050216 Council Mtg Mins Adopted North
Augusta
South Carolina's Riverfront
MINUTES OF MAY 2, 2016
Lark W. Jones, Mayor
James M. Adams, Jr., Councilmember
J. Robert Brooks, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
Fletcher L. Dicker!, Councilmember
Kenneth J. McDowell, Councilmember
David W. McGhee, Councilmember
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of May 2, 2016, having been duly publicized, was called to order by Mayor
Jones at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Per Section 30-4-80(e) notice of the meeting by
email was sent out to the current maintained "Agenda Mailout" list consisting of news media
outlets and individuals or companies requesting notification. Notice of the meeting was also
posted on the outside doors of the Municipal Center, the main bulletin board of the Municipal
Center located on the first floor, and the City of North Augusta website.
Mayor Jones rendered the invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members present were Mayor Jones and Councilmembers Adams, Brooks, and Carpenter,
Dickert, McDowell, and McGhee.
Also in attendance were B. Todd Glover, City Administrator; Kelly F. Zier, City Attorney;
Cammie T. Hayes, Director of Finance; Richard L. Meyer, Director of Parks, Recreation, &
Tourism; John C. Thomas, Director of Public Safety; Thomas C. Zeaser, Director of Engineering
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and Public Works; James E. Sutton, Director of Public Services; Diana H. Miller, Manager of
Human Resources; and Donna B. Young, City Clerk.
The minutes of the regular and study session meetings of April 18, 2016, and the joint study
session meeting of April 28, 2016, were approved by general consent.
ITEM 1. ZONING: North Augusta Development Code, Proposed Text Amendment
(Application RZT 16-003) — Ordinance, Third and Final
Reading - Tabled
This item was not removed from the table.
ITEM 2. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Authorizing the City Administrator to
Execute a Contract with Brassfield and
Gorie, LLC Related to the Construction
of the Stadium within Project Jackson -
Resolution
This item was not removed from the table.
ITEM 3. PUBLIC SAFETY: Adoption of the Update of Aiken County's Natural
Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2016 — Remove from
Table/Resolution
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Mayor Jones, a motion to
remove this item from the table was unanimously passed.
On motion by Councilmember McDowell, second by Councilmember McGhee,
Council unanimously passed the resolution adopting the update of Aiken
County's Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2016.
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-14
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE UPDATE OF AIKEN COUNTY'S
NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR 2016
Be it resolved, we the City of North Augusta City Council herby resolve by
resolution that the Lower Savannah Council of Governments in conjunction with the South
Carolina Emergency Management Division and FEMA Region IV has prepared an updated
Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan for Aiken County; and
WHEREAS, an adopted and updated Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan is required
in order for Aiken County and its participating municipalities to be eligible to receive Pre-
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Disaster Mitigation funding providing for pre-disaster mitigation planning and implementation of
cost-effective mitigation projects prior to a disaster event; and
WHEREAS, FEMA has approved the updated Aiken County Hazard Mitigation
Plan with final approval being subject to adoption by the County and the affected communities
within the County along with a final public hearing;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof,
that this Resolution to hereby adopt the updated Aiken County Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan is
passed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
April, 2016.
ITEM 4. AGENDA PROCEDURES: Amending Chapter Two of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of North Augusta by
Adding Section 2-79, Clarifying the Manner in
which Tabled Items would be Placed on a
Meeting Agenda — Ordinance, First Reading
On motion by Councilmember McGhee, second by Councilmember Brooks,
Council unanimously passed an ordinance on first reading amending Chapter Two
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Augusta by adding Section 2-79,
clarifying the manner in which tabled Items would be placed on a meeting
agenda.
The ordinance text is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-10
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER TWO OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA BY ADDING SECTION 2-79,
CLARIFYING THE MANNER IN WHICH TABLED ITEMS
WOULD BE PLACED ON A MEETING AGENDA
Be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that:
I. Chapter 2, Division 2/Rules of Order of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
North Augusta is amended by adding to said Code the following to be designated
as Section 2-79:
Section 2-79. PROCEDURE FOR PLACING
TABLED ITEM ON AGENDA
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Any resolution or ordinance that is tabled by action of Council shall not remain on
future agendas. However, any such tabled item would be placed on the agenda
for action by Council if directed to be placed thereon by the Mayor or at the
written request of two Council members.
