031124 Study Session memo with AttachmentPage 1 of 2
Administration Department
Interoffice Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jim Clifford, City Administrator
DATE: March 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Study Session Date of Monday, March 11, 2024
A study session of the North Augusta City Council has been scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2024
at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Center, 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers.
The Study Session 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
The following items are among the topics for discussion and review:
ITEM 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Council will discuss and provide guidance on the proposed items for the March 18, 2024 City Council
meeting.
Please see ATTACHMENT #1 for a copy of the DRAFT items.
ITEM 2. DEPARTMENT DETAILS:
City department directors and managers will share departmental updates.
ITEM 3. MAYOR’S MATTERS:
(A) FOCUS ITEM(S):
i. Capital Project Sales Tax V (CPST V)
(B) Mayor Williams will share reflections and announcements related to current City events and
opportunities
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ITEM 4. LEGAL: Executive Session – Request of the City 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
Discussion is specifically related to Riverside Village.
Upon returning to open session, Council will not take action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
ITEM 5. LEGAL: Executive Session – Request of the City Attorney
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 an amendment and restatement of the Master Parking Agreement
for Riverside Village.
Upon returning to open session, Council will not take action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
ITEM 6. LEGAL: Executive Session – Request of the City Attorney
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 an amendment to the Master Development Agreement for
Riverside Village and related Economic Development Inducement Agreement.
Upon returning to open session, Council will not take action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
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DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 18, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. – Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
The 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:
• Regular City Council Meeting minutes of March 4, 2024
• Study Session minutes of March 11, 2024
5. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. Disabilities Awareness Month
b. Child Abuse Prevention Month
OLD BUSINESS
6. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2024-05 Authorizing the Sale of Surplus City Property at 1711
Plank Road, Parcel 006-15-06-017 – Second Reading
NEW BUSINESS
7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2024-11 To Authorize the City to Enter into an
Amended and Restated Master Parking Facilities Operating and Easement Agreement and Certain
Joinders
8. FINANCE: Resolution No. 2024-12 Identifying North Augusta Projects for the Aiken County Capital
Projects Sales Tax V
9. FINANCE: Capital Projects Sales Tax V – Sales Tax Commission, Appointment
ATTACHMENT #1
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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
ATTACHMENT #1