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All three motions passed unanimously. The council did not record a roll‑call vote in the transcript; the chair called for “All in favor?” and the clerk or mayor announced the result as unanimous.

The solid‑waste authorization gives the administrator the authority to finalize contract details — staff said the council had previously reviewed the bid price and the current action was to allow final negotiation of contract language and technical items before the mayor signs the agreement. The administrator told the council she would return the final contract for the mayor’s signature after negotiations are complete.

No amendments or motions to table were recorded. All actions passed by unanimous voice vote and were entered as routine business in the meeting record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March Council Meeting March 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting the council unanimously approved the Feb. 18 minutes, adopted council goals for 2025 and authorized the city administrator to negotiate final terms with the selected solid waste contractor; motions passed without recorded roll‑call votes.","taxTitle","New Ellenton City, Aiken County, South Carolina","taxId",57874,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124116,"Police: Motorola body cameras now live; suspect arrested after Million Avenue shooting with multi‑agency response",18,3292000,3310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2686246-30a61ff96ad1e5e0e8dbdf2879be0f95&start=3292&end=3310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2686246-30a61ff96ad1e5e0e8dbdf2879be0f95/thumbnail_3292000.jpg","/articles/6124116/New-Ellenton-City/Aiken-County/South-Carolina/Police-Motorola-body-cameras-now-live-suspect-arrested-after-Million-Avenue-shooting-with-multiagency-response","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124116-d29e3f550fb0c2d5da975392447c245b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775381185&Signature=e9VDGmI04hzwWwF0BOXie2lIdY3lEQKfbdUJGO68Rrm749aJ5783MExLRn2YhgpilwZkISj93huw8X2Fc48sT5lerKlDu82L45ythidplYoyVjJR1Q1N-MWNPj76ZO-U07KVFpjaUk2wcGY8ELGPMbPtq4q5o387VzHgtwPltxfP~k3rgrBiGOYTwAWZl62GSszk5zfsyLjPiVl8QxtwSZOhuB10WVkNUdDxRBEC1DEuHVrYFbm7ofVITIq9hP-NSJmyVG6t97JaSf6OOU7OcEKWWewCJC6-2sKdmIpdVyge0nd3kh2tR9zMEqXmZ3XBBhqf1sqGzPgua1LggTftag__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The New Ellenton Police Department reported new body cameras are active, provided routine call statistics since the prior meeting and described a multi‑agency response that led to the arrest of a suspect in a recent shooting.

The update is significant because the body camera system increases transparency and the department credited coordinated work with state and federal partners for the safe apprehension of a suspect, with no serious injuries reported.

A department spokesperson reported 27 incident reports and 82 calls for service since the council’s last meeting, including 32 mutual‑aid assists, 54 citations, 21 warnings and 3 arrests. The chief said, “we are now live on our new Motorola body camera system,” and described staff work to replace older units and improve audio/video quality.

The chief briefed the council on a February 24 shooting on Million Avenue. He praised assistance from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, ATF, US Marshals Service and the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office, and described a tactical response that treated the situation as a possible barricaded subject until investigators could confirm otherwise. The chief said law enforcement ultimately located and took the suspect into custody the next day, and he was found in possession of the handgun used in the incident; investigators reported no serious injuries to civilians or officers, only minor abrasions during the arrest.

The department said one Verkada camera remains to be installed at Main Street pending shipment and a power meter; staff said IT coordination is required to bring the full camera network online and that they are exploring notifications tied to the system.

The chief also noted the sale of a 2018 tanker and pending sale of a ladder truck; proceeds will be used to reduce loan balances and replenish contingency accounts as part of routine fiscal management. The department discussed a planned citizens’ academy and encouraged council members to schedule ride‑alongs to observe daily operations.","The police chief reported the department is live on a new Motorola body camera system, finalized sale of surplus equipment, and credited interagency cooperation for the arrest of a suspect in a February 24 shooting on Million Avenue.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124121,"Back‑to‑school giveaway, park updates and irrigation repair top facility agenda in New Ellenton",3725,91000,3816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2686246-30a61ff96ad1e5e0e8dbdf2879be0f95&start=91&end=3816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2686246-30a61ff96ad1e5e0e8dbdf2879be0f95/thumbnail_91000.jpg","/articles/6124121/New-Ellenton-City/Aiken-County/South-Carolina/Backtoschool-giveaway-park-updates-and-irrigation-repair-top-facility-agenda-in-New-Ellenton","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124121-ac3040ec296ac4aa3f75a669e2998f86/orig.mp4?Expires=1775381185&Signature=SfahkOoGiTPVT1EX8EtdAGi7fJGA-F04yRlO8~D1Aj4SFrjiVP-PlZjrC98FI12yNZ34yAQ2r0qC~kudMdaiRJaeC8o7nijq20OuKuTC6DFv8b7dECkKcA6LymfgBHUh3JhoOUVwGnpCb~PgM0gwklPsFHwvS5kk6-2rx7NxZhlpLMK994BFlkqbkQszcGCYwPERdFebCC1q0XkDrVB72TSlrfs4dyR88az7Rn~C-Y7PS3rjqNStiHyDDBCRcNJzZsj5097cjgert-5uBR2vzKfRh~uQJYrnNCsRwJmzrVDlaRPRGbDCI8G3APnb2dV3kOF3nU24ggxq0d1cUoh93A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City staff and public commenters discussed requests to use the community center for a back‑to‑school giveaway, recent park improvements and repair options for the park’s irrigation system.

