April 07, 2021

Updates from Town Council’s April Meeting

The following is a summary of announcements from the April 6 Town Council meeting. Watch the meeting here

Presentations

Town Council viewed the following presentations:

Johns Island Task Force – Who We Are

Big Rock Partners on the Kiawah Life Plan Village (Kiawah Senior Living)

2020 Beach Monitoring Report from Coastal Science and Engineering

Charitable Grants

Town Council approved the 2021 Charitable Grant recommendations made by the Ways and Means Committee. View the recommendations here.

Contracts and Proposals

Town Council approved the following contracts and proposals:

• An annual contract renewal with AirMedCare Network, giving each Kiawah Island resident a county-wide membership for air medical transport rides coverage.
• A proposal from LS3P for Municipal Center garage improvements to include design services, construction documents, and construction contract. As a start, Town Council approved the design portion of the contract in the amount of $10,688.
• A proposal from Outdoor Spatial Design for landscape architectural design services intended to modify, upgrade, and repair areas at the Municipal Center complex, including the obstruction of sight for motorists and pedestrians along the driveway and visitor parking area in the amount of $12,500.
• A contract with Evergreen Solutions to conduct a compensation and benefits study for Town staff in an amount not to exceed $17,500. This study will update the Town’s job descriptions and provide compensation and benefits information to assist the Town Administrator and Mayor with compensation decisions.

Discussion

Town Council discussed the recommendation, quotes, and material sourcing issues for fabrication and installation of a new Kiawah Island sign located at the main gate to improve the aesthetics of its weathered appearance. Town Council tabled the matter.  Staff will work with a contractor to have the sign power washed.

Executive Session

Town Council went into Executive Session to discuss matters related to purchasing of property pursuant of Section 30-4-70 (a) (2) of the South Carolina Code. Following Executive Session, Town Council approved Mayor Labriola to submit a letter of intent to purchase a property that shall remain undisclosed at this time under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act 30-4-70. This nondisclosure allows the protection of the sellers’ confidential information on the sale of their real estate and the integrity of purchase negotiations until formal agreements have been reached. Should any further action be taken, the Town will notify the community as soon as possible.