E-Newsletter January 8, 2008 
Municipal Inauguration Held
Inauguration Cake
On January 3, 2008, the City held a municipal inauguration during which the newly elected Council Members - Ryan Buckhannon, Brian Duffy, Michael Loftus, and Ralph Piening - took the oath of office. Click here to see a photo gallery of the event. Click here to visit the City Council section of the City's website. 
 
Recycle Your Oyster Shells!
Isle of Palms residents can recycle oyster shells at the City of Isle of Palms Marina on 41st Avenue. Shells must be clean and free of all debris. The trailer is located near Morgan Creek Grill.
Wild Dunes / Red Cross Blood Drive
Wild Dunes Resort is hosting a Red Cross blood drive. Please donate!
When: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 16th
Where: Port O' Call Conference Center - Mention the blood drive at the Wild Dunes gate.
Appointments: Contact Chris Harvey at 886-2157
Ben Sawyer Bridge Closed January 8th - 11th 
 
For the next three days, the Ben Sawyer Bridge connecting Mount Pleasant with Sullivan's Island will be closed to all vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians. Those of us on Isle of Palms can expect increased traffic and police presence on the Connector. Click here to read SCDOT's press release about the closure.
 
Special City Council Meeting 
 
City Council has scheduled a Special Meeting for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 10, 2008 to discuss the City's potential participation in a beach renourishment project. Click here to view the agenda for the meeting. Click here to visit the archive of approved meeting minutes and agendas.
Public Hearing and City Meetings
 
Following is a list of upcoming City meetings, including a Public Hearing by the Planning Commission. Please check the official City calendar for the most up-to-date meeting information.

Recreation Committee
Tuesday, January 8th, 5:30 p.m., Recreation Center

Board of Zoning Appeals
Tuesday, January 8th, 5:30 p.m., Building Department

Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
Wednesday, January 9th, 11:00 a.m., City Hall

Planning Commission Public Hearing
Wednesday, January 9th, 5:30 p.m., Recreation Center
At this meeting, the Planning Commission is soliciting input from all interested residents for the purpose of analyzing the commercial districts of the City. Click here to read the full meeting notice.

Real Property Committee
Thursday, January 10th, 10:00 a.m., City Hall

Public Works Committee
Thursday, January 10th, 4:00 p.m., Public Works Building

Feel free to contact us with any questions at 843-886-6428.
 
We're here to help you!
 
Sincerely,
City of Isle of Palms