Staff reports
The Beaufort County Council held their regular meeting Monday evening, July 15.
Below are some highlights from that meeting:
- Council Member Alice Howard presented a proclamation to Beaufort County Coroner David Ott recognizing him as SC Coroner of the Year
- Approval to authorize the County Administrator to accept an infrastructure planning grant from S.C. Rural Infrastructure Authority for the Alljoy community
- Approval of resolution to accept a FAA BIL Airport Terminal Program grant for $5m for Hilton Head Island Airport terminal improvements
- Approval of resolution to accept a FAA BIL Airport taxiway rehabilitation project
- Approval of resolution to accept a FAA grant for $137,209 for Hilton Head Island Airport airfield drainage improvements
From the Consent Agenda:
- Approval of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of drainage easements located in Shell Point
- Approval of an ordinance authorizing conveyance of real property from Beaufort County to City of Beaufort associated with US 21 airport area and Frontage Road improvements
- Approval of an ordinance amending Beaufort County’s Traffic Impact Analysis Policy
- Approval of an ordinance providing appropriation of funds from local A-tax committee
- Approval of an ordinance providing appropriation of funds from local H-tax committee
Matters arising out of Executive Session:
- Beaufort County Attorney Tom Keaveny announced his retirement; County Council thanked him for his years of service and dedication to the County
- Chairman Joe Passiment announced that the Daufuskie Island Ferry plan submitted by Lowcountry Ferry Service is being evaluated
- The Memo of Agreement (MOA) from Hilton Head Island regarding the US 278 expansion project is being thoroughly evaluated to make sure it meets all state requirements. The project is at 30% completion and Council looks forward to a positive working relationship with Hilton Head Island elected officials.
The next regular County Council meeting will be 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12. For the complete agenda for all meetings, visit https://bit.ly/3ycPdg6. To watch all meetings in their entirety, visit https://bit.ly/3SfvdQz.
