Veterans Day is Monday, November 11, 2024. It is a federal holiday which means that non-essential federal government offices are closed and every federal government employee is paid for the holiday. South Carolina also observes Veterans Day. Most banks, credit unions, and schools will be closed.
The local holiday hours are as follows:
SIPOA offices will be closed on Monday, November 11 and will reopen on Tuesday with normal hours. There is no change to trash/recycling pickup and no contractor restrictions for the holiday.
Town of Seabrook Island offices will be closed Monday, November 11 and will reopen with normal hours on Tuesday.
Vincent’s Pharmacy will be open on Monday, November 11 with normal hours.
Post and Computer Center will be open on Monday, November 11 with normal hours. The Post Office will not be picking up or delivering mail/packages, but UPS and FedEx will still be making their runs.
Harris Teeter will be open on Monday, November 11 with normal hours.
The U.S. government recognizes 12 federal holidays: 11 annually and Inauguration Day every four years.
Beach SafetyDuring Beach Renourishment Project– During low tide, from BW 1 to Cap’n Sams Inlet, please walk on the high side; from BW 1 to BW 7, walk near the water.
Temporary Beach Rules Now in Effect
Town Council adopted Emergency Ordinance 2024-01in an effort to protect beachgoers (and their pets) from hazards resulting from the ongoing sand scraping and seawall repair projects.
2024 Holiday Extravaganza – It’s never too early to begin thinking about the holidays. The Town’s Holiday Extravaganza is planned for Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 pm.
TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – To stay up-to-date with town communications, sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking here.
MEETINGS
There are no meetings scheduled for the week of November 4-8, 2024.
View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by going to the home page of TownofSeabrookIsland.org.
Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of each meeting. All videos can be found on the town’s YouTube channel. Individuals who wish to take part in the meeting via Zoom can call (843) 768-9121 or email kwatkins@townofseabrookisland.org for log-in information before the meeting.
View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by going to the home page of Townof SeabrookIsland.org.
The Seabrook Island Water Treatment Facility currently has an ~8M gallon holding pond for treated water. The water moves from the pond to either the Seabrook or Oak Point golf courses. During certain times of the year and during large rainstorms this pond is too small. The Seabrook Island Utility Commission (SIUC) is beginning a pond expansion project in the next couple of weeks. The ~$12M project includes new piping and pumps as well as a doubling of the size of our holding pond. We expect the project to be complete in approximately one year. There should be no disruption to either our Seabrook water supply business or our sewer treatment plant.
Seabrook residents can expect to see some truck traffic at the top of the island between the SIPOA gate and our facility located near the community gardens and Seabrook Island Club Maintenance Complex. The majority of the trucks can be expected between February and summer and nearly all will be carrying dirt to raise the sides of our holding pond.
Article 2 – Seabrook Island Water Tank Upgrades
Beginning in November, the various cell phone carriers that utilize the top of the Seabrook Island Water Tank will be leading a six month project to upgrade supports to the tank. The first step in the process will be the construction of a temporary tower to be located near the water tank. This tower will hold the cell phone carrier equipment that must be removed from the water tank prior to starting the water tank work.
Once the tank work is complete, the cell carriers will move their existing and, as we understand it, improved equipment back to the Water Tank and the temporary tower will be removed. This project is being led by Verizon. Although SIUC is not involved in the technical aspects of the cellular equipment moves/improvements, it seems reasonable to expect some disruption of cell service while the work is on-going. If you experience cell signal strength issues during this time please let your carrier know.
Town of Seabrook Island First Reading of Short-Term Rental and Related Ordinances – The First Reading will be held Monday, October 28, 2024, at 9:30 am at Kiawah Island Town Hall, 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, South Carolina. Click here for more information about the Public Hearing. The agenda for the hearing may be found here.
Town Shred Event – Free shredding event to be held October 30, 10:00 am – noon at Town Hall. Attendees will be limited to three boxes (copy paper box or smaller) or three bags (kitchen trash bag or smaller) per vehicle. There is no need to remove binders, binder clips, paper clips, staples, rubber bands, or CDs/DVDs prior to shredding.
Beach SafetyDuring Beach Renourishment Project– During low tide, from BW 1 to Cap’n Sams Inlet, please walk on the high side; from BW 1 to BW 7, walk near the water.
Temporary Beach Rules Now in Effect
Town Council adopted Emergency Ordinance 2024-01in an effort to protect beachgoers (and their pets) from hazards resulting from the ongoing sand scraping and seawall repair projects.
