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030121 Virtual Council Mtg Mins Adopted North Augusta south Carolina's Riuerfront MINUTES OF MARCH 1,2021 Robert A. Pettit, Mayor J. Robert Brooks, Councilmember Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember Fletcher L. Dickert, Councilmember David W. McGhee, Councilmember Eric H. Presnell, Councilmember Kevin W. Toole, Councilmember • ORDER OF BUSINESS VIRTUAL REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Augusta of March 1, 2021 having been duly publicized was called to order by Mayor Pettit at 7:00 p.m. and streamed online for public viewing at the City Facebook page: "City of North Augusta—Public Information"and City YouTube page: "City of North Augusta Public Information" then adjourned at 7:35 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 fist floor, and the City of North Augusta website. Mayor Pettit rendered the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. Members present were Mayor Pettit, Councilmembers Brooks, Carpenter, Dickert, McGhee, Presnell, and Toole. Also in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; Rachelle Moody, Assistant City • Administrator; Kelly F. Zier, City Attorney; Cammie T. Hayes, Chief Financial Officer; Richard • L.Meyer,Director of Parks,Recreation,and Tourism;Thomas C.Zeaser,Director of Engineering and Public Works;John C.Thomas,Director of Public Safety;Lillian E.(Libby)Hodges,Director of Planning and Development; J.D. McCauley, Manager of Human Resources; Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology and Sharon Lamar, City Clerk. The minutes of the Virtual Study Session and City Council meeting of February 1, 2020 were approved by general consent. ITEM 5. ELECTIONS: Ordinance No.2021-02—An Ordinance to Partner with the Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections to Conduct a Portion of the 2021 City of North Augusta Municipal General Election; Ordinance- Final Reading On the motion of Councilmember Toole, second of Councilmember Brooks, Council agreed to consider an ordinance on final reading to partner with the Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections to conduct a portion of the 2021 City of North Augusta Municipal General Election. Kelly Zier, City Attorney, explained this request is to partner with Aiken County for their assistance on Election Day, April 27a', 2021. There were no comments from citizens. The final reading of the ordinance was approved with a unanimous vote of 7-0. Please see a copy of the proposed ordinance below: ORDINANCE NO. 2021-02 • AN ORDINANCE TO PARTNER WITH THE AIKEN COUNTY BOARD OF REGISTRATION AND ELECTIONS TO CONDUCT A PORTION OF THE 2021 CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL GENERAL ELECTION WHEREAS, in accordance with the Laws of South Carolina, and Ordinance No. 2020-35 adopted December 7, 2020, the City of North Augusta will hold an election on April 27, 2021 to elect the Mayor and three City Council Members; and WHEREAS, the City desires to partner with the Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections to conduct a portion of the election; and 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. The City Administrator is authorized to enter into an agreement with the Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections. Under the terms of the agreement,the Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections will provide: a. Staffing of polling locations on Election Day, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 • 2 • b. Delivery, set-up, maintenance, and removal of voting machines c. Absentee and provisional ballots; seals, forms, and supplies d. Poll workers and support staff II. The Aiken County Board of Registration and Elections has estimated the election costs and expenses to be $5,376.82 and to be paid from the City Council Professional Services account. III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second reading. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF , 2020. ITEM 6 ELECTIONS• 2021 Municipal General Election—Certification of Candidates from Municipal Election Commission—Motion to Accept On the motion of Councilmember Brooks, second of Councilmember Dickert, Council accepted a • letter from the Municipal Election Commission certifying the candidates for the Municipal General Election on April 27, 2021. The certified candidates are: Mayor- Richard Adams (Democratic Party) Briton Williams (Republican Parry) Councilmember- Pat Carpenter(Republican Party) Trina Mackie (Democratic Party) Jenafer McCauley (Republican Party) David McGhee(Republican Parry) City Attorney, Kelly Zier, advised the two incumbent Councilmembers who are seeking re- election to recuse themselves from the vote. There were no comments from citizens. The certification of candidates was accepted with a 5-0 vote. Councilmember Carpenter and Councilmember McGhee recused themselves. Please see ATTACHMENT 46 for a copy of the recusal statements. The letter from