All such ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of
such conflict, hereby repealed.
III. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on third
reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
, 2016.
ITEM 5. AGENDA PROCEDURES: Amending Chapter Two of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of North Augusta by
Adding Section 2-79, Clarifying the Manner in
which Tabled Items would be Placed on a
Meeting Agenda— Ordinance, Second Reading
On motion by Mayor Jones, second by Councilmember Carpenter, Council
unanimously passed an ordinance on second reading amending Chapter Two of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Augusta by adding Section 2-79,
clarifying the manner in which tabled Items would be placed on a meeting
agenda.
Please see Item no. 4 above for the ordinance text.
ITEM 6. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointments — Recommendations by
Mayor
Upon the recommendation and motion of Mayor Jones, and second by
Councilmember McDowell, Council unanimously approved the appointment for
the following Boards and Commissions by acclamation.
Name Term Expires New/Reappointment
Board of Zoning Appeals
Bob Pettit 1/31/20 New
ITEM 7. COMMUNITY PROMOTION: Peace Officers' Memorial Day — May 15,
2016 — Proclamation
Mayor Jones proclaimed the day of May 15, 2016, as Peace Officers' Memorial
Day in the City of North Augusta.
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The proclamation text is as follows:
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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace
Officers'Memorial Day; and
WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agencies in the City of North Augusta play an
essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of North Augusta; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities,
hazards and sacrifices of their law enforcement officers, and that law enforcement officers recognize their duty to
serve the people of this community, by protecting them against violence and disorder; and
WHEREAS, the law enforcement officers of the City of North Augusta unceasingly provide a
public service.
NOW THEREFORE, 1, Lark W. Jones, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
direct that all flags on City buildings be flown at halistuff on May 15, 2016, in recognition of Peace Officers'
Memorial Day and in memory of those law enforcement officers, who through their courageous deeds, have made
the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and to
honor those law enforcement officers presently serving the community.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this day of May, 2016.
Lark W. Jones, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ITEM 8. LEGAL: Authorization of Settlement re Donohue v. City, Case # 2013-CP
02-02781 - Resolution
Action was not taken on this item.
ITEM 9. PARKS, RECREATION, & TOURISM: Authorization of a Grant
Application to SCPRT for Maude
Edenfield Park Tennis Courts -
Resolution
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Councilmember Brooks,
Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing a Grant Application to
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South Carolina Parks, Recreation, & Tourism for Maude Edenfield Park Tennis
Courts.
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-15
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM;
AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM DEPARTMENT FOR FEDERAL FUNDING
ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT A PROJECT SUBMITTED UNDER THE LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) PROGRAM AS PROVIDED IN THE LWCF ACT OF
1965, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, under the provisions of LWCF, federal funding assistance is
requested to aid in financing the cost of the Maude Edenfield Park Tennis Court Restoration
Project; and
WHEREAS, Parks, Recreation & Tourism believes that this project meets the
stated criteria for grant funding under the terms established by the State of South Carolina Parks,
Recreation & Tourism Department (SCPRT), and any funding received from SCPRT will be
used for the implementation of the referenced project; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta acknowledges that SCPRT grants, if
approved, will be paid on a reimbursement basis, meaning that the City may request payment
only after eligible and allowable costs have already been paid and remitted to vendors; and
WHEREAS, the City owns the site and intends to develop or improve them for
recreational purposes; and
WHEREAS, any funds received from the SCPRT will be used for the sole
purpose stated in the City's grant applications to SCPRT; and
WHEREAS, the City assures that any facility developed with financial aid from
the LWCF program must be placed in use for the funded purpose, and be retained in such use in
perpetuity unless otherwise provided and agreed to by the City, SCPRT, and the National Park
Service (NPS); and
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges that LWCF grants are federal funds and, as
such, the City must comply with all applicable federal laws; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution becomes a part of a formal application to SCPRT
and NPS.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, IN MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED AND
BY THE AUTHORITY THEREOF, THAT:
The Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism or his designee, is hereby
authorized to submit applications for and on behalf of the City of North Augusta,
in such counterparts as are necessary, to the State of South Carolina Parks,
Recreation & Tourism Department, for financial assistance in the amount set forth
in the "Grant Request" column below:
Proposed Projects SCPRT Grant Match Total
Program Request
Category
Maude Edenfield LWCF $92,000 $92,000 $184,000
Park Tennis Court
Restoration Project
The $92,000 of SCPRT grants requires a dollar for dollar match.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
, 2016.
