About That Amphitheater....

SI Town Council seems to be very confused about whether there are plans for an amphitheater on Sullivan's Island.  When asked to comment on the issue at the recent Council workshop, Councilwoman Hartley Cooper first something about not knowing how residents got the idea that there would be an amphitheater on Sullivan's Island. When a resident pointed out that the information came from an article in the Post and Courier, Hartley said that reporter Prentiss Findlay just got it wrong. She then added, "It wouldn't be the first time!" Then another council member jumped in an said, "Not a dug-out amphitheater..." 

So does Town Council plan to build an amphitheater at the park or not? If an amphitheater is something islanders want--and want to pay for--why does Town Council not just say so? And why didn't Town Council present the idea to islanders and get feedback at the two public forums held to get input on the design of the new Town Hall? And how is it that the Park Foundation never discussed an amphitheater at any of its meetings?

Sullivan's Island needs and deserves a Town Council that engages the community in a truly participatory planning process, rather than just dictating to it--and phoning it in to the Post and Courier.