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MINUTES OF JULY 13, 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 July 13, 2026 for the City Council of the City of North Augusta, having been duly publicized,
was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Toole 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 Pro Tem Toole, Councilmembers Briatico, Buck, Carpenter, Felak, and Freitas.
Member absent was Mayor Williams.
Also in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; J.D. McCauley, Assistant Administrator; 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; Jamie Barton, City
Clerk; and Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology.
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DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
July 20, 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 July 6, 2026
• Study Session minutes of July 13, 2026
5. PROCLAMATION(S):
a. Honoring North Augusta Parks & Recreation All-Star Baseball and Softball Teams 2026
6. PERSONNEL:
a. Employee of the Quarter – April, May, and June 2026 – TBD
OLD BUSINESS
7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2026-13 To Change the Corporate Limits of the City of North
Augusta by Accepting the Petition Requesting Annexation by the Landowners and Annexing ± 0.16 Acres
of Property Located off Lake Greenwood Dr. and Owned by The Lakes, LLC – Second Reading
8. ADMINISTRATION: Ordinance No. 2026-15 Amending Article XV, Sections 2-286 Through 2-290, of the
Code of Ordinances to Reclassify the Position of Tourism Manager as Tourism Director – Second Reading
9. TOURISM: Ordinance No. 2026-16 Authorizing a Restructuring of the Tourism Department to Incorporate
Greeneway Operations, Staff, Facilities, and Programs – Second Reading
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NEW BUSINESS
10. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2026-37 Authorizing Revised Request of Awarded Allocation of the
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee for the Disbursement of Revenues from the Accommodations
Tax Year 2023-2024 Accommodation Tax Funding Program
11. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and Planning Commission
Appointments by the Mayor; Receipt of information by Council
12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
13. 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
14. LEGAL: Executive Session – Request of the City Attorney
In compliance with Section 30-4-70 (a)(5) the City Attorney requests an executive session for the purpose of:
(5) Discussion of matters relating to the proposed location, expansion, or the provision of services encouraging
location or expansion of industries or other businesses in the area served by the public body.
Discussion is specifically related to Alidade Development.
Upon returning to open session, Council will not take action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
15. ADJOURNMENT
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FINANCE:
• Cycle 1 Customers
o Disconnection Date for June balances begins Tuesday, July 21
o Due Date for July 10 bills is August 3
• Cycle 2 Customers
o Due Date for June 26 bills is July 20
o Disconnection Date for June balances begins Tuesday, August 4
HUMAN RESOURCES:
• For the week of July 13:
o 2 new hires
• See the last page for the Employment Opportunities list
ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS:
• NRCS Grant Project Update
• Center Street Median Electrical Service
• Woodlawn-Crestview Drainage Improvements
• Creighton Park Site Improvements
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT:
• Planning Commission Wednesday, July 15
• We have an RFP for the Comprehensive Plan posted on SCBO for interested consultants with the
closing date of July 30 at Noon.
• ARTS MPO Governing Document meeting Wednesday, July 15
• ARTS MPO Policy Committee Meeting on Thursday, July 16
• Code Enforcement
o 17 Cases Opened
o 11 Cases Closed
o 1 Parcel involuntarily cleaned
o 5 Parcels are in process of receiving bids to be cleaned
o 46 Illegal signs removed
o 13 Landscape inspections
PUBLIC SERVICES:
• River Bluff Road Utility Work
• Wastewater Main Inspections from San Salvador to Hammonds Ferry Road
PUBLIC SAFETY:
• Animal Control Assistant is scheduled to start July 29.
• We had 12 of our members attend training this past weekend at the National Fire Academy in
Emmitsburg, MD.
DEPARTMENT DETAILS
for July 13, 2026
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PARKS AND RECREATION:
• Medical Emergency Friday at the JR. EYBL: PSO Christopher Morehouse, Certified Athletic trainers
Trish Leslie and Jessica Coleman were quick on the scene to help save the life of a gentleman from
Texas.
• Activities Center will host the 30th Annual Nike Peach Jam Tuesday-Sunday.
• City of North Augusta has been awarded $100,000 Recreation Trails Program Grant for the
Palmetto Parkway trailhead.
TOURISM:
• ENA’s Amazing Race - Saturday, July 18
• North Augusta Chamber of Commerce Power Lunch - Tuesday, July 28
• ENA website & social media statistics
• Visit Explore North Augusta’s Website or download the ENA App for more details and upcoming
events:
o https://explorenorthaugusta.com
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EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
Building Standards Inspector III – Building Standards
Grade: 17
Salary/Pay Rate: $28.04 – 33.65/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Communications Technician I – Public Safety
Grade: 10
Salary/Pay Rate: $20.84 - $25.01/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Director – Engineering / Public Works
Grade: 43
Salary/Pay Rate: $113,928.48 - $136,714.18/annually
Closing Date: 07/24/2026
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
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 II – Sanitation
Grade: 9
Salary/Pay Rate: $19.82 – 23.78/hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
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
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