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The resident described efforts by neighbors to mitigate the water and said city crews have responded during storms with temporary pumps that have prevented further flooding. He asked the city to review the pond now—outside of an emergency—so silt and debris can be removed and any permanent improvements scheduled before the next significant storm.

Public-works staff responded that the pond in question is not private and that the city has designed a fix that includes acquiring easements between two patio homes to route an overflow toward a downstream pond system between Fourth and Fifth Avenues. Staff said they will check whether the construction to install the overflow pipe has been completed and will follow up with the resident. Staff also acknowledged debris and silt as issues to be addressed.

Ending: Staff said they would verify the status of the planned work and respond to the resident with next steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of North Myrtle Beach - City Council Regular Meeting 02/03/25","oneSentenceSummary","A resident reported recurring flooding tied to a retention pond at Elm and Third Avenue South; city staff said easements have been acquired for a designed fix and will check the status of construction.","taxTitle","North Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina","taxId",71071,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6096182,"Council approves multiple ordinances on first/second readings; summary of votes and key points",1108,3311000,4419000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2833659-94ac1f647fe2c811177306dbec93465a&start=3311&end=4419","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2833659-94ac1f647fe2c811177306dbec93465a/thumbnail_3311000.jpg","/articles/6096182/North-Myrtle-Beach/Horry-County/South-Carolina/Council-approves-multiple-ordinances-on-firstsecond-readings-summary-of-votes-and-key-points","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6096182-7105c8db51291b7cf30f4d050ec52911/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200563&Signature=Sg6P7aQ3qNvqfLavDIB5NXaKcDAvMhao-7YmlSzzCemttaCsEfGU8CCsu64enz-nJ04wjcKtWMorw0CDiM2Y4A47C12KZpjja12EE7Wwy8fvM8kFudx5T0odZ6ePJuSk8qr1twFTE4Zfa26wERKF5i7TpYMx5fq9LCNgAbsMsnGt12kqQrY5pd72CenTlb93gBOWnka7p321E3AQXmZ4jPGDy5-oIiaYgYKgDKz29wI4QJPYz7qP7H0qeGvdNvRCEgQJJv6Xb-h9s-o4OlKtoZ1iB4D6uY-~ihwTPIN2sZ~UOuELxg-kAWxWEt8CVT~M3fsnC2Gt2Qv-wqj~~0al~A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Myrtle Beach City Council voted on multiple ordinance and resolution items during the meeting. Several items were recorded in the meeting as unanimous voice votes. Below is a concise summary of each action, the outcome recorded in the meeting, and essential details discussed.

Votes at a glance (each item was recorded as a unanimous voice vote unless noted):

- Sketch-plan requirement for major subdivisions (amendment to Chapter 20, Land Development Regulations) — second reading and approved. Staff and council said the new sketch-plan step will bring the planning commission into early-stage design review for major subdivisions and common residential developments to protect trees and reduce costly rework during engineering.

- Ordinance (first reading) amending Chapter 23, Zoning: allow structures that serve accessibility (ramps/lifts) to encroach up to 50% into required front or rear yards and amend mechanical-equipment separation rules — first reading approved. Council said the change will remove some requests from the Board of Zoning Appeals by allowing staff-level approvals for accessibility encroachments; building code/ADA standards will govern design.

- Ordinance (first reading) reinstating 10-foot perimeter landscape buffer requirements along Highway 17, Water Tower Road and Champions Boulevard for commercial parcels (amendment to Chapter 23, Zoning) — first reading approved. Staff said the measure restores an element inadvertently removed from the code in 2009 and that the city has been enforcing the buffer despite the omission.

- Ordinance (first reading) enabling fee-in-lieu parking option to be applied to additional overlay/“heart” districts (including Windy Hill), expanding an option originally adopted for Ocean Drive/Main Street — first reading approved. Staff said the fee-in-lieu remains $25,000 per space and that the change would be limited to commercial properties; exemptions include multifamily residential, motels/hotels, bars/nightclubs, and resort accommodations.

