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PUBLIC NOTICE (Tuesday, July 23, 2019)
TRAFFIC DETOUR ALERT CLICK: NOTICE
Effective Wednesday, July 23, 2019, anticipate moderate congestion on Middle Street. NO THROUGH TRAFFIC will be allowed along Middle Street crossing Station 20 1/2 Street. Traffic detour signs will be posted to navigate through traffic on I'On Avenue.
This traffic change is in support of a Water/Sewer Department project, anticipated to be complete within two weeks. Project resident liaison is Greg Gress at (843) 883-5748 or ggress@sullivansisland-sc.com
Thank you for your patience
ONLINE WATER/SEWER BILL PAYMENTS AVAILABLE (CLICK)
Effective 10/1/2018 New Water/Sewer Billing Rates - reflected on November 1st bills
NEED TO REPORT A SERVICE ISSUE? ** Use Mobile 311 to report garbage collection concerns at link below
link is: https://sulllivansisland.mobile311.com/#/login
** Note (8/29/18): Town is incrementally rolling-out this new program. Soon you will be able to report other service needs, so please bookmark this link!
Questions/Concerns with Mobile 311? Contact Town Hall at (843) 883-5743 or (843) 883-3198
UPCOMING TOWN MEETINGS
(Updated July 23, 2019)
Week of July 22- 26, 2019 (5:00PM) Monday, July 22, 2019
(8:30AM) Wednesday, July 24, 2019
All meetings are held at Town Hall, 2056 Middle Street (between Stith Park and Fire Station) unless otherwise noted Summer 2019 Notes RESIDENTS: Trash/Recycling Collection Household: Tuesdays & Fridays Recycling and Bulk/Yard: Alternating Wednesdays (7/17 & 7/31)
VISITOR NOTES: We want your visit to the Island to be enjoyable and safe. Please note the following: Town Ordinances strictly prohibit the following items and violators are subject to ticketing: No fireworks; no alcohol on any streets, public rights-of-way and/or beaches; no single-use plastic bags or styrofoam containers allowed on beach ( Sec 14-36, Click Here). ALL vehicles must obey parking signs and, where allowed, vehicles must park on the right-of-way with ALL four wheels off the pavement.
Remember water safety and you 'swim at your own risk' in the ocean (no lifeguards on duty). Please 'trash-in/trash-out' on your visit (help keep our beaches and ocean clean!). Have a safe and fun holiday weekend!
Emergency: 9-1-1 Non-Emergency: (843) 743-7200
Administrator Benke Town Hall News Message Friday, June 21, 2019 Be Alert - Keep safety in mind: swimming, beach, home/auto and personal/family safety ********* Any citizen concerned with the tree trimming and pruning performed by Lewis Tree Service should contact Dominion Energy at 800-251-7234.
TOWN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (2018-2028) UPDATE
The Town's 10-year rewrite of its comprehensive municipal plan (Town of Sullivan's Island Comprehensive Plan 2018-2028) has begun formal Council review and approval process through the Town's Ordinance procedure (three readings and approval/ratification required for Town ordinances).
Council approved First Reading (Title Only) of Ord 2019-04 at its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Seeking Interested Residents Volunteer for a Town Board or Commission Apply now through Thursday, August 15, 2019
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 CURRENT NEWS (CLICK)
HOURS FOR DOGS ON BEACH Off-leash: 5AM-12Noon On-leash: 12Noon-5AM All dogs visiting the Island must have a dog permit and dogs should wear the Town issued collar while on Sullivan's Island. Permits and collars are available at Town Hall (2056 Middle Street). Call (843)883-3198. CLICK HERE for application CLICK HERE for more Visitor Information GARBAGE COLLECTION NOTES 
Household: Tuesdays Yard/Bulk: Wednesdays
Please contact Town Hall if you need assistance with trash collection services (843) 883-3198
Questions/Concerns? Report online with 3-1-1 (Click) or call Town Hall (M-F) at (843) 5743. SCDOT TRAFFIC CAMERAS SCDOT has rolled out live camera feeds on Ben Sawyer Causeway . Visit SCDOT website (www.511sc.org) and download "SCDOT 511" application on your smartphone.
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Utility News Effective January 2019, Dominion Energy has merged with SCANA. The SCANA and South Carolina Electric & Gas are now known as Dominion Energy.
CLICK HERE to view a fact sheet about the merger and what to expect in the coming years. OTHER ISLAND GOVERNMENT SERVICES GOLF CART OWNER? LOW SPEED VEHICLE (LSV) OWNER? Know the Difference & SC Rules
Report SCDOT Maintenance Issues
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SIES ELEMENTARY STUDENTS PROTECT BEACH WILDLIFESullivan's Island Elementary School's 2019 community conservation outreach project culminated with the posting of student-inspired beach signs aimed at helping to protect the Island habitat of the threatened Wilson Plover shorebird (identified as an endangered species by the State of South Carolina)Watch for these eye-catching signs along the high tide line and beach access Stations 13 and 16
 Many thanks to the sign installers!
