Surfside Beach public meetings in 2021

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals will consider an appeal by Penny and Stuart E. Walls to build a 392-square-foot addition. The request seeks a 14-foot corner side yard setback instead of the required 15 feet to accommodate an elderly family member.

• Appeal No. ZA2021-03: Request for a 14 ft. variance from the side property line at 717 Hollywood Dr N
• Proposed addition includes one bedroom, one bathroom, and a closet
• Variance request cites drainage easement constraints and accessibility needs

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously denied Appeal No. ZA2021-03, which sought a 14-foot variance from the required 15-foot side-yard setback to build a 392-square-foot addition at 717 Hollywood Dr. N. The board found the requested reduction (93%) too large and that alternatives existed. The motion to deny carried with all members present voting in favor.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved October 28, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied variance request ZA2021-03 for 14-ft setback reduction (unanimous)

Town Council

This is the agenda for the Surfside Beach Town Council regular meeting on June 29, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural information, such as meeting logistics and links to documents, with no specific items listed.

The Surfside Beach Town Council held a special meeting on December 16, 2021, and unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters. After returning to open session, the council unanimously authorized the town administrator to disperse Recovery Act funds as recommended. The meeting adjourned at 2:28 PM.

• Entered executive session to discuss employee discipline or release (unanimous)
• Returned to regular session (unanimous)
• Authorized administrator to disperse Recovery Act funds as recommended (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 2:28 PM (unanimous)

Town Council

This is the agenda for the Surfside Beach Town Council regular meeting on December 14, 2021. The agenda lists only procedural items such as approval of minutes and receipt of reports, with no specific action items detailed. The meeting includes public participation and presentations from staff and committees.

• Approval of November 23, 2021 minutes
• Presentation of Retail Recruitment Training Program
• Police Department report for Sep-Oct-Nov 2021
• Update on 1033 Program (military equipment transfer)
• Public comment period

The Surfside Beach Town Council approved three fire department initiatives: creating a Deputy Chief position, upgrading the part-time fire marshal to full-time, and purchasing an incident command vehicle. The council also authorized the police department to join the Department of Defense Surplus Property Program and authorized the town administrator to negotiate a parking vendor contract. A resolution to join a retail recruitment training program was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved fire department staffing changes and $44,500 incident command vehicle purchase (unanimous)
• Authorized police department participation in DoD Surplus Property Program (unanimous)
• Authorized town administrator to negotiate parking vendor contract (unanimous)
• Approved November 23, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed but did not vote on Resolution 21-143 for MASC retail recruitment training

Business Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any prior actions. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for this meeting.

The committee elected officers: Sammy Truett as Chairperson, John Hutton as Vice Chair, and Kevin FitzMaurice as Secretary. Town Administration denied the proposal for the Town to sponsor the Discover Surfside Beach event due to liability concerns; the event will be offered to a private venture. The committee agreed to add a Town Council Liaison to its next agenda and discussed a change to the Façade Grant process, moving final funding approval to the Town Council while keeping the committee as initial review board.

• Elected Sammy Truett Chairperson, John Hutton Vice Chair, Kevin FitzMaurice Secretary
• Denied Town sponsorship of Discover Surfside Beach event due to liability concerns
• Agreed to add Town Council Liaison request to next Town Council agenda
• Discussed changing Façade Grant final funding approval to Town Council, keeping committee as initial reviewer

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a posted agenda. The agenda includes a ratification item for a tree protection enabling ordinance, along with meeting materials such as minutes and finance reports. The meeting is open to the public.

• Ratification of Ordinance 21-0933, Chapter 17, Article VII, Tree Protection Enabling Ordinance
• Approval of minutes from October 26, 2021, and November 9, 2021
• Review of October 2021 finance report
• Special meeting minutes from November 15, 2021
• Arbor Day 2021 proclamation

The Surfside Beach Town Council voted 4-3 to rehire Sabrina Morris as Building & Codes Department Director immediately, allowing two years to obtain the CBO license. An amendment to review all applications before deciding failed 3-4. The council also ratified Ordinance 21-0933 on landscaping and tree protection, and formed a parking committee. A motion to remove item 8(a) from the agenda failed.

• Rehired Sabrina Morris as Building & Codes Department Director immediately, with two years to obtain CBO license (4-3).
• Failed to amend the rehire motion to review all applications before deciding (3-4).
• Ratified Ordinance 21-0933, Chapter 17, Article VII – Landscaping and Tree Protection (unanimous).
• Formed a parking committee to address parking issues, including golf carts (unanimous).
• Failed to remove item 8(a) from the agenda (3-4).
• Approved minutes for October 26, November 9, and November 15, 2021 meetings (unanimous).
• Re-appointed Shane O. Stewart to the Construction Board of Appeals (unanimous).
• Adjourned to executive session and returned; no other actions taken.

Construction Board of Appeals

The Construction Board of Appeals is meeting to review a decision paper and site plans regarding the property at 517 3rd Ave.

• Review of decision paper for 517 3rd Ave

Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee

This is a procedural placeholder. The agenda states there is no agenda available for this meeting, and directs readers to review the minutes. No decisions or discussions are listed.

The Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee met and approved the previous meeting's minutes. They discussed organizing several holiday events, including a Christmas tree lighting festival, parade, movie night, and golf cart parade, as well as a January food drive. No formal decisions requiring council approval were made; all actions are planning and coordination tasks.

• Approved minutes from 10/15/21 (all in favor)
• Scheduled Christmas Tree Lighting Festival for 12/4
• Scheduled Christmas Parade for 12/11
• Scheduled Movie Night for 12/11
• Scheduled Christmas Golf Cart Parade for 12/18
• Planned January food drive (proposed Jan 15-23)
• Cancelled December and January committee meetings

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a special meeting with a light agenda. They will receive training for newly elected officials, hear a presentation on department goals and objectives, and then enter an executive session to discuss employee matters and receive legal advice. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled, though the council may take action on executive session matters afterward.

• Newly elected officials training with Charlie Barrineau from MASC and Town Attorney Elise Crosby
• Department goals and objectives presentation by William Shanahan
• Executive session under FOIA §30-4-70(a)(1)(2) for employee discussions and legal advice
• Possible motions resulting from executive session

The Surfside Beach Town Council held a special meeting on November 15, 2021, that included training for newly elected officials and a presentation of departmental goals. A motion to rehire Sabrina Morris as Building & Codes Director was tabled until the next regular meeting by a 4-3 vote. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled vote on rehiring Sabrina Morris as Building & Codes Director (4-3)
• Entered executive session for employee and legal matters (unanimous)
• Re-entered regular session at 3:10 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 3:15 PM (unanimous)

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting on June 29, 2022. The agenda includes discussion of Chapter 4 workshop minutes and an enabling ordinance related to Chapter 4, as well as planning and zoning reports. The meeting is open to the public.

