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MINUTES OF DECEMBER 11, 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 December 11, 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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DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 18, 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 December 4, 2023
• Study Session minutes of December 11, 2023
5. COMMUNITY PROMOTION: Recognition of the Winners of the 2023 Mayor’s Writing Contest
6. PERSONNEL: Chief John Thomas, Retirement – Recognition of Service to the City of North Augusta
OLD BUSINESS
7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2023-32 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 – Second
Reading
8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2023-33 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 – Second
Reading
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NEW BUSINESS
9. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2023-50 Authorizing Expenditure of Coronavirus State and Local
Fiscal Recovery Funds – Expenditure Request 10
10. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2023-51 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter
into a Professional Engineering Services Contract to Perform Services for Creation of an Impact Fee
Structure and Capital Improvement Plan
11. PARKS AND RECREATION: Resolution No. 2023-52 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into
a Contract for the Chiller Replacement at the Riverview Park Activities Center
12. PARKS AND RECREATION: Resolution No. 2023-53 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into
a Contract for the Amphitheater seating and bathroom
13. ENGINEERING: Resolution No. 2023-54 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into a Contract
to Perform Pavement Repair and Resurfacing
14. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointment to the North Augusta Beautification Foundation –
Recommendation by Mayor
15. CITY COUNCIL: City of North Augusta City Council Meeting Schedule and Notice for January 2024
through December 2024
16. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
17. 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:
18. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCE:
•Cycle 2 Due Date - December 18
•Cycle 1 Disconnect - December 18-19
•Finance Office will be closed on December 15 from 11:30-1:30 so that the staff can attend the
Employee Luncheon
PUBLIC SERVICES:
•Environmental Protection Agency Water Service Line Material Type Inventory
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
•Planning Commission meeting December 20
PUBLIC SAFETY:
•Public Safety has partnered with Aiken Barnwell Mental to have a clinician on site at Public Safety.
The clinician will have an office set up in the Court and Records building and will be here part-
time.
•Santa Run continues this week. Firetrucks and Santa will make rounds on Wednesday, Friday, and
Saturday this week.
•Promotions were held last week. Kevin Hayes has been promoted to Patrol Captain. and Lt.
Robert Velasco will move into the Training Lieutenant position.
PARKS, RECREATION, AND TOURISM:
•Waterworks Park Bridge & Greeneway Ribbon Cutting, Friday @ 3:30pm
•R.D. Brown Contractors: Boat Dock & Overlook mobilization
•Youth Basketball Program: 657 registered participants
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
•Bluff Avenue Crosswalks & Signage
•Alta Vista ditches
•Building Standards Office Closure 12/15
HUMAN RESOURCES:
•See the following page for the Employment Opportunities list
•Annual Employee Luncheon – December 15 – See Attachment for Details
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for December 11, 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
Public Safety Officer – Public Safety
Grade: 15
Salary/Pay Rate: $22.04 - $26.45/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
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