092126 Council Mtg Discussion Items with Attachments
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR
SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The documentation provided herewith consists of advance draft materials for review by Mayor
and City Council. Such documents may be revised prior to the actual Council meeting before any
formal consideration of same by Mayor and City Council. Said documents may also be revised by
way of a proper amendment made at the Council meeting. These documents are informational
only and not intended to represent the final decision of the Council.
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Administration Department
Interoffice Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jim Clifford, City Administrator
DATE: September 18, 2026
SUBJECT: Regular City Council Meeting of September 21, 2026
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
ITEM 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
Mayor Williams will recognize the above proclamations.
Please see ATTACHMENT #’s 5a and 5b for a copy of the proclamations.
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 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
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve 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.
Please see ATTACHMENT #6 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 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
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve 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.
Please see ATTACHMENT #7 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
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ITEM 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
An ordinance has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve 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.
Please see ATTACHMENT #8 for a copy of the proposed ordinance.
ITEM 9. PUBLIC SERVICES: Resolution No. 2026-44 Authorizing an On-Call Engineering Firm Services
Contract with Turnipseed Engineering for Various Water and Wastewater Utility Improvement Projects
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Authorizing an On-Call Engineering
Firm Services Contract with Turnipseed Engineering for Various Water and Wastewater Utility
Improvement Projects.
Please see ATTACHMENT #9 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 10. PUBLIC SERVICES: Resolution No. 2026-45 To Accept a Grant Award from the South Carolina
State Revolving Fund for the Pineview Estates Water Line Extension
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve To Accept a Grant Award from the
South Carolina State Revolving Fund for the Pineview Estates Water Line Extension.
Please see ATTACHMENT #10 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 11. COUNCIL: Resolution No. 2026-46 Appointing a Member to the Accommodations Tax Advisory
Committee to Make State Accommodations Tax Expenditure Recommendations for Council’s
Consideration
A resolution has been prepared for Council’s consideration to approve Appointing a Member to the
Accommodations Tax Advisory Committee to Make State Accommodations Tax Expenditure
Recommendations for Council’s Consideration.
Please see ATTACHMENT #11 for a copy of the proposed resolution.
ITEM 12. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Stadium Advisory Board – Appointment by the Mayor; Receipt
of information by Council
Mayor Williams will recommend an individual for appointment to the Stadium Advisory Board.
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, our Founding Fathers, including South Carolinians, Pierce Butler, Charles
Pinckney, John Rutledge, and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, risked their fortunes, and some even
their lives, to secure the blessings of liberty for themselves and their posterity, did ordain and
establish a Constitution for the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, September 17, 2026, marks the two hundred and thirty-ninth anniversary of the
drafting of the Constitution of the United States by the Constitutional Convention; and
WHEREAS, the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution provides an historic opportunity
for all Americans to learn about and recall the achievements of our Founders, and to reflect on
the rights and privileges of citizenship as well as its attendant responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, the independence guaranteed to the American people by the Constitution should be
celebrated by appropriate ceremonies and activities during Constitution Week, September 17
through 23, 2026, as designated by proclamation of the President of the United States of America
in accordance with Public Law 915.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina,
do hereby proclaim September 17 - 23, 2026, as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
in the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, and urge all our citizens to reflect during that week
on the many benefits of our Federal Constitution and the privileges and responsibilities of
American citizenship.
