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MINUTES OF JULY 20, 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
REGULAR MEETING
The Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of North Augusta of July 20, 2026 having been duly
publicized was called to order by Mayor Williams at 6:00pm and also streamed online for public viewing
at “City of North Augusta – Public Information” on www.Facebook.com and on the “City of North Augusta
Public Information” on www.YouTube.com. Per Section 30-4-80, (e) notice of the meeting by email was
sent out to the current maintained “Agenda Mailout” list consisting of news media outlets and individuals
or companies requesting notification. Notice of the meeting 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 James S. Clifford, City Administrator; J.D. McCauley, Assistant Administrator; Kelly
F. Zier, City Attorney; Chief Junior Johnson, Public Safety; Tommy Paradise, Director of Planning &
Development; Jamie Barton, City Clerk; and Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology.
Items on the agenda were discussed out of order, but for the purpose of clarity will remain as listed on
the agenda.
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ITEM 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the City Council Meeting of July 6, 2026 and Study Session of July 13, 2026, were approved
as submitted by general consent.
ITEM 5. PROCLAMATION(S):
a. Honoring North Augusta Parks & Recreation All-Star Baseball and Softball Teams 2026
Mayor Williams read the Honoring North Augusta Parks & Recreation All-Star Baseball and Softball Teams
2026 proclamation and presented to the coaches and team members in attendance. (See Attachment
#5a)
ITEM 6. PERSONNEL:
a. Employee of the Quarter – April, May, and June 2026 – Susan Reynolds
Mayor Williams recognized Susan Reynolds, Parks & Recreation Maintenance Worker III for Employee of
the Quarter. (See Attachment #6a)
Mayor Williams presented Susan Reynolds with a plaque for Employee of the Quarter – April – June
2026.
OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 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
No public comment.
Administrator Clifford stated that this is to incorporate a road connection and that the “City” section
would be covered by the City’s law enforcement.
It was moved by Councilmember Toole, seconded by Councilmember Briatico, to approve 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. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #7)
ITEM 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
Administrator Clifford stated that Item #’s 9 and 10 are linked and provided an overview of the ordinances
and noted that the Greeneway team of three personnel would move from the Parks and Recreation
Department to the Tourism Department.
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It was moved by Councilmember Freitas, seconded by Councilmember Buck, to approve 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. Unanimously Approved. (See
Attachment #8)
ITEM 9. TOURISM: Ordinance No. 2026-16 Authorizing a Restructuring of the Tourism Department to
Incorporate Greeneway Operations, Staff, Facilities, and Programs – Second Reading
No public comment.
Discussion ensued whether the Greeneway is a park or a tourism destination.
Attorney Zier clarified that the Greeneway is a park with a tourism benefit.
It was moved by Councilmember Toole, seconded by Councilmember Freitas, to approve Ordinance No.
2026-16 Authorizing a Restructuring of the Tourism Department to Incorporate Greeneway Operations,
Staff, Facilities, and Programs – Second Reading. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #9)
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 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
Judy Dooley, Treasurer of Olde Towne Preservation Association, explained to Council the history of the
water wheel that is being replaced and requested that Council approve the revised request.
City Clerk Barton provided the difference of community promotions funding and the accommodation tax
(A-tax) funds, noting that A-tax revenues are designated specifically for tourism-related purposes.
City Administrator Clifford further clarified that distribution of A-tax is governed by state guidelines.
It was moved by Councilmember Toole, seconded by Councilmember Buck, to approve 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. Unanimously Approved. (See Attachment #10)
ITEM 11. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and Planning
Commission Appointments by the Mayor; Receipt of information by Council
No public comment.
Mayor Williams recommended Russell Day to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and David
Shellhorse to the Planning Commission and highlighted on their backgrounds for these appointments.
Both recommendations were approved unanimously by City Council.
It was the consensus of the board to accept the receipt of information on the appointments by the Mayor
to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission and Planning Commission.
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ITEM 12. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
No report.
