North Myrtle Beach City Council to Participate in September 20-22 Chamber of Commerce "Leadership Retreat"

The North Myrtle Beach City Council will participate in a September 20-22 North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce "Leadership Planning Retreat" at The Wilcox in Aiken, SC.

To view or download the retreat agenda, please visit here: https://tinyurl.com/y6wl795v or see "Agendas" or "Press Releases" at www.nmb.us

Results: September 18 North Myrtle Beach City Council Meeting

During the September 18 North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, City Council approved a special event permit for the 14th Annual Irish Italian Festival, September 30, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Main Street. Food and arts & crafts vendors, two stages of live entertainment, street performers, dance groups, all surrounding an Irish Italian International theme.

City Council approved a special event permit for the Endless Summer Festival, sponsored by the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, October 28, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Main Street. Entertainment, arts & crafts and food vendors, children's area with community stage, and carnival rides.

City Council approved a special event permit for the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event October 12, 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Boulineau's Food Plus parking lot and Nixon Street.

City Council passed second (final) reading of a proposed ordinance to amend the Barefoot Resort Planned Development District (MJPDD-17-02) as it applies to the Tuscan Sands neighborhood. Homeowners had expressed an interest in building porches or patios farther into their rear yards, but space was limited due to a 20-foot setback requirement. The amendment reduces the rear yard setback from 20 feet to l0 feet in the Tuscan Sands neighborhood to allow for unheated/un-air conditioned patios or porches that meet specific standards. However, the 20-foot rear setback would remain for heated or air conditioned living space.

City Council passed second reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 23, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (ZTX-17-06). The amendment creates a new overlay zoning district — the Small Lot Outdoor Living Overlay — that addresses setbacks for the construction of decks and porches within the R-3 zoning district. The overlay district exists in the zoning text only, with no initial application to specific properties at this time. When an applicant requests that the overlay be applied to their property or if the city proposes its application to specific areas of the city, the request would be processed as a typical rezoning application. The Planning Commission would provide a recommendation to City Council as to whether the district makes sense on a case-by-case basis, applying certain criteria.

City Council passed first reading of a Zoning Ordinance text amendment to allow wireless personal telephone transmission antennae on buildings less than 120 feet in height.

Section 23-110 of the zoning ordinance regulates personal cell phone transmission antennae and accessory equipment located atop flat-roofed buildings that are 120 feet or taller, provided the antennae project no more than 6 feet above and the accessory equipment does not protrude above the lowest parapet wall. Currently, antennae or equipment on buildings that are less than 120 feet are prohibited, unless the property is zoned PDD, requiring a major amendment, or publicly owned utilities or property.

In the past few years, the city has heard from some cell phone carrier representatives that there is a need for better cell phone coverage citywide. Wi-Fi, 4G and 5G data use by cell phone customers has greatly expanded and gaps in coverage persist.

City staff proposed a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to allow wireless personal telephone transmission antennae on buildings shorter than 120 feet in height provided the antennae employ a stealth or concealment design that mimics architectural features consistent with the building design and/or is complementary to the building architecture. Supporting equipment required at ground level must be screened from view.

This text amendment would not change the existing code regulating antennae or accessory equipment located atop flat-roofed buildings greater than 120 feet in height; those standards would still apply. The amendment does not address allowing freestanding transmission antennae beyond the existing standards already in place.

City Council passed first reading of request to rezone 11.66 acres of land located on Ye Olde Kings Highway from R-1 (Single-Family Residential Low Density) to R-2B (Single-Family Residential Medium Density). The property is currently undeveloped.

Mayor Marilyn Hatley Proclaims September 19 "South Carolina Future Makes Day" in North Myrtle Beach

During the September 18 North Myrtle Beach City Council Meeting, Mayor Marilyn Hatley presented a Proclamation naming September 19 as "South Carolina Future Makers Day" in North Myrtle Beach. Mayor Hatley said that the city is proud to partner with North Myrtle Beach High School and the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance in support of the South Carolina Future Makers, powered by STEM Premier.

