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MINUTES OF DECEMBER 9, 2024
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Jenafer F. McCauley, Councilmember – Mayor Pro Tem
David B. Buck, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
David W. McGhee, Councilmember
Kevin W. Toole, Councilmember
ORDER OF BUSINESS
STUDY SESSION
The Study Session of December 9, 2024 for the City Council of the City of North Augusta, having been duly
publicized, was called to order by Mayor 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, 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; Captain Luke Sherman, 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; Roy Kibler, Superintendent of Property Maintenance;
Jamie Paul, City Clerk; and Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology.
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DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 16, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. – Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
The Public Hearing and Regular 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 December 2, 2024
• Study Session minutes of December 9, 2024
5. COMMUNITY PROMOTION: Recognition of the Winners of the 2024 Mayor’s Writing Contest
6. PERSONNEL: Public Safety Officer John Rutland, Retirement – Recognition of Service to the City of
North Augusta
OLD BUSINESS
7. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2024-27 Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 Containing Estimates of
Proposed Revenues and Expenditures by the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, for the Budget Year
Beginning January 1, 2025, and Declaring that Same Shall Constitute the Budget of the City of North
Augusta for Such Budget Year – Second Reading
8. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2024-28 Levying the Annual Tax on Property in the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2025, and Ending December 31, 2025 – Second Reading
9. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-29 To Approve the General Development Plan for the
24.14 ± Acre Bentley Place Planned Development Located Generally on the North Side of Walnut Lane
Approximately 800 Feet West of US 25 – Second Reading
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10. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2024-30 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North
Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 18.57 Acres
of Property Located at Edgefield Road/Hwy 25 & Ascauga Lake Road Tax Parcel Number 011-07-01-010
Owned by Summers Family LLLP – Second Reading
11. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2024-31 Amending Section 2-21(B) of the City Code for the City of
North Augusta Establishing a Specific Time in the Council Meeting for Newly Elected Officers to Take
Office – Second Reading
NEW BUSINESS
12. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2024-57 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for the Mast Arm
Traffic Signal, Utilities, and Associated Easements and Rights of Way, Along with a Maintenance
Guarantee and Letter of Credit, for QuikTrip
13. PARKS & RECREATION: Resolution No. 2024-58 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Accept the Low
Bid from Sport Surface Pros, LLC for the Riverview Park Tennis Court Resurfacing
14. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Appointments – Recommendations by Mayor
15. CITY COUNCIL: City of North Augusta City Council Meeting Schedule and Notice for January 2025 through
December 2025
16. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
a. Update on Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
17. 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
18. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCE:
• Cycle 1 Disconnect – December 16 & 17
• Cycle 2 Due Date – December 19
PUBLIC SERVICES:
• Wastewater Interceptor Project
• Knox Avenue Water Main Leak
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
• Planning Commission will meet December 18
PUBLIC SAFETY:
• Criminal Investigation Division (CID) moved into the new headquarters last Monday
• Parade traffic was a success
• Public Safety was awarded a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) grant of $87,000
PARKS AND RECREATION:
• Creighton Park Task Force has selected Kompan Inc. for the new playground
• Greeneway update
• 2024-25 Parks & Recreation Youth Basketball program: 702 participants registered, total
of 79 teams. Games will begin this Friday, December 13
TOURISM:
• There are a couple of holiday photo op stations set up for the public to enjoy through the
holiday season. They are located at the corner of West and Pine Grove Avenues and in the plaza
at the end of Center Street between the Crowne Plaza Hotel and SRP Park. These interactive
displays are lit every night starting at approximately 5:30pm.
• The Explore North Augusta Scavenger Hunt is underway and clues can be found daily on the
Explore North Augusta website (www.explorenorthaugusta.com) or on Explore North Augusta
social media outlets.
• Some other notable upcoming events for the holiday season include:
o Now through Thursday, December 12: 12 Days of Christmas Contest at Downtown
North Augusta businesses
o Saturday, December 14: SRP Park will host Auggie’s Holiday Buzzar at SRP Park. The
event is free to attend and will feature a visit from Santa, concessions, vendors, and a
Toys for Tots drop-off center.
o Thursday, December 19: North Augusta Third Thursday
o Thursday, December 19: The Arts & Heritage Center will be open until 8:00pm and will
provide an opportunity to pick up that last-minute gift from the Gift Shop.
