Town of Sullivan's Island  

E-Newsletter                                                            June 4, 2010 
                                                                                             Vol. 2, Issue 9
Dear Residents and Friends of Sullivan's Island: 
Summer is here along with beach and water fun, hot weather and many Island visitors.  We 
encourage you to join your neighbors in the Marshall Stith Park at 10:30am for the dedication and celebration of the new Ben Sawyer Bridge.  
 
It is also time to review your family hurricane plan.  Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms Staff will hold their annual Disaster Preparedness Expo on June 18th to help residents get prepared.  Isle of Palms
will host the joint event this year. 
 
Remember to please check the Town's website often for updates on local events and news.
In This Issue
Residents - Pool News
SI/IOP Disaster Prep Expo
Spotted! Wild Birds on SI
Ben Sawyer Bridge Celebration
Town Meetings - Budgets
Vote June 8th!
Community Island Events
Town Notes
Sand Dunes Pool
Residents:
 
SCANA/
SCE&G has again graciously extended the use of its pool for Island residents effective 
June 2nd.
 
POOL HOURS:
12Noon - 8:00PM  
Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 
$2/person per visit.  Lifeguards "on duty"
 
POOL PASS INFORMATION:
 
Residents need updated 2010 passes. Town Hall
issues pool passes for free (M-F 8AM-5PM).
 
Please bring your photo ID to Town Hall, located at 1610 Middle Street.
 
Questions? 
Call (843) 883-5733 or (843) 883-3198
Hurricane Season & Preparedness
Hurricane Season:  June 1-November 30th 
SI Oyster Roast 2-13-10Forecasters predict an active 2010 hurricane season in the Atlantic.  Now is the time to review your family disaster preparedness plan.   
Sullivan's Island and Isle of Palms join forces to provide you the information and tools to help you get prepared.  Please make plans to join us at our annual Disaster Preparedness Expo hosted, this year, by Isle of Palms.
 
30 J.C. Long Blvd., Isle of Palms
 
This is an informative family friendly event with food, activities, and vendors.
 
"Spotted!"
Red-tail Hawks
haveRedtail Hawk on BSB been spotted on Sullivan's Island!
 
Barbara Bergwerf (Isle of Palms Councilwoman) shares
her terrific photos of these magnificent birds.
 
Sullivan's Island Councilwoman Madeleine McGee reports seeing hatchlings at Durst's recently!
 
SI Oyster Roast 2-13-10 SI Oyster Roast 2-13-10
Many thanks to Barbara Bergwerf for sharing her photos.

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Ben Sawyer Bridge Dedication & Celebration
SI Oyster Roast 2-13-10COME JOIN THE FUN!
 
Family Friendly Event for Everyone.
 
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Marshall Stith Park, 2050 Middle St.
10:30am start
 
All events will take place in the Park.
Town Meetings - Notice
FY10/11 Budget Process 
 
6:00PM Monday, June 7, 2010
Special Council Meeting
 
Third Reading of FY10/11 Municipal Budget Ordinance
(2010-2) and Second Reading of FY 10/11 Water & Sewer Budget (2010-3).
 
Click Here: Budget Calendar and Information 
NOTE:  Committees of Council Meeting
Immediately Proceeding Special Council Meeting
 
Important Community Notes
 
PRIMARY ELECTIONS 
Please VOTE
 
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Sullivan's Island Elementary School
 
Polls Open 7:00AM-7:00PM
Voting Questions? Call (843) 744-8683 (VOTE)
 
Political Signs on the Island:
 
Town Ordinance Sec 21-130E(5) allows political signs to be posted in yards up to two (2) weeks before an election and stipulates signs must be removed within one (1) week of the election.
Signs must be removed no later than June 15, 2010.
 
SI Oyster Roast 2-13-10 
Census workers are on Sullivan's Island striving to gather the most accurate data for the Island.
 
The data results are very important to the Town and factor into the revenue sharing programs of the state to the Island. 
 
If you need a Census form please call Telephone Questionnaire Assitance (TQA) call center for a form: 
1-866-872-6868 (8:00am - 9:00pm, 7 days a week). 
 
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION
Community Events on the Island
Special Island Activities/Events: June 2010
 
Floppin' Flounder 5K Run & Walk
8:00AM Saturday, June 5, 2010
Location:  Fish Fry Shack
              Proceeds benefit Sullivan's Island Fire &  Rescue
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U.S. Air Force Wind Ensemble Concert
2:00PM  Saturday, June 12, 2010
Location:  Edgar Allan Poe Library, 1921 I'On Avenue
             Free, Family Friendly Event-"Island Fun" Series 
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                 Bicycler sunset
New Community Committee
    Do you enjoy biking?
 
If so, please join the
Sullivan's Island Bicycle Advocacy Committee
 6:00PM Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Town Hall, 1610 Middle Street
 
A community based advocacy committee committed to promoting and enhancing the bicycling experience on Sullivan's Island
 
To volunteer or get more information, contact Commitee Chairman Ward Lassoe at bikesullivans@yahoo.com or call(843) 883-3667.
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S.I. Fire &  Rescue Fish Fry
Saturday, June 26, 2010
 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Fish Fry Shack
Mark Your Calendars...more information coming soon!
Town Notes
 
Household Garbage:  June 2nd (Wed) &
                                      June 5th (Sat)
 
Bulk/Yard Debris and Recycling:  June 3rd (Thurs)
 
SUMMER COLLECTION SCHEDULE:
 
Household Garbage:         Tuesdays & Fridays
Yard Debris/Bulk Trash:   Wednesdays
 
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2010 LICENSES & DOG PERMITS
  
May 1st - September 30th:
 
Off-leash:  5:00AM - 10:00AM
On-leash:  6:00PM - 5:00AM
NO DOGS ON BEACH:  10:00AM - 6:00PM
 
Every dog requires a permit.
 
 
Permits available at Town Hall (1610 Middle Street) 8:00AM-5:00PM Monday-Friday
 
Quick Links
 
Monthly Meetings
Click on meeting  below to access more information. 
 
NOTE: All meetings are held at Town Hall, 1610 Middle Street,
unless otherwise indicated.
 
Special Council Meeting (FY10/11 Budgets)
6:00PM Monday, June 7, 2010 
 
Committees of Council Meeting
6:15PM Monday, June 7, 2010
Immediately following Special Council Meeting at 6:00PM 
 
Municipal Court
10:00am Monday, June 8, 2010
 
Planning Commission
6:30PM Wednesday, June 9, 2010
 
7:00PM Thursday, June 10, 2010
5:00PM Friday, June 11, 2010 - July BZA Applications Due
 
Regular Council Meeting
6:00PM Tuesday, June 15, 2010
 
RECYCLE DAY
June 16, 2010 
 
6:00PM   Wednesday, June 16, 2010
5:00PM   Friday, June 18, 2010 -  July DRB Applications Due
 
5:00PM   Friday, June 18, 2010 - Tree Commission Applications Due 
 
Disaster Preparedness Expo
5:00-7:00PM  Friday, June 18, 2010
IOP Public Safety Building, 30 J.C. Long Blvd., Isle of Palms
 
Bicycle Advocacy Commitee Meeting
6:00PM Tuesday, June 22, 2010
 
Tree Commission
7:00PM  Wednesday, June 23, 2010
 
SI Fire & Rescue Fish Fry
5:00PM - 7:00PM  Saturday, June 26, 2010  
 
RECYCLE DAY
June 30, 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