood
• Traffic Management update
• Traffic Calming Program update

The Transportation Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved installing speed humps in The Oaks neighborhood, subject to a petition reaching a 75 % homeowner approval threshold. Additionally, the committee unanimously directed staff to revise the Brickyard Parkway Path plan to route the pathway through the amenities center.

• Approved October 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved installation of speed humps in The Oaks (contingent on 75 % petition) (unanimous)
• Directed staff to revise Brickyard Parkway Path routing through amenities center (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on amendments to the Town's Business License Code. This includes updating the Class Schedule and other changes to Chapter 110 of the ordinance.

• Proposed amendments to Chapter 110: Business License Code of Mount Pleasant Ordinance
• Updated Business License Class Schedule

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. It discussed updates to the Business License Code, including class schedule changes and a new licensing requirement for non‑profit organizations. The committee unanimously approved the ordinance amendment and will forward it to the full Council. The chair requested further discussion of church daycare licensing at the December Finance Committee meeting.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Business License Ordinance amendment as presented (unanimous)
• Moved Business License Ordinance amendment forward to full Council (unanimous)
• Scheduled further discussion on church daycare licensing at December Finance Committee meeting

Tree Task Force

The Tree Task Force will review the Community Forest Master Plan, discuss tree mitigation funds, and establish its meeting schedule for 2026. The meeting will be held at the Municipal Complex on Ann Edwards Lane.

• Approval of September 25, 2025 minutes
• Establish meeting schedule for 2026
• Review of Community Forest Master Plan goals
• Review of current tree program
• Discuss tree mitigation fund usage

The task force approved its agenda and the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting, with all members voting in favor. It then established the dates for its 2026 meetings: Jan 29, Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 30, May 21, Jun 25, and Jul 30. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda – all present voted in favor
• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes – all present voted in favor
• Established 2026 meeting dates: Jan 29, Feb 26, Mar 26, Apr 30, May 21, Jun 25, Jul 30 – unanimous

Design Review Board

The Mount Pleasant Design Review Board met to review site plans for several commercial developments. The board denied a final review for Scrubby's and Dutch Bros and deferred the Shem Creek Boat Landing project. Several other projects were withdrawn by staff.

• Scrubby's and Dutch Bros denied final review
• Shem Creek Boat Landing preliminary review deferred
• Zaxby's approved with staff and board comments
• Venning Towers outdoor storage preliminary review deferred
• Seafair Retail Village, Grand Patriot, and Grand Lawn withdrawn by staff

The board approved the agenda, consent items, and September minutes. It approved additional presentation time and materials for the Scrubby’s and Dutch Bros project, then denied the request to address staff and board comments after amending the motion, passing 5‑1. The board approved the Zaxby’s project with conditions, deferred the Venning Towers application, and noted that three Patriots Point projects were withdrawn by staff.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Spartina Creek Vested Rights Extension by consent (unanimous)
• Approved September minutes (unanimous)
• Approved additional five minutes presentation for Scrubby’s/Dutch Bros (unanimous)
• Approved submission of additional materials for Scrubby’s/Dutch Bros (unanimous)
• Denied Scrubby’s/Dutch Bros request to address comments (amended) – vote 5‑1
• Approved Zaxby’s project with conditions (unanimous)
• Deferred Venning Towers application (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board will review three staff‑reported cases. Two requests for variances—removing trees at 1042 Chambers Lane and allowing a garage encroachment at 933 McCants Drive—are slated for denial. The Board will approve a special exception to replace and relocate outdoor lighting at the community recreation facility at 790 Creekside Drive. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, agenda approval and public comment.

• Denied: relief from §156.702 E.2 to remove three laurel oaks at 1042 Chambers Lane
• Denied: relief from rear‑yard setback standards to allow garage encroachment at 933 McCants Drive
• Approved: special exception under §156.1206 to replace/relocate outdoor lighting at 790 Creekside Drive (R‑1 residential district)

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied the relief request to remove trees at 1042 Chambers Lane and denied the variance request for an attached garage at 933 McCants Drive. It approved a special exception to replace outdoor lighting at the recreation facility on 790 Creekside Drive. All votes were recorded as noted in the minutes.

• Denied tree‑removal relief request at 1042 Chambers Lane (4‑2 vote)
• Denied variance for garage setback at 933 McCants Drive (4‑2 vote)
• Approved special exception for lighting at 790 Creekside Drive (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider annexing approximately 6.5 acres and zoning them RC-2, along with a text amendment to the Zoning Code. The meeting will also include a sketch plan request for a land development waiver and a staff presentation on commercial development processes.

• Public Hearing: Annexation and zoning of 6.5 acres at Chandler Road (TMS No. 615-00-00-022)
• Public Hearing: Zoning Code text amendment regarding accessory structures and Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District
• Sketch Plan: Request for land development waiver at 1328 Erckmann Dr (SP-05-25)
• Presentation: Engineering and Development Services Department on commercial development and density standards
• Approval of Minutes and General Correspondence

The commission approved the agenda and minutes unanimously. It approved the annexation and RC‑2 zoning of about 6.5 acres on Chandler Road and adopted a zoning code amendment that changes accessory‑structure standards and the Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District, with a recommendation to adjust the BAR for R‑3 and R‑4 zones. The commission denied a land‑development waiver for 1328 Erckmann Dr, set a policy that easement subdivisions are not allowed unless the parcel is at least one acre, and scheduled a special meeting on Nov 17 to consider reducing Rural Residential density from 3 to 1 unit per acre.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved annexation and RC-2 zoning of ~6.5 acres on Chandler Road (unanimous)
• Approved zoning code amendment for accessory structures and Neighborhood Preservation Overlay District, with BAR adjustment recommendation (unanimous)
• Denied land development waiver to subdivide access easement at 1328 Erckmann Dr (unanimous)
• Agreed easement subdivisions not allowed unless parcel ≥1 acre (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting Nov 17 to review draft ordinance changing Rural Residential density from 3 to 1 unit/acre (unanimous)

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will review and possibly act on the Accommodations Tax (ATAX) application process. It will also consider changes to the committee's meeting process (ATAC). The agenda includes routine approval of minutes from April 3 and September 30, 2025, and a period for public comments.

• Approve minutes from April 3, 2025 and September 30, 2025 meetings
• Discuss and possible action on ATAX application process
• Discuss and possible action on ATAC meeting process
• Public comments

The committee approved the minutes from the April 3 and September 30, 2025 meetings, incorporating noted spelling corrections. Members voted unanimously to request that the town increase the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee’s annual allocation from $150,000 to $200,000 to support six legacy events. The group also adopted several application changes and postponed a decision on separate scoring for cultural events until more data are collected.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved September 30, 2025 meeting minutes with spelling corrections (all in favor)
• Approved request to increase ATAC funding from $150,000 to $200,000 for six legacy events (all present voted in favor)
• Retained the position title field in ATAC applications
• Kept the start‑up question in ATAC applications
• Maintained the full budget document request in ATAC applications
• Considered eliminating redundant hotel information from applications
• Agreed to revisit cultural‑event scoring after gathering three‑year historical data

GREEN Commission

The GREEN Commission will continue discussions regarding the creation of a Local Wetland Ordinance to address regulatory gaps. The body will also receive education from Clemson Extension on the Asian Longhorned Beetle.

• Discussion on creating a Local Wetland Ordinance
• Education on the invasive Asian Longhorned Beetle
• Updates on the Canopy Restoration Program and Town Hall Pollinator Garden
• Waterway Clean-up event scheduled for November 8th at Shem Creek Park
• Update regarding SC Arbor Day and Pitt Street Bridge

The Green Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior meeting minutes. The commission continued discussion of a proposed local wetland ordinance, with staff tasked to revise the draft. An education presentation on the Asian Longhorned Beetle was given, and upcoming community events were reviewed. No other actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)

A - Town Council Meetings

The Mount Pleasant Town Council will hold an executive session to review and discuss an Economic Development grant application. Afterward, the council will consider applications for three open seats on the Recreation Advisory Commission. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a recognition of Special Olympics golf champions.

• Review and discussion of an Economic Development grant application (executive session)
• Consideration of applications for three vacancies on the Recreation Advisory Commission
• Public comment period
• Recognition of Special Olympics Golf Champions from recent competitions
• Potential post‑executive‑session actions on discussed items

The council moved into executive session, then reconvened and approved economic incentives for WIN 808 LLC. The council also reappointed Gregory Winch, Richard Phillips, and Greer Hanlon to the Recreation Advisory Commission. All motions were approved by all members present.

• Approved economic incentives for WIN 808 LLC (all present voted in favor)
• Reappointed Gregory Winch, Richard Phillips, and Greer Hanlon to the Recreation Advisory Commission (all present voted in favor)
• Entered executive session to discuss agenda items (all present voted in favor)

A - Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will hold final readings on the annexation and zoning of parcels on Beehive Road and Highway 17 North. Members will also consider a 4% wage adjustment for first responders and a resolution promoting civility.

• Final reading for annexation and CC zoning of 1.36 acres at 1096 and 1076 Beehive Road
• Final reading for annexation of 11.85 acres along Highway 17 North between Thomas Goodwater Drive and Tupelo Forest Drive
• Final reading for CC zoning of 11.85 acres along Highway 17 North
• Possible action on a 4% wage adjustment for first responders
• Adoption of Resolution R.25101 pledging to practice and promote civility

The council approved the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. It also approved the minutes from the September 9 and September 22 special meetings, the August 2025 financial statement, and the regular October meeting minutes, again unanimously. No other substantive actions were recorded in this meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September minutes and August financial statement (unanimous)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a wage adjustment for first responders. This item is identified as Phase II of the 2025 Wage Study.

• Discussion and possible action on a 4% wage adjustment for first responders

The Human Resources Committee reviewed a proposal to implement a 4% wage adjustment for first responders as Phase II of the 2025 Wage Study. Councilman Rambo moved to recommend approval and immediate implementation, and the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. The committee will forward this recommendation to the full Council at its next meeting.

• Recommend 4% wage adjustment for police and fire approved unanimously

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee will approve minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting, recognize employee years of service, and discuss parking options near Edwards Park. Public comments will be heard before the meeting adjourns.

• Approval of minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting
• Recognition of employee years of service
• Review of parking options around Edwards Park

The committee approved the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. The employee‑recognition agenda item was postponed because the honorees were unavailable. Members discussed parking options at Edwards Park, reviewing signage and four possible strategies, and agreed to monitor the situation and explore vegetation barriers rather than immediate new measures.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed employee years‑of‑service recognition agenda item
• Committee agreed to monitor Edwards Park parking and consider vegetation barriers

Bids & Purchases Committee

The Town of Mount Pleasant will hold multiple committee meetings on October 6, 2025. The Bids & Purchases Committee is scheduled to award contracts for sidewalk construction, Edwards Park pump replacement, and stormwater repair. The Special Town Council Meeting will discuss implementing a proposed 2025 Wage Study and adding personnel to the police and fire departments.

• Award of contract for construction of sidewalks and multi-use paths
• Award of contract for Edwards Park pump replacement
• Award of contract for stormwater repair in Wando East neighborhood
• Discussion and possible action to implement proposed 2025 Wage Study
• Consideration and possible action of addition of personnel to police and fire departments

The Bids & Purchases Committee approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It approved contracts to construct sidewalks and multi‑use paths, replace the pump at Edwards Park, and repair stormwater infrastructure in the Wando East neighborhood. All motions were seconded and passed unanimously.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract for sidewalks and multi‑use paths (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Edwards Park pump replacement (unanimous)
• Approved contract for stormwater repair in Wando East neighborhood (unanimous)

A - Town Council Meetings

The Mount Pleasant Town Council and its committees will meet on October 6, 2025 to approve minutes, hear public comments, and address a range of items. Committee agendas include awarding contracts for sidewalks, a park pump replacement, and stormwater repairs, as well as discussing off‑leash dog hour locations and transportation project updates. The Special Town Council meeting will discuss the proposed 2025 Wage Study and the possible addition of personnel to the police and fire departments.

• Award of a contract for the construction of sidewalks and multi‑use paths (Bids & Purchases Committee)
• Award of a contract for the Edwards Park pump replacement (Bids & Purchases Committee)
• Award of a contract for stormwater repair in the Wando East neighborhood (Bids & Purchases Committee)
• Discussion of designating locations for off‑leash dog hours (Health, Recreation & Events Committee)
• Consideration of the 2025 Wage Study and possible addition of police and fire personnel (Special Town Council)

The council voted to adopt the 2025 wage study Phase 1, allocating $1,537,000 for immediate implementation. They also approved funding for 12 additional public‑safety positions (six firefighters, four police corporals, and two community service officers). The amendment adding these positions passed 6‑3, while a separate amendment to add a 4 % salary increase failed 5‑4. The final motion, incorporating the wage‑study funding and new positions, was adopted unanimously, with remaining funds sent to committees for further review.

• Approved Phase 1 wage study implementation ($1,537,000) – unanimous vote
• Approved 12 additional public‑safety positions (6 firefighters, 4 police corporals, 2 CSOs) – passed 6‑3
• Rejected amendment to add a 4 % salary increase – failed 5‑4
• Adopted main motion as amended, authorizing wage study and new positions – unanimous approval

Human Resources Committee

The Town of Mount Pleasant will hold multiple committee meetings on Monday, October 6, 2025, including a Special Town Council meeting to discuss implementing a proposed 2025 Wage Study and adding personnel to the police and fire departments. Other committees will address sidewalk construction contracts, off-leash dog hours, and transportation updates.

• Special Town Council meeting to discuss 2025 Wage Study and police/fire hiring
• Bids & Purchases Committee to award sidewalk and stormwater repair contracts
• Health, Recreation & Events Committee to discuss off-leash dog hours
• Transportation Committee to review Rivertowne Parkway and Highway 41 intersection
• Public Services Committee to review parking options around Edwards Park

The committee approved the minutes from the September 2 and September 18, 2025 meetings, with the motion passing unanimously. No other motions were adopted; the remaining topics were discussed for possible future action.

• Approved September 2 and September 18 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee will meet at 12:30 p.m. to review project status reports. Items include an update on Rivertowne Parkway and the SC Highway 41 intersection, a progress report on the Charleston County Highway 41 Corridor Improvement, and briefings on traffic management and the Lexington Drive/US 17 intersection. No formal actions are listed; the agenda consists of informational updates.

• Update on Rivertowne Parkway and SC Highway 41 intersection
• Update on Charleston County Highway 41 Corridor Improvement project
• Update on Traffic Management
• Update on Lexington Drive and US Highway 17 intersection

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting, with the motion passing unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of project updates and public comments.

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will approve minutes from its August 4, 2025 meeting and hear public comments. In executive session, members will review an Economic Development grant application and receive legal advice about a possible real‑property acquisition. After the session, the committee may act on any item discussed.

• Review and discussion of an Economic Development grant application (executive session)
• Legal advice related to potential acquisition of real property (executive session)
• Approval of minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting
• Public comments from attendees
• Possible action on any item discussed in the executive session

The Economic Development Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. Councilman Rambo moved, and Councilman Iacofano seconded, a motion to go into executive session, which was also approved unanimously. No other votes were taken after reconvening.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)

Education Committee

The Town of Mount Pleasant will hold a special council meeting to discuss implementing a proposed 2025 Wage Study and consider adding personnel to the police and fire departments. The Education Committee will also meet to discuss public safety education campaigns.

• Special Town Council meeting to discuss 2025 Wage Study and police/fire staffing
• Education Committee to discuss public safety education campaign
• Bids & Purchases Committee to award contracts for sidewalks, pump replacement, and stormwater repair
• Public Services Committee to review parking options around Edwards Park
• Transportation Committee to update on Rivertowne Parkway and Highway 41 intersection

The committee approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other motions were adopted. Members discussed public‑safety education, social‑media timing, CPTED training, and door‑hanger outreach, but these remained proposals.

• Approved minutes from June 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Mount Pleasant Youth Council

The Mount Pleasant Youth Council will conduct roll call, hear public comments, and approve the minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting. It will review and vote on its by‑laws. The council will discuss priority projects for the session and hold nominations and an election for the Vice‑Chair position.

• Approval of minutes from the September 4, 2025 meeting
• Review and approval of By‑laws
• Discussion of priority projects for the session
• Nominations and election of Vice‑Chair position
• Housekeeping Items

The council unanimously approved the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes and the new bylaws. It also approved three priority projects – crosswalk safety, a winter sports‑equipment drive, and a tentative NICU‑meals project for spring. Finally, Miles McLawhorn was elected vice‑chair of the council.

• Approved September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new Youth Council bylaws (unanimous)
• Approved priority projects: crosswalk safety, winter sports‑equipment drive, and tentative spring NICU‑meals project (unanimous)
• Elected Miles McLawhorn as vice‑chair (unanimous)

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and hear reports from various subcommittees. The agenda focuses on updates regarding art projects and marketing.

• Traffic Box Art subcommittee report
• Community/Performing Arts subcommittee report
• Town Hall Art subcommittee report
• Marketing subcommittee report

The commission approved the September 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It chose ten artworks (with two reserves) for the town’s traffic boxes and decided future replacements will use new designs from the original artists. The board postponed any financial support for James Haag’s recycled‑art project until the proposal is further developed. The Historical Commission was asked to explore featuring Jonathan Green’s work in the Town Hall exhibit and to report back with details.

• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Selected 10 artworks for traffic boxes, with two reserves
• Decided replacements for older boxes will use new designs from original artists
• Postponed financial support for James Haag recycled‑art proposal
• Requested Historical Commission to explore Jonathan Green exhibit and provide details

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will consider funding presentations for the FY 25/26 spring cycle, covering a list of community events. The committee will also evaluate the funding committee’s recommendations for those events. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of prior minutes and a public comments period.

• Approval of minutes from the April 3, 2025 meeting
• Public comments
• FY 25/26 Spring Cycle Funding Presentations for events including Charleston Race Week, Charleston Restaurant Foundation, Charleston Wine + Food, Coastal Cyclists, Colour of Music Inc., Cooper River Bridge Run, Mount Pleasant Symphony, Rice Planter’s Golf, South Carolina Surf Soccer (2), and Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
• FY 25/26 Spring Cycle Funding Committee Evaluations

The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee postponed the approval of the April 3, 2025 meeting minutes to the next meeting so members could review them. No other items were approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

• Deferred approval of April 3, 2025 minutes

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet to consider appeals for three previously denied cases. These requests involve tree removal, mitigation waivers, and building area ratio calculations.

