Month: June 2020
June 29, 2020
Town Council Passes Emergency Ordinance 2020-06
Message from Mayor Weaver Town Council met this morning and passed a new ordinance (Ordinance 2020-06) which imposes for the next 30 days a requirement that face coverings be worn in certain public areas within the Town of Kiawah Island. These requirements become effective at noon, Wednesday, July 1. The entire text of the ordinance can be […]
June 28, 2020
Town Council Special Call Meeting – Proposed Ordinance 2020-04
Town Council will meet on Monday morning at 10:00 a.m. to consider a recommendation to impose, for the next 30 days, a requirement that face coverings be worn in certain public areas within the Town of Kiawah Island. The entire text of the proposed ordinance can be found here. This text is subject to revision based on […]
June 25, 2020
Town Council Special Call Meeting on Monday, June 29
Town Council will hold a special call meeting Monday, June 29, at 10 a.m. to consider the approval of additional emergency measures to address public safety concerns in response to the recent and persistent increase in COVID-19 cases in the greater Charleston region. The agenda is available here. The meeting will be held at the […]
June 25, 2020
Notice of Theft Incidents
The Town would like to make residents aware that Charleston County Sheriff’s Office has reported a few theft incidents from privately owned boats this week on Kiawah. The perpetrators are suspected to be approaching from waterways rather than land. Residents who own boats should secure and remove their valuables and boat keys when they dock […]
June 25, 2020
Kiawah Island Parkway Traffic Notice – Road Paving Schedule
Tonight at 6 p.m., crews will begin paving the Parkway from the roundabout at Freshfields to the Cassique entrance on the following schedule (weather dependent): Thursday, June 25 – Paving beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, June 26 – No work, normal traffic Saturday, June 27 – No work, normal traffic Sunday, June 28 – Paving […]
June 24, 2020
COVID-19 Update #44
Today, Governors from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced that they will impose a 14-day quarantine on travelers from nine states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, Utah, Texas. The 14-day self-quarantine order mirrors similar orders other states imposed on New Yorkers earlier in the crisis. Effective today, the Tri-County conference […]
June 20, 2020
Parkway Traffic Notice | Democratic Primary Runoff
Kiawah Island Parkway Traffic Notice Monday, June 22, and Tuesday, June 23, crews will be conducting tree pruning along the Kiawah Island Parkway outbound lane. Traffic control will be in place. Residents should allow more time for travel and expect minor traffic delays. Thank you for your patience during this infrastructure project. If you have […]
June 15, 2020
Town Council Passes Emergency Ordinance
Today, June 15, Town Council approved a new emergency ordinance (Ordinance 2020-03), which incorporates recent recensions Governor McMaster made to his Executive Orders during the coronavirus outbreak and addressees the operation of essential businesses within the Town. Ordinance 2020-03 will expire on August 8, 2020, unless modified or rescinded earlier. The emergency ordinance can be read in […]
June 10, 2020
Antibody Testing Results
By Mayor Weaver Two weeks ago, 1,441 people participated in a COVID-19 antibody testing program co-sponsored by the Town and MUSC. The goal of this testing was two-fold. The first objective was to give participants an accurate insight into whether they may have been infected. Because of the diverse symptoms and the number of asymptomatic […]
June 10, 2020
COVID-19 Update #43
Updates from the Tri-County Conference Call: The CDC continues to stress the importance of social distancing and wearing cloth face coverings while out in public. Also, they have released daily life coping guidance as reopening continues. Effective today, Tri-County Conference Calls will move to a bi-weekly schedule. The Town will provide updates on those days […]
June 10, 2020
FY 2020/2021 State Accommodation Tax Committee Funding Recommendations
State Accommodations Tax (SATAX) is paid by tourists for rental charges on accommodations when staying on the island. Since SATAX revenues must be spent on tourism-related expenditures, the Town allocates the revenue annually through an application process. On May 15, the State Accommodation Tax Committee made funding recommendations for the disbursement. Their recommendations went before […]
June 09, 2020
A Message Regarding the Arts & Cultural Events Season
Dear Patrons, As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a dramatic impact on live events. From Broadway to Charleston, venues are dark, and event producers everywhere are re-thinking how we can once again gather together for a show. Given the unique set of challenges and budgetary constraints this pandemic has created, the Town of […]
June 08, 2020
Invitation to Bid for Janitorial Services
The Town of Kiawah Island is requesting Bids for Janitorial Services for its Municipal Center located at 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. The successful bidder shall provide all necessary services as outlined in the INVITATION TO BID document entitled SCOPE OF SERVICES. The complete invitation to bid and the submittal form documents are provided here: 2020 […]
June 08, 2020
Community Shredding Day
Community Shredding Day | Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Bring your documents for shredding to the Municipal Center front parking lot (4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway) for disposal. Staples can be left in your documents, but all metal clips must be removed. The Town provides complimentary shredding services for all Kiawah […]
June 08, 2020
Kiawah Island Parkway Traffic Notice
Tuesday, June 9 through Thursday, June 11, construction crews will be working on the Kiawah Island Parkway in the evenings starting at 6 p.m. between the main gate and Freshfields Village. There will be periodic single-lane closures and flaggers in place. Residents should allow more time for travel and expect minor traffic delays. Thank you […]
June 04, 2020
Vote in the Statewide Primaries
The statewide primaries are next week on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Voting will take place at The Sandcastle (1 Shipwatch Road) from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for registered voters of Kiawah Island (District 9). There will be different protocols this year to ensure the safety of voters and poll workers. Voters must bring a […]
June 03, 2020
COVID-19 Update #42
Updates from the Tri-County Conference Call: There is no new information to report except the updated statistics below. Latest Statistics (As of June 2 | 11:59 p.m.): Expect a lag time on data below updated to DHEC’s testing site. Positive Cases Statewide – 10,623 Charleston County – 657 Updated Reports Zip Code Case Information Projection […]
June 02, 2020
Watch the Town Council Meeting Tuesday, June 2 at 2 p.m.
Town Council will hold their regular monthly meeting in Council Chambers on Tuesday, June 2 at 2 p.m. Limited seating will be spaced out to ensure proper social distancing for those who wish to attend. Town Council meetings are also live-streamed for viewers at home. Click here at 2:00 p.m. to watch the meeting live.
June 01, 2020
Kiawah Town Council Issues 9 p.m. Curfew | June 1
Charleston County Council Reissues Curfew for Tonight This afternoon, Charleston County Council held an emergency meeting to discuss recent protests. Due to civil unrest, County Council passed an emergency ordinance and issued a curfew for all unincorporated areas of Charleston County from 6 p.m. tonight (June 1) until 6 a.m. tomorrow (June 2). In addition, […]