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EMERGENCY ROOM MEDICAL PRESENTATION
Do you have enough information about EMS Response, Emergency Room Procedures, and your Healthcare History to save your life in the event of a Catastrophic Medical Emergency?
On May 20th, Edward C. Jauch, M.D., will be making an Emergency Medicine presentation at the Sandcastle from 2 to 4 pm. Dr. Jauch is Professor/Director of Emergency Medicine and the Comprehensive Stroke Program at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). Dr. Jauch is well-known in the field of acute stroke and neurologic emergencies research.
Dr. Jauch will be speaking on Emergency Medical Care and Facilities in South Carolina and will be answering questions from the public immediately following his presentation.
The attached link to Dr. Jauch’s Curriculum Vitae listing his accomplishments will prove beneficial to understanding the scope of Dr. Jauch’s presentation.
Curriculum Vitae
Public Information Meetings
The Town of Kiawah Island held two public information meetings on April 30th and May 1st to receive input from property owners regarding the three ordinance amendments. While public hearings are not required for these ordinance amendments, Council felt it was prudent to offer an opportunity to allow an exchange of ideas, suggestions or questions relative to the three ordinances. The following is the presentation from those meetings.
Public Information Meeting Presentation
The three ordinances under consideration are:
2013-3: To Repeal and Replace Section 16-818 Glass Containers and Products Prohibited of the Municipal Code of the Town of Kiawah Island.
2013-4: To Amend Chapter 5, Control of Pets, Section 16-502 (A) Restraint on Beach and Dunes
2013-5: Amending Article 16, Chapter 4, section 16-406, Beach Walkovers
Invitation to Bid
The Town of Kiawah Island requests proposals for its Beachwalker Drive Pedestrian Path Construction project. The successful bidder, herein referred to as the CONTRACTOR, shall provide all necessary services to complete the project for the Town of Kiawah Island, herein referred to as the TOWN. The Required Services are outlined in the BEACHWALKER DRIVE PEDESTRIAN PATH SPECIFICATIONS document. The SUBMITTAL FORM requests the total costs for the services along with other required information in the entitled SUBMITTAL FORM. The complete INVITATION TO BID: BEACHWALKER DRIVE PEDESTRIAN PATH SPECIFICATIONS document, SUBMITTAL FORM and BEACHWALKER DRIVE PEDESTRIAN PATH SCHEMATIC document referenced above may be obtained at www.kiawahisland.org. Copies of the documents may be obtained at Town hall located at 21 Beachwalker Drive. Complete proposals must include the summary of work, qualifications, insurance documentation, experience, proposed fee and all other required documents. Complete proposals must be returned to the TOWN by 3:00 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in a "sealed envelope” marked “Beachwalker Drive Pedestrian Path,” to: Kenneth Gunnells, Town of Kiawah Island, 21 Beachwalker Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 29455. For technical questions, please contact David McSweeney, Engineer at 843 708-0024 or Tumiko Rucker, Town Administrator via email at trucker@kiawahisland.org.
Beachwalker Pedestrian Path Specs - General Information
Beachwalker Pedestrian Path Map
Beachwalker Pedestrian Path Submittal Form
Great American Cleanup
The Great American Cleanup™, a localized cleanup, beautification and community improvement program is coordinated every spring with Palmetto Pride and Keep South Carolina Beautiful in partnership with Keep America Beautiful, Inc. Recognized as the nation’s largest cleanup event, millions of residents across the country take part in this springtime campaign to clean up and beautify communities all across America. The event lasts from March 1 – May 31. The Town of Kiawah Island will once again participate in the Great American Cleanup by hosting a litter collection from its public roadways on Friday, April 26th. If you would like to volunteer for the event, please contact Town Hall at 768-9166. Volunteers will meet at 9:00 am in the Council Chambers to receive cleanup supplies and organize into teams. The cleanup will entail collecting debris from along the Kiawah Island Parkway and bike path, river ways and Beachwalker Drive. Please join us in helping to make this year’s event a success.
INVITATION TO BID
The Town of Kiawah Island requests Proposals for 2 Vehicles, 1 – 2013 Toyota RAV4 (model 4442, 4WD)And 1 – 2013 4RUNNER, SR5 (model 8664, 4WD). The Successful bidder herein referred to as the Bidder, Shall provide all necessary information to the Town of Kiawah Island herein referred to as the Town. The Required outline of these vehicles can be found Under attachments Part 1 and 2 entitled requirements. The submittal form request’s the total amount due for the vehicles. The complete invitation to bid and submittal form referenced above may be obtained at www.kiawah island.org. Complete proposals must include all required documents that describe the vehicles and other forms mentioned in the bid and submittal forms. Complete proposals must be returned to the Town by noon on Tuesday, April 18, 2013 marked “Sealed Bid for 2013 Vehicle” To Kenneth Gunnells, Treasurer Town of Kiawah Island 21 Beachwalker Dr., Kiawah Island, SC 29455. For questions Please contact Kenneth Gunnells at 768-9166.
Bid Package
Notice of Public Information Meetings
The Town of Kiawah Island will hold two public information meetings to receive input from property owners regarding the three ordinance amendments. While public hearings are not required for these ordinance amendments, Council felt it was prudent to offer an opportunity to allow an exchange of ideas, suggestions or questions relative to the three ordinances. The public information meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, April 30th at 10:00 am and Wednesday, May 1st at 2:30 pm. Both meetings will be held in the Council Chambers of Town Hall.
Below you will find a brief description of the proposed ordinance amendments and a link to the corresponding documents.
The three ordinances under consideration are:
2013-3: To Repeal and Replace Section 16-818 Glass Containers and Products Prohibited of the Municipal Code of the Town of Kiawah Island.
2013-4: To Amend Chapter 5, Control of Pets, Section 16-502 (A) Restraint on Beach and Dunes
2013-5: Amending Article 16, Chapter 4, section 16-406, Beach Walkovers
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Kiawah Island Town Council will hold a Public Hearing to hear public comments on Ordinance 2013-02, an Ordinance to Amend the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget for the Town of Kiawah Island. The proposed amendments will increase and/or adjust various line items in the General Fund.
Date: April 2, 2013
Time: 1:30 P.M.
Place: Council Chambers
Town of Kiawah Island Municipal Center
21 Beachwalker Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
As required by Section 6-1-80, Code of Laws of South Carolina,
1976, as amended, the public is advised of the following:
Adopted Proposed Amended
2012/2013 Budget 2012/2013 Budget
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Revenue
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$3,201,100
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$3,151,100
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Expenditures
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3,195,620
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$3,079,345
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Mileage
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-0-
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-0-
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Public comments, written and oral are invited
National Severe Weather Preparedness Week
The Town of Kiawah Island is proud to be promoting National Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 3-9, 2013. During this week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and FEMA are highlighting the importance of planning and practicing how and where to take shelter before severe weather strikes.
The goal of the week is to make people more aware about the dangers of all kinds of severe weather in South Carolina including tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, lightening, high winds and floods. The week is also designed to help you better protect yourself, families and pets during severe weather incidents.
The National Weather Services will hold a statewide tornado drill at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 5th. Officials will send out a real tornado warning that should active NOAA weather radios. Please be sure to set your weather radios to the Charleston’s station 162.55. For more information, please visit the national Weather Service website at http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/severeweather/index.shtml
Weather Awareness Events Calendar
Severe Weather Awareness Week - Mar 3-9
Tornado Drill - Mar 5 at 9:00 am
Flood Safety Week - Mar 18-22
Hurricane Awareness Week - May 26 - Jun 1
Lightning Awareness Week - Jun 23-29, 2013
Pending Road Projects
The maps below depict pending road projects in Charleston County that may impact Kiawah Island residents. Map Alternate G is the proposed route for the completion of I-526.
Alternate G
Sea Island Greenway shows two alternative paths across Johns Island. The map also shows the proposed connection to Maybank or the alternative proposal to connect to I-526 directly. The map is an exhibit attached to the request for proposal (RFP) sent out by Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Government (BCDGOG) in January searching for independent funding of the project. The RFP has been sent to toll road builders to see if there would be any interest or the project may be tabled until I-526 is further along or state funding can be obtained.
Sea Island Greenway
The Superstreet project is proposed to change the intersection of Main Road at Highway 17. The project will eliminate a direct crossing of Highway 17 from Main Road or Bees Ferry Road. This will force a right turn to an alternate turn-a-round then allowing a right turn onto Main Road or Bees Ferry. Concerns for the Town are that the Superstreet is in the path of the main evacuation route off the Island and will also affect the path in which fire services back-up their resources when required. The Superstreet had been approved by the Charleston County Council by a nine to zero vote. The Superstreet is projected to cost $3.5 million, of which the state is providing $2 million and the county is providing $1.5 million. The alternative of an overpass was deliberated but was determined to be three to five times more expensive than the Superstreet project.
Main & US17 Superstreet
Town of Kiawah Island State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
The Town of Kiawah Island State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will meet Friday, April 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. to consider new applications for funding for fiscal year 2013-2014. The meeting will be held at the Municipal Center located at 21 Beachwalker Drive, Kiawah Island, SC 29455 in the Council Chambers.To be considered, the completed application must be received by the Town Treasurer by noon on April 8, 2013 and you must attend the April 12th meeting.
*Application Deadline April 8, 2013 by 12:00 noon
*Manditory Meeting presence April 12, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Click here for Application for Accommodations Tax Funds
Vegetation Survey of Kiawah Island by Joel M. Gramling, PhD
Please click the link below to see the Vegetation Survey of Kiawah Island by Joel M. Gramling, PhD
Vegetation Survey Report
Presentation of Vegetation Survey (Video)
South Carolina Department of Revenue Security Breach Information for Individuals
The SC Governor's Office has released the following information regarding the Department of Revenue data breach.
Approximately 3.8 million Social Security numbers, 387,000 credit and debit card numbers and 657,000 business tax filings were exposed in a recent cyber-attack at the SC Department of Revenue. Anyone who has filed a South Carolina tax return since 1998 is urged to sign up for the identity theft protection offered by the state.
Experian's ProtectMyID™ Alert is designed to detect, protect and resolve potential identity theft, and includes daily monitoring of all three credit bureaus. The alerts and daily monitoring services are provided for one year, and consumers will continue to have access to fraud resolution agents and services beyond the first year.
To sign up:
Visit www.protectmyid.com/scdor and use the activation code SCDOR123 or Call 1-866-578-5422 for Customer Service.
Experian's ProtectMyID Customer Service hours of operation are Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM Eastern, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Eastern.
For details about the breach, steps to protect your personal information and a link to frequently asked questions please select the links below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Additional Frequently Asked Questions