AGENDA
RINCON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2024
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
107 WEST 17TH STREET
7:00 PM
Call to order:
Roll call:
Invocation and Pledge to the Flag:
Approval of the agenda:
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
Approval of the minutes:
Approval of the February 12, 2024 minutes.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
Public Comments
Comments shall pertain to the agenda items only. Should you wish to appear before Council forms can be found at Rincon City Hall.
Public Hearings:
Turn meeting over to Public Hearing Officer.
Open public hearings:
1. Public Hearing for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan Update to brief the community on the process used to update the Comprehensive Plan, opportunities for public participation in the update of the plan, and to obtain input on the proposed planning process.
2. Public Hearing to review proposed changes to Chapter 90, Article VI, Section 90-180 of the Municipal Code to amend the language related to Planned Unit Developments.
Close public hearings:
Turn meeting back over to Mayor Lee.
Consent Agenda:
1. Vote on Second Reading on a petition filed by H.E. Sheppard on behalf of the Bank of Newington requesting a Rezoning for a .39-acre parcel located at 111 Lewis Drive to amend the zoning from GC (General Commercial) to OC (Office and Commercial); the property is owned by the Bank of Newington. (Parcel# 0465J003A00)
2. Vote on Second Reading on a petition filed by H.E. Sheppard on behalf of the Bank of Newington requesting a Rezoning for a .63-acre parcel located at 5919 S. Hwy. 21 to amend the zoning from GC (General Commercial) to OC (Office and Commercial); the property is owned by the Bank of Newington. (Parcel# 0465J001A00)
3. Pinholster Construction request approval of pay request #1 in the amount of $22,082.00 for the Fort Howard Road Sidewalk project. LI #
4. APAC - Atlantic Inc request approval of Pay Request #3 in the amount of $2,223.00 for the 2023 Rincon LMIG projects. LI #320.4100.541417. LI #320.4100.541417
5. APAC - Atlantic Inc request approval of Pay Request #4, final retainage, in the amount of $87,331.76 for the 2023 Rincon LMIG projects. LI #320.4100.541417
New Business:
1. Approval of Amended and Restated Employment Agreement for City Manager Jonathan Lynn.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
2. Vote on the First Reading of an ordinance to consider proposed amendments to Chapter 90, Article VI, Section 90-180 of the Municipal Code to amend the language related to Planned Unit Developments.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
3. APAC - Atlantic Inc request approval of Change Order #1 in the amount of $33,189.20 for additional work performed on the 2023 Rincon LMIG Project. LI #320.4100.541417
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
4. Request approval to purchase three Chevrolet PPV Tahoe's from Hardy Chevrolet in the amount of $151,400.97 from L.I. # 320-3200-542528.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
5. Vote on the first reading of an ordinance to consider proposed amendment to City of Rincon Ordinances, specifically creation of 38-5 Penalties for False Alarms.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
6. Approve updates to the Council General Policies Parts 15 and 18 (b) to authorize City Manager's spending limit increase to $20,000.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
7. First reading of ordinance 2-205 " Competitive Bidding Required" that increases threshold for bid requirement to $100,000.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
8. Request approval of revisions to the Rincon Golf Course rate for cart fees to be effective March 1, 2024.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
9. Request approval and signature of an Estoppel for Georgia International Rail Park.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
10. Request approval to amend the Personnel Policy Section 65.19 to add Good Friday as a City of Rincon Holiday.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
11. Request approval of a Resolution to adopt “Bobcat” Blue as the new official color for the City of Rincon.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
12. Administrative Reports:
(a) City Manager (g) Water/Sewer/Public Works
(b) City Engineer (h) Wastewater
(c) Chief of Police (i) Finance
(d) Fire Department (j) Rincon Golf Course
(e) Building/Zoning Dept. (k) Mayor and Council
(f) Recreation Dept.
13. Executive session to discuss personnel, pending litigation, attorney client privilege, and real estate.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
Motion to return to meeting:
Second:
Vote by Council:
14. Follow the statutes of executive session, to put on file an executive session affidavit and resolution.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
15. Take any action that is needed on the items from executive session.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council: