Recognition of Detective Mike Thompson County Sheriff’s ......Dec 11, 2018 · Mike Thompson 2630 Bryans Dairy Road ... Mr. Summey moved for approval of committee recommendation,

December 11, 2018 Charleston, SC

A meeting of Charleston County Council was held on the 11th day of December 2018, in the Beverly T. Craven Council Chambers, Second Floor of the Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building, located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina. Present at the meeting were the following members of Council: A. Victor Rawl, Chairman, who presided, Henry Darby, Anna B. Johnson, Brantley Moody, Teddie Pryor, Joseph K. Qualey, Herbert R. Sass, III, Dickie Schweers, and Elliott Summey. Chief Deputy County Administrator Walter Smalls and County Attorney Joe Dawson were also present. Reverend Reid gave the invocation and Mr. Moody led the pledge to the flag. The Clerk reported that in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, notice of meetings and agendas were furnished by the news media and persons requesting notification. Mr. Sass moved for approval of the November 13, 2018 minutes, seconded by Mr. Moody, and carried. The Chairman stated the first item on the agenda was recognitions. Assistant Sheriff Mitch Lucas recognized Detective Mike Thompson from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, Criminal Investigations Division for being named the 2018 Law Enforcement Investigator of the Year by the SC Insurance Fraud Investigators Association. Detective Thompson has been instrumental in theft investigation, suspicious insurance claims, and educational outreach efforts by the Sheriff’s Office. The Chairman presented Detective Thompson with a Charleston County challenge coin. The Chairman suspended the County Council meeting in order to hold public hearings and receive public comments. Following the public hearings and public comments, the Chairman reconvened the County Council meeting. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda was 2630 Bryans Dairy Road. An ordinance was given second reading by title only.

AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2630 BRYANS DAIRY ROAD, PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 259-00-00-074, FROM THE PD, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT (PD-138, BRYANS DAIRY ROAD) TO THE AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION (AG-8) ZONING DISTRICT.

Recognition of Detective Mike

Thompson

2630 Bryans Dairy Road Ordinance –2nd

Reading

-2- December 11, 2018 County Council

The ordinance in its entirety will appear in the Minutes of Charleston County Council at the time of third reading. The Chairman called for a roll call vote on second reading of the ordinance. The roll was called and votes were recorded as follows: Darby - aye Johnson - aye Moody - aye Pryor - aye Qualey - aye Sass - aye Schweers - aye Summey - aye Rawl - aye The vote being nine (9) ayes, the Chairman declared the ordinance to have received second reading approval. The Chairman announced the next item on the agenda was 2690 & 2676 Swygert Blvd. The ordinances were given second readings in titles only.

AN ORDINANCE REZONING A 2.52-ACRE PORTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2690 SWYGERT BOULEVARD, PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 311-00-00-050 FROM THE INDUSTRIAL (I) ZONING DISTRICT TO THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 4 (R-4) ZONING DISTRICT.

The ordinance in its entirety will appear in the Minutes of Charleston County Council at the time of third reading.

The Chairman called for a roll call vote on second reading of the ordinance. The roll was called and votes were recorded as follows: Darby - aye Johnson - aye Moody - aye Pryor - aye Qualey - nay Sass - aye Schweers - nay Summey - aye Rawl - aye The vote being seven (7) ayes and two (2) nays, the Chairman declared the ordinance to have received second reading approval.

2690 & 2676 Swygert Blvd. Ordinanced –

2nd Reading


AN ORDINANCE REZONING A 2.94-ACRE PORTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2690 SWYGERT BOULEVARD, PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 311-00-00-050 FROM THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 4 (R-4) ZONING DISTRICT TO THE INDUSTRIAL (I) ZONING DISTRICT.

The ordinance in its entirety will appear in the Minutes of Charleston County Council at the time of third reading.

The Chairman called for a roll call vote on second reading of the ordinance. The roll was called and votes were recorded as follows: Darby - aye Johnson - aye Moody - aye Pryor - aye Qualey - nay Sass - aye Schweers - nay Summey - aye Rawl - aye The vote being seven (7) ayes and two (2) nays, the Chairman declared the ordinance to have received second reading approval.

AN ORDINANCE

REZONING A 9.61-ACRE PORTION OF THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2676 SWYGERT BOULEVARD, PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 311-00-00-046 FROM THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 4 (R-4) ZONING DISTRICT TO THE INDUSTRIAL (I) ZONING DISTRICT.

The ordinance in its entirety will appear in the Minutes of Charleston County Council at the time of third reading. The Chairman called for a roll call vote on second reading of the ordinance. The roll was called and votes were recorded as follows: Darby - aye Johnson - aye Moody - aye Pryor - aye Qualey - nay Sass - aye Schweers - nay Summey - aye Rawl - aye The vote being seven (7) ayes and two (2) nays, the Chairman declared the ordinance to have received second reading approval.


The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda was Five County Coastal Cooperative. A report was furnished by the Public Safety Committee under date of December 6, 2018, that it considered the information provided by the County Administrator Jennifer Miller and Director of Consolidated Dispatch Jim Lake in regards to the proposed new South Carolina 911 Legislation and 5-County Coastal Cooperative. It was stated that Charleston County, along with several other counties around the state are proposing new legislative change to allow the State 911 Office to purchase NG911 Technology and provide for a State-managed ESInet and Core Services. Charleston County plans to move forward with the changes whether the legislation is passed or not in order to provide better service for our citizens and response agencies, and have developed a cooperative goal with founding members/fellow counties to include Beaufort County, Berkeley County, Charleston County, Georgetown County, and Horry County. The Consolidated Dispatch Department would like Council’s support to continue to move forward with the Coastal ESInet Cooperative concept. Committee recommended that Council authorize staff to move forward with the Coastal ESInet Cooperative concept and draft a resolution in support of the proposed new SC 911 legislation for consideration by the Finance Committee. Mr. Summey moved for approval of committee recommendation, seconded by Mr. Pryor, and carried. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda was the Consent Agenda. Mr. Pryor moved approval of the Consent Agenda, seconded by Mr. Summey, and carried. Consent Agenda items are as follows: ITEM A A report was furnished by the Finance Committee under date of December 6, 2018, that it considered the information provided by the County Administrator Jennifer Miller and Sheriff J. Al Cannon regarding accepting grant funds for the FY19 MacArthur Foundation Safety and Justice. It was stated that the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge addresses the overuse of jails with regards to improving public safety, implementing cost-effectiveness measures in the criminal justice system, and promoting stronger, healthier communities. Since 2015, the foundation has supported the collaborative effort of the Charleston County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) with grants to the Charleston County Sheriff’s

FY19 MacArthur Foundation Request to

Accept


Office as the administrative lead for the grant. Previous grants from the MacArthur Foundation funded 15FTEs. The current grant will fund 14 FTEs. This request is to accept an additional award of $2.467 million as approved by the Foundation to continue the efforts and fund 14 FTEs under the new grant funding. Committee recommended that Council allow the Sheriff’s Office to accept an additional award of $2.467 million as approved by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation with the understanding that:

14 FTEs will be funded by this grant. It is understood that at the conclusion of the

grant period, the FTEs will be dissolved if no further grant funding is available.

No match required.

The grant period is October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2020.

ITEM B A report was furnished by the Finance Committee under date of December 6, 2018, that

it considered the information provided by the County Administrator Jennifer Miller and

Director of Public Works Jim Neal regarding applying for, and if awarded, accepting a

grant for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Emergency Repair Grant.

It was stated that the the Public Works Department requests approval to apply for and, if

awarded, accept funding in the amount of $123,000.00 from the National Resource

Conservation Service for funding the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS)

Emergency Repair Grant – Hurricane Florence.

The purpose of this grant program is repair damages sustained in Charleston County as

a result of Hurricane Florence and to mitigate the effects of future storms. This funding

will allow the Public Works Department to protect lives and property from imminent

hazards of flooding and consequential damage.

Committee recommended that Council authorize Public Works to apply for and if

awarded, accept grant funding from the National Resource Conservation Service

(NRCS) Emergency Repair Grant – Hurricane Florence in the amount of $123,000.00.

These funds will allow the Public Works Department to correct impairments resulting

from Hurricane Florence and will mitigate effects to these areas from future storms. It is

understood that:

There is a match requirement of $46,180.40 that will come from the Public Works

Department Stormwater Fund and General Fund.

There are no additional FTEs associated with this request.

There are no additional vehicles, computers, etc, (re-occurring costs) associated

with this request.

The application due date is December 5, 2018. A notice of award is expected to

be made on or about January 25, 2019. The grant expenditure period is sixty (60)

days from date of award and/or notice to proceed.

Natural Resources Conservation Service Emergency Repair Grant Request to

Approve


ITEM C A report was furnished by the Finance Committee under date of December 6, 2018, that


Contracts and Procurement Director Barrett Tolbert regarding the need to award a

contract for TST Rivers Avenue Dual Turn Lane extension at Remount Road. It was stated

that the Charleston County Transportation Development Department’s Rivers Avenue

Dual Turn Lane Extension at Remount Road project consist of the extension of the dual

left turn lane on Rivers Avenue onto Remount Road. The work shall include, but is not

limited to, asphalt milling and paving, drainage, traffic control, pavement markings, and

erosion control. The project will be constructed utilizing the items listed on the bid form in

the solicitation.

Bids were received in accordance with the terms and conditions of Invitation for Bid No. 5314-19C. The mandatory Small Business Enterprise (SBE) requirement for this solicitation is 12.2% and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal is 25%.

Bidder

Total Bid Price

SBE

Percentage

DBE

Percentage

Truluck Construction Inc. Charleston, South Carolina 29407 Principal: Charles E. Truluck, Jr.

$178,857.50 12.20% 10.79%

Banks Construction Company North Charleston, South Carolina 29418 Principal: Jafar Moghadam

$196,529.67 12.30% 9.17%

Lowcountry Sitework, LLC Charleston, South Carolina 29492 Principal: John Mazzarella

$388,000.00 100% 0%

Committee recommended that Council authorize award of contract for the TST Rivers

Avenue Dual Turn Lane Extension at Remount Road project to Truluck Construction

Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in the amount of $178,857.50 with

the understanding that funds are available in the Transportation Sales Tax fund.

The previous item was the last item on the Consent Agenda. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda was Boards and Commissions. Mr. Pryor moved for approval of committee recommendation, seconded by Ms. Johnson, and carried. ITEM A—Business License User Fee Appeals Board A report was furnished by the Finance Committee under date of December 6, 2018, that it considered the information provided by the Clerk of Council Kristen Salisbury in regards to the need to make one (1) appointment to the Business License User Fee Appeal Board. It was stated that an announcement of one vacancy for the Business License/User Fee Appeals Board was previously made. An application for appointment was received from Cynthia White. The Business License/User Fee Appeals Board is a six-member board that is charged by County Council to receive testimony and make written determinations concerning

TST Rivers Avenue Dual Turn Lane Extension at Remount Road Award of

Contract

Business License User Fee Appeals Board Appointment

(1)


appeals of citizens and the business community aggrieved by any action taken by the Business License/User Fee Department. Half of the members of this board must be either CPAs or attorneys and other applicants are encouraged to have a strong legal and/or financial background. Meetings are scheduled in the evenings, after normal working hours, on an as-needed basis. All determinations made by this Board are final unless the decision of the Board is appealed to Council within ten days after service of the Board's decision. Terms of the Business License/User Fee Appeals Board are for four years. Committee recommended that Council appoint Cynthia White to the Business License User Fee Appeal Board for a term to expire September 2022. Mr. Pryor moved for committee recommendation, seconded by Ms. Johnson, and carried. ITEM B—Greenbelt Advisory Board (Sass) A report was furnished by the Finance Committee under date of December 6, 2018, that it considered the information provided by the Clerk of Council Kristen Salisbury and Councilmember Sass in regards to the need for Mr. Sass to appoint a representative to the Greenbelt Advisory Board. It was stated that Councilmember Herb Sass is recommending the appointment of Charles Salmonsen to the Greenbelt Advisory Board following the resignation of Margaret Strickland. The term for this appointment will be co-terminus with Mr. Sass’ term on County Council. The Greenbelt Advisory Board makes recommendation to County Council on sales tax expenditures for greenbelt projects using public input. This Board will also provide input to the Park and Recreation Commission (PRC), the primary advisory body for greenbelts, on the expenditure of over $221 million over 25 years. The Greenbelt Advisory Board consists of 14 members selected by Charleston County Council and the elected Councils of each of the three major municipalities in Charleston County (Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and North Charleston). Committee recommended that Council appoint Charles Salmonsen to the Greenbelt Advisory Board for a term to be co-terminus with Mr. Sass’ term on County Council. Mr. Pryor moved for committee recommendation, seconded by Ms. Johnson, and carried. ITEM C—St. Johns Fire District Commission/Kiawah Island Seat A report was furnished by the Finance Committee under date of December 6, 2018, that it considered the information provided by the Clerk of Council Kristen Salisbury in regards to the need to make one (1) appointment to the St. John’s Fire District Commission for the Kiawah Island Seat. It was stated that an announcement of vacancies for the Kiawah Island seat on the St. John’s Fire District Commission was previously made. An application for appointment was received from Robert Wright. The St. John's Fire District Commission Board consists of nine members, appointed by the Governor upon recommendation by Charleston County Council, responsible for the

Greenbelt Advisory Board (Sass) Appointment

(1)

St. Johns Fire District Commission/ Kiawah Island Seat Appointment

(1)


oversight of all administrative and operational aspects of the St. John's Fire District special purpose district. The board has the authority to purchase, establish, enlarge, maintain, conduct, and operate the special purpose district as deemed necessary. The board meets to review operational, financial, and administrative activity reports. Committee recommended that Council recommend that the Governor appoint Robert Wright to the St. Johns Fire District Commission/Kiawah Island Seat for a term to expire December 2022. Mr. Pryor moved for committee recommendation, seconded by Ms. Johnson, and carried. ITEM D—Disabilities and Special Needs Board A report was furnished by the Finance Committee under date of December 6, 2018, that it considered the information provided by the Clerk of Council Kristen Salisbury in regards to the need to make two (2) appointments to the Disabilities and Special Needs Board. It was stated that an announcement of vacancies for the Disabilities and Special Needs Board was previously made. An application for reappointment was received from Alex Jackson. Applications for appointment were received from James Bryant Armstrong and Lisa Sessoms. Members of the Disabilities and Special Needs Board are appointed by the Governor for four-year terms. County Council recommends to the Governor persons to be appointed. The mission of the Board is to assist people with disabilities in meeting their needs, pursuing their dreams, and achieving their possibilities; and to minimize the occurrence and reduce severity of disabilities through prevention. The Board meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm. Committee recommended that Council recommend that the Governor:

1. appoint Alex Jackson to the Charleston County Disabilities and Special Needs Board to fill the unexpired term of Erin Hickey, which will expire in September 2019 and to a full four-year term to expire in September 2023.

2. appoint Lisa Sessoms to the Charleston County Disabilities and Special Needs Board to fill the unexpired term of Beth Stone, which will expire in September 2020.

Mr. Pryor moved for committee recommendation, seconded by Ms. Johnson, and carried. ITEM E—Library Board of Trustees A report was furnished by the Finance Committee under date of December 6, 2018, that it considered the information provided by the Clerk of Council Kristen Salisbury in regards to the need to make two (2) appointments to the Library Board of Trustees. It was stated that an announcement of vacancies for the Library Board of Trustees was previously made.

Disabilities and Special Needs Board Appointments

(2)

Library Board of Trustees Appointments

(2)


Applications for appointment were received from Carolyn Blue, Robert Byko, Tracy Gilliard, and Judith Smith. Both of the current board members are ineligible for reappointment, as they have served two terms on the board. The Library Board of Trustees is an 11-member board that is charged by State Statute to control and manage the County Public Library System. Members are appointed by County Council for terms of four years. Members shall be appointed from all geographical areas of the County. Library Board meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:15 pm. Committee recommended that Council:

Appoint Carolyn Blue to the Library Board of Trustees for a term to expire December 2022.

Consider Robert Byko or Tracy Gilliard for the second vacancy on the Library Board of Trustees for a term to expire December 2022.

Mr. Pryor moved to appoint Carolyn Blue, seconded by Mr. Summey, and carried. The Chairman called for a roll call vote for the second vacancy. The roll was called and votes were recorded as follows: Darby - Gilliard Johnson - Gilliard Moody - Byko Pryor - Gilliard Qualey - Byko Sass - Byko Schweers - Byko Summey - Byko Rawl - Gilliard The vote being five (5) votes for Byko and four (4) votes for Gilliard, the Chairman declared that Mr. Byko would be appointed to the Library Board of Trustees for a term to expire December 2022. A report was furnished by the Finance Committee under date of December 6, 2018, that


Director of Contracts and Procurement Barrett Tolbert regarding the award of contract

for a new logging and recording system for the Consolidated 911 Center. It was stated

that proposals were received for a vendor to provide and install a new logging and

recording system for the Consolidated 9-1-1 Center in accordance with the terms and

conditions of RFP No 5250-18L. The existing recording system has reached five years

of operation and has been designated as too small and outdated to continue with the

current progression for Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1). The purchase of the new

system will also include training employees, maintenance and support. The following

vendors submitted proposals:

