AUGUSTA, GA (Anibal Ibarra) - During the same session was approved the tax excise subsidy on energy for industries while the Augusta Richmond County Commission denied a break to a non-profit organization, Augusta Care Pregnancy Center, for the use of the TEE Center. Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle insisted that non-profits -including churches- must start paying taxes or fees for city services. On the other hand, a city employee complained for unsafe work environment while law enforcement officers were praised by the Commission for outstanding job in reducing crime in the county.
Commission Meeting Agenda Commission Chamber (Video)
10/7/2014 2:00 PM
INVOCATION:
Rev. Dave Vosseller, Senior Pastor, Lakemont Presbyterian Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
Five (5) minute time limit per delegation
DELEGATIONS
A.
Presentation by Mr. Stan Brown regarding unsafe working conditions relative to violence and threats of violence. (Requested by Commissioner Ben Hasan)
B.
Ms. Sue Parr, Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce presentation on energy excise tax.
C.
Mr. Clay Jones, GA Association of Manufacturers regarding the excise tax on energy used in manufacturing.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items 1-26)
PUBLIC SERVICES
1.
Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A.N. 14 - 36: a request by Manishaben Patel for retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with AM-PM Convenience Store located at 2262 Rosier Rd. District 6. Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee September 29, 2014)
2.
Motion to approve New Ownership Application: N. 14-35: request by Balvantrai Mistry for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connnection with Gate Two Mini Mart located at 2985 Gordon Hwy. District 3. Super District 10.(Approved by Public Services Committee September 29, 2014)
3.
Motion to approve extending the lease with the US Navy for the Naval Reserve Center on Central Avenue through June 2015. Lease payments are $1 per year; Augusta has no financial or maintenance obligations under this lease. (Approved by Public Services Committee September 29, 2014)
4.
Motion to approve Bid Item 14-199, New Floating Dock System, to Connect-A-Dock in the amount of $42,552. (Approved by Public Services Committee September 29, 2014)
5.
Motion to approve proceeding with holding three pubic hearings regarding the establishment of the six month Ft. Gordon Route 10 pilot project and bring back to the Commission on October 21st for final approval of the program. (Approved by Public Services Committee September 29, 2014)
6.
Motion to approve an Ordinance amending Augusta, Georgia Code , Title 2, Chapter 2, Article 4, Excise Tax for Hotels/Motels, Sections 2-2-27 through Section 2-2-35; Article 5, Local Business License Tax on Depository Financial Institutions, Section 2-2-36 through Section 2-2-49; and Article 6, Tax Imposed (Rental Motor Vehicle), Sections 2-2-50 through 2-2-56 as recommended by the Planning and Development Department. (Approved by Commission September 16, 2014 - second reading)
PUBLIC SAFETY
7.
Motion to approve Technical Services Audio Visual to perform system upgrades and necessary cabling to improve functionality and reliability of the Audio Visual systems at the Judicial Center Court Rooms. (Approved by Public Safety Committee September 29, 2014)
8.
Motion to approve acceptance of Annual GEMA Grant and authorize Mayor to execute documentation. (Approved by Public Safety Committee September 29, 2014)
9.
Motion to approve the proposed the salary structure for the staff at the Richmond County Correctional Institution to include the Warden and Deputy Warden as presented by Warden Evan Joseph subject to staff bringing back the financial numbers' impact to the full Commission for final approval. (Approved by Public Safety Committee September 29, 2014)
FINANCE
10.
Motion to approve the purchase of 1 utility body maintenance trucks for Fleet Management - Broad Street shop to be used on Road Calls for all departments. (Approved by Finance Committee September 29, 2014)
11.
Second Reading - An Ordinance to amend the Augusta, GA Code to create Title Two Chapter Two Article Seven Sections 2-2-57 through 2-2-66 relating to the provision of a local excise tax on energy used in manufacturing; to repeal all Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of Code Sections and Ordinances in conflict therewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. (Approved by Commission September 16, 2014)
12.
Motion to approve consideration of a waiver of penalities and interest when the demolition of the structure has been completed relative to a request from Mr. Jim Wall, Attorney for Mr. Edgar Matthews, on the ad valorem taxes owed by Southern Milling Company, 1015 Twiggs Street. (Approved by Finance Committee September 29, 2014)
ENGINEERING SERVICES
13.
Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right of way, permanent construction and maintenance easement, and one temporary driveway easement (Parcel 227-1-096-00-0) 4780 Windsor Spring Road. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee September 29, 2014)
14.
Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right of way and permanent construction and maintenance easement (Parcel 193-0-036-00-0) 4636 Windsor Spring Road. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee September 29, 2014)
15.
Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right of way, permanent easement, and one driveway easement (Parcel 209-0-015-01-0) 4752 Windsor Spring Road. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee September 29, 2014)
16.
Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right of way, permanent easement, temporary encroachment easement, and one driveway easement (Parcel 209-0-008-00-0) 4731 Windsor Spring Road. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee September 29, 2014)
17.
Motion to approve an Option for Right of Way between Dennis E. Morris and Dianna L. Albright n/k/a Dianna L. Morris and Augusta, Georgia for an easement consisting of 0.814 acre (35,476.13 sq. ft.) in fee, and 0.074 acre (3,231.40 sq. ft.) of permanent construction and maintenance easement located at 2514 Patterson Bridge Road for a total price of $63,800.00. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee September 29, 2014)
18.
Motion to approve a Construction Change Order in the amount of $43,866.50 for the Marion Homes Water Main Improvements project by Eagle Utility Contracting, Inc. Bid item #14-134. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee September 29, 2014)
19.