ABOUT THE SOUTH CAROLINA FUTURE MAKERS PROGRAM

As the only statewide organization committed exclusively to the interests of South Carolina’s manufacturing community, the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance is keenly aware that the key to future economic development and to the prosperity of our citizens will be developing a world-class workforce to staff the facilities that are being recruited to the state.

In 2013, South Carolina's manufacturers identified finding a world-class workforce to be the key challenge for them going forward. The findings made it clear that due to the aging of our workforce, South Carolina would need more and more skilled workers to fill existing plants. Additionally, with the dramatic success that the state has had in recruiting new facilities and expansions of existing operations, the challenge would only grow.

Beginning with the premise that this state can train a world-class workforce as well as any other state in the nation, the state's manufacturers realized the challenge was to tell the manufacturing and technology stories to the state’s children and their parents. Their answer to that challenge is the South Carolina Future Makers program.

Future Makers is many things, but first and foremost it is a public-private partnership which fully engages South Carolina’s manufacturing and technology communities with middle and high school students, technical college students, and four-year college students. Working with STEM Premier, the South Carolina Department of Commerce, the South Carolina Department of Education, the South Carolina Technical College System, the Department of Employment and Workforce, and so many other key players in workforce development, they tell the story of South Carolina manufacturing and information technology careers, and work to show children and their parents the endless career opportunities available to them and pathways that they can follow to realize their dreams and make their futures come true.

THE GOAL OF SOUTH CAROLINA FUTURE MAKERS

The goal of the South Carolina Future Makers initiative is to expose and connect the next generation in the state of South Carolina to all of the opportunities it has to offer, close the STEM skills gap, and ultimately retain talent for future economic development and regional prosperity.

Under the leadership of the South Carolina Department of Commerce Regional Workforce Advisor, North Myrtle Beach High School Guidance Counselors, Teachers, and Administration will provide access to all students to connect to opportunities with world-class companies and colleges throughout the state and nation.

Mayor Hatley said that this focus helps to ensure future quality leaders and future quality employees for the state and nation.

Shown left to right in the accompanying photo are Anna Strickland (Santee Cooper Community Relations Representative for Educational Programs) , SC Representative Greg Duckworth, Mayor Marilyn Hatley, James Richter (SC Manufacturers Alliance Director of Workforce Development & Member Relations), Eileen Patonay (SC Dept of Commerce Regional Workforce Advisor), Erin Johnson (NMB High School 10th Grade Guidance Counselor), Beth Brown (NMB High School Head Guidance Counselor 12th Grade)

Four North Myrtle Beach City Employees Receive Awards

During the September 18 North Myrtle Beach City Council meeting, four city employees received Longevity Awards. Employees who continuously provide excellent customer service receive Longevity Awards in five-year increments.

Receiving the awards were Heavy Equipment Operator Adrian Williams (20 years of service), Cashier/Accounting Clerk Shana O’Brien (10), Public Safety Officer/Lifeguard Coordinator Frank Smith (10), and Purchasing Agent Loy Williford (10).

Shown left to right in the accompanying photo are Frank Smith, Adrian Williams, Shana O'Brien, Loy Williford, City Manager Mike Mahaney.

North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center raises $14,500 for Teen Angels at 3rd Annual Dew’s Charity Golf Tournament.

111 golfers participated in the 2017 Dew’s Golf Tournament at Possum Trot Golf Course,raising $14,500 for Teen Angels, a local organization that assists homeless and less fortunate North Myrtle Beach High School students.

The North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center was the event organizer and host, and Dew's was the presenting sponsor (www.dewshasit.com).

Teen Angels assists homeless and less fortunate North Myrtle Beach High School students by providing them with school books, personal care products, transportation to doctor and dentist appointments, and much more. The students are too old for foster care and too young to do it all on their own, and they have made the decision to stay in school, despite the challenges they face.