• Case V-29-25: Request to remove a 34’’ Live Oak Tree at 1153 N Shadow Drive
• Case V-32-25: Request to waive mitigation for a 32’’ and 29’’ Laurel Oak at 253 Coinbow Circle
• Case V-33-25: Request to include marsh area in building area ratio calculations at 217 Church Street

The Board approved the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. It denied the request to remove a 34‑inch live oak at 1153 N. Shadow Drive by a 4‑to‑2 vote. It also denied a waiver for laurel‑oak mitigation at 253 Coinbow Circle (5‑to‑1) and a marsh‑land variance at 217 Church Street, the latter by unanimous consent.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Denied tree‑removal variance at 1153 N. Shadow Drive (4‑2 vote)
• Denied laurel‑oak mitigation waiver at 253 Coinbow Circle (5‑1 vote)
• Denied marsh‑land use variance at 217 Church Street (unanimous)

Tree Task Force

The Mount Pleasant Tree Task Force will discuss staffing and organizational structure for tree protection. It will review tree removal and mitigation procedures for new and existing single‑family homes, commercial projects, the Board of Zoning Appeals, and capital projects. The meeting also includes a review of Tree Bank funding and an update on tree canopy coverage data.

• Review of tree removal and mitigation processes for various development types
• Review of Tree Bank funding
• Update on tree canopy coverage data
• Review of staffing organization and structure for tree protection
• Overview of facilitator role and discussion of timeline

The Tree Task Force unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The members also unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. No other actions or decisions were taken during this session.

• Approved agenda (all voted in favor)
• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (all voted in favor)

Design Review Board

The Mount Pleasant Commercial Design Review Board will approve the agenda, minutes, and public comments before reviewing six commercial projects. It will vote on consent motions for extensions and site reviews at 515 Coleman Blvd, Bowman Place on Old Georgetown Rd, Circle K at Long Point Rd & Wando Park Blvd, and a Residence Inn on Harry M. Hallman Blvd. The board will also note staff‑commented approval for Roper at 512 Johnnie Dodds and denial of Scrubby’s and Dutch Bros at Hwy 17 & George Browder Blvd.

• 515 Coleman – Extension Consent Motion (515 Coleman Blvd)
• Bowman Place – Revisions Consent Motion (1344, 1350, & 1356 Old Georgetown Rd)
• Roper – Approved with staff comments (512 Johnnie Dodds)
• Scrubby’s and Dutch Bros – Denied (Hwy 17 & George Browder Blvd)
• Circle K – Wando Park Consent Motion (Long Point Rd & Wando Park Blvd)

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Recreation Advisory Commission will approve its agenda and the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will provide website updates and updates on MPRD programs and projects. The meeting includes a public comment segment and a new business item before adjournment.

• Approval of Agenda
• Approval of Minutes from the June 17, 2025 Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting
• Website Updates
• MPRD Program and Project Updates
• Public Comment

The Recreation Advisory Commission approved the meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting. Recreation Director TJ Rostin agreed to email information about the commission hosting a table at the upcoming Trunk or Treat event.

• Approved agenda
• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes
• Agreed to email information on Trunk‑or‑Treat table

A - Town Council Meetings

The Mount Pleasant Town Council is holding a special meeting to take action on the millage rate and sales tax credit factor. This process determines the local property tax rate for the community.

• Action to establish a Millage Rate and Sales Tax Credit Factor

At the special meeting, the Town Council voted on the millage rate and Local Option Sales Tax credit factor. The motion to adopt a 34.7‑mill operating rate and a 0.00037 credit factor was approved by a 5‑4 vote. Councilmembers Whitley, Rambo, Iacofano, Santos and Brownstein voted yes; Hyatt, Chapman, Tinkey and Mayor Haynie voted no.

• Adopt 34.7 operating millage rate and LOST credit factor (5-4)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action on an Employee Wage Study. The meeting includes a period for public comments.

• Discussion and possible action on Employee Wage Study

The Human Resources Committee heard a presentation of the employee wage study and discussed its findings on pay gaps and public‑safety incentives. No formal motions were made, and the committee decided to forward the study’s recommendations to the full council at the next meeting. Chairman Iacofano asked that the raw data be provided to all council members before that meeting.

• No formal motion made; recommendations to be forwarded to full council

Planning Commission

The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on September 17, 2025. The agenda consists of standard procedural items such as roll call, approval of the agenda and minutes, and a recommendations update. No substantive business, projects, or public hearings are listed because there is a lack of business for this month.

Construction Board of Adjustments

The Construction Board of Adjustments will meet on September 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Mount Pleasant Municipal Complex. The board will approve the agenda and minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. The board will hold a public hearing on the appeal of a denied construction permit for 41½ Vincent Drive (Permit 2024‑RSFR‑000078). An executive session will address legal advice related to the same permit item.

• Approval of agenda
• Approval of minutes from September 2, 2025 meeting
• Executive session: legal advice on 41½ Vincent Drive permit (Permit 2024‑RSFR‑000078)
• Public hearing on appeal of denied permit for 41½ Vincent Drive (Permit 2024‑RSFR‑000078)

The Construction Board of Adjustments unanimously denied the appeal for TMS # 535-13-00-138, Permit 2024‑RSFR‑000078, citing failure to meet section 153.05 requirements. Earlier motions to approve the agenda, approve prior minutes, enter executive session for legal advice, and accept additional documentation also passed unanimously. No other actions were taken before adjournment at 6:15 pm.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice on agenda item H (unanimous)
• Accepted additional documentation for appeal (unanimous)
• Denied appeal for 41½ Vincent Drive permit (unanimous)

GREEN Commission

The Mount Pleasant GREEN Commission will discuss ideas and dates for invasive plant removal and native tree planting. It will also continue talks on outreach opportunities with homeowners' associations and standardized environmental presentations. Updates will be given on the local wetland ordinance, the canopy restoration program, and the Asian Longhorned Beetle. The meeting includes announcements of several upcoming community environmental events.

• Further discussion of project ideas and dates for invasive removal and native tree planting
• Further discussion on developing outreach opportunities with HOAs and standardized presentations
• Update on Local Wetland Ordinance
• Update on Canopy Restoration Program
• Update on Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB)

The Green Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting. The commission also unanimously approved the creation of a technical working group to develop the draft local wetland ordinance. Additionally, the commission agreed to look for a first‑week‑of‑December date, coinciding with Arbor Day, to complete the Pitt Street invasive‑plant removal and native‑tree planting project. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes (all in favor)
• Approved formation of technical working group for wetland ordinance (all in favor)
• Agreed to seek a first‑week‑of‑December date for Pitt Street planting project

A - Town Council Meetings

The Town Council will hold a special meeting to review applications for board vacancies. The session includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and board appointments.

• Board of Zoning Appeals application (1 vacancy)
• Planning Commission application (1 vacancy)
• Historical Commission applications
• Personnel matter regarding the conduct of a Town board member

The Town Council unanimously appointed Georgette Rivera to the Historical Commission, Andrea Kornick to the Board of Zoning Appeals, and reappointed Brett Bennett to the Planning Commission. A motion to remove Deidre Kennedy from the Tree Task Force was voted down 6‑2. No other actions were taken.

• Appointed Georgette Rivera to the Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrea Kornick to the Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Reappointed Brett Bennett to the Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Motion to remove Deidre Kennedy from the Tree Task Force failed (6-2)

A - Town Council Meetings

The Mount Pleasant Town Council will consider a consent agenda that includes a final reading of an ordinance to issue and sell up to $60,000,000 in waterworks and sewer system revenue bonds. The council will also hold first readings on rezoning a parcel at 1124 Venning Road and on annexing and zoning two parcels at 1096 and 1076 Beehive Road. Additional items include a final reading on annexing five parcels totaling 11.85 acres along Highway 17 North. Public comment and routine approvals are also on the agenda.

• Final Reading: Ordinance to issue and sell not exceeding $60,000,000 waterworks and sewer system revenue bonds (Ord. No. 25045)
• First Reading: Ordinance to rezone 0.98 acres at 1124 Venning Road from AB‑1 to AB‑2 (Ord. No. 25046)
• First Reading: Ordinance to annex two parcels (~1.36 acres) at 1096 and 1076 Beehive Road (Ord. No. 25047)
• First Reading: Ordinance to zone the same two parcels as Community Conservation District (Ord. No. 25048)
• Final Reading: Ordinance to annex five parcels totaling 11.85 acres along Highway 17 North between Thomas Goodwater Drive and Tupelo Forest Drive (Ord. No. 25033)

The council unanimously approved the final reading of Ordinance No. 25045, authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $60 million in waterworks and sewer system revenue bonds. Council members also denied a rezoning request for 1124 Venning Road, converting an AB‑1 district to AB‑2. They approved the annexation and Community Conservation District zoning of two parcels at 1096 and 1076 Beehive Road. The council deferred two larger annexation and zoning proposals for five parcels along Highway 17, with votes of 6‑2 and 7‑1 respectively.

• Approved Ordinance No. 25045 for $60 M waterworks bonds (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of 1124 Venning Road from AB‑1 to AB‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 1096 and 1076 Beehive Road parcels (Ordinance No. 25047) (unanimous)
• Approved CC zoning of 1096 and 1076 Beehive Road parcels (Ordinance No. 25048) (unanimous)
• Deferred annexation of five parcels along Highway 17 (Ord. 25033) (6‑2)
• Deferred CC zoning of five parcels along Highway 17 (Ord. 25034) (7‑1)

Mount Pleasant Youth Council

The Mount Pleasant Youth Council will meet to approve previous minutes, review parliamentary rules, and nominate officers for the 2025 session. The agenda includes a discussion on priority projects for the upcoming term.

