050525 Council Mtg Discussion Items with AttachmentsDISCUSSION ITEMS FOR
MAY 5, 2025
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The documentation provided herewith consists of advance draft materials for review by Mayor
and City Council. Such documents may be revised prior to the actual Council meeting before any
formal consideration of same by Mayor and City Council. Said documents may also be revised by
way of a proper amendment made at the Council meeting. These documents are informational
only and not intended to represent the final decision of the Council.
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Administration Department
Interoffice Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jim Clifford, City Administrator
DATE: May 1, 2025
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of May 5, 2025
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 5. PROCLAMATION(S):
a. Law Enforcement Week – May 11-17, 2025
b. Public Works Week – May 18-24, 2025
Mayor Williams will recognize the above proclamations.
Please see ATTACHMENT #’s 5a and 5b for a copy of the proclamations.
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-10 To Amend the Zoning Map of the City
of North Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 0.49 Acres of Land Owned by Christopher L. Allen Tax
Parcel No. 006-12-12-024, 006-12-12-047, and 006-12-12-046 from GC, General Commercial to R-7,
Small Lot, Single-Family Residential – Second Reading
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve To Amend the Zoning Map of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina by Rezoning ± 0.49 Acres of Land Owned by Christopher L. Allen Tax
Parcel No. 006-12-12-024, 006-12-12-047, and 006-12-12-046 from GC, General Commercial to R-7, Small
Lot, Single-Family Residential.
Please see ATTACHMENT #6 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
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NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 7. ELECTION: 2025 Municipal General Election – Certification of Official Results from the
Municipal Election Commission
MEC has certified the 2025 Municipal General Election.
Please see ATTACHMENT #7 for a copy of the letter of certification.
ITEM 8. CITY COUNCIL:
a. Recognition of Councilmember David W. McGhee
b. Recognition of Councilmember Jenafer F. McCauley
Mayor Williams will recognize Councilmembers David W. McGhee and Jenafer F. McCauley on their time
as Councilmembers.
ITEM 9. CITY COUNCIL: Oath of Office of Newly Elected Mayor and Councilmembers Administered by
Judge Thomas Murphy
Judge Thomas Murphy will provide the Oath of Office to the elected Mayor and Councilmembers.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, in 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial
Day and the calendar week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week; and
WHEREAS, established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special
recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety
and protection of others, and
WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agencies in the City of North Augusta play an
essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of North Augusta; and
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards
and sacrifices of their law enforcement officers, and that law enforcement officers recognize their duty
to serve the people of this community, by protecting them against violence and disorder; and
WHEREAS, the law enforcement officers of the City of North Augusta unceasingly provide a public
service.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
proclaim the week of May 11-17, 2025 as
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEK
and call upon all citizens in this community to especially honor and show our sincere appreciation for
the officers of the City by our thanking the men and women who make it possible for us to leave our
homes safely each day and return knowing we are protected by men and women willing to sacrifice
their lives if necessary to guard our loved ones, property and government against all who would violate
the law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this 5th day of May, 2025.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #5a Page 1 of 1
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities and services that are of
vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and to the public health, high quality of
life and well-being of the people of North Augusta; and,
WHEREAS, these infrastructure, facilities and services could not be provided without the
dedicated efforts of public works professionals, who are engineers, managers and employees at
all levels of government and the private sector, who are responsible for rebuilding, improving and
protecting our city’s transportation, water supply, water treatment, sanitary and storm water
sewerage, and solid waste systems, public buildings, and other structures and facilities essential
for our citizens; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, civic leaders and children in North Augusta
to gain knowledge of and maintain an ongoing interest and understanding of the importance of
public works and public works programs in this community; and,
WHEREAS, the year 2025 marks the 66th annual National Public Works Week sponsored by the
American Public Works Association,
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
do hereby proclaim the week May 18-24, 2025, as
Public Works Week
in the City of North Augusta and I urge all citizens to pay tribute to our public works professionals
and to recognize the substantial contributions they make protecting our health, safety, comfort,
and quality of life.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this 5th day of May, 2025.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #5b Page 1 of 1
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-10
TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA,
SOUTH CAROLINA BY REZONING ± 0.49 ACRES OF LAND
OWNED BY CHRISTOPHER L. ALLEN TAX PARCEL NO. 006-12-12-024, 006-12-12-047,
AND 006-12-12-046 FROM GC, GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO R-7, SMALL LOT,
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, by Ordinance 2023-32, the North Augusta
City Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code and a citywide Zoning Map which is
consistent with the City’s North Augusta 2021 Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the property owner, Christopher L. Allen has requested the property
be rezoned from GC, General Commercial to R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential.
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following a March 19, 2025
public hearing, reviewed and considered a request by Christopher L. Allen to amend the Official
Zoning Map of North Augusta from GC, General Commercial to R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family
Residential for approximately +0.49 acres consisting of Tax Parcels 006-12-12-024, 006-12-12-
047, and 006-12-12-046 and has issued their recommendation. The staff reports and the
recommendation of the Planning Commission have been provided to City Council.
WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the request and considered the staff reports
and recommendation of the Planning Commission. Following such review Council has determined
it is appropriate to grant zoning change as requested.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN MEETING DULY
ASSEMBLED AND BY THE AUTHORITY THEREOF, THAT:
I. Three parcels consisting of +0.49 acres owned by Christopher L. Allen, are hereby
rezoned from GC, General Commercial to R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential.
Said property is Aiken County tax map parcel # 006-12-12-024, 006-12-12-047, and
006-12-12-046 and specifically identified as Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
II The Official Zoning Map for the City of North Augusta is hereby amended to reflect
this rezoning.
III. All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
IV. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and
final reading.
ATTACHMENT #6 Page 1 of 3
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF
MAY, 2025.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Paul, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #6 Page 2 of 3
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Zoning
ZONING
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R-7 - Small Lot, Single-Family Residential
GC - GeneralCommercial
Allen Parcels
Allen Parcels
3/20/2025
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Exhibit A
Application Number RZM25-001
Tax Parcel Numbers
006-12-12-024, 006-12-12-047,
and 006-12-12-046
A request to rezone approx. 0.49 ac from
GC, General Commercial /no zoning
to R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential ±
Subject Parcels
approx. 0.49 ac to be rezoned
R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential
TPN 006-12-12-024
TPN 006-12-12-046
TPN 006-12-12-047
EXHIBIT A
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