062121 Council Mtg Mins Adopted North
Augusta
South Carolina's Riueifront
MINUTES OF JUNE 21, 2021
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
J. Robert Brooks, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
Jenafer F. McCauley, Councilmember
David W. McGhee, Councilmember
Eric H. Presnell, Councilmember
Kevin W. Toole, Councilmember
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
The City Council meeting was streamed for public viewing online at: "City of North Augusta —
Public Information" on www.Facebook.com and "City of North Augusta Public Information" on
www.YouTube.com
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Augusta of June 21, 2021 having been
duly publicized was called to order by Mayor Williams at 6:00 p.m. and also 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 6:46 p.m. Following
the regular meeting, City Council adjourned to the Council Conference Room for an Executive
Session. 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 Williams rendered the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.
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• Members present were Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Brooks, Carpenter, McCauley, and
Toole. Councilmembers McGhee and Presnell were absent.
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; Thomas C.
Zeaser, Director of Engineering and Public Works; Richard L. Meyer, Director of Parks, Recreation,
and Tourism; James E. Sutton, Director of Public Services; John C. Thomas, Director of Public
Safety; J.D. McCauley, Manager of Human Resources; Ricky Jones, Manager of Information
Technology and Sharon Lamar, City Clerk.
The minutes of the City Council meeting of June 7, 2021 and the minutes of the June 14, 2021
Study Session were approved by general consent.
ITEMS PERSONNEL: Patrick Yonce Retirement— Recognition of Service to the City of
North Augusta
Mayor Williams recognized North Augusta Parks, Recreation, & Tourism Department Center
Coordinator, Patrick Yonce,who retired from the City of North Augusta on Tuesday,June 8, 2021.
• Patrick grew up in the recreation department at the City of North Augusta as his mother, Pat
Yonce, taught ceramics class to senior adults and summer youth campers. Patrick spent many
days after school and in the summers at Maude Edenfield Park hanging out at the old recreation
center. It's no accident that the little boy that grew up in the park would spend a career working
for the City.
Patrick was hired on July 17, 1991 as a maintenance worker at Riverview Park. Patrick was
promoted to trades worker in January, 1996. For 13 years, Patrick worked at the park setting up
athletic fields for youth and adult sports. Patrick's performance in his duties at Riverview Park
earned him a promotion on February 11, 2004 to the North Augusta Community Center. In
February, 2007, Patrick was promoted to the position of Center Coordinator.
Patrick's variety of skill sets made him the perfect fit for the Community Center. His duties
included coordination and supervision of the rental of the community center for wedding
receptions, retirement parties, birthday parties, high school proms, chamber banquets, polling
precinct, blood drives, community theater & concerts, employee recognition banquets, church
services, master plan charrettes, political rallies, arts & heritage events, senior citizen events,
community service organization meetings, and so much more. He worked many evenings and
weekends over his career at the community center. He not only worked the events but he also
did most of the event set-ups and break downs as well as keeping the building clean and
operational. He spent many weekends cleaning the carpets in the center so that the facility would
• look presentable for our community. He did lots of routine maintenance work in the building that
saved the city time and money.
• Patrick came in contact with so many people over his career and chose to be that employee in
the background who just went about doing his job. If you have attended any event in the North
Augusta Community Center over the last 17 years, it is almost certain that you have attended a
function that Patrick Yonce had his handprints all over and was working behind the scenes to be
sure your visit was pleasant. Thanks, Patrick, for all you have done to make the city of North
Augusta special!
ITEM 6 CITY PROPERTY: Ordinance No. 2021-06— An Ordinance Granting an Easement to
Dominion Energy South Carolina Inc. for Placement of Facilities to Serve Fire Station One;
Ordinance—Second Reading
On the motion of Councilmember Toole, second of Councilmember Carpenter, Council agreed to
consider an ordinance on second reading to grant an easement to Dominion Energy South
Carolina, Inc.for placement of facilities to serve Fire Station One.There were no comments from
citizens. Council voted to adopt the second reading of the ordinance with a 5-0 vote.
