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1) Ordinance 2025‑04 — Fiscal year 2025–2026 budget (first reading)
Motion: Approve ordinance adopting FY2025–2026 budget (first reading).
Outcome: Approved on first reading by roll call; motion carried unanimously.
Notes: The mayor and staff indicated Mike Hammer and Becky helped prepare the budget and Mike was available to present the budget slide deck if council wished to review it in more detail.

2) Dill Avenue hydro-excavation contract
Motion: Approve Charleston County hydro-excavation work for Dill Avenue for $16,420.25; charge to town stormwater bank fund.
Outcome: Approved unanimously by roll call.

3) Gullah Swim Academy subsidy
Motion: Approve up to $4,500 from the town’s remaining grant fund to subsidize swim lessons (up to 60 participants at $75 each).
Outcome: Approved unanimously by roll call.

4) Resolution 2025‑07 — Gabriel Seagraves Memorial Intersection (Kentwood Circle and Secessionville Road)
Motion: Approve resolution and application to name the intersection in memory of Gabriel Seagraves and submit to the appropriate commission.
Outcome: Approved unanimously by roll call.

5) Resolution 2025‑08 — Request to SCDOT to transfer ownership and maintenance of secondary route S‑10‑2232 (Hillman Road) to the Town of James Island
Motion: Authorize mayor to request transfer of ownership and maintenance from SCDOT to the town to allow flexibility for parking and access related to the new art and community center.
Outcome: Approved unanimously by roll call.

6) Ordinance to allow planning and zoning fee schedule changes by resolution
Motion: Approve ordinance to allow the town to set and amend planning and zoning fees by resolution rather than via two readings and a public hearing.
Outcome: Approved unanimously by roll call.

7) Committee and advisory appointments
Motion(s): Approve appointments to Business Development Committee (Ben Levitt, Trey Sidilak, Pamela Taralak, George Hyams), Tree Advisory Committee (Valerie Henshaw, Sam English), Arts Council (Joan Dromey), and other committee appointments noted on the agenda.
Outcome: Appointments approved unanimously by voice or roll call as recorded.

8) Executive session: litigation update
Motion: Enter executive session under South Carolina Code (cited in meeting) to receive legal advice on KT Properties, LLC v. Town of James Island; return to open session.
Outcome: Council entered and returned from executive session; no votes were taken while in executive session.

No votes were recorded as failing during the meeting. Where specific roll-call details were recorded in the transcript, the record showed unanimous aye votes for the items listed above.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","James Island - Town Council - May 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A roundup of motions and roll-call outcomes from the Town of James Island regular council meeting, including first reading of the fiscal-year budget, approval of a Dill Avenue drainage contract, funding for swim lessons, naming an intersection for Gabriel Seagraves, and a request to transfer maintenance of Hillman Road from SCDOT to the town.","taxTitle","James Island, Charleston County, South Carolina","taxId",70277,"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},6560521,"James Island approves subsidized swim lessons with Gullah Swim Academy for up to $4,500",126,1189000,1315000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3335253-bd59cea9c831b21fc55496a1ef55ec07&start=1189&end=1315","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3335253-bd59cea9c831b21fc55496a1ef55ec07/thumbnail_1189000.jpg","/articles/6560521/James-Island/Charleston-County/South-Carolina/James-Island-approves-subsidized-swim-lessons-with-Gullah-Swim-Academy-for-up-to-4500","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560521-122c964cf568bede64f99d6bd15f6a78/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176816&Signature=iN3fVmvIYkHI0RMPgCFHUTjPKTAOrXk5ex1XeaRRCf9ck2Zuk3SutK56RbW~vaLBNWARq105CDERYyveK2iZF59jOjXhxwmLQ6LQvsDbgQmNm-Gt40fyKjfKH2Zp730LPuir6TazTXTXcPZ03JgsSI7ii68jhYWkGZ0-MfyaIhXkIuJolO-f0s5QkP~ZW027H6oX3wLNE1YDae1rxo5uUh-dPvy-dBy6eyNHBv4OpBx3BtgOpgVbOTYqrMA06KbAwA1MVYmUFf95CD0oJk37xJpIrzAPYPTrtHasfWU1h6pdEpcThhfC-0ZxXhvsBvsPpmfg03T1QaTv8-bZxKDxkQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of James Island council approved funding of up to $4,500 from its remaining grant fund balance to support subsidized swim lessons offered by Gullah Swim Academy.

Mayor Bridal Lyon described the program terms presented to the council: “The 75 is 75 per child or adult and that would include the lane rentals, the she has to pay extra insurance as well as the instruction. It would also provide a swim cap and then goggles to use for each child. And, the maximum number of children or or persons that we could accommodate in this particular summer session would be 60 at tops at $75 per person. That would be a total of $4,500.”

The council agreed to pay the subsidy from the grant fund balance that the mayor said had $11,500 remaining for the fiscal year; the approved amount would be paid before the end of the fiscal year if the program proceeds. The motion to authorize spending up to $4,500 carried unanimously on a roll-call vote.

