Police, Judicial, Legal Committee
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · October 3, 2022
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
POLICE, JUDICIAL & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Monday, October 3, 2022
10:45 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
MINUTES
Members Present: Mayor Will Haynie, Chair, Howard Chapman, GM
Whitley, Carl Richie
Staff Present: Eric DeMoura, Chief Arnold, Carol Neal, David
Pagliarini, General counsel
1. Call to order
Mayor Haynie called the meeting to order at 10:45 am.
2. Approval of Minutes from the September 6, 2022 meeting
Mayor Haynie asked that the minutes from September 6, 2022, meeting
be approved. Mr. Chapman made the motion for approval of the
minutes; seconded by Ms. Whitley. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Comments
Mayor Haynie stated that 2 ½ minutes were allowed for each comment.
Debbie Sutherland of 1493 Fort Palmetto Circle, spoke about the
Memorial Waterfront Park and the ordinance that governs the operations
of the Mount Pleasant Historical Commission.
Louisa Montgomery of 404 Church Street, spoke concerning the
Noise Ordinance and property owners’ rights as opposed to the
business owners’ rights.
Hugh B Tant, III of 1508 Twight Trail, spoke about keeping Mount
Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park a local park.
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Nicholas Crist of 725 Coleman Boulevard, spoke about a beautiful
entrance into Mount Pleasant and his vision for it with a semi-formal
proposal on how it could be done.
Shannon Carter of 334 Hook Lane, he spoke about the Noise Ordinance
and wanted to focus on amplified sound, amplified music because it has
a different dynamic other than general noise.
Gale Smither of 419 Bay View Drive, spoke regarding the balance
between the homeowners’ and businesses.
Rev. Rob Dewey of 598 E Hobcaw, spoke about a possible memorial for
first responders.
Representative Bustos of 649 Kings Street, stated that he would like to
speak about the War memorial at the appropriate time.
Cheryl Shoun of 241 Middle Street, spoke in reference to the Noise
Ordinance as a resident and as legal representation on behalf of the
Post House and other food and beverage businesses in the Town of
Mount Pleasant.
Mike Tinkey of 208 Venning Road, spoke regarding the Noise Ordinance
and the Police Department study and suggested to move forward with
an objective base approach.
Carol Tinkey of 208 Venning Road, thanked the committee for their due
diligence in studying ambient sound in the new Noise Ordinance. She
addressed that noise pollution falls to the local towns and cities as
vanguards.
Bill Dietch, of 216 Bennett Street, stated that the Ordinance as proposed
now is squarely within police powers of the municipality.
Chris Coleman of 118 Pitt Street, commented on the 60-decibel noise
level and the research he has done regarding it.
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Jaclyn Story of 220 Proximity Drive, Owner of Gala Café commented
regarding the Noise Ordinance, that she wants to be a good neighbor
and work together to come up with something reasonable for everyone.
Carmen Scott of 415 Church Street, co-owner of the building in which
Gala Bakery resides, at 123 Pitt Street commented that accosting
businesses and customers is inappropriate. The Noise Ordinance
needs to work for all involved.
Ben Towill of 228 Forest Trail, Isle of Palms, representing the owner
of the Post House stated that there is more work to do. He will make
himself available for further discussions prior to this going any further.
4. Police matters
a. Employee years of service recognition
Chief Arnold recognized Karina Schulze, Detective Desiree
Schnackenberg and Field Training Officer William Parker for 5
years of service.
5. Judicial matters
a. Employee years of service recognition
Carol Neal recognized Nancy Hanf for 10 years of service.
6. Legal matters
a. Continued discussion and possible action regarding an
ordinance to repeal and replace Section 132.03 titled Noise of
the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances (Ord. No. 22049)
Mayor Haynie clarified that the current Noise Ordinance is still in
effect.
Mr. Pagliarini gave a general overview of the Noise Ordinance as
written which was approved at first reading.
Discussion followed.
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b. Discussion and possible action regarding a policy to
govern memorials and monuments
Mayor Haynie stated that the policy to govern memorials and
monuments is throughout the Town of Mount Pleasant; not one
specific park. Mayor Haynie asked that General Tant and
Representative Bustos speak about their involvement with the
memorials and monuments at the Mount Pleasant Memorial
Waterfront Park.
Discussion followed.
Ms. Sutherland, Chairman of the Mount Pleasant Historical
Commission discussed the need for a process that the Historical
Commission would have in place regarding the policy to govern
memorials and monuments.
Discussion followed.
Ms. Whitley moved to recommend to staff to draft a policy to
govern memorials and monuments in town. Mr. Chapman
seconded the motion. Motion passes unanimously.