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 17th day of September, 2026.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #5a Page 1 of 1
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, polluted water released into our local creeks, streams, reservoirs, and rivers can cause harm
to human health and wildlife, contaminate our drinking water sources, and threaten the ability to take part
in recreational water activities; and
WHEREAS, population growth, residential and commercial development, and the resulting changes to the
natural drainage and hydrology of the land will only deepen our concern for stormwater quantity and
quality in the City of North Augusta; and
WHEREAS, the most common source of pollution to our water resources is stormwater runoff that includes
yard waste, pet waste, vehicle fluids, trash, and sediment; and
WHEREAS, these impacts cannot be entirely avoided, or eliminated, but can be reduced with the use of
education, outreach, and change in everyday pollution prevention practices; and
WHEREAS, our Stormwater Management Department is equipped to aid in the development and
implementation of effective education and outreach programs in connection with other municipalities and
organizations within the CSRA, that will meet state and federal stormwater pollution control requirements;
and
WHEREAS, this need arises from regulatory requirements, but also from the local community members,
residents of our City, and local stakeholders and decision makers that will benefit from a greater awareness
of the cumulative impacts our decisions make at home, at work, at school, and through local policy, effect
the water quality of the Savannah River and our local water resources; and
WHEREAS, the year 2026 marks the 5th annual Stormwater Awareness Week sponsored in the City of
North Augusta.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Briton S. Williams, Mayor of the City of North Augusta, South Carolina, do hereby
proclaim the week September 21 – September 25, 2026, as
Stormwater Awareness Week
in the City of North Augusta and I urge all citizens to pay tribute to water resources and to recognize the
impact we can have to protect and preserve the water quality our creeks, streams, reservoirs, and rivers
and the quality of life water brings to our city.
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 21st day of September, 2026.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
City of North Augusta
ATTACHMENT #5b Page 1 of 1
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
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2023, by Ordinance 2023-32, the North Augusta City
Council adopted the North Augusta Development Code which is consistent with the City’s
Comprehensive Plan and which incorporates all City zoning and land development regulations;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18.11.2 Text Amendments in Article 18, Administration
and Enforcement, of the North Augusta Development Code, any person, property owner, board,
commission, department or the City Council may apply for a change in zoning ordinance text; and
WHEREAS, on August 10, 2026 the Planning Department received a request from the
Planning and Development Department for a text amendment to amend the maximum sign area
allowable in multi-tenant properties; and
WHEREAS, the North Augusta Planning Commission, following an August 19, 2026,
public hearing, reviewed and considered a request to amend Section 9.6.2 to add wording, “Except,
where a single parcel contains more than one business, each business may have a front wall sign
not exceeding 10% of the square-footage of tenant front façade. Where the tenant square footage
would allow more than 250 square-feet of signage, the main sign is limited to no more than 250
square-feet.” Also, to delete Section 9.6.4.3 titled Shopping Centers. The Planning Commission
report has been provided to City Council for consideration; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council have reviewed the request as well as the report
from the Planning Commission and has determined that the change to the text of the Development
Code is appropriate.
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 North Augusta Development Code, Article 9 is amended and shall read as
described in the following section. The section of the Code affected by the proposed
amendment is identified by the section number.
A. Section 9.6.2 is amended to read, “Table 9.3 outlines the total combined square
footage allowed by lot for non-residential districts. Except, where a single parcel
contains more than one business, each business may have a front wall sign not
exceeding 10% of the square-footage of tenant front façade. Where the tenant
square footage would allow more than 250 square-feet of signage, the main sign is
limited to no more than 250 square-feet.”
ATTACHMENT #6 Page 1 of 2
B. Section 9.6.4.3 is deleted
C. Any other needed formatting will be edited to reflect new page numbers, titles or
item numbering associated with the text changes outlined herein.
II. All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such
conflict, hereby repealed.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second reading.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS ______ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.
First Reading
Britton Williams, Mayor
Second Reading
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #6 Page 2 of 2
Department of Planning
and Development
Project Staff Report
RZT26-002 Section 9.6.2 Signage Allowed by District to modify the wall sign allowances for
multi-tenant buildings and amend Section 9.6.4.3.b Additional Requirements by Use for
shopping centers.
Prepared by: Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date: August 19, 2026
Section 1
Project Name Shopping Center Signs
Applicant City of North Augusta
Proposed Text Amendment A request from the Board of Zoning Appeals for the Planning
Commission to review allowable signage for Shopping Centers.
Planning Commission reviewed and recommends amending
Section 9.6.2 and deleting Section 9.6.4.3
Section 2: General Description
In December 2023, a new North Augusta Development Code (NADC) was adopted. Section
9.6.4.3 regulates the allowed signage in a shopping center and in particular limits the area to
1,000 sq. ft. of floor area. After several variance requests were heard by the Board of Zoning
Appeals (BZA), the BZA requested the Planning Commission to review the requirements.
