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120125 Council Mtg Discussion Items with AttachmentsDISCUSSION ITEMS FOR DECEMBER 1, 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. Page 1 of 2 Administration Department Interoffice Memorandum TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Jim Clifford, City Administrator DATE: November 26, 2025 SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of December 1, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ITEM 5. PERSONNEL: a. Employee of the Quarter – October, November, and December 2025 Mayor Williams will recognize the Employee of the Quarter. NEW BUSINESS ITEM 6. PUBLIC SAFETY: Ordinance No. 2025-30 To Regulate the Operation of Golf Carts within the City of North Augusta Including Nighttime Use – First Reading An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve to Regulate the Operation of Golf Carts within the City of North Augusta Including Nighttime Use. Please see ATTACHMENT #6 for a copy of the proposed ordinance. ITEM 7. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2025-38 Authorizing the Entering into of a Contract with the Public Defender of the Second Judicial Circuit for the Provision of Indigent Representation in the Municipal Court A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing the Entering into of a Contract with the Public Defender of the Second Judicial Circuit for the Provision of Indigent Representation in the Municipal Court. Please see ATTACHMENT #7 for a copy of the proposed resolution. Page 2 of 2 ITEM 8. PARKS & RECREATION: Resolution No. 2025-39 Relating to the Department of Parks & Recreation Department; Authorizing Grant Applications to the State of South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department for Federal Funding Assistance to Support Projects Submitted under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program as Provided in the LWCF Act Of 1965, As Amended A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing Grant Applications to the State of South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department for Federal Funding Assistance to Support Projects Submitted under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program as Provided in the LWCF Act Of 1965, As Amended. Please see ATTACHMENT #8 for a copy of the proposed resolution. ITEM 9. CITY COUNCIL: City of North Augusta City Council Meeting Schedule and Notice for January 2026 through December 2026 A meeting schedule has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve the City of North Augusta City Council Meeting Schedule and Notice for January 2026 through December 2026. Please see ATTACHMENT #9 for a copy of the proposed City Council Meeting Schedule and Notice. ORDINANCE NO. 2025-30 AN ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS WITHIN THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA INCLUDING NIGHTTIME USE WHEREAS, Section 56-2-90 of the South Carolina Code of Laws authorizes municipalities to regulate golf cart operation within their jurisdictions, including operation after sunset; and WHEREAS, the City Council of North Augusta recognizes the increased use of golf carts as a mode of personal and recreational transportation and desires to adopt clear, comprehensive guidelines for their safe and lawful operation. NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina: SECTION 1: GENERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR GOLF CART OPERATION Golf carts may be operated within the municipal limits of North Augusta under the following general provisions in accordance with South Carolina law 56-2-90: 1. The operator must be at least sixteen (16) years of age and hold a valid driver’s license. 2. The golf cart must be registered and permitted with the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles and must display a valid DMV-issued golf cart permit decal. 3. The golf cart must be insured pursuant to South Carolina insurance requirements. 4. Operation is permitted only on secondary highways or streets where the posted speed limit is thirty-five (35) miles per hour or less. 5. Golf carts may only be driven during daylight hours unless specifically authorized under nighttime operation regulations. 6. Golf carts may cross streets or highways at intersections even if the cross street has a higher speed limit. 7. Operation is only permitted within four (4) miles of the address on the DMV registration certificate. 8. The operator must carry the registration certificate, proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license while operating the golf cart. 9. Children under the age of 12 are required to wear a seat belt when the golf cart is being driven on public streets and highways. SECTION 2: NIGHTTIME OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS Golf carts may be operated after sunrise to 11:00 PM under the following conditions: 1. The golf cart must be equipped with all of the following functional safety features: • Headlights (white, forward-facing) • Taillights (red, rear-facing) • Brake lights • Reflectors on the front, rear, and sides • Rear facing mirror 2. The golf cart must otherwise comply with all provisions of Section 1 of this ordinance. ATTACHMENT #6 Page 1 of 2 3. Nighttime operation is prohibited during conditions of poor visibility unless the vehicle is equipped with a functional windshield and wipers and functional safety features. 4. The City may restrict nighttime golf cart operation in specific areas through signage or future ordinance amendments. SECTION 3: PROHIBITED AREAS & CONDITIONS 1. Golf carts may not be operated on sidewalks, bike paths, greenways, or unpaved trails. 2. Golf carts may not be operated, except on paved roadways, in public parks or pedestrian malls unless expressly permitted by city signage. 