CITY OF FOLLY BEACH
Chris Bizzell, Mayor
Folly Beach SC Logo
Folly Beach, SC 29439
www.cityoffollybeach.com
(P) 843-588-2447
William Farley, Council Member
Skip Fink, Council Member
Billy Grooms, Council Member
Blair Holladay, Council Member
Katherine Houghton, Mayor Pro Tem
DJ Rich, Council Member


 

City Council Meeting 7:00 PM
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Council Chambers
21 Center Street
Folly Beach, SC 29439
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
 
2.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
a.

Councilmember Grooms

 
3.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
 
4.
STAFF REPORTS
 
a.

Opening Parking on 2nd Street West-Eric Lutz.

 
b.

Drone Operation and Enforcement-Aaron Pope.

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

July 14th 2026 Meeting Minutes 

 
7.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
 
a.

Request for Council Approval for Commercial Activity on the Beach: Ryan Kempf, SC Sharking LLC.

 
b.

Request for an Exception to the Width of a Driveway, 1120 E. Ashley.

 
c.

Filming At Lighthouse Inlet Preserve, August 22, 2026: Biscuit Filmworks

 
d.

Request for Parking Passes For Beach Sweeps: Vanessa Oltmann

 
8.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
 
9.
COMMISSION, BOARD, COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
10.
OLD BUSINESS
 
a.

ORDINANCE 023-26: An Ordinance Amending The Folly Beach Code of Ordinances Section 151.04  (Congested Areas; Endangering Crowds; Swimming Zone) By Prohibiting The Use Of Drones And Other Mechanical Devices To Deliver Bait And Fishing Lines, Or To Conduct Any Other Form Of Assisted Fishing. (FIRST READING)

 
b.

ORDINANCE 024-26: An Ordinance Authorizing Leasing City Property at the Third Street West Public Access and Parking Lot to Sun & Ski. (SECOND READING)

 
c.

ORDINANCE 025-26: An Ordinance Amending The Folly Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 117 ( Short Term Rentals) to Establish Failure to Inspect a Septic System as a Violation of The Rental Ordinance. (SECOND READING)

 
d.

RESOLUTION 27-26: A Resolution Awarding a Sole Source Contract to Surfline Coastal Intelligence in the Amount of $76,500, to Be Paid from the Beach Preservation Fund, for Automated Monitoring and Documentation of Erosion and Shoreline Change and Beach Visitation Estimation for an Initial Period of Twelve Months.

 
11.
NEW BUSINESS
 
a.

Proclamation Recognizing Overdose Awareness Month 2026

 
b.

ORDINANCE 002-26: An Ordinance Amending the Folly Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 112 (Single-Use Plastic Bags, Polystyrene Coolers, Containers, and Cups) by Requiring That Plastic Straws and Stirrers Be Offered Only on Demand and to Prohibit the Release of Balloons Within the City. (FIRST READING)

 
c.

ORDINANCE 026-26: An Ordinance Amending The Folly Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 134 (Offenses Against Public Welfare), by Creating Sections 134.60-134.64 Regulating The Operation of Drones Within The City Of Folly Beach. (FIRST READING)

 
d.

RESOLUTION 36-26: A Resolution Awarding $3,000 to the Folly Beach Historical Society to Support Ongoing Exhibits, Preservation Efforts, and Basic Operating Supplies as Recommended By The Community Promotions Committee.

 
e.

RESOLUTION 37-26: A Resolution Awarding $250 To The Half Rubber Tournament To Assist With the Cost of Required EMT Personnel as Recommended By The Community Promotions Committee.

 
f.

RESOLUTION 38-26: A Resolution Approving Policy Guidance Governing The Implementation of Language Contained in The Current Ordinance and Franchise Agreements For Beach Chairs and Umbrella Rentals. 

 
g.

RESOLUTION 39-26: A Resolution Allowing Free Parking In Areas Previously Marked as No Parking Along Portions of 2nd Street West.

 
h.

RESOLUTION 41-26: A Resolution Authorizing The Administration To Advertise RFP 003-26. 

 
i.

RESOLUTION 40-26: A Resolution Approving $60,000 in Support of Local Businesses to be Used by the Folly Association of Business to Offset Certain Costs for the Mermaids and Mateys Festival.

 
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.