the Municipal Election Commission is attached below: • 3 • N01-111 , Municipal Election Commission i t 1 C P. O. Box 6400 x ) > North Augusta, South Carolina 29861 February 26, 2021 The Honorable Robert A. Pettit,Mayor City of North Augusta P.O.Box 6400 North Augusta, South Carolina 29861 Dear Mayor Pettit, The following candidates have been certified by the Municipal Election Commission for the office of Mayor and three seats on City Council in the forthcoming General Election on April 27, 2021. • Democratic Party: Richard Adams, Mayor Trina Mackie,Councilmember Republican Party: Briton Williams, Mayor Pat Carpenter,Councilmember Jenafer McCauley, Councilmember David McGhee,Councilmember No other candidates have qualified by nomination or petition. Sincerely, Ben R'atson �. M -OaR�c`x � 'Carleton Vaughn • 4 • ITEM 7 ANNEXATION: Ordinance No. 2021-03—To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North Augusta by Annexing f0.40 Acres of Property Fronting on Gregory Lake Road and Owned by the City of North Augusta; Ordinance—First Reading On the motion of Councilmember Presnell, second of Councilmember Carpenter, Council considered an ordinance on first reading to change the corporate limits of the City ofNorth Augusta by annexing t0.40 acres of property fronting on Gregory Lake Road and owned by the City of North Augusta. There were no comments from citizens. The first reading was approved with a unanimous vote of 7-0. Please see a copy of the proposed ordinance below: ORDINANCE NO. 2021-03 TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA BY ANNEXING t 0.40 ACRES OF PROPERTY FRONTING ON GREGORY LAKE ROAD AND OWNED BY THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA WHEREAS,Section 5-3-150(3)of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina provides that: "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and(2) of this section, any area or property which is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the municipality by filing with the municipal governing body a petition signed by all persons owning real estate in the area • requesting annexation. Upon the agreement of the governing body to accept the petition and annex the area, and the enactment of an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the municipality, the annexation is complete"; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, have approved Resolution No. 2020-02 dated January 6, 2020 authorizing the City Administrator to execute any documents necessary to request annexation of the property and determined that such Petition should be accepted and the property annexed into the City; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, have approved Ordinance No. 2020-04 dated February 3, 2020 authorizing the change to the corporate limits of the City of North Augusta by annexing 148 +/- acres of property generally known as the North Augusta Country Club property; and WHEREAS, a Scribner's error occurred in Ordinance No. 2020-04 omitting one number from identifying Tax Parcel No. 004-18-02-013, the small portion of property located in Aiken County; and WHEREAS,the zoning classification recommended for the properties proposed for annexation has been reviewed for consistency with the Future Land Use Classification of the properties as specified in the Land Use Element of the North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plan; 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: 5 • I. The Petition was previously accepted with the approval of Resolution No.2020-04 and the following described property shall be annexed into the City of North Augusta: The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as "Exhibit A" titled map of property sought to be annexed by the City of North Augusta dated February 17,2021 and prepared by the City of North Augusta. Being a portion of the land conveyed by DWT Properties,LLC to the City of North Augusta by deed dated the 29t' day of October,2019 and recorded in the Office of the RMC for Aiken County, South Carolina in Record Book 4812 at Pages 2047-2051. The said property is known pursuant to the tax parcel numbers for the Office of the RMC for Aiken County as Tax Parcel No: 004-18-02-013. II. This property is intended for use by the City as recreational property and the zoning classification recommended for said property has been reviewed by the Planning Commission for consistency with the future land use classification of the property as specified in the North Augusta 2017 Comprehensive Plans; Therefore, the property shall be zoned"P", public use on a map identified as "Exhibit B"Plat prepared by the City of North Augusta dated February 17, 2021. Such zoning classification was approved by the Planning Commission is at its meeting held on November 21, 2019. 