The Planning Commission discussed in several meetings and proposed to amend Section 9.6.2 to
read “Signage Allowed By District. The following sign types are allowed by zoning district,
subject to any additional provisions of this article. Maximum Total Signage Allowed by District.
Table 9.3 outlines the total combined square footage allowed by lot for non-residential districts.
Except, where a single parcel contains more than one business, each business may have a front
wall sign not exceeding 10% of the square-footage of tenant front façade. Where the tenant
square footage would allow more than 250 square-feet of signage, the main sign is limited to no
more than 250 square-feet.”
It was also recommended to delete Section 9.6.4.3
Section 3: Planning Commission Consideration
The Planning Commission is being asked to review the request for a text amendment based on
the following provisions of the North Augusta Development Code:
17.4.1 Authority Under This Article. The Planning Commission (Commission) shall have all
the powers and duties as assigned by §6-29-340 of the South Carolina Local Government
Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act (Title 6) to be carried out in accordance with these
regulations as detailed in Article 17 and in the adopted Rules of Procedure for the Commission.
ATTACHMENT #6 - P&D INFORMATION Page 1 of 4
Project Staff Report
RZT26-002 Amend Shopping Center Sign
Prepared by Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date: August 19, 2026
In addition, the Commission shall have any other power or duty as assigned by the City Council
in conformity with Title 6.
6-29-340 South Carolina Code of Laws. Functions, powers, and duties of local planning
commissions.
(B) In the discharge of its responsibilities, the local planning commission has the power and duty
to:
(2) prepare and recommend for adoption to the appropriate governing authority or authorities as
a means for implementing the plans and programs in its area:
(a) zoning ordinances to include zoning district maps and appropriate revisions thereof, as
provided in this chapter;
18.11 Rezoning and Text Amendments
This section applies to any application for an amendment to the text of this Chapter or for an
amendment to the Official Zoning Map, also known as a “rezoning.” Such amendments must be
submitted to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation to City Council, who
may then vote to amend the Chapter or Official Zoning Map. Appropriate application forms for
text amendment or rezoning shall be provided by the Director of Planning or his designee. A pre-
application conference is recommended before the application is submitted to discuss the
procedures and requirements for the amendment request and identify the submittal requirements.
18.11.2 Text Amendment.
Any person, property owner, board, commission, department, or the City Council may apply for
a change in the zoning ordinance text. Such amendment may be initiated by filing an application
per the requirements of the City’s Administrative Manual with the Department. The application
shall be signed by the applicant and shall include the language of the proposed amendment to the
text of this Chapter and the justification for the proposed change.
18.11.3 Application Review.
The Department shall complete a review of the application and determine if the application is
complete. If the application is incomplete, it will be returned to the applicant. If the application
is complete, the Planning Director shall review the request and create a written recommendation
for Planning Commission and Council consideration. The Director may forward the request to
the Technical Review Committee for additional review and information.
8.11.4 Decision. The Director shall transmit the application for zoning amendment or rezoning to
the Planning Commission at its next regularly scheduled monthly meeting, provided the
complete application is submitted at least 30 calendar days prior to the meeting. The Planning
Commission shall approve or deny the zoning amendment in accordance with the procedures for
a legislative hearing as provided in the City’s Administrative Manual and the S.C. Code §6-29-
760.
ATTACHMENT #6 - P&D INFORMATION Page 2 of 4
Project Staff Report
RZT26-002 Amend Shopping Center Sign
Prepared by Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date: August 19, 2026
1. The Planning Commission shall submit its recommendation to City Council within 30
calendar days after the initial hearing date (S.C. Code §6-29760(A). A majority vote is required
for the Planning Commission to approve, approve with conditions (if applicable), or deny a
rezoning or text amendment application.
2. The City Council shall consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission and staff on
each proposed rezoning and text amendment within 30 days of receipt of the Planning
Commission recommendation. The City Council must consider, but is not bound by, the
Planning Commission recommendation in making a final decision and may call for additional
information or public hearing(s).