Please see for a copy of the proposed ordinance below:
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-06
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO DOMINION ENERGY SOUTH CAROLINA, INC. FOR
• PLACEMENT OF FACILITIES TO SERVE FIRE STATION ONE
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is in the process of constructing Fire Station
1 at 311 W. Martintown Road ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City has requested that Dominion Energy provide underground
electric service to the new fire station; and
WHEREAS, Dominion Energy has requested that the City grant to it an easement
upon and across City property that would allow for the placement of equipment necessary for
the provision of such electric service; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have reviewed this matter, to include the
proposed Deed of Easement and find that it is in the best interest of the citizens of North Augusta
that such easement be granted.
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 grant to Dominion Energy South Carolina, Inc. an easement over and
across City property known as Tax Parcel Numbers 007-07-07-003.
II. The City Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the Deed of Easement and
• any other documents necessary in order to complete this matter.
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• III. 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 2021.
ITEM 7. CITY CODE: Ordinance No. 2021-07—Amending Section 12-21 of the Code of
Ordinances for the City of North Augusta by Establishing Specific Exceptions to Said Section;
Ordinance—Second Reading
On the motion of Brooks, second of McCauley, Council agreed to consider an ordinance on
second reading amending Section 12-21 of the Code of Ordinances for the City of North
Augusta by establishing specific exceptions to Section 12-21. Jim Clifford, City Administrator,
explained the proposed amendment would change the noise ordinance time of enforcement to
11:59 p.m. -7:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday evenings; allow the City Administrator and
Assistant City Administrator to approve permits for special events; and allow GreenJackets
Baseball to finish games that take longer or even double headers within the City's noise
ordinance specified time. There were no comments from citizens. The second reading of
Ordinance No. 2021-07 was approved unanimously as amended with a vote of 5-0.
• Please see for a copy of the proposed ordinance below:
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-07
AMENDING SECTION 12-21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA BY ESTABLISHING SPECIFIC EXCEPTIONS TO SAID SECTION
WHEREAS, Section 12-21 of the City Code for the City of North Augusta was adopted by
the Council as part of the 1956 Code with said provision being effective on or after April 9, 1957;
and
WHEREAS, said Ordinance has been carried forward in all Codes of Ordinances for the
City; and
WHEREAS, substantial change has occurred in the City with the City now having sports
venues and entertainment districts that were not present or anticipated at the time that such
Ordinance was originally adopted; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have determined that specific exemptions to said
Ordinance are necessary and appropriate at this time.
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:
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• A. The following specific exceptions to the provisions of 12-21 of the Code of Ordinances for
the City of North Augusta are established:
The following areas and usages are exempted from the time limitations of 12-21 (1) (2)
(13) with said areas bring subject to time limitations of not between the hours of I139 11:30
p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. On all other days of the week the time limitations
as set forth in 12-21 (1) (2) (13) remain applicable unless specifically waived for an event by the
City Administrator or Assistant Administrator.
Such usages are also specifically determined to not be in violation of 12-21 (a) and (b).
(1) The use of property by the State, or any political subdivision of the
State, or any of their lessees, licenses, or permittees for the purpose
of promoting, producing or holding cultural entertainment, athletic, or
patriotic events including, but not limited to concerts, other musical
performances and festivals.
(2) The portion of the area known as Riverside Village bordered by
Esplanade Ave, Railroad Avenue, Georgia Avenue, and the Savannah
River. Such area being considered an Entertainment Zone.
B. In the event of an official baseball game, taking place in the City Stadium, now known as
SRP Park, is delayed beyond the permitted specific time as allowed by the Ordinance,
such game may continue to be played and shall be exempted.
• DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF 12021.
ITEMS. PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM: Resolution No. 2021-22—Authorizing
Proceeds from the 2021 North Augusta vs. Midland Valley Baseball Game at SRP Park to be
used to Purchase New Batting Cage Nets at Riverview Park
On the motion of Councilmember Carpenter, second of Councilmember Brooks, Council agreed
to consider a resolution to authorize proceeds from the 2021 North Augusta vs. Midland Valley
Baseball Game at SRP Park to be used to purchase new batting cage nets at Riverview Park. There
were no comments from citizens. The resolution was adopted with a unanimous vote of 5-0.
