Town Council

REVISED AGENDA - ITEM 6.A.I. ADDED Town of Hilton Head Island Town Council Meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 3:00 PM 1 Town Center Court, Hilton Head Island, SC Benjamin M. Racusin Council Chambers The meeting can be viewed on the Town’s YouTube Channel, the Beaufort County Channel, and Spectrum Channel 1304. 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge to the Flag 3. Invocation – Dr. Robinson, First Presbyterian Church 4. Adoption of the Agenda 5. Approval of the Minutes a. Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes of May 14, 2026 b. Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026 c. Regular Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2026 6. Presentations and Recognitions a. Report of the Town Manager i. Follow up to Town Council's Request and Direction Regarding Discussion of Public Safety Matters Related to Law Enforcement Services b. Beaufort County School District Character Education Student of the Month - Mayor Alan Perry c. Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week Proclamation - Mayor Alan Perry d. Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation - Mayor Alan Perry 7. Reports from Members of Town Council a. General Reports from Town Council b. Report of the Lowcountry Area Transportation Study - Councilmember Tamara  Becker c. Report of the Lowcountry Council of Governments - Councilmember Steve Alfred d. Report of the Beaufort County Airports Board - Councilmember Melinda Tunner e. Report of the Southern Lowcountry Regional Board - Councilmember Patsy Brison f. Report of the Island Recreation Association Board - Mayor Pro Tempore Alex Brown g. Report of the Beaufort County Economic Development Corporation - Mayor Alan Perry h. Report of the Gullah Geechee Historic Neighborhoods Community Development Corporation - Mayor ProTempore Alex Brown i. Report of the Finance and Administrative Committee - Mayor Pro Tempore Alex Brown j. Report of the Community Development and Public Services Committee - Councilmember Tamara Becker 8. Consent Agenda a. Consideration of an Ordinance of the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Authorizing the Long-Term Lease of Real Property Owned by the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, to St. James Baptist Church, a South Carolina Nonprofit Corporation; and the Reconveyance of Real Property to Be Owned by the Town of Hilton Head Island to St. James Baptist Church, under the Terms of a Contract Authorized on June 9, 2026 - Second Reading - Ben Brown, Assistant Town Manager b. Consideration of an Ordinance of the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Authorizing the Conveyance of Real Property Owned by the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, to Beaufort County, South Carolina, under the Terms of a Contract Authorized on June 9, 2026 - Second Reading - Ben Brown, Assistant Town Manager 9. New Business a. Consideration of a Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Sponsorship Agreement for the Hilton Head Island Jam 2026 Songwriter Festival - Angie Stone, Assistant Town Manager b. Consideration of a Resolution of the Town of Hilton Head Island Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Amendment to the February 10, 2026, Agreement between the Town of Hilton Head Island and BRE Retail Residual Circle Center Owner, LLC - Ben Brown, Assistant Town Manager  c. Consideration of an Ordinance of the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of a Sign Easement Encumbering Real Property Owned by the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - First Reading - Ben Brown, Assistant Town Manager d. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Dissolution of the Northpoint Public-Private Partnership Housing Advisory Committee - Ben Brown, Assistant Town Manager e. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Creation of the Bryant Road Public-Private Partnership Housing Advisory Committee - Ben Brown, Assistant Town Manager 10. Unfinished Business a. Consideration of an Ordinance of the Town of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Authorizing the Termination of a Parking and Access Easement, and Amending a Declaration of Covenants and Non-Disturbance, Non-Competition, Declaration of Easements and Restrictive Covenants Agreement, Related to 72 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina - Second Reading - Ben Brown, Assistant Town Manager 11. Public Comment - Non Agenda Items 12. Executive Session a. Discussion of Legal Advice Related to Settlement of Legal Claims or Other Matters Covered by the Attorney Client Privilege [Pursuant to South Carolina Freedom of Information Act 30-4-70(a)(2)] related to: 1. Hilton Head Island Motorcoach Resort Owners' Association, Inc., et al. v. South Island Public Service District, et al. b. Receipt of Legal Advice Related to Pending Litigation or Other Matters Covered by Attorney-Client Privilege [Pursuant to South Carolina Freedom of Information Act 30-4-70 (a)(2)] related to: 1. Discussion of Representation for Litigation Cases c. Discussion of Negotiations Incident to Proposed Contractual Arrangements for the Proposed Sale or Purchase of Property [Pursuant to the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act Section 30-4-70(a)(2)] related to: 1. Marshland Road Area 2. Simmons Road Area 3. Sea Pines Circle Area 13. Action from Executive Session 14. Adjournment FOIA Compliance: Public notification of this meeting has been published, posted, and distributed in compliance with the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act and the requirements of the Town of Hilton Head Island. In accordance with the requirements of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Town of Hilton Head Island will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Auditory accommodations are available. Any person requiring further accommodation should contact the Town of Hilton Head Island ADA Coordinator as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) Civility Pledge: “I pledge to build a stronger and more prosperous community by advocating for civil engagement, respecting others and their viewpoints, and finding solutions for the betterment of my city or town.”