ITEM 13. PRESENTATIONS/COMMUNICATIONS/RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:
A. Citizen Comments:
Tabitha Waldrop, resident, thanked Superintendent of Property Maintenance Roy Kibler and team for
cleaning up a tree on Pine Grove promptly. She then suggested to Council for monthly or quarterly
updates from the City’s subcommittees, provide a course of action on the criminal cases backlog, and
consider funding and performing an audit on the water billing system in 2027.
B. Council Comments:
Mayor Williams highlighted on the following:
o ENA – An Amazing Race that was held on July 18, 2026 from 9:30am-2pm.
▪ 17 teams with 70 participants, noted the top 3 teams, and local businesses that
participated, and thanked Director of Tourism Waldhauer and team for this
event.
o Visit Explore North Augusta’s Website or download the ENA App for more details and
upcoming events:
▪ https://explorenorthaugusta.com
Councilmember Briatico thanked the staff and public safety personnel for their work at the Animal Control
Shelter Facility on the new animal play yards and acknowledged the improvements made over the past
two years.
ITEM 14. LEGAL: Executive Session – Request of the City Attorney
At 6:58pm on the motion of Councilmember XX, second of Councilmember XX, Council agreed to enter
into an executive session 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.
Also, in attendance were Jim Clifford, City Administrator; J.D. McCauley, Assistant City Administrator; Kelly
Zier, City Attorney; Tommy Paradise, Director of Planning & Development; and Jamie Barton, City Clerk.
In addition, Stephen Gallo, Vice President & Director of Real Estate Finance, NVR, Inc.; Keenan Rice,
President & Founder of MuniCap, Inc.; and John Besson, part-owner of property, were in attendance until
7:45pm.
At 8:22pm on the motion of Councilmember Toole, second by Councilmember Freitas, Council adjourned
the executive session. Unanimously Approved.
Council did not take action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
PROCLAMATION
HONORING NORTH AUGUSTA PARKS & RECREATION
ALL-STAR BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TEAMS 2026
WHEREAS, City of North Augusta Parks & Recreation Baseball 8U, 10U, and 12U All-Star teams
participated in the South Carolina State Braves Country Baseball Tournament in Aiken; and,
WHEREAS, the 8U team coached by Earl Ishmal and the 12U team coached by Bryan Martin
won the South Carolina State Braves Country Championship and the 10U team coached by JP
Adams finished South Carolina State Braves Country Runner-up; and,
WHEREAS, all 3 teams qualified to participate in the Braves Country Baseball Championship
Tournament June 27-28 in Atlanta, Georgia; and,
WHEREAS, the 10U team coached by JP Adams and the 12U team coached by Bryan Martin won
the Braves Country Baseball Championship; and,
WHEREAS, City of North Augusta Parks & Recreation Girls Softball 8U, 10U, 12U, and 18U
All-Star teams participated in the South Carolina Recreation & Parks Athletic Program Girls
Softball District Tournament in Aiken and State Tournament in North Augusta; and,
WHEREAS, the 12U team coached by Wesley Ashley won the District Championship and finished
3rd in the state championship; and,
WHEREAS, the players and coaches from all 7 teams have served as ambassadors for the City of
North Augusta in the district, state, and national tournaments.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, do hereby
respectfully request that the citizens of North Augusta join me in celebrating and honoring the
North Augusta 12U Girls All-Star Softball team, as South Carolina Recreation & Parks
Association Athletic Program District Champions, North Augusta 8U and 12U All-Star Baseball
teams, as the 2026 South Carolina Braves Country State Champions and the North Augusta 10U
and 12U All-Star Baseball teams, as the 2026 Braves Country Baseball Champions.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, to be affixed this 20th day of July, 2026.
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Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
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SUSAN REYNOLDS
Susan Reynolds began her employment with the City of North Augusta
as Housekeeper for the Parks & Recreation Department on March 27,
2013 and it did not take long for her to make an impression on our
members, guests, and fellow employees. Susan was promoted to
Maintenance Worker II on April 22, 2015 and promoted to
Maintenance Worker III January 4, 2023.
Susan shows up for work every day on time and with a great attitude.
