6:30PM 101 Town Cir, Yemassee, SC 29945 I. Call to Order

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“FOIA Compliance – Public notification of this meeting has been published and posted in Compliance with the Freedom of Information Act and the Town of Yemassee policies.”

• Please note that each member of the pubic may speak during the Public Comment period at the end of the meeting. A Public Comment form must be

filled out and submitted to the Town Clerk prior to the start of the meeting. Public comment must not exceed two (2) minutes.

TOWN OF YEMASSEE TOWN COUNCIL MEETING

Tuesday, August 10, 2021 – 6:30PM

101 Town Cir, Yemassee, SC 29945

I. Call to Order – Mayor Colin Moore II. Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation

III. Determination of Quorum a. Consent of the Agenda for the August 10, 2021, Town Council Meeting b. Approval of the July 13, 2021, Town Council Meeting Minutes c. Approval of the July 19, 2021, Special Town Council Meeting Minutes d. Approval of the August 3, 2021, Special Town Council Meeting Minutes e. Approval of the August 6, 2021, Budget Workshop Minutes f. Approval of the August 6, 2021, Special Town Council Meeting Minutes

IV. Old Business a. Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Portions of the Town of

Yemassee Code, Chapter 3 (Animals. Fowl), including the renaming of the Chapter to “Animals”, Repealing the entirety of Article I. In General, Article II. Dogs, Article III. Bird Sanctuary and Article IV. Penalties and replacing the repealed articles with; Article I. In General, Article II. Animal Control and Article III. Specific to the Town of Yemassee [Ordinance 21-18]

V. Public Comment a. Public Comment must be submitted to the Town Clerk at least five minutes

prior to the start of the meeting. VI. Adjournment

Yemassee Municipal Complex

101 Town Cir P.O. Box 577 Yemassee, SC 29945-0577 Telephone (843) 589-2565 Fax (843) 589-4305

www.townofyemassee.org

Colin J Moore Council Members Mayor Michelle Hagan Peggy Bing-O’Banner Charlie Simmons Mayor Pro Tempore Alfred Washington

Matthew Garnes Town Clerk

Town Council Agenda Item

Subject: Approval of the July 13, 2021, Town Council Meeting Minutes

Department: Administration Attachments: ___ Ordinance ___ Resolution ______ Motion _X__ Support Documents ______ Other

Summary: Approval of the July 13, 2021, Town Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the minutes as presented. Council Action: ____ Approved as Recommended ____ Approved with Modifications ____ Disapproved ____ Tabled to Time Certain ____ Other

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Minutes Town of Yemassee Town Council

July 13, Town Council Meeting; 6:30PM 101 Town Cir, Yemassee, SC 29945

Attendance:

Present: Mayor Colin Moore, Mayor Pro-Tem Peggy O’Banner, Councilmember Alfred Washington, Councilmember Charlie Simmons, Town Clerk Matthew Garnes, Police Chief Gregory Alexander and Police Captain Joe Loadholt

Absent: Councilmember Michelle Hagan

Media Present: Lowcountry Inside Track Ltd.

Call to Order:

Mayor Moore called the Tuesday July 13, 2021, Town Council Meeting to order at 6:36PM.

Pledge of Allegiance & Invocation:

Mayor Pro-Tem O’Banner gave the invocation and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

Consent of the Agenda:

Mayor Moore asked for a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Council Member Simmons made the motion. There was no discussion on the motion. Second by Mayor Pro-Tem O’Banner, all in favor. Motion Passed

Mayor Moore asked for a motion to approve the June 8, 2021, Town Council Meeting Minutes as presented. Council Member O’Banner made the motion. There was no discussion. Second by Council Member Simmons, all in favor. Motion Passed

Old Business:

Mayor Moore read proposed Ordinance 21-15, Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Town of Yemassee Schedule of Rates & Fees. This is the second reading of the Fee Schedule Ordinance and included updates requested by Town Council at the June meeting. Mr. Garnes explained that Staff desired to add application fees for the submission of a Development Plan, PUD Master Plan, PUD Concept Plan and Sign Permits. Mayor Pro-Tem O’Banner made the motion to approve second and final reading on the schedule of rates & fees. There was no discussion. Second by Council Member Washington. All in favor, Motion Passed.

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New Business Mayor Moore introduced Resolution 21-21, Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Yemassee and the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice for the detention of juveniles during Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Mr. Garnes informed the Town Council that this a standard annual renewal with DJJ. In the event an officer must detain a juvenile offender they are not able to be housed in a county jail, but rather a local STEP location or DJJ Columbia. State law sets the daily per diem at $50.00 a day for any juvenile housed and the Town would not be responsible for paying if the service is not utilized. Mr. Garnes added that this past year, they have not needed to utilize DJJ at all, but this can change anytime which is why the agreement is required. If the Police do detain a juvenile offender, the Yemassee Police Department is responsible for transporting the juvenile to DJJ Columbia. Staff requested Town Council adopt the Resolution and issue an open purchase order to SC DJJ in the amount of $1,000.00 for the period covering July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Mayor Pro-Tem O’Banner made the motion to adopt Resolution 21-21, Authorizing the Execution of the MOA and issuance of an open purchase order in the amount of $1,000.00 to the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice. There was no discussion. Second by Council Member Washington. All in favor, Motion Passed. Mayor Moore introduced Resolution 21-22, Consideration of a Resolution Recognizing the Accomplishments of Hala Fattouh on Qualifying to compete at the Summer Tokyo Olympic Games. Mayor Moore informed the Council that we have an Olympic Athlete that resides in the Town of Yemassee, Ms. Hala Fattouh. She is unable to be here tonight to accept the Resolution as she is quarantining for fourteen days prior to her departure to Japan. Mayor Pro-Tem O’Banner made the motion to Adopt Resolution 21-22. There was no discussion. Second by Council Member Simmons. Mayor Pro-Tem O’Banner asked that we give a round of applause for Hala’s accomplishments. All in favor, Motion Passed. Mayor Moore introduced Ordinance 21-16, Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Town of Yemassee FY21 Budget to Recognize Additional Expenditures and to Allocate Sources of Revenue for all Funds. Mr. Garnes advised that since the Town received grant funding this year for multiple grants with local matches being paid out on most, some income shortfalls on some lines as well as having two officers out on workers compensation for several months the budget needs to be amended to balance. The original FY21 budget was adopted in August 2020 in the amount of $1,601,836.60. The amended General Fund Budget totals $1,671,800.59. Mayor Pro-Tem O’Banner made the motion to approve first reading on Ordinance 21-16 as presented. There was no discussion. Second by Council Member Simmons. All in favor, Motion Passed. Mayor Moore introduced Ordinance 21-17, Consideration of an Ordinance Approving Annexation of Approximately 266.31 Acres of Land, located on Bailey Road, and further

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identified as Beaufort County TMS: R700 020 000 0059 0000 and R700 020 000 0101 0000, to be effective contingent upon approval of the State of South Carolina Department of Administration/State Fiscal Accountability Authority. Mayor Moore asked Mr. Garnes to provide some background information on this annexation. Mr. Garnes advised this annexation is two parcels that are owned by the South Carolina Department of Transportation. Contiguity is established to the west by Tomotley Plantation which was annexed by Ordinance 21-05 in February 2021. The first parcel that establishes the contiguity starts on Bailey Road near the fishing area and 240 acres of the first parcel includes the Huspah Creek watershed. The first parcel ends at US-17 just before Bull Point Plantation. The second parcel is on the opposite side of US-17 (Trask Pkwy) and is adjacent to Bull Point on the southern portion of the Huspah Creek. The parcel is state owned and accordingly there can not be any tax or fees levied on the property indefinitely. There is no chance of development since 95% of the parcels are waterways and Town Staff recommend a zoning designation of Conservation Preservation District. Town Staff plan on working with regional, county, and local stakeholders to ensure this critical natural resource remains undisturbed for years to come. Council Member Simmons made the motion to approve first reading on Annexation Ordinance 21-17. There was no discussion. Second by Council Member Washington. All in favor, Motion Passed. Department Reports

• Police Department – Chief Alexander presented the report for the Police Department. It was a busy month with a lot of activity. Chief Alexander wished to commend officers that responded to a suicide attempt, preventing a tragedy. There were three fatality auto-accidents on Interstate 95 this past month. Two occurred at mile-marker 37 northbound and the third occurred at mile-marker 39 northbound near the turnaround. Chief reported that his patrol vehicle was struck by a vehicle last month which totaled the SUV. Chief Alexander expressed serious concerns regarding the emergency response that came out to his collision. Chief said that Hampton County Fire/Rescue was not adequately prepared to handle the emergency and the hurst tools (jaws of life) that were on the truck that responded out of Cummings was not working. Colleton County Fire Rescue responded shortly thereafter and extricated the entrapped victim. Chief asked for residents to join him at the Hampton County Council Meeting on the 19th when he plans on expressing the concerns and failure of the Hampton County Fire Department. Finally, officers located a missing endangered person earlier today that was missing since the 10th. The subject was an Active-Duty Marine and after a few days of looking, utilizing air assistance from SLED’s helicopter, the subject was found unharmed. Also last month, Yemassee Police responded mutual aid to the Town of Hampton for a jailbreak at the County Detention Center. Officer Cody Altman responded and ultimately apprehended the suspect within the drop ceiling above the jail.

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• Administration – The LED lighting project from Dominion is complete. It has been a busy month with permitting and event rentals as people are starting to get back to normal.

• Public Works – No report • Municipal Court – No Report

Public Comment:

1.) Bobby Williams, Pine St – Mr. Williams expressed disdain over an incident that occurred this past month next door at Yemassee Baptist Church. The Police Department issued a citation to Wiggins Concrete Co for operating within the Town Limits without a business license. The gentleman that was cited went back to his employer, and his employer procured the license, and the ticket was dropped. Mr. Williams stated it is a poor use of resources when there are drug issues.

2.) Stephen Henson, Mixson St – Mr. Henson commented on the traffic safety issue that is occurring at the caution light at US Highway 17 A and Salkehatchie Road every time the Interstate gets congested for an accident. Mr. Henson asked about the feasibility of a traffic study being done and potentially installing a full traffic signal that would let traffic flow freely on US Highway 17A until a vehicle approached the light on Salkehatchie Rd. Chief Alexander remarked that he has contacted Jerry Gosnell with SCDOT, and a traffic study has been ordered.

Citizen Appearance: Ms. Garey Gibbs, the Zone D commander who lives on Salkehatchie Rd asked questions regarding Hampton County Fire Department, the caution light, and the ongoing littering problem. Executive Session: Mayor Moore advised the Town Council needed to enter executive session for the discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed sale or purchase of property, the receipt of legal advice where the legal advice relates to a pending, threatened, or potential claim or other matters covered by the attorney-client privilege, settlement of legal claims, or the position of the public agency in other adversary situations involving the assertion against the agency of a claim. (Pursuant to SC Freedom of Information Act 30-4-70[a][2]) Topics include Hampton County Central Dispatch Services, Animal Control Services within the Town of Yemassee and the contract with the Hampton County Fire Department. Mayor Pro-Tem O’Banner made the motion to enter executive session. There was no discussion. Second by Council Member Washington. All in favor, Motion Passed. Entered Executive Session at 7:27PM

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Mayor Pro-Tem O’Banner made the motion to leave executive session at 8:06PM. Second by Council Member Simmons. All in favor, Motion Passed. Mayor Moore advised that there was discussion only and no action was taken. Adjournment Mayor Moore asked for motion to adjourn. Council Member Washington made the motion to adjourn. Second by Council Member Simmons. All in favor, Meeting Adjourned at 8:06PM.







Subject: Approval of the July 19, 2021, Special Town Council Meeting Minutes Department: Administration

Attachments: Ordinance Resolution Other √ Support Documents Motion

Summary: Approval of the July 19, 2021, Special Town Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve as presented Council Action: ____ Approved as Recommended ____ Approved with Modifications ____ Disapproved ____ Tabled to Time Certain ____ Other

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July 19, 2021, Special Town Council Meeting; 8:00AM 101 Town Cir, Yemassee, SC 29945

Attendance:

Present: Mayor Colin Moore, Mayor Pro-Tem Peggy O’Banner, Councilmember Charlie Simmons, Town Clerk Matthew Garnes, Police Chief Gregory Alexander and Police Captain Joe Loadholt

Absent: Councilmember(s) Michelle Hagan & Alfred Washington

Media Present: None

Call to Order:

Mayor Moore called the Monday July 19, 2021, Special Town Council Meeting to order at 8:07AM




Mayor Moore asked for a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mayor Pro Tem O’Banner made the motion. There was no discussion on the motion. Second by Council Member Simmons, all in favor. Motion Passed

Old Business:

Mayor Moore read Ordinance 21-16, Consideration of an Ordinance Amending the Town of Yemassee FY21 Budget to Recognize Additional Expenditures and to Allocate Sources of Revenue for all Funds. Mr. Garnes advised that since the Town received grant funding this year for multiple grants with local matches being paid out on most, some income shortfalls on some lines as well as having two officers out on workers compensation for several months the budget needs to be amended to balance. The original FY21 budget was adopted in August 2020 in the amount of $1,601,836.60. The amended General Fund Budget totals $1,671,800.59. Council Member Simmons made the motion to approve second and final reading on Ordinance 21-16 as presented. There was no discussion. Second by Mayor Pro Tem O’Banner. All in favor, Motion Passed.

