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MINUTES OF OCTOBER 27, 2025
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Kevin W. Toole, Councilmember – Mayor Pro Tem
Dennis C. Briatico, Councilmember
David B. Buck, Councilmember
Pat C. Carpenter, Councilmember
John M. Felak, Councilmember
Robert L. Freitas, Councilmember
ORDER OF BUSINESS
STUDY SESSION
The Study Session of October 27, 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 Briatico, Buck, Carpenter, Felak, Freitas, and Toole.
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, 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
November 3, 2025 – 5:30 p.m. - Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
November 3, 2025 – 6:00 p.m. – Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
The Public Power Hour 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 October 20, 2025
• Study Session minutes of October 27, 2025
OLD BUSINESS
5. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2025-21 Adopting a Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Containing Estimates of
Proposed Revenues and Expenditures by the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, for the Budget Year
Beginning January 1, 2026, and Declaring that Same Shall Constitute the Budget of the City of North
Augusta for Such Budget Year – Second Reading
6. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2025-22 Levying the Annual Tax on Property in the City of North Augusta, South
Carolina, for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2026, and Ending December 31, 2026 – Second Reading
7. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2025-23 Establishing Water Service Charges by Revising Section 14-25, Titled
"Water Rate Schedule–Generally," of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina – Second
Reading
8. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2025-24 Establishing Wastewater Service Charges by Revising Section 14-68,
Titled "Schedule of Monthly Wastewater Service Charge," of the City Code of the City of North Augusta,
South Carolina – Second Reading
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9. FINANCE: Ordinance No. 2025-25 Amending Article IV, Section 14-123 Titled “Sanitation Services Fees”
of the City Code of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina – Second Reading
10. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2025-26 Designating a High Enforcement Tow-Away Zone in Riverside
Village – Second Reading
11. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2025-27 Revoking Section 10-2 of the Current Code of Laws for the City
of North Augusta and Replacing such Section in its Entirety. Specifically, the Amendment will Change the
General Election Date for the City to Correspond to the Federal General Election Date – Second Reading
NEW BUSINESS
12. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2025-28 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North
Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 67.45 Acres
of Property Located on Hammond Pond Road and Owned by William F. Hammond – First Reading
13. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2025-29 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Grant a Nonexclusive
Franchise Agreement with Lumos Fiber of South Carolina, LLC – First Reading
14. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2025-35 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for the Streets,
Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Collection and Fire Suppression Systems, and Associated Easements and
Rights of Way, along with a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, for Forrest Bluff, Section 2
15. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2025-36 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for the Streets,
Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Collection and Fire Suppression Systems, Detention Pond, and Associated
Easements and Rights of Way, along with a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, for Martintown
Ridge
16. BOARDS & COMMISSION: Appointment to Municipal Election Commission – Recommendation by Mayor
17. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT(S):
18. 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
19. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCE:
• Cycle 1 due date is November 3
o Bills were mailed timely on October 9
• Cycle 2 due date is November 17
o Bills were mailed timely on October 24
• The Tax Sale is scheduled for November 3
o There are currently 42 properties that are headed to the tax sale
o Listings are updated the three Saturdays prior to the sale in the paper
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• See the following page for the Employment Opportunities list
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
• Detention Facility Maintenance Contract
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
• BZA meeting Tuesday, November 4.
PUBLIC SERVICES:
• Wastewater Rehabilitation Projects: Interceptor, Subdivisions & Lift Station
PUBLIC SAFETY:
• Participating with the Edgefield County Sheriff’s Office at a National Night Out event, October 28
at Sweetwater Baptist Church from 5-8pm.
• The Citizens Academy will be continuing for the next two weeks with scenarios.
