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Myrtle Beach City Council holds special meeting Thursday, May 21

The Myrtle Beach City Council will hold a special meeting via telephone at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, May 21.  See the agenda, below.  This conference call meeting will be carried live on the city’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/myrtlebeachcitygovernment/, as well as on local cable television systems. 

SPECIAL MYRTLE BEACH CITY COUNCIL MEETING
10:00 A.M., THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2020
VIA TELECONFERENCE CALL

 

NOTE:  CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO WATCH THE TELECONFERENCE MEETING LIVE ON THE CITY’S FACEBOOK PAGE, https://www.facebook.com/myrtlebeachcitygovernment/.  THE MEETING WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE ON THE CITY’S PUBLIC INFORMATION CHANNELS ON THE SPECTRUM AND HTC CABLE SYSTEMS (CHANNELS 1303 AND 9, RESPECTIVELY).  TO ACCOMMODATE PUBLIC INPUT, WHEN APPROPRIATE, WE HAVE ESTABLISHED AN EMAIL ADDRESS, questions@cityofmyrtlebeach.com, AND A NUMBER TO TEXT, 843-882-5330.  WHEN SENDING AN EMAIL OR TEXT DURING THE COUNCIL MEETING, INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS.

 

ANYONE WHO REQUIRES AN AUXILIARY AID OR SERVICE FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION OR PARTICIPATION SHOULD CONTACT THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT (843) 918-1004 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, BUT NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED EVENT.

 

CALL TO ORDER

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

 

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 normally actions through which City Council reinforces or makes policy not rising to the level of law.  Motions are generally related to direction from City Council to city staff to take certain actions. 

 

REGULAR AGENDA

 

  1. Memorial Day Weekend Plans

     

  2. Resolution R2020-028 declaring Memorial Day Weekend an Extraordinary Event and authorizing the City Manager to take all steps necessary for the preservation of public health, safety and welfare.

     

    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