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Mayor Moore introduced Ordinance 21-17, Consideration of an Ordinance Approving Annexation of Approximately 266.31 Acres of Land, located on Bailey Road, and further identified as Beaufort County TMS: R700 020 000 0059 0000 and R700 020 000 0101 0000, to be effective contingent upon approval of the State of South Carolina Department of Administration/State Fiscal Accountability Authority. This is the second reading of this Ordinance. Mayor Moore asked the Town Council if there were any questions regarding it. Hearing none, Mayor Moore opened a Public Hearing on the Ordinance. Mr. Garnes reviewed the Ordinance and displayed multiple maps of the area including adjacent land uses and a regional overview. The zoning is being recommended as Conservation Preservation District. After his presentation and opportunity for any questions, Mayor Moore closed the Public Hearing. Council Member Simmons made the motion to second and final reading on Annexation Ordinance 21-17. There was no discussion. Second by Mayor Pro-Tem O’Banner. All in favor, Motion Passed. New Business: Mayor Moore read Ordinance 21-18, Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Portions of the Town of Yemassee Code, Chapter 3. He advised that this Ordinance would essentially be repealed and replaced with the Beaufort County Animal Ordinance which the Town would be required to have in effect for Beaufort County Animal Services Officers to handle animal issues within the Town. Hampton County lacks the resources and has had substantial delays in getting to incidents within the Town and in some instances, they simply have no room. Council Member Simmons advised that this Ordinance is very strict, and he isn’t sure if we need more regulations. Mayor Moore said the Ordinance needs to have teeth in it but under normal circumstances most of the proposed Ordinances are there just in case they are needed. Mayor Pro Tem O’Banner made a motion to table the Ordinance until the next Town Council Meeting. Second by Council Member Simmons. All in favor, Motion to table Approved. Public Comment: None Adjournment Mayor Moore asked for motion to adjourn. Mayor Pro Tem O’Banner made the motion to adjourn. Second by Council Member Simmons. All in favor, Meeting Adjourned at 8:45AM.







Subject: Approval of the August 3, 2021, Special Town Council Meeting Minutes Department: Administration


Summary: Approval of the August 3, 2021, Special Town Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve as presented Council Action: ____ Approved as Recommended ____ Approved with Modifications ____ Disapproved ____ Tabled to Time Certain ____ Other

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August 3, 2021, Special Town Council Meeting; 4:00PM 101 Town Cir, Yemassee, SC 29945

Attendance:

Present: Mayor Colin Moore, Mayor Pro-Tem Peggy O’Banner, Councilmember Michelle Hagan, Councilmember Alfred Washington, Town Clerk Matthew Garnes, Town Attorney Tom Johnson, Police Chief Gregory Alexander and Police Captain Joe Loadholt

Absent: Councilmember Charlie Simmons

Media Present: Lowcountry Inside Track, Ltd.

Call to Order:

Mayor Moore called the Tuesday August 3, 2021, Special Town Council Meeting to order at 4:08 PM




Mayor Moore asked for a motion to approve the agenda as presented. Mayor Pro Tem O’Banner made the motion. There was no discussion on the motion. Second by Council Member Washington, all in favor. Motion Passed

Proclamations & Presentations:

Sandy Steele of Southern Carolina Alliance thanked the Town Council for allowing her to provide an update on a newly approved grant for the region. The USDA approved Southern Carolina Alliance’s grant to engage retail strategies for seven towns in the promise zone including the Town of Allendale, City of Denmark, Town of Blackville, City of Walterboro, Town of Hampton, Town of Ridgeland, and the Town of Yemassee. The grant has no local match from any of the municipalities but will provide each of the municipalities with marketing material to present to prospective retail sector businesses with data specific to our municipality. The project will also conduct a real estate assessment with site selection criteria and identification of the top zones and sites viable for regional and national retailers. Ms. Steele once again thanked the council for allowing her to present and advised she’ll be in touch with Town Staff.

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New Business: Mayor Moore read Ordinance 21-18, Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Portions of the Town of Yemassee Code, Chapter 3. He advised that this Ordinance would essentially be repealed and replaced with the Beaufort County Animal Ordinance which the Town would be required to have in effect for Beaufort County Animal Services Officers to handle animal issues within the Town. Hampton County lacks the resources and has had substantial delays in getting to incidents within the Town and in some instances, they simply have no room. At the Special Town Council meeting on the 19th of July, Council Member Simmons expressed concerns over the ordinance and subsequently the item was tabled until the next meeting. Mayor Moore stated that it is critical that we have an agreement in place for Animal Control issues as they arise. The Town does not have the facilities, staff or resources for long-term keeping of animals. Mr. Garnes advised that should the Ordinance pass first reading, the second and final reading will be next week. After the second reading and adoption, the Town will work with Beaufort County on executing an Intergovernmental Agreement. Mayor Pro Tem O’Banner made a motion to approve the Ordinance as presented. There was no discussion. Second by Council Member Hagan. All in favor, Motion Passed. Public Comment: None Executive Session Mayor Moore asked for a motion to enter executive session for contractual matters regarding Beaufort County Animal Control and for personnel matters regarding the Associate Judge position. Mayor Pro Tem O’Banner made the motion to enter executive session. Second by Council Member Hagan. All in favor, Executive Session began at 4:18 PM Mayor Pro Tem O’Banner made a motion to conclude executive session at 4:34 PM. Second by Council Member Washington. All in favor, Regular Session resumed. Mayor Pro Tem O’Banner made a motion to appoint Bertrand O. Dore as Interim Associate Judge for the Town of Yemassee assuming the same terms, stipulations, and rate of pay as the previous Associate Judge. There was no discussion. Second by Council Member Hagan. All in favor, Motion Passed. Oath of Office was administered by Anthony O. Dore. Adjournment

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Mayor Moore asked for motion to adjourn. Council Member Washington made the motion to adjourn. Second by Mayor Pro Tem O’Banner. All in favor, Meeting Adjourned at 4:49 PM

SouthernCarolina Alliance USDA grant for Retail Strategies

Sandy Steele <[email protected]>Wed 6/30/2021 11:21

To: Hank Amundson <[email protected]>; Jeff Molinari <[email protected]>; Heyward Robinson([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Matthew Garnes <[email protected]>;[email protected] <[email protected]>; Dennis Averkin - Town ofRidgeland ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Henry Youmans <[email protected]>; 'BillYoung ([email protected])' <[email protected]>; Ronnie Jackson ([email protected])<[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>;'[email protected]' <[email protected]>; 'Gerald Wright' <[email protected]>; Rick Gooding<[email protected]>; Bill Goodson ([email protected]) <[email protected]>;Larry Haynes <[email protected]>; 'Joey Preston' <[email protected]>; 'Tim Bennett'<[email protected]>; 'Harold Buckman' <[email protected]>; Kevin Griffin([email protected]) <[email protected]>; [email protected] <[email protected]>Cc: Danny Black <[email protected]>; Kay Maxwell <[email protected]>; Candace Altman<[email protected]>; John Fleming <[email protected]>; Kell Anderson<[email protected]>; Garret Dragano <[email protected]>; Brantley Strickland<[email protected]>; Heyward Horton ([email protected]) <[email protected]>; Donna Lamb<[email protected]>

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Good morning everyone,Hope you’re all doing well. I wanted to let you know that USDA approved SouthernCarolina Alliance’s grant toengage Retail Strategies. The a achment outlines the work they’ll perform over the next year for some of thetowns in the Promise Zone coun es. Please remember that because SCA pursued this opportunity as aRegional effort, there is NO COST to the towns/ci es.

This year’s grant will cover the Town of Allendale, City of Denmark, Town of Blackville, City of Walterboro,Town of Hampton, Town of Yemassee and Town of Ridgeland. If this proves to be successful and helpful tothese Towns, SCA intends to apply next year for grant funds to provide the same service to other towns &ci es in our region.

We’re finalizing the paperwork with USDA now, and I’ll be back in touch soon with next steps. In themean me, we just wanted to share the good news. SCA is very excited to be able to bring this valuable serviceto your community, and we’re looking forward to working closely with you. Thanks so much!

Sandy Steele, SCCEDSouthernCarolina Regional Alliance(843) 908-9409 – [email protected]

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The specific purposes for which grant funds will be utilized.

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D e l i v e ra b l e s

Printed Binder and Supporting Electronic Documents including: • Retail Trade Area from Mobile Data Analysis• Psychographic Analysis• GAP Analysis• Peer Analysis & Retailer Void• Blue Book including Deal Terms

Real Estate Assessment and Retail Prospect List: • Top zones and site viable for regional and national retail brands • Retail prospect list with site selection criteria • Access to Resource Library featuring interviews with industry professionals

6 Hours of In-Person and Virtual Education• Retail Trends• Data and Deliverable Overview • Site Selection & Players• Public Private Partnerships and Retail Incentives Overview • Prospects and Franchises• How to Work a Conference and International Council of Shopping Center

SouthernCarolina Alliance will use the RBDG grant to hire Retail Strategies to conduct a Retail Academy workshop for communities. By attending Retail Academy, communities are equipped with critical market intelligence that will enable them to market the community to desired businesses. Key components delivered are briefly described below:

CUSTOMIZED RETAIL RECRUITMENT STRATEGY & TRAINING

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COVID-19 Adjustments

Virtual Education

Retail Academy created our online virtual education to give communities the ability to learn at your own pace and to allow communities to reference courses, segments, and resources on-demand. In addition, we realize that Covid-19 limits the ability for travel and this option allows you the ability to safely receive the training without leaving your community.

One-On-One Recruitment Plan Delivery

Whether you choose the virtual learning or the in-person education, the delivery of your Retail Recruitment Plan will be one-on-one between our team and yours.

This allows our team to provide an in-depth explanation of your deliverable and to produce a platform for discussion, questions, and answers.

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Retail Prospect List & Real Estate Match Up The community will receive at least 10national retailers and restaurants whohave opened in similar size marketswithin the region. The list will include thesite selection criteria of the retailers.Each retailer has a different requirementfor approving a new location. Theprogram will be matching these brandrequirements up with the existing realestate sites.

Marketing GuideA custom marketing flyer includesexactly what the industry leaders willwant to know about the community. Itcan be emailed, placed on the websiteand printed to use at conferences. Itincludes an aerial map, traffic counts,demographic overview, major employersand contact information.

CUSTOMIZED RETAIL RECRUITMENT STRATEGY & TRAINING

Market AnalysisRetail Academy provides the communityall the same data as what the nationalretailers use. Learning what matters tothe retailers and providing theinformation they want to see if critical tosuccessful retail recruitment. Pairing thecommunity's local story with thenational data is key.

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TRADE AREA IDENTIFICATIONKnowing the trade area is mission critical. The following resources help municipalities properly identify the true trade area as they begin the recruitment process:Mobile Data Collection - Data is collected from mobile phone users who have agreed within their apps and phone settings to enable location information. By analyzing this information Retail Academy experts will identify shopping patterns of consumers within the area to derive true trade area for the community.

PEER COMMUNITY ANALYSISRetail Academy will identify peer communities.1. Compare market to other similar

retail nodes by analyzing Population, Daytime Population, Income Levels, Grose Leasable Area (GLA), and Market Supply.

2. Once the Peers have been identified, the study will show the average number of retailers per a category that exist in peer communities compared to see the number of stores they fall short.

3. In categories of short fall, we name the retail brands that existing in peer markets and not in core study market. Brands are added to prospect list.

4. You can comb through the Peer Communities to identify new developments and strategies that were implemented to attract retailers and/or development/redevelopment.

DEMOGRAPHIC ANALYSISSampling of 3,385 Variables Provided: Population & Population GrowthDaytime PopulationQuarterly Population (Seasonality)Median Household Incomes & GrowthAgeHouseholds & Household GrowthEducational AchievementsLabor ForceWorkplace EstablishmentsWorkplace SalaryWorkplace OccupationsWeekly Per Capita PotentialConsumer Spending Patterns

RETAIL GAP ANALYSISRetail GAP Analysis will identify the potential retail sales (demand) for the trade area(s) and contrast that information to the estimated retail sales (supply) to identify dollars leaving the market on an annual basis.

• We identify retail surplus or leakage from 85 different retail categories (45 retail establishment sectors and 40 product lines) to drill down to the specific retail needs of the community

The Retail Academy team compares leakages to national average store sales of the top 100 retailers to identify how to fill the leakages within the community.

PSYCHOGRAPHIC PROFILESRetailers across the Country are analyzing and identifying Psychographic profiles to define their core and secondary consumer.

• Density of Psychographic Segmentations within the market from various trade areas

• Primary demographic and socioeconomic traits

• Consumer values, behaviors, attitudes, lifestyles, and purchasing behaviors

• Psychographic segmentations will be analyzed and ranked based upon density within the trade area.

Retail Strategies has licensed the most valued data sources in Retail. Retailers from J. Crew to Cinemark rely on the same data and sources that we use. Retail Academy’s Market Analysis will identify a complete view of the community by focusing on the primary criteria that retailers and developers are using to identify expansion opportunities

Market Analysis || Data Mining || Supply & Demand

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Identifying which retailers are a good fit for the community is one of many challenges municipalities face when trying to recruit retailers. There are many pieces to this puzzle, as each retailer has a specific set of criteria they seek when opening a new location. Additionally, it can be quite time consuming to keep up with which retailers are currently expanding, and to pinpoint the appropriate contact for the region for any given retailer.

Retail Prospect ListCONNECTING THE DOTS

PROPERTY OWNER OUTREACH

Retail Academy will teach community leaders how to inventory and reach out to local property owners. Many property owners in communities fall in to two main categories:

1) They have an inflated opinion of the value of their land2) They are not familiar with the opportunities their land could provide

The primary goal of this outreach is:1. Connect with and educate the

Property Owner2. Identify a willingness or

unwillingness to sell.3. Identify a price of the land.4. Identify if their land is listed

online, and if so, which platforms on which it is listed.

5. Is there a Broker representing the land, and if so, who is the Broker?

PROCESS, PLAYERS & PITCH

Community leaders will be educated on how to maximize their outreach efforts through attendance at International Council of Shopping Centers [ICSC] and RetailLive! conferences. They will learn how to set up meetings, customize emails, and make phone calls. They will learn the deal making terms and the roles each processional plays in the process. This empowers community leaders with confidence to market their real estate opportunities to the business investors.

RETAIL PROSPECTS

The Retail Academy team will identify National, Regional, and Local retailers whose site criteria matches the community. This list will be given as a baseline, as this list will continue to expand over time as new retailers announce expansion plans and are looking for new locations.

The Retail Prospects will primarily be from the GAP Categories identified in the community but will also include expanding retailers whose site criteria metrics fit the community.

The Prospects are also identified through the Peer Analysis. We analyze markets that are similar in size and demographic make-up. We then discover which retailers are in their markets that could potentially be sustainable in community.

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What Else is Included?

Real Estate AnalysisReal Estate is the key to every business expansion. Our team features over 150+ years of retail real estate experience and we utilize our collective experience to provide the most thorough, and creative, assessment of your community.

