<![CDATA[Unofficial Surfside Beach Forums - All Forums]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:10 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Emails to Town Council]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-12.html Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:55:03 -0400 laverne]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-12.html
This tree was cut down approximately 3 weeks ago. My wife, Ruby, called the P,B & Z Department and talked to Angie Poston and was told there was not a permit issued. I don't know how changing the Tree Ordinance will help at all if the current ordinances are not being followed. I believe the property owner of PIN 45914030037 - James Paradeses, be charged with the unlawful removal of a tree. If he didn't authorize the removal he should find the people responsible for trespassing on his land and cutting the tree down.

Thank you,

LaVerne Kreklau]]>
This tree was cut down approximately 3 weeks ago. My wife, Ruby, called the P,B & Z Department and talked to Angie Poston and was told there was not a permit issued. I don't know how changing the Tree Ordinance will help at all if the current ordinances are not being followed. I believe the property owner of PIN 45914030037 - James Paradeses, be charged with the unlawful removal of a tree. If he didn't authorize the removal he should find the people responsible for trespassing on his land and cutting the tree down.

Thank you,

LaVerne Kreklau]]> <![CDATA[Parking Changes]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-11.html Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:08:02 -0500 laverne]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-11.html SURFSIDE BEACH TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 9, SECTIONS 9-9,
CHARGES AND 9-16 DECALS, REGISTRATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS OF THE TOWN OF
SURFSIDE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA

Councilmembers Walls, Lawhorn, Hiatt, Fallon and
Mayor Krouse voted in favor. Councilmember Stamey voted against

.pdf   Ordinance No. 26-0997.pdf (Size: 39.75 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> SURFSIDE BEACH TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 9, SECTIONS 9-9,
CHARGES AND 9-16 DECALS, REGISTRATIONS AND EXEMPTIONS OF THE TOWN OF
SURFSIDE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA

Councilmembers Walls, Lawhorn, Hiatt, Fallon and
Mayor Krouse voted in favor. Councilmember Stamey voted against

.pdf   Ordinance No. 26-0997.pdf (Size: 39.75 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> <![CDATA[Sell lot behind Town Hall]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-10.html Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:03:46 -0500 laverne]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-10.html SALE, TRANSFER, AND/OR CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY SURFSIDE
BEACH AND IDENTIFIED AS SURF PINE, 46101040085 TO DENNIS STAPLES.

All voted in favor.

.pdf   Ordinance No. 26-0997.pdf (Size: 39.75 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> SALE, TRANSFER, AND/OR CONVEYANCE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY SURFSIDE
BEACH AND IDENTIFIED AS SURF PINE, 46101040085 TO DENNIS STAPLES.

All voted in favor.

.pdf   Ordinance No. 26-0997.pdf (Size: 39.75 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> <![CDATA[Update town code concerning Planning Commission]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-9.html Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:59:38 -0500 laverne]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-9.html AMENDING CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE III, DIVISION 2, SECTION 2-81 (“POWERS AND
DUTIES”) OF THE SURFSIDE BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE STATE-LAW
REFERENCES AND CLARIFY THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION CONSISTENT WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ENABLING ACT OF 1994 (TITLE 6, CHAPTER 29, S.C.
CODE); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

All voted in favor.

.pdf   Ordinance No. 26-0995.pdf (Size: 51.92 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> AMENDING CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE III, DIVISION 2, SECTION 2-81 (“POWERS AND
DUTIES”) OF THE SURFSIDE BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO UPDATE STATE-LAW
REFERENCES AND CLARIFY THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION CONSISTENT WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING ENABLING ACT OF 1994 (TITLE 6, CHAPTER 29, S.C.
CODE); AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 

All voted in favor.

.pdf   Ordinance No. 26-0995.pdf (Size: 51.92 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> <![CDATA[Cancelling Council Meetings]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-8.html Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:54:26 -0500 laverne]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-8.html THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE BEACH TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2,
ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE
BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA

All voted in favor.

.pdf   Ordinance No. 26-0994.pdf (Size: 32.66 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE BEACH TO AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2,
ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF SURFSIDE
BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA

All voted in favor.

.pdf   Ordinance No. 26-0994.pdf (Size: 32.66 KB / Downloads: 0) ]]> <![CDATA[Weak Mayor Type of Government]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-6.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:51:20 -0500 ralph]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-6.html
Council form ­– also known as the weak mayor form
(SC Code Title 5, Chapter 11)

The council
  • has either five, seven or nine councilmembers, including the mayor.
  • holds all legislative, policy and administrative power.
  • can hire an administrator to assist council and can appoint an officer of the city other than a councilmember to administer departments with the direction of council.
  • appoints the municipal clerk, attorney and judge.
  • prepares and adopts a balanced budget.