ITEM 10. PUBLIC SAFETY: Authorizing the City to Enter into a Mutual Aid
Agreement with the Consolidated Government of
Richmond County and the City of Augusta -
Resolution
On motion by Councilmember Carpenter, second by Councilmember McDowell,
Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a
Mutual Aid Agreement with the Consolidated Government of Richmond County
and the City of Augusta.
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-16
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE
CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT OF RICHMOND COUNTY AND THE CITY OF
AUGUSTA
WHEREAS, the Cities of Augusta, Georgia and North Augusta, South Carolina
have certain contiguous boundaries; and,
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WHEREAS, Augusta and North Augusta each maintain and staff a fire
department for the purpose of fire suppression, protection, prevention, rescue and emergency
medical assistance in response to other local emergencies; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Augusta has requested that the City of North Augusta.
enter into a mutual aid agreement that would allow for the two agencies to assist in the event of a
fire or other local emergency, as well as take part in,joint training exercises; and,
WHEREAS, both Cities are authorized pursuant to the laws of their respective
states to enter into such mutual aid agreements; and,
WHEREAS, the Public Safety Director for the City of North Augusta has
recommended that the City enter into such agreement; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council for the City of North Augusta have
reviewed this matter and have determined that it is in the best interest of the City that such
mutual aid agreement be entered into.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof
that the City of North Augusta is authorized to enter into the Mutual Aid Agreement as attached
hereto, marked "Exhibit A" with the consolidated government of Richmond County and the City
of Augusta; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that John C. Thomas, Director of Public Safety
and/or B. Todd Glover, City Administrator for the City, be authorized to execute such documents
as necessary in order to complete such Mutual Aid Agreement.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL,OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS THE_ DAY OF MAY, 2016.
ITEM 11. PUBLIC SAFETY: Authorizing the City to Enter into a Contract with
Plunkett Heating & Air Conditioning for HVAC
Improvements at the Court and Records Building -
Resolution
On motion by Mayor Jones, second by Councilmember Adams, Council
unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a contract with
Plunkett Heating & Air Conditioning for HVAC improvements at the Court and
Records Building.
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-17
AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PLUNKETT HEATING
& AIR CONDITIONING FOR HVAC IMPROVEMENTS AT THE COURT AND RECORDS
BUILDING
WHEREAS, the air conditioning system at the Court and Records Building was
not functioning properly and, based upon a review of the system, it was determined that the
system needed to be replaced; and,
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WHEREAS, the City solicited bids for the replacement of the HVAC unit; and,
WHEREAS, the City received three bids for replacement of the system with such
bids being solicited by the Public Safety Department; and, the low bidder to perform the services
required was Plunkett Heating & Air Conditioning with a bid of$10,872.00; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that it is appropriate
that this system be replaced and that the contract for performing such services be awarded to the
low bidder;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof
that the City Administrator is specifically authorized to enter into a contract with Plunkett
Heating & Air Conditioning at an amount to $10,872.00 for the replacement of the HVAC
system at the Court and Records Building; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding for this shall be out of the
Capitol Projects Fund; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that City Administrator, Todd Glover is
authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to award this contract.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL. OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS THE DAY OF MAY,2016.
ITEM 12. ZONING: North Augusta Development Code, Proposed Text Amendment
(Application RZT 16-004) — Receipt of Planning Commission
Recommendation
On motion by Mayor Jones, second by Councilmember Carpenter, Council
unanimously acknowledged receipt of the report from the Planning Commission
that included its recommendation from the April 21, 2016 Planning Commission
meeting that followed a duly advertised and convened public hearing. The
Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the request by City of North
Augusta to approve Application RZT 16-004 to amend Section 3.8.5.10.5,
Prohibited Materials, in Article 3, Zoning Districts, of the North Augusta
Development Code.