• Chapter 4 workshop minutes from October 21, 2021
• Chapter 4 enabling ordinance (item 21-0943)
• Planning and zoning reports for July-September 2021

The council approved the second reading of Ordinance 21-0943, amending Chapter 4 of the town code, with a minor change to section 4-149. Newly elected councilmembers were sworn in, and Councilmember Keating was elected Mayor Pro Tempore with 4 votes. The meeting also included a plaque presentation to outgoing members and approval of the October 21 workshop minutes.

• Approved October 21, 2021 workshop minutes (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 21-0943 with minor change to section 4-149 (unanimous)
• Swore in newly elected councilmembers Kinken, Kreklau, and Stamey
• Elected Keating as Mayor Pro Tempore (4 votes)

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Board of Zoning Appeals is reviewing an application for a 5-foot side yard setback variance. The request would allow a 475-square-foot addition to be located 10 feet from the property line instead of the required 15 feet.

• Variance request (ZA2021-02) for 1010 Moss Drive to allow an addition within the side yard setback
• Proposed 475-square-foot addition at 1010 Moss Drive

The Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a 5-foot variance for Kimberly and George Short to build a 475-square-foot addition at 1010 Moss Dr., allowing it to be 10 feet from the side property line instead of the required 15 feet. The addition is intended to house an elderly mother, and the board cited accessibility needs and no sight triangle issues. The motion was made by Mr. Taylor, seconded by Mr. Murdock, and all voted in favor.

• Approved 5-ft side yard setback variance for addition at 1010 Moss Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2021 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several ordinance readings, including updates to flood damage prevention regulations and landscaping/tree protection rules. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and reports on events and finances.

• Ordinance 21-0937: Chapter 14 Flood Damage Prevention
• Ordinance 21-0938: Chapter 4 enabling ordinance
• Ordinance 21-0943: Chapter 4, Articles 2-8 enabling ordinance
• Chapter 4, Articles I and II-VII clean final versions
• Tree protection and landscaping ordinance (Article VII) from Planning Commission

The Surfside Beach Town Council approved a 3% raise for all town employees effective the first pay period in November, following an executive session. The council also passed several ordinances, including a tree protection update, a rezoning to public land, and a new flood damage prevention ordinance. A new K-9 vehicle purchase and a website design contract with Civic Plus were also approved.

• Approved 3% raise for all town employees (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 21-0938 amending business licenses (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0943 amending Chapter 4, Articles II-VIII (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 21-0942 rezoning parcels to public land (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 21-0937 updating flood damage prevention and adopting new flood maps (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 21-0933 updating tree protection (5-2, Keating and Drake opposed)
• Approved purchase of new K-9 vehicle for $35,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Civic Plus for website design (5-1, Pellegrino opposed)

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a workshop to discuss Chapter 4 of the town code, with meeting materials covering Articles I through VII. The agenda is largely procedural, listing documents for review rather than specific action items.

• Workshop on Chapter 4, Article I
• Workshop on Chapter 4, Articles II–VII

The Town Council held a workshop and discussed revisions to Chapter 4, Articles II through VIII, including sections on solicitation, contractor requirements, and homeowner repairs. Councilmember Pellegrino moved to approve first reading of the articles, which passed 4-1, with Councilmember Keating voting against. No public comments were made.

• Approved first reading of Chapter 4, Articles II-VIII (4-1)
• Retained Section 4.30 on solicitation of funds for Town events
• Removed references to 'regulated by LLR' in Sections 4-42(d) and 4-43
• Kept 2-year no-lease/sale restriction in Section 4-46, Sec. 1(a)3
• Retained homeowner repair language in Section 4-46, Sec. 3(a)
• Kept contractor business license requirement in Section 4-47(a)
• Revised Section 4-142 to reflect rental of Town facilities

Stormwater Committee

The Surfside Beach Stormwater Committee is meeting to review stormwater-related documents and presentations, including a report from WWA and a presentation from CWSEC. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items listed.

• Review of WWA Surfside Beach SWC report
• CWSEC presentation on stormwater

The Stormwater Committee approved its agenda and July minutes, heard updates on water quality and projects, and forwarded recommendations to the Town Council on a proposed tree ordinance. The committee recommended removing tree protection language from the zoning chapter and creating a standalone ordinance, using Conway's model, and adding a town arborist role. No formal votes were taken on these recommendations; they were submitted for the Administrator's and Council's consideration.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved July 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Forwarded tree ordinance recommendations to Council (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned at 3:06 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Surfside Beach Planning Commission held a public hearing and voted unanimously to recommend that Town Council rezone two properties at 210 Highway 17 N and the vacant lot behind it on Sandy Lane from Highway Commercial (C1) to Public Land (PL). The recommendation is advisory; Council makes the final decision. Public comments included objections and support, with some noting the properties were purchased by the town and must be zoned as public land by law.

• Recommended rezoning 210 Highway 17 N and vacant lot on Sandy Lane to Public Land (unanimous)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 6, August 3, and September 7, 2021 meetings (unanimous)

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting on June 29, 2022, to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a flood damage prevention ordinance and other agenda items. The meeting will be held virtually, and the public is invited to attend.

• Flood damage prevention ordinance (Chapter 14) with edits
• Fire department report for July 1 to September 30, 2021
• Public land agenda item
• Workplace safety policy (October 2021)

The council voted to suspend Ordinance 92-0315, Section 8.68 (advertisement on public property) until after the November election, following concerns about its constitutionality and enforcement. It approved only Article I of the business license ordinance (21-0938), deferring Articles II-VIII to a workshop. It also approved a first reading to rezone town-owned parcels to public land, and approved a flood ordinance (21-0937) after a failed deferral motion.

• Suspended Ordinance 92-0315, Sec 8.68 (campaign flyers) until after the election
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0938, Article I only (business licenses); deferred Articles II-VIII to a workshop
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0942 to rezone town-owned parcels to public land
• Approved Ordinance 21-0937 updating flood damage prevention and adopting new flood insurance rate maps
• Approved Resolution #21-0141 on workplace safety
• Approved minutes of September 28, 2021 regular meeting

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a proposed landscaping and tree protection ordinance, as well as a resolution designating an authorized representative for ARPA funds. The agenda also includes review of prior meeting minutes, a finance report, and a public works monthly report. The meeting is open to the public.

• Article VII Landscaping and Tree Protection ordinance (PC 09/07/2021 to Council 09/28/2021)
• Resolution 141: ARPA authorized representative and contact person
• Approval of 9/14/2021 meeting minutes
• Finance Council report for August 2021
• Public Works monthly report for August 2021

The Surfside Beach Town Council held its regular meeting on September 28, 2021. The most consequential action was the first reading of Ordinance #21-0933, a tree protection ordinance, which passed with a conditional vote from the mayor. The council also approved making the Best of the Beach Meatball Challenge a town-sponsored event and passed a resolution designating representatives for American Rescue Plan funds. No public hearing was held, and no other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted first reading of tree protection Ordinance #21-0933 (5-2, with mayor's vote conditional on Stormwater Committee and arborist review)
• Approved making Best of the Beach Meatball Challenge a town-sponsored event (unanimous)
• Passed Resolution #21-0141 designating representatives for American Rescue Plan Act funds (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 14, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Re-appointed John Obrien to Construction Board of Appeals and Dusty McCracken to Planning Commission (unanimous)

Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee

This meeting of the Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee met and handled routine business, approving the previous meeting's minutes. No formal policy decisions or expenditures were made; the meeting focused on planning upcoming events like the Fall Family Festival, Christmas Tree Lighting, and beach sweeps. The committee also discussed volunteer assignments and outreach efforts for sponsors and vendors.

