Commission Meeting Tuesday, June 20, 2023 02:00 PM Commission Chamber

INVOCATION

• Pastor Thom Davies, Asbury United Methodist Church

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

RECOGNITION(S)

• A.Congratulations! 2023 May Years of Service (YOS) 25-50 year recipients. 

• Coversheet_ Years of Service 6.20.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 2023-20-06 2023 YOS For 25-50 YOS Recipients Memo.pdf (0.24 MB)

DELEGATION(S)

• B.Ms. Denice Traina and Mr. Benyeol Morgan Chair/Vice Augusta Transit Citizens Advisory Committee.

• Coversheet_ Traina 6.20.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Traina_AIR_6.20.23.pdf (0.30 MB)

• C.Mr. Scott Hudson, Augusta Press regarding Sunshine Law and access to information. (Requested by Mayor Garnett Johnson)

• Coversheet_ Hudson 6.20.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C65823061413431.pdf (0.21 MB)

• D.Mr. William (Bill) Fennoy regarding naming of the Utilities Building after Director Tom Wiedmeier.

• Coversheet_ Fennoy_ 6.20.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Fennoy_ AIR_6.20.23.pdf (0.28 MB)

• E.Mr. Marion F. Williams regarding naming an Augusta Recreation Department's athletic ball field in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek. (Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle)

• Coversheet_ M Williams delegation 6.20.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Guilfoyle reqest 6.20.23 delegation M Williams.pdf (0.18 MB)

CONSENT AGENDA

(Items 1-10)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 1.Motion to amend zoning petition Z-23-09 (Ordinance No. 7878) which was approved by the Augusta Commission on March 21, 2023 by removing condition number 1  as follows: The owner shall first apply and obtain approval for a variance for the north side yard setback requirement for the lot containing the existing home prior to this rezoning application being placed on the agenda of the Augusta Commission for their approval

• Municode Coversheet -Amend Ordinance 7878.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Amend #7878.pdf (0.38 MB)

• 2.SE-23-02 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by TowerCom V-B, LLC on behalf of William Joseph Wilson, Sr.  requesting a special exception to develop a telecommunications facility per Section 26-1(c) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance affecting property containing approximately 6.28 acres located at 4767 Mike Padgett Highway. Tax Map #302-0-009-00-0.  DISTRICT 8

• Municode Coversheet - SE-23-02.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SE-23-02.pdf (0.58 MB)

• 3.Motion to approve a request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by HD Historic Properties on behalf of Clay Boardman & Marion Partners, LLC requesting a rezoning from zone B-2 (General Business) to zone PUD (Planned Unit Development) affecting property containing approximately 0.21-acres located at 739 Broad Street. Tax Map #037-3-123-00-0.  DISTRICT 1

• Municode Coversheet - Z-23-22.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-23-22.pdf (0.94 MB)

• 4.Z-23-25 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by Rodney Cook requesting a rezoning from zone A (Agricultural) to zone B-2 (General Business) affecting property containing approximately 2.79 acres located at 3337 Gordon Highway. Tax Map #104-0-003-00-0. Ft. Gordon notified 4/10/2023 DISTRICT 3

• Municode Coversheet - Z-23-25.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-23-25.pdf (0.36 MB)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 5.Motion to approve recommended Code Enforcement Ordinance (updates) Amendments; and updates/amendments to the Harrisburg Enterprise Zoning Ordinance and the proposed updated list of parcels for the Harrisburg Opportunity Zone (Approved by Public Services Committee May 9, 2023 and Commission May 16, 2023.

• Code Enforcement Ordinance Updates- Agenda Item Form.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Code Enforcement Ordinance_Proposed Changes.pdf (0.03 MB)
• 2023-20-06 EZ Ordinance Harrisburg-West End Draft Ordinance (003)_LD edits (003).pdf (0.15 MB)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 6.Motion to approve additional Nationwide Enhancement programs to our current Government Deferred Compensation Nationwide 457Plan. Programs were presented to the Pension Committee on May 16, 2023, Committee requested programs be introduced to the Administrative Service Committee for Commission Approval. In addition, Nationwide will work with Human Resources to provide educational sessions to employees for the loan program and retirement enhancements. 

