May 15, 2018 Charleston, SC A meeting of Charleston County Council was held on the 15th day of May 2018, in the Beverly T. Craven Council Chambers, Second Floor of the Lonnie Hamilton, III Public Services Building, located at 4045 Bridge View Drive, North Charleston, South Carolina. Present at the meeting were the following members of Council: A. Victor Rawl, Chairman, who presided, Henry E. Darby, Anna B. Johnson, Brantley Moody, Teddie Pryor, Joseph K. Qualey, Herbert R. Sass, III, Dickie Schweers, and J. Elliott Summey. County Administrator Jennifer Miller and County Attorney Joe Dawson were also present. Reverend Robert Reid gave the invocation and Mr. Sass led the pledge to the flag. The Clerk reported that in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, notice of meetings and agendas were furnished to the news media and persons requesting notification. The Chairman stated that the next item on the agenda was resolutions and recognitions. Mr. Summey moved for approval, seconded by Mr. Moody, and carried. Public Works Director of Public Works Jim Neal and staff accepted a resolution proclaiming the week Week of May 20-26, 2018 as Public Works Week. Mr. Neal recognized the winners of the Resolution Charleston County Backhoe Rodeo Champions. He stated these operators demonstrate the skill and ability represented by the blue-collar staff of Charleston County Public Works who are out there every day working hard. The resolution is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL WHEREAS, public works services provided in our community are an integral part of the everyday lives of our citizens; and, WHEREAS, the support of an understanding and informed citizenry is vital to the efficient operation of public works systems and programs such as streets and highways, public buildings, and stormwater management; and, WHEREAS, the quality and effectiveness of these facilities, as well as their planning, design, and construction, is vitally dependent upon the efforts and skill of public works officials; and, WHEREAS, the efficiency of the qualified and dedicated personnel who staff public works departments is materially influenced by the people’s attitude and understanding of the importance of the work they perform. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Charleston County Council, does hereby proclaim the week of May 20-26, 2018 as PUBLIC WORKS WEEK in Charleston County, and calls upon citizens and civic organizations to acquaint themselves with the issues involved in providing our public works and to recognize the contributions which public works officials makes every day to our health, safety, comfort, and quality of life. -2- May 15, 2018 CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL A. Victor Rawl, Chairman May 15, 2018 EMS Week Resolution Emergency Medical Services Director Dave Abrams and staff accepted a resolution proclaiming the Week of May 20-26, 2018 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Charleston County. Mr. Abrams thanked County Council and staff for being supportive in EMS mission by allowing them to have the most up to date equipment. He stated his staff is dedicated and work 24/7 to provide these services to the County. The resolution is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL To designate the Week of May 20-26, 2018, as Emergency Medical Services Week WHEREAS, emergency medical services is a vital public service; and WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams are ready to provide lifesaving care to those in need 24 hours a day, seven days a week; and WHEREAS, access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or injury; and WHEREAS, the emergency medical services system consists of emergency physicians, emergency nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, firefighters, first responders, educators, administrators and others; and WHEREAS, the members of emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their lifesaving skills; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services providers by designating Emergency Medical Services Week; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in recognition of this event Charleston County Council does hereby proclaim the week of May 20-26, 2018 as EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK With the theme “EMS: STRONG: Always in Service”, I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies and activities. CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL A. Victor Rawl, Chairman May 15, 2018 College of Mr. Darby presented College of Charleston Basketball Coach Earl Grant with a Charleston resolution honoring Coach Grant for his contributions to student athletes. Mr. Darby Basketball stated that Mr. Grant came from humble