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MINUTES OF JULY 31, 2023
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Jenafer F. McCauley, Councilmember – Mayor Pro Tem
David B. Buck, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
David W. McGhee, Councilmember
Eric H. Presnell, Councilmember
Kevin W. Toole, Councilmember
ORDER OF BUSINESS
STUDY SESSION
The Study Session of July 31, 2023 for the City Council of the City of North Augusta, having been duly publicized,
was called to order by Mayor Briton S. Williams at 6:00 p.m. and also streamed online for public viewing at the
City Facebook page: “City of North Augusta – Public Information” and City YouTube page: “City of North Augusta
Public Information.”
Per Section 30-4-80(e) notice of the meetings was sent out by email to the current maintained “Agenda Mailout”
list consisting of news media outlets and individuals or companies requesting notification. Notice of the
meetings was also posted on the outside doors of the Municipal Center, the main bulletin board of the Municipal
Center located on the first floor, and the City of North Augusta website.
Members present were Mayor Williams, Councilmembers Buck, Carpenter, McCauley, McGhee, Presnell, and
Toole.
Also in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; Kelly F. Zier, City Attorney; Thomas C. Zeaser,
Director of Engineering and Public Works; Chief John Thomas, Director of Public Safety; Rick Meyer, Director of
Parks, Recreation & Tourism; Thomas L. Paradise, Director of Planning and Development; Lynda Williamson,
Director of Finance; and Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology.
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PUBLIC POWER HOUR
August 7, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. - Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 7, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. – Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
The Public Power Hour and the Regular City Council meeting will be streamed for public viewing online
at:
•“City of North Augusta – Public Information” on www.Facebook.com
•“City of North Augusta Public Information” on www.YouTube.com
CITIZEN COMMENTS: Citizens may speak to Mayor and City Council on each item listed on this agenda. The Mayor will call
for comments prior to Council’s discussion. Speakers shall give their name and address in an audible tone of voice. Speaker
Forms are provided on the credenza at the entrance for speakers desiring that the minutes indicate that they addressed Council
on a specific topic. The form will be included as part of the minutes of the meeting. Citizen comments are limited to five
minutes.
CITIZEN ASSISTANCE: Individuals needing special assistance or sign interpreter to participate in the meeting, please notify the
Administration Department 48 hours prior to the meeting.
1.CALL TO ORDER:
2.INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
3.ROLL CALL:
4.APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
•City Council Meeting minutes of July 17, 2023
•Special Called City Council Meeting minutes July 24, 2023
•Study Session minutes of July 31, 2023
5.PERSONNEL:
a.Employee of the Quarter – April, May, and June 2023 – TBD
b.Mike Turner, Retirement – Recognition of Service to the City of North Augusta
OLD BUSINESS
6.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2023-14 to Approve the General Development Plan for
the 44.52+ Acre River Commons Planned Development on the West Side of Knox Avenue Between
Martintown Road and Lecompte Avenue – Second Reading
NEW BUSINESS
7.PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM: Resolution No. 2023-28 Selecting Cranston Engineering as the
City’s Design & Engineering Services Sharon Jones Amphitheater Additions the Department of Parks,
Recreation, & Tourism
8.ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2023-29 Resolution Authorizing Expenditure of Coronavirus State
and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds – Expenditure Request 7
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9. PLANNING COMMISSION: Recommendation Memorandum #23-014 with backup: Development Code
Rewrite; Receipt of Information
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
11. PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
A. Citizen Comments: At this time, citizens may speak to Mayor and City Council regarding matters not listed on
the agenda. Speakers shall give their name and address for the records. Speaker Forms are provided on the
credenza for speakers desiring that the minutes indicate that they addressed Council on a specific topic. The
form will be included as part of the minutes of the meeting. Citizen comments are limited to five minutes.