• Approved minutes from 8/13/21 (all in favor)
• Confirmed Committee Celebration Night for Sat 10/9 at Malibu
• Scheduled Beach Sweep for Sat 9/18, 9-11am at 3rd Ave North Beach Access
• Confirmed Glenn as Santa for Fall Family Festival on 10/2
• Agreed not to extend YOM program to November
• Set October Food Drive dates for Oct 23-30, pending confirmation
• Decided to start advertising on Next Door
• Adjourned at 11:07AM (all in favor)

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting on June 29, 2022, to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a resolution for a beer truck at Celebrate SS Beach, a draft holiday agreement, a police department monthly report, and a letter of intent from Sidearm. The agenda includes these documents for review, but no specific action items are listed beyond the documents themselves.

• Resolution 21-0140 for beer truck at Celebrate SS Beach
• 2021 Holiday Agreement draft
• SBPD monthly report for June, July, August 2021
• Sidearm letter of intent dated September 2021

The Surfside Beach Town Council approved Resolution 21-0140 to temporarily suspend enforcement of ordinances prohibiting alcohol sale/consumption on public property for a downtown event on 3rd Ave S, contingent on liability insurance. The council also authorized the town administrator to issue a letter of intent to purchase a refuse truck for approximately $340,000. A motion to approve the Waccamaw Holiday Market failed, and the council administered the oath of office to new Fire Chief Robert Clemons.

• Approved Resolution 21-0140 to suspend alcohol ordinance enforcement for 3rd Ave S event (4-2)
• Authorized letter of intent to purchase refuse truck (~$340,000) (unanimous)
• Denied Waccamaw Holiday Market proposal (3-3, motion failed)
• Administered Oath of Office to Fire Chief Robert Clemons
• Approved minutes from August 24, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Added Oath of Office item to agenda (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for employee discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 9:11 pm (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Surfside Beach Planning Commission met to discuss an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance's Tree Protection division. The commission reviewed proposed tree density requirements, discussed enforcement and a potential mitigation fund, and heard public comments. No final decision was made; the commission agreed to keep its previous recommendations to Council unchanged.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 17, Article VII, Division 2 (Tree Protection)
• Proposed tree density requirements for R-1, R-2, R-3 zones (e.g., 5 trees per lot in R-1)
• Discussion of a tree mitigation fund to receive penalties instead of general fund
• Public comment from Lynn Livesay on notice publication and tree species specification
• Commission comments on clear-cutting, staffing for enforcement, and public attendance

The Surfside Beach Planning Commission voted to recommend Town Council approve the tree protection ordinance as presented at the July 20, 2021 meeting, with no further changes. The vote was 4-1, with Commissioner VonBuseck opposed. The commission also approved the August 3, 2021 meeting minutes with a correction to match table 17-7-23.1 and confirming palmetto trees are permitted in the R-3 Zone. No public comments were made on agenda items.

• Recommended Council approve the tree ordinance as presented July 20, 2021, with no further changes (4-1 vote)
• Approved the August 3, 2021 meeting minutes with corrected language matching table 17-7-23.1 and confirming palmetto trees are permitted in R-3 Zone
• Approved the meeting agenda unanimously

Board of Zoning Appeals

The Surfside Beach Board of Zoning Appeals will vote on two property-specific variance requests. The first allows a detached garage to be built closer to property lines at 722 10th Ave S. The second allows a home addition to encroach on the side setback at 1010 Moss Dr. The board will also elect new officers and approve minutes from December 17, 2020.

• Variance request for a detached garage at 722 10th Ave S to reduce rear setback from 20 ft to 5 ft and side setback from 10 ft to 5 ft
• Variance request for a home addition at 1010 Moss Dr to reduce the corner side yard setback from 15 ft to 10 ft
• Election of Board Chairperson and Vice-Chair
• Approval of minutes from the December 17, 2020 meeting

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a variance request (ZA2021-01) to build a detached garage closer to property lines at 722 10th Ave S, ruling it did not meet the four criteria for unnecessary hardship. A second variance request (ZA2021-02) to allow a 5-foot side setback reduction for an addition at 1010 Moss Dr failed in a 2-2 tie vote. The board also approved the agenda, re-elected officers, and approved prior minutes.

• Denied variance ZA2021-01 for detached garage at 722 10th Ave S (unanimous)
• Failed to approve variance ZA2021-02 for addition at 1010 Moss Dr (2-2 tie)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Re-elected Willm as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Taylor as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved December 17, 2020 minutes (unanimous)

Business Committee

The Business Committee will meet at the Town Civic Center to discuss business items including Discover SSB and Business After Hours. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a period for public comments.

• Discover SSB discussion
• Business After Hours discussion
• Approval of August 10, 2021 minutes

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting with agenda items including ordinances (Chapter 4 and Chapter 9), a flood damage prevention update, and a detention-related item. The meeting also includes reports on finance, planning, and a garden charter, plus a proclamation for Constitution Week.

• Chapter 4 and Chapter 9 ordinances
• Flood damage prevention 2021
• Detention Kenny final
• Finance July 2021 report
• Constitution Week proclamation (Sept 17-23, 2021)

The Surfside Beach Town Council approved a second reading of Ordinance 21-0936 with amendments to parking regulations, including deferring fee changes to March 2022. It deferred the flood damage prevention ordinance (21-0937) for more information, and failed to pass the first reading of the business license ordinance (21-0938). The council also approved mutual aid agreements, a detention services MOU with Myrtle Beach, and a new planning and zoning department position.

• Approved Ordinance 21-0936 (parking) with amendments, including removing certain sections and deferring fee changes to March 2022.
• Deferred second reading of Ordinance 21-0937 (flood damage prevention) until more information is available.
• Failed to pass first reading of Ordinance 21-0938 (business license) due to lack of detailed information.
• Approved the 15th Judicial Circuit Traffic Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement.
• Approved the Memorandum of Understanding with Myrtle Beach for detention services.
• Approved Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful's 'It's a Wonderful Life' holiday events.
• Approved creating a planning and zoning department position.
• Authorized extending an offer for Fire Chief and approved change order #22 for the pier project.

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting on August 10, 2021. The agenda includes consideration of an ordinance regarding holes on the beach and a flood prevention measure, along with other items. The meeting will also review minutes from a previous session and discuss a change order.

