Employee Spotlight: Meet the Town's Planning Manager, John Taylor Jr. |
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What brought you to the Town?
"The Sea Islands is home to me, and I have a personal connection to Kiawah. I’ve always had a desire at some point in my career to do meaningful work in the same place I grew up. The Town provided a unique opportunity for me to accomplish that goal."
What are three words that best describe you?
"The three words that best describe me are: family-oriented, creative, astute."
What is your favorite childhood memory?
"My grandparents had a wood-burning stove. Going in the woods with all the men of my family at a young age to haul and split firewood taught me a lot about life. It was hard work, but the stories I could tell will last a lifetime."
Is there anything you wished would come back into fashion?
"They have not entirely gone away, but I’d enjoy seeing more people of my generation style and profile the double-breasted suit jacket. It is such a clean vintage look that deserves a little more spotlight."
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Podcast Episode 9: NOW AVAILABLE |
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The Town and its Assistant Wildlife Biologist, Aaron Given, are pleased to announce our 9th episode of the Town's podcast, Sharing With The Community: A Podcast from the Town of Kiawah Island, is now live and available to stream on all major podcast streaming services.
The Town's podcast is intended to provide the Town's perspectives on issues we as a community feel are essential. To spread awareness of our incredible bird population, the Town was excited to interview Aaron Given as he discussed their roles within the Kiawah Island ecosystem, bird banding season and the importance of fall migration.
Happy Streaming!
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Kiawah Island Golf Resort Triathalon |
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The Kiawah Island Golf Resort Triathlon is a USAT sanctioned intermediate distance competition featuring a .7-mile swim, 25-mile bike and 6-mile run. This race is currently the only intermediate distance triathlon in the Charleston area to feature an ocean swim.
Race Date: Sunday, October 2, 2022
Event Time: 7:30am – 12pm
Race Venue: Night Heron Park
Participants: ~ 425 athletes
Phone: 843.768.6001
Bikers on Roads: New Course! Detailed information as to when bikes will be on roads is coming soon.
Safety: Deputies and race volunteers will be at all major intersections assisting with traffic control. Please use extreme caution while driving on the island race morning, giving bikes and runners the right of way.
Volunteer: To encourage and support Kiawah Triathletes, we are looking for enthusiastic and energetic volunteers. If interested, please contact our volunteer coordinator Erin Clabby at racevolunteer@kiawahresort.com.
For further assistance, please contact the Heron Park Nature Center at 843.768.6001.
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Predicted King Tides for September |
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A "King Tide" is a non-scientific term used to describe the highest seasonal tides which occur every year. Charleston's average high tide range is about 5.5 ft., but during a King Tide event, it can reach 7 ft. or higher. King Tides are naturally occurring tides that are caused by a spring tide (when the earth, sun, and moon align during a new or full moon, increasing tide ranges) corresponding to the point in the moon's orbit when it is closest to the earth, which is known as perigee.
According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, we can expect to see King Tides on September 7-10.
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All brown trash must be placed on the curb by 7:00 am on Friday, September 9, to ensure collection. This will be the last paid pick-up of the season. *Please refrain from placing items curbside that you do not intend to be disposed of.*
What items classify as Brown Trash?
Lawn chairs, grills (minus propane tank), folding or beach chairs, beach umbrellas, mattresses & box springs (single or twin only), bicycles, strollers and small appliances (vacuums, toaster ovens, toasters, microwaves, coffee pots).
Please note that twice a week trash service will end on Sunday, September 11.
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The Town's Municipal Center will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day. |
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Upcoming Committee Meetings |
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Special Call Town Council - September 6 | 12:30 p.m.
Ways and Means - September 6 | 1:30 p.m.
Town Council - September 6 | 2 p.m.
Planning Commission - September 7 | 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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