• Approval of minutes from January 2, 2025
• Review of Robert's Rules of Order
• Nominations and election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of priority projects for the session

The council approved the minutes from the January 2, 2025 meeting unanimously. Lily Byrnes was elected chair of the Youth Council. The vice‑chair vote ended in a tie, so the election was postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved January 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Lily Byrnes as Chair (vote passed)
• Vice‑chair election tied; postponed to next meeting

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. The discussion on the traffic box art piece was postponed, with the final decision to be revisited at the next meeting. The commission also agreed to develop educational materials about the artwork and to continue planning new traffic box art installations.

• Approved August 6 minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled final decision on traffic box art (to be revisited next month)

Bids & Purchases Committee

The Bids & Purchases Committee approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved a contract for the design of sidewalk and pedestrian advisory lane improvements. Finally, it approved a contract for the 2025 road resurfacing project. All present voted in favor of each action.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sidewalk and pedestrian advisory lane design contract (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 road resurfacing contract (unanimous)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee will review recommendations for rezoning parcels on Venning Road and annexing parcels on Beehive Road. The body will also discuss regulations for detached accessory structure heights and demolitions in older neighborhoods.

• R-20-25: Request to rezone two parcels on Venning Road from AB-1 to AB-2
• R-21-25: Request to annex and zone CC two parcels at 1076 and 1096 Beehive Road
• Discussion on heights of detached accessory structures
• Discussion on demolitions and rebuilds in older neighborhoods

The committee approved the minutes from the June 30 and August 4 meetings. It voted unanimously to recommend the Town Council deny the Venning Road rezoning request (R-20-25). It also voted unanimously to recommend the Town Council approve the Beehive Road annex and zoning request (R-21-25). Two motions on accessory‑structure height limits and on demolitions/rebuilds each tied 2‑2, so the committee forwarded those items to the Town Council with no recommendation.

• Approved minutes from June 30 and August 4 meetings (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council deny Venning Road rezoning (R-20-25) (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve Beehive Road annex and zoning (R-21-25) (unanimous)
• Motion to add height limit for accessory structures failed 2‑2; forwarded with no recommendation
• Motion to remove 40% size limit for accessory structures failed 2‑2; forwarded with no recommendation
• Motion on demolitions and rebuilds failed 2‑2; forwarded with no recommendation

Flood Resilience Committee

The Flood Resilience Committee will meet to discuss the Remley’s Point Micro Stormwater Drainage Project and recap events on SC7. The committee will also recognize staff for their work containing a hazardous material spill.

• Presentation of Remley’s Point Micro Stormwater Drainage Project
• Recap of SC7 events
• Recognition of staff for hazardous material spill containment

The Flood Resilience Committee approved the minutes from the June 30 and August 4, 2025 meetings. The motion was moved by Howard Chapman, seconded by Jake Rambo, and carried unanimously. No other actions or votes were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at 9:34 a.m.

• Approved June 30 and August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee will meet to review an Employee Wage Study. The committee will also hold an executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding the conduct of an individual serving on a Town board.

• Review of Employee Wage Study
• Executive session regarding the conduct of a Town board member

The Human Resources Committee approved the August 4, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. Members voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss a board member conduct issue. Afterward the committee approved a motion for legal counsel to review the matter and refer it to the full council, also by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved motion to go into executive session on personnel matter (unanimous)
• Approved legal counsel review and referral to council of board member conduct issue (3-0)

Transportation Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. No other motions or approvals were recorded; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates and discussion of ongoing projects.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Construction Board of Adjustments

The Construction Board of Adjustments appointed Andy Clark as Chair and John Ratliff as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The Board also approved the Town Building Official (or designee) as Secretary after amending the original motion. The agenda, prior meeting minutes, and the reviewed rules of procedure were each approved unanimously.

• Appointed Andy Clark as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed John Ratliff as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Town Building Official or designee as Secretary (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved December 6, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted reviewed rules of procedure (unanimous)

Tree Task Force

The Tree Task Force will convene to review its rules, discuss the Community Forest Master Plan, and review the Town's tree canopy history using aerial photography. The group will also receive an update on the public tree inventory.

• Review of Task Force rules and procedures
• Discussion of the Community Forest Master Plan
• Review of tree canopy history using aerial photography
• Update on the public tree inventory
• Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan and Tree Ordinance

The task force elected James McKee as chair and approved both the meeting agenda and the July 28 minutes, each unanimously. Members also agreed to hold monthly meetings and use formal motions for decisions. No other formal actions were taken.

• Elected James McKee as Chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted monthly meeting schedule (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the July meeting minutes. It then approved the Drury Hotel project at 261 Johnnie Dodds, subject to all staff comments. The board also approved the Circle K – Wando Park project, conditional on staff comments. No decision was made on the Zaxby’s application.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Drury Hotel project, subject to staff comments (unanimous)
• Approved Circle K – Wando Park project, subject to staff comments (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a recreation building at Rifle Range Park to exceed the height limit by 3 feet 6 inches (6‑1 vote). It denied a request to remove a 25‑inch cedar tree at 933 McCants Drive (unanimous). The Board also approved a motion, after amendment, to require additional photos and a structural engineering assessment for the tree removal request at 1153 N Shadow Drive (6‑1 vote). Agenda and minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion for additional photos and structural engineering assessment for 1153 N Shadow Drive (6‑1)
• Denied tree removal request at 933 McCants Drive (unanimous)
• Approved height variance for Rifle Range Park (6‑1)

Planning Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and minutes unanimously. It approved the street name change to Koedding Lane. It denied the rezoning request for two parcels on Venning Road by a 7‑to‑1 vote. It approved the rezoning of 1076 and 1096 Beehive Road and adopted the amended 2025 Rules of Procedure.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Approved street name change to Koedding Lane (unanimous)
• Denied rezoning of two Venning Road parcels (7-1 vote)
• Approved rezoning of 1076 and 1096 Beehive Road (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Rules of Procedure amendment (unanimous)

GREEN Commission

The Green Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the prior minutes. Members agreed to develop a survey for homeowners' associations and draft an email to schools to guide future outreach. They also approved starting a small planting project at Pitt Street Bridge with temporary QR‑code signage for volunteers.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to create HOA survey and report back at next meeting
• Agreed to draft outreach email to schools and organizations
• Agreed to begin a pilot invasive‑removal/planting project at Pitt Street Bridge with QR‑code signage

A - Town Council Meetings

The council entered an executive session by unanimous vote. After reconvening, members approved a $100,000 allocation from the Economic Development budget to the Harbor Entrepreneur Center, reappointed four members to the GREEN Commission, and directed legal counsel to act on the Town's Faison Road property. No other votes were taken.

• Executive session approved (all present voted in favor)
• Allocate $100,000 to Harbor Entrepreneur Center (all present voted in favor)
• Reappoint Rachel Honderd, Jim Westerhold, Olivia Flynn, Mary Conley to GREEN Commission (all present voted in favor)
• Direct legal counsel to act on Faison Road property as discussed in executive session (all present voted in favor)

A - Town Council Meetings

Councilmember Brownstein moved to approve the agenda and Councilmember Chapman moved to approve the July 8 minutes and the June 2025 financial statement. Both motions were seconded and carried unanimously. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes and June 2025 financial statement (unanimous)

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The Culture, Arts & Pride Commission approved the minutes from the July 9, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Keller Mays, seconded by Chuck Lauer, and passed. No other formal actions were taken; the commission discussed upcoming art events and planned a scheduling poll for a sculpture project.

• Approved July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)

Bids & Purchases Committee

The Bids & Purchases Committee approved the minutes from the June 30, 2025 meeting. It then unanimously approved contracts for the IOP Connector Trail design, replacement of the fire pump system at the Public Safety Training Facility, Remley’s Point drainage improvements, Old Village traffic‑calming improvements, and development of an Environmental Strategic Plan.

• Approved contract for IOP Connector Trail design (unanimous)
• Approved contract for replacement of fire pump system at Public Safety Training Facility (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Remley’s Point drainage improvements (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Old Village traffic‑calming improvements (unanimous)
• Approved contract for development of an Environmental Strategic Plan (unanimous)

Planning Committee

The August 4, 2025 Planning Committee meeting did not have a quorum, so no votes or decisions were made. Committee members discussed the Towne Centre Planned Development amendment, a proposed annexation and zoning change, accessory‑structure height guidelines, and demolition issues, but no actions were taken. The meeting adjourned at 1:32 pm.

Flood Resilience Committee

The meeting was called to order at 11:03 a.m. but was canceled due to lack of a quorum. All agenda items will be carried forward to the September meeting. No decisions were made.

Human Resources Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. No formal action was taken on the employee wage study, but the committee expressed support for its continuation with results expected at the September meeting.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Supported continuation of employee wage study (no formal action)

Police, Judicial, Legal Committee

The Police, Judicial & Legal Committee met on August 4, 2025, but a quorum was not present, so no motions were made and no actions were taken. Chief Arnold recognized two officers for five years of service and provided an update on e‑bike enforcement and education. The committee discussed pending changes to the e‑bike ordinance, which will be finalized at the next Town Council meeting. The meeting adjourned at 3:29 p.m.

• No motions made; no actions taken due to lack of quorum

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 30, 2025 meeting. The committee then moved to an executive session and later unanimously instructed the town attorney to proceed as discussed regarding the Highway 41 road improvement project. No other motions were taken, and the meeting adjourned at 2:38 p.m.

