Commission Meeting Tuesday, May 02, 2023 02:00 PM Commission Chamber

INVOCATION

• Reverend Anthony Booker, Senior Pastor.  Broadway Baptist Church

• Coversheet_ Invocation Rev Booker 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)

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

RECOGNITION(S)

• A.Congratulations! James Joyner, Engineering Department, April 2023 Employee of the Month

• Coversheet_ Employee of the Month_ 5.2.2023.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Accolade - James Joyner.pdf (0.05 MB)

• B.Acknowledgment: ACCG, Georgia's County Association, has named Augusta, Georgia, a recipient of the 2023 Georgia County Excellence Award for the 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge. (Requested by IA Takiyah Douse)

• Coversheet_ ACCG Presentation 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2023 Georgia County of Excellence Notice to Augusta Commission-Augusta Georgia- 2023.pdf (0.15 MB)

DELEGATION(S)

• C.National Small Business Week in Augusta. (Requested by Commissioner Francine Scott)

• Coversheet_ Comm Scott- National Small Business Week.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Comm Scott_ National Small Business Week 5.2.23.pdf (0.17 MB)

• D.Mr. Moses Todd to discuss the need for an internal auditor; waste, fraud and abuse prevention.

• Coversheet_ Moses Todd_ 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C65823042617291.pdf (0.13 MB)

• E.Augusta Pride, Inc. regarding a request to cover security costs for two events: Beats on Broad scheduled for June 23,2023 and the Augusta Pride Festival scheduled for June 24, 2023.

• Coversheet_ Augusta Pride_ 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C65823042617290.pdf (0.30 MB)

• F.Mr. Morris Porter regarding a request for funding assistance for security for the 2023 Juneteenth Parade.

• Coversheet_ M. Porter 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2023 Morris Porter Agenda Item Request Form.pdf (0.56 MB)

CONSENT AGENDA

(Items 1-21)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 1.Motion to approve placing Voncellies Allen d/b/a/ Level 9 Sports Bar & Grill located at 3054 Damascus Rd on six months probation for failure to comply with the Augusta Alcohol Ordinance and Occupation Tax Ordinance. (Approved by Public Safety Committee April 25, 2023)

• staff.report pro.susp.revoc..pdf (0.07 MB)
• RCSO Letter.pdf (0.10 MB)
• 2023-02-05 Level 9 Bar & Grill Plan of Action.pdf (0.03 MB)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 2.Motion to approve Housing and Community Development Department’s (HCD's) request to provide CDBG funding to reconstruct one (1) single family unit, identified as 1216 Branch Street. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 25, 2023)

• HCD_ Reconstruction of one (1) single family home approval request.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 1216 Branch Street_Agreement2023_CDBGDraft (002).pdf (0.27 MB)
• 1216 branch st Lovett Construction WWU.pdf (0.39 MB)
• 1216 BRANCH STREET REVISIONS 2-21-23.pdf (10.39 MB)

• 3.Motion to approve the development of (1) single-family home, new construction. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 25, 2023)

• HCD_ Laney Walker Bethlehem New Construction of One (1) Single Family Home approval request.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 33 Sherman Street Contract_2.9.23 (002).pdf (0.27 MB)
• Copy of 33 SHERMAN.pdf (0.05 MB)
• Mansell plans.pdf (3.55 MB)

• 4.Motion to approve Housing and Community Development Department’s (HCD's) request to provide funding to Sand Hills Urban Development in partnership to assist Vital Steps in becoming a developer for the Sand Hills Area and support the construction of two (2) single family units to be sold to low income homebuyers.(Approved by Administrative Services Committee April 25, 2023)

• HCD_ Sand Hills Urban Development in Partnership with Vital Steps Funding Request.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SHUD.Vital(528Firstackle Ave).pdf (0.44 MB)
• SHUD.Vital(534Firstackle Ave).pdf (0.44 MB)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 5.Motion to ratify funding for diesel fuel required during the canal shutdown. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 25, 2023)

