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MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 4, 2019
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
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of February 4, 2019, having been duly publicized, was called to order by
Mayor Pettit at 7:05 p.m. and adjourned at 8:05 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 Pettit rendered the invocation and led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Members present were Mayor Pettit and Councilmembers Adams, Brooks, Dickert, McDowell,
and McGhee. Councilmember Carpenter was absent.
Also in attendance were B. Todd Glover, City Administrator; Kelly F. Zieq City Attorney;
r" Cammie T. Hayes, Director of Finance; Richard L. Meyer, Director of Parks, Recreation, &
v Tourism; John C. Thomas, Director of Public Safety; Thomas C. Zeaser, Director of Engineering
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 02/04/19
G 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
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk.
The minutes of the regular meefing and study session of January 7, 2019 and the minutes of the
special called meeting and study session of January 14,2019,were approved by general consent.
ITEM 5. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointments—Recommendation by
Mayor
Mayor Pettit requested Council's concurrence for the appointment of the citizens
listed below to the respective boards and commissions. On motion by
Councilmember Brooks, second by Councilmember McDowell, Council voted to
uphold the appointments with no opposition.
Name Term Expires New/Reavvointment
Board of Zoning Anneals
Wesley Summers 1/31/23 Reappointment
Planning Commission
Timothy Key 1/31/23 Reappointment
JoAnn McKie 1/31/23 Reappointment
Christine Crawford 1/31/23 New
ITEM 6. PUBLIC SAFETY: Resolution No.2019-03—A Resolution to Approve
the Settlement of Issues Related to the Provision of
Fire Services in Aiken County Involving the City
and Belvedere Fire District
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Councilmember McGhee,
Council unanimously passed a resolution approving the settlement of issues related
to the provision of fire services in Aiken County involving the City and Belvedere
Fire District.
City attorney,Kelly Zier, explained that the former agreement with Belvedere Fire
District was unclear and created problems with dispatching emergency fire
services. Going forward there will now be a policy in place to clearly provide
service to future annexations in the best interest of individuals. Mayor Pettit
thanked Mr. Zier and Chief Thomas for their work on this settlement.
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 02/04/19
Cj The resolution text is as follows: Please note that all complete exhibits and
attachments are available in the Office ofthe City Clerk.
RESOLUTION NO.2019-03
TO APPROVE THE SETTLEMENT OF ISSUES RELATED TO
THE PROVISION OF FIRE SERVICES IN AIKEN COUNTY
INVOLVING THE CITY AND BELVEDERE FIRE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, for many years, there has been confusion and at times disagreement
related to the authority and/or responsibility for the provision of fire services between the City and
Belvedere Fire District; and,
WHEREAS, these unresolved issues have created problems, specifically for the
Aiken County 911 Dispatch Services in determining the proper agency to contact when a need for
such service arises; and,
WHEREAS, in recent years some revisions to the State Code of Laws have
provided some direction in how to deal with such issues and specifically those that are created by
annexation of property into the City; and,
OWHEREAS,the City has had as a major goal being the lawful and proper provider
for services to all property located within the Municipal boundaries of the City; and,
WHEREAS, in the past year, the Belvedere Fire District and the City of North
Augusta through meetings with their respective representatives have made an attempt to resolve
this problem in a manner that is beneficial not only to the City and the Fire District but also to all
residents within the area; and,
WHEREAS, the Belvedere Fire District and the City of North Augusta with the
assistance of Aiken County's staff has finalized an agreement related to service area issues and the
Aiken County Council is prepared to adopt an ordinance that would legally establish the service
areas and responsibilities as agreed to by the City and Belvedere Fire District; and,
WHEREAS, a plat has been prepared for submittal to the Aiken County Council
for approval; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed the proposed map and
following discussions with the Public Safety Director, City Administrator and City Attorney,
determined that the approval of such map is in the best interest of the citizens 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,
Othat the following is agreed to and authorized:
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 02/04/19
C 1. That the map prepared by Aiken County,referred to as F.D-Reconciliation 12-4-2018
is approved by the City and the City requests that Aiken County Council approve and
adopt such plat/map for establishing fire service authority and responsibility between
the City of North Augusta and Belvedere Fire District.
2. That the City Administrator is authorized to execute any documentation that might
be necessary to complete this matter.
3. That the City expresses its appreciation to the Belvedere Fire District and the Aiken
County Council and staff for their work in allowing this agreement to be reached.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY
OF FEBRUARY, 2019.
SIGNED BY:
ROBERT A.PETTIT,MAYOR
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ATTESTED BY:
SHARON LAMAR,CITY CLERK
ITEM 7: STREETS AND DRAINS: Resolution No. 2019-04—A Resolution
to Allocate Funding for Sidewalk Projects
On motion by Councilmember McGhee, second by Councilmember McDowell,
Council unanimously agreed to restore funding for the Sidewalk Construction
Program from the current, unencumbered balance in the Street Improvement
Fund.
