Regular Town Council Meeting Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 05:00 PM

The Regular Town Council Meeting of Bluffton, held on August 11, 2026, included extensive discussions on public safety technology, historic preservation, environmental regulations, and town branding. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the use and transparency of Flock cameras by law enforcement, highlighting crime reduction statistics and addressing privacy concerns raised by council members and citizens. The council also reviewed proposed amendments to the town's contributing resources list to better reflect historic names, ultimately tabling the item for further review with local historic groups. Environmental procurement discussions centered on a proposed ordinance to regulate single-use plastics and Styrofoam, aiming for consistency with Beaufort County and neighboring municipalities; council members expressed support but requested further business community input and clarification on exemptions and incentives. Additionally, the council considered branding options for the town, with feedback favoring more distinctive, locally representative designs. The meeting concluded with the approval of amendments to stormwater and historic district ordinances, consent agenda items including public dock rules, and authorization for the town manager to negotiate an affordable housing development contract.