• AUD_ratify_diesel_costs_Cover_Sheet_5Apr23.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 6.Motion to approve MOU with Augusta University to develop an internship program centered around Smart City sensors and programs. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 25, 2023)

• AUD_AU_MOU_Cover_Sheet_5Apr23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Augusta Utilities - Augusta University Sponsored Agreement 021623 V3.pdf (0.27 MB)

• 7.Motion to approve Engineering Services to upgrade AUD’s Master Plan for delivery of projects and services for the next 5-year period. Audurra (Constantine Engineering) is a pre-qualified Engineering Consultant for the Utilities Department (RFQ 18-132). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 25, 2023)

• AUD_Master_Plan_Update_Cover_Sheet_5Apr23 - Audurra.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 18-132 Engineering Conslutant Pre-Approved Roster.pdf (0.03 MB)
• AUD Master Plan Engineering Services Contract 040323.pdf (0.60 MB)

• 8.Motion to approve Funding for Grant Writing Services targeted at water and wastewater. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 25, 2023)

• AUD_Grant_Writing_Services_Cover_Sheet_5Apr23 (1) 18-132.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 18-132 Engineering Conslutant Pre-Approved Roster.pdf (0.03 MB)
• 2023-02-10 Contract- Funding Assistance AUD.pdf (0.45 MB)

• 9.Motion to authorize and approve Supplemental Agreement Number Eleven (SA11) for Cranston Engineering in amount of $131,104.00 for the Augusta Levee Task Order. Task Order includes Levee structural encroachments condition assessment including drainage and structural inspections. Requested by Engineering / RFP 19-241(Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 25, 2023)

• Augusta Levee Cover Letter.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2009-0105_AED SUPPORT_22.04.26_ES.pdf (0.34 MB)
• SA11 Augusta Levee 04.11.2023.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 10.Motion to approve Supplement funding (SA2) to Infrastructure Systems Management, LLC in the amount of $295,420.23 for the Greene Street Improvements Construction Phase Services (CEI & Construction Rescoping). Requested by Engineering / RFP 18-312.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 25, 2023)

• Greene St. Improvement Cover Sheet.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SA2-GREENE STREET 04.12.23.pdf (0.04 MB)
• Greene_Street_Proposal_Supplement_II.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 11.Motion to approve proposal from CDM Smith, Inc., to provide additional services for the Sanitary Sewer Model of the Fort Gordon Service area for the Utilities Department CO Amendment 1 - 19UTI809(Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 25, 2023).

• CDM Smith CO - Amendment 1.pdf (0.06 MB)
• WW Model_Change Order 1 Form_Signed.pdf (0.06 MB)
• WW Model_Current PO.pdf (0.80 MB)
• WW Model_Change Order 1 Proposal and Fee.pdf (0.40 MB)
• WW Model_Original Approval.pdf (0.05 MB)

• 12.Motion to approve proposal to enter an Engineering Services Contract with Cranston Engineering Group, P.C., to provide Planning and Due Diligence Design services towards the repair of the Augusta Canal Diversion Dam in the amount of $30,000.00. (RFQ 18-132) (Approved by Engineering Services Committee April 25, 2023)

• Cover Sheet Augusta Canal - Cranston.pdf (0.06 MB)
• ADD_Location Map.pdf (0.18 MB)
• ADD_Planning Proposal and Fee.pdf (0.23 MB)
• ADD_DRAFT Engineering Services Contract with Proposal.pdf (1.05 MB)
• 148-132 RFQ - PRE-QUALIFIED CONSULTANTS.pdf (0.23 MB)

FINANCE

• 13.Motion to approve a request from the Augusta Boxing Club regarding reimbursement (refunding) of 2022 property taxes. (Approved by Finance Committee April 25, 2023)

• Coversheet Augusta Boxing Club 4-25-23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Augusta Boxing Club 4-25-23.pdf (0.07 MB)

PUBLIC SAFETY

• 14.Motion to approve $2,300,00 of Fire Department Fund Balance for the emergency purchase of a new aerial truck, repair two fire pumpers, repair one reserve aerial truck purchase light vehicles and $145,000 from Property Sales for the purchase of an air truck. (Approved by Public Safety Committee April 25, 2023)

• Coversheet_ Fire 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C65823042714130.pdf (0.37 MB)

APPOINTMENT(S)

• 15.Motion to approve the Augusta Legislative Delegation's appointments and reappointment as attached to various ARC authorities, boards and commissions.

