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102124 Council Mtg Mins Adopted Page 1 of 6 MINUTES OF OCTOBER 21, 2024 Briton S. Williams, Mayor Jenafer F. McCauley, Councilmember – Mayor Pro Tem David B. Buck, Councilmember Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember David W. McGhee, Councilmember Eric H. Presnell, Councilmember Kevin W. Toole, Councilmember REGULAR MEETING The Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Augusta of October 21, 2024 having been duly publicized was called to order by Mayor Williams at 6:00pm and also streamed online for public viewing at “City of North Augusta – Public Information” on www.Facebook.com and on the “City of North Augusta Public Information” on www.YouTube.com. 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 Buck, Carpenter, McCauley, McGhee (arrived at 6:57pm), Presnell, and Toole. Also, in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; J.D. McCauley, Assistant City Administrator; Kelly F. Zier, City Attorney; Chief Junior Johnson, Director of Public Safety; Lynda Williamson, Director of Finance; Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology; and Jamie Paul, City Clerk. Page 2 of 6 Items on the agenda were discussed out of order, but for the purpose of clarity will remain as listed on the agenda. ITEM 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the City Council Meeting of September 16, 2024, City Council Meeting of October 7, 2024, and Study Session of October 14, 2024, were approved as submitted by general consent. ITEM 5. PERSONNEL: a. Mamie Anderson, Retirement – Recognition of Service to the City of North Augusta Mayor Williams recognized the service of Mamie Anderson. He stated that it is with great honor and admiration that we recognize and celebrate Mamie Anderson for her remarkable service as the Hammond Hill Elementary School Crossing Guard for the North Augusta Department of Public Safety. Mamie has faithfully served our community for 23.5 years, and her dedication, warmth, and commitment have made a profound impact on everyone she encountered. In addition, Mamie’s commitment to her role went beyond just her presence at the crosswalk. She was known for always being on time, regardless of the weather, and for her reliability that gave our children and families peace of mind each day. Mamie was never one to complain and took great pride in her work, finding joy in each day and each child she helped cross safely. One of Mamie’s most outstanding qualities was her ability to build relationships. She developed genuine connections with the kids and families, greeting everyone with a smile and a cheerful attitude. Her excellent communication skills and friendly demeanor made her a beloved figure at the crossing and within our department. Her presence will be deeply missed. Mamie truly loved her job, and it showed in the way she performed her duties—with happiness, reliability, and a smile that brightened everyone’s day. The North Augusta community is grateful for her faithful service and the countless lives she has touched over the years. We thank Mamie for her unwavering dedication and wish her all the best in her future endeavors. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, joy, and unwavering commitment that will be remembered fondly by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. It is with heartfelt gratitude that we present this award to Mamie Anderson for her dedication and service to the City of North Augusta. Page 3 of 6 OLD BUSINESS ITEM 6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-22 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ±36.053 Acres of Property Located at 381 Laurel Lake Drive and Owned by Barinowski Investment Company LLC – Second Reading No public comment. Administrator Clifford stated that Items 6 and 7 are linked and highlighted on the location of the annexations and that staff recommend approval. It was moved by Councilmember Carpenter, seconded by Councilmember Presnell, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-22 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ±36.053 Acres of Property Located at 381 Laurel Lake Drive and Owned by Barinowski Investment Company LLC – Second Reading. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #6) ITEM 7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-23 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ±2.44 Acres of Property Located at 210 Twin Hills Road and Owned by Wesley E. Doolittle – Second Reading No public comment. It was moved by Councilmember McCauley, seconded by Councilmember Presnell, to approve Ordinance No. 2024-23 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ±2.44 Acres of Property Located at 210 Twin Hills Road and Owned by Wesley E. Doolittle – Second Reading. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #7) NEW BUSINESS ITEM 8. ENGINEERING: Resolution No. 2024-45 Authorizing a Request to the South Carolina Department of Transportation for Removal of a Portion of E. Pine Grove Avenue (S-190) from the State Highway System and the Acceptance of Ownership and Maintenance Responsibility of Said Road by the City of North Augusta, South Carolina; and Authorizing the Execution and Recordation of Certain Documents in Connection Therewith No public comment. Administrator Clifford explained some of the benefits to having the City owned roads and highlighted on the area of the requested section that is in the Downtown area. It was moved by Councilmember Buck, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter, to approve Resolution No. 2024-45 Authorizing a Request to the South Carolina Department of Transportation for Removal of a Portion of E. Pine Grove Avenue (S-190) from the State Highway System and the Acceptance of Ownership and Maintenance Responsibility of Said Road by the City of North Augusta, South Carolina; and Authorizing Page 4 of 6 the Execution and Recordation of Certain Documents in Connection Therewith. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #8) ITEM 9. PARKS & RECREATION: Resolution No. 2024-46 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into a Contract with Kenrick’s Construction for the Riverview Park Dugout Replacements, Field 3 No public comment. Administrator Clifford stated that Kenrick’s Construction was the low-bid for the replacing of the Riverview Park Dugouts, Field #3. It was moved by Councilmember McCauley, seconded by Councilmember Toole, to approve Resolution No. 2024-46 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into a Contract with Kenrick’s Construction for the Riverview Park Dugout Replacements, Field 3. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #9) ITEM 10. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2024-47 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for the Streets, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Collection and Fire Suppression Systems, Detention Pond, and Associated Easements and Rights of Way, along with a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, for Rushing Waters, Phase III No public comment. Administrator Clifford stated this is a standard deed of dedication and noted the area of Rushing Waters. It was moved by Councilmember Carpenter, seconded by Councilmember Presnell, to approve Resolution No. 2024-47 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for the Streets, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Collection and Fire Suppression Systems, Detention Pond, and Associated Easements and Rights of Way, along with a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, for Rushing Waters, Phase III. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #10) ITEM 11. PUBLIC SERVICES: Resolution No. 2024-48 Approving the Greeneway Landscape Enhancement Hardscape Project No public comment. Administrator Clifford stated that at this time there is no delay in starting the enhancements and to begin once they are able too. It was moved by Councilmember McCauley, seconded by Councilmember Buck, to approve Resolution No. 2024-48 Approving the Greeneway Landscape Enhancement Hardscape Project. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #11) ITEM 12. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2024-49 Authorizing a Noise Permit for Government and Private Contracted Crews to Remove Storm Debris and Conduct Repairs Related to Hurricane Helene No public comment. Administrator Clifford explained that the permit is not contract work, this is specific to storm debris pickup and conduct repairs relating to Hurricane Helene cleanup. Page 5 of 6 It was moved by Councilmember Toole, seconded by Councilmember Buck, to approve Authorizing a Noise Permit for Government and Private Contracted Crews to Remove Storm Debris and Conduct Repairs Related to Hurricane Helene. (See Attachment #12) ITEM 13. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2024-50 Approving a Contract for the City of North Augusta to Partner with Aiken County for Hurricane Helene Debris Removal No public comment. It was moved by Councilmember McCauley, seconded by Councilmember Carpenter, to approve Resolution No. 2024-50 Approving a Contract for the City of North Augusta to Partner with Aiken County for Hurricane Helene Debris Removal. Administrator Clifford explained that this item was a place holder if the City had to approve a contract, if required. He noted that based on the City’s Code of Ordinances and the ability to conduct an emergency contracting action and also being able to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Aiken County this negates the requirement of a City Council action. Attorney Zier suggested tabling the motion due to the fact they discussed. Mr. Clifford concurred to table to a future meeting. It was moved by Councilmember McCauley, seconded by Councilmember Toole, to table Approving a Contract for the City of North Augusta to Partner with Aiken County for Hurricane Helene Debris Removal to a future Council meeting. Unanimously Approved. ITEM 14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS a. Update on Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts Administrator Clifford presented on the Hurricane Helene recovery efforts and noted that at each Council meeting an update will be provided. (See Attachment #14) Discussion ensued on sanitation pickup, debris pickup, and large pickup clarification. It was noted that large items such as a refrigerator would need to follow the regular process and notify sanitation for pickup. Also, debris pickup is just the tree, roots, limbs; no items such as a fence or construction material. It was noted to not intermingle with debris. Additional discussion ensued relative to