AGENDA
RINCON CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 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 January 22, 2024 meeting.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
Presentations:
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 Hearing #1:
Turn meeting over to Public Hearing Officer.
Open public hearing:
Public Hearing on a petition filed by H.E. Sheppard on behalf of the Bank of Newington requesting a Zoning Map Amendment 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)
Public Input:
Close public hearing:
Public Hearing #2:
Open public hearing:
Public Hearing on a petition filed by H.E. Sheppard on behalf of the Bank of Newington requesting a Zoning Map Amendment 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)
Public Input:
Close public hearing:
Turn meeting back over to Mayor Lee.
New Business:
1. Jerry Maennche request to appear before Council.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
2. Vote on First 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)
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
3. Vote on First 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)
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
4. Vote on an application filed by CAHEC Properties Corporation requesting Site Plan approval to construct a new 1,649 sf Community Building. The property is located at 401 Lisa Street and is owned by Fair Oaks Lane Limited Partnership and is zoned R-11 (Apartments). (Parcel #: R2570045)
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
5. Vote on an application filed by SWP Rincon, LLC. requesting Site Plan approval to construct a new 4,500 sf freestanding Sherwin Williams retail store. The property is located at 311 South Columbia Avenue and is owned by Whaler Holdings, LLC. and is zoned GC (General Commercial). (Parcel #: R2120008)
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
6. Savannah River Utilities request approval of pay request #3, Final Retainage in the amount of $42,810.00 for the Public Works paving project. LI #320-4100-541214
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
7. Request approval to contract with the Coastal Regional Commission for $18,000 for assistance in updating Rincon's Comprehensive Plan. LI #100-7400-521200
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council
8. Request approval to purchase 10 Sig Sauer M400 patrol rifles with optics from Gulf States Distributors in the amount of $11,240.00. LI #100.3200.541107
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
9. Request approval for a two session motivational & educational seminar in the amount of $6,695.00. LI #100.3200.542528
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
10. Request approval to purchase Level III+ rifle plates and carriers from Dana Safety Supply Inc. in the amount of $18,580.00. LI #320.3200.542528
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
11. Vote to appoint a new member to the Planning and Zoning Board.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
12. Approve GGILLC to grade and pave two (2) ADA parking spots at Patriots Park playground in the amount of $8,975.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
13. Appoint City of Rincon representative to the board of the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
14. Adopt City of Rincon Policies and Procedures Document for Criminal Background Checks with the Rincon Recreation Department.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
15. Savannah River Utilities request approval of final payment for the back parking lot at the Public Works Shop. LI #320.4100.541214
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
16. Request approval and signature of Estoppels and Drainage Easement Termination for Georgia International Rail Park.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
17. Appoint City of Rincon representative to the board of the Effingham County Health Hospital.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
18. Approve Intergovernmental Agreement [IGA] between the City of Rincon and Effingham County for the purposes of acceptance of advanced TSPLOST proceeds through County Bond Issuance.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council
19. Administrative Reports:
(a) City Manger (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.
20. 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:
21. Follow the statutes of executive session, to put on file an executive session affidavit and resolution.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council:
22. Take any action that is needed on the items from executive session.
Motion to approve:
Second:
Vote by Council: