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Augusta
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MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 20, 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 regular 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
PUBLIC POWER HOUR
The September 20, 2021 Public Power Hour began at 5:00 p.m. Members present were Mayor
Williams, Councilmembers Brooks, Carpenter, McGhee, Presnell, and Toole. Also in attendance
were Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology, J.D. McCauley, Manager of Human
Resources, and Sharon Lamar, City Clerk.
• Carol Henson spoke to Council about street flooding on Bentley Drive.
• Steve Donohue spoke to Council regarding Project Jackson revenue, expenses, bond
payments, and Scenario 90. (See Public Power Hour Attachment #1) He spoke about
amending the City's noise ordinance to include commercial landscapers on Sunday
mornings. (Public Power Hour Attachment #2) He also made suggestions concerning the
• City's website.
• • Tom Kinney informed Council he has contacted Dominion Energy to inspect power lines
for trimming overgrown vegetation.
• Gordon Maner, new City resident, expressed his excited for the City's vision and safety.
He commended the City for "moving in the right direction.
The Public Power Hour concluded at 5:30 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Augusta of September 20,2021 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 8:10 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 Williams rendered the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance.
• Members present were Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Brooks, Carpenter, McGhee, Presnell,
and Toole. Councilmember McCauley was 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; Ryan Metts, Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Operations; John C. Thomas,
Director of Public Safety; Thomas L. Paradise, 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 August 16, 2021 Study Session; minutes of the regular City Council meeting
of August 16, 2021; the minutes of the August 23, 2021 Special Called Study Session; and the
minutes of the September 13, 2021 Study Session were approved by general consent.
ITEMS. PROCLAMATION: Constitution Week—September 17-23, 2021
Mayor Williams proclaimed September 17-23, 2021 as Constitution Week in the City of North
Augusta. Lawren Hammond with the Martintown Road Chapter of the Daughters of American
Revolution was in attendance to receive the proclamation.
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• Please see a copy of the proclamation below:
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 of America; and
WHEREAS, September 17, 2021, marks the two hundred and thirty-four 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, 2021, as designated by proclamation of the President of the United States ofAmerica
in accordance it Public Law 915.
• NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
do hereby proclaim September 17- 23, 2021, 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, 1 have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this 20th day of September, 2021.
ITEM 6 ANNEXATION: Ordinance No 2021-12—To Change the Corporate Limits of the City.
of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and by
Annexing±3 03 Acres of Land Located at 1295 W. Martintown Road and Owned by M.B.Jones
Oil Co. Inc.• Ordinance—First Reading
On the motion of Councilmember Carpenter Presnell, second of Councilmember McGhee,
Council agreed to consider an ordinance on first reading to change the corporate limits of the
City of North Augusta by accepting the petition requesting annexation by the landowners and by
• annexing±3.03 acres of land located at 1295 W. Martintown Road and Owned by M.B. Jones Oil
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• Co., Inc.There were no comments from citizens. The first reading of the ordinance was approved
with a 6-0 vote of Council.
Please see a copy of the proposed ordinance below:
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-12
TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
BY ACCEPTING THE PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION BY THE
LANDOWNERS AND ANNEXING ±3.03 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED
1295 W. MARTINTOWN ROAD AND OWNED BY
M B JONES OIL CO., INC
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 reviewed
the petition of the landowners requesting that their property be annexed into the City and
determined that such Petition should be accepted and the property annexed into the City; 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:
I. The Petition of the landowners is accepted and the following described property
shall be annexed into the City of North Augusta:
A parcel of land, with all improvements thereon, being in the County of
Edgefield containing +/-3.03 acres as shown on plat dated December 10,
1994 and recorded in the Office of the Clerk of Court for Edgefield County
in Plat Book 35 at Page 383, including all adjacent right-of-way.
Tax Map & Parcel No.: 011-07-01-003
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• The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as "Exhibit A"titled
"Map of Property Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta" prepared
by the City of North Augusta.
H. The zoning classification shall be GC, General Commercial, as shown on a map
identified as "Exhibit B" titled "General Commercial Zoning of Property Sought to
be Annexed to the City of North Augusta.
The signage on the parcel in conflict with existing City of North Augusta
Development Code are non-conforming signs and subject to the provisions of
Section 13.2.5 of the North Augusta Development Code.
