Special City Council Meeting

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SPECIAL MYRTLE BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2022
9:00 A.M. – HEARING OF OBJECTIONS
11:00 A.M. – MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER, TED C. COLLINS LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER
1101 NORTH OAK STREET, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29577

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CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

9:00 A.M. HEARING OF OBJECTIONS – Hearing of Written Objections to the Municipal Improvement District (MID)

11:00 A.M. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council’s Decision Regarding Written Objections

Note: City laws are known as ordinances. Before a city ordinance can be enacted, it must be introduced (1st Reading) and then approved (2nd Reading). Resolutions are actions through which City Council reinforces or makes policy not rising to the level of law. Motions are related to direction from City Council to city staff to take certain actions.

2nd Reading Ordinance 2022-038 confirming the assessment roll related to the Myrtle Beach Downtown Improvement District; and, other matters relating thereto.

The purpose of the Municipal Improvement District (MID) is provision for, and funding of, various public improvements for the benefit of the current and future users of the real property located within the district set forth in Resolution 2022-017 (adopted on April 12, 2022).

The proposed public improvements consist of the following:

Ambassador Program
Events and Marketing
Special Projects
Planning and Research

This ordinance officially confirms the assessment roll, which identifies the parcels subject to the assessment within the Municipal Improvement District. Property Owner Notices and the Advertised Notice of Completion provided an opportunity for written objections on or before August 10, 2022. A public session and public hearing occurred at 9:00 a.m. today, Thursday, August 11. Based upon City Council’s decision in response to any written objections and input received, City Council will determine any corrections to the assessment roll for second reading and final confirmation.

Resolution R2022-030 approving the Myrtle Beach Downtown Municipal Improvement District annual assessment report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023; and, other matters related thereto.

This resolution approves the annual assessment report for the current fiscal year.

EXECUTIVE SESSION – Council may take action on matters discussed in Executive Session which are deemed to be “emergency” concerns.

NOTE: South Carolina law requires that Council’s business is conducted in public with limited exceptions, known as “Executive Sessions.” Subjects eligible for Executive Session include:

Personnel matters.
Negotiations concerning proposed contractual arrangements and proposed sale or purchase of property.
The receipt of legal advice relating to:

-- A pending, threatened or potential claim.
-- Other matters covered by the attorney-client privilege. Settlement of legal claims, or the position of the city in other adversary situations.

Discussions regarding development of security personnel or devices.
Investigative proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct.
Matters relating to the proposed location, expansion or provision of services encouraging location or expansion of industries or other businesses.

Motions to go into Executive Session must be made in public and specify one or more reason above. Council can take no vote or action in Executive Session.

ADJOURNMENT