Surfside Beach, SC

Mayor Hellyer’s Daily Update

December 3, 2020

Covid-19

• South Carolina Cases: 208,435** 
• South Carolina Deaths 4,145**
• Horry County Cases: 13,955** denotes results (12/03/2020 at 1:02 PM)                    

Tonight, please join us at Town Hall for the Annual Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting. There will be refreshments, music by the Low Country Community Church, and a special guest appearance by a big man in a red suit. This is an annual event to kick off the Christmas Season. There are many events planned this month, so let’s celebrate the start of our Christmas season with a strong showing…. See you there.

Other Events scheduled for this month:

• 1^st Annual Surfside Beach Christmas Golf Cart Parade – Saturday, December 5^th at 2 PM
  • Anyone can participate.  Decorate your golf cart for Christmas.  Judges will be stationed on the deck of Neal & Pams.  Line up on Melody Lane beginning at 1:00 PM.  The parade will proceed down Ocean Blvd to 16^th N.  Prizes will be given for 1^st,2^nd, and 3^rd place.  Make sure your number is visible at the judge's stand.
• Pier Construction Ground Breaking - Monday, December 7^th at 11:00 AM
  • This event was canceled on Monday due to inclement weather.  We have sent out invitations to our stakeholders and invite the residents to come to celebrate with us on this monumental occasion.
• Surfside Beach Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Come and see the annual Surfside Beach Christmas Parade.  We have over 100 entries including floats and marching bands.  The route is Ocean Boulevard from Melody Land to Surfside Drive. Call Debbie Ellis at Town Hall for Parade registration information.  The parade will be held rain or shine.
• Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, December 19, 2020, 9:00 to 10:30 PM at the Golden Egg Restaurant.
  • For more information, contact Debbie Ellis at Town Hall.

**Free** COVID-19 Testing – Friday 10:00PM – 2:00 PM
DHEC - Wild Water and Wheels 910 US-17 BUS, Surfside Beach SC 29575

Appointment Needed: No
Referral Needed: No
Pediatric Testing Available: Yes - All Ages

Be Safe…. Wear a Mask … Thank You … Mayor Bob Hellyer 

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Mayor Hellyer’s Daily Update

December 2, 2020

Covid-19

• South Carolina Cases: 206,653** 
• South Carolina Deaths 4,126**
• Horry County Cases: 13,799** denotes results (12/02/2020 at 1:02 PM)                    

There are numerous town events in the next couple of weeks:

• Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting – Tomorrow, Thursday, December 3^rd at 6:00 PM
  • Drop by Town Hall for the annual lighting of the town Christmas tree.  There will be music by the Low Country Community Church, refreshments, and possibly a visit from a man in a red suit.
• 1^st Annual Surfside Beach Christmas Golf Cart Parade – Saturday, December 5^th at 2 PM
  • Anyone can participate.  Decorate your golf cart for Christmas.  Judges will be stationed on the deck of Neal & Pams.  Line up on Melody Lane beginning at 1:00 PM.  The parade will proceed down Ocean Blvd to 16^th N.  Prizes will be given for 1^st,2^nd, and 3^rd place.  Make sure your number is visible at the judge's stand.
• Pier Construction Ground Breaking - Monday, December 7^th at 11:00 AM
  • This event was canceled on Monday due to inclement weather.  We have sent out invitations to our stakeholders and invite the residents to come to celebrate with us on this monumental occasion.
• Surfside Beach Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Come and see the annual Surfside Beach Christmas Parade.  We have over 100 entries including floats and marching bands.  The route is Ocean Boulevard from Melody Land to Surfside Drive. Call Debbie Ellis at Town Hall for Parade registration information.  The parade will be held rain or shine.
• Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, December 19, 2020, 9:00 to 10:30 PM at the Golden Egg Restaurant.
  • For more information, contact Debbie Ellis at Town Hall.

**Free** COVID-19 Testing – Friday 10:00PM – 2:00 PM
DHEC - Wild Water and Wheels

910 US-17 BUS, Surfside Beach SC 29575

Appointment Needed: No
Referral Needed: No
Pediatric Testing Available: Yes - All Ages

Be Safe…. Wear a Mask … Thank You … Mayor Bob Hellyer 

Mayor Hellyer’s Daily Update

December 1, 2020

Covid-19

• South Carolina Cases: 205,004* 
• South Carolina Deaths 4,091**
• Horry County Cases: 13,657** denotes results (12/01/2020 at 1:26 PM)                    

There are numerous town events in the next couple of weeks:

