East Cooper Briefs

Sullivan's Island narrows list to 6

A selection committee of Sullivan's Island Town Council narrowed a list of consultants interested in creating a master plan for the beach community's commercial district.

The committee comprised the entire Town Council with the exception of Gerald Kaynard, with John Winchester and Hal Currey of the town's planning commission, and Andy Benke, town administrator. Members voted unanimously Tuesday to interview the top six candidates next month.

After sorting through a list of proposals, these six companies remained (in order as ranked): Woolpert of Ohio, Seamon Whiteside & Associates of Mount Pleasant, Clarion of North Carolina, Stantec of North Charleston, Cole and Russell Architects of Ohio, and the Land Plan Group South Inc. of Mount Pleasant. Councilman Everett Presson, didn't attend the meeting, and Currey missed most of the ranking process.

The consultant would ultimately develop a new plan for the commercial area, about three blocks of Middle Street. It's home to a handful of restaurants, offices and a gas station.

The town will ask the chosen consultants to address parking, traffic safety, the area's appearance and its impact on neighbors.

Local Mom's Club to hold spring sale

The MOM's Club of Mount Pleasant is holding a Mom to Mom Spring Sale 7 to 11 a.m. April 12 at the National Guard Armory located at 245 Mathis Ferry Road.

New and gently used children's clothing, toys, books, furniture and more will be on sale.

There is a $1 charge to enter and a portion of the proceeds will benefit My Sister's House founded by volunteers in 1980 to provide safe shelter to victims of domestic violence and their children throughout the Tri-County area. The MOM's Club is an international organization supporting full- and part-time stay-at-home mothers.

For more information on the sale e-mail visit momsclub_mtpnpw@yahoo.com.

The Isle of Palms Exchange Club

The Isle of Palms Exchange Club named Courtney Marsh, a senior at Wando High School, its 2007-08 'Youth of the Year.' Eligible students for this award must live on the Isle of Palms or Sullivan's Island.

The student must be involved in the life of the school, be in good academic standing, and participate actively in the community. Marsh is graduating in the top 1 percent of her class, is the clarinet section leader of the Wando Band, and serves in the Mount Pleasant Youth Court.

She will compete against other 'Youths of the Year' from the state for S.C. 'Youth of the Year.' She lives on the Isle of Palms with her parents, Bill and Pamela Marsh.

The National Exchange Club is a nonprofit, community service organization.

Exchange members are individuals who volunteer their time and efforts to improve their neighborhoods, cities and towns. The Isle of Palms Exchange Club will celebrate its 60th anniversary on April 24 at the Exchange Club building on Palm Boulevard.

For information or to join the Exchange Club, contact club President Jim Raih at 886-6670 or at jraih@charleston.net.

IOP receives public safety building bids

Isle of Palms received four bids to construct a combined public safety building last week.

Bids for the construction, which would include a second fire station and a police department ranged from $5.9 million to $6.7 million.

The bids were as follows: Newton Builders for $6,765,000, Mashburn Construction for $5,988,600, Complete Building Co. for $6,623,115 and Leopardo Construction for $6,437,650.

The bids will be examined and reviewed before the city chooses which bid to accept.