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MINUTES OF AUGUST 15, 2016
Lark W. Jones, Mayor
James M. Adams, Jr., Councilmember
.1 Robert Brooks, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
Fletcher L. Dickert, Councilmember
Kenneth J. McDowell, Councilmember
David W McGhee, Councilmember
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of August 15, 201 6, having been duly publicized, was called to order by
Mayor Jones at 7:05 p.m. and adjourned at 7:30 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, 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; Scott L. Sterling, Director of Planning and Development; John C. Thomas, Director of
Public Safety; Thomas C. Zeaser, Director of Engineering and Public Works; James E. Sutton,
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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 August 1, 2016, were approved by
general consent.
ITEM 1. Finance: Franchise Agreement to Crown Castle NG East, LLC —
Resolution —Remove from Table/Resolution
On motion by Councilmember Brooks, second by Councilmember Dickert,
Council unanimously removed the resolution authorizing the City of North
Augusta to grant a franchise agreement to Crown Castle NG East, LLC in
connection with the provision of the telecommunications service from the table.
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Councilmember McGhee, the
resolution authorizing the City of North Augusta to grant a franchise agreement to
Crown Castle NG East, LLC in connection with the provision of the
telecommunications service was unanimously passed. The resolution was passed
pending revisions required by the City Attorney to the agreement but not yet
agreed to by Crown Castle NG East, LLC.
Following passage of this resolution, City Attorney, Kelly Zier, informed City
Administrator, Todd Glover, and Mayor and Council, that a,franchise agreement
could not be granted by resolution, and would, therefore, have to go back before
Mayor and Council in ordinance form, if the pending revisions were accepted.
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-22
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO GRANT A
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TO CROWN CASTLE NG EAST, LLC IN CONNECTION
WITH THE PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
WHEREAS, Crown Castle NG East, LLC has requested consent of the City of
North Augusta to use the streets and public places of the municipality to construct, install,
maintain, and operate its facilities for use in providing telecommunications services to its
customers within the municipality for its own business purposes and profit; and,
WHEREAS, the City has considered the request by Crown Castle NG East, LLC
and determined that such request in accordance with the laws of this State; and,
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is proper and in the interest of the
citizens of the City to grant such franchise.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina that the City grant to Crown Castle NG East, LLC a
nonexclusive franchise agreement as specified in the Franchise Agreement attached hereto,
marked as "Exhibit A" and incorporated by reference.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to
execute any documents necessary for the finalization of this matter.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS THE DAY OF AUGUST, 2016.
ITEM 2. PARKS, RECREATION, & TOURISM: Acceptance of the Request from
the North Augusta Leadership
Class 2016 and the North Augusta
Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Department for Permission to Use
One Acre of Water Works Park
for the Development of a Dog Park
to be named North Augusta Bark
Park— Resolution
On motion by Mayor Jones, second by Councilmember Carpenter, Council
unanimously passed a resolution accepting the request from the North Augusta
Leadership Class of 2016 and the North Augusta Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Department for permission to use one acre of Water Works Park for the
development of a dog park to be named North Augusta Bark Park.
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-24
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE REQUEST FROM THE NORTH AUGUSTA
LEADERSHIP CLASS OF 2016 AND THE NORTH AUGUSTA PARKS, RECREATION, &
TOURSIM DEPARTMENT FOR PERMISSION TO USE ONE ACRE OF WATER WORKS
PARK FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A DOG PARK TO BE NAMED NORTH AUGUSTA
BARK PARK
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta has long recognized the need within the
community for a place for its residents and their dogs to congregate, socialize and exercise: and
WHEREAS, City of North Augusta staff members and the North Augusta
Leadership Class of 2016 have worked diligently to define the location, technical details, cost,
and schedule for the development of a dog park in North Augusta; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Leadership Class of 2016 and the North Augusta
Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Department request permission to develop a dog park on one acre
of Water Works Park at 308 Riverside Blvd. to be named the North Augusta Bark Park: and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Leadership Class of 2016 after making its
presentation to the City Council of North Augusta at the Study session on April 4, is seeking
donations, sponsorships, and grants through the new organization to be known as the Friends of
the North Augusta Bark Park, to cover the estimated cost of$41,045 as demonstrated below; and
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Summary # of units Cost per Unit Total Donated items Total Cost
Fence 1015 23 23,345 $ 23,345.00
Bench 6 _ 400 _ 2400 800.00 $ 1,600.00
Combo Water Fountains 2 3000 6000 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00
Dog waste stations 4 200 800 $ 800.00
Trash cans 2 _ 375 _ 750 $ 750.00
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Signs 5 350 1750 $ 1,750.00
Concrete pads 1 3300 3300 $ 3,300.00
Crushed granite 6500 $ 6,500.00
Survey
$ 41,045.00
WHEREAS, the estimated time of completion of the dog park is January 1, 2017
pending on funding; and
WHEREAS, the Friends of the North Augusta Bark Park committee will run the
park in conjunction with Parks, Recreation, & Tourism and Property Maintenance. Once the
initial construction of the dog park is completed, Property Maintenance will maintain minor
landscaping; and
WHEREAS, the dog park and the structures within the park will be insured by the
City of North Augusta under the property/liability coverage; and
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 Dog Park facility will be located at Water Works Park and will be named
and designated as North Augusta Bark Park and the partnership between the
Friends of the North Augusta Bark Park and City of North Augusta be duly
noted.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
, 2016.
