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Administration Department
Interoffice Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jim Clifford, City Administrator
DATE: September 11, 2026
SUBJECT: Study Session Date of Monday, September 14, 2026
A Study Session of the North Augusta City Council has been scheduled for Monday, September 14,
2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Municipal Center, 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers.
The Study Session 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
The following items are among the topics for discussion and review:
ITEM 1. CITY COUNCIL MEETING:
Council will discuss and provide guidance on the proposed items for the September 21, 2026 City Council
meeting.
Please see ATTACHMENT #1 for a copy of the DRAFT items.
ITEM 2. DEPARTMENT DETAILS:
City department directors and managers will share departmental updates.
ITEM 3. MAYOR’S MATTERS:
(A) FOCUS ITEM(S):
i. Brick Pond Park Committee – Update
ii. Pine View Water Overview – Public Services
iii. Pretty Run Creek Update – Engineering & Public Works
(B) Mayor Williams will share reflections and announcements related to current City events
and opportunities
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ITEM 4. LEGAL: Executive Session – Request of the City Attorney
In compliance with Section 30-4-70 (a)(2) the City Attorney requests an executive session for the purpose
of:
(2) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed sale
or purchase of property, the receipt of legal advice where the legal advice relates to a pending,
threatened, or potential claim or other matters covered by the attorney-client privilege, settlement
of legal claims, or the position of the public agency in other adversary situations involving the
assertion against the agency of a claim.
Discussion is specifically related to Public Safety facilities purchase.
Discussion is specifically related to contractual arrangements.
Upon returning to open session, Council will not take action on matters discussed in Executive Session.
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PUBLIC POWER HOUR
September 21, 2026 – 5:30 p.m. - Municipal Center – 100 Georgia Avenue, 3rd Floor - Council Chambers
DRAFT AGENDA: CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING
September 21, 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 August 17, 2026
• Study Session minutes of September 14, 2026
5. PROCLAMATION(S):
a. Constitution Week – September 17-23, 2026
b. Stormwater Awareness Week – September 21-25, 2026
c. Recognition of Eagle Scout Project – Pet Microchipping Scanner Stations
NEW BUSINESS
6. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2026-17 Amending Section 9.6 Related to Maximum Wall
Sign Area Allowable in Multi-Tenant Properties of the North Augusta Development Code, Article 9 of
Chapter 18 of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina Code of Ordinances – First Reading
7. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Ordinance No. 2026-18 Authorizing the Conveyance of Certain Real
Property and Temporary Construction Easements to the South Carolina Department of Transportation in
Connection with Project P043867, the SR 4/US 25 Business Bridge Replacement over the Savannah River
– First Reading
ATTACHMENT #1
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8. ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS: Ordinance No. 2026-19 Amending Article V, Division III, Sections 14-
170.2 and 14-170.3 Titled “Stormwater Management Permit Required; Exceptions” and “Application,
Review and Approval, and Issuance of Stormwater Management Permit” of the City Code of North
Augusta, South Carolina – First Reading
9. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT: Resolution No. 2026-44 Accepting a Deed of Dedication for the Streets,
Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater Collection and Fire Suppression Systems, and Associated Easements and
Rights of Way, along with a Maintenance Guarantee and Letter of Credit, for Rushing Waters, Phase 3B
10. PUBLIC SERVICES: Resolution No. 2026-45 Authorizing an On-Call Engineering Firm Services Contract with
Turnipseed Engineering for Various Water and Wastewater Utility Improvement Projects
11. PUBLIC SERVICES: Resolution No. 2026-46 To Accept a Grant Award from the South Carolina State
Revolving Fund for the Pineview Estates Water Line Extension
12. COUNCIL: Resolution No. 2026-47 Appointing a Member to the Accommodations Tax Advisory
Committee to Make State Accommodations Tax Expenditure Recommendations for Council’s
Consideration
13. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Stadium Advisory Board – Appointment by the Mayor; Receipt of
information by Council
14. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
15. 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
16. ADJOURNMENT
ATTACHMENT #1