Commission Meeting Tuesday, February 20, 2024 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! 2024 January Years of Service (25-50 year) recipients.

• Coversheet_ Years of Service 2.20.24.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 01-2024 YOS For 25-50 YOS Recipients Memo 2.20.24.pdf (0.23 MB)

CONSENT AGENDA

(Items 1-20)

PLANNING

• 1.Z-24-05 –A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE with conditions this petition by Olde Town Augusta, LLC, requesting a rezoning from zone R-3C (Multiple-family Residential) to zone B-1 (Neighborhood Business) affecting property containing approximately 0.17 acres located at 602 Third Street. Tax Map #047-4-350-01-0. DISTRICT 1

• Z-24-05.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-24-05.pdf (0.80 MB)

• 2.Z-24-06 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to DENY this petition by Charlotte Garnes requesting a rezoning from zone R-1A (One-family Residential) to zone R-3A (Multiple-family Residential) affecting property containing approximately 0.26 acres located at 3202 Rushing Road. Tax Map #121-2-091-00-0. DISTRICT 5

• Z-24-06.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-24-06.pdf (0.98 MB)

• 3.SE-24-01 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to DENY this petition by Charlotte Garnes requesting a special exception per Section 16-2(g) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to establish a lodging or boarding house affecting property containing approximately 0.26 acres located at 3202 Rushing Road. Zoned R-1A (One-family Residential). Tax Map #121-2-091-00-0. DISTRICT 5

• SE-24-01.pdf (0.06 MB)
• SE-24-01.pdf (0.96 MB)

• 4.Z-24-07 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to DENY this petition by Yurui Huang requesting a rezoning from zone R-1A (One-family Residential) to zone B-1 (Neighborhood Business) affecting property containing approximately 0.25 acres located at 3333 Wrightsboro Road. Tax Map #041-4-038-00-0. DISTRICT 5

• Z-24-07.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-24-07.pdf (0.68 MB)

• 5.Z-24-08 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE with conditions this petition by J.B. Wall Investments requesting a rezoning from zone R-1B (One-family Residential) to zone R-1C (One-family Residential) affecting property containing approximately 0.41 acres located at 1513 C and S Drive. Tax Map #041-4-089-00-0. DISTRICT 2

• Z-24-08.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-24-08.pdf (0.75 MB)

• 6.Z-24-09 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE with conditions this petition by Hull Barrett on behalf of Augusta National Inc, RC Eagle I, II, III, IV & V, LLC, and et. al., requesting a rezoning from zone R-1 (One-family Residential), R-1A (One-family Residential), R-3A (Multiple-family Residential), R-3B (Multiple-family Residential), PUD (Planned Used Development), P-1 (Professional/Office), B-1 (Neighborhood Business) and B-2 (General Business) to zone B-2 (General Business) affecting properties containing approximately 506.19 acres located at 2708, 2712, 2713, 2722, 2724, 2726 Cherry Lane, 100, 229, 313, 327, 329, 335 344, 347, 349, 353, 355, 357, 360 and 420 Berckmans Road, 319, 321, 325, 330, 331, 346, 347, 350, 351, 354, 355 and 374 Heath Drive, 2704 and 2709 Hillside Lane, 2604, 2700, 2702, 2728 Washington Road, 2604 Washington Road (Tracts 1-6), 2716-2720 Washington Road (even #s), 2732-2742 Washington Road (even#s), and 1117 Stanley Drive (54 tax parcels). A complete list of tax parcels is available in the Planning and Development office upon request. DISTRICT 1 & 7

• Z-24-09.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-24-09.pdf (1.48 MB)

• 7.Z-24-10 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE with conditions this petition by Bowen A. Klosinski on behalf of Parker South, LLC, requesting a rezoning from zone R-1C (One-family Residential) to zone R-2 (Two-family Residential) affecting property containing approximately 0.16 acres located at 1720 Watkins Street. Tax Map #035-4-191-00-0.  DISTRICT 1

• Z-24-10.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-24-10.pdf (0.77 MB)

• 8.Z-24-11 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE with conditions this petition by Locke McKnight on behalf of Stables Management Development requesting a rezoning from zone R-1C (One-family Residential) and R-3B (Multiple-family Residential) to zone R-3C (Multiple-family Residential) affecting properties containing approximately 3.21 acres located at 728 Heard Avenue and 2083 Heckle Street. Tax Map #035-3-215-00-0 and 035-3-238-00-0. DISTRICT 3

