Upcoming November Committee Meetings |
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Public Safety Committee - November 9 | 11:30 p.m.
Environmental Committee - November 9 | 2 p.m.
Board of Zoning Appeals - November 14 | 3 p.m.
Ways and Means Committee - November 21 | 3 p.m.
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Development Resources Page |
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The Town of Kiawah Island created the development resources page to provide complete and accurate information regarding the Town’s development agreements and correct misinformation about planned growth on the island.
If you have a question related to the Town of Kiawah’s development agreements not addressed in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), please email Stephanie Monroe Tillerson, Town Administrator, at stillerson@kiawahisland.org.
Click here to access the development resources page.
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The Kiawah Island Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, December 6, 2022. It will include voting for One two-year seat that expires in December 2024. This seat is to complete the remaining two years of a four-year term that became open due to the resignation of councilmember Dr. Scott Parker, and Two four-year seats expire in December 2026.
2022 Candidates
Candidate bios will be available on November 11.
Candidates for Town Council 2-year term (one seat):
Bradley D. Belt
F. Daniel Prickett
John P. Ross
Candidates for Town Council 4-year term (two seats):
Russell Berner
Dr. Ronald Curran
Michael Heidingsfelder
Maura McIlvain
Larry Wolahan
Click here for more information.
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On October 14, the Town of Kiawah Island distributed an e-blast sharing an open poll to gauge the community’s attitude towards Riverstone Properties’ rezoning request, which is planned to be submitted to the Charleston County Council for its proposed Andell West development. Nine hundred and twenty-two (922) individuals responded to this poll, and we thank you for your valuable input. Approximately 79.5% of participants in the public survey were not in favor of the project as currently proposed.
The sentiments below reflect some of the feedback the Town received:
- Many respondents requested to learn more about the types of tenants that would be allowed in the proposed development.
- A number of respondents are in favor of a larger grocery store but are concerned with the overall exterior appearance of the store.
- Some respondents are opposed to the addition of a gas station.
- Several participants expressed concern about overdevelopment on the island and are concerned that this development may increase traffic and congestion.
- Some respondents requested an agreement between Riverstone Properties and Eden for the vehicular connection between Freshfields Village and the proposed development.
Update as of Friday, November 4:
Riverstone Properties is working with the Cassique HOA to address and respond to the four issues below for the planned development before a public hearing on Thursday, November 10. Both the Kiawah Island Community Association and Preserve Kiawah are aware that Cassique's HOA is working with Riverstone Properties to find a better plan. Discussions are ongoing and will last into the next week.
- Vehicular and pedestrian connection to Freshfields
- Limitations on the uses allowed
- Proper scale and screening of the gas station
- Look and feel similar to Freshfields
In addition, the Town plans to share the community’s feedback from the survey with the Charleston County Council ahead of the public hearing. If you would like to share additional input regarding this proposed development, please email contact@kiawahisland.org by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8 with your comments, along with your name and address.
We appreciate your participation.
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Holiday Public Safety Message and Tips |
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The Holidays are approaching, which entails extensive shopping for most. Online shopping during the holiday season or at any time of year-should always be done with caution. According to research conducted by the Nebraska Department of Justice, there was a total of 59,177 scams reported in the state of South Carolina last year. We encourage all residents to be proactive and become familiarized with the following tips below to protect yourself:
- Keep ALL software up-to-date.
- Utilize strong passwords.
- Make sure your internet connection is secure.
- Customize and use privacy settings when using social media.
- ALWAYS make sure your Internet connection is secure. Most public Wi-Fi is not. Refrain from making an online purchase while connected to public Wi-Fi.
- Use a virtual private network (VPN) to encrypt your browsing information.
- Only make online purchases from secure websites.
- Customize and use privacy settings on all social media platforms.
- Identify and block nuisance calls manually or automatically.
- Be wary of requests to update or confirm your personal information.
- Do not open attachments from unknown senders or click on links in emails/strange text messages in which personal information is requested.
For more safety tips on protecting yourself and your identity this holiday season, please email TOKI's Director of Public Safety, Dr. Craig Harris, at charris@kiawahisland.org.
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TOKI has once again partnered with The Blood Connection to help save lives and prevent the risk of a regional blood shortage.
Save three lives when YOU donate blood with the Town of Kiawah Island and the Blood Connection! Approved donors will receive a $20 e-Gift Card.
Date: November 18
Time: 10 AM to 3 PM
Location: 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway
Appointments are encouraged to ensure donors receive the best customer service; however, walk-ups are welcome. Help the Town reach its goal by scheduling an appointment today!
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In observance of Veterans Day, Town Hall will be closed on Friday, November 11, 2022.
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What classifies as yard debris?:
Any accumulations of grass clippings, grass, leaves, small trees, small shrubs, tree branches not exceeding four inches in diameter and four feet long, vines, and other similar items generated by the maintenance of lawns, shrubs, gardens, and trees from residential properties.
Yard debris, as defined, should be placed at the curb, in front of the property, in paper bags for collection.
- No plastic bags shall be used for the disposal of yard debris.
- No household garbage or other material may be placed with yard debris.
- Mixed materials or plastic bags will not be collected by the town. Home composting of leaves and grass clippings is encouraged.
It is unlawful for any person to dump, throw, drop, leave, or in any way deposit any garbage, ashes, rubbish, paper, trash, litter, refuse, yard debris, or building materials on any property, including dumpsters, belonging to another, or on or along any street, road, curb, sidewalk or right-of-way, except as required by the franchised solid waste collector.
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Sam Bush
Saturday, November 12, 2022
West Beach Conf. Center | 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 (tickets required)
There was only one prize-winning teenager carrying stones big enough to say thanks, but no thanks to Roy Acuff. Only one son of Kentucky finding a light of inspiration from Bill Monroe and his Blue Grass Boys and catching a fire from Bob Marley and The Wailers. Only one progressive hippie allying with like-minded conspirators, rolling out the New Grass revolution, and then leaving the genre’s torch-bearing band behind as it reached its commercial peak. There is only one consensus pick of peers and predecessors, of the traditionalists, the rebels, and the next gen devotees. Music’s ultimate inside outsider. Or is it outside insider? There is only one Sam Bush.
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Big Band Legacy
Sunday, November 13, 2022
West Beach Conf. Center | 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $35
Jazz Big Bands ushered in the 1920s and 1930s swing era led by iconic bandleaders such as Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington. The legacy continued with Count Basie, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Maria Schneider, Gordon Goodwin, and more. Each artist played a significant role in the development, innovation and popularization of orchestral jazz. The rest is history. Join the Charleston Jazz Orchestra as they present a musical timeline of the evolution of jazz orchestra with Big Band Legacy!
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