Amended Agenda released for OC Council Meeting

An amended agenda has been released for the Oconee County Council meeting tonight, Sept. 11, 2018, at 6pm in the Council Chambers of the Oconee County Administrative Offices at 415 South Pine Street in Walhalla. The agenda is as follows:
Call to Order
Public Comment Session [Limited to a total of forty (40) minutes, four (4) minutes per person.]
Council Member Comments
Moment of Silence
Invocation by County Council Chaplain
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Approval of Minutes
• September 4, 2018 Regular Minutes
Administrator Report & Agenda Summary
Naturaland Trust Oconee County Conservation Bank Board Easement
Funding
OCCB UNANIMOUSLY REQUESTED APPROVAL ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 14,
2018 FOR COUNCIL TO APPROVE FUNDING OF $9,567.33 FOR EASEMENT TO
NATURALAND TRUST.
Presentations to Council
• Life after Lockup Initiative / Sheriff Mike Crenshaw, Oconee County Sheriff’s Office
• City of Salem Water Loop Grant Project / Ryan Hardin
Public Hearings for the Following Ordinances
Ordinance 2018-13 “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 32 OF THE
OCONEE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, IN CERTAIN LIMITED REGARDS AND PARTICULARS ONLY, REGARDING SIGN CONTROL; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.”
Ordinance 2018-23 “AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE FUND BALANCE POLICY FOR OCONEE COUNTY; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.”
Ordinance 2018-25 “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN AMENDED AND RESTATED LEASE AGREEMENT (EXTENDING THE TERM) BETWEEN OCONEE COUNTY AS LESSOR AND CHRIST CENTRAL MINISTRIES, INC. / CHRIST CENTRAL MINISTRIES OCONEE AS LESSEE FOR A PORTION OF THE FORMER OCONEE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER LOCATED AT 300 SOUTH CHURCH STREET, WALHALLA, SOUTH CAROLINA, FOR PURPOSES OF A COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND SOLUTION CENTER; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.”
Third Reading of the Following Ordinances
Ordinance 2018-13………………………………………………………[see caption above]
Ordinance 2018-23………………………………………………………[see caption above]
Ordinance 2018-25………………………………………………………[see caption above]
Second Reading of the Following Ordinances
First Reading of the Following Ordinances
Ordinance 2018-14 “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI OF
CHAPTER 32 OF THE OCONEE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, IN
CERTAIN LIMITED REGARDS AND PARTICULARS ONLY, REGARDING
THE DEFINITIONS CONTAINED THEREIN, WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE BEING MADE TO THE NAMING OF SUBDIVISIONS; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.”
Ordinance 2018-28 “AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF COUNTY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY LOCATED ON SOUTH OAK
STREET, SENECA, SOUTH CAROLINA, COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 4.946 ACRES, TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF OCONEE COUNTY; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.”
Ordinance 2018-29 “AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND DIVISION 12, ARTICLE IV, CHAPTER 2 OF THE OCONEE COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER TO THE OCONEE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.”
First & Final Reading for the Following Resolutions
Resolution 2018-14 “A RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING PROJECT ECHO TO
SATISFY THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 12-44-40; COMMITTING TO ENTER INTO SUCH NECESSARY AGREEMENTS TO EFFECTUATE THE INTENT OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED
THERETO.”
Discussion Regarding Action Items
Comprehensive Plan for Oconee County / Community Development / $89,000.00
At the April 5, 2016 meeting, Council approved the award of RFP 15-09 for On Call Engineering Consultant Services to Alta Planning and Design of Greenville, SC for Category A – “On Call Planning Services”. This RFP was for a one year term with four one-year renewals.
We are currently in the second renewal period. The Planning Commission desires that the County contract with Alta Planning and Design to provide Comprehensive Plan Management for Oconee County. These services will include: Ongoing Project Management, Project Meetings and Stakeholder Engagement, Data Collection and Mapping, and a final Comprehensive Plan update. It is the staff’s recommendation that Council approve the total award of $89,000.00 to Alta Planning and Design of Greenville, SC, for consulting services for the above mentioned project.
