Category: Town of SBI

Reminder: Disaster Awareness Day June 1

Please plan to attend the
2023 Disaster Awareness Day

on Thursday, June 1 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
at the Seabrook Island Club

The Atlantic hurricane season that runs from June 1 to November 30 is quickly approaching! With South Carolina as one of the most vulnerable states in the nation to be impacted by hurricanes, emergency preparedness is especially important for residents of barrier island communities.

The program will focus on hurricane preparedness covering preparation, evacuation, and return. Prizes will be raffled off throughout the event with the opportunity to win the “Grand Prize.” The first ten attendees will receive a free NOAA weather radio. Reception and complimentary lunch will follow. No RSVP is required.

Don’t miss an opportunity to take a crash course in disaster preparedness and learn how our community will handle a disaster or hurricane scenario. It’s also a great opportunity for residents to speak to our emergency management officials in one place. For more information, contact Robin Ochoa at rochoa@townofseabrookisland.org.

-Submitted by The Town of Seabrook Island

Chow Town Food Truck Rodeo May 31

Come on down to Chow Town
at Town Hall!

This year’s schedule begins
with the celebration of our
Town Incorporation Day!

Wednesday, May 31
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Town Hall

Food Trucks:
Co Hog
Kees Kitchen
Smashcity Burgers
Delights Dessert
Saveurs du Monde
KoolKatz Italian Ice

Beverage:
The Wandering Tap

Music:
David Tabaka

Chow Town will
continue throughout the summer
on the following Wednesdays:

June 14 & 28
July 12 & 26
August 9 & 23 

–Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

(Image credit: townofseabrookisland.org)

Do You Know….About Living on Seabrook?

Do you know… there are 40 pages of SIPOA Rules and Regulations that govern life on Seabrook and ensure the quality of life we enjoy here? Whether you are new to Seabrook or a long time resident, it’s important to be aware of these rules and regulations.

Seabrook Island Property Owners Association (SIPOA) and the Town of Seabrook Island care about the safety and security of all property owners, residents, renters, and visitors to our very special island. Our small, tight-knit community depends on the spirit of cooperation and the sense of responsibility of everyone on the island to be aware of and respectful of these rules.

To remind everyone, Tidelines has created a helpful series of posts entitled Do You Know… that explain the relevant regulations associated with the various activities of our daily living. To learn about each topic, simply click on the links below or visit Tidelinesblog and click on Do You Know in the navigation bar.

About Walking, Biking and Driving

About the Beach

About Animals

About Waste Management

About Safety

We think you will find this information helpful and are confident it will assure the safety, security, and pleasure of all who call Seabrook home, or home away from home!

–Tidelines Editors

TOSI Clips: Town Council Meeting May 23

A video of the May 23, 2023, Town Council meeting can be accessed online through the Town of Seabrook Island’s website. To view the 1 hour and 14 minute video, click here and select the video link under May 23, 2023.

If you have limited time and are just interested in a specific topic, select that item from the list below to watch that particular part of the meeting.

  • Presentations: None
  • Public Hearing: None
  • Reports of Town Boards, Commissions, and Committees:
    • Advisory Committees
      • Update Community Promotions & Engagement Committee – Pat Fox
      • Update Environment & Wildlife Committee – Jeri Finke
      • Update Public Safety Committee – Dan Kortvelesy
      • Update Public Works Committee – Barry Goldstein
    • Special Committees – No Report
    • Ad Hoc Committees – Update Short Term Rental Committee
    • Board of Zoning Appeals – No Report
    • Planning Commission – No Report
    • State Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee – No Report
    • Utility Commission – Monthly Report – Annie Smith-Jones
  • Reports of Town Officers:
    • Mayor – John Gregg
      • Update Concerning Town’s Application for Public Assistance (Hurricane Ian)
      • Update Concerning Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan
      • Update from Recent Information Discussions with Representatives of Community Organizations
      • Update Concerning State Budget Proviso 113.11
      • Resident Request for Town Regulation of Noise
    • Town Administrator – Joe Cronin
      • Update Chow Town, May 31 and Disaster Awareness Day June 1
      • Update Internet Fallover
      • Update Annual Business Licenses and STR Permits
    • Town Clerk/Treasurer – Katharine Watkins
    • Town Attorney – Stephen Brown – No Report
    • Zoning Administrator – Tyler Newman
    • Communication & Events Manager – Robin Ochoa – No Report
  • Ordinances for Second Reading: None
  • Ordinances for First Reading:
    • Ordinance 2023-04: An ordinance amending the annual operating budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023.
  • Items for Information or Discussion: No Items
  • Citizen Comments:
    • In-person and Online
  • Council Comments: None

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island

Memorial Day 2023 Weekend Holiday Hours

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service of our country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize veterans who sacrificed their lives for our country. 

Let’s enjoy this weekend with our families and friends while being grateful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for the United States of America.

Memorial Day is both a federal and state holiday, thus banks, post offices, and all non-essential federal and state government offices will be closed.

Trash pickup will not be picked up on Monday, May 29. The schedule for this week only is:
-Trash/Recycling Pickup for single-family properties will be Tuesday, May 30.
-Multi-family properties will be on Tuesday, May 30, and Friday, June 2.

The local holiday hours for the Memorial Day Weekend 2023 are as follows:

SIPOA Offices are normally closed on Saturdays and Sundays and will be closed all day on Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. They will reopen Tuesday, May 30. Check sipoa.org for office hours.

The Town of Seabrook Island Office is normally closed on Saturdays and Sundays. In addition, they will also be closed on Monday, May 29, for the holiday. They will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, with normal hours. Check townofseabrook.org for office hours.