Please see for a copy of the proposed resolution below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-22
AUTHORIZING PROCEEDS FROM THE 2021 NORTH AUGUSTA VS. MIDLAND VALLEY BASEBALL
GAME AT SRP PARK TO BE USED TO PURCHASE NEW BATTING CAGE NETS AT RIVERVIEW PARK
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2021, the City of North Augusta used one of its five dates
at SRP Park to host the North Augusta High School vs. Midland Valley High School baseball
• game; and
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• WHEREAS,the City of North Augusta designated the game as Jimmy Cofer night at
SRP Park to honor him for over 55 years of service as an umpire and official for the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta received a check from GreenJackets Baseball
for net proceeds from the game totaling $6,513.24 with funds deposited to the Capital
Projects Fund; and
WHEREAS, the batting cages at Riverview Park that are utilized by North Augusta
High School for baseball and softball as well as the City's recreational programs are in need
of new nets to continue appropriate safety measures at the park; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta and North Augusta High School are in
agreement to use the net proceeds of$6,513.24 for the purchase of new batting cage nets at
Riverview Park and these funds will come from the Capital Projects Account.
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 will purchase new batting cage nets at a price not to exceed $6,513.24 for batting
cages at Riverview Park.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF JUNE, 2021.
• ITEM 9 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2021-23—Establishing and Agreeing to
Participate in the Lower Savannah Regional HOME Consortium
On the motion of Councilmember Carpenter,second of Councilmember Toole, Council agreed to
consider a resolution establishing and agreeing to participate in the Lower Savannah Regional
HOME Consortium. Dr. William Molnar, Executive Director of the Lower Savannah Council of
Governments, explained the purpose of the Regional HOME Consortium. Councilmember
Carpenter requested the program information be added to the City's website. There were no
comments from citizens. Council adopted the resolution with a 5-0 unanimous vote.
Please see for a copy of the proposed resolution below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-23
ESTABLISHING AND AGREEING TO PARTICIPATE IN
THE LOWER SAVANNAH REGIONAL HOME CONSORTIUM
WHEREAS,the Congress of the United States has enacted the Cranston-Gonzales National
Affordable Housing Act of 1990 (hereinafter the "Act") which created the HOME Investment
Partnerships Program (hereinafter the "HOME" Program) to provide funds to states and local
governments for affordable housing assistance with the flexibility to decide what kind of housing
• assistance or mix of housing assistance is most appropriate for local needs; and
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WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta, South Carolina has affordable housing needs; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta, South Carolina desires to increase affordable
housing opportunities for its present and future residents, particularly for very low-income
persons; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta, South Carolina desires to enter into affordable
housing development activities which are directed toward the above general purposes, and for
those reasons, wishes to seek such federal funding as may be available to it pursuant to the Act;
and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta, South Carolina desires to enter into the affordable
housing activities and has determined thatjoint action with other units of local governments that
choose to participate in accordance with the "Inter-Governmental Agreement Establishing the
Lower Savannah Regional HOME Consortium" the terms of which are incorporated by reference
and such relevant HUD regulations and requirements as may now or hereafter be in effect would
benefit the City of North Augusta, South Carolina; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED that City Administrator, James S. Clifford, of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina is hereby authorized to sign the "Inter-Governmental Agreement
Establishing the Lower Savannah Regional HOME Consortium FY 2021-2024" on behalf of the City
• of North Augusta, South Carolina as well as other documents necessary to form the Consortium
and to carry out and fulfill its purposes for FY 2021-2024.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF JUNE, 2021.
