051721 Council Mtg Discussion Items North
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DISCUSSION ITEMS
FOR
MAY 171 2021
The documentation provided herewith consists of advance draft materials for review by Mayor
and City Council. Such documents may be revised prior to the actual Council meeting before any
formal consideration of some by Mayor and City Council. Said documents may also be revised by
way of a proper amendment made at the Council meeting. These documents are informational
only and not intended to represent the final decision of the Council.
Administration
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Interoffice Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jim Clifford, City Administrator
DATE: May 14,2021
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of May 17, 2021
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM S. PROCLAMATION: Public Works Week-May 16-22
Mayor Williams will proclaim May 16-22 as"Public Works Week" in the City of North Augusta.
• Please ATTACHMENT#S for a copy of the proposed proclamation.
ITEM 6. FINANCE: Audit Review-Fiscal Year Ending December 31,2020-Presentation to Council
Representatives of Mauldin &Jenkins will present and discuss the FY 2020 audit draft and to answer any
questions from Council.
ITEM 7. CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Pro Tempore-Selection by Council
Section 2-31 of the North Augusta City Code entitled "Mayor Pro Tempore",states:
(a) The council shall at the first meeting of the newly constituted council after any general
election for municipal council, elect one of its members as mayor pro tempore for a term of
two(2)years.
(b) It shall be the duty of the mayor pro tempore to act as mayor during the absence or
disability of the mayor, or in case of a vacancy in the office of mayor.
A majority vote of the members of City Council is required to select the Mayor Pro Tempore.
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• ITEM 8. ZONING: Ordinance No. 2021-05—To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning±51.20 Acres of Land Owned by Aiken County Board of
Education,Aiken County Tax Parcel#023-05-001-003,from PD, Planned Development,to P, Public
Use; Ordinance—First Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council's consideration on first reading to amend the zoning map of
the City of North Augusta, South Carolina by rezoning±51.20 acres of land owned by Aiken County Board
of Education, Aiken County tax parcel #023-05-001-003,from PD, Planned Development,to P, Public Use.
Please see ATTACHMENT#8 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 9. PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM: Resolution No. 2021-18 —Accepting a $15,205.50
Donation from Tina Chudgar for the Construction of a Gazebo off the Greeneway and West of Center
Street
A resolution has been prepared for Council's consideration to accept a $15,205.50 donation from Tina
Chudgar for the construction of a gazebo off the Greeneway and West of Center Street.
Please see ATTACHMENT 49 for a copy of the proposed resolution and map.
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ATTACHMENT #5
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PRO CLAMA TION
PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
WHEREAS,public works professionals focus on infrastructure,facilities and services that are of
vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of
life and well-being of the people of North Augusta; and,
WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the
dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees at
all levels ofgovernment and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving and
protecting our city's transportation, water supply, water treatment, sanitary and storm water
sewerage, and solid waste systems,public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential
for our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in North Augusta
to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of
• public works and public works programs in this community; and,
WHEREAS, the year 2021 marks the 61" annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the
American Public Works Association,
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
do hereby proclaim the week May 16-22, 2021, as
Public Works Week
in the City of North Augusta and I urge all citizens to pay tribute to our public works professionals
and to recognize the substantial contributions they make protecting our health, safety, comfort,
and quality of life.
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 17`h day of May, 2021.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
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ATTACHMENT#8
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-05
• TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,
SOUTH CAROLINA BY REZONING t 51.20 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY AIKEN
COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION, AIKEN COUNTY TAX PARCEL#023-05-01-003,
FROM PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT, TO P, PUBLIC USE.
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 a April 15,
2021 public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by Aiken County Board of Education,
to amend the Official Zoning Map of North Augusta from Planned Development(PD)to Public
Use (P). The staff report and results of this hearing have 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:
• L A parcel consisting of f51.20 acres owned by Aiken County Board of Education, is
hereby rezoned from PD, Planned Development to P, Public Use. Said property is
Aiken County tax map parcel # 023-05-01-003 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.
IIl. 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.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
EXHIBITA
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Application RZM21-001
North Tax Parcel Number 023-05-01-003E
Augusta/ A request to rezone approx. 51 .2 acres
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Sou(ncrnnllnalswuer(rrm( from PD, Planned Development to
P, Public Use zoning Date: 4116/2021
ATTACHMENT #9
• RESOLUTION NO. 2021-18
ACCEPTING A $15,205.50 DONATION
FROM TINA CHUDGAR
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GAZEBO
OFF THE GREENEWAY AND WEST OF CENTER STREET
WHEREAS, on January 29, 2021, Tina Chudgar of North Augusta offered to
donate $15,205.50 to the City of North Augusta for the purpose of constructing a gazebo, in
memory of her husband, Dr. Bipin Chudgar, off the Greeneway, west of Center Street; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Chudgar prefers that the City of North Augusta purchase the
Amish Country Gazebo at the price of $15,205.50 which includes shipping and handling,
taxes, and on site assembly by the manufacturer; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta accepts this generous donation,
approves the budget for the gazebo not to exceed $15,205.50, and accepts desired location for
the gazebo; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta will deposit the donation to the Capital
Projects Fund to purchase the gazebo; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta by accepting this donation will become
• the owner of the gazebo and will be responsible for the maintenance of this facility.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council for
the City of North Augusta in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof that the City
of North Augusta gratefully accepts the donation of$15,205.50 from Tina Chudgar of North
Augusta for the purpose of constructing a gazebo near the Greeneway. The gazebo shall be
located in the vicinity that is west of Center Street.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS
DAY OF 2021.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
. Sharon Lamar, City Clerk
Proposed site for a Gazebo to be donated by a citizen. Design is in the preliminary stages. A city resident by the name of
Tina Chudger is looking to fund this project in its entirety to be in memory of her late husband.
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