Update on Folly and Camp and Harbor View Road Contracts

I have visited many James Islanders over the last few weeks and I have often been asked about when the Folly/Camp and Harbor View Road projects are set to begin.

From Cal Oyer, the Construction Project Manager oof Charleston County Transportation Development:

"The current plan is to advertise Harbor View Rd in mid-June and receive bids late July.  The best-case award date would be August 26,  but we have to get SCDOT concurrence which could push award into mid to late September. 

For Folly/Camp, we plan to re-advertise late July and receive bids late August.  Best case award for Folly/Camp would be mid-September, but  we have to get SCDOT concurrence which could push award into October."

Community Workshop: The Preserve at Dills Bluff

Pulte Homes and HLA Inc. will be holding a Community Workshop at the Town of James Island’s Town Hall to ensure early citizen participation in a project that will involve a 30 home single family residential community on Dills Bluff Road. The applicants are proposing a rezoning of the property (1054 Dills Bluff, across the street from Town Hall and behind First Baptist Church) to the Planned Development (PD) Zoning District and welcome anyone interested in more information to attend the workshop on Tuesday, June 3rd from 6pm-7pm.

CERT Training June 10 to July 29

I strongly recommend CERT training.   Let's be prepared.  

24-HR- Basic TEEN/Adult Community Emergency Response Team Training (CERT)

Date: Tuesday, June 10- July 29, 2014
Time: 9:00 am until 12:00 pm
Location: St. Andrews Middle School
721 Wappoo Rd. Charleston, SC. 29407

Lowcountry Teen CERT in conjunction with Charleston County EMD will be conducting a Basic CERT class. This class is open to Adults and Teens 14 and older. Parents and teens are invited to attend this Course together to help their family be prepared for disasters. This class will run every Tuesday from June 10th - July 29th (classes will begin at 9am and conclude at or before 12pm) .The Course Review & Disaster Simulation will be held on July 29. (Location to be determined) This program will help you prepare for an emergency and build skills to adapt to unexpected situations.

To register or if you have any questions, please contact:

Harry Sosa: 843-813-3922
Email: Sosah@charleston-sc.gov

OR

Valarie White: 843-478-3774
Email: Skyhigh304@aol.com

Bill Woolsey for Mayor

Please Vote on July 29

It is already time for another election.   While the voters chose four year terms for Mayor and Council,  state law requires that the intitial term be two years.

The Town has made much progress since we reopened the doors on August 2, 2012, but there is much more to do.    Please come out and vote on July 29th.   Thank you for allowing me to serve the Town for the last two years.  I would very much appreciate the opportunity to serve you for another term.

If you have any questions or concerns email me at mayorwoolsey@jamesislandsc.us or call me at 697-7020.

For more campaign news go to BillWoolseyforMayor.com or like the campaign facebook page here.

Library Resolution

Town Council unanimously approved the following resolution regarding the library ballot question.  The resolution has been sent to all members of County Council.

Folly Road Corridor Overlay District Resoluation

Town Council unanimously approved the following resolution.   It was sent to all members of Charleston County Council before last week's vote to amend the Folly Road Overlay District to make the Residential areas Neighborhood Commercial.

Memorial Day Observance

American Legion Post 147 will be holding a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 26, 2014 at 11 AM.   The Post is located at 968 Folly Road on James Island.   They will provide lunch after the services.   Please come help honor those who have given their lives for our freedom.