Police, Judicial, Legal Committee
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · January 3, 2023
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA
POLICE, JUDICIAL & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
11:15 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
MINUTES
Members Present: Mayor Will Haynie, Chair, Howard Chapmen, GM
Whitley and Carl Ritchie
Staff Present: Eric DeMoura, Chief Arnold, Deputy Chief Simmons, Laurie
Wilson, David Pagliarini, General Counsel
1. Call to order
Mayor Haynie called the meeting to order at 11:15 am
2. Approval of Minutes from the December 5, 2022 meeting
Mayor Haynie asked that the minutes from the December 5, 2022, meeting
be approved. Mr. Chapman made the motion for approval of the Minutes;
seconded by Ms. Whitley. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Public Comments
Kevin Cunnane of Mount Pleasant spoke in reference to the Mayor Pro
Tem position and some concerns he has with the position being rotational.
4. Police matters
a. Employee years of service recognition
Chief Arnold recognized Kenneth Clark for his 5 years of service.
5. Judicial matters
No agenda item
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6. Legal matters
a. Employee years of service recognition
David Pagliarini recognized Trisha Hughey for her 30 years of service.
b. Discussion and possible action regarding the annual
rotation of the Mayor Pro Tem position
Mr. Pagliarini gave a description of the responsibilities and duties of the
Mayor Pro Tem.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Chapman moved to revise the current ordinance to have an annual
election of the Mayor Pro Tem position prepared for presentation to full
council. Mr. Ritchie seconded the motion. All were in favor.
c. Continued discussion and possible action regarding An
Ordinance to enact Section 43.02 titled Memorials and
Monuments Policy of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances
(Ord. No. 22065) and discussion and possible action regarding
pending memorials on Town property
Mayor Haynie stated that this ordinance has passed first reading and was
asked to come back to this committee for revisions.
Discussion followed.
Mr. Ritchie moved to create an exemption carving out the 3 projects
discussed: 9/11 Memorial, Captain Magwood Memorial and the Officer
Vaughn Kee Memorial so that they continue in the process they are already
in. Mr. Chapman seconded the motion.
Discussion followed.
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The vote was taken, and all were in favor.
d. 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 stated that encouraged anyone on Committee who had not
gone out with a decibel reader to do so. He stated that he feels that it is
understood now that one size does not necessarily fit all and delineation
would need to be made between those within residential districts and those
that are not. He added that the Committee would be hearing from some
community groups today.
Discussion followed.
e. Executive Session – update on pending litigation entitled
CKC Properties, LLC vs. Town of Mount Pleasant, et al (2021-
CP-10-4416; 2021-CP-10-4761; and 2021-CP-10-5211), WIN515,
LLC vs. Town of Mount Pleasant, et al (2021-CP-10-5653),
Justin O’Toole Lucey vs. Town of Mount Pleasant and WIN515,
LLC (2022-CP-10-3328), Craig Thomas vs. Town of Mount
Pleasant, et al (2022-CP-10-1837 and 2022-CP-10-2041),
Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc., et al vs. Town of Mount
Pleasant (2022-CP-10-2725), Jennifer P. Strauss, et al vs. Town
of Mount Pleasant, et al (2022-CP-10-4490), and Shem Creek
Development Group, LLC v. Town of Mount Pleasant (2017-CP-
10-5493)
Ms. Whitley moved that the Committee go into executive session.
Mr. Chapman seconded the motion. All present were in favor.
f. 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.
Mayor Haynie stated that no votes were cast, or actions taken.
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7. Adjourn
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 12:54 pm.
Minutes submitted by:
Lori Gaskin
1/3/23
Agenda
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
MEETING NOTICE
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Bids & Purchases Committee 8:15 a.m.
Planning Committee 8:30 a.m.
Finance Committee 9:30 a.m.
Health, Recreation & Events Committee 10:15 a.m.
Police, Judicial & Legal Committee 11:15 a.m.
Transportation Committee 12:45 p.m.
Flood Resilience Committee 1:30 p.m.
The following Committees will not meet:
Economic Development Committee
Education Committee
Fire Committee
Human Resources Committee
Public Services 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,
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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
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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 December 5, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Award of a contract for Mathis Ferry Pedestrian Path Repairs
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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PLANNING COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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 December 5, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Annexations
A. A-1-23. 2310 Ruffin Road. An ordinance providing for the
annexation of a tract of land located at 2310 Ruffin Road,
identified by TMS No. 577-14-00-013 and depicted on a plat
recorded by the Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book
M, Page 044.
