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Photos of Town
Events
Weather
Island News Briefs for This Month
Dog Ordinance Change
Don't Forget Residents & Visitors
Tuesday, April 01, 2008 -Dog Ordinance Change Observed -
On Beach -
April 1, 2008 - October 31
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Off leash: 5am - 10am;
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NO Dogs: 10am
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On Leash: 6pm - 5am --
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Owners must clean up pet waste
island-wide.
Police Employment –
Summer Beach Services Positions
The Town of Sullivan’s Island Police Department is accepting
applications for civilian temporary summer Beach Services
positions. Multiple positions are open May 1, 2008. Some
positions will last until October. Primary duties will include
parking enforcement and beach patrol.
Full Release
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Employment Applications:
General News Items:
Notary of Public Service is
available at Town Hall
between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Monday
through Friday.
Hometown, S.C. - The
Municipal Association of South Carolina has launched the
Hometown, S.C. website. This site contains information regarding
S.C. cities, news, issues and research. Please visit this
website by clicking on
www.hometownsc.org.
Town Hall
Physical Address:
1610 Middle Street
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 427,
Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482
Telephone: (843)883-3198
Facsimile: (843)883-3009
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Mayor Carl Smith
Greeting |
Town of
Sullivan's Island
Official Website |
| TOWN OF SULLIVAN’S ISLAND SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS
Special Council Meeting
May 5, 2008 (Monday) 6:00pm
Purpose:
(1.) 2nd & 3rd reading of An Ordinance to Amend Section 14-29(SIC 30) of the Town Code
(Smoking Ordinances) by Adding a Definition of “Person(s)” and Amending the Provisions Relating to Violations and Penalties.
(2.) Resolution for engagement of Coastal Science & Engineering to prepare Accreted Land Management Plan.
Special Council Meeting
May 8, 2008 (Thursday) 3:00pm
Purpose:
FY08-09 Budget Workshop
Special Council Meeting
May 9, 2008 (Friday) 12Noon
Purpose:
Finalist candidate interviews for Master Community Commercial (CC) District Plan RFP
NEW BEACH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Town of Sullivan’s Island is accepting letters of interest from residents interested in serving the Beach Advisory Committee, a new ad hoc advisory Committee to Town Council. Please contact Town Administrator Andy Benke at
abenke@sullivansisland-sc.com or (843) 883-5726 for an application or more information. Applications and/or letters of interest are due by
Wednesday, May 14, 2008.
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Spring
Yard Work Notes:
Many residents are clearing away winter
brush and starting spring planting.
Please
help
the Town’s debris removal contractor by
remembering these guidelines when you clean:
1. Small, reasonable size piles of
yard debris should be placed at the end of
the curb for weekly pick-up. Contractor will
not be able to remove large piles of debris
at one time;
2. Cut small limbs to a maximum
length of 4 feet;
3. Use clear plastic bags for leaves
(black bags will not be picked up)
4. Weekly yard debris pick-up is on
Wednesday’s. Please plan your yard work
accordingly.
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If
you use a landscape service or hire a
contractor to do your yard work,
Town
ordinances
require the following:
1. Business/Contractor must obtain a Town
Business License
2. Business/Contractor must remove all yard
debris at its expense -
Pursuant to Section
9-7A and 9-7B of Town Ordinances
The
Town and your neighbor thank you for your
cooperation during this busy yard work
season.
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PLANNING
COMMISSION
TOWN
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REVIEW
The Planning Commission
continues its ten (10) year review of the
Town’s Comprehensive Plan
during a
series of monthly public workshops.
Next Planning Commission Workshop
Comprehensive Plan Review
5:00pm – 6:30pm
Wednesday,
April 9, 2008
Town Hall, 1610 Middle Street
Planning
Commission will begin reviewing the Needs,
Goals & Strategies of Comprehensive Plan
Elements at the beginning of its regular
monthly meetings.
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MASTER PLAN OF COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (CC)
DISTRICT
Special Council Meeting
4:00pm
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Council Chamber,
Town Hall
1610 Middle
Street
The purpose of
this meeting is for the Selection Committee to
review the bids for the Master Plan of Community
Commercial (CC) District RFP.
