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South Carolina's Riverfront
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 4, 2017
Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
James M Adams, Jr., Councilmember
J. Robert Brooks, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
Fletcher L. Dickert, Councilmember
Kenneth J. McDowell, Councilmember
David W. McGhee, Councilmember
ORDER OF BUSINESS
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of December 4, 2017, having been duly publicized, was called to order by
Mayor Pettit at 7:04 p.m. and adjourned at 7:40 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,
McGhee, and McDowell.
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, &
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 12/04/17
Tourism; Amanda J. Sievers, Interim Director of Planning and Development; John C. Thomas,
Director of Public Safety; Thomas C. Zeaser, Director of Engineering and Public Works; James
E. Sutton, Director of Public Services; and Donna B. Young, City Clerk.
The minutes of the regular and study session meetings of November 20, 2017, were approved by
general consent.
ITEM 1. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Ordinance No. 2017-22 —An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 6, Article V, Entitled
"Building Codes Board of Appeals," of
the City Code of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina — Ordinance,
First Reading
On motion by Councilmember McGhee, second by Councilmember Carpenter,
Council considered an ordinance on first reading amending Chapter 6, Article V,
entitled "Building Codes Board of Appeals," of the City Code of the City of
North Augusta.
Prior to the vote on first reading, on motion by Mayor Pettit, second by
Councilmember Brooks, a motion to amend the ordinance by adding the
following wording to Section 6-27 was made and unanimously passed:
The board shall be appointed by the mayor with concurrence of city council.
Voting for the ordinance on first reading, as amended, were Mayor Pettit, and
Councilmembers Adams, Brooks, Carpenter, McDowell, and McGhee. Voting
against the ordinance on first reading was Councilmember Dickert. The
ordinance passed 6/1.
The ordinance text, as amended, is as follows: Please note that all complete
exhibits and attachments are available in the Office of the City Clerk.
ORDINANCE NO. 2017-22
AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE V, ENTITLED
"BUILDING CODES BOARD OF APPEALS,"
OF THE CITY CODE OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA
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:
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 12/04/17
Chapter 6, Article V, entitled "Building Codes Board of Appeals," is hereby
amended, and when amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE V. BUILDING CODES BOARD OF APPEALS*
Section 6-27. Appointment of members; composition.
Notwithstanding any specific requirement within any standard code adopted by
reference in this chapter, there is hereby established a board to be called the
building codes board of appeals, whose duty shall be to hear and to render
decisions on appeals resulting from the enforcement of these building-related
codes adopted by this chapter. The board shall consist of five (5) members who
are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building
construction. The board shall be appointed by the mayor with concurrence of city
council.
II. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of
such conflict, hereby repealed.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective 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
, 2017.
ITEM 2. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Ordinance No. 2017-22 —An Ordinance
Amending Chapter 6, Article V, Entitled
"Building Codes Board of Appeals," of
the City Code of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina — Ordinance,
Second Reading
On motion by Councilmember Carpenter, second by Councilmember McGhee,
Council passed an ordinance on second reading amending Chapter 6, Article V,
entitled "Building Codes Board of Appeals," of the City Code of the City of
North Augusta.
Voting for the ordinance on second reading, were Mayor Pettit, and
Councilmembers Adams, Brooks, Carpenter, McDowell, and McGhee. Voting
against the ordinance on first reading was Councilmember Dickert. The
ordinance passed 6/1.
Please see Item no. 1 above for the ordinance text.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 12/04/17
ITEM 3. FINANCE: Resolution No. 2017-48 —A Resolution Authorizing the City
Of North Augusta to Accept the Low Bid of McGrath
Industries, LLC for the Outdoor Basketball Court Upgrade
at Summerfield Park
On motion by Mayor Pettit, second by Councilmember Carpenter, Council
unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the City of North Augusta to accept
the low bid of McGrath Industries, LLC for the outdoor basketball court upgrade
at Summerfield Park.
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. 2017-48
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID OF MCGRATH INDUSTRIES, LLC
FOR THE OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURT UPGRADE AT SUMMERFIELD PARK
WHEREAS, on November 21, 2016, the City approved funding for the
Summerfield Park outdoor basketball court upgrade (PROJECT) during the 2017 budget process
from the General Fund of$31,040; and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2017, the City was awarded State Funding by the SC
Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism for the PROJECT in the amount of$24,382; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2017, sealed bids were received, publicly opened
and read aloud for the PROJECT; and
WHEREAS, the low bid by McGrath Industries, LLC using 4 brick LED lights is
in the amount of$54,740; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta find that
the awarding of such bid for the PROJECT is in the best interest of the City.
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
that McGrath Industries, LLC shall be awarded the contract for the PROJECT at a bid amount of
$54,740.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding sources for this contract shall be
as follows:
General Fund Park $ 31,040.00
Improvements*
Recreation Fund $ 12,000.00
Capital Projects Fund $ 11,700.00
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 12/04/17
Total $ 54,740.00
*As the PROJECT will not be completed by 12/31/2017,these unspent funds will be transferred to
the Capital Projects Fund after year end and designated for the PROJECT.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator and/or Director of
Parks, Recreation and Tourism is authorized to execute any documents required for the entering
into of this contract subject to approval by the City Attorney.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS 4TH DAY OF DECEMBER,2017.