PARKS AND RECREATION:
• Pink Out Week - Youth Athletic Programs - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Kid Jam 2025: Saturday, 10am-4pm, Activities Center
• Registration for the Youth Basketball Program through November 10
• Hometown Hero Banners- Veterans Day, November 11
TOURISM:
• North Augusta Beautification Foundation Wine Walk - Saturday, November 8
• Explore North Augusta Podcast Release; “Footnotes of the Past” - Tuesday, October 28
• Explore North Augusta mobile app
• Visit Explore North Augusta’s Website for more details and upcoming events:
o https://explorenorthaugusta.com
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for October 27, 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 803-442-5712 or sking@northaugustasc.gov.
The City of North Augusta is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Communications Technician I – Public Safety
Grade: 10
Salary/Pay Rate: $20.24 - $24.29/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Environmental Systems Operator IV – Water Production
Grade: 15
Salary/Pay Rate: $25.23 - $30.28/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: 4
Salary/Pay Rate: $14.25 - $17.11/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Heavy Equipment Mechanic I – Sanitation
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $19.24 – $23.09/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
PC Support Technician - Information Technology
Grade: 10
Salary/Pay Rate: $20.24 - $24.29/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Public Safety Officer – Public Safety
Grade: 16
Salary/Pay Rate: $24.54 - $29.45/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Sanitation Worker I – Sanitation
Grade: 4
Salary/Pay Rate: $14.25 - $17.11/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Secretary – Public Services
Grade: 11
Salary/Pay Rate: $21.24 - $25.49/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Trades Worker – Streets and Drains
Grade: 8
Salary/Pay Rate: $18.25 - $21.90/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
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Since 2019, it has been discussed the need of a working coalition being established related to
animal control/ sheltering within the corporate limits of the City of North Augusta. The report
that was done by Team Shelter USA in 2019 is very thorough and obviously prepared by an
organization that has great concern for animals.
The report specifically recommends the establishment of a public/ private partnership that
capitalizes on the strengths of all different types of organizations. It refers to city leadership
being encouraged to create a coalition and sets forth therein proposed recommendations for
that coalition. Our City Attorney interprets the report, that the term “city leadership” to refer to
representatives of the entire city and is not just referring to city of North Augusta elected
officials, employees, etc.
I have stated that I would assist in assembling a committee in accordance with the suggestions
in the report. In an effort to get this committee moving forward, I have talked with a number of
individuals and would recommend that these persons be appointed to the committee to
provide the proper representation of “city leadership”. I suggest the following city residents be
utilized as the initial committee:
1. Representative of city of North Augusta/Capt. Kevin Hayes and City Councilman Robert
Freitas. The report asked for the city to come to the table and we are. They will be the
liaisons from the city to the committee. They won’t be proactively asking for money or
being officers of the committee. They are there to give the city’s perspective and to be a
city resource to the committee
2. Representative from the local veterinary community/ Dr. Lara Santos (business owner)
3. Representative from FONNA/ Tabitha Waldrop- project engineer/mgt background
4. Representative from the community at large/ Laura Nichols -former owner of pet store
5. Representative from the community at large/ Dawn Porter- CPA background and
instrumental with Charleston Cy Animal Shelter.
All these folks are passionate about animals but they bring the ability to be objective and
proper perspective of how to move forward
I want to make it very clear that this is not a committee or part of any foundation of the
city of North Augusta. As I have already said but will repeat, the city of North Augusta is
not going to fund or run any future animal shelter.
This is an independent working committee composed of representatives of the
community, as suggested by the report.
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This group can decide if future members need to be in the city limits or not. I just believe
this initial group needed to be city residents. This committee will be the organization
that gains community support, raises money for future short-term improvements to the
current shelter and look for ways to raise money to build and contract with an
organization to run a future animal shelter. They will decide their own mission
statement, short term and long-term goals and if they need to be 501c-3. The point is
they can run this committee how they think is best. I think they will be successful
because you have a current business owner, a previous business owner, a project
manager and a CPA background person who has actually been involved in a lot of the
aspects of a big animal shelter in Charleston Cy. I am excited for the future.
We will be sending out a group email to each of these members with everyone’s email
and cell numbers. It will then be up to one of the non-city members to begin
communication among this group and move forward.
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