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Port Royal closes public hearing on sidewalk conveyance with no comments; proclaims Wetlands Week
Summary
During the May 6 budget workshop the council closed a public hearing on an ordinance to convey excess property for sidewalk construction (parcel at 909 8th Street) with no public comment, and Mayor Kevin Phillips proclaimed May 10–16, 2026 Port Royal Wetlands Week honoring the Friends of the Port Royal Cypress Wetlands.
Mayor Kevin Phillips opened and closed a public hearing on an ordinance (2026‑7) authorizing the town manager to convey excess real property (Beaufort County tax district 110 map 11 parcel 69, 909 8th Street) to facilitate construction of about 34.37 feet of sidewalk; no members of the public spoke and the hearing was closed.
Following the hearing, Mayor Kevin Phillips read a proclamation recognizing the Friends of the Port Royal Cypress Wetlands — a 501(c)(3) founded by Pete Richards — and declared May 10–16, 2026 as Port Royal Wetlands Week. The proclamation thanked the Friends for education, guided tours, and support for improvements to Perris Avenue intended to make the area more pedestrian friendly.
Why it matters: The public hearing is a procedural requirement for the conveyance ordinance; the lack of public comment meant no objections were raised at the hearing. The proclamation acknowledges local stewardship partners and signals municipal support for wetland education and Perris Avenue pedestrian improvements.
Next steps: The hearing was closed with no speakers; any formal action on the ordinance would appear on a future council agenda if the town moves forward with the conveyance.