ITEM 10 PUBLIC SAFETY: Resolution No 2021-24—Authorizing Receipt of Proceeds from
Proiect Lifesaver of North Augusta and Designating the Proceeds for the Proiect Lifesaver
Program
On the motion of Councilmember Brooks, second of Councilmember McCauley, Council agreed
to consider a resolution authorizing receipt of proceeds from Project Lifesaver of North Augusta
and designating the proceeds for the Project Lifesaver Program. John Thomas, Director of Public
Safety, explained this program is affiliated with Project Lifesaver International. The City has
partnered with the project from several years. It is a helpful tool Public Safety can use to assist
some senior adults. There were no citizen comments. Council adopted the resolution with a
unanimous 5-0 vote.
Please see for a copy of the proposed resolution below:
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• RESOLUTION NO. 2021-24
AUTHORIZING RECEIPT OF PROCEEDS FROM PROJECT LIFESAVER OF NORTH AUGUSTA AND
DESIGNATING THE PROCEEDS FOR THE PROJECT LIFESAVER PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta Department of Public Safety along with City
of Aiken's Department of Public Safety and the Aiken County Sheriff's Office have
implemented the Project Lifesaver Program; and
WHEREAS, Project Lifesaver is the premier search and rescue program operated
by public safety agencies and is strategically designed for "at risk" individuals who are prone
to the life threatening behavior of wandering; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta serves as the coordinating agency for the
receipt of funding as well as the distribution of supplies to partner agencies; and
WHEREAS, proceeds totaling $6,293.35 have been provided to the City of North
Augusta by Project Lifesaver of North Augusta to coordinate the program with funds being
deposited to the Capital Projects Fund and designated for the Project Lifesaver Program.
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 will receive proceeds from Project Lifesaver of North Augusta totaling$6,293.35 and
• will designate such proceeds for the Project Lifesaver Program.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF JUNE, 2021.
ITEM 11 PUBLIC SAFETY: Resolution No 2021-25 —A Resolution to Adopt the Update of
the Aiken County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2021
On the motion of Councilmember Carpenter, second of Councilmember McCauley, Council
agreed to consider a resolution to adopt the update of the Aiken County Multi-Jurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2021. There were no citizen comments. The resolution was adopted
with a unanimous 5-0 vote of Council.
Please see for a copy of the proposed resolution below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-25
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE UPDATE OF THE AIKEN COUNTY
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR 2021
WHEREAS, an adopted Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan is required by the U.S.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in order for Aiken County and its
• municipalities to be eligible to receive pre-disaster mitigation grant funding for planning and
implementation of cost-effective mitigation projects prior to a disaster event; and
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• WHEREAS, hazard mitigation planning is the first of four phases of emergency
management, followed by preparedness, response, and recovery; and
WHEREAS, a Hazard Mitigation Plan is required to be updated every five (5)years,
with the Aiken County Multi-Jurisdictional Plan having most recently been updated and
adopted in 2026; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, the Lower Savannah Council of Governments (LSCOG)
facilitated a Task Force comprised of LSCOG staff, county leaders, and representatives from
the ten(10) municipalities in Aiken Countyto provide input and update the Aiken County Plan
for public use—plan is available for view and use at www.northaugusta.net/HazMitPlan202l
and
WHEREAS, the South Carolina Emergency Management Division and FEMA have
reviewed and issued approval for the updated Aiken County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan for 2021 (Exhibit A) and once adopted locally, will allow the City of North
Augusta to be eligible for state and federal grant funding opportunities for hazard mitigation
projects.
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 this Resolution to hereby adopt
the updated Aiken County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2021.
• DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF JUNE, 2021.
ITEM 12. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2021-26 — A Resolution to Commit
the City of North Augusta's Participation in a Retail Recruitment Training Program
On the motion of Councilmember Toole, second of Councilmember McCauley, Council agreed to
consider a resolution to commit the City of North Augusta's participation in a Retail Recruitment
Training Program. There were no comments from citizens. The resolution was adopted with a
5-0 vote of Council.