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Municipal Court
News:
Jury Trial Dates - April 2 – 4, 2008
Jury selection and trial will be held at
Town Hall Municipal Court
1610 Middle Street
2:00pm Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Juror
Selection
All residents who have been summoned for
jury duty and have not been excused must
appear at this time.
It is the
law. Jurors will be picked at this time and
the Municipal Judge will assign Juror’s day
to serve
Thursday & Friday, April 3-4, 2008 Jury
Trials
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Design Review Board News:
Special Meeting
Wednesday April 23, 2008
6:00pm to 9:00pm
1610 Middle Street
The
Design Review Board will hold a special
meeting April 23rd from 6:00
p.m. to 9:00 pm at Sullivan’s Island
Town Hall located 1610 Middle Street
The Board
will be assessing 14 structures being
considered for inclusion on the
Sullivan’s
Island Historic List.
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TOWN OF
SULLIVAN'S ISLAND
HOLDS HISTORIC
PROPERTY TAX CREDIT WORKSHOP
Sullivan’s Island Town Council’s Historic
Property Tax Credit Workshop on February 26,
2008 was a great success. A standing room
crowd of over 60 people filled Town Hall to
learn how they could get a tax break for
preserving their historic homes.
Mr. Richard Sidebottom, Supervisor of
Compliance, Tax Incentive and Outreach
Programs with the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) in Columbia
provided a breadth of information at this
two (2) hour workshop on the various state
and federal tax initiatives available to
residents engaging in rehabilitation and
preservation efforts.
Mayor Carl Smith thanked residents for
supporting the preservation of historic
homes and the establishment of historic
districts, a goal he has personally striven
to realize for over twenty (20) years.
If residents missed this informative
meeting, they can contact Mr. Sidebottom
at
Sidebottom@scdah.state.sc.us , visit the
State Archives and History website at
www.state.sc.us/scdah
or contact Andy Benke,
Town Administrator, at
abenke@sullivansisland-sc.com
or (843) 883-5726.
Event Photos
S.C.
State Department of History & Archives
Information & Applications
http://www.state.sc.us/scdah/hphistorichomestax.htm
Town
of Sullivan’s Island Historic Preservations
Resources
•
National Register
Historic District Contributing Properties
List
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Historic Map as of
February 2008
Other
Resources & Studies
Historic Preservation
Resources
Historic Designation
Form
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Noteworthy News Items:
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WATER DEPARTMENT NOTEWORTHY NEWS:
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Force Main On Cove
- posted 3/20/08
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Recent Waterline project news
and pictures |
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On November 7, 2007 the Town switched from
Charleston Water System (CWS) water source to isle of Palms
Water and Sewer Commission (IOP) water source. This
test of the emergency water system was a total success.
Annual Water Main Flushing:
System wide water main
flushing will begin Wednesday November 7, 2007 8:00AM –
4:00PM and continue every Wednesday thereafter through
December 19, 2007. Just as a reminder, please refrain from
doing any laundry on these days.
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Winter Garbage Collection Schedule:
Winter garbage collection schedule resumes effective
September 10, 2007
Island-wide household garbage –
Tuesdays (starting September 11th)
Island-wide yard
debris – Wednesdays (starting September 12th)
Please
remember all trash must be placed in roll-out carts. On the
date of collection, roll-out carts should be placed on the
curb by 7:00 a.m. and removed by 7:00 p.m. |
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FINAL Accreted Land Baseline Study
(Sullivan’s Island Maritime Forest Conservation Study):
View Study |
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SMOKING ORDINANCE CHALLENGE – The
Court has ruled in favor of the Town of Sullivan’s Island
smoking ordinance. The Town will retain the state’s first
comprehensive smokefree indoor workplace and public place
ordinance after turning back a challenge by a local
establishment. The plaintiffs challenged Home Rule as it
relates to smoking ordinances, claiming state law prevents
local municipalities from passing smokefree ordinances.
Judge Deadra Jefferson found neither “express” nor “implied”
preemption in state law. View
Court Order |
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Hurricane
Preparedness Plan |
Click here to view the Town’s
Hurricane 2007 Preparedness Plan
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Effective July 20, 2006, all
restaurants on Sullivan's Island are smoke free.