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ITEM 3. STREETS AND DRAINS: Bergen Place West, Phase III — Deed of
Dedication for Subdivision Improvements —
Resolution
On motion by Councilmember McDowell, second by Councilmember Carpenter,
Council unanimously passed a resolution accepting a deed of dedication for
subdivision improvements for Bergen Place West, Phase III.
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-25
ACCEPTING A DEED OF DEDICATION FOR THE STREETS,
SANITARY SEWER, STORMWATER COLLECTION
AND FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS, DEDICATED OPEN SPACE AND ASSOCIATED
EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY, ALONG WITH A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE
AND LETTER OF CREDIT,
FOR BERGEN PLACE WEST, PHASE III
WHEREAS, Beazley Development Company, Inc. developed Bergen Place West,
Phase III, according to the requirements of the North Augusta Planning Commission and the
City, and owns the streets, utilities and easements; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §5.8.4.3 of the North Augusta Development Code, the
Director of Planning and Development and the City Engineer approved the final subdivision plat
for recording on July 22, 2016; and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City that, upon approval of a final subdivision
plat, the City will, following inspection by the City's Engineering department, accept a deed of
dedication for the streets, utilities, etc. for the purpose of ownership and maintenance when said
deed is accompanied by a maintenance guarantee; and
WHEREAS, a maintenance guarantee and supporting letter of credit accompany
the deed; and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has made final inspection of the subject
improvements and these improvements meet City standards.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof,
do hereby accept a deed of dedication for:
ALL those strips or parcels of land, and appurtenances to said premises belonging
or in anywise appertaining therewith, situate, lying and being in Aiken County,
South Carolina, in Bergen Place West Subdivision, Phase III, being 50' rights of
way known as Bridle Path Road, Langfuhr Way, Claridge Street and Longstreet
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Crossing as more particularly shown and described on that certain plat of survey
prepared by Southern Partners, Inc., for Beazley Development Co., Inc., dated
May 31, 2016, and recorded in Plat Book 59, Page 416, in the Office of the RMC
of Aiken County, South Carolina. Reference is hereby made to said Plat for a
complete and accurate description of said property hereby conveyed.
ALSO, all and singular, those certain water distribution and sewage collection
systems, including but not limited to all pipes, mains, manholes, valves, meters
and other improvements and appurtenances in any way
connected therewith, excluding service lines from the lot lines to the
improvements located thereon developed or extending within the lot lines of
undeveloped lots situate, lying and being in Aiken County, South Carolina. in
Bergen Place West Subdivision, Phase III, being more fully shown and designated
on that "Storm Sewer As Built" and "Sanitary Sewer As Built" prepared by
Southern Partners, Inc. for Beazley Development Co., Inc.
ALSO, all water and sanitary sewer easements and appurtenances to said premises
belonging or in any way incident or appertaining as shown on the above
referenced plats.
ALSO. all easements and appurtenances to said premises belonging or in any way
incident or appertaining, as shown on the above referenced plats.
