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MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 2025
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 March 10, 2025 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; Chief Junior Johnson, Public
Safety Director; Kuleigh Baker, Planner 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
March 17, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. – 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 March 3, 2025
• Study Session minutes of March 10, 2025
5. PROCLAMATION(S):
a. Child Abuse Prevention Month – April 2025
b. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – April 13 – April 19, 2025
c. Month of the Military Child – April 2025
6. YOUTH APPRECIATION: Recognition of North Augusta High School Participants – Sponsored by the
Optimist Club of North Augusta
OLD BUSINESS
7. ENGINEERING: Ordinance No. 2025-06 Amending Chapter 6, Article III, Titled “Construction Permit
Schedules” of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina – Second Reading
8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-07 To Amend the Zoning Map of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 25.59 Acres of Land Owned by Hull Martintown, LLC Tax Parcel
No. 001-20-01-001 and 001-20-01-002 from GC, General Commercial to PD, Planned Development –
Second Reading
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9. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-08 To Approve the General Development Plan for the
201.8+ Acre the Hive Planned Development on the East Side of West Martintown Road Between
Knobcone Avenue and Interstate 20 – Second Reading
10. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2025-09 Amending Article VI, Division 2/Demonstrations and
Parades/of the Municipal Code for the City of North Augusta Section 16-100 through 16- 105. Specifically,
the Amendment Transfers the Authority for the Issuance of Permits Related to Demonstrations and
Parades from the City Council to the City Administrator or Assistant City Administrator – Second Reading
NEW BUSINESS
11. ENGINEERING: Resolution No. 2025-08 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into a Contract to
Perform Debris and Obstruction Removal for Needed Repairs to Public Stormwater Detention Facilities
12. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: The Clubhouse at Riverside Village Owner’s Association, Inc. –
Appointment by the Mayor; Receipt of information by Council
13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
a. Update on Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts
14. 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
15. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCE:
• Cycle 2 Due Date - March 21
• Cycle 1 Due Date – April 3
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• See the following page for the Employment Opportunities list
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
• Rapids Sinkhole
• Concrete Repairs
• Center Street Parking Deck Exterior Power Washing Bids
• Transportation Engineering RFQ
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
• Planning Commission meeting – March 19
• Next Board of Zoning Appeals meeting – April 1
o This will be a large agenda that includes 4 Special Exception requests for Home
Occupations
PUBLIC SERVICES:
• Butterfly Garden & Living History Park
• Property Maintenance Contractor Landscape Services
PUBLIC SAFETY:
• On Friday evening, PSO Doug Ruben, was recognized by Mother Against Drug Driving for being in
the top of 5 DUI officers in South Carolina.
• Capt. Luke Sherman will graduate from the FBI-National Academy on Thursday, March 13.
• On Tuesday, March 4 the dispatch switch over at PS Headquarters was successful
PARKS AND RECREATION:
• North Augusta Miracle League Field Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, March
15th at 9:30am.
• North Augusta High School Baseball JV and Varsity teams will host Gray Collegiate this Friday at
SRP Park.
• The Riverview Park Activities Center Elevator Modernization week of March 24.
• Spring Sports games begin week of March 24.
• Creighton Park Playground installation and Riverview Park Tennis Court Resurfacing projects are
scheduled to begin the week of April 14.
• Parks & Recreation Greeneway team will be full staff this Wednesday. Media launch to introduce
them will begin on Wednesday.
TOURISM:
• Tourism & Marketing Coordinator Jenn Goldman received her Section 107 Drone License from the
FAA.
• Upcoming Events:
o March 13: Good Morning North Augusta hosted by the NA Chamber (Palmetto Terrace)
o March 20: Third Thursday hosted by North Augusta Forward (Downtown)
o March 20: Savannah River Smackdown (SRP Park)
o March 22: Whiskey Run Concert (Sharon Jones Amphitheater)
o March 24: Lafayette in Hamburg (Arts & Heritage Center)
o March 29: Velcro Pygmies Concert (Sharon Jones Amphitheater)
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for March 10, 2025
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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
Communications Technician I – Public Safety
Grade: 10
Salary/Pay Rate: $20.24 - $24.29/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Firefighter – Public Safety
Grade: 4
Salary/Pay Rate: $14.25 - $17.11/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Grounds Worker III – Parks & Recreation
Grade: 7
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.25 – $20.70/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Grounds Worker III – Property Maintenance
Grade: 7
Salary/Pay Rate: $17.25 – $20.70/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Meter Reader/Service Technician – Public Utilities
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $19.24 - $23.09/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Public Safety Officer – Public Safety
Grade: 16
Salary/Pay Rate: $24.54 - $29.45/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Tree Care Technician – Property Maintenance
Grade: 13
Salary/Pay Rate: $23.24 - $27.88/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Utility Technician – Public Utilities
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $19.24 - $23.09/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Vehicle Operator I – Sanitation
Grade: 6
Salary/Pay Rate: $16.25 - $19.50/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
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HISTORICAL REPORT OF THE NORTH AUGUSTA PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION
The North Augusta Public Safety Foundation was established in April 2023 by order of city
resolutions 2022-59 and 2023-14. The Foundation was established with the city council’s intent
to be a “non-profit charitable corporation … independent from the City [of North Augusta]
under the leadership of a Board of Directors with advisement from municipal employees.”
Mayor Briton Williams nominated five North Augusta residents and two City Councilmembers
to the Foundation’s inaugural Board of Directors. The nominated board members were then
approved by City Council. Additionally, one officer from the North Augusta Public Safety
Department was identified to serve in an ex-officio capacity to the Foundation.
The inaugural board members were:
• Rebecca Dearden, resident
• Butch Fagan, resident
• Lisa Izlar, resident
• Jason Payne, resident
• Michael Ward, resident
• Jenafer McCauley, councilmember
• David McGhee, councilmember
• Capt. Kevin Hayes, ex-officio member
ORGANIZATION
The board began meetings on September 28, 2023 and elected the following officers:
• Jason Payne, Chair
• Rebecca Dearden, Vice Chair
• Butch Fagan, Treasurer
• Lisa Izlar, Secretary
The Foundation approved its by-laws on January 4, 2024.
On March 8, 2024, the Foundation was retroactively designated by the Internal Revenue Service
to be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, effective September 7, 2023. The Foundation’s EIN is
93-3354072.
Banking accounts for the Foundation were established at South State Bank in January 2024.
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2024 REPORT
1. Goals: In 2024, the Foundation’s top three goals consisted of:
1. Raising money for a plaque dedicated to fallen officers that would be placed in a
memorial garden of the new Department of Public Safety (DPS) headquarters located at
Georgia Ave.
Goal Outcome: The Foundation received several plaque quotes from DPS; however,
Posey Funeral Homes of North Augusta paid for the entire plaque.
2. Supporting the 2024 DPS Annual Golf Tournament. The golf tournament’s profits are
used to fund DPS’ annual Christmas drive for needy families in North Augusta.
Goal Outcome: The Foundation raised $16,074.75 of which $7,595.00 was used to cover
tournament expenses and $6,825 was used to support nine families for the department’s
Annual Christmas Drive.
3. Identifying and participating in community events that would allow the Foundation to
connect with prospective members, donors, and local businesses.
Goal Outcome: Members of the Foundation participated in North Augusta Chamber of
Commerce events, DPS community outreach events, city events, and events with the
Downtown Merchant’s Alliance.
2. Personnel: The Foundation had nine active members as of December 31, 2024. Additionally,
board member Michael Ward resigned from his position on April 25, 2024.
3. Finances
3.1 Fundraising: In 2024, the Foundation raised $35,041.75. The Foundation’s top donors were:
1. Miracle Nissan $5,000.00
1. Dominion Energy $5,000.00
3. Jason Payne $3,514.00
4. Hood Construction, LLC $2,000.00
4. Walker Sports $2,000.00
6. City of North Augusta $1,186.00
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3.2 Contributions: The Foundation contributed $20,020 to North Augusta’s DPS in support of
the following activities:
1. Community Outreach Events: $14,420
2. Special Projects (i.e., challenge coins, etc.): $3,500
3. Training: $0
4. Equipment: $600
5. Hardship Grants: $1,500
6. Staff Awards: $0
3.3 Operating Expenses: Operating expenses for the Foundation included:
1. Software Licenses: $466.56
2. Consumable Items: $0
3. Durable Items: $910
4. Honorariums: $0
5. Administrative Fees: $0
3.4 Ending Balance: The Foundation’s ending balance as of December 31, 2024 was $20,419.18.
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MISSION STATEMENT
Strengthening the North Augusta Public Safety Department’s ability to protect, serve, and
support the quality of life in our community.
ANNUAL GOALS
1. Membership: Add ten (10) new members to the Foundation, not including board
members. This should be accomplished through a combination of one or more
membership drives and active engagement. Memberships and membership renewals
will be tracked through the payment of annual membership dues.
2. Fundraising: Raise $40,000 to support the North Augusta Public Safety Department,
approximately 95% of which will be used on unfunded training and equipment needs,
community outreach, special projects, and hardship requests from public safety
employees.
