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MINUTES OF MAY 13, 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 May 13, 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, McGhee, Presnell, and Toole.
Member absent was Councilmember McCauley.
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 & 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; and Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology.
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DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 20, 2024 – 6:00pm – 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 May 6, 2024
• Study Session minutes of May 13, 2024
5. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. National Law Enforcement Week: May 12 – May 18, 2024
b. Public Works Week: May 19 – May 25, 2024
6. PERSONNEL:
a. Jason Pearce, Retirement – Recognition of Service to the City of North Augusta
NEW BUSINESS
7. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2024-24 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Trolley
8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
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9. 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:
10. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCE:
• Cycle 1 Disconnect Dates – May 15 & 16
• Cycle 2 Due Date – May 20
PUBLIC SERVICES:
• Mosquito Control
• Sanitation Employee Parking Lot & Storage Building
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
• Planning Commission meeting on May 15
PUBLIC SAFETY:
• On May 11 a Touch a truck event was held in conjunction with Victory Baptist Church.
• Chief Johnson and Captain Hayes have completed a year class through the Local Government
Leadership Institute.
PARKS AND RECREATION:
• Spring Sports Update
• Wednesday, May 15, Parks & Recreation Night at SRP Park
• Friday, May 31, Splash Day at Riverview Park, 11am-2pm
• Medium size Travel Basketball tournament this weekend at Riverview Park
TOURISM:
• The North Augusta Chamber of Commerce will host a Women in STEM conference on May 15 in
the Palmetto Terrace.
• North Augusta Forward will host Third Thursday on May 16 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. The North
Augusta Beautification Foundation will be participating this month at Town Square Olive Oil &
Wine.
• The North Augusta Cultural Arts Council will be presenting Music in the Park on May 16 at 7:00pm
at Maude Edenfield Park featuring The Wayne Hoey Big Band (Big Band era Classics).
• An unveiling of educational panels about the Meriwether Monument will be conducted May 17
at 12:00pm in Calhoun Park.
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
• Reminder: Household Hazardous Waste Collection, May 18 from 10:00am-1:00pm – See
Attached Flyer for Details
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• See the following page for the Employment Opportunities list
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for May 13, 2024
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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
Building Standards Inspector II – Building Standards
Grade: 15
Salary/pay Rate: $24.50 - $29.40
Closing Date: Until Filled (July 1, 2024 Start)
Communications Technician I – Public Safety
Grade: 10
Salary/Pay Rate: $19.65 - $23.58
Closing Date: Until Filled
Engineering Inspector II – Engineering
Grade: 15
Salary/pay Rate: $24.50 - $29.40
Closing Date: Until Filled (July 1, 2024 Start)
Firefighter – Public Safety
Grade: 4
Salary/Pay Rate: $13.31 - $15.97/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Grounds Worker III – Parks and Recreation
Grade: 7
Salary/Pay Rate: $16.75 – $20.10/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Grounds Worker III – Property Maintenance
Grade: 7
Salary/Pay Rate: $16.75 – $20.10/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Meter Reader/Service Technician – Public Utilities
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: $17.71 - $21.26/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
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MAY 18, 2024
HOUSEHOLD
HAZARDOUS
WASTE
COLLECTION
EVENT
No Medicines or Explosives!
Acids
Aerosols
Caustics
Engine fluids
Flammable
liquids
Florescent
bulbs
Herbicides
Fertilizers
Cleaning fluids
Motor oil
Paint
Pesticides
Solvents
Stains
Used batteries
Thermometers
Other
household
chemicals
Where:
Kroger Shopping
Center, Knox Avenue,
North Augusta
When:
May 18, 2024
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
First come, first
served. Limited
space available.
Time to clean out the
garage, shed, and
cabinets!