• Approved June 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to Executive Session at 2:34 p.m. (unanimous)
• Directed Town attorney to proceed as discussed on Highway 41 consent (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:38 p.m. (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee approved the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It moved to forward the proposed addition of a 500,000‑sq‑ft property on Faison Road to the Multi‑County Industrial Park to the Town Council, also unanimously. The committee entered executive session for legal matters and later recommended council action based on that session, both passed unanimously. No action was taken on the request for a letter of support for the South Carolina Shrimpers' Association.

• Approved June 30 minutes (unanimously)
• Forwarded Faison Road MCIP property item to Town Council (unanimously)
• Entered Executive Session for legal matters (unanimously)
• Recommended council action as discussed in Executive Session (unanimously)
• Took no action on shrimp association support request

Finance Committee

The committee approved the June 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to recommend that the full Council approve a $60 M revenue bond for Mount Pleasant Waterworks. The committee also approved donating the proceeds from the IOP Connector Run for the Child and approved the CARTA FY26 proposed budget. All motions passed with the votes of all members present.

• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes (all present voted in favor)
• Recommended $60 M Mount Pleasant Waterworks revenue bond to full Council (all present voted in favor)
• Approved donation of IOP Connector Run for the Child proceeds (all present voted in favor)
• Approved CARTA FY26 proposed budget (all present voted in favor)

Water Supply and Resources Committee

The committee approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It then unanimously recommended that the Town Council approve a $60 million revenue bond for Mount Pleasant Waterworks. No members of the public offered comments, and the bond issuance timeline was outlined. The meeting adjourned at 9:36 a.m.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended $60 million revenue bond issuance for waterworks (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The board appointed Ms. Richardson as temporary chair and approved the meeting agenda. Consent motions approved the Bowman Place Outparcel #4 and 808 Coleman projects. Several development applications were approved, including the Tesla charging station with arborist consultation, the Erckman Pool Club revision, and the Drigger’s Small Engine plan preserving a live oak. The Highway 17 N Retail Village project was also approved.

• Appointed Ms. Richardson as temporary chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Bowman Place Outparcel #4 and 808 Coleman by consent (unanimous)
• Approved Tesla Charging Station additional information and staff comments with arborist consultation and bollard removal (unanimous)
• Approved Erckman Pool Club revision (unanimous)
• Approved Drigger’s Small Engine Master Plan preserving tree #901 (unanimous)
• Approved extra five‑minute presentation time for Drigger’s Small Engine (unanimous)
• Approved Highway 17 N Retail Village development (unanimous)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board denied variance requests for 317 North Civitas Street, 43 Vincent Drive, and 672 Pawley Road. It approved continuation of three tree‑zone relief cases, accepted neighbor letters, approved a withdrawal, a deferral, a new presentation, and granted approvals for a cabana encroachment and a propane tank setback.

• Approved continuation of tree‑zone relief cases V-22-25, V-24-25, V-25-25 (all in favor)
• Approved submission of neighbor letter for V-19-25 (3‑1 vote)
• Denied variance request V-19-25 (all in favor)
• Denied variance request V-20-25 (all in favor)
• Approved submission of letters of support for V-21-25 (3‑1 vote)
• Denied variance request V-21-25 (all in favor)
• Approved withdrawal of application V-23-25 (all in favor)
• Approved cabana encroachment V-26-25 (all in favor)

Tree Task Force

The task force approved a set of operating principles, including conversational meetings, equal speaking opportunities, and formal motions with votes. It established a monthly meeting cadence on the last Thursday of each month, with dates through December 4, 2025. The group also set the agenda for the next meeting, covering a chair election, review of the Community Forest Master Plan, the tree ordinance, and related data.

• Adopted operating principles (conversation format, equal speaking, formal motions, etc.)
• Scheduled monthly meetings on the last Thursday at 8:00 AM (Aug 28, Sep 25, Oct 30, Dec 4 2025)
• Set next‑meeting agenda items: chair election, forest master plan overview, ordinance review, tree‑removal data, Tree Bank funding, land‑cover history, development impacts
• Requested printed copies of the Community Forest Master Plan and relevant zoning code sections for members
• Confirmed task force term of one year from this meeting and 75% attendance requirement

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved the agenda and minutes, both unanimously. It approved the street name request for The Towns at Carolina Park. The commission set height and setback standards for detached accessory structures and applied a building area ratio to the Old Mount Pleasant area. It also changed the rules of procedure for adding agenda items submitted at least 15 days in advance.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes (all in favor)
• Approved street name request for The Towns at Carolina Park (all in favor)
• Set accessory structure height limits: 20 ft in historic district, 25 ft elsewhere, with setbacks and size restrictions (agreed)
• Applied building area ratio to Old Mount Pleasant area south of Coleman Boulevard (agreed)
• Changed rules of procedure to require a member and two sponsoring board members' approval for agenda items submitted ≥15 days in advance (agreed)

GREEN Commission

The GREEN Commission unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes. The commission also approved a motion to send a letter to legislative representatives asking them to support Senate Bill S246. Members agreed to increase media coverage on the local impacts of second‑generation anticoagulant rodenticides and to create a subcommittee to review invasive‑removal sites with staff.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes (all in favor)
• Approved sending letter to legislators supporting Senate Bill S246 (all in favor)
• Agreed to increase media coverage on local impacts of SGARs
• Agreed to form subcommittee to review invasive removal sites with staff

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 18 meeting. It also unanimously approved the College of Charleston student sculpture as a permanent installation. The board discussed budget sources, recycled‑art projects, and upcoming events, but no further actions were decided. The next meeting is set for August 6, 2025.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved College of Charleston student sculpture permanent installation (unanimous)

A - Town Council Meetings

The council entered executive session and later directed the Town Administrator to follow the discussion on the Deierline litigation. After reconvening, the council unanimously appointed members to several commissions and boards, and approved seven appointments to the Tree Task Force with a 7‑1 vote.

• Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously
• Directed Town Administrator to proceed on Deierline litigation item, unanimous
• Appointed Cheryll Woods Flowers to Board of Zoning Appeals, unanimous
• Appointed Krystine Edwards to Historic District Preservation Commission, unanimous
• Appointed Karen Smalls-Horlback to Culture, Arts and Pride Commission, unanimous
• Reappointed Timothy Kiel and appointed Daniel Cruz to Commercial Design Review Board, unanimous
• Appointed David Quick, Michelle Mansour, Shanna Harris, James McKee, Edward Oswald, Deidre Kennedy, George Grice to Tree Task Force, 7‑1

A - Town Council Meetings

The council unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from the June 10 meetings along with the May 2025 financial statement. A public hearing was held on the 5‑Year update to the 2019‑2029 Comprehensive Plan. Council members moved to deny an amendment (Ord. 25026) to the Watermark Planned Development District ordinance, but the minutes do not record the final vote outcome.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 10 minutes and May 2025 financial statement (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on 5‑Year update of 2019‑2029 Comprehensive Plan (no vote)
• Motion to deny Ordinance 25026 amendment to Watermark Planned Development – outcome not recorded

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the appeal for 1277 Chuck Dawley Boulevard, allowing an equipment shed extension (5‑1 vote). It denied the request to remove a Laurel Oak at 524 Whilden Road (4‑2 vote) and denied a setback variance for 505 King Street (unanimous). The Board also approved a special exception to replace lighting at 790 Creekside Drive and another special exception for an indoor tennis court at 1513 Mathis Ferry (both unanimous). A request for encroachments at 1013 Plantation Court failed on a 3‑3 tie and will be reheard.

• Approved appeal for 1277 Chuck Dawley Blvd (5-1)
• Denied tree removal request at 524 Whilden Road (4-2)
• Denied setback variance for 505 King Street (unanimous)
• Approved submittal of petition & letters for 790 Creekside Drive (unanimous)
• Approved lighting special exception at 790 Creekside Drive (unanimous)
• Approved indoor tennis court special exception at 1513 Mathis Ferry (unanimous)
• Failed approval for encroachments at 1013 Plantation Court (3-3 tie)

Bids & Purchases Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It approved the award of a contract for the Commonwealth Drive crossline replacement project. It approved the award of agreements for on‑call stormwater infrastructure repair and rehabilitation services. All motions were seconded and passed unanimously.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Commonwealth Drive crossline replacement contract (unanimous)
• Approved on‑call stormwater infrastructure repair agreements (unanimous)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee voted 2‑1 to defer the Towne Centre Planned Development amendment to the next meeting. It unanimously recommended Town Council approve the annexation and zoning of 1724 Lacannon Lane, the rezoning of a Highway 17 North parcel, the annexation and zoning of 2965 North Highway 17, and the five‑year Comprehensive Plan update. All recommendations were passed without opposition.