3. No challenge to the adequacy of notice or to the validity of a rezoning or text amendment may
be made 60 days after the decision of the City Council if there has been substantial compliance
with the notice requirements of this section, with the established procedures of the City Council
and Planning Commission, and with S.C. Code §6-29.
The Planning Commission is being asked to review the proposed text changes and provide a
recommendation of approval or denial, which will be forwarded to the City Council. Section
18.11 does not require additional standards for analysis to address in this staff report.
Section 4: Public notice
A public notice of the text amendment request and scheduled date of the Planning Commission
public hearing was published in the North Augusta Star and on the City’s website
www.northaugustasc.gov on January 28, 2026.
Section 5: History
The North Augusta Development Code that was adopted by City Council on December 17, 2007,
effective January 1, 2008, was repealed and replaced by the North Augusta Development Code
adopted by City Council on December 18, 2023. The 2023 Development Code is consistent with
the Comprehensive Plan Update of 2022. Public comments were solicited through formal public
hearing and informal communication throughout the multiyear development of the code.
The North Augusta Planning Commission recommended approval of a draft Development Code
and referred to City Council on June 6, 2023. City Council, in accordance with Section 6-29-760
of the South Carolina Code of Laws, held a public hearing on September 11, 2023. Based on
information from the public hearing, the Development Code draft was referred back to the
Planning Commission for further recommendations.
At the October 18, 2023 Planning Commission meeting the Commission heard public input and
reviewed issues that were heard in Council’s public hearing. At the November 15, 2023 meeting
of the Planning Commission, the Commission recommended a revised draft for adoption by City
Council. City Council adopted this draft at their December 18, 2023 meeting.
Section 6: Summary of Changes and Proposed Amendments
The proposal would amend Section 9.6.2 and delete Section 9.6.4.3
ATTACHMENT #6 - P&D INFORMATION Page 3 of 4
Project Staff Report
RZT26-002 Amend Shopping Center Sign
Prepared by Tommy Paradise
Meeting Date: August 19, 2026
Applicant Request:
Applicant requests a text amendment to the NADC in Section 9.6.2 to read: Signage Allowed By
District. The following sign types are allowed by zoning district, subject to any additional
provisions of this article. Maximum Total Signage Allowed by District. Table 9.3 outlines the
total combined square footage allowed by lot for non-residential districts. Except, where a single
parcel contains more than one business, each business may have a front wall sign not exceeding
10% of the square-footage of tenant front façade. Where the tenant square footage would allow
more than 250 square-feet of signage, the main sign is limited to no more than 250 square-feet.
The application also recommends deleting Section 9.6.4.3
ATTACHMENT #6 - P&D INFORMATION Page 4 of 4
ORDINANCE 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
WHEREAS, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (“SCDOT”) is undertaking
Project P043867 for the replacement of the SR 4/US 25 Business bridge over the Savannah River and
associated roadway improvements; and
WHEREAS, SCDOT has identified certain property owned by the City of North Augusta that
is necessary for the construction and completion of the project; and
WHEREAS, SCDOT has requested that the City convey temporary construction/right-of-way
easements over portions of City-owned property identified as Tracts 008, 011, 012, 013, 014, 015, and
015A; and
WHEREAS, the temporary easements will revert to the City upon completion and acceptance
of the project in accordance with the applicable conveyance documents; and
WHEREAS, SCDOT has also requested the acquisition in fee simple of approximately
1,153.19 square feet (0.026 acres) of City-owned property identified as a portion of Tract 008; and
WHEREAS, SCDOT has offered total compensation of Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Dollars
($50,400.00) for the temporary easements and fee-simple acquisition; and
WHEREAS, City Council finds that the requested conveyances are appropriate and in the
public interest and desires to authorize their execution.
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 City hereby authorizes the granting to the South Carolina Department of Transportation
of temporary construction/right-of-way easements over portions of the following City-owned
properties in connection with Project P043867:
SCDOT Tract Tax Map/Parcel Number Temporary Easement Area Compensation
008 007-18-02-021 3,068.33 sq. ft. (0.070 acres) $4,300.00
011 003-08-07-003 6,098.51 sq. ft. (0.140 acres) $8,100.00
012 007-14-15-002 3,621.75 sq. ft. (0.083 acres) $4,700.00
013 007-13-01-001 9,943.21 sq. ft. (0.228 acres) $1,800.00
014 003-08-07-003 4,029.73 sq. ft. (0.093 acres) $800.00
015 007-18-05-001 582.90 sq. ft. (0.013 acres) $700.00
015A 007-17-01-001 4,259.10 sq. ft. (0.098 acres) $26,700.00
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 1 of 2
The temporary easements shall be substantially in accordance with the SCDOT conveyance
documents and exhibits prepared for each respective tract and shall terminate and revert to the
City upon completion and acceptance of the project as provided therein.
II. The City further authorizes the conveyance in fee simple to the South Carolina Department
of Transportation of approximately 1,153.19 square feet (0.026 acres), more or less, of City-
owned property identified by SCDOT as Tract 008, being a portion of Tax Map/Parcel No.
007-18-02-021, for compensation of Three Thousand Three Hundred Dollars ($3,300.00),
substantially in accordance with the SCDOT Title to Real Estate and accompanying exhibit
prepared for Project P043867.
III. The total compensation to be paid by SCDOT to the City for the property interests
authorized by this Ordinance is Fifty Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($50,400.00).
IV. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the deeds, easements, right-of-way documents,
plats, certifications, and any other documents reasonably necessary to effectuate the
conveyances authorized by this Ordinance, subject to review and approval as to form by the
City Attorney.
V. The City Administrator and other appropriate City officials are authorized to take such
further actions as may be reasonably necessary to complete the transactions authorized herein,
provided that any non-material modifications to the conveyance documents shall be subject to
review and approval by the City Attorney.
VI. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such conflict,
hereby repealed.
VII. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption by City Council in
accordance with applicable law.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS _____ DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.
First Reading ____________________
Second Reading __________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #7 Page 2 of 2
ORIDNANCE 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
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta’s Stormwater Management Department underwent an audit
from the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services (SCDES) on February 26, 2026; and
WHEREAS, SCDES provided comments as a result of the audit on May 6, 2026; and
WHEREAS, SCDES requested changes to the City of North Augusta’s Stormwater Ordinance; and
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. Article V, Section 14-170.2, titled "Stormwater management permit required; exceptions." is
hereby amended and when amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE V. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Section 14-170.2. - Stormwater management permit required; exceptions
(a) The surface of land in the city shall not be disturbed or altered for any purpose whatsoever
until a stormwater management permit is issued to the person responsible for such
construction. No permit shall be issued until the applicant has submitted a plan to control
erosion and sedimentation and such plan has been approved by the City Engineer or their
designated representative. Unless otherwise exempt in section (b) below, construction
activity is prohibited from commencing until the person(s) responsible for construction
receives a permit and written approval of the plans. Additional permits required, must be
acquired prior to start of construction.
II. Article V, Section 14-170.3, titled "Application, review and approval, and issuance of
stormwater management permit." is hereby amended and when amended shall read as follows:
ARTICLE V. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Section 14-170.3. - Application, review and approval, and issuance of stormwater
management permit.
(a) Application. All applications for stormwater management permits shall be submitted to the
stormwater management department (SWMD) through the planning and development
department for processing and permit issuance. Applications for permits shall be accompanied
by three (3) copies of the applicants stormwater and erosion control plan. Stormwater and
erosion control plans shall conform to the requirements of the ordinance for stormwater and
erosion control plans requirements.
(c) Review and approval. The SWMD will review each application for a stormwater
management permit to determine its conformance with the provisions of this regulation.
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 1 of 2
Within thirty (30) working days after receiving an application deemed to be complete by
planning and development procedure, the SWMD shall, in writing:
(1) Approve the permit application;
(2) Approve the permit application subject to such reasonable conditions as may be
necessary to secure substantially the objectives of this regulation, and issue the
permit subject to these conditions; or
(3) Disapprove the permit application, indicating the deficiencies and the procedure
for submitting a revised application and/or submission.
Failure of the SWMD to act on original or revised applications within thirty (30) working days
of receipt shall authorize the applicant to proceed in accordance with the plans as filed unless
such time is extended by agreement between the applicant and the SWMD.
III. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption on second and final
reading.
IV. 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 OCTOBER, 2026.
First Reading___________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
Second Reading__________________
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #8 Page 2 of 2
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-44
AUTHORIZING AN ON-CALL ENGINEERING FIRM SERVICES CONTRACT
WITH TURNIPSEED ENGINEERING FOR VARIOUS WATER AND WASTEWATER
UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta desires to retain the services of an engineering firm
to provide services related to various water and wastewater utility improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2026, a “Request for Qualifications for Various Water and
Wastewater Utility Improvement Projects” was advertised on the City of North Augusta’s Bids
and Requests for Proposals website; and
WHEREAS, 12 firms submitted Statements of Qualifications, which were reviewed by a
committee consisting of Director of Public Services, Superintendent of Utility Operations, and
Water Division Operations Supervisor; and
WHEREAS, three qualified firms were selected for interviews; and based upon the final
ranking of the interviewed firms, it has been determined that Turnipseed Engineering be engaged
by contract, on an annual basis for a period not to exceed four years for the purpose of performing
such services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLEVD by the Mayor and City Council of the City of
North Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that the
City is authorized to enter into a professional on-call engineering services contract with Turnipseed
Engineering for water and wastewater utility engineering services.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Administrator is authorized to execute such
documents as necessary to enter into said contracts.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA ON THIS ______ DAY OF SEPTEMBER,
2026.
______________________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST;
______________________________
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT #9 Page 1 of 1
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-45
TO ACCEPT A GRANT AWARD FROM THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE REVOLVING
FUND FOR THE PINEVIEW ESTATES
WATER LINE EXTENSION
WHEREAS, the South Carolina Drinking Water State Revolving Fund awarded the City of
North Augusta an Emerging Contaminants Grant; and
WHEREAS; the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services conducted water
quality testing on 8 private residential wells in Pineview Estates, of which 5 wells contained detectable
levels of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); and
WHEREAS, the grant provides $799,968.00, in funding on a 100% cost reimbursement basis
for a water line extension to provide safe drinking water to residents in Pineview Estates; and
WHEREAS; the water distribution system has adequate water capacity to provide service to
the residents in Pineview Estates.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of North
Augusta, South Carolina, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that:
1. The City is authorized to accept the grant from the South Carolina State Revolving
Fund for the Pineview Estates Water Line Extension in the amount of $799,968.00.
2. The costs associated with the water line extension work under this grant shall be
initially funded utilizing the City’s Utilities Contingent Fund and subsequently
reimbursed through the South Carolina State Revolving Fund Grant.
3. The City Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the grant agreement and all
related agreements and documents necessary for the implementation and
administration of the South Carolina State Revolving Fund Grant.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA ON THIS _______ DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2026.
______________________________
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST;
______________________________
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-46
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX
ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO MAKE STATE ACCOMMODATIONS TAX
EXPENDITURE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COUNCIL’S CONSIDERATION
WHEREAS, the City of North Augusta receives state accommodations tax funding in
excess of fifty thousand dollars from the state of South Carolina; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6-4-25, Code of Laws of South Carolina, a local
advisory committee consisting of seven members with majority of these members selected
from the hospitality industry, at least two members from the lodging industry, and one
member representing the cultural organizations, was previously appointed by City Council;
and
WHEREAS, advisory committee member Mary Anne Bigger, who serves as the
Cultural Interest Representative, has stepped down, and consideration is requested for the
appointment of a new member to serve in the Cultural Interest Representative capacity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council of the City
of North Augusta, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that the resignation
of Mary Anne Bigger as the Cultural Interest Representative on the advisory committee be
accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Council
of the City of North Augusta, in meeting duly assembled and by the authority thereof, that
Adeana Berry be appointed to the advisory committee to serve as the Cultural Interest
Representative.
DONE, RATIFIED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA, ON THIS DAY
OF SEPTEMBER, 2026.
Briton S. Williams, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jamie Barton, City Clerk
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