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091619 City Council Mtg Mins Adopted North Augusta South Carolina's Riuerfront MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 16, 2019 Robert A. Pettit, Mayor J Robert Brooks, Councilmember Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember Fletcher L. Dickert, Councilmember David W. McGhee, Councilmember Eric K Presnell, Councilmember Kevin W Toole, Councilmember ORDER OF BUSINESS REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Augusta of September 16, 2019 having been duly publicized was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem David McGhee at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:24 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 Pro Tem David McGhee rendered the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present were Councilmembers Brooks, Carpenter, Dickert, McGhee, Presnell, and Toole. Mayor Pettit was absent. O Also in attendance were B. Todd Glover, City Administrator; Rachelle Moody, Assistant City Administrator; Kelly F. Zieq City Attorney; Cammie T. Hayes, Director of Finance; John C. t C Thomas,Director of Public Safety;Thomas C.Zeaser,Director of Engineering and Public Works; James E. Sutton, Director of Public Works; Lillian E. (Libby) Hodges, Director of Planning and Development; J. D. McCauley, Manager of Human Resources; and Sharon Lamar, City Clerk. Members of the public and media were also present. The minutes of the regular meeting and study session of August 19, 2019, the minutes of the ENVISION planning meetings of August 26-27, 2019, and the minutes of the study session of September 9,2019 were approved by general consent. ITEM5. COMMUNITY PROMOTION• Proclamation—Constitution Week,September 17-23,2019 Mayor Pro Tem David McGhee proclaimed September 17-23,2019 as "Constitution Week." The text of the proclamation is below: North '`� City of NorthAugusta, South Augusta Carofina South Carolina's Rlu°rpuni C PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, our Founding Fathers, including South Carolinians, Pierce Butler, Charles Pinckney, John Rutledge, and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, risked their fortunes, and some even their lives, to secure the blessings of liberty for themselves and their posterity, did ordain and establish a Constitution for the United States ofAmerica; and WHEREAS, September 17, 2019, marks the two hundred and thirty-second anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States by the Constitutional Convention; and WHEREAS, the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution provides an historic opportunity for all Americans to learn about and recall the achievements of our Founders, and to reflect on the rights and privileges of citizenship as well as its attendant responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the independence guaranteed to the American people by the Constitution should be celebrated by appropriate ceremonies and activities during Constitution Week, September 17 through 23, 2019, as designated by proclamation of the President of the United States ofAmerica in accordance with Public Law 915. C O NOWTHEREFORE,I, RobertA.Pettit,Mayor oftheCity ofNorthAugusta,South Carolina, do hereby proclaim September 17-23, 2019, as CONSTITUTION WEEK in the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, and urge all our citizens to reflect during that week on the many benefits of our Federal Constitution and the privileges and responsibilities of American citizenship. 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 16th day of September, 2019. Robert A. Pettit, Mayor City of North Augusta UNFINISIHED BUSINESS ITEM 6. ZONING: Ordinance No.2019-12—To Amend the Zonine May of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning±5.02 Acres of Land Owned by Margaret B. Copenhaver,and Located East of the Savannah River, West of the North Aueusta Greeneway, South of River Oak Drive,and North of Riverview Park, a Portion of Aiken County Tax Parcel#003-08-07-001,from CR, Critical Area, to R-14,Large Lot,Single- Family Residential. Ordinance; Third and final reading. With the motion of Councilmember Presnell , second by Councilmember Carpenter, Council agreed to consider an ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina by rezoning±5.02 acres of land owned by Margaret B. Copenhaver,and located East of the Savannah River,West of the North Augusta Greeneway, South of River Oak Drive, and North of Riverview Park, a portion of Aiken County Tax Parcel#003-08-07-001, from CR, Critical Area,to R-14, Large Lot, Single-Family Residential on third reading. The ordinance was approved unanimously. The text of the ordinance is below: ORDINANCE NO. 2019-12 TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA SOUTH CAROLINA BY REZONING± 5.02 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY MARGARET B. COPENHAVER, AND LOCATED EAST OF THE SAVANNAH RIVER, WEST OF THE NORTH AUGUSTA GREENEWAY, SOUTH OF RIVER OAK DRIVE,AND NORTH OF RIVERVIEW PARK, A PORTION OF AIKEN COUNTY TAX PARCEL#003- 08-07-001.FROM CR, CRITICAL AREA, TO R-14, LARGE LOT, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Cj WHEREAS, on December 17, 2007, by Ordinance 2007-22, the North Augusta City Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code and a citywide Zoning Map which is consistent with the City's