Town of James Island

Regular Council Meeting

February 17, 2004

The regular Town Council meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Hall, 1246 Camp Road by Mayor Clark.  Those present included Councilmen, Joe Qualey, Bill Wilder, Parris Williams, and Bill Woolsey.  Also present were Clerk-Treasurer Marie Copeland and Attorney Mike Socha.  Mayor Clark advised that members of the press and the public were duly notified of the meeting in accordance with State law and that the meeting would be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order.

Councilman Williams opened the meeting with the invocation and led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Approval of Minutes - February 3, 2004: Councilman Woolsey made a correction to the minutes that a motion/resolution was passed to have Mr. Socha research whether the Town or City has jurisdiction over the intersection proposed for closing (Grand Concourse/Fort Sumter).  A motion to approve the minutes with the correction was made by Councilman Williams, seconded by Councilman Woolsey and was unanimously approved.

Councilman Woolsey requested and was granted permission to amend the agenda to add the Public Safety Report.

Councilman Wilder requested and was granted permission to amend the agenda to discuss the McLeod Plantation under New Business.

Councilman Qualey recognized and thanked Cynthia Perrow, a West Ashley resident that wrote a Letter to the Editor regarding the impact of traffic that the additional construction of the Dill tract will cause to all areas.

Citizen’s Comments:

Eda Laughlin – volunteer, Town Hall.  Mrs. Laughlin reflected on the beauty of the American Flag and what it represents; this lead her to begin to think  about the Town having its own Flag. Mrs. Laughlin presented a Flag she designed, and explained what the shapes and colors represents. The Flag will be presented to the Town as a gift once it receives a favorable ruling from the Supreme Court; Mrs. Laughlin will maintain the ownership. Island T’s Promotion was thanked for making the Flag. Councilman Qualey added that he was inspired by Mrs. Laughlin’s work and hopes to this will soon be the Town’s Flag.