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On April 12, 2021 in Weekly Update
Upcoming Meetings
[Revised 04.13.21 to add Budget Retreat agenda.]
[Revised 04.13.21 to add Budget Retreat packet.]
The following meetings will meet in person with all COVID-19 precautions in place. Citizens who wish to attend meetings in person will be encouraged to wear a face mask while inside the building. If you do not have a mask, one will be made available to you.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Monday, April 12, 2021, 5:30 p.m.
Click here to download and view the agenda or here for the packet.
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Public Safety Committee
Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 9 a.m.
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Infrastructure & Regulation Committee
Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 2 p.m.
County Council Spring Budget Retreat
Thursday, April 15, 2021, 8 a.m.
Museum Board of Directors
Thursday, April 15, 2021, 5 p.m.
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Friday, April 16, 2021, 8 a.m.
This meeting will take place virtually and will be broadcast on the Horry County Government website as well as the Government Access Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative Channel 14).
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee
Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 9 a.m.
International Drive to Close for Race
The International Drive Road Race will take place Sunday, April 18, 2021. On the day of the event, International Drive will be closed between the International Drive Ballfields and Highway 90 beginning at 5 a.m. through the duration of the event (approximately 12 p.m.).
Traffic will NOT be able to travel between Highway 90 and Carolina Forest on International Drive. Access will be provided to Lewis Ocean Bays Heritage Preserve and Horry County Solid Waste Authority from Highway 90 ONLY. Motorists should use caution and utilize alternate routes.
The Wheatfield Drive entrance to The Farm subdivision located at International Drive will also be closed beginning at 5 a.m. for the duration of the event.
Partial Road Closure on Industrial Park Road
A portion of Industrial Park Road in Conway, between Harris Shortcut Road and the curved section of Industrial Park Road in front of the Horry County Animal Care Center, will be closed to all traffic except construction traffic. Motorists in the area should use caution, stay alert for crews working in the area, and pay attention to all signs and traffic control devices.
Horry County Government COVID19 Operations Update
Following the guidance of state and federal agencies, Horry County continues to allow public access to its buildings with the best safety practices being implemented. Safety measures will include:
To help alleviate crowding in public areas, Horry County encourages individuals to continue to do business online and over the phone with county departments where possible. Horry County will continue to phase into operations as conditions permit, and ask for patience if wait times exist.
Anyone planning to visit a County building should be prepared to check in with staff located at the entrance to the facility. Visitors may be asked to wait outside the office or facility depending on the capacity of the facility.
County officials remind everyone to continue to follow CDC and SCDHEC safety guidelines.
On April 1, 2021 in Weekly Update
[Revised 04.05.21-Added agenda and packet for I&R Committee on the Rural Civic Center and public comment wording for the Council meeting.]
[Revised 04.08.21-Canceled I&R Subcommittee meeting.]
The following meetings will meet in person with all COVID19 precautions in place. Citizens who wish to attend meetings in person will be encouraged to wear a face mask while inside the building. If you do not have a mask, one will be made available to you.
Parks & Open Space Board
Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 12 p.m.
County Council
Tuesday, April 6, 2021, 6 p.m.
The April 6th Council Meeting will take place in-person and will be broadcast on the Horry County Government website as well as the Government Access Channel (Spectrum/Time Warner channel 1301 or Horry Telephone Cooperative channel 14).
IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING PUBLIC COMMENT:
Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments via telephone on items that are scheduled for a public hearing. Speakers must sign up before 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 6th, by contacting Pat Hartley at (843) 915-5120, or by email hartleyp@horrycounty.org. Written comments submitted to the same email address will be accepted and provided to council members.
Public Hearings that are scheduled for April 6th include the following:
Rezonings:
Ord 25-2021 G3 Engineering, agent for Bear Paw LLC
Ord 26-2021 Daniel Stacey, agent for SC Conference of International Pentecostal Holiness Church
Ord 27-2021 G3 Engineering, agent for Roy Todd
Ord 28-2021 Juli Cochran, agent for Anthony Cochran
Ord 29-2021 Lennar Carolinas LLC, agent for Dr. Hal Holmes, Jr.
Ord 30-2021 Chris Barnhill, agent for Lloyd Blease Jordan
Resolution R-31-2021 to approve the permit to locate a telecommunications tower on a parcel off Rhoda Loop.
Infrastructure & Regulation Committee on the Rural Civic Center-MEETING CANCELED
Friday, April 9, 2021, 10:30 a.m.
Horry County Seeking Public Input on Sandridge Community Park
Horry County, in cooperation with the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), is seeking public input to help reduce impacts to the Sandridge Community Park from the RIDE III -- Conway Perimeter Road Phase II (El Bethel Road Extension) project and inform future potential amenities.
The Conway Perimeter Road Phase II project, part of the Ride III Program, will impact the Sandridge Community Park by traversing the southern-most portion of the park. Impacts from the proposed road extension include the basketball courts, playground, and one picnic shelter. Community input is needed to help mitigate these impacts and plan for their replacement with desired amenities. Horry County invites you to participate in the following survey, which will take less than 10-minutes to complete. The survey will be available through April 16, 2021. Paper copies of the survey are available for pick up at the Horry County Planning & Zoning Department in the Horry County Government & Justice Center at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway.
Horry County is continuing to plan for our future. Your participation in this survey is a great way to provide your input and ensure that the Sandridge Community Park improvements reflect the desires of the community.
Any questions about the survey or future potential park improvements can be directed to Horry County Planning & Zoning Senior Planner, Ashley Cowen, at (843) 915-7894 or by email.
If you wish to receive updates on the progress of park improvements, please complete the survey and include your email address at the end.
Questions regarding the Ride III program can be directed to the Horry County Ride Program Manager Jason Thompson, PE, at (843) 915-5160 or by email.
County officials remind everyone to continue to follow CDC and S.C. DHEC safety guidelines as well as Governor Henry McMaster’s executive orders that remain in effect.
Circuit, Family, Probate, and Master-in-Equity Court will begin holding in-person proceedings, other than jury trials, Monday, March 15, 2021, (including in-person Grand Jury proceedings). Circuit Court will resume holding jury trials on Monday, April 5, 2021.
All Summary Courts (Central Traffic, Central Jury, Magistrates', Domestic Violence Court, and Preliminary Hearings) may begin holding in-person proceedings starting March 15, 2021. Central Traffic Court will begin holding in-person hearings on April 5, 2021.
On March 30, 2021 in County News
On March 29, 2021 in County News
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