Equature Southfield, MI Principal: Gloria Kaminiski, Administrator

Logging & Recording System (Consolidated 911 Center) Award of

Contract


Eventide, Inc. Little Ferry, NJ Principal: Gordon F. Moore NICE Systems, Inc. Hoboken, NJ Principal: Eric R. Daenecke, Regional Account Executive Stonehenge Properties, Ltd. dba Revcord Houston, TX Principal: Charles Schwarz, President

A committee reviewed the proposals submitted by the above vendors. The capabilities and qualifications of each vendor were evaluated along with the cost. Based on the review of the proposals, the committee determined the proposal submitted by Eventide, Inc. to be the most advantageous to the County. Committee recommended that Council authorize award of contract to provide and install a new Recording and Logging System for the Consolidated 9-1-1 Center to Eventide, Inc., and allow staff to finalize negotiations and enter into a contract with the understanding that funding is available in the Consolidated Dispatch E911 Enterprise Funds. Mr. Summey moved for committee recommendation, seconded by Mr. Moody, and carried. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda was the SCORE lease in the Public Service Building. A report was furnished by the Finance Committee under date of December 6, 2018, that


Facilities Director Tim Przybylowski regarding amending the lease to extend the SCORE

lease in the Public Service Building for a five (5) year period. It was stated that the

County has leased an office in the Public Service Center (4045 Bridge View Drive, North

Charleston) to the Services Corps for Retired Executives (SCORE) since December

2013 for its operations and related services. SCORE has requested a five (5) year lease

term, beginning December 15, 2018 and expiring on December 14, 2023. Currently

SCORE jointly occupies approximately 254 square feet with our telecommunications

staff and does not pay rent or operational expenses. Per Section 22 of the lease, either

party may terminate the lease with sixty (60) days written notice.

SCORE is a non-profit organization that provides free and confidential mentoring to

entrepreneurs who want to start their own business or need help growing their business

in the community. See enclosed brochure and profile describing SCORE’s mission and

activities.

Committee recommended that Council authorize the Chairman of Council to execute a

Lease Amendment to extend the SCORE lease for five years from December 15, 2018

SCORE Lease—Public Service Building Request to

Approve


through December 14, 2023, add one five-year option from December 15, 2023 to

December 14, 2028, and add a provision that allows the County to relocate SCORE from

the PSB to another County facility, if needed, with the understanding that the Legal

Department will review all documents and the exercise of future options will be brought

back to County Council for approval.

Mr. Sass moved for committee recommendation, seconded by Ms. Johnson, and carried. The Chairman stated the next item on the agenda was 3600 Rivers Avenue. A report was furnished by the Finance Committee under date of December 6, 2018, that


Director of Facilities Timothy Przybylowski in regards to 3600 Rivers Avenue. It was

stated that during the Finance Committee Meeting on September 25, 2018, Council

reaffirmed its focus on the demolition and new construction options for 3600 Rivers

Avenue. To ensure the project scope accurately and adequately reflects Council’s

intent, Staff commissioned McMillan Pazdan Smith (MPS) to develop a Site Master Plan

and Conceptual Building plans for the 23 acre parcel. Specific programming elements

will include:

A New Construction Building Program that represents the County’s Current

Need, defined as 87,000 SF for DAODAS, DHEC and Vital Records.

If additional needs of DAODAS or other county tenant consolidation

opportunities can be accommodated in the “right” size building determined

above, they will be investigated.

The site plan will examine options where the new construction on site should

occur to create a Community Hub for Social Services.

Once the “Prime” area of the site is selected and developed to meet the New

Construction Building Program, any remaining land will be categorized as

“Surplus to the Current Needs.”

Options for the acreage deemed “Surplus” shall be available for:

o Sale – a public offering of excess land for a fair market value.

o Donation – land transfer to a qualified organization committed to

serving a public need such as affordable housing.

o Retention – for Charleston County’s future use to serve our own

unknown or unmet needs.

o Transit – Bus Rapid Transit Oriented Development

Staff has conducted charrettes with MPS to help complete this first design phase. Upon

completion, Council will be updated before moving further forward.

As we proceed with the above, Staff requests direction on any unsolicited

inquiries/proposals for the 3600 Rivers Avenue property since the completion of all

previous Procurement activities.

