E-NewsletterDecember 2010 
 City Office Closures - Trash Collection Updates 
City administrative offices will be closed on the following holidays: December 23, December 24, January 3 and January 17.  Please check the holiday trash collection schedule for changes.  Emergency services are always available by entering 911.
City Wants Your Comments and Questions
Your comments and questions help the City meet our goal of providing the best service possible.  Visit the City's website and click on "Comments and Questions" to submit your feedback.  Thank you! 
Front Beach Bricks
Front Beach Bricks
Make your loved ones a part of history this holiday season by purchasing an engraved brick on Front Beach at the Isle of Palms.  Print and mail this completed form with $30 to the City of Isle of Palms, Post Office Box 508,
Isle of Palms, SC 29451. 

Santa is Coming to Town! Tree Lighting at 6PM on Thursday, December 2

Holiday Tree at Front Beach

The forecast calls for snow on Front Beach.  Join the City and Santa Claus on Front Beach at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 2 to light the spectacular 22-foot holiday treeLocal business and restaurants will feature seasonal specials, and live entertainment will help make the atmosphere festive.  This is a free event.

 
CALEA Assessors are Coming to Town!  Public comments taken at 7PM on Monday, December 13.
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) is scheduled to conduct an On-Site Assessment of the Isle of Palms Police Deparment (IOPPD) on December 11-14.  CALEA will evaluate whether the IOPPD meets professional standards in policy and procedures, administration, operations and support services.      

Police Staff
As part of the On-Site Assessment, members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session, Monday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. in the Public Safety Building.  Comments may also be offered by entering843-256-5560 from 1-4 p.m. on Monday, December 13.  Comments are limited to ten minutes and must address the department's ability to comply with CALEA standards.  Enter 843-886-6522 for more information on CALEA standards.
 
Miracle on 34th Street is Coming to Town!  7pm, December 8-11
Saturday night's show has already sold out, so get tickets now by dialing 843-886-8294 for the production of Miracle on 34th Street at the Rec at 7 pm from December 8 to December 11.  The performance, directed by Jimmy Ward, is presented by the Isle of Palms Recreation Center and the Crabpot Players.
 
Surveying on Palm Boulevard
Recently, Charleston County crews have surveyed the right-of-way on Palm Boulevard with the intention of developing a precise tool for use by the Planning Commission and City Council as they continue their discussions regarding parking on the island.  Please watch for notices of public hearings to offer your feedback regarding parking.
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.  
Tree Lighting
December 2
6:00 p.m.
Front Beach

City Council Special Meeting
December 7
6:00 p.m.
City Hall

Planning Commission
December 8
4:30 p.m.
Building Department

CALEA Public Hearing
December 13
7:00 p.m.
Public Safety Building

City Offices Closed
December 23-24
No Trash Collection

City Offices Closed
January 3
No Trash Collection

City Council Special Meeting
January 4
6:00 p.m.
City Hall
 Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
January 5
11:00 a.m.
City Hall

Public Works Committee
January 5
4:00 p.m.
Public Works Department

Personnel Committee
January 5
5:45 p.m.
City Hall

Real Property Committee
January 6
8:30 a.m.
City Hall 

Recreation Committee
January 6
4:00 p.m.
Recreation Center
Public Safety Committee
January 11
5:30 p.m.
Public Safety Building

Board of Zoning Appeals
January 11
5:30 p.m.
Building Department

Planning Commission
January 12
4:30 p.m.
Building Department

City Offices Closed
January 17
No Trash Collection

Ways and Means Committee
January 18
5:45 p.m.
City Hall

City Council Meeting
January 25
7:00 p.m.
City Hall