Vincent’s Pharmacy is normally closed on Sundays and they will also be closed on Monday, May 29, for the Memorial Day holiday. They will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, with normal hours.

Post and Computer Center is normally closed on Sundays. In addition, they will also be closed on Monday, May 29, for the holiday.  They will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, with normal hours. 

Harris Teeter will be open all weekend, including Memorial Day, with normal hours.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

–Tidelines Editors

(Image credit: iStock)

Reminder: Stay Safe Around Alligators

Alligators are wild animals native to this area living in and near our lagoons. They are fascinating creatures and even though they are naturally afraid of humans, they should be enjoyed only from a safe distance. There has been a recent surge in alligator activity so, for your safety, the simplest and most practical recommendations are:

  1. Pay close attention to your surroundings.
  2. Always leave alligators alone.
  3. Keep people and pets away from them and their habitat.

To be safe around alligators, remember:

  • Do not feed alligators. Feeding alligators is illegal and reduces their fear of humans. If you see someone feeding alligators, contact the S.C. Department of Natural Resources at 1-800-922-5431.
  • Keep your distance. Alligators can run faster than you.
  • Do not attempt to move alligators out of the road.
  • It is illegal to harass, throw things at or harm alligators in any way.
  • Do not disturb nests or small alligators. Female alligators are very protective.
  • Keep your pets and children away from alligators.
  • Do not corner, trap or hunt alligators.
  • Be alert around the shore of freshwater ponds or wetlands.
  • Avoid swimming in areas that are known habitats for large alligators.
  • If you have a concern about an alligator, call the Seabrook Island Security Gate at 843-768-6641 or S.C. Department of Natural Resources at 1-800-922-5431.

The Seabrook Island Property Owners’ Association (SIPOA) has developed a policy for determining whether or not an alligator qualifies as a “nuisance alligator” and therefore warrants removal under the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Nuisance Alligator Program. Removal occurs relatively infrequently. Click here to learn what to do if you have a concern or complaint about an alligator.

Some interesting facts about alligators:

  • Alligators have between 74 and 80 teeth in their mouth at one time. As teeth wear down, they are replaced. An alligator can go through 3,000 teeth in a lifetime.
  • Mating season for alligators is mid-April through early June when temperatures are warm between 80° and 90° F. Baby alligators hatch in August and September and measure about 6 to 8 inches. 
  • Juvenile alligators grow about one foot per year. Adult male alligators measure 11 – 15 feet in length; adult females 8 – 9 feet in length.

To read more about staying safe around alligators, click here. Property owners should share this information with visitors and rental guests.

–Tidelines Editors

(Photo credit: nas.er.usgs.gov)

Disaster Awareness Day June 1


26th Annual Disaster Awareness Day
Thursday, June 1, 2023
10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Seabrook Island Club

The Atlantic hurricane season that runs from June 1 to November 30 is quickly approaching! With South Carolina as one of the most vulnerable states in the nation to be impacted by hurricanes, emergency preparedness is especially important for residents of barrier island communities.

Please plan to attend
Disaster Awareness Day
Thursday, June 1, 2023
from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Seabrook Island Club, 3772 Seabrook Island Road

The program will focus on hurricane preparedness covering preparation, evacuation, and return. Prizes will be raffled off throughout the event with the opportunity to win the “Grand Prize.” First ten attendees will receive a free NOAA weather radio. Reception and complimentary lunch will follow. No RSVP is required.

Don’t miss an opportunity to take a crash course in disaster preparedness and learn how our community will handle a disaster or hurricane scenario. It’s also a great opportunity for residents to speak to our emergency management officials in one place. For more information, contact Robin Ochoa at rochoa@townofseabrookisland.org.

-Submitted by The Town of Seabrook Island

TOSI Clips: Town Council Work Session May 9

A video of the May 9, 2023, Town Council Meeting can be accessed online through the Town of Seabrook Island’s website. To view the entire video, click here and select the video link under May 9, 2023.

If you have limited time and are just interested in a specific topic, select that item from the list below to watch that particular part of the meeting.

  • Mayor John Gregg
    • Update of Town of Seabrook Island Request for Public Assistance (Hurricane Ian)
    • Update Concerning Town’s Capabilities Assessment for Charleston Regional Hazard Mitigation
  • Jeri Finke
    • Question concerning the status of Seafields
  • Patricia Fox
    • Update – Community Promotions and Engagement Committee and SIPOA Long Range Planning Committee
  • Barry Goldstein
    • Update – Public Works Committee
  • Dan Kortvelesy
    • Update – Public Safety Committee & Proposed Development on Resurrection Road
  • Town Administrator Joe Cronin
    • Reminder of upcoming Joint Town Council and Planning Commission Work Session on Wednesday, May 17 at 1:30 pm.
    • Discussion of potential Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2023
    • Update Pathway Improvement Project
    • Other Action Items
      • Contract Extension: Request to approve a contract extension with Phillips and Jordan for On-Call Debris Removal Services
      • Appointment of Code Enforcement Officers
        • Res. 2023-25: A resolution to appoint and commission Marris Meyer as a Code Enforcement Officer for the proper security and general welfare of the Town of Seabrook Island
        • Res. 2023-26: A resolution to appoint and commission Sinclair Wright as a Code Enforcement Officer for the proper security and general welfare of the Town of Seabrook Island
    • Executive Session – No Video
      • Discussion of Personnel Matter (S.C. Code Sec. 30-4-70(a)(1))
    • Action Items
      • Appointment of Clerk of Court for the Town of Seabrook Island

-Submitted by the Town of Seabrook Island