Police, Judicial, Legal Committee
Regular MeetingMount Pleasant, SC · January 2, 2024
Minutes
TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SC
POLICE, JUDICIAL & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
10:15 a.m.
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Minutes
Members Present: Mayor Will Haynie, Chair, Carl Ritchie, GM Whitley,
Howard Chapman.
Staff Present: David Pagliarini, Corporation Counsel
1. Call to order
Mayor Haynie called the meeting to order 10:22 AM.
2. Approval of Minutes from the December 4, 2023 meeting
Mayor Haynie called a motion for approval of the minutes from
December 4, 2023, meeting. Mr. Chapman made the motion for
approval of the minutes seconded by Ms. Whitley. Motion carried
unanimously.
3. Public Comments
John Iacofano, 388 Overseer Place. Discussed his concern of the Town
committee selection process and composition.
4. Police matters
a. No agenda items
5. Judicial matters
a. No agenda items
6. Legal matters
a. Continued discussion and possible action related to
proposed hate crime ordinances.
Mr. Pagliarini gave a summary of the proposed hate crime
ordinances. He stated that there are two parts to the amendments.
The first is the overriding declaration, a violation of our criminal code
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that carries with it the hate enhancement. There were no comments
related to this first section at the Council meeting.
Mr. Pagliarini discussed and clarified specific questions that Council
members had at the last Council meeting regarding section
amendment and the distribution of handbills.
Discussion followed.
Mayor Haynie asked if there be a motion.
Mr. Pagliarini stated yes, the motion would be to recommend a further
amendment to allow the handbills to be affixed to property, restricted
to daylight hours.
Ms. Whitley called the motion and Mr. Chapman seconded.
Discussion followed.
All in favor, the motion was carried unanimously.
b. Discussion and possible action related to Town
committee selection process and composition
Mayor Haynie asked Mr. Pagliarini to explain the different forms of
government within the State of South Carolina.
Mr. Pagliarini explained that our state law allows three forms of
government that municipalities may choose. Council form of
government, Council-Mayor form of government, Council-Manager
form of government.
Mr. Pagliarini summarized the three types of government and their
various powers.
Discussion followed.
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Mr. Pagliarini presented an overview of the ordinance enacted in
1981, which states that standing committees shall be appointed by
the mayor. Mr. Pagliarini addressed specific points of discussion at
the Council meeting in December.
Discussion followed.
7. Adjourn
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:59
AM.
Respectful Submitted:
Nancy Hanf
Agenda
COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL
MEETING NOTICE
Municipal Complex, Council Chambers
100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Bids & Purchases Committee 9:00 a.m.
Planning Committee 9:15 a.m.
Police, Judicial & Legal Committee 10:15 a.m.
Human Resources Committee 11:00 a.m.
Flood Resilience Committee 12:15 p.m.
The following Committees will not meet:
Economic Development Committee
Education Committee
Finance Committee
Fire Committee
Health, Recreation & Events 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.
Telephone (843) 884-8517 - Fax (843) 856-2180
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BIDS & PURCHASES COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
9:00 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 December 4, 2023 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Award of a contract to perform stormwater maintenance behind
Dragoon 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
www.tompsc.com
PLANNING COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
9:15 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 4, 2023 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Review of Planning Commission recommendations from
December 13, 2023, meeting
a. R-13-23. Request to Rezone CC, Community Conservation a
1.25- acre incorporated parcel, located on Joseph Glover
Road, identified by TMS# 583-00-00-276. Property is
currently zoned CO, Conservation- Open Space District.
Planning Commission recommended approval 9-0
b. Request to Annex an approximately 3.45-acre parcel, at the
terminus of Ida Road, identified by TMS No. 577-00-00-090.
Further Indicated on a plat recorded by the Charleston
County ROD Office in Plat Book ED, Page 949. The applicant
has withdrawn their request to zone R-2 and instead
requests the default zoning of CC, Community
Conservation. Planning Commission recommended denial
9-0
c. R-15-23. Request to Rezone R-2, Low-Density Residential
District, an approximately 0.45- acre parcel, located at 242
6th Avenue, identified by TMS No. 514-10-00-033. Further
indicated on a plat recorded by the Charleston County ROD
Office in Plat Book D, Page 180. The property is currently
zoned R-1, Low-Density Residential District. Planning
Commission recommended denial 9-0
d. BPAS Text Amendment. Proposal to Extend the Building
Permit Allocation System, and amend Section 156.070, of
the Town of Mt. Pleasant Code of Ordinance. Proposed
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extension will be for a period of 5 years, beginning in
January 2024. Planning Commission recommended
approval 9-0
e. LDR & Flood Damage Prevention Text Amendment.
Proposal to amend Chapters 152 and 155 of the Mount
Pleasant Code of Ordinances, pertaining to newly
established land development standards to encourage
building and development practices for subdivisions of
land, and for construction of new homes. Specifically
proposed is to establish in the Land Development
Regulations a 10’ setback from the perimeter of the
subdivision that would prohibit fill and grading, that could
cast stormwater on to adjacent properties. Also proposed is
an amendment to the Flood Damage Prevention regulations
that would modify Building Practices in Flood Zones and
Low-Lying Areas, prohibiting the construction of slab on
grade type of foundations for new residential construction
5. Discussion of Edwards Park Historic Designation
6. Update on Zoning Code Rewrite
7. 2023 Development Agreement Presentation
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
POLICE, JUDICIAL & LEGAL COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
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 December 4, 2023 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Police matters
a. No agenda items
5. Judicial matters
a. No agenda items
6. Legal matters
a. Continued discussion and possible action related to
proposed hate crime ordinances
b. Discussion and possible action related to Town committee
selection process and composition
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
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
11:00 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 April 3, 2023 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Discussion and possible action related to Town committee
selection process and composition
5. 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
FLOOD RESILIENCE COMMITTEE
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
12:15 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 4, 2023 meeting
3. Public Comments
4. Discussion of common objectives between the Town of Mount
Pleasant and the State of South Carolina’s resiliency plans
5. LDR & Flood Damage Prevention Text Amendment. Proposal to
amend Chapters 152 and 155 of the Mount Pleasant Code of
Ordinances, pertaining to newly established land development
standards to encourage building and development practices for
subdivisions of land, and for construction of new homes.
Specifically proposed is to establish in the Land Development
Regulations a 10’ setback from the perimeter of the subdivision
that would prohibit fill and grading, that could cast stormwater
on to adjacent properties. Also proposed is an amendment to
the Flood Damage Prevention regulations that would modify
Building Practices in Flood Zones and Low-Lying Areas,
prohibiting the construction of slab on grade type of
foundations for new residential construction
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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