E-Newsletter June 5, 2008
New Gym Ceiling at Recreation Center
Gym Ceiling
Stop by the beautiful Isle of Palms Recreation Center to see the new ceiling in the gymnasium.  Now the space is safer, cleaner, better illuminated and more aesthetically pleasing.
 
 
Hurricane Season Begins

June 1 was the official start of the 2008 hurricane season.  Are you ready?  Visit the Charleston County website for essential information on preparing for a hurricane.
Piccolo Spoleto Goes to the Beach
Improv Smackdown Logo
On Saturday, June 7th at 7:00 pm, five improvisers will go head-to-head in improv scenes based on audience suggestions! Tickets to this exciting event are free but must be obtained at the Recreation Center before the performance. Call the Rec at 886-8294 for more information.

Sand Scuplting

Congratulations to the winners of the annual Isle of Palms Sand Sculpting Contest! 
 
 
City Council Highlights -  
 Budget Ratified 
 
The following are selected highlights of the May 27, 2008 City Council meeting.  Complete minutes will be posted on the City's website once they are approved.  City Council passed second reading and ratification of Ordinance 2008-04, which adopted the budget for Fiscal Year 2009, and Ordinance 2008-05, which allows the City to enter into a loan agreement for $1,700,000 in funds to be used for beach restoration.  Charles Williams and Joseph Washington of the Public Works Department were named Employees of the Month for going above and beyond the call of duty in helping a resident. Council passed first reading, by title only, of Ordinance 2008-06, which provides for the transfer of authority to conduct elections to Charleston County, and Ordinance 2008-07, which amends the building regulations to adopt mandatory and discretionary building codes.  Finally, Council passed a resolution to adopt a regional storm water education strategy.
 
Public Safety Special Meeting Notice 

On Thursday, June 5 at 5:30 pm, the Public Safety Committee will hold a Special Meeting in the Building Department at 1301 Palm Boulevard. The purpose of this meeting the consideration of a demonstration project for 41st and Palm Avenue. 
 
Mayor SottileReminder from Mayor Sottile  

Isle of Palms Mayor Mike Sottile reminds you that at 9:00 pm on Thursday, June 5, ETV will air an episode of Carolina Stories called "The Turtle Ladies of Charleston County."  The program features some of the Isle of Palms most famous visitors, Loggerhead Sea Turtles, and the volunteers who help protect them.
 
Isle of Palms Named Blue Wave Beach Blue Wave Beach 

For the seventh year in a row, the Clean Beaches Council has named the Isle of Palms as South Carolina's only Blue Wave Beach, a designation given to beaches "which have been officially certified as clean, healthy and environmentally well managed."  Thank you to all the residents and visitors who help protect the Isle of Palms beach and keep it clean!


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

For most up-to-date information about City meetings, please visit the calendar on the City's website.  Approved agendas and minutes are posted online as soon as they are available. 
Personnel Committee
June 9 at 5:00 PM
City Hall

Public Works Committee     June 10 at 4:00 PM
Public Works Building

Recreation Committee    June 10 at 5:15 PM
Recreation Center 
Board of Zoning Appeals
June 10 at 5:30 PM
Building Department

Planning Commission
June 11 at 4:30 PM
Building Department

Public Safety Committee
June 11 at 5:30 PM
City Hall 
Real Property Committee
June 12 at 8:30 AM
City Hall
 
Ways and Means
June 17 at 5:45 PM
City Hall

City Council
June 24 at 7:00 PM
City Hall