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 second 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 2021. ITEM 8 FINANCE: Resolution No 2021-05—Resolution Approving Financing Terms for the Financing of Vehicles and Equipment On the motion of Councilmember Brooks, second of Councilmember Carpenter, Council considered a resolution to approve financing terms for the financing of vehicles and equipment. Council had already approved the lease purchase of the vehicles and equipment with the approval of the 2021 Budget. This resolution is a document required by Truist Bank. Councilmember Dickert acknowledged the interest rate is a better rate than expected leading to savings for the City. • There were no comments from citizens. The resolution was approved with a vote of 7-0. 6 • Please see a copy of the proposed resolution below: RESOLUTION NO. 2021-05 RESOLUTION APPROVING FINANCING TERMS FOR THE FINANCING OF VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta, SC ("Borrower") has previously determined to undertake a project for the financing of vehicles and equipment (the "Project"), and the Chief Financial Officer has now presented a proposal for the financing of such Project. BE IT THEREFORE 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: 1. The Borrower hereby determines to finance the Project through Truist Bank("Lender") in accordance with the proposal dated March 3, 2021. The amount financed shall not exceed $1,728,219.00, the annual interest rate (in the absence of default or change in tax status) shall not exceed 0.79%, and the financing term shall not exceed four(4)years from closing. 2. All financing contracts and all related documents for the closing of the financing (the "Financing Documents") shall be consistent with the foregoing terms. All officers and employees of the Borrower are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver any Financing • Documents,and to take all such further action as they may consider necessary or desirable,to carry out the financing of the Project as contemplated by the proposal and this resolution. 3. The Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to hold executed copies of the Financing Documents until the conditions for the delivery of the Financing Documents have been completed to such officer's satisfaction. The Finance Officer is authorized to approve changes to any Financing Documents previously signed by Borrower officers or employees, provided that such changes shall not substantially alter the intent of such documents or certificates from the intent expressed in the forms executed by such officers.The Financing Documents shall be in such final forms as the Finance Officer shall approve, with the Finance Officer's release of any Financing Document for delivery constituting conclusive evidence of such officer's final approval of the Document's final form. 4. The Borrower shall not take or omit to take any action the taking or omission of which shall cause its interest payments on this financing to be includable in the gross income for federal income tax purposes of the registered owners of the interest payment obligations. 5. The Borrower intends that the adoption of this resolution will be a declaration of the Borrower's official intent to reimburse expenditures for the Project that are to be financed from the proceeds of the Lender financing described above. The Borrower intends that funds that have been advanced,or that may be advanced,from the Borrower's general fund or any other Borrower fund related to the Project,for project costs may be reimbursed from the financing proceeds. • 7 • 6. All prior actions of Borrower officers in furtherance of the purposes of this resolution are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed. All other resolutions (or parts thereof) in conflict with this resolution are hereby repealed, to the extent of the conflict. This resolution shall take effect immediately. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF , 2021. ITEM 9 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2021-06 — Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into a Professional Services Contract with the Lower Savannah Council of Governments to Perform Planning Services for the 2021 Comprehensive Plan Five-Year Update On the motion of Mayor Pettit, second of Councilmember Brooks, Council agreed to consider a resolution authorizing the City of North Augusta to enter into a professional services contract with the Lower Savannah Council of Governments to perform planning services for the 2021 Comprehensive Plan five-year update. There were no comments from citizens. The resolution was approved with a unanimous 7-0 vote. Please see a copy of the proposed resolution below: • RESOLUTION NO. 2021-06 AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH THE LOWER SAVANNAH COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO PERFORM PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE 2021 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FIVE-YEAR UPDATE WHEREAS,the City Council recognizes the importance of planning for the future growth and development of the City of North Augusta; and WHEREAS,on August 7,2017,the