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                                          Town of Sullivan's Island  

E-Newsletter                                       March 11, 2015 

                                                                            Vol. 7, Issue 4

Warmer weather, daylight savings time....Spring is here!  Please review the Town's tips for gardening (below) as you begin your yard work.  This weekend is the Town's St. Patrick Family Fun in the Park. We hope you can attend.  Remember to encourage your neighbors and friends to "get connected" in 2015 with your Town by signing up for this E-Newsletter and other digital Town communications (details below).  As always, please visit the Town's website regularly for current news and information. 
In This Issue
Town Services Notes
Flood Insurance News
Traffic Alert
Get Connected 2015!
Candidates for Town Council
Municipal Election
March Community Events
Poe Library
Gardening Tips
Co-existing with Coyotes
Quick Links
Winter Schedules
Dog clip
Oct 1-April 30
Dogs on Beach:
Off-leash: 5AM-12Noon
On-leash: 12Noon-5AM

 

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. 

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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. 

Traffic Alert
line of road construction barrels Road Closure:
Station 20 1/2 Street is closed to
road traffic for approximately six (6) weeks beginning Friday, March 6, 2015. Vehicles may access Gull Drive from Middle and Station 20 Streets.

The Town has retained Eadies Construction to install a gravity sewer line for the Middle Street municipal campus in support of the new Town Hall and Police Station project.  Thank you for your patience and support.
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
Candidates for Town Council Election
SI Logo -watermark The SC State Ethics Commission and Charleston County Board of Election and Voter Registration have certified the following candidates for the Tuesday, May 5, 2015 Municipal Election:

 SLATE OF CANDIDATES

Three (3) Council Seats - Four (4) Year Term
Jennifer Holland, Mark Howard, Jerry Kaynard, Rita Langley, Bachman Smith IV, David Spurgin and Mary Jane Watson

One (1) Council Seat - Two (2) Year Term  
Paul Boehm, Sarah Church and David Sprugin
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 
Voter registration, voting & election information: Contact 
March Community Events
irish-clover-banner.jpg Mark your calendars for the Town's St. Patrick's Family Day in the Park!
Saturday, March 14, 2015 
Stith Park (2050 Middle Street)
9:00AM - 12Noon

This popular family event is back for 2015 with family-friendly games and performances, music, refreshments and much more!  CLICK FOR FLYER 

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.

March brings many activities for all ages at Poe Library! Check the Poe Library (1921 I'On Avenue) for this month's fun events. 
April Community Events
Mark Your Calendars!

150th Anniversary Commemorating End of Civil War
April 11-April 14, 2015 (Saturday-Tuesday)
Historic raising of the Union flag over Fort Sumter occurs Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Highlights: living history in garrison at Fort Sumter and special displays at Fort Moultrie (Click - Flyer)

Round on the Mound
Saturday, April 18, 2015
A Park Foundation fundraiser event



Run for Adela
(8:00AM) Saturday, April 25, 2015
This memorial race is not a Town sponsored event
Gardening Season Tips
gardening-bucket.jpg Gardening Tips for Your Home
Doing yard work? Keep these guidelines in mind

RIGHTS-OF-WAY: No plants, fences, structures or obstructions are allowed in the right-of-way.
NO PLASTIC BAGS: Charleston County accepts clippings in paper bags (no plastic) 
CUT limb sizes down: 4 feet or less
PACE YOURSELF: Town Contractor, Suburban Disposal, can only pick up small piles of yard debris from each home each week. Put out small piles each week to ensure it all gets picked up.
CURB IT: Yard debris is placed at the end of your curb on Tuesday evening for pick-up on Wednesdays.
CONTRACTORS: Carry it away. If you hire a landscape contractor, the contractor must haul away the debris.
NOTE: The Town's collection vendor does not pick up yard debris on vacant lots or when it appears a contractor has worked.
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.
 
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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, March 11, 2015

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

(6:00PM) Tuesday, March 17, 2015

RECYCLE DAY
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

(6:00PM) Wednesday, March 18, 2015
             April applications due Friday, March 20, 2015

Tree Commission - No meeting in March

Council Retreat
(9:00AM-12Noon) Saturday, May 16, 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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