Infrastructure & Regulation Committee

The Horry County Infrastructure & Regulation Committee meeting on August 12, 2026, focused on several procurement and budget-related topics. Key discussions included an update on the county's fleet services, highlighting vehicle acquisition, maintenance, and disposal processes. The committee also reviewed the Solid Waste Authority's 2027 budget request, including a $300,000 allocation for consulting and engineering related to a CND transfer station, and discussed plans to update the county's solid waste management plan with a new advisory committee. A motion was passed to investigate the liability issues associated with the Solid Waste Authority and explore the possibility of bringing it under county control. Additionally, the committee approved a resolution to transfer $800,000 from recreation and impact fee funds to the capital improvement fund for constructing and upgrading bathroom facilities and park amenities. The meeting also covered amendments to the county's comprehensive plan to designate industrial corridors for future land use, aiming to support economic diversification and industrial development. Lease agreements for additional office space for the Civil Air Patrol and terminal space for Superior Aircraft Services at the airport were approved. An executive session was held to discuss contractual negotiations and legal advice, with no decisions made or votes taken.