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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-2000 Meeting I ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ROOM - February 28, 2000 2:00 P. M. PRESENT: Hons. Bob Young, Mayor; H. Brigham, Chairman; Kuhlke, Co- Chairman; Beard and Cheek, members; Jim Wall, Attorney; Randy Oliver, Administrator; Tom Beck, Recreation Dept. Director; Sheriff Charles Webster; Chief Dep. Sid HatfIeld, Sheriff's Dept.; Geri Sams, Purchasing Director; John Etheridge, Human Resources Director; Keven Mack, HND Director and Lena Bonner, Clerk of Commission. Also Present: Hons. Williams and J. Brigham, Commissioners. A request to consider combination of Harrisburg and West End Neighborhoods, was read. Mr. Beard: I so move. Mr. Cheek: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. I A request to approve reprogramming of $295,000 in CDBG funds for public services projects and one public facility project, was read. Mr. Cheek: I move it be approved. Mr. Beard: Second. Mr. Beck: This is for a new facility to replace Blount Park which is in the Sand Hills neighborhood. Mr. Cheek: I'll amend my motion to approve closing that park. Mr. Oliver: And approve closing Blount Park with reallocation of funds to the new park. Motion adopted unanimously. A request to approve the petition for retirement on Eddie J. Berrian, was read. A request to approve the petition for retirement on Marion Harris, was read. A request to approve the petition for retirement on Bobby Hester, was read. I A request to approve the petition for retirement on Johnny Sims, was read. Mr. Kuhlke: I so move we approve these. Mr. Beard: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. A request to consider eliminating two part-time bailiff positions and replace with one full time deputy position at an additional cost of $7,335 annually. (Funded from General Fund Contingency), was read. Mr. Kuhlke: I move that we approve. Mr. H. Brigham: I second it to get it on the floor. Motion fails with Mr. Beard voting "No" and Mr. Cheek out of the room. A request to approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain Unsafe and uninhabitable properties in the Sand Hills Neighborhood: 524 Fleming Avenue, (District 1, Super District 9); Laney-Walker Neighborhood: 1014 Twelfth Street, (District 1, Super District 9); Old Town Neighborhood: 200-202 Telfair Street, (District 1, Super District 9); East Augusta Neighborhood: 105 McElmurray Drive, (District 1, Super District 9); and waive 2nd reading, was read. Mr. Beard: I so move. Mr. Kuhlke: Second. Motion adopted unanimously with Mr. Cheek out ofthe room. A request to review accounts receivable for Economic Development loans within the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development and authorize collection on all accounts over 120 days, was read. Mr. Kuhlke: I so move. Mr. Beard: Second. Motion adopted unanimously with Mr. Cheek out of the room. A request to approve renewal of Public Official Liability Coverage, was read. Mr. Kuhlke: I so move. Mr. Beard: Second. I I I Motion adopted unanimously with Mr. Cheek out of the room. I A request to authorize Mayor to execute contract with Augusta Technical Institute to operate Small Business Incubator at no cost to Augusta Richmond County, subject to the approval of the Administrator and Attorney, was read. Mr. Kuhlke: I so move. Mr. Cheek: Second. Motion adopted with Mr. Beard abstaining. A request to create Contract Manager (Grade 51 - salary range $33,294 - $49,941) in the Purchasing Department and eliminate Purchasing Technician I (Grade 40 - salary range $19,466 - $29,200). Funds are budgeted, was read. After a short discussion, Mr. Beard: I would like to move that the Administrator and Purchasing Director meet on this, try to reach a compromise and bring it back to the Committee. Mr. Kuhlke: Second. I Motion adopted unanimously. The Committee next discussed ARC's vehicle take-home policy. (Requested by Commissioner Williams) Mr. Williams and Mr. Cheek expressed their concern about the number of City vehicles being taken home by employees. Mr. Beard: I'd like to make a motion that our Deputy Administrator take this list and apply the policy there and bring us a recommendation back as to who should be taking these cars home for emergencies or whatever reason. Mr. Kuhlke: I second. Motion adopted with Mr. Cheek voting "No". The Committee next discussed the creation of Enterprise Zone. Mr. Mack: The Georgia General Assembly established legislation for the creation of enterprise zones which allow for the revitalization of certain areas. We have listed areas for improvement from R. A. Dent to Twiggs Street and Walton Way to Wrightsboro Road and these areas have to meet certain criteria to qualify. I ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGENDA COMMITTEE ROOM - February 28, 2000 2:00 P. M. 1. Consider combination of Harrisburg and West End Neighborhoods. 2. Approve reprogramming of $295,000 in CDBG funds for public services projects and one public facility project. 3. Approve the petition for retirement on Eddie J. Berrian. 4. Approve the petition for retirement on Marion Harris. 5. Approve the petition for retirement on Bobby Hester. 6. Approve the petition for retirement on Johnny Sims. ~ 7. Consider eliminating two part-time bailiff positions and replace with one full time deputy position at an additional cost of $7,335 annually. (Funded from General Fund Contingency) 8. Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and uninhabitable properties in the Sand Hills Neighborhood: 524 Fleming Avenue, (District I, Super District 9); Laney-Walker Neighborhood: 1014 Twelfth Street, (District I, Super District 9); Old Town Neighborhood: 200-202 Telfair Street, (District I, Super District 9); East Augusta Neighborhood: 105 McElmurray Drive, (District I, Super District 9); and waive 2nd reading. 9. Authorize issuance of Request for Proposal for Municipal Bond Underwriter(s) for Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds and approve Bond Inducement Resolution. 10. Review accounts receivable for Economic Development loans within the Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development and authorize collection on all accounts over 120 days. II. Approve renewal of Public Official Liability Coverage. 12. Authorize Mayor to execute contract with Augusta Technical Institute to operate Small Business Incubator at !lQ..cost to Augusta Richmond County, subject to the approval of the Administrator and Attorney. 13. Create Contract Manager (Grade 51- salary range $33,294 - $49,941) in the Purchasing Department and eliminated Purchasing Technician I (Grade 40- salary range $19,466 - $29,200). Funds are budgeted. 14. Discuss ARC's vehicle take-home policy. (Requested by Commissioner Williams. 15. Discuss creation of Enterprise Zone. Mr. Oliver: This provides for a property tax incentive because you pay less property tax within this enterprise zone area to encourage improvements. We wanted to see if you wanted to proceed on this with an ordinance. I Mr. Kuhlke: I move approval. Mr. Beard: Second. Motion adopted with Mr. Cheek out of the room. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission NWM I I