Click here
to view Section 14-29 from the Code of
Ordinances for the Town. Bert’s Bar was granted a 21 day
waiver from the ordinance in order to bring the building
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DOG ORDINANCE -
Summer Dog Ordinance
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Beach Hours
April 1 - October 31:
Off-leash: 5:00 am –
10:00 am
No Dogs 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
On-leash:
6:00 pm – 5:00 am
Winter Dog Ordinance :
Beach
Hours November 1st – March 31st:
Off leash:
5:00am - Noon
On leash: Noon – 5:00 am |
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Renewal of Dog Licenses. All
residents and visitors bringing their dogs to the island
must renew their dog license by January 2008. The 2008
licenses will be issued beginning December 1, 2007. The
dogs’ rabies vaccination must be current, and the rabies
certificate must be represented at renewal unless it is
already on file at Town Hall.
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Business License Renewal. Business
license renewals are due in January. The Deadline for all
business licenses is February 1, 2008. Home operated
businesses are not exempt from the ordinance and are
required to purchase a license. Contact Town Hall with any
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Vacation Rental License - The 2008
vacation rental business licenses are due February 1, 2008.
Property owners authorized to conduct vacation rental
business must have a 2008 business license in hand by the
deadline and cannot rent their property otherwise. Contact
Lisa Darrow at (843)883-5744 or
ldarrow@sullivansisland-sc.com
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Additional Police
Department News
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Ordinance
Updates:
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Pursuant to Town
Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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An Ordinance to
Amend Chapter 21, Zoning, Article XI, Historic
Preservation Overlay District, Section 21-94C to
Specify that Properties Proposed to be Added to the
Designation of Historic Properties by Town Bodies
Shall be Treated as Designated from the Time of Such
Proposed Addition Until Final Determination by the
Design Review Board. STATUS: Passed Second Reading
by Town Council at its February 19, 2008 meeting.
Posted March 28, 2008
- Update to existing ordinance (Chapter 21
regarding Historic Designation). As of Regular
Council meeting on March 18, 2008, this ordinance
passed Third Reading. -
Ordinance |
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An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2,
Administration, Section 2-17A, Article III, Division
1 Council meetings (to change meeting time of Town
Council). STATUS: Ratified by Town Council at its
February 19, 2008 meeting.
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Pursuant to
Town Council meeting on Tuesday, December 18, 2007
“An Ordinance to Amend Section 22 PURCHASING
ORDINANCE of the Town of Sullivan’s Island (update
existing code with more current language). Passed
Second and Third Reading by Town Council at its
December 18, 2007 meeting.”
“An Ordinance to Amend Chapter 2, Administration,
Section 2-17A, Article III, Division 1 Council
Meetings (to change meeting time of Town Council).
Passed First Reading by Town Council at its December
18, 2007 meeting.”
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Town
Council ratified ordinance at the November 20, 2007
Council Meeting:
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An Ordinance to Amend
Chapter 21, Zoning, Article XV, Sections 21-138(A)
and 21-138(B) Regarding Accessory Structures.
(Amended and Passed Third Reading by Town Council on
October 16, 2007; Ratification due at November 20,
2007 Town Council Meeting)
Water and Sewer Department News:
Police Department News:
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Residents will notice an increased
presence of officers in the business districts
during evening hours and especially on the weekends.
The increased presence is for the protection and
safety of residents, proprietors, and visitors.
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Street Talk Program
– Chief Howard schedules his Street Talk Program for
different areas around the Island. The program will
brief residents on a variety of subjects which
include home protection and security, child street
safety tips, and Town ordinances and golf cart
safety. If you are interested in bringing the
program to your street contact Chief Howard at
883-5735. |
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The Police Department kennel facilities
are located at 1608 Middle Street. Apprehended dogs may be
picked up at this location. |
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Officers will be present on the
beach to enforce the new dog ordinance.
Assistance from residents in the education of
visitors regarding specifics of Section 3-8 would be
appreciated. |
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The Sullivan’s Island Police
Department will provide free firearm safety kits
Project ChildSafe.
Click here
to view details and learn how to obtain your gun
locks. |
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The Sullivan’s Island Police
Department will implement a new program, RESIDENT
SERVICES, in March 2005. For interested
residents, the program will provide a daily check in
with senior citizens living alone and special
patrols around the homes of citizens on vacation.
For more information please telephone Chief Howard
883-9636 or Andy Benke 883-3198. |
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