Fred Russell still #Augusta Administrator & ADA Consultant? Is somebody managing city award winning website? #Georgia pic.twitter.com/ay6MHfPBOq
— Anibal Ibarra (@AnibalShow) December 2, 2014
Ironically, Fred Russell, who was fired a year ago as Administrator, appeared as Consultant for ADA on the city's website until recently.To make things worse, the costly $40 millions renovations of the Municipal Building in order to comply with ADA regulations left out the automatic door for people in wheelchair.
From the Mayor, the Commission, Heery International, several departments and agencies, none of them noticed the detail at the new entrance to the building on Telfair Street.
11/18/2014: The Augusta Richmond County Commission ignored one more time to include in the 2015 budget a Coordinator to supervise the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. Nevertheless, Commissioner William Fennoy, District 1, was informed during a community meeting in details about the challenges the city could confront if the legislative body keep avoiding the issue.
Augusta Richmond County Commission, November 18, 2014 (Watch the Session)
Five (5) minute time limit per delegation
DELEGATIONS
Ms. Deanna B. Thomas regarding leased space in the 600 Broad Street Building with the Augusta Regional Collaboration.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items 1-40)
PLANNING
1.
FINAL PLAT – MAGNOLIA VILLAS PHASE III – S-694-III - A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by Augusta Land Surveying LLC, on behalf of Magnolia Villas Augusta, LLC, requesting final plat approval for Magnolia Villas, Phase III. This residential subdivision is located off Magnolia Villas Drive, adjacent to Magnolia Villas, Phase 2 and contains 50 lots. DISTRICT 3
2.
Z-14-45 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve with the following condition 1) that the applicant understands that any future construction of structures on the property, or additional land disturbance, may require further review; a petition by James B. Trotter, on behalf of Church of the Good Shepherd, requesting a Special Exception to improve an existing Private School per Section 26-1(b) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Augusta, Georgia affecting property containing approximately 5.77 acres and is known as 2230Walton Way and 910 Johns Road. Tax Map 034-4-121-01-0, 034-4-128-02-0 and 034-4-115-00-0 DISTRICT 3
3.
Z-14-47 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by David Hagler, on behalf of Hagler 3, LLP, requesting a change of zoning from Zone LI (Light Industry) and Zone HI (Heavy Industry) to Zone HI affecting property containing 19.96 acres and known as 607 Sand Bar Ferry Road. (Tax Map 062-0-004-00-0) DISTRICT 1
4.
ZA-R-234 - A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by adding a new Section 25-G, Mixed Use District Zoning Classification, and for other purposes.
PUBLIC SERVICES
5.
Motion to approve the Resolution authorizing the Airport Executive Director and Airport Finance Director take all necessary actions to redeem the required services and all required resolutions or ordinance amendments to conduct the redemption of the below listed bonds as approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission at their October 30, 2014 meeting. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 10, 2014)
6.
Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A.N. 14-43: request by Kyung Hee No for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Juno & Jaehee, Inc. located at 1713 M L King Blvd. Commission District 2 Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 10, 2014)
7.
Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A. N. 44: request by Aritiben Vijaybhai Patel for a retail package Liquor License to be used in connection with Inwood Spirits located at 2940 Inwood Drive Ste B. Commission District 5. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 10, 2014)
8.
Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A.N. 14-45: request by Aratiben Vijaybhai Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Mahakali Food Store, located at 2940 Inwood Dr. Commission District 5. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 10, 2014)
9.
Motion to approve New Application: A.N. 14-46: request by Lawanda Pugh for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer, & Wine License to be used in connection with Cosmos located at 980 Broad St. There will be Dance. Commission District 1. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 10, 2014)
10.
Motion to approve New Application: A.N. 14-47: A request by James R. Key for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer, & Wine License to be used in connection with Executive Inn located at 1238 Gordon Hwy. There will be Dance. There will be Sunday Sales. Commission Disrtict 1. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 10, 2014)
11.
Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A.N. 14-48: request by Clay C. Mingus for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Twin Peaks Augusta located at 277 Robert C. Daniel Pkwy. There will be Sunday Sales. Commission District 3. Super District 10.(Approved by Public Services Committee November 10, 2014)
12.
