Town of Sullivan's Island  

E-Newsletter                                               April 10,  2015 

                                                                                    Vol. 7, Issue 7

A number of special events are planned on the Island and local area over the next few weeks, including a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.  Country Music Hall of Fame and Grammy Award winner Mark D. Sanders highlights the 4th annual Round on the Mound (see below) - tickets are still available for this Park Foundation fundraiser if you act soon.  As always, please visit the Town's website regularly for current news and information. 
In This Issue
Town Services Notes
Gardening Tips
Get Connected 2015!
Special Events
Municipal Election
Traffic Alert
Town Projects
Flood Insurance News
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 

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.
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
Upcoming Special Events
Scheduled special events for Spring/Early Summer

APRIL 2015

Bird Migration Workshop 
(7:00AM-12Noon) Sunday, April 12, 2015 **
Sponsored by the Sullivan's Islanders Group 
 CLICK: Event Flyer (note date has changed to Sunday)**
**Note: event has changed to Sunday due to anticipated thunderstorms tomorrow morning.

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
(6:30PM) Saturday, April 18, 2015
Venue: Stith Park, 2050 Middle Street
A Park Foundation fundraiser event
Event Note: The Park Foundation is thrilled to announce that Grammy-winning songwriter and Country Music Hall of Fame honoree Mark D. Sanders will be the highly anticipated fourth Songwriter to perform at the 4th Annual Round on the Mound event, Saturday April 18th.  Known for his smash hits including Lee Ann Womack's single "I Hope You Dance", Sanders was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2010.  With songs for Garth Brooks, George Strait, Faith Hill and Reba McEntire on his resume, Sanders will surely be one of the evening's brightest stars.  

Run for Adela
(8:00AM) Saturday, April 25, 2015
Start:  Station 16 beach access 
Beach run will be the Station 16-Station 25 circuit
This memorial race is not a Town sponsored event

JUNE 2015

24th Annual Floppin' Flounder 5K Run/Walk
(8:00AM race start) Saturday, June 6, 2015
Start: Fire Station, 2050 Middle Street
Event is sponsored by Charleston Running Club
More information:  www.charlestonrunningclub.com

SI Fire & Rescue Fish Fry
(5:00PM - 8:00PM)  Saturday, June 27, 2015
Venue: Big Tin/Fish Fry Shack, 1459 Hennessy St
Ticket information coming soon.

There are activities for all ages at Poe Library! Check out Poe Library (1921 I'On Avenue) for their fun events. 
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 

SLATE OF CANDIDATES
Three (3) Council Seats - Four (4) Year Term
Mark Howard, Jerry Kaynard, Rita Langley, 
Bachman Smith IV, and Mary Jane Watson

One (1) Council Seat - Two (2)Year Term
Sarah Church &  David Spurgin
Traffic & Parking Notice
line of road construction barrels SCDOT Road Work: Begins March 30th
SC Department of Transportation and Banks Construction will pave Island roads over the next few weeks, to include the following roads:

* I'On Avenue (complete)
* Station 19
* Goldbug Avenue
* Jasper Boulevard
* Station 22 1/2 

The Town will endeavor to share the order of road paving when it is provided.  NOTE:  No on-street parking is allowed during the paving project.  Cars that park on the road are subject to towing.

Questions? Call Banks Construction (843)744-8261
Thank you for allowing extra time for travel during the paving projects.

Road Closure: Station 20 1/2
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.  STATUS:  Project should be completed and the road re-open within the next 2-3 weeks.

The Town has retained Eadie's 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.
Tennis Court Project
tennis-items.jpg Citadel Street Tennis Court Project 
Truluck Construction, Inc should complete the this project by mid-May.  Courts and fields should remain available during this enhancement project.

Greenbelt Nature Trails Phase I:  
Station 16 Nature Trail
Notice to Proceed was issued to Carolina Dock & Marine last week for the boardwalk/bench construction on the Station 16 Nature Trail.  Residents and visitors should expect work to begin soon.  CLICK:  RFP (Project Scope)
Flood Insurance News 
The National Research Council (NRC) has issued important information on flood plain management and flood insurance:

NRC 2015 Flood Insurance Affordability Report (CLICK-pdf download)

NRC Reducing Coastal Risk 2014 Report (CLICK-pdf download)

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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.  





(5:30PM) Tuesday, April 14, 2015

Wednesday, April 15, 2015

(6:00PM) Wednesday, April 15, 2015
        May applications due Friday, April 17, 2015

(6:00PM) Tuesday, April 21, 2015

(5:00PM)  Monday, April 27, 2015
        May applications due Friday, May 1, 2015

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

(2:00PM-5:00PM) Wednesday, May 27, 2015 (Note date change)
Venue: The Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal, 2520 Middle Street
 
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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