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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-27-2001 Meeting I ADMINISTRATNE SERVICES COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ROOM - August 27,2001 1:00 P. M. PRESENT: Hons. Bob Young, Mayor; H. Brigham, Chairman; Kuhlke, Co- Chairman; Cheek, members; Jim Wall, Attorney; George Ko1b, Administrator; Brenda Byrd-Pelaez, Human Resources Director; Robbie Burns, Human Resources Manager; Walter Hornsby, Deputy Administrator; Keven Mack, HND Director; Rob Sherman, License & Inspections Director; Rick Acree, Asst. Director ofP.W. - Facilities Management Division; George Patty, Planning Director; Tom Beck, Recreation Dept. Director; Donna Williams, Interim Comptroller; Lena Bonner, Clerk of Commission. ABSENT: Hon. Beard, member. Also Present: George Eskola ofWJBF Television; Stacey Eidson of The Metropolitan Spirit; Heidi Coryell of The Augusta Chronicle; Hons. 1. Brigham, Mays and Williams, Commissioners. 1. Approve modification to salary classification and compensation plan and adjust salaries of key level employees in accordance with the proposed modifications. I After a lengthy discussion and questions from Commissioners, Mr. Cheek: Based on the impact this is likely to have on