Committee recommended that Council:

3600 Rivers Avenue Request to

Consider


authorize staff to move forward creating the Master Plan for the property located

at 3600 Rivers Avenue.

authorize staff to refer any and all inquiries and/or unsolicited proposals about 3600 Rivers Avenue to the County Attorney to vet and bring any feasible offers to County Council for consideration.

Mr. Qualey made a motion to separate the recommendations into two (2) parts so they

may be voted on separately. Mr. Schweers seconded the motion.

The Chairman called for a roll call vote. The roll was called and votes were recorded as follows: Darby - nay Johnson - nay Moody - nay Pryor - nay Qualey - aye Sass - aye Schweers - aye Summey - nay Rawl - nay The vote being six (6) nays and three (3) ayes, the Chairman declared the motion to separate the questions had failed. Mr. Pryor moved for committee recommendation, seconded by Mr. Summey, and carried. Mr. Qualey voted nay. A report was furnished by the Finance Committee under date of December 6, 2018, that it considered the information provided by the County Attorney Joseph Dawson in executive session in regards to his employment contract with Charleston County. Committee recommended that Council approve the extension of the employment contract between County Attorney Joseph Dawson and Charleston County for an additional five (5) years under the existing terms.

Mr. Moody moved for committee recommendation, seconded by Ms. Johnson. Mr. Darby voiced his displeasure with the County Attorney and stated that he would no longer join Council in Executive Session. The Chairman called for a vote on the motion, which carried. Mr. Darby voted nay. The Chairman stated that there was a need for an Executive Session in reference to a

contractual matter with Economic Development.

Mr. Pryor moved for Executive Session, seconded by Mr. Summey, and carried.

Executive

Session

County Attorney Contract Request to

Approve


Council retired into Executive Session.

At the conclusion of the Executive Session, the Chairman stated that Council had risen from Executive Session and that no votes were taken, no decisions were made, and there was no need for a motion as a result of the discussion in Executive Session. The Chairman asked if any member of Council wished to bring a matter before the Body. Mr. Qualey announced that this was his last meeting as his family would be away for the Christmas break on the date of the next Council meeting. He took the opportunity to thank his parents for instilling the moral compass he had called upon so many times while serving on County Council. He thanked his sons for working so hard to keep their moral compass. He thanked the voters of District 9 for giving him the honor of representing them for 8 years. He thanked his wife for listening to him every night after meetings as a good, sympathetic ear. Mr. Qualey thanked his fellow councilmembers who try to do their best every day. He added that he looked forward to seeing his picture hung on the walls of Council Chambers alongside the other public servants. He stated that he had asked Public Information Officer Shawn Smetana to stay behind and take pictures of him and any staff or councilmembers who wanted to take their picture with him, especially those he had given grief for the past 8 years. Chairman Rawl presented Mr. Qualey with a plaque recognizing his service to the citizens of Charleston County from 2011-2018. All of the other Councilmembers present wished Mr. Qualey well and recalled stories of Mr. Qualey’s integrity and acts of kindness over his years of service. Ms. Johnson and Messrs. Pryor, Sass, Schweers, Summey, Moody, and Chairman Rawl encouraged Mr. Dawson and thanked him for his service, counsel, and agreeing to continue to serve as the County Attorney. Ms. Johnson also asked staff to look into the occurrence of taxing more than one person for the same piece of property. She stated that she recalled this was an issue a number of years ago and she thought it was corrected back then, but has recently been made aware that this problem is still occurring. She added that she did not know how it could be addressed, but she hoped there was a solution. Mr. Sass stated that he was grateful that Council begins every meeting with a prayer. He added that looking at the life of President Bush 41 was an incredible testament to what it could look like to live an incredible life of service and be civil, compassionate, and give everyone an opportunity to be heard. Mr. Moody thanked Jim Armstrong and staff for the phenomenal job they did hosting two community meetings this week in West Ashley regarding the Glenn McConnell Widening Project and the Highway 7/171 Intersection Improvement Project. Chairman Rawl stated his intention to bring forward a proposal regarding a plastic bag ban in the near future in the wake of the approval of such bans in a number of the beach communities and the City of Charleston to bring consistency across the jurisdictions in the County.

Council

Comments


There being no further business to come before the Body, the Chairman declared the meeting to be adjourned.

Kristen L. Salisbury Clerk of Council

Documents

Recognition of Detective Mike Thompson County Sheriff’s ......Dec 11, 2018 · Mike Thompson 2630 Bryans Dairy Road ... Mr. Summey moved for approval of committee recommendation,