CITY OF FOLLY BEACH
Chris Bizzell, Mayor
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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, May 12, 2026
Council Chambers
21 Center Street
Folly Beach, SC 29439

AMENDED 5/11/26 3:55 PM

Resolution 22-26

Resolution 23-26

1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
 

Executive Session

Pursuant to South Caroline Code Section 30-4-70(a)(2) For The Receipt of Legal Advice and Other Matters Covered by The Attorney-Client Privilege Concerning Sunset Cay Marina and Beach Franchise Activities. 

2.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
a.

Invocation Councilmember Farley

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

Prohibiting Parking on Planted Vegetation Along Walking Paths, Ordinance 012-26- Aaron Pope

 
b.

Ordinance 014-26 & Ordinance 015-26 Shed Lease Agreement- Aaron Pope

 
c.

RFP 02-26 Janitorial Services Update- Eric Lutz

 
d.

Special Event Committee Review and Recommendation-Wes Graham

 
e.

Upcoming Budget & STR Meetings Update- Aaron Pope

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

April 14th, 2026 Minutes

 
7.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
 
a.

Non-Franchise Request, WakeUp Carolina-Cody Hendrick

 
b.

Non-Franchise Request, Float Club Surf Co- Dylan O'Connor

 
c.

Non-Franchise Request, Salt Marsh Co.- Philip Antman

 
d.

Event Request for a Date Change- Eastern Surf Association 

 
e.

Request for Event Approval, Half Rubber Heroes- Fred Smith

 
f.

Request for Event Approval, World Mental Health Day- Waves 4 Women

 
g.

Request for Event Approval, Spike & Fright Volleyball Tournament- Warrior Surf

 
h.

Request for Event Approval, James Island Lil Trojans Workouts-Shemika Champion

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

ORDINANCE 007-26: An Ordinance Amending the Folly Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 55 (On-Site Septic System Management) To Remove the Automatic Pump Out Requirement for Annual STR Septic Inspections and Require a Pump Out Only If Recommended Upon Completion of a Visual Inspection of The Septic System. (FIRST READING)

 
b.

ORDINANCE 008-26: An Ordinance Amending the Folly Beach Code of Ordinances Section 131.21 (Prohibited Behavior) To Specify That Certain Activities Performed on Bridges Within the City Are Classified as Disorderly Conduct. (SECOND READING)

 
c.

ORDINANCE 010-26: An Ordinance Amending the Folly Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 118 (Commercial Activity on Public Property) to Allow Weighted Loungers Overnight in Section 1, to Allow Council to Set Limits for the Number of Students in a Surf Lesson, and to Establish a Requirement That Franchisees Make a Good Faith Effort to Offer the Services for Which a Contract Has Been Awarded. (SECOND READING)

 
d.

ORDINANCE 011-26: An Ordinance Amending the Folly Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 72 (Parking Regulations) By Allowing the Sale of Non-Residential Parking Passes for Use by Properly Registered Non-Profit Entities in Beach Access Parking Lots Managed by The City. (SECOND READING)

 
11.
NEW BUSINESS
 
a.

Boards and Commission Appointments 

  • Accommodations Tax Advisory Board
  • Board of Zoning Appeals
  • Community Promotions Committee
  • Construction and Fire Board
  • Design Review Board
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Tourism and Visitor Promotion Committee
  • Utility Board
 
b.

ORDINANCE 012-26: An Ordinance Amending The Folly Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 72 (Parking Regulations) To Prohibit Parking on Planted Vegetation Along Walking Paths. (FIRST READING)

 
c.

ORDINANCE 013-26: An Ordinance Amending The Folly Beach Code of Ordinances Chapter 164 (Use Standards) by Requiring Private Commercial Parking Operators to Display Daily and Hourly Rates (REMAND TO PLANNING COMMISSION)

 
d.

ORDINANCE 014-26: An Ordinance Authorizing Leasing City Property at The Second Street East Public Access and Parking Lot to Betty’s Beach Chairs (FIRST READING).

 
e.

ORDINANCE 015-26: An Ordinance Authorizing Leasing City Property at The Second Street East Public Access and Parking Lot to Isla Surf School. (FIRST READING)

 
f.

RESOLUTION 22-26:  A Resolution by The Folly Beach City Council Approving a Deductive Change Order In The Amount Of $518,220.00 Between The City of Folly Beach and Eadie’s Construction for Project: Water Main Replacements (E. Hudson Ave., E. Arctic Ave., 12th St. E./E. Cooper Ave.).

 
g.

RESOLUTION 23-26: A Resolution By The Folly Beach City Council Approving a Change Order in the Amount of $319,700 to Contract Number 251814 Folly Beach Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements.

 
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.