• Ordinance on holes on the beach (21-0395)
• Flood prevention ordinance (21-0937)
• Change order (CHANGE-ORDER-8-7)
• Chapter 9-W ordinance
• Review of July 27, 2021 minutes

The Surfside Beach Town Council approved a $1.85 million cap for the new Town Hall building procurement, renovation, and move, including property acquisition and related expenses. They also passed ordinances on business regulations (Chapter 9) and beach hole restrictions, and authorized a five-year contract with Axon Enterprise for new tasers. The council moved the pier change order to executive session and later authorized hiring an attorney for an Airbnb lawsuit.

• Approved $1.85M cap for Town Hall project (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0936 (Chapter 9 business regulations) (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 21-0935 (beach hole restrictions) (3-2)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0937 (flood map updates) (unanimous)
• Authorized five-year Axon taser contract (unanimous)
• Moved pier change order to executive session (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring attorney Jesse Kirchner for Airbnb lawsuit (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Surfside Beach Planning Commission is holding a public hearing on proposed amendments to the town's tree protection ordinance (Chapter 17, Article VII, Division 2). The changes would restore minimum tree requirements by zoning district, set permit rules for removing trees over 8 inches in diameter, and require arborist letters for landmark tree removal. The commission will also consider public comments and may vote on recommendations to Town Council.

• Public hearing on amending Zoning Ordinance Chapter 17, Article VII, Division 2 (Tree Protection)
• Proposed tree requirements: R-1 5 trees/60 inches, R-2 5 trees/40 inches, R-3 3 trees/30 inches
• No-fee permit required for removing trees over 8 inches in diameter or 25 inches in circumference
• Landmark tree removal requires letter from ISA certified arborist or qualified professional
• Discussion of feather flag regulations in commercial zoning districts

The Planning Commission voted to defer approval of the July 6, 2021 minutes until the September meeting after a member's corrections were not incorporated. During a public hearing on the proposed tree protection ordinance amendment, the commission agreed to keep its recommendations to Town Council unchanged, including a tree mitigation fund and allowing palmetto trees as replacements only in R-3 zones. No public comments were made during the hearing, but general comments raised concerns about notice publication and tree species specificity.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Deferred approval of July 6, 2021 minutes to September meeting (unanimous)
• Kept tree ordinance recommendations to Council unchanged (majority agreement)

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss Chapter 9 and job positions and budget, as presented by Mr. Shanahan. The meeting includes a public comment period for agenda items. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-oriented workshop.

• Discussion of Chapter 9
• Discussion of job positions and budget by Mr. Shanahan
• Public comments on agenda items (5 minutes)

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including an enabling ordinance regarding holes on the beach, cooperative purchasing agreements, and preliminary finance reports. The agenda also includes minutes from previous meetings and a fire department report.

• 21-0395-12-67J-HOLES-ON-THE-BEACH-ENABLING-ORDINANCE.PDF
• COOPERATIVE-PURCHASING-AGREEMENTS-DECISION-PAPER-7-2021.PDF
• COUNCIL-JUNE-2021-PRELIM-FINANCE.PDF
• FIRE-7-27-2021.PDF
• TEMPLATE---RESOLUTION-KSSB.PDF

The Surfside Beach Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance limiting holes on the public beach to two feet in depth and diameter, and prohibiting metal shovels for recreational digging. The vote was 5-2, with Councilmembers Pellegrino and Drake opposed. The council also approved the second reading of a penalty-section amendment for Chapter 9 (motor vehicles and traffic), ratified cooperative purchasing agreements, and adopted a new charter for the Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful committee.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0935 limiting beach holes to 2 feet deep and banning metal shovels for recreational digging (5-2)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 21-0934 amending Chapter 9 penalty section (unanimous)
• Ratified list of cooperative purchasing agreement networks (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 21-0138 updating Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful charter (unanimous)

Stormwater Committee

The Surfside Beach Stormwater Committee met on July 20, 2021, and discussed water quality monitoring results, the delayed Dogwood Swash project, and potential revisions to the tree ordinance. No formal decisions were made; the committee approved the agenda and minutes, and discussed future outreach and education efforts.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved April 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Dogwood Swash project delays, no action taken
• Discussed tree ordinance revisions, no formal action
• Discussed stormwater utility fee, no change
• Discussed potential outreach materials, no formal approval

Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the minutes from previous meetings, so no specific decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

The Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee met on July 16, 2021, and approved the minutes from the June 18 meeting. They discussed and planned several upcoming events, including the Fall Family Festival on October 2, the IWL event, and Sunday Music in the Park. The committee agreed to continue the gingerbread theme for the festival and will assist with promoting the Labor Day parade. No formal decisions were made on these items; they are in the planning stages.

• Approved the minutes from the June 18, 2021 meeting.
• Agreed to continue the gingerbread theme for the Fall Family Festival on October 2.
• Decided to offer free tattoos and Santa photos at the Fall Family Festival.
• Agreed to support planning for Sunday Music in the Park but not day-of execution.
• Set a timeline for the IWL event, including determining town funding by July 31 and seeking Town Council approval for alcohol on August 10.
• Extended the YOM nominations deadline to July 20.
• Scheduled a beach sweep for July 22 at Pizza Hyena.
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:10 AM.

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a special meeting with a single business item: building remediation, presented by Bill Shanahan. The meeting includes a public comment period for agenda items before the discussion. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Building remediation discussion led by Bill Shanahan
• Public comments on agenda items (5 minutes)

The Town Council voted 4-2 to purchase the old Coldwell Banker building for $1 million, reversing a prior vote. The decision was made to address mold issues in the current town buildings and avoid an estimated $3 million in additional costs to rebuild. Councilmembers Drake, Pellegrino, Keating, and Mayor Hellyer voted in favor; Scoles and Holder voted against.

• Approved the purchase of the old Coldwell Banker building for $1 million to relocate town operations.
• Reconsidered and re-voted on the building purchase after a motion by Councilmember Pellegrino, seconded by Councilmember Drake.
• Voted 4-2 in favor of the purchase, with Mayor Hellyer and Councilmembers Drake, Pellegrino, and Keating in favor, and Scoles and Holder against.
• Adjourned the special meeting at 3:28 pm.

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a landscaping and tree protection ordinance, along with other items. The agenda includes a draft enabling ordinance and a decision paper on Civics Plus, indicating possible new regulations or programs. The meeting is open to the public.

• Article VII Landscaping and Tree Protection ordinance draft
• Enabling ordinance draft (21-0934)
• Civics Plus decision paper
• Public Works monthly report for June 2021

The Surfside Beach Town Council deferred the first reading of the tree protection ordinance pending a Planning Commission public hearing, and approved the first reading of a modified parking and traffic ordinance. A motion to purchase the building across the street for town offices failed, and a motion to put the website redesign out for bid passed. The council also approved a three-way stop at Surfside Drive and Ocean Boulevard.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0934 (Chapter 9) with changes to Section 9.17 only.
• Deferred first reading of Ordinance 21-0933 (tree protection) pending a public hearing.
• Approved a three-way stop at Surfside Drive and Ocean Boulevard.
• Approved putting the website redesign out for bid.
• Failed to approve purchasing the building across the street for town offices.
• Authorized the town administrator to negotiate for trailers for employees.
• Approved the memorial plaque presentation for Assistant Chief Thomas Anderson.
• Approved the minutes from June 22 and July 6 meetings.