Tournament participants enjoyed a variety of competitions in addition to the 18 holes of Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament play. Activities included a Longest Drive Competition won by Madison Elliot and Josh Westerhaus and a Closest to the Pin Competition won by Madison Elliot and Bob Chandler. Additionally, $1,000 was up for grabs in the Hole-in-One Competition.

Following the tournament golfers enjoyed a delicious lunch at Wild Wing Café in Barefoot Landing. There they were able to relax, collect some door prizes and celebrate with the tournament’s winning teams. The Ladies Team of Carol Hodrick, Marty List, Karen Bard, and Cyndy Suarez were victorious. For the men Bob Corley, Wayne George, Bill Rogers and Rodney Rogers pulled out the victory after a three hole tie-break. The Mixed Team winners included Lester Perkins, Mark Rawls, Leesa Rawls, and Nils Regnell.

Next year’s event is Saturday, August 18, 2018.

A HUGE “THANK YOU” goes out to all the players and sponsors who helped make the North Myrtle Beach Aquatic & Fitness Center/Dew’s Golf Tournament an exciting and successful fundraising event.

Enjoy Free September 21 Concert at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach

ENJOY BLACK WATER RHYTHM & BLUES BAND IN A FREE SEPTEMBER 21CONCERT

You are invited to enjoy the Black Water Rhythm & Blues Band in a free September 21, 7pm-9pm concert at the Horseshoe on Main Street in North Myrtle Beach.

Beach and blues hits.

Bring a beach chair.

The free concert is part of the City of North Myrtle Beach Parks & Recreation Department’s Music on Main summer concert series sponsored by Coastal Carolina National Bank (CCNB).

For day of event weather information call the “Rec Check” hotline at (843) 280-5594, follow on Facebook, or visit their website http://parks.nmb.us.

North Myrtle Beach Citywide Cleanup Day is October 21

Date: Saturday, October 21

Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Location: North Myrtle Beach Sanitation Transfer Station - 2nd Avenue South

The Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful Commission will hold its annual Citywide Home Cleanup Day onSaturday, October 21, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The annual home cleanup day provides North Myrtle Beach residents with an opportunity to clean out their closets, attics, garages, and storage sheds. During the event, residents may discard unwanted items, including appliances, TVs, furniture, paint, pesticides, chemicals, oil, old tires, and more. No construction debris or medical waste will be accepted.

Drop Off Site Location: Residents must transport their items to the North Myrtle Beach Sanitation Department Transfer Station located on 2nd Avenue South. (Once on 2nd Avenue South, drive toward the Intracoastal Waterway past City Hall and the Aquatic & Fitness Center. The drop site is on the right hand side of 2^nd Avenue South.)

Furniture and Appliances that are still usable may be donated to the Salvation Army, Goodwill Industries or local churches. Many of these organizations will pick up items to be donated. Residents should contact these organizations directly.

Special Collections: The City also provides a special collection service for furniture, appliances and other bulky items that residents no longer want and do not intend to donate. These items should be placed at curbside for pickup. This service is not regularly scheduled but is provided on an as-needed basis. Please call the Sanitation Division at (843) 280-5500 prior to placing such items at curbside to ensure prompt pickup.

Volunteers: If you would like to help, please call (843) 280-5673 or email dgbarnhill@nmb.us to volunteer.

The annual Citywide Home Cleanup Day is sponsored by the Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful Commission, the North Myrtle Beach Sanitation Department and the City of North Myrtle Beach.

The Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful Commission offers a community based volunteer program to educate and empower the North Myrtle Beach community to personally improve the environment and enhance quality of life and community pride through beautification, litter prevention and recycling.

The Keep North Myrtle Beach Beautiful Commission is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful.

In the photo, Recreation Programs Operations Director Gregg Barnhill surveys some of the items brought to the City's Transfer Station by residents during a previous Cleanup Day.