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MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 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 25, 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 Carpenter, McCauley, McGhee, Presnell, and Toole.
Member absent was Councilmember Buck.
Also in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; J.D. McCauley, Assistant 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; James Sutton, Director of Public
Services; 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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Items on the agenda were discussed out of order, but for the purpose of clarity will remain as listed on the
agenda.
ITEM 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Administrator Clifford led Council’s discussion of items for the April 1, 2024 regular meeting. (See
Attachment #1)
Mr. Clifford stated that item #9 will be moved to the May 6, 2024 Council Agenda per the applicant’s request.
Joe Lucas, Managing Member of Pope Flynn Group, explained each Ordinance to Council for Item #’s 6, 7, &
8 (Ordinance #’s 2024-06, 2024-07, and 2024-08) in detail. He noted that Ordinance #2024-06 was
recommended by the Planning Commission to Council by a 4-2 Vote, Ordinance #2024-07 was unanimously
recommended by Planning Commission to Council, and that Ordinance #2024-08 does not go through
Planning Commission. He stated that Ordinance #2024-08 is a substantial change to the Master
Development Agreement which calls for a Public Hearing and is being held on April 1, 2024 at 5:30pm.
Discussion ensued relating to parking density, concerns on parking, apartments vs senior living, and
SouthCity Partners.
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. Parks & Recreation – Highlight on Donation of Adaptive Kayak Launcher Addition to Boeckh Park
Dock
Parks & Recreation Director Rick Meyer highlighted on the Donation of Adaptive Kayak Launcher
Addition to Boeckh Park Dock and provided some picture examples. (See Attachment #3Ai)
(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 Attorney
No motion 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.
Upon returning to open session, Council will not take action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Proposed Fourth Amendment to Master Development Agreement
April 1, 2024 – 5:30pm – Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor – Council Chambers
DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
(Immediately Following the April 1, 2024 Public Hearing at 5:30pm)
April 1, 2024 – 6:00pm – Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
The Public Hearing and 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 18, 2024
• Study Session minutes of March 25, 2024
5. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. Month of the Military Child – April 2024
NEW BUSINESS
6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-06 To Approve the Revised General
Development Plan of the 195.39 Acre Hammond’s Ferry Planned Development Located on the
West Side of Georgia Avenue Between the North Augusta Greeneway and the Savannah River
(Revisions Relating Solely to Phase B of Such Revised General Development Plan) – First Reading
7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-07 Abandoning a Road Right-of-Way Shown as
Wanninger Run on a Plat for Hammond’s Ferry Ballpark Village, Phase B in the City of North Augusta
– First Reading
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8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-08 Authorizing and Approving the Execution
and Delivery of a Fourth Amendment to Master Development Agreement and a Development
Inducement Agreement; and Other Matters Relating Thereto – First Reading
9. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-09 To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 128.79 Acres of Land Owned by James M. Ford, Et Al, Aiken County
Tax Parcel No. 021-17-01-001 from R-10, Medium Lot, Single-Family Residential to R-7, Small Lot, Single-
Family Residential – First Reading
10. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2024-07 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
11. PARKS & RECREATION: Resolution No. 2024-13 Accepting Donation of Adaptive Kayak Launcher
Addition to Boeckh Park Dock from Georgia Rehabilitation Institute
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
13. 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:
14. ADJOURNMENT
ATTACHMENT #1 Page 2 of 2
FINANCE:
• Cycle 1 Due Date – April 4
• Cycle 2 Disconnect – April 3 & 4
• City Property Taxes Due Date – May 1
• Business License Renewal Due Date – April 30
PUBLIC SERVICES:
• Clay Street Pump Station
• Solid Waste Transfer Station
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
• Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on Tuesday, April 2
PUBLIC SAFETY:
• Cop Cards update: The department is beginning to explore updates to Cop Cards due to the
recent promotions and new hires
PARKS AND RECREATION:
• Spring Sports
• North Augusta Optimist Club Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, Lions Field
• Ice Breaker Travel Basketball Tournament Friday-Sunday
TOURISM:
• Staff has been working with the Augusta National in preparation of the Women’s Amateur Golf
Tournament.
• The Beautification Foundation meets on Tuesday, March 26th (7:00pm) at the Community
Center.
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
• Masters Traffic Signage
• Martintown Ridge Subdivision Construction
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• Job Fair at Aiken Technical College on March 27 from 10:00am – 1:00pm
• See the following page for the Employment Opportunities list
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for March 25, 2024
ATTACHMENT #2
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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: 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
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