the Greeneway and portions of that are open and not open. In addition, that roads are top priority prior to the Greeneway at this time. Mayor Williams read into the record an email received by a resident sent to Administrator Clifford thanking Clerk Paul for her assistance on explaining the tree removal process. Mayor Williams highlighted on the process of storm cleanup, staying positive, and noted that there have been over 4,000 new followers on the City’s social media outlets since the storm. ORDINANCE NO. 2024-22 TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA BY ACCEPTING THE PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION BY THE LANDOWNERS AND ANNEXING ± 36.053 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 381 LAUREL LAKE DRIVE AND OWNED BY BARINOWSKI INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC 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 property is situated within the area of the North Augusta 2021 Comprehensive Plan and recommended for Commercial Retail by that plan as specified in the Land Use Element. WHEREAS, the annexation request and zoning classification has been reviewed by the Planning Commission which has recommended annexation of the property with + 36.053 acres to be zoned TC, Thoroughfare Commercial. 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: All that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land with improvements thereon consisting of 99.3 acres, lying in Aiken County, South Carolina beginning at a point 2,390 feet East of U.S. Highway 25 and I-20 Frontage Road, then running East 1837.96 feet on I-20 Frontage Road; thence running North 562 feet bounded by W.H. Presley; thence running East 1,317.7 feet bounded by W.H. Presley; then running North 1237.4 feet bounded by Thomas J. Stephens Estate; then running Northwest 299 feet South 121.4 feet thence running East 597.2 feet, bounded by Overnight Transportation company; thence running South 1,061.8 feet to the point of beginning. Said property is bounded as follows: On the North by property now or formerly of Francis Stephens; on the East by property now or formerly of Thomas ATTACHMENT #6 Page 1 of 4 J Stephens Estate; on the South of property now or formerly of W.H. Presley and I-20 Frontage Road and on the West by Overnight Transportation Company. This property is more specifically shown and delineated on plate prepared at the request of D.T. Mathis by Joe L. Grant, Surveyor, dated June 17, 1971, and recorded in the R.M.C. Office for Aiken County, South Carolina in Plat Book 5, Page 42A. Less and Except all property conveyed to Aiken county from Clarence Barinowski dated January 3, 1997, recorded December 5, 1997 in Book 1731 Page 254, aforesaid records. Less and Except all property conveyed to J.M.T. Tampa Real Estate Partnership from Clarence Barinowski dated June 27, 1997, recorded August 1 1997, in Book 1702 Page 92 aforesaid records. Less and Except all property conveyed to Palmetto Overhead Door, a division of Chavous Creek Construction Company, Inc. from Clarence Barinowski, dated January 3, 1996, recorded in Book 1584 Page 3, aforesaid records. Less and Except all property conveyed to Interchange Business Park Owners Association, Inc from Clarence Barinowski, dated February 9, 1998, recorded February 9, 1998, in Book 1749 Page 20 aforesaid records. Less and Except all property convey to W.H. McElmurray and F. Stephens McElmurray from Clarence Barinowski, dated June 30, 1995, recorded September 21, 1994 in Book 1563 Page 135, aforesaid records. Less and Except all property conveyed to South Carolina Department of Transportation in Book 4183 Page 683, aforesaid records. This being a portion of the same property conveyed to American Towers LLC by deed of Barinowski Investment Company, LLC dated November 27, 2018, recorded April 5, 2019 in Book 4771 Page 791, aforesaid records. Property is commonly known as 381 Lauren Lake Drive, North Augusta, SC 29860. Tax Parcel Number 010-16-01-001 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 II. The zoning classification shall be +36.03 acres as TC, Thoroughfare Commercial III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. ATTACHMENT #6 Page 2 of 4 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 OCTOBER, 2024. First Reading Briton Williams, Mayor Second Reading ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #6 Page 3 of 4 05010015020025 Feet 8/13/2024 Path: C:\Users\lreese\Documents\ArcGIS\Projects\381 Laurel Lake Drive\381 Laurel Lake Drive.aprx ANX24-004 MAP OF PROPERTY SOUGHT TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA ± PALMETTO PALMETTOPKWY PALM E TT O PKW Y INTERSTAT E 2 0 I2 0EBE X 5ON LAUR E L L A KE W I N T E R B E R R Y STEPHEN S I20WBEX5OFF INTERSTAT E 2 0 PALM ETT O TW I N H I L L S EXHIBIT A Outside City Inside City TPN 010-16-01-001 Approximately 36.053 acres ATTACHMENT #6 Page 4 of 4 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-23 TO CHANGE THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA BY ACCEPTING THE PETITION REQUESTING ANNEXATION BY THE LANDOWNERS AND ANNEXING ± 2.44 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 210 TWIN HILLS ROAD AND OWNED BY WESLEY E. DOOLITTLE 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 property is situated within the area of the North Augusta 2021 Comprehensive Plan and recommended for Commercial Retail by that plan as specified in the Land Use Element. WHEREAS, the annexation request and zoning classification has been reviewed by the Planning Commission which has recommended annexation of the property with + 2.44 acres to be zoned TC, Thoroughfare Commercial. 