Planning Commission

The Surfside Beach Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially act on proposed changes to the town's tree protection ordinance, including restoring a cumulative 60-inch diameter requirement and adding a time limit for tree survival after occupancy. The commission will also discuss whether to allow feather flags in commercial zoning districts. Public comments must be emailed by 4:00 pm on the day of the meeting.

• Proposed changes to Chapter 17, Article VII, Division 2 (Tree Protection) including cumulative diameter requirements
• Discussion of feather flags in commercial zoning districts
• Public comments accepted via email to [email protected] by 4:00 pm day of meeting
• Meeting to be held at Town Civic Center, 115 US Hwy. 17 North, Surfside Beach, SC

The Planning Commission voted to recommend changes to the tree protection ordinance, restoring 2017 requirements for minimum tree sizes and counts per lot in residential zones. The recommendation includes a note that trees under 7 inches won't count toward the minimum, and clarifies replacement tree definitions. The vote was 4-1, with Von Buseck dissenting. The commission also discussed but did not decide on regulating feather flags in commercial districts.

• Recommended tree ordinance changes to Town Council (4-1)
• Restored 2017 tree requirements: R-1 60 inches/5 trees, R-2 40 inches/5 trees, R-3 30 inches/3 trees
• Added note that no tree under 7 inches counts toward minimum tree count
• Clarified definition of replacement tree and measurement rules
• Discussed feather flag regulations but took no action

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a special meeting to hear a presentation on building options and discuss Civics Plus. The council will also enter executive session to discuss negotiations for proposed contracts and a property purchase, and may take action afterward.

• Building Options Presentation by Bill Shanahan
• Civics Plus discussion with Mr. Shanahan and Council
• Executive session for negotiations on proposed contractual arrangements and property purchase

The Surfside Beach Town Council held a special meeting to discuss a new website proposal and building options for mold-contaminated town facilities. No formal action was taken on either item. The council heard a proposal from Civics Plus for a new town website and directed the town administrator to provide a net cost analysis at the next meeting. They also reviewed three options for addressing structural and mold issues in town buildings, including repair, rebuild, or purchase of a new property, with no decision made.

• Modified the meeting agenda to move the Civics Plus website item before the building options presentation.
• Heard a proposal from Civics Plus for a new town website with online forms, alerts, and ADA compliance.
• Directed Town Administrator Shanahan to provide the net cost of the new website at the next regular council meeting.
• Heard a presentation on building options for mold and structural issues, including repair (over $2.5M), rebuild (approx. $5M), or purchase of the Caldwell Banker building ($1.2M plus ~$800K for lots).
• Entered executive session to discuss negotiations for a proposed property purchase.
• Re-entered public session with no action taken in executive session; negotiations to continue.
• Adjourned the meeting at 11:26 am.

Surfside Beach Senior Advisory Committee

The Surfside Beach Senior Advisory Committee met to approve prior minutes and discuss upcoming senior services. They confirmed CVS will provide flu shots and a Minute Clinic, and the Senior Fair will be held at Surfside United Methodist Church. The committee also recommended contacting Conway Hospital and Wal-Mart Vision for health screenings.

• CVS Pharmacy to administer flu shots and conduct a Minute Clinic
• Annual Senior Fair approved at Surfside United Methodist Church gymnasium
• Committee recommended contacting Conway Hospital for blood pressure checks
• Committee recommended contacting Wal-Mart Vision for eye exams
• Leftover cups and pens from last year to be used as giveaways

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting on June 29, 2022, to discuss and potentially decide on items including a resolution for a beer truck, the town budget, and finance and police reports. The agenda includes meeting materials but no detailed item descriptions, so the specific actions are not fully outlined.

• Resolution 21-0137 for beer truck
• Budget document
• Council May 2021 finance report
• Police report for June 22

The Surfside Beach Town Council approved the second reading of the 2021-22 fiscal year municipal budget and tax millage. Council also authorized the Town Administrator to execute a non-binding purchase agreement for a new facility, after discussing mold and structural integrity issues in current town buildings. A resolution to temporarily suspend alcohol sale/consumption enforcement on public property was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved 2021-22 fiscal year budget and tax millage (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to execute non-binding purchase agreement for a facility (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 8, 2021 regular meeting (unanimous)
• Convened executive session to discuss contractual arrangements and property purchase (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Surfside Beach Planning Commission is holding a workshop to discuss potential text amendments to the zoning ordinance's Article VII on Landscaping and Tree Protection. Staff presented a simplified rewrite of the tree ordinance, but the commission is reviewing inconsistencies and comparing it with other coastal municipalities' ordinances. No formal action is expected at this workshop; direction will be sought for crafting language for a July discussion.

• Discussion of tree ordinance rewrite and potential text amendments to Article VII
• Comparison of tree protection ordinances from Conway, Myrtle Beach, and other coastal towns
• Proposal to allow palmetto trees as replacements in R-2 and R-3 districts near the ocean
• Concerns about enforcement and follow-up inspections of tree replacement requirements
• Review of historical tree ordinance drafts from 2009, 2010, 2017, and 2021

The Planning Commission voted to add a cumulative 60-inch tree diameter requirement back into the town's tree ordinance, reversing a 2017 change that reduced it to 15 inches. They also agreed to add a time limit for tree protection after a certificate of occupancy is issued, while keeping the arborist requirement. The decision was made after discussion about preserving existing trees and addressing enforcement issues.

• Approved adding a cumulative 60-inch tree diameter requirement to the tree ordinance.
• Approved adding a time limit for tree protection after certificate of occupancy is issued.
• Retained the arborist requirement in the tree ordinance.
• Approved adding an invocation to future Planning Commission meeting agendas.

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several agenda items, including a budget amendment for 2020-2021, the 2021-2022 budget ordinance, a fire department recovery item, an amendment to the Olive Shack, and election-related documents. The meeting is open to the public.

• 20-21 Budget Amendment (5-25-2021)
• Budget 2021-2022 Ordinance Exhibit A-B
• Fire Dept Recovery Innovation Pad
• Olive Shack Amendment
• Elections document (21-0927)

The Surfside Beach Town Council approved the first reading of the 2021-22 fiscal year municipal budget, which includes no tax increase and no stormwater fee increase. The council also approved second readings of ordinances for fire/EMS cost recovery fees, the Memorial Park Craft Market vendor agreement, a 2020-21 budget amendment, and election changes removing runoff elections. A motion to provide $8,000 in funding to the Champion Autism Network failed on a 2-4 vote.

• Approved first reading of 2021-22 budget with no tax increase (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of fire/EMS cost recovery fee ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of Memorial Park Craft Market vendor agreement amendment (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of 2020-21 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved second reading of election ordinance removing runoff elections (unanimous)
• Denied $8,000 funding request for Champion Autism Network (2-4)
• Authorized town administrator to evaluate town hall alternatives due to mold remediation (unanimous)

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council met and unanimously voted to enter executive session to discuss employment, compensation, demotion, discipline, or release of an employee. After returning to regular session, the mayor stated no matters from the executive session required a motion. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is meeting to consider several ordinances and resolutions, including a repeal and revival of the H-tax, a fire department recovery plan, and an amendment related to Olive Shack. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and a resolution for a vision statement.