City of North Augusta
Stormwater Management
100 Georgia Ave.
North Augusta, SC 29841
www.northaugustasc.gov
Contact: Michaela Canady
803-442-5711
mdcanady@northaugustasc.gov
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PRESENTATION
Georgia Avenue
Traffic Calming
and Pedestrian
Access Study
Recommendations
May 13, 2024
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Presentation
Overview
Project Purpose
Existing Conditions
Strategies
Recommendations
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Project
Purpose
Develop a long-term vision and strategy
for Georgia Avenue to function as North
Augusta’s vibrant, pedestrian-oriented
“main street”
-City of North Augusta 2021 Comprehensive Plan
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Project
Goals
Identify and recommend specific
improvements along Georgia Avenue
related to pedestrian, bicycle, and other
alternative transportation methods
Ranking of projects based on cost, effort,
impact, and feasibility
Identification of alternate funding sources
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Georgia Avenue
(US 25)
Existing Traffic
Control
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Avg = 30 MPH
85th % = 36 MPH
Georgia Avenue
(US 25)
Speed Data
(8/23-8/24 2022)
Avg = 26 MPH
85th % = 33 MPH
Avg = 26 MPH
85th % = 32 MPH
Avg = 28 MPH
85th % = 33 MPH
Avg = 30 MPH
85th % = 37 MPH
Avg = 38 MPH
85th % = 43 MPH
Posted Speed Limit
= 30 MPH
from S of Center St to N of W
Forest Ave
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25,000
22,250
20,250
18,000
17,750
18,250
Georgia Avenue
Weekday Average
Daily Traffic
(August 2022)
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42,750
38,000
34,500
30,750
30,250
31,250
Georgia Avenue
Estimated Future
Traffic Year 2033
Based on 5% Annual
Growth
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Crash and Safety
Analysis
(2016 –2021)
•Average of 50 crashes per year
•Severity:
•75% of crashes were
property damage only
•25% involved an injury
•No fatal crashes
•Bicycle/Pedestrian Crashes
•1 Bicycle (Injury) crash in
2018 at intersection of
Carolina Ave
•1 Pedestrian (Injury)
crash in 2019 at
intersection of Buena
Vista Ave
•1 Pedestrian (Injury)
crash in 2021 at
intersection of Martintown
Road
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Crash and Safety
Analysis
(2016 –2021)•Crash Hot Spots:
•W Buena Vista Ave
•Block of Pine Grove Ave to
Spring Grove Ave
•Carolina Ave/Jackson Ave
•Martintown Rd
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2022 Existing
Peak Hour Traffic
Operations
AM = LOS A
PM = LOS A
AM = LOS A
PM = LOS D
AM = LOS C
PM = LOS C
AM = LOS A
PM = LOS B
AM = LOS A
PM = LOS A
AM = LOS B
PM = LOS B
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Property/Business
Owners Workshop
October 2022
•Concerns regarding on-street
parking
•Angled parking difficult to back
out into oncoming traffic
•Potential reduction of parking
based on project
recommendations
•Delivery trucks occupying on-
street parking
•Desire for improved pedestrian
crossings and streetscapes
•Perceived speeding issues
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Public
Engagement
Workshop
November 2022
•Concerns regarding traffic and congestion
•Perceived speeding issues
•Improved walkability and more distinct crosswalks
•Explore opportunity to shift traffic to West Avenue
•Streetscape and beautification improvements
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Road Diet
Feasibility
•In preliminary discussions with City staff and the public, there was
interest in exploring the feasibility of a Road Diet along Georgia Avenue
•FHWA guidance indicates that a road diet is typically implemented on a
roadway with a current and future average daily traffic of 25,000 or less
•Based on estimated future daily traffic increasing over 25,000 in the
next few years, a road diet was not considered to be a viable long-term
option for Georgia Avenue
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Gateway Signage
Traffic
Calming
Strategies
Source: North Augusta Wayfinding Plan –KMA Design
Source: North Augusta Wayfinding Plan –KMA Design
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Landscaped Medians
Traffic
Calming
Strategies
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Intersection Improvements
Pedestrian
Safety
Strategies
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Improved Mid-Block Crossings
Pedestrian
Safety
Strategies
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Recommendations
Pine Grove Ave
to Spring Grove
Ave
$1,190,000
Narrow Travel Lanes to 11’
Convert to Parallel Parking
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Recommendations
Buena Vista Ave
to Pine Grove Ave
$260,000
Install TWLTL to Pine Grove
Ave
Narrow Travel Lanes to 11’
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Recommendations
RRFB Crossing
with In-Road Lights
In-Road Warning
Lights
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Recommendations
Spring Grove Ave
to Jackson Ave
$470,000
Install TWLTL to Spring Grove Ave
Narrow Travel Lanes to 11’
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Recommendations
Georgia Ave at
Carolina
Ave/Jackson Ave
$280,000
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Recommendations
Center Street to
Buena Vista Ave
$310,000
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Traffic
Calming
Strategies
Other Considerations:
•Painted median striping north of
Carolina Avenue
•Improved alleyways for rear access
and circulation
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Potential
Funding
Sources
•SCDOT Transportation Alternatives
Program (TAP)
•SCDOT “C” Program/Aiken Co. (CTC)
•USDOT Safe Streets for All (SS4A)
Grants
•ARTS MPO Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP)
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Next Steps
•Continued coordination with City
staff and leadership
•Additional analysis at Georgia
Avenue/Carolina Avenue
•Finalizing report and concepts
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Thank you!
Joe Robertson, P.E., PTOE, RSP2IKimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
Joseph.Robertson@kimley-horn.com
803-403-8557
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