Motion to approve a request by the Planning & Development Department to renew all of the existing alcohol beverage licenses, and licenses for the adult entertainment establishments, amusement arcades, adult bookstores, and dance halls in the City of Augusta. Districts 1 thru 8. Super Districts 9 and 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 10, 2014)
13.
Motion to approve the Dedication of Advance Voting Center and Community Room in honor of Linda W. Beazley. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 10, 2014)
14.
Motion to approve Amendment to the Code Regarding Vacant Lot Clean up allowing for 14-calendar day notification to property owners. (Approved by the Commission November 4, 2014 - second reading)
PUBLIC SAFETY
15.
Motion to approve the Richmond County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) request to use monies from the sale of surplus firearms (152,500.00) to enhance operations within RCSO by the purchase of equipment.(Approved by Public Safety Committee November 10, 2014)
16.
Motion to approve AT&T VIPER Call Handling Upgrade contract. (Approved by Public Safety Committee November 10, 2014)
17.
Motion to approve appointment of non-board members to the Animal Services ordinance review sub-committee. Non member appointments will be Dr. Mark Tribby, DVM; Linda-Bragg Workman; Sgt. John Gray, RCSD; Sammy Sias. Proposed alternates: Hayley Zielinski, DNA Rescue and Dr. Thomas Clark, Phd. (Approved by Public Safety Committee November 10, 2014)
ENGINEERING SERVICES
18.
Motion to approve funding for final Design Consultant Services Supplemental Agreement two to Cranston Engineering Group, Inc. in the amount of $84,960.00 for the 15th Street over the Augusta Canal (Broad Street On-Ramp over Rae’s Creek) as requested by the AED. This project will be funded through SPLOST Phase VI for the Engineering Department. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
19.
Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right of way, (Parcel 227-0-093-00-0) 4764 Windsor Spring Road.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
20.
Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right of way, permanent easement, and one temporary driveway easement (Parcel 227-0-263-00-0) 2504 Highway 88. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
21.
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 227-0-095-04-0) 2491 Railroad Avenue.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
22.
Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right of way, permanent easement, and demolition easement (Parcel 193-0-033-00-0) 4630 Windsor Spring Road. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
23.
Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for temporary easement, (Parcel 053-0-173-00-0) 3628 Belair Road. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
24.
Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for temporary easement, (Parcel 052-0-433-01-0) 3861 Belair Road. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
25.
Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for two permanent access, utility, and maintenance easements and two temporary easements (Parcel 067-0-001-00-0) 2395 Gordon Highway. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
26.
Motion to approve adoption of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) as revised by Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) 14-04-2417P. Effective November 14, 2014. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
27.
Motion to approve adoption of the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) as revised by Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) 14-04-4315P, Effective November 14, 2014. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
28.
Motion to approve entering into Temporary Access Easement for Construction Agreement with Church of the Good Shepard (Episcopal Day School) for playground/ball field expansion at Episcopal Day School and authorize Mayor to sign associated documents as requested by the Augusta Engineering Department. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
29.
Motion to approve funds in the amount of $125,401.30 for emergency water main relocation work for GDOT SR 56/Mike Padgett Highway Widening Project. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
30.
Motion to approve entering into Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with three (3) local Non-profit Organizations (Phinizy Center for Water Sciences, Savannah River Keepers, and Brier Creek Soil and Water Conservation District) to create opportunities for Augusta citizens to participate in activities designed to reduce pollutants in local streams. Also authorize Mayor to sign MOU, as requested by AED. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
31.
Motion to approve Augusta Utilities Sanitary Sewer Connection Services Program.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
32.
Motion to approve funding to Cranston Engineering Group, P.C. in the amount of $ 85,000 for the fees associated with performing the required NPDES Storm Water Monitoring on various Augusta Utilities Projects. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
33.
Motion to approve entering into a Mowing and Maintenance Agreement with GDOT in the vicinity of Rae’s Creek between John C Calhoun and Broad Street in conjunction with Broad Street Off Ramp over Rae's Creek Bridge Rehabilitation Project. Also, authorize the Mayor to sign the Mowing and Maintenance Agreement and the associated Indemnity Agreement as requested by AED. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
34.
