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                                          Town of Sullivan's Island  

E-Newsletter                                         April 24,  2015 

                                                                             Vol. 7, Issue 8

Residents are encouraged to attend the Council Candidate forum on April 29th to hear candidates discuss Island topics prior to the May 5th Municipal Election (details below). Meanwhile, this is the last week for "winter hours" for dogs on the beach.  As usual, please visit the Town's website regularly for current news and information.
In This Issue
Town Services Notes
Gardening Tips
Get Connected 2015!
Municipal Election
Town Projects
Traffic Alert
Special Events
Flood Insurance News
Quick Links
Winter Schedules
Dog clip
May 1 - Sept 30
Dogs on Beach:
Off-leash: 5AM-10AM
On-leash:  6PM-5AM
No dogs on beach: 10AM-6PM

 

Dog Permits & Collars at Town Hall

All owners must obtain a Town issued dog permit and colored collar for the dogs to wear while on the Island. 

 

Permit tags & collars are available at Town Hall (2050-B Middle St) 

Mon-Fri, 8AM-5PM 

Click for Application  

Garbage collection truck    

Winter collection for household garbage continues until the end of May.  Summer collection schedule begins Saturday, May 30th (after Memorial Day weekend)

 

Household Garbage on Tuesdays 

 

Bulk/Yard debris on Wednesdays

 

Charleston County curbside recycling on alternating Wednesdays 

Click: Schedule 

 

Residents should contact Town Hall (883-3198) with any collection questions or concerns.

Gardening 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


Calling all Islanders!

"Get Connected"
with the Town to keep abreast of Town news and activity and to share your voice!

Please ensure you (and a friend) are signed up for news from all of the Town 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
Council Election Notes
Vote Button TOWN COUNCIL CANDIDATES DEBATE
Meet the Candidates Forum

(6:30PM) Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Venue: Sullivan's Island Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room

If you are interested in submitting questions for the candidates, please arrive early and provide written questions to the moderator. Doors open at 6:00PM
Sponsors:  League of Women Voters and Island Eye News

 

Political election voting concept signs background black, white and grey REMINDER: POLITICAL SIGNS

Sec 21-130, Town Code of Ordinances outlines political signs on the Island:

 

  • Non-illuminated signs no larger than 4 sf;
  • Signs located 10' or more away from street right-of-way line;
  • Post no earlier than Tuesday, April 21, 2015 and remove no later than Tuesday, May 12, 2015
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
Current Town Projects
tennis-items.jpg Citadel Street Tennis Courts  
Truluck Construction, Inc continues work on this project with projected completion by late May/early June, weather permitting.
STATUS:  Demolition on courts is underway; playground & fields remain open at this time.

Greenbelt Nature Trails Phase I:  
Station 16 Nature Trail
Carolina Dock & Marine initiated work in April on the boardwalk/bench construction component of the Station 16 Nature Trail.  CLICK:  RFP (Project Scope)
STATUS:  Construction completion projected for late May, weathering permitting.  A grand opening ceremony will follow thereafter (early June).  

New Town Hall/Police Station
Coming soon: Community Drop-In 
Date/Time TBD

Residents will have the opportunity to drop-in, meet with the Town Administrator and Town Architect (Creech & Associates Architectural Design) and review the Town Hall/Police Station construction drawings.

New Fire Engine - Coming Soon SI Fire Station
Status: The new engine is approximately 75% complete and Town anticipates taking delivery in early June.

Gravity Sewer Line-Middle Street Municipal Campus
 Eadie's Construction continues installation of the gravity sewer line in support of the New Town Hall/Police Station project. Station 201/2 Street remains closed to road traffic.  Vehicles may access Gull Drive from Middle and Station 20 Streets.  
STATUS:  Road should re-open within the next 2-3 weeks, weather permitting.
Traffic & Parking Notice
line of road construction barrels SCDOT Road Work Continues
SC Department of Transportation and Banks Construction continue re-paving Island roads. The proposed schedule (weather dependent) is:  
 
Station 19 - Mon/Tues 4/27-4/28/15 (start)
Goldbug Avenue - Mon/Tues 4/27-4/28/15 (start)
Jasper Boulevard - Fri 4/24/15 (start)
Station 22 1/2 - Paved Thurs 4/23/15
I'On Avenue - Complete

The Town will endeavor to keep the public updated on the road paving schedule as it is made available.  NOTE:  No on-street parking is allowed during the paving project. Cars that park on the road are subject to towing.  Thank you for following detour signs and traffic directions.

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

Arbor Day on Sullivan's Island
10:30AM Saturday, April 25, 2015
Poe Library (1921 I'On Avenue)
Please join residents in celebrating Arbor Day and help plan a tree on the Island

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. 
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.  





Tree Commission - No April meeting
           May applications due Friday, May 1, 2015

(6:00PM) Monday, May 4, 2015

(5:30PM) Tuesday, May 5, 2015

(5:30PM) Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

(6:30PM) Wednesday, May 13, 2015

(6:00PM) Thursday, May 14, 2015
          June applications due Friday, May 15, 2015

(6:00PM) Tuesday, May 19, 2015

(6:00PM) Wednesday, May 20, 2015
           June applications due Friday, May 22, 2015

Memorial Day - Town Hall/Offices Closed
Monday, May 25, 2015

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

TRASH COLLECTION - HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Household Garbage: Wednesday, May 27th & Saturday, May 30th *
Bulk/Yard Debris:  Thursday, May 28, 2015
     * Summer Collection Schedule Begins:  Household garbage collected Tuesdays & Fridays

RECYCLE DAY - HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 28, 2015 

Scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2015 - anticipate date change (TBA)
 
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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