2024 Holiday Extravaganza – It’s never too early to begin thinking about the holidays. The Town’s Holiday Extravaganza is planned for Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 pm.
TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – To stay up-to-date with town communications, sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking here.
MEETINGS
Utility Commission Meeting Monday, October 28, 2024 – 9:00 am The agenda can be viewed by clicking here.
First Reading of Short-Term Rental and Related Ordinances Monday, October 28, 2024 – 9:30 am Kiawah Island Town Hall, 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, South Carolina. The agenda can be viewed by clicking here.
Special Committee on Finance Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – 10:00 am The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.
Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of each meeting. All videos can be found on the town’s YouTube channel. Individuals who wish to take part in the meeting via Zoom can call (843) 768-9121 or email kwatkins@townofseabrookisland.org for log-in information before the meeting.
View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by going to the home page of Townof SeabrookIsland.org.
The second step of the Kuo Diedrich Chi (KDC) Master Planning Process, Focus Groups & Initial Engagement, has been completed. We want to thank all of the volunteers who participated in the focus groups.
The ideas and open communication were excellent in all 11 sessions. (See new FAQ #18 for a list of the focus groups and Ambassadors).
NEXT PROCESS STEP:
November 6 -8: KDC will hold an internal workshop where they will begin developing initial short, medium, and long-term concepts that will be refined over the next month. (Step 3 of the process).
Town of Seabrook Island First Reading of Short-Term Rental and Related Ordinances – The First Reading will be held Monday, October 28, 2024, at 9:30 am at Kiawah Island Town Hall, 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, South Carolina. Click here for more information about the Public Hearing. The agenda for the hearing may be found here.
Town Shred Event – Free shredding event to be held October 30, 10:00 am – noon at Town Hall. Attendees will be limited to three boxes (copy paper box or smaller) or three bags (kitchen trash bag or smaller) per vehicle. There is no need to remove binders, binder clips, paper clips, staples, rubber bands, or CDs/DVDs prior to shredding.
Beach SafetyDuring Beach Renourishment Project– During low tide, from BW 1 to Cap’n Sams Inlet, please walk on the high side; from BW 1 to BW 7, walk near the water.
BeachOff-Peak – Beach patrol has now ended for the 2024 season (October 1). For a full list of beach rules, visit our website here. Also, Off-Peak Season (October 1 – March 31): Pets may be off a leash at all times in the General Beach area, provided they remain effectively controlled while on the beach.
2024 Holiday Extravaganza – It’s never too early to begin thinking about the holidays. The Town’s Holiday Extravaganza is planned for Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 pm.
TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – To stay up-to-date with town communications, sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking here.
MEETINGS
Utility Commission Meeting Monday, October 28, 2024 – 9:00 am The agenda can be viewed by clicking here.
First Reading of Short-Term Rental and Related Ordinances Monday, October 28, 2024 – 9:30 am Kiawah Island Town Hall, 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, South Carolina. The agenda can be viewed by clicking here.
Special Committee on Finance Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – 10:00 am The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.
Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of each meeting. All videos can be found on the town’s YouTube channel. Individuals who wish to take part in the meeting via Zoom can call (843) 768-9121 or email kwatkins@townofseabrookisland.org for log-in information before the meeting.
View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by going to the home page of Townof SeabrookIsland.org.
Town of Seabrook Island Wednesday, October 30, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Now is the time to organize your files and discard old, unneeded or duplicate documents. Gone are the days where we have to keep backup pieces of paper. Most information is now available online and is easy to access.
This is also good time to think of going paperless. Many companies such as banks, credit cards and insurance companies offer this service. Not only is it safer, but it can also be helpful when you are away from home. A bonus is using less paper, which is good for the environment!
Since most of your documents probably have personal information, you don’t want to just throw them away. The best way to dispose of these documents is by shredding them.
On October 23, 2024, Town Council adopted Emergency Ordinance 2024-01 in an effort to protect beachgoers (and their pets) from hazards resulting from the ongoing sand scraping and seawall repair projects.
To read the details of the new beach rules for pets, beach fires and beach closures and see accompanying maps click here.
Town of Seabrook Island First Reading of Short-Term Rental and Related Ordinances – The First Reading will be held Monday, October 28, 2024, at 9:30 am at Kiawah Island Town Hall, 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, South Carolina. Click here for more information about the Public Hearing. The agenda for the hearing may be found here.
