Repairs to Dune Walkovers & Beach Access to Begin in March

Repairs to Hurricane Damaged Dune Walkovers and Beach Accesses Projected to Begin in March and Completed by Easter Weekend

North Myrtle Beach, SC - February 14, 2017 - The City of North Myrtle Beach has issued a request for bids to repair dune walkovers and/or beach accesses damaged by Hurricane Matthew. Although damage to dune walkovers and beach accesses occurred all along the City’s nine miles of beach, a disproportionate amount of the damage was concentrated in the Cherry Grove section of the city. It will take two to three weeks for contractors to submit their bids to the City. If the bids come in at or under the City’s estimate, a contractor will be selected and the work will begin in mid-to-late March. The goal is to complete the repairs prior to Easter weekend. A large percentage of the cost to repair dune walkovers and beach accesses damaged by Hurricane Matthew may in time be reimbursed by FEMA but the City must first expend the money from its own resources. This was also the case with the much larger costs associated with the collection and disposal of hurricane related vegetative and other debris from streets, parks and other venues in North Myrtle Beach. “The upfront costs of hurricane debris removal, the repairs to dune walkovers and beach accesses, overtime, and other hurricane related costs has put some temporary pressure on the City’s budget,” said City Manager Mike Mahaney, “but the City has  been able to meet those demands by adapting to the situation. We have been able to stagger repair and other projects so that they can be accomplished without having to seek additional revenue. And we are very fortunate that in the foreseeable future a decent percentage of our hurricane related expenditures will be reimbursed by FEMA.”

Saturday Swim Lessons at NMB Aquatic & Fitness Center - January 28 - March 11

North Myrtle Beach, SC – January 25, 2017 – Sign up today at the Customer Service Desk at the NMB Aquatic & Fitness Center for Saturday Swim Lessons- January 28-March 11* (No Classes Feb.11).

Saturday Infant/Parent Lessons (6mos-3yrs)           
Fees: AFC Member: $26/session (*6 classes), Non-Member: $33/session (*6 classes)
8:30-9:00am

Saturday Pre-School Lessons (3-5yrs)
Fees: AFC Member: $26/session (*6 classes), Non-Member: $33/session (*6 classes)           
Sat Level 1 - 9:05-9:35am           
Sat Level 1 - 10:15-10:45am           
Sat Level 2 - 9:40-10:10am           
Sat Level 3 - 10:50-11:20am

Saturday Youth Lessons (6-14 yrs)
Fees : $30.00 /session (*6 classes) Non-member: $44.00/session (*6 classes)           
Sat Level 1 - 9:05-9:50am 
Sat Level 2 - 9:55-10:40am 
Sat Level 3 - 4:10:45-11:30am 

Call 843-281-3744 for more information.

North Myrtle Beach Planning Commission Meeting Agenda For January 24, 2017

MEETING -- 5:00 P.M.

MORNING WORKSHOP -- 9:15 A.M.

City Hall - 1018 Second Avenue South - North Myrtle Beach, SC

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. COMMUNICATIONS

4. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES for January 10, 2017

5. OLD BUSINESS

6. NEW BUSINESS – "Consent Items"

7. NEW BUSINESS – "OFFICIAL PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS

A. MAJOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AMENDMENT MJPDD-16-04:
Following the council workshop last month, a revision to the Major PDD Amendment considered in November 2016 regarding the Barefoot Resort Planned Development District to allow changes to the approved development. The request involves reconfiguring Tract IMF-3 located in the Dye Estates by changing the approved residential uses from detached to attached, increasing the approved density and creating a new parking lot design.

8. ADJOURNMENT
Please Note: This is the basic agenda for the meeting and workshop. We will provide access to accompanying documents later in the week when they have been completed.

Kids Healthy Cooking Classes Begin Tuesday, January 24 at J. Bryan Floyd Community Center -- Six Tuesday Lessons

Healthy Hands certified cooking instructor and professional pastry chef Nicole Norris will teach kids ages 8-14 how to have fun cooking and eating healthy during a series of six Tuesday classes. TheTuesday classes start January 24, 4:30pm-6:30pm, at the J. Bryan Floyd Community Center, 1030 Possum Trot Road, North Myrtle Beach. The fee is $35 per class or $189 for the six-week session.