- Ordinance (first reading) amending Chapter 22 (Vehicles for Hire) to allow vehicle immobilization providers to charge a refundable deposit structure (e.g., total charge with a refundable portion returned when device is returned) — first reading approved. Staff said this preserves the existing maximum while permitting a refundable deposit so vendors have an incentive to retrieve immobilization devices.

- Ordinance (first reading) amending Chapter 12 (Traffic) related to parking-citation consequences and an annual parking-pass exception — first reading approved. The amendment seeks to include owners of mobile homes who do not own the underlying land (roughly 30 people by staff estimate) and to increase the number of Horry County annual parking passes and associated fee; staff recommended raising the county pass to $500 and expanding eligibility for certain nonresident owners.

- Ordinance (first reading) to convey two city parcels (PINs 35116030130 and 35116030129, current Fire Station No. 2 site) in exchange for PIN 35116020055 (new Fire Station No. 2 site between 20 Third Avenue North and Sea Mountain Highway) — first reading approved. Staff and council said the swap will improve response access (add a back exit) and reduce risk from flooding at the current location.

Procedure: The council recorded each motion and then took voice votes recorded in the transcript as unanimous for the items above. Where the record included public comment or additional staff explanation, those notes are captured in the individual item summaries above.

Ending: Items approved on first readings will return in later meetings for second readings where required; staff will continue to refine implementation details such as maps, design standards, and fee mechanics as these amendments proceed.","On voice votes recorded as unanimous, council advanced or approved multiple zoning, land-development, parking, and operational ordinances and one conveyance for a fire station relocation. The meeting included a second-reading approval of a sketch-plan requirement for subdivisions and first-reading approvals on several zoning and code amendments.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6096187,"Council approves purchase of office building at 1006 Sixth Avenue South to consolidate city staff",141,2875000,3016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2833659-94ac1f647fe2c811177306dbec93465a&start=2875&end=3016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2833659-94ac1f647fe2c811177306dbec93465a/thumbnail_2875000.jpg","/articles/6096187/North-Myrtle-Beach/Horry-County/South-Carolina/Council-approves-purchase-of-office-building-at-1006-Sixth-Avenue-South-to-consolidate-city-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6096187-3a13dda92a101e337faf6dccc308a502/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200563&Signature=cGUjTkXqd3xfV2ftQMoNZ-uaAcdpBPbA-iOLOkedrTabADBoRqBF57ZFs38OpJ7pSekdA7TQgEVgPL~e3rwLXUfwaem-IAHpcwc9eokVhZld-m0YL9ZuDEKDWLWMWj6RfcLt~JNrl82DtgVtoddNaHtzsgfdrW71OETpbAHreoY90NgT6kjJwYdid~RajBbz1Qjw~LutVzxnm2x8QMDlmX~K36DMqvN6YGwAJnRhPUp4PrWpPWgjUuiDBLACFDsad64jqUQI5pi3WyvGiBADw639XCCl1Wz7CKa1QU7kSD1y7XzMRO4xFRYMT59fBuN-uYxqqyWZLirVjMNtLWn4Fw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Myrtle Beach City Council voted unanimously to approve a resolution to purchase the professional office building at 1006 Sixth Avenue South, a property staff said is contiguous to the city campus and could house the information-technology department under one roof.

City staff member Ryan described office-space constraints and said consolidating IT in the purchased building would centralize that department and free room elsewhere in city facilities. The purchase price cited at the meeting was $700,000; staff said the city had an appraisal from roughly 18 months earlier and that no real estate agent represented the seller. Staff also noted a possible operational saving: moving IT could allow the city to end a lease on an offsite Santee Cooper building currently costing about $3,000 per month, or roughly $36,000 per year, depending on final layout and needs.

