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Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
James M. Adams, Jr., Councilmember
J. Robert Brooks, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
Fletcher L. Dickert, Councilmember
Kenneth I McDowell, Councilmember
David W. McGhee, Councilmember
ORDER OF BUSINESS
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of August 20, 2018, having been duly publicized, was called to order by
Mayor Pettit at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:22 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 Brooks, Carpenter, McDowell, and
McGhee. Councilmembers Adams and Dickert were out of town.
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
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 08/20/18
and Public Works; James E. Sutton, Director of Public Services; Lillian E. (Libby) Hodges,
Director of Planning and Development; J. D. McCauley, Manager of Human Resources; and
Donna B. Young, City Clerk.
The minutes of the regular and study session minutes of August 6, 2018, and the special called
minutes of August 13, 2018, were approved by general consent.
ITEM 1. PERSONNEL: Jack D. Jorden, III — Recognition of Service to the City of
North Augusta
On August 31, 2018, Jack D. Jordan III, Building Inspector II, will retire from the
City of North Augusta with over 29 years of dedicated employment. Jack was
hired in 1989 as an Electrical Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer, with extensive
commercial and industrial experience as an electrician. With his experience, and
through diligent study of building codes, Jack quickly established himself as an
expert in building code enforcement, particularly in the electrical field. Jack is
well-respected by his peers and is often consulted by other inspectors, contractors
and engineers on electric code-related matters. Through both mandatory and
voluntary continuing education, Jack has earned dozens of State and International
code certifications. During his tenure with the City, Jack has been responsible for
performing virtually all electrical construction inspections. Despite the sheer
volume of daily inspections, Jack is known for his thoroughness and attention to
detail, often to the chagrin of contractors. However, anyone who has lived in a
home, or occupied a structure built in North Augusta since April of 1989 owes
Jack a debt of gratitude. There is no doubt that through his efforts, lives have
been saved and private property has been protected.
Mayor Pettit recognized and honored Jack for his years of service to the City of
North Augusta.
The following letters were read at the Council meeting from two of his former
Superintendents of Building Standards.
Congratulations on your retirement Jack
I would like to personally thank you for all the good you have done for the City of
North Augusta. Those outside of the inspection department cannot know and
appreciate the fact that you almost single handedly changed how electrical work
is done in the city. Your extraordinary knowledge and experience in code
enforcement cannot be replaced. All of North Augusta is a better and safer place
to live because of you.
Jack, take care of yourself, relax and enjoy your retirement.
Steve Smith
Superintendent of Building Standards 1999—2013 (Retired)
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 08/20/18
First let me say I wish Jack well in his retirement, it is something we all work for.
1 had the pleasure of working with Jack for fourteen years, the last four and a half
as Superintendent of Building Standards. Jack is probably one of the most
thorough individuals I ever worked with or had work for me. This 1 believe is why
there are so many quality and safe buildings in the City of North Augusta. He has
put countless hours of his own time doing plan review, load calculations, talking
to engineers and homeowners to make sure everything was as electrically safe
and sound. He went out of his way on many occasions to provide guidance to a
homeowner performing his own work, making sure it was right, often making
multiple trips hack and forth to get the power on at the home. He gained the
respect of most contractors as ca hard but fair and consistent inspector. I can say
he helped me tremendously when I took the Building Official position, as it was
only myself and Jack. I was trying to do numerous things required of the job, and
he stepped up, grabbed the ball and we made it happen. I was really glad he was
on my team. The City of North Augusta is, was very lucky to have him on their
team all these years. Even though he was knovi'n as hard, he always held the best
interest of the City and its residents. North Augustans will probably never know
all the things he did to make the City what it is. Again I wish Jack the best in any
future endeavors he may wish to try.
Sincerely, Manuel Gunter Jr.
Superintendent of Building Standards 201.1—2018 (Retired)
ITEM 2. STREETS AND DRAINS: Resolution No. 2018-18 - A Resolution Accepting
a Deed of Dedication for Sanitary Sewer
Stormwater Collection and Fire Suppression
Systems, and Associated Easements, Along with
a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit,
for Thomas Place
On motion by Councilmember Carpenter, second by Councilmember McDowell,
Council unanimously passed a resolution accepting a Deed of Dedication for
sanitary sewer, stormwater collection and fire suppression systems, and associated
easements, along with a maintenance guarantee and letter of credit for Thomas
Place.
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 08/20/18
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-18
ACCEPTING A DEED OF DEDICATION FOR
SANITARY SEWER, STORMWATER COLLECTION
AND FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS, AND ASSOCIATED EASEMENTS, ALONG WITH A
MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE AND LETTER OF CREDIT,
FOR THOMAS PLACE
WHEREAS, Thomas Place Development, LLC developed Thomas Place,
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 March 2, 2018 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 utilities, etc. for the purpose of ownership and maintenance when said deed is
accompanied by a maintenance guarantee; and
WHEREAS, a maintenance guarantee and cash deposit 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:
ANY AND ALL portion of the aforesaid property containing and encompassing
all of the sanitary sewer lines, storm water collection systems, and related
infrastructure, and appurtenances to said premises belonging or in any way
incident or appertaining, located within said property in accordance with and as
shown on the above-referenced plat.
TOGETHER WITH all (a) sanitary sewerage collection systems shown on the
aforesaid plat; (d) storm water collection system shown on the aforesaid plat; and
(e) a perpetual and non-exclusive easement for sanitary sewage and storm water
collection systems located on the property shown on the aforesaid plat, as well as
the necessary ingress and egress to reach and enter the aforesaid.
TOGETHER WITH all fire suppression systems and components accessing,
incorporating and using the water supply system, connections and lines located
within the subdivision property, as well and the necessary ingress and egress to
reach and enter the aforesaid.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 08/20/18
This being the same property conveyed to Thomas Place Development, LLC by
Deed of Belva Thomas Lacey, dated February 23, 2018, and recorded in Deed
Book 4710, pages 159-161, in said RMC Office.
Map/Parcel No. 011-05-06-011
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Maintenance Guarantee and cash deposit in
the amount of$20,000 are hereby accepted.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
, 2018.
ITEM 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Speaker Forms Submitted for August 20, 2018
Council Meeting
Please see the attached Speaker Forms completed by citizens for the August 20,
2018 Council meeting.
There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
APPR,QIVED THI /7 DAY OF Respectfully submitted,
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