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South Carolina's Riverfront
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
Lark W. Jones, Mayor
James Al Adams, Jr., Councilmember
J. Robert Brooks, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
Fletcher L. Dickers, Councilmember
Kenneth J. McDowell, Councilmember
David W. McGhee, Councilmember
ORDER OF BUSINESS
SPECIAL CALLED MEETING
The Special Called meeting of September 26, 2016, having been duly publicized, was called to
order by Mayor Jones at 6:00 p.m. and adjourned at 6:05 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 Brooks, Carpenter, McDowell, and
McGhee. Councilmembers Adams and Dickert were absent.
Also in attendance were Cammie T. Hayes, Director of Finance; Richard L. Meyer, Director of
Parks, Recreation, & Tourism; Diana H. Miller, Manager of Human Resources; and Donna B.
Young, City Clerk.
Minutes of Special Called Meeting of 09/26/16
ITEM 1. PARKS, RECREATION, & TOURISM: Authorization of a Grant
Application to the Municipal
Association of South Carolina for
Funding Assistance to Support a
Master Plan for the Department of
Parks, Recreation, & Tourism -
Resolution
On motion by Mayor Jones, second by Councilmember Carpenter, Council
unanimously passed a resolution relating to the Department of Parks, Recreation,
& Tourism, authorizing a grant application to the Municipal Association of South
Carolina for funding assistance to support a master plan for the Department of
Parks, Recreation, & Tourism.
The resolution text is as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-28
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM;
AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF
SOUTH CAROLINA FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT A MASTER PLAN FOR
THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION, & TOURISM.
WHEREAS, under the provisions of the Municipal Association of South Carolina,
funding assistance is requested to aid in financing the cost of a Master Plan for the department of
Parks, Recreation, & Tourism to make a positive impact on the quality of life in our community;
and
WHEREAS, Parks, Recreation & Tourism believes that this project meets the
stated criteria for grant funding under the terms established by the Municipal Association of
South Carolina (MASC), and any funding received from MASC will be used for the
implementation of the referenced project; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta affirms the city will use a procurement
policy adopted by council when securing all services and products purchased with grant funds;
and
WHEREAS, any funds received from the MASC will be used for the sole purpose
stated in the City's grant applications to MASC; and
WHEREAS, the grant funds must be budgeted to be spent within 24 months of
award; and
WHEREAS, this Resolution becomes a part of a formal application to MASC.
Minutes of Special Called Meeting of 09/26/16
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 Municipal Association of South
Carolina, for financial assistance in the amount set forth in the "Grant Request"
column below:
Proposed Projects MASC Grant Match Total
Program Request
Category
Master Plan LWCF $25,000 $3,750 $28,750
The $25,000 of MASC grants requires a 15% match.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
, 2016.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
APPROVED THIS DAY OF Respectfully submitted,
, 2016.
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Donna B. Young
Lark W. Jones, Mayor