CITY OF FOLLY BEACH
Tim Goodwin, Mayor
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Folly Beach, SC 29439
www.cityoffollybeach.com
843-588-2447
Chris Bizzell, Council Member
William Farley, Council Member
Billy Grooms, Council Member

Katherine Houghton, Council Member
Skip Fink, Council Member
D.J. Rich, Mayor Pro-Tem

 

City Council Meeting 7:00 PM
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Council Chambers
21 Center Street
Folly Beach, SC 29439
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
 

Executive Session 7:00 PM

Pursuant To §30-4-70 Of the Freedom of Information Act Legal Advice Related to review settlement offer from AirBnB in relation to ongoing short term rental lawsuit. Action To Follow

2.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
3.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
 
4.
STAFF REPORTS
 
a.

2025 Non Franchise Awards-Aaron Pope.

 
b.

Special Work Session Date Selection for Chair & Umbrella Franchise Review- Aaron Pope.  

 
c.

Land Donation Update- Aaron Pope

 
5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
6.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
a.

Minutes January 14th, 2025

 
7.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
 
a.

Request for Event Approval-2025 ESA Surf Schedule, Marshall DePass.

 
b.

Request for Event Approval- National Day of Prayer, Pastor Clark Carter.

 
c.

Request for Event Approval- 6th Annual Easter Meg Hunt, Ashby Gale.

 
d.

Request for Parking, Wahine Classic July 26 & 27- Nicole Elko.

 
e.

Request for Event Approval, Ribbon Run for Pediatric Cancer-Colin Carnley.

 
8.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
 
9.
COMMISSION, BOARD, COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
a.

Planning Commission Recommendations:

  • ORDINANCE 029-24: An Ordinance Amending the Standards of Chapter 161.02 (Definitions. Impervious Surface) To Allow River Rock to Be Considered Pervious for Landscaping and Amending the Standards of Chapter 166.05-03 Single- And Two-Family Design Standards to Allow Up to Two 15’ Gravel Driveways to Not Count Towards Impervious Coverage Limits. 
  • ORDINANCE 031-24: An Ordinance Amending the Folly Beach Code of Ordinances Section 151.23 (Construction Standards) By Creating a Twenty-Five Foot Setback from The Perpetual Easement Line for Seawalls and A Five Foot Setback For Revetments. 

 

Planning Commission Report on Workforce Housing.

 
10.
OLD BUSINESS
 
a.

ORDINANCE 029-24: An Ordinance Amending the Standards of Chapter 161.02 (Definitions. Impervious Surface) To Allow River Rock to Be Considered Pervious for Landscaping and Amending the Standards of Chapter 166.05-03 Single- And Two-Family Design Standards to Allow Up to Two 15’ Gravel Driveways to Not Count Towards Impervious Coverage Limits. (FIRST READING)

 
b.

ORDINANCE 031-24: An Ordinance Amending the Folly Beach Code of Ordinances Section 151.23 (Construction Standards) By Creating a Twenty-Five Foot Setback from The Perpetual Easement Line for Seawalls and A Five Foot Setback For Revetments. (FIRST READING)

 
c.

ORDINANCE 001-25: An Ordinance Updating References to The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SCDHEC) To Reflect the Reorganization of The Department to Create the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services and The South Carolina Department of Public Health. (SECOND READING) 

 
11.
NEW BUSINESS
 
a.

PROCLAMATION: Women in Construction Week 2025.

 
b.

PROCLAMATION: Folly Beach American Heart Month 2025. 

 
c.

RESOLUTION 04-25: A Resolution by The Folly Beach City Council Awarding RFP 01-25 Folly Beach Public Safety Replacement Flooring of The Second Floor to Bonitz, Inc Floor Covering in The Amount Of $42,682.00.

 
d.

RESOLUTION 05-25: A Resolution By The Folly Beach City Council Conditionally Authorizing The Administration To Execute A Settlement Agreement Between The City Of Folly Beach And Airbnb, Inc. 

 
12.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
 
13.
ADJOURNMENT
 
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALL MEDIA WERE NOTIFIED PURSUANT TO STATE LAW
City Council will not vote on matters discussed during Work Sessions or Executive Sessions. However, matters discussed may be voted on during the evening City Council meeting. In keeping with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing assistance, alternative formats, ASL interpretation, or other accommodation, please contact the Municipal Clerk at 843- 513-1833 during regular business hours at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Hearing devices are available upon request for those with hearing difficulties. 

The City of Folly Beach, in an effort to go green, will no longer have the Ordinances and Resolutions included in the agenda. Citizens interested in having a copy, please see the Municipal Clerk.