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: All that certain piece, parcel, or tract of land with improvements thereon, situate, lying and being in the County of Aiken, State of South Carolina and being know and designated as Lot 10 containing 2.44 acres, more or less on a plat made of Interchange Business Park by Ayscorp under date of April 29, 1998, and recorded in Plat Book 36 page 113, records of the RMC Office for Aiken county, South Carolina; reference being made to said plats for a more complete and accurate description as to the metes, bounds, and location of said property. Tax Parcel Number 010-15-01-002 ATTACHMENT #7 Page 1 of 3 The +2.44 acres is requested to be zoned Thoroughfare Commercial, TC. 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” and prepared by the City of North Augusta. II. The zoning classification shall be +2.44 acres as TC, Thoroughfare Commercial 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 OCTOBER, 2024. First Reading Briton Williams, Mayor Second Reading ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #7 Page 2 of 3 05010015020025 Feet 8/13/2024 Path: C:\Users\lreese\Documents\ArcGIS\Projects\210 Twin Hills Road\210 Twin Hills Road.aprx ANX24-005 MAP OF PROPERTY SOUGHT TO BE ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA ± LAU RELLAKE AL B I O N T WI N H I L L S EXHIBIT A Outside City Inside City TPN 010-15-01-002 Approximately 2.44 acres ATTACHMENT #7 Page 3 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-45 AUTHORIZING A REQUEST TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR REMOVAL OF A PORTION OF E. PINE GROVE AVENUE (S- 190) FROM THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF OWNERSHIP AND MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBIITY OF SAID ROAD BY THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA; AND, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND RECORDATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH WHEREAS, South Carolina Department of Transportation, (the “SCDOT”) is the owner of a portion of E. Pine Grove Avenue (S-190) in the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, as more particularly described on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and fully incorporated herein (the “Road”); and, WHEREAS, the Road is part of the state highway secondary system; and, WHEREAS, Section 57-5-80 of the South Carolina Code of Laws, 1976, as amended, permits SCDOT to transfer ownership of any road in the state highway secondary system determined to be of low traffic importance to a municipality if mutual consent is reached between SCDOT and the municipality; and, WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta (the “City”) is a South Carolina municipal corporation vested with the power to acquire public roads in accordance with South Carolina law; and, WHEREAS, E. Pine Grove Avenue has been identified for future streetscape improvements, potentially including underground drainage, curb & gutter, and sidewalks; and, WHEREAS, as part of the Downtown Parking Improvement Project, the Engineering Department is proposing drainage improvements that will serve both projects; and, WHEREAS, in order to facilitate such improvements, it is recommended that the City obtain ownership of the Road in its entirety; and, WHEREAS, City Council has determined that it is in the public interest for the City to request that SCDOT remove a portion of E. Pine Grove Avenue from the state secondary highway system and for the City to acquire the Road and the continuing maintenance obligations from SCDOT; and, WHEREAS, City Council desires to authorize the City Administrator to execute such documents as necessary to complete the conveyance of the Road to the City. ATTACHMENT #8 Page 1 of 3 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the acquisition and the transfer of the Road from SCDOT to the City, including the continuing maintenance obligations for the Road, and hereby confirms that the acquisition of the Road by the City is in the public interest. 2. The Mayor, City Administrator, and City Clerk are each hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to consummate the acquisition and the conveyance of the Road to the City, including, without limitation, the acceptance and recordation of the above-referenced application with SCDOT. The City Administrator is hereby authorized to pay such reasonable costs of the transaction as may be necessary. 3. Should any part or portion of this Resolution be deemed unconstitutional or otherwise unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, such finding shall not affect the remainder hereof, all of which is hereby deemed separable. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024. Briton S. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #8 Page 2 of 3 E Buena V i s t a A v e ( S C - 1 2 5 ) Eas t A v e ( S - 2 9 4 ) Vic t o r i a L n B r o o k s i d e A v e ( S - 1 8 9 ) Eas t A v e ( S - 2 9 4 ) ² 0 60 120 180 24030 Feet Request toTransferE Pine Grove Ave (S-190)from State Road System toThe City of North Augusta EXHIBIT A E Pine Gr o v e ( S - 1 9 0 ) E Pine Gr o v e ( C i t y O w n e d ) Proposed to be TransferredE Pine Grove Ave (S-190) ATTACHMENT #8 Page 3 of 3 ATTACHMENT #8 - DOD & P&D INFORMATION Page 1 of 21 ATTACHMENT #8 - DOD & P&D INFORMATION Page 2 of 21 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA ) DEED OF DEDICATION ) FOR RUSHING WATERS, PHASE THREE COUNTY OF AIKEN ) THIS INDENTURE made and entered into this _____ day of ____________, 2024 between Rushing Waters, LLC, as party of the First Part; and the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, a body politic and corporate and a political subdivision of the State of South Carolina, as party of the Second Part; WITNESSETH: That the party of the First Part for and in consideration of the sum of ONE AND 00/100 ($1.00) DOLLAR, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and other valuable consideration to hereinafter described, has granted, bargained, sold, conveyed, released and confirmed and by these presents do herby grant, bargain, sell, release, convey and confirm, to the party of the Second Part, its successors and assigns, the following described property to-wit: All those certain streets, situate, lying and being in the City of North Augusta, County of Aiken, State of South Carolina, located in Rushing Waters Subdivision, Phase Three, to wit: Montana Loop and Whitewater Drive, along with the following systems incident to and servicing Rushing Waters Subdivision, Phase Three: 1) sanitary sewer lines and easements therefore; 2) storm sewer lines and easements therefore; all as shown upon a subdivision plat of Rushing Waters, Phase Three for Rushing Waters, LLC by Southern Partners, Inc., dated June 6, 2024, recorded in Plat Book 66, at page 258-260, in the Office of the RMC of Aiken County, South Carolina. Reference is hereby made to said plat for a more particular description as to the metes, bounds and exact location of property. Also conveyed hereby are those parcels of land designated as Detention Pond 3 as shown on the aforesaid plat. This property is conveyed subject to applicable easements, restrictions and/or protective covenants of record in said RMC Office. Tax Map Number: Portion of 011-09-01-049 TOGETHER with all and singular, the rights, members, hereditaments and appurtenances to the said premises belonging or in anywise incident or appertaining. The party of the Second Part, as part of the consideration for this conveyance, accepts this conveyance of said streets, easements and storm water drainage areas and agrees to maintain the same as a part of its road and storm water systems and the acceptance of the delivery of these presents shall be conclusive evidence of such agreement. 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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 Kenrick’s Construction shall be awarded the contract for Riverview Park Dugout Replacement at a total cost of $43,280. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding sources for this contract shall be as follows: General Fund (including PARD Grant of $14,613) $30,000 Capital Projects Fund $13,280 TOTAL: $43,280 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator shall be authorized to enter into a contract with Kenrick’s Construction in the amount of $43,280. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024. Briton S. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #9 Page 1 of 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-47 ACCEPTING A DEED OF DEDICATION FOR THE STREETS, SANITARY SEWER, STORMWATER COLLECTION AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS, DETENTION POND, AND ASSOCIATED EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY, ALONG WITH A MAINTENANCE GUARANTEE AND LETTER OF CREDIT, FOR RUSHING WATERS, PHASE III WHEREAS, Rushing Waters, LLC developed Rushing Waters Phase III according to the requirements of the North Augusta Planning Commission and the City, and owns the streets, utilities and easements; and WHEREAS, pursuant to §5.8.4.3 of the North Augusta Development Code, the Director of Planning and Development and the City Engineer approved the final subdivision plat for recording on August 26, 2024 and WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City that, upon approval of a final subdivision plat, the City will, following inspection by the City's Engineering department, accept a deed of dedication for the streets, utilities, etc. for the purpose of ownership and maintenance when said deed is accompanied by a maintenance guarantee; and WHEREAS, a maintenance guarantee and supporting letter of credit accompany the deed; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has made final inspection of the subject improvements and these improvements meet City standards. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, do hereby accept a deed of dedication for: All those certain street, situate, lying and being in the City of North Augusta, County of Aiken, state of South Carolina, located in Rushing Waters Subdivision, Phase Three, to wit: Montana Loop and Whitewater Drive, along with the following systems incident to and servicing Rushing Waters Subdivision, Phase Three: 1) Sanitary sewer lines and easements therefore; 2) storm sewer lines and easements therefore; and 3) water lines and easements therefore; all as shown upon a subdivision plat of Rushing Waters, Phase Three for Rushing Waters, LLC by Southern Partners, Inc., dated June 6, 2024, recorded in Plat Book 66, at pages 258-260, in the Office of the RMC of Aiken County, South Carolina. Reference is hereby made to said plat for a more particular description as to the metes, bounds, and exact location of property. Also conveyed hereby are those parcels of land designated as Detention Pond 3 as shown on the aforesaid plat. ATTACHMENT #10 Page 1 of 2 This property is conveyed subject to applicable easements, restrictions and/or protective covenants of record in said RMC Office. Tax Map and Parcel: 011-09-01-049 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a Maintenance Guarantee and cash deposit in the amount of $170,000.00 are hereby accepted. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024. Briton Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #10 Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-48 APPROVING THE GREENEWAY LANDSCAPE ENHANCEMENT HARDSCAPE PROJECT WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta is committed to enhancing public spaces, including the Greeneway, to ensure its sustainability, aesthetics, and accessibility for all residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, the Greeneway Landscape Enhancement Hardscape Project, as outlined in Addendum A, has been identified as a priority to improve key segments of the Greeneway; and WHEREAS, sealed bids were solicited in accordance with the City of North Augusta procurement code, and Rock Creek Irrigation & Landscapes submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $99,632.40. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that: 1. The Greeneway Landscape Enhancement Hardscape Project is hereby approved. 2. The bid from Rock Creek Irrigation & Landscapes in the amount of $99,632.40 is accepted, and the City Administrator or his designee is authorized to execute all necessary contracts and agreements for the project. 3. A 10% contingency is approved for the project, bringing the total authorization to $109,595.64. 4. The funding sources for this project will be drawn in order from the following accounts, with the amount from each fund to be decided and authorized by the City Administrator: o Capital Projects Sales Tax III - Landscaping for Riverfront/Towne Center/Downtown Areas, not to exceed the account balance of $28,748.66 plus any additional interest accrued. o Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Expenditure Request 7 – Greeneway Improvements, not to exceed $23,060.06. o Riverfront Central Core Redevelopment Fund - Greeneway Repair, not to exceed $50,000. o Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) Expenditure Request 12 – Downtown Improvements, not to exceed $7,786.92. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024. Briton S. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #11 Page 1 of 5 1.Hammond Hills Greeneway Extension Hardscape Enhancements (see map below) a.Build an 18” seat wall behind the sidewalk w/ a 4” drain, seat wall shall have a 12”- 18” off set from the back of sidewalk. 1)AT&T Fiber is in the vicinity and may be encountered, call for locates. b.Install 5 tons of 2”- 4 “river rock w/ non-woven geotextile fabric between the sidewalk and the face of the seat wall. c.Place soil to backfill seat wall. d.Install plantings for slope: 69 Muhly Grass, & 50 Heavy Metal Switch Grass e.Install drip irrigation for plantings, utilizing Netafim Techline HCVXR17mm Check Valve Dripline 0.77 gph. 12in. spacing. Include a Hunter NODE100 NODE-100 Battery Controller with Solenoid f.Install 30 yds. of Dyed Brown Hardwood Mulch 2.Boat Launch (by Water Treatment Facility) & Greeneway @ Center St Hardscape Improvements. (See Map Locations below) a.Install 1400 sq. ft. of a –woven 4oz geotextile fabric and 48 tons of Rip Rap stone (4”-12”). Area is a 12ft. x 116ft. b.Install 30 tons of 2” – 4” Tennessee River Rock w/ a 4oz. non-woven geotextile fabric between the Greeneway and the stream. Greeneway Landscape Enhancement Hardscape Project Specifications & Locations ADDENDUM A ATTACHMENT #11 Page 2 of 5 Map a: Boat Launch on Hammond’s Ferry Road Map b: Greeneway @ Center St. Hardscape Area 3. Bluff Ave. Hardscape Enhancements a. Greeneway Connector along the Black Chain Link Fence: Install 50 Tons of 2” – 4” Tennessee River Rock w/ 4 oz. non-woven Geotextile Fabric between the Greeneway and the stream. Rip Rap Stone River Rock Areas ADDENDUM A ATTACHMENT #11 Page 3 of 5 b. Bed at Stop Sign & Trash Receptacle: Install 11 tons of 2” – 4” Tennessee River Rock w/ 4 oz. non-woven Geotextile Fabric, also install (5) 24-36” Tennessee Boulders in the middle of the beds (outlined in red), 3 boulders in the stop sign bed and 2 boulders in the trash receptacle bed. c. Install 1626 sq. ft. of English Edge Full Range 2 ¼ x 4 x 8 Pavers, in a Running Bond Pattern, using a 4” compacted crushed stone base and a 1” sand bed for pavers. Paver joints shall be filled with a Polymeric Sand (Buff Color). Location on Bluff Ave: from Stop sign at Bluff & Center St. to 408 Bluff Ave. between the curb and sidewalk. ADDENDUM A ATTACHMENT #11 Page 4 of 5 Photos of Paver Locations: Pavers 223 sq. ft. 108 sq. ft. Three areas totaling 199 sq. ft. 337 sq. ft. 759 