Discussion followed.
c. Discussion and possible action regarding an
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Memorial Waterfront
Park Phase 3
Mayor Haynie stated that this is part of the park for an additional play
area, dog park, away from Memorial Waterfront Park.
Mr. DeMoura stated that the DOT has agreed to provide the land that
will house the new additions to the Waterfront Park, this is away from
the pier and the War Memorial.
Mr. Chapman moved for approval. Ms. Whitley seconded the
motion. Motion passes unanimously.
d. Amendments to code sections 30.35 and 30.36 for
corrections and continuity related to public speaking time at
Town meetings
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Ms. Whitley moved to approve. Mr. Chapman seconded the
motion.
Mayor Haynie stated this cleans up the language regarding the New
Ordinance that preserves the 2 ½ minutes for public comment.
Motion is approved unanimously
7. Adjourn
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:39
pm.
Respectfully submitted by:
Nancy Hanf
10/04/2022
Agenda
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
MEETING NOTICE
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Monday, October 3, 2022
Bids & Purchases Committee 8:15 a.m.
Planning Committee 8:30 a.m.
Health, Recreation & Events Committee 9:30 a.m.
Education Committee 10:15 a.m.
Police, Judicial & Legal Committee 10:45 a.m.
Fire Committee 11:45 a.m.
Flood Resilience Committee 12:30 p.m.
The following Committees will not meet:
Economic Development Committee
Finance Committee
Human Resources Committee
Public Services Committee
Transportation Committee
Water Supply and Resources 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
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, October 3, 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 September 6, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Award of a contract for traffic signal installation at Long Point
Road at Whipple Road
5. Award of a contract for special inspections and testing services
for the Public Services Operations Facility
6. Award of the lease-purchase financing for vehicles and
equipment
7. Award of a contract for Maritime Port District Intersection
Improvements
8. Award of a contract for a Cambridge drainage system for the
Park West multi-purpose field
9. 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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PLANNING COMMITTEE
Monday, October 3, 2022
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 September 6, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Annexations
A. Request to annex five parcels located on McKnight Road,
aggregated comprise approximately 3.77 acres, identified by TMS
No’s. 557-00-00-331, -206, -207, -208, and –216, and depicted on a
plat recorded by the Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book
CO, Page 159, Plat Book W, Page 088, and Plat Book S, Page 135.
5. Review of Planning Commission recommendations from September
21, 2022
A. R-18-22 Watermark PD Amendment. Request to amend the
Watermark PD, Planned Development District Ordinance.
Proposed is to designate OP, Office Professional District, and NC,
Neighborhood Commercial District, uses for a 3,509 square foot
ground floor space, located in the Central Square at Watermark
Apartment complex, further identified by TMS No. 560-00-00-036.
Planning Commission recommended approval
B. Workforce Housing Term of Affordability Text Amendment.
Proposal to amend Section 156.296 of Chapter 156, Zoning Code,
of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances, pertaining to
Workforce Housing Exemption Grant Program. Proposed is to
amend the ordinance, revising the term of affordability, limited by
deed restriction for a period of not less than thirty years. This
proposal is to supersede the current ten-year period. Planning
Commission recommended approval
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6. Continued discussion and possible action regarding the Town’s
current residential density in commercial districts
7. Continued discussion and possible action regarding proposed
amendments to the short-term rental ordinance
8. Executive session – legal advice regarding proposed amendments
to the short-term rental ordinance
9. 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.
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 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
HEALTH, RECREATION & EVENTS COMMITTEE
Monday, October 3, 2022
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 August 1, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Employee years of service recognition
5. Approval to request a contribution by Charleston County in
support of county residents at the Thomasena Stokes-Marshall
Senior Center
6. Discussion regarding Recreation Referendum
7. Program/projects update
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, October 3, 2022
10:15 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 August 1, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Update from Town staff on a new facility partnership agreement
with the Charleston County School District
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, October 3, 2022
10:45 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 September 6, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Police matters
a. Employee years of service recognition
5. Judicial matters
a. Employee years of service recognition
6. Legal matters
a. Continued discussion and possible action regarding an
ordinance to repeal and replace Section 132.03 titled Noise of
the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances (Ord. No. 22049)
b. Discussion and possible action regarding a policy to govern
memorials and monuments
c. Discussion and possible action regarding an
Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Memorial Waterfront
Park Phase 3
d. Amendments to code sections 30.35 and 30.36 for corrections
and continuity related to public speaking time at Town
meetings
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
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
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, October 3, 2022
11:45 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 May 2, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Update on the performance of the automatic aid agreement for
fire response between the Town of Mount Pleasant and
neighboring jurisdictions
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
FLOOD RESILIENCE COMMITTEE
Monday, October 3, 2022
12:30 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 September 6, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Continued discussion of draft Environmental Guidelines for
Land Development
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
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