We spend time analyzing your community to identify key sites, underutilized real estate assets, and develop a list of short and long-term opportunities.

The sites we identify for leasing, development, redevelopment and higher and best use are presented during Retail Academy so they can be used by your team during the recruitment process.

Community InputThe Retail Academy Team engages each community in a meaningful dialogue to identify past efforts, interests, and desired goals for retail.

Each Retail Academy is tailored your community, and your feedback allows us to craft the tools and education to provide the greatest experience, impact, and outcome.

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Education RETAIL ACADEMY

Retail Academy EducationThe education provided at Retail Academy lays the foundation for your retail recruitment efforts. By providing a thorough understanding of the tools, vocabulary, retail landscape, and process for retail expansion so communities will be ready to promote markets to expanding businesses.

Training Covered:

• Teach you how to use the tools (data/analytics/strategy)• Show you how retailers view your market• Provide best practices for ICSC & Retail Live conferences• Write emails to expanding businesses• Give you a script for outbound phone calls• Provide knowledge on the retail expansion process• Share best practices for Retail Recruitment • Keep you in the know on Retail Trends• Go over the Site Selection process in full detail• Explain the development process

Retail Academy Blue BookAlong with our award-winning education, we deliver our Retail Academy Blue Book.

The Blue Book is a step-by-step recap of Retail Academy and features the highlights of learnings from Retail Academy.







Subject: Approval of the August 6, 2021, Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes Department: Administration


Summary: Approval of the August 6, 2021, Budget Workshop Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve as presented Council Action: ____ Approved as Recommended ____ Approved with Modifications ____ Disapproved ____ Tabled to Time Certain ____ Other

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Minute s Town of Ye masse e Town Council

Augus t 6, 2021, Budge t Workshop; 3:30PM 101 Town Cir, Yemassee , SC 29945

Atte ndance :

Present: Mayor Colin Moore , Mayor Pro-Tem Peggy O’Banner, Councilmember Michelle Hagan, Councilmember Alfred Washington and Town Clerk Matthew Garnes

Absent: Councilmember Charlie Simmons

Media Present: None

Call to Orde r:

Mayor Moore called the Friday August 6, 2021, Budget Workshop to order at 3:36 PM.

Ple dge of Alle g iance & Invocation:

Council Member Washington gave the invocation and lead the Pledge of Allegiance .

Workshop Ite ms :

Mayor Moore turned the meeting over to Town Clerk, Mr. Garnes to present the FY22 Budget. Mr. Garnes reported that another year is winding down in the Town of Yemassee and we have all persevered and adapted to our “new normal” amidst a global pandemic. The Town has remained operational the duration of the pandemic with a slight adjustment to our operating posture and continued to address projects as directed by the Town Council. Throughout the pandemic, our municipal services remained fully functional with no reduction in services. Our sound fiscal management and practices ensured that no reductions in services or staffing occurred. Additionally, the Town received multiple grants for various projects around Town which will improve the quality of life for all who call Yemassee home. Mr. Garnes continued; One of my statutory duties is to prepare for your consideration an annual operating budget for the Town of Yemassee . Today, we’ll review the proposed budget for FY22 budget year beginning September 1, 2021 and ending on August 31, 2022. The general fund budget is balanced and totals $2,581,999.77. The value of a mil in the Beaufort County portion of the Town of Yemassee is $669 and the value of a mil in the Hampton County portion of the Town of Yemassee is $2,377. Hampton County is a Local Option County with a L.O.S.T. Credit Factor of .001075.

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Mr. Garnes reported that as presented, the FY22 Budget does not include any cost of living or merit increases, but the Budget does include the 1% S.C. Public Employee Benefit Authority increase on employer re tirement contributions. Employees enrolled in PORS (Police Officer Retirement System), increased from 18.84% to 19.84% starting July 1st while employees enrolled in SCRS (South Carolina Retirement Systems), which includes all other non-police personnel increased from 16.41% to 17.41% of the ir gross earnings. The budget does fund three new part-time positions including an Administrative Assistant to handle Human Resources functions, a Deputy Clerk of Court as well as an additional Public Works Technician which will be primarily handling maintenance , upkeep and responding to issues within the Sheldon portion of Town. Mr. Garnes moved onto the Administration Department, the proposed budget is $1,064,220.85 and explained the responsibilities of the Administration Department including Finance , Payroll, Planning & Zoning, managing the Town’s social media presence , general record keeping for the Town, Business Licensing as well as receiving Accommodation & Hospitality Tax Payments. The budget for Administration does add a Part-Time position to assist with handling Human Resources and benefit enrollments a few days per week. The reason for the large increase on expenses in this department is due in part because of the several grant awards received as well as anticipated American Rescue Plan Money that will be coming to the Town in a few months. The budget for Administration funds town wide building maintenance , town wide Information Technology issues as well as the GIS/Mapping Platform that is required to be maintained for Hampton County emergency dispatch. Mr. Garnes continued to Police Department, the proposed budget is $900,903.77 and is led by Chief Gregory Alexander. The budget supports staffing and operations of the Police Department to ensure a high standard of Law Enforcement services for the residents and visitors of the Town of Yemassee . Additionally, it maintains current levels of Patrol and Traffic units , supports the D.A.R.E. Program at Fennell Elementary as well as funds a replacement vehicle from the loss of the Chiefs SUV in June of 2021. The budget does fund anticipated inmate housing costs from inmates detained at the Hampton County Detention Center- there is currently no charge for inmates housed at Beaufort County. Also, this budget does fund an anticipated Intergovernmental Agreement be tween the Town of Yemassee and Hampton County for Police Dispatching services. Mayor Pro Tem O’Banner asked if an agreement had been reached yet; Mr. Garnes advised them there hadn’t been one reached yet but the County Council has a special meeting today at 4:00 and an executive session item includes Intergovernmental Agreements with the municipalities. Council Member Washington inquired as to the

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amount Hampton County was charging for the Town previously to which Mr. Garnes responded $30,000 per year broken down into $2,500 monthly installments. Mr. Garnes briefly went over the Victims Advocate budget which is under Police . Mr. Garnes continued to Public Works Department, which is led Lonnie Green, Public Works Superintendent. The proposed budget is $330,158.41 and includes funding for an additional Public Works Technician to handle the Sheldon area, the annual payment on the John Deere tractor as well as purchasing a new Public Works truck. The budget also funds the purchase of an additional zero-turn mower, tractor sidearm attachment and woodchipper. This year a separate expense category has been added for new and replacement stree t signs within the Town as well as procurement of new trash cans for the town owned trash can program. Finally, the Public Works budget funds the municipal garbage contract with S&S Disposal. Mr. Garnes then reviewed the Municipal Court budget proposal. Municipal Court is led by Chief Municipal Judge Sheryl P. McKinney and Clerk of Court Billy Sanford. The budget maintains the Chief Municipal Judge, an Associate Judge, the Clerk of Court as well as addition of a Deputy Clerk of Court. This budget appropriates funds for indigent defense as well as postage expenses that were previously expensed off the materials & supply category. The Recreation Department operating budget is proposed at $5,534.54 and covers supplies & materials, utilities for the recreation facilities, property taxes from Harold Peeples Ballfie ld as well as Concession Inventory. Finally, Hospitality / Tourism is budgeted at $80,000 which covers landscaping & beautification along tourism corridors, Advertising & Promotional, covering the town stree t light bill as well as potentially funding stormwater improvements in tourism areas. Mr. Garnes prepared a breakdown of revenue that could be generated by the Town Council adopting a 1 mil Capital Improvement Program tax. This tax could be used for capital improvements which are defined as primarily non-recurring in nature such as new facilities, park upgrades, signage, and walking trails . The Town Council discussed benefits and cons on the CIP millage . Mayor Pro-Tem O’Banner asked what it would look like on a tax bill, Mr. Garnes reported at 4% on $100,000 it would yie ld approximate ly $4.00. Mr. Garnes mentioned that the mayor had considered potentially earmarking proceeds from the LRWS franchise fee for projects. Mr. Garnes said while that is a possibility, bear in mind that the franchise fee is only collected on customers

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connected to LRWS for water and/or sewer. It would not be an across-the-board, equitable collection and leaves out places in Sheldon such as Bindon, Cotton Hall & Tomotley. Town Council opted to not proceed with it this year. Adjournme nt:

Mayor Pro-Tem O’Banner made the motion to adjourn the budget workshop. Second by Council Member Hagan. All in favor, Meeting Adjourned.







Subject: Approval of the August 6, 2021, Special Town Council Meeting Minutes Department: Administration


Summary: Approval of the August 6, 2021, Special Town Council Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Approve as presented Council Action: ____ Approved as Recommended ____ Approved with Modifications ____ Disapproved ____ Tabled to Time Certain ____ Other







Subject: Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Portions of the Town of Yemassee Code, Chapter 3 (Animals. Fowl), including the renaming of the Chapter to “Animals”, Repealing the entirety of Article I. In General, Article II. Dogs, Article III. Bird Sanctuary and Article IV. Penalties and replacing the repealed articles with; Article I. In General, Article II. Animal Control and Article III. Specific to the Town of Yemassee [Ordinance 21-18] Department: Administration

Attachments: √ Ordinance Resolution Other √ Support Documents √ Motion

Summary: Over the last several years, the Town has experienced in increase in the need for Animal Control Services to respond into the Town for animal related emergencies or issues. Historically, the Town has utilized the Hampton County Animal Shelter to respond when requested for incidents within the Hampton County portion of Yemassee. An increasing volume of animal incidents and subsequent allocation of the Animal Shelters two employees, requests from Yemassee for response have been substantially delayed or non-existent. The Animal Shelter in Hampton does the best they can with limited resources and an increasing call volume but there are many instances where requests cannot wait until the following day or in some cases until Monday if requested on a weekend. The attached Ordinance repeals the existing Chapter 3 of the Town Code, titled Animals & Fowl, renames it “Animals” and adds two new sections. The sections will specifically grant Beaufort County Animal Services officers authority and jurisdiction within the Town of Yemassee. Two years ago, the Beaufort County updated their animal ordinances and authority of Animal Services Officers. To continue utilizing their resources, the City of Beaufort, Town of Bluffton, Town of Hilton Head Island and the Town of Port

Yemassee Municipal Complex 101 Town Cir P.O. Box 577 Yemassee, SC 29945-0577

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Royal, all adopted the County Ordinance in its entirety and executed Intergovernmental agreements between their respective municipalities. Upon passage of this Ordinance update, the County and Town will initiate an Intergovernmental Agreement for Animal Control Services within both the Beaufort & Hampton County portions of the Town of Yemassee.

At the July 19, 2021 Special Town Council Meeting, Council Member Simmons objected to some of the language in the Ordinance and wished to table the item until the next Town Council meeting. First Reading was approved at the August 3, 2021 Special Town Council Meeting.Recommended Action: Approve second and final reading on Ordinance 21-18.

Council Action: ____ Approved as Recommended ____ Approved with Modifications ____ Disapproved ____ Tabled to Time Certain ____ Other

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT A: Existing Chapter 3 of Yemassee Town Code

ATTACHMENT B: Updated version of Chapter 3

ATTACHMENT C: Proposed Ordinance 21-18

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Subject: Consideration of an Ordinance Amending Portions of the Town of Yemassee Code, Chapter 3 (Animals. Fowl), including the renaming of the Chapter to “Animals”, Repealing the entirety of Article I. In General, Article II. Dogs, Article III. Bird Sanctuary and Article IV. Penalties and replacing the repealed articles with; Article I. In General, Article II. Animal Control and Article III. Specific to the Town of Yemassee [Ordinance 21-18]

ATTACHMENT A

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Chapter 3. Animals

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

Sections 3.101 – 3.120. Reserved

ARTICLE II. ANIMAL CONTROL

3. 201. Authority for and Enactment of Chapter

3.202. Definitions

3.203. County Pet License; Rabies Vaccination Tags

3.204. Lifetime/Annual pet license issuance, fees, and exemptions

3.205. Declaration of restricted dog, appeal of breed determination

3.206. Pet Breeder License, Inspection and Fees

3.207. Dangerous Animals

3.208. Running at Large

3.209. Nuisance Pets or Livestock

3.210. Animal Cruelty

3.211. Sale of Animals, Pets or Livestock

3.212. Seizure and Right of Entry to Protect Abandoned, Neglected, or Cruelly Treated Pets or Livestock

3.213. Impoundment

3.214. Redemption

3.215. Adoption

3.216. Trapping

3.217. Management of Feral Cat Colonies

3.218. Livestock

3.219. Importation of Exotic Animals Prohibited

3.220. Rabies Control Act (S.C. Code § 47-5-10)

3.221. Interference with Animal Services Officers

3.222. Enforcement and Penalties

3.223 – 3.250. Reserved

ARTICLE III. SPECIFIC TO THE TOWN OF YEMASSEE

3.301. Driving and Racing

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3.302. Swine, Livestock Prohibited from Town, Exceptions

3.303. Nuisances: Failure to Abate

3.304. Wild Bird Sanctuary Established

3.305. Farm Lands. Swamps Excluded

3.306. Slaughter Houses

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Chapter 3. Animals

This chapter derives SC Code, Title 51, Chapter 15 §20 et seq; Ordinance #11-14 entitled “Recreation Ordinance”, adopted September 12, 2000, and generally accepted municipal practices. (See Chapter 16, this Code, for cross-reference).

Article I. In General

3.201. Authority for and Enactment of Chapter.

This article is hereby authorized by S.C. Code 1976, § 47-3-20, as amended.

3.202. Definitions

Whenever used in this chapter, unless a contrary intention is clearly evidenced, the following terms shall be interpreted as herein defined.

• Abandonment shall mean to desert, forsake, or intend to give up absolutely a pet or livestock without securing another owner or without providing for adequate food, water, shelter, and care. An animal is considered abandoned when it has been left unattended for 24 hours.

