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                                          Town of Sullivan's Island  

E-Newsletter                                           January 28, 2015

             Vol. 7, Issue 1   

The new year (2015) is here and in full-swing.  Your Town Council and staff are busy with Town business and invite you to participate in your government.  Please consider running for one of the four council seats in the upcoming election, serving on the Planning Commission (out-of-cycle vacancy) and/or attending an upcoming Council or Committee meeting to share your viewpoints. The Town wants to see all Islanders "get connected" in 2015 with their Town.  We hope this E-Newsletter will help you stay abreast of SI news and activities and "get connected" with your government!  Meanwhile, please visit the Town's website for all Town news and information. 
In This Issue
Article Headline
2015 Dog Permits
Article Headline
Flood Insurance News
January Council Meetings
Town Holiday
Special Municipal Election
Article Headline
Upcoming Special Events
Article Headline
Quick Links
Old Glory - Ben Sawyer Bridge
flag-stripes.jpgOld Glory continues to wave atop the Ben Sawyer Bridge thanks to Island Eye News (IEN) who is sponsoring the purchase of replacement flags. We appreciate IEN's patriotic support!
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)

2015 Business Licenses Due
money-icon.gifFebruary 1st is the deadline for a business to renew its license without late penalty.  Click Here for more information or contact Kat Kenyon at Town (843)883-5727 (kat@sullivansisland-sc.com)

Note: Every person engaged (or intends to engage) in business within the Town must obtain a 2015 business license.
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. 

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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
Upcoming Council Meetings
 All meetings are held at Town Hall, 2050-B Middle unless otherwise noted:

(6:00PM) Thursday, January 29, 2015
Special Council Meeting (Agenda: Click)
Note:  The Atlantic Properties Development (SC 703, Mt Pleasant) will be discussed

(6:00PM) Monday, February 2, 2015
Council Workshop (Agenda: TBA)

(6:00PM) Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Regular Council Meeting (Agenda: TBA)

Planning Commission Vacancy
Town seeks residents interested in serving on the Planning Commission on an out-of-cycle vacant seat, term expiring September 2016.  

Interested residents must submit a completed application & questionnaire by 5:00PM, Thursday, February 12, 2015


Submit applications and questions to Lisa Darrow at Town Hall (2050-B Middle Street) at (843)883-5744 (ldarrow@sullivansisland-sc.com).
Municipal Election
Municipal Election
Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Polling Location:
Sunrise Presbyterian Church
3222 Middle Street

Municipal Election for the following offices:
Three (3) Council Seats-Four (4) Year Term
One (1) Council Seat-Two (2) Year (unexpired) Term

Click: Election Notice 

Interested candidates:  Books open for candidate filing from Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - Wednesday, February 18, 2015.  Candidates must file petitions and other documentation with the Town Clerk by 12Noon on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Contact Ellen Miller at Town Hall for more information at (843) 883-5730 (emiller@sullivansisland-sc.com).

Voter registration, voting & election information: Contact 
Co-Existing with Coyotes: Report Sightings
Please help the Town - Report all coyote sightings!  It is very important to report each and every coyote sightings using the following procedure:

Call Consolidated Dispatch: (843)743-7200 
                          (available 24/7)
Provide the following data:
1. Date of sighting
2. Time of sighting
3. Location of sighting
4. Quantity of Coyotes
5. Circumstances - Did you HEAR, SEE or INTERACT *
                              with the coyote(s)
* Interact means having to scare away the coyote by activity such as: staring it down, yelling/making noise, throwing something at the coyote, etc

The Town does not encourage you to physically engage a coyote.  If at any time you feel in danger, please call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance.    

Reporting each and every sighting provides the Town necessary data to track coyote habitats and behavior patterns.  This information is critical to the Town's regular review of its coyote management strategies. Please contact  Police Chief Howard with questions (dhoward@sullivansisland-sc.com). 

Thank you for your assistance

We encourage you to visit the Town's website for more information and tips on coyotes.
Upcoming Special Events
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.

heart-envelope-icon.jpg  Youth Valentine's Day Card party
(10AM-12Noon) Saturday, February 7, 2015
Venue:  The Island Club, 1452 Poe Avenue
Island youth are invited to the annual card making party - refreshments and card making supplies provided. Contact Councilwoman  Mary Jane Watson with questions at mwatson@sullivansisland-sc.com.  
Get Connected - 2015 !
We want all Islanders to "get connected" with the Town to keep abreast of Town news and activity and to share their voice!

Please ensure you (and a friend) are signed up for news from all of our communication platforms:

1. E-Newsletter (ask a friend to subscribe or have him/her send email information to Lisa Darrow)

2.  Town Website

3.  Public Safety Alerts (Nixle) - texts or direct emails

4.  Water & Sewer Alerts - texts or direct emails
 
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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, February 2, 2015

Municipal Court 
(5:30PM) Tuesday, February 3, 2015

RECYCLE DAY
Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Youth Valentine Card Making Party
(10:00AM-12Noon)  Saturday, February 7, 2015
The Island Club, 1452 Poe Avenue

SIFR Oyster Roast
(5:00PM-8:00PM)  Saturday, February 7, 2015
The Big Tin/Fish Fry Shack, Hennessy Street

Municipal Court
(5:30PM) Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Planning Commission
(6:30PM) Wednesday, February 11, 2015

Board of Zoning Appeals
(6:00PM) Thursday, February 12, 2015
               March applications due Friday, February 13, 2015

Planning Commission Candidate Packages Due
(5:00PM) Thursday, February 12, 2015
(6:00PM) Tuesday, February 17, 2015

CSS Hunley Memorial
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
(4:30PM) Parade start from Fort Moultrie to Breach Inlet
Free event for everyone (not sponsored by the Town)

Municipal Election Candidate Packages Due
(12Noon) Wednesday, February 18, 2015
(6:00PM) Wednesday, February 18, 2015
             March applications due Friday, February 20, 2015

Thursday, February 19, 2015 (note holiday schedule)

(5:00PM) Monday, February 23, 2015
                         March applications due Friday, February 27, 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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