The Augusta Richmond County Commission approved the budget for FY 2015 in the amount of $786,401,100. A stormwater fee (tax) was imposed also among other items not included during the previews presentation of the document, such as a position for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance officer.
Commission Meeting Agenda 12/2/2014 (Watch the Video)
INVOCATION:
Dr. C.W. Joyner, Jr., Pastor
Broadway Baptist Church.
Employee Of the Month
A.
Congratulations! Crystal Nason, Augusta Tax Assessor Department
DELEGATIONS
B.
Ms. Alvera Harvey requesting another DA to hear details relative to the death of George Harvey.
C.
Ms. Juanita L. Burney regarding responsibility to constituents from government for the enforcement of policies and regulations for legitimate issues brought to government by its citizens.
D.
Mr. Rob Dennis regarding the Pendleton King Park Foundation being exempted from the 25% match on future SPLOST Funding.E.
Mr. Sanford Loyd regarding concerns relative to the financial health of Augusta-Richmond County.
F.
Attorney Steven L. Sanders relative to a request for increase in benefits of the 10 remaining retirees in the 1945 Pension Plan who are not receiving enhanced benefits.
G.
Ms. Tonya Bonitatibus regarding the proposed Stormwater Fee. (Requested by Commissioner Mary Davis)
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items 1-20)
PLANNING
1.
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. (Approved by the Commission November 18, 2014- second reading)
PUBLIC SERVICES
2.
Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A.N. 14-49: request by Pritalkumar Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine License to used in connection with Wheeler Express located at 3011 Wheeler Rd. District 7. Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 24, 2014)3.
Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A.N. 14-50: request by Yashikazu Kurokawa for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer, & Wine License to be used in connection with Kawa Japanese Grill located at 1135 Broad Street. District 1. Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 24, 2014)
4.
5.
Motion to approve New Ownership Application: A.N. 14-52: request by Matthew G. Widener for an on premise consumption Liquor,Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Surrey Tavern located at 471 Highland Ave. District 7. Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 24, 2014)
6.
Motion to approve tasking the Law Department with reviewing the lease for Pendleton King Park and come back in 45 days with any recommendations regarding the provision that any money that is made be allowed to remain with the Park.(Approved by Public Services Committee November 24, 2014)
7.
Motion to approve the Daniel Field Airport hangar doors renovated through the use of T-SPLOST funding. Re-Bid Item 14-186A(Approved by Public Services Committee November 24, 2014)8.
Motion to approve an updated Airport Layout Plan for the Daniel Field Airport.(Approved by Public Services Committee November 24, 2014)
9.
Motion to approve maintaining the same language of Augusta-Richmond County Municipal Building for the sign at the entrance to the building. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 24, 2014)
10.
Motion to approve the selection of and contract with McCarthy Improvement Company for the Rehabilitation of the Air Carrier & General Aviation Apron Project as approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission at their October 30, 2014 meeting. (Approved by Public Services Committee November 24, 2014)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
11.
Motion to approve tasking the Administrator with bring back to the Commission meeting a recommendation regarding the inclusion of an ADA Coordinator position as a part of the budget discussion.(Approved by Administrative Services Committee November 24, 2014)PUBLIC SAFETY
12.
Motion to approve the allocation of funding for the Richmond County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) in the amount of $114,800.00 to implement the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Heat Grant. (Approved by Public Safety Committee November 24, 2014)
13.
Motion to approve the allocation of funding for the Richmond County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) in the amount of $92,103.00 implement the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. (Approved by Public Safety Committee November 24, 2014)
14.
Motion to approve the Debris Management Plan whose purpose is to provide policies and guidance for Augusta-Richmond County for the removal and disposal of debris produced by a major disaster. (Approved by Public Safety Committee November 24, 2014)
15.
Motion to approve the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) which describes the management and coordination of resources and personnel during periods of major emergency.(Approved by Public Safety Committee November 24, 2014)
16.
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| This item was taken out from the 2015 budget |
FINANCE
17.
Motion to deny a request from Mr. Glenn Beasley for a refund of taxes on the property located at 4369 Fairbluff Road.(Approved by Finance November 24, 2014)
18.
Motion to approve tasking the Internal Auditor to conduct an audit of all expenditures associated with the Hyde Park Relocation Project broken out in defined/appropriate categories and submit a comprehensive/detailed report of findings to the Augusta Commission.(Approved by Finance Committee November 24, 2014)
UPDATE 12/9/2014: Chester Wheeler resigned as Director of the Housing and Community Development and the audit was rejected to move forward.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
19.
Motion to approve award and funding for the Walton Way Road and Drainage Emergency Repair Project to Blair Construction in the amount of $235,733.51.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee November 24, 2014)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
20.
Motion to approve the minutes of the Commission's held Special Called Meeting held November 24, 2014.
****END CONSENT AGENDA****
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
12/2/2014
AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA
12/2/2014
(Items 21-25)
21.
Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual of Augusta, GA Code Section 1-7-51; to approve edits to the following sections of Chapters III, V and VIII of the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual relating to Augusta Regional Airport Personnel: 300.001, 300.002, 300.011, 300.012, 300.013, 300.014, 500.001, 500.104, 500.108, 500.121, 500.308, 500.316, 800.001, 800.004, 800.005, 800.009, 800.010, 800.013 and 800.014, 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. (No recommendation from Public and Administrative Services Committee November 24, 2014)
22.
Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the Augusta, GA Code Title One Chapter Three Article One Section 1-3-6 and 1-3-7 relating to the powers of the Augusta Aviation Board and the powers, duties, salary and title of Airport Manager; to repeal all Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of Code Sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. (No recommendation from Public and Administrative Services Committees November 24, 2014) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
23.
Personnel Issues. (Requested by Commissioner Ben Hasan)
OTHER BUSINESS
24.
Motion to adopt a Resolution of Support in accordance with Georgia House Resolution 2057 to form the South Augusta Growth initiative and task the Augusta Law Department to craft said resolution. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Lockett)
LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and Potential Litigation.
B. Real Estate.
C. Personnel.
25.
Motion to approve execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
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