E-Newsletter

E-Newsletter

January 2011

The Marina Market store will be closed for general maintenance from Monday, January 17 through Thursday, January 20. The store will reopen on Friday, January 21.

Fire Safety Tips -
Safe Travel

With a few more months of early darkness, safe travel at night is important. When walking outdoors at night,

always wear bright clothing and carry a flashlight. When bicycling, use a head light and a rear red-light. Children should walk in pairs, and adults should remember what children are wearing.

City Offices Closed January 17 - Trash Schedule Change

City offices will be closed for the holiday on Monday, January 17. No trash will be collected. Click here for the holiday week trash schedule. Emergency Police and Fire are always available by calling 911.

Lowcountry Blues Bash
February 5th and 6th

Get your Blues fix at the annual Lowcountry Blues Bash on Saturday, February 5th from 5:00-8:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 6th from 2:00-5:30 p.m. Shows are at the IOP Rec and tickets are $5 at the door. Call 843-886-8294 for more information.

Please Use Paper Bags for Yard Debris

Yard Debris Bags The best way to dispose of yard debris - leaves and clippings - is in biodegradable paper bags. The City delivers yard debris collected on the Isle of Palms to the County disposal site, which turns yard debris into valuable compost. Plastic bags do not compost. Paper bags for yard debris are available at local retailers, such as Lowe's, and using them ensures that your yard debris can be recycled in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

Volunteers Needed for Water Quality Study
City Council intends to appoint an ad hoc committee to study water quality on the island and is looking for volunteers. One of the committee's goals is to identify and reduce pollutants going into the creeks and marshes to facilitate the opening of more shellfish grounds. If interested, please contact City Clerk Marie Copeland at mcopeland@iop.net or 843-886-6428 by January 26.

Intracoastal Waterway

Avoid a Fine! Register your Alarm System

IOP House

City law

requires residential and business alarm systems that are monitored to be registered with the Police Department. IOP Police and Fire need contact information in an emergency alarm and even in a false alarm. Click here for instructions on registering an alarm. Thank you for your cooperation.

Doggie Day at the Rec: February 26
The island's four-legged residents are superstars at the annual Doggie Day at the Rec on Saturday, February 26. This free event begins at 9 a.m., and dog shows with categories for all begin at 10 a.m. Rabies Vaccinations, IOP dog licenses, pet photos and local rescues are available. Call 843-886-8294 for more information.

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.

City Offices Closed
January 17
No Trash Collection

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

City Council Special Meeting on Radio Communications
January 18
7:00 p.m.
City Hall

Planning Commission
January 20
4:30 p.m.
Building Department

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

Recreation Committee
February 1
4:00 p.m.
Recreation Center

Personnel Committee
February 1
5:45 p.m.
City Hall

Public Works Committee
February 2
4:00 p.m.
Public Works Department

Real Property Committee
February 3
8:30 a.m.
City Hall

Board of Zoning Appeals
February 8
5:30 p.m.
Building Department

Public Safety Committee
February 8
5:30 p.m.
Public Safety Building

Planning Commission
February 9
4:30 p.m.
Building Department

Ways and Means Committee
February 15
5:45 p.m.
City Hall

City Council
February 22
7:00 p.m.
City Hall