The items matter to residents because they affect community events, park maintenance and neighborhood amenities.

Public commenter Jade Hartman requested free use of the city facility for the annual back‑to‑school giveaway, saying her organization has run the event for nine years and serves about 200 people at the event plus deliveries to local schools. Hartman asked for the Friday before the Saturday giveaway so volunteers can pack and vendors can set up; she requested Saturday, July 19 as a target date and said the group also seeks repeat use the following year. City staff told Hartman the city’s policy waives fees for community outreach events and directed her to Parks & Recreation staffer Jessica to complete paperwork and coordinate dates.

Park and facilities staff reported several projects and maintenance needs: a water fountain and park bathrooms have been installed and are expected to be operational. The park’s new cameras are largely installed but one camera awaiting shipment will be placed on Main Street; staff said the department must work with Aiken County permits to install a power meter for that camera and that IT must finalize network connections before the system is fully live.

Public works and parks staff discussed the park irrigation system. Staff said the irrigation system’s well is failing; a vendor quote to pull and replace the pump was presented at about $8,600. Council members noted that an irrigation meter and connection to the city water line could be substantially cheaper and avoids continued well maintenance; a council member reported a 2‑inch city water line already runs near the park and said an irrigation meter installation cost would be minimal (comment noted as “about $30” during the meeting). Staff said they will evaluate meter installation versus well repair and report back.

Staff also said painting of the community center interior will be scheduled, and a local painting crew has agreed to help. A request to reinstall a park fence was delayed briefly at a developer’s request; it will be reinstalled when that work is complete. Several community events were noted: a gospel concert on April 11 (city co‑sponsored), a recent black‑history program and a family fun day where the parks team served more than 250 hot dogs.

On enforcement and safety, the police department noted increased park checks and said its new camera system will allow notifications; an ordinance fining violations of posted park rules was referenced as the enforcement tool for incidents captured on cameras.","Public commentators and staff discussed use of the community center for a back‑to‑school giveaway, installation of a park water fountain and bathrooms, a delayed park fence installation, camera deployment and a possible $8,600 well pump replacement for the park irrigation system.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124126,"BRIC plans October volunteer week in New Ellenton area; seeks host sites, referrals and volunteers",829,489000,1318000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2686246-30a61ff96ad1e5e0e8dbdf2879be0f95&start=489&end=1318","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2686246-30a61ff96ad1e5e0e8dbdf2879be0f95/thumbnail_489000.jpg","/articles/6124126/New-Ellenton-City/Aiken-County/South-Carolina/BRIC-plans-October-volunteer-week-in-New-Ellenton-area-seeks-host-sites-referrals-and-volunteers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124126-5d8a598efadc4a0c408ba8baeb6d1b0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775381185&Signature=BFPFMmVb5Z6d~1VeRPHmF2GY3CNq~hKTreR87s8Ii5JyVQ2LauQSw0In6HU7bP6gsiric9oQ8XAoYFwm~nuXwtOY6ac3FYkFoCVst6DG3896~eKvgMHjnkXkM3Dvel5AhjUSldpxrUGRfG8GJovOJc8jbSHO489Dlp2lEpIzNmFrOX9KALHvY9qXK2bBxhmlViKVg2MJgN3bqkWtJOO7hJ2b9H2mOXvRvLm-1M~5676m-ZziS9d4o9Sb~BfGfza51DUzueDc92zqQQECIQCQqMeAvpiVg7P-VxIZ9XLXaUyK6gnSGMGhsJeW~rhVvbBe6muWzVr-a58LIxq9Zp3MVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","BRIC, a volunteer nonprofit that does home‑repair projects for people in extreme poverty, told the New Ellenton council it will focus projects in New Ellenton and nearby communities this October and asked for local referrals and hosting assistance.

The nonprofit’s weeklong build matters because it targets owner‑occupied homes with major needs, brings large volunteer crews and relies on local hosts and donations to operate.

Brian Henderson, BRIC founder and pastor at First Baptist in Jackson, said BRIC is a 501(c)(3) and typically brings about 120 volunteers for a week to complete roughly 12 houses. He said BRIC will accept applications online and will prioritize owner‑occupied homes or family properties, not rental units. Henderson said the project dates are in October, and he is considering October 7–11 as the working week; he also said he is discussing housing options with a middle school and several churches so volunteers can be housed and fed during the week.