Susan is a clean machine for the 3 level, 120,000 square foot Riverview
Park Activities Center that includes 6 gyms, 3 offices, exercise room,
cardio room, 1/6-mile indoor track, racquetball courts, 7 restrooms, 4
locker rooms, foyers, and long hallways. She goes about her business
with a positive can-do attitude making sure the entire facility is always
looking good!
Susan is one of our best customer service representatives. She is always
willing to listen and offer assistance to members and guests when
needed. Susan is now working with our 4th special needs volunteer
during her time here. She has the heart, kindness, firmness, and love to
make this arrangement work for the good of the individual and our
facility.
Another strong point of emphasis for Susan is to make sure the
Activities Center looks like a million bucks for special events like the
Nike Peach Jam. She understands what it takes to prepare each year for
this event and what it takes to clean up afterwards. Most of our guests
are in disbelief that the original building is 33 years old and that is
largely in part to the efforts of Susan and her fellow team members.
Susan is a great team member and very thankful for the opportunity to
serve. She is a tremendous asset to the Department of Parks &
Recreation and the City of North Augusta workforce.
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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
WHEREAS, Section 5-3-150(3) of the Code of Laws of the State of South Carolina
provides that: "Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2) of this section, any area
or property which is contiguous to a municipality may be annexed to the municipality by filing
with the municipal governing body a petition signed by all persons owning real estate in the area
requesting annexation. Upon the agreement of the governing body to accept the petition and annex
the area, and the enactment of an ordinance declaring the area annexed to the municipality, the
annexation is complete"; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council of the City of North Augusta, have
reviewed the petition of the landowners requesting that their property be annexed into the City and
determined that such Petition should be accepted and the property annexed into the City; and
WHEREAS, the property is situated within the area of the North Augusta 2021
Comprehensive Plan and recommended for Mixed Use by that plan as specified in the Land Use
Element; and
WHEREAS, the annexation request and zoning classification has been reviewed by
the Planning Commission which has recommended annexation of the property with ±0.16 acres to
be zoned R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the
City of North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof
that:
I. The Petition of the landowners is accepted and the following described property
shall be annexed into the City of North Augusta:
All that tract, parcel or lot of land with any improvements thereon, situate, lying,
and being in the County of Aiken, South Carolina and shown on that certain Plat
prepared by Southern Partners, Inc., for The Lakes Development, LLC, dated April
16, 2026, recorded in Plat Book 67, page 897, in the Office of the Register of Deeds
for Aiken County, South Carolina. For a more complete and accurate description ,
reference should be made to the aforesaid plat which is made a part and parcel
hereof.
Being the same property conveyed to The Lakes, LLC by deed of Lakes and
Streams Development Company, Inc. dated December 13, 2025, recorded in Book
5286, pages 139-145, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Aiken County,
South Carolina.
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Tax Map & Parcel No.: a portion of 023-07-03-019
The property to be annexed is also shown on a map identified as “Exhibit A” titled
“Map of Property Sought to be Annexed to the City of North Augusta” prepared by
the City of North Augusta.
II. The zoning classification shall be ±0.16 acres as R-7, Small-Lot, Single-Family
Residential.
III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
IV. 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
JULY, 2026.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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"Exhibit A"ATTACHMENT #7 Page 3 of 3
Department of Planning
and Development
Project Staff Report
ANX26-001 Swallow Lake Townhomes
Prepared by: La’Stacia Clark
Meeting Date: June 17, 2026
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SECTION 1: ANNEXATION REQUEST SUMMARY
Address/Location Vacant lot between 1186 and 1198 Lake Greenwood Dr.
Parcel Number Portion of 023-07-03-019
Total Development Size ± 0.16 ac
Zoning Requested R-7, Single Family Small Lot Residential
Future Land Use Residential Single Family
SECTION 2: PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION
The Lakes, LLC has requested to annex a portion of parcel number 023-07-03-019, approximately
0.16 acres, located in between 1186 and 1198 Lake Greenwood Dr. The request is for a portion
on the plat attached to the annexation petition and identified as Lot B to be annexed into the
City and be zoned R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family Residential. This annexed portion (Lot B) will be
developed as an entrance street for Swallow Lake Townhomes.