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 7 ZONING: Ordinance No 2021-13 —To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North
Augusta South Carolina by Rezoning ±7 25 Acres of Property Owned by S & H Enterprises,
Aiken County Tax Parcel #013-20-03-004 from IND Industrial, to TC, Thoroughfare
Commercial; Ordinance—First Reading
On the motion of Councilmember Brooks, second of Councilmember Toole, Council agreed to
consider an ordinance on first reading to amend the zoning map of the City of North Augusta by
rezoning ±7.25 acres of land owned by S & H Enterprises, Aiken County Tax Parcel #013-20-03-
004, from IND, Industrial, to TC, Thoroughfare Commercial. There were no citizen comments.
The first reading of the ordinance was approved with a 6-0 vote of Council.
Please see a copy of the proposed ordinance below:
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-13
TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA
SOUTH CAROLINA BY REZONING ± 7.25 ACRES OF LAND
OWNED BY S & H ENTERPRISES AIKEN COUNTY TAX PARCEL#013-20-03-004
FROM IND INDUSTRIAL TO TC, THOROUGHFARE COMMERCIAL.
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
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• 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 August 19, 2021
public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by S & H Enterprises, to amend the Official
Zoning Map of North Augusta from Industrial (IND) to Thoroughfare Commercial (TC). 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:
I. A parcel consisting of±7.25 acres owned by S & H Enterprises, is hereby rezoned
from IND, Industrial to TC, Thoroughfare Commercial. Said property is Aiken
County tax map parcel # 013-20-03-004 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 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 12021.
ITEM 8 ZONING: Ordinance No 2021-14—To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North
Augusta South Carolina by Rezoning+4 45 Acres of Land Owned bV the City of North Augusta,
Aiken County Tax Parcels#007-07-06-003 007-07-06-004 and 007-07-06-005 from GC, General
Commercial and R-14 Large Lot Single-Family, to P Public Use; Ordinance—First Reading
On the motion of Councilmember Carpenter, second of Councilmember McGhee, Council agreed
to consider an ordinance on first reading to amend the zoning map of the City of North Augusta
by rezoning ±4.45 acres of land owned by the City of North Augusta, Aiken County tax parcels
#007-07-06-003, 007-07-06-004, and 007-07-06-005 from GC, General Commercial and R-14,
Large Lot Single Family, to P, Public Use. Mayor Williams thanked citizens for their attendance at
• the evening's meeting. He said this is the fourth opportunity for citizens to offer their opinions
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• about the placement of the Public Safety Headquarters. The following citizens provided
comments:
• Fred Ilardi
• Joe Holt
• James Adams (See attached Speaker Form)
• Sharon Reed
• Mike Reed
• Nancy Gage (See attached Speaker Form and letter from Bill Scott)
• Mike Hitchler (See attached Speaker Form)
• Steven Bryant (See attached Speaker Form)
Council followed with each councilmember stating their thoughts and conclusions for the
placement of the Public Safety Headquarters at the Georgia Avenue site.
Council unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance with a 6-0 vote.
Please see a copy of the proposed ordinance below:
ORDINANCE NO. 2021-14
TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,
SOUTH CAROLINA BY REZONING ±4.45 ACRES OF LAND OWNED BY CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,
• AIKEN COUNTY TAX PARCEL#007-07-06-003 007-07-06-004, AND 007-07-06-005 FROM GC,
GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND R-14 LARGE LOT SINGLE-FAMILY 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 5.3.3.1, North Augusta Development Code [NADC]
any property owner, City Board, Commission,or the City Council may apply for a change in Zoning
district boundaries; AND,
WHEREAS, the City Administrator pursuant to resolution of Council, Resolution
2021-34, was instructed to apply for a rezoning of the property that is the subject of this
ordinance;AND,
WHEREAS, such application was made and the requirements of Section 5.3.3
[NADC] requiring that such proposed change and zoning shall first be submitted to the Planning
Commission for review and recommendation was complied with; AND,
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, in accordance with Section
5.3.3 [NADC] held a public hearing and considered such request at its meeting on September 16,
• 2021,such request beingthat the±4.45 acres as identified in the application be rezoned to Public
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. use [P] and the written report of the Planning Commission related to the request has been issued
by the Planning Commission and provided to the City Council; AND,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council following receipt of the report from the
Planning Commission have considered the request and made a determination that it is
appropriate and in the best interest of the City that such zoning request be approved.