B. Council Comments:
12. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCE:
•Cycle 1 Due Date – August 3
•Cycle 2 Disconnect Dates - August 2 & August 3
PUBLIC SERVICES:
•Blue Recycling Bin Delivery
•Sanitation Collection Delay
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
•No BZA meeting
•Georgia Ave. Traffic Calming is progressing (estimates and funding sources)Consultant getting
price estimates
PUBLIC SAFETY:
•We have received official notification that we have received Advanced Law Enforcement
Accreditation. This is valid for 4 years.
•Smart Cop software training will begin at the end of August
PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM:
•Registration for youth football, cheerleading, soccer, and volleyball is now being accepted at the
Riverview Park Activities Center through August 14th.
•The North Augusta Country Club property site is on the list to be cut but due to staff shortages
from vacancies, a robust growing season with hot temperatures and plentiful rain, and priority
of fall sports starting earlier, it will be early fall before either Property Maintenance or PRT can
get to it.
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
•Waterworks Greeneway Bridge
HUMAN RESOURCES:
•See the following page for the Employment Opportunities list
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for July 31, 2023
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To apply and to see full job descriptions please visit www.northaugustasc.gov/jobs. You may also contact Human Resources
for more information at 803-442-5710 or kferguson@northaugustasc.gov.
The City of North Augusta is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Center Program Coordinator – PRT
Grade: 10
Salary/Pay Rate: $18.90 - $22.68/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Grounds Worker II – Property Maintenance
Grade: 6
Salary/Pay Rate: $15.17 - $18.20/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Sanitation
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.96 - $21.56/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Heavy Equipment Operator I – MRF
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.96 - $21.56/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Heavy Equipment Operator I – Sanitation
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.96 - $21.56/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Laborer – Streets and Drains
Grade: 4
Salary/Pay Rate: $13.31 - $15.97/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Public Safety Officer – Public Safety
Grade: 15
Salary/Pay Rate: $22.04 - $26.45/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Utility Service Technician – Wastewater
Grade: 13
Salary/Pay Rate: $21.69 - $26.03/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Vehicle Operator I – Sanitation
Grade: 6
Salary/Pay Rate: $15.17 - $18.20/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Vehicle Operator II – Sanitation
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.96 - $21.56/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
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Development Code Update
July 31, 2023
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Stakeholder Meetings
City Administration
Developers and Builders
City Council
Economic Development Professionals
Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals
Representative of Downtown
Representatives of Neighborhoods and Corridors
Design Professionals
City Staff/Department Heads
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Survey
One for Internal Users
One for External Users
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Strengths of Current Code
Quality of Life Protections
Quality of Development Standards
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Changes
Reorganized, clarified, and streamlined requirements
Clarified Roles and Responsibilities of all “Players”
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Removed:
•Overlay Districts
•Downtown District
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Replaced With
Downtown Mixed Use 1 (DTMU 1)
Downtown Mixed Use 2 (DTMU 2)
Corridor Preservation Mixed Use (CPMU)
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Downtown Mixed Use 1 (DTMU 1)
Georgia Ave. (Main Street)
Design Standards for Building
Maximum Building Height of 35 feet
No Off Street Parking Required
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Downtown Mixed Use 2 (DTMU 2)
West Ave. & Riverside Village Area
Design Standards Required
Off Street Parking Required
Maximum height 45 feet except Riverside Village at 70 feet
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Corridor Preservation Mixed Use (CPMU)
Former Neighborhood Preservation
Design Standards Required
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Other Changes:
•Uses not Linked to NAICS Code
•Waivers Heard by BZA instead of Planning Commission
•Conditional Uses have Specific Requirements listed in Chapter 5
•Open Space Credit Given for Undisturbed Area
•Protection Buffer for Riparian Buffer increased from 25 to 50 ft.
•Minimum Planting Size of Trees Increased
•Landscape Maintenance Guarantee for Commercial Deleted
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Path Forward
•August 7th Formal Acceptance at Regular Council Meeting (Possible Discussion)
•August 14th Second Study Session for Council Review and Discussion
•August 21st Public Hearing & First Reading of Proposed Ordinance
•September 11th Optional Study Session Discussion (If Needed)
•September 18th Second Reading of Ordinance
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