• Z-24-11.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Z-24-11.pdf (1.03 MB)

PUBLIC SERVICES

• 9.Motion to approve one-year suspension of the Alcohol License for Allen Voncelillies, Club Climax a/k/a Club Rain, 1855 Gordon Highway, for failure to comply with Augusta-Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance.(Approved by Public Services Committee February 13, 2024)

• Committee Meeting 2.13.24 -Suspension Club Climax aka Club Rain.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Sheriffs Letter - Club Rain.pdf (0.21 MB)

• 10.Motion to approve FAA Reimbursable Agreement Masters 2024. Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission on January 25, 2024. (Approved by Public Services Committee February 13, 2024).

• Cover Sheet Agenda Item - FAA Reimbursable Agreement Masters 2024.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Agenda Item - 2024 Masters FAA Reimbursable Agreement - ATTACHMENT 1.pdf (0.17 MB)
• Agenda Item - 2024 Masters FAA Reimbursable Agreement - ATTACHMENT 2.pdf (0.21 MB)

• 11.Motion to approve the recommendation of the Administrator to allow Planning & Development, the Administrator, and the Law Department to work together to formulate a letter to send to the owners of the Super 8 Hotel/Washington Road outlining some expectations relating to a disciplinary process whereby the individual is first warned and then some additional discipline that could occur if their behavior continues. (Approved by Public Services Committee February 13, 2024)

• Coversheet Super 8 Hotel.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Super 8 Hotel.pdf (0.04 MB)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 12.Motion to approve utilizing the state contract (#SWC 9999-001-SPD0000183-002) for the purchase of two Chevrolet Tahoes at a total cost of $118,857.40 from Hardy Chevrolet for the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee February 13, 2024)

• Municode RCSO Chevrolet Tahoe_updated.pdf (0.06 MB)
• LOI - Procurment Executed.pdf (0.25 MB)
• 1B-06 Inmate Transport.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 13.Motion to approve the amendment of Purchase Order P434867 for Diamond Lakes Scoring Towers to add an additional $154,687.75 for additional work completed. Additional funds will be taken from SPLOST 8 Facility Maintenance/ Existing Facilities (including Craig Houghton).(Approved by Administrative Services Committee February 13, 2024)

• PO Ammendment Agenda For Diamond Lakes Scoring Towers.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Diamond Lakes Additional Work Invoice and Photos.pdf (7.19 MB)

• 14.Motion to approve streaming the Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings online. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee February 13, 2024)

• Coversheet Committee Meetings Online.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Committee Meetings Online.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 15.Motion to approve the recommendation of the Administrator to allow the Augusta Rowing Club to remain in their current location on the lower level of the Augusta Boathouse and to utilize the remaining funds in SPLOST allocated for the Boathouse for stabilization efforts to include the demolition of the deck, the removal of the HVAC system, mold remediation in the facility, the removal of the insulation and the girders on the first floor and the construction of access steps to gain entry into the interior of the building from the front with an estimated funding cost of $400,000 for the project. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee February 13, 2024)

• AO Boathouse and Rowing Club Recommendation.pdf (0.06 MB)
• RC The Boathouse Air Sampling - ACES.pdf (0.86 MB)
• CSD The Boathouse Air Sampling - ACES.pdf (5.47 MB)
• JLA ARC Boathouse Evaluation.pdf (4.45 MB)

ENGINEERING SERVICES

• 16.Motion to approve funds for extending the contract with Blair Construction, Inc. to perform asphalt patch repair, concrete curb and sidewalk replacement for the Utilities Department. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 13, 2024)

• Funds for Asphalt Repair Contract Extension - Agenda Item.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 22-178 OFFICAL TAB.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Funds for Asphalt Repair Contract Extension - PO 22AUA122 CO 2.pdf (0.12 MB)

• 17.Motion to approve Amendment No. 11 to the Contract with ESG Operations, Inc. for the Operation of Water Pollution Control Facilities.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 13, 2024)

• 00 Municode Agenda Item Coversheet ESG Agreement.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Amendment NO 11 Augusta 2024 - Proposed.pdf (0.47 MB)