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±4.45 acres owned by City of North Augusta, is hereby rezoned
from GC, General Commercial and R-14 (Large Lot Single-Family)to P, Public Use. Said
property is Aiken County tax map parcel # 007-07-06-003, 007-07-06-004, and 007-
07-06-005 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 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 12021.
ITEM 9 FINANCE: Resolution No 2021-35—Designating an Authorized Representative and
Contact Person for Purposes of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
On the motion of Councilmember Carpenter Toole,second of Councilmember Carpenter,Council
agreed to consider a resolution to designate an authorized representative and contact person
for purposes of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. There were no comments from citizens.
Council unanimously approved the resolution with a 6-0 vote.
Please see a copy of the proposed resolution below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-35
DESIGNATING AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AND CONTACT PERSON
FOR PURPOSES OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021
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• WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) appropriates $19.53 billion to
States for distribution to nonentitlement units of local government (NEUs), which are local
governments typically serving a population under 50,000; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta, South Carolina (the Municipality), is an NEU for
purposes of ARPA and expects to receive funding pursuant to the ARPA appropriation; and
WHEREAS, ARPA requires that the Municipality designate an Authorized Representative
to approve and sign documents, make certifications required by ARPA, and otherwise act as the
Municipality's designated and lawfully appointed agent for purposes of ARPA; and
WHEREAS, ARPA further requires that the Municipality designate a Contact Person to
receive official communications and notice related to ARPA; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED as follows:
Section 1. James S. Clifford, the City Administrator of the Municipality, is hereby
designated as the Municipality's Authorized Representative pursuant to ARPA. The
Authorized Representative is hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary
(including without limitation to sign documents, make certifications, make regular
reports to council and otherwise act on behalf of the Municipality)to receive and expend
• funds pursuant to an appropriation by council and ARPA rules. The Authorized
Representative's contact information is:
James S. Clifford
City Administrator
100 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, South Carolina 29841
P.O. Box 6400, North Augusta, South Carolina 29861
(803) 441-4202
jclifford@northaugusta.net
Section 2. Cammie T. Hayes, the Chief Financial Officer of the Municipality, is hereby
designated as the Municipality's Contact Person pursuant to ARPA. The Contact
Person's contact information is:
Cammie T. Hayes
Chief Financial Officer
100 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, South Carolina 29841
P.O. Box 6400, North Augusta, South Carolina 29861
(803) 441-4202
chayes@northaugusta.net
• DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF 12021.
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ITEM 30 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Resolution No. 2021-36 — Authorizing the City of
North Augusta to Enter into a Full-Service Contract for Audio/Visual Equipment for Public
Meetings
On the motion of Councilmember Carpenter, second of Councilmember Brooks, Council agreed
to consider a resolution authorizing the City of enter into a full-service contract for audio/visual
equipment for public meetings. There were no comments from citizens. Council unanimously
approved the resolution with a 6-0 vote.
Please see a copy of the proposed resolution below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-36
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA TO ENTER INTO A FULL-SERVICE CONTRACT FOR
AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT FOR PUBLIC MEETINGS
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta desires to retain the services of Gattis Pro Audio to
provide services related to installation of new audio/visual (A/V) equipment in the council
chambers; and
• WHEREAS, three (3) firms responded to a "Request for Proposals' and proposals were
reviewed and scored by a committee of City staff; and
WHEREAS, based upon the ranking of the proposals, it has been determined that Gattis
Pro Audio was the preferred contractor; 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 Administrator is authorized to execute such documents as necessary to enter
into a full-service contract with Gattis Pro Audio for new A/V equipment for public
meetings.
2. The project shall be funded by the Capital Projects Fund and not to exceed $40,000 as
allocated in the FY21 budget.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _ DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021.
ITEM 11. COMMUNITY PROMOTION: Resolution No. 2021-37- A Resolution to Authorize
Funding for Downtown Streetscape Amenities
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• On the motion of Councilmember Presnell, second of Councilmember Carpenter, Council agreed
to consider a resolution to authorize funding for Downtown streetscape amenities. There were
no comments from citizens. Council unanimously approved the resolution with a 6-0 vote.