NADC Additional Reviews
4.7 Annexation – All territory which may hereafter be granted or annexed to the City of North
Augusta shall be classified automatically in the R-14 District, except that at the time the
application for annexation is filed the applicant may request a zoning classification that is similar
to surrounding zoning and in accord with the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Proposed annexations
where the requested zoning is inconsistent with the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive
Plan or differs from zoning on adjacent properties shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission
in accordance with Article 18, Administration and Enforcement. The Planning Commission shall
recommend to the City Council the appropriate zoning for the property to be annexed,
modification to the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan, or both.
The Planning Commission is being asked to make a recommendation regarding the zoning
classification of this property prior to annexation. The subject parcel Future Land Use is
Residential Single Family.
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Project Staff Report
ANX26-001 Swallow Lake Townhomes
Prepared by: La’Stacia Clark
Meeting Date: June 17, 2026
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SECTION 3: EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
Existing Land Use Future Land Use Zoning
Subject
Parcel
Vacant Residential Single Family PUD, Planned Urban
Development (Aiken County)
North Residential Residential Single Family PUD, Planned Urban
Development (Aiken County)
South Residential Residential Single Family PUD, Planned Urban
Development (Aiken County)
East Vacant/Residential Residential Single Family PUD, Planned Urban
Development (Aiken County)
West Vacant Residential Single Family R-7, Small Lot, Single-Family
Residential
SECTION 4: STAFF EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS
The parcel proposed for annexation currently is vacant. It was previously cleared. The parcel will
serve as road access for the adjacent property, which will be Swallow Lake Townhomes, with a
portion of the property proposed to be City right-of-way. Road access to the vacant lot is
available from Lake Greenwood Dr. The property is surrounded by residences in the subdivision
Lakes and Streams. The applicant has requested the R-7, Single Family Small Lot Residential
zoning district at the time of annexation. The Planning Commission is being asked to make a
recommendation regarding the compatibility of the zoning classification of this property prior to
annexation.
The R-7, Single Family Small Lot Residential zoning district is described as the following:
4.12.3 R-7, Small Lot Single-Family Residential District – The purpose of this district is to provide
for a variety of single-family housing types on small lots to meet market demands for smaller lot
developments. It is also the intent of this district to balance higher densities with common open
space.
The following uses are allowed in an R-7 zoning district per NADC 5.1 Use Matrix:
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Project Staff Report
ANX26-001 Swallow Lake Townhomes
Prepared by: La’Stacia Clark
Meeting Date: June 17, 2026
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Primary Uses
• Accessory Dwelling
• Bus Shelter
• Storage of Construction Equipment, Outdoor, Incidental to Construction Activities
• Duplex
• Single-Family Attached Dwelling
• Single-Family Detached Dwelling
• Tourist Home
• Place of Assembly, Small
• Swimming Pool
• Cemetery
• Primary or Secondary School
• Essential Public Services
Accessory Uses
• Studio for Creative or Expressive Art
• Parking, Structured
• Parking, Surface
Conditional Uses
• Child/Adult Care Home
• Farmers and Produce Markets
• Food Trucks
• Home Occupation
• Real Estate Sales and Construction Offices and Equipment Sheds
• Group Homes, Non-Exempt
• Marina
• Telecommunications, Small Cell
Special Exception Uses:
• Home Occupation
• Bed and Breakfast
• Private Non-profit Clubs and Organizations
• Energy Generation, Small Scale
• Telecommunication Tower and Antennae
• Agriculture, Excluding Livestock
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Project Staff Report
ANX26-001 Swallow Lake Townhomes
Prepared by: La’Stacia Clark
Meeting Date: June 17, 2026
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Section 6.2 of the Comprehensive Plan promotes providing a more varied housing stock to attract
and retain a more diverse population, especially in downtown and near employment centers.
Section 6.2.2 of the Comprehensive Plan encourages revising the zoning ordinance and map to
incentivize a variety of housing types at higher densities. This is further supported by Section
4.2.4 to support the priorities and principles of the Aiken, Edgefield, and Saluda Counties
Economic Development Partnership by providing housing in an area that is expanding with new
industries.
