Economic Development Committee
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · July 2, 2018
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, July 2, 2018
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
MINUTES
Members Present: Bob Brimmer, Chairman, Joe Bustos, Kathy Landing
and Rick Crosby (MPW)
Staff Present: Eric DeMoura, Town Administrator; Amy Livingston,
Business and Tourism Manager
Mr. Brimmer called the meeting to order at 12:04 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes from the June 4, 2018 meeting
Mr. Bustos moved for approval; seconded by Ms. Landing. All present
voted in favor.
2. Public Comments
[None]
3. Report on Economic Development Tour
Ms. Livingston thanked those who were able to attend. She stated that
she also appreciates those Council members who were able to meet
individually with some of the businesses. They toured four different
Mount Pleasant businesses, in addition to a vacant parcel within the Port
District Economic Development Study. She said the purpose of this tour
was to provide Mayor and Council with an opportunity to engage with
the CEO’s within the current target clusters of the Town’s economic
development strategy, have an opportunity to talk to them about their
challenges or why they are in Mount Pleasant, what is wonderful about
being in the Town, what is working for them, or not, and to learn more
about their industry. Each industry on the tour was chosen as being
representative of one of the One Region target clusters. She said each
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industry has its own set of challenges; however, there are some recurring
items which will be important as we move into our Economic
Development Retreat. She stated that staff is still working on scheduling
this retreat.
Mr. Brimmer thanked Ms. Livingston for organizing the tour. He stated
that touring those companies was eye-opening for him, because so many
of the conversations that we have had in the past focused on what the
Town believes businesses need to be successful in Mount Pleasant. He
said what he discovered from this tour was that some of those beliefs
were challenged. He said for example, space. He said space is important
for some industries, however, there are more and more businesses that
do not rely on having a great deal of space or specific space. He kept
hearing from many that they can work from anywhere. He said many
individuals work around the country and the world and even in a
Starbuck’s. He said from that perspective, having set space is something
the Town needs to look at in terms of who needs the space, how much,
how flexible and what type of space. He said it is simply not the same as
it was twenty or thirty years ago. He said workforce was another item
brought up, not only to find the workforce, but to retain them which has
a great deal of quality of life issues attached to them. He said listening to
them really opened his eyes to the fact that perhaps some of the Town’s
policies, ordinances and approaches to economic development may be
lagging. He believes the Town needs to take a more forward look in terms
of where the economy is going in the future and to attempt to get ahead
of that curve as opposed to responding to what is happening today. He
said it will generate some interesting discussions going forward. He said
overall it was a beneficial tour.
Ms. Landing stated that she was not on the tour; however, Ms. Livingston
assisted in facilitating individual meetings. The #1 thing she hears from all
the businesses is how much they appreciate the Town even being
interested. She said when you talk to those businesses, ask questions and
listen, they appreciate Council taking an active role. She stated that she
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likes the idea that Council is beginning to be more proactive in their
approach.
4. Consideration of an economic development incentive grant:
a. Executive Session – discussion of a contractual matter related to an
economic development grant
Mr. Bustos moved to adjourn into executive session; seconded by Ms.
Landing. All present voted in favor.
Committee adjourned into executive session at 12:10 p.m.
5. Post executive session no votes or action
Committee may take action on any item listed on an executive session
agenda or discussed in an executive session during a properly noticed
meeting.
Committee reconvened at 12:46 p.m.
Mr. Brimmer declared that no action or votes were taken in executive
session.
Mr. Landing made a motion that this Committee send to full Council an
agenda item for an executive session in regard to the discussion of a
contractual matter related to an economic development grant; seconded
by Mr. Bustos. All present voted in favor.
6. Adjourn
There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 12:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Ashe
July 2, 2018
Agenda
MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
MEETING NOTICE
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Monday, July 2, 2018
Bids and Purchases Committee 8:30 a.m.
Recreation Committee 8:45 a.m.
Police, Judicial, and Legal Committee 9:15 a.m.
Finance Committee 10:15 a.m.
Human Resources Committee 11:00 a.m.
Economic Development Committee 12:00 p.m.
Public Services Committee 12:30 p.m.
Fire Committee 1:00 p.m.
Planning and Development Committee 1:45 p.m.
Monday, July 30, 2018
Education Committee 9:30 a.m.
The following Committees will not meet:
Transportation Committee
Water Supply Committee
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Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town
meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be provided
in accessible formats, and provided in languages other than English. If you
would like accessibility or language accommodation, please contact the
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Mount Pleasant at 843-884-8517.
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MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
BIDS AND PURCHASES COMMITTEE
Monday, July 2, 2018
8:30 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes from the June 4, 2018 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Award of contract for pipe replacement in the North Point subdivision
4. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town
meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be provided
in accessible formats, and provided in languages other than English. If you
would like accessibility or language accommodation, please contact the
Title VI Coordinator one week in advance of the meeting, at the Town of
Mount Pleasant at 843-884-8517.
