Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Candidate Forum for JIPSD Commissioner at 6 pm on Oct 29
A Candidate Forum for James Island Public Service District Commissioner will be held on Wednesday, October 29 at 6:00 pm at James Island Charter High School.
Agenda James Island Intergovernmental Council Meeting
James Island Intergovernmental Meeting
October 6, 2014
- Welcome and Introductions
- Public Comments
- Nomination and Appointment of Chairman
- Riverland Drive Corridor Management Study: Presentation by : Nick Pergakes
BCD- COG
- Traffic Light at the intersection of Grimball and Folly Roads
- Stiles Point Plantation Neighborhood – Mungo Architect
- 10,000 Trees, Folly Road Project
- Next Meeting
- Adjourn
Public Hearing on Invasive and Exotic Tree Species
TOWN OF JAMES ISLAND
PUBLIC HEARING
The James Island Town Council will hold a Public
Hearing on proposed changes to the Town of James Island Zoning and Land
Development Regulations Ordinance, specifically §9.4.1.B.2 Tree Protection and Preservation, Exemptions. The
amendment adds an Exemption: “g: All
invasive tree species as referred by Clemson Extension and the South Carolina
Exotic Pest Plant Council shall be exempt from all provisions of this article.”
The
Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, October 16th, 2014 at
7:00pm at Town Hall, 1238-B Camp Road, James Island, SC (843) 795-4141. Copies
of the proposed changes are available for the public to review Monday-Friday
during normal business hours.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Construction to Begin on Fort Johnson Sidewalk
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Construction will begin in the next few weeks on the Fort Johnson Sidewalk Project. The plan is to start construction near Harbor View Road and head towards Folly Road. The project should be finished by Christmas.
Expect occasional lane closures over the next few months. The plan is to time lane closures to avoid morning and evening rush hour as well as school traffic.
Friday, September 19, 2014
September Council Meeting Notes
James Island Town Council met Thursday, September 18.
Former Town Councilwoman Mary Beth Berry was given a plaque in honor of her service to the Town.
Council approved the $100,000 match for the Jerdone/Stiles Sidewalk project.
The Town Administrator, Ashley Kellahan, reported that the bids are in for the erosion control project on Sweetgrass Drive and the contract will come before Council for approval in October. She also reported that the Town's Foxcroft sidewalk project is nearly complete.
Councilman Blank, Chairman of the Town's Land Use Committee, reported that a new Sherman William's Paint Store is being constructed in the Town on Folly Road.
Councilman Garrett Milliken, Chairman of the Town's Environmental and Beautification Committee, reported on James Island Pride's recent litter pick up day. He also announced that James Island Pride will be participating in the Green Fair at James Island County Park this coming Sunday.
Council reappointed Chairman Grant Scurry and Deanne Grayson to James Island Pride. Council also appointed Mary Beth Berry, Anna Mae Fludd, and Katherine Williams to James Island Pride. Their terms will run to September 2016.
Council voted to revise the rules for Citizen Committees. The purpose of James Island Pride was expanded to include increase awareness of history and culture. Also, projects, events and new committees proposed by Citizen's Committees will be presented to Town Council for approval.
Council voted to accept Jeffery and Lemontree Roads into the Town's maintenance system, and also to accept the remainder of Ben Road.
Council voted to amended the Town's Traffic Calming Policy. The procedure for lowering the speed limit or putting in traffic control devices, such as speed humps, was clarified. The standards were changed to be more consistent with those of other area municipalities. The rule for traffic control devices is average speeds greater than the speed limit or else 5 m.p.h. over the speed limit for the 85th percentile.
Council passed the second and final reading for the rezoning of the Dills Bluff Preserve to Planned Development. The thirty home development will be going forward.
Council passed the first reading of a budget revision. The Town forecasts $130,000 in additional revenue. The proposal includes spending an additional $55,000 for the Island Sheriff's Patrol, increasing hours from an equivalent of 2 to 3 full time officers. The proposal includes $30,000 for grounds maintenance. That is for the Town's park as well as right of way beautification and maintenance. It includes adding $15,000 to the recreation budget to contribute to the refurbishment of James Island Charter High School's baseball field. The proposal includes $30,000 for a home refurbishment program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Second and final reading of the budget revision is scheduled for the October meeting.
Former Town Councilwoman Mary Beth Berry was given a plaque in honor of her service to the Town.
Council approved the $100,000 match for the Jerdone/Stiles Sidewalk project.
The Town Administrator, Ashley Kellahan, reported that the bids are in for the erosion control project on Sweetgrass Drive and the contract will come before Council for approval in October. She also reported that the Town's Foxcroft sidewalk project is nearly complete.
Councilman Blank, Chairman of the Town's Land Use Committee, reported that a new Sherman William's Paint Store is being constructed in the Town on Folly Road.
Councilman Garrett Milliken, Chairman of the Town's Environmental and Beautification Committee, reported on James Island Pride's recent litter pick up day. He also announced that James Island Pride will be participating in the Green Fair at James Island County Park this coming Sunday.
