Noteworthy News Items:

• WATER DEPARTMENT NOTEWORTHY NEWS:

• 2007 Water Consumer Confidence Report (PDF Format)

• Force Main On Cove - posted 3/20/08

• Recent Waterline project news and pictures

• 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.

• HISTORIC PRESERVATION RESOURCES

• 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.

• FINAL Accreted Land Baseline Study (Sullivan’s Island Maritime Forest Conservation Study): View Study

• 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

• Hurricane Preparedness Plan

Click here to view the Town’s Hurricane 2008 Preparedness Plan

• 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 into compliance.

• DOG ORDINANCE -

  Summer Dog Ordinance :

  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

• 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. 

• 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 questions.

• 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  for more information.

Additional Police Department News

• Click link below to view the ten most wanted fugitives in the tri-county area. www.ccso.charlestoncounty.org/index2.asp?p=/wanted.html

• Click link below to view the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry http://www.sled.state.sc.us/SLED/default.asp?Category=SCSO&Service=SCSO_01

• Click link below to view the FBI’s most wanted list:

  http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/fugitives/fugitives.htm

Ordinance Updates:

• Pursuant to Town Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 19, 2008

• 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

• 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.
   

• 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.”
   

• Town Council ratified ordinance at the November 20, 2007 Council Meeting:

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:

• Water bills can be conveniently paid every month by a bank draft to your checking account.  Complete the form and return to Town Hall by mail, fax or email to mcoste@sullivansisland-sc.com.

• Water & Sewer Bill Automatic  Bank Draft Application

• Fees

Police Department News:

• 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.

• 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.

• The Police Department kennel facilities are located at 1608 Middle Street.  Apprehended dogs may be picked up at this location.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.