A resident, identified in the record as Jolene Popper, told council she thought the purchase was a good opportunity and asked whether a real estate agent negotiated the price; staff said the negotiation was conducted between city negotiators and the property owner and that attorneys would handle closing. Council voted to approve the resolution by unanimous voice vote.

Ending: Council approved the purchase on a unanimous voice vote. Staff said details of occupancy and any reconfiguration would be addressed after closing.","Council unanimously authorized purchase of a contiguous office at 1006 Sixth Avenue South for $700,000 to consolidate IT and free leased space; appraisal noted as about 18 months old and no real estate agent represented the seller.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6096192,"North Myrtle Beach accepts portion of $60 million short-term rental settlement; city to consult outside counsel on reimbursements",122,3111000,3233000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2833659-94ac1f647fe2c811177306dbec93465a&start=3111&end=3233","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2833659-94ac1f647fe2c811177306dbec93465a/thumbnail_3111000.jpg","/articles/6096192/North-Myrtle-Beach/Horry-County/South-Carolina/North-Myrtle-Beach-accepts-portion-of-60-million-short-term-rental-settlement-city-to-consult-outside-counsel-on-reimbursements","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6096192-ea43e46d41b52df44a28ffe6e98b567e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200563&Signature=RO793TJC4L7cPwGYsTA4DJHeUACoKdFeCudqFx0AHi0FU5jTbClnBIGt2avh2Vhn~u21xrqsMeVPDOru6YWobootTKiteBDrvd77HS44Ub~TdSlp4eHuxvn2~NCIWi4GJojiRgf0oa2965ugU6KucHo39g79OaMjSqO6UARPbNi0WbgS6n6oDsCpK6iBp~1~99lzkRvK6ylxDNogZFMYj5UZ4b4sTQ0Pl9Kt9zSiNgk4OQ4sSeuBDniioy~wEafEJ3QHB6WJo3m-Icnhv9Q7gJmbrzP90sVCyCC6-qbaVSf2SaG3LwCJ8we5NHa2pr6yyqZFq246zVnY3FRs1LIXtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Myrtle Beach City Council voted unanimously to accept the municipality's share of a multi-city settlement with Airbnb and authorized the interim city manager to sign the settlement documents and a replacement fee agreement with the city's special litigation counsel.

City staff said Airbnb has agreed to settle litigation with several South Carolina municipalities for a total of $60,000,000 that will be divided among the participating plaintiffs. Council was told the settlement covers multiple platforms named in the suit and follows a 2021 filing that has involved Charleston-area governments and other coastal and inland towns.

Assistant or outside counsel (identified in the meeting as Chris) explained the $60 million overall settlement has been allocated across the plaintiff cities and counties; he said the city’s share “after payment of attorney’s fees and expenses” was stated during the meeting but the transcripted wording was unclear. The council voted to accept the settlement and to authorize the interim city manager to sign documents needed to implement it.

During public comment, a North Myrtle Beach property owner asked whether hosts who already paid accommodations taxes directly to the city while Airbnb also collected and remitted such taxes could seek reimbursement. Council members and staff said they have received similar questions and that the city cannot yet provide a universal answer. City counsel said he would consult outside counsel and report back to the resident (referred to in the record as “Ms. Puffer”) about whether individual reimbursements are feasible and how verification might work.

Council members noted practical complications in verifying what Airbnb collected and remitted for particular listings; staff said the city will conduct due diligence with outside counsel before committing to a reimbursement approach. No specific use of the city’s settlement funds was announced.

The resolution authorizing acceptance and signatures passed on a unanimous voice vote.

Ending: City staff said they will follow up with outside counsel and report back to council and the resident who requested clarification. No timeline for distribution or allocation of the city’s share was provided at the meeting.","City council unanimously accepted its share of a multi-jurisdiction settlement with Airbnb and authorized the interim city manager to sign settlement and fee-agreement documents; council said staff will ask outside counsel whether individual hosts can seek reimbursement.","actionData","errors"]

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