Mayor and City Council adopted the 2017 City of North Augusta Comprehensive Plan pursuant to the Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act of 1994 as recommended by the North Augusta Planning Commission; and WHEREAS,pursuant to Section 6-29-510(e)of said act,the Comprehensive Plan should be reviewed,not less than every five(5)years,to determine whether changes in the amount, kind or direction of development of the area or other reasons make it desirable to make additions or amendments to the Plan.The Comprehensive Plan,including all elements of it,must be updated every ten (10) years; and, WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved funds for a capital projects • request in 2020 for a planning consultant to assist in the development of a five year comprehensive plan update; and 8 • WHEREAS,the City of North Augusta desires to retain the services of the Lower Savannah Council of Governments to provide services related to the evaluation and update of the 2017 City of North Augusta Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the Lower Savannah Council of Governments is able to provide this update as qualified professionals and it is in the best interest of the City to use an intergovernmental agreement with the Lower Savannah Council of Government to complete this update; and 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 is authorized to enter into professional services contract with the Lower Savannah Council of Government to provide comprehensive plan update services. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to execute such documents as necessary to enter into said contract for an amount not to exceed $25,000,paid from existing Capital Project Funds. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS_DAY OF 12021. • ITEM 10. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS: Resolution No. 2021-07—Re- Prioritizing Projects and Funding for the Aiken County Capital Projects Sales Tax II On the motion of Councilmember Presnell, second of Councilmember Toole, Council agreed to consider a resolution to re-prioritize projects and funding for the Aiken County Capital Projects Sales Tax II. City Administrator, Jim Clifford, explained the re-prioritization would allow for repaving of Five Notch Road from just south of I-20 to Georgia Avenue. The project would be a continuance of a SCDOT project planned to repave Five Notch Road north to Sweetwater Road in Edgefield County. The project completion date in November 2021. There were no comments from citizens. The resolution was approved with a unanimous 7-0 vote. Please see a copy of the proposed resolution below: RESOLUTION NO. 2021-07 RE-PRIORITIZING PROJECTS AND FUNDING FOR THE AIKEN COUNTY CAPITAL PROJECTS SALES TAX II WHEREAS, in November 2004 the citizens of Aiken County approved the Capital Project Sales Tax (CPST) II referendum; and WHEREAS,the City had $19,350,000 in projects on the CPST II ballot; and • 9 • WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 2018-25 City Council re-prioritized and reallocated funding among certain projects; and WHEREAS, at this time, the following projects/funds are remaining (not including accrued interest): • Street Lighting at Entrances of Riverview Park $32,261 • Georgia Avenue and Five Notch Intersection Improvements $475,000 WHEREAS,the CPST II ballot also included the project"Street Resurfacing Program'; and WHEREAS, Council now wishes to re-appropriate a portion of the remaining funds to the CPST II Street Resurfacing Program, specifically for resurfacing a portion of West Five Notch Road, as shown on Exhibit A; and 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 North Augusta CPST II projects and funding allocations are hereby prioritized as listed on the attached Exhibit B. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL • OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF 12021. ITEM IL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Planning Commission Recommendation Memorandum #21-010• W. Martintown Road Corridor Study: Receipt of Information by Council The Planning Commission Recommendation memorandum was accepted with no objections. Council will discuss the W. Martintown Road Corridor Study at the March 15, 2021 Study Session. A resolution will be prepared for Council's consideration at the regular Council meeting of April 5, 2021. Please see ATTACHMENT 411 for a copy of the memorandum. ITEM 12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: There were no administrative reports. ITEM 13. PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS: A. Citizen Comments: • 10 • There were no citizen comments. B. Council Comments: Councilmember Carpenter inquired about the status of the Knobcone Avenue sidewalk project. Rachelle Moody, Assistant City Administrator, explained the City is waiting for a Participation Agreement from SCDOT. Councilmember Presnell inquired about in-person City Council meetings. Mayor Pettit explained that while Governor McMaster has lifted some restrictions there is still a declared State of Emergency for the State of South Carolina due to the pandemic. City Leadership will continue to monitor the Governor's Executive Orders. There being no further business,Council adjourned at 7:35 p.m. APPROVED THIS IS* DAY OF Respectfully submitted, AA-Arrh 2021. / ,/ � f i 7t./ Sharon Lamar Robert A.fettit City Clerk Mayor • • tt ATTACHMENT #6 RECUSAL STATEMENT Member Name: M ( r nie.r Meeting Date: March 1, ;koat Agenda Item: Section NeW Number: (� Topic: Aa21 AAuniripnl (Teneru.l Flerkion Ce-t-k-fica-Lon o-F Cnndid4.