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MINUTES OF OCTOBER 30, 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 October 30, 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; Rachelle Moody, Assistant Administrator; Thomas
C. Zeaser, Director of Engineering and Public Works; Chief John Thomas, Director of Public Safety; Thomas L.
Paradise, Director of Planning and Development; Lynda Williamson, Director of Finance, Kayla Ferguson,
Manager of Human Resources; Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology; and Jamie Paul, City Clerk.
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ITEM 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Administrator Clifford led Council’s discussion of items for the November 6, 2023 regular meeting. (See
Attachment #1)
Assistant Administrator Moody stated that there will be additional Ordinances placed on the November 6,
2023 Council agenda to include amendments to the City Code to breakout the Tourism Department from
Parks & Recreation and add the Departments of Human Resources, Information Technology, and add the
position of Assistant Administrator.
ITEM 2. DEPARTMENT DETAILS:
City department directors and managers provided departmental updates. (See Attachment #2)
ITEM 3. MAYOR’S MATTERS:
(A) FOCUS ITEM(S):
i. Aiken Center – Overview of Opioid funds to be distributed
Margaret M. Key, Representative from Aiken Center Substance Use Services spoke on the Resolution that
will be in consideration at the November 6 Council meeting on the disbursement of opioid settlement
funds to the Aiken Center for the development of an opioid misuse and disorder abatement program. She
noted that the resolution presented to Council mirrors what County Council and City of Aiken Council has
already passed. She stated that the South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund (SCORF) board will release
$25,000 to the City to be dispersed to the Aiken Center specifically for the program noted. She added that
she provided an update of overdose deaths to the Council for their information. She asked the Council to
approve the Resolution at the November 6 meeting. (See Attachment #3Ai)
Administrator Clifford reviewed the process if the Resolution passed at the next council meeting and
clarified that he would formally request the funds from SCORF if approved the following day to receive
funds and once received he will have Finance Director Williamson transfer the funding to the Aiken Center.
ii. Economic Development – Financial Update for Riverside Village at Hammond’s Ferry
Finance Director Williamson provided a financial update for Riverside Village at Hammond’s Ferry through
Fiscal Quarter ending September 30, 2023. (See Attachment #3Aii)
(B) Mayor Williams will share reflections and announcements related to current City events and
opportunities
Mayor Williams stated that the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee (JOJ) made the City a small-town America. He noted
that 7500 people came to see Tobi Mac. He thanked all of the citizens for their attendance. In addition, he
read each of the 78 volunteers from the City that helped with the 2-day event of JOJ. He thanked everyone
involved to make the event a success.
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ITEM 4. LEGAL: Executive Session – Request of the City Administrator
At 6:39 p.m. on the motion of Councilmember Toole, second by Councilmember McGhee, Council agreed to
enter into an executive session 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
Discussion is specifically related to Riverside Village.
Also, in attendance were Jim Clifford, City Administrator; Rachelle Moody, Assistant City Administrator; Kelly
Zier, City Attorney; Lynda Williamson, Director of Finance; Chris Schoen, Greenstone Properties; Addie Head,
Greenstone Properties; John Long, Managing Director of South City Partners; Mark Randall, Managing
Director of South City Partners; Brooks Young, VP of Development of South City Partners; Joe Lucas,
Managing Member of Pope Flynn Group; and Jamie Paul, City Clerk.
At 8:09 p.m. on the motion of Councilmember Presnell, second by Councilmember Buck, Council adjourned
the executive session of Section 30-4-70 (a) (5).
Council did not take action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
ITEM 5. LEGAL: Executive Session – Request of the City Attorney
At 6:39 p.m. on the motion of Councilmember Presnell, second of Councilmember McCauley, Council agreed
to enter into an executive session in compliance with Section 30-4-70 (a) (2) the City Attorney requests an
executive session for the purpose of:
(2) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed sale or purchase
of property, the receipt of legal advice where the legal advice relates to a pending, threatened, or potential
claim or other matters covered by the attorney-client privilege, settlement of legal claims, or the position of
the public agency in other adversary situations involving the assertion against the agency of a claim
Discussion is specifically related to the Master Development Agreement for Riverside Village.
Also, in attendance were Jim Clifford, City Administrator; Rachelle Moody, Assistant City Administrator; Kelly
Zier, City Attorney; Lynda Williamson, Director of Finance; Joe Lucas, Managing Member of Pope Flynn
Group; and Jamie Paul, City Clerk.
Council concurred to take a ten-minute recess at 8:09 p.m. and reconvened at 8:19 p.m.
At 9:00 p.m. on the motion of Councilmember Buck, second by Councilmember Presnell, Council adjourned
the executive session of Section 30-4-70 (a) (2).
