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Public commenters press council on sewer access, costs and local governance
Summary
During the public-comment period residents urged help obtaining municipal sewer and water service for clustered county properties and raised broader governance concerns, including a suggestion to 'make James Island a whole' and consolidate services; anecdotes about a $35,000 sewer connection fee were cited.
Several public commenters used the meeting’s public-comment period to press officials about sewer and water access and about local government structure. Mark Brown said multiple properties on Daniel Willie Road lack municipal water and sewer and described a long history of outreach to representatives, asking the council to help move projects forward. John Peters recounted a neighbor’s reported $35,000 charge to connect to sewer service and asked the council to prioritize sewer access for residents.
Commenters also raised governance questions about the island’s municipal boundaries. John Peters urged that James Island become a single incorporated town so county and city residents would be served more consistently, calling the idea "my opinion" but framing it as a long-term community concern. Town officials and PSD staff noted technical and funding constraints to sewer projects and said staff would follow up on specific properties and projects.