• Animal shall mean a live vertebrate creature except a human being. • Animal services director shall mean any person so appointed by the Beaufort

County Administrator. • Animal services facility shall mean any facility so designated by the Beaufort

County Council. • Animal services officer shall mean any person employed by the County as an

enforcement officer of the provisions of this chapter. • BCAS shall mean Beaufort County Animal Services, any place or premises

designated by Beaufort County Council for the purpose of impounding, care, adoption, or euthanasia of dogs and cats held under the authority of this chapter.

• Breeder shall mean any person owning unaltered pets with the intent of selling pets' offspring.

• Domestic shall mean any animal which shares the genetic makeup and/or physical appearance of its ancestors, which were historically domesticated for human companionship and service.

• Dub shall mean to trim or remove. • Feral shall mean any animal that was domesticated at one time, but now lives in

the wild or a controlled colony, or that have been born in the wild and have not been domesticated.

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• Infraction shall mean a breach, violation, or infringement of this chapter for which the only sentence authorized is a fine and which violation is expressly designated as an infraction. Infractions are intended to carry a civil penalty without the possibility of jail and thus are non-criminal in nature.

• Kennel shall mean a small shelter for a dog, cat or other animal. • Livestock shall mean all classes and breed of animals, domesticated or feral,

raised for use, sale or display. • Muzzle shall mean a guard, typically made of straps or wire, fitted over part of an

animal's face to stop it from biting or feeding. • Non-domestic shall mean any animal which shares the genetic makeup and/or

physical appearance of its ancestors, which were not historically domesticated for human companionship and service.

• Nuisance shall mean a pet or livestock that disturbs the rights of, threatens the safety of, or damages a member of the general public, or interferes with the ordinary use and enjoyment of their property.

• Owner shall mean any person who: o (1) Has a property right in an animal; o (2) Keeps or harbors an animal or who has it in his or her care or acts as

its custodian; or o (3) Permits an animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by

him or her for three or more days. o

• Pet shall mean any animal which may be legally held as a pet by a private citizen without special permit or permission; i.e., dog (canis familiaris) and/or a domestic cat (felis catus domesticus).

• Pit bull shall mean any dog that is an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, American Bully, Cane Corso, or any dog that exhibits physical characteristics which predominantly conform to the standards established by the American Kennel Club (AKC), United Kennel Club (UKC), or American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA) for any of the above breeds.

• Provocation shall mean an intentional action or statement made to incite anger, aggression, annoyance, or a violent response.

• Serious injury shall mean death or any physical injury that results in severe bruising, muscle tears, or skin lacerations requiring sutures or other professional medical treatment or requires corrective or cosmetic surgery.

• Shelter shall mean a structure made of durable material with four walls, a roof and floor, that allows retention of body heat and is of suitable size to accommodate the animal and will reasonably be expected to protect the animal from physical suffering or impairment of health due to exposure to the elements or adverse weather.

• Tethering shall mean a chain, rope, leash, cable, or other device that attaches the pet via a collar or harness to a single stationary point.

• Strict voice control shall mean demonstrable control or governance of the behavior of any animal as if such animal were controlled by a leash. However, when an animal destroys or damages any property, attacks, threatens to attack,

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or interferes with any person in any manner, becomes a nuisance, or strays onto the private property of another, there shall be a presumption of law that the animal was not under strict voice control.

• Unaltered shall mean a pet which has not been spayed or neutered. • Under restraint shall mean when any pet that is off the property of the owner is

controlled by a leash; is within the property limits of its owner and is confined by fence, chain, or other appropriate measure or attended by its owner and responds to strict voice control; or confined by fence, chain, or other appropriate measure within the property of another with permission of the person in control of the property.

3.203. County Pet License; Rabies Vaccination Tags

It shall be unlawful for the owner of any pet to fail to provide any pet over four months of age with a current County annual or lifetime license. The owner of any pet over four months of age must also have a current rabies vaccination tag securely attached to a collar or harness and be visible as proof the pet has been vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian. No County license will be issued unless proof of rabies inoculation is shown. Any pet owner who moves into the County for the purpose of establishing residency shall have 30 days in which to obtain the license.

3.204. Lifetime/Annual Pet License Issuance, Fees, and Exemptions

(a) Eligibility. The owner of a pet, which is four months of age or older and has been spayed/neutered and permanently identified, may apply to BCAS for a lifetime license; the lifetime pet license is only for Beaufort County, South Carolina.

(b) Permanent identification requirement. A person applying for an annual license, or a lifetime license shall choose either a tattoo, a BCAS-approved tag or implantation of a microchip as the means of permanent identification for the pet. Lifetime licenses are transferable to new owners, upon the new owner completing a new BCAS pet license application, permanent identification form, and when applicable, a new registration with the micro-chipping company. For permanent identification of restricted breeds, see Section 4-30.

(c) Pets previously microchipped. If a person has previously had a microchip implanted for his/her pet and seeks to obtain a lifetime license for the pet, the applicant shall:

(1) Obtain and complete both a lifetime license application and a verification of permanent identification form as prescribed by BCAS.

(2) Have a licensed veterinarian or shelter employee scan the pet to assure the microchip has been properly implanted and to obtain the identifying number of the microchip.

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(3) The pet owner and the licensed veterinarian shall complete, date, and sign the verification of a permanent identification form for the pet in which the microchip was scanned. The verification of permanent identification form must set forth the identifying number of the microchip scanned, identify the pet by breed and delineate the age, sex, color, and markings and whether it has been spayed or neutered. In addition, it must contain the name, address, and phone number of the pet's owner and the name, business address, and phone number of the person scanning the microchip number. If a veterinarian is involved, the veterinarian shall set forth his/her veterinary practice license number on the verification of permanent identification form.

(d) County license and fees. The Director of BCAS shall establish a fee schedule subject to the approval of County Council. All pet owners of dogs and cats in Beaufort County shall obtain either a lifetime or annual pet license.

(1) Lifetime pet license. To be eligible for a lifetime pet license a pet shall:

a. Be spayed or neutered;

b. Microchipped;

c. Pay the appropriate one-time fee per the published fee schedule.

(2) Annual pet license. All other pets shall be subject to an annual pet license and annual fee, except that the following exemptions may be eligible for a lifetime license:

a. Any owner of a pet who can furnish a statement from a licensed veterinarian that the pet, due to health reasons, could not withstand spay/neuter surgery may receive a lifetime license.

b. Any owner of a dog currently being used for hunting purposes. Owner must provide a copy of a valid State hunting license by the proper State agency and proof that the dog is properly registered with the State Department of Natural Resources.

Under this exemption, the dog owner may receive a lifetime license without spaying or neutering the dog.

3.205. Declaration of Restricted Dog, Appeal of Breed Determination

(a) For the purposes of this section, a restricted dog shall be defined as a pit bull.

(b) No person may own, keep, or harbor a restricted dog in violation of this section.

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(c) An owner or custodian of restricted dogs must have the dog spayed or neutered unless the owner of the restricted dog provides BCAS written proof one of the following exemptions applies:

(1) The restricted dog is less than four months of age;

(2) A licensed veterinarian has examined the animal and signed a written certificate stating that at such time spaying or neutering would endanger the animal's health because its age, infirmity, disability or other medical consideration. The certificate shall state the period of exemption from this requirement and shall not be valid for more than 12 months from the date of issuance.

(3) The determination of the dog's breed is under appeal pursuant to Section 4-30;

(4) The owner or custodian has owned or had custody of the dog less than 30 days.

(d) An owner or custodian of a restricted dog must provide for the dog's permanent identification by implantation of a BCAS approved microchip.

(e) Determination of breed and appeal of determination.

(1) Determination. The Director of BCAS or his or her designee, in his or her discretion, may make an initial breed determination upon contact with, or impoundment of a dog. The determination shall be made by the Director or designee in accordance with BCAS's breed determination checklist. Technical deficiency in the dog's conformance to the standards defined in Section 4-27 for pit bulls shall not be construed to indicate the dog is not a pit bull dog under this section.

(2) Notice. Upon determination of the breed, the animal services officer shall deliver written notice of determination to the owner or any adult residing at the premises where the animal is located or by posting on the premises if no adult is present. The notice shall include the determination of breed, mandatory spay and neuter requirements, an administrative penalty and notice of appeal process.

(3) Compliance. The owner or custodian of an unaltered restricted dog shall comply with this article within ten days after receipt of notice of restricted dog determination. Upon compliance, the owner or custodian shall submit written documentation to BCAS confirming compliance. If ownership of the dog is transferred within the time for compliance the original owner or custodian must provide BCAS with the new owner's name and address.

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(f) Appeal. Notice of a declaration of breed determination constitutes a final determination that the dog is a restricted dog, unless the owner or custodian requests a hearing in writing to the Beaufort County Magistrate Court within ten days of service of the notice.

3.206. Pet Breeder License, Inspection and Fees

It shall be unlawful for a pet breeder to fail to obtain a County pet breeder license. The requirements for such a license are as follows:

(a) Individuals engaged or intending to engage in breeding must obtain a non-transferable, pet breeder license from BCAS.

(b) Applicants must have a valid County annual pet license and microchip for all pets before applying for the pet breeder license.

(c) BCAS shall conduct an inspection of the identified property for the pet breeders license requested by the applicant to determine whether the applicant qualifies to hold a pet breeder license pursuant to this section.

(d) To qualify for a pet breeder license the applicant must demonstrate the following:

(1) The enclosure where the pets are being kept shall be constructed in such a manner that any pets housed there will be adequately and comfortably kept in any season of the year.

(2) All pet enclosures must be constructed in such a manner they can be easily cleaned and sanitized. Any kennels or yards that are connected or are used to confine the pets must be kept clean and free from accumulations of feces, filth, mud, and debris.

(3) Every pet on the premises must have access to sufficient good and wholesome food, and water at all times.

(4) The premises must be set up in such a manner as to not allow pets to stray beyond its enclosed confines. The setup must also prevent the public and stray animals from obtaining entrance into or gaining contact with any pets on the premises.

(e) A license will not be issued to an applicant that has pled no contest, or has been found to have violated any Federal, State, or local laws or regulations pertaining to animal cruelty within five years of the date of application.

(f) The pet breeder license fee published in the fee schedule approved by County Council. The license shall expire 365 days after the date it is issued.

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(g) Any violations found under the provisions of this chapter shall be grounds for the suspension of the pet breeder license if deemed necessary by the Beaufort County Animal Services.

3.207. Dangerous Animals

(a) For the purposes of this section, a dangerous or vicious animal shall be defined to be any one of the following:

(1) An animal which the owner knows or reasonably should know has a propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, cause injury, or to otherwise endanger the safety of human beings or domestic animals;

(2) An animal which makes an unprovoked attack that causes bodily injury to a human being and the attack occurs in a place other than the place where the animal is confined;

(3) An animal which commits unprovoked acts in a place other than the place where the animal is confined and those acts cause a person to reasonably believe that the animal will attack and cause bodily injury to a human being;

(4) An animal which is owned or harbored primarily or in part for the purpose of fighting or which is trained for fighting;

(5) An animal which is used as a weapon in the commission of a crime.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) above, a magistrate judge may (or may not) deem an animal a dangerous animal, after considering the totality of circumstances, regardless of location of an attack or provocation, when such an attack results in serious injury to a human.

(c) Declaration of a dangerous animal, confinement requirements, and final determination of danger animal declaration.

(1) Declaration. An animal services officer or law enforcement officer, in his or her discretion, may make an initial determination that an animal is dangerous. Upon determination, the officer shall deliver written notice to the owner or any adult residing at the premises where the animal is located or by posting on the premises if no adult is present. The notice shall include a description of the animal, a hearing date, confinement requirements and registration requirements.

(2) When, in the discretion of an animal services officer or law enforcement officer, the animal initially determined to be dangerous has caused injury to another animal or human, the officer may take temporary possession of the animal during the pendency of the final dangerous dog determination hearing before a magistrate judge. When an animal services officer or law enforcement

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officer takes temporary possession of an animal pursuant to this section, the requirements of paragraphs a. through e. below shall be held in abeyance during the pendency of a hearing.

(3) Confinement requirements and registration. Every dangerous animal, as determined under this section, shall be confined by the owner within 72 hours of the notice of dangerous dog determination and until the final determination of the dangerous dog declaration:

a. All dangerous animals shall be securely confined within an occupied house or residence or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or kennel, except when leashed as provided in this section. Such pen, kennel or structure must have secure sides and a secure top attached to the sides.

b. The pen or kennel must be clearly marked as containing a dangerous animal.

c. No person shall permit a dangerous animal to go outside its kennel or pen unless such animal is securely leashed and muzzled with a leash no longer than six feet in length.

d. The owner of a dangerous animal must provide BCAS with proof of liability insurance or surety bond of at least $50,000.00.

e. The owner must obtain a dangerous animal registration/license from BCAS and pay a fee in an amount as determined by the BCAS fee schedule approved by the Beaufort County Council.

(4) Final determination of dangerous animal declaration. Notice of a declaration of a dangerous animal constitutes an initial determination that the animal is dangerous or potentially dangerous. A final determination shall be made by the Beaufort County Magistrate Court within 30 days or as soon as practicable.

(d) Exemptions. A dog working in a law enforcement capacity with a governmental agency and in the performance of the dog's official duties.

3.208. Running at Large

(a) Unlawful. It shall be unlawful for any owner or custodian of any dog to permit the same to run at large except on property owned or rented by the owner or custodian. All dogs must be kept under restraint or confinement and under the physical control of the owner or custodian by means of a leash or other physically attached similar restraining device.

(b) Exemption. Except as provided herein, no person shall bring or allow any dog, or any other animal on the beach that is not at all times on a leash between the hours of

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10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from April 1 through the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend and from the Tuesday after Labor Day weekend through September 30. No person shall bring or allow any dog, or any other animal, on the beach between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. from the Friday before Memorial Day weekend through the Monday of Labor Day weekend. No person shall bring or allow any dog or any other animal on the beach that is not on a leash or under positive voice control of the responsible person between 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. from April 1 through September 30. No person shall bring or allow any dog or any other animal on the beach that is not on a leash or under positive voice control at any hour from October 1 through March 31.

No person shall permit any excrement from any animal under that person's control to remain on the beach, but shall dispose of same in a sanitary manner.