• Surfside Beach Christmas Tree Lighting – Thursday December 3^rd at 6:00 PM
  • Drop by Town Hall for the annual lighting of the town Christmas tree.  There will be music, and a visit from a man in a red suit.
• 1^st Annual Surfside Beach Christmas Golf Cart Parade – Saturday December 5^th at 2 PM
  • Anyone can participate.  Decorate your golf cart for Christmas.  Judges will be stationed on the deck of Neal & Pams.  Line up on 16^th S beginning at 1:00 PM.  The parade will proceed down Ocean Blvd to 16^th N.  Prizes will be given for 1^st,2^nd and 3^rd place.  Make sure you number is visible at the judges stand.
• Pier Construction Ground Breaking - Monday December 7^th at 11:00AM
  • This event was cancelled on Monday due to inclement weather.  We have sent out invitations to our stakeholders and invite the residents to come celebrate with us on this monumental occasion.
• Surfside Beach Christmas Parade – Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Come and see the annual Surfside Beach Christmas Parade.  We have over 100 entries including floats and marching bands.  The route is Ocean Boulevard from Melody Land to Surfside Drive. Call Debbie Ellis at Town Hall for Parade registration information.  Parade will be held rain or shine.
• Breakfast with Santa – Saturday, December 19, 2020 9:00 to 10:30 PM at the Golden Egg Restaurant.
  • For more information, contact Debbie Ellis at Town Hall.

The pier parking lot has been fenced off.  This lot is off limits to the public for insurance reasons.  You may observe the operations from the beach access path just north of the lot.

Be Safe…. Wear a Mask … Thank You … Mayor Bob Hellyer 

Mayor Hellyer’s Daily Update

November 30, 2020

Covid-19

• South Carolina Cases: 203,659* 
• South Carolina Deaths 4,077**
• Horry County Cases: 13,589** denotes results (11/30/2020 at 1:15 PM)                    

I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving, with everything going on today, it is a relief to surround yourself with your loved ones and enjoy the company of family and friends.

With all of the holiday preparations and Town Hall being closed on Friday, we were unable to have the “Ground Breaking Ceremony” property listed on the town website. It was also short notice for some of the stakeholders that have assisted the town in our grant from FEMA and planning.It would not be right to exclude anyone from the celebrations. So, with the weather being as bad as it was, the suggestion was made by our new Town Administrator, to postpone the “Ground Breaking” until next Monday, December 7, 2020. The Town will send out invitations to all of the legislators that helped make our pier a success.

While we did postpone the event today, I would like to thank the fifty or so people that showed up today in the bad weather only to be disappointed.A special thanks to Bill Shanahan for coordinating the event next week to ensure that everyone is invited so we all can celebrate our next step to completing our new fishing pier.

Consensus Construction has already fenced off the pier parking lot, moved in their heavy equipment and construction trailer in preparation.

Town Events in December

• Holiday Market in Memorial Park this Tuesday, December 1 from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM
• Christmas Tree Lighting this Thursday, December 3^rd at 6:00 PM
• The Christmas Golf Cart Parade is this Saturday, December 5^th at 2:00 PM
• Christmas Parade on December 12^th at 2:00 PM
• Breakfast with Santa on December 19^th at 10:30 PM

Be Safe…. Wear a Mask … Thank You … Mayor Bob Hellyer 

Due to the weather, the groundbreaking has been canceled. A new date will be decided in the next few days. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Mayor Hellyer’s Daily Update

November 24, 2020

Covid-19

• South Carolina Cases: 196,330** 
• South Carolina Deaths 4,010**
• Horry County Cases: 13,143** denotes results (11/24/2020 at 1:16 PM)                    

Tonight, is our Regular Town Council Meeting at 6:30. Our new Town Administrator (Bill Shanahan) will be introduced. Please join us in welcoming Bill to our Surfside Beach family.

• Financial Report by Diana King
• Discussion about Breakfast with Santa and Golf Cart Parade – Debbie Ellis
• Discussions about:
  • Chapter 2 Sec-2-209 Bidding Procedures – Councilmember Holder
  • Chapter 2 Division 5 Employee Nepotism – Councilmember Scoles
  • Ground Breaking   Mayor Hellyer
  • Pier Remains – Mayor Hellyer
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• First Reading, Ordinance 20-0228 pertaining to hospitality tax
• First Reading, Ordinance 20-913 pertaining to suggested revisions of Chapter 17 by the Planning Commission.
• Second Reading, Ordinance 20-227 Pertaining to Disorderly Conduct
• Resolution 20-204 Ratifying and retroactively consent to certain Horry County Ordnances
• Resolution 20-205 Arbor Day (with earlier amendment, if passed, to Proclamation)

Space in Council Chambers is limited.All residents are welcome to call in to listen to the meeting live.

Dial in using your phone at 1-866-889-4679 or +1 (646) 749-3117. The Access code is 944-096-077

I spoke with a representative from South Strand Helping Hand. She stated that they are appreciative for the efforts of Pizza Hyena, Keep Surfside Beach Beautiful, and all of the residents that participated in helping re-stock their pantry for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Don’t forget that the Surfside Beach Turkey Trot is this Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. For more information visit: https://www.active.com/surfside-beach-sc/running/distance-running-races/11th-annual-surfside-turkey-trot-5k-2020

Be Safe…. Wear a Mask … Thank You … Mayor Bob Hellyer 

Mayor Hellyer’s Daily Update

November 19, 2020

Covid-19

• South Carolina Cases: 189,251** 
• South Carolina Deaths 3,924**
• Horry County Cases: 12,809** denotes results (11/19/2020 at 2:10 PM)                    

The is not much new to report for today.