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
• West Avenue Crosswalks
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• See the following page for the Employment Opportunities list
• Annual Employee Luncheon – December 12 from 12pm – 1pm (See Attachment)
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for December 9, 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
Communications Technician I – Public Safety
Grade: 10
Salary/Pay Rate: $19.65 - $23.58
Closing Date: Until Filled
Environmental Coordinator – Stormwater
Grade: 15
Salary/Pay Rate: $24.50 - $29.40/hour
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 Mechanic – Sanitation
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $18.68 - $22.42/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Human Resources Generalist – Human Resources
Grade: 16
Salary/Pay Rate:
Closing Date: Until Filled
Maintenance Technician – Parks and Recreation
Grade: 12
Salary/Pay Rate: $21.59 - $25.91/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Public Safety Officer – Public Safety
Grade: 16
Salary/Pay Rate: $23.83 - $28.59/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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City of North Augusta
Hurricane Helene
Recovery Update
(Day 67)
9 December 2024
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LOE 1 Critical Infrastructure / Basic Human Needs -Completed
LOE 2 Open road networks / route clearance
•Improve road access to two –four lanes as able
LOE 3 Public Safety / Maintain Law & Order
•Assist power crews & tree crews with lane closures
LOE 4 Communicate
•Demand signal to County, State, Federal, Utilities, and Non-Governmental Organizations
•Establish communications with critical command nodes across government
•Conduct Key Leader engagements (KLEs) –with strategic intent and specific asks
•Establish communications channel with Citizens (City of North Augusta –Public Information Page)
LOE 5 Debris Removal –Main Effort
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•State Roads –SCDOT Contract
•County Roads –Aiken County Contract
•City Roads –Aiken County Contract option
•Signed Cooperative Purchasing Agreement & Notice to Proceed with Tetratech (monitoring)
•Working contract documents with SDR –will start with three crews and build from there
•SC Department of Environmental Services has approved multiple sites for debris removal
storage
•City Roads –City crews
•First pass; contract crews will likely have to come behind our initial work
•City Property/Parks –City crews & Contract crews
•City Parks –mixture of City crews & contracted crews
•Greeneway –no volunteers allowed for cleanup based on liability
•Greeneway –plan is for contracted option to cut trees & remove debris
•Resident debris self-removal options
•C&D Landfill
•City trees overhanging/fallen on private property
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•City Limits only (Belvedere covered by Aiken County)
•Suspend normal yard debris routes for at least 90 days
•Dedicate two full crews to debris removal mission on City streets
•Voluntary overtime for city debris crews
•Err on side of caution for use of City trucks-don’t risk vehicle
breakdowns in an attempt to pick up large/heavy debris
•Roads are a priority over the Greeneway
•We will only pull trucks off assigned missions for Life/Health/Safety
•Goal is to achieve as close to 100% FEMA reimbursement as possible
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Multiple Road OwnersATTACHMENT #3Aii Page 5 of 17
Contracted Plan for City RoadsATTACHMENT #3Aii Page 6 of 17
Contracted Plan for City Roads South of I-20ATTACHMENT #3Aii Page 7 of 17
Next neighborhoods:
Lynnhurst
Green Forest
Paul Knox/NAHS
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Contracted Plan for City Roads
North of I-20
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Priorities
1: Bergen Place
2: Oak Creek
3: Walnut Lane
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City Crew Priorities
(12/9 –12/16)
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City Crew Priorities
(12/9 –12/16)
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City Contractor Priorities
(12/9 –12/16)
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City & County Road ExampleATTACHMENT #3Aii Page 13 of 17
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•City Tree damages your personal property
•Homeowners Insurance claim
•City will not be removing tree(s)
•City Tree lands in your yard, but no damage
•City will not be removing tree(s)
•City tree is leaning over your property
•Report leaning tree to City Clerk: 803-441-4202
•City Arborist will evaluate the tree
•City will make a determination about removal
•Your tree falls onto City property
•City will remove tree from the City property only
•City tree falls in your yard, damaging City property
•City will remove tree from City property and repair City property
Tree Liability
“Act of God”
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•Enable power restoration to 100% of our citizens
•Road hazards fully identified and removed
•Road debris cleared, all roads to pre-Hurricane status
•Recreational Facilities & City Parks opened to the extent possible
•Plan to repair city facilities presented to Council
•City of North Augusta has the highest level of local government insurance claims in the SC
•Greeneway passable from end to end
Operation End State:ATTACHMENT #3Aii Page 16 of 17
Questions?
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