Council reappointed Chairman Grant Scurry and Deanne Grayson to James Island Pride. Council also appointed Mary Beth Berry, Anna Mae Fludd, and Katherine Williams to James Island Pride. Their terms will run to September 2016.
Council voted to revise the rules for Citizen Committees. The purpose of James Island Pride was expanded to include increase awareness of history and culture. Also, projects, events and new committees proposed by Citizen's Committees will be presented to Town Council for approval.
Council voted to accept Jeffery and Lemontree Roads into the Town's maintenance system, and also to accept the remainder of Ben Road.
Council voted to amended the Town's Traffic Calming Policy. The procedure for lowering the speed limit or putting in traffic control devices, such as speed humps, was clarified. The standards were changed to be more consistent with those of other area municipalities. The rule for traffic control devices is average speeds greater than the speed limit or else 5 m.p.h. over the speed limit for the 85th percentile.
Council passed the second and final reading for the rezoning of the Dills Bluff Preserve to Planned Development. The thirty home development will be going forward.
Council passed the first reading of a budget revision. The Town forecasts $130,000 in additional revenue. The proposal includes spending an additional $55,000 for the Island Sheriff's Patrol, increasing hours from an equivalent of 2 to 3 full time officers. The proposal includes $30,000 for grounds maintenance. That is for the Town's park as well as right of way beautification and maintenance. It includes adding $15,000 to the recreation budget to contribute to the refurbishment of James Island Charter High School's baseball field. The proposal includes $30,000 for a home refurbishment program in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. Second and final reading of the budget revision is scheduled for the October meeting.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Bill "Cubby" Wilder: Candidate for JIPSD Commissioner
Bill "Cubby" Wilder was born and raised in the Sol Legare Community on James Island. This area is not included in the current incorporation of the Town, but the Town is seeking its return.
Cubby was one of the founding fathers of the Town of James Island, helping to achieve the first incorporation in 1992. He was elected to the James Island Town Council in 2002 and was reelected in 2004. When the third incorporation began in 2006, he was again elected to Council and served an additional term from 2008 to 2010. While on Council, he served as Mayor Pro-tem and chaired the Parks and Recreation Committee.
He is a graduate of Gresham Meggett High School on James Island. He attended Voorhees College, earned an Associate Degree in Logistical Management from the Community College of the Air Force, and a Bachelors of Science in Vocational Education from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois.
He served in the United States Air Force for 25 years, retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant (E-8.)
Since retiring from the Air Force, he has served as Assistant Manager for Kids Stop at Harborview Elementary, Director of the Saint James Presbyterian Church Afterschool/Summer Camp Program, and, for ten years, a Teacher's Assistant for Charleston County Schools.
He was founder and President of the Sol Legare Community Foundation and a founder and Vice CEO of the Saint James Presbyterian Foundation. H3 is founding member of Abandoned Historic Black Cemeteries. He is a Team Leader with the Charleston Area Justice Ministry.
He is a member of St. James Presbyterian Church, where he has served as an Elder and a Service Chairperson Trustee.
He is a father and grandfather.
Contact Cubby at 795-1701 or email wild7930@bellsouth.net
Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Harbor View Road Construction Times
I just received a reminder from County Councilman Joe Qualey:
Construction on Harbor View Road will start after 8:00 PM and they must be out the roadway by 6:00 AM.
Construction on Harbor View Road will start after 8:00 PM and they must be out the roadway by 6:00 AM.
Harbor View Road Improvements project to begin construction
Charleston County Press Release:
Harbor View Road Improvements project to begin construction
Work will include improvements to Harbor View Road between North Shore Drive and Fort Johnson Road
The Harbor View Road Improvements project will begin construction related activities on Sept. 15, 2014. Citizens can expect to see full construction underway in the coming weeks. The purpose of the project is to improve traffic flow and safety on Harbor View Road and to provide adequate bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The scheduled completion of the project is expected in Sept. 2016.
The project will include the following improvements:
- Center two-way left turn lane between North Shore Drive and Affirmation Boulevard
- Addition of right turn lanes at major intersections
- Addition of traffic signals at Fort Sumter Drive and Mikell Drive
- Construction of roundabout at the intersection of Harbor View Road and Fort Johnson Road
- Addition of pedestrian and bicycle facilities
The construction will cover 2.1 miles of Harbor View Road. The project is expected to take two years to complete. Visit the official website at http://roads.charlestoncounty.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
CTC Approved Two Town Projects
The Charleston County Transportation Committee (CTC) approved $200,000 for two Town transportation projects today.
CTC approved $100,000 to pave Jeffrey and Lemontree Roads. The Town will be providing a $100,000 match. The funds are for both design and construction.
CTC also approved $100,000 to construct a sidewalk along Jerdone Street and along Stiles Drive between Jerdone and the existing sidewalk on Mikell.. The Town is providing a $100,000 match for this project as well. Last year, CTC funded $35,000 for design of the project.