• Aug Legislative Delegation_ appointments and reappointments_ 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2023-02-05 Appointments of Legislative Delegation.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 16.Motion to approve the reappointment of Mr. James Anderson to the Historic Preservation Commission representing District 10. (Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle)

• Coversheet_ Comm Guilfoyle_ appointment_ 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Anderson J_ tbq.pdf (0.41 MB)

• 17.Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Tonia Gibbons to the Augusta-Richmond County Library Board of Trustees representing District 9. (Requested by Commissioner Francine Scott)

• Comm Scott_ Appointment_ Gibbons_ 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Gibbons_ tbq.pdf (0.15 MB)

• 18.Motion to approve the reappointment of Davis Beman to the Augusta Aviation Commission representing District 10. (Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle)

• Comm Guilfoyle_ appointment_ Beman_ 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Beman D_ TBQ.pdf (0.28 MB)

• 19.Motion to approve the appointment of Elmyra Chivers to the Board of Zoning and Appeals representing Commission District 4. (Requested by Commissioner Alvin Mason)

• Comm Mason_ appointment_ Chivers_ 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Comm Mason_ road renaming and appointment Chivers 5.2.23.pdf (0.21 MB)
• SKM_C65823042715490.pdf (0.27 MB)

• 20.Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Christine B. Rhodes to the Augusta Richmond County Library Board of Trustees representing District 10. (Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle)

• Coversheet_ Appointment_ Comm Guilfoyle_ library 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C65823042711410.pdf (0.25 MB)

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

• 21.Motion to approve the minutes of the Augusta Commission held April 18, 2023 and Special Called Meeting held April 25, 2023.

• Coversheet_ minutes 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C65823042711480.pdf (3.26 MB)
• SKM_C65823042711481.pdf (0.81 MB)

****END CONSENT AGENDA****
AUGUSTA COMMISSION

AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA

(Items 22-26)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 22.Motion to approve the renaming of Sammie Sias Way to Jamestown Lane effective immediately. (Requested by Commissioner Alvin Mason)

• Coversheet_ Mason_ renaming of Sias Way_ 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Comm Mason_ road renaming and appointment Chivers 5.2.23.pdf (0.21 MB)

FINANCE

• 23.Motion to hire a local third party accounting firm separate and independent from the external auditors who perform financial statements audits on an annual basis to perform regularly scheduled internal financial and operational audits on all City departments ensuring every department is audited at a minimum of once every four years.  Said firm will present findings quarterly to the full Commission. (Requested by Commissioner Catherine McKnight)

• Comm McKnight_ audit_ 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

• 24.Consider/approve the nominated slate of Georgia Municipal Association's District 7 Officers for 2023-2024.

• Coversheet_ GMA Officers 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C65823042710330.pdf (0.44 MB)

• 25.Motion to approved Georgia Department of Revenue Resolution of appointment for James Scott and William Mills to Augusta-Richmond County Board of Assessors.

• Coversheet_ Resolution Board of Assessors 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C65823042812500.pdf (0.29 MB)
• SKM_C65823042812550.pdf (0.21 MB)
• 2023-02-05 RESOLUTION FOR THE APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOA_BOC.pdf (0.01 MB)

LEGAL MEETING

  A.  Pending and Potential Litigation

  B.   Real Estate

  C.   Personnel

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

• Coversheet_ affidavit_ 5.2.23.pdf (0.06 MB)