The RUPA Board of Directors hosted a luncheon meeting for County Commissioners Clyde Taylor, Tom Sublett and Richard Strickland at Sea Palms on February 27, 2012. In the informal atmosphere the Board was able to ask the Commissioners about many pressing Island issues. There was discussion of the failed SPLOST, water and sewer rates and problems as well as the upcoming T-SPLOST. The Commissioners noted that there are no funds for the proposed dredging of the Channel in the Intracoastal Waterway, and that new proposed roundabouts are on hold until there are more funds. We were reminded about the T_SPLOST vote on July 31st. It is a 10 year tax.

RUPA has also joined the Chamber of Commerce in order to become more informed on local issues and to encourage everyone to vote and advocate knowledgably. Contact board members any time with questions and issues.

RUPA had their annual meeting on September 12 at 7 pm in the conference center of Sea Palms Golf and Tennis Resort. Commissioners Tom Sublett and Richard Strickland will speak to some of the current Island issues. We will also nominate and elect the RUPA Board for 2011-12. Hors d’oeuvres and Cash bar will be available. You are invited as a RUPA member to meet your fellow members and elect the Board for next year. Non members and friends of RUPA are welcome to join us to find out more about the organization.

The Island Planning Commission and the County Commission defeated the request to rezone additional property around the Red Barn so that a mid-Island supermarket could be built. Much of the land had been rezoned in 2005, so that it is likely that a shopping center will still be built. The Planning Commission also approved a light on Sea Island road across from Harris Teeter (the land owner is paying for it). The Island Planning Commission meets every 3rd Tuesday usually in room 108 of the old Casino Building. Watch the newspaper and website for changes in location.

RUPA will be sending out meeting announcements and issues to be addressed via e-mail. Send us your e-mail address so that we can keep in touch with you. AND send us your THREE wishes for St. Simons Island,

Just a reminder that you may call or email our seven Commissioners today to remind them of their responsibility to act in accordance with the wishes of their constituents - the voters of Glynn County. Visit our new Commissioners Contact page to learn how to voice your opinions on local community issues.

RUPA stresses the need for members to please read Glynn County Commission Meeting agenda items to know what requests for changes may be approved or denied in upcoming meetings. It is vital that you and your neighbors, come to the meeting, call or email your Planning and Zoning Board and Board of Commissioners and/or write your comments. Make your opinions known by visiting the RUPA ISSUES section for contact information for all Planning and Board Commissioners.

The Planning and Zoning Board meets on the third Tuesday of the month; the Board of Commissioners meets on the first and third Thursdays. Meeting and locations are posted on the website GlynnCounty.org