Thomas Loeper

This strategic plan outlines Horry County's mission, vision, and values, focusing on serving the community and improving the quality of life for its residents. Key areas of focus include maintaining safe infrastructure, creating communal spaces, ensuring fiscal stewardship, empowering residents through information, administering the justice system, and providing public safety. The plan emphasizes collective effort to foster a thriving community and achieve excellence in all operations.

The meeting included discussions on a new county park, amendments to zoning maps, and revisions to the County Code regarding political signs. There was also a presentation on a new Socastee Convenience Center, with discussions on its location and potential collaboration with SCDOT. Additionally, the council discussed addressing debris control from unsecured vehicles.

The meeting included a presentation by the SC Dept. of Health & Environmental Control on the AVX Update. There was a briefing on Election Commission Voting Machines. Council discussed resolutions accepting dedication of roads and drainage into the county system at various locations, and resolutions to disapprove requests to amend the official zoning maps. Ordinances were read regarding budget amendments for the Myrtle Beach Int'l Airport, zoning map amendments, general obligation bond anticipation notes, gambling vessels, golf carts on beaches, and property tax relief for watercraft. The council discussed an upcoming trip to Emmittsburg, Maryland for FEMA training, nominations for the Solid Waste Authority Board of Directors, and appointments to the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee and the Board of Architectural Review. The election of the Vice Chairman also took place.

The Horry County Council held a special meeting to discuss and vote on Ordinance 48-08, which concerns raising revenue, making appropriations, and adopting a budget for Horry County for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. The council reaffirmed the second reading of the budget ordinance without a tax increase. They also discussed and approved the supplemental budget as recommended by the Administration Committee, as well as the addition of a position to the budget for the Public Safety rebanding project, funded by money from Nextel. Additionally, there were discussions regarding a potential merger of the Sheriff's Department and County Police, a fuel savings plan, and a road fee dedicated to road repairs.

The council meeting included discussions on county rezoning, opposition to an ordinance, and the zoning master plan. There were changes to the agenda, including the addition of discussions on the SIB meeting and the Airport. The council also discussed the Aviation Trust Fund and presentations from the Finance Department. Resolutions were presented honoring community commitment and allowing the Public Defender's Office to participate in the county's insurance plan. Ordinances were read regarding additional employees for the Clerk of Court's and Auditor's Offices, accommodations tax funding, and various zoning requests. Additional topics included a moratorium on rezoning properties, property exchange for road right-of-way, and amendments to zoning maps. The council also discussed imposing a moratorium on permits for off-premise signs and amendments to the Land Development Regulations. A community waste disposal fee was established, and discussions were held regarding general aviation aircraft property tax and county staff responsiveness. An update was provided on the State Infrastructure Bank, and announcements were made regarding upcoming meetings and events.