Public news and announcements are brought to you by the Horry County Public Information Office.
On May 1, 2020 in Closings, Emergencies, Weekly Update
All meetings 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).
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County Council
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
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IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide public comment via telephone on the items having public hearing. You must sign up in advance to speak on public hearing by noon on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. You can sign up by calling Pat Hartley in the Council Office at (843) 915-5120, or by emailing hartleyp@horrycounty.org. You can also provide written comments to be provided to each Council member at the same email, hartleyp@horrycounty.org.
Public Hearings that are scheduled for May 5 include:
The following Ordinances to approve the request to amend the official zoning maps:
Ordinance 34-2020 to amend the FY 2020 budget ordinance so as to recognize various revenue and expenditures in the General, Fire, Beach Renourishment, and Capital Improvement Projects funds.
The Public Input segment that is held at the beginning of each meeting has been suspended. It will be reactivated when the County can again accommodate the public in Council Chambers.
Welcome Back Committee
Thursday, May 7, 2020, 10 a.m.
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Planning Commission
Thursday, May 7, 2020, 5:30 p.m.
Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide public comment via telephone on the items having public hearing. You must sign up in advance to speak on public hearing by noon on Thursday, May 7, 2020. You can sign up by calling Nancy Tindall in the Planning & Zoning Office at 843-915-7893 or emailing tindalln@horrycounty.org. You can also provide written comments to be provided to each member of the Planning Commission at the same email, tindalln@horrycounty.org.
Horry County Government COVID19 Update
Horry County Government offices remain closed to the public for the week of May 4, 2020, excluding all airports. Limited court functions will continue. In addition, all state offices in County facilities will remain open, as directed by the Governor.
We strongly urge the public to handle business online where possible. We understand that there are crucial transactions that must take place and are not available online. The public is asked to call those departments directly for information and coordination.
Court for Horry County Magistrate Court and Circuit Court is canceled the week of May 4. Jurors should not report to the courthouse next week.
Horry County Central Traffic Court is canceled indefinitely due to COVID-19 and the Governor’s Stay At Home Order. Notices regarding rescheduling will be mailed out when court resumes. The office staff is still available by phone (843-915-5070) for any further information.
The Horry County Emergency phone bank will close at 5 p.m. today and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, May 11, 2020.
On March 13, 2020 in Weekly Update
Public Safety Committee--CANCELLED
Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 9 a.m.
Horry County Government & Justice Center, Council Conference Room
Transportation/Economic Development Committee--CANCELLED
Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 2 p.m.
Board of Architectural Review--CANCELLED
Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
Horry County Government & Justice Center, Multipurpose Rooms
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee--CANCELLED
Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 9 a.m.
Board of Fee Appeals--CANCELLED
Thursday, March 19, 2020, 3 p.m.
Board of Assessment Appeals--CANCELLED
Thursday, March 19, 2020, 4 p.m.
Infrastructure & Regulation Subcommittee on Flooding--CANCELLED
Thursday, March 19, 2020, 5 p.m.
On March 6, 2020 in Weekly Update
Zoning Board of Appeals
Monday, March 9, 2020, 5:30 p.m.
Parks & Open Space Board
Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 12 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 6 p.m.
Horry County Government & Justice Center, Council Chambers
Forfeited Land Commission
Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 9 a.m.
Stormwater Advisory Board
Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 3 p.m.
Planning Commission Special Workshop
Thursday, March 12, 2020, 2 p.m.
Horry County Government & Justice Center, Multipurpose Room B
Please note: The Horry County Registration & Elections Office will be closed Wednesday, March 11, 2020, through Friday, March 13, 2020, for staff training.
On February 14, 2020 in Weekly Update
Board of Architectural Review
Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020, 6 p.m.
Please note, the second reading and public hearing for Ordinance 15-2020 expressing the intent of Horry County Council to declare Horry County as a Sanctuary County for Second Amendment rights has been moved to the upcoming March 10, 2020 meeting of Horry County Council so that the sponsor of the Ordinance, Councilmember Al Allen, can be in attendance.
On February 7, 2020 in Weekly Update
Monday, February 10, 2020, 5:30 p.m.
Public Safety Committee
Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 9 a.m.
Transportation/Economic Development Committee
Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 2 p.m.
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