Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee (ATAC)

Meetings

The Committee meetings are set within 45 days after the quarter end, and the committee recommendations are presented at the next Bluffton Town Council meeting.

  • 6 pm
  • In 2021:  February 16, May 18, August 17, and November 16
  • Town Hall
    20 Bridge Street
    Bluffton, SC 29910
Applications Due*ATAC MeetingTown Council Meeting
January 3, 2023February 21, 2023March 14, 2023
March 31, 2023May 16, 2023June 13, 2023
June 30, 2023August 15, 2023September 12, 2023
September 30, 2023November 15, 2023December 12, 2023
December 31, 2023TBDTBD

*All applications are due by noon of due date

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes


Members

  • Sam Britt - Chair - At Large
  • Nate Pringle - Cultural Organization
  • Christy Pinski - Hospitality
  • VACANT - Lodging
  • Ellen Shumaker - Lodging
  • Michael Tripka - Hospitality
  • Tim Wood

About the Committee

The seven member Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee (ATAX) is required to advise Town Council on the distribution and expenditure of accommodations tax revenue for municipalities receiving over $50,000 per the South Carolina Code of Laws, Section June 4, 2025(A) known as the Accommodations Tax Act. The majority of members must represent the hospitality industry, including two from the lodging industry and at least one from a Cultural Organization. Accommodations Tax Grant Applications requesting funds are due by the last day of each quarter.