• Deferred Towne Centre Planned Development amendment (2-1)
• Recommended Town Council approve annexation and zoning of 1724 Lacannon Lane (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve rezoning of Highway 17 North parcel (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve annexation and zoning of 2965 North Highway 17 (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve Comprehensive Plan five‑year update (unanimous)

Flood Resilience Committee

Mayor Will Haynie called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. The committee approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. Public comments were heard and draft wetland ordinance materials were reviewed, but no vote was taken on them. The meeting adjourned at 11:36 a.m.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Police, Judicial, Legal Committee

The committee approved the June 30 meeting minutes unanimously. It recommended the town fully support Senate Bill 246 to restrict second‑generation anticoagulant rodenticides. The committee also approved an educational campaign on the issue, an amendment to the e‑bike ordinance raising the speed limit to 15 mph, and a recommendation to adopt the Lumos Fiber franchise agreement. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended full support for Senate Bill 246 to ban SGARs (unanimous)
• Approved educational campaign on SGARs with the Green Commission (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to e‑bike ordinance to raise speed limit from 10 mph to 15 mph (unanimous)
• Recommended Lumos Fiber franchise agreement to Town Council (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. The committee also unanimously approved a motion to draft a resolution to the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Charleston County Council opposing the Highway 41 improvements through Laurel Hill Park and to seek a collaborative alternative.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved drafting resolution opposing Highway 41 improvements through Laurel Hill Park (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 5, 2025 meeting. A motion to have staff examine the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce People First program and report back was passed unanimously. A separate motion to research incentives for small businesses failed because it lacked a second, and the committee entered an executive session with no recorded vote.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved staff study of Charleston Metro Chamber People First incentives (unanimous)
• Motion to research small‑business incentives failed (no second)
• Entered executive session at 9:00 a.m. (no vote recorded)
• Re‑convened with no further votes or actions taken

Finance Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a $10,000 allocation to the Long Point Schoolhouse emergency fund. Additionally, the committee voted to recommend that the full Council consider language amending Chapter 154 to exempt impact fees for relocations required by eminent domain.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 allocation to Long Point Schoolhouse emergency fund (unanimous)
• Recommended Council consider ordinance language exempting impact fees for eminent‑domain relocations (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The board approved its agenda and the May meeting minutes. It gave final approval to the Huntington Bank Town Centre project and to an additional site layout for the Huntington Bank Oakland project, including staff comments. The Patriot’s Point Master Plan was also approved, with one member abstaining.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved May minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Huntington Bank Town Centre project (all in favor)
• Approved additional site layout for Huntington Bank Oakland (all in favor)
• Approved staff comments for Huntington Bank Oakland layout (all in favor)
• Approved Patriot’s Point Master Plan (all in favor, Ms. Richardson abstaining)
• Approved additional presentation time for Grand Patriot Hotel (all in favor, Ms. Richardson abstaining)

Planning Commission

The commission approved a zoning amendment for the Towne Centre project, setting a maximum building height of 55 feet, requiring at least 60,000 square feet of family entertainment uses, a 6/2 density split with two affordable units per six market‑rate units, 14% green space, and a minimum of two short‑term incubator units. The commission also approved the project's conceptual plan and its impact assessment, each passing by an 8‑to‑1 vote. Additional approvals included annexations and rezoning for parcels at 1724 Lacannon Lane, Highway 17 North, and 2965 N Highway 17, all adopted unanimously or with no opposition. The commission adopted the updated Comprehensive Plan and amended its Rules of Procedure, both with unanimous support.

• Approved Towne Centre PD amendment with height, entertainment, density, green space, incubator stipulations (8‑1)
• Approved Towne Centre conceptual plan (8‑1)
• Approved Towne Centre impact assessment (8‑1)
• Approved annexation and AB zoning for 1724 Lacannon Lane (unanimous)
• Approved AB rezoning for Highway 17 North parcel (all in favor; Berry abstained, Lacy absent)
• Approved annexation and CC zoning for 2965 N Highway 17 (unanimous; Lacy absent)
• Approved Comprehensive Plan Update as presented (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Rules of Procedure (unanimous)

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The Culture, Arts & Pride Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 2, 2025 meeting. The commission also unanimously voted to table the sculpture proposal discussion and schedule a vote on it next month. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled sculpture proposal discussion, to be revisited next month (unanimous)

Recreation Advisory Commission

The Recreation Advisory Commission unanimously approved its meeting agenda. It also approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken. The meeting was adjourned at 2:38 PM.

• Agenda approved unanimously (all in favor)
• Minutes from March 18, 2025 meeting approved

GREEN Commission

The commission approved the meeting agenda and the minutes unanimously. It then passed a motion to endorse Town Council efforts to educate about second‑generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARS) and to explore working with the legislative delegation on a ban, with two members abstaining. The meeting adjourned at 4:00 pm.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Endorsed SGARS education and possible ban (passed; two abstentions)

A - Town Council Meetings

The council amended the agenda to replace an unconfirmed team with a state champion team for recognition. Members voted unanimously to enter an executive session on a pending litigation matter and then to proceed with the items discussed there. After reconvening, the council formally recognized several local high school and youth sports teams and Youth Council members. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Agenda amended to remove an unconfirmed team and add a state champion team for recognition
• Motion to enter Executive Session on litigation – approved, all present voted in favor
• Motion to proceed as discussed in Executive Session – approved, all present voted in favor
• Recognized Mount Pleasant Recreation Department Unified Swim Team medalists
• Recognized Wando High School Boys Lacrosse champions
• Recognized Wando High School Girls State Tennis champions
• Recognized Oceanside Collegiate Academy state champions in tennis, soccer, lacrosse, and golf
• Recognized Youth Council members

A - Town Council Meetings

The council unanimously approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 25035, creating a temporary moratorium on major subdivision applications in Charleston County historic districts. It also sent the proposed demolition and rebuild regulations to the Planning Commission for further study and approved several annexation and zoning actions, including a 0.96‑acre parcel on Boston Grill Road and five parcels totaling 11.85 acres. Additional actions included a one‑year extension of vested rights for the Patriots Annex and the denial of a medium‑density residential zoning request for 3638 Zacoma Drive.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance No. 25035 temporary historic‑district subdivision moratorium (unanimous)
• Sent demolition and rebuild regulations issue to Planning Commission for review (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of annexation ordinance for 0.96‑acre Boston Grill Road parcel (6‑2)
• Approved first reading of zoning CC for same Boston Grill Road parcel (6‑2)
• Approved first reading of annexation and zoning ordinances for five parcels totaling 11.85 acres (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year extension of vested rights for Patriots Annex Development Impact Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved final reading annexation of 0.49‑acre at 3638 Zacoma Drive (unanimous)
• Denied final reading zoning of 3638 Zacoma Drive as R‑3 medium‑density residential (5‑3)

Bids & Purchases Committee

The Bids & Purchases Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. It also approved the award of a contract for the Whites Cabin stormwater project. Finally, it approved the award of a contract for Kincade Ben Sawyer drainage basin improvements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved March 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract award for Whites Cabin stormwater project (unanimous)
• Approved contract award for Kincade Ben Sawyer drainage basin improvements (unanimous)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee approved the May 5 meeting minutes and recommended a historic‑settlement moratorium. It also recommended annexation and Community Conservation District zoning for Boston Grill Road and Highway 17 North parcels, and a one‑year vested‑rights extension for Patriots Annex. The committee directed a review of accessory‑structure setbacks, referred demolition regulation changes to the Town Council, and recommended approval of two monument applications.

• Approved May 5 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve historic‑settlement moratorium (unanimous)
• Recommended annexation & CC zoning of 0.96‑acre Boston Grill Road tract (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 11.85‑acre Highway 17 North parcels (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve Patriots Annex vested‑rights extension (unanimous)
• Directed Planning Commission to review accessory‑structure setbacks/height (unanimous)
• Referred demolition and rebuild regulations to Town Council for discussion (unanimous)
• Recommended Town Council approve two monument applications (playground and gymnasium) (unanimous)

Flood Resilience Committee

The Flood Resilience Committee approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also voted unanimously to recommend the Tree Task Force vision statement and framework to the full Council, except for a Board of Zoning Appeals member serving on the task force. No other actions were decided.

• Approved May 5, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Tree Task Force vision and framework to full Council (unanimous, with BOZA member exception)

Police, Judicial, Legal Committee

The committee approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It recommended continued discussion of commission web‑page standardization and, after amendment, a further information‑gathering step on a potential SGARs ban, both passing unanimously. The committee also moved to place the Legal Department’s e‑bike ordinance revisions on Tuesday’s Council agenda, which passed unanimously. A motion to approve a Lumos Fiber franchise agreement failed because it lacked a second.

• Approved May 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended continued discussion of commission web‑page standardization to full Council (unanimous)
• Amended recommendation on SGARs ban to gather more information and continue at next meeting (unanimous)
• Added Legal Department’s e‑bike ordinance revisions to Tuesday’s Council agenda (unanimous)
• Motion to approve Lumos Fiber franchise agreement failed (no second)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting unanimously. It then voted to recommend to the full Council the Manual Report Process option for a financial transparency policy, excluding wages, per diem, and mileage. All members present voted in favor.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Manual Report Process option, excluding wages, per diem, mileage, to full Council (unanimous)

Education Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved a resolution supporting the naming of the Moultrie Middle School gym after Coach Otto German. All present voted in favor on both motions. The resolution will be presented to the full Town Council next week for a final vote.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voted in favor)
• Approved resolution to name Moultrie Middle School gym after Coach Otto German (all present voted in favor)

Design Review Board

The Design Review Board approved the Patriots Point Master Plan extension and the Joe Rouse Business Center project by consent. It denied the Walmart Generator request and the Huntington Bank Oakland project. Several items received approvals for color samples or additional presentation time, and the board adopted updates to the Rules and Procedures and the new tree ordinance.

• Approved Patriots Point Master Plan extension (consent)
• Approved Joe Rouse Business Center (consent)
• Denied Walmart Generator at 1481 N Highway 17 (all in favor)
• Denied Huntington Bank Oakland project (all in favor)
• Approved submittal of color samples for Huntington Bank Town Centre (all in favor)
• Approved submittal of color samples for 300 W. Coleman (all in favor)
• Approved 300 W. Coleman project (all in favor)
• Approved updates to Rules and Procedures (all in favor)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board approved the removal of a 41.5" historic live oak at 1248 Waterfront Drive by a 4‑3 vote after an earlier denial failed. It denied the variance request for 420 Whilden Street by a unanimous vote. The Board approved additional information for the generator stand at 1668 Farmers Way and then remanded the case back to staff, both unanimously. Finally, the Board elected Stephen Wood as chair and Megan Stevens as vice‑chair.