Also, that lot of land situate, and appurtenance to said land, lying and being in
Aiken County, South Carolina, in Bergen Place West Subdivision, Phase III,
being shown and designated as "-OPEN SPACE-TO BE DEEDED TO THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA" 4.05 acres, more or less, on a plat of survey
prepared by Southern Partners, Inc., for Beazley Development Co., Inc., dated
May 31, 2016, and recorded in Plat Book 59, Page 416, in the Office of the RMC
of Aiken County, South Carolina. Reference is hereby made to said Plat for a
complete and accurate description of said property hereby conveyed.
This being the same property conveyed to Beazley Development Co., Inc. by deed
of Metro Homesites, LLC, on May 23, 2005, and being recorded in the Office of
the RMC in Aiken County, South Carolina, in Book 4012, Page 1662.
Tax Map & Parcel: Portion of 005-09-07-001
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Maintenance Guarantee and Irrevocable
Letter of Credit in the amount of$205,000 are hereby accepted.
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DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
, 2016.
ITEM 4. STREETS AND DRAINS: Amendment of Chapter 22, Article II of the
Code of Ordinances for the City of North
Augusta for the Purpose of Restricting Through
Truck Traffic on Walnut Lnae — Ordinance,
First Reading
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Councilmember McGhee,
Council unanimously passed an ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 22,
Article II of the Code of Ordinances for the City of North Augusta for the purpose
of restricting through truck traffic on Walnut Lane.
Following passage of this ordinance on third and final reading, City Attorney
advised that notification to the companies directly impacted by this adopted
ordinance would be made.
The ordinance text is as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 2016-15
AMENDING CHAPTER 22, ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA. SUCH ORDINANCE IS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RESTRICTING THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC ON WALNUT LANE
WHEREAS, Mayor and Council have been made aware of substantial
deterioration to Walnut Lane, a collector road serving several residential subdivisions; and,
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a major contributor to the deterioration
of the road is the thoroughfare use of such roadway by trucks and/or tractor trailer units,
unrelated to any of the residential subdivisions or businesses located on such roadway; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that there are other routes available
for such truck traffic and that the restriction of such truck traffic on Walnut Lane would not
create an unreasonable inconvenience; and,
WHEREAS, Mayor and City Council have determined that it is in the best interest
of its citizens that such truck traffic be restricted.
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 the Code of Ordinance for the City of North Augusta is amended by adding the following:
Chapter 22, Article 2, Section 22-29. Restriction on operating trucks upon Walnut Lane.
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a) It shall be unlawful, except as hereinafter provided, to operate any truck,
tractor trailer unit, or similar vehicle upon Walnut Lane.
1. For the purposes of this section, a truck shall be defined as any vehicle
consisting of in excess of three (3) axles, or any vehicle with a gross
weight in excess of 25,000 pounds. Such weight would include any
tractor, trailer or combination thereof to include the weight of any load
being transported.
b) Exceptions: This section shall not prohibit:
1. The operation of any trucks upon Walnut Lane, where necessary for
the conduction of business at a destination point that is either located
on Walnut Lane or access to the destination point requires the use of
Walnut Lane.
2. The operation of trucks owned or operated by the City, public utilities,
any contractor or material man while engaged in the repair,
maintenance, or construction of streets, street improvements, or street
utilities requiring the use of Walnut Lane for access.
3. The operation of emergency vehicles on such roadway.
4. The operation of trucks upon such roadway, in the event that said
roadway is specifically designated by signs showing the use of said
roadway for detour purposes.
c) Enforcement:
1. Appropriate signs shall be erected at the entrance to Walnut Lane from
five-notch road, as well as from Highway 25.
2. For the first fourteen (14) days following the placement of such
signage, only warning tickets shall be issued related to the
enforcement of this ordinance.
d) All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith or, to the extent of
such conflict, hereby repealed.
e) This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on third
and final reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
AUGUST, 2016.
ITEM 5. STREETS AND DRAINS: Amendment of Chapter 22, Article II of the
Code of Ordinances for the City of North
Augusta for the Purpose of Restricting Through
Truck Traffic on Walnut Lnae — Ordinance,
Second Reading
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On motion by Mayor Jones, second by Councilmember Brooks, Council
unanimously passed an ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 22,
Article II of the Code of Ordinances for the City of North Augusta for the purpose
of restricting through truck traffic on Walnut Lane.
Please see Item no. 4 above for the ordinance text.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
APPROVED THIS 11 DAY OF Respectfully submitted,
, 2016.
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Donna B. Young
Lark W. Jones, Mayor