Employee Spotlight: Meet the Town's Building Official, Bruce Spicher |
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What brought you to the Town?
"I was hired by Safebuilt, a third-party building inspection company, to open the Kiawah Island Building Department on July 1, 2013."
What is your favorite family vacation?
"I have three sons, and we love to snow ski on the west coast. This coming year we will be at Mammoth Mountain in California."
Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?
"I would have to say smell. Whether skiing or hiking, I love the smell of clean, crisp mountain air."
Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?
"George Clooney, since we look a lot alike. LOL. Mr. Clooney has a way of delivering a line that is somewhat nonchalant but compassionate. I believe I have the same traits."
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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.
The Town has a goal of 27 units, which equals 38 appointments.
Date: August 25
Time: 12 PM to 5 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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The Town's Turtle Patrol Captain, Lynne Sager, stumbled across these beautiful works of art that was left behind by some beachgoers! |
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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).
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TOKI App Now Available on Both iOS and Android |
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CodeRED Emergency Notification System |
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With hurricane season upon us, it's important that residents are signed up for the Town's emergency notification system CodeRED which is used to send critical community alerts like evacuation notices.
You must be registered to receive notifications. Notifications are sent via voice, text, and email-based on your preferences.
If you are unsure if you are registered, please re-register. You will not receive duplicate notices. Make sure you opt-in for severe weather warning alerts.
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Alligators On Kiawah Should Never Be Fed |
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Alligators are common on Kiawah, basking on pond edges or lazily swimming in the numerous ponds.
In addition to being illegal, feeding alligators causes them to lose their natural fear of humans. Alligators that have been fed will approach people and associate them with food, leading to a potentially dangerous situation. Alligators on Kiawah should never be fed, and any incidents of feeding or harassment should be reported immediately to Town Hall (843-768-9166, M-F 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.) or KICA Security (843-768-5566, 24/7) or Individuals witnessing anyone feeding alligators are encouraged to take videos and share them with Enforcement Officers so that tickets can be written. The fine for feeding alligators is up to $500 or 30 days in jail.
Kiawah was intentionally developed to integrate closely with nature, so precautions must be taken. Living with alligators requires constant awareness, respect, and caution.
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Current Nest Count: 486
Help us protect our turtles by keeping in mind:
- Never harass, touch or disturb hatchlings or eggs.
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Take all items with you when you leave the beach (chairs, coolers, trash) and fill in your holes, as these can be significant hurdles for turtles.
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Lights out for Turtles! May - October, all outdoor lighting facing the beachfront should be turned off from 9 p.m. to dawn. Artificial light (flashlights, cell phone lights, etc.) on our beach can cause nesting females to abandon nesting attempts and disorient hatchlings as they make their way to the ocean. Red lighting is much more sea-turtle friendly, but even red lights should never be shined directly at a nesting female or a hatchling. Free red flashlight filters are available at the Municipal Center.
Each year, nesting efforts are monitored by the Kiawah Island Turtle Patrol, a group of dedicated volunteers. Unfortunately, there are no volunteer openings for Turtle Patrol this year. For the 2023 season, a call for volunteers will begin in January 2023. Follow us on social media for season highlights.
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Short-Term Rental Violations |
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For follow-up, complaints regarding short-term rentals should be brought to the attention of Town Code Enforcement Offices. To report addresses that are potentially in violation, please use one of the following reporting methods:
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Upcoming Committee Meetings |
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Ways and Means Committee - August 22 | 3 p.m.
Arts and Cultural Events Council - September 1 | 2 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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