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, October 13, 2026
Council Chambers
21 Center Street
Folly Beach, SC 29439
1.
CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
 
2.
INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
 
a.

Councilmember Holladay

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

Sole Source Procurement, Arctic Ave 60% Preliminary Right of Way Design- Eric Lutz

 
b.

Sole Source Procurement, Clam Farm Storage and Parking Improvements- Eric Lutz

 
c.

Sole Source Procurement, East Cooper Drainage Design and Permitting Phase - Eric Lutz

 
d.

Contract Award for West Ashley Pedestrian Path Between 2nd & 3rd Street-Eric Lutz

 
e.

Center Street Storm Water & East Hudson Construction Contract Finalization-Lee Gessner

 
f.

Special Events Committee Review and Recommendations- Wes Graham

 
g.

Purchase of a New Public Safety Boat-Andrew Gilreath

 
h.

Trident United Way’s Thrive Program- Anderson Still

 
i.

New Exterior Electronic Sign for Community Center- Chris Moe

 
j.

Review of Planning Commission Hearing of  Ordinance 013-26, Required Notice in Private Parking Lots- Chris Lubert

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

September 8th, 2026 Meeting Minutes 

 
7.
PERSONAL APPEARANCES
 
a.

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

 
b.

Request for Event Approval, Porch Fest 2027- Sarah Butler

 
c.

Request for Event Approval, Halloween Costume Bike Ride-Carrie Rosen

 
d.

Request for  High Impact Filming Approval October 21st-Timothy Grady 

 
e.

Request for  High Impact Filming Approval November 5th-9th-Timothy Grady 

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

Planning Commission Recommendations, Paid Parking Lot Signage -Paula Stubblefield, Chair

 
10.
OLD BUSINESS
 
a.

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. (SECOND READING)

 
11.
NEW BUSINESS
 
a.

PROCLAMATION - World Pancreatic Cancer Day

 
b.

Boards and Commission Appointment 

 

Tourism Visitors Promotion Committee

  • 1 At Large
    • Christian Brutzer
    • Gerrie Dlaney
  • 1 Lodging
    • John McFarland

 

 
c.

RESOLUTION 52-26: A Resolution by the Folly Beach City Council Awarding a Contract for Design, Engineering, and Permitting of The PS & PW Storage Pad Located at 2101 Folly Road for Thirty-Five Thousand Two Hundred and Seventy-Five Dollars ($35,275.00).

 
d.

RESOLUTION 53-26:  A Resolution by the Folly Beach City Council to Amend the Final Contract Award to Eadie’s Construction to Account for All Change Orders Incurred During the East Hudson Watermain Replacement Project Funded by the South Carolina Infrastructure Improvement Program (SCIIP) From $2,333,739.00 to $2,723,036.11.

 
e.

RESOLUTION 54-26: A Resolution by the Folly Beach City Council to Amend the Final Contract Award to Gulf Stream Construction to Account for All Change Orders Incurred During the Stormwater Improvement Projects Funded by the South Carolina Infrastructure Improvement Program (SCIIP) from $7,722,415.04 to $8,368,802.37.

 
f.

RESOLUTION 55-26: A Resolution by the Folly Beach City Council Adopting the 2027 Regular Meeting Calendars for Folly Beach City Council, Planning Commission, Design Review Board, and the Official Holiday Calendar.

 
g.

RESOLUTION 56-26: A Resolution by the Folly Beach City Council Authorizing the Purchase of a New Boat to Replace M1102 in the Amount of Thirty-Eight Thousand Dollars ($38,000) Using Funds from the Adopted Fiscal Year 2027 General Fund Budget ($36,000) and the Remaining Funds from the Marine Boat Reserve Account ($2,000).

 
h.

RESOLUTION 57-26: A Resolution by the Folly Beach City Council awarding a contract for design and permitting of Phase 2 of the East Cooper Avenue Drainage Improvements Project for one hundred sixty-seven thousand, five hundred dollars ($167,500).

 
i.

RESOLUTION 58-26: A Resolution by the Folly Beach City Council Authorizing Staff to Execute a Contract for Arctic Avenue 60 Percent Design Completion with A Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. In the Amount of Six Hundred Thirty-Two Thousand, Seven Hundred Eighty Dollars ($632,780).

 
j.

RESOLUTION 59-26: A Resolution by the Folly Beach City Council to Amend the Final Contract Award to Weston & Sampson for Grant Administration and Project Management Services Related to Stormwater Improvements Described by RFQ 03-23 and Funded by the South Carolina Rural Infrastructure Authority and The American Rescue Plan Act from $1,006,900.00 to $1,094,900.00.

 
k.

RESOLUTION 60-26: A Resolution by the Folly Beach City Council Awarding a Contract for Construction of A Pedestrian Path Along West Ashley Avenue From 2nd Street West To 3rd Street West In The Amount of Four Hundred Fifty-Seven Thousand, Five Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars And Thirty-Five Cents ($457,532.35) With A 15% Contingency From The Public Works Capital Account.

 
l.

RESOLUTION 61-26: A Resolution by the Folly Beach City Council Honoring the 150th Anniversary of The Morris Island Lighthouse and Declaring October 1st as Lighthouse Day in The City Of Folly Beach.

 
m.

RESOLUTION 62-26: A Resolution By The Folly Beach City Council Warding RFP 03-26: Short-Term Rental Ordinance Study Contract.

 
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.