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MINUTES OF MARCH 11, 2024
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 March 11, 2024 for the City Council of the City of North Augusta, having been duly
publicized, was called to order by Mayor Briton S. Williams at 6:00pm 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 (arrived at
6:06pm), Presnell, and Toole.
Also in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; Kelly F. Zier, City Attorney; Thomas C. Zeaser,
Director of Engineering and Public Works; Chief Junior Johnson, Director of Public Safety; Tommy Paradise,
Director of Planning and Development; Jason Sikes, Sanitation Superintendent; Rick Meyer, Director of Parks &
Recreation, Karl Waldhauer, Manager of Tourism; 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 March 18, 2024 regular meeting. (See
Attachment #1)
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. Capital Project Sales Tax V (CPST V)
Administrator Clifford presented on the Capital Project Sales Tax V (CPST V). (See Attachment #3)
(B) Mayor Williams will share reflections and announcements related to current City events and
opportunities
No announcements.
ITEM 4. LEGAL: Executive Session – Request of the City Administrator
At 6:35pm on the motion of Councilmember Carpenter, second by Councilmember Carpenter, 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; 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; Brooks Young, VP of Development of South City Partners; Joe Lucas,
Managing Member of Pope Flynn Group; and Jamie Paul, City Clerk.
At 7:43pm on the motion of Councilmember Buck, second by Councilmember Presnell, Council adjourned
the executive session of Section 30-4-70 (a)(5).
Council did not take action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
Council concurred to take a five-minute recess at 7:43pm and reconvened at 7:48pm.
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ITEM 5. LEGAL: Executive Session – Request of the City Attorney
At 6:35pm on the motion of Councilmember McCauley, second of Councilmember Presnell, 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 an amendment and restatement of the Master Parking Agreement for
Riverside Village.
Also, in attendance were Jim Clifford, City Administrator; Kelly Zier, City Attorney; Lynda Williamson, Director
of Finance; Joe Lucas, Managing Member of Pope Flynn Group; and Jamie Paul, City Clerk.
At 8:19pm on the motion of Councilmember Toole, second by Councilmember Buck, Council adjourned the
executive session of Section 30-4-70 (a)(2).
Council did not take action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
ITEM 6. LEGAL: Executive Session – Request of the City Attorney
At 6:35pm on the motion of Councilmember Carpenter, second by Councilmember Buck, 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 an amendment to the Master Development Agreement for Riverside
Village and related Economic Development Inducement Agreement.
Also, in attendance were Jim Clifford, City Administrator; Kelly Zier, City Attorney; Lynda Williamson, Director
of Finance; Joe Lucas, Managing Member of Pope Flynn Group; and Jamie Paul, City Clerk.
At 9:10pm on the motion of Councilmember Carpenter, second by Councilmember Buck, 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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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 Page 1 of 2
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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 Page 2 of 2
FINANCE:
• Cycle 2 Due Date - March 18
• Cycle 1 Disconnect Dates - March 19-20
PUBLIC SERVICES:
• Recycling Program update
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
• Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, March 20
PUBLIC SAFETY:
• Promotions Pinning Ceremony will be on Thursday afternoon
• Application for a federal grant for $1.8 million for a ladder truck was submitted last week
• Public Safety Command staff will be at the North Augusta Chamber breakfast on Thursday
morning
PARKS AND RECREATION:
• Spring Sports Update
• Ribbon Cutting event for the Greeneway sidewalk and restroom at Hammond Hills Suburban
Club is scheduled for Wednesday, March 20th at noon.
TOURISM:
• Tourism Staff has been working with Augusta National representatives to finalize details in
anticipation of the Women’s Amateur event that will be in the area from March 31-April 6.
• Tourism Staff received confirmation that North Augusta was the selected site for the 2024 SC
Decoded Conference to be held in September. Over two hundred attendees are expected.
