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Kiawah Island Entrance Sign Replacement
The Town has finished replacing our two Kiawah Island entrance signs at the main gate and roundabout. The new signs are custom roadside monument signs fabricated from western red cedar timbers on a concrete base with a raised brushed aluminum Kiawah Island logo. Combined with the Kiawah Island Parkway upgrades and new landscaping completed last year, the newly updated signs create a more welcoming entrance to the island for residents and guests.
The next King Tide that could affect the island will occur December 3-7. King Tides are the highest seasonal tides that naturally happen each year. In some cases, they may barely even be noticed. In other cases, a King Tide may cause flooding of low-lying areas and disruption to daily routines. More
Kiawah Island Marathon Notice
The 43rd annual Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021. This year's race includes a new course and venue at the West Beach Conference Center. Residents should prepare in advance for the following road closures and delays on race day.
Road Closures on Dec. 11
- Ship Watch Road | 7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
- Kiawah Beach Drive | 7:45 – 8:45 a.m.
- Kiawah Island Parkway | 7:50 – 9:15 a.m.
- Governors Dr. (Vanderhorst Gate to 1st Flyway Dr.) | 8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
- Governors Dr. (1st Flyway to Ocean Course Dr.) | 8:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Bike Safety & Registration Notice
The island’s leisure trails were made for recreation like biking, jogging, and walking. Remind your family and visitors to stay off the roads when trails are available for their safety. Trails follow parallel to the island’s busiest roads, the Kiawah Island Parkway, Governors Drive and Ocean Course Drive, and many side streets, so please be sure to utilize them.
As a reminder, residents can register their bikes with the Community Association for quick identification if it gets lost or stolen. Residents can submit their form provided here to Kim Walker in person, by mail, or by email to kim.walker@kica.us.
SATAX Application Review
With remaining funds available for the FY 2021-2022, the Town reopened the application period to consider new applications from interested parties for State Accommodation Tax Funding. The Town's State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee will meet Friday, December 10, 2021, at 1 pm to review new applications. Applicants must have a representative at the meeting. More
Planning Commission Vacancy
The Town has one opening on the Planning Commission Committee. Interested parties should send their resume or CV to the Town Clerk, Petra Reynolds, at preynolds@kiawahisland.org by December 28. The Town of Kiawah Island Planning Commission reviews subdivision plats, makes recommendations to Council on rezoning cases, and prepares and revises periodically plans and programs for the Town's development. More
Medical Health & Wellness Village PD Update
On Monday, November 8, 2021, Charleston County Planning Commission held a workshop to discuss a Planned Development request for a Medical Health & Wellness Village on Betsy Kerrison Parkway adjacent to the Pam Harrington offices. No action was taken. The Town will continue to update the community on any further action.
Charleston Coastal Choir Holiday Concert
Charleston Coastal Choir presents “Here We Come a Caroling” on Monday, December 6, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church at 5 pm. The program features a selection of holiday classics. Comprised of singers from Kiawah, Seabrook, and Johns Islands, the Charleston Coastal Choir will help everyone get into the holiday spirit. Free Admission.
Bicycle Collection Reinstated
The Town has partnered with Bicycles for Humanity Charleston (B4H) to reinstate a bicycle collection program. B4H Charleston is a local chapter of a global grassroots movement, Bicycles for Humanity, which collects used bicycles and ships them to needy African communities.
Bikes can be in any condition, and collections will take place quarterly. The next collection is Thursday, December 2 at 7 a.m. To schedule a pickup, contact Sarah with B4H at 843-768-4407 or betsyquinn@icloud.com.
Office Closures
Thursday, November 25 & Friday, November 26 – Thanksgiving
Solid Waste Notices
Thanksgiving Week Service Change - No yard debris collection.
Special Collections
Bicycle Collection - Thursday, December 2 | 7 a.m.
To schedule a pickup, contact Sarah with Bikes for 4 Humanity at 843-768-4407 or betsyquinn@icloud.com.
Brown Trash Collection (Curbside) - Friday, December 3 | 7 a.m. Not sure what classifies? Check here
Residents must transport items to the Bees Ferry Landfill. Proof of residency is required. Full-time residents can provide proof of residency by their ID. Part-time residents will need a bill showing ownership of a Charleston County property address and their ID.
All events have reduced capacity and limited tickets. Visit www.kiawahisland.org/events to access the calendar/ticket portal.
Friday, December 17, 2021
Holy Spirit Catholic Church | 7:30 p.m.
Ticket Release: Kiawah 11/30 Public 12/3
Cost: No Charge
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Turtle Point Clubhouse | 5 p.m.
Cost: $30 or $75 for the three-part series.
Limited capacity.
Previously Mentioned
Previously mentioned announcements:
Committee Meetings
Arts and Cultural Events – December 2 | 2 p.m.
Ways and Means – December 7 | 1 p.m.
Town Council – December 7 | 2 p.m.
Planning Commission – December 8 | 3 p.m.
SATAX – December 10 | 1 p.m.
Public Works – December 13 | 10 a.m.
Procedures
- Town Council meetings are always live-streamed on the Town's YouTube channel. Other committees that conduct their meetings in person where the public can attend are not live-streamed
- Agendas are available here and will reference the meeting's location. Dates, times, and locations sometimes change. Before planning to attend a meeting, check our website.
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