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Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
James M Adams, Jr., Councilmember
I Robert Brooks, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
Fletcher L. Dickert, Councilmember
Kenneth I McDowell, Councilmember
David W. McGhee, Councilmember
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of November 20, 2017, having been duly publicized, was called to order by
Mayor Pettit at 7:12 p.m. and adjourned at 7:37 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 Pettit rendered the invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members present were Mayor Pettit and Councilmembers Adams, Brooks, Carpenter, Dickert,
and McDowell. Councilmember McGhee was out of town.
Also in attendance were B. Todd Glover, City Administrator; Kelly F. Zier, City Attorney;
Cammic T. Hayes, Director of Finance; Amanda J. Sievers, Interim Director of Planning and
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Development; John C. Thomas, Director of Public Safety; Thomas C. Zeaser, Director of
Engineering and Public Works; Diana H. Miller, Manager of Human Resources; and Donna B.
Young, City Clerk.
The minutes of the regular and study session meetings of November 6, 2017, and the special
called study session and regular meetings of November 13, 2017, were approved by general
consent.
ITEM 1. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2017-17 — Adopting a Budget for Fiscal
Year 2018 Containing Estimates of Proposed Revenues and
Expenditures by the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, for the Budget Year Beginning January 1, 2018,
and Declaring that same shall Constitute the Budget of the
City of North Augusta for such Budget Year — Ordinance,
Third and Final Reading
On motion by Councilmember Carpenter, second by Councilmember Brooks,
Council adopted an ordinance on third and final reading to adopt the proposed
Fiscal Year 2018 Consolidated Budget.
Voting for the ordinance on third and final reading were Mayor Pettit, and
Councilmembers Adams, Brooks, Carpenter, and McDowell. Voting against the
ordinance was Councilmember Dickert. The ordinance passed 5/1.
Please see the minutes of October 16, 2017 for the ordinance text.
ITEM 2. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2017-18 — Levying the Annual Tax on
Property in the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, for
the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2018, and Ending
December 31, 2018 — Ordinance, Third and Final Reading
On motion by Mayor Pettit, second by Councilmember McDowell, Council
adopted an ordinance on third and final reading establishing the tax rate on all
taxable property within the City of North Augusta for the Fiscal Year 2018.
The period for which the tax levy is due on all taxable property, except for
motorized vehicles, shall be from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017. The
period for which the tax levy is due for all motorized vehicles which are required
to be licensed by Section 53-3-110, Codes of Laws of South Carolina, shall be
from January 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018.
The tax levy imposed upon all taxable property shall be 73.00 mills to the General
Fund and 0.50 mills to the Capital Projects Fund for a total tax levy of 73.50
mills.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 11/20/17
Voting for the ordinance on third and final reading were Mayor Pettit, and
Councilmembers Adams, Brooks, Carpenter, and McDowell. Voting against the
ordinance was Councilmember Dickert. The ordinance passed 5/1.
Please see the minutes of October 16, 2017 for the ordinance text.
ITEM 3. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2017-19 —An Ordinance Reinstating the 2%
Hospitality Tax as of December 1, 2017 — Ordinance, Third
and Final Reading
On motion by Mayor Pettit, second by Councilmember Carpenter, Council
adopted an ordinance on third and final reading reinstating the 2% hospitality tax
as of December 1, 2017.
Voting for the ordinance on third and final reading were Mayor Pettit, and
Councilmembers Adams, Brooks, Carpenter, and McDowell. Voting against the
ordinance was Councilmember Dickert. The ordinance passed 5/1.
Please see the minutes of October 16, 2017 for the ordinance text.
ITEM 4. UTILITIES: Ordinance No. 2017-20 - Establishing Wastewater Service
Charges by Revising Section 14-68, Titled "Schedule of
Monthly Wastewater Service Charge." of the City Code of
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina — Ordinance,
Third and Final Reading
On motion by Councilmember McDowell, second by Councilmember Dickert,
Council unanimously adopted an ordinance on third and final reading establishing
wastewater service charges by revising section 14-68, titled "Schedule of Monthly
Wastewater Service Charge," of the City Code of the City of North Augusta,
South Carolina.
Please see the minutes of October 16, 2017 for the ordinance text.
ITEM 5. COMMUNITY PROMOTION: Arbor Day, December 1, 2017 -
Proclamation
Mayor Pettit proclaimed December 1, 2017 as Arbor Day in the City of North
Augusta.
The proclamation text is as follows:
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ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 1872, 1 Sterling Morton proposed to the Nebraska Board of Agriculture
that a special day be set aside for the planting of trees; and
WHEREAS, the holiday, called Arbor Day, was first observed with the planting of more
than a million trees in Nebraska; and
WHEREAS, Arbor Day is now observed throughout the nation and the world; and
WHEREAS, trees can reduce the erosion of our precious topsoil by wind and water,
lower our heating and cooling costs, moderate the temperature, clean the air, produce oxygen and
provide habitat for wildlife; and
WHEREAS, trees are a renewable resource giving us paper, wood for our homes,fuel for
our fires and countless other wood products; and
WHEREAS, trees in our City increase property values, enhance the economic vitality of
business areas, and beauty our community; and
WHEREAS, trees, wherever they are planted, are a source of joy and spiritual renewal.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Robert A. Pettit, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, do hereby proclaim December 1, 2017, as "Arbor Day"in North Augusta, South Carolina, and
urge all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, and
further, I urge all citizens to plant and care for trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of
this and future generations.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this 20th day of November, 2017.