Students will learn easy recipes covering everything from snacks and appetizers, to meals and desserts. They will also learn how to read nutrition labels, make healthy ingredient substitutions, understand sugar intake, and much more.

Each class is a hands-on experience using unintimidating countertop appliances that are readily available. Some of the skills to be learned include proper cutting techniques, how to read recipes, proper handling of raw foods, and more. Students will learn cooking skills that will last a lifetime.

Supplies are included in all classes. Every student will be preparing food during class and will have the opportunity to eat what they make. They will also take home the recipes to share with the whole family.

To book a spot today go to http://www.curiosityhealthycooking.com.

For more information, call the North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department at (843) 280-5584 or visit http://parks.nmb.us.

4th Annual North Myrtle Beach Winter Run Set For January 21

34th Annual North Myrtle Beach Winter Run Schedule for January 21

The 34th Annual North Myrtle Beach Winter Run will be held Saturday, January 21, in North Myrtle Beach. The North Myrtle Beach Winter Run is the oldest continuous running event in Horry County. The race is organized by the Grand Strand Running Club.  

The 5K and 15K races both start at 9:00 a.m. on Ocean Boulevard between 1st Avenue South and 2nd Avenue South. Both races finish on Main Street between Ocean Boulevard and Hillside Drive.  

To register, visit www.grandstrandrunner.com.

To volunteer to assist with the race, contact Gregg Barnhill at 843-280-5673 or dgbarnhill@nmb.us.

The race director is Jim Troxell at 843-272-1717  / drjtroxell@gmail.com.  

For more information contact the Grand Strand Running Club at www.grandstrandrunner.com

Cherry Grove Section Ocean Boulevard Project Begins January 17

The City of North Myrtle Beach has contracted with Carolina Conduit Systems to perform the Ocean Boulevard Underground Power Conversion & Utilities Project in Cherry Grove between Sea Mountain Highway and 29th Avenue North.

The work begins January 17 and will take place over two years.

The first phase of construction involves the installation of underground conduit beneath Ocean Boulevard. A portion of the work also includes water line improvements.  

Ocean Boulevard in the project area may be closed to thru traffic at various times with Nixon Street used to detour traffic around the work zone.  

The contractor will maintain access to all properties fronting Ocean Boulevard for the duration of the project with minimal interruption of access to individual properties.

Nmb Tree Of The Month Award For January Goes To Richard And Janet Spencer

Richard and Janet​ Spencer recently accepted the Tree of the Month Award for January from the North Myrtle Beach Tree City Board for their commitment to preserving and nurturing a large Live Oak tree during the construction of their home at 221 9th Avenue South.

The Spencers purchased their property in 2002 when it was home to an old cabin and the very large old Live Oak tree.

In 2003, the Spencers began developing their property and building a new home.The slope and height of the property made it difficult for them but preserving the Live Oak was paramount in their plan. Their new home was designed to highlight the oak tree in the rear yard and that presented a large challenge for their builder.

The Spencers supervised the placement and construction of their new home to make sure the Live Oak’s limbs and root system were not disturbed. Today, the area is a haven for raccoons, birds, deer and other wildlife, and the tree remains a focal point of their home and property.

Property owners and developers who are interested in finding out more about how they can preserve trees on their property are invited to contact the Board atnmbtreeboard@nmb.us or 843-280-5571.  

The Tree of the Month program began in 2010 as a way to recognize trees within the community that have been preserved over the years. It also provides a platform to remind people of the benefits and importance that trees offer in our everyday lives.  

If you think you have the biggest, prettiest, or most unusual tree in North Myrtle Beach, or that your tree has a unique story attached to it, the Tree City Board encourages you to contact Parks & Grounds Superintendent Jim Grainger at(843) 280-5571 or via email atnmbtreeboard@nmb.us.