From April 1 through the Thursday before Memorial Day weekend and from the Tuesday after Labor Day weekend through September 30 of each year, dogs or any other animal, other than seeing-eye dogs, shall not be allowed in any designated swimming area unless on a leash and walking through the area between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

(c) Exempt dogs. Dogs that are participating in hunting events, obedience trials, conformation shows, tracking tests, herding trials, lure courses and other events similar in nature shall not be considered "at large."

3.209. Nuisance Pets or Livestock

(a) The actions of a pet or livestock constitute a nuisance when a pet or livestock disturbs the rights of, threatens the safety of or injures a member of the general public, or interferes with the ordinary use and enjoyment of their property.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, possess, or maintain a pet or livestock in such a manner so as to constitute a public nuisance. By way of example, and not of limitation, the following acts or actions by an owner or possessor of any pet or livestock are hereby declared to be a public nuisance and are, therefore, unlawful:

(1) Failure to exercise sufficient restraint necessary to control a pet or livestock as required by Section 3.208.

(2) Allowing or permitting a pet or livestock to damage the property of anyone other than its owner, including, but not limited to, turning over garbage containers or damaging gardens, flowers, or vegetables.

(3) Failure to maintain a dangerous animal in a manner other than that which is described in Section 3.207.

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(4) Maintaining pets or livestock in an environment of unsanitary conditions which results in offensive odors or is dangerous to the pet or livestock or to the public health, welfare, or safety.

(5) Maintaining his or her property in a manner that is offensive, annoying, or dangerous to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community because of the number, type, variety, density, or location of the pets or livestock on the property.

(6) Allowing or permitting a pet or livestock to bark, whine, or howl in an excessive, unwarranted, and continuous or untimely fashion, or make other noise in such a manner so as to result in a serious annoyance or interference with the reasonable use and enjoyment of neighboring premises.

(7) Maintaining a pet or livestock that is diseased and dangerous to the public health.

(8) Maintaining a pet or livestock that habitually or repeatedly chases, snaps at, attacks, or barks at pedestrians, bicycles, or vehicles.

(9) Every female pet or livestock in heat shall be confined in a building or secure enclosure in such a manner as will not create a nuisance by attracting other pets or livestock.

(c) A pet or livestock that has been determined to be a habitual nuisance by BCAS may be impounded and may not be returned to the owner until said owner can produce evidence to demonstrate that the situation creating the nuisance has been abated.

(d) It shall be unlawful for any owner of any animal to allow the animal to disturb any person by excessive, unrelenting, or habitual barking, howling, yelping, or other audible sound. In addition to being a violation of this section, the same is hereby declared to be a public nuisance that may be abated pursuant to the provisions specified in Chapter 4 of this Code.

(1) No person shall be charged with violating this section unless a written warning was given to the owner or person in custody of the animal by an animal services officer or police officer within 12 months preceding the first date alleged as a date of violation in the complaint. A warning is given under this subsection if it is personally given to the owner or person in custody of the animal, or it is posted upon the property of the owner or person in custody or mailed first-class to such person. Such records are prima facie evidence that such warnings were given.

(2) No administrative penalty or summons shall be issued and no person shall be convicted at trial for violating this section unless two or more witnesses from different households testify to the loud and persistent or loud and habitual nature of the noise, or unless there is other evidence corroborating the testimony of a single witness.

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3.210. Animal Cruelty

(a) Animal care generally. It shall be unlawful for an owner to fail to provide his animals with sufficient good and wholesome food, water at all times, proper shelter and protection from weather, and humane care and treatment.

(b) Mistreatment. It shall be unlawful for a person to beat, cruelly treat, torment, overload, overwork, or otherwise abuse an animal or cause, instigate, or permit any dogfight or other combat between animals or between animals and humans.

(c) Physical alteration. It shall be unlawful for a person to dye or color artificially any animal or fowl, including, but not limited to, rabbits, baby chickens, and ducklings, or to bring any dyed or colored animal or fowl into the County. No person shall crop or dub a pet or livestock's ears or tail or wattle or comb, except a licensed veterinarian.

(d) Abandonment. It shall be unlawful for any owner to abandon an animal.

(e) Unlawful tethering. No person owning or keeping a dog shall chain or tether a dog to a stationary object, including, but not limited to, a structure, dog house, pole, stake, or tree in any manner or by any method that allows the dog to become entangled or injured. A tethering device employed shall not allow the dog to leave the owner's, guardian's or keeper's property. The tether shall be designed for dogs and devices not designed for tethering dogs shall not be used. Only a properly fitted harness, collar or other tethering device specifically designed for the dog may be used. No chain or tether shall weigh more than one-eighths of the dog's body weight. When tethered to a stationary object, the tethering device shall be attached to the dog's harness or collar and not directly to the dog's neck. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit a person from walking a dog on a hand-held leash. No dog under the age of six months shall be tethered outside for any length of time, unless under direct supervision of an adult over the age of 18 years old.

(f) No animal shall be tethered during any named tropical storm or named hurricane expected to impact Beaufort County or whenever flooding could occur. For the purpose of this section, a tropical storm or named hurricane is expected to impact Beaufort County when a tropical storm watch, warning or evacuation or a hurricane watch, warning or evacuation is in effect for Beaufort County.

(g) A person owning or keeping a dog may confine such dog outside, subject to the restrictions in this section, through the use of any of the following methods:

(1) Inside a pen or secure enclosure; or

(2) A fully fenced, electronically fenced or otherwise securely enclosed yard, wherein a dog has the ability to run but is unable to leave the enclosed yard; or

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(3) The length of the tether from the cable run to the dog's collar or harness shall allow continuous access to clean water and appropriate shelter at all times.

(h) Exceptions to the above restrictions on outdoor confinement shall be made for dogs actively engaged in conduct directly related to the business of shepherding or herding cattle or other livestock or engaged in conduct that is directly related to the business of cultivating agricultural products, if the restraint is reasonably necessary for the safety of the dog.

3.211. Sale of Animals, Pets or Livestock

(a) No person shall sell, trade, barter, auction, lease, rent, give away, or display for commercial purpose, any live animal, pet or livestock on any roadside, public right-of-way, public property, commercial parking lot or sidewalk, or at any flea market, fair, or carnival.

(b) No person shall offer an animal, pet or livestock as an inducement to purchase a product, commodity, or service.

(c) No person shall sell, offer for sale, or give away any animal or pet four weeks of age or younger, except as surrender to Beaufort County Animal Services facility or to a licensed pet rescue organization.

(d) Licensed pet shops, commercial kennels, County animal services facilities, and licensed pet rescue organizations are exempt from the requirements of this section.

(e) Any sale of wildlife will be reported to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, United States Department of Agriculture, and United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

3.212. Seizure and Right of Entry to Protect Abandoned, Neglected, or Cruelly Treated Pets or Livestock

(a) Seizure and right of entry. If the owner does not give permission to the animal services officers for right of entry on private property to examine suspected abandoned, neglected or cruelly treated pets or livestock, the animal services officers shall petition the appropriate magistrate for an animal pickup order or a search warrant for the seizure of the pet or livestock to determine whether the owner, if known, is able to adequately provide for the pet or livestock and is a fit person to own the pet or livestock.

(b) Citation. The animal services officers shall cause to be served upon the owner, if known, and residing within the jurisdiction wherein the pet or livestock is found, a written citation at least five days prior to the hearing containing the time and date and place of the hearing. If the owner is not known or cannot be found within the jurisdiction wherein the pet or livestock was found, the animal services officers shall post a copy of the notice at the property where the animal was seized.

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(c) Custody. The pet or livestock shall remain in the custody and care of BCAS until such matter is heard before a magistrate. The magistrate shall make the final determination as to whether the pet or livestock is returned to the owner or whether ownership is transferred to the BCAS whereby the pet or livestock may be put up for adoption or humanely euthanized. If the magistrate orders the return of the pet or livestock to its owner, BCAS shall release the pet or livestock upon receipt from the owner of all redemption fees as described in Section 3.214, below.

(d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the euthanasia of a critically injured or ill animal for humane purposes.

3.213. Impoundment

(a) Any pet or livestock found within the County in violation of the provisions of this chapter may be caught and impounded by BCAS. BCAS may, thereafter, make available for adoption or humanely euthanize impounded pets or livestock not positively identified or redeemed within five working days.

(b) When a person arrested is, at the time of arrest, in charge of an animal, BCAS may take charge of the animal and deposit the animal in a safe place of custody or impound the pet or livestock at its animal care facility.

(c) The owner of a pet or livestock that may be positively identified shall be notified at the owner's last known address by registered mail if attempts by telephone are not successful. The owner has ten days from the date of mailing to contact BCAS for pick-up. Redemption costs will include the cost of mailing, any established costs, fines, fees, or other charges. If the owner does not make contact within ten days of the date of mailing, the pet or livestock will be deemed abandoned and becomes the property of BCAS. For pets or livestock impounded at BCAS, the Director of Animal Services, or his/her designee in agreement with a licensed veterinarian, shall either place the pet or livestock for adoption or have the pet or livestock humanely euthanized, pursuant to S.C. Code, § 47-3-540 (Supp. 1999).

(d) Notwithstanding the above, pets or livestock impounded at BCAS, which are deemed by the Director of Animal Services, or his/her designee or a licensed veterinarian to constitute a danger to other pets, livestock or persons at the facility, or which are infectious to other pets or livestock, in pain or near death may be humanely euthanized immediately.

(e) Any pet or livestock surrendered to BCAS may be adopted or euthanized at any time provided there is a completed and signed surrender form on file for the pet or livestock concerned.

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stray animals must be taken or reported to Beaufort County Animal Shelter and/or affiliated organizations as soon as possible for the mandatory holding period.

3.214. Redemption

(a) The owner or keeper of any pet or livestock that has been impounded under the provisions of this chapter, and which has not been found to be dangerous or vicious, shall have the right to redeem such pet or livestock at any time when proper ownership has been confirmed by BCAS personnel; upon payment of a fee as follows:

(1) For a pet or livestock that has not been properly inoculated, licensed, microchipped, and spayed or neutered, the BCAS Director of Animal Services or his/her designee may issue a warning or administrative citation for the first offense at their discretion after a thorough investigation of the circumstances. Redemption fees shall be published on the BCAS fee schedule and be subject to County Council approval.

(2) In addition to the administrative penalty for a pet or livestock not properly inoculated, licensed, microchipped and spayed or neutered, an appropriate microchip license fee, the charge for rabies inoculation, and the cost of spaying or neutering the pet or livestock may be charged to the owner.

(3) Pets or livestock will not be released without proof of inoculation and without an implanted microchip. The requirements of spaying or neutering shall not be waived under the exceptions in subsections 3.204 (e)(1)—(e)(4) when the pet or livestock (as appropriate) has been impounded a second time for any violations of Sections 3.207, 3.208, 3.209 & 3.210.

(b) In addition to the redemption fee, a boarding fee after 24 hours per the published fee schedule per day per pet or livestock shall be paid by the owner or keeper when a pet or livestock is redeemed.

(c) The fees set out in this section shall be doubled for any pet or livestock impounded twice or more within the same 12-month period.

3.215. Adoption

(a) Any pet or livestock impounded under the provisions of this chapter may, at the end of the legal detention period, be adopted provided the new owner will agree to comply with the provisions contained herein.

(b) Any pet or livestock surrendered to BCAS may be adopted at any time provided there is a completed and signed surrender form on file for the pet or livestock concerned.

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(c) Those individuals adopting puppies or kittens too young to be neutered or spayed or receive rabies inoculations will pay the cost of these procedures at the time of adoption and be given an appointment for a later time to have these procedures completed. In the event the pet is deceased prior to the appointment date, the applicable portion of the adoption fee will be returned.

(d) The County Animal Services Director or designee shall have the authority to refuse adoption of any animal to any person deemed unable to provide proper shelter, confinement, medical care and food or to any person who has a past history of inhumane treatment of or neglect to pets or livestock. Any person seeking adoption of a pet or livestock more frequently than 90 from the last adoption shall be subject to refusal of adoption. Any person who has been refused adoption of a pet or livestock may appeal his case to the Assistant County Administrator for Public Safety. If any person surrenders an owned pet or livestock to the Animal Services Department, they will not be able to adopt a pet or livestock for 90 days from the date of the original surrender.

3.216. Trapping

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person or business to conduct trapping of any pets, livestock or domestic animals within Beaufort County without prior approval from the Animal Services Department. Any pets, livestock or domestic animals trapped with prior approval from the Animal Services Department will be reported or delivered to the Animal Services Department for purposes of identification of the pet's owner and record keeping of the trapping. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, destroy, or liberate any trap and/or trapped animal set by the Beaufort County Animal Services Department or enter any animal services vehicle with the intent to rescue or deliver it from the custody of the Animal Services Department. If a trapped animal is in need of immediate attention, the Animal Services Department or 911 will be notified immediately of the animal in distress.

(b) Exemption. Trapping is permitted for hogs.

3.217. Management of Feral Cat Colonies

(a) Definitions.

Caregiver means any person who provides food, water or shelter to or otherwise cares for a feral cat colony and has made application to the Animal Services Department for management of a feral cat colony.

Caregiver manager means any person in charge of a caregiver program.

Ear tipping means straight-line cutting of the tip of the left ear of a cat while the cat is anesthetized.

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Feral cat means a cat which currently exists in a wild or untamed state.

Feral cat colony means a group of cats that congregate. Although not every cat in a colony may be feral, non-feral cats routinely congregate with a colony shall be deemed to be a part of it.

Nuisance means disturbing the peace by:

(1) Habitually or continually howling, crying or screaming; or

(2) The habitual and significant destruction of property against the wishes of the owner of the property.

Suitable shelter means shelter that provides protection from rain, sun and other elements and is adequate to protect the health of the cat.

TNR means trap, neuter/spay and release.

TNA program means a program pursuant to which cats are trapped, neutered or spayed, vaccinated against rabies, ear tipped or tattooed and released to a designated location of a managed colony.

(b) Feral cat colony management. Feral cat colonies shall be permitted (no fee) by the Beaufort County Animal Services Department and caregivers shall be responsible for applying for the permit for each colony and be entitled to maintain them in accordance with the terms and conditions of the BCAS policy on feral cat colony management, once the permit is approved by Animal Services Department.