Based on these descriptions and similarly zoned properties within the city limits, staff believes
allowing R-7, Small Lot, Single Family Residential zoning is appropriate for the property.
SECTION 5: ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A/Minor Plat
Application Documents
cc The Lakes, LLC, via email
Philip Green/Southern Partners, via email
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ORDINANCE 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
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta established the Department of Tourism pursuant to
Ordinance No. 2023-29; and
WHEREAS, since the establishment of the Department of Tourism, the Department's
responsibilities have expanded to include additional tourism, recreation, greeneway, event, and facility
management functions; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and Council find that the title of Tourism Director more accurately reflects the
leadership, management, and administrative responsibilities of the position; and
WHEREAS, Mayor and Council desire to amend Article XV, Sections 2-286 through 2-290, of the
Code of Ordinances to reclassify the position of Tourism Manager as Tourism Director.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, in a meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that Article XV,
Sections 2-286 through 2-290, of the Code of Ordinances are hereby amended as follows:
ARTICLE XV. DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM; DIRECTOR OF TOURISM;
DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT AND DIRECTOR.
Sec. 2-286. Establishment of Department of Tourism; Purpose.
There shall be a Department of Tourism. The Department shall provide advice
and technical expertise to City employees, elected officials, citizens and others who
inquire regarding matters of tourism and events.
Sec. 2-287. Establishment of office and appointment of Director.
There shall be an officer of the City known as the Director of Tourism who shall
be appointed by the Mayor, upon recommendation of the City Administrator.
Sec. 2-288. Control and management of the Department.
The Director shall be responsible for the administration and management of the
Department and shall report directly to the City Administrator in connection with such
administrative duties.
Sec. 2-289. Duties of Department of Tourism Director generally.
The Department under the direction of the Director shall:
(1) Be responsible for the promotion of locations throughout the City as a viable,
competitive, and preferred option for local and national meetings, events, and
celebrations for business and leisure.
(2) Direct the daily operations of the Tourism Department including all tourism
and event facilities; Coordinate joint use of city tourism and event facilities with
community groups.
(3) Take necessary steps to ensure the safety of citizens that utilize tourism
facilities, attend special events and take part in any activity offered by the
department and/or City.
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Sec. 2-290. Approval authority during times of absence of Director.
(1) The Director is authorized to designate a person to exercise authority of the
Tourism Director at times when the Director is unavailable as result of physical
absence from the office. In order for such designation of authority to be effective,
the Tourism Director would need to provide written authorization, setting forth
the specific dates that the designee would have such authority.
(2) In the event of the vacancy in the position of Tourism Director, the City
Administrator is authorized to designate a person to exercise the authority of the
Tourism Director. In order for such designation of authority to be effective, the
City Administrator would need to provide written authorization, setting forth the
specific dates that the designee would have such authority.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that all references in the Code of Ordinances to "Tourism Manager"
shall be interpreted to mean "Tourism Director."
This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final reading.
All ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict, hereby repealed.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF JULY, 2026.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 2026-16
AUTHORIZING A RESTRUCTURING OF THE TOURISM DEPARTMENT TO INCORPORATE
GREENEWAY OPERATIONS, STAFF, FACILITIES, AND PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Laws of South Carolina and the Ordinances of the City of
North Augusta, the City Administrator prepared and submitted to City Council a balanced budget for
the budget year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that a restructuring of the Tourism Department is
necessary to incorporate Greeneway operations, facilities, staff, and programs into the Department and
to provide a unified management structure for tourism, recreation, events, and visitor-serving facilities;
and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that adjustments to certain position classifications and
pay grades are necessary to reflect the expanded duties and responsibilities associated with this
restructuring; and
WHEREAS, this restructuring is to be accomplished within available appropriations as
authorized by City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council desire for the organizational and compensation
changes authorized herein to become effective with the pay period beginning July 28, 2026.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, IN MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED AND
BY THE AUTHORITY THEREOF, THAT:
Section I. The City Council hereby authorizes a restructuring of the Tourism Department as
follows:
Department Current Position Current
Grade Proposed Position Proposed
Grade
Tourism Tourism Manager 33 Tourism Director 38
Tourism Tourism & Marketing Coordinator 14 - No Change -
Tourism Events Coordinator 14 - No Change -
Tourism Center Program Coordinator 10 Tourism Facilities Coordinator 12
In addition, responsibility for the Greeneway Division, including the Greeneway Coordinator
position, two Grounds Worker III positions, associated facilities, programs, equipment, and
operational responsibilities, shall be transferred to the Tourism Department with no change in
position classification or pay grade.
