E-NewsletterFebruary 2014 
Chimney and Heater Safety
Fire Department Sign 
Fires in the fireplace feel good this time of year, but protect your family and your home with essential safety steps.  Read FEMA's fireplace safety instructions.
SCDOT Traffic Cameras
In emergencies, and even every day, check the status of SCDOT roads and bridges in Charleston with traffic cameras.
  
Cupid's Card Shoppe:
February 6
Cupid's Card Shoppe
  
Island children ages twelve and under can make Valentines for the ones they love at the "Rec" at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 6.  All materials are free. Call 843-886-8294 for information.
  
Charleston County Widening Project Underway in Mt. Pleasant         

The City has executed multiple parking improvements for the Isle of Palms, and now Charleston County and the Town of Mount Pleasant are executing a project that should help as well.  No changes will be made to the bridge portion of the IOP Connector.  However, on the Mount Pleasant side, the Connector will be widened, allowing improved ingress and egress in the busy season.  Click here for details regarding Charleston County's project.   
Shopping Center Updates
 
  
The construction project at the Island Center has everyone excited.  The Beach Company owns the center and reports a goal of having the new Harris Teeter grocery store open in late April or mid-May.  The smaller store fronts have all been leased.  The recent Connector closings for safety during Winter Storm Leon reminded the island how nice a grocery store will be.  In the meantime, residents can patronize the Marina store, Simmons Seafood, the Kangaroo, and Hudson's Market in Wild Dunes.
 IOP Water and Sewer Commission Advertises Rate Increase

The Isle of Palms Water and Sewer Commission, which is a separate entity from the City, has advertised rate increases that will affect water and sewer customers beginning February 1, 2014.  Visit the IOPWSC website and find information on the rate increase and answers to frequently asked questions.     
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.  

Board of Zoning Appeals
5:30 PM
February 4
City Hall-2nd Floor

Real Property Committee
5:30 PM
February 4
City Hall-1st Floor

Public Safety Committee
9:00 AM
February 10
City Hall-2nd Floor

Recreation Committee
4:45 PM
February 10
City Hall-2nd Floor

Personnel Committee
10:00 AM
February 11
City Hall-2nd Floor

Planning Commission
4:30 PM
February 12
City Hall-2nd Floor

Public Works
5:30 PM
February 12
City Hall-1st Floor 

Special City Council
5:00 PM
February 18
City Hall-1st Floor

Ways and Means Commitee
5:45 PM
February 18
City Hall-
1st Floor

City Council
7:00 PM
February 25
City Hall-
1st Floor

Island Gras Celebration
12:00-4:00 PM
March 1
Front Beach