Fire Committee
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · July 2, 2018
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
FIRE COMMITTEE
Monday, July 2, 2018
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
MINUTES
Members Present: Bob Brimmer, Chair; Jim Owens, Tom O’Rourke,
Kevin Cunnane
Staff Present: Eric DeMoura, Fire Chief Mike Mixon
Mr. Brimmer called the meeting to order at 1:23 pm.
1. Approval of Minutes from the April 30, 2018 meeting
Mr. Owens moved for approval of the minutes; motion seconded by Mr.
O’Rourke. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Comments
There were no Public Comments.
3. Overview regarding Emergency Management Projects, initiatives, and
general operations
Amanda Knight, Town of Mount Pleasant’s Emergency Manager gave an
Emergency Management Update presentation.
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4. Discussion regarding interagency agreement with Awendaw Fire
District
Chief Mike Mixon of the Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) explained
to the Fire Committee that this agreement had evolved since the last update.
The proposed plan will be an Automatic Aid Agreement with Awendaw.
Awendaw’s Engine 905 would be moved farther north to consolidate their
units and MPFD would provide automatic aid somewhere south of Wando
High School; the line has not been established yet. Chief Mixon said that
during the future rebuild of Station 4, MPFD may potentially use the
Awendaw Fire Station at the Isle of Palms Connector to house a fire engine
and firefighters.
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Chief Mixon asked for permission to move forward with the Awendaw
Agreement, if that was the will of the Fire Committee.
Mr. Brimmer asked if there was any discussion. Mr. Cunnane made a motion
that would allow Chief Mixon to move forward with the agreement; motion
seconded by Mr. Owens.
Mr. Cunnane began the Committee’s discussion by stating that the closest
unit to the fire should be the unit that responds first. Mr. Cunnane also
recognized the benefit of using Awendaw’s Fire Station 5 during MPFD Station
4 being rebuilt. He questioned what apparatus would be housed there. Chief
Mixon responded that the Rescue 504 would not fit, so a smaller engine might
be considered. Mr. Cunnane stated he was in favor of placing a Fire Engine at
that location.
Mr. Brimmer inquired to the length of time it would take to build Station 4.
Chief Mixon replied it would probably be 18 to 24 months.
Mr. Cunnane inquired if the Fire Committee would see specifications before
the station is build. Mr. DeMoura affirmed that once the design process is
about 30 percent complete, it will be shared with the Fire Committee and
again at the 60 percent design process completion date.
Mr. Owens stated that he hoped that lessons learned from the building of
Station 6 would be incorporated into the building of Station 4. Chief Mixon
stated that the project manager, Chief Troy Thomas, had also been an
associate project manager of Station 6 and was very aware of the problems
and pitfalls that occurred there.
With no more discussion on the item, Mr. Brimmer called for a vote. Motion
carried unanimously.
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5. Presentation of the 2017 Annual Report
Chief Mixon gave a presentation of the newly designed Fire Department
Annual Report. He stated that previously, the report was a technical
document with a lot of wording. The goal of the new Annual Report was to
create something that was interesting and easily digestible for the
community. The report will be sent for print next week, but a copy would be
e-mailed to the Fire Committee now.
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Mr. Brimmer thanked Chief Mixon and stated that other departments had
produced similar reports and they were well respected and liked by the
community. Chief Mixon expressed his gratitude to Marquel Coaxum for his
vision and expertise in helping to create the Annual Report.
Mr. Cunnane questioned whether the actual road miles and times were being
tracked in responses to incidents. Chief Mixon explained that response times
would be shown in the Annual Compliance Report in July. Mr. Cunnane stated
that considering the Fire Department’s light staffing, he would like to see how
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long it takes to get a firefighting force in front of a building instead of response
time being stopped when the first truck arrives. Chief Mixon explained that
this information is included in the Effect Response Force. Mr. Cunnane
proceeded to inquire as to the crew sizes that responded to a recent fire.
Chief Mixon stated that the first truck that arrived, had minimum staffing,
which was three firefighters instead of four firefighters. Mr. Brimmer asked
that the Fire Committee members have that report made available to them.
Chief Mixon affirmed that they would have access to it.
6. Update on the strategic planning process
7. Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
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Minutes submitted by:
Terri Chadwick
7/3/18
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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related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town
meetings are conducted in accessible locations, materials can be provided
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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.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
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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