AUGUSTA, GA (Anibal Ibarra) - UPDATE: The Richmond County Commission approved the construction contract to E.R. Snell Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $11,291,651.80 for Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Project, Berckmans Road Widening & Realignment, Phase 1. Among other issues considered during the session, such as ignoring ordinances (Item 21) was tabled, restaurants can open late and reinstating the EEO director failed for second time.
INVOCATION:
Rev. Larry Fryer, Sr., Pastor, Hudson Memorial CME Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
DELEGATIONS
A.
Ms. Mary Elizabeth Pennington
Slicerz Restaurant
RE: Ordinance amending Augusta, Georgia Code Title 6, Chapter 2, Article I, Alcoholic Beverages, Section 6-2-1 through 6-2-145.
B.
Ms. Vivian P. Rosier
RE: Basketball goals in the streets
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items 1-16)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
1.
Motion to approve tasking the Administrator with developing and bringing back in 60 days an evaluation tool for department directors and deputy administrators who report to the Administrator and direct reports who report to the Commission. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 28, 2015)
PUBLIC SAFETY
2.
Motion to approve Capacity Agreement for FY2015 for state inmates being housed in the Richmond County Correctional Institution. (Approved by Public Safety Committee April 28, 2015)
FINANCE
3.
Motion to approve the request by the Executive Director of Augusta Regional Airport for replacement of one older emergency response vehicle to update the Augusta Regional Airport Fire Department’s fleet. Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission on 26 March 2015. (Approved by Finance Committee April 28, 2015)
4.
Motion to approve the replacement of 4 public safety vehicles for the Marshal’s Department using Phase VI Sales Tax designated for public safety vehicles. Bid 15-130. (Approved by Finance Committee April 28, 2015)
5.
Motion to approve the replacement of 27 Public Safety Vehicles for the Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol Division, Traffic Division and Sheriff's Administration for 2015. Bid 15-130. (Approved by Finance Committee April 28, 2015)
6.
Motion to approve receiving as information financial reports for the period ended March 31, 2015. (Approved by Finance Committee April 28, 2015)
ENGINEERING SERVICES
7.
Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right of way, temporary construction easement, and one driveway easement (Parcel 041-1-110-00-0) 3390 Tanglewood Drive. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 28, 2015)
8.
Motion to approve award of Bid Item 14-238, Storage & Site Improvements, to Gearig Brothers Civilworks, LLC for the Environmental Services Department. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 28, 2015)
9.
Motion to award bid to Georgia-Carolina Paving for repairs of asphalt and concrete which has been removed for repairs to Utility lines. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 28, 2015)
10.
Motion to approve funding for the final phases of the Consultant Services Agreement for the ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan to Cranston Engineering Group in the amount of $235,796.00 as requested by Augusta Engineering Department. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 28, 2015)
11.
Motion to approve award of the Construction Contract to E.R. Snell Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $11,291,651.80 for Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Project, Berckmans Road Widening & Realignment, Phase 1, as requested by AED. The Award is contingent upon receipt of signed contracts and proper bonds. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 28, 2015)
12.
Motion to approve application to Georgia DOT for Local Maintenance and Improvement Grant in the amount of $100,000 to be distributed to Georgia Regents University for the Laney Boulevard Project as requested by AED. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 28, 2015)
13.
Motion to approve award of Construction Contract to Reeves Construction Co. in the amount of $828,451.66 for the Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Project, Pleasant Home Resurfacing from Riverwatch Parkway to Walton Way Ext. The Award is contingent upon receipt of signed contracts and proper bonds as requested by AED. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 28, 2015)
14.
Motion to approve Procurement of Replacement Parts for Hypochlorite Generation Equipment. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 28, 2015)
15.
Motion to approve tasking the Administrator with contacting the companies enumerated by Mr. Lockett who utilize solar energy to set up a date for a workshop with the Commission to discuss this issue. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 28, 2015)
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
16.
Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of the Commission held on April 21, 2015 and the special called meetings held on April 21 and April 28, 2015.
AUGUSTA COMMISSION REGULAR AGENDA 5/5/2015 (Watch the Session)
(Items 17-30)
PUBLIC SERVICES
17.
New Ownership Application: A. N. 15-21: A request by Gurpreet Walia for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Pick N Pay located at 3020 Tobacco Rd. District 8. Super District 10. (No recommendation from Public Services Committee April 28, 2015)
18.
Motion to approve reverting back to the hours of operations that were in effect before September relative to restaurants meeting 50% food sales, at the request from Alter Ego'z Sports Bar and Grill regarding the Ordinance amending Augusta, Georgia Code Title 6, Chapter 2, Article 1, Alcoholic Beverages, Section 6-2-1 through 6-2-145. (Approved by Public Services Committee April 14, 2015) (No action taken in Commission meeting April 21, 2015) (Requested by Commissioner M. Williams)
19.
Approve contract in the amount of $116,115.00 to the low bidder on the base bid, Gold Mech Services, to replace the air cooled chiller at Diamond Lakes Community Center as outlined in RFB 15-138. This price includes the base bid only. Staff is working with the contractor to develop a scope and pricing for appropriate automation controls to present to the commission. (No recommendation from Public Services Committee April 28, 2015)
20.
Discussion: A request by Catherine Koons for a Fortune Tellers license to be used in connection with "Catherine" located at 1562 Doug Barnard Pkwy. District 1. Super District 9. (No recommendation from Public Services Committee April 28, 2015)
21.
Ordinance to Amend Augusta Code Title Seven Chapter Four Article Four Section 7-4-28 relating to the Requirement of Conformance with Certificate of Appropriateness; 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 Services Committee April 28, 2015)
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22.
Update on the status of the Municipal Building completion regarding the Heery contract. (Requested by Commissioner M. Williams)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
23.
Reinstate the Equal Employment Opportunity Director. (Requested by Commissioner M. Williams)
24.
Discussion regarding the number of times that an agenda item that has failed can be placed back on the agenda and task the Administrator and the Law Department to develop a procedure/ordinance/rule to handle such situations. (Requested by Commissioner Fennoy)
25.
Presentation by Mr. William T. Bass regarding the repeal and removal of a recorded Resolution that was never presented or voted on by the County Commission involving the sale of property at 819 Camellia Road. (No recommendation from Administrative Services Committee April 28, 2015)
FINANCE
26.
Approve development agreement with HIX Broad Street, LLC in the Downtown Tax Allocation District (TAD 4). (Requested by Commissioner Hasan)
APPOINTMENT(S)
27.
Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Steven Kendrick to the Development Authority of Richmond County replacing Ms. Peggy Golosky. (Requested by Commissioner Hasan)
28.
Motion to approve the reappointments of Ms. Amanda Bryant and Mr. Isaac McKinney to three-year terms on the Augusta Urban Redevelopment Agency Board from April 2, 2015 to April 2, 2018.
29.
Motion to approve the following appointments representing District 2: Elmyria Chivers, Board of Zoning Appeals; Trazanna Armstrong, Augusta Port Authority; Brenda Brown, ARC Citizens Small Business Advisory Board; Levert Lane, Housing & Community Development Citizens Advisory Board; Arbernice Rouse, ARC Personnel Board; Mary Hamer, Public Facilities Board; Patricia Jefferson, ARC Planning Commission; Paul Thompkins, ARC Tree Commission; Shirmaine Ivey, ARC Sheriff's Citizens Advisory Board. (Requested by Commissioner D. Williams)
LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and Potential Litigation.
B. Real Estate.
C. Personnel.
30.
Motion to approve execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.
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