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Myrtle Beach Mayor responds to Horry County Council's actions to settle the Hospitality Fee dispute

 Myrtle Beach Mayor Brenda Bethune provided the following remarks in response to Horry County Council’s actions last night on the proposed agreement in principle to settle the Hospitality Fee dispute.  In addition, the Myrtle Beach City Council will hold a Special Meeting at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 19, in Council Chamber at the Ted C. Collins Law Enforcement Center.  The agenda is provided below.

“For the record, I would like to state that the City of Myrtle Beach voted Monday to settle the suit with Horry County, as did Atlantic Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Aynor and Surfside Beach.  Not only are we disappointed by Horry County Council’s decision last night, but we are dismayed by some of the assertions made which are factually inaccurate. 

“The proposed settlement agreement that was before County Council was not a surprise or new information.  The County has had access to the same details as we have throughout this entire mediation process.  At this point, one has to wonder whether Horry County Council ever had the intent to reach a settlement or to support I-73. 

“My Council and I remain resolute in our desire to reach a settlement that’s in the best interest of all Horry County residents, and we will do so in a professional and rational manner.  City Council will hold a special meeting at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, to further address this subject.”


SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

10:00 A.M., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2019

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

DISCUSSION:

 

Discussion of Horry County’s position on the proposed Hospitality Fee litigation settlement.

 

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