}rs -From Municipal Ei t+nyl Ummissiovi The Ethics Act, SC Code§8-13-700,provides that no public official may knowingly use his office to obtain an economic interest far himself, a family member of his immediate family, an individual with whom he is associated, or a business with which he is associated. No public official may make,participate in making, or influence a governmental decision in which he or anysuch person or business has an economic interest. Failure to recuse oneselffrom an issue in which there is or may be conflict of interest is the sole responsibility of the council member (1991 Op. Atty. Gen. No. 91-37.) A written statement describing the matter requiring action and the nature of the potential conflict of interest is required. Justification to Recuse: Professionally employed by or under contract with principal / Owns or has vested interest in principal or property ✓ Other: Ci'n':3 0 &r A-Q —cj cjt la(-) no m e Lt )ao �1.��� �_�a/YIG�i�Q 1�S w Date: 3 2 if)a� /� Member Approved by Parliamentarian: oZJa�Ja, • RECUSAL STATEMENT Member Name: David A c-Clkec Meeting Date: Aareh Itaoa I Agenda Item: Section NtW Number: �( Topic: Ao;11 MunicjRal &yiry- ' Elec+ion Car-blica_iion o� C.andicla+es -From MlInicipni Elec+ion Comrnissiorl The Ethics Act, SC Code§8-13-700,provides that no public official may knowingly use his office to obtain an economic interest for himselr a family member of his immediate family, an individual with whom he is associated, or a business with which he is associated. No public • official may make,participate in making, or influence a governmental decision in which he or any such person or business has an economic interest. Failure to recuse oneselffrom an issue in which there is or may be conflict of interest is the sole responsibility of the council member (1991 Op. Atty. Gen. No. 91-37.) A written statement describing the matter reguirine action and the nature of the potential conflict of interest is required. Justification to Recuse: Professionally employed by or under contract with principal Owns or has vested interest in principal or property p Other: A wt a Ca�aaf ,', tCt �i s�<.� der ��tieh*• c.-' e Cer�r�it io^i Date: a 9 ember Approved by Parliamentarian: • ATTACHMENT #11 Department of Planning • and Development Memorandum # 21-010 To: James S. Clifford, City Administrator From: Libby Hodges, Director of Planning and Development; el Subject: Planning Commission Recommendations:W. Martintown Rd.Corridor Study Date: February 22, 2021 At the February 18, 2021, Planning Commission meeting,the Commission reviewed the recommendations from AECOM regarding the W. Martintown Corridor Study_ The Commission unanimously recommended approval of the study with cases prioritized as indicated on attached list.The Commission also recommended that Council consider funding these projects through ARTS (Augusta Regional Transportation Study, Metropolitan Planning • Organization), Capital Projects Funds, and Impact Fees. The study is being forwarded to Council to consider for adoption.By adopting the study and its recommendations,the study results will be used as a guiding document for staff project planning. The following information is included for review and reference: a Project prioritization list:This is the Planning Commission's preferred project prioritization.After confirmation with the Chair,the intended order of prioritization are the "Primary Projects,' projects 1-4, L-3, 1-5, 1-2, and 1-1.The remaining recommended projects are listed as"Secondary Projects."Adopting this priority list will not remove any other projects, but will clarify what projects are pursued first by staff. ® PowerPoint Presentation about the study o Local Funding Brief e Public comment: Public comment received to date (updated to the date of this memo) and the funding brief submitted to the Planning Commission. Comments will be accepted until at least March 1, 2021. o Draft resolution for adoption:Several details remain at the discretion of the Council. The entire plan may be reviewed here: htt_;"www.northau__usta,net.`MartintownRoadStud r If any Council member would like a hard copy of the study, please let us know and we will assemble a notebook. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. • • • W. Murtintown Rd.Corridor Study Recom*Project List February 18,2021 Page 1 of 4 PRIMARY PROJECTS _ Constructed in conjunction with 1-4 Install a traffic signal with dual southbound left-turn lanes Hamrick Farms development $1,500,000 Knobcone Avenue and northbound right-turn lane on West Martintown Road. (Figure 7C) i schedule I Develop a parallel road to the west side West Martintown Should be considered with any Road that provides access to River Falls Apartments and future development in the vicinity to L-3 Frontage Road to Old Circle K that connects to Old Plantation Road and eventually help reduce the number of vehicles $1,000,000 (Figure 7C) Plantation Road to the new signal at Knobcone Avenue (approximately 1700 U-turning/taking left onto ft) Frontage Road Build a sidewalk on both sides of the road connecting the Provides a connection to multimodal I-5 Knobcone Avenue to two intersections(2500 centerline ft,5000 linear ft of facilities but not directly attributed $800,000 (Figure 7C) Hammond Pond Rd sidewalk, Needs Right of Way) to one particular development I-2 I-20 WB Off Constructed by 2027 or completion $2 750,000 Install a dual lane roundabout of Hamrick Farms Development (Figure 7B) Ramp I-1 Constructed by 2030 or completion $2 250,000 (Figure 7A) Gregory Lake Road Install a single lane roundabout of Saunders Place PD i - • • W.Martintown Rd.Corridor Study Recommis Project List February 18,2021 Page 2 of 4 5ECQN IARY E"RQ42_cC71 Near Term: 2020-2025 _ r! / . �� ,_.. -. �,�n `r' -,� rug! /ri�i / /i '// ,�: �• �pd�ilwi l Xj/ /J ��'yAn'yYh'"`�' With proposed development,install a 4th leg for the Site Driveway for Hamrick Farms Development to include dual westbound left-turn lanes and one single right-turn lane. 1-20 EB Off Ramp approach should have a through lane 1-20 EB Off Ramp constructed to access Hamrick Farms driveway and the free In conjunction with Hamrick Farms $2,000,000 (Figurree 7C) flow right-turn lane should be replaced with dual right-turn development schedule N /Hamrick Farms Site Driveway#1 lanes(350 feet storage). On West Martintown Road,a northbound right-turn lane (250 feet storage) and southbound left-turn lane(200 feet storage)should be provided. 1-20 EB On Restripe West Martintown Road northbound right-turn lane In conjunction with Hamrick Farms N-4 Ramp to 1-20 WB Loop onto 1-20 EB On Ramp to a shared/through-right-turn lane development schedule $10,000 (Figure 7B/Figure 7C) Ramp that end at 1-20 WB Loop On Ramp. • • W. Martintown Rd.Corridor Study Recomme Project List February 18,2021 Nve 4 Provide a northbound right-turn lane with 150 feet of N-5 (Hamrick Farms Site storage and access to/from Hamrick Farms Driveway#2 In conjunction with Hamrick Farms $300,000 (Figure 7C) Driveway#2 should be right-in/right-out(Overhead Utilities will have to development schedule be relocated) (Provide a northbound right-turn lane with 150 feet of 'storage and access to/from Hamrick Farms Driveway#3 In conjunction with Hamrick Farms N-6 Hamrick Farms Site should be right-in/right-out. Old Plantation Road should $300,000 Driveway#3 development schedule (Figure 7C) y remain full access. (Overhead Utilities will have to be relocated) z/24/2021 I, I. Marhvn Road Corrkdor study Public information Presentation January, 2021 L� Planner& i)evelopnnmt Department I North NU ?Li'_Slcl Project History and Background -- I planning & Development Department i 2/24/2021 • History of the Project; :,:;:,;; gcRh � r Project was awarded in January, 2o2o,to AECOM to: • conduct a corridor study that included a review of the existing traffic operation and safety .5:, _cmdk'ltans aia og d"e c rni&rr within the study area, • Project future traffic conditions based on potential future land use and development plan,and • identify po en„ia deficiencies to propose improvement measures. Plaming; & Develkipiment NLOrM History of the Project: v�,i:a�*;onsrrr arFr„ • AECOM studied traffic conditions during a typical,weekday in the AM and PM peak hours for three(3)scenarios: • Existing 2020:An analysis of existing conditions in the year 2020. • No-Build 2040:An analysis off uture conditions in the year 2040 using historic traffic volume tr€nds in the surrounding area(assuming no improvements). • Build 2040:An analysis of the future 204o conditions for multiple development scenarios. Planning & Development Department 2 2/24/2021 • Norm AUVLIS4a . Wstwy of the ?roject: �xnh caroltrurs hWrJ(rcn, .!-, EOM conducted trffc counts and initial projec traffic volumes,prior to panderrilc imv,acts Project delayed toaccommoC'a dated development i ,-= L^'rlQf.'11717�T;ru;.51i 177�'��tiX9�4"-lm'��e.i r _ _ . . . 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Falyw M.d.ntsaMClrtie KRXwnrweb bCH RenSBon �1.000GW gmAL<n Read Rand arNereiAoMh Ma naw spnal N Knoemne Aaanw laPFrmlr�vblY 1TODR TOW -- St,9W,CCo I I • t i z ..,- W®1 Wrtlmm'n 3ondCmi� �u• _.—..� FA9—+a/]aA�.N�T.tivlfi¢rmiGf a'!� ' A_II'1 MVA4{V J�[t I 9 2/24/2021 • Bergen Road&1-20 3tY- f/ P • Light in progress a+ i Barges Rd.(N-i) Qouble-Iane a . �. roundabout at i-20 Y;73 �.._._.. •� _ on and off-ramp(1-z) " t __ •��•�a.wmrrr um avc� • i-aD EE iLaanps to KnobconE e { • R-2o ES Traffic Light% th Hamrick Farms Driveway y � (N-2,H-3) .