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MINUTES OF APRIL 27, 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 April 27, 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; Jason Sikes, Superintendent of Sanitation; Rick
Meyer, Director of Parks & Recreation, Karl Waldhauer, Manager of Tourism; Lynda Williamson, Director of
Finance; Kayla Ferguson, Manager of Human Resources; Jamie Barton, City Clerk; and Ricky Jones, Manager of
Information Technology.
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ITEM 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Council will discuss and provide guidance on the proposed items for the May 4, 2026 City Council meeting.
(See Attachment #1)
Administrator Clifford noted that there may be additional resolution(s) added to the April 20, 2026 agenda
and deferred to Director of Engineering & Public Works Tom Zeaser.
Director of Engineering & Public Works Zeaser highlighted on the two (2) potential Resolutions that may be
added to the May 4, 2026 Council agenda:
• Amendment to the Willow Creek Drive Streambank Stabilization Project
• Approve a contract for the CPST IV resurfacing project.
ITEM 2. DEPARTMENT DETAILS:
City department directors and managers provided departmental updates. (See Attachment #2)
ITEM 3. MAYOR’S MATTERS:
(A) FOCUS ITEM(S):
i. Economic Development – Riverside Village at Hammond’s Ferry - Council Update
Finance Director Lynda Williamson presented a financial update on the Riverside Village at Hammond’s
Ferry. (See Attachment #3Ai)
Administrator Clifford stated that this is the first year that there was no MID and staff has been providing
quarterly reports, however, now that there is no MID requested Council to move to semi-annual reports
versus quarterly.
ii. Riverside Village Parking and Cyber Discussion – Administration
Administrator Clifford stated that this item has moved to an executive session on Monday, May 4, 2026. No
discussion on this item occurred.
(B) Mayor Williams will share reflections and announcements related to current City events and
opportunities
Mayor Williams recognized the passing of WWII Veteran Tom Arnold who passed away last week at 100
years old.
Mayor Williams highlighted on the following:
• National Day of Prayer – May 7, 2026, Doors Open at 8:00am with program starting at 8:30am at
Fairview Presbyterian Church – Event is free. Prayer walk from 6pm-7pm
• Thanked the Downtown Merchants Alliance and North Augusta Forward on the Downtown Spring
Fest held on April 25, 2026
• Congratulated the following businesses on their Best in Business Awards they received from the NA
Chamber:
o Micro Business of the Year – Carpenter’s Tire and Auto
o Small Business of the Year – Orange Otter Toys
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PUBLIC POWER HOUR
May 4, 2026 – 5:30 p.m. - Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 4, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. – Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
The Public Power Hour and 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 April 20, 2026
• Study Session minutes of April 27, 2026
5. PROCLAMATION(S):
a. North Augusta High School Girls Basketball Team 2026 Class 4A State Champions
b. North Augusta High School Boys Basketball Team 2026 Class 4A State Champions
c. Law Enforcement Week – May 10 – May 16, 2026
d. Public Works Week – May 17 – May 23, 2026
6. PERSONNEL:
a. Introduction of Public Safety K-9’s River and Raven
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OLD BUSINESS
7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2026-09 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
NEW BUSINESS
8. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2026-26 To Approve Signage For Hammond’s Ferry
9. PUBLIC SAFETY: Resolution No. 2026-27 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Make Improvements at
the Animal Control Shelter
10. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
11. 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
12. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCE:
• Cycle 1 Customers
o Due Date for April 10 bills is May 4
o Disconnection Date for April balances begins Wednesday, May 20
• Cycle 2 Customers
o Disconnection Date for March balances begins Tuesday, May 5
o Due Date for April 25 bills is May 18
• Business License Renewals
o Due Date is Thursday, April 30
o Penalties will begin May 1 and is 5% per month late
• Taxes
o Due Date is Friday, May 1
o Penalties will be added to any payments not postmarked by May 1
• Office Closure
o The Finance Office will close tomorrow, April 28, from 11:00-2:00 so that staff may attend
the Employee Appreciation event
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• Employee Appreciation Event – April 28 at SRP Park – 11:00am – Details Attached
• See the last page for the Employment Opportunities list
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
• 2025 C-Program Resurfacing
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
• Board of Zoning Appeals meeting on Tuesday, May 5
PUBLIC SERVICES:
• 1,004 Fire Hydrants Inspections & Maintenance
• Meter Routes 129-136
PUBLIC SAFETY:
• Public Safety will be hosting the Touch A Truck event at TrueNorth Church on Saturday, May 2
from 9am to 1pm.
• DEA Drug take back events occurred this past Saturday with collections at Parks Pharmacy and
Kroger collecting 168 pounds of unused medications.
• The new tanker purchased with ARPA funds was put to use at the large fire on I-520 Friday
afternoon.
o Our next replacement vehicle in the fire division will be our brush truck which is invaluable
when facing these types of incidents.
PARKS AND RECREATION:
• Activities Center Track
• Parks & Recreation Youth Night - Green Jackets – Wednesday, April 29
• Spring Volleyball Games begin tonight: Gyms 1,2, & 5.
TOURISM:
• Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon at the Community Center on Tuesday, May
5 at 11:30am
• North Augusta Cultural Arts Council’s “Music in the Park” series begins on Thursday, May 7 at
Maude Edenfield Park.
• Upcoming Explore North Augusta concerts at Sharon Jones Amphitheater
• Visit Explore North Augusta’s Website or download the ENA App for more details and upcoming
events:
o https://explorenorthaugusta.com
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for April 27, 2026
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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: $20.84 - $25.01/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
PT Center Coordinator – Parks & Recreation
Grade: PT
Salary/Pay Rate: $15.51/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Procurement Specialist – Finance
Grade: 15
Salary/Pay Rate: $54,058.39-64,870.07/annually
Closing Date: Until Filled
Public Safety Officer – Public Safety
Grade: 16
Salary/Pay Rate: $25.27 - $30.33/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Trades Worker – Streets and Drains
Grade: 8
Salary/Pay Rate: $18.79 - $22.55/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Trolley Driver – Sanitation
Grade: 6
Salary/Pay Rate: $16.73 – 20.08/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Utility Technician – Water/Wastewater Operations
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $19.82 – 23.78/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
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