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                                          Town of Sullivan's Island  

E-Newsletter                                         February 11, 2015

           Vol. 7, Issue 2   

You are invited 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, application deadline tomorrow) and/or attending an upcoming Council or Committee meeting to share your viewpoints. NOTE:  Planning Commission meets tonight at 6:30PM (see info below).

Let's "get connected" in 2015 with your Town.  Please visit the Town's website regularly for all Town news and information. 
In This Issue
2015 Dog Permits
Get Connected 2015!
Town Seeks Planning Commissioner
Special Municipal Election
Co-existing with Coyotes
Poe Library
March Special Events
Flood Insurance News
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)

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

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

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Alerts managed by SI Police Department
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 sighting 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.

NOTE: The Planning Commission will discuss fence heights/requirements tonight (6:30PM).  A representative from SCDNR will be present to share his expertise on coyotes.
Poe Library News
Escape the chilly weather and into a book! Visit the Poe Library (1921 I'On Avenue) for fun February events for all ages. 
March Special Events
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Mark your calendars for the Town's St. Patrick's Family Day in the Park!

Saturday, March 14, 2015 
Stith Park (2050 Middle Street)
Time: TBA (morning)

This popular family event is back for 2015 with family-friendly games and performances, music, refreshments and much more!  Look for more information in the near future on the Town's website.

NOTE:  There will NOT be a St. Patrick's Day party in the Community Commercial District (CCD) on Saturday, March 14th. Businesses in the CCD will hold their holiday celebration on St. Patrick's Day (Tuesday, March 17, 2015).  This will be a smaller scaled event from years past, held indoors at participating eating establishments.
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. 
 
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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.  





(6:30PM) 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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