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Town of Sullivan's Island 
NEWS & UPDATES
(July 17, 2010) Town Competes for Industry Award for Communications Efforts (Municipal Association of South Carolina) Sullivan's Island competed for the 2010 MASC Achievement Award, Communications Category, in early 2010. Participants and winners were announced at the MASC Annual Convention Awards Banquet on July 17, 2010. While the Town placed behind the much larger city of Rock Hill in this category, Sullivan's Island's nomination for this award was a first for our Town. Click Here for Summary of Awards & Packets (alphabetical). Many thanks go to those who traveled to Columbia in March for this competition: Councilman Pat O'Neil Staff: Andy Benke, Administrator; Danny Howard, Police Chief (Municipal Digital Emergency Alert System manager); and Lisa Darrow, Asst to Administrator (Municipal Website and E-Newsletter Manager; Calling System). Contact Lisa Darrow with questions or for more information at ldarrow@sullivansisland-sc.com or (843)883-5744. ***************************** (June 18, 2010) Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill -Gulf of Mexico: Town Preparations & Update Town Officials and Staff have been working with local, state and federal agencies to monitor the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and develop contingency plans in the unlikely event that the oil spill will impact our area. Mayor Carl J. Smith and key Town Staff joined fellow municipalities, local subdivisions, Coast Guard and other federal and state agency officials on Friday, June 18, 2010 to discuss the current oil spill status, prioritize local needs and strategize response activity. For More Information Prepared by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Mac MacLennan, U.S. G. Sector Charleston Emergency Manager/RFP Coordinator ********************* (April 2010) 2010 COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN/WALK - SULLIVAN'S ISLAND RESIDENTS OFFER COMPETITIVE TURN OUT! Thanks to the diligent research work of Councilman Pat O'Neil, we are excited to announce that NINETY (90) Sullivan's Islanders finished the 2010 race/walk! Thank you Councilman Pat O'Neil for gathering this data from all the published race results! ********************************** (March 6, 2010) Chloe Stapleton Wins SIES Arbor Day Poster Contest  CONGRATULATIONS CHLOE STAPLETON
Winner of the 2010 Arbor Day Poster Contest for Sullivan's Island Elementary School Chloe's poster for the 2010 theme, "Trees are Terrific and Energy-Wise" was selected from a field of 56 fifth grade participants at Sulivan's Island Elementary School. Judging was done by Ms. Kerry Hood, SIES Art Teacher. Chloe's poster will move to the SC State-wide contest. Mayor Smith presented awards on Friday, March 5, 2010. Special thanks to Tree Commission members Margaret Skinner, Shannon Cagle and Leo Fetter for joining Mayor Smith for this celebration of trees. Many thanks to all Tree Commission members for encouraging and initating this special event! Good luck Chloe at State!. ARBOR DAY IS APRIL 30, 2010. Sullivan's Island's Accreted Land Discussed on The Savage Report (November 30, 2009) Residents can tune into to The Savage Report on Comcast Channel C2 to view a panel discussion of the Town's Accreted Land. Below are the show dates and times this 30 minute episode will air: Monday (November 30th) - Friday (December 4th): 11:30AM 2:30PM 5:30PM 8:30PM Click Here to access Comcast C2 Weekly Schedule Sullivan's Island Launches New E-Newsletter Service (November 9, 2009) READ FULL PRESS RELEASE (Click Here) Stay informed about Town news and events through your email inbox! Subscribe to the new Town E-Newsletter service and receive your E-Newsletter every month. Click Here to See E-Newsletter Archive Questions? Contact Lisa Darrow at Town Hall (843) 883-5744 or ldarrow@sullivansisland-sc.com.
Town Signs Mutual Aid Agreement (October 21, 2009) On October 21, 2009 the municipalities of Sullivan's Island, Mt. Pleasant and Isle of Palms pledged mutual aid support in the event a pandemic outbreak of H1N1 (swine flu) materially impacted municipal services. Mayors Carl Smith (Sullivan's Island), Kruger Smith (Mt. Pleasant) and Dick Cronin (Isle of Palms) applauded this creative and collaborative sharing of public resources, complimenting the three municipal Administrators who spearheaded this initiative: Andy Benke (Sullivan's Island), Mac Burdette (Mt. Pleasant) and Linda Lovvorn Tucker (Isle of Palms). Island residents can rest assured that important services will continue during this H1N1 pandemic alert. Click Here to Read the Mutual Aid Resolution
Cub Scouts Visit Town Water and Wastewater Plant (October 20, 2009) Cub Scouts from Pack 59, chartered by Stella Maris Catholic Church, Sullivan's Island, visited the Town's Water Treatment facility on October 20, 2009. The boys learned about water infrastructure and how wastewater is treated at the Town Plant. The Scouts toured the Plant, collecting samples along the way, and viewed the microorganisms at work inthe facility lab. Water & Sewer Manager Greg Gress, who conducted the tour, said the boys had lots of questions about solid waste and "got a kick out of" seeing the treated waste samples under the microscope.  Pack 59 Scouts with Town Staff
SCDHEC-OCRM Adopt Final Beachfront Jurisdictional Lines for Sullivan's Island (October 19, 2009) In accordinance with Section 48-39-280(C) of the Coastal Zone Management Act, SCDHEC has analyzed scientific data, considered public comments and set established new jurisdictional lines for various barrier islands, including Sullivan's Island. SCDHEC adopted as final the beachfront jurisdictional lines proposed in March 2009. Click here to read the October 16, 2009 final jurisdiction lines announcement. Click here to see the jurisdictional maps. Hurricane Hugo 20th Anniversary Remembrance (September 19, 2009) Jamie W. Moore & Dorothy Perrin Moore, authors of the award winning book Island in the Storm graciously compiled and shared their Perspectives of the Storm during the community's remembrance of Hurricane Hugo (September 21, 1989). The event was held at the Poe Library on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Click here to view/download the author's presentation (pdf). SCDOT Reduces Speed Limit on Jasper Boulevard/SC703: 35mph (September 18, 2009) Effective immediately the speed limit on Jasper Boulevard/SC 703 is 35mph. Remember that golf cats & low spped vehicles (LSV) are not allowed, by state law, to drive on Jasper Boulevard as it is a SCDOT designated primary highway. Golf carts and low speed vehicles are allowed to cross this primary highway.
Sullivan's Island Launches New Emergency & Public Safety Alert System (August 21, 2009) READ FULL PRESS RELEASE (Click Here) Stay informed of emergencies and public safety matters related to Sullivan's Island. Register today for alerts via email and/or cell phone texts. Registration is free; some carriers may charge to deliver cell phone text messages (check with your phone carrier). More Questions About the Alert System? Click Here for Frequently Asked Questions ONGOING: Ben Sawyer Bridge Rehabilitation Project News (February 17, 2010) Bridge Will Remain Closed through Wednesday, February 17, 2010 Marine Traffic Closed: February 4, 2010 (Thursday) Pedestrian Traffic Closed: February 5, 2010 (Friday) Vehicle Traffic Closed: February 8, 2010 (Sunday at 7:00PM) ************************************** Link to SCDOT project website.
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