Henderson described the organization’s selection criteria: a five‑person review team evaluates need, feasibility for completion in a week and whether the project can be safely completed with volunteers’ skill mix. He said BRIC asks volunteers to pay a $250 registration fee (which covers housing and meals) and that the organization’s material costs for a city project are typically $50,000–$60,000. He said BRIC brings shower trailers and kitchen equipment and prefers local churches to adopt crews to provide lunches and neighborhood follow‑up.

Council members and staff offered to share contacts and to help identify homeowner referrals; Henderson asked residents to register applicants online or to submit suggestions directly to BRIC.

Henderson said BRIC also seeks a local base of operations for the week (a church or school gym) with room to house about 100 people, feed two meals a day and gather for worship and logistics.","BRIC, a faith‑based 501(c)(3) led by Brian Henderson, told the council it will bring about 120 volunteers for a week in October to repair roughly a dozen owner‑occupied homes and asked local churches to host and feed crews and to submit referrals.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124131,"Developer seeks feedback on 3.49-acre multifamily proposal in New Ellenton; water, sewer and traffic flagged",929,1404000,2333000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2686246-30a61ff96ad1e5e0e8dbdf2879be0f95&start=1404&end=2333","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2686246-30a61ff96ad1e5e0e8dbdf2879be0f95/thumbnail_1404000.jpg","/articles/6124131/New-Ellenton-City/Aiken-County/South-Carolina/Developer-seeks-feedback-on-349-acre-multifamily-proposal-in-New-Ellenton-water-sewer-and-traffic-flagged","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124131-f788c85a5f4f75affacaebba2380f34b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775381185&Signature=X-O2PZZnlTAlTlYxw3mCj9Y3e7TTtCwlVGHRUOchZBRR7KniQc1H2rKucXDBYwHFxPfIiQu~SC1rLI0KWT9NIAH24154Zq118YwtRnsgbiyQ4AzJYEOE0tL8Jl8KRWK3MJJRLfFaePlVvSaIDBj3mUeiEwOjxww8k2Yf6NFoKOCTR7msslsPswfluj6jr7fFpbQBy54pJilymYM9Wj8L1vBLPn2NvASk2wgZz1A3BYJp7CScCc42j9fAPQwvXEGYg3vt824d9DAZLJGhQvycituKidZ0aDIIyeavtxca4DcDzBR9ojXNA1kiBvleDwnFtSqfcmZseCZVlhKjoPP8Bw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A prospective developer asked the New Ellenton City Council for feedback on building multifamily housing on a 3.49-acre site in the city, saying zoning would allow 12 units per acre and could be approved up to 16 per acre.

The request matters to residents and the council because the proposal could add dozens of rental units near existing neighborhoods and could require water‑line upgrades, sewer connections and traffic changes.

The developer described the parcel as commercially zoned and said local zoning would permit “approximately 12 units per acre up to 16 with approval.” He told the council his preliminary math put the project at about 42 units at 12 units per acre and as many as 56 units at 16 units per acre. He said he is under contract and is still completing due diligence, including soil work, and expects a 45‑day due‑diligence window with a possible ground‑breaking roughly six months away if approvals and studies allow.

City staff and council members discussed infrastructure constraints. Staff said the nearest sewer main is about 50–75 yards away and appears large enough — likely an 8‑inch main — and that gravity connection could be feasible; where gravity would not reach the developer might need a small lift station. Regarding water, the developer reported the line serving the site is a 2‑inch line and said he had been told the supply would need to be “at least a 6 and a half” (inch) to support the project; staff directed him to verify capacity and location with CPW.

Residents who spoke during public comment raised localized impacts if the development proceeds. A Summit Drive resident said existing drainage and an unpaved segment of Summit Drive cause repeated flooding near a detention pond and expressed concern that additional traffic from a new development would worsen congestion. The resident said the unpaved road funnels dirt into the drainage system when it rains and asked whether paving the road is on a work list. Council members said Summit Drive is a South Carolina secondary road and that paving would require right‑of‑way agreements and a petition process with the state DOT for state secondary road projects.

Council and staff recommended the developer procure an engineer to produce a site plan, run a water/sewer capacity letter with CPW, and return with a clearer plan and site engineering so the council can assess traffic, drainage and any needed public improvements.

The developer did not present a formal application or request a vote; the discussion was for input and next steps. Council members and staff offered to provide technical contacts and encouraged the developer to submit engineering information during the 45‑day due‑diligence period.

Looking ahead, the council will consider the developer’s formal application, infrastructure reports and any required permits. If the developer proceeds, the city will evaluate water upgrades, sewer tie‑in details, stormwater/detention design and potential off‑site road work that could be necessary to serve the project.","A prospective developer presented plans for a phased multifamily project on 3.49 acres in New Ellenton and asked the council and staff for guidance on water and sewer capacity, zoning density and traffic impacts. Residents raised concerns about flooding on Summit Drive and unpaved road access.","actionData","errors"]

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