Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 06, 2026 02:00 PM Commission Chamber

INVOCATION

• Pastor Luke Niday, Assistant Pastor, Local Outreach and Mercy, First Presbyterian Church Augusta 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

RECOGNITION(S)

• A.Congratulations! United Youth Football League Division 2 National Champions (UYFL). The 12U Hit Squad, representing the Trinity Elite Titans Youth Sports Organization, is a championship team built largely from student athletes in Augusta, Georgia. (Requested by Commissioner Lonnie Wimberly)

DELEGATION(S)

• B.Ms. Debra Estep regarding concerns about unmarked cars showing up and trespassing on neighbor's property without warrant. Method of request for accountability and protection; "Tenant Protection Concerns"

• C.Mr. Mario Burch - discuss funding being reinstated for Mach Academy at Fleming Park in Augusta.

• D.Mr. Lawrence Brannen relative to the 2026 budget adoption that impacted discretionary NGOs (nonprofits).

• E.Ms. Linda Williams regarding Public Sewer infrastructure expansion policies and procedures.

• F.Mr. Brian Green relative to the Consequences of Consolidation.

CONSENT AGENDA

(Items 1-5)

PLANNING

• 1.Z-25-42 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by James Burnon Powell, requesting a rezoning from zones A (Agricultural) and B-2 (General Business) to zone A (Agricultural) for residential use, affecting property containing approximately 3 acres located at 5940 Deans Bridge Road. Tax Map # 286-0-002-12-0.

• 2.Z-25-45 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Cranston, LLC on behalf of St. Mary’s Church, requesting a rezoning from zones R-1 (One-Family Residential) and R-3B (Multiple-Family Residential) to zone R-1 (One-Family Residential) for an existing church, affecting properties containing approximately 5.61 acres located at 2500, 2502, 2504, and 2516 McDowell Street, and 1405 Arsenal Avenue, and 1420 Monte Sano Avenue. Tax Map #’s 044-1-059-00-0, 044-1-058-00-0, 044-1-057-00-0, 044-1-056-00-0, 044-1-060-00-0, & 044-1-055-00-0. 

• 3.SE-25-15 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Cranston, LLC on behalf of St. Mary’s Church, requesting a special exception per Section 26-1(a) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for an existing church, affecting property containing approximately 1.73 acres located at 2500, 2502, 2504, and 2516 McDowell Street, and 1405 Arsenal Avenue. Tax Map ‘s # 044-1-059-00-0, 044-1-058-00-0, 044-1-057-00-0, 044-1-056-00-0, & 044-1-060-00-0. Zoned R-1 (One-Family Residential) and R-3B (Multiple-Family Residential). 

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

• 4.Motion to accept the resignation of Dr. Dalton Brannen from the Augusta Animal Control Board and approve his appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals due to the resignation of Mr. Jerry Brigham representing District 7.

• 5.Motion to approve the December 2, 2025 Commission meeting minutes.

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AUGUSTA COMMISSION

AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA

(Items 6-11)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 6.Receive updates from Redwood, Inc. regarding safety and property improvements at the Bon Air and Richmond Summit Apartment Complexes. (Requested by Commissioners Catherine Rice and Jordan Johnson)

• 7.Motion to reject the unsolicited proposal for the revitalization of Vernon Forrest Park (25-000). (Deferred from the November 18, 2025)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 8.Recommendation to approve Amendment #1 for CareATC contract for the Wellness Center Provider. RFP 24-237.

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 9.Consider proposal from Ms. Lashawndra Robinson regarding Segment of Oats Creek Maintenance – 1650 Olive Road.

FINANCE

• 10.Motion to approve the final SPLOST 9 Project List and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Intergovernmental Sales Tax Agreement between Augusta and the cities of Blythe and Hephzibah, in substantially the same form as attached, subject to the inclusion of the approved projects and such reasonable changes as may be approved by the Interim General Counsel.

LEGAL MEETING

  A.  Pending and Potential Litigation

  B.   Real Estate

  C.   Personnel

• 11.Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.