James Island Neighborhood Council
Minutes
Thursday May 28, 2015
The James Island Neighborhood Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May
28, 2015 in the Council Chambers of the Town of James Island. The Meeting was called to order
by chair Alan Laughlin. The following members were in attendance: Vance Alexander, Ashley
Blythe, Inez Brown-Crouch, Marilyn Clifford, Barbara Evans, Anna Fludd, Norty Glover, Ken
Godwin, Fred Battle for Robin Hardin, Mark Johnson, Debby Benders for Colleen Kemener, Alan
Laughlin, Troy Mullinax, June Murray, Lyndy Palmer, Zennie Quinn, and Richard Schramm. Also
attending were Mayor Woolsey, Code Officer James Hackett, Administrator Ashley Kellahan,
Cheryl Jones, Ron Scott, Desmoy, Councilman Garrett Milliken, Fred Whittle, and presenter
Sasha Fimiani.
New members June Murray and Barbara Evans were recognized.
New Code Enforcement Officer James Hackett was introduced.
The April 2015 minutes were approved.
Crime Watch
Alan displayed an article about kid’s short-cut computer language and encouraged everyone with
teens to learn some of it. (Attached)
He also reviewed the crime map used in the March program and a table showing the JI crimes
since the last meeting. (Attached)
Program
This month is about the Smart911 program
During the presentation we discussed the Charleston County Consolidated 9-1-1 Center
history, consolidation partners, some basic numbers, employment & training,
accreditation, calls processing, how can you be prepared to call 9-1-1?, 9-1-1
challenges, Smart911, Citizen Alert Notification System and Text-to-9-1-1.
Smart911 is a new service to help you when you call 9-1-1. Once you've signed up, 9-11 call takers will be provided important information that will help them address your
emergency. This information - including photos, medical issues and current location can help Police, Fire, and EMS locate and help you.
Citizen Alert Notification System is a powerful tool that allows Charleston County to
quickly send mass notifications that keep everyone informed before, during, and after
any emergency incidents.
At the meeting, we were able to register for free and create a safety profile which is
private and secure.
Neighborhood Concerns
County Council Finance Committee has selected S. Grimball Rd for the new library.
As part of the Island Government Activities we had a short discussion about the PSD budget and
the fact that the solid waste pickup would change from 2 days per week to 1 day per week,
beginning in January 2016. A request was made to try to have a presentation about this at a
coming meeting.
Emergency Preparedness
The Tip for May is about summer weather awareness
 Thunderstorms – keep an eye on the sky – strong winds , rain and lightning
 Flash Floods – normally the ground is super saturated –
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Heat and heat index – stay inside as much as possible and stay hydrated (starting
before you go outside)
Review the Charleston County Hurricane Plan online at the Charleston County website
Input to the Town
Announcements:
5/29-30
5/21
6/25
Ham Radio Class
Summer Begins
Next Meeting
The meeting adjourned at 8:35.
Submitted by Alan Laughlin
James Island Reported Crimes
April-May 2015
Crime
Location
Date
Comments
Report #
Auto Break-in
1200 block of Cornwallis Rd
April 22nd after 3am
electronics was taken from the unsecured vehicle.
2015-006288
Auto Break-in
800 block of Hale St.
April 26th after 10pm
an iPod was taken from an unlocked vehicle
2015-006448
Auto Break-in
1700 block of Ashworth Ln.
April 26th after 10pm
a laptop and change were taken from an unlocked vehicle.
2015-006452
Auto Break-in
1000 block of Yorktown Dr
April 26th after 10pm
items were taken from the unlocked vehicle.
2015-006453
Auto Break-in
1700 block of Pittsford Cir.
April 26th after 9pm
cash was taken from an unlocked vehicle.
2015-006455
Auto Break-in
1700 block of Gilbert St.
April 26th after 8pm
keys were taken from an unlocked vehicle.
2015-006487
Auto Break-in
1800 block of Camp Rd
April 27th
a weapon was taken from the unsecured vehicle.
2015-006547
Auto Break-in
1100 block of Pauline Ave
April 29th,after midnight
a car window was broken and cash was taken
2015-006547
Auto Break-in
1600 block of Wilton St.
April 29th – May 7, 2015
a gun was taken from an unlocked vehicle.
2015-007302
Burglary
1700 block of Camp Rd.
April 1st – 21st, 2015
the residence was entered through a shared attic
space and alcohol was taken
2015-006203
Larceny
700 block of Sterling Dr.
April 18th after 10pm
a surfboard was taken.
2015-006095
Larceny
900 block of Folly Rd.
April 19th after 1pm
a comforter was taken from a dryer.
2015-006096
Larceny
1900 block of Allen Brown Ln.
April 23rd around 8pm
a tablet was taken from a bag.
2015-006321
Larceny
600 block of Flint St
April 27th around 4pm
a 50-55 yoa W/F is suspected of taking jewelry from
the property.
2015-006485
Larceny
600 block of Harbor View Rd
April 28th around 730pm
a 19-22 yoa B/M stole the tip jar.
2015-006532
Larceny
1300 block of Ft. Johnson Rd.
May 4th – 7th, 2015
several medications were taken from the residence.
2015-007438
Larceny
1200 block of Teal Ave
April 25th-May 7th
a 50-55 yoa W/M is suspected of removing items from
the property.
2015-007263
Larceny
2000 block of Covey Ln.
May 9th, 2015 after 6pm
a blower was taken.
2015-007442
Larceny
1200 block of Camp Rd
May 11th after 5pm
Larceny
700 block of Larkwood Dr.
May 13th, 2015 after 2pm
Larceny
1700 block of McLeod Ave.
May 22nd, 2015 around 11pm
a cell phone was taken.
2015-008004
Shoplifting
900 block of Folly Rd.
May 23rd, 2015 around 6am
a subject stole cosmetics from the clearance section of
the store.
2015-007972
a burgundy beach cruiser bike was taken from the
parking lot.
a pair of sunglasses and an auto scanner were taken
from the residence.
2015-007462
2015-007601