3. Golf carts are prohibited on private property without permission from the property owner. SECTION 4: PENALTIES Any violation of this ordinance shall be deemed a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not more than $100.00 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both, as determined by the Municipal Court. Each separate incident or day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025. First Reading Briton S. Williams, Mayor Second Reading ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #6 Page 2 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-38 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENTERING INTO OF A CONTRACT WITH THE PUBLIC DEFENDER OF THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT FOR THE PROVISION OF INDIGENT REPRESENTATION IN THE MUNICIPAL COURT WHEREAS, It is a requirement for indigent Defendants in the Municipal Court for the City of North Augusta, that a Defense Attorney is provided for the benefit of indigent Defendants; and WHEREAS, The City commencing with January 1, 2023 entered into an Agreement with the Public Defender of the Second Judicial Circuit for the purpose of providing of such services; and WHEREAS, The City has determined that such arrangement has been beneficial to the City and has allowed the City to provide such services as required on an economical basis.; and WHEREAS, The initial Contract with the Public Defender of the Second Judicial Circuit ran from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025; and, WHEREAS, The City needs to provide for such continuing services and the Public Defender for the Second Judicial Circuit has agreed to continue such services. NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, that: The City Administrator is authorized to enter into a new Agreement with the Public Defender of the Second Judicial Circuit for the continuation of such services in accordance with the Agreement attached hereto, marked “Exhibit A”. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2025. Briton S. Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #7 Page 1 of 3 AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES (the "Agreement"), is entered into between the CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA (the "City") and THE SECOND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE (the "Public Defender"), and those parties hereby agree to the following terms in consideration of the mutual benefits and promises to each party set forth hereinafter. 1. TERMS OF AGREEMENT The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2026, and shall expire on December 31, 2028, unless the parties mutually agree in writing to an extension of the term of this Agreement. 2. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Public Defender shall provide legal representation to indigent defendants in the City’s Municipal Court who apply for and are found qualified to receive such services by the Aiken County Bond Court under the applicable laws and rules of court of the State of South Carolina after screening by the Aiken County Bond Court and the Public Defender to assess the applicant's qualifications for such services. The City's Municipal Court shall be provided a copy of each order appointing counsel to a defendant in the City's Municipal Court. The Public Defender and Judge of the City's Municipal Court shall consult with each other as needed to discuss how the appointment process might be improved or how to address concerns about appointments in specific cases. 3. BILLING AND PAYMENT The Public Defender shall be compensated on a flat rate basis of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) per year. This amount shall be paid in two (2) equal installments of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) at the end of each six-months (June 30 and December 31). Payments shall be made payable to Aiken County Government and mailed to: P.O. Drawer 2247, Aiken, SC 29802; Attn: Tesa Culbertson. The Public Defender shall report all payments received under this Agreement to the Aiken County Finance Department. Exhibit A ATTACHMENT #7 Page 2 of 3 4. COORDINATION OF SERVICES The person responsible for coordinating the services under this Agreement for the Public Defender is: Name: Title: Phone Email: Grant Gibbons Circuit Defender for 2nd Judicial Circuit 803-642-1732 ggibbons@aikenpd.com The person responsible for coordinating the services under this Agreement for the City is: Name: Title: Phone: Email : 5. INSURANCE Donna Costello North Augusta Public Safety Administrative Assistant 803-441-4251 DCostello@northaugusta.net At all times during every term of this Agreement, the Public Defender will be responsible for providing insurance coverages for its employees or agents providing the services that are the subject of this Agreement. 6. AMENDMENTS This Agreement shall not be amended, altered, or changed except by a written agreement signed by both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party to this Agreement has caused it to be executed on its behalf by its authorized representative as of the date entered in the first paragraph on page 1 hereof. Public Defender of the Second Judicial Circuit By: _________________________ Name: __Grant Gibbons_________ Title: _____Circuit Defender_____ Date: ________________________ City of North Augusta, South Carolina By: ___________________________ Name: ________________________ Title: _____City Administrator_____ Date: _________________________ Exhibit A ATTACHMENT #7 Page 3 of 3 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-39 RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT; AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM DEPARTMENT FOR FEDERAL FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT PROJECTS SUBMITTED UNDER THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) PROGRAM AS PROVIDED IN THE LWCF ACT OF 1965, AS AMENDED WHEREAS, under the provisions of LWCF, federal funding assistance is requested to aid in financing the cost of the Riverview Park Playground Shade Structure Project and the Summerfield Park Adaptive Playground Project; and WHEREAS, Parks & Recreation believes that these projects meet the stated criteria for grant funding under the terms established by the State of South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department (SCPRT), and any funding received from SCPRT will be used for the implementation of the referenced project; and WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta acknowledges that SCPRT grants, if approved, will be paid on a reimbursement basis, meaning that the City may request payment only after eligible and allowable costs have already been paid and