E-NewsletterAugust 2011 

Police Department Citizen Alert: Summer Crime Prevention  

Police Seal
The Isle of Palms Police Department issued a Summer Crime Prevention Citizen Alert to help residents and visitors avoid being victims of crime in the busy summer season.

 

Election Candidacy Deadline 

Election Day is November 8, 2011, on which the City of Isle of Palms will hold elections for four (4) City Council seats for four (4) year terms.  Interested candidates may pick up packets after 12 noon on Monday, August 15 from City Clerk Copeland at City Hall, 1207 Palm Boulevard.  Packets must be returned to City Clerk Copeland no later than 12 noon on Thursday, August 25, 2011. A Candidate Forum will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 27 at the Rec Center.

 


Theater Production: August 12 at 7:00 p.m.

Recreation Facilities
Campers at the IOP Rec "Theater Camp" will perform a montage of various monologues and scenes from classic and contemporary American and British playwrights.  The event is free and open to the public.  Camp is held in conjunction with the Crabpot Players. 

Parking Update 
 Parking
At the Ways and Means meeting on July 19, the Committee instructed staff to begin work on a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for consulting firms to analyze the City's parking issues.  The City of Isle of Palms held a public hearing on July 26 to receive input on ordnances related to parking.  Second readings on the ordinances were deferred to allow time for the RFQ to be developed and issued.   

City Applies for Greenbelt Funding 
3206 Palm Boulevard
The Charleston County Greenbelt Program was established to help municipalities preserve green space.  The City has submitted a grant application to receive its allocation of $474,305 with the goal of preserving the undeveloped lot at 3206 Palm Boulevard.  The Grand Oaks on the property are believed to have survived Hurricane Hugo.  If successful, the City has no plans to make any improvements to the lot other than a dirt path to allow the public walk through the property to the beach.
Wellness Fair: September 15  
Wellness Fair Shot
Mark your calendar for the City's 4th Annual Community Wellness Fair from 7:00-11:00 a.m. at the Recreation Center.  Click here for a complete list of available blood work, health screenings and information services.  Click here to see photos of last year's event.
Volunteer Recruitment Meeting, Operation Rest & Recovery, August 4 at 6:00 p.m. at Rec Center 
Operation R & R is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide opportunities for service men and women returning from deployment to reconnect and strengthen family relationships through a complimentary vacation in the Charleston area.  The organization is seeking business partners, property owners, volunteers and sponsors with an anticipated launch date of September 2011.
Serve Your Community: Apply for Boards and Commissions by August 31
Consider lending your expertise to the City by applying for a position on a board or commission by August 31, 2011.  Available seats beginning January 2012 include: Planning Commission - 2 seats for 2-year terms, Board of Zoning Appeals - 1 seat for a 3-year term, Code Board of Appeals - 2 seats for 4-year terms, Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee - 2 seats for 3-year terms.
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.  

Public Safety Committee Meeting
City Hall-1st Floor
August 2
5:30 p.m.

Board of Zoning Appeals
City Hall-2nd Floor
August 2
5:30 p.m.
 

Operation R&R Volunteer Meeting
Recreation Center
August 4
6:00 pm.

Personnel Committee Meeting
City Hall-1st Floor
August 9
5:45 p.m.

Planning Commission
City Hall-2nd Floor
August 10
4:30 p.m.

Election Candidate Packets Available
City Hall-2nd Floor
August 15
 12 Noon

 
August 16
5:45 p.m.

City Hall-1st Floor
August 23
7:00 p.m.

Election Candidate Packets Due
City Hall-2nd Floor
August 25
12 Noon