® .. _. . Hamrick Driveway Frontage Road(N-5, 1-3) • 10 2/24/2021 • 1-20 ES Ramps to Knobcone (2) Hamrick farms DrivewaY*3, Plantation Drive(N-5, L-2) Knobcone Avenue light(1-4) Cznnemw tT,ftwtatimr,Drive j Future connection from ortage Drive to Plantation " give(L-3) � a i Vi ttiaaimmRwd COMWSwtr/ • All 1.1,VI Bicycle rt Pedestrian Recommendations: S.C. - Along i'1°est .9artlntOWR l and�i 5 • Side halks sh atld be five* et drt-:e and c-etrexted between lt_! .. entrances t,�su-rr urx g ct-eets,transit stops,parking, lots:2- adjacent development; • sidewalks should be landscaped"ith shade trees at an tree every 5ofeet;and • Crosswalks should be designated and coordinated to move Fc safely to and from buildings and th-ough parking areas Planning & Development Department 11 2124/2021 • NOCII II . Srxtih�€rrr,,hoR13RinetfSsnt Bicycle and Pedestrian Recommendations: Given will be critical t,,lor.T,Mieimtermail ��lti�rni ll'yesanro rirrR,2TMns�atritl��T signals at key locations across West Martintown Road and bo any fixture transit s'.ops. Plying&. went Depalm eint ti"kiFrt d�1�rR�'fli+�cn a41+N7! Bicycle and Pedestrian Recommendations, • The study a-ea corridor has limited on-road bicycle opportu.;T-d .. Additions to the on-road bicycle mete:ork will improve safety anal cor:fort for bicyciists and may encourage m^re bicycling'. • Recommendations for bicycle facilities indude: • Install bike lanes • Install shared lane ma*kings • Seek opportunities to connect to the North Augusta Greeneway Planning & Development Department 12 2/24/2021 Noflh Dian Adoption amd Funding r�� m0� � Planning & DevelopmnentNMd Department lei i , Plan Adoption and Funding � ion, 4r"7'Favrjff�,: i • Adt�ption of the plan helps to ensure it is developed as the City prefers . Cenerally,without an adopted plan,projects are installed by developers as development occurs along the corridor as require.-" by SCDOT with limited City input Planning & Development Departmen 13 2/24/2021 FPIanoptin and Lanirg =:x ART ed a6rW,65t all ntiie Planning & Deveelvpnxxnt Department Nordi S-Xli lJla / FPIandoption and Funding Swril c'mmlrxasng Commission may provide a recommendation to the Cite` Council regarding adoption and any other reconzrnendations for implementation • If adopted, plans will be forwarded to SCDQT (draft plans have been shared)and other r gonal transportation planning groups Planning & Development Department 14 2/24/2021 Norlate _ Request for PubIlIc Comment Planning& Devdopnaft D►ep� ent -^-� NIOM j i f Public Comment • Public comrLxnts may address t':ve fi,ii.x.ving. information: • General support o-o pzkssetti a ;to prc4ezt> • Statement of a preference of order, for pretteccts • Recommendations io- specific improvements or detaRs related to projects • Recommendations for specific ftm3ng,r rest�urces related to projects Planning & Development Department 15 2/24/2021 • — 2OZO(repQiftim AppauffbiG) i i 6dulidliomd Pw$ak Came,manOm mwxx,(Jan+:;a,-y.,, R Efte& pIanning�@)northaugusta.net OMMM httP:rjwww.northaugusta.net.,Marti ntownRoadStud,� AfthME-ft3-44W-4 2tl Planning& Devieloprnent Department Nbrdi Discussion it45t� Planning & Development Department - -- 16 Policy Brief • Planning and Development Department Local Transportation Project Funding— North ; > For Information Only AUL5USta "�„< February 11, 2021 Written by: Libby Hodges,AICP Souih Carolina:S Riuerfronf LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDING OPTIONS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Planning Commission may use this brief to review options for local funding assistance for W. Martintown Road Corridor projects.The Planning Commission's recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for consideration. ACTION REQUESTED Along with the recommendation to Council regarding the overall study for W.Martintown Road Corridor,the Planning Commission may include recommendations for local funding options for improvement projects. • BACKGROUND Most large transportation projects are achieved using a mixture of funding sources—federal, state and local.The W.Martintown Road Corridor Study was undertaken to provide coordinated projects that will address current traffic and safety challenges along this corridor. With the completion of the W. Martintown Road Corridor study,staff has requested the Planning Commission prioritize the recommended projects.As part of this prioritization,the Planning Commission may wish to review funding options.City participation in improvement projects may serve to speed their installation. The City currently uses City tax collections,Capital Project Sales Tax(CPST),and has traditionally used the Augusta Regional Transportation Study(ARTS)Metropolitan Planning Organization and Lower Savannah Council of Governments to fund projects. Following is a review of local funding options for transportation projects. • Policy Brief—Information Only Local Transportation