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2019 Q1 Town Notes Newsletter Published

Read it online here

In this Issue:

Municipal Election & Swearing In
Town Council Quarter In Review
Committee Openings
Changes to Law Enforcement Approach
Town of Kiawah's Road to Incorporation - Celebrating 30 years
Charitable Contribution Spotlight- Sweetgrass Garden Cooperative
College of Charleston Flood Mitigation Partnership
Grow Native Online Plant Database
Fall Migration Summary

8th Annual Sea Islands Christmas Bird Count

The 8th Annual Sea Islands Christmas Bird Count will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019. The count area includes Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Wadmalaw Island, and John's Island. Count organizer Aaron Given, TOKI Wildlife Biologist is looking for Kiawah residents that would like to participate.

In particular, Aaron is looking for residents that have bird feeders and are willing to count the birds that visit their feeders throughout the day. In addition, if anyone still has Painted Buntings or hummingbirds coming to their bird feeders, please let him know. If you are interested in participating, email Aaron Given .

The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is a volunteer-based bird census conducted each winter. The National Audubon Society has sponsored the event since 1900 when the first CBCs were held. Currently, there are over 2,000 CBCs conducted across North and South America (and other countries) every year and the results are provided in an annual online journal called American Birds.

Kiawah My Classic Car Episode to Air January 5


	Cars on Kiawah PREVIEW \| S23E01

Dennis Gage, of the long-running TV show My Classic Car, filmed an episode at the 2018 Cars on Kiawah to air in 2019 on the Velocity channel. The episode will premiere on Saturday, January 5 at 8:30 a.m. ET. Watch the preview here

Each episode features classic cars, and often auto events, from around the nation. Cars on Kiawah drew Dennis' attention due to the quality of cars, the laid-back atmosphere and the stunning landscape of Ocean Park.

TOKI Committee Openings
The Town of Kiawah has one opening on the Planning Commission Committee and two openings on the Public Safety Committee. All interested parties should send their resume or CV to the Town Clerk Petra Reynolds at preynolds@kiawahisland.org.

Planning Commission: primary objectives are to approve plats and make recommendations to the Town Council on planned development, zoning district and map amendments, zoning text amendments, and comprehensive plan updates. Members serve a four-year term.

Public Safety Committee: responsible for assisting the Town in meeting its state-mandated responsibilities with regard to maintaining order and law enforcement and to initiate and consider proposals and methods to upgrade and improve public safety on the Island and to manage our beach safety. Members serve a one year term.

FY 2018-2019 Charitable Grant Applications Available
Given the available resources, the Town of Kiawah supports a variety of charitable and educational organizations that are recognized as 501(c)(3), non-profit and/or tax-exempt entities providing services to the residents of Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island communities.

Applications and a copy of the Town's detailed policy are now available by clicking here.

The application deadline is Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 3:00 p.m.