The minutes of the regular meeting of the Ways and Means Committee of the Town of James Island held Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at the Town Hall, 1246 Camp Road.

The meeting was called to order by Councilman Bill Woolsey with Councilmen Joe Qualey and Parris Williams.  Also present were Mike Socha, Town Attorney, and Marie Copeland, Clerk-Treasurer.

Councilman Williams motioned for the minutes of the October 7, 2003 meeting to be accepted as written; Councilman Qualey seconded the motion and it was unanimously approved.

OLD BUSINESS:

Business License:  Councilman Woolsey asked what the revenue effects will be to the Town as a result of some classification change to the County’s Business License Ordinance. 

Mr. Socha stated that the County is in the process of printing the ordinance. We have not heard from the County about what the effects these changes will have on revenue to the Town.  An option would be to postpone discussion tonight or to vote and amend at the November 4^th meeting. We should have information from the County prior to our next meeting.

Councilman Woolsey added that we may need to make changes to the budget based on the information we get from the County. 

Funding for Road Pavement:  Councilman Williams made a motion to appropriate $259,000 to pave Seawater Drive, Sigsbee Road, Elias Lane and Ben Road.  The motion was seconded by Councilman Qualey. 

Mr. Socha reviewed a letter which he received from Jim Hutto, Charleston County’s Public Works Director. The price quoted to Councilman Williams is good; however, it is not iron-clad because material costs may increase in the future.  In addition, the Town would serve as the Project Manager in order to maintain control over the projects.

Councilman Woolsey asked if clarification was given as to whether the $259,000.00 was the Town’s cost or if it was the cost of material.  Mr. Socha’s response was that it is the Town’s cost.  This includes the cost of roads, beds and drainage systems.

Vote: Councilmen Qualey –aye, Williams – aye, Woolsey – aye.  Motion approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

Mr. Socha recommended in the future that budget changes be done in the form of a written resolution.

There being no further business to come before the Ways & Means Committee, a motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Qualey, and was seconded by Councilman Williams.

The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.