3.218. Livestock

(a) All livestock shall be properly housed with adequate food, water and confined within a fenced enclosure. The fenced enclosure shall be maintained in such a manner as to keep any average livestock animal from escaping the enclosed compound and causing damage, accidents or injury to any person or property. No person shall tie, stake or fasten any livestock within any street, highway, road, alley, sidewalk, right-of-way, or other public place within the County or in such manner that the animal has access to any portion of any street, highway, road, alley, sidewalk, right-of-way, or other public place.

(b) Owners or possessors of livestock impounded for violation of this article or any State and/or Federal laws, will be charged in accordance with actual costs of impoundment plus impounding and boarding fees.

(c) Impounded livestock shall be held for a period of 21 days. If such impounded animals are not claimed by the owners during that period of time, the animals may be

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given to persons willing to accept them, in the discretion of the Beaufort County Animal Services Department.

(d) Exception: No other swine or livestock shall be kept within the corporate limits of Port Royal and Bluffton except as is permissible under the Municipal zoning regulations. No approval shall be granted or continued if such keeping shall constitute a menace to health or welfare of the public. To the extent that other sections within this chapter reference livestock this section shall be controlling.

3.219. Importation of Exotic Animals Prohibited

(a) Definition. An "exotic animal" shall be defined as one which would ordinarily be confined to a zoo, or one which would ordinarily be found in the wilderness of this or any other country or one which is a species of animal not indigenous to the United States or to North America, or one which otherwise causes a reasonable person to be fearful of significant destruction of property or of bodily harm and the latter includes, but would not be limited to, such animals as monkeys, raccoons, squirrels, ocelots, bobcats, lions, tigers, bears, wolves, hybrid wolves, and other such animals or one which causes zoonotic diseases. Such animals are further defined as being those mammals or those nonvenomous reptiles weighing over 50 pounds at maturity which are known at law as Ferae naturae. Wild or exotic animals specifically do not include animals of a species customarily used in South Carolina as ordinary household pets, animals of a species customarily used in South Carolina as domestic farm animals, fish contained in an aquarium, birds or insects.

(b) Unlawful act. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to import into Beaufort County, any venomous reptile or any other exotic animal.

(c) Exceptions. This article shall not apply to following entities:

(1) An entity licensed as a Class R Research Facility by the United States of America or any agency thereof pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.).

(2) An entity properly accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums or the Zoological Association of America.

(3) An entity licensed as a Class C Facility by the United States of America or any agency thereof pursuant to the Animal Welfare Act (7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) for exhibition not to exceed seven days within a 52-week period.

(4) A team mascot for a university or educational facility.

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3.220. Rabies Control Act (S.C. Code § 47-5-10)

This law is strictly enforced by South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) in cooperation with Beaufort County Animal Services Department and any State, County or Municipal law enforcement agencies.

(1) Vaccinations. It shall be unlawful for any owner of a dog or cat four months of age or older to fail to have such animal vaccinated against rabies, unless recommended otherwise by veterinarian for medical reasons. All dogs and cats shall be vaccinated at four months of age (unless recommended otherwise by veterinarian) and revaccinated thereafter at the expiration of the validity of the vaccine used, as shown on the written document prepared by a licensed veterinarian. The vaccination shall be valid for the period shown on the document. Any person moving into Beaufort County from a location outside Beaufort County shall comply with this section within 30 days after having moved into the Beaufort County by having the animal vaccinated or showing proof of current, valid vaccination. If the dog or cat has inflicted a bite on any person or another animal within the last ten days, the owner of said animal shall report such fact to a veterinarian, and no rabies vaccine shall be administered until after the required observation or quarantine period.

(2) Proof of vaccination. It shall be unlawful for any person who owns a vaccinated animal to fail or refuse to exhibit his copy of the certificate of vaccination upon demand to any person charged with the enforcement of this chapter. A current rabies tag, if provided by the veterinarian administering the vaccine, shall be attached to a collar, harness or other device and shall be worn by the vaccinated dog or cat at all times. The requirement for a dog to display a current rabies tag shall not apply to a dog that is displaying a current dog license tag affixed to a collar, harness or other device worn on the dog

(3) Harboring unvaccinated dogs and cats. It shall be unlawful for any person to harbor any dog or cat that has not been vaccinated against rabies, as provided herein, or that cannot be identified as having a current vaccination certificate.

(4) Non-transferability. Vaccination certificates and tags are not transferable and cannot be used for any animal other than the animal that received the vaccination and for which the certificate was originally issued.

(5) Exceptions. No person charged with violating 3.220 rabies control shall be convicted if he produces in court a bona fide and valid certificate of vaccination that was in full force and effect at the time of the alleged violation.

3.221. Interference with Animal Services Officers

It shall be unlawful for any person to interfere with, hinder, or molest an animal services officer in the performance of his or her duties or seek to release any pet or livestock in his/her custody without his/her consent.

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3.222. Enforcement and Penalties

(a) The animal services officers of the Beaufort County Animal Services Department shall be charged with the responsibility of enforcing all ordinances enacted by the County and contracts entered into with the County for the care, control and custody of pets or livestock covered by this article. All violations of this article shall be heard by the Beaufort County Magistrate Court.

(b) The provisions of this article shall not apply to any dog or cat owned within the confines of any incorporated Municipality within the County, unless and until the governing body of a Municipality requests in writing that County Council include the area of such Municipality within the coverage of this article, and County Council has acted favorably on such request and has so notified such Municipality of its approval of such request.

(c) Any person who violates the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine not exceeding the maximum allowed within the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Courts or imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both. However, infractions as provided in paragraph (e) below, are intended to be non-criminal, civil penalties and not subject to jail time.

(d) When any person is found guilty of a violation of the provisions of this chapter, or has been found in non-compliance of a final dangerous dog determination of the court, a magistrate may order possession and custody of the animal to be surrendered permanently to Beaufort County Animal Shelter.

(e) Infractions resulting in administrative citations and penalties.

(1) In addition to the remedies and penalties contained in this chapter, and in accordance with S.C. Code of 1976 § 47-3-20, an administrative citation may be issued for certain infractions of County animal control ordinances. Infractions of this chapter subject to administrative citation and penalty are in the discretion of the animal services officer and include but are not limited to: Mandatory dog licenses/registration, mandatory rabies vaccination, permitting a dog to run at large, mandatory spay/neuter, and warnings for a noisy public nuisance animal. Animal cruelty charges and dangerous dog determinations are not violations subject to administrative citations.

(2) The following procedures shall govern infractions of this chapter and the imposition, enforcement, collection and administrative review of administrative citations and penalties.

a. Notice of infraction. If an animal is owned, kept, maintained, or found to be in violation of a County animal control ordinance, an administrative citation may be issued by the animal services officer.

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b. Content of citation. The administrative citation shall be issued on a form approved by the Director of Beaufort County Animal Services and shall contain the following information:

1. Date, location and approximate time of the infraction;

2. The ordinance violated and a brief description of the infraction;

3. The amount of the administrative penalty imposed for the infraction;

4. Instructions for payment of the penalty, and the time period by which it shall be paid and the consequences of failure to pay the penalty within the required time period;

5. Instructions on how to appeal the citation;

6. The signature of the animal control officer.

The failure of the citation to set forth all required contents shall not affect the validity of the proceedings.

c. Service of citation.

1. If the person who has violated the County animal control ordinance is present at the scene of the infraction, the animal control officer shall attempt to obtain his signature on the administrative citation and shall deliver a copy of the administrative citation to him/her.

2. If the owner, occupant or other person who has an infraction of a County animal control ordinance is a business, and the business owner is on the premises, the animal control officer shall attempt to deliver the administrative citation to him/her. If the animal control officer is unable to serve the business owner on the premises, the administrative citation may be left with the manager or employee of the business. If left with the manager or employee of the business, a copy of the administrative citation shall also be mailed to the business owner by certified mail, return receipt requested.

3. If no one can be located at the property where the infraction occurred, then the administrative citation shall be posted in a conspicuous place on or near the property and a copy mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested to the owner, occupant or other person who has violated the ordinance. The citation shall be mailed to the property address and/or the address listed for the owner on the last County equalized assessment roll. The citation shall also be mailed to any additional addresses for the owner in department records.

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d. Administrative penalties.

1. The penalties assessed for each infraction of a County animal control ordinance shall not exceed the following amounts:

A. One hundred dollars for a first infraction;

B. Two hundred dollars for a second infraction of the same administrative abatement order within one year;

C. Five hundred dollars for each additional infraction of the administrative abatement order within one year.

2. If the infraction is not corrected, additional administrative citations may be issued for the same infraction. The amount of penalty shall increase at the rate specified above.

3. Payment of the penalty shall not excuse the failure to correct the infraction nor shall it bar further enforcement action.

4. The penalties assessed shall be payable to the Beaufort County Treasurer.

5. Where the infraction would otherwise be a violation, the administrative penalty shall not exceed the maximum fine or infraction amount.

6. Failure to pay an administrative penalty may result in prosecution or petition for the original violation(s) in the Magistrate Court of Beaufort County.

e. Administrative appeal of administrative citation.

1. Notice of appeal. The recipient of an administrative citation may appeal the citation by filing a written notice of appeal with the department. The written notice of appeal must be filed within 20 days of the service of the administrative citation set forth in subsection c. above. Failure to file a written notice of appeal within this time period shall constitute a waiver of the right to appeal the administrative citation. The notice of appeal shall be submitted on County forms and shall contain the following information:

A) A brief statement setting forth the appellant's interest in the proceedings;

B) A brief statement of the material facts which the appellant claims supports his contention that no administrative penalty should be imposed or that an administrative penalty of a different amount is warranted;

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C) An address at which the appellant agrees notice of any additional proceeding or an order relating to the administrative penalty may be received by mail;

D) The notice of appeal must be signed by the appellant;

E) A check or money order is required, as a deposit, for the total penalty amount shown on the front side of the citation, before the administrative appeal will be scheduled;

F) Indigence must be proved to have the deposit waived.

2. Administrative hearing of appeal. Upon a timely written request by the recipient of an administrative citation, an administrative hearing shall be held as follows:

A) Notice of hearing. Notice of the administrative hearing regarding the administrative citation shall be given at least ten days before the hearing to the person requesting the hearing.

B) The administrative hearing regarding the administrative citation shall be held before the Public Safety Director, or a designee. The hearing officer shall not be the investigating animal control officer who issued the administrative citation or his immediate supervisor. The Director may contract with a qualified provider to conduct the administrative hearings or to process administrative citations.

C) Conduct of the hearing. The investigating animal control officer who issued the administrative citation shall be required to participate in the administrative hearing regarding the citation. The contents of the investigating animal control officer's file may be admitted in support of the administrative citation. The hearing officer shall not be limited by the technical rules of evidence. If the person requesting the appeal of the administrative citation fails to appear at the administrative hearing, the hearing officer shall make a determination based on the information available at the time of the hearing.

D) Hearing officer's decision. The hearing officer's decision regarding the administrative citation following the administrative hearing may be personally delivered to the person requesting the hearing or sent by mail. The Hearing Officer may allow payment of the administrative penalty in installments, if the person provides evidence satisfactory to the hearing officer of an inability to pay the penalty in full at one time. The hearing officer's decision shall contain instruction for obtaining review of the decision by the Circuit Court.

f. Appeal to Circuit Court. Any person who receives an unfavorable decision from the decision of an administrative appeal may file an appeal with the Circuit Court in Beaufort County. The appeal to Circuit Court must be filed within 30 days of the notice of the

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administrative officer's decision being mailed to the recipient of an administrative citation.

Sections 3.224 – 3.250. Reserved

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Article III. Specific to The Town of Yemassee

3.301. Driving and Racing

It shall be unlawful for any person to drive horses or other animals at a dangerous speed, or to race horses or other animals on the public streets.

3.302. Swine, Livestock Prohibited from Town, Exceptions

(a) No swine or livestock shall be kept within the corporate limits without specific approval of the Town Council, or unless otherwise allowed by zoning regulations. No approval shall be granted or continued if such keeping shall constitute a menace to health or welfare of the public.

(b) No livestock shall be permitted to run at large.

3.303. Nuisances: Failure to Abate

All stables, houses, and barns shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, and the manure not allowed to accumulate, and shall be subject to regulations prescribed by the County Health Officer.

3.304. Wild Bird Sanctuary Established

(a) The entire area within the corporate limits of the Town is hereby established and declared to be a wild bird sanctuary for non-game birds; provided, however, this section shall not apply to that area of town known as Cotton Hall and Tomotley.

(b) Unless otherwise authorized under State hunting laws, it shall be unlawful within the Town to trap, hunt, shoot, harm, rob the nest of, or molest in any way any wild bird or fowl, except as may be determined by Town Council.

3.305. Farm Lands. Swamps Excluded

The provisions of this article shall not apply to farms or swamp lands within the corporate limits.

3.306. Slaughter Houses

No person shall be licensed or allowed to establish, in any manner or form, any butcher pen, slaughterhouse or abattoir within the corporate limits.

TOWN OF YEMASSEE

Ordinance No. 21-18

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE TOWN OF YEMASSEE CODE, WITHIN CHAPTER 3 (ANIMALS. FOWL), SPECIFICALLY; RENAMING THE CHAPTER

TO (ANIMALS), AND REPEALING ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL, ARTICLE II. DOGS, ARTICLE III. BIRD SANCTUARY AND ARTICLE IV. PENALTIES AND REPLACING THE REPEALED ARTICLES WITH ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL, ARTICLE II. ANIMAL

CONTROL AND ARTICLE III. SPECIFIC TO THE TOWN OF YEMASSEE.

NOW, THEREFOR, BE IT ORDAINED by the Town Council of the Town of Yemassee, in Council duly assembled, hereby amends portions of the Town of Yemassee Code, Chapter 3 titled “Animals. Fowl” and renaming the Chapter to “Animals”, repealing the existing Article I., Article II, Article III and Article IV and replacing the repealed articles with; Article I. In General, Article II. Animal Control, Article III. Specific to the Town of Yemassee. A copy of the existing text of Chapter 3 is attached and is referenced as “Exhibit A” and the proposed updates are attached and referenced as “Exhibit B”, with modifications highlighted.