Public comments were made by the following:
Steven Bryant, 129 Butler Avenue,North Augusta, South Carolina
The resolution text is as follows: Please note that all complete exhibits and
attachments are available in the Office of the City Clerk
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C RESOLUTION NO. 2019-04
A RESOLUTION TO ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR SIDEWALK PROJECTS
WHEREAS,the Aiken County Capital Projects Sales Tax 2(CPST 2)Fund had an
original allocation of$480,000 for a Sidewalk Construction Program;and
WHEREAS, through July 31, 2018 approximately $129,384 had been spent,
leaving a balance of approximately$350,616; and
WHEREAS,on November 5,2018 City Council adopted Resolution 2018-25 to re-
allocate the total remaining balance in the CPST 2 Fund; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 2018-25 did not include any funding for the Sidewalk
Construction Program; and
WHEREAS, Council now desires to restore funding for the Sidewalk Construction
Program.
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 funding shall be restored,in the amount of$300,000, for the Sidewalk Construction Program.
O BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this funding shall come from the current,
unencumbered balance in the Street Improvement Fund.
DONE,RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA,ON THIS DAY OF FEBRUARY,2019.
Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
ITEM 8. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2019-05—A
Resolution Authorizing the City
Administrator to Enter into a
Contractual Arrangement for the
Purchase of Parking Meters for
CRiverside Village
Minutes of Regular Meeting of 02/04/19
On motion by Mayor Pettit, second by Councilmember McGhee, Council
unanimously passed a resolution to authorize the City Administrator to enter into a
contractual arrangement for the purchase of parking meters for Riverside Village.
Public comments were made by the following:
Barbara Sweeney, 79 Shoals Way Court,North Augusta, South Carolina
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. 2019-05
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL
ARRANGEMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF PARKING METERS FOR RIVERSIDE
VILLAGE
WHEREAS, throughout the planning process for Riverside Village paid parking
was anticipated for both on-street and off-street parking; and
WHEREAS,the city has constructed two parking decks as a part of the project with
^ a third to be completed by the Master Developer for off-street parking; and
�r WHEREAS, the City is recommending the purchase of IPS Group Multi Space
parking meters to address on-street paid parking; and
WHEREAS,the City,through its membership in the cooperative purchasing group
National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA), can purchase said meters from a national
procurement conducted by NCPA, and
WHEREAS,the total cost to purchase 25 multi space meters is $176,850, and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending that Hospitality Tax funds as generated in part
by Riverside Village be utilized for the purchase of said meters.
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 City Administrator is hereby authorized to take such steps as necessary to complete the
purchase of 25 multi space parking meters with IPS Group,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funds for such purchase will come from
the Riverfront Central Core Fund.
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�1 DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
�•l OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 2019.
Robert A. Pettit,Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
ITEM 9. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2019-06 — A Resolution
Authorizing the City Administrator to Provide a Coordination Letter of
Interest to the Georgia Department of Transportation for Potential Additional
Funding for the Scheduled Georgia Avenue Bridge Replacement to Include
Pedestrian/Bicycle and Iconic Design Features
On motion by Councilmember Dickert, second by Councilmember Brooks, the
resolution authorizing the City Administrator to provide a Coordination Letter of
C Interest to the Georgia Department of Transportation for potential additional
funding for the scheduled Georgia Avenue bridge replacement to include
pedestrianibicycle and iconic design features was passed by a unanimous vote of
Council.
The resolution text is as follows: Please note that all complete exhibits and
attachments are available in the Office ofthe City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - 06
AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PROVIDE A COORDINATION
LETTER OF INTEREST TO THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR THE SCHEDULED GEORGIA AVENUE
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT TO INCLUDE PEDESTRIAN/BICYCLE AND ICONIC DESIGN
FEATURES
WHEREAS, the replacement of the Georgia Avenue bridge, specifically referred
to as SR4 Savannah River bridge, is scheduled for 2022; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta and City of Augusta in discussions with the
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) have expressed interest in including
pedestrian/bicycle and iconic design features to said bridge to add to the connectivity and
aesthetics of our respective downtowns; and
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O WHEREAS,GDOT has indicated that funding for the bridge replacement is funded
at a level to replace the bridge as is and would not include any of the requested upgrades; and
WHEREAS, GDOT has instructed the City of North Augusta and City of Augusta
to write letters expressing interest in these additional amenities; and
WHEREAS, after consideration and analysis, a monetary cost of these upgrades
would be provided to North Augusta and Augusta respectively; and
WHEREAS, at that time, each City's governing body would have to evaluate the
additional cost and determine if and how much each would be able to contribute.
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 City Administrator is hereby authorized to take such steps as necessary to write a letter of
interest to GDOT expressing the interest of the City of North Augusta in incorporating
pedestrian/bicycle and iconic design features to the SR4 Savannah River Bridge Replacement
programming.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
FEBRUARY,2019.
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Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
ITEM 11. CITIZENS COMMENTS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
A. Citizen Comments: Please see the attached Speaker Forms completed by
citizens for the February 4, 2019 Council meeting.
Ken Powell
Dave Levereu
Augustine Mims
Stetson Corbitt
Fred Ilardi
Steven Bryant
Richard Fletcher
Barbara Sweeney
CFrankie Summers
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B. Council Comments: Councilmember Dickert expressed his appreciation for
Chip Bumett's service to the City of North Augusta Planning Commission,
1 Councilmember McDowell offered words of support for the City's
I transparency practices.
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There being no further business, Council adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
APPROVfip THIS 181' DAY OF Respectfully submitted,
FEBR 019.
Sharon Lamar
Robert A. Pettit, Mayor
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