• Ordinance for repeal and revival of H-tax
• Fire Dept recovery plan with Innovapad
• Olive Shack amendment
• 20-21 budget amendment
• Resolution for vision statement

The Surfside Beach Town Council unanimously approved five items: a second reading of Ordinance 20-0928 to reinstate the local hospitality fee and accommodations tax per a settlement, a first reading of Ordinance 21-0929 to recover fire/EMS costs from insurance companies only, a first reading of Ordinance 21-0930 to extend the Memorial Park Craft Market on specified Sundays, a first reading of Ordinance 21-0931 to amend the FY 2020-2021 budget, and Resolution 21-0136 adopting a vision statement. All votes were 6-0. No public comments were made, and no action was taken in executive session.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance 20-0928, reinstating hospitality fee and accommodations tax (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0929, allowing recovery of fire/EMS costs from insurance companies only (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0930, extending Memorial Park Craft Market to specified Sundays (6-0)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0931, amending FY 2020-2021 budget (6-0)
• Adopted Resolution 21-0136, establishing vision statement (6-0)
• Approved minutes from May 6 and May 11 meetings (6-0)
• Entered executive session and resumed with no action taken

Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee

This meeting of the Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee met and discussed upcoming events, including the Richard Sexton Day, Memorial Day and Fourth of July golf cart parades, and a tentative tree lighting festival. No formal decisions were made; the committee only brainstormed and assigned volunteers for various activities.

• Approved minutes from 4/23/21 (all in favor)
• Assigned KSBB members to attend Richard Sexton Day on May 26th
• Volunteered 3 members for Memorial Day Golf Cart Parade on May 30th
• Confirmed judging for July 4th parade at Neal & Pam's deck
• Agreed to take over Easter Egg Hunt 2022
• Planned to reach out to police for golf cart after-dark approvals
• Discussed tentative tree lighting festival for Dec 4th
• Adjourned meeting at 11:15AM (all in favor)

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting with items including a resolution to approve a settlement regarding the collection of the county H-fee and an ordinance to repeal and revive the H-tax. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and budget minutes.

• Resolution 21-0135 approving settlement re collection of county H-fee
• Ordinance 21-0928 for repeal and revival of H-tax
• Approval of 4-15-2021 budget minutes
• Approval of 4-27-2021 meeting minutes

The Surfside Beach Town Council unanimously approved Resolution 21-0135, ratifying and retroactively consenting to a Horry County ordinance for collecting hospitality fees, a step toward receiving a settlement in hospitality tax litigation. They also approved the first reading of Ordinance 21-0928, which repeals and revives local hospitality fee and accommodations tax provisions. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports on mold remediation in town buildings and Bike Week statistics.

• Approved Resolution 21-0135 to ratify Horry County hospitality fee ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0928 amending local hospitality fee and accommodations tax (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 15 and April 27, 2021 meetings (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss employee matters (unanimous)

Town Council

This is a workshop meeting of the Surfside Beach Town Council. The agenda includes only the agenda itself and meeting materials, specifically a workshop agenda PDF and a PowerPoint presentation PDF. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Agenda document: 5-6-2021 - WORKSHOP-AGENDA.PDF
• Meeting materials: 5-6-21 POWERPOINT.PDF

The Town Council held a budget workshop with no formal votes or decisions. The town administrator presented resident and staff feedback on town strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Council members and the public suggested goals for the next five years, and the council selected a vision statement: 'The Town of Surfside Beach is the #1 family destination in South Carolina.' The meeting adjourned without any substantive actions.

• Adopted vision statement: 'The Town of Surfside Beach is the #1 family destination in South Carolina'
• No formal votes or binding decisions were made

Planning Commission

The Surfside Beach Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 4, 2021, with a discussion item on the tree ordinance. Staff has proposed a rewrite of the current tree protection language to make the process clearer, but the goal is to discuss whether changes are needed, not to adopt them immediately. The meeting also includes routine items like approving the agenda and minutes from March 2, 2021.

• Discussion of potential text amendments to Article VII (Landscaping and Tree Protection) of the zoning ordinance
• Staff draft rewrite of tree ordinance language, with a comparison table of regional tree ordinances to be provided
• Current ordinance requires 5 trees per lot in R-1 and R-2 districts, 13 in R-3, with no-fee permits for removing trees over 8 inches in diameter
• Public comments on agenda items and general comments are scheduled
• Meeting held via teleconference due to COVID-19

The Planning Commission held a discussion-only session on a proposed rewrite of the town's tree ordinance, with staff consultant Carol Coleman presenting a comparison of tree protection rules from other coastal municipalities. No formal action was taken; the commission agreed to review the draft ordinance section by section at future meetings. The minutes record no substantive decisions, only discussion and procedural approvals.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Discussed tree ordinance rewrite; no action taken

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting with a standard agenda. Items include adopting a resolution for Lupus Awareness Month, adopting the Horry County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, and an ordinance authorizing an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement regarding elections. The meeting also includes approval of minutes and financial reports.

• Adopt resolution for Lupus Awareness Month (May)
• Adopt Horry County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (2015)
• Ordinance authorizing amendment to IGA re: elections
• Approve minutes from April 13 and April 27, 2021
• Review March 2021 finance report and public works monthly reports

The Surfside Beach Town Council approved the second reading of Ordinance #21-0926, amending the intergovernmental agreement with Horry County for election services, and adopted Resolution #21-0134 for the 2021 Horry County Hazard Mitigation Plan. Both votes were unanimous. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting also included reports and a proclamation for Lupus Awareness Month.

• Approved second reading of Ordinance #21-0926 (Horry County election agreement) (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #21-0134 (Horry County Hazard Mitigation Plan) (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 13, 2021 (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council will review several decision papers regarding equipment for Public Works, Police, and Fire departments. The meeting also includes a discussion on an A-Tax resolution and an emergency ordinance.

• A-Tax Resolution for FY 2020-2021 purchases
• Emergency Ordinance
• Public Works equipment decision paper
• Police vehicles decision paper
• Firetruck light decision paper

The Surfside Beach Town Council approved several equipment purchases, including a new backhoe, beach tractor, Dodge Durango, police vehicle, and a command light for the fire truck. The council also amended multiple sections of Chapter 2 of the town code, including clarifying the town administrator's residency requirement and changing committee appointment rules. A motion to allow voting by teleconference failed, and a proposed emergency ordinance to extend electronic meeting rules was postponed to the first meeting in February. The council also tabled changes to alcohol sales rules and Board of Zoning Appeals appointments.

