CHAPIN TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday

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CHAPIN TOWN COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, September 19, 2017 6:00 p.m. or Upon Completion of the Public Hearing

Town Council Chambers 157 NW Columbia Ave, Chapin

Members Present: Mayor Skip Wilson, Mayor Pro Tempore Mike Clonts, Member Robbie Frick, Member Kay Hollis, and Member Gregg White Members Absent: None Staff Present: Communications Director Karen Owens, Zoning Administrator Chris Clauson, Utilities Director Andy Metts, Finance Director Laura Culler, Sanitary Engineer Dan Lambert, Police Captain Ray Craig, and Town Clerk Julie Hammond Guests: Reverend Slaven Manning, Yvonne Strange, and Ethan Harder Call to Order: Mayor Wilson noted that the meeting was noticed to begin at 6:00 p.m. or upon completion of the Public Hearing. He called the meeting to order at 5:49 p.m. and determined there was a quorum. Reverend Slaven Manning, St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church, offered the prayer. The Mayor led with the Pledge of Allegiance and acknowledged the appropriate notifications in compliance with the SC Freedom of Information Act had been met. Minutes: Council reviewed the Public Hearing and Regular Town Council Minutes of August 15, 2017. Mayor Pro Tem Clonts moved to approve the minutes as presented. Council Member Hollis seconded the motion. All were in favor, motion carried. Public Comment: None Mayor’s Comments/Recognitions: Mayor Wilson recognized Yvonne Strange-SC Economics Outstanding Teacher, Ethan Harder-2nd Place National InvestWrite Winner, and Lisa Maylath-2nd Place SC Finance Challenge, who was unable to attend, for their achievements at the end of last school year and presented them with Above and Beyond T-shirts. Mayor Wilson works in the financial industry and was very excited that Chapin teachers and students are excelling in these competitions. The Mayor then congratulated the Winners of the Chapin Labor Day Parade and presented them with plaques and certificates as follows: Best Commercial Float: Best Church Float: Best Non-Profit Float: Best School Float: Best Sports Team: Honorable Mention: Honorable Mention: Honorable Mention:

El Poblano Mexican Restaurant Decided Church Children’s Chance Chapin High JROTC Chapin High Football Team Exit Palmetto Realty Services Cub Scout Troop 411 Farm Boys Barbeque

Mayor Wilson noted Hurricane Irma took its toll on Chapin and presented challenges for the Utility Department that would be shared later in the Utility Report.

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He also discussed unexpected costs of infrastructure such as the Murray Lindler Roundabout which will cost the Town $200,000 to relocate the sewer lines, as well as, the relocation of sewer lines for the S-48 Columbia Ave widening project which the Town was informed about last week. This project could set the Town back more than $1,000,000 in construction costs and several hundredthousands of dollars to hire a consultant to locate and design the modifications. He urged citizens to speak to Council, Representatives, and Senators about getting funding back to cities and towns and expanding the Town’s borders to allow a greater cost-sharing of expenses. The Mayor reminded everyone of the upcoming Municipal Election on November 7, 2017. To learn more about candidates running for Council and Mayor, the Town is hosting a Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 5, 2017 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Community Room. Reports Commercial/Economic Development Report: Director Owens reported that the Labor Day Festival/Parade was in the black and had record crowds. She thanked sponsors and all who helped to make the day a success. The final Chapin Downtown Farmer’s Market is coming up on Saturday, October 7, 2017. It would be kicked off with a free walk “Chapin Circuits” beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Mt. Horeb Church parking lot and finishing up at the farmer’s market which will run from 9:00 a.m. to noon. The market has been funded by a grant from Eat Smart Move More Lexington County and overall it has been a successful endeavor. It encourages people to shop locally, promote healthy food choices and an active community environment, as well as, providing a family-friendly event. The Economic Development Strategic Plan process is just about complete. A special called meeting to review and discuss the draft should be scheduled next month. One strategy cited for sustainable development was wayfinding signage. Director Owens was drafting a proposal for a South Carolina Municipal Association Hometown Economic Development Grant to conduct a survey for wayfinding signage. A 5% match for the grant would be brought in Resolution form later in the meeting. Police Report: Captain Craig stated call volume was up last month at 389, as well as, ticket count at 97. Council Member White inquired as to the Police Department seeing an increase in opioid usage in the area and suggested a proactive approach by partnering with the community and local schools. Usage/arrests in Chapin are very low for opioids but there has been an increase in larger volumes of marijuana. This is due in part to legalization in some states and to narcotics moving from Columbia headed to the upstate and using Chapin as a hub. Financial Report: Director Culler reported on the General Fund (GF) Year-to-Date (YTD) Actual Revenues at $1,625,301 with GF YTD Expenditures at $1,017,992 with a balance of $607,309. YTD Revenues are under budget by $67,249 and YTD Expenses are under budget by $674,558 with 67% of the year elapsed. Director Culler reported on the Utilities Fund (UF) YTD Actual Revenues at $3,124,399 with UF Expenditures at $1,603,455 with a balance of $1,520,944. YTD Revenue is under budget by $171,751 and YTD Expenses are under budget by $1,692,695 with 67% of the year elapsed.