Please see for a copy of the proposed resolution below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-26
A RESOLUTION TO COMMIT THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA'S PARTICIPATION IN A RETAIL
RECRUITMENT TRAINING PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC), in partnership with The
Retail Coach, a national market research and development firm, is offering a new training
program for member municipalities regarding retail recruitment; and
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• WHEREAS, participants will learn the principles of retail recruitment, current commercial
development trends, and how retailers evaluate a market/seek growth opportunities, plus, The
Retail Coach will provide the municipality with a professional market analysis, profiling the
community's critical economic attributes; and
WHEREAS, a program fee of $5,000 will cover the cost of participation for up to two (2)
City staff members, which includes six (6) days of training, in Columbia, SC from August to
November, the professional market analysis and attendance at RECon, a convention featuring
national retailers, commercial real estate firms and contractors in December; and
WHEREAS, participation in the retail recruitment training program is beneficial for City
staff who handle economic development and retail recruitment within their roles.
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:
1. The Mayor and Council of North Augusta support the City Administrator and Assistant
City Administrator's participation in the retail recruitment training program.
2. Mayor and Council commit to funding the $5,000 participation fee from the
Administration account in the FY21 budget.
• 3.The City will follow its procurement policy adopted in accordance with SC Code of Laws
Section 11-35-5320 when engaging with The Retail Coach as it relates to its
participation in the program.
4. The resolution is made in support of, and requirement of, the City's application to
participate in the MASC Retail Recruitment Training Program which must be submitted
electronically on or before Friday, July 2, 2021.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF JUNE, 2021.
ITEM 13 ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No 2021-27—To Authorize the City to Enter into
an Agreement to Become a Host for the Veteran's Local Government Management Fellowship
Program
On the motion of Councilmember Carpenter, second of Councilmember Brooks, Council agreed
to consider a resolution to authorize the City to enter into an agreement to become a host for
the Veteran's Local Government Management Fellowship Program. Jim Clifford, City
Administrator, explained this program is an opportunity for the City to partner with the ICMA
and Fort Gordon to allow veteran's to work with City departments at no financial cost to the City.
During a specific time, veterans would be allowed to check out future career interests in
• municipal government and allow the City to receive additional staffing for free. There were no
citizen comments. The resolution was adopted with a unanimous 5-0 vote.
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• Please see for a copy of the proposed resolution below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-27
TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO BECOME A HOST FOR THE
VETERAN'S LOCAL GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
WHEREAS, The City has been contacted through the International City/County
Management Association to take part in a Nationwide Program intended to develop the next
generation of talented individuals to assume management positions within the local
Government professions and assist veterans as they transition out of the Armed Services and
into the civilian workforce; and
WHEREAS, The City is uniquely positioned to take part in this program as a
result of the large Military presence within the area; and
WHEREAS,The Mayor and City Council have determined that it is in the interest
of the City to take part in this program; 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:
• 1. The City agrees to take part in such program.
2. That the City Administrator is specifically authorized to execute the
attached letter of intent that is marked Exhibit "A" and incorporated by
reference.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS_DAY OF JUNE, 2021.
ITEM 14. PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM: Resolution No. 2021-28 — A Resolution
Authorizing and Declaring the Intent of the City of North Augusta to Use Certain Real Property
at Riverview Park for the Miracle League Field and for Other Purposes
On the motion of Councilmember McCauley, second of Councilmember Brooks, Council agreed
to consider a resolution authorizing and declaring the intent of the City of North Augusta to use
certain real property at Riverview Park for the Miracle League field and for other purposes. There
were no citizen comments. The resolution was adopted with a unanimous 5-0 vote of Council.
