02 ISLAND NEWS thedanielislandnews.com The Daniel Island News ■ April 7 - 13, 2016 Supervisor Bill Peagler delivers the State of the County address technicians. He also noted that these posi- Celebrating accomplishments of first year tions were added without increasing taxes. To help fill these positions and make them KATHERINE SMITH come through attrition. more desirable, Peagler also increased [email protected] salaries for first responders. Promise: To run the county as a busi- Other public safety improvements are In his first State of the County address ness and put a significant focus on recruit- being implemented because of a new bond on March 14, Berkeley County Supervi- ing new businesses. ordinance introduced this year, such as a sor Bill Peagler spoke of the promises he Action: Peagler said he set a new countywide radio communication system, made to Berkeley County voters when he model for business from his first day in system upgrades to the detention center was running for office back in November office, “Berkeley County is open for busi- closed circuit television system, and a new 2014 and then explained how each of his ness and Berkeley County means busi- text 911 service. Peagler adds that these promises has been met with success dur- ness”. He pointed out several examples of improvements will all be done without ing his first year. the model coming to fruition, citing such increasing taxes. Promise: To restructure county govern- new businesses as Volvo, Gerber, Impresa decrease response times by emergency Promise: To speed up the planning and ment, steamline and eliminate duplicate AeroSpace, A&R BulkPak, and Mankie- personnel. permitting process. agencies and processes. wicz Coatings picking Berkeley County Action: According to Peagler, there Action: Peagler said he implemented Action: By merging six county depart- as their home. Peagler said his model has not been one net new deputy patrol or the Joint Plan Review process, which ments (Human Resources, Finance, IT, can also be seen with new economic a net Emergency Medical Service (EMS) streamlines and expedites plan review ser- Public Relations, Risk Management and development investments of nearly $800 technician in the past seven years. With vices for residents, engineers, developers Purchasing) Peagler said that employees million dollars in Berkeley County since all the growth in the county, resources to and other county business. It outlines proj- are now being used for more specific January 1, 2015. These major economic serve and protect did not meet the growth ect requirements, which Peagler believes tasks and have been combined on other announcements also can be attributed experienced. Peagler made it a priority to saves time from previous processes and efforts, and resources have been joined to increased bond ratings for the county focus on public safety and county employ- protocols and saves money by expediting to ensure a more efficient government. as they were recognized by credit rating ees in his first budget. With the support the planning process. Peagler believes that with these mergers, companies like Standards and Poors and of County Council, Peagler’s first budget Promise: To make the government taxpayer’s money will be saved and more Moody’s, explained Peagler. funded four patrol sheriff deputies, eight savings will be seen over the years to Promise: To improve public safety and detention center officers and four EMS See COUNTY on PAGE 07 MOUNT PLEASANT | WEST ASHLEY | SUMMERVILLE loves tennis! 843-856-9498 April 7 - 13, 2016 ■ The Daniel Island News thedanielislandnews.com ISLAND NEWS 03 Full Time. Full Focus. Full Results. Our sales team works full time for you to provide full time results. 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For the first 15 years depicts the clear path the tornado took from the Most vivid for me: Sam Stosur’s dominating 6-0, & operated since 2003 that the tennis tournament was played on Daniel road to the stadium. 6-1 victory over Vera Zvonareva in 2010 and General Information: Island, it was known as the Family Circle Cup. Soon after, as I turned from Island Park Drive Zvonareva’s racket smashing meltdown on center office 843.856-1999 As a tribute to the past, we asked fans, players, onto Seven Farms Drive, my car was pelted with court; Jelena Janković riding down Seven Farms fax: 843.856-8555 volunteers and event staff to reflect on their most hail. Later, when I retraced my path back to the Drive in a golf cart after her 2007 victory with 225 Seven Farms Drive Suite 108 vivid memories from the Cup. You can find their tournament, I could see the damage the tornado pure joy on her face and waving like a beauty Daniel Island, SC 29492 memories on pages 24-26 of this week’s edition. caused. Luckily, no one was injured. There was queen; 5’ 6” Justine Henin-Hardenne defeating the Publisher/ Managing Editor: Many people who were involved in the past some minor damage to trees and to the stadium World No. 1 Serena Williams 6–3, 6–4 in 2003; Suzanne M. Detar with the Cup remembered the tornado that struck banners and tents. Former Cup Media Direc- and the Patty Schnyder/Conchita Martinez fake- 843.345.1563 the stadium and grounds during the qualifying tor Mike Saia shared this week that some of the out, non-handshake after their crazy 2004 match.