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MINUTES OF JULY 8, 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 July 8, 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, McCauley, McGhee, Presnell and Toole.
Member absent was Councilmember Carpenter.
Also in attendance were 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; Roy Kibler, Superintendent of Property Maintenance; Rick Meyer, Director
of Parks & Recreation, Karl Waldhauer, Manager of Tourism; Lynda Williamson, Director of Finance; Mary
Bradley, Human Resources Specialist; Jamie Paul, City Clerk; and Ricky Jones, Manager of Information
Technology.
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DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 15, 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 July 1, 2024
• Study Session minutes of July 8, 2024
5. PROCLAMATION:
a. Good Samaritan Recognition
6. PERSONNEL: Employee of the Quarter – April, May, and June 2024 – TBD
OLD BUSINESS
7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-15 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 – Second Reading
8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-16 To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 0.25 Acres of Land Owned Brigham Limited Partnership, Aiken
County Tax Parcel No. 007-16-04-002 from R-10, Medium Lot, Single-Family Residential to GC, General
Commercial – Second Reading
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NEW BUSINESS
9. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2024-29 To Authorize the City to Execute and/or Consent to a Partial
Assignment and Assumption of Rights and Obligations Under Master Development Agreement, a Partial
Assignment and Assumption of Rights and Obligations Under Development Inducement Agreement, and
an Amended and Restated Master Parking Facilities Operating and Easement Agreement Joinder
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
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FINANCE:
• Cycle 2 Due Date – July 19
• No Disconnects in the month of July while software conversion rolls out
PUBLIC SERVICES:
• South Carolina Department of Environmental Service Grant
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
• Planning Commission next Wednesday, July 17
• ARTS TCC & SC ARTS TCC meeting this week
• 760 and 770 West Martintown Road have been remediated (Kirby Ashe)
• 1819 Marion Avenue has been remediated
• 1306 Concord Avenue to be remediated tomorrow including removing 2 junk vehicles
• 1831 Roan Avenue is pending as he has been cleaning the parcel (Kirby Ashe)
PUBLIC SAFETY:
• Our first wrecker has asked to be taken off the rotation due to them no longer having a yard within
5 miles of the City in South Carolina. The list has been adjusted and wreckers were advised. They
were also advised to have their request letters in by October 1 to remain on the rotation for 2025.
PARKS AND RECREATION:
• Center Program Coordinators Tyler Roush and Terrance Chiles passed the National Alliance of
Youth Sports Certification.
• Nike Peach Jam
• Greeneway trash cans and bollards have a fresh coat of paint on them. Staff will be installing new
water fountains this week.
TOURISM:
• 803 Night
• Tourism Website Update
• Upcoming Events
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
• Front Street Parking Improvements
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• See the following page for the Employment Opportunities list
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for July 8, 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
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
Utility Technician – Public Utilities
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $18.68 - $22.42/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
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Utility Billing Update
8 JUNE 2024
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Agenda
Notification to the Public
Expected Changes for Citizens
Current Online Payment Option
New Online Payment Options
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Notification to the
Public
Robo Calls will go out to all customers prior to their due dates with the information that the City has a new online portal along with the URL to use to get to the portal.
Numerous Social Media posts with the information on how to get to the online portal and what the new portal will be able to offer.
Links to tutorial videos
Notes on the Utility Bills with information on how to access the new portal.
Brochures available in City Buildings.
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Expected Changes for Citizens
Customers paying in the Finance Office.
•No change.
•Customers will be able to pay with the cashiers
by cash, check, or card.
Customers that mail in payments or use the
drop box.
•No change.
•Customers will still be able to pay using both
these methods.
Customers paying using their bank’s online bill
pay.
•No change.
•Account numbers will remain the same the
payments will be applied to the customers’ accounts as they are now.
•More will be sent electronically over
paper checks.
Customers with ACH payments that are
debited by the City.
•No change.
•Customers ACH payment information
will be transferred and automated until they are ready to change it.
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Expected Changes for Citizens
Customers paying online.
Website URL will not change.
Customers can setup their own specific payment method(s)
Application supports the ability to pay via credit cards, debit cards,
ACH, e-checks, Paypal, and ApplePay.
Customers will be able to see their billing history.
Customers will be able to sign up for e-billing.
Customers will be able to update contact information on their
accounts.
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City Website
www.northaugustasc.gov
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Current
Online Bill
Pay
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Current
Information
Available to
Customers
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Initial Login
for
new/existing
users
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Customer
Centric
Self-Service
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View and
Pay
Current and
Previous
Utility Bills
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Tasks In-Progress
Online Customer Registration and application for service(s)
Displaying Usage Data as charts / graphs
Online form for request to transfer / terminate service(s)
Live Payment Plug-in for all payment types
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