ITEM 6. UTILITIES: Resolution No. 2017-46 -- A Resolution to Authorize the
Issuing of a Parade Permit for North Augusta Lions Club
to Conduct the 2017 Christmas Parade on December 10,
2017
On motion by Councilmember Carpenter, second by Councilmember Brooks,
Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the issuing of a parade
permit for North Augusta Lions Club to conduct the 2017 Christmas Parade on
December 10, 2017.
The resolution text is as follows: Please note that all complete exhibits and
attachments are available in the Office of the City Clerk.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 11/20/17
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-46
TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUING OF A PARADE PERMIT TO
NORTH AUGUSTA LIONS CLUB TO CONDUCT THE 2017 CHRISTMAS PARADE ON
DECEMBER 10, 2017
WHEREAS, North Augusta Lions Club has requested a permit to hold a
Christmas Parade to celebrate the Christmas Season; and
WHEREAS, the request is to hold the parade on December 10, 2017 with the
lineup of the parade beginning on Martintown Road, between Knox Avenue and Georgia
Avenue. The parade will then proceed on Georgia Avenue beginning at Martintown Road,
traveling South and will disperse at Buena Vista Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the parade will utilize the roadway as identified above with side
roads blocked by Public Safety personnel, with spectators on either side of the parade route; and
WHEREAS, the parade will involve the usage of the lineup area and parade route
from approximately 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed the request and finds that
the parade permit applied for, at the time requested and upon the roadways as indicated, is not
detrimental to the health, safety, welfare or convenience of the residents of the City and, in fact,
will benefit the public; and
WHEREAS, such request has been timely made and complies with the Code of
Ordinances for the City of North Augusta.
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 request for a permit is approved as follows:
1. TIME: Approx. 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM
2. DATE:: December 10, 2017
3. LOCATION: Martintown Road, between Knox Avenue and Georgia Avenue, as well
as Georgia Avenue beginning at Martintown Road, traveling South to Buena Vista
Avenue.
4. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: The parade will utilize the public roadways which will be
blocked for any other vehicular traffic, to include side roads entering into the parade
route, by Public Safety personnel. Spectators will be allowed to assemble on either
side of the roadway along the parade route.
5. BOND: Not be required
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DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS 20TH
DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2017.
ITEM 7. FINANCE: Resolution No. 2017-47 — A Resolution to Authorize the City to
Utilize Funds Generated from Riverside Village Licenses and
Permits for Additional Consideration for the Hotel Deck
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Mayor Pettit, Council
unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the City to utilize funds generated
from Riverside Village licenses and permits for additional consideration for the
hotel deck.
The resolution text is as follows: Please note that all complete exhibits and
attachments are available in the Office of the City Clerk.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-47
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO UTILIZE FUNDS GENERATED FROM
RIVERSIDE VILLAGE LICENSES AND PERMITS FOR ADDITONAL, CONSIDERATION
FOR THE HOTEL DECK
WHEREAS, the City has previously authorized an increase in the construction
budget for the Project Jackson hotel parking deck (the "Hotel Deck") of $600,000 from legally
available funds, including interest on unspent proceeds of the installment purchase revenue
bonds, Series 2017B ("IPRBs") issued by North Augusta Public Facilities Corporation (the
"Corporation") under the terms of a Trust Agreement between the Corporation and U.S. Bank,
National Association (the "Trust Agreement"); and,
WHERI::AS, a portion of the funds necessary to pay for such budget increase is
being generated from Riverside Village licenses and permits that are not a part of the City budget
for operations; and,
WHEREAS, the remainder of such funds is being generated from interest earned
on the unspent IPRBs; and,
WHEREAS, Riverside Village licenses and permits as well as interest earned on
the unspent IPRBs will continue to be earned until project completion; and,
WHEREAS, the City has determined that approximately $232,000 of project
funds from interest on unspent IPRBs are available as of October 31st, and there is sufficient
funding in the Riverfront/Central Core Fund to cover the balance of approximately $368,000;
and,
WHEREAS, the Riverfront/Central Core Fund will be fully reimbursed by funds
generated from Riverside Village licenses and permits as well as additional interest earned on the
unspent IPRBs.
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:
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1. Approximately $232,000 of interest earned on the unspent IPRBs be
designated as additional consideration for the Hotel Deck.
2. Approximately $368,000 from the Riverfront/Central Core Fund be
designated as additional consideration for the Hotel Deck.
3. The Riverfront/Central Core Fund be reimbursed in full by license and
permit revenues from Riverside Village as well as additional interest
earned on the unspent IPRBs through the end of the projects.
4. The City Administrator and City Finance Director are hereby authorized to
release the funds described herein upon the satisfaction of all conditions to
such release set forth in the Trust Agreement.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS THE 20TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2017.
ITEM 8. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Speaker Forms Submitted for November 201
2017 Council Meeting
Please see the attached Speaker Forms completed by citizens for the November
20, 2017 Council meeting.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
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