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Loris council roundup: unanimous consent on franchise, vehicle purchase approved, residents raise road-safety concerns
Summary
At its May 4 meeting the Loris City Council approved franchise consent for Spectrum, authorized purchase of a $223,841 knuckle boom truck, approved several routine ordinances and heard residents raise safety concerns about a sinkhole on St. Barnabas Road.
The Loris City Council on May 4 handled several routine and substantive items: it unanimously consented to a state-issued franchise amendment for Spectrum Southeast, LLC and advanced an ordinance establishing a 5% franchise fee; it approved purchase of a knuckle boom truck priced at $223,841; it adopted a resolution congratulating Loris High School basketball coach Andrew Eads; and it approved multiple ordinance readings and routine reports.
Key votes "at a glance": - Approval of April 6, 2026 minutes — motion by Councilwoman Kelli D. Gerald, seconded by Councilwoman Tonya F. Sykes; unanimous. - Resolution 03-26 (congratulating Coach Andrew Eads) — adopted unanimously; to be presented in June. - Ordinance 11-25 (annexation of 54.88 acres) — second reading approved 5–2 (Coleman, Gerald opposed). - Ordinance 02-26 (first reading; rezoning ~0.56 acres on Sanderson Street) — first reading approved unanimously. - Resolution 04-26 (consent to Spectrum franchise amendment) — adopted unanimously. - Ordinance 03-26 (first reading; sets 5% franchise fee) — first reading approved unanimously. - Purchase of knuckle boom truck (Amick Equipment, 2025 model) — approved; price $223,841.00; suggested financing up to six years to lower annual payments; delivery ~four weeks; Conway-area dealer for maintenance reported available. Administrator Angel R. Neighbours confirmed the procurement procedures were followed and that she has authority to sign the lease/purchase agreement.
Public safety and citizen concerns featured in public comment. Police Chief Gary Buley warned residents about scammers calling and asking for money, stating that "neither he, nor the Loris Police Department, nor any of his officers or staff will ever call asking for money or personal information over the phone." Two St. Barnabas Road residents, Ed Hullings and Marvin Huber, asked the council to address a sinkhole and persistent road problems in their subdivision; they said the homeowners association was abolished and that a legal challenge over that action is pending in Horry County Common Pleas Court.
Council entered executive session at 6:44 p.m. to discuss personnel matters, reconvened at 7:51 p.m., and announced two personnel matters were discussed and legal advice provided with no votes taken. The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