Section II. That in all other respects, except as hereby and heretofore restructured, the budgeted
positions for the City of North Augusta for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2026, and
ending December 31, 2026, shall remain in full force and effect.
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Section III. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
Section IV. This Ordinance shall become effective upon second and final reading; however,
the personnel reclassifications, pay grade adjustments, departmental transfers, and
organizational changes authorized herein shall be implemented effective with the pay period
ending July 28, 2026.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF JULY, 2026.
First Reading
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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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
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta receives state accommodations tax funding from
the state of South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the City receives more than fifty thousand dollars in state accommodations
taxes and pursuant to Section 6-4-25 Code of Laws of South Carolina, formed a local advisory
committee consisting of seven members via Resolution 2019-32 and updated via Resolution 2020-
45; and
WHEREAS, Section 6-4-10(4) provides, in part, that the funds received by a municipality
collecting more than fifty thousand dollars from the state accommodations tax must allocate the
remaining balance, after statutory directed allocations to the General Fund and advertising and
promotion funds, to the special fund to use for tourism related expenditures; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2024-56, which authorized funding be
allocated as recommended by the local accommodations tax advisory committee and that the
funding source be the Accommodations Tax Fund for tax year 2023-2024; and
WHEREAS, City Council adopted Resolution 2026-08, which authorized the local
accommodations tax advisory committee to extend the funding allocations for the Accommodation
Tax Fund for tax year 2023-2024 be extended through the tax year 2024-2025; and
WHEREAS, the local Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee met and reviewed the
revised application of the extended allocation of $15,000.00 from the Accommodations Tax Year
2023-2024 for Olde Towne Preservation Association and voted to recommend approval of the
revised application for Council’s consideration.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council for the City of
North Augusta, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof that the revised application
for Olde Towne Preservation Association be approved as recommended by the local
Accommodation Tax Advisory Committee from the Accommodations Tax Year 2023-2024.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF JULY, 2026.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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OLDE TOWNE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION
P O Box 7915
North Augusta, SC 29861
May 26, 2026
City of North Augusta
Accommodations Tax Committee
P O Box 6400
North Augusta, SC 29861
REF: Grant Year 23-24
Dear Committee Members,
On behalf of the Olde Towne Preservation Association, I am writing to request a revision to the
project description for our FY 2023-2024 Accommodation Tax grant award.
The original project description outlined in our application focused on replacing damaged
fencing, a chest freezer, a refrigerator and several light posts that were all damaged by Hurricane
Helene. We were very fortunate that FEMA approved replacing the damaged fencing and light
posts and we had a freezer and refrigerator donated. However, due to unforeseen circumstances,
we are requesting approval to redirect these funds toward a critical preservation need at the
Living History Park.
Our water wheel center hub has decayed over the years, and we had to have the water wheel
removed for safety concerns. A local company volunteered their time and crane to safely remove
the water wheel and is willing to volunteer again to install a new and/or refurbished water wheel.
This is a working water wheel that powers our gristmill. This water wheel system and the
gristmill are essential features of the park and play a vital role in interpreting early Southern life
and traditional foodways for visitors. The damage has impacted both the safety and usability of
both structures, limiting our ability to provide educational programming and enhance the visitor
experience.
This project will ensure the preservation of two important historic assets and allow us to continue
offering engaging, educational experiences that contribute to tourism in Aiken County. We
request that the funds be reallocated to support the repair and restoration of the water wheel
system and gristmill.
This revision aligns with the intent of the ATAX program by maintaining and enhancing a
tourism-related asset that attracts visitors and supports cultural heritage in our community.
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