Revised Short Term Rental Ordinance Update
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At yesterday's meeting, Town Council considered changes to the current ordinance that regulates the operation of short term rentals. Read the update
here.
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Sea Islands Free Standing Emergency Department
The Medical University of South Carolina has proposed a Certificate of Need application with the state for a
Sea Islands Freestanding Emergency Department to be
located at 1884 Seabrook Island Road, Johns Island, S.C. Although MUSC already serves our communities by providing a wide range of primary and specialty outpatient care at various sites, a new freestanding emergency department to serve Sea Island community members is a welcome and much-needed addition.
Town Council has sent a letter in support of this project. Residents can express their support by sending their own letter to Maggie Murdock Director, Certificate of Need Program SC Department of Health and Environmental Control 2600 Bull Street Columbia SC 29291.
Provided here
is a support letter template.
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Storm Debris Collection Update
The Town has completed the storm debris collection from Hurricane Dorian. Yard debris collection will return to the normal schedule (Thursdays island wide).
As a reminder, tree limbs, shrubs or stumps can be placed at the curb but should be less than 4 feet long and no more than 4 inches in diameter. Do not place your debris near telephone, electric, cable TV, sewer or water accesses or fire hydrants. Debris generated by residential landscapers should be removed by the landscaping company.
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Kiawah Island Triathlon | October 13
The Kiawah Triathlon was rescheduled to October 13 due to Hurricane Dorian.
For the majority of the run, runners will be on the bike path. Residents and guests should avoid traveling on the bike path parallel to the Kiawah Island Parkway (between Night Heron Park and the V-gate) from 8:55 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Road Closures:
All roads will be open with the exception of Sea Forest Drive at Night Heron Park (after Summer Duck Way and before the three way stop at Mariner’s Watch). This section will be closed until approximately 11:30 a.m.
Safety:
Deputies and race volunteers will be at all major intersections assisting with traffic control. Please use extreme caution while driving on the island on race morning, giving bikes and runners the right of way.
View a map of the race route.
For more information please contact the Heron Park Nature Center at 843-768- 6001.
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2019-2020 Budget At A Glance
Have you ever wondered how the Town's budget is managed, where funding comes from or where it is spent? In addition to the
transparency webpage, the Town publishes an annual budget at a glance report that summarizes the next year’s budget outlook and spending. The updated 2019 -2020 Budget at a Glance is available
here.
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Sea Island Habitat for Humanity Home Dedication
On September 28, Sea Island Habitat for Humanity held a home dedication for two houses recently finished on Johns Island (Salvo Lane) for the Tyler and Rojo families. The Town of Kiawah was honored to fund part of this project through the Charitable Contribution Fund.
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Kiawah Island Native Plant Week is coming up October 12-19 which coincides with South Carolina Native Plant Week!
In 2018, the Town launched the
Grow Native initiative as a community-wide effort to increase the use of native plants in landscaping projects across the island to improve the island's ecosystem and wildlife habitat.
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Why?
Native plants have a direct impact on the ecosystem and are a vital part of a region's ability to adapt to natural events. When natural protection mechanisms like native plants decline, the environment's ability to sustain regular ecological changes is reduced and negatively impacted. Specifically, natives provide watershed protection by filtering water naturally flowing into rivers and estuaries, protect marsh and pond borders, lessen erosion, and improve resistance to flooding, while at the same time providing critical habitat for our local wildlife. Restoring native plant habitat is also a recommendation from the Town’s
Flood Mitigation and Sea Level Rise report.
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How?
Resident involvement is needed to increase the use of native plants in landscaping projects on the island. Residents can help by encouraging their landscapers to plant natives in their yards, directing their landscape architects to use natives in future projects, or renovating existing landscapes to include native plants.
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Please be aware that the next King Tide that could affect the island will occur October 26-31. King Tides are the highest seasonal tides that naturally occur each year. In some cases, they may barely even be noticed. In other cases, a King Tide may cause flooding of low-lying areas and disruption to normal daily routines. This is particularly true when a King Tide event coincides with significant precipitation.
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Sea Turtle Research Fundraiser
The Town is excited to announce a partnership with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR), the Kiawah Island Community Association, and the Kiawah Conservancy to support a project that is near and dear to all of us, the Northern Recovery Unit Loggerhead DNA Project. Due to a decrease in federal funding, the project will likely shut down if necessary, funds are not raised.
Learn more
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Turtle Patrol did not lose any nests due to Hurricane Dorian.
Nesting/Hatching Reminders
- Turtle Patrol loves to share the sea turtle experience with guests and residents. Find out more on tagging along or observing a nest inventory here. Check out all the pictures from this turtle patrol season on Facebook and Instagram.
- Keep artificial lights off the beach at night during nesting season – this includes beachfront property lights, flashlights and flash photography, which can disorient nesting mothers and hatchlings. May through October all outdoor lighting facing the beachfront should be turned off from 9:00 p.m. to dawn. Free red flashlight filters are available at the Municipal Center and the Nature Center.
- Always observe from a distance. Harming or interfering with sea turtles or their nests is against the law.
- Keep our beaches and ocean clean by avoiding single-use plastics. Plastic bags and balloons are among the most common trash items found on South Carolina beaches and can cause injury or death when marine life mistake them for food (SCDNR).
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In Case You Missed It | Previously Mentioned
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Next Event
Carles and Sofia Piano Duo
Sunday, October 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Church of Our Saviour
Fee: No Charge
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Arts & Cultural Events Council
– October 3 | 2:00 p.m.
Arts Council Board Meeting
– October 7 | 10:00 a.m.
Public Safety Committee
– October 9 | 2:00 p.m.
Public Works Committee
– October 14 | 10:00 a.m.
CERT Team
- October 16 | 3:00 p.m.
Ways and Means Committee
– October 22 | 2:00 p.m.
(subject to change)
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