Council did not take action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
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PUBLIC POWER HOUR
November 6, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. - Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 6, 2023 – 6:00 p.m. – Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
The Public Power Hour and 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 October 16, 2023
• Study Session minutes of October 30, 2023
5. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. World Pancreatic Cancer Day, November 16, 2023
b. Small Business Saturday, November 25, 2023
6. PERSONNEL: Employee of the Quarter – July, August, and September 2023 – TBD
OLD BUSINESS
7. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2023-19 Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Containing Estimates of
Proposed Revenues and Expenditures by the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, for the Budget Year
Beginning January 1, 2024, and Declaring that Same Shall Constitute the Budget of the City of North
Augusta for Such Budget Year – Second Reading
8. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2023-20 Levying the Annual Tax on Property in the City of North Augusta,
South Carolina, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024, and Ending December 31, 2024 – Second
Reading
9. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2023-21 Establishing Stormwater Management Service Charges by Revising
Section 14-138, Titled "Stormwater Management Service Charges," of the City Code of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina – Second Reading
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10. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2023-22 Establishing Wastewater Service Charges by Revising Section 14-68,
Titled "Schedule of Monthly Wastewater Service Charge," of the City Code of the City of North Augusta,
South Carolina – Second Reading
11. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2023-23 Establishing Water Service Charges by Revising Section 14-25, Titled
"Water Rate Schedule–Generally," of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina –
Second Reading
12. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2023-24 Amending the Business License Ordinance of the City of North
Augusta to Update the Class Schedule as Required by Act 176 of 2020 – Second Reading
13. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2023-25 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus City Property at 1711 Plank
Road, Parcel 006-15-06-017 – Second Reading
NEW BUSINESS
14. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2023-42 Authorizing an Amendment to the Employment
Contract of James S. Clifford, City Administrator dated the 19th Day of May, 2020
15. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2023-43 Authorizing the Disbursement of Opioid Settlement Funds
to the Aiken Center for the Development of an Opioid Misuse and Disorder Abatement Program
16. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2023-44 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for the Streets,
Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Collection and Fire Suppression Systems, and Associated Easements and
Rights of Way, Along with a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, for Gregory Landing, Phase 3
17. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2023-45 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for the
Sanitary Sewer and Fire Suppression Systems, and Associated Easements and Rights of Way, Along with
a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, for Village Square Townhomes
18. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
19. 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:
20. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCE:
• Cycle 2 Disconnect Dates – November 1st and 2nd
• Cycle 1 Due Date – November 3rd
• Tax Sale – November 6th
PUBLIC SERVICES:
• Wastewater Interceptor Rehabilitation Project SCIIP Grant – Week of November 6, utility
contractor is scheduled to start cleaning and internally inspecting the interceptor pipeline from
Womrath Road to River Oaks Drive.
• Clay Street Pump Station – Contractor Bid Opening Municipal Building Thursday November 2, 2:00
p.m.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
• BZA meeting next week
• RFP for Impact Fee & CIP advertised with submittal deadline December 1st
• Kuleigh & Lastacia will be attending the SCAPA conference Wednesday to Friday
PUBLIC SAFETY:
• The DEA drug take back that was held at Parks Pharmacy last Friday, resulted in 146 lbs. turned in
within 4 hours.
• “Sgt. Justice” made their debut appearance at the Jack-o-Lantern Jubilee Saturday.
• Live burn training will be held at Aiken Public Safety this Thursday-Saturday.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM:
• Kid Jam 2023, the CSRA’s largest kid expo is this Saturday, 10am-4pm, at the Riverview Park
Activities Center.
• Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee recap
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
• Finance/Building Standards Customer Service Windows
• River Falls/W Martintown Utility Work
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• Open Enrollment – October 1-31
• Aiken SC Works Job Fair – November 9 from 10:00am – 1:00pm at Clearwater Baptist Church
- See attached flyer for details
• See the following page for the Employment Opportunities list
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for October 30, 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
Assistant City Administrator – Administration
Grade: 47
Salary/Pay Rate: $105,195.33 - $116,559.38/Anually
Closing Date: November 10, 2023
Communications Technician I – Public Safety
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.96 - $21.56
Closing Date: Until Filled
Firefighter – Public Safety
Grade: 4
Salary/Pay Rate: $13.31 - $15.97/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Grounds Worker II – Parks, Recreation, & Tourism
Grade: 6
Salary/Pay Rate: $15.17 - $18.20/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 Operator I – Streets & Drains
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.96 - $21.56
Closing Date: Until Filled
Meter Reader/Service Technician – Utilities
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.96 - $21.56
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 – Utilities
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.96 - $21.56
Closing Date: Until Filled
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Veterans Event:
Resources For The Forces
Aiken SC Works Job Fair
Thursday, November 9 | 10AM-1PM
Clearwater First Baptist Church
310 Church Street
Beech Island, SC 29842
An Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
For program funding details in compliance with the Stevens Amendment, please visit www.dew.sc.gov/funding
https://app.brazenconnect.com/a/scdew-central/e/0JV2D
Sponsors: Williston Disc Golf Club, LSCOG & Delta 4 Security
Community Resources:
Cumbee Center, ESGR
S.C. National Guard Service Member & Family Care
Southeastern Housing & Community Development
One80Place, VA Veteran Readiness & Employment
University of SC Salkehatchie, SC Election Commission
Technical College System of Georgia (GA Department of Labor)
South Carolina Legal Services, LSCOG, Gentiva Hospice
Columbia Vet Center, Blood Connection, Aiken Technical College
Army Community Service-Employment Readiness Service
Employers:
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, SCDC
Augusta Richmond County, Halocarbon, AutoZone
Aiken County Public Schools, Shaw Industries
MUSC Health, Centerra-SRS, Addus Homecare,
Aiken Dept. of Public Safety, Rural Health Services
North Augusta Public Safety, City of North Augusta
Allendale Co Hospital, SCDPPPS, DayBreak,
Kelly Education, Dominion Energy, Spherion
Landmark Construction, Alvin S Glenn, Kemper Life
Graniteville Specialty, Aiken-Barnwell Mental Health
SC Highway Patrol, Aiken Regional, Tri-Development
Right at Home, Career Personnel, AGY, Manpower
Medical Associates Plus, Aiken County Government
Open To The Public, Food Trucks, Giveaways, and Raffles
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