Motion to approve the deeds of dedication, maintenance agreements, and road resolution submitted by the Engineering and Augusta Utilities Departments for Haynes Station, Phase 2B. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee September 29, 2014)
20.
Motion to approve and authorize the Engineering Department (AED) to purchase 439 stream mitigation credits at a total cost of $24,803.50 ($56.50 per mitigation credit) from the Bath Branch Augusta, LLC (Bath Branch Mitigation Bank) to mitigate stream impacts as determined necessary by the US Army Corps of Engineers in regards to the Mark Church Road Improvements Project. Funding is available through Project TIA funds. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee September 29, 2014)
21.
Motion to approve the Design Consultant Services Supplemental Agreement Number One for the North Leg Road Improvements Project with Wolverton and Associates in amount of $288,000 for the completion of preliminary plans, right-of-way plan, and final plans as requested by AED. This Project is in Band 1 of the approved Richmond County Project List for the Transportation Investment Act of 2010 (aka, TIA, TSPLOST). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee September 29, 2014)
22.
Motion to approve entering into an agreement with Jefferson Energy Cooperative stating that Augusta, Georgia will be responsible for the cost to relocate their facilities on the project to improve Windsor Spring Road Phase IV, Willis Foreman Road to Tobacco, Road, CPB# 323-04-299823766. Also, approve for the Augusta, Georgia Legal Counsel, Mayor and other designated representatives of Augusta, Georgia to execute three (3) Utility Relocation Agreements which state that, upon completion of the work, payment will be made as requested by the Augusta Engineering Department. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee September 29, 2014)
23.
Motion approve entering into an agreement with Unite Private Networks LLC stating that Augusta, Georgia will not be responsible for the cost to relocate their facilities on the project to improve Windsor Spring Road Phase IV, Willis Foreman Road to Tobacco Road, CPB# 323-04-299823766. Also, approve for the Augusta, Georgia Legal Counsel, Mayor and other designated representatives of Augusta, Georgia to execute three (3) Utility Relocation Agreements which state that, upon completion of the work, Augusta, Georgia will not be responsible for any of the cost for relocation of their facilities as requested by AED. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee September 29, 2014)
24.
Motion to approve entering into an agreement with Unite Private Networks LLC stating that Augusta, Georgia will not be responsible for the cost to relocate their facilities on the project to improve Windsor Spring Road Phase V, State Route 88 in Hephzibah to Willis Foreman Road, CPB# 323-04-299823786. Also, approve for the Augusta, Georgia Legal Counsel, Mayor and other designated representatives of Augusta, Georgia to execute three (3) Utility Relocation Agreements which state that, upon completion of the work, Augusta, Georgia will not be responsible for any of the cost for relocation of their facilities as requested by AED. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee September 29, 2014)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
25.
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission held September 16, 2014 and Special Called Meeting held September 29, 2014.
APPOINTMENT(S)
26.
Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Darren Smith to Coliseum Authority due to the resignation of Mr. Louis Harris representing District 10.
****END CONSENT AGENDA****
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
10/7/2014
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA
10/7/2014
(Items 27-35)
PLANNING
27.
Z-14-20 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to deny a petition by Jennifer A. Blackburn, attorney for Verizon Wireless, on behalf of Mary P. McElmurray, requesting a Special Exception to establish a telecommunication tower per Section 28-A-5(c) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Augusta, Georgia affecting property containing .22 acres located 269 feet, more or less, west of Old Waynesboro Road and also being 1,439 feet, more or less, south of where the centerline of Rusk Drive extended intersects. Part of Tax Map 213-0-156-00-0 (DISTRICT 6) (Requested by the Administrator-no action vote by the Commission on September 16, 2014)
28.
Z-14-19 – Discuss the approval of a request of a petition by Jennifer A. Blackburn, attorney for Verizon Wireless, on behalf of Mary P. McElmurray, requesting a change of zoning from Zone R-1 (One-family Residential) to Zone R-2 (Two-family Residential) affecting property containing .22 acres located 269 feet, more or less, west of Old Waynesboro Road and also being 1,439 feet, more or less, south of where the centerline of Rusk Drive extended intersects. Part of Tax Map 213-0-156-00-0 (DISTRICT 6) (Requested by the Administrator - Approved by the Commission September 16, 2014)
PUBLIC SERVICES
29.
Update from the Interim Administrator regarding the timeline for the relocation of the Clerk of Commission Office. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
30.
Discuss the update on the Disparity Study. (No recommendation from Administrative Services Committee September 29, 2014)
31.
Motion to approve an Ordinance to Amend the Augusta, GA Code Title One Article Four Section 1-7-51 Relating to the Adoption of Personnel Policies and Procedures of Augusta, Georgia; To approve edits to the FOLLOWING SECTIONS OF Chapter IV of THE Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual: 900.001, 900.006, 900.009, 900.011, 900.012 and 900.202; To Repeal All MANUAL PROVISIONS, Code Sections and Ordinances and Parts of Code Sections and Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; To Provide an Effective Date and For Other Purposes. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
PUBLIC SAFETY
32.
Motion to approve the creation of a new Adoption Coordinator position for Animal Services Department.
33.
Motion to approve extending Animal Services hours of operations.
34.
Motion to approve the attached updated fee collection schedule.
LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and Potential Litigation.
B. Real Estate.
C. Personnel.
35.
Motion to approve execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
—> The Augusta Commission will hold a Budget Retreat October 10, 2014 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at The Partridge Inn. After failing to pass the excise tax that could have provided revenue to pay for salaries the Interim Administrator must find more than $1 million to increase Law Enforcement Officers salaries in 2015 but also the Commission must balance the budget every fiscal year.
- In past session an item already approved failed to pass in a second vote just minutes later.
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