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                                          Town of Sullivan's Island  

E-Newsletter                                                 May 7,  2015 

                                                                                   Vol. 7, Issue 9

Many thanks for casting your vote in the recent municipal election (certified results below). A number of Council meetings are scheduled for May, including a public hearing for the FY16 Municipal Budget and a Council Retreat (see below).  We hope you can attend one or more of these meetings to observe your Council at work, and, to share your voice.  As usual, please visit the Town's website regularly for current news and information.
In This Issue
Town Services Notes
Flood Insurance News
Municipal Election
Upcoming Council Meetings
Town Projects
Special Events
Holiday Town Services
Quick Links
Winter Schedules
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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.

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. 

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

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Alerts managed by SI Police Department
Municipal Election
The Sullivan's Island Municipal Election Commission certified the election results for the May 5, 2015 Municipal Election (*denotes elected Council members)

4-Year Term (3 seats available)
*  Bachman S. Smith IV          487 votes
*  Rita Langley                      402 votes
*  Mark Howard                    357 votes
    Jerry Kaynard                   235 votes
    Mary Jane Watson             287 votes
    Write-in                            10 votes

2-Year Term (1 seat available)
*  Sarah Church                   397 votes
    David Spurgin                 248 votes
    Write-in                            3 votes

Newly elected Council members will be inaugurated at the (6:00PM) Tuesday, June 16, 2015 Council Meeting  
Thank you for voting
Upcoming Council Meetings
Mark Your Calendars: A number of Council meetings are scheduled this month. 
 

Water & Sewer Committee (Agenda-TBA*)
(8:30AM) Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Venue: Water Admin Dept, 2050 Gull Drive
*The FY16 Water/Sewer Budget will be an agenda item

(6:00PM) Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Town Hall, 2050-B Middle Street

Regular Council Meeting:  immediately follows FY16 Budget Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Council Retreat (Agenda-TBA)
(2:00PM - 5:00PM)  Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Venue: The Church of the Holy Cross Episcopal, 2520 Middle Street 
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
On Wednesday, May 6, 2015 (3-5PM), the Town Administrator and Town Architect (Creech & Associates Architectural Design) met with interested residents who "dropped in" at the temporary Town Hall trailers to review the new Town Hall/Police Station construction drawings.

New Fire Engine Has Arrived ! SI Fire Station
The new fire engine is at the fire station and ready for service to the Town. 

Gravity Sewer Line-Middle Street Municipal Campus
 Eadie's Construction finalizes installation of the gravity sewer line in support of the New Town Hall/Police Station project.  Vehicles may access Gull Drive from Middle and Station 20 Streets while Station 20 1/2 Street is closed.  
STATUS:  Road should re-open within the next 2-3 weeks, weather permitting.
Upcoming Special Events
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. 
Holiday Town Office Schedule
memorial_day11.jpg Town Hall offices will close for the Memorial Day Weekend:
Monday, May 25, 2015
All offices will re-open for regular business at 8:00AM on Tuesday, May 26, 2015. 

Essential services will remain available and those department will remain fully staffed

 

Emergency:  Dial 9-1-1 

County Non-emergency:  (843) 743-7200

Police Administration:     (843) 883-3931

Fire Administration:        (843) 883-9944

 

Holiday garbage collection schedule:

 

Wednesday, May 27, 2015   Household garbage

 

Thursday, May 28, 2015      Bulk/Yard Debris

 

Thursday, May 28, 2015       Recycling Day

 

Saturday, May 30, 2015      Household garbage 

                                        (Summer Schedule)

 

Summer collection schedule runs May 30th - Sept 12th  

 

Summer schedule:  Household garbage pick-up Tues & Fri

                           Yard/Bulk Debris Wednesdays

                           Recycling alternating Wednesdays

 

Please remember that all trash must be placed in roll-out carts. On the date of collection, roll-out carts should be placed on the curb by 7:00AM and removed by 7:00PM.  Yard debris cannot be placed in plastic bags.  
 
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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, May 12, 2015

Wednesday, May 13, 2015

(8:30AM) Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Venue:  Water Admin Dept, 2050 Gull Drive

(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

Monday, May 25, 2015

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

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 

No meeting in May
         June applications due Friday, May 29, 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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