Briarcliffe Acres council approves road repairs, schedules Nov. 17 public hearing on comprehensive plan

On Sept. 22, 2025, the Briarcliffe Acres Town Council met at Town Hall and approved the Consent Agenda, the August minutes and financials, and a package of road repairs approved for scheduling, Mayor Dave Buonviri said.

Chief of Police Kyle Lamparter presented the security report for Aug. 18–Sept. 22, 2025, reporting “33 incidents or calls for service,” and told the council that the U.S. Department of Justice will audit municipalities every two years and request monthly statistics on use of force and pursuits as part of that review.

The council set a public hearing on the 2025 Comprehensive Plan update for Nov. 17, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.; the Planning Commission will meet to adopt a resolution recommending that the council accept the Plan update, Town Clerk Jennifer Newbold said. Newbold also said she is awaiting calculations from GFL to complete the Full Cost Disclosure Report and is assisting the Municipal Election Commission in preparations for the upcoming election.

Councilman Brian McIntyre will consult with Coastal Asphalt to schedule the approved roads repairs, and the council also set a Pine Tree Lane cul-de-sac meeting to establish parameters for driveways and paving at that location. Councilwoman Laura Pendley said she will amend the town’s pet ordinance to remove the pet registration requirement and make registration optional.

Pendley and Mayor Buonviri reported that a beautification project will begin on the town entrance gates and that two landscape maintenance crews continue work clearing drains, removing downed branches and removing trash from Highway 17. On lake management, Councilman Brian Palliser discussed the benefits of carp for lake health and noted that removal of downed trees behind Pine Tree Lane will require permission from affected residents.

On stormwater matters, Buonviri said he has discussed decreased oxidation and water quality in the Swash with the Horry County Department of Public Works beach manager and that rechanneling work is planned for the first week of November if no emergency permit is required and weather and tides permit. The mayor also requested a meeting with the City of Myrtle Beach to discuss broken and leaking pipes beneath South Gate Road and the need for a more permanent solution to hazardous road conditions.

Mayor Pro Tem Peggy Bell said the town is coordinating median tree plantings consistent with Tree City USA guidance; she announced an Arbor Day event set for April 25 and a Tree Canopy Workshop on Oct. 14 at 11 a.m., and said OpenTree Advisory Board membership has been filled. Pendley reported that ordered hardware for a planned computer and network upgrade has arrived and installation scheduling is pending.

Lamparter added that lettering for a new police vehicle is scheduled and that the county will provide tsunami training for local governments and first responders in November. The mayor said he will have town legal counsel review the volunteer waiver form to determine whether it meets South Carolina criteria.

During public input residents raised concerns about the age and exposure of water pipes, the Pine Tree Lane stormwater project and brush being dumped in Green Park. The meeting adjourned at 6:02 p.m.

The council’s next required public action is the Nov. 17 public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan; scheduling details and any follow-up reports will be posted to town notices.