Ordinance

Port Royal Town Council met July 8, 2026. Council approved minutes, adopted a proclamation declaring Gulliguchi Nation Appreciation Week (July 25–Aug 1, 2026), approved several ordinances (rezonings, ebike rules, sidewalk/rail conveyance), heard staff briefings including shrimp dock permit status, introduced new community development planner Zachary Ford, received public comment about ebikes and Paris Island liaison matters, and set upcoming event dates.

Town of Port Royal council meeting (July 8, 2026) included approval of minutes, a proclamation recognizing Gulliguchi Nation Appreciation Week (July 25–Aug 1, 2026), introduction of a new community development planner, updates on the shrimp dock permit and other staff items, passage of multiple ordinances (including an electric-bicycle ordinance), several annexation/zoning items sent to the planning commission, public comments on e-bikes and the living shoreline, and adjournment.

Port Royal Town Council met June 10, 2026. Council approved minutes, adopted the FY2026–27 budget and multiple ordinances (first and second readings), issued two proclamations (Carolina Days and Trails Month/Spanish Moss Trail), received presentations from Historic Port Royal Foundation, BJWSA, and staff on a new GIS project portal, addressed shrimp-dock and high‑use/moratorium policy topics, heard public safety and election-related public comments, reappointed a military enhancement committee representative, and entered executive session for the annual town manager evaluation.

Approved minutes for the Town of Bluffton Regular Town Council meeting held January 13, 2026. Items included swearing-in of two councilmembers, appointment of Mayor Pro-Tempore, adoption of prior minutes, presentations/recognitions, public comment on electric bicycle safety, approval of an ordinance amendment (second and final reading), authorization to amend a sewer construction contract for additional funds, approval of the consent agenda, executive session matters including an appointment to a county advisory committee and approval of a mediation settlement (4–1). Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM and adjourned at 6:30 PM.

City Council meeting called to order at 7:21 PM. Council members present: Philip Cromer (Mayor), Neil Lipsitz, Michael McFee (Mayor Pro Tem), Mitch Mitchell, and Josh Scallate. Multiple routine items were approved (agenda, proclamations, consent agenda, minutes, several ordinances, and adjournment). Council approved a resolution to purchase a parcel at 32 Burton Hill Road by a 4-1 vote (Councilman Scallate voted against).