  1. Non-ERISA Plan Loan Program (Program allow employees to borrow against their savings beyond the 4 hardships approved by the IRS)

  2. Income America and 5/5 programs, guaranteed lifetime income for retirement enhancement.  additional program that benefits the retiree. 

  Nationwide Representative Mr. Roland Wilson

• Coversheet_ Nationwide 6.13.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Loan Brochure NRM-6591AO.9.pdf (0.23 MB)
• Enhancements and Contract.pdf (4.45 MB)
• Nationwide Enhancements.pdf (0.32 MB)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 7.Motion to approve implementing notifying the GPS services of the low railroad bridge on Olive Road to be a permanent notification on all GPS devices. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee June 13, 2023.

• Coversheet - Low Bridges.pdf (0.05 MB)
• 2023-13-06 ESC Agenda Item PENSACOLA NEWS.pdf (1.97 MB)
• 2023-13-06 ESC Agenda Item SAN ANTONIO.pdf (2.63 MB)
• 2023-13-06 ESC Agenda Item DAILY HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE.pdf (4.39 MB)
• 2023-13-06 ESC Agenda Item THE KANSAS CITY STAR.pdf (4.05 MB)
• 2023-13-06 VOX ESC Agenda Item.pdf (3.61 MB)
• 2023-13-06 ESC Agenda Item THE DAILY GAZETTE.pdf (4.40 MB)

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

• 8.Motion to approve minutes of the regular scheduled Commission Meeting held June 6 and Special Called Meeting held June 13, 2023. 

• Coversheet_ minutes 6.20.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Regular Commission Meeting June 6 2023.pdf (0.75 MB)
• Called Commission Meeting June 13, 2023.pdf (0.02 MB)

APPOINTMENT(S)

• 9.Motion to approve the appointment of Mr. Roderick F. Pearson to Augusta's Housing and Community Development Citizens Advisory Board representing District 3.

• Coversheet_ McKnight- appointment hcd cab_ 6.20.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Pearson Rod TBQ 6.20.23.pdf (0.15 MB)

PUBLIC SAFETY

• 10.Motion to approve Augusta-Richmond County FY24 Capacity Agreement for State Inmates to be housed at the Richmond County Correctional Institution. (Approved by Public Safety Committee June 13, 2023)

• ITEM-Staff-2ce43e030e30420cae7dcc10af834c28.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Augusta.Richmond.FY24 Capacity agreement.revised.pdf (0.03 MB)

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

AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA

(Items 11-27)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 11.Motion to approve Runway 35 Special Authorization Category II (Low Visibility) Approach, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reimbursable Agreement in the amount of $$1,306,593.64. Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission on April 27, 2023.

• Cover Sheet Agenda Item - FAA Reimbursable Agreement.pdf (0.06 MB)
• FAA Reimbursable Agreement - ATTACHMENT.pdf (1.05 MB)

• 12.New Location:  A.N. 23-15:  A request by Ma Felme Coburn for an on-premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License for Augusta Hawaiian, LLC located at 2801 Washington Rd Ste 105.  There will be Sunday Sales.  District 7. Super District 10.

• Item 23-15.pdf (0.06 MB)
• AN-23-15.pdf (0.24 MB)

• 13.Existing Location:  23-16:  A request by Florence Henley for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Tiffany’s Eatery located at 828 Broad Street. District 1. Super District 9.  Applicant failed to purchase the Alcohol License during renewal in the time allowed.

• Item 23-16.pdf (0.06 MB)
• AN-23-16.pdf (0.24 MB)

• 14.Existing Location: 23-17:  A request by Hemang D. Bhavsar for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Gas Express located at 1121 Fifteenth Street.  District 1. Super District 9.

• Item 23-17.pdf (0.06 MB)
• AN-23-17.pdf (0.24 MB)

• 15.Existing Location:  23-19:  A request by Hemang D. Bhavsar for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Gas Express located at 912 Walton Way.  District 1. Super District 9.

• Item 23-19.pdf (0.06 MB)
• AN-23-19.pdf (0.24 MB)

• 16.Existing Location:  23-18:  A request by Hemang D. Bhavsar for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Gas Express located at 2058 Central Ave.  District 1. Super District 9.