• Approved A-Tax resolution for Kubota utility vehicle and restroom unit (unanimous)
• Postponed emergency ordinance vote on electronic meetings to February (4-2)
• Approved Public Works equipment: backhoe, beach tractor, Dodge Durango (5-1)
• Approved new police vehicle replacing 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe (unanimous)
• Approved command light for fire truck (5-1)
• Failed motion to allow voting by teleconference (3-3)
• Amended Section 2.61: one statutory board seat, multiple ad hoc committees (unanimous)
• Amended Section 2.111: town administrator must reside within 30 minutes' response time (unanimous)

Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee

This meeting of the Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee has no published agenda. The only guidance is to review the minutes, so the meeting is likely procedural or routine with no specific items listed for public consideration.

The Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee discussed its repositioning proposal, which received favorable feedback from the Town Administrator and the Town Clerk suggested adding 'ad hoc' to the mission statement. The committee will share the proposal with each Council Member before presenting it at a formal Council meeting. No formal decisions were made on the proposal, and the committee also agreed to self-fund new KSBB shirts and set a deadline for June newsletter content.

• Approved minutes from 3/19/21 (all in favor)
• Agreed to share repositioning proposal with Council Members individually before formal Council meeting
• Agreed to self-fund new KSBB shirts
• Set deadline of 5/21 for June newsletter content submission
• Agreed to remind Public Works before each beach sweep for trash cans

Stormwater Committee

The Stormwater Committee met and received updates on the Dogwood Lake culvert project, water quality monitoring, and outreach plans. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters; the committee approved the agenda and minutes, and discussed future outreach and education efforts.

• Approved agenda with added item on 'Check My Beach' proposal
• Approved minutes from October 21, 2020 meeting

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a budget workshop to discuss the upcoming budget, as detailed in the agenda and accompanying PowerPoint. The council will also review the town's hazard mitigation plan.

• Budget workshop agenda and PowerPoint presentation
• Hazard mitigation plan review

The Town Council held a budget workshop to review the proposed 2021-2022 municipal budget of $16,297,360, with no tax increase planned. New positions (firefighter, dual inspector, police officer, PIO) were deferred to January 2022 for review. The court clerk's additional 10 hours per week was recommended for approval. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational, with a follow-up workshop or first reading to be scheduled after a two-week question period.

• Deferred new positions (firefighter, dual inspector, police officer, PIO) to January 2022
• Recommended approval of court clerk's additional 10 hours per week
• No tax increase planned for 2021-2022 budget
• Budget workshop held; no formal votes taken

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting with several items for discussion and possible action. The agenda includes a proposed ordinance for an autism-friendly travel destination designation, second readings of ordinances related to administration and enabling ordinances, and a proposed amendment to an intergovernmental agreement regarding elections. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and other routine documents.

• Ordinance 21-133: Autism-friendly travel destination designation
• Second reading of Chapter 2 (Administration) ordinance
• Second reading of Chapter 2.5 enabling ordinance
• Ordinance authorizing amendment to IGA re: elections
• Chapter 5 document and PD document for review

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including draft ordinances for chapter 2 (administration) and chapter 4, a stormwater utility presentation, and decision papers on a COLA increase, declaring an engine surplus, police matters, and purchasing 6 SCBA units. The agenda also includes equipment for public works and a market item. The meeting is open to the public.

• Draft ordinance amendments for Chapter 2 (Enabling Ordinance) and Chapter 4
• Stormwater utility presentation (revised 3-2021)
• Decision paper for COLA increase
• Decision paper to purchase 6 SCBA (fire) units
• Decision paper on police matters

The Council voted to authorize a change order to the pier construction contract, switching from the alternate steel design to the original all-concrete design with value engineering, at an approximate cost of $1.3 million. The motion passed 5-1, with Councilmember Pellegrino opposed. The Council also approved a 3% employee COLA, purchases of public works equipment, a police vehicle, fire SCBA units, and several ordinances.

• Approved change order for pier construction to all-concrete design, approx. $1.3M (5-1, Pellegrino opposed)
• Approved 3% employee COLA effective April 3, 2021
• Approved $22,000 for a mower and Gator for public works
• Approved $40,000 for a police administrative vehicle
• Approved $65,000 for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for fire department
• Declared 2000 firetruck surplus for sale
• Adopted second reading of Ordinance 21-0922 (business license dates) and 21-0923 (Memorial Park craft market)
• Approved first reading of Ordinances 21-0921 (Chapter 2) and 21-0925 (Chapter 2.5), and free parking on Easter Sunday

Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the previous meeting and made plans for upcoming events. They decided to expand the Beach Sweep 2021 program to include street sweeping, with a schedule of six cleanup dates from April to September. They also agreed to incorporate a 'bucket challenge' into the program and to help with the Surfside Easter Egg Hunt by stuffing bags and assisting on the day of the event.

• Approved minutes from 2/19/21
• Expanded Beach Sweep 2021 to include street sweeping
• Scheduled six beach/street sweep dates from April to September
• Incorporated bucket challenge into Beach Sweep program
• Agreed to help with Surfside Easter Egg Hunt (stuff bags, assist on day)
• Selected one family to 'egg' for Easter (You've Been Egged)
• Trish to write recommendation for refurbishing cigarette butt receptacles
• Committee to review mission statement and bring feedback to 3/24 meeting

Town Council

This is the agenda for the Surfside Beach Town Council regular meeting on June 29, 2022, at 6:30 PM. The agenda itself is largely procedural, listing meeting access information and linked documents for review. No specific action items, votes, or dollar amounts are detailed in the provided text.

• Meeting held via GoToMeeting with phone dial-in options
• Linked documents include minutes from 2-23-2021, a chapter document, and files labeled JUDGE, MARKET-2, MEMORAND, and POLICE

The Surfside Beach Town Council approved several measures, including changing local elections to a nonpartisan plurality method and revising special election timing, authorizing a fire and EMS cost recovery program, and supporting Surf Dreams Foundation surf events. The council also re-appointed Judge Arakas, renewed a police mutual aid agreement with Myrtle Beach, and approved first readings for ordinances on business license dates and a craft market at Memorial Park.

• Approved motion to modify Chapter 5 for nonpartisan plurality elections and special election timing (unanimous)
• Approved motion to research and potentially remove local penalties in Chapter 2.5 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Judge Arakas as Municipal Court Judge for a four-year term (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of Memorandum of Understanding with Myrtle Beach Police Department (unanimous)
• Approved support for Surf Dreams Foundation events and authorized agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized procurement for Fire Protection and EMS cost recovery program (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0922 changing business license dates (unanimous)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0923 authorizing craft market at Memorial Park (unanimous)

Business Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Business Committee meeting on March 9, 2021, was held with a quorum present, but the minutes contain no recorded motions, votes, or decisions. The document is largely a blank template with only attendance noted and a few illegible handwritten notes. No substantive actions were taken or recorded.

Planning Commission

The Surfside Beach Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss general zoning issues, including items allowed in setbacks (stairs, HVAC, generators, propane tanks), accessory structures on corner lots, signage, and roof pitch on existing homes in the R2 zoning district. The agenda includes election of officers, approval of minutes, and public comments. No formal action is scheduled on these discussion items.