Motion to approve the assignment of the engineering firms to specific Augusta Utilities CIP projects with a change on the first item under Water Design from Gordon Highway 24" Water Line Olive Road to Doug Barnard Parkway to Alternate Downtown Feed.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
35.
Motion to approve and accept an easement swap with Crowell & Co. on the Gordon Highway 30" Water Main Project. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
36.
Motion to approve and authorize submitting an application to GDOT for fiscal year 2015 Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant (LMIG), to be used for resurfacing roads and repair as requested by AED. Also approve and authorize the Mayor to execute LMIG application on yearly basis as required by Georgia DOT. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
37.
Motion to authorize Notice of award of an Emergency Task Order in the amount of $79,919 for the Lakeside Drive 6 Inch Water Main project by Quality Storm Water Solutions. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
38.
Motion to approve award of Consultant Service Agreement for On Call Field and Laboratory Testing for Soil and Construction Materials, and Geotechnical Inspections and Investigations to Moreland Altobelli, AMEC Environmental & Infrastructure, Cardno ATC ,and MC Squared Inc., subject to receipt of signed contracts and proper insurance documents. Also approve $500,000 to fund the proposed on-call CMT_Geotech services. Funding is available in TIA Projects Funds and TIA Discretionary Funds as requested by AED. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 10, 2014)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
39.
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission held November 4, 2014 and Special Called Meeting held November 10, 2014.
APPOINTMENT(S)
40.
Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Dorothy L. Williams to the Augusta Animal Control Board representing District 3.
****END CONSENT AGENDA****
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
11/18/2014
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA
11/18/2014
(Items 41-49)
PUBLIC SERVICES
41.
Motion to approve the Christman Company, Construction Manager at Risk Contract for the Augusta, Georgia Transit Operation and Maintenance Facility on Highway 56. (No recommendation by Public Services Committee November 10, 2014)
42.
Motion to approve and authorize the execution of an Augusta and the Board of Education jointly purchased a tract of land on Highway 56 in June, 2009 for a common maintenance facility. However, in order to utilize FTA grants to improve the site for a bus maintenance facility, Augusta must solely own the tract of land where the grants will be used. The BOE has agreed to convey its half interest in the tract where Augusta will relocate its bus maintenance facility. To reallocate the ownership of the land and to account for investments by the parties in the joint property, an Intergovernmental Agreement must be executed between the parties and the Mayor and Clerk of Commission need to be authorized to accept the deed from the BOE regarding the allocation of ownership of the Highway 56 Bus Barn property by the Mayor and Clerk of Commission and to authorize the Mayor to accept a deed from the Board of Education conveying its half interest in the 8.06 acre tract where Augusta is to relocate its bus maintenance facility. (No recommendation by Public Services Committee November 10, 2014)
43.
Discussion: A request by Jason Voulgaris for a Therapuetic Massage Operators license to be used in connection with AA Massage located at 3540 Wheeler Rd. District 3. Super District 10. (No recommendation by Public Services Committee November 10, 2014)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
44.
Motion to approve recommendation #2 of the Interim Administrator relative to the Disparity Study to consult with Attorney Colette Holt to help implement the goals to make program successful subject to costs associated with the consultation be presented to the Commission and the remainder recommendations referred back to committee. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee October 27, 2014) (Referred from November 4 Commission meeting and November 10 Administrative Services Committee)
45.
Update from staff on the relocation of the remaining Hyde Park property owners. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
FINANCE
46.
Receive from staff to date an all-inclusive/comprehensive/detailed report of all expenditures associated with the Hyde Park Relocation Project as requested on November 4, 2014. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
47.
Receive from the Finance Director a report on fees paid to Public Financial Management relative to the Water & Sewer Bonds - Series 2014 Issuance as requested on October 3, 2014. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
ADMINISTRATOR
48.
Motion to approve proposed FY 2015 Budget for Augusta Georgia.
LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and Potential Litigation.
B. Real Estate.
C. Personnel.
49.
Motion to approve execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
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