• Approved removal of 41.5" historic live oak at 1248 Waterfront Drive (4-3)
• Denied variance request for 420 Whilden Street (unanimous)
• Approved additional information for generator stand at 1668 Farmers Way (unanimous)
• Remanded generator stand case to staff for review (unanimous)
• Elected Stephen Wood as chair (unanimous)
• Elected Megan Stevens as vice-chair (unanimous)

A - Town Council Meetings

After reconvening from executive session, the Town Council approved legal action for the fire and police training facility, approved the contracts for the Town Administrator and the Corporation Counsel, and filled multiple board and commission vacancies. All motions passed unanimously. No other votes or actions were taken.

• Approved legal action for fire and police training facility (unanimous)
• Approved Town Administrator contract (unanimous)
• Approved Corporation Counsel contract (unanimous)
• Reappointed Stephen Wood and appointed Joan Spier to Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous)
• Reappointed Anne Derbyshire, Annise Blackwell, Teresa Martinez and nominated Taylor Porter to Construction Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Reappointed Janon German, William Hine, Danielle Cox to Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Berry and reappointed Pamela Ireland to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Declared May 2025 as National Tennis Month (unanimous)

A - Town Council Meetings

The council unanimously approved annexing the 0.49‑acre parcel at 3638 Zacoma Drive. It then approved rezoning the same parcel to R‑3 (Medium‑Density Residential) by a 5‑4 vote. The council also directed staff to provide detailed information on the county’s historic settlement overlay process, with an amendment to include the moratorium map passing unanimously.

• Approved annexation of 3638 Zacoma Drive (unanimous)
• Approved R‑3 zoning for 3638 Zacoma Drive (5‑4)
• Approved consent‑agenda rezoning of 106 May Lane (unanimous)
• Approved consent‑agenda rezoning of Shem Creek Boat Ramp parcels (unanimous)
• Directed staff to report on county historic settlement overlay process (unanimous)
• Amended staff request to include county moratorium map (unanimous)
• Approved April 8 minutes and March financial statement (Mayor abstained)

Planning Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting and passed a motion to begin dialogue with Charleston County on guidelines for historic settlement communities. It approved the annexation of the 0.49‑acre tract at 3638 Zacoma Drive but rejected the accompanying zoning request. The Boston Grill Road annexation and zoning request was deferred, and the Watermark, Belle Hall, and Dunes West planned‑development amendments were denied.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to begin dialogue with Charleston County on historic settlement community guidelines (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 3638 Zacoma Drive (all in favor)
• Denied zoning request for 3638 Zacoma Drive (2‑2 vote, motion failed)
• Deferred Boston Grill Road annexation and zoning request (all in favor)
• Denied Watermark Planned Development amendment (2‑2 vote, motion failed)
• Denied Belle Hall Planned Development amendment (3‑1 vote)
• Denied Dunes West Planned Development amendment (unanimous)

Flood Resilience Committee

Mayor Haynie called the meeting to order at 12:17 pm. The committee approved the March 31, 2025 minutes unanimously. Discussion continued on wetland regulations, with a review slated for the next meeting. The meeting adjourned at 12:43 pm.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Human Resources Committee

The committee unanimously approved the April 22, 2025 meeting minutes. They then voted unanimously to go into executive session. After the executive session, they voted unanimously to proceed with the items discussed, including the Town Administrator and Corporation Counsel contracts. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (all present voted in favor)
• Entered executive session (all present voted in favor)
• Proceed as discussed in executive session (all present voted in favor)

Police, Judicial, Legal Committee

The Police, Judicial & Legal Committee approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. The committee also moved unanimously into an executive session to discuss legal matters. No votes or actions were taken during the executive session.

• Approved March 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee approved the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. No other resolutions, approvals, or denials were recorded; public comments and project updates were discussed but not acted upon.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Budget Committee

The committee adopted the Town of Mount Pleasant Capital Improvement Plan for fiscal years 2026‑2030. It also approved lease‑purchase agreements and a five‑year General Fund financial plan. Funding was approved for the Mount Pleasant Symphony, Surf Soccer Club, the Edwards Basin Drainage project, and Community Investment at $105,000, while several other requests were denied. A $10,000 placeholder was approved for a financial‑transparency policy.

• Adopted 2026‑2030 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Approved lease‑purchase agreements (unanimous)
• Approved five‑year General Fund financial plan (unanimous)
• Approved Community Investment funding at $105,000 (6-1)
• Kept ATAC budget at $150,000 (6-0-1)
• Approved $80,000 to Edwards Basin Drainage project (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 placeholder for financial‑transparency policy (4-3)
• Approved funding for Mount Pleasant Symphony and Surf Soccer Club; denied funding for Charleston Turkey Day Run, Gobble Wobble, and Our Village Kitchens (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting. Members discussed a possible amendment to Impact Fees ordinance Chapter 154 but took no vote, recommending it to the council. The committee then unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting, which was carried.

• Approved March 31, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water Supply and Resources Committee

The Water Supply and Resources Committee called the meeting to order and unanimously approved the minutes from the December 2, 2024 meeting. A budget and project update was presented by the Waterworks General Manager, followed by a discussion about a computer company's water withdrawals and new well drilling. The committee then adjourned.

• Approved December 2, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Design Review Board

The Board approved its agenda and a series of final design reviews, including the Walmart expansion, Joe Rouse Extension, and several site and architecture revisions. Some items were approved by consent with a few members abstaining, and the Board entered an executive session for legal advice. All approvals were recorded as unanimous or with noted abstentions.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Joe Rouse Extension by consent (unanimous)
• Approved James B. Edwards Master Plan (Site & Landscape) by consent; Ms. Morrison and Mr. Lambert abstained
• Approved Ira Rd Revisions (unanimous)
• Approved Parker’s Kitchen submittal of additional material (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice (unanimous)
• Approved Walmart Expansion by consent (unanimous)
• Approved All American Water Line with staff comments; Ms. Richardson abstained (recused)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board denied the request to remove a 27‑inch historic live oak while approving a 3‑foot encroachment into the protection zone of a 54‑inch hackberry at 0 McCormick Street. Earlier, the Board approved a vested‑rights extension for 805/807 Simmons Street and approved a variance for a 3.1‑foot front‑setback encroachment at 562 Flambeau Retreat. All votes were recorded as unanimous or as noted.

• Approved vested‑rights extension for 805/807 Simmons St (unanimous)
• Approved submittal of additional information for 683 Linns Point oak removal (5‑1)
• Approved removal of 36‑in historic live oak at 683 Linns Point (4‑1)
• Approved submittal of additional information for 1248 Waterfront Dr oak removal (5‑1)
• Approved submittal of additional photos for 1248 Waterfront Dr (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 562 Flambeau Retreat front‑setback encroachment (unanimous)
• Denied removal of 27‑in live oak and approved 3‑ft encroachment into hackberry zone at 0 McCormick St (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 727 Spark St accessory‑building setback (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The commission denied annexation and zoning requests for Zacoma Drive, Boston Grill Road, Belle Hall, Dunes West, and Highway 17 North. It approved the Watermark PD amendment, requiring an eight‑foot masonry wall. It approved the Seaside Farms PD hotel addition, adding a condition that the use meet current boutique‑hotel requirements, with a 6‑to‑1 vote. It also approved a sketch plan to subdivide 3667 Tower Drive into four single‑family lots.

• Denied annexation & R‑3 zoning for 3638 Zacoma Drive (all in favor)
• Denied annexation & zoning for Boston Grill Road (all in favor)
• Approved Watermark PD amendment with eight‑foot masonry wall condition (all in favor)
• Denied Belle Hall PD 55‑unit garage condominium (all in favor)
• Denied Dunes West PD self‑service storage facility (5‑2 vote)
• Approved Seaside Farms PD hotel addition with boutique‑hotel condition (6‑1 vote)
• Denied Highway 17 North annexation & zoning for five parcels (5‑2 vote)
• Approved subdivision of 3667 Tower Drive into four single‑family lots (all in favor)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee unanimously approved the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes. Members discussed the current HR information system but decided to defer further comparison to the next committee meeting. The committee then voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss the Town Administrator and Corporation Counsel contracts. When the session reconvened, no votes or actions were taken.

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session for personnel contract discussions (unanimous)
• Deferred further HRIS review to next committee meeting

GREEN Commission

The Green Commission approved its agenda and the prior meeting's minutes, each by unanimous consent. The Commission also approved the residential Low Impact Development (LID) program and recommended a $25,000 budget for its implementation. The workplan discussion will continue at a future meeting. No other motions were decided.

• Approved agenda (all in favor)
• Approved minutes (all in favor)
• Approved residential LID program with $25,000 budget (all in favor)

A - Town Council Meetings

The council voted 6-2 to defer the First Amendment to Ordinance 19058 concerning the Patriots Annex development agreement. All consent‑agenda items were approved unanimously. The council also approved first readings of several annexation and rezoning ordinances, including the 3.11‑acre Hamlin Beach annexation (Ord 25019) and rezoning of 106 May Lane (Ord 25021).

