Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Town Hall Is Closed Today
Town Hall is closed today, Wed. Jan. 29. We anticipate returning to regular business hours tomorrow, Thur. Jan. 30. For police or fire emergency call 911. To reach Town Hall call 843 860 3055.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Winter Weather Alert
Tomorrow and Wednesday we will be experiencing winter weather here in the Lowcountry. We will have freezing rain, sleet and snow. While this will be exciting and fun for the kids, it will be a mess for adults, especially if you have to drive anywhere.
A couple of extra tips on what to do:
1) Watch out for ice, especially “black ice” which is a thin sheet of ice over the asphalt pavement that you cannot see.
2) Make sure you pipes are dripping but also have some extra water on hand in case the water main breaks.
3) Be prepared for power outages.
4) Do Not have open flames indoors.
5) Prepare for this as you would a hurricane, without the wind.
Be Prepared!
2) Make sure you pipes are dripping but also have some extra water on hand in case the water main breaks.
3) Be prepared for power outages.
4) Do Not have open flames indoors.
5) Prepare for this as you would a hurricane, without the wind.
Be Prepared!
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Sunday, January 19, 2014
Property Tax Credit Report
The James Island Public Service Commissioners responded to the Town's proposal for an intergovernmental agreement to allow a Town of James Island property tax credit to appear on next fall's tax bills. The Commissioners voted 4 to 1, with one abstention to send a letter rejecting the Town's proposal. Commissioners Engleman, Hollingsworth, Welch, and Waring voted in favor of the rejection letter. Commissioner Carter McMillan voted against the letter. Commissioner Brown-Crouch abstained and Commissioner Platt was absent.
The letter included several misconceptions and raised issues that need further clarification. For a tax credit to appear next fall, an agreement will need to be completed by May. That leaves the Town and JIPSD several months to continue discussions. While their letter stated "no further response is necessary," I plan to continue negotiations with any Commissioners that are willing to talk.
In my letter to the Commissioners in December, I suggested a joint meeting between Town Council and the Commissioners. I still plan to hold such a meeting at Town Hall and invite all of the Commissioners. Please encourage the Commissioners to attend and continue discussions with the Town.
The letter included several misconceptions and raised issues that need further clarification. For a tax credit to appear next fall, an agreement will need to be completed by May. That leaves the Town and JIPSD several months to continue discussions. While their letter stated "no further response is necessary," I plan to continue negotiations with any Commissioners that are willing to talk.
In my letter to the Commissioners in December, I suggested a joint meeting between Town Council and the Commissioners. I still plan to hold such a meeting at Town Hall and invite all of the Commissioners. Please encourage the Commissioners to attend and continue discussions with the Town.
Residency Requirement for Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals
Town Council voted 4 to 1 for a residency requirement for members of the Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals. Councilmen Blank and Mullinax joined Councilwoman Berry and I in voting in favor. Councilman Kernodle voting against. Second and final reading will be scheduled for the February meeting.
Monday, January 13, 2014
New Recycle Bins
Many James Islanders have had the new large, "roll cart" recycle bins for some time. For the last two years, I have been asking when will the rest of us get one? Well, finally! All James Islanders should have a "roll cart" by the end of April.
Camp and Dills Bluff Update
The SCDOT contractor is scheduled to start work on January 21 and should take two to three weeks to complete the project. The stoplight should be turned on by early to mid-February.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Public Hearing on Residency Requirements Thursday, Jan. 16
The Town of James Island will hold a public hearing on residency requirements for the Town's Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals on Thursday, January 16 at 7:00 at Town Hall.
The James Island Planning Commission provided a recommendation to the following amendment to the Town's Zoning and Subdivision Regulation Ordinance:
All Planning Commissioners shall reside within the municipal jurisdiction of the Town of James Island.
All Members of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall reside within the municipal jurisdiction of the Town of James Island.
An ordinance adopting these amendments is scheduled for a first reading at the January 16 meeting.
The James Island Planning Commission provided a recommendation to the following amendment to the Town's Zoning and Subdivision Regulation Ordinance:
All Planning Commissioners shall reside within the municipal jurisdiction of the Town of James Island.
All Members of the Board of Zoning Appeals shall reside within the municipal jurisdiction of the Town of James Island.
An ordinance adopting these amendments is scheduled for a first reading at the January 16 meeting.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Harbor View and Folly and Camp News
The Harborview Road project should go out to bid this month, and they are hoping to begin in March. The Folly and Camp project might also start in March, but there is a chance that it will be rebid, and so the start will be delayed. The plan for both projects is for no lane closing during the day. No detours are anticipated.
Traffic Circle at Harbor View and Fort Johnson
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