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MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Monday, July 2, 2018
8:45 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes from the June 4, 2018 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Discussion regarding artificial turf fields
4. Discussion of the Neighborhood Sports Program
5. Program/projects update
6. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town
meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be provided
in accessible formats, and provided in languages other than English. If you
would like accessibility or language accommodation, please contact the
Title VI Coordinator one week in advance of the meeting, at the Town of
Mount Pleasant at 843-884-8517.
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MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
POLICE, JUDICIAL & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Monday, July 2, 2018
9:15 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes from the June 5, 2018 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Police matters
a. Employee years of service recognition
4. Judicial matters
a. Discussion regarding a process governing the reappointment of
municipal judges
5. Legal matters
a. Review of the process for answering Freedom of Information Act
(FOIA) requests
b. Discussion of and possible action regarding proposed non-
discriminatory policies
i. An Ordinance amending Title IX (General Regulations) by adding
a new Chapter 98 titled Prevention of Discrimination in the
Rental or Sale of Housing. (Ord. No. 18044)
ii. An Ordinance amending Title IX (General Regulations) by adding
a new Chapter 99 Titled Equal Enjoyment and Privileges to Public
Accommodations. (Ord. No. 18045)
c. Discussion of emergency authority
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6. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town
meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be
provided in accessible formats, and provided in languages other than
English. If you would like accessibility or language accommodation,
please contact the Title VI Coordinator one week in advance of the
meeting, at the Town of Mount Pleasant at 843-884-8517.
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MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, July 2, 2018
10:15 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes from the June 5, 2018 meeting
2. Public Comments of public funds to outside agencies
3. Presentation of CARTA annual budget
4. Discussion regarding the distribution of public funds to outside agencies
5. SCE&G request for proposed easement on property owned by the Town
of Mount Pleasant located on Whipple Road (Mount Pleasant Tennis
Complex)
6. Request to purchase an undeveloped 0.2 acre property owned by the
Town of Mount Pleasant located near Walt Miller Street
7. Discussion of process for purchasing land
8. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town
meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be provided
in accessible formats, and provided in languages other than English. If you
would like accessibility or language accommodation, please contact the
Title VI Coordinator one week in advance of the meeting, at the Town of
Mount Pleasant at 843-884-8517.
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MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Monday, July 2, 2018
11:00 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes from the June 4, 2018 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Executive session related to a personnel matter
4. Post executive session
Committee may take action on any item listed on an executive session
agenda or discussed in an executive session during a properly noticed
meeting.
5. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town
meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be provided
in accessible formats, and provided in languages other than English. If you
would like accessibility or language accommodation, please contact the
Title VI Coordinator one week in advance of the meeting, at the Town of
Mount Pleasant at 843-884-8517.
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MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, July 2, 2018
12:00 p.m.
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes from the June 4, 2018 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Report on Economic Development Tour
4. Consideration of an economic development incentive grant:
a. Executive Session – discussion of a contractual matter related to an
economic development grant
5. Post executive session
Committee may take action on any item listed on an executive session
agenda or discussed in an executive session during a properly noticed
meeting.
6. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town
meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be provided
in accessible formats, and provided in languages other than English. If you
would like accessibility or language accommodation, please contact the
Title VI Coordinator one week in advance of the meeting, at the Town of
Mount Pleasant at 843-884-8517.
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MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Monday, July 2, 2018
12:30 p.m.
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes from the April 30, 2018 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Update on rollcart distribution
4. Update on Snee Farm drainage project
5. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town
meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be provided
in accessible formats, and provided in languages other than English. If you
would like accessibility or language accommodation, please contact the
Title VI Coordinator one week in advance of the meeting, at the Town of
Mount Pleasant at 843-884-8517.
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MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
FIRE COMMITTEE
Monday, July 2, 2018
1:00 p.m.
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes from the April 30, 2018 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Overview regarding Emergency Management projects, initiatives, and
general operations
4. Discussion regarding interagency agreement with Awendaw Fire District
5. Presentation of the 2017 Annual Report
6. Update on the strategic planning process
7. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town
meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be provided
in accessible formats, and provided in languages other than English. If you
would like accessibility or language accommodation, please contact the
Title VI Coordinator one week in advance of the meeting, at the Town of
Mount Pleasant at 843-884-8517.
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MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, July 2, 2018
1:45 p.m.
