Police, Judicial, Legal Committee
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · April 4, 2022
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
POLICE, JUDICIAL & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2022
12:45 p.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Minutes
Present: Mayor Will Haynie, Chair, Howard Chapman, G.M. Whitley
Absent: Carl Ritchie
Staff: Eric DeMoura, Chief Mark Arnold, Laurie Wilson, David
Pagliarini, General Counsel
1. Call to order
Mayor Haynie called the meeting to order at 12:51 pm.
2. Approval of Minutes from the February 28, 2022 meeting
Mayor Haynie called for a motion to approve the minutes from
February 28, 2022. Mr. Chapman made the motion to approve the
minutes; seconded by Ms. Whitley. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Comments
Christopher Coleman of 118 Pitt St spoke about the 65 decibel
levels. He asked to give the citizens a chance to produce a better
ordinance.
Debbie Nuttall (no address given) asked to seriously consider the
noise ordinance which has greatly impacted her life. She would like
to sit on her porch in quiet.
Harold Wilkin of 2605 Turbin Pl. spoke about his concerns about
speed bumps in the Planters Point neighborhood.
Mike Tinkey of 208 Venning St. spoke about his objection to the
new noise ordinance and stated that the old one was better. He
stated that the 65-decibel level is way too high. He encouraged
committee to defer.
Louisa Montgomery of 404 Church St. expressed her concern
about Kent Prause and his expertise to discern decibel levels.
Eric Fornell of 256 Magwood spoke about his concern that the
decibel levels are going up. He is protective of his hearing and its
getting out of hand for him.
Lewis Horton of 138 Live Oak Dr. discussed his concern about the
65 decibel levels and stated it was a real problem.
4. Police matters
a.Budget Review FY 2023
i.Police Department General Fund operating expenditures
ii.Police Department Capital Fund projects and maintenance
expenditures
Mr. DeMoura discussed the proposed Police Department Budget.
Discussion followed.
Mayor Haynie recommended that the Police Budget go to full
Council for approval.
Motion made by Ms. Whitley and seconded by Mr. Chapman.
Motion passes unanimously.
5. Judicial matters
a.Budget Review FY 2023
i.Court Administration General Fund operating expenditures
ii.Court Administration Capital Fund projects and
maintenance expenditures
Mr. DeMoura discussed the proposed Judicial Department Budget.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Chapman recommended that the Judicial Department Budget
go to full Council for approval.
Motion made by Mr. Chapman and seconded by Ms. Whitley.
Motion passes unanimously.
6. Legal matters
a.Budget Review FY 2023
i.Legal Department General Fund operating expenditures
Mr. DeMoura discussed the proposed Legal Department Budget.
Discussion followed.
Ms. Whitley moved to recommend to full Council the approval of the
Legal Department budget. Motion seconded by Mr. Chapman.
Motion passes unanimously.
b. Update and possible action on ordinance to repeal and
replace Section 132.03 titled Noise of the Mount Pleasant
Code of Ordinances
Revised ordinance with edits
Revised ordinance clean version
Continued discussion of the noise ordinance was summarized by
Ms. Whitley moving to recommend to full Council a 3-month pilot
program with a decibel level of 55 measured from the compliant
s property and gather data before processing with a noise
ordinance. Mr. Chapman seconded the motion.
Mr. Pagliarini recommended submitting to full Council a draft
ordinance. This would be a Committee action item and not listed
under Council action ordinances. Motion passes unanimously.
c. Executive Session - legal advice related to potential
litigation concerning sewer service
Ms. Whitley moved to go into executive session. Seconded by
Mr. Chapman. Motion passes unanimously.
Committee entered executive session at 1:36 pm.
d.Post Executive Session
Committee reconvened at 1:54pm.
Committee may take action on any item, including any
subsection of any section, listed on an executive session
agenda or discussed in an executive session during a
properly noticed meeting.
7.Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:54
pm.
Respectfully submitted
Nancy Hanf
April 4, 2022
Agenda
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
MEETING NOTICE
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Monday, April 4, 2022
Bids & Purchases Committee 8:00 a.m.
Public Services Committee 8:15 a.m.
Health, Recreation & Events Committee 8:45 a.m.
Finance Committee 9:45 a.m.
Education Committee 10:30 a.m.
Human Resources Committee 11:15 a.m.
Special Town Council Meeting 12:00 p.m.
Police, Judicial & Legal Committee 12:45 p.m.
Transportation Committee 1:30 p.m.
Fire Committee 2:00 p.m.
Water Supply and Resources Committee 2:30 p.m.
Economic Development Committee 3:00 p.m.
Planning Committee 3:30 p.m.
