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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-28-2000 Meeting I ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ROOM - June 28, 2000 2:00 P. M. PRESENT: Hons. H. Brigham, Chairman; Kuhlke, Co-Chairman; Beard and Cheek, members; Jim Wall, Attorney; Randy Oliver, Administrator; Keven Mack, HND Director; Sheryl Jolly, Solicitor; ChiefDep. Sid HatfIeld, Sheriffs Department; Chief Ronnie Few, Fire Department; Lena Bonner, Clerk of Commission. Also Present: Sylvia Cooper of The Augusta Chronicle, Stacey Eidson of The Metropolitan Spirit, George Eskola ofWJBF Television and Hons. Bridges, Colclough, Williams, Mays and J. Brigham, Commissioners. The Clerk: We have a request for one addendum item. Mr. Cheek: A motion to add. Mr. Kuhlke: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. A request to approve reclassification of positions in Solicitor General's Department, was read. I Mr. Beard: I so move. Mr. Cheek: Second. Mr. Etheridge: It will not impact similar positions in other parts of the government. Motion adopted with iv1r. Kuhlke voting "No". A request to reclassify property and Maintenance Supervisor 1 position (pay grade 43) to AirsidelLandside Agent (pay grade 43), was read. Mr. Beard: I so move. Mr. Cheek: Second. Motion adopted with Mr. Kuhlke voting "No". I A request to approve an Ordinance designating the area as an Enterprise Zone pursuant to the Georgia Enterprise Zone Employment Act of 1997, as amended, providing tax incentives and other incentives, designating an authorized a.gency to act in all matters pertaining to the Enterprise Zone described herein, designating a liason to act on all matters pertaining to the Enterprise Zone Act, and outlining policies and proccdures for the Administration of the Enterprise Zone, was read. Mr. Oliver: We now have a description of the boundaries that this will cover. I Mr. Kuhlke: I move approval. Mr. Cheek: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. A request for reclassification of Chief Cook (41) and Cooks (36), was read. After a short discussion, Mr. Cheek: I move to approve. Mr. Beard: Second. Motion adopted with Mr. Kuhlke voting "No". A request to approve hiring a Community Training Coordinator (Pay Grade 43) for the Fire Department. This Training Coordinator will be assigned to the Training Division of the Fire Department, was read. Mr. Beard: I move for approval. I tvlr. Cheek: Second that for discussion. After further discussion, the motion was adopted with Mr. Kuhlke voting "No". The Committee next discussed the operations of Housing and Neighborhood Department. (Requested by Commissioner Williams) At this time Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. Jones appeared before the Committee regarding their complaints concerning repairs made to their homes and homes of their relatives by housing rehabilitation contractors. After a lengthy discussion of the matter, Mr. Beard: I move that we accept this as information at this point. Mr. Williams: I would ask that you add that we give Mr. Mack's department thirty days to take care of these people who have had problems for some time and get things straightened out. Mr. Mays: I would suggest that an informal meeting be held among the department staff, interested Commissioners, other staff people, contractors and even I I citizens to discuss the objectives of the housing rehabilitation program, the guidelines and any problems or complaints about the program. Mr. Beard: I'll incorporate that into my motion, Mr. Mays. Motion adopted with Mr. Kuhlke voting "No". A request to consider change in educational requirements for certain positions in Parks and Recreation, was read. Mr. Oliver: We would recommend that the requirements be changed to require a two-year degree in the positions of Aquatic Program Supervisor, Recreation Specialist II and Recreation Specialist III. It would provide a career path and people could then work toward a four-year degree if they wished. Mr. Beard: I don't quite understand what you're proposing. Mr. Oliver: We can take it back and write a new agenda item and bring it back in two weeks. Mr. Beard: I would appreciate that. I Mr. Oliver: We'll be glad to do that. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission NWM I I ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGENDA COMMITTEE ROOM-June 28,2000 2:00 P.M. 1. Approve reclassifIcation of positions in Solicitor General's Department. 2. Reclassify property and Maintenance Supervisor I position (pay Grade 43) to AirsidelLandside Agent (pay Grade 43). 3. An Ordinance designating the area as an Enterprise Zone pursuant to the Georgia Enterprise Zone Employment Act of 1997, as amended, providing Tax incentives and other incentives, designating an authorized Agency to act in all matters pertaining the Enterprise Zone described herein, designating a liaison to act on all matters pertaining to the Enterprise Zone Act, and outlining Policies and procedures for the Administration of the Enterprise Zone. 4. ReclassifIcation of Chief Cook (41) and Cooks (36). 5. Approve hiring a Community Training Coordinator (pay Grade 43) for the Fire Department. This Training Coordinator will be assigned to the Training Division of the Fire Department. ;1 6. Discuss the operations of Housing and Neighborhood Department. (requested by Commissioner Williams) 7. Consider change in educational requirements for certain positions in Parks and Recreation. . ~ - ... ADDENDUM ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGENDA June 28, 2000 2:00 P. M. ADDITION TO THE AGENDA: 1. Motion to approve execution of Subordination Agreement in favor of James B. Cranford, Jr., Eldridge A. Whitehurst, Jr. and Thomas H. Robertson offa9ade grant to Sun Trust Bank. I I