remitted to vendors; and WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta’s funding source for the projects shall be Capital Sales Tax Project V; and WHEREAS, the City owns the site and intends to develop or improve them for recreational purposes; and WHEREAS, any funds received from the SCPRT will be used for the sole purpose stated in the City's grant applications to SCPRT; and WHEREAS, the City assures that any facility developed with financial aid from the LWCF program must be placed in use for the funded purpose, and be retained in such use in perpetuity unless otherwise provided and agreed to by the City, SCPRT, and the National Park Service (NPS); and WHEREAS, the City acknowledge that LWCF grants are federal funds and, as such, the City must comply with all applicable federal laws; and WHEREAS, this Resolution becomes a part of a formal application to SCPRT and NPS. ATTACHMENT #8 Page 1 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, that: The Director of Parks & Recreation or his designee, is hereby authorized to submit applications for and on behalf of the City of North Augusta, in such counterparts as are necessary, to the State of South Carolina Parks, Recreation & Tourism Department, for financial assistance in the amount set forth in the "Grant Request" column below: Proposed Project SCPRT Program Category Grant Request City Match Sales Tax V Funds Total Riverview Park Playground Shade Structure LWCF $100,000 $100,000 $200,000 Proposed Project SCPRT Program Category Grant Request City Match Sales Tax V Funds Total Summerfield Park Adaptive Playground LWCF $200,000 $200,000 $400,000 Each SCPRT grant requires a dollar for dollar match. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of North Augusta’s funding source for the up- front costs of the SCPRT grants will be from the Capital Projects Fund. These funds will be refunded by the SCPRT grants to the Capital Projects Fund. DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025. Briton Williams, Mayor ATTEST: Jamie Paul, City Clerk ATTACHMENT #8 Page 2 of 2 DR A F T Page 1 of 2 City of North Augusta City Council PUBLIC NOTICE Meeting Schedule and Notice January 2026 through December 2026 __________________________________________________________ Pursuant to the South Carolina Code of Laws §30-4-80(a), notice is hereby given to the members of the North Augusta City Council and to the general public that the North Augusta City Council will hold meetings open to the public on the following dates and times. A copy of the agenda for each meeting will be available at least 24 hours in advance in the City Clerk’s Office, at 100 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, South Carolina. A notice of each meeting will be sent by email to the current maintained “Agenda Mail Out” list consisting of news media outlets and individuals or companies requesting notification. Notice of the meetings will also be posted by the outside doors of the Municipal Center, on the main bulletin board located on the first floor of the Municipal Center, and on the website at www.northaugustasc.gov/government/council-meetings-agendas. For questions or further information, please contact the City Clerk at (803) 441-4202 or email to jpaul@northaugustasc.gov. Unless otherwise noted, regular City Council meetings listed below are to be held the first and third Mondays of each month on the third floor of the Municipal Center at 100 Georgia Avenue, North Augusta, South Carolina. January 2026 05 Public Power Hour at 5:30 pm and Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 19 (No meeting will be held in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) 26 Study Session at 6:00 pm February 2026 02 Public Power Hour at 5:30 pm and Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 16 (No meeting will be held in observance of Presidents’ Day) 23 Study Session at 6:00 pm March 2026 02 Public Power Hour at 5:30 pm and Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 09 Study Session at 6:00 pm 16 Council Meeting at 6:00 pm April 2026 06 (No meeting will be held due to Masters Golf Tournament) 13 Study Session at 6:00 pm 20 Public Power Hour at 5:30 pm and Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 27 Study Session at 6:00 pm May 2026 04 Public Power Hour at 5:30 pm and Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 11 Study Session at 6:00 pm 18 Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 25 (No meeting will be held in observance of Memorial Day) 26 Special Called Study Session at 6:00 pm ATTACHMENT #9 Page 1 of 2 DR A F T Page 2 of 2 June 2026 01 Public Power Hour at 5:30 pm and Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 08 Study Session at 6:00 pm 15 Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 29 Study Session at 6:00 pm July 2026 06 Public Power Hour at 5:30 pm and Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 13 Study Session at 6:00 pm 20 Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 27 Study Session at 6:00 pm August 2026 03 Public Power Hour at 5:30 pm and Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 10 Study Session at 6:00 pm 17 Council Meeting at 6:00 pm September 2026 07 (No meeting will be held in observance of the Labor Day) 14 Study Session at 6:00 pm 21 Public Power Hour at 5:30 pm and Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 28 Study Session at 6:00 pm October 2026 05 Public Power Hour at 5:30 pm and Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 12 Study Session at 6:00 pm 19 Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 26 Study Session at 6:00 pm November 2026 02 Public Power Hour at 5:30 pm and Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 09 Study Session at 6:00 pm 16 Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 30 Study Session at 6:00 pm December 2026 07 Public Power Hour at 5:30 pm and Council Meeting at 6:00 pm 14 Study Session at 6:00 pm 21 Council Meeting at 6:00 pm Please note: Meeting dates and times are subject to change. Special Called Meeting notices will be given in the same manner as regular meetings. To verify meeting dates and times, contact the City Clerk’s Office at (803) 441-4202 or visit www.northaugustasc.gov/government/council-meetings-agendas. ATTACHMENT #9 Page 2 of 2