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030926 Study Session Mins AdoptedPage 1 of 3 MINUTES OF MARCH 9, 2026 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 March 9, 2026 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, Briatico, Carpenter, Felak, Freitas, 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; 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. Page 2 of 3 ITEM 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Council will discuss and provide guidance on the proposed items for the March 16, 2026 City Council meeting. (See Attachment #1) Administrator Clifford highlighted on Agenda item #7 – Planning & Development: Ordinance No. 2026-06 and clarified that a motion would first need to be made to remove the item from the table, then followed by a motion to approve in order to discuss the item. In addition, he provided the background on this item such as the Planning Commission results, revision of the general development plan (revisions relating solely to Phase B of such revised general development plan), and parcel use for a cyber infrastructure project. He noted that if the first reading passes that the second reading would be at the next regular council meeting after Masters’ Week and the resolution for purchasing Parcels B & D (remove from table) would follow the second reading. Administrator Clifford highlighted on Agenda item #9 – Administration: Resolution No. 2026-17 regarding the fourth prioritized project and funding list for CPST IV and noted the updated priority list that Council provided guidance on at the Council off-site: Updated Priority Project 1 Headquarters Development 2 Road Reconstruction 3 Downtown Pedestrian and Vehicular Traffic and Safety Enhancements 4 Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements 5 Downtown Greeneway Connector 6 Activities Center Improvements 7 Street Resurfacing Program 8 Community Center Improvements 9 Software and Technology Enhancements for a Citizen Information Portal…. 10 Safety and Security Improvements for the Municipal Building 11 Greeneway Improvements and Increased Connectivity 12 Georgia Avenue Undergrounding Utilities 13 Gateway and Wayfinding Enhancements 14 Park improvements ballpark, fields, lighting and playground equipment for Creighton Park 15 Finance Department lobby improvements 16 Martintown Road/US 1 intersection design and improvements 17 Wastewater infrastructure improvements (see listing) 18 New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam Improvements ITEM 2. DEPARTMENT DETAILS: City department directors and managers provided departmental updates. (See Attachment #2) Page 1 of 2 DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 16, 2026 – 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 2, 2026 • Study Session minutes of March 9, 2026 5. PROCLAMATION(S): a. Child Abuse Prevention Month – April 2025 b. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week – April 12 – April 18, 2026 c. Month of the Military Child – April 2026 d. 75th Anniversary of the North Augusta Chamber 6. YOUTH APPRECIATION: Recognition of North Augusta High School Participants – Sponsored by the Optimist Club of North Augusta OLD BUSINESS 7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2026-06 To Approve the Revised General Development Plan of the 195.39 Acre Hammond’s Ferry Planned Development Located on the West Side of Georgia Avenue Between the North Augusta Greeneway and the Savannah River (Revisions Relating Solely to Phase B of such Revised General Development Plan) – First Reading – Remove from Table 8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2026-07 Amending Table 5.1, Use Table, Related to Telecommunication Tower and Antennae of the North Augusta Development Code, Article 5 of Chapter 18 of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances – Second Reading ATTACHMENT #1 Page 1 of 2 Page 2 of 2 NEW BUSINESS 9. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2026-17 Approving a Fourth Reprioritized Project and Funding List for Capital Project Sales Tax IV (CPST IV) 10. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS: Resolution No. 2026-18 Crestview-Woodlawn Drainage Improvements 11. PUBLIC SAFETY: Resolution No. 2026-19 Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan 12. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2026-20 Authorizing Funding Allocation Recommendations of the Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee for the Redistributed Revenues from the Accommodations Tax Year 2024-2025 13. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 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 ATTACHMENT #1 Page 2 of 2 FINANCE: • Cycle 1 Customers (Billing date on the 10th) o Disconnection for February balances will begin Tuesday, March 17 o March bills are due April 6 • Cycle 2 Customers (Billing date on the 25th) o February bills are due March 23 o Disconnection for February balances will begin Tuesday, April 14 HUMAN RESOURCES: • See the last page for the Employment Opportunities list ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS: • NRCS EWP Grant Update PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: • Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday March 18 • Code Enforcement Districts have been reassigned PUBLIC SERVICES: • Water Utility Service Line Extension: The #1 lane on West Martintown Road at Knobcone Avenue will be temporarily