E-NewsletterNovember 2011 
Marina Dredging Planned for this Winter 
Marina Sign
The City plans to dredge the Isle of Palms Marina this winter to increase the depth and improve safety and navigability.  Your patience during any disruptions is greatly appreciated. 

Elections November 8 
Municipal elections will be held on Tuesday. November 8 for four (4) City Council seats and one (1) Isle of Palms Water and Sewer Commission seat.  Please contact the Charleston County Board of Elections and Voter Registration for more information.
 
City Council Special Meeting Tonight, November 1 at 5:45 PM in City Hall
City Council will hold a special meeting at 5:45 PM tonight, Tuesday, November 1 at City Hall to consider the millage as a result of reassessment by Charleston County. Click here to view a video explanation of the issue from City Council's October 20 Special Meeting.  Click here to read Charleston County's FAQ on millage.
Planning Commission holds 
Open Houses on Parking 
 

Parking
The Planning Commission needs input from residents on parking!  Please join the commission for any or all of three planned open houses to allow folks to make comments and suggestions either verbally or in writing regarding parking on the island.  Each open house will focus on a different area of the island, but all comments are always welcome!  The schedule is:  5:30-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9 at the Lutheran Retreat Center to focus on 21st-41st Avenues, 5:30-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30 at the Citadel Beach House to focus on 42nd-57th Avenues, and 5:30-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13 at the Exchange Club to focus on Breach Inlet to the Commercial District.
Police Seal
 
Police Department: Thefts from Motor Vehicles
The Isle of Palms Police Department has issued a citizens alert regarding Thefts from Motor Vehicles, which have increased slightly.  Lock your homes and vehicles and immediately report any suspicious activity to the Police Department by calling 911.
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 Council Special Meeting
City Hall-1st Floor
November 1
5:45 PM

Real Property Committee
City Hall-2nd Floor
November 2
8:30 AM

Public Works Committee
City Hall-1st Floor
November 2
3:00 PM

Recreation Committee
City Hall-1st Floor
November 2
4:00 PM

 Planning Commission Open House on PARKING
Focus: 21st-41st Avenues
Lutheran Retreat Center
November 9
5:30-8:00 PM
Personnel Committee
City Hall-1st Floor
November 9
5:45 PM

Public Safety Committee
City Hall-1st Floor
November 10
5:30 PM

Ways and Means
City Hall-1st Floor
November 15
5:45 PM

City Council
City Hall-1st Floor
November 15
7:00 PM

City Offices CLOSED for Holiday
November 24 and
November 25
Emergency: 911

Planning Commission Open House on PARKING
Focus: 42nd-57th Avenues
Citadel Beach House
November 30
5:30-8:00 PM

Annual Tree Lighting
Front Beach
December 1
6:00 PM

City Council Special Meeting
City Hall-1st Floor
December 6
6:00 PM

Planning Commission Open House on PARKING
Focus: Breach Inlet to Commercial District
Exchange Club
December 13
5:30-8:00 PM