City of Isle of Palms
E-Newsletter
August 2013 
Volunteers Needed for Boards and Commissions! 
The City greatly appreciates the volunteers who lend their expertise to the boards and commissions that serve the City.  Please submit an application by August 30, 2013 to serve beginning January 2014.
  
Consolidated 9-1-1 Speaker Available 
Dispatch 
The City will enter into Charleston County Consolidated Dispatch on October 1, 2013.  Groups can request a speaker on the transition by calling Lisa Nickel at 843-529-3715.  More information is available here.
  
Check Flood Insurance Rates
Residents and owners should regularly review their flood insurance risks and rates.
  
Connector Run: Saturday, Oct. 5 at 8:00 AM
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Register now for the IOP Connector Run and Walk on October 5. The Connector will close to traffic at 7:00 a.m. on race day.
Charleston County Schools start August 22 
Be mindful of children!
  

Community Wellness Fair: Sept. 26 
 Wellness Fair Pulse Check  
 
The first 100 residents at the Community Wellness Fair will recieve a FREE comprehensive lipid profile.  Fasting is required for the profile and appointments are recommended; call 843-884-7031.  The Fair is 7:00 a.m.-11 a.m. on Thursday, September 26 at the Isle of Palms Recreation Center at 24 28th Avenue.  Also available at the Fair will be flu shots and information and screenings from specialists and professionals, including cardiovascular, chiropractic, dental, dermatology, family medicine, fitness clubs, gastroenterology, hearing, neck and back, nutrition, OB/GYN, optometry, orthopedic, and physical therapy.    

 City issues Request for Bids on Surplus Vehicles and Marina Fuel Dispencer Replacement  
 
The City has issued Requests for Bids on three surplus vehicles:

1) red 2009 Yamaha personal watercraft
2) blue 2009 Yamaha personal watercraft
3) white 2004 Ford Explorer SUV

Read the complete Request for Bids.  Deadline to bid:
2:00 PM, Monday, August 19, 2013.

The City has also issued a Request for Bids on replacement of the marina fuel dispenser.  Read the complete Request for Bids.  Deadline: 10:00 AM, Friday, August 30, 2013.
Police Seal 
Police Department Meet and Greet August 22 from 5:30-6:30 PM 
Residents of Abalone Alley, Barnacle Row, Conch Court, Dolphin Row, Edgewater Alley, Fisher's Alley, Oyster Row, Shad Row, Sandcrab Court, and Sandpiper Court are invited to meet and greet the Police Department at the Sweetgrass Pavilion. Share information and concerns.
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.  
Special City Council
August 13
5:30 PM
Recreation Center

Joint Special Council with Isle of Palms and Sullivan's Island
August 13
6:00 PM
Recreation Center

Planning Commission
August 14
4:30 PM
City Hall-2nd Floor

Real Property Committee
August 14
5:30 PM
City Hall-1st Floor

Special City Council
August 20
5:30 PM
City Hall-1st Floor
Ways and Means Committee
August 20
5:45 PM
City Hall-1st Floor

City Council
August 27
7:00 PM
City Hall-1st Floor

Board of Zoning Appeals
September 3
5:30 PM
City Hall-2nd Floor

Personnel Committee
September 5
9:00 AM
City Hall-2nd Floor

Recreation Committee
September 9
4:00 PM
City Hall-2nd Floor
Public Safety Committee
September 9
5:00 PM
City Hall-2nd Floor

Public Works Committee
September 10
5:30 PM
City Hall-2nd Floor

Planning Commission
September 11
4:30 PM
City Hall-2nd Floor

Ways and Means Committee
September 17
5:45 PM
City Hall-1st Floor

City Council
September 24
7:00 PM
City Hall-1st Floor