A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Materi- al Recovery Facility On Monday, May 15, Charleston Coun- ty officials hosted a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of Charleston County’s new Materials Re- covery Facility (MRF). Located in North Charleston on Palmetto Commerce Parkway, the County’s new recycling center is the culmination of a multi-year development process. Designed to meet future regional recycling needs, the building size is 57,000 square feet and will include a multi-media education center, modern recycling equipment, and administrative offices. Components of the new MRF include: State-of-the-art processing equipment, such as optical sorting equipment, which will produce high quality material and reduce labor costs. A fully automated scale, the first of its kind for recycling facilities in South Carolina. Capacity to process all of Charleston County recyclables, 25 tons of recy- clables per hour, operating one shift, five days per week. “Building this new recycling facility is a necessary investment in order serve the needs of our community for many years to come,” said Charleston County Councilmember Brantley Moody. The plan to build the MRF was first formally approved by Charleston County Council on April 23, 2013. Mashburn Construc- tion, a local Mount Pleasant firm, will build the facility and Machinex will provide the processing equipment. This $30 million project is funded solely from the annual solid waste user fee generated from residential and com- mercial properties county-wide. The approved capital improvement project budget includes property acquisition, infrastructure improvements, and turn- key design-build construction costs. The building is estimated to be completed by June 2018. The project is being managed by Charleston County Facilities Management Department. Listen to the Naturalist Corner Podcast
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A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER FOR CHARLESTON COUNTY
Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Materi-
al Recovery Facility On Monday, May 15, Charleston Coun-
ty officials hosted a ceremony to mark
the beginning of construction of
Charleston County’s new Materials Re-
covery Facility (MRF). Located in North
Charleston on Palmetto Commerce
Parkway, the County’s new recycling
center is the culmination of a multi-year
development process. Designed to
meet future regional recycling needs,
the building size is 57,000 square feet
and will include a multi-media education center, modern recycling equipment,
and administrative offices.
Components of the new MRF include:
State-of-the-art processing equipment, such as optical sorting equipment,
which will produce high quality material and reduce labor costs.
A fully automated scale, the first of its kind for recycling facilities in South
Carolina.
Capacity to process all of Charleston County recyclables, 25 tons of recy-
clables per hour, operating one shift, five days per week.
“Building this new recycling facility is a necessary investment in order serve the
needs of our community for many years to come,” said Charleston County
Councilmember Brantley Moody. The plan to build the MRF was first formally
approved by Charleston County Council on April 23, 2013. Mashburn Construc-
tion, a local Mount Pleasant firm, will build the facility and Machinex will provide
the processing equipment.
This $30 million project is funded solely
from the annual solid waste user fee
generated from residential and com-
mercial properties county-wide. The
approved capital improvement project
budget includes property acquisition,
infrastructure improvements, and turn-
key design-build construction
costs. The building is estimated to be
completed by June 2018. The project is
being managed by Charleston County Facilities Management Department.
Carolyn Caruso, Hal Crawford, Downing Godbold, Fred Jeffers, Sauniatu
“Sunny” Mackey, Paul Salvo, Johnny Washington,
Walter Smalls, Tim Przybylowski, Anderson McPherson, James Brabham, Ray-
mond Shelley, Capt. Thomas Robertson, Lt. Fletcher King, Sgt. William White, Deputy Lisa Branham, Deputy Robert Smith,
Deputy James E. White, Deputy Demetrius Sansom, Deputy Scott Brown, Deputy Richard Hamill, Deputy Thomas Campbell,
Deputy Gary Combs, Capt. Ed Blakeley, Joe Frazier, Danny Hughes, Harry Bannister, Danny Schwec
Charleston County Offers Legal Benefits
Charleston County Government now offering Legal Benefits to employees. Legal bene-fits can ease two of the biggest stresses – finding and paying for a lawyer. Legal-GUARD is an affordable legal benefit plan presented by Nationwide® Insurance that protects members from unexpected personal legal issues. Be prepared and confident when it comes to unexpected legal issues. With LegalGUARD, you’ll save time and costly legal fees. You’ll also have access to one of the largest networks of attorneys to help navigate common individual or family legal issues. Most importantly, you’ll gain peace of mind while minimizing a stressful and time-consuming process. The Legal-GUARD Plan is only $7.32 (individual coverage) per paycheck* or $9.42 (family cover-age) per paycheck* via payroll deduction.
*Based on a 24 pay period deduction schedule.
