The Infrastructure and Public Works Committee is an advisory body to the Mayor and Town Council of Kiawah Island, focusing on critical infrastructure and public services. The committee evaluates and recommends improvements for essential community systems and services, including the Town municipal center, public roads and leisure trails, solid waste management, water and sewer, electricity, and communication infrastructure. Through strategic oversight and planning, the committee enhances the quality and efficiency of services across Kiawah Island, ensuring the community's infrastructure needs are met effectively and sustainably.

Infrastructure and Public Works Committee functions

  • Review and evaluate the effectiveness of Town infrastructure systems and public services, providing recommendations for improvements to Town Council.
  • Evaluate contractor performance and service delivery quality, making recommendations to enhance service efficiency and value.
  • Review utility service performance and reliability, recommending improvements for electric, water/sewer, cable, communications, cell, and transportation services.
  • Review and provide input on long-term infrastructure and facilities planning to align with the Town's Comprehensive Plan.
  • Make recommendations to the Town Council regarding infrastructure projects, maintenance priorities, and service improvements.
  • Assist in monitoring specific infrastructure projects or studies when requested by the Public Works Director and approved by the Mayor.

The Committee will be responsible to the Town Council and has no authority to spend funds or supervise staff except as approved by the Town Annually, the Committee will prepare a budget request covering committee activities for submittal to the Town Council for approval and inclusion in the overall budget, if appropriate.

Committee Members:
Lance Spencer, Chairman
David DeStefano
Philip Mancusi-Ungaro
Brad Mcilvan
John Shippee
Warren Stannard
Brian Gottshalk, Public Works Manager

Meeting Information
The Infrastructure and Public Works Committee meets on the first Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers at Town Hall. Meetings are subject to change.