In late November, the Hilton Head Island Town Council met over a three-day period to develop a one- and five-year strategic plan. Our plan’s aim is to enhance your quality of life.
Given the changing nature of the island’s life cycle and economy, particular emphasis was given to stimulating economic development. We want our island to be a fantastic experience for visitors and offer residents varied amenities. With development in Bluffton, we have to be mindful of attracting businesses that offer goods and services to residents and visitors. The revenues they generate help keep your taxes low. Below are some of the priorities adopted by council and the town manager’s management agenda.
On a similar note, I have asked several residents to be members of a temporary Task Force for the purpose of revisiting the town’s vision. I do not see any radical departure from the carefully developed and followed plan of growth control, land acquisition and land management regulations that have served us well all these years. I do believe that relying on residents to develop ideas for council will be a healthy exercise. Council acts best when it listens to residents. Your ideas are encouraged as our vision is developed.
POLICY AGENDA 2010
TARGETS FOR ACTION
TOP PRIORITY
- Economic Development Policy, Strategy and Direction
- Town Vision: Develop Strategy Through Task Force
- Strategic Growth Area Plan for Coligny Activity Center
- Port Royal Beach Erosion: Funding
- Promotion of Heritage Golf Tournament
- Marshland Road: Funding
HIGH PRIORITY
- Land Management Ordinance: Rewrite
- Redevelopment Policy, Strategy and Direction
- Residential Recycling Direction and Implementation
- Dredging: Policy Direction, Town’s Role and Participation
- Recreational Center and Aquatic Facilities Direction
- Major Event/Public Art Event Support
MANAGEMENT AGENDA 2010
TOP PRIORITY- Airport Master Plan: Completion, Policy Direction
- Airport Trees: Land Management Ordinance Amendments
- Mainland Transportation Agreement
- I-26/I-95 Advocacy for Widening
- Bridge Annexation
- Comprehensive Plan Update
- Sign and Outdoor Merchandising Regulation and Direction
- Business License Issue: Consider Classification and Fee Schedule Changes
- Fire Station 6 Direction
- CIP Funding Strategy, Development and Policy Direction
- Service Benchmarking: Evaluation and Direction
- Create WIFI at Town-owned Properties