North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 5.3,North Augusta Development Code,the North Augusta Planning Commission may recommend amendments to the Zoning Map, provided such amendments are consistent with the City's North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS,the North Augusta Planning Commission,following an July 18,2019, public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by Margaret B. Copenhaver, to amend the Official Zoning Map of North Augusta from Critical Area (CR) to Large Lot, Single-Family Residential (R-14). The Planning Commission report has been provided to City Council. NOW THEREFORE, 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: I. A parcel consisting of±5.02 acres owned by Margaret B.Copenhaver,located East of the Savannah River, West of the Greenway, South of River Oak Drive and North of Riverview Park is hereby rezoned from CR, Critical Area to R-14,Large Lot,Single-Family Residential. Said property is a portion of Aiken County tax trap Cparcel#003-08-07-001 and specifically identified on Exhibit"A"attached hereto. II. The Official Zoning Map for the City of North Augusta is hereby amended to reflect this rezoning. III. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are,to the extent of such conflict,hereby repealed. IV. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption 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 2019. First Readin7 David W. McGhee, Mayor Pro Tem Second Reading Third and Final Reading ATTEST: CSharon Lamar, City Clerk NEW BUSINESS ITEM 7. PERMIT: Resolution No. 2019-28 — To Authorize the Issuine of a Parade Permit to North Augusta Lions Club to Conduct the 2019 Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 8,2019 On the motion of Councilmember Toole, second by Councilmember Dickert, Council considered a resolution to issue a parade permit to the North Augusta Lions Club to conduct the 2019 Christmas Parade on Sunday, December 8, 2019. With no comments or discussion, Council approved the permit unanimously. The text of the resolution is below: RESOLUTION NO. 2019-28 TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUING OF A PARADE PERMIT TO NORTH AUGUSTA LIONS CLUB TO CONDUCT THE 2019 CHRISTMAS PARADE ON SUNDAY,DECEMBER 8, 2019 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 8,2019 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 10:30 AM until 5:00 PM; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council has 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: O1. TIME: Approx. 10:30 AM until 5:00 PM 2. DATE: December 8, 2019 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 DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF SEPTEMBER,2019. DAVID W.MCGHEE,MAYOR PRO TEM O ATTEST: SHARON LAMAR,CITY CLERK ITEMS. CITY PROPERTY: Resolution No.2019-29—To Accept,by Deed of Gift,Two Lots in Aiken County for Future North Augusta Greeneway Expansion On the motion of Councilmember Brooks, second of Councihnember Carpenter, Council considered a resolution to accept, by Deed of Gift, two lots in Aiken County for future North Augusta Greeneway expansion. City Administrator, Todd Glover, explained the lots are being gifted to the City by North Augusta Forward. Council approved the resolution with no dissenting votes. The text of the resolution is below: RESOLUTION NUMBER 2019-29 C TO ACCEPT,BY DEED OF GIFT,TWO LOTS IN AIKEN COUNTY FOR FUTURE NORTH AUGUSTA GREENEWAY EXPANSION CWHEREAS, North Augusta Forward, a South Carolina, Non-Profit Corporation has recently purchased two lots that are located adjacent to Mayfield Drive and in close proximity to the North Augusta Greeneway; and, WHEREAS,North Augusta Forward purchased these lots anticipating that they could be utilized to provide additional access to the Greeneway Recreation Trail; and, WHEREAS,North Augusta Forward now desires to convey said lots to the City of North Augusta for the purpose of providing additional access to the Greeneway; and, WHEREAS,the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism has reviewed the lots and determined that they could be beneficial to the City of North Augusta in providing additional access to the Greeneway; and, WHEREAS,the Mayor and the City Council find it would be in the City's best interest to accept said property. 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 accepts, by Deed of Gift, from North Augusta Forward, the following described real estate to-wit: All those certain pieces,parcels or tracts of land with the improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Aiken, State of South Carolina,being a portion of the Old Central of Georgia/Norfolk Southern Railroad right-of-way, being shown and designated as LOTS FORTY-TWO (42) AND FORTY-THREE (43) on a plat of said right-of-way prepared by William H. McKie, IIII, RLS, dated June 16, 1989, recorded in the Office of the RMC for Aiken County, South Carolina in Plat Book 22 at pages 106-108. Said property is further shown on an individual plat prepared by William H. McKie, III, RLS, dated September 30, 1993,recorded in Misc. Book 727 at page 187. Reference is hereby made to said plats for a more complete and accurate description as to the mete,bounds and exact location of the within conveyed property. This is the identical premises conveyed to North Augusta Forward by deed of John A. Barie dated June 7, 2019, recorded in the Office of the RMC for Aiken County, South Carolina in Record Book 4786 at page 416. TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 005-10-05-016 And, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City of North Augusta specifically accepts for recording, the Title to Real Estate that is attached hereto, Marked Exhibit "A", and incorporated by reference; and, The City Administrator is directed to forward said Title to Real Estate to the Office of the RMC for Aiken County, South Carolina to be recorded and thereby placing the title to the property in the name of the City of North Augusta. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2019 C CDavid W.McGhee,Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: SHARON LAMAR,COY CLERK ITEM 9. CITIZENS COMMENTS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS: Please see the attached Speaker Forms, if completed, for the September 16,2019 Council meeting. A. Citizen Comments: William T. Kinney, 1848 Robin Road,North Augusta, SC Misty Mitchell, (no address given) B. Council Comments: David McGhee,Mayor Pro Tem,reminded Council and citizens the last day to submit an application for the Hometown Heroes banners to be displayed at Veterans Day is September 20, 2019. Applications will be accepted after that date. The next set of banners will be Cincluded during the Memorial Day display. He also announced due to the extended seasonal weather the City Public Service Department will continue mosquito spraying through the end of October. There being no further business, Council adjourned at 7:24 p.m. APPROVED THIS 7th DAY OF Respectfully submitted, O ITO 1 _ i/ ' e /,' Sharon Lamar p� Robert A.Pettit City Clerk Mayor C SPEAKER F COUNCIL MEETING DATE: THIS FORM WILL B ATTACHED TO THE INUTES OF THE CITY :DUN M ING. Ul?2 NAME: Pi J/ AGENDA ITEM/TOPIC: P PLEASE PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF YOUR COMMENTS TO COUNCIL. (For example:I support the resolution because...) SUMMARY 1 cy 6 d a Please see attachments. s ,z 4 � � Y �s � x . � " �: L q � Fh�C slimy _ �i. y �,� �� �� " � 4 lj� t.l y i �� � � � Yi i ,5,: " r � � I � 'y ? �, e Y "4 k i k h _ yy � , I/� - !� 4 -. .. 1 �; � �� rx �9Fy� a �> „ �" �.r i � 4 -+, �• r ,k u �a _ � 4 � �,��, 1, ,„� � � �f, e �'`�R o � 4�t���' � 'sr � � r� �yy{{ 14:a �.� �°1 � y lLE�:�k"! ! { 1 � s� 1��X� p��� .yl� t . �� �y�� 'd _ � � ��� e .i. y {I`� - e I ': � � � §� ��� t i i 1 r�� t � ci` s w F1 ii'�7; may,=;i i -i, _:_, fi � Sec. 12-11. -Definitions. As used In this article the following terms shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them: Brush.•AII trees and shrubs under seven (7)feet in height which are not cultivated and cared for by the person owning or controlling the premises. Rubbish.•AII refuse, cans, bottles, old vessels of all sorts,junked vehicles or parts thereof, useless litter, discarded clothing and textiles appliances,tires, and all other discarded things customarily included in such term. Weeds.-All rank and uncultivated vegetable growth or matter which has grown to more than one foot in height,which may give rise to unpleasant odors of noxious vapors, or which is liable to become a breeding place for mosquitoes and vermin. (Ord. No.95-18, § I, 12-4-95) Sec. 12-12. - Power of city to declare unsanitary or unsightly properties as nuisances. Cj It shall be the responsibility of duly authorized codes enforcement officials of the city to determine certain properties to be unhealthy and/or unsightly or harmful to the citizens of the city and as such to be nuisances. - (Ord. No.95-18, § I, 124-95) C Geospatial Information A few days ago, I spoke with a reputable insurance company about the possibility of claims for damages to a home from natural disasters possibly being denied because of the failure of a homeowner to execute corrective measures that might have prevented the damage. For example: If you have a tree limb which comes in contact with your roof and the limb results in damage which could have been prevented if you had removed the limb. Insurance companies can deny the claim if they can prove the individual failed to take action to prevent the damage. Thanks to Geospatial Information insurance companies now have a way to make this type of assessment and they will use these assessments to save money on claims. You can check it out at this link: https://geox- group.com/insurance/. I think it is a great idea because it will penalize people who attempt to submit fraudulent claims or simply fail to take care of their property and maybe slow down the constant creep of rate increases. Announcements: • I'd like to remind everyone that if you are interested in applying for the North Augusta Hometown Heroes program, the deadline is this Friday, September 20. This is a great new program to honor current and former military members with banners recognizing their service. You can get more information and the application on the city's website. • Also, I want to make sure everyone knows that due to significant warm weather, the Public Services Department will continue mosquito spraying through October 4. This is an extra 30 days past the normal spray schedule. Additionally, we have created a new form on the city website if you would like to request mosquito spraying in a specific area or neighborhood. The form is simple to fill out, and we encourage you to provide contact information in case staff needs to contact or follow up with you.