3. Governance: Elect at least one new board member to replace a board member who
resigned last year. Facilitate officer elections in accordance with established by-laws.
4. Resource Allocation: Benchmark against similar non-profit organizations and evaluate
the Foundation’s current and previous year spending by category (i.e., community
outreach, special projects, marketing, administration, carryover, etc.) to determine
budget appropriations for fiscal year 2026.
DONOR ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY
Historical and prospective donors will be engaged through the following means (neither all-
inclusive nor in order of priority):
• Booths at community outreach events
• Mail to corporate and private donors from previous years
• DPS annual golf tournament
• DPS payroll deductions (stretch goal)
• Targeted calls to prospective corporate and small business donors
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CALENDAR
1st Quarter, FY 25
• Approve 2024 Historical Review (January)
• Review NAPSF By-laws (March)
• Hold inaugural membership drive (March)
2nd Quarter, FY 25
• Support DPS Easter Egg Hunt community outreach event (April)
• Support DPS Touch-a-Truck community outreach event (May)
3rd Quarter, FY 25
• Review 2025 Annual Plan glidepath (July)
• Support DPS National Night Out community outreach event (August)
• Hold board member elections for Chair and Secretary positions (September)
• Draft 2026 Annual Plan (September)
4th Quarter, FY 25
• Support DPS Trunk or Treat community outreach event (October)
• Conduct community outreach at North Augusta’s Jack o’ Lantern Jubilee (October)
• Support DPS annual charity golf tournament (October)
• Conduct community outreach at Citizen’s Academy graduation (November)
• Support DPS Annual Christmas Drive (December)
• Support and attend DPS Holiday Party (December)
• Review 2026 Annual Plan (December)
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2024 Highlights
•Annual Christmas Drive: $8,000+ for twelve (12)
underprivileged North Augusta families
•$1,500 hardship grants for officers severely impacted
by Hurricane Helene
•Badges for three K9 officers
•300 commemorative challenge coins for new DPS HQ
•Holiday thank you cards to all 110 public safety staff
members
2025 Highlights
•Support N. Augusta DPS attendance at National Law
Enforcement Memorial Ceremony in Washington D.C.
•Contribute to procurement of Honor Guard uniforms
•Exploring avenues to partner with FONAA to improve
conditions at city animal control shelter
•Implementation of tiered membership, inaugural
annual membership drive in March
Stretch Goals
•Payroll deductions for DPS employees (FY 26)
•NAPSF annual community outreach event (1-2 years)
•DPS Education Scholarship Fund (FY 27)
•Support to DPS unfunded capital project (FY 31)
Challenges
•Increasing NAPSF name recognition and growing
active membership is a slow process
•We don’t know what we don’t know yet
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03/10/2025
Junior Johnson
Director of Public Safety
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History
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Joe R. Johnson
Director of Public Safety
Present/Future
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Dispatch Console
Joe R. Johnson
Director of Public Safety
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EOC/Training Room
Joe R. Johnson
Director of Public Safety
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Crime Forensics Lab
Joe R. Johnson
Director of Public Safety
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Invitation Slide
Joe R. Johnson
Director of Public Safety
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City of North Augusta
Hurricane Helene
Recovery Update
10 March 2025
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Actions since last update
•Request for FEMA 100% funding extension
•100% of City-maintained roads 2nd pass
•Stump removal process started
•48 identified
•40 removed (6 removed this past week)
•8 remaining –5 attached / 3 unattached
•Contractors consolidating city dump sites to contractor dump sites -ongoing
•Limited backhaul operations to final destination sites -ongoing
•SCDOT continues work on side roads –removing stumps in Hammond Hills
•NRSC emergency grant request finalized
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Debris Consolidation
Site consolidated and closed
Site consolidated and closed
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Contractor Debris Data
Exceeding 100,00 Cubic Yards
As of 3/3/2025 As of 3/9/2025
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Actions planned
•Cleanup of mixed SCDOT/City road neighborhoods
•Crews working East Avenue and Jersey Avenue
•Removal of stumps from city-maintained roads
•ongoing
•Consolidation of city debris sites to contractor sites
•ongoing
•Contract for debris removal from eleven stormwater detention ponds
•Received multiple bids, low bid contract to Council for approval at next Council
Meeting
•Contract for fence repairs around stormwater detention ponds
•Contract to clear utility easements
•Work to be done by City crews
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Limited Yard Waste Operations
•Effective immediately, yard waste operations will resume for Yard Waste carts
and up to 4 bags of yard waste per week –no loose yard waste
•Full yard waste service not likely until after Masters Tournament
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Questions?
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