DID YOU KNOW?
(March 7, 2019)
Wilson's Plover Birds Call Sullivan's Island Home for Nesting
Wilson's Plover birds call Sullivan's Island home, annually migrating and nesting along our beach. Wilson's Plover is a threatened shorebird species, identified as endangered by the State of South Carolina. Major threats to these birds and their nests range from coastal development to nest disturbances by humans, pets and other animals. ( Click: More Information, SC DNR)
The Town of Sullivan's Island has joined with Sullivan's Island Elementary School, Edgar Allan Poe Library of the Charleston County Public Library system and the SC Audubon Society to raise public awareness of the Wilson Plover on Sullivan's Island and help educate the public on ways to co-exist and protect the birds' habitat. LEARN MORE!
Town Bird Sighting Update! (posted March 7, 2019)
With the return of warm spring-like weather, a variety of birds have also returned to the beach and dune areas of Sullivan's Island. CLICK HERE (pdf) to view a list of birds recently identified roosting in the late afternoon/early evening at Station 28 Street (identified by John Cox of Mt. Pleasant, SC)
Mayor O'Neil chats with @QuintinOnCamera about Sullivan's Island current events: Click Here to view video (You Tube)
November 21, 2018 On November 20, 2018 Town Council gave third and final reading to Ordinance 2018-06 also known as the "Plastic and Styrofoam" ordinance. In general, businesses will only be allowed to use paper or recyclable plastic products and are prohibited from using Styrofoam products, plastic straws and single-use plastic bags. Additionally, thee products will be banned from use on the beach. The ordinance becomes effective December 1, 2018. Click here to read the ordinance in its entirety.
August 1, 2018
On August 1, 2018 the Town closed on its $20-million Installment Purchase Revenue Bonds Series 2018. Proceeds will be used for retrofitting the Wastewater Treatment Plant and associated collection system infrastructure.
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Opinion No 5581, Filed August 1, 2018 (SC Appellate Case No. 2015-222550)
In the case of Bluestein, et al v. Town of Sullivan's Island, on appeal, the State of South Carolina in the Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the Charleston County Master-in-Equity granting summary judgment on numerous claims regarding the Towns' decision not to cut the maritime forest.
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA) POLICY, FEE SCHEDULE & APPLICATION FORM
S.C Law provides that it is a crime to knowingly obtain or use personal information from a public body for commercial solicitation. Pursuant to South Carolina Freedom of Information Act, the Town of Sullivan’s Island (“Town”) will provide copies of public records in its custody unless the records are exempt from disclosure under S.C. Code of Laws §30-4-40. All Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) requests should be directed to: Town of Sullivan’s Island ATTN:Courtney Liles, Town Clerk Post Office Box 427 Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482 Email: cliles@sullivansisland-sc.com
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CO-EXISTING WITH COYOTES
Resident and visitor tools and tips for co-existing with coyote wildlife on the Island.
SC Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Furbearer Project (Handout-Click)
Please help the Town - Report all coyote sightings! It is very important to report each and every coyote sighting using the following procedure:
Call Consolidated Dispatch: (843) 743-7200 (available 24/7) Provide the following data: 1. Date of sighting 2. Time of sighting 3. Location of sighting 4. Quantity of Coyotes 5. Circumstances - Did you HEAR, SEE or INTERACT with the coyote(s)
Interact means having to actively scare away the coyote by activity such as staring it down, yelling/making noise, throwing something at the coyote, etc
The Town does not encourage you to physically engage a coyote. If at any time you feel in danger, please call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance.
Reporting each and every sighting provides the Town necessary data to track coyote habitats and behavior patterns. This information is critical to the Town's regular review of its coyote management strategies. Thank you for your assistance.
OTHER COUNTY & STATE INFORMATIONCharleston County Recycling
Sullivan's Island Recycling Schedule (Charleston County) -PDF Charleston County General Recycling Information - LINK DO YOU NEED A RECYCLING BIN? All-in-one large recycling carts are delivered to your door directly by Charleston County Recycling. Please contact their customer service line at (843) 720-7111 *************************
MOSQUITO CONTROLCharleston County Mosquito Control is striving to educate residents on steps they can take to"Fight the Bite" ( click here- link) and urge residents to call their offices to report any and all mosquito concerns. A quick call to their offices will help the department track issues and ensure Sullivan's Island remains high on the mosquito abatement spray list. County Mosquito Control is (843) 202-7880...... Click Here for web page.
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