sq. ft. ADDENDUM A ATTACHMENT #11 Page 5 of 5 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-49 AUTHORIZING A NOISE PERMIT FOR GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE CONTRACTED CREWS TO REMOVE STORM DEBRIS AND CONDUCT REPAIRS RELATED TO HURRICANE HELENE WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta has experienced significant storm damage due to Hurricane Helene, resulting in substantial damage and debris across both public and private properties within the city limits; and WHEREAS, timely removal of storm debris and repairs to damaged properties are critical to ensuring the safety, public health, and welfare of the residents of North Augusta; and WHEREAS, Sec. 12-21(c)(9) of the City of North Augusta Code of Ordinances restricts construction work to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays only; and WHEREAS, the Ordinance allows the Council to grant a permit for work outside of these hours in cases of urgent necessity for public safety and convenience; and WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta and other government agencies, as well as private entities, have contracted with crews to assist in the removal of said debris and to conduct repairs, requiring extended working hours to complete the tasks in a timely manner; and WHEREAS, in order to facilitate the efficient removal of storm debris, mitigate potential hazards, and expedite necessary repairs, it is necessary to provide an exemption from the City’s noise ordinance for the duration of these operations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled, that: • Noise Ordinance Exemption: The City of North Augusta hereby grants a noise ordinance permit to government-contracted and private-contracted crews for the purposes of storm debris removal and property repairs related to Hurricane Helene. • Hours of Operation: Authorized debris removal and repair operations may take place from sunrise to sunset, Monday through Sunday, for a period of 180 days, beginning on October 21, 2024, and ending on April 19, 2025. • Scope of Exemption: This exemption applies exclusively to noise generated by debris removal activities, repair work, and the equipment associated with the contracted crews and does not permit excessive or unnecessary noise unrelated to these tasks. • Permit Duration: The noise ordinance exemption will remain in effect for the specified 180-day period. The City of North Augusta reserves the right to extend, modify, or terminate this permit as deemed necessary. ATTACHMENT #12 Page 1 of 2 • Compliance with Other Regulations: All debris removal and repair activities must comply with applicable local, state, and federal laws, including those related to environmental protection and worker safety. • Public Notice: The City shall make efforts to notify residents of the affected areas about the noise ordinance exemption and the scheduled debris removal and repair operations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator may extend the dates of this permit in the event of inclement weather or other unforeseen delays. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2024. Briton S. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #12 Page 2 of 2 City of North Augusta Hurricane Helene Recovery Update (Day 25) 21 October 2024 ATTACHMENT #14 Page 1 of 20 LOE 1 Critical Infrastructure / Basic Human Needs -Completed LOE 2 Open road networks / route clearance •Improve road access to two –four lanes as able LOE 3 Public Safety / Maintain Law & Order •Assist power crews & tree crews with lane closures LOE 4 Communicate •Demand signal to County, State, Federal, Utilities, and Non-Governmental Organizations •Establish communications with critical command nodes across government •Conduct Key Leader engagements (KLEs) –with strategic intent and specific asks •Establish communications channel with Citizens (City of North Augusta –Public Information Page) LOE 5 Debris Removal –Main Effort City Lines of Effort (LOEs)ATTACHMENT #14 Page 2 of 20 •State Roads –SCDOT Contract •County Roads –Aiken County Contract •City Roads –Aiken County Contract option •Signed Cooperative Purchasing Agreement & Notice to Proceed with Tetratech (monitoring) •Working contract documents with SDR –will start with three crews and build from there •SC Department of Environmental Services has approved multiple sites for debris removal storage •City Roads –City crews •First pass; contract crews will likely have to come behind our initial work •City Property/Parks –City crews & Contract crews •City Parks –mixture of City crews & contracted crews •Greeneway –no volunteers allowed for cleanup based on liability •Greeneway –plan is for contracted option to cut trees & remove debris •Resident debris self-removal options •C&D Landfill •City trees overhanging/fallen on private property LOE 5 Debris RemovalATTACHMENT #14 Page 3 of 20 Capabilities City Yard Debris Truck Contracted Debris Truck VS ATTACHMENT #14 Page 4 of 20 •City Limits only (Belvedere covered by Aiken County) •Suspend normal yard debris routes for at least 90 days •Dedicate two full crews to debris removal mission on City streets •Voluntary overtime for city debris crews •Err on side of caution for use of City trucks-don’t risk vehicle breakdowns in an attempt to pick up large/heavy debris •Roads are a priority over the Greeneway •We will only pull trucks off assigned missions for Life/Health/Safety •Goal is to achieve as close to 100% FEMA reimbursement as possible Staff GuidanceATTACHMENT #14 Page 5 of 20 Multiple Road OwnersATTACHMENT #14 Page 6 of 20 City Road & SCDOT Road exampleATTACHMENT #14 Page 7 of 20 City & County Road ExampleATTACHMENT #14 Page 8 of 20 City Crew Neighborhood Focus (10/28 –11/1) ATTACHMENT #14 Page 9 of 20 Contracted Plan for City RoadsATTACHMENT #14 Page 10 of 20 Report from Public Services West Ave.