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Business License Revenue overall was at $669,993, which was up from last year. However, Mayor Wilson was concerned that revenue from new business was down. He asked Council to look at and offer support. Utility Report: Director Metts reported on the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) had issued the construction permit and the State Revolving Fund (SRF) had issued the loan commitment letter. Prior to the development of the final loan closing package, the project needed to be bid. Bidders would need to meet the necessary qualifications, which includes previous WWTP construction experience, license requirements, and bonding capacity. The following scheduled was established: Advertise for Bid: Second Advertise for Bid: Pre-Bid Meeting: Receive Bids: Consultant Review of Bids: Present Bids to Council:

September 17, 2017 October 1, 2017 October 5, 20017 October 26, 2017 November 8, 2017 November 21, 2017

Upon acceptance of bids, the final loan agreement and any necessary changes to the Master Bond Ordinance would be completed, reviewed by the Bond Attorney, and presented to Council. The Amick’s Ferry Road water tank monitoring and control system is up and running and can be viewed in the Utility Department. The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) control system was provided by the City of Columbia at no cost to the Town of Chapin. The system provides pressure data and allows adjustments to maintain pressure. The Highway 76/East Chapin Sewer Force Main Project Request for Proposal (RFP) has been put out to hire a survey team to establish the route of the proposed force main needed to relieve pressure problems in the existing mains along Wessinger and Old Lexington Rds. A recommendation will be forthcoming in October. The Chapin Technology Park sewer system will be turned over to the Town of Chapin Utility Department as soon as the executed Permit-to-Operate (PTO) documents from Lexington County are received and accepted by the Town. The documents are expected next week. Sewer Pump Station #10, the third largest pump station, through normal wear and tear experienced internal piping failure in the discharge pipe. Town staff replaced portions of the discharge pipe with minimal outside assistance saving the Town between $30,000 to $40,000. Mayor Wilson inquired as to an analysis of the sewer pump station and cost to replace. Director Metts had not done an analysis/replacement cost but reported that a new subdivision with a pump station would be coming in which would relieve the load on Pump Station #10. The SC Department of Transportation (DOT) is requiring utilities to estimate the conflicts and possible cost of relocation of utilities in the S-48 Road Widening Project. Encroachment permits place the cost of relocation of utilities on the utility provider. No estimates are available but could be substantial since the Town has sewer lines throughout the corporate limits and in the direct route of the proposed S-48 relocation. The Town Utility Department is unable to accommodate this request in the 12 to 18-month given time frame. An outside engineering firm would be required to evaluate the information, design the work, and develop an estimate. Costs could range

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anywhere from $1,000,000 to $3,000,000. Grants and outside sources of funding would be considered and a Request of Action would be brought for Council approval next month. Zoning Report: Administrator Clauson reported on the status of current zoning and sign permits. Items of interest were the auction of the former Geiger O’Cain Advertising Building on Columbia Ave by Bush River Realty on October 14, 2017 and an uplift to the Pizza Hut at Bi-Lo. A hearing on September 12, 2017, associated with the Fairhaven Subdivision, successfully brought the defendant’s wife into lawsuit. The hearing scheduled for October 31, 2017 will go after the additional assets. Pelican’s Snoballs court case to remove the structure from 406 Lexington Ave has been rescheduled for the October/November time frame because Judge Reinhart had to recuse himself. Old Business Ordinance – Amend Chapter 3, Article 1, Animal Control: Council Member White moved to amend Chapter 3, Article 1 of Chapin Town Code to allow for the implementation of the Community Cat Program. Mayor Pro Tem Clonts seconded the motion. Ordinance #021-09-2017 “Exhibit A” to amend Chapter 3, Article 1 was approved on its 2nd/Final Reading by unanimous vote: Mayor Wilson: Council Member Frick: Council Member White:

Yes Yes Yes

Mayor Pro Tempore Clonts: Council Member Hollis:

Yes Yes

Ordinance – Update Utility Department 2017 Schedule of Rates and Fees: Council Member White moved to approve the 4.75% increase to the Town of Chapin water rates which is consistent with the rate increase charged to the Town for water purchased from the City of Columbia. Mayor Pro Tem Clonts seconded the motion. Ordinance #022-09-2017 “Exhibit B” to approve a 4.75% increase effective October 1, 2017 to the Town of Chapin water rates was approved on its 2nd/Final Reading by unanimous vote: Mayor Wilson: Council Member Frick: Council Member White:

Yes Yes Yes

Mayor Pro Tempore Clonts: Council Member Hollis:

Yes Yes

New Business Ordinance – Stoney Pointe, Quit Claim Deed (Old Pump Station) – 1st Reading: Council Member Frick moved to authorize the Mayor to execute a Quit Claim Deed transferring Chapin Pump Station No. 30 to Stoney Pointe Homeowners’ Association. Council Member White seconded the motion. Ordinance to authorize the transfer of Pump Station No. 30 to Stoney Pointe Homeowners’ Association “Exhibit C” was approved on its 1st Reading by unanimous vote: Mayor Wilson: Council Member Frick: Council Member White:

Yes Yes Yes

Mayor Pro Tempore Clonts: Council Member Hollis:

Yes Yes

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Resolution – Approve Local Match for Hometown Economic Development Grant: The Resolution commits the Town of Chapin to a 5% Local Match for a Hometown Economic Development Grant that would be used to hire a consultant to design a wayfinding signage program and implementation schedule. If the grant is awarded, an RFP and funding in the 2018 Budget would need to be approved. Council Member White moved to approve Resolution #007-09-2017 committing the Town to provide a 5% Local Match for the Hometown Economic Development Grant. Council Member Frick seconded the motion. Resolution #007-09-2017 “Exhibit D” was approved by unanimous vote: Mayor Wilson: Council Member Frick: Council Member White:

Yes Yes Yes

Mayor Pro Tempore Clonts: Council Member Hollis:

Yes Yes

Executive Session: Council Member White moved to enter into Executive Session to discuss the disposition of Town Owned Property, an abandoned well site on Lexington Ave, under Section 30-4-70 (a) (2) of South Carolina. Mayor Pro Tem Clonts seconded the motion. The motion to enter into Executive Session was approved by unanimous vote: Mayor Wilson: Council Member Frick: Council Member White:

Yes Yes Yes

Mayor Pro Tempore Clonts: Council Member Hollis:

Yes Yes

Executive Session was entered into at 6:50 p.m. Council re-entered the Regular Town Council Meeting at 7:01 p.m. Council may take action on matters discussed in Executive Session. Disposition of Town Owned Property – Abandoned Well Site on Lexington Ave: Council Member White moved to present to Council for Town Hall Operations to discuss with Mr. John Shealy consideration of a potential sale of the old abandoned well site TMS #000718-05-008 and bring back a proposed offer and arrangement of this property. Council Member Frick seconded the motion. The motion to authorize Town Hall Operations to discuss and bring back a proposal and arrangement to Council for disposition of Town owned property was approved by unanimous vote: Mayor Wilson: Council Member Frick: Council Member White:

Yes Yes Yes

Mayor Pro Tempore Clonts: Council Member Hollis:

Yes Yes

Adjournment: Mayor Pro Tem Clonst moved to adjourn Town Council. Council Member White seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m. COUNCIL APPROVED: J. Robert “Skip” Wilson, Mayor ATTEST:

Julie Hammond, Town Clerk