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MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 27, 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 November 27, 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; 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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PUBLIC POWER HOUR
December 4, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. - Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 4, 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 November 20, 2023
• Study Session minutes of November 27, 2023
5. PERSONNEL: Employee of the Quarter – October, November, and December 2023 – TBD
NEW BUSINESS
6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2023-32 to Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ±.29 Acres of Land Owned by Charlie Britt, Aiken County Tax Parcel
No. 006-18-10-003 from R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential to R-5 Mixed Residential – First
Reading
7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2023-33 Adopting the North Augusta Development Code,
Chapter 18 of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances, Providing for New Zoning
and Land Development Regulations and Updating the City-Wide Zoning Map Accordingly – First Reading
8. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2023-48 Authorizing Funding Allocation Recommendations of the
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee for the Disbursement of Revenues from the
Accommodations Tax Year 2022-2023
9. PUBLIC SERVICES: Resolution No. 2023-49 Authorizing the Budget and Funding Source for the Clay
Street Booster Pump Station Upgrade Project
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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. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCE:
• Cycle 1 Due Date – December 4
• Cycle 2 Disconnect Dates – December 5 and 6
PUBLIC SERVICES:
• Creighton Park New Trees
• Fall Leaf Collection
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
• RFP for Impact Fees & Capital Improvement Projects due Friday, December 1
• In-service training for Planning Commission & Board of Zoning Appeals on November 29
• Board of Zoning Appeals meeting December 5
PUBLIC SAFETY:
• With the recent promotion of Captain Johnson to Chief of Public Safety beginning in January, Chief
Thomas has designated him to begin attending Monday morning staff meetings.
• Public Safety will hold its annual Christmas dinner on Friday, with the Mayor, City Administrator
and Council members invited.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM:
• Riverview Park Activities Center
• Christmas Tree Lighting
• Basketball Evaluations
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
• Waterworks Greeneway Bridge & Trail
• Bluff Avenue Streetscape Crosswalks
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• See the following page for the Employment Opportunities list
• Annual Employee Luncheon – December 15 – See Attachment for Details
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for November 27, 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
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 – PRT
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
PT Center 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 – Utilities
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.96 - $21.56
Closing Date: Until Filled
Vehicle Operator I – Stormwater
Grade: 6
Salary/Pay Rate: $15.17 - $18.20/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
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Development Code Update
November 27, 2023
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Amend Section 18.8.5 Major Waivers to read, The BZA is
authorized to grant a major waiver from the standards of this
Article. The BZA is authorized to grant a major waiver from the
standards of this Article for provisions contained in Chapters
1,2,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, and 19 only. Any deviation
from chapters 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 15,18 shall conform to the variance
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Amend 3.4.1.2 to read: The permitted reconstruction of a nonconforming structure that has
been damaged by less than 50% of the appraised value as determined by the county tax
assessor’s office in which the property sits,is allowed. if a permit is issued within six months
from the time of damage or notice of wear and shall be completed within 12 months of
issuance of the building permit for the nonconforming structure. Otherwise, a a
nonconforming structure shall not be rebuilt, altered, or repaired following accidental
damage if the repair exceeds 50% of the appraised value as determined by the county tax
assessor’s office in which the property sits. except in conformity of these regulations.
Nothing in this section prevents normal maintenance and repairs of a nonconforming
structure.
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Add a 3.4.1.3 to read:3. Alteration or Additions. Alterations
and/or additions to a nonconforming building or structure may be
permitted as long as the alterations and/or additions do not
increase the nonconformity of the building or structure to the
building setback line, height limitations, yard, or other provisions
regulating the size and placement of buildings and structures for
the district in which the nonconforming building or structure is
located.
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Amend the header for 4.12.1 to read Residential R-14 (1/3 Acre)-Large Lot Single
Family District
Delete Pawnshops from being allowed in the DTMU1 district (currently a conditional)
Amend Table 5.1 to allow food trucks as a conditional use in residential districts.
Amend Section 6.3.5.2.a Black vinyl clad chain link, except individual residential lots,
excluding common area, may use other types of chain link.AT
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Add 6.5.10 to read: Alternative Compliance. The provisions of this section
are not intended to prohibit an alternative design or material not specifically
prescribed, provided that any such alternative complies with the intent of the
provision of this section and is objectively shown through an officially
published case study to be the equivalent or better of that prescribed in
quality, appearance, strength, effectiveness, and durability.Alternative
compliance shall be evaluated by the planning commission and approved or
denied based on the demonstrated merits of proposed compliance.
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Add 6.6.6 to read:Alternative Compliance. The provisions of this section are
not intended to prohibit an alternative design or material not specifically
prescribed, provided that any such alternative complies with the intent of the
provision of this section and is objectively shown through an officially
published case study to be the equivalent or better of that prescribed in
quality, appearance, strength, effectiveness, and durability.Alternative
compliance shall be evaluated by the planning commission and approved or
denied based on the demonstrated merits of proposed compliance.
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Amend 7.3.3.1.b to read Landscape plans shall be sealed by a
landscape architect, civil engineer,or certified by a horticulturist.
Amend 7.6.1 to add a #1 that reads, Street trees are not required
for single-family detached housing subdivisions. Then move the
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Amend 7.8.2 to add #6 to read: Yard Tree: In addition to
other requirements of this section, for a single-family
detached lot a Large Tree in compliance with Table 7-2
shall be planted in the front yard of lot within 10 feet of
the front property line.
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Amend 9.6.5.6.e.ii to read: Subdivision signs shall be a monument
sign not to exceed 32 square feet or five feet in height.
Amend 9.6.5.6.e.iii to read: If two identical monument signs are
used, they may not exceed 16 feet each in size and four feet in
height and must be placed symmetrically on each side of an entry
road.
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