Town Shred Event – Free shredding event to be held October 30, 10:00 am – noon at Town Hall. Attendees will be limited to three boxes (copy paper box or smaller) or three bags (kitchen trash bag or smaller) per vehicle. There is no need to remove binders, binder clips, paper clips, staples, rubber bands, or CDs/DVDs prior to shredding.
Beach SafetyDuring Beach Renourishment Project– During low tide, from BW 1 to Cap’n Sams Inlet, please walk on the high side; from BW 1 to BW 7, walk near the water.
BeachOff-Peak – Beach patrol has now ended for the 2024 season (October 1). For a full list of beach rules, visit our website here. Also, Off-Peak Season (October 1 – March 31): Pets may be off a leash at all times in the General Beach area, provided they remain effectively controlled while on the beach.
2024 Holiday Extravaganza – It’s never too early to begin thinking about the holidays. The Town’s Holiday Extravaganza is planned for Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 pm.
TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – To stay up-to-date with town communications, sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking here.
MEETINGS
Town Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – 2:30 pm The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.
Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – 1:00 pm The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.
Environmental and Wildlife Special Called Meeting Friday, October 25, 2024 – 10:00 am The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.
Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of each meeting. All videos can be found on the town’s YouTube channel. Individuals who wish to take part in the meeting via Zoom can call (843) 768-9121 or email kwatkins@townofseabrookisland.org for log-in information before the meeting.
View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by going to the home page of Townof SeabrookIsland.org.
Town of Seabrook Island Public Hearing – The Public Hearing will be held Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 9:30 am at Kiawah Island Town Hall, 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway, Johns Island, South Carolina. Click here for more information about the Public Hearing. The agenda for the hearing may be found here.
BeachOff-Peak – Beach patrol has now ended for the 2024 season (October 1). For a full list of beach rules, visit our website here. Also, Off-Peak Season (October 1 – March 31): Pets may be off a leash at all times in the General Beach area, provided they remain effectively controlled while on the beach.
Exciting news! – All four EV charging stations are now up and running at Town Hall. The cost is 18 cents per kWh. The charging stations are located in the contractor parking lot to the left of Town Hall.
2024 Holiday Extravaganza – It’s never too early to begin thinking about the holidays. The Town’s Holiday Extravaganza is planned for Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 4:00-7:00 pm.
TOSI Monthly E-newsletter – To stay up-to-date with town communications, sign up for the e-newsletter by clicking here.
MEETINGS
Town Council Budget Workshop Monday, October 14, 2024 – 9:00 am The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.
Public Hearing on Short-Term Rental and Related Ordinances Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – 9:30 am Kiawah Island Town Hall, 4475 Betsy Kerrison Parkway. The public hearing notice can be viewed by clicking here. The agenda for the hearing may be found here.
Public Safety Committee Meeting Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 10:00 am The agenda can be viewed by clicking here. Watch Live on YouTube.
Agendas will be posted at least 24 hours in advance of each meeting. All videos can be found on the town’s YouTube channel. Individuals who wish to take part in the meeting via Zoom can call (843) 768-9121 or email kwatkins@townofseabrookisland.org for log-in information before the meeting.
View the calendar of meetings beyond this week by going to the home page of TownofSeabrookIsland.org.
Columbus Day/Indigenous People Day is Monday, October 14, 2024.
Columbus Day is a federal holiday but not a South Carolina state holiday. It commemorates Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas. Indigenous People Day is not a national holiday, although some states (not South Carolina) celebrate Native American customs and heritage on this day.
The federal holiday means non-essential federal government offices are closed and every federal government employee is paid for the holiday. The US Post Office locations will be closed with no delivery service on this federal holiday. The U.S. government recognizes 12 federal holidays: 11 annually and Inauguration Day every four years.
Since the State of South Carolina does not recognize either Columbus Day or Indigenous People Day as a state holiday, some businesses that are normally closed on a federal holiday may or may not be open. You should check with your local bank, credit union, school, etc. Some will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024, and others will not.
The local holiday hours are as follows:
SIPOA offices will be open Monday, October 14, with normal hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Contractors may work on Monday.
Town of Seabrook Island offices will be open on Monday, October 14, with normal hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Vincent’s Pharmacy will be open Monday, October 14, with normal hours.
Post and Computer Center will be open Monday, October 14, with normal hours.
Harris Teeter will be open Monday, October 14, with normal hours.
