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                            Town of Sullivan's Island

 
E-Newsletter                                   January 22, 2010 
                                                                                          Vol. 2, Issue 2
Dear Residents and Friends of Sullivan's Island: 

January is underway and the Town is busy providing services to you.  We hope this issue will help you stay informed of Town news and events.  As always, please frequently check the Town's website for the most updated information on weather/safety alerts, meetings, events and general Town news.
In This Issue
Community Commercial District Meeting
Ben Sawyer Bridge Closure Updates
Water Notes
Licenses & Permits
Upcoming Special Events
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IMPORTANT MEETING NOTE
Special Council Meeting 
6:00PM
Monday, January 25, 2010
Great Room, The Church of Holy Cross EpiscopalCC District Plan Cover photo 
2520 Middle Street
Click Here for Agenda 
                                                                     
TOPIC:  Community Commercial (CC)District Master Plan
 
Consultants Seamon, Whiteside & Associates/Urban Edge Studios will present final plan to Council and the public.
 
Click Here to see current version (4.0) of Draft Plan.
 
Click Here to Complete a Citizen Comment Card.
               The Town values your comments.
 
The Town wishes to express its appreciation to The Church of Holy Cross Episcopal for providing its Great Room facility as a venue for this public meeting.
Ben Sawyer Bridge Rehabilitation Project
BSB RenderingBridge Closure Update
(As of January 22, 2010)
 
The final bridge closure date has not been announced, but the Town does know the closure for watercraft WILL OCCUR NO EARLIER THAN February 3, 2010 and roadway closure WILL OCCUR NO EARLIER THAN February 5, 2010.  
 
When the closure occurs it will be for 10 days (236 hours).  Marine traffic will first be suspended with automobile traffic to follow 3 days (72 hours) later.  
 
Please monitor the Town website and news media for the final announcement.  The Town will also send out Public Safety/Emergency Alerts through the Nixle service. 
 
 
Remember 40mph speed limit on the causeway! 
 
Thank you for your patience.
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WATER NOTES & WINTER WEATHER!
 
Water Line Project Information (2010)
 SI Oyster Roast 2-13-10

Click Here to View/Download Map  
 
   
Protect your pipes!
 
Your water department urges you to take precautions to protect your pipes during winter cold "snaps." Click Here for Helpful Tips to Winterize Pipes
LICENSE & PERMIT INFORMATION 
ALL 2010 BUSINESS LICENSES DUE
Licenses for all business activity are issued at Town Hall, 1610 Middle Street.  Please call Town Hall at (843)883-3198 if you need a business license application.
 
Dog clip2010 DOG PERMITS DUE 
All dogs visiting or residing on the Island are required to wear a Town issued collar with permit.  You may apply for the 2010 permit at Town Hall.
 
 
UPCOMING COMMUNITY SPECIAL EVENTS
 
January 27, 2010 (Wednesday)                                Sullivan's Island Land Management Talk
FREE Educational Lecture on the Accreted Land-sponsored by The Sullivan's Islanders Group. 
6:30PM-7:30PM
Fort Moultrie Auditorium, 1214 Middle Street
This is not a Town sponsored event
 
January 30, 2010  (Saturday)                                               
Charlie Post Memorial Run
8:30AM Race Start
This is not a Town sponsored event 
 
February 6, 2010 (Saturday)
Sullivan's Island Lighthouse Open House
1:00PM-4:00PM Station 18 1/2 & I'On (US Coast Guard Historic District) 
FREE Event coordinated by the Fort Moultrie National Park. 
This is not a Town sponsored event
 
February 13, 2010 (Saturday)
SI  Fire & Rescue Oyster Roast
5:00PM - 8:00PM  "Under the Big Tin"
Rain or Shine...Bridge or No Bridge!
$25 Advance/$30 at Door
 
February 20, 2010 (Saturday)
Plantation Singers Performance
2:00PM  Battery Gadsden Cultural Center
FREE Performance - part of the Island Fun Series
 
Monthly Meetings
Click on meeting  below to access more information. 
 
NOTE: All meetings are held at Town Hall, 1610 Middle Street,
unless otherwise indicated.
 
6:00PM  Monday, January 25, 2010
Great Room, Church of Holy Cross Episcopal, 2520 Middle Street
 
RECYCLE DAY - Wednesday, January 27, 2010
 
7:00PM  Wednesday, January 27, 2010 
 
Municipal Court
10:00AM  Tuesdays  February 2 and 9, 2010 
 
6:00PM  Monday, February 1, 2010
 
6:30PM Wednesday, February 10, 2010
 
RECYCLE DAY - Wednesday, February 10, 2010
 
7:00PM Thursday, February 11, 2010
March applications due Friday, February 12, 2010
 
Regular Council
6:00PM Tuesday, February 16, 2010
 
6:00PM  Wednesday, February 17, 2010 
March applications due Friday, February 18, 2010
7:00PM Wednesday, February 24, 2010
We hope you have enjoyed this issue of the Official Town of Sullivan's Island E-Newsletter.
Please contact the Town with your feedback and suggestions at (843) 883-5744 or
 
 
Sincerely,
Town of Sullivan's Island