John Deere 332G Skid Steer Loader / Roads & Bridges / $57,141.65
Budget: $75,000 / Project Cost: $57,141.65 / Balance: $ 17,858.35
The John Deere 332G Skid Steer loader will be used by the Asphalt Crew in paving and patching operations. This machine has a high flow hydraulic system that will make it more useful with certain attachments (example asphalt plain and/or milling machine). It is the staff’s recommendation that Council approve the purchase of a 2018 John Deere 332G Skid Steer Loader from John Deere Shared Services of Moline, IL in the amount of $57,141.65.
Kubota KX080 Excavator / Roads & Bridges / $92,013.30
Budget: $120,000 / Project Cost: $92,013.30 / Balance: 27,986.70
The Kubota KX080 Excavator will be used by the Arbor Crew for tree and debris removal; culvert repair and/or replacement; and fixing stormwater issues. It is the staff’s recommendation that Council approve the purchase of a 2018 Kubota KXO80-4R3 Excavator from Oakway Tractor and Implements of Westminster, SC in the amount of $92,013.30.
New Holland TS6110 Mowing Tractor / Roads & Bridges / $73,881.28
Budget: $115,000 / Project Cost: $73,881.28 / Balance: 41,118.72
The New Holland TS6110 will be used by our Mowing Crew for vegetation management along the county maintained right-of-way. The tractor will have a pull behind bush hog flex wing mower which will be purchased separately. It is the staff’s recommendation that Council approve the purchase of a 2018 New Holland Tractor with Cab from Old Stone Tractor of Anderson, SC in the amount of $73,881.28, per State Contract Number 44000111000.
Discuss and approve clarification letter to be sent on behalf of County
Council in response to correspondence from SCRPA/SCAP Executive
Director, James Headley Graphic Design/Special Projects (full time position within Oconee Economic Alliance) The position will be a Grade 115 and the salary range will be $32,966 – $40,758
Due to the additional workload, and to ensure continued Economic Development momentum, the Oconee Economic Alliance (“OEA”) requests that a new position be created for an employee to serve as Graphic Design/Special Project Coordinator. Funding for this position will initially
be managed by a line-item transfer within the OEA budget. This position will handle all graphic design for various projects, websites, ad placement, and other county department requests. This position will be responsible for consistent social media messaging for OEA and the Think Oconee initiative. It is staff’s recommendation that Council approve the addition of this staff position to ensure continued Economic Development momentum and consistency of efforts.
Unfinished Business [to include Vote and/or Action on matters brought up for discussion, if required] [None scheduled.]
New Business [may include items which may be scheduled for final action at a future meeting, if required] [None scheduled.]
Council Committee Reports Planning & Economic Development / Mr. Cain……….………………………………….[09/04/2018]
Executive Session
[upon reconvening Council may take a Vote and/or take Action on matters brought up for discussion in Executive Session, if required]
For the following purposes, as allowed for in § 30-4-70(a) of the South Carolina Code of Laws:
[1] Receive legal advice and discuss a contractual matter regarding the Sewer South Transfer and Operation Agreement with the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority.
[2] Receive legal advice and discuss employment matter related to hiring of County Administrator, including initial candidate interviews.
[3] Receive legal advice and discuss a contractual matter related to lease of property to be acquired adjacent to Oconee County Regional Airport.
First & Final Reading for the Following Resolutions
Resolution 2018-11 “A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRANSFER AND OPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN OCONEE COUNTY AND THE OCONEE JOINT REGIONAL SEWER AUTHORITY IN RELATION TO THE SEWER SYSTEM EXTENDING BETWEEN THE GOLDEN CORNER COMMERCE PARK AND THE CONEROSS CREEK SEWER TREATMENT PLANT; AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED THERETO.”
Adjourn