• Deferred Patriots Annex development agreement amendment (Ord 25009) (6-2)
• Approved all consent‑agenda items (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Hamlin Beach 3.11‑acre annexation (Ord 25019) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Community Conservation District zoning (Ord 25020) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning R‑2 for 106 May Lane (Ord 25021) (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of rezoning PI‑1 for Shem Creek Boat Ramp parcels (Ord 25022) (unanimous)

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee

The Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee adopted the new ordinance and bylaws, and elected Mr. Ansley as chair. It recommended increasing funded contributions to $200,000 for FY 2026 and approved a $150,000 state tax budget with an additional $50,000 ATAC request. Funding was granted to the Mount Pleasant Symphony ($7,500), South Carolina Surf Soccer Club ($20,000), and the Turkey Day Run ($7,500), while Our Village Kitchens was denied due to an incomplete application.

• Adopted the new accommodations tax ordinance and bylaws (unanimous)
• Elected Mr. Ansley as committee chair (unanimous)
• Recommended increasing funded contributions to $200,000 for FY 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 funding for Mount Pleasant Symphony (unanimous)
• Denied funding for Our Village Kitchens due to incomplete application (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 funding for South Carolina Surf Soccer Club (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 funding for Turkey Day Run (unanimous)
• Recommended state ATAX FY 2026 budget of $150,000 with an additional $50,000 ATAC request (unanimous)

Culture, Arts & Pride Commission

The Culture, Arts & Pride Commission approved the minutes from its March 5, 2025 meeting after a motion and second. No other formal actions were taken; the remaining agenda items were discussed without a vote.

• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)

Bids & Purchases Committee

The Bids & Purchases Committee approved the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting. It then approved a contract for the Coleman Boulevard bike lanes project. It also approved contracts for expanding the Mugsy Kerr Tennis Center and for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved February 3, 2025 minutes (all present voted in favor)
• Approved contract for Coleman Boulevard bike lanes project (all present voted in favor)
• Approved contract for expansion of Mugsy Kerr Tennis Center (all present voted in favor)
• Approved contract for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure improvements (all present voted in favor)

Planning Committee

The Planning Committee approved the March 3 meeting minutes and recommended the Budget Committee approve the PLAN Department's FY 2026 operating and capital expenditures. It also recommended Town Council approve two development ordinances with conditions, and endorsed several zoning actions and a pet memorial. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Recommended Budget Committee approve PLAN Department FY 2026 operating and capital fund expenditures (all in favor)
• Recommended Town Council approve amendment to Central Mount Pleasant Planned Development District Ordinance for 11.16‑acre parcel at 1209 Venning Road with lighting condition (all in favor)
• Recommended Town Council approve Patriots Annex development plan with parking standards, tree‑mitigation payment option, and buffer requirements (all in favor)
• Recommended Town Council annex and zone Hamlin Beach Road parcel as Community Conservation District (all in favor)
• Recommended Town Council approve rezoning of 106 May Lane to R‑2 Low Density Residential (all in favor)
• Recommended Town Council approve rezoning of Shem Creek Boat Landing parcels to Public‑Institutional District (all in favor)
• Approved Rainbow Bridge pet memorial (all in favor)

Flood Resilience Committee

The Flood Resilience Committee approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. Staff announced the town received a Class 5 rating on the Community Rating System, giving residents a 5% discount on flood insurance starting April 1, 2026. The committee noted a new wetland buffer ordinance will take effect on May 1, 2025 and heard updates on the Residential Low Impact Development program.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Human Resources Committee

The Human Resources Committee approved the minutes from the January 6, 2025 meeting, with all present voting in favor. The committee also discussed the Human Resource Information System, the FY26 wage plan, and a flextime and telework policy, but no votes or formal approvals were recorded on those topics.

• Approved Jan 6, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Police, Judicial, Legal Committee

The Police, Judicial & Legal Committee approved the minutes from prior meetings and then unanimously recommended that the Council's Budget Committee approve the FY 2026 budgets for the Police Department (both General Fund operating expenditures and Capital Fund projects), the Municipal Court, and the Legal Department. The committee also deferred a resolution supporting state anti‑SLAPP legislation and unanimously recommended approval of the Charleston Animal Society FY 2026 services proposal to the Budget Committee.

• Recommend approval of Police Department General Fund FY 2026 budget to Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of Police Department Capital Fund projects FY 2026 to Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of Municipal Court General Fund FY 2026 budget to Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of Legal Department General Fund FY 2026 budget to Budget Committee (unanimous)
• Defer resolution supporting SC anti‑SLAPP law (unanimous)
• Recommend approval of Charleston Animal Society FY 2026 services proposal to Budget Committee (unanimous)

Transportation Committee

The Transportation Committee approved the minutes from the February 3 and March 3 meetings unanimously. It recommended approval of the Engineering and Development Services General Fund operating expenditures and Capital Fund projects and maintenance expenditures for FY 2026, and the recommendation was adopted unanimously. The committee also approved the FY 2025 Traffic Calming Program recommendations with a unanimous vote.

• Approved February 3 and March 3 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY 2026 Engineering and Development Services General Fund operating expenditures (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY 2026 Engineering and Development Services Capital Fund projects and maintenance expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 Traffic Calming Program recommendations (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It also approved the Economic Development budget after discussion. Both actions were approved by all members present.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (all present voted in favor)
• Approved Economic Development budget (all present voted in favor)

Fire Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 1, 2024 meeting. Members voted to recommend approval of both the Fire Department General Fund operating expenditures and Capital Fund projects for FY 2026 to the Budget Committee. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved April 1, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of FY 2026 Fire Department General Fund and Capital Fund items to Budget Committee (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the March 3, 2025 meeting. It changed agenda item 5 to item 4. The committee approved a $20,000 funding request for the Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce’s “People First” initiative. It also approved the FY 2026 budget as presented by staff.

• Approved March 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Changed agenda item 5 to item 4 (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 funding for Charleston Metro Chamber "People First" (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 budget as presented (unanimous)

Public Services Committee

The Public Services Committee approved the minutes from the September 3, 2024 meeting. The committee moved the Mathis Ferry Road Undergrounding Project discussion ahead of the budget review on the agenda. The committee approved sending the FY 2026 Public Services budget to the Budget Committee.

• Approved September 3, 2024 minutes (all in favor)
• Reordered agenda: moved Mathis Ferry Road Undergrounding Project ahead of Budget Review (all in favor)
• Approved sending FY 2026 Public Services budget to Budget Committee (all in favor)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The board approved the agenda and minutes unanimously. The request to remove a 36″ historic live oak at 683 Linns Point (Case V‑06‑25) was deferred after a 2‑2 tie on denial. The request to remove a 41.5″ historic live oak at 1248 Waterfront Drive (Case V‑07‑25) was deferred for a re‑inspection by the town arborist, passing 3‑2. The variance for a 6‑foot front‑yard setback at 704 Remley Lane (Case V‑08‑25) was denied 3‑2, and the request to remove two historic cedar trees at 675 Adluh (Case V‑09‑25) was deferred 4‑1.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred Case V-06-25 (683 Linns Point) after 2-2 tie on denial
• Deferred Case V-07-25 (1248 Waterfront Drive) 3-2 for arborist re‑inspection
• Denied variance for 704 Remley Lane front‑yard setback 3-2
• Deferred Case V-09-25 (675 Adluh) 4-1

A - Town Council Meetings

Mayor Haynie called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. The council adopted a resolution declaring the March 25, 2025 special election results (R.25032 FINAL) with all present voting in favor. Mayor Haynie then administered the oath of office to Council Member‑Elect Mike Tinkey.

• Adopted resolution declaring March 25 special election results (R.25032 FINAL) – unanimous vote

Design Review Board

The board approved the February minutes and several project requests. It approved additional paint swatches for 300 W. Coleman but denied the paint color request, ordering a restudy. It also approved extra presentation time and material samples for the Roper project, extra presentation time and information for the James B. Edwards project, and a redesign for the Homesense project.

• Approved February minutes (all in favor)
• Approved submission of additional paint swatches for 300 W. Coleman (all in favor)
• Denied paint color request for 300 W. Coleman, ordering restudy (all in favor)
• Approved additional presentation time for Roper project (all in favor, Richardson abstaining)
• Approved additional material samples for Roper project (all in favor, Richardson abstaining)
• Approved additional five‑minute presentation for James B. Edwards project (all in favor, Lambert and Morrison abstaining)
• Approved submission of additional information for James B. Edwards project (all in favor, Lambert and Morrison abstaining)
• Approved redesign work for Homesense project (all in favor, Richardson abstaining)

Budget Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 6, 2024 meeting. Staff presented the recommended budget for fiscal year 2026 and the Capital Improvement and Capital Maintenance Plans for FY 2026‑2030. No votes or approvals were recorded on the budget or plans. The meeting adjourned at 9:33 a.m.

• Approved May 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission denied the Hamlin Beach Road annex and zoning request (7‑1). It approved the rezoning of 106 May Lane to R‑2 unanimously. It approved rezoning of the Shem Creek Boat Landing parcels to PI‑1 (6‑1). It also approved the sketch plan and LDR waiver for 485 Mathis Ferry Road unanimously and adopted a commission membership ordinance.

• Denied Hamlin Beach Road annex and zoning request (7‑1)
• Approved rezoning of 106 May Lane to R‑2 (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Shem Creek Boat Landing parcels to PI‑1 (6‑1)
• Approved sketch plan and LDR waiver for 485 Mathis Ferry Road (unanimous)
• Adopted Commission Membership Ordinance