(Jackson Ave. to Bluff Ave) -We will have this completed tomorrow as there is one large pile that will take us until the rest of today and tomorrow morning. Curtis Dr.–We have cleared Curtis Dr. between Knobecone and White Bark but are still working the 1900 –2200 block as the piles are substantial and contractor will need to assist on the larger trees this includes Loblolly Court. Lobgepole Ave. –We have completed Lodgepole and is clear of ALL debris. City Crews Report ATTACHMENT #14 Page 11 of 20 Report from Public Services Broken Tree Hangers have been removed from trees on the following streets downtown: Georgia Ave.: South of Calhoun Park Spring Grove Ave.: From Georgia Ave. to West Ave. Pine Grove Ave.: From Georgia Ave. to West Ave. Buena Vista Ave.: from Georgia Ave. to West Ave. City Crews Report ATTACHMENT #14 Page 12 of 20 Report from Parks & Rec Parks & Recreation maintenance team cleared the following parks over the last 2 weeks allowing us to open up these facilities: Boeckh Park-cut and remove trees, limbs, and branches. Bunting Park-reattach playground borders. Greeneway trail from Riverside Blvd. Roundabout to Soccer Complex and Riverfront Loop section. Cut and remove trees. limbs, and branches. Hammonds Ferry Soccer Complex-Clear off trees, limbs, and branches from sidewalks. Lions Field-Had to cut and remove 2 trees in the islands near the bleachers. Maude Edenfield Park basketball courts, playground, & parking lot. Cut and remove trees, limbs and branches. Riverview Park-Cut and remove trees, limbs, and branches from within the park. Walnut Lane Park & Playground-Cut and remove tree from off the playground area. (See attached picture of tree on playground equipment.) Parks & Recreation maintenance team is focused on Riverview Park athletic fields and preparation for the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee this week. Next week the team will turn our attention to debris removal from the parks that are currently closed. Parks & Rec Report ATTACHMENT #14 Page 13 of 20 Parks & Rec Damage Report ATTACHMENT #14 Page 14 of 20 SCDOT Start Point Courtney & Lodgepole Whitebark Avenue ATTACHMENT #14 Page 15 of 20 City & County Road ExampleATTACHMENT #14 Page 16 of 20 Resident Debris Self-RemovalATTACHMENT #14 Page 17 of 20 •City Tree damages your personal property •Homeowners Insurance claim •City will not be removing tree(s) •City Tree lands in your yard, but no damage •City will not be removing tree(s) •City tree is leaning over your property •Report leaning tree to City Clerk: 803-441-4202 •City Arborist will evaluate the tree •City will make a determination about removal •Your tree falls onto City property •City will remove tree from the City property only •City tree falls in your yard, damaging City property •City will remove tree from City property and repair City property Tree Liability “Act of God” ATTACHMENT #14 Page 18 of 20 •Enable power restoration to 100% of our citizens •Road hazards fully identified and removed •Road debris cleared, all roads to pre-Hurricane status •Recreational Facilities & City Parks opened to the extent possible •Riverview Park Activities Center fully opened 10/14/2024 •Plan to repair city facilities presented to Council •Greeneway passable from end to end Operation End State:ATTACHMENT #14 Page 19 of 20 Questions? ATTACHMENT #14 Page 20 of 20 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, alcohol and drug abuse affect individuals, families, and communities across the nation; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified efforts by community members be launched to prevent drug abuse; and WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Week offers citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug-free lifestyles; and WHEREAS, Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated in communities across the nation on October 23-31; and WHEREAS, businesses, government, law enforcement, media, health care providers, religious institutions, schools, and other community-based organizations will demonstrate their commitment to healthy, drug-free lifestyles by wearing red ribbons and participating in drug prevention activities; and WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta further commits its resources to ensure the success of Red Ribbon Week. NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, do hereby proclaim the week October 23 – October 31, 2024, as RED RIBBON WEEK in the City of North Augusta and I urge all citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities, not only during Red Ribbon Week, but also throughout the year, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug-free lifestyle. 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 21st day of October, 2024. Briton S. Williams, Mayor City of North Augusta ATTACHMENT #15B Page 1 of 1