Horry County Council Regular Meeting – September 17, 2024
Horry County Council Regular Meeting – September 17, 2024
The Horry County Council met on September 17, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Chairman Johnny Gardner presided. The meeting opened with an invocation by Councilman Tyler Servant, the Pledge of Allegiance by Councilman R. Mark Causey, and a public comment period. The council approved a consent agenda with numerous zoning map amendments, resolutions, and budget transfers, and heard presentations on the 4-H program, employee service awards, police reaccreditation, and Fire Prevention Week. Several ordinances were debated and voted on, including a denial of a rezoning for a residential expansion and a denial of the Interstate 73 official map amendment.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes: The minutes of the regular meeting of September 3, 2024, were approved.
- Consent Agenda (as amended): The council approved the consent agenda, which included 15 third-readings of zoning map amendments (Ordinances 43, 71, 74, 75, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 93, 94, 95, 97, 98), six third-readings for future land use and rezoning (Ordinances 72-73, 77-78, 86, 88-92), 11 first-readings for airport concession and lease agreements (Ordinances 100-104, 107-108, 109-110, 105, 106, 113, 115, 116), four road dedication resolutions (R-109, R-110, R-111, R-112), a resolution authorizing a budget transfer for parking software (R-113), and approval of a Shoreline Behavioral Health board nominee. Councilman Servant recused himself from the consent agenda vote.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Willa Carter (Race Path community resident) spoke in support of the Race Path Revitalization Plan, specifically requesting that phases 2 and 3 (drainage, roadway, and sewage improvements) be prioritized. She urged the council to partner again with the Phoenix Renaissance nonprofit and highlighted the community's desire to avoid homelessness and displacement.
Presentations & Resolutions
- Horry County 4-H Program & Cooking Capable Project: Ivy Prince and Miracle Rabon presented on the 4-H program's growth and Ivy's Cooking Capable project, which teaches cooking skills to the special needs community. Ivy noted that Cooking Capable won a grant competition in Atlanta. Braden Laurie and his mother also spoke about the program's impact.
- Employee Recognition: Assistant County Administrator Randy Webster and Councilman Danny Hardee recognized three employees for 30 years of service: Wanda Campbell (Detention Center office manager), Detective Jeffrey Todd (Police Department bloodhound handler), and Judge Aaron Butler (Magistrate).
- Police Reaccreditation: Retired Police Chief J.J. Jones of the South Carolina Law Enforcement Accreditation Association presented the Horry County Police Department with a reaccreditation certificate. Chief Joe Hill thanked his command staff.
- Fire Prevention Week Resolution (R-108-2024): The council unanimously approved a resolution designating October 6–12, 2024, as Fire Prevention Week, with the theme “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” Chief Tanner noted that over 3,000 smoke detectors have been installed since 2020.
Discussion Items
- Ordinance 106-2024 (Havenview Expansion): First reading of a rezoning request (PINs 46300000029 & 46300000042) from PUD, MSF 40, and MRD 1 to MRD 2 for 138 single-family units. Councilman Servant moved to approve, but after discussion, the motion failed (nays prevailed). The ordinance was denied.
- Ordinances 109-2024 and 110-2024 (Future Land Use and Rezoning for PIN 25800000003): These items were deferred to a future meeting to allow the development agreement to catch up.
- Ordinance 87-2024 (Hwy 17 Business South Overlay): Third reading of an amendment to the overlay zone. Councilman Allen offered an amendment (text included in the packet), which was approved. The main motion was then deferred to the next meeting.
- Ordinances 111-2024 and 112-2024 (Cates Bay Subdivision): First reading of a rezoning (FA to MRD 1) and a future land use change (Rural to Rural Communities) for PIN 37800000041. The ordinances passed first reading.
- Ordinance 114-2024 (AG 2 Rezoning): First reading of a rezoning from LFA to AG 2 for PIN 29702030001. Councilman Hardee asked for a no vote, and the ordinance was denied on first reading.