The following Committee will not meet:
Flood Resilience 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
related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. Town
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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 & PURCHASES COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2022
8:00 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 28, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Award of a Contract for repairs to Pitt Street Bridge
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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PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2022
8:15 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 31, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Budget Review FY 2023
a. Public Services Department General Fund operating
expenditures
b. Public Services Department Capital Fund projects and
maintenance expenditures
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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HEALTH, RECREATION & EVENTS COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2022
8:45 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 28, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Recognition of Mr. Otto German
5. Employee years of service recognition
6. Budget Review FY 2023
a. Recreation Department General Fund operating expenditures
b. Recreation Department Capital Fund projects and maintenance
expenditures
7. Discussion and possible action on a Recreation Capital Project
Referendum
a. Current list of projects
b. Survey results
c. Review of revised Master Plan for Rifle Range Road Park
8. Discussion and possible action on funding Carolina Park phase IV
along with the construction of phase III
9. Discussion and possible action regarding allowing Charleston
County School District students, residing in unincorporated areas
within the town limits, to join our recreation programs
10. Program/projects update
11. 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
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
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
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2022
9:45 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 31, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Employee years of service recognition
5. Budget Review FY 2023
a. Revenues for General Fund and Capital Fund
b. General Government General Fund operating expenditures
and Capital Fund expenditures
c. Non-departmental expenditures
d. Debt Fund revenue and expenditures
e. State Accommodations Tax Fund revenues and expenditures
6. Review and possible action with regard to a Memorandum of
Understanding with Mount Pleasant Waterworks
7. Discussion and possible action to include neighborhood studies
as part of the non-standard service agreement provision with
Dominion Energy
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
EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2022
10:30 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 28, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Update by Mr. Don Kennedy, Charleston County School District
Interim Superintendent
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
www.tompsc.com
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2022
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 28, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Review of assessment tool for General Counsel position
5. Review and possible action with regard to Ordinance 30.34;
Executive Session
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
SPECIAL TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, April 4, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Executive Session: Receipt of legal advice and discussion of
contractual matters related to the potential purchase of real
property, known as Republic Tract.
4. Post Executive Session
Council may take action on any item, including any subsection
of any section, 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.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
POLICE, JUDICIAL & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2022
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 28, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Police matters
a. Budget Review FY 2023
i. Police Department General Fund operating expenditures
ii. Police Department Capital Fund projects and maintenance
expenditures
5. Judicial matters
a. Budget Review FY 2023
i. Court Administration General Fund operating expenditures
ii. Court Administration Capital Fund projects and
maintenance expenditures
6. Legal matters
a. Budget Review FY 2023
i. Legal Department General Fund operating expenditures
b. Update and possible action on ordinance to repeal and
replace Section 132.03 titled Noise of the Mount Pleasant
Code of Ordinances
Revised ordinance with edits
Revised ordinance clean version
c. Executive Session - legal advice related to potential litigation
concerning sewer service
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
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d. Post Executive Session
Committee may take action on any item, including any
subsection of any section, listed on an executive session
agenda or discussed in an executive session during a
properly noticed meeting.
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
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2022
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 28, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Budget Review FY 2023
a. Engineering and Development Services General Fund
operating expenditures
b. Engineering and Development Services Capital Fund projects
and maintenance expenditures
5. Update – ongoing projects
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
FIRE COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2022
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 December 6, 2021 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Budget Review FY 2023
a. Fire Department General Fund operating expenditures
b. Fire Department Capital Fund projects and maintenance
expenditures
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
www.tompsc.com
WATER SUPPLY AND RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2022
2:30 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 28, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Review and possible action with regard to a Memorandum of
Understanding with Mount Pleasant Waterworks
5. Mount Pleasant Waterworks project updates
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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2022
3:00 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 28, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Continued discussion of economic development strategy
implementation
a. Discussion and possible action related to the Town’s property
on Faison Road
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
www.tompsc.com
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Monday, April 4, 2022
3:30 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 28, 2022 meeting and the
February 28, 2022 special meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Presentation by Dominion Energy on upcoming tree trimming
projects in Mount Pleasant
5. Budget Review FY 2023
a. Planning, Land Use and Neighborhoods General Fund
operating expenditures
b. Planning, Land Use and Neighborhoods Capital Fund projects
and maintenance expenditures
6. Discussion and possible action related to amendments to the
Town’s parking requirements
7. Annexations
a. A-06-22. 2173 Annie Laura Lane. Request to annex a parcel
located at 2173 Annie Laura Lane, identified by TMS No. 558-
00-00-248 and depicted as Lot 2B on a plat recorded by the
Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book BW, Page 018.
b. A-07-22. 2175 Annie Laura Lane. Request to annex a parcel
located at 2175 Annie Laura Lane, identified by TMS No. 558-
00-00-327 and depicted as Lot 2A on a plat recorded by the
Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book BW, Page 018.
c. A-08-22. Crystal Drive. Request to annex an approximately
1.54-acre tract of land located between Crystal Drive and Billy
Swails Boulevard, identified by TMS No. 578-00-00-163 and
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depicted as Lot 4 on a plat recorded by the Charleston County
ROD in Plat Book M, Page 053.
8. Review of Planning Commission Recommendation from March 23,
2022, meeting
a. R-06-22. Request to rezone from R-1, Low Density Residential
District, to RC-2, Rural Conservation -2 District, an
approximately 2.51-acre tract of land located at 1490 Old
Rosebud Trail and identified by TMS No. 615-00-00-025. Parcel
is not incorporated in the Pepper Plantation PD, Planned
Development, there is no request to do so at this time.
Planning Commission recommended approval (8-0)
9. Discussion and possible action regarding the Town’s definitions
for Family and Single-Family Dwelling
10. Discussion and Possible action regarding the Town’s maximum
occupancy for an Accessory Dwelling Unit
11. Discussion and Possible action regarding the Town’s Short Term
Rental Program
12. Discussion and possible action regarding the Town’s current
residential density in Commercial zoning districts
13. Executive session - Discussion and the receipt of legal advice
relating to pending litigation entitled CKC Properties, LLC vs.
Town of Mount Pleasant, et al, 2021CP1004416, 2021CP1004761,
and 2021CP1005211
14. Post Executive Session
Committee may take action on any item, including any subsection
of any section, listed on an executive session agenda or
discussed in an executive session during a properly noticed
meeting.
15. 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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