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
• Carolina Avenue On-Street Parking
• Bolin Road Sinkhole
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• Friday, March 15 on behalf of the City, all City Employees are invited to Sheila’s Baking Company
to enjoy a free pastry and drink of their choice
• See the following page for the Employment Opportunities list
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for March 11, 2024
ATTACHMENT #2 Page 1 of 2
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: 10
Salary/Pay Rate: $19.65 - $23.58
Closing Date: Until Filled
Firefighter – Public Safety
Grade: 4
Salary/Pay Rate: $13.31 - $15.97/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Grounds Worker III – Property Maintenance
Grade: 7
Salary/Pay Rate: $16.75 – $20.10/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Heavy Equipment Operator I – Streets & Drains
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $18.68 - $22.42
Closing Date: Until Filled
Public Safety Officer – Public Safety
Grade: 16
Salary/Pay Rate: $23.83 - $28.59/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Trades Worker – Streets & Drains
Grade: 8
Salary/Pay Rate: $16.58 - $19.89/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
ATTACHMENT #2 Page 2 of 2
North Augusta City Offsite
CPST V Presentation
11 March 2024
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 1 of 29
CPST V Allocations
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CPST Timeline
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Rank Order Cost Description
1 $3,000,000 Country Club Property Park Establishment and Improvements
2 $6,500,000 Downtown Development Improvements (pedestrian and vehicular traffic
safety, downtown greeneway connector, utilities undergrounding, property
acquisition)
3 $2,250,000 Park Improvements (Summerfield, Riverview Park, Creighton, Maude
Edenfield)
4 $500,000 E Martintown Rd / Rt 1 / 5th Street bridge beautification and improvements
5 $5,470,000 Fire Truck/apparatus replacements. Two ladder trucks, one engine, one
support truck
6 $3,000,000 Martintown Road Traffic Study Implementation
7 $2,976,235 Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system –water meters
8 $500,000 Nancy Carson Library Improvements
9 $750,000 Riverview Park Activities Center Improvements
10 $3,000,000 Road Resurfacing
11 $3,000,000 Road Reconstruction
Proposed Project List
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 4 of 29
Rank Order Cost Description
12 $1,500,000 Stormwater System Improvements
13 $575,000 Camera System and associated IT upgrades
14 $1,500,000 Fire Station 2 Upgrades
15 $500,000 Carrsville Historic Area Improvements
16 $1,350,000 Tourism Facilities and Assets (Community Center, Palmetto Terrace, Trolleys,
Wayfinding)
17 $500,000 Greeneway Improvements and connectivity (includes facilties)
18 $500,000 Water treatment and distribution improvements
19 $500,000 Wastewater infrastructure improvements
20 $7,500,000 Design, development, and construction of Fire Station 4 and related fire
trucks/apparatus
21 $1,750,000 Public Safety Training Center
22 $500,000 Public Safety –Replacement handheld, vehicle, and dispatch radio
equipment
Proposed Project List
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 5 of 29
Parks & Recreation
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 6 of 29
Parks & Recreation Capital Projects Sales Tax 5
1. Riverview Park $11,850,000
A.Expansion, 2 new gyms 25,000 sq.ft. x $410 $10,250,000
B. New Indoor Track $250,000
C.Exercise Equipment Update $250,000
D.Painting, New Boilers, Air Handlers, Automated goal adjusters $250,000
E.Upgrade Riverview Park Pavilion $100,000
F. Upgrade Fields 1,2,3, A,B to LED Lighting $750,000
2. Creighton Park Playground $500,000
3. Summerfield Park $1,750,000
A. New Splash Pad $500,000
B.New Playground $500,000
C. 2 Mini-pitch sports turf soccer fields $500,000
D. Upgrade pavilions & restrooms, walking loop in park, security cameras, etc.$250,000
4. North Augusta Country Club Property Regional Park $10 million
TOTAL:$24,100,000
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 7 of 29
Regional Park Playground Equipment
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Regional Park Splash Pad
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Creighton Park Playground Equipment
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Sewer
Manhole
Before
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Summerfield Park * Splash Pad needs upgrade
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 13 of 29
Activities Center Track & Weight Room
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 14 of 29
Activities Center Exercise Equipment
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Downtown
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Downtown
•Traffic Calming
•Pedestrian Safety
•Utilities
Undergrounding
•Amenities
•Lighting
•Parking
•Property Acquisition
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 17 of 29
Engineering & Public Works
Proposals
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 18 of 29
Road Reconstruction
Before After
Woodlawn Avenue
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 19 of 29
Road Reconstruction
Before
Bluff Avenue
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 20 of 29
Road Reconstruction
After
Bluff Avenue
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 21 of 29
Public Safety
Proposals
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 22 of 29
Apparatus
1981 Ladder Truck
1989 Engine
2005 Ladder Truck
1998 Brush Truck
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Refurbish Public Safety Station 2
501 W. Five Notch Rd. $2,000,000
•Station 2 was opened in 1989
•Equipped with a training room and indoor shooting range
in addition to the necessary Fire Station requirements
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Current Coverage with 3 Stations
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Comparison
Current Coverage Fire Station on Martintown Rd at
Knobcone Ave.
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Training Center
Burn Building, Driving Track, Rifle Range
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Rank Order Cost Description
1 $3,000,000 Country Club Property Park Establishment and Improvements
2 $6,500,000 Downtown Development Improvements (pedestrian and vehicular traffic
safety, downtown greeneway connector, utilities undergrounding, property
acquisition)
3 $2,250,000 Park Improvements (Summerfield, Riverview Park, Creighton, Maude
Edenfield)
4 $500,000 E Martintown Rd / Rt 1 / 5th Street bridge beautification and improvements
5 $5,470,000 Fire Truck/apparatus replacements. Two ladder trucks, one engine, one
support truck
6 $3,000,000 Martintown Road Traffic Study Implementation
7 $2,976,235 Automated Meter Reading (AMR) system –water meters
8 $500,000 Nancy Carson Library Improvements
9 $750,000 Riverview Park Activities Center Improvements
10 $3,000,000 Road Resurfacing
11 $3,000,000 Road Reconstruction
Proposed Project List
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 28 of 29
Rank Order Cost Description
12 $1,500,000 Stormwater System Improvements
13 $575,000 Camera System and associated IT upgrades
14 $1,500,000 Fire Station 2 Upgrades
15 $500,000 Carrsville Historic Area Improvements
16 $1,350,000 Tourism Facilities and Assets (Community Center, Palmetto Terrace, Trolleys,
Wayfinding)
17 $500,000 Greeneway Improvements and connectivity (includes facilties)
18 $500,000 Water treatment and distribution improvements
19 $500,000 Wastewater infrastructure improvements
20 $7,500,000 Design, development, and construction of Fire Station 4 and related fire
trucks/apparatus
21 $1,750,000 Public Safety Training Center
22 $500,000 Public Safety –Replacement handheld, vehicle, and dispatch radio
equipment
Proposed Project List
ATTACHMENT #3A Page 29 of 29