Please see a copy of the proposed resolution below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-37
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE FUNDING FOR
DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE AMENITIES
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have been presented a strategic plan by
North Augusta Forward related to the Main Street Program for the City of North Augusta; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have expressed prioritizing funding for
downtown streetscape amenities as part of this program; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that a reimbursable
community grant contribution to North Augusta Forward in support of the Main Street Program
is in the best interest of the City to improve upon the amenities available in the downtown area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
North Augusta, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof,that:
1. The Mayor and City Council do hereby authorize initial funding for
• downtown streetscape amenities, specifically sanitation receptacles and
benches, not to exceed $25,000 in the Capital Projects Fund.
2. The City Administrator is hereby authorized to work with North Augusta
Forward to finalize a memorandum of understanding with the City for
Council's consideration related to the specifics of the amenities to include
ownership, maintenance, replacement and funding plan.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH
CAROLINA, ON THIS THE_DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021
ITEM 12 PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM: Resolution No. 2021-38 — Authorizing the
Design of the Riverside Village Boat Dock
On the motion of Mayor Williams,second of Councilmember McGhee, Council agreed with a vote
of 6-0 to table a resolution authorizing the design of the Riverside Village Boat Dock. There was
no comments or discussion.
Please see a copy of the tabled resolution below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-38
• AUTHORIZING THE DESIGN OF
• RIVERSIDE VILLAGE BOAT DOCK
WHEREAS, on February 19, 1996, with the passage of resolution 96-06, the City of
North Augusta adopted the Master Plan for the North Augusta Riverfront Redevelopment
District, dated February 8, 1996,with the Plan to serve as a guide for the progressive and orderly
development of the North Augusta Riverfront Redevelopment District and Central Core District;
and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 1996, with the passage of resolution 96-25, the City
selected Cranston, Robertson & Whitehurst, PC, as the City's engineering consultant for
Riverfront/Central Core projects.
WHEREAS, The City of North Augusta desires to construct a floating boat dock on
the Savannah River located in Riverside Village near SRP Park and the Sharon Jones amphitheater.
WHEREAS, The City of North Augusta has been awarded a $100,000 Aiken County
Water Craft tax funds grant to construct a boat dock on the Savannah River.
WHEREAS, Typically South Carolina DNR would undertake the drawings for boat
dock projects on the river but with their current workload they did not want to hold the project
up and recommended engineering services through Jim Cranford of Cranston Engineering.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council for the City of North
Augusta in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that Cranston Engineering is
hereby authorized to proceed with engineering and landscape architectural services for the
construction of the Riverside Village Boat Dock.The scope of work and costs associated therewith
are attached hereto.
Conceptual Design $3,500
Civil/Landscape Design $15,000
Permitting $11,000
Survey $5,000
Electrical Engineering $10,000
Structural Engineering Design Fee $11,305
Structural Construction Fee $4,405
Geotechnical Services 1 $26,840
TOTAL: 1 $77,060
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to execute an
agreement with Cranston Engineering for the design of the Riverside Village Boat Dock, to make
payment requests, and to sign all other documents related thereto.
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• BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funds for this project shall come from the
Capital Projects Fund and be reimbursed through the Aiken County, South Carolina Water Craft
tax funds.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021.
ITEM 13 ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS: Resolution No. 2021-39 — Authorizing a
Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Greeneway at Cypress Drive Culvert
Replacement
On the motion of Councilmember Brooks, second of Councilmember Presnell, Council agreed to
consider a resolution authorizing a professional engineering services contract forthe Greeneway
at Cypress Drive culvert replacement. There were no comments from citizens. Council
unanimously approved the resolution with a 6-0 vote.
Please see a copy of the proposed resolution below:
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-39
AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE GREENEWAY AT
• CYPRESS DRIVE CULVERT REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta (City) recently discovered a partial collapse of the
storm culvert crossing under the Greeneway near Cypress Drive; and
WHEREAS, a preliminary study has resulted in the recommendation that the existing
culvert be abandoned and a new pipe be installed; and
WHEREAS, per Resolution No. 2016-35, the City entered into an on-call professional
engineering services contract for storm drainage capital projects with Alfred Benesch &Company
(F.K.A. W.R. Toole Engineers, Inc.); and
WHEREAS, Benesch has previously provided design services for other Greeneway
culvert repair/replacement and is very familiar with the unique conditions and challenges related
thereto; and
WHEREAS, Benesch has submitted a Scope of Services and Fee Proposal in the amount
of$42,900.00 to perform all necessary engineering design for the culvert replacement, including
plan preparation, bid-phase services, and construction administration; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Engineering & Public Works recommends that issuance of a
• Work Authorization to Alfred Benesch & Company to be in the best interest of the City.