Please see for a copy of the proposed resolution below:
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• RESOLUTION NO. 2021-28
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DECLARING THE INTENT OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
TO USE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY AT RIVERVIEW PARK FOR THE MIRACLE LEAGUE FIELD AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES
WHEREAS, on June 14, 2021,The RECing Crew presented a proposal to the City of
North Augusta requesting a location at Riverview Park to construct a Miracle League Field
that will provide opportunities for adults and children with disabilities to play Miracle League
baseball regardless of their abilities; and
WHEREAS, The RECing Crew has requested a commitment from the City of North
Augusta to permit the construction and operation of a Miracle League Field & program upon
a selected location at Riverview Park to be determined by the City of North Augusta; and
WHEREAS, The City of North Augusta commits itself to allow the RECing Crew to
develop the selected property for use, in whole or in part, as a Miracle League Field subject
to availability of ample donations and other outside funding; and
WHEREAS, The RECing Crew commits to being responsible for raising all the
required funding to design and construct, to completion, the Miracle League Field according
to Miracle League Field required construction specifications; and
• WHEREAS,The RECing Crew commits to the Miracle League Field being a joint use
facility with the City of North Augusta and its programs; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta retains ownership of all real property
including future improvements that occur on the property.
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 approve the use of selected property at Riverview Park for The Miracle League Field.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF 2021.
ITEM 15. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No 2021-29—A Resolution Directing the CitV
Administrator to File in Accordance with Section 5.1.2.2 of the City Development Code, a
Sketch Plan with the Planning Commission Showing the Potential Development of a Public
SafetV Headquarters and Municipal Court on Property Located at 1208 1220 and 1220%:
Georgia Avenue
On the motion of Councilmember Brooks, second of Councilmember Toole, Council agreed to
consider a resolution directing the City Administrator to file in accordance with Section 5.1.2.2
of the City Development Code, a Sketch Plan with the Planning Commission showing the
• potential development of a Public Safety Headquarters and Municipal Court on property
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• located at 1208, 1220, and 1220 % Georgia Avenue. There were no citizen comments. The
resolution was adopted with a unanimous 5-0 vote of Council.
Please see for a copy of the proposed resolution below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-29
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO FILE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
5.1.2.2 OF THE CITY DEVELOPMENT CODE, A SKETCH PLAN WITH THE PLANNING COMMISSION
SHOWING THE POTENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLIC SAFETY HEADQUARTERS AND
MUNICIPAL COURT ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1208, 1220, AND 1220 Yz GEORGIA AVENUE
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta purchased property at 1208, 1220, and
1220% Georgia Avenue (parcels 007-07-06-005, 007-07-06-004 and 007-07-06-003) consisting of
a combined 4.45 acres; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is interested in the prospect of building a
Public Safety Headquarters and Municipal Court on referenced property; and
WHEREAS, the properties are currently zoned R-14 (Large Lot Single Family
Residential), and GC (General Commercial), but would need to be rezoned to P (Public Use
District) which has a permitted use of Public Safety services.
• 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 directed as follows:
1. To file a sketch plan with the Planning Commission for the purpose of
receiving their feedback of the Public Safety Headquarters and
Municipal Court to be potentially located at 1208, 1220, and 1220 1/2
Georgia Avenue.
2. The City Administrator is further authorized to execute any documents
necessary to make this presentation as well as submit any documents
or information as required by the Planning Commission.
3. The City Administrator is required to present the information received
by the Planning Commission back to the City Council before any formal
application is made for re-zoning of the aforementioned Georgia
Avenue properties.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF JUNE, 2021.
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• ITEM 16. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
City Administrator,Jim Clifford, announced a section of the Greeneway would be closed on
Wednesday, June 23 in order for the Public Services department to work on a wastewater line.
ITEM 17 PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
A. Citizen Comments:
Ken Makin (Speaker Form attached.)
Kevin Adams
B. Council Comments:
Councilmember Carpenter invited any citizens who are interested to attend a Bible Study
at Summerfield Park on Tuesday night's at 6:00 pm. A meal is also served.
Mayor Williams announced Council's next Study Session on Monday,June 28 will include
a presentation about the Main Street program. There will be no meeting on July Sth due
to the July 4'h holiday celebration.
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There being no further business, Council adjourned the regular Council meeting at 6:46 p.m.
APPROVED THIS�fh DAY OF Respectfully submitted,
2021.
Sharon Lamar
Brito illiams City Clerk
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PLEASE PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF YOUR COMMENTS TO COUNCIL.
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/I support the resolution because
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