Town Council Summary

7-18-2013 Town Council Meeting Summary

Town of James Island Town Council met on July 18, 2013 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers.  Following is a summary of that meeting:

1.  Held a public hearing on amendments to Chapter 10 (Non Conformities), Chapter 11 (Violations, Penalities and Enforcement), Chapter 12 (Definitions) of the Town's Zoning and Land Development Regulations.

2.  Finance Clerk reported that the Town's net asset position at the end of June was approximately $725,000; 71% of total projected revenues were collected and; that total expenditures for the year were 31% of the budgeted amount.

3.  Town Administrator reported (a) preliminary plans for a sidewalk system along Camp Road have been completed; still under staff review, (b) Folly Road Overlay District proposal has been approved by Planning Commission; next step is to schedule a workshop with property owners along Folly Road, (c) Greenbelt Park workshop regarding a potential site has been scheduled for July 25 at 6:00 pm, (d) Clearwater Subdivision lake level continues to improve; drainage structure working as expected, (e) Over 40 applications received for the Town Administrator position; vacancy is listed on the MASC web site; "open until filled" and (f) conference room has been completed.

4.  First reading of Zoning and Land Development Amendment Ordinances, Chapters 10 (Non Conformities), 11 (Violations, Penalties and Enforcement) and 12 (Definitions) were approved.

5.  Resolutions approved included:  Harborview Road Citizen Concerns (12' center lane, wildlife protection fencing and barriers and bike lanes to the Connector) and, authorization to purchase an emergency generator for Town Hall.

Meeting adjourned at about 8:00 pm.