Section 1.

The following Articles within Chapter 3 have been repealed and replaced with the following:

Article I. In General

Article II. Animal Control

Article III. Specific to the Town of Yemassee

The Ordinances within Chapter 3 listed in the table below have been created, deleted, or modified:

Existing Ordinance Title Updated Ordinance Title Article I. In General

3.101. Cruelty to Animals -- 3.102. Reserved -- 3.103. Livestock, Fowl Prohibited at Large, Seizure Authorized

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3.104. Noises -- 3.105. Strays -- 3.106. Bringing, Keeping Diseased Animals within the Town

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3.107. Disposal of Dead Animals Required -- 3.108. Slaughter Houses -- *Article I. In General - The updated Ordinance reserves Sections 3.101 – 3.120 reserved for futureuse

ATTACHMENT C

Article II. Animal Control (formerly titled “Dogs”) 3.201. Definitions 3.201. Authority for and Enactment of

Chapter 3.202. Certain Dogs Declared a Nuisance 3.202. Definitions 3.203. Dangerous Animals 3.203. County Pet License; Rabies

Vaccination Tags 3.204. Killing Dangerous Animals 3.204. Lifetime / Annual Pet license issuance

Fees and Exemptions 3.205. Dangerous Dogs 3.205. Declaration of Restricted Dog, Appeal

of Breed Determination 3.206. Rabies Shot Required 3.206. Pet Breeder License, Inspection and

Fees 3.207. Control of Dogs 3.207. Dangerous Animals 3.208. Police to Impound 3.208. Running at Large 3.209. Failure to Redeem Dog or Pay Fee 3.209. Nuisance Pets of Livestock 3.210. Dog Bites 3.210. Animal Cruelty 3.211. Running at Large 3.211. Sale of Animals, Pets or Livestock 3.212. Disturbing the Peace 3.212. Seizure and Right of Entry to Protect

Abandoned, Neglected or Cruelly Treated Pets or Livestock

-- 3.213. Impoundment -- 3.214. Redemption -- 3.215. Adoption -- 3.216. Trapping -- 3.217. Management of Feral Cat Colonies -- 3.218. Livestock -- 3.219. Importation of Exotic Animals

Prohibited -- 3.220. Rabies Control Act (S.C. Code § 47-5-

10) -- 3.221. Interference with Animal Services

Officers -- 3.222. Enforcement and Penalties *Article II. Animal Control - The updated Ordinance reserves Sections 3.223 – 3.250 reserved for future use

Article III. Specific to the Town of Yemassee (formerly titled “Bird Sanctuary”) 3.301. Established 3.301. Driving and Racing 3.302. Killing, Injuring, Molesting Birds 3.302. Swine, Livestock Prohibited from

Town, Exceptions 3.303. Birds Constituting a Nuisance. Action 3.303. Nuisances; Failure to Abate 3.304. Farm Lands, Swamps Excluded 3.304. Wild Bird Sanctuary Established -- 3.305. Farm Lands. Swamps Excluded -- 3.306. Slaughter Houses

Article IV Removed from update. Previously known as “Article IV. Penalty” 3.401. Penalty --

Section 2.

All ordinances or part of ordinances, in conflict herewith are to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.

Section 3.

Any chapter, article, section, or subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions hereof.

Section 4.

Upon adoption of the Ordinance, the Town shall execute an Intergovernmental Agreement, with terms agreed upon by both parties, between the Town of Yemassee and Beaufort County Animal Services for the provision of Animal Control services throughout the entire corporate limits of the Town of Yemassee.

Section 5.

The modified or newly created sections of ordinance shall become effective upon its second reading and adoption.

____________/______________ _________________________

First Reading Second Reading ATTEST: Matthew E. Garnes, Town Clerk

________________________ __________________________________

Colin J. Moore, Mayor Peggy O’Banner, Mayor Pro Tem

_________________________ _____________________________

Chuckie Simmons, Councilmember Alfred Washington, Council Member

___________________________

Michelle Hagan, Councilmember

____________________________

Approved as to Form and Correctness

(seal) Tom Johnson, Town Attorney

Recommended Motion (21-18)

“I make a motion to (Approve, Approve W/ Conditions, Deny) first reading of Ordinance 21-18, An Ordinance Amending the Town of Yemassee Code, Chapter 3, including renaming of the Chapter and repealing and replacing the contents of Articles I-III”

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

JULY 2021 ACTIVITY






JULY 2021 ADMINISTRATION MONTHLY REPORT

New Business Licenses Issued (7/1/21 – 8/10/21) License No. Category Business Name 210194 Handyman / Home Maintenance Kevin Cross 210195 Retail Trade Simply Happiness – His Grace 210196 Gas Station w/ C-Store Krish2020, LLC d/b/a Yemassee

Food Mart 210197 Package Stores Krish2020, LLC. d/b/a Yemassee

Liquors 210198 Coin-Operated Laundry Krish2020, LLC. d/b/a Yemassee

Laundry 210199 Mobile Produce Vendor Malzo J. Heyward 210200 Construction Lazy A Construction Company,

LLC. 210201 Concrete Delivery Wiggins Concrete Co, Inc. 210202 Other Services BAR Group, LLC. d/b/a Stanley

Steemer 210203 Construction A&A HDZ Construction, LLC. 210204 Home Services Bitter End Softwash, LLC. 210205 HVAC Contractors Broach Heating and Air, LLC. 210206 Engineering Companies Thomas & Hutton Engineering, Co. 210207 Distributors Rheal Natural, LLC. 210208 All Other Support Services Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. 210209 Home Security System Servicers Palmetto Security Systems, LLC. 210210 Primary Metal Industries Simco Recycling 210211 Exterminators & Pest Control Rentokil North America, Inc. 210212 Construction Ackerman Construction, LLC.

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

PLANNING & ZONING APPLICATIONS / PERMITS

YTD

ELECTRICAL PERMITS2021 (ALL)

Case Number County Plan Status

ELEC-01-21-1003 Beaufort Complete

Applicant 1:

Applicant Phone:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

C-Temporary Service

C-Slab

C-Permanent Service

C-Final CofC

INSP-2021-01126 Alexander, Gregory Z. Passed 1/27/2021 release sent to dominion

Garnes, Matthew E. Issued 1/28/2021 copy sent to owner & countyINSP-2021-01127


INSP-2021-01124 Alexander, Gregory Z. Passed 1/14/2021

Status: Insp. Date: Comments:

New electrical service to a newly placed 600sqft pre-fab, unheated, metal building. Concrete slab foundation.

City, State, Zip Yemassee, SC 29945-7114

R710 001 000 0023 0000

30 Parcel Zoning: Office Commercial District Parcel Flood Zone(s): X & A

Permit Fee: $70.00 Invoice #: 2021YEM4222

ADMINISTRATION DETAILED APPLICATION STATUS REPORTTOWN OF YEMASSEE

YEMASSEE MUNICIPAL COMPLEX101 TOWN CIR / P.O. BOX 577YEMASSEE, SC 29945-3363

Application Date Property Address Plan Type Plan Manager

ELECTRICAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS

Paul Smith / Rising Star Investments, LLC. Owner: Rising Star Investments, LLC.

(843) 812-9766 Owner Address: 95 Castle Hall Rd

1/13/2021 95 CASTLE HALL RD New Electrical Alexander, Gregory Z

None

C

Inspection Number Assigned To:

2021 New Electrical Permits YTD Page 1 of 12 Town of Yemassee Administration


Case Number County Plan StatusELEC-01-21-1004 Hampton Complete

Applicant 1:

Applicant Phone:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

R-Permanent Service

R-Final CofC

Property Address Plan Manager58 SALKEHATCHIE RD Alexander, Gregory Z

Paula T. Flowers Owner: Flowers, Fletcher Edward

Owner Address: P.O. Box 583

City, State, Zip

Inspection Number Assigned To:

D 2021YEM4223

New electrical service to temporary RV located at 58 Salkehatchie Road. Must tap into water/sewer before a Final CofC will be issued

Status: Insp. Date: Comments:


Permit Fee: $70.00 Invoice #:

INSP-2021-01153 Garnes, Matthew E. Issued

None

(843) 812-4080

Application Date Plan Type1/13/2021 New Electrical

Yemassee, SC 29945-0583

204-02-09-011

1.75 Parcel Zoning: Mixed Use Parcel Flood Zone(s): X



7/20/2021 Issued




Applicant 1:

Applicant Phone:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

C-Permanent Service INSP-2021-01134 Alexander, Gregory Z. Passed 2/3/2021 release sent to dominion

Installation of 200amp meter socket and breaker box. Install six receptacles on the interior of fence and one receptacle on breaker box. Run water line on inside of fence with six spaced spickets along perimeter. Ocean Woods Landscaping will install irrigation system. Perm Svc release sent to Domininon 2/3/21

Inspection Number Assigned To: Status: Insp. Date: Comments:

None

D Permit Fee: $0.00 Invoice #: N/A


204-03-04-014

0.42 Parcel Zoning: Village Commercial District Parcel Flood Zone(s): X

Matthew Garnes on behalf of Town of Yemassee Owner: Town of Yemassee

(843) 589-2565 Ext. 3 Owner Address: P.O. Box 577



Property Address Plan Manager11 SALKEHATCHIE RD Alexander, Gregory Z1/20/2021 New Electrical

Application Date Plan Type




Applicant 1:

Applicant Phone:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

R-Permanent Service

Upgrade of service to 200amps



198-08-04-005

0.53 Parcel Zoning: Residential 1 Acre Parcel Flood Zone(s): X

None

D Permit Fee: $70.00 Invoice #: 115121968

Mock Electric Owner: David Barradas

(843) 717-2655 Owner Address: 32 Church St N




Application Date Property Address Plan Type Plan Manager3/10/2021 32 CHURCH ST N Electrical permit Alexander, Gregory Z




Applicant 1:

Applicant Phone:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

R-Permanent Service

R-Certificate of Occ INSP-2021-01141A Garnes, Matthew E. Issued 4/3/2021 sent to county and owner

Whole house upgrade of electrical system, replacing 200amp indoor panel to outdoor watertight panel, new asphalt shingle roof



204-02-09-015


None


Trust Builders, LLC. Owner: Nick Moskos

(843) 247-2047 Owner Address: 144 Salkehatchie Rd




Application Date Property Address Plan Type Plan Manager3/30/2021 42 SALKEHATCHIE RD Electrical permit Alexander, Gregory Z



Case Number County Plan StatusELEC-04-21-1015 Hampton In Progress

Applicant 1:

Applicant Phone:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

R-Permanent Service

R-Certificate of Occ


Pending

None

A Permit Fee: $70.00 Invoice #: 116267626

200 AMP electrical service installation on new mobile home. Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until subdivision pre-requistes are met.UPDATE 7/30/21 - Town Staff have identified that the property owner has installed a private well on the property


(843) 898-7128 Owner Address: 1101 Lowcountry Hwy


197-00-00-130

0.5 Parcel Zoning: General Residential Parcel Flood Zone(s): X

4/6/2021 44 HILL RD; FENNELL S/D Electrical Permit Alexander, Gregory Z

Charles McDonald Owner: Kleshia Y Frasier







Applicant 1:

Applicant Phone:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

R-Permanent Service

New serivce pole for utility shed



204-02-06-015


None


Kevin Rotunda Owner: Kevin Rotunda

(843) 441-1539 Owner Address: 187 U.S. Highway 17A




Application Date Property Address Plan Type Plan Manager4/30/2021 187 US HIGHWAY 17A Electrical Permit Alexander, Gregory Z



Case Number County Plan StatusELEC-05-21-1019 Beaufort Complete

Applicant 1:

Applicant Phone:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

C-Slab

C-Temporary Service

C-Permanent Service INSP-2021-01152 Alexander, Gregory Z. Pending 7/20/2021 Release sent to Dominion


Alexander, Gregory Z. PassedINSP-2021-01126 Release sent to Dominion5/19/2021

None

C Permit Fee: $70.00 Invoice #: 2021YEM4229

New 1875sqft prefab metal building identified as "Building 9". Unheated, electrical panel placed on exterior. Building will house storage of supplies


(843) 473-9126 Owner Address: 95 Castle Hall Rd


R710 001 000 0023 0000

30 Parcel Zoning: Office Commercial District Parcel Flood Zone(s): X

5/13/2021 95 CASTLE HALL RD Electrical Permit Alexander, Gregory Z

Paul Smith Owner: Rising Star Investments, LLC.







Applicant 1:

Applicant Phone:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

R-Permanent Service INSP-2021-01165 Alexander, Gregory Z. Passed 5/19/2021 release sent to dominion

None


Replacement of meter can and mast subsequent to storm damage.


(843) 812-1550 Owner Address: 3 Cardinal Court, Unit 365

City, State, Zip Hilton Head Island, SC 29926-0000

204-01-05-009


5/13/2021 295 US HIGHWAY 17A Electrical Permit Alexander, Gregory Z

Dewayne Crosby Owner: Dewayne Crosby






Case Number County Plan StatusELEC-05-21-1022 Beaufort Complete

Applicant 1:

Applicant Phone:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

R-Permanent Service INSP-2021-01166 Alexander, Gregory Z. Passed 5/24/2021 release sent to dominion

None

C Permit Fee: $70.00 Invoice #: 2021YEM4232

New electrical service at main gate to The Inn at Cotton Hall


(843) 521-7659 Owner Address: 1180 West Peachtree St, Suite 2040

City, State, Zip Atlanta, GA 30309

R700 012 000 0001 0000

716.14 Parcel Zoning: Transitional Parcel Flood Zone(s): AE

5/20/2021 200 COTTON HALL RD Electrical Permit Alexander, Gregory Z

Ronald Stanley, Property Manager Owner: The Tomotley Crew, LLC.






