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081026 Study Session Mins AdoptedPage 1 of 2 MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 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 August 10, 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 Briatico, Buck, Felak, Freitas, and Toole. Member absent was Councilmember Carpenter. Also in attendance were James S. Clifford, City Administrator; J.D. McCauley, Assistant Administrator; Brian Maleck, 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, Director of Tourism; Lynda Williamson, Director of Finance; Kayla Ferguson, Manager of Human Resources; Jamie Barton, City Clerk; and Ricky Jones, Manager of Information Technology. Page 1 of 2 DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING August 17, 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 August 3, 2026 • Study Session minutes of August 10, 2026 5. PROCLAMATION(S): a. Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week – September 13 – 19, 2026 NEW BUSINESS 6. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2026-38 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, and Edgefield County, South Carolina, for the Collection of Development Impact Fees 7. ADMINISTRATION: Resolution No. 2026-39 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter onto a Contract with PCI Municipal Services, LLC for Riverside Village Parking Management Services 8. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS: Resolution No. 2026-40 Authorizing the City of North Augusta to Enter into a Contract for the Stadium Parking Deck Power Washing 9. FINANCE: Resolution No. 2026-41 Authorizing CPST IV Software and Technology Improvements 10. PUBLIC SERVICES: Resolution No. 2026-42 To Accept a Grant Award from the South Carolina Forestry Commission ATTACHMENT #1 Page 1 of 2 Page 2 of 2 11. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 12. 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 13. ADJOURNMENT ATTACHMENT #1 Page 2 of 2 CPST IV Funds ATTACHMENT #9 Page 1 of 7 How We Got Here In 2024, we received notification that the processor of our online payments (First Data) would no longer continue this service and the end date would be December 31, 2024 GovSense had planned on using a different vendor for the online portal This discontinuation with First Data did not cancel our contract with FISERV Contract was effective until September 2026 FISERV was bought by Clover, causing issues with the communication between the two different software programs Cost to cancel with FISERV/Clover in 2024 could potentially exceed $500K GovSense rebuilt the portal to work as a temporary solution until we fulfilled our contract with FISERV/Clover ATTACHMENT #9 Page 2 of 7 Current Portal Issues Login is difficult Account number and billing name must match exactly Once bill is paid, you can’t see your history Not able to use checking account to pay FISERV/Clover did not support ACH payments Can only pay one invoice at a time FISERV/Clover does not support a “shopping” cart for multiple transactions When making multiple payments, some do not post to the account Convenience fee charged for every invoice FISERV/Clover could not support our calculations for convenience fees Doesn’t work well with mobile devices Payments get hung up and don’t process Users must pinch, zoom, and horizontal scroll on small screens ATTACHMENT #9 Page 3 of 7 New Portal Offerings for Customers Account sign in with Username and Password as well as a guest pay option Ability to reprint bills Ability to see account history and usage reports Ability to sign up for Automatic Draft Ability to use different forms of payments to include e-checks Receive bills electronically Ability to pay multiple invoices Fee for credit cards will be 2.5%, e-checks will be free Less account posting errors ATTACHMENT #9 Page 4 of 7 Partnering with Wells Fargo Expertise in utility billing rules for online and credit card payments Will reduce the in office credit card and online fees from 3% to 2.5% for customers Local representatives with an account manager Will handle the reconciliation of fees charged with fees collected Analyze our costs to make sure we are getting the best prices with any new regulations that come out ATTACHMENT #9 Page 5 of 7 Other Items Funded (Customer Focused) Tax Portal Upgrade Allow for public search of properties Permitting Portal Business License, Accommodations, Hospitality Tax Portal Terminals for all departments taking credit card payments Allows for the customer to complete the transaction without handing a card to the cashier (use of tap cards, payments by phone, watch, etc.) ATTACHMENT #9 Page 6 of 7 Other Items Funded (Staff Focused) Tablets for Field Inspections, Water Meter Readings, Disconnection Updates Utility Billing Enhancements Enhanced reporting for missed reads, inactive accounts with credit balances New account initial read capture Automatic deposit application for when accounts are closed Ability to post bill pay payments on date received (times when the City is closed but the bank remains open) Accounts Payable Enhancements Purchase Orders can be kept in a draft form until finalized Expense checks can be sent via check or ACH as needed Accounts Receivable Enhancements Voided Returned Payments instead of creating new invoice Automatic Application of Returned Check Fee ATTACHMENT #9 Page 7 of 7 South Carolina Forestry Commission Natural Disaster and Recovery Supplemental Funding ATTACHMENT #10 Page 1 of 10 Scope of Work •Tree Canopy Assessment •Tree Risk Assessment •Tree Pruning •Tree Replacement ATTACHMENT #10 Page 2 of 10 2022 Tree Canopy Study ATTACHMENT #10 Page 3 of 10 289 Trees Risk Assessment & Pruning •Arbor Place Subdivision •Bergen West Subdivision •Georgia Avenue •Industrial Park •The Landings Subdivision Tree Locations ATTACHMENT #10 Page 4 of 10 Arbor Place SubdivisionBergen West Subdivision Risk Assessment & Pruning Locations ATTACHMENT #10 Page 5 of 10 Georgia Avenue The Landings Subdivision Risk Assessment & Pruning Locations ATTACHMENT #10 Page 6 of 10 112 Tree Replacements •Alta Vista @ Crystal Lake •Bergen West Subdivision •Bunting Park •Center St. •Curtis Park •East Spring Grove •Easttowne Subdivision •Exit 5 •Georgia Avenue •Hammonds Ferry Soccer Complex •Jackson Avenue •North Hills Drive •Leroy Hammond Park •Lions Field •Riverview Park •West Spring Grove •Wando Woodlands ATTACHMENT #10 Page 7 of 10 Leroy Hammond Curtis Park Tree Replacement ATTACHMENT #10 Page 8 of 10 Riverview Park 1.1 Mile Walking Trail West Spring Grove Street Trees Tree Replacement ATTACHMENT #10 Page 9 of 10 ATTACHMENT #10 Page 10 of 10 Administrator Update ATTACHMENT #11 Page 1 of 3 Woodstone Development ATTACHMENT #11 Page 2 of 3 Woodstone Development •The area in the proposed Phases II, IV, and V of the Woodstone at Bergen Place Planned Development has not been previously developed. The property was originally part of a 755 acre annexation approved by City Council on November 3, 1986 and zoned Planned Development at that time. The General Development Plan for Woodstone at Bergen Place was approved by City Council by Ordinance 2005-10 at the July 18, 2005 meeting adopted the General Development Plan for Woodstone. •Phase I was approved by the Planning Commission on July 21, 2005. Phase III was approved by the Planning Commission on June 16, 2011. •Preliminary plat for phases II, IV, and V were approved by the Planning Commission on April 15, 2026. This plan shows the extension of Rippling Creek Lane and crossing the Greeneway. •Rippling Creek Lane had previously terminated at a cul-de-sac approximately 300 feet from the Greeneway. Woodstone Development provided the City with an easement in 2021 so that a sidewalk connecting the cul-de-sac to the Greeneway could be installed until the new development took place. •The current development of Phase V removes the temporary existing sidewalk and Rippling Creek Drive will be extended across the Greenway into Phase V. New sidewalks will be installed with construction of the Rippling Creek Dr that will provide permanent access to the Greeneway upon completion. ATTACHMENT #11 Page 3 of 3 FINANCE: • Cycle 1 Customers o Disconnection Date for July balances begins Tuesday, August 18 o Due Date for August 10 bills is September 2 • Cycle 2 Customers o Due Date for July 26 bills is August 17 o Disconnection Date for July balances begins Wednesday, September 2 HUMAN RESOURCES: • New Hires & Promotions o 1 Internal Promotion o 3 New Hires • Employment Opportunities o See the last page for a current list of available positions. ENGINEERING AND PUBLIC WORKS: • All departments responding to multiple complaints after storms on Thursday. • Staff is working with the contractor to make adjustments to the trash rack on the new ditch at West Woodlawn Avenue. Project has not been fully closed out, so staff will press to ensure this fix comes at no cost to the City. • Staff receiving two bids this week, Parking Deck Power Washing & Street Name Sign Replacement. • Streets & Drains to replace sidewalk in Hammonds Ferry & Villages at Bergen to address trip hazards this week. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT: • Planning Commission meeting on Wed August 19 • Stakeholder’s meeting for Ascauga Lake Road Corridor Study tomorrow • Rushing Waters Phase 3-B final plat approved • 4 Certificate of Zoning Compliance issued • 1 Sign review approved • 13 Addresses assigned • Code Enforcement o 19 New Cases opened o 9 Cases closed o 100 Illegal signs removed o 10 Landscape Inspection approved PUBLIC SERVICES: • Riverview Park Miracle League Field New Restroom Facilities Water Service Line Extension • Knox Avenue Bike Trail Tree Pruning • Mosquito Control PUBLIC SAFETY: • Over the next couple of weeks, Public Safety will be assisting the Aiken County School District in conducting lockdown drills in the schools located within North Augusta. • Public Safety is fielding calls from other municipalities wishing to start a 4-minute city program similar to the one in North Augusta. DEPARTMENT DETAILS for August 10, 2026 ATTACHMENT #2 Page 1 of 3 PARKS AND RECREATION: • Creighton Park Phase 2 Update: FEMA funds from Hurricane Helene and City of North Augusta A-tax funds approved by Mayor & City Council. Playground equipment & Installation team arrives Tuesday morning. Approximately 3 weeks for installation depending on weather. Park will be closed until work is completed. • Activities Center Improvements: CPST IV funds approved by Mayor & City Council: Gym 1 & Gym 2 have been refinished and reopened today. Gym 3-6 next up. • Activities Center Improvements: CPST IV funds approved by Mayor & City Council: New Cardio & Fitness Equipment arriving on August 26. • Soccer Complex Irrigation Renovation completed with funding from Riverfront Central Core Redevelopment Fund approved by Mayor & City Council in 2026 Budget. • Fall Sports Evaluations & Drafts begin this week. • The Riverview Park Activity Center will host voting for Precincts 27 & 28 in Gym 2 on Tuesday, August 11 for the US Senate Special Republican Party Primary from 7:00am – 7:00pm TOURISM: • The Community Center will host voting for Precinct 25 on Tuesday, August 11 for the US Senate Special Republican Party Primary from 7:00am – 7:00pm • The Community Center will host the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce “Good Morning North Augusta” breakfast on Thursday, August 13 from 7:30am – 9:15am. • North Augusta Greeneway emergency markers • Visit Explore North Augusta’s Website or download the ENA App for more details and upcoming events: o https://explorenorthaugusta.com ATTACHMENT #2 Page 2 of 3 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Building Standards Inspector I – Building Standards Grade: 13 Salary/Pay Rate: $23.93 – 28.72/hour Closing Date: Until Filled Center Coordinator – Parks and Recreation Grade: 8 Salary/Pay Rate: $18.79 - $22.55/hour Closing Date: Until Filled Center Program Coordinator – Parks and Recreation Grade: 10 Salary/Pay Rate: $20.84 - $25.01/hour Closing Date: Until Filled 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 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 ATTACHMENT #2 Page 3 of 3 North Augusta City Council Understanding Concurrency In Planning How Communities Manage Growth Responsibly ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 1 of 19 North Augusta City Council Definition: Concurrency is the planning principle that public facilities and infrastructure must be available at the same time development occurs. In simple terms: Growth should not outpace roads, schools, utilities, parks, or emergency services. Key Question: "Can the community support this development when it is built?" ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 2 of 19 North Augusta City Council Why Concurrency Matters Without concurrency: Traffic congestion increases Schools become overcrowded Water and sewer systems reach capacity Emergency response times increase Residents experience declining quality of life Goal Growth pays for growth. ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 3 of 19 North Augusta City Council Transportation is the most common concurrency review. Planning staff evaluate: 1. Existing traffic volumes 2. Future traffic generated 3. Road capacity 4. Level of Service (LOS) 5. Nearby intersections Question: Can nearby roads safely handle those additional trips? ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 4 of 19 North Augusta City Council How Concurrency Works Developer submits plans. ↓ Traffic and utility studies completed ↓ Capacity is evaluated. ↓ Adequate capacity? YES → Development proceeds. NO → Improvements required before approval. ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 5 of 19 North Augusta City Council If Capacity Does Not Exist Developer may: Build road improvements Install larger utility lines Expand water/sewer facilities Phase development Wait until improvements are completed ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 6 of 19 North Augusta City Council Example: Proposed Development 200-home subdivision Expected impacts:1,900 vehicle trips/day Increased water demand Additional sewer capacity needed Review finds:❌Nearby intersection already failing. Result: Developer funds intersection improvements before final approval. ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 7 of 19 North Augusta City Council Benefits of Concurrency Protects taxpayers Improves public safety Reduces congestion Supports smart growth Preserves quality of life Provides predictable development standards Creates sustainable communities ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 8 of 19 North Augusta City Council Challenges Infrastructure is expensive. Road projects take years. Growth may occur faster than funding. Regional traffic affects local roads. Political pressure for rapid development. Balancing economic growth with infrastructure investment. ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 9 of 19 North Augusta City Council Concurrency vs. Adequate Public Facilities Although often used interchangeably: Concurrency Infrastructure must be available when development occurs. Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance (APFO) Requires facilities to meet adopted standards before development approval. Both aim to ensure responsible growth. ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 10 of 19 North Augusta City Council Role of Planning Staff Planning staff: Review development proposals Coordinate with engineers Analyze infrastructure capacity Recommend conditions of approval Ensure compliance with ordinances Protect the community's long-term interests ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 11 of 19 North Augusta City Council Role of Planning Commission Planning Commissioners should ask: Can infrastructure support this project? Who pays for needed improvements? Are transportation impacts acceptable? Will services remain adequate? Is growth occurring in the right places? ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 12 of 19 North Augusta City Council Key Takeaways ✔Growth requires infrastructure. ✔Concurrency ensures services keep pace with development. ✔It protects existing residents. ✔It promotes responsible planning. ✔It helps communities grow sustainably. ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 13 of 19 North Augusta City Council Concurrency vs. Impact Fee Concurrency Impact Fees Determines if infrastructure has capacity Provides funding for infrastructure Growth management tool Financing tool Reviews infrastructure availability Collects developer contributions May delay or phase development Usually paid at permit issuance Protects service levels Helps fund future improvements Simple Rule Concurrency = Capacity Impact Fees = Funding ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 14 of 19 North Augusta City Council In South Carolina, the legal authority for municipalities and counties to adopt local concurrency ordinances (or Adequate Public Facility programs) has been somewhat ambiguous under state law, prompting the state legislature to introduce bills like S.227 to explicitly authorize and protect these local growth-management policies ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 15 of 19 North Augusta City Council Development Impact Fee Act enables impact fees in SC Senate Bill 227 Regarding Enabling Legislation for Concurrency Did not Pass ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 16 of 19 North Augusta City Council Lexington County: Adopted a concurrency ordinance. It allows the county to review and potentially deny major new residential developments based on the strain they put on core services, including local public school capacity and emergency response capabilities Charleston County: Enacted a zoning amendment for concurrency that requires developers seeking to rezone land for higher density to prove that existing public facilities—like roads and drainage infrastructure—are adequate to handle the proposed development. ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 17 of 19 North Augusta City Council Dorchester County: Currently in the planning and drafting stages of an umbrella concurrency ordinance aimed at requiring developers to fund and build roads, fire stations, and utility systems concurrently with new housing. Berkeley County: Has established concurrency-related requirements for infrastructure capacity. ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 18 of 19 North Augusta City Council Questions? ATTACHMENT #3Ai Page 19 of 19