Enrollment begins June 1, 2017. Visit https://www.legaleaseplan.com/charleston for detailed plan information. Pierce In-surance will be onsite throughout June explaining these valuable benefits and enrolling.
Jennifer D. Brown Graduates from Oklahoma Economic Development Institute
Jennifer D. Brown, Director of Business Retention and Expansion for Charleston County Economic Development, graduated from the University of Oklahoma Economic Develop-ment Institute on May 4, 2017 at the OU EDI Spring session held in San Antonio, Texas. OU EDI is an intensive week long, three-tier program which provides a broad spectrum of advanced education for the economic development professional. “As the premier organization dedicated to training economic development professionals, I am very pleased with this year’s graduates.” Said OU EDI Dean Peter Abramo. “They represent some of the finest economic development practitioners in the U.S. working to support their local communities. My congratulations to them.” Charleston County Economic Development Director Steve Dykes commended Brown in her efforts, stating “continuing education ensures a high standard of professional service
and quality here in Charleston County. We want our community to know that we are always seeking to enhance our knowledge base and competency in order to encourage Charleston County’s growth and vibrancy.” OU EDI classes focus on three major core areas including: Business Retention and Expansion, Real Estate, and Finance, as well as areas of concentration in Marketing, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, and Managing Economic Development Organiza-tions. Students complete 117 hours of instruction with curriculum selected from more than fifty seminars, workshops and dis-cussion groups. Beginning in 1962, OU EDI is celebrating its 54th year of service to the economic development community. Fully accredited by the International Economic Development Council, the program has trained over 4,000 graduates and remains the world’s lead-ing economic development teacher. Brown has been with Charleston County Economic Development since 2013. She has a BS degree in Management from Clem-son University and a MBA from The Citadel Graduate College.
The Emerging Leader Program Subcommittee is pleased to announce the application process for the second emerging leaders
class. The two-year program is designed to grow and retain talent and to prepare individuals for future leadership opportunities in
Charleston County.
The first year will be devoted to giving participants an in-depth understanding of the County’s varied operations both internal and
external and to develop effective and inspiring managers and leaders. Emphasis is on five core competencies: Understanding Lo-
cal Government, Thought Leaders, Results-Driven Leaders, People Leaders and Personal Development. Monthly day-long classes
will use a blended learning approach that will include both lectures and experiential learning opportunities such as case studies,
small-group projects, book assignments and site visits to various County operations. In the second year of the program, partici-
pants will complete approximately 96 hours of hands-on experience and applied learning including working with a team on a long-
term significant project, and training opportunities, coaching experience and job training.
All applicants must:
Have a minimum of two years of service with Charleston County;
Have taken professional development training, supervisory training or management training provided by the County or an
equivalent verifiable training conducted through other sources and/or have held a functional leadership role in the County or
elsewhere (such as taking on a leadership role on a County-wide or organization-wide committee or holding a supervisory or
management position);
Be available to attend all classes and complete all assignments (an average of 20 hours per month), including the final team
project in year two of the program;
Obtain endorsement from their supervisor and Department Director, Deputy County Administrator, County Administrator or
Elected/Appointed Official;
Be in good standing regarding their performance and not on any type of disciplinary action;
Must demonstrate the ability to pursue a career path to leading people and demonstrate the ability to be competitive as a
management candidate and a leader in Charleston County.
Application/Selection Process
Interested candidates can find an application packet (a) on the Charleston County Intranet, (b) by calling Human Resources (843-
958-4700) and asking that a copy be sent to them, or (c) by sending an email to [email protected]. Applica-
tions open June 15, 2017 and are due July 21, 2017.
Application packets will be reviewed in August and all candidates will be notified by the first week in September. Those not select-
ed will be offered a one-on-one meeting with a coach to prove feedback and encouragement for future development opportunities.
Informational Drop-in Dates (Tentative Schedule)
PSB: June 6, from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Blake Building HR Room: June 8, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Sheriff’s Office: June 5
Emergency Management: TBD
A representative will also be reaching out to other outlying locations
Charleston County Employees to give Seminars at Sweetgrass Festival
The East Cooper Civic Club will offer its annual Gullah Geechee seminar featuring important information to local Gullah
Geechee citizens. Topics include Gullah Geechee culture, health disparities among Gullah Geechee people, land preservation
issues including gentrification, real property taxes, heirs’ property, family communication, and family mediation. Sessions are
conducted in an “expert panel format” that allows for interactive dialogue between local residents and lowcountry profession-
als who have substantial expertise in these subject areas. This year we are pleased to have the participation of two Charleston
County employees Ms. Chanda Brown, director of the Charleston Center and Ms. Tyese Miller, a Charleston County Youth In-
tervention Program Counselor.