Why it matters: council members and a community representative said local children lack swimming skills and the island is surrounded by waterways, which raises safety concerns. The program, organized by Gullah Swim Academy instructor Nicole Ashby, is intended to increase access to basic swim instruction for children and adults in the community.

Program details provided at the meeting:
- Cost to participant under the arrangement: $75 per person (includes lane rental, instruction, swim cap and goggles).
- Maximum capacity: 60 participants per session; total maximum program cost under the town subsidy: $4,500.
- Funding: proposed from the town’s remaining grant fund; mayor reported approximately $11,500 still available.

Staff and the mayor said the exact enrollment and final payout would depend on sign-ups. The council’s approval authorizes the town to support enrollment up to the approved funding limit; staff will finalize logistics with the Gullah Swim Academy.","The council approved up to $4,500 from the town’s grant fund to subsidize summer swim lessons with Gullah Swim Academy; program capacity is up to 60 participants at $75 per person.",{"_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},6560526,"James Island council approves county hydro-excavation for Dill Avenue drainage, staff outlines wider repairs",445,646000,1091000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3335253-bd59cea9c831b21fc55496a1ef55ec07&start=646&end=1091","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3335253-bd59cea9c831b21fc55496a1ef55ec07/thumbnail_646000.jpg","/articles/6560526/James-Island/Charleston-County/South-Carolina/James-Island-council-approves-county-hydro-excavation-for-Dill-Avenue-drainage-staff-outlines-wider-repairs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560526-0dae867e9170268066d54932a0b71a5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771176816&Signature=Sl-RQuTKi4Hbzt2ylrMcCCvtgFcKBs-ju87oIt08v4EFy0j8z7f0CRKLF9PmuD2sH9axMZPb~yobtXhp~xbMCY0sqWHOibfQjOh1SozTLQ~56I-D0fBM8ygkFY8l6n2CkIDJ03icMY0t-v8Vw8og919x5EuDLzFUnPLMCND7VAprWD~8sagYpnBfpxxbKSF0opqjDsADuMY9SFB53rw6Htkm8ErOds39AtICBTUjWsmpeq~iRwYnwJ4erlCiibqv5xLXC7LiydBpTBzxR1OSMe1q4ebSuVWYFgTYbZOt2LiaIn9TSWi1k7p7SVIVcWjHXW7nJQcjVoc9~7z4D7aF3Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of James Island council voted unanimously to approve a Charleston County hydro-excavation contract for a persistent drainage problem at the end of Dill Avenue, funding the work from the town's stormwater bank fund.

The work approved covers specialized hydro-excavation to clear a large collection box and the constrained area between homes where equipment access is difficult. The council approved the county’s lower-cost estimate — $16,420.25 — instead of a private contractor quote because the county can use its own equipment and staff, town planning, zoning and public works specialist Melissa Flick told the council.

“My recommendation would be Charleston County because of the area that we’re having to get into amongst, you know, between the residential homes,” Melissa Flick said during the discussion.

The funding will be deducted from the town’s existing stormwater bank fund with Charleston County, the mayor said during the roll call. The motion passed unanimously.

Why it matters: the Dill Avenue area has experienced repeated flooding, including reports from residents of water reaching waist depth in the low section near Camp Road. Clearing the constrained box and the short reach of pipe between homes is intended to improve local drainage flow while the town pursues permits for longer-term outfall work.

Council members and staff also discussed related stormwater work and permitting concerns. Flick reported the Woodhaven Drainage Project is at its final stage pending a final stormwater inspection and that the Ocean View drainage project needs stabilization of a maintenance road before the county will issue final clearance. Two pipe repairs requiring slip-lining — on Chicory and near Ptarmigan/Peregrine — are planned for roughly mid-June, Flick said. Door hanger notifications have been distributed in roughly nine to 10 locations to alert residents of upcoming maintenance.

Staff described additional issues elsewhere on the island: root-clogging at the Fort Johnson/Folly intersection (SEDOT is ordering a root cutter attachment for a vac truck), persistent “elephant ear” vegetation across from Stiles Pointe Elementary that contributes to local clogs, and an outfall at South Anderson that will require an OCRM permit to perform more extensive marsh work. Flick said obtaining that OCRM permit typically takes about a year, and clearing the constrained portions now should make future maintenance easier once heavy equipment access is established.

The council asked staff to add the cleared area to its maintenance schedule and to record the OCRM permitting timeline as the town pursues longer-term outfall improvements. The motion approving the county contract and funding was carried by roll call with unanimous support from council members present.

Background and next steps: the county's work will include traffic control coordination on Camp Road as needed; the outfall permitting and any work that would disturb marsh grass would follow the OCRM permitting process. Staff will return to the council with follow-up scheduling and any OCRM application steps required.","The Town of James Island approved Charleston County-led hydro-excavation work on Dill Avenue for $16,420.25 from the town's stormwater bank fund and heard updates on multiple local drainage projects and permitting timelines.","actionData","errors"]

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