The City hires experts to conduct annual monitoring of the City's entire seven-mile beach. Recently, City Council voted to increase to quarterly monitoring at Breach Inlet. The erosion at Breach Inlet is expected to heal naturally over time, but the City intends to keep a close eye on the area.
Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Act
City Council passed a resolution at its October meeting urging the federal government to slow down the implementation of the Biggert-Waters Act regarding flood insurance reform. Homeowners may experience a fiscal impact. Click here to watch a video explaining the act.
City Council Meetings on YouTube
Unable to attend Council but want to stay informed? The City maintains a YouTube Channel with videos of all City Council meetings and many City events dating back to January 2011.
Time Change. Check your Smoke Alarm and Lock Doors!
This weekend it is "time" to change clocks back one hour on Saturday night. The Isle of Palms Fire Department reminds residents to check the batteries in smoke alarms at the same time. The Police Department reminds us to lock the doors to our cars and homes near the holidays. Stay safe and enjoy!
SCE&G Erecting Pole for Better Service
South Carolina Electric and Gas is erecting a pole on a lot owned by the City at 1301 Palm Boulevard. The pole will connect to an under-marsh line to improve reliability in electric service to the island. This will allow SCE&G to provide better service with fewer and shorter interruptions in the case of disaster or damage to the main power line.
Do not approach or touch a dolphin. Report any marine strandings by calling 9-1-1.
COWs Visit IOP
COWs are on the island! Not "moo" cows but Cell On Wheels. They have been installed in the large municipal parking lot on Pavilion Drive to facilitate the Isle of Palms Water and Sewer Commission goal of refurbishing the water tower. The COWs will help cellular service during the project. The project is expected to be complete and the COWs removed before the start of the next beach season.
Holiday Light Display Sponsorships
This year the City will place holiday light displays in the Front Beach area for residents and visitors to enjoy. Please thank the sponsors! If you are interested in sponsoring a display, contact Norma Jean Page at 843-886-8294.
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.
Halloween Carnival October 31 5:00-7:00 PM The Rec
Personnel Committee November 4 9:00 AM City Hall-2nd Floor
Recreation Committee November 4 4:00 PM City Hall-2nd Floor
Real Property Committee
November 4
5:30 PM City Hall-2nd Floor
Board of Zoning Appeals November 5 5:30 PM City Hall-2nd Floor
Public Works Committee November 6 5:30 PM City Hall-2nd Floor
Public Safety Committee November 11 5:00 PM City Hall-2nd Floor
Planning Commission November 13 4:30 PM City Hall-2nd Floor
Ways and Means Committee November 19 5:45 PM City Hall-1st Floor
City Council November 19 7:00 PM City Hall-1st Floor
City Offices CLOSED November 28 & 29 Emergency Services Always Available
City Council Special Meeting December 3 6:00 PM City Hall-1st Floor