PUBLIC SAFETY

• 18.Motion to approve the Statewide Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement between Augusta, GA, GEMA, and Homeland Security and to authorize the mayor to execute all appropriate documents. (Approved by Public Safety Committee February 13, 2024)

• Cover Sheet.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Fire Dept _ Statewide Mutual Aid Agreement 2024.pdf (0.14 MB)

• 19.Motion to approve the purchase of a GPS system (vendor: UniteGPS) for the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office vehicles. (RFP 21-121) (Approved by Public Safety Committee February 13, 2024)

• Sheriff 2024 GPS agenda item.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Richmond County GPS.pdf (0.06 MB)
• UniteGPS Award and Contract.pdf (1.31 MB)

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS

• 20.Motion to approve the minutes of the Augusta Commission held January 16, 2024 and February 6, 2024 regular meetings and the Special Called Meetings held January 30, 2024 and the February 13, 2024.

• Minutes 2.20.24.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Regular Commission Meeting January 16 2024.pdf (0.46 MB)
• Regular Commission Meeting February 6, 2024.pdf (0.78 MB)
• Called Commission Meeting January 30, 2024.pdf (0.78 MB)
• Called Commission Meeting February 13, 2024.pdf (1.13 MB)

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

AUGUSTA COMMISSION
REGULAR AGENDA

(Items 21-30)

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

• 21.Receive a recommendation from the Central Services Department regarding a different design/concept for the Edward M. McIntyre sign(s) for Riverwalk. (No recommendation from Administrative Services Committee February 13, 2024)

• Coversheet Edward M. McIntyre sign .pdf (0.06 MB)
• Attachment - Edward McIntyre sign.pdf (0.28 MB)

FINANCE

• 22.Motion to approve moving the SPLOST 9 planning work session from Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 2pm to Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 10am.

• AO SPLOST 9 Updated WS.pdf (0.06 MB)

• 23.Request to approve Augusta Commercial Property Insurance coverage for 2024 offered through Affiliated FM, current carrier, for a premium of $938,639 for full blanket coverage and limited flood coverage in flood prone areas.

• Coversheer 2024 Augusta Commercial Property Insurance Renewal Agenda Item.pdf (0.06 MB)
• Augusta Property 2024.DOC.pdf (2.79 MB)

• 24.Motion to approve continued service with CorVel, Third Party Workers Compensation Provider, renewal for Year 5.

• Cover Sheet 2024 Corvel Contract Renewal.pdf (0.06 MB)
• CorVel One Year Renewal and Pricing to Services Agreement.pdf (0.86 MB)

• 25.Approve Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance with Safety National Casualty with statutory limits and a $1,000,000 Self Insured Retention (SIR – otherwise known as the deductible) to cover all positions for a premium of $546,894.

• Coversheet 2024 WC Excess Insurance Renewal .pdf (0.06 MB)
• Augusta-Richmond XS WC Board Renewal Summary 1.24.2024.pdf (0.32 MB)

• 26.The New Arena Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) describes the terms and responsibilities between Augusta and the Augusta Richmond County Coliseum Authority for the issuance of bond and construction of the New James Brown Arena (JBA).

• New Arena Intergovernmental Agreement.pdf (0.06 MB)
• IGA for Augusta and CA vote.pdf (0.27 MB)

• 27.Update from the Interim Administrator regarding the URA revenue bond.

• AO URA Bond Update.pdf (0.06 MB)

PUBLIC SAFETY

• 28.Discuss security, licensing and even possible closing of Smart Grocery on Wrightsboro Road and Olive Road Convenience Store (Glendale Community) after several shootings which a few have been fatal. (No recommendation from Public Safety Committee Meeting February 13, 2024) 

• Coversheet_ McKnight_ 1.16.24.pdf (0.06 MB)
• McKnight email 1.16.24.pdf (0.21 MB)

• 29.Motion to approve the attached salary compression and retention plan, to include new salary structure and proposed funding source, for the Augusta Fire Department.

• AO AFD Salary Comp Cover.pdf (0.06 MB)
• AFD Salary Compression and Retention Plan.pdf (0.79 MB)

LEGAL MEETING

  A.  Pending and Potential Litigation

  B.   Real Estate

  C.   Personnel

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

• Affidavit 2.20.24.pdf (0.06 MB)