Total Electrical Permits Issued: 10


MOBILE HOME PLACEMENT PERMITS2021 (ALL)


MHOM-02-21-1006 Hampton Active

Applicant 1:

Applicant 2:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

R-Temporary Service

R-Permanent Service

INSP-2021-01139 Alexander, Gregory Z. Passed 4/13/2021 Temp Svc Release Sent

Pending

None

B

Placement of new mobile home on existing pad


City, State, Zip Yemassee, SC 29945

198-08-02-009

4.00 Parcel Zoning: General Residential (GR) Parcel Flood Zone(s): X

Owner Address: 279 U.S. Highway 17 ALT

2/3/2021 30 WILLIS ST S Mobile Home Placement Alexander, Gregory Z




BUILDING PERMIT (MOBILE HOME PLACEMENT)

Michelle Hagan Owner: Richard & Michelle Hagan

2021 New Mobile Home Permits YTD Page 1 of 4 Town of Yemassee Administration



MHOM-04-21-1017 Hampton Issued

Applicant 1:

Applicant 2:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

R-Temporary Service

R-Permanent Service

R-Final CofC

Placement of doublewide mobile home. Will connect to LRWS Water, Private Septic.

Pending

Pending

Pending

None

A


4/20/2021 450 COCHRAN ST New Placement Alexander, Gregory Z


198-00-00-330

2 Parcel Zoning: General Residential (GR) Parcel Flood Zone(s): X

Fraizer, Quincy Owner: Quincy Fraizer

Owner Address: 450 Cochran St







MHOM-07-21-1030 Hampton Complete

Applicant 1:

Applicant 2:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

R-Permanent Service

Legal Description: Parcel #8

Placement of new doyblewide mobile home. Will connect to LRWS Water. Private Septic

INSP-2021-01151 Alexander, Gregory Z. Passed 7/16/2021 Release sent to Dominion


None

B


Clayton Homes of Walterboro Owner: Cassandra Rivers

ATTN: Jerri Anderson Owner Address: 38 Hill Rd


198-00-00-330




7/7/2021 38 HILL RD; FENNELL S/D New Placement Alexander, Gregory Z



Total Mobile Home Placement Permits Issued: 3


NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERMITS2021 (ALL)


RNEW-12-20-1069 Hampton In Progess

Applicant 1:

Applicant 2:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

R-Temporary Service

R-Rough Plumbing

R-Underground Plmb

6/8/2020 344 COCHRAN ST New Residential Alexander, Gregory Z




BUILDING PERMIT (NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION)


198-00-00-082


Mikell Wood, Southern Carolina Builders Owner: Nathaniel & Peggy O'Banner

Owner Address: 223 Yemassee Hwy

INSP-2020-00194 Alexander, Gregory Z.


None

New 1816sqft, Single-Family Dwelling, Plan 1816-C2, stick-built, concrete slab, two car garage, gas fireplace. 3 ton trane XR14 single stage heat pump. Application Received 6/4/20, Residential Strucutral Review by Alexander Passed 6/12/20. LRWS Engineering advised water meter has been set 7/1/20. Stormwater BMP verified 8/19/20

Inspection Number Assigned To: Status: Insp. Date:

C

Comments:

Passed 8/24/2020

Passed 9/22/2020

Alexander, Gregory Z. Passed 9/27/2020INSP-2021-01149

2021 New Residential Construction Permits YTD Page 1 of 6302 Town of Yemassee Administration


Inspection Type

R-Slab

R-Exterior Sheathing

R-Insulation

R-Full Rough In

R-Permanent Service

R-Gas

R-Building Final

R-Final CofC

R-Certificate of Occupancy

Project Name:

INSP-2021-01150

Pending

PendingPendingPending

O'Banner Residence



Comments:

Passed 10/3/2020Alexander, Gregory Z.



Inspection Number Assigned To: Status: Insp. Date:

Passed 2/12/2021

Passed 5/21/2021 Release sent to Dominion 5/21

Passed 10/19/2020

Passed 1/14/2021







Case Number County Plan StatusRNEW-05-21-1024 Hampton In Progress

Applicant 1:

Applicant 2:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

R-Temporary Service

R-Rough Plumbing

R-Underground Plmb

R-Slab

R-Framing

R-Sheething/Fastening INSP-2021-01152 Alexander, Gregory Z. Passed 1/21/2021

INSP-2021-01150 Alexander, Gregory Z. Passed 1/3/2021INSP-2021-01151 Alexander, Gregory Z. Passed 1/17/2021




INSP-2020-00194 Alexander, Gregory Z. Passed 8/24/2020 Release sent to Dominion

198-00-00-331


None

A

New construction single-family 1641sqft SFD, attached garage, gas fireplace.Original permit number: RNEW-09-20-1048, expired in May 2021. Renewed to RNEW-05-21-1024

Shaw, Tybrea Owner: Tybrea L. Shaw

Owner Address: P.O. Box 446




Application Date Property Address Plan Type Plan Manager9/24/2020 531 COCHRAN ST New Residential Alexander, Gregory Z



Total New Residential Construction Permits: 2


EXEMPT PLAT APPLICATIONS2021 (ALL)


PLAT-04-21-1016 Hampton In Progress

Applicant 1:

Applicant 2:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Item Type

Addressing Review

Zoning Review

Plat Stamping Administration Pending

Administration Garnes, Matthew E. Complete 4/14/2021 Lots would have Zahler St address

Administration Garnes, Matthew E. Complete 4/14/2021 Lots satisfy Zoning Reqs for R4A

None

D

Reconfigure and reorient Lots 2 and 3 on Zahler St W near Center Point S/D. Lot 3 is proposed to be 0.40 Acres (17376.8sqft) and Lot 2 is proposed to be 0.40 Acres (17469.8sqft). Lots would face Zahler St W as opposed to the current layout which has one lot fronting Zahler St W and the second lot fronting the ghost road abutting Center Point S/D.

Department Assigned To: Status: Status Date: Comments:

City, State, Zip Bluffton, SC 29910

198-08-04-029 and 198-08-04-006

0.8 Parcel Zoning: Residential 1/4 Acre (R4A) Parcel Flood Zone(s): X

Happy Go Lucky Investments, LLC. Owner Address: 37 Pritchard Farm Lane

4/6/2021 ZAHLER ST W Exempt Plat Approval Garnes, Matthew E.




EXEMPT PLAT APPLICATIONS

Jonas, David Owner: Happy Go Lucky Investments, LLC.

2021 Exempt Plat Applications YTD Page 1 of 7 Town of Yemassee Administration


Case Number County Plan StatusPLAT-05-21-1021 Hampton Approved

Applicant 1:

Applicant 2:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Item Type

Addressing Review

Zoning Review

Plat Stamping Administration Garnes, Matthew E. Complete 5/13/2021 Plat stamped, one copy retained

Administration Garnes, Matthew E. Complete 5/13/2021 Lot will have a Hunt St address

Administration Garnes, Matthew E. Complete 5/13/2021 Lot satisfies minimum req for R4A

D

Applicant(s) have purchased the lot from Uraine L. Johnson for $6,000 with the title being recorded with the Hampton County Clerk of Court on 5/13/21. Applicant has procured a survey of the parcel and wishes to record the survey with the County. There is no proposed change to the parcel layout and is merely seeking the Towns approval to stamp and record the survey.

Department Assigned To: Status: Status Date: Comments:

None

Application Date

City, State, Zip Beaufort, SC 29906

204-02-09-041

0.514 Parcel Zoning: Residential 1/4 Acre (R4A) Parcel Flood Zone(s): X

Jones, Derio Owner: Derio Jones & Malasha T. Sanders

Sanders, Malasha T. Owner Address: 94 Castle Rock Rd

Property Address Plan Type Plan Manager5/13/2021 HUNT ST Exempt Plat Approval Garnes, Matthew E.





Case Number County Plan StatusPLAT-05-21-1025 Hampton Complete

Applicant 1:

Applicant 2:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Item Type

Addressing Review

Admin Review

Need additional information to verify that an access easement is in place for the parcel directly to the east, abutting Church St S. Survey is not clear if a legal access easement exists.

Would be addressed as new streetStaff Approved 5/26/2021

Garnes, Matthew E. Approved w/ Conditions 5/26/2021

None

C

Application and submittal documents received by mail 5/24/21. The applicant is the Law Office of Robets Vaux on behalf of Reneal Bowen, the personal representative of the estate of Evelyn B. Redmond. The applicant is seeking a minor subdivision of the parcel which is located on Church St S near the intersection of Green Street. The current parcel is a single 3.01 ac lot with an existing mobile home in the center of the property. The proposed subdivision would create a 30' access easement road onto the property from Church Street South which would access 5 proposed lots, identified on the survey as; Parcel A - 0.60ac, Parcel B - 0.61ac, Parcel C - 0.60ac, Parcel D - 0.60ac and Parcel E - 0.60ac, Parcel E would include the existing residence. Since the proposed subdivision is less than twenty-five acres, the application is exempt from having to obtain subdivision approval under the provision of the Town of Yemassee Zoning Ordinance. This application is soley seeking subdivision approval, no construction. Town Staff will send the application to the review group for feedback.

Assigned To: Status: Status Date: Comments:

City, State, Zip Bluffton, SC 29910-0769

198-09-02-035

3.01ac Parcel Zoning: Residential 1/4 Acre (R4A) Parcel Flood Zone(s): X

Bowen, Reneal (Personal Representative) Owner: Reneal Bowen

c/o Roberts, Vaux Esquire, PO Box 769 Bluffton Owner Address: C/O Roberts Vaux Esq / P.O. Box 769

Application Date Property Address Plan Type Plan Manager5/21/2021 CHURCH ST S Exempt Plat Approval Garnes, Matthew E.





Item Type

LRWS Review

Planning Review (Bft)

Planning Review (Ham)

PW Beaufort Review

PW Hampton Review

PW Yemassee Review

Police Dept. Review

SCDOT

Stormwater Review

Telecom Review PRTC

Telecom Review Xfinity

TC Mayor Review

Water Authority BJWSA Bowyer, Rebecca No Response 5/26/2021

No ResponseMerchant, Robert 5/26/2021

Currently outside of PRTC service area

Approved

Approved

No Response

No Response

No Response

No Response

Approved

No Response

No Response

Comments:

Ensure ingress and egress is where existing dirt road is

ROW maintenance on private drive handled by owners

An apparent discrepancy exists between the title and survey. The title recorded in Book D/96, Page 83, mentions the conveyence of a twenty-foot access easement along the southeastern side of portion of Tract 1, which leads to highway S-25-275 (Willis St S). The proposed subdivision survey shows the existing driveway and proposed access easement leading to highway S-25-10 (Church St S). Would like verification on the correct location of easement prior to staff approval.

5/26/20215/26/20215/26/20215/26/20215/26/2021

5/26/20215/26/20215/26/20215/24/2021

Approved w/ Conditions 5/26/2021

Sigman, Matt

McGee, Ronald

Crews, Randy

Desai, Nilesh

Hodge, Blake

Alexander, Gregory Z.

Gosnell, Jerry P.

Staff

Green, L

Moore, Colin J.

Assigned To: Status: Status Date:



Foy, Kari No Response 5/26/2021



Case Number County Plan StatusPLAT-07-21-1029 Beaufort In Progress

Applicant 1:

Applicant 2:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Item Type

Addressing Review

Admin Review


Staff Pending

Garnes, Matthew E. Pending

R710 001 000 0026 0000

9.46ac Parcel Zoning: Office Commercial Dist (OCD) Parcel Flood Zone(s): X

None

D

Application and submittal documents received by email 7/2/21. The applicant is Nick Allport of HLA Properties on behalf of the owner, Christian Koppernaes. The applicant is seeking a minor subdivision of the parcel which is located on Guess Drive, west of the intersection of Le Creuset Rd. The current parcel is a single 9.46 ac lot with an existing distribution building and office along the south portion of the property . The proposed subdivision would split the single parcel into two parcels; one being centered around the existing buiding totalling 1.92 acres and the second being the remainder of the property totalling 7.30 acres. Since the proposed subdivision is less than twenty-five acres, the application is exempt from having to obtain subdivision approval under the provision of the Town of Yemassee Zoning Ordinance. Town Staff has sent the application to the review group for feedback.

HLA Properties, LLC. Owner: Koppernaes, Christian

Attn: Nick Allport Owner Address: 2423 Pigeon Point Rd

City, State, Zip Beaufort, SC 29902



Application Date Property Address Plan Type Plan Manager7/2/2021 32 GUESS DR Exempt Plat Approval Garnes, Matthew E.



Item Type

LRWS Review

Planning Review (Bft)

Planning Review (Ham)

PW Beaufort Review

PW Hampton Review

PW Yemassee Review

Police Dept. Review

SCDOT

Stormwater Review

Telecom Review PRTC

Telecom Review XfinityTC Mayor Review

Water Authority BJWSA

McGee, Ronald PendingMoore, Colin J. Pending

Bowyer, Rebecca Pending

Gosnell, Jerry P. Pending

Staff Pending

Sigman, Matt Pending

Hodge, Blake Pending

Green, L Pending

Alexander, Gregory Z. Pending

Merchant, Robert Pending

Crews, Randy Pending

Desai, Nilesh Pending




Foy, Kari Pending



Total Exempt Plat Applications: 3


NEW POOL/SPA PERMITS2021 (ALL)


POOL-07-31-1031 Hampton Active

Applicant 1:

Applicant 2:

Tax Map Numbers:

Project Acerage:

Parcel Overlay(s):

Planning Zone:

Plan Description:

Inspection Type

R-Structural Review

R-Pool/Spa Bonding

R-Pool/Spa Deck Sfc

R-Pool/Spa Final

R-Final CofC

RESIDENTIAL POOL/SPA PERMITS




7/7/2021 12 BRADDY ST Residential Pool/Spa Alexander, Gregory Z

Indigo Pools, LLC. Owner: David Harrah

Owner Address: 12 Braddy St


204-03-01-009


None

C

Installation of a new 16 x 37 fiberglass in-ground swimming pool manufactured by SWIM USA. Valuation - $56,094.00UPDATE 7/12/21 - Application Received (Garnes)UPDATE 7/12/21 - Inspector Review Complete (Alexander)


Pending

Alexander, Gregory Z. Pending

Pending

PendingPending

2021 New Pool/Spa Permits YTD Page 1 of 2 Town of Yemassee Administration

NEW POOL/SPA PERMITS2021 (ALL)

Total Pool/Spa Permits Issued: 1

2021 New Pool/Spa Permits YTD Page 2 of 2 Town of Yemassee Administration