ITEM 13. ZONING: North Augusta Development Code, Proposed Text Amendment
(Application RZT 16-004) — Ordinance, First Reading
On motion by Councilmember McGhee, second by Councilmember McDowell,
Council unanimously passed an ordinance on first reading to amend Section
3.8.5.10.5, Prohibited Materials, in Article 3, Zoning Districts, of the North
Augusta Development Code.
The ordinance text is as follows:
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 05/02/16
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-09
AMENDING ARTICLE 3, ZONING DISTRICTS, RELATED TO BUILDING MATERIALS
PERMITTED IN THE HIGHWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT, OF THE NORTH
AUGUSTA DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 18 OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,
SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF ORDINANCES
WHEREAS, on December 17, 2007, by Ordinance 2007-22, the North Augusta
City Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code which is consistent with the City's
2005 Comprehensive Plan and which incorporates all City zoning and land development
regulations; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 6, Chapter 29 of the South Carolina Code, the
North Augusta Planning Commission may recommend amendments to the Development Code
for the purposes of technical clarification, error correction and to accommodate the needs of the
City's citizens, provided such amendments are consistent with the City's 2005 Comprehensive
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a April 21,
2016 public hearing, reviewed and considered an amendment to Section 3.8.5.10.5, Prohibited
Materials, in Article 3, Zoning Districts, of the North Augusta Development Code to eliminate
percentage limits on the use of drainage-backed synthetic stucco (EIFS) as a building material in
the Highway Corridor Overlay District and a motion was made to recommend said amendment
to the City Council for approval. The motion to recommend approval passed on a 5-0 vote.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN MEETING
DULY ASSEMBLED AND BY THE AUTHORITY THEREOF, THAT:
I. The North Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of The City of North Augusta,
South Carolina Code of Ordinances, Providing for New Zoning and Land
Development Regulations for the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, is
hereby amended and shall read as described in the following section. The section
of the Code affected by the proposed amendment is identified by the section
number.
A. Section 3.8.5.10.5, Prohibited Materials, is amended to read:
3.8.5.10.5 Permitted Materials With Limitations —The following
building exterior wall materials are permitted with limitations in the
Highway Corridor Overlay District:
a. Ceramic tile as an accent on up to ten percent (10%) of the wall area.
b. Metal siding applied to single-family detached and attached dwelling units
only.
c. Vinyl siding for single-family detached and attached dwelling units only.
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d. Drainage-backed synthetic stucco (Drainage-Backed Exterior Insulation.
Finishing System [Drainage-Backed EIFS]) may be applied to any wall
surface eight feet or more above the adjacent grade. (Rev. 2-21-11; Ord. 2011-
01)
II. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent
of such conflict, hereby repealed.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on third
reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _ DAY OF
, 2016..
ITEM 14. ZONING: North Augusta Development Code, Proposed Text Amendment
(Application RZT 16-004)— Ordinance, Second Reading
On motion by Mayor Jones, second by Councilmember McGhee, Council
unanimously passed an ordinance on second reading to amend Section 3.8.5.10.5,
Prohibited Materials, in Article 3, Zoning Districts, of the North Augusta
Development Code.
Please see Item no. 13 above for the ordinance text.
ITEM 15. CITIZEN COMMENT: Perry Holcomb
Perry Holcomb, 1891 Green Forest Drive, North Augusta, South Carolina,
addressed Mayor and Council regarding concerns he had over the Project Jackson
site's ground water levels.
ITEM 16. COMMUNITY PROMOTION: Lee Bodie, Candidate for Aiken County
Treasurer
Lee Bodie, Candidate for Aiken County Treasurer, introduced himself to Mayor
and Council. The primary election date is June 14, 2016.
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There being no further business, Council adjourned.
APPROVED THIS 143 DAY OF Respectfully submitted,
P112°) , 2016.
Donna B. Young
Lark W. Jones, Mayor