• Item 23-18.pdf (0.06 MB)
• AN-23-18.pdf (0.23 MB)

• 17.Existing Location:  23-21:  A request by Eunice Yi for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Get It To Go located at 3379 Milledgeville Rd.  District 2. Super District 9.

• Item 23-21.pdf (0.06 MB)
• AN-23-21.pdf (0.24 MB)

• 18.New Location Re-Approval:  22-36-2:  A request by Syderist Manuel for an on-premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Bar & Patio located at 305 12th Street.  District 1. Super District 9.

• Item 22-36-2.pdf (0.06 MB)
• AN-22-36-2.pdf (0.31 MB)

• 19.Motion to approve Augusta Regional Airport Contract with Independence Excavating, Inc. for Construction of Taxiway (Apron) G in the amount of $11,877,051.10. Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission on May 25, 2023. ITB 23-131

• Cover Sheet Agenda Item - Taxiway G Construction Contract 23-131 .pdf (0.17 MB)
• Taxiway G Contract - ATTACHMENT.pdf (0.20 MB)
• Invitation to Bid Sent to Paper.pdf (0.17 MB)
• 23-131_TAB.pdf (0.09 MB)
• 23-131 Department Recommendation of Award 2023.06.01 Taxiway G Recommendation of Award.pdf (0.07 MB)
• 23-131-planholders.pdf (0.13 MB)

• 20.Existing Location:  23-20:  A request by James Reese for a consumption on premise Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with D’Boot’s located at 917 Broad Street.  District 1. Super District 9.

• Item 23-20.pdf (0.06 MB)
• AN-23-20.pdf (0.23 MB)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 21.Motion to approve starting the process for the naming of the Augusta Utilities/Engineering Building 425 Walker Street in honor of late Director Tom Wiedmeier and one of the Augusta Recreation Department's athletic ball fields in honor of former Commissioner Andy Cheek. (Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle) 

• Coversheet_ Guilfoyle 6.20.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Guilfoyle renaming request 6.20.23.pdf (0.15 MB)
• Ord 7386 Building and Property Naming and Renaming Policy.pdf (0.95 MB)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 22.Approve Task Order two (TO2) funding for Turpin Hills/Laney Walker Drainage Basin  Drainage Improvements Engineering Services Agreement to Goodwyn Mill Cawood (GMC)  in the amount of $25,466.00 as requested by the Engineering. RFQ 19-148

• Drainage Study (2) Coversheet.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Augusta_Turpin_Hills_Stormwater_Inventory_050523.pdf (0.49 MB)
• SA2__GMC_19ENG795_ Turpin Hills Laney Walker.pdf (0.20 MB)

FINANCE

• 23.Motion to approve General Obligation Bonds (SPLOST) Series 2023 bond resolution and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign all necessary documents.

• SPLOST 8 Bonds Resolution Coversheet.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Bond Resolution__23_Augusta SPLOST.pdf (0.23 MB)

• 24.Receive written recommendation from the Administrator regarding a funding request for the JA Discovery Center of the CSRA from Ms. Ashley Whitaker representative Junior Achievement of Georgia. (Approved by the Augusta Commission June 6, 2023)

• Coversheet_ Whitaker 6.6.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Ashley Whitaker.pdf (0.47 MB)

APPOINTMENT(S)

• 25.Motion to approve the reappointment of Wayne Gossage, Jr. to the Augusta Economic Development Authority. (Requested by Commissioner Brandon Garrett)

• Coversheet_ Gossage reappointment_ 6.20.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Garrett request Gossage appointment 6.20.23.pdf (0.13 MB)
• Gossage Wayne TBQ.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 26.Motion to approve the reappointment of Mr. Steven Kendrick to the Augusta Economic Development Authority. (Requested by Commissioner Bobby Williams)

• Coversheet_reappointment_ Kendrick 6.20.23.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SKM_C65823061413400.pdf (0.43 MB)
• SKM_C65823061413430.pdf (0.16 MB)
• Kendrick Steven TBQ.pdf (0.18 MB)

LEGAL MEETING

  A.  Pending and Potential Litigation

  B.   Real Estate

  C.   Personnel

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

• Coversheet_ Affidavit 6.20.23.pdf (0.06 MB)