We are putting out the RFP (Request for Proposal) in reference to the approved $4,000,000 General Obligation Bond for the pier. We should have the results by December 12, 2020.

Everything is falling in place as we move closer to having a new pier.

The new Town Administrator, Finance Director, Public Works, Police Dept, Fire Department, Planning, Building and Zoning, and Event Coordinator are all working together to make our vision of the pier come to fruition.

Many thanks for all their help.

The agenda for next Tuesdays Town Council Meeting should be on the town website by the close of business tomorrow.

The KSBB Committee Food Drive for South Strand Helping Hands has been extended through Friday, November 20^th.See their Facebook page for locations: https://www.facebook.com/KSBBSC/posts/440892033980758

Pizza Hyena is helping the South Strand Helping Hand to restock their pantry with a can drive.  Through November 21^st, bring your canned goods, nonperishable food items and/or monetary donations to Pizza Hyena.  Each item donated will get you one entry into their drawing party being held on Saturday, November 21^st from 4 PM to 6 PM where you can win a weekend at a local beach house, courtesy of Surfside Realty Company.

**Free** COVID-19 TESTING
DHEC - Wild Water and Wheels 

Pop-up (special event)

Tomorrow!!!!, November 16, 2020 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Appointment Needed: No
Referral Needed: No
Pediatric Testing Available: Yes - All Ages

Be Safe…. Wear a Mask … Thank You … Mayor Bob Hellyer 

Mayor Hellyer’s Daily Update

November 13, 2020

• South Carolina Cases: 181,243**    
• South Carolina Deaths 3,835**
• Horry County Cases: 12,329** denotes results (11/13/2020 at 2:05 PM)                

  This has been a very busy and productive week.  We have appointed a new Town Administrator, Bill Shanahan, who will start work in Surfside Beach on Monday November 16^th.  We have completed our contract negotiations with Consensus Construction and now have a signed contract for the renovation of the pier.  Construction is now scheduled to start on November 30, 2020.  We will have a ground breaking ceremony at the pier on that date.  Keep a look out for further details.

   

  I was unable to speak with the DHEC personnel at the testing site at Wild Water and Wheels today before they left, but I hear that attendance was good again this week.  A special thanks to everyone that has participated in this initiative.

   

  The KSBB Committee Food Drive for South Strand Helping Hands has been extended through Friday, November 20^th.  You can drop off donations, curbside at any of the following locations:

   

NORTH SIDE:                                   SOUTH SIDE:

512 15th Avenue N                         413 S Ocean Blvd

520 13th Avenue N                         413 S Myrtle Drive

112 N Myrtle Drive                          637 Sparrow Drive

BUSINESS:

Century 21 - 3405 North Kings HWY MB

Pizza Hyena is also running a Food Drive for Sough Strand Helping Hand.  Help them fill the tailer to the top.

Have a good weekend…….

Be Safe…. Wear a Mask … Thank You … Mayor Bob Hellyer 

Mayor Hellyer’s Daily Update

November 12, 2020

The Veterans Day Event went very well despite the intermittent rain.  Remember, you can have a plaque added to the Veterans Wall for someone that has served in the military.  You can receive further information at Town Hall.  There is a $50.00 fee.  This is a great way to honor our veterans. 

All of the street lights and street signs are now illuminated.  Special thanks to John Adair for keeping on top of things.

Pizza Hyena is helping South Strand Helping Hands to restock their pantry with a can drive.  Through November 21^st, bring your canned goods, nonperishable food items, and/or monetary donations to Pizza Hyena.  Each item donated will get you one entry into their drawing party being held on Saturday, November 21^st from 4 PM to 6 PM where you can win a weekend at a local beach house, courtesy of Surfside Realty Company.

KSBB is sponsoring a Food Drive for South Strand Helping Hand next week: Monday 11/9 - Thursday 11/12.  You can drop off (curbside) 8 am-6 pm Mon-Thurs at any of the addresses listed below. ***In addition to non-perishable food items, we are also accepting LEFTOVER HALLOWEEN CANDY***

NORTHSIDE:                               SOUTH SIDE:

512 15th Avenue N                       413 S Ocean Blvd

520 13th Avenue N                       413 S Myrtle Drive

112 N Myrtle Drive                       637 Sparrow Drive

BUSINESS:

Century 21 - 3405 North Kings HWY MB

**Free** Friday, November 13th - COVID-19 Testing
DHEC - Wild Water and Wheels 

Pop-up (special event)
11/13 Friday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Appointment Needed: No
Referral Needed: No
Pediatric Testing Available: Yes - All

This is possibly the last day that DHEC will be putting on this pop-up event

Be Safe…. Wear a Mask … Thank You … Mayor Bob Hellyer