• Discussion of setback rules for generators, HVAC units, propane tanks, and stairs
• Discussion of accessory structures on corner lots and related setback requirements
• Discussion of signage regulations not currently addressed in the ordinance
• Discussion of roof pitch requirements for existing homes in R2 zoning district
• Election of Planning Commission chairperson and vice-chair

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is meeting to consider several items, including a public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance amendments (Chapter 17) and a first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 2 (Administration). The council will also vote on an emergency ordinance to allow remote meeting attendance during the COVID-19 state of emergency, hold a second reading of the zoning changes, and make Board of Zoning Appeals appointments.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 17 (Zoning Ordinance), Sections 17-394 through 17-399
• Emergency Ordinance 21-0920: remote meeting attendance during COVID-19 statewide emergency
• First Reading: Ordinance 21-0921 to amend Chapter 2 (Administration) of the town code
• Second Reading: Ordinance 20-0913 on zoning district and use regulations
• Board of Zoning Appeals appointments

The Council rejected an emergency ordinance allowing remote meeting attendance and voting during COVID-19. It approved first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 2 (administration) with modifications, but the final adoption motion failed. The Council adopted a zoning ordinance (20-0913) updating district and use regulations, and reappointed four members to the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Rejected Emergency Ordinance 21-0920 for remote meeting attendance and voting (4-3 vote).
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 21-0921 amending Chapter 2, with modifications to bid thresholds, fund reserves, beach renourishment funding, and quorum/remote voting (as modified).
• Failed to adopt Ordinance 21-0921 as modified (3-4 vote).
• Adopted Ordinance 20-0913 amending Chapter 17 zoning district and use regulations (4-3 vote).
• Reappointed Guy Lanham, Terri Lauer, Darrell Willm, and Steve Taylor to the Board of Zoning Appeals (unanimous).
• Approved minutes of February 9, 2021 (with one abstention).

Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee

There is no agenda available for this meeting of the Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful Committee. The record indicates that there were no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The committee held a discussion-only meeting with Town Clerk Sheri Medina, who relayed suggestions from Town Administrator Bill Shanahan. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the committee discussed assisting with the new Community Garden and the proposed Adopt-A-Street program, and identified funding needs for supplies, signage, and events. A follow-up meeting with the Mayor and Town Administrator was scheduled for March 3, 2021.

• Scheduled meeting with Mayor Bob Hellyer and Town Administrator Bill Shanahan for March 3, 2021 (no vote recorded)
• Discussed assisting with new Community Garden (no action taken)
• Discussed participating in proposed Adopt-A-Street program (no action taken)
• Identified funding needs for beach sweep supplies, Yard of the Month signage, and event sponsorships (no action taken)

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes a fire department report and a resolution regarding pier wood sales, along with approval of prior meeting minutes. The agenda is largely procedural with limited substantive items listed.

• Resolution regarding pier wood sales
• Fire department report
• Approval of January 26, 2021 minutes

Town Council

This Town Council meeting has no agenda available, so no specific items are scheduled for discussion or decision. The only linked document is an emergency ordinance from February 2021 regarding attendance, but it is not on the current agenda.

• No agenda items listed
• Linked document: 02-08-21-EMERGENCY-ORDINANCE-RE-ATTENDANCE.PDF

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting on June 29, 2022, to discuss and decide on various town matters. The agenda includes a decision paper on police vehicles for FY 20-21, a funding resolution, and an amended budget request for equipment. The meeting will be held virtually, and the public is invited to attend.

• Decision paper on police vehicles for FY 20-21 (revised 1 vehicle)
• Funding resolution recommended to Town Council for 2021
• FY20-21 equipment amended budget request for Public Works
• Fire projects document
• Monthly report for December 2020

Accommodations Tax Committee

The Surfside Beach Accommodations Tax Committee is meeting to review finances, approve budget amendments, and consider funding requests for fiscal years 2020-2021 and 2021-2022. They will vote on using prior-year funds for a police beach vehicle and a beach restroom replacement, and will discuss the town's $628,800 budget proposal for 2021-2022, including police, public works, special events, and outside agency grants.

• Budget amendment: $10,500 for police Kubota beach vehicle (FY20-21)
• Budget amendment: $69,000 for beach restroom replacement at 5 Avenue South (FY20-21)
• FY21-22 police request: $191,500 for officers, overtime, bike week security, beach patrol
• FY21-22 requests: $15,000 for 13 additional beach surveillance cameras; $11,000 for beach vehicle
• Grant requests: Champion Autism Network $10,000, Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful $30,464, My Olive Shack $20,000, Historical Society $2,500, Sonshine Recovery Ministries $15,000

The Accommodations Tax Committee approved a $79,500 budget amendment for a police Kubota and public works restroom, and recommended $384,650 in FY2021-2022 funding requests to Town Council. It also recommended a $5,000 grant for the Champion Autism Network, denied a $30,464 request from Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful, and recommended $2,500 for the Historical Society. The meeting was procedural and all votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of January 17, 2020 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended $79,500 budget amendment for police Kubota and public works restroom (unanimous)
• Recommended $384,650 in FY2021-22 funding requests to Town Council (unanimous)
• Recommended $5,000 grant for Champion Autism Network (unanimous)
• Denied $30,464 grant request from Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful (unanimous)
• Recommended $2,500 grant for Historical Society (unanimous)

Town Council

The Town Council is holding a workshop meeting to discuss Chapter 2, Administration, of the Town Code of Ordinances. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is being held virtually due to the pandemic.

• Review of Chapter 2 Administration of the Town Code of Ordinances

The Town Council held a workshop to review Chapter 2 of the Town Code of Ordinances, discussing proposed language updates for 15 sections. No formal votes were taken; the changes are to be considered at a future meeting. Public comments were heard regarding remote voting and ordinance reading procedures.

• Reviewed and discussed 15 sections of Chapter 2 for language updates
• Proposed allowing department heads to approve procurements up to $5,000
• Proposed removing the bond requirement for Town Administrator
• Proposed clarifying Town Administrator removal terms to reference employment contract
• Proposed allowing Town Clerk to read public comments if attendance is limited
• Proposed appointing a parliamentarian instead of Town Administrator acting as one
• Proposed considering residency or response time requirements for Town Administrator and Town Clerk
• Adjourned at 12:30 pm

Town Council

The Surfside Beach Town Council is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes approval of the December 8, 2020 minutes and monthly police reports for November and December 2020. No other substantive items are listed.

• Approval of December 8, 2020 meeting minutes
• Surfside Beach Police Department monthly report for December 2020
• Surfside Beach Police Department monthly report for November 2020

The council approved appointments to the Accommodations Tax Advisory and Business Committees. Council members discussed but did not vote on extending the COVID-19 emergency order, with several expressing reluctance. The council also heard reports on the Atlantic Restaurant Group property investigation and police activity.

• Approved minutes of Nov 24, 2020 (unanimous)
• Appointed Gary Livesay to Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Sammy Truett to Business Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed John Gilchrist to Business Committee (unanimous)
• No motion made to extend COVID-19 emergency order