beginnings, growing up in Liberty Hill, and is Coach Earl doing great things in the community. Coach Grant stated that what he does is very small Grant compared to the bigger issues and problems County Council has to encounter, and he is Resolution happy to be a small part of moving the Charleston area to a positive light. A RESOLUTION OF CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL Honoring College of Charleston Basketball Coach Earl Grant -3- May 15, 2018 WHEREAS, from time to time Charleston County Council has the privilege of recognizing individuals in this community who exemplify commitment, determination, dedication, and excellence; and, WHEREAS, Coach Earl Grant has exhibited all of these characteristics and more throughout his life; and, WHEREAS, Earl Grant is a native of North Charleston, South Carolina, where he was educated in public schools, graduating from Stall High School in 1996, is the husband of Jacci Grant, and father to three sons, Trey, Eyzaiah, and Elonzo; and, WHEREAS, Earl Grant was a student athlete at Stall High School, playing football for the Warriors’ region champion football and basketball teams. He was a member of the Stall Warriors Varsity Basketball Team for five years, beginning in 8th grade, and was a three-time all-region pick in basketball and an all-state player his senior year; and, WHEREAS, Earl Grant played college Basketball at NCAA Division II level at Georgia College where he led the school to consecutive Peach Belt Conference championships and the Elite Eight of the 2000 NCAA Tournament; and, WHEREAS, Coach Earl Grant began his basketball coaching career as an assistant at The Citadel under Pat Dennis from 2002-2004, and coached under Gregg Marshall as an assistant at Winthrop University from 2004-2007 and Wichita State from 2007-2010. He was an assistant coach at Clemson under Brad Brownell from 2010-2014 where he recruited future NBA players K.J. McDaniels and Jaron Blossomgame; and, WHEREAS, Coach Earl Grant returned to his hometown community in 2014 when he was hired as the head coach at the College of Charleston where he currently has a 77- 56 record, and coached the Cougars to the First Round of the NIT Championship in 2017, to the Colonial Athletic Association regular season and tournament championships in 2018, and was selected as the CAA Coach of the Year in 2017. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, in meeting duly assembled, that Charleston County Council does hereby recognize the contributions of Coach Earl Grant to the citizens of Charleston County and the student athletes he influences every day as he strives to maintain a tradition of excellence in the basketball program at the College of Charleston. CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL A. Victor Rawl, Chairman May 15, 2018 NCHS Varsity Mr. Summey and Mr. Darby presented a resolution honoring the accomplishments of the Wrestling 2017-2018 North Charleston High School Varsity Wrestling Champions to Anthony Champions Wells, Pierre Dolcine, and Coach Raho. Resolution A RESOLUTION OF CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL Honoring the Accomplishments of the 2017-2018 North Charleston High School Varsity Wrestling Champions WHEREAS, from time to time Charleston County Council has the privilege of recognizing individuals in this community who exemplify commitment, determination, dedication, and excellence; and, WHEREAS, the 2017-2018 North Charleston High School Varsity Wrestling Team has exhibited all of these characteristics in an exceptional wrestling season, finishing with an undefeated record in the regular season; and, -4- May 15, 2018 WHEREAS, the season culminated with the Cougars being crowned the 2017- 2018 Region VI-AA Champions; and, WHEREAS, the team of champions is comprised of senior Daniel Rodriguez, 182 lbs, State 4th Place Winner; sophomore Lumin Graham, 170 lbs, State 3rd Place Winner and two-time State Place Winner; senior Pierre Dolcine 113 lbs, 101 career wins, State 3rd place winner, two-time state qualifier, two-time State Place Winner (3rd and 2nd), and senior Anthony Wells 126 lbs State Champion, 153 career wins, four- time state qualifier, three-time State Place Winner (3rd, 2nd, and 1st); and, WHEREAS, the stellar team is coached by Devin Raho. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL is proud to congratulate these champion athletes of the Varsity Wrestling Team of North Charleston High School for their spectacular season and for bringing the honor and dignity of excellence in athletics to Charleston County. CHARLESTON COUNTY COUNCIL A. Victor Rawl, Chairman May 15, 2018 NCHS Mr. Schweers and Mr. Darby presented North Charleston High School Wrestling Coach Wrestling Devin Raho with a resolution honoring the contributions