Police, Judicial, Legal Committee
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · July 1, 2019
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
POLICE, JUDICIAL & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Monday, July 1, 2019
Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor
Minutes
Members Present: Mayor Will Haynie, Chair, Gary Santos, Joe Bustos, GM
Whitley
Staff Present: Eric DeMoura, Christiane Farrell, Levica Kirvin, Chief Ritchie
Also Present: David Pagliarini, Corporation Counsel
Mayor Haynie called the meeting to order at 9:30am.
1. Approval of Minutes from the June 3, 2019 meeting
Mayor Haynie asked that the minutes from June 3, 2019 meeting be
approved. Mr. Bustos made the motion for approval of the minutes;
seconded by Mr. Santos. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Public Comments
Barbara Zea of 231 South Plaza Court with the League of Women Voters
stated she would like to applaud Council willingness to explore changes to
find the best governing practices for Mount Pleasant. She added the League
would be proud to sponsor informational opportunities to look at the merit
of the options and help assure a large turnout of informed voters.
Bob O’Neal of 155 Wingo Way stated he would like to offer a considerable
amount of research from that the National Civic League did added that he
and the National Civic League would be happy to help in terms of review of
the various options available to Mount Pleasant.
Josh Dix, Government Affairs Director for the Charleston Trident Association
of Realtors stated they were excited to have a discussion about the
governates model has come to full council as they feel a strong mayor
should be an issue that gets talked about and in tandem, single member
districts which he feels would best reflect what is going on in the region.
John Wright of 145 Rose Lane stated that single member districts should be
an option for voters to decide. He added that the conversation for this to
come up again is great and he is hoping the question is on the ballot for the
next election.
3. Police matters
a. Employee years of service recognition
Chief Ritchie recognized Detective Vance Stephenson for his 10 years of
service and Sergeant Carter Baldwin for his 20 years of service.
4. Judicial Matters
No agenda items
5. Legal matters
a. Discussion and possible action with regard to Forms of Government
and Election Method of Council Members
Scott Slatton, Legislative & Public Policy Advocate for the Municipal
Association provided an overview and presentation. He added the website
MASC.SC had a pamphlet with side-by-side comparisons and more details on
how the 3 forms of Government work.
Mr. Pagliarini stated that in his presentation he included slides about
changing form of government which he felt was well covered and also
included the ballot language, method of election and procedure. He added
the Town would have to work with the State in regards to Ward lines.
After discussion between Council, Legal and Mr. Slatton no action was taken
at this time.
6. Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:08am.
Minutes submitted by:
Lori Gaskin
07/01/2019
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 1, 2019
Bids and Purchases Committee 8:30 a.m.
Public Services Committee 8:45 a.m.
Police, Judicial, and Legal Committee 9:30 a.m.
Education Committee 10:30 a.m.
Finance Committee 11:00 a.m.
Planning and Development Committee 12:30 p.m.
Economic Development Committee 2:00 p.m.
The following Committees will not meet:
Fire Committee
Human Resources Committee
Recreation Committee
Transportation Committee
Water Supply Committee
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
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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
BIDS AND PURCHASES COMMITTEE
Monday, July 1, 2019
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, 2019 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Award of a contract for traffic signal preemption software and
hardware to support fire response
4. Award of a contract for stormwater repair and rehabilitation for
Mallard Lakes, The Heritage, Shemwood II, and Shem Drive
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.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
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MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Monday, July 1, 2019
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 April 1, 2019 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Employee service recognition
4. Discussion and potential action regarding e-waste
5. Update on phase II of roll cart distribution
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.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
POLICE, JUDICIAL & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Monday, July 1, 2019
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 June 3, 2019 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Police matters
a. Employee years of service recognition
4. Judicial matters
No agenda items
5. Legal matters
a. Discussion and possible action with regard to Forms of Government
and Election Method of Council Members
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.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Monday, July 1, 2019
10:30 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 4, 2019 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Discussion and potential action regarding the formation of a Youth
Council
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
MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, July 1, 2019
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, 2019 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Employee recognition
4. Discussion and potential action regarding a referendum for open space
5. Discussion and potential action regarding parking meters at Memorial
Waterfront Park
6. Update on Wando Docks
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.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, July 1, 2019
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 June 3, 2019 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Discussion of tree trimming near power lines
4. Old Business
a. R-13-19, Request to rezone one parcel from R-1, Single Family
Residential District, to CC, Community Conservation District, located
at 1570 Mathis Ferry Road and known as Grace Bible Church. TMS
No. 559-00-00-080
5. Review of Planning Commission recommendations from the June 12,
2019 Special Meeting and the June 19, 2019 meeting
a. Proposal to amend chapter 156 of the Mount Pleasant Code of
Ordinances by adding a new section entitled Short Term Rentals.
The purpose of this new section is to define and regulate the use of
residential units as short term rentals in order to protect the
integrity and character of the Town’s existing neighborhoods, as well
as the health and safety of occupants of short term rental units.
b. R-16-19, Request to amend the Belle Hall PD, Planned Development
District Ordinance, and Conceptual Plan, pertaining to the Seacoast
Parcel (Ordinance No. 13034 adopted in 2013 and subsequently
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amended), to remove the requirement for a 5-foot pervious mulch
trail located within the wooded buffer along I-526, located at Tidal
Walk/Seacoast Parkway.
c. Proposal to amend Chapter 156 of the Mount Pleasant Code of
Ordinances by changing the Coleman Boulevard Overlay District
Development Guidelines Table, as provided in Section 156.318(P)(4),
as it relates to the maximum heights in subarea B2 of the district,
along with any associated provisions in Section 156.318(P) which
might affect the measurement of and allowance of building heights
and stories within the overall overlay district.
d. Proposal to amend Chapter 156 of the Mount Pleasant Code of
Ordinances by amending the requirement of a minimum of 160
caliper inches per acre be retained on site, as provided in Section
156.225(E)(5). Proposed is to reduce this minimum requirement for
certain land uses, such as civic and park uses. Also proposed is to
amend the language in Section 156.225 to clarify that the minimum
caliper inches required is a development standard that must be
provided on site and/or covered by a payment into the tree bank.
6. Proposed Ordinance 51.013 Change – Public Right of Way Planting and
Replacement
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.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
MOUNT PLEASANT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, July 1, 2019
2:00 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 3, 2019 meeting
2. Public Comments
3. Review of development/redevelopment potential properties map
4. Continued discussion regarding business licenses and impact fees
a. Review of home based businesses and business licenses
b. Impact fees for large employers versus small businesses
5. Discussion regarding band width needs and Wi-Fi coverage for
businesses
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.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
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