ITEM 4. PUBLIC SAFETY: Resolution No. 2017-49 — A Resolution to Authorize the
North Augusta Department of Public Safety to enter
into a Statewide Mutual Assistance and Support
Agreement with the State of South Carolina for
Emergency and Disaster/Response Recovery
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Councilmember Brooks,
Council unanimously passed a resolution to authorize the North Augusta
Department of Public Safety to enter into a Statewide Mutual Assistance and
Support Agreement with the State of South Carolina for Emergency and
Disaster/Response Recovery.
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. 2017-49
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE NORTH AUGUSTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC
SAFETY TO ENTER INTO A STATEWIDE MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOR EMERGENCY AND
DISASTER RESPONSE/RECOVERY
WHEREAS, as amended on June 3, 2016, South Carolina Code Annotated
Section 23-20-10, et seq, provides for contractual agreements between and among state, county,
municipal and local law enforcement agencies for the purpose of providing the proper and
prudent exercise of public safety functions across jurisdictional lines; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Safety for the City of North Augusta has
recommended to the Mayor and City Council that he believes that it is in the best interest of the
City and its citizens to allow his department to enter in to such agreement(s). This would allow
the City to be better prepared for the purposes of securing to the City of North Augusta, as well
as assisting other cities and counties by way of mutual aid in the event of natural disaster,
disorder, special events, emergency situations, and any other law enforcement activities; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Department of Public Safety has been approached
by the State of South Carolina requesting a mutual aid agreement related to emergency and
disaster response/recovery; and
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WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council, after reviewing this matter, have
determined that the entering into of such agreement is beneficial to the City of North Augusta
and its citizens, as well as other jurisdictions and their citizens; and
WHEREAS, the afore cited law specifically provides that if a law enforcement
agency is to enter in to such agreement that such agreement must be approved by the local law
enforcement's Chief Executive Officer; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5-9-30 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina as
amended, etc., the Mayor under the Mayor/Council form of government, is the Chief
Administrative Officer of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has indicated his approval of the Department of Public
Safety entering into this mutual aid agreement with the State, but would desire that the Council
also indicate their approval of such action.
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:
1. The City, by and through the Department of Public Safety, is specifically
authorized to enter into a mutual aid agreement with the State of South
Carolina in accordance with the agreement that is attached hereto,
identified as "Exhibit A" and incorporated by reference.
2. John C. Thomas, Director of Public Safety is authorized to execute such
document on behalf of the City.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS THE 4TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2017.
ITEM 5. ZONING: Ordinance No. 2017-23 — An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning
Map of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina by
Rezoning ±2.81 Acres of Land Owned by Carol Ann Bostick,
Marsha Blandenburg, Patricia Kinard and Dorthy P. Kitchens
and Located along W. Martintown Rd at the Corner of
Observatory Avenue, Aiken County Tax Parcel #007-07-07-
003, #007-07-07-001, #007-07-01-002 and an Abandoned Strip
Extending from Clay Avenue to W. Martintown Road from R-
14, Large Lot Single-Family Residential to R-7, Small Lot
Single-Family Residential—NO ACTION TAKEN
This item was scheduled for Planning Commission Recommendation, Motion to
Receive; Ordinance, First Reading; and Ordinance, Second Reading. However,
the applicant asked that his application be withdrawn, and no action was taken.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 12/04/17
ITEM 6. FINANCE: Resolution No. 2017-50 — A Resolution Authorizing the City to
Enter Into a Contract with CEC, Development, LLC Related
to Utilization of Solar Energy
On motion by Councilmember McDowell, second by Councilmember Carpenter,
Council unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the City to enter into a
contract with CEC Development, LLC related to utilization of solar energy.
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. 2017-50
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CEC,
DEVELOPMENT, LLC RELATED TO UTILIZATION OF SOLAR ENERGY.
WHEREAS, the City has been contacted by CEC Development, LLC, a Colorado
Limited Liability Company who requests that the City enter into a contract with said company
related to solar energy; and,
WHEREAS, CEC Development, LLC, is working through South Carolina
Electric and Gas Company related to such solar energy; and,
WHEREAS, the entering into such agreement provides financial incentives to the
City which are beneficial to the City.
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 City
enter into the attached Capacity Commitment Agreement with CEC Development, LLC, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to
execute the Capacity Commitment Agreement with CEC Development, LLC and also authorized
to hereafter execute such Community Solar Subscription Agreements as referred to in the
contract subject to minimal revisions to achieve a contract as deemed appropriate by the City
Administrator and City Attorney.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS THE 4TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2017.
ITEM 7. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Speaker Forms Submitted for December 4, 2017
Council Meeting
Please see the attached Speaker Forms completed by citizens for the December 4,
2017 Council meeting.
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There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:40 p.m.
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