The "Jerdone bypass" will connect two segments of sidewalk on Fort Johnson Road. The Fort Johnson Sidewalk project will run from the current end of the sidewalk near Harborview Road to Jerdone and also from Mikell to the current end of the sidewalk at Lighthouse Blvd. Unfortunately, there is no sidewalk along Fort Johnson between Jerdone and Mikell because there are too many grand trees and high earthen berms.
The Town's project will allow pedestrians to bypass the missing segment. The sidewalk on Jerdone and then along Stiles Drive between Jerdone and the existing sidewalk on Mikell will allow access back to Fort Johnson.
The Fort Johnson sidewalk project is a 1/2 cent sales tax project that will provide pedestrian access from Fort Johnson to Folly Road. The project continues from the current end of the sidewalk at Seaside Lane on to Camp Road. Because of issues with grand trees along Fort Johnson between Camp and Dills Bluff, the route will go down Camp Road and then Dills Bluff back to Fort Johnson. This "Camp Road" bypass accomplishes the Town's "Phase 1" Camp Road sidewalk project which was the Town's Transportation Sales Tax project from last year. The Dills Bluff segement will connect to the existing sidewalk on Fort Johnson Rd on to Folly.
Charleston County Council recently approved the contract for the Fort Johnson Road sidewalk project, so construction should begin soon. There remain some SDOT permitting issues with the Jerdone and Stiles project, but it should be completed more or less along with the larger Fort Johnson project.
CTC approved $100,000 to pave Jeffrey and Lemontree Roads. The Town will be providing a $100,000 match. The funds are for both design and construction.
CTC also approved $100,000 to construct a sidewalk along Jerdone Street and along Stiles Drive between Jerdone and the existing sidewalk on Mikell.. The Town is providing a $100,000 match for this project as well. Last year, CTC funded $35,000 for design of the project.
The "Jerdone bypass" will connect two segments of sidewalk on Fort Johnson Road. The Fort Johnson Sidewalk project will run from the current end of the sidewalk near Harborview Road to Jerdone and also from Mikell to the current end of the sidewalk at Lighthouse Blvd. Unfortunately, there is no sidewalk along Fort Johnson between Jerdone and Mikell because there are too many grand trees and high earthen berms.
The Town's project will allow pedestrians to bypass the missing segment. The sidewalk on Jerdone and then along Stiles Drive between Jerdone and the existing sidewalk on Mikell will allow access back to Fort Johnson.
The Fort Johnson sidewalk project is a 1/2 cent sales tax project that will provide pedestrian access from Fort Johnson to Folly Road. The project continues from the current end of the sidewalk at Seaside Lane on to Camp Road. Because of issues with grand trees along Fort Johnson between Camp and Dills Bluff, the route will go down Camp Road and then Dills Bluff back to Fort Johnson. This "Camp Road" bypass accomplishes the Town's "Phase 1" Camp Road sidewalk project which was the Town's Transportation Sales Tax project from last year. The Dills Bluff segement will connect to the existing sidewalk on Fort Johnson Rd on to Folly.
Charleston County Council recently approved the contract for the Fort Johnson Road sidewalk project, so construction should begin soon. There remain some SDOT permitting issues with the Jerdone and Stiles project, but it should be completed more or less along with the larger Fort Johnson project.
Inez Brown-Crouch: Candidate for JIPSD Commmissioner
Inez Brown Crouch was born and raised on James Island. She has been an involved resident and public servant for 50-plus years. A proud member of the historic Honey Hill community, she was the founder of the Honey Hill Neighborhood Association Inc. a non-profit organized in 1991 to assist residents and their families.
Inez has served as
James Island PSD Commissioner since 1998. As past chairperson of both the James
Island PSD Fire and Administrative Committees, she has experience in all facets
of the district. Inez serves as a member of the
Intergovernmental Committee that includes all James Island elected officials.
Commissioner
Brown-Crouch served on the original steering committee to incorporate the Town
of James Island. In 2011, she was invited to serve on the board of Free James Island, and was honored to
assist the Town in its final, successful incorporation.
Inez assists with the Town’s James Island Pride Committee. Her passion is working with children and through Hope for James Island, Inc.; she has organized a mentoring group for 7th graders at James Island Middle School. She regularly volunteers in island schools.
Inez assists with the Town’s James Island Pride Committee. Her passion is working with children and through Hope for James Island, Inc.; she has organized a mentoring group for 7th graders at James Island Middle School. She regularly volunteers in island schools.
Inez’s career as a
registered psychiatric nurse (now retired) has enabled her to have empathy,
understanding and compassion for others. She is a graduate of W. Gresham Meggett High School on James Island and University of Rockland Community College of Orangeburg, New York where she received an A.A.S. in Nursing.
She is a member of Saint James Church. She lives in Lighthouse Point with her daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and John Jones and her granddaughter Jalyn Jones.
You can contact Inez at 762-6466 or email her at ibcrouch2006@yahoo.com .
She is a member of Saint James Church. She lives in Lighthouse Point with her daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and John Jones and her granddaughter Jalyn Jones.
You can contact Inez at 762-6466 or email her at ibcrouch2006@yahoo.com .
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