Loris Fire Department

The City of Loris's Comprehensive Plan 2040 outlines land use, capital project, and policy recommendations to guide the city's vision through 2040. It aims to achieve long-term sustainable growth and development by prioritizing infrastructure, conserving unique community resources and quality of life, enhancing collaboration in development review, and creating strategically located, contextually compatible activity centers and hamlets.

The council discussed and approved several items, including the second reading of an ordinance to annex 0.21 acres into the city limits, the annual holiday bonus for full-time city staff, and a contract for asbestos inspection services at the old Loris High School. They also approved a master agreement for professional services, and expenses to install Christmas lights and stars. Additionally, the council discussed personnel and contractual matters in an executive session, and approved a one-time incentive for full-time city employees.

The Public Hearing was called to order. The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan 2040 was explained. There were no public comments.

The council discussed the police department's budget increase due to inflation and potential salary increases. They clarified the funding for the school resource officer position and reviewed vehicle purchases. The recreation department's budget increase due to higher participation was discussed. An increase in garbage/sanitation services from Jordan Waste and water/sewer rates from Grand Strand Water & Sewer Authority were reviewed. The council discussed paying off various leases and the legality of the millage rate. The ARP fund for public works lift stations was also addressed. The council held a first reading of an ordinance to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2022-2023 and entered an executive session for personnel matters.

The City Council meeting included discussions on a 200-home development impacting Summer Meadows residents, concerns about law enforcement officer wages, and the need for street sweeping on Bryant Street. The Chamber of Commerce announced upcoming events, and an update was given on McLeod Loris Hospital. The council discussed the proposed budget schedule for FY 2023-2024 and a grant for infrastructure improvements. Committee reports were given on finance and personnel matters. The council discussed flood funding, a waste contract, lights over Main Street, and a petition for land annexation. Updates were provided on public works projects, recreation department activities, and departmental reports.