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• 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, Alfred
Benesch & Company shall be authorized to perform Professional Engineering Services for the
Greeneway at Cypress Drive Culvert Replacement for the amount of$42,900.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funding for this Work Authorization shall be from the
Stormwater Utility Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE City Administrator is authorized to execute any
documents required for the entering into of this contract.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF
2021.
ITEM 14. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2021-40 —A Resolution to Provide a
Local Match for a Municipal Association of South Carolina Hometown Economic Development
Grant
On the motion of Councilmember Brooks, second of Councilmember Toole, Council agreed to
• consider a resolution to provide a local match for a Municipal Association of South Carolina
Hometown Economic Development Grant. There were no comments from citizens. Council
unanimously approved the resolution with a 6-0 vote.
Please see a copy of the proposed resolution below:
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• RESOLUTION NO.2021 AQ
A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE A LOCAL MATCH FOR A
MUNICIPAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
HOMETOWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPM ENT GRANT
WHEREAS, the Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC), offers Hometown
Economic Development Grants to South Carolina cities and towns to implement economic
development projects; and
WHEREAS,grant projects shall make a positive impact on thequality of life for community
residents: and
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta seeks to request funding for vibrancy
enhancements to downtown North Augusta; and
W11 EREAS,examples of vibrancy enhancements include new murals, public art,signage
and overall enhancement of outdoor areas.
WHEREAS, receipt of this grant would benefit the City, downtown-area businesses and
visitors of the City.
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:
• I. Staff shall submit a grant application for$25,000 for a Hometown Economic
Development Grant on or before September 24, 202 1 .
2. The Mayor and Council of North Augusta commit to provide a local cash/in-kind
match of$3,750, which equals the minimum 15% match required by the Municipal
Association of South Carolina, from the FY21 Administration budget.
3. Grant and matching funds shall be used f'or vibrancy enhancements io downtown
North Augusta.
4. The North Augusta procurement policy will be followed when securing all services
and products with funds awarded from a Hometown Economic Development Grant.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY 01: NORT11 AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY OF SEPTEMBER.
2021.
ITEM 15. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
There were no administrative reports.
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• ITEM 16. PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
A. Citizen Comments:
Steven Bryant
Fred Ilardi
B. Council Comments:
Mayor Williams offered the following comments-
• Council expresses it sympathy to Councilmember Jenafer McCauley and her family in the
loss of her father.
• Mayor Williams signed a Proclamation of Emergency today to allow boards and
commissions to meet virtually due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. City Council
will continue to meet in person at this time.
• He reminded citizens who wish to be involved in the City's work to complete the online
Citizen Involvement Form.
• The mayor stated the City has canceled this year's Jack O'Lantern Jubilee. Public Safety is
sponsoring an outdoor Trunk or Treat event. Other local fall events are sponsored by
private organizations.
• Finally, he thanked the volunteers who came out and supported the first "Trash Bash at
• the Border" on Saturday, September 19.
ITEM 17. ADJOURNMENT
The regular City Council meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
APPROVED THIS LA DAY OF Respectfully submitted,
e, 2021.
Sharon Lamar
Brito s/6iWams City Clerk
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Plan 2020 $2178,000 V $488000 $189,000 $380 $300,000 $3.531,000 $2,939,000
Actual $2130000 0000 138A00 $538000 11,022, $3,868.000 $3,868,000
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Public Power Hour Attachment#2
• Proposed Addition to North Augusta's Noise Ordinance
To Amend ARTICLE III—NOISE
Section 12-21. Noise
(c) The f 1&wing acts, wroag others, ace&-dared to be nuisances in violation of this section,
but such enumeration shall not be deemed to be exclusive:
(16) Commercial Landscaping; Noise associated with routine property maintenance by
a landscaping business used either in part or in whole for residential purposes that takes
place between 8 pm. and 7 a.m.the following day and between 8 pm_ Saturday and 7
a.m. the following Monday. This restriction does not apply during the period
commencing 10 days before the first Monday of Masters Golf Tournament week.
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