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MINUTES OF MAY 28, 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 Special Called Study Session of May 28, 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, Presnell, and
Toole.
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; Jamie Paul, City Clerk; and Ricky Jones, Manager of
Information Technology.
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PUBLIC POWER HOUR
June 3, 2024 – 5:30 p.m. - Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 3, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. – Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
The Public Power Hour 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 May 20, 2024
• Special Called Study Session minutes of May 28, 2024
5. PROCLAMATIONS:
a. National Garden Week, June 2 – 8, 2024
b. Scoliosis Early Detection Awareness Month June, 2024
NEW BUSINESS
6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-09 Amending Article 5, Use and Use Conditions, of
the North Augusta Development Code, Chapter 18 of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of
Ordinances – First Reading
7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-10 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of
North Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ±
3.65 Acres of Property Located on Lamback Way and Owned By IV-CO LLC – First Reading
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8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-11 To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 3.65 Acres of Land Owned by IV-CO, Aiken County Tax Parcel No.
012-11-14-001 from P, Public Use to R-14 Single Family Large Lot – First Reading
9. PARKS & RECREATION: Resolution No. 2024-25 Authorizing a Restructuring of Personnel for the
Department of Parks & Recreation
10. FINANCE: Resolution No. 2024-26 Authorizing a Restructuring of Personnel for the Departments of
Public Services and Engineering
11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS:
12. 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:
13. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCE:
• Cycle 1 Due Date – June 3
• Cycle 2 Disconnect Dates – June 4 & 5
PUBLIC SERVICES:
• Mosquito Control
• Sanitation Commercial Dumpsters
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
• BZA meeting June 4
• Involuntary lot cleanups moving forward today:
o 26 Rapid Court
o Kip Road off of Five Notch
PUBLIC SAFETY:
• Thursday afternoons in June, Public Safety will be doing training in Riverview Park.
o May see an increase of vehicles with emergency lights in operation in the Hammond
Hills and Georgetown Drive area.
• Friday, May 31 the Community Action Team will be holding a charity softball tournament
benefiting The RECing Crew.
• Captain Sherman continues working with the Opioid substance abuse steering committee.
PARKS AND RECREATION:
• Splash day on Friday, May 31
• Riverview Park
• Adaptive kayak launcher
• Summer camps
• Travel Basketball & Baseball tournaments
• Summerfield Park playground
TOURISM:
• Early Voting has started at the Community Center (see attached flyer for details)
• Music in the Park series continues on May 30th at 7:00pm
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
• City Street Repair Schedule
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• See the following page for the Employment Opportunities list
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for May 28, 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 – 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
Vehicle Operator II – Sanitation
Grade: 10
Salary/Pay Rate: $19.65 - $23.58/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
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EARLY
VOTING
WHEN
Starts: Tuesday, May 28th
Ends: Friday, June 7th
Time: 8:30am-5pm
No Saturdays or Sundays
WHERE
North Augusta
Community Center
495 Brookside Avenue
North Augusta, SC 29841
2024 South Carolina Primaries
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Tourism In North Augusta
•Understanding our Market
•Local/Regional
•Engaging our residents
•Telling Our Story
•What do we have to offer?
•What makes us unique?
•What’s our photo op?
•Assets
•Natural
•Commercial
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Expanding the Brand of North Augusta Tourism
Current Projects
•Re-Focus of Facility Usage
•Events (New & Traditional)
•Increased Marketing
•Updated Website & Branding
•Increased Social Media Presence
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Facilities 2024
Renewed interest in facilities by being inviting
to local businesses and public functions
QUARTER 1 & 2 HIGHLIGHTS
•Optimist Club
•Lions Club
•Chamber of Conference Events (17)
•North Augusta Beautification Foundation
•Disabled American Veterans
•North Augusta Cultural Arts Council
•North Augusta Artists Guild
•Cold War Patriots
•Audubon Society
•Music in the Park Series
•HOA Meetings
•American Red Cross Blood Drive
•SC Secretary of Commerce
•Nikki Haley Rally
•City CPR Training
•NAPS Plea Day
•ACPSD Dances/Prom
•SC Economic Development Association Conference
•LSCOG Transportation Forum
•Leadership Aiken County
•Chamber Women in STEM Conference
•Project Management Institute Conference
•SRNS Job Fair
•Aiken County Elections Commission Early Voting
NEW VENTURES/ONE-OFF EVENTS CONTINUED PARTNERSHIPS/RENTALS
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Events
October 27-28, 2023
Jack O Lantern Jubilee: 18,190
Times Square Tower: 12,710
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Events
•Embrace the Tradition
•Jack O Lantern Jubilee
•Christmas Tree Lighting
•Welcome the New
•Increased Usage of Sharon Jones Amphitheater
•Density-Focused Pop Up Events
•Partner
•Augusta Greenjackets
•Local Media
•North Augusta Forward/Third Thursday
•Arts & Heritage Center
•Chamber of Commerce
•Conferences
•Statewide
•Regional
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Events
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Tourism Website
•Tell Our Story
•Reform our Tourism Website so it represents who we
truly are and what we have to offer
•Community Calendar
•Develop a hub for community events and a system to
vet what is published
•Highlight
•Create a section to showcase local attractions &
businesses that would appeal to visitors (& residents)
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Increased Social Media Presence
•Creating engaging content through social
media is a crucial step to encourage visitors
•Keeping up with the evolution of social
media and realize it is a moving target.
•New Platforms
•Target a variety of ages; different generations use
different platforms
•YouTube Channel
•Videos can be one of the most relatable forms of
media for potential visitors
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