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Floyd said he supported the town's new paid beach parking program and suggested that a new parking lot under construction (referred to in his remarks as the Enchiladas lot) should also be designated as paid parking since the town is creating the facility. He compared local paid rates favorably to neighboring barrier islands and said the town's $3-per-hour, $15-per-day structure seemed reasonable.

On workforce housing, Floyd asked about the town's progress toward converting underutilized hotel rooms to long-term workforce housing. He said hotel rooms already have utilities and on-site management and argued conversions might be preferable to other temporary housing options. Floyd acknowledged there may be code constraints on minimum unit sizes.

On public safety, Floyd asked whether the town is studying the feasibility of a dedicated Hilton Head Island police force and suggested the council consider whether funding additional deputies in the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office would be more efficient than creating a separate municipal force with associated administrative costs.

Council members did not provide a detailed response during the public-comment period; the town manager later moved to executive session on agenda items listed under item 10. Floyd's comments were recorded as a single, three-minute public comment and are part of the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Town Council Meeting Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 3:00 PM","oneSentenceSummary","A resident urged council to extend paid parking to a new lot, press for workforce housing solutions including conversion of underused hotel rooms, and to assess whether a town police force or enhanced county sheriff staffing would best serve public safety needs.","taxTitle","Hilton Head Island, Beaufort County, South Carolina","taxId",5068,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6610899,"Town reports neighborhood cleanup results, staff recognition and upcoming art display",139,1082000,1221000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2901137-ab451c673dc656a227f3cb0e8270ac24&start=1082&end=1221","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2901137-ab451c673dc656a227f3cb0e8270ac24/thumbnail_1082000.jpg","/articles/6610899/Hilton-Head-Island/Beaufort-County/South-Carolina/Town-reports-neighborhood-cleanup-results-staff-recognition-and-upcoming-art-display","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610899-093e6a2a355c95f22b86bc1ad9d06090/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180207&Signature=brHQwwXo7L0gWCO7ZZBhhYaIa84vEX4OmqY4mN5EAPOklI2H-ufhqlWYIGFhA8BDIu8gyBF7ERDKcCymATECoDtZRYSNCBzn1UBqRWKXjU2WBs57XeWYiy1PBnFXbDXe9JMU0~ttX5PlOaiAcy4srU9j2P2qZmeI2kLL~7CQ1OpWI7ytyCTKyymhHqZjxlw1Fp1SH46k3jqQTpZbmTqcZO4mpcAfqQfR2wd0AOMPZGebQca1RlyUA3iP2ljy1NZRJCk-uXJjgZb-FiRst~kjBa8wJAAPI3i2yjx37LsiNnVA7U1hPzmRbiiBTowM4PPBpdht4Xk3CH0J7DZweS8p4Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Town Manager Orlando Lewis reported on recent community efforts and staff updates during the council meeting on Tuesday.

Lewis said the town hosted a three-phase community cleanup on March 29 that included a street sweep and mobile recycling in Jonesville, a large debris pickup in Muddy Creek and a cemetery cleanup in Spanish Wells and Amelia White Cemetery. Jonesville cleanup results were estimated at 300 to 500 pounds of trash and about 175 pounds of recyclables. Muddy Creek pickups were estimated at 15 to 18 tons of bulk items, 3 to 5 tons of bulk metals and 3 tons of yard waste. Lewis said more than 20 volunteers participated and the town partnered with the Hilton Head Island MLK Committee for Justice and other volunteers.

Lewis also announced that Lina Fan, the town's employment manager, has earned the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute. He thanked staff for landscaping and other maintenance work islandwide and invited council and residents to submit artwork for an upcoming art display outside the council chambers.

The report was informational; no council action was taken on these items during the meeting.","Town Manager Orlando Lewis summarized a three-part community cleanup across neighborhoods, reported tonnage and recycling figures, noted that HR manager Lina Fan earned an SPHR credential, and announced an upcoming staff art display outside council chambers.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6610904,"Mayor proclaims April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month",137,1453000,1590000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2901137-ab451c673dc656a227f3cb0e8270ac24&start=1453&end=1590","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2901137-ab451c673dc656a227f3cb0e8270ac24/thumbnail_1453000.jpg","/articles/6610904/Hilton-Head-Island/Beaufort-County/South-Carolina/Mayor-proclaims-April-as-Child-Abuse-Prevention-and-Awareness-Month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610904-c35ac017a164c66a55606282d679153b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180207&Signature=cIDzXcExgEyK5hxDKx7bZ-Dh4TR2Jfs5lg-eAdLx~egerbB8CvTuqRJ1Bp2tRWoE7nmz7J61MnZa-oOJt3fZETuOISBOGevrudVvXeZyTCftsIT4uU-w814ZaXZPeLXiddCoh9VyqKGMgUJGaOb6vlDshMKSAlTA8JoqwyWKSr0Hf9N0BWbByPABwPR4ptQWa8nhos0SU9aaICrSSMrNX7tvg8zkYu4C2LvedzDDO2mbTY59Cqpwo0s6~wHb7gBSEhpiZRVXv5gqeKO4eRqttlNgoWt40UlXApMuMi7RryGXcd6DzGodU2SJr56aV-eVtMCQgnt1gRwurLwIew8lJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mayor Alan R. Perry read a proclamation designating April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month and acknowledged local child-protection organizations in a brief presentation on Tuesday.

The proclamation, read aloud by the mayor, stated that South Carolina's future prosperity depends on nurturing children and noted that effective prevention requires community supports for parents, knowledge of parenting and child development, and access to concrete resources. Representatives from Hopeful Horizons and Kappa joined the mayor at the dais for the presentation.