Funding Options • February 18,2021 Page 2 of 2 LOCAL FUNDING METHODS Following is a brief description of alternate types of local funding methods. • General obligation bonds o This is mostly used on very large capital projects or a series or package of large projects. o Generally not a cost effective solution for small to moderate transportation projects. • Capital Project Sales Tax(CPST) o We have used this source,however,the next cycle will not be ready for several years. Current funds are allocated to other high-priority projects. • Municipal/County improvement and assessment districts o There will be some lag between assessment and collection that may not provide immediate relief for needed projects o Plan would be required for districts and rate calculations • Special tax district(debt-limit exempt) bonds for localized facilities and services o There will be some lag between assessment and collection that may not provide • immediate relief for needed projects,but may be faster than ARTS • Impact fees o Adopting these fees would require us to create a Capital Improvement Plan(CIP).There are some specific requirements for those plans. o Websites with more information: • Mount Pleasant:htt:!s:,;www.tom.%Sc.com_154 Estimate-M --Im,act-Fees ■ Lexington: httcs: lexsc.com l 84:Im..act-Fee Dccuments • To give you an idea of what these fees would be,Fort Mill recently completed a study and has proposed charging the following:The max fee for an apartment would be$2,397 per unit.It's$2,461 per 1,000 square feet of office building, $1,939 per 1,000 square feet of shopping center and$1,350 per 1,000 square feet of light industrial space. (httcs:r www.heraldonline.com'news•local communitviarticle243363771.html Rural infrastructure,CDBG or other grantor loan programs maybe available as well,but will require additional research and will have very specific applications. • enter your name below is Morris anall Please type or attach your comments regarding the W.Martintown Rd.Corridor Study below. Paragraph Text 120 WB ebt ramp is a disaster.No one yields.Knobcone could use a traffic light with all of the high school traffic Gregory Lake Road Intersection could use a slow down of some sort. kttachment **SKIPPED*- • • Page 11 Ifleenter your name below Afiin EmaB Please type or attach your comments regarding the W.Marbntown Rd.Corridor Study below. Paragraph Text I agree completely that something needs to be done with this stretch.Traffic is heavy and fast 1 live In Savannah Barony and getting out onto Martintown Road is a challenge.Realigning Old Plantation Rd to align with Knox Avenue would be great with a red light Attachment `•SKIPPED*` • • Page I I Wthaenter your name below n Tumer Emall Please type or attach your comments regarding the W.Mart!ntown Rd.Corridor Study below. Paragraph Text Let's do it!Pm in favor of the roundabouts.Go get it done! Wachment "SKIPPED** • • Page 1 senter your name below se Vaughn Email Please type or attach your comments regarcling the W.Martintown Rd.Corridor Study below. Paragraph Text Would love to see a red light on Martintown and Bergen Rd for safety.Too many accidents at this location. 4ttachment **SMPPED** • • Page 1 0isenter your name below White Ema9 Please type or attach your comments regarding the W.Mardntown Rd.Corridor Study below. Paragraph Text We live off Gregory Lake Rd.Traffic circles are a terrible idea.What is needed on Martintowne Rd are traffic lights and lower speed limits.Speed baps on Gregory Lake but not Martintowne are equally ridiculous. 4ttachment "SKIPPED*' • • Page 11 • RESOLUTION NO.2021-xx TO ADOPT THE 2020-2021 WEST MARTINTOWN ROAD CORRIDOR STUDY WHEREAS,the West Martintown Road Corridor has seen significant growth, leading to both capacity and safety challenges along the 1.1 mile corridor between Knobcone Avenue and Gregory Lake Road; and WHEREAS, corridor improvements through transportation plans require a coordinated approach to solve long term issues with access, safety and funding;and WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta contracted with AECOM to complete a study of the West Martintown Road Corridor in January of 2020 to accommodate futuure development as well as to mitigate any existing safety issues and improving multi-modal access; and WHEREAS,the resulting project list is a guide for future improvements along the West Martintown Road Corridor with projects projected for near, intermediate and long term completion until 2040; and • WHEREAS,the Planning Commission, after reviewing the study and hearing any submitted public comment, unanimously recommended approval and a prioritization of projects at their February 18, 2021 regular meeting, and 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 North Augusta City Council does hereby adopt the West Martintown Road Study; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that staff is directed to enact the prioritized list of projects and facilitate funding of these projects through xx and xx. •