HomeMy WebLinkAboutCalled Commisstion Meeting December 13, 2021
CALLED MEETING VIRTUAL/TELECONFERENCE
December 13, 2021
Augusta Richmond County Commission convened at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 13,
2021, the Honorable Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor, presiding.
PRESENT: Hons. Johnson, Mason, Frantom, B. Williams, Scott, McKnight, D. Williams,
Hasan and Clarke, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
ABSENT: Hon. Garrett, member of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
Mr. Davis: Good afternoon, everyone. We’ll call the special called meeting to order. The
Chair recognizes Madam Clerk.
The invocation was given by the Clerk.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America was recited.
Mr. Mayor: We’re going to dive right into it. We’ve got four agenda items that are before
us. We’ll go in order of the special called meeting agenda and proceed in that fashion. Madam
Clerk.
1. Motion to approve the price proposal and contract award with Holland and Knight
LLC for State Lobbying and Representation services in an amount not to exceed
$102,000 annually. The initial contract period is for one year that is renewable for up
to two additional one-year terms if desired by the governing body. Approval to
transfer $47,000 from FY2021 general fund contingency to the Administrators office
budget to partially fund cost associated with the lobbyist firm’s services.
Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes Administrator Donald.
Mr. Donald: Yes, sir. I think this one is fairly straight forward in response to the
Commission’s directive. We expedited the procurement process, had a variety of quality vendors
and I guess the best road to the top and so the recommendation is a motion to approve with those
details as addressed by the Clerk as well as those listed for addressing it in this fiscal year versus
moving it past December 31.
Mr. Hasan: Motion to approve.
Mr. D. Williams: Second.
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Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes the commissioner from the 10.
Mr. Clarke: Thank you, Mr. Mayor, and welcome back from your vacation and I hope you
had a wonderful birthday. I have one question. Will the $102,000 annually be all that we pay
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them or are we also responsible for per diems and any other fees that may be required such as
housing and things like that?
Mr. Donald: No, sir. It is capped at the 102, yes, sir.
Mr. Clarke: Thank you very much.
The Clerk: Was that Dennis Williams, Mr. Mayor, that seconded that?
Mr. D. Williams: Yes.
Mr. B. Williams: Dennis Williams.
The Clerk: Okay, just wanted to make sure.
Mr. Mayor: Voting.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. Item #2.
2. Motion to approve the price proposal Option B received from JBA Consulting
Engineers, Inc. dba NV5 Consultants for Professional Services Performance Contract
Evaluation (RFQ #21-249) not to exceed $260,000.
Mr. Hasan: Motion to approve.
Ms. McKnight: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Madam Clerk –
The Clerk: Yes, sir.
Mr. Mayor: Okay, voting.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you. Item 3.
3. Motion to authorize the Administrator to send a non-binding statement of intent to
Trane, Inc. expressing Augusta’s intent to proceed with the Performance Contract
and hold contract pricing of $24,778,553 until February 28, 2022.
Mr. Hasan: Motion to approve.
Ms. McKnight: Motion to approve.
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Mr. Hasan: Second.
The Clerk: Okay, that was Ms. McKnight and Mr. Hasan.
Mr. Mayor: Yes. Voting.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: Okay, thank you to everyone. It’s good to be back. I want to say happy
holidays, Felice Navidad, Merry Christmas and all of the above to each and every one of you and
your families and let’s make sure we get a chance to catch up soon.
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Ms. McKnight: Happy birthday to Commissioner Williams on his 70 birthday and happy
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50 birthday to you, Mr. Mayor.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you.
Mr. D. Williams: All right, thank you very much. Be safe, have a good time.
Mr. Mayor: All right.
\[MEETING ADJOURNED\]
Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
CERTIFICATION:
I, Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy
of the minutes of the Called Meeting of the Augusta Richmond County Commission held on
December 13, 2021.
______________________________
Clerk of Commission
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