Statutory Powers: Council
Council Form
Under the council form, the council has all legislative,
policy and administrative power. Council establishes
departments and prescribes functions; may hire an
administrator to assist council; may appoint an officer
to administer departments subject to council direction;
investigates departments: appoints a clerk, attorney
and judge; elects the mayor pro tempore (S.C. Code
5-7-190); and prepares and adopts a balanced budget.]]>
Council form ­– also known as the weak mayor form
(SC Code Title 5, Chapter 11)

The council
  • has either five, seven or nine councilmembers, including the mayor.
  • holds all legislative, policy and administrative power.
  • can hire an administrator to assist council and can appoint an officer of the city other than a councilmember to administer departments with the direction of council.
  • appoints the municipal clerk, attorney and judge.
  • prepares and adopts a balanced budget.

Statutory Powers: Council
Council Form
Under the council form, the council has all legislative,
policy and administrative power. Council establishes
departments and prescribes functions; may hire an
administrator to assist council; may appoint an officer
to administer departments subject to council direction;
investigates departments: appoints a clerk, attorney
and judge; elects the mayor pro tempore (S.C. Code
5-7-190); and prepares and adopts a balanced budget.]]> <![CDATA[Register to vote online]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-4.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 22:31:46 -0400 ralph]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-4.html
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https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login]]> <![CDATA[State Senator and Representative]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-2.html Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:59:25 -0400 laverne]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-2.html State Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch
SC Senate District 34

Columbia Address
602 Gressette Bldg.
Columbia 29201
Business Phone (803) 212-6008

Home Address
P.O. Box 823
Murrells Inlet 29576
Home Phone (803) 212-6008
Business Phone (843) 357-9301
Copy the link below and paste into any browser to send an email to Senator Goldfinch
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/email.php?T=M&C=682386282

State Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr.
SC House District 106

Columbia Address
522A Blatt Bldg.
Columbia 29201
Business Phone (803) 212-6781

Home Address
2169 N. Berwick Dr.
Myrtle Beach 29575
Home Phone (843) 222-4131

Copy the link below and paste into any browser to send an email to Representative Guest
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/email.php?T=M&C=730113549]]> State Senator Stephen L. Goldfinch
SC Senate District 34

Columbia Address
602 Gressette Bldg.
Columbia 29201
Business Phone (803) 212-6008

Home Address
P.O. Box 823
Murrells Inlet 29576
Home Phone (803) 212-6008
Business Phone (843) 357-9301
Copy the link below and paste into any browser to send an email to Senator Goldfinch
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/email.php?T=M&C=682386282

State Representative Thomas Duval "Val" Guest, Jr.
SC House District 106

Columbia Address
522A Blatt Bldg.
Columbia 29201
Business Phone (803) 212-6781

Home Address
2169 N. Berwick Dr.
Myrtle Beach 29575
Home Phone (843) 222-4131

Copy the link below and paste into any browser to send an email to Representative Guest
https://www.scstatehouse.gov/email.php?T=M&C=730113549]]> <![CDATA[Town Council Contact Information]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-1.html Fri, 21 Mar 2025 16:36:57 -0400 laverne]]> https://laverne.zapto.org/mybb/thread-1.html Shawn Fallon
Term: November 14, 2023 to November 9, 2027
sfallon@surfsidebeach.org

Rick Lawhorn
Term:TBD
rlawhorn@surfsidebeach.org

Harry Kohlmann
Term: November 14, 2023 to November 09, 2027
hkohlmann@surfsidebeach.org

John Hyatt
Term: TBD
jhyatt@surfsidebeach.org

Robert Krouse
Term: November 14, 2023 to November 09, 2027
rkrouse@surfsidebeach.org

Chris Stamey
Term: November 9, 2021 to November 11, 2025
cstamey@surfsidebeach.org

Skip Walls
Term: November 14, 2023 to November 09, 2027
swalls@surfsidebeach.org]]> Shawn Fallon
Term: November 14, 2023 to November 9, 2027
sfallon@surfsidebeach.org

Rick Lawhorn
Term:TBD
rlawhorn@surfsidebeach.org

Harry Kohlmann
Term: November 14, 2023 to November 09, 2027
hkohlmann@surfsidebeach.org

John Hyatt
Term: TBD
jhyatt@surfsidebeach.org

Robert Krouse
Term: November 14, 2023 to November 09, 2027
rkrouse@surfsidebeach.org

Chris Stamey
Term: November 9, 2021 to November 11, 2025
cstamey@surfsidebeach.org

Skip Walls
Term: November 14, 2023 to November 09, 2027
swalls@surfsidebeach.org]]>