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, September 8, 2026
Council Chambers
21 Center Street
Folly Beach, SC 29439
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
 
2.

Executive Session 7:00 PM Pursuant To 30-4-70 Of the Freedom of Information Act Legal Advice Related to Park Lane vs. Folly Beach

 
a.

Executive Session Memo

 
3.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
a.

Councilmember Fink

 
4.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS
 
5.
STAFF REPORTS
 
a.

Tabby Drive Phase 1 Pricing & Pump Update- Eric Lutz

 
b.

Special Events Committee Review and Recommendations- Wes Graham

 
c.

Parking Contractor Contract First Annual Extension- Lee Gessner

 
6.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 
7.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 
a.

August 11th Meeting Minutes

 
8.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
 
a.

Request for Event Rain Date for September 13th-Warrior Surf

 
b.

Request for Commercial Activity on the Beach, Surf Fishing-Ryan Kempf

 
c.

Request for use of Animals in an Event- Clark Carter

 
d.

Request for an Exception to Allow a Non-Pervious Driveway at 513 East Arctic

 
9.
CITIZENS' COMMENTS
 
10.
COMMISSION, BOARD, COMMITTEE REPORTS
 
11.
OLD BUSINESS
 
a.

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. (SECOND READING)

 
b.

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. (SECOND READING)

 
12.
NEW BUSINESS
 
a.

ORDINANCE 028-26: An Ordinance Amending the Folly Beach Code of Ordinances by Repealing Chapter 117, Short-Term Rentals, and Reenacting Chapter 117, Short-Term Rentals to Remove the Rental Registration Fee. (FIRST READING)

 
b.

RESOLUTION 43-26: A Resolution By The Folly Beach City Council Awarding a Three-Year Contract To Elko Coastal Consulting Inc. With a Fixed Amount of $19,999 for Beach Monitoring Services and Up to $40,000 for Emergency Pre-Storm Surveys and Pre-Renourishment Surveys Should They Be Needed Within the Three-Year Term.

 
c.

RESOLUTION 44-26: A Resolution By The Folly Beach City Council Authorizing Administration to Use $113,400 From The Public Works Trash Packer Truck Reserve for the Purchase of One (1) Public Works Rear Loader Garbage Truck with Required Up-Fitting Per The Adopted Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Budget.

 
d.

RESOLUTION 45-26: A Resolution By The City Council Awarding FY 26-27 Accommodation Tax Funds Based on the Accommodation Tax Advisory Board’s Recommendation.

 
e.

RESOLUTION 46-26: A Resolution By The Folly Beach City Council Awarding a Contract for Design, Engineering & Permitting of the Tabby Drive Phase 1 Drainage Improvements In The Amount of One Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand Dollars ($157,000).

 
f.

RESOLUTION 47-26: A Resolution Awarding $3000 to Pet Helpers to Assist with Operational Costs as Recommended by the Community Promotions Committee.

 
g.

RESOLUTION 48-26: A Resolution Authorizing The City’s Attorneys to Enter Into Negotiations and or Mediation With Park Lane Partners, Thomas Jermyn, and Jennifer Davis Related to Any Litigation Attacking Any Aspect Of The City’s Short-Term Rental Ordinance or Appealing the Rulings of the City’s Staff and Hearing Officer Related To The Issuance, Revocation, Denial, Or Other Rulings Of Short-Term Rental Business Licenses.

 
h.

RESOLUTION 49-26: A Resolution Authorizing The City’s Attorneys to Defend All Appeals by License Holders of License Revocations, Denials, Or Rulings Issued By City Staff And The City’s Hearing Officer in All Litigation, Including, But Not Limited to, The Hearing Officer Decisions In Park Lane Partners, LLC Vs. City Of Folly Beach, Thomas Jermyn Vs. City of Folly Beach, and Jennifer Davis Vs. City of Folly Beach, and further to Appeal Any Adverse Rulings By The South Carolina Circuit Court Reversing The Order of the City’s Hearing Officer and To Oppose Any Motions to Lift The Stay On Appeal of Adverse Rulings By The Circuit Court.

 
i.

RESOLUTION 50-26: A Resolution Authorizing the City’s Attorneys to Oppose Any Motions to Lift the Stays on Appeal in Pending Litigation with Park Lane Partners, LLC, and Thomas Jermyn and to Appeal Any Orders Lifting the Stays or Requiring the Issuance of a Business License.

 
13.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
 
14.
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.