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes from the June 4, 2018 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Employee years of service recognition
4. Review of Planning Commission recommendations from the June 20,
2018 meeting
a. Case R-12-18, Request to amend the Pepper Tract PD, Planned
Development District Ordinance (Ordinance No. 11048, as amended),
by removing the square footage limitations on buildings associated
with specific uses as identified in “Attachment E: Permitted uses for
RC and I Zoning Classifications”, Located along Darrell Creek Trail/US
Highway 17 N. and Chandler Road / known as the Pepper Tract
Development. TMS #615-00-00-044 and 615-00-00-173
b. Case R-13-18, Request to amend the Dunes West PD, Planned
Development District Ordinance (Ordinance adopted 9-4-90, as
amended), by rezoning 33 parcels from R-1, Low Density Residential
District, to Dunes West PD, located off Bessemer Road/Known as
Covington at Park West. TMS #583-00-00-003, 583-03-00-254 thru -
281, and 583-03-00-286
c. Case R-14-18, Request to amend the Johnson Development PD-MU-
SU (Ord. No. 14084, as amended) also known as Indigo Square, with
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regards to the allowable land uses as identified in Section III. PD Land
Uses, Program and Maximums (A.) Land Uses, specifically adding
Workout Studios, including Dance, Yoga, Barre, Pilates, and the like,
located at Highway 17 N./Indigo Market Drive/Known as Indigo
Square. TMS #558-00-00-933
d. Proposal to amend Chapter 156, Zoning Code, pertaining to Signs by
adding political signs to Section 156.151, Definition of Sign and
adding a new paragraph (Q) to section 156.162 prohibiting signs
located within the public right-of-way and providing for their
removal by authorized officials
5. Annexation: 2188 Gulf Drive. Request to annex an approximately 0.29
acre tract of land located at 2188 Gulf Drive, identified by TMS No.
577-05-00-003 and depicted on a plat at Lot 3 recorded by Charleston
County ROD Office in Plat Book L, Page 73.
6. Annexation: 960 Bulls Bay Blvd. Request to annex an approximately
0.10 acre tract of land located at 960 Bulls Bay Blvd, identified by TMS
No. 632-00-00-128 and depicted on a plat recorded by Charleston
County ROD Office in Plat Book EG, Page 522-523.
7. Annexation: 1159 Dingle Road. Request to annex an approximately
0.28 acre tract of land located at 1159 Dingle Road, identified by TMS
No. 578-00-00-475 and depicted on a plat recorded by Charleston
County ROD Office in Plat Book EL, Page 639-640.
8. Annexation: 1647 Rifle Range Road. Request to annex an
approximately 0.02 acre tract of land located at 1647 Rifle Range
Road, identified by TMS No. 560-00-00-053 and depicted on a plat
recorded by Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book EC, Page 736.
9. Annexation: 4162 Tobacco Road. Request to annex an approximately
0.06 acre tract of land located at 4162 Tobacco Road, identified by
TMS No. 632-00-00-124 and depicted on a plat recorded by
Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book EG, Page 109-113.
10. Discussion regarding exclusion of certain uses from the 40%
impervious surface lot coverage requirement in the Old Village
Historic District and the Impervious Surface Lot Coverage Overlay
District
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11. Report on Comprehensive Plan Update
12. Continued discussion regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and
Short-Term Rental properties
13. Continued discussion on a proposal to amend the Vegetation and
Tree Protection divisions of Chapter 156 and amend the Land
Development Regulations of Chapter 155 of the Mount Pleasant Code
of Ordinances, pertaining to various sections regarding bufferyard
requirements, special bufferyards including the Critical Line Buffer,
tree protection, removal and replacement requirements, and open
space requirements.
14. Change to Ch. 152, Flood Damage Prevention, allowing for flexibility
for elevated buildings related to seismic design
15. Update regarding growth management plan and possible building
permit allocation system
16. Review of annexation and initial zoning district designation
17. Staff update regarding text amendment pertaining to hospice uses
18. SE Spine Institute - Tree Removal adjacent to Mathis Ferry Road
(State scenic highway) [Per State Law, SECTION 57-23-520, Article 11:
Removal of certain trees prohibited. No trees in excess of a six-inch
caliper located within the highway right-of-way of this scenic highway
may be removed without the permission of the Department of
Transportation upon the recommendation of the governing council of
the Town of Mount Pleasant.]
19. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town
meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be provided
in accessible formats, and provided in languages other than English. If
you would like accessibility or language accommodation, please contact
the Title VI Coordinator one week in advance of the meeting, at the Town
of Mount Pleasant at 843-884-8517.
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www.tompsc.com
MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Monday, July 30, 2018
9:30 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Approval of Minutes from the February 5, 2018 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Presentation by Charleston County School District
4. Adjourn
Title VI Notice: The Town of Mount Pleasant fully complies with Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town
meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be provided
in accessible formats, and provided in languages other than English. If you
would like accessibility or language accommodation, please contact the
Title VI Coordinator one week in advance of the meeting, at the Town of
Mount Pleasant at 843-884-8517.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
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