The Gullah Geechee culture is a “land based” culture. Preserving land takes a stronger commitment than ever before. Attorney
Willie B. Heyward will share information regarding rights, responsibilities and resources available to Gullah Geechee citizens
who own or anticipate owning Gullah Geechee land. Common myths about heirs’ property will also be explored. Attorney Hey-
ward will also discuss recent changes in laws that govern heirs’ property.
The Gullah Geechee culture historically stresses the importance of education. Presenters will address today’s learning envi-
ronment, school discipline and resources available to parents.
Doctor Carolyn Jenkins returns to the festival again this year to talk about heath issues within the Gullah Geechee community.
Dr. Jenkins has long been committed to reducing diabetic disparities in Charleston and Georgetown African American commu-
nities through activism, education and outreach. There will also be seminars about mental health and licensed professionals
will be available to attendees.
Seminars will be held in the Cooper River Room. Tyese Miller will be speaking from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and Dr. Chanda
Brown will be speaking from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in the Public Service Week PROUD TO BE A COUNTY EMPLOYEE activi-
ty. Reading through all the entries was truly heartwarming. Here are some of the responses:
“I am paid to do what I love!”
“I get to work with some of the most talented people.”
“I believe Charleston County provides its citizens with the best public services.” And
“I enjoy helping members of our community improve their lives.”
Each completed form was entered into a drawing for a boat tote. CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners listed below!
How to Get Your Tote:
Winners should stop by Human Resources (PSB, 2nd floor) by May 31 to claim their tote. If you are picking up another
winner’s tote, please bring a note that is signed by the winner and authorizes you to pick up the tote.
ALETHA SMOAK * ANDY MURPHY * ANGELINA FRAZIER * ASHLEY GOSNELL * BARBARA FORD * BARBARA KENNEDY
BETH BELL * BRANDY BYRGE * C. DENTON MATTHEWS * CAMIKA SIMMONS * CHARLES COUNTERMAN SR
CHARLOTTE SMITH * CHRIS ZERBST * CHRISTINE DURANT * CINDY CAHILL * CONNIE DARLING * CYNTONIA AIKEN
DOMINIC DISANDRO * DOUG EASTER * JACKIE PROVEAUX * JANET BURNS * JANUARY O'NEALE * JASON SCOTT
JEAN SULLIVAN * JENNIFER LIVELY * JESSICA CHILDRESS * JOHNNIE POINT * JOYCE GORDON * JUDY DAWKINS
LARRY LIBATER * LAURIE HAGBERG * LOELLA SMALLS * MARIANNE CAWLEY * MARIE RODRIGUEZ SOLLITT
MARTI McPHERSON * MATT FILLMORE * MIKE MASSENBURG * NAOMI NATION * PAM PORCHER * PATTY PLEDGER
PAUL MORRIS * PAUL ZLOBA * PAULA MACK * PHYLLIS COLE * RONALD DARR * ROY COOKE * RYAN EVANGELISTA
SASHA FIMIANI * SHARON CLARK * SHAWN SMETANA * SHERESSE MYERS * SUE FROST * SUMMER GILLESPIE
SUSAN FROHNSDORFF * SYNOVIA GREEN * TAMI FRALICK * TERRI FIFE * VALERIE GREER * VICKY SEIGLER
wellness
On-site Health Screenings County-wide
To register for a health screening sessions, CLICK HERE or go to the Wellness Training link located on the intranet under the
Health & Wellness section.
Please make sure that you fast beginning at midnight (no food or drink, water is okay) before your blood is drawn. Once you
have had your blood drawn you can eat & drink.
Blood pressure, height, weight and BMI (body mass index) will also be provided. The screening is available at no cost to all county employees that are benefits eligible.
Dates Location Appointment Times
5/23/2017 Detention Center – Conf. R 5:30am – 6:00am
5/24/2017 Detention Center – Conf. R 5:30am – 6:00am
5/30/2017 Detention Center – Conf. R 5:30am – 6:00am
6/1/2017 PSB - 3rd Floor - B339 7:00am - 10:15am
Financial Wellness Workshops
Wells Fargo is offering new Lunch N’ Learn programs in the upcoming months.
June 6 - Budgeting and Savings
July 11 - Let’s Talk Credit
August 15 - Paying for College
September 12 - Wills and Trusts
All these workshops will be held at the PSB on the 3rd floor in room B-339. Please register in advance and lunch will be pro-