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Town of Sullivan's Island
E-Newsletter                                    September 21, 2015 
                                                                   Vol. 7, Issue 16
Council meets in regular session tonight at 6:00PM. This is a special meeting date but not a special session.  We hope you can attend.  As usual, please visit the Town's website regularly for current news and information.
In This Issue
Services Notes
Council Meetings
Planning Commission Activity
New Town Hall/Police Station Construction Update
Ten-Digit Dialing Begins
Quick Links
Town Services
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October 1st: Town moves to "winter" season for dogs on the beach 

Until October 1st:
May 1 - Sept 30
Dogs on Beach:
Off-leash: 5AM-10AM
On-leash:  6PM-5AM
No dogs on beach: 10AM-6PM

October 1st-April 30th
Off-leash:  5AM-Noon
On-leash: Noon-5AM

 

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    

Household Garbage on Tuesdays

 

Bulk/Yard debris on Wednesdays

 

Charleston County curbside recycling on alternating Wednesdays 

Click: Schedule 

 

Residents should contact Town Hall at (843)883-3198 with any collection questions or concerns.

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Emergency/Public Safety Alert System (Free!)     

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Town Council Meetings
Regular Council Meeting (Agenda: Click)
(6:00PM) Monday, September 21, 2015
Town Hall, 2050-B Middle Street
Note special date for this regular monthly meeting

Water and Sewer Committee (Agenda:TBA)
(8:30AM) Friday, October 2, 2015
W/S Admin Building, 2050 Gull Drive

Council Workshop (Agenda: TBA)
(6:00PM) Monday, October 12, 2015
Town Hall

Regular Council (Agenda: TBA)
(6:00PM) Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Town Hall
Planning Commission Activity
Planning Commission held its regular monthly meeting on September 9, 2015 

Pursuant to a public hearing at this meeting, the Commission recommended to Council approval of text amendment changes to the Zoning Ordinance:

Topic:  Structures and Recreation Uses on Residential (RS) Zoned Lots that have Conservation Deed Restrictions

Planning Commission meeting packet  (Click)  

Commission report to Council (Click) *
(Official meeting minutes to be approved at October 14, 2015 Planning Commission meeting)

Next step:  Commission's recommendations move to Council for review and consideration 
New Town Hall/Police Station- Construction Update
The new Town Hall/Police Station Project is underway.  The new Town Hall/Police Station will be located on Middle Street, between the Fire Station (2050 Middle) and J. Marshall Stith Park. Target completion: July/August 2016  

line of road construction barrels Construction & Parking
Town Hall visitors may park in the designated parking spaces or along the right-of-way on Station 20 1/2 Street from Middle Street to Gull Drive (no streets close).  Visitors requiring handicap parking may access marked spots following signage on Station 20 1/2. 


J. Marshall Stith Park 
The Park playground and tennis courts remain open and are not effected by construction. Construction workers will work within the construction fencing.  Construction workers are authorized personnel, only, are allowed to enter the fenced construction site. Parents are encouraged to accompany children to the Park and/or discuss safety near construction sites with older children who will play in the Park without adult supervision.     
Thank you for your cooperation and patience 
during this construction process
Ten-Digit Dialing in Lowcountry 
Effective Saturday, September 19, 2015: droid_smartphone.jpg

All local calls and texts must include the area code (843), now, to accommodate inclusion of a new area code that should begin around October 2015.
October Special Event Activity
National Fire Prevention Week:  October 4-10, 2015
Residents are encouraged to ensure they have adequate and working smoke alarms. Contact our fire personnel if you have any questions or need assistance (843) 883-9944

NOTE: Unfortunately the Town's annual fire prevention celebration will not occur due to Town Hall/Police Station construction.  
       IOP/SI Engine Parade: To Be Determined

Isle of Palms Connector Run/Walk for Child
Saturday, October 5, 2015 (Race starts at 8AM)
Hwy 517 (IOP Connector) will be closed to traffic by approximately 6AM race day.  Residents should anticipate changes in traffic volume/flow accordingly.
 
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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.  

(6:00PM)  Monday, September 21, 2015

    September meeting cancelled; Oct applications due Friday, October 2, 2015

(8:30AM)  Friday, October 2, 2015
Venue: Water/Sewer Admin Building, 2050 Gull Drive

(5:30PM) Tuesday, October 6, 2016

     October meeting cancelled; Nov applications due Friday, October 9, 2015

(6:00PM)  Monday, October 12, 2015

(5:30PM) Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

(6:30PM) Wednesday, October 14, 2015

(6:00PM) Tuesday, October 20, 2015

(6:00PM)  Wednesday, October 21, 2015
                November applications due Friday, October 23, 2015

(5:00PM) Monday, October 26, 2015
                November applications due Friday, October 30, 2015

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Monday, October 26, 2015 - Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Venue:  Island Club House, 1452 Poe Avenue

 
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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