reduced to one lane Tuesday through Friday during the hours of 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. • Aerial Wastewater Pipe Replacement between River Oaks and Riverview Park. PUBLIC SAFETY: • 2 Historical markers were unveiled at Headquarters this past Friday. • Public Safety is hosting a planning session of the Bridging the Divide Youth Justice Initiative Thursday evening. This is being done in partnership with the NAACP Aiken Youth Council. • CAT team will be participating in a Believe in Belvedere event this Saturday. PARKS AND RECREATION: • Greeneway water fountains, Dog Park water fountains, Park water fountains. • KK Soccer for ages 4 and 5-year-olds will begin play on Saturday, March 21. All other Spring Sports will begin league play on Monday, March 23. • Activities Center will host the Nike EYBL Scholastic Conference Tournament Thursday-Sunday in Gym 3/4. o Men's Basketball - Composite Schedule - Nike EYBL Scholastic – Website: ▪ https://nikeeyblscholastic.com/calendar.aspx?path=mbball TOURISM: • 2026 Trolley Program starts this week • “Good Morning North Augusta” this Thursday, March 12 at the Community Center • Explore North Augusta Concert on Friday, March 20 at 7:30pm - Rhett Walker (flyer attached) • Visit Explore North Augusta’s Website or download the ENA App for more details and upcoming events: o https://explorenorthaugusta.com DEPARTMENT DETAILS for March 9, 2026 ATTACHMENT #2 Page 1 of 3 ATTACHMENT #2 Page 2 of 3 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: $20.84 - $25.01/hour Closing Date: Until Filled Environmental Systems Operator III – Water Prod. Grade: 13 Salary/Pay Rate: $23.93 - $28.72/hour Closing Date: Until Filled Environmental Systems Oper. Trainee – Water Prod. Grade: 7 Salary/Pay Rate: $17.76 - $21.31/hour Closing Date: Until Filled Firefighter – Public Safety Grade: 4 Salary/Pay Rate: $14.68 - $17.61/hour Closing Date: Until Filled Grounds Worker III – Property Maintenance Grade: 7 Salary/Pay Rate: $17.76 - $21.31/hour Closing Date: Until Filled Manager - Finance Grade: 27 Salary/Pay Rate: $79,717 - $95,660.40/annually Closing Date: Until Filled Public Safety Officer – Public Safety Grade: 16 Salary/Pay Rate: $25.27 - $30.33/hour Closing Date: Until Filled Trolley Driver – Sanitation Grade: 6 Salary/Pay Rate: $16.73 – 20.08/hour Closing Date: Until Filled Vehicle Operator I – Sanitation Grade: 6 Salary/Pay Rate: $16.73 – 20.08/hour Closing Date: Until Filled ATTACHMENT #2 Page 3 of 3 North Augusta City Council Sewer Capacity & Annexation Briefing ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 1 of 10 North Augusta City Council Current Policy Section 2-6 Water & Sewer Extension Policy The ability and willingness to annex will be an important factor when discussing water or sewer extension with a developer. In return for city services, the following conditions shall apply: (1) For property with annexation legally possible, annexation shall be immediate with development to comply with city requirements such as planning commission review and building permits. (2) For property with annexation not legally possible, city subdivision regulations, building codes, and permits shall apply with enforcement privileges by contractual agreement with the county. During the period of time prior to annexation, all outside rates shall apply. (3) For property provided with utilities pursuant to an annexation agreement, the applicable impact fee for in-city properties for utilities shall be charged in addition to any other applicable fees. This impact fee shall be deposited into the appropriate impact fee account designated for the corresponding utility service. ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 2 of 10 North Augusta City Council Best Interest of Municipality “Primary concern should be whether a proposed annexation would be in the best interest of the municipality and its residents” –MASC Annexation Handbook ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 3 of 10 North Augusta City Council City of North Augusta originally purchased a total of 8.672 mgd capacity from the Horse Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 4 of 10 North Augusta City Council 8.672 mgd capacity purchased -6.136 mgd Permitted Flow in Use -1.467 mgd Permitted Flow Reserved for existing Pipeline Developments = 1.07 mgd Available for New Projects ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 5 of 10 North Augusta City Council Department of Environmental Services Requires Permitting Capacity of: 275 gpd for Each New Dwelling Unit Commercial & Industrial Capacity Based on Use ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 6 of 10 North Augusta City Council 400 Unit Subdivision = 10% Unallocated Capacity 300 Unit Apartment Complex = 7.5% Unallocated Capacity ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 7 of 10 North Augusta City Council Best Use of Remaining 1.07mgd capacity? Staff recommendations: •Development in City limits •In-fil Development (donut holes) •Commercial opportunities (potential annexation) ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 8 of 10 North Augusta City Council Do we require new out-of-city developments to purchase additional capacity? Staff recommendations: Yes for residential developments ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 9 of 10 North Augusta City Council Questions? ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 10 of 10