Economic Development Committee
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · March 1, 2021
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, March 1, 2021
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
MINUTES
Members Present: Kathy Landing, Chair; Laura Hyatt, and Tom
O’Rourke
Absent: Rick Crosby (MPW)
Staff Present: Eric DeMoura, Town Administrator; and Christiane
Farrell, Assistant Town Administrator
1. Call to order
Ms. Landing called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting
Mr. O’Rourke moved for approval; seconded by Ms. Hyatt. All
present voted in favor.
3. Public Comments
[None]
4. Review of economic development initiatives and successes
Mr. DeMoura stated that the Economic Development and Business
Development duties have been assigned to several individuals
throughout the executive offices for a number of months. He stated that
on the economic development side there have been several wins and
successes and there are several projects that fit in with the target
industries for Mount Pleasant.
Christiane Farrell, Assistant Town Administrator, presented the
following information on initiatives and successes to Committee
members.
Ms. Farrell reviewed the Vacant Commercial Spaces, which is also
being utilized by the Charleston County Economic Development. It
makes it easier for CCED and SCRDA to provide the available spaces to
prospective businesses.
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5. Update on quality of life initiatives
Ms. Landing stated that when people love to live somewhere, they
typically love to bring their business there as well.
Ms. Farrell provided an update to Committee.
Ms. Farrell stated that staff is ready to proceed on the Reusable Bag
project.
Ms. Landing stated that the initial idea was to have this as a way to
promote an environmentally friendly approach that works with
businesses. She said this could be offered to businesses to sell as a
promotional item and a way to have people take Mount Pleasant home
with them as a souvenir.
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6. Adjourn
There being no further business, Committee adjourned at 2:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Ashe MacDonald
March 1, 2021
Agenda
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
MEETING NOTICE
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Monday, March 1, 2021
Recreation Committee 8:30 a.m.
Bids and Purchases Committee 9:15 a.m.
Water Supply Committee 9:30 a.m.
Finance Committee 10:00 a.m.
Police, Judicial, and Legal Committee 11:15 a.m.
Transportation Committee 12:45 p.m.
Economic Development Committee 1:30 p.m.
Planning and Development Committee 2:00 p.m.
The following Committees will not meet:
Education Committee
Fire Committee
Flood Resilience Committee
Human Resources Committee
Public Services Committee
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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
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RECREATION COMMITTEE
Monday, March 1, 2021
8:30 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Discussion regarding future of public recreation in Mount Pleasant
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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BIDS AND PURCHASES COMMITTEE
Monday, March 1, 2021
9:15 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the January 4, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Award of contract for rolling trash carts
5. Local Vendor Partnership Report
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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WATER SUPPLY COMMITTEE
Monday, March 1, 2021
9:30 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the November 30, 2020 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Discussion and possible action with regard to bond refinancing for
Mount Pleasant Waterworks
5. Discussion of Shem Creek water quality
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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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, March 1, 2021
10:00 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Review and possible action with regard to Trident Technical
College Mount Pleasant Campus lease
5. Discussion and possible action with regard to bond refinancing
for Mount Pleasant Waterworks
6. Discussion of and possible action on an easement request by
Mount Pleasant Waterworks involving property owned by the
Town of Mount Pleasant located on Six Mile Road (Fire Station
#4)
7. Discussion and possible action with regard to adding an
additional stormwater crew to the annual operating budget
8. Consideration and possible action with regard to amending the
expiration date associated with Chapter 110 Business Licenses
Code
9. Discussion of tiered rate stormwater fees
10. 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
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advance of the meeting, at the Town of Mount Pleasant at 843-884-
8517.
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POLICE, JUDICIAL & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Monday, March 1, 2021
11:15 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Employee years of service recognition
5. Police matters
a. Employee years of service recognition
6. Judicial matters
No agenda items
7. Legal matters
a. Review and possible action involving Code of Ordinance
changes related to recent department restructuring
b. Review and possible action with regard to local ordinances
governing trespassing on school grounds
c. Discussion and possible action with regard to the process for
placing items on council meeting agendas
d. Discussion and possible action with regard to a resolution to the
General Assembly regarding Mount Pleasant representation in
the state house and senate
e. Executive session to discuss a personnel matter
8. Adjourn
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VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act,
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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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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Monday, March 1, 2021
12:45 p.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Discussion with regard to the re-striping of the Isle of Palms
Connector
5. Review and possible action with regard to Scenic Byway Corridor
Management Plans for Mathis Ferry Road and Long Point Road
6. Update – ongoing projects
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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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, March 1, 2021
1:30 p.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Review of economic development initiatives and successes
5. Update on quality of life initiatives
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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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, March 1, 2021
2:00 p.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Old Business
a. Rezoning Case R-37-20: Request to rezone from R-3, Medium
Density Residential District, to TH, Townhouse District, an
approximately 2.90- acre tract of land comprised of eleven (11)
parcels and improved with 22 duplexes. Also included is a
request to incorporate all parcels into the Coleman Boulevard
Overlay District (CB-OD). Enclave at QC LLC. Queens Court
(Bayview Acres Subdivision). Deferred from January meeting
5. Annexations
a. A-05-21: Old Rosebud Trail/Chandler Road. Request to annex an
approximately 4.92-acre tract of land comprised of two parcels,
located at the end of Old Rosebud Trail adjacent to Chandler
Road, identified by TMS No’s. 615-00-00-025 and –311, and
depicted on a plat recorded by Charleston County ROD Office in
Plat Book L20, Page 0455.
b. A-06-21: 4335 Tobacco Road. Request to annex an
approximately 0.93-acre tract of land located at 4335 Tobacco
Road, identified by TMS No. 632-00-00-102, and depicted on a
plat recorded by Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book EG,
Page 109.
c. A-07-21: Covington at Park West. Request to annex an
approximately 9.05-acre tract of land comprised of two parcels,
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located off Bessemer Road in Covington at Park West at the
terminus of Hopkins Road, identified by TMS No’s. 583-00-00-007
and –236, and depicted on a plat recorded by Charleston County
ROD Office in Plat Book M47, Page 283.
6. Review of Planning Commission recommendations from the
February 17, 2021 meeting
a. Proposal to amend Sections 156.340 - 156.345 of Chapter 156,
Zoning Code, of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances,
pertaining to Short Term Rentals. Proposed is to amend the
entire ordinance to address several concerns, including but not
limited to such things as lowering the maximum number of
allowed short term rentals, annual renewal requirements and
submittal processes, and violations and penalties for
noncompliance.
b. Rezoning Case: R-06-21 Dunes West PD Amendment.
Application to amend the Dunes West PD, Planned Development
District ordinance, to incorporate into the PD an approximately
9.05-acre tract of land comprised of two parcels located off
Bessemer Road in Covington at Park West at the terminus of
Hopkins Road. Proposed is to designate the parcels similar to
Covington Phases 1 and 2, as DW-PD R-3 within the PD, but to
utilize the DW-PD R-1 minimum lot size and lot coverage. Staff
Report
7. Update on Code of Ordinance changes as related to the 2019
Comprehensive Plan
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.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
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