Mayor Labriola has announced the dates for the upcoming January retreat and Town Council's intent to review the zoning and annexation process, which was distributed to the community earlier this month provided here.
The annual retreat will be held in three workshops listed below:
- Tuesday, January 11, 2022 - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Zoning and Annexation)
- Thursday, January 13, 2022 - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Friday, January 14, 2022 - 9 a.m. to noon
This retreat is for Town Council and senior staff to evaluate plans from the prior year, review current projects, develop objectives for 2022, and discuss long-term strategic planning to support the mission and goals of the Town. More information will be provided to the community when the agendas have been finalized. The retreat will be open to the public and live-streamed.
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2022 Business & Short Term Rental License Renewals |
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The SC General Assembly passed Act 176, SC Business Licenses Tax Standardization Act, to streamline the business license process by creating the same process for taxing jurisdictions across the state. As of January 1, 2022, all municipalities in South Carolina that levy business license tax must comply with the law. Please review the notices linked below with important details regarding 2022 renewals:
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Charitable Grant Applications |
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Each year the Town supports a variety of charitable and philanthropic organizations providing services to the residents of Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island communities. Charitable grant applications are now available on the Towns website here. The application deadline is Tuesday, January 14, 2022, at 3 pm. Applications will receive a preliminary review at the March 28, 2022 Ways and Means Committee meeting. Final approval will take place at the April 5, 2022, Town Council Meeting.
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Mark Clark Extension Update |
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The Town encourages residents to stay engaged on broader regional transportation infrastructure projects. SCDOT and Charleston County recently sent out an update to all who participated in the public comment period for the proposed Mark Clark Extension project and the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). During the comment period from August 18 through October 15, 2021, 2,618 comments were received. The project team is considering all comments, suggestions, objections, and concerns before any final project decisions are made. If you would like to see a breakdown of the number and types of comments received, you can find that information here.
SCDOT and Charleston County project team is evaluating all received comments and preparing individual comment responses. All comments will be responded to before publishing the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). The Mark Clark Extension project aims to increase the capacity of the regional transportation system, improve safety, and enhance mobility to and from the West Ashley, Johns Island, and James Island areas of the Charleston metropolitan area. Watch the Mark Clark Extension Fly-Through Video:
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Office Closures
Friday, December 24 – In observation of Christmas
Friday, December 31 – In observation of New Year’s Day
Solid Waste Notices
Christmas Week - No change in service.
Christmas trees will be collected during the month of January with regular yard debris on Thursdays. Trees must be undecorated and placed curbside.
Kestrel Court Recycling Center
Overflow garbage, recycling, and cardboard can be taken to the large capacity compactors at the Kestrel Court Recycling Center. Containers are material-specific, and signage is posted to help residents identify what containers to use. Individuals found leaving items outside of the containers will be subject to a $500 fine plus assessments.
2022 Solid Waste Collection Schedule
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Friday, January 14, 2022
West Beach Conf. Center | 7:30 p.m.
Ticket Release: Kiawah 12/28 Public 12/31
Cost: $10
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Previously mentioned announcements:
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Arts and Cultural Events Council – January 6 | 2 p.m.
Arts Council Board – January 10 | 2 p.m.
Town Council Retreat – January 11 | 11 a.m.
Town Council Meeting – January 11 | 2 p.m.
Planning Commission – January 12 | 3 p.m.
Town Council Retreat – January 13 | 1 p.m.
Town Council Retreat – January 14 | 9 a.m.
Public Safety Committee – January 19 | 11:30 a.m.
Environmental Committee – January 19 | 2 p.m.
Ways and Means Committee – January 24 | 3 p.m.
CERT Team – January 26 | 3 p.m.
Board of Zoning Appeals – January 31 | 3 p.m.
Procedures
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Town Council meetings are always live-streamed on the Town's YouTube channel. Other committees that conduct their meetings in person where the public can attend are not live-streamed.
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Agendas are available here and will reference the meeting's location. Dates, times, and locations sometimes change. Before planning to attend a meeting, check our website.
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