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MINUTES OF JUNE 12, 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 June 12, 2023 for the City Council of the City of North Augusta, having been duly
publicized, was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Jenafer F. McCauley 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 Pro Tem McCauley, Carpenter, McGhee, Presnell, and Toole.
Members absent were Mayor Williams and Councilmember Buck.
Also in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; Rachelle Moody, Assistant 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; Kayla Ferguson,
Manager of Human Resources; and Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology.
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DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 19, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. – Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
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 June 5, 2023
•Study Session minutes of June 12, 2023
OLD BUSINESS
5.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2023-11 Amending Article 13, Signs, of the North
Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of
Ordinances– Second Reading
6.PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2023-12 to Approve the General Development Plan for
the 177.5+ Acre the Hive Planned Development on the East Side of West Martintown Road between
Knobcone Avenue and Interstate 20– Second Reading
7.PUBLIC SAFETY: Ordinance No. 2023-13 Ordinance Establishing a Procedure for the Provision of
Wrecker Service by Commercial Wrecker and Towing Businesses within the City Limits– Second Reading
NEW BUSINESS
8.FINANCE: Resolution No. 2023-21 – Authorizing a Lease Agreement between the City of North
Augusta and Lamar Advertising Company
9.ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS: Resolution No. 2023-22 – Acceptance of a Quitclaim Deed from
Aiken County Forfeited Land Commission
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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. LEGAL: Executive Session – Request of the Administrator
In compliance with Section 30-4-70 (a) (5) the City Administrator requests an executive session for the
purpose of:
(5) Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or the provision of services
encouraging location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body
Upon returning to open session, Council will not take action on matters discussed in Executive
Session.
13. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCE:
•Cycle 2 Due Date – June 19th
•Cycle 1 Disconnect – June 20-21st
•The lobby will be closed at 12pm on Wednesday for Employee Appreciation Event
PUBLIC SERVICES:
•Bluff Avenue Streetscape Utility Inspections & Repairs
•2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
•Planning Commission next week
PUBLIC SAFETY:
•June 21 @ 3:00 at Public Safety Hut: Pinning ceremony for promotions
•Still waiting for SRO grant notification
PARKS, RECREATION AND TOURISM:
•Good times in North Augusta last week with the Annual Splash day at Riverview Park and the
approximately 1,000 cyclists on the Greeneway Saturday for the Bike Ride Across Georgia event.
•Busy week in Riverview Park this week as we host American Legion baseball on Monday and
Thursday, American Legion softball on Tuesday, the South Carolina Athletic Programs District
Girls Fast Pitch softball tournament Monday-Thursday, and the South Carolina RBI baseball
tournament on Friday and Saturday.
•The Riverview Park Activities Center is hosting the True North Church Cross Training basketball,
cheerleading, and soccer camp this week. New camp record of 325 participants are in the camp
this week.
•Nike Peach Jam is exactly 3 weeks away as the tournament begins on Monday, July 3rd.
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
•Bluff Avenue Streetscape
•Municipal Center Flagpoles
HUMAN RESOURCES:
•Employee Appreciation Event (See Attachment #1)
•Employment Opportunities list (See Attachment #2)
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for June 12, 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
Communications Technician – Public Safety
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.96 - $21.56/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Engineering Inspector – Engineering & Public Works
Grade: 13
Salary: $21.69 - $26.03/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Firefighter – Public Safety
Grade: 4
Salary/Pay Rate: $13.31 - $15.97/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
Human Resources Generalist – Human Resources
Grade: 16
Salary/Pay Rate: $50,933.63 - $61,120.36/annually
Closing Date: Until Filled
Laborer – Streets and Drains
Grade: 4
Salary/Pay Rate: $13.31 - $15.97/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Part-time Center Program Coordinator – PRT
Grade: UN
Salary/Pay Rate: $14.06/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Public Safety Officer – Public Safety
Grade: 15
Salary/Pay Rate: $22.04 - $26.45/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Trades Worker – Streets & Drains
Grade: 8
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.03 - $20.44/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Utility Technician – Water/Wastewater
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.96 - $21.56/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Vehicle Operator I – Sanitation
Grade: 6
Salary/Pay Rate: $15.17 - $18.20/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
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