Horry County Council Public Safety Committee Meeting Minutes
The meeting addressed several key topics including an initiative for Focused Deterrence to reduce domestic violence and a review of beach umbrella placement and public safety concerns. Public hearings were held regarding fireworks prohibited zones for Ocean Townes and Lawson's Landing. The committee discussed an amendment to the outdoor burning ordinance, the funding and construction project for a new Emergency Operations Center, and the declaration of a service weapon as surplus property for a retiring police officer. Additional discussions covered animal tethering regulations, strategic planning for public safety, worker's compensation performance, and operational updates from the police, fire and rescue, and 911 departments.