Town of Sullivan's Island  

E-Newsletter                                         June 28, 2011 

                                                                       Vol. 3, Issue 8
Dear Residents and Friends of Sullivan's Island: Today we celebrate Carolina Day, an important
day for all South Carolinians, but especially for Sullivan's Island.  Today is the 235th anniversary of
the Battle of Sullivan's Island (family-friendly commemorative events below).
In This Issue
Dog Notes
Pool Is Open
Summer Garbage Schedule
Carolina Day 2011
Independence Day
Town Boards & Commissions
We Have Moved
Municipal Court Notes
Bicycle Committee
Quick Links
Get Your 2011 Dog Permit Today!
Dog clipSummer Season: Dogs on Beach  

 

May 1st-Sept 30th
Off-leash: 
5AM-10AM
No Dogs on Beach:
10AM-6PM
On-leash: 
6PM-5AM
Every dog requires a permit.
Click Here for a Dog Permit Application . Purchase at Town Hall, 2050-B Middle Street, from 8:00AM-5:00PM, Mon-Fri. (843)883-3198.
POOL IS OPEN!

SCE&G/

SCANA has extended the use of its pool to Island residents again this year.  

 

Get your pool (photo) ID at Town Hall to use the pool (click here for info).  The ID is free but pool will charge $2/person per visit.

 

Pool Hours:

Wed-Fri 12Noon-8PM

 

Thanks SCE&G/SCANA for the use of the pool!

Summer Garbage Schedule

 Garbage collection truck 

Town is in "summer season" for debris collection:

 

Household garbage - Tuesday & Friday 

 

Yard debris/bulk trash - Wednesday

 Recycling - every other Wednesday

NOTE:  Charleston County Council has directed yard debris may be collected in clear plastic bags until October 1st.

Do you need a (blue) recycling container?  You may pick up one from Town Hall, 2050-B Middle Street, from 8:00AM-5:00PM Mon-Fri. (843) 883-3198

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Emergency/Public Safety Alert System (Free!)
     

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Alerts managed by SI Police Department

Community Notes

Fort Moultrie with Flag

Carolina DayJune 28, 1776

Come celebrate the 235th anniversary of South Carolina's "Independence"  at Fort Moultrie (1214 Middle), today, June 28th.  
  
Click Here for schedule of family friendly, free events.   Thomson Park & Battle of Sullivan's Island - click here for more information).
Independence Day Events

Annual Independence Day Celebration

 (Dusk) Monday, July 4, 2011

Town Park next to Fire Station

at 2050 Middle Street

Highlights: Fireworks & Music

Bring: Blanket or lawn chair.  Free Family Friendly Event-sponsored by the Sullivan's Island Park Foundation in concert with the Town of Sullivan's Island. 

 

Town Hall Closure - Independence Day Weekend

Friday, July 1, 2011 & Monday, July 4, 2011

Offices will re-open 8:00AM, Tuesday, July 5th. 

 

Essential departments will remain fully staffed at all times.

Emergencies:  9-1-1 

Non-emergency fire, water & police: (843) 883-3931 

 

GARBAGE COLLECTION HOLIDAY SCHEDULE:

Household garbage: July 6th (Wed) & July 9th (Sat)

Yard Debris/Bulk Trash:  July 7th (Thurs)

Recycling:  July 13th (Wed) 

  
Town Boards & Commissions 2011
Are You Interested in Serving the Town?
The Town seeks letters of interest and applications for Boards and Commissions, specifically for the following seats which expire in September (Click on Board for application): 
  
Planning Commission -       Four (4) Seats
Design Review Board -       Three (3) Seats
  
  
Questions?  Contact Lisa Darrow at (843) 883-5744 (ldarrow@sullivansisland-sc.com) or Andy Benke (abenke@sullivansisland-sc.com) at Town Hall.
  
Application packets are due by 5:00PM on Monday,
July 25, 2011 at Town Hall.
  
Thank you for your interest in serving the Town.

Temporary Town Hall & Police Department

Town Hall:  2050-B Middle Street
Police Department:  2050-C Middle Street
     (located behind the Fire Station next to Stith Park)  
  
Mailing address & phone number:  (843) 883-3198; PO Box 427, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482.  Town meetings are at Town Hall unless otherwise noted.  
    
Town Council continues its progress toward a permanent facility for Town Hall and the Police Department.  The Town has issued a Request for Proposals for consultant services to develop an architectural program analysis (response deadline 5PM, July 13, 2011). The Real Estate Committee of Council will review the responses later in July.
Municipal Court Notes
Municipal Court bench trials will be held at Isle of Palms Municipal Court (1207 Palm Boulevard, Isle of Palms) until further notice.  Court dates and times have not changed.
  
NOTE:  No court correspondence or payments will be taken by Isle of Palms.  The Sullivan's Island Clerk of Court (Maria LoRusso) may be reached directly at (843) 883-5734. 
Payments may be mailed to Town of Sullivan's Island, PO Box 427, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482 (physical: 2050-B Middle Street).  Town fax number is (843) 883-3009.
  
The Town thanks the City of Isle of Palms for graciously extending the use of its Court chambers for Sullivan's Island bench trials. 
Community Notes
    Bicycle Committee News
Article Subheading

 Next Bicycle Committee Meeting:

  4:00PM Saturday, July 16, 2011

  at Cafe Medley (2213 Middle)

Activities planned for Independence Day Weekend. 

 

Click Here for Bicycle Committee information or contact Carlson Huey at bikesullivans@yahoo.com.

Monthly Meetings/Noteworthy Dates   SI Logo -watermark

Click on meeting  below to access more
information.  Town calendar (Link)

All meetings are held at Town Hall, 2050-B Middle Street, unless otherwise noted.
      
RECYCLE DAY
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
  
Town Hall Closed - Independence Day Holiday
Friday, July 1st & Monday, July 4th
  
10:00AM Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Location:  Isle of Palms Court Chambers, 1207 Palm Boulevard
  
6:00PM Monday, July 11, 2011 - Note special date (due to Independence Day Holiday)
  
10:00AM Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Location:  Isle of Palms Court Chambers, 1207 Palm Boulevard
  
RECYCLE DAY
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
  
6:30PM Wednesday, July 13, 2011
  
Response Deadline:  5:00PM Wednesday, July 13, 2011
  
Real Estate Commitee of Council
Date & Time: TBA
  
7:00PM Thursday, July 14, 2011
      5:00PM Friday, July 15, 2011 (Deadline for August BZA Applications)
  
6:00PM Tuesday, July 19, 2011 

 

6:00PM  Wednesday, July 20, 2011
       5:00PM Friday, July 22, 2011 (Deadline for August DRB Applications)
  
Deadline: 5:00PM Monday, July 25, 2011
    
  
ON SULLIVAN'S ISLAND
We hope you have enjoyed this issue of the Official Town of Sullivan's Island E-Newsletter.  Please contact us with your feedback and suggestions at (843)883-5744 or email at
ldarrow@sullivansisland-sc.com.  Please visit the Town's website often for updates and
  
Sincerely,
Town of Sullivan's Island

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