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E-Newsletter

November 11, 2009

Holiday Schedules:
Garbage Collection Changes and City Offices Closed

City administrative offices will be closed for the following holidays:

Friday, November 27
Thursday, December 24
Friday, December 25
Friday, January 1
Monday, January 18

No trash, yard debris or bulk trash collection will occur on these holidays. Please check the trash schedule to determine your collection day. The Police and Fire Departments will remain open and available for assistance during the holidays. Call 911 for emergencies and 843-886-6522 for non-emergencies.

Ben Sawyer Bridge Closure

Construction on the Ben Sawyer Bridge rehabilitation project is on schedule. Drivers and mariners should be aware that the bridge and the Intracoastal Waterway will close for a period of up to 10 days in November, December or January. Exact dates have not been announce. Visit the project website maintained by SCDOT for the latest updates.

Election Results Certified
The Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration has certified the results of the regular election held on November 3. Dick Cronin was elected Mayor for the 2010-2013 term. Barbara Bergwerf, Marty Bettelli, Sandy Stone and Doug Thomas were elected to City Council for the 2010-2013 term. John Ferrell and Jay Leigh were elected to the Isle of Palms Water and Sewer Commission for the 2010-2015 term. The Mayor and City Council will be inaugurated at the Special Council Meeting at 6PM on Tuesday, January 5. The City is grateful to current Council Members Carol Rice and Dee Taylor whose terms of service will end in 2009 and who did not run for re-election. Councilmember Taylor served the City for 16 years and Councilmember Rice served for 8 years.

Noise? Rental Violations? Call the Livability Hotline at 843-886-8282
When you encounter a livability problem on the island, such as noise, please do not hesitate to call the Police Department. The livability hotline is 843-886-8282. The City has a dedicated Livability Sergeant who works to enforce the ordinances enacted by City Council to govern livability issues on the island, such as noise, roll-out carts, maximum occupancy and maximum parking. Residents and visitors to the Isle of Palms alike desire the best possible experience. Letting the Police Department know a problem exists is essential to help correct and prevent future problems.

Holiday Tree Lighting 6PM on December 3
Celebrate the season at the annual holiday tree lighting event on the Front Beach at 6PM on Thursday, December 3. Santa will help the City light its spectacular 22-foot tree. The forecast calls for snow. Live entertainment and specials from local businesses will be available. Click here to view a photo gallery of last year's event.

Upcoming Meetings

For the 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.

Ways and Means
November 17 5:45PM
City Hall

City Council
November 17
7:00PM
City Hall

City Offices CLOSED

November 26-27

Personnel Committee

December 1
5:45PM
City Hall

Board of Zoning Appeals

December 8
5:30PM
Building Department

City Council Special Meeting

December 8
6:00PM
City Hall

Planning Commission
December 9
4:30PM
Building Department

City Offices
CLOSED December 24-25

City Offices CLOSED
January 1

City Council Special Meeting
Innauguration
January 5
6:00PM
City Hall

Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee

January 6
11:00AM
City Hall

Public Works Committee

January 6
4:00PM
Public Works Building

Recreation Committee
January 6

5:30PM
Recreation Center

Real Property Committee

January 7

8:30AM
City Hall

Public Safety Committee
January 7
5:00PM
Public Safety Building

Board of Zoning Appeals
January 12
5:30PM
Building Department

Planning Commission

January 13

4:30PM
Building Department

City Offices
CLOSED
January 18

Ways and Means Committee

January 19

5:45PM

City Hall

City Council
January 26

6:00PM
City Hall