The proclamation cited statewide figures as read: that South Carolina is home to about 1.1 million children and that, during the fiscal year cited in the proclamation, state agencies recorded 7,663 investigations of child maltreatment. The proclamation urged citizens and local organizations to support efforts that protect children and families and thanked those who work on the front lines, including law enforcement, child protective workers, teachers and counselors.

Speakers at the presentation asked the public to support prevention programs and services. The item was ceremonial and did not require a council vote recorded in the minutes.","Mayor Alan R. Perry read a proclamation designating April as Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in partnership with Hopeful Horizons and other service providers; the proclamation called for community support for prevention and noted statewide child welfare statistics cited in the proclamation.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6610908,"Council accepts three remnant parcels from Main Street Property Owners Association at no cost",115,2573000,2688000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2901137-ab451c673dc656a227f3cb0e8270ac24&start=2573&end=2688","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2901137-ab451c673dc656a227f3cb0e8270ac24/thumbnail_2573000.jpg","/articles/6610908/Hilton-Head-Island/Beaufort-County/South-Carolina/Council-accepts-three-remnant-parcels-from-Main-Street-Property-Owners-Association-at-no-cost","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610908-ba2a5ea7d8f24ea7ae33ae9490f94add/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180207&Signature=QVtU0xoMZ3fekuTyW1GwO9~ekaxXJq~X5bR7iOWFMoxZSSN6E35dSIXH19mVycjYG6ggLg2Le23QNCe4T7f7A~o~ORWoy5827EXO7VPqVBM1xpArcc1cLx6czFZg5bRXJ5OlC3R~NZfzPJ3mo9L62l2Sri1olwAjSPyN9Me8W2uvjQgktRS~K9p96gzU-4qZajT8vwXRZpagpcz1xkC-Fz8IRzBQajczGQls60iV92DXxpDtxbQ2Gh2N6WWNfDgTk5tDsH1-ygfsL1seiLFrgKJZI~N9fXWHf0Rq77e1dyOPdoRDUuD1O-PQzVEa2x1wIDwgWM6V~1kCpAzf~tm~sw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town Council on Tuesday approved a resolution to accept conveyance of three remnant parcels from the Main Street Property Owners Association into the town's property inventory.

Staff told council the town acquired the main portion of Main Street in November 2023 but some small parcels, including one adjacent to a drainage channel that connects under William Hilton Parkway to the Jarvis Creek Pump Station, were not included in that transfer. Town stormwater staff flagged the parcels and requested the POA convey them to the town. Council approved the conveyance by resolution on a voice/hand count, 7-0. Staff said the parcels are being donated and the town is not paying money for the transfer.

Council discussion was brief and no members of the public signed up to speak. The resolution directs the town to fold the parcels into its inventory and to proceed with any necessary recording and maintenance responsibilities.

Council action: Resolution to accept conveyance approved, vote 7-0.","Hilton Head Island council unanimously approved a resolution to accept three remnant parcels from the Main Street Property Owners Association, including land adjacent to a drainage channel tied to the Jarvis Creek pump station; staff said no purchase money was required.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6610913,"Town council approves first reading to formalize access easement for Cordillo Courts communities",98,2461000,2559000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2901137-ab451c673dc656a227f3cb0e8270ac24&start=2461&end=2559","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2901137-ab451c673dc656a227f3cb0e8270ac24/thumbnail_2461000.jpg","/articles/6610913/Hilton-Head-Island/Beaufort-County/South-Carolina/Town-council-approves-first-reading-to-formalize-access-easement-for-Cordillo-Courts-communities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6610913-c481235577955c9e80fab0e42ebb00b5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180207&Signature=HrUTc-Iqr8MEaEbvqex-ytcdcBduFJMCq5vbJJp6oY4p9J2PfcePZnZJD4Dz7iIqqnLV9IwAZ7c-ex0v~I-9kOdiPiJqTwrDgrR0f46r~6p6m97JmpLY2PYjeNvTCYbQnAcrEFDw3oBpLaFMOHHtm-dXXmEtGMwdW2pvUI-i7V6hEeRCcL1WU~ySQn9zulNmEjju6lzYV6-lMOrXmGoVeCmBsdpE~Xod5fHE1PlAvUZZkD76jbvF5Ei8-X65~pYf5-ZaD0cxKIkux-ISheZndGWb5A4uNY20VKL77RLKY~WrO2~IA9v0pEv21H0isk8F3v01XMABQjfZylO9HQeMmQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town Council of Hilton Head Island on Tuesday approved first reading of an ordinance to authorize execution and delivery of an ingress-and-egress easement across town-owned property to provide formal access to the Cordillo Courts and The Hedges communities.

Town staff said the town originally acquired the parcel in February 2002 and that access to the adjacent neighborhoods had existed informally for years. The ordinance would document and legalize that access, staff members said. The council approved the ordinance on a voice/hand count vote, 7-0, with the motion to send the item to second reading on May 20.

The measure was presented to council after the Community Service and Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended forwarding the item. Staff displayed a map showing the town-owned parcel and the locations of Cordillo Courts (referred to in materials as Sea Cabin 1 and Sea Cabin 2) on either side of the property. Council members did not request changes during the discussion, and no members of the public signed up to speak on the item.

If approved at second reading, the ordinance will be followed by a separate sign-agreement resolution that also was recommended by committee, staff said. The town indicated the easement would be recorded after final council approval.

Council action: First reading approved, vote 7-0. Second reading scheduled for May 20.","Hilton Head Island council voted 7-0 to approve first reading of an ordinance that will create a formal ingress-and-egress easement across town-owned property to serve the Cordillo Courts and The Hedges neighborhoods; second reading is scheduled for May 20.","actionData","errors"]

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