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                                          Town of Sullivan's Island  

E-Newsletter                                         December 31, 2014

           Vol. 6, Issue 26   

Town Council and Staff wish for you a happy and safe New Year.  The Commercial District will hold the Polar Bear Plunge tomorrow.  Thank you for using caution as you navigate the commercial district and obey police traffic directions. Your next Town Council meeting is Monday, January 5th and remember to cast your ballot in the special (mayoral) election on Tuesday, January 6th.  Please visit the Town's website for more news and information. 
In This Issue
2015 Dog Permits
Flood Insurance News
Special Municipal Election
January Council Meetings
Town Holiday
Upcoming Special Events
Quick Links
Winter Schedules
Dog clip
Oct 1-April 30
Dogs on Beach:
Off-leash: 5AM-12Noon
On-leash: 12Noon-5AM

 

2015 Dog Permits & Collars at Town Hall

 

All dogs require Town issued permit tags to be worn when visiting the Island.  Dogs should wear the permit tag on Town issued color collars while on Island.  Permit tags and collars are available at Town Hall (2050-B Middle Street) Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM 

Click for Application  

Garbage collection truck    

Winter collection for household garbage 

 

Household Garbage on Tuesdays 

 

Bulk/Yard debris on Wednesdays

 

Charleston County curbside recycling on alternating Wednesdays 

( Click: Schedule)

Flood Insurance News 
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has issued information on potential premium refunds due to the modification of Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012.

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Meanwhile your Town offers a variety of resources and services to help you understand how flood plain management impacts your home and life.  We invite you to explore our Flood Plain Management tools. 

Sign up for our
Emergency/Public Safety Alert System (Free!)     

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Alerts managed by SI Police Department
Special Municipal Election
Special Municipal Election
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Polling Location:
Sunrise Presbyterian Church
3222 Middle Street

Town Municipal Election Commission will hold a Special election for one (1) mayor seat.  Click: Election Notice


Do you need to vote absentee?  Contact 
Phone (843)744-VOTE (8683)

Sec 21-130, Town Code of Ordinances
  • Non-illuminated signs no larger than 4 sf;
  • Signs located 10' or more away from street right-of-way line;
  • Remove no later than Tuesday, January 13
Three (3) Residents Vie for Mayor (Click Here)
January Council Meetings
 All meetings are held at Town Hall, 2050-B Middle unless otherwise noted:

(6:00PM) Monday, January 5, 2015
Council Workshop (Agenda: Click)

(4:30PM) Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Public Safety Committee (Agenda: TBA)
Venue: 2nd Floor, Fire Station, 2050 Middle
Upcoming Town Holidays
Town Hall Offices Holiday Schedule

Town offices close Thursday, January 1, 2015 and re-open for regular business at 8AM on Monday, January 5, 2015



Emergency services will continue through the holiday weekend and those departments remain fully staffed.

Emergencies:  9-1-1
County non-emergency: (843) 743-7200
Police Administration:  (843) 883-3931
Fire Administration:  (843) 883-9944  

No change to garbage and recycling schedule for holiday:
Household debris-Tuesday
Bulk/Yard debris-Wednesday 
Charleston County Recycling - Wednesday (January 7th)
Upcoming Special Events
Polar Bear Plunge 
(11AM-3PM) Thursday, January 1, 2015
Community Commercial District
Sponsored by CCD Businesses (Dunleavy's Pub)
Traffic Note:  Motorists and pedestrians should use caution when navigating the Community Commercial District as traffic congestion is anticipated.  The Town will have additional public safety staff in the area to assist with directing traffic.

Charlie Post Classic
Saturday, January 10, 2015
(8AM) Race start at Fire Station (2050 Middle)

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 
Oyster

Sullivan's Island Fire & Rescue 
Annual Oyster Roast
(5-8PM) Saturday, February 7, 2015*
Big Tin/Fish Fry Shack, Hennessy St

A
ll you can eat oysters (bring your own knife), music and fun. 
Tickets:  $30 advance;  $35 at door *  available at Harris Teeter (Sea Island Shopping Center), Simmons Seafood, SI Fire Station and Town Hall beginning mid/late January

*Note:  Special date this year - 1st Saturday, not 2nd Saturday.  SI Fire & Rescue strives to keep ticket prices low, with no increase in years despite rising costs.  This year there is a slight price increase ($5/each).  Remember:  All proceeds are used to support the SI Fire & Rescue Squad.
 
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Click on a meeting below for more information. All meetings are held at Town Hall, 2050-B Middle Street, unless otherwise noted.  





(6:00PM) Monday, January 5, 2015

Municipal Special Election (Mayoral Race)
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Polls Open 7AM-7PM; poll location: Sunrise Presbyterian Church (3222 Middle)

Municipal Court 
(5:30PM) Tuesday, January 6, 2015

RECYCLE DAY
Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Board of Zoning Appeals
(6:00PM) Thursday, January 8, 2015
               February applications due Friday, January 9, 2015

(4:30PM)  Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Venue: 2nd Floor, Fire Station, 2050 Middle Street

(5:30PM) Tuesday, January 13, 2015

(6:30PM)  Wednesday, January 14, 2015

(6:00PM) Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

(6:00PM) Wednesday, January 21, 2015
             February 2015 applications due Friday, January 23, 2015

(5:00PM) Monday, January 26, 2015
                         February 2015 applications due Friday, January 30, 2015
 
We hope you have enjoyed this issue of the Official Town of Sullivan's Island E-Newsletter. Please contact Lisa Darrow, Asst to Administrator, with your feedback and suggestions at (843)883-5744 or email her at ldarrow@sullivansisland-sc.com. Please visit the Town's website often for updates and information:  www.sullivansisland-sc.com.
 
Sincerely,
Town of Sullivan's Island

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