5. Review of Planning Commission recommendations from
December 14, 2022, meeting
A. R-21-22. Wilson Tract PD Amendment. Request to amend the
Wilson Tract PD, Planned Development District Ordinance,
specifically Sweetgrass Phase III Amenity Area, to allow for
an expansion of the HOA amenity parcels that serves as boat
storage for the neighborhood. The 1.2-acre parcel is identified
by TMS No. 558- 15-00-260 and indicated on a plat recorded
by the Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book L20, Page
0358. Planning Commission recommended approval
B. R-23-22. 912 Old Georgetown Road. Request to Annex and
Zone, OP, Office Professional District, two unincorporated
parcels, located at 912 Old Georgetown Road and 1182 B B
Lane. The two contiguous parcels, comprising approximately
1.17-acres, are identified by TMS Nos. 532-03-00-020 and 532-
03-00-018. Further Identified on plats recorded by the
Charleston County ROD Office in Plat Book F, Page 215 and
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Plat Book CJ, Page 182. Planning Commission recommended
approval
C. Text Amendment – Conditions on Residential Density.
Proposal to amend Section 156.326, of Chapter 156, Zoning
Code, of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances, pertaining
to Principal Use Conditions. Proposed is to amend the
condition associated with density for residential uses in
commercial districts, specifically to lower the maximum
density from 12 units per acre to 4 units per acre but allow up
to 8 units per acre if the additional 4 units are dedicated to
attainable housing. Planning Commission recommended
approval with a modifications
D. Text Amendment – Environmental Guidelines for Land
Development. Proposal to amend Chapters 155 and 156, of
the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances, pertaining to the
creation of a new environmental program to encourage low
impact development (LID) techniques for multi-family, mixed
use, industrial and commercial development. Proposed is to
establish a point system to ensure meaningful LID techniques
are incorporated into each design. More specifically,
amendments are proposed for LDR 155.054 Greenspace
Preservation and Protection Plan to create a new sub-title of
155.054 Residential Greenspace Preservation and Protection
Plan, and Environmental Guidelines for Land Development,
and adding (5) to 156.201(I) Bufferyards, and modifying
156.173 Area and Paving Requirements. Planning
Commission recommended approval
6. Continued discussion and possible action regarding
outstanding short-term rental ordinance amendments
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
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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 December 5, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Employee years of service recognition
5. Continued discussion regarding An Ordinance to amend the
Budget for the Town of Mount Pleasant, SC, for the Fiscal Year
commencing July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023. (Ord. No.
22069)
6. Continued discussion regarding the bond ordinance
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
HEALTH, RECREATION & EVENTS COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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 October 3, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the Recreation
Referendum timeline and design and construction of various
projects
5. Update on the Recreation Advisory Commission
6. Program/Project Updates
7. Executive session pertaining to the lease of property in support
of community arts
8. 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.
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
www.tompsc.com
POLICE, JUDICIAL & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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 December 5, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Police matters
a. Employee years of service recognition
5. Judicial matters
No agenda items
6. Legal matters
a. Employee years of service recognition
b. Discussion and possible action regarding the annual rotation
of the Mayor Pro Tem position
c. Continued discussion and possible action regarding An
Ordinance to enact Section 43.02 titled Memorials and
Monuments Policy of the Mount Pleasant Code of Ordinances
(Ord. No. 22065) and discussion and possible action regarding
pending memorials on Town property
d. 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)
e. Executive Session – update on pending litigation entitled CKC
Properties, LLC vs. Town of Mount Pleasant, et al (2021-CP-10-
4416; 2021-CP-10-4761; and 2021-CP-10-5211), WIN515, LLC
vs. Town of Mount Pleasant, et al (2021-CP-10-5653), Justin
O’Toole Lucey vs. Town of Mount Pleasant and WIN515, LLC
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
www.tompsc.com
(2022-CP-10-3328), Craig Thomas vs. Town of Mount Pleasant,
et al (2022-CP-10-1837 and 2022-CP-10-2041), Dominion
Energy South Carolina, Inc., et al vs. Town of Mount Pleasant
(2022-CP-10-2725), Jennifer P. Strauss, et al vs. Town of Mount
Pleasant, et al (2022-CP-10-4490), and Shem Creek
Development Group, LLC v. Town of Mount Pleasant (2017-CP-
10-5493)
f. 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
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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 October 31, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Employee years of service recognition
5. SCDOT presentation of Isle of Palms Connector vehicle and
pedestrian lane concepts
6. Discussion of a comprehensive review of traffic mobility
7. Update – ongoing projects
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
FLOOD RESILIENCE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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 December 5, 2022 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Discussion and possible action regarding the establishment of a
citizens commission to address conservation, resiliency, and
green space
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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