- Ordinance 70-2024 (I-73 Official Map): Third reading to add Interstate 73 to the Official Map Index. Councilman Allen moved to separate the resolution and asked for a nay vote, stating that property owners should not be penalized until funding is secured. The ordinance was denied on third reading.
- Resolution R-115-2024 (I-73 Exemption): This resolution was not voted on, as it became moot with the denial of Ordinance 70-2024.
Key Outcomes
- Consent agenda approved (with recusal by Councilman Servant).
- Ordinance 106-2024 denied (first reading) – motion to approve failed; nays carried.
- Ordinances 109-2024 and 110-2024 deferred to a future meeting.
- Ordinance 87-2024 amended and deferred to the next meeting.
- Ordinances 111-2024 and 112-2024 passed first reading.
- Ordinance 114-2024 denied (first reading) – nays carried.
- Ordinance 70-2024 denied (third reading) – nays carried.
- Resolution R-108-2024 (Fire Prevention Week) approved unanimously.
- Memorial dedications: Councilman Anderson and Hardee recognized several individuals.
Meeting Transcript
Start off the meeting like we always do with an invocation by Mr. Tyler Servant and the Pledge of Allegiance by Mr. Mark Causey. If you could all please stand, please. Heavenly Father, we come before you today in humility and faith. We thank you for all you have given us and the many blessings in our lives. We ask you for guidance and strength. Show us the way and fill us with courage and wisdom. Help us to remember your love and grace and to be faithful in our service to you. We ask these things in your name. Amen. Amen. Please to the flag of the United States, America. To the Republic for which it stands. One nation, one God, individual with liberty and justice for our thank you. Next on the agenda, we will have public input. I believe we have one person signed up for public input this evening, Miss Willard Carter. Is Miss Will Carter here? Please come up and speak, state your name for the record. Willa Carter. Thank you. Good evening. My name is Willa Carter, and I'm a resident of the Race Path community. I appreciate the opportunity to speak with you this evening about the Race Path Revitalization Plan. Specifically, phases two and three, which were a part of the 2014 approval. These phases include much needed drainage enhancements, roadway improvements, and additional sewage services, which would greatly improve the quality of life for our community. We understand that these projects take time, but as residents, we are eager to see the progress. These improvements are vital to addressing long-standing infrastructure issues in RACEPATH and ensuring the stability and safety of our neighborhood. We believe that moving forward with these enhancements will make real make a real difference in the lives of those that call RacePath their home. I'd also like to reference an article found in the archives of the HUD Urban Development titled Running Off Blight and Crime in Race Path, which was part of the Ory County 2014 CDBG Annual Action Plan. This article highlighted the early effects to revitalize RACEPATH and the roles that improvements played in making our community safer and stronger. Continuing that progress is something we deeply value and are hopeful that we'll be prioritized. Additionally, I would like to kindly ask the county council to consider partnering again with the residents of the RacePath along with the Phoenix Renaissance Incorporation. The nonprofit organization housed at the Race Path Community Center. It has been instrumental in past phases of this revitalization plan. Their continued involvement would help ensure that the needs of the community are met in a thoughtful and inclusive way. As residents, we hope to have an active role and a voice in the process, working alongside all of you to help create a brighter future. We are committed to working together with the county and other stakeholders to help prevent issues like homelessness and displacement, which could affect our neighbors if these projects are delayed any farther. Our goal is to preserve this sense of community and make sure that RACEPATH remains a thriving, vibrant place to live. Thank you for your time and consideration, and we look forward to your leadership on this matter. Thank you very much. Okay, moving along. I've got items number 1920 and item number 21 or not the entire uh not the entire paragraph, but just ordinance 106 2024 will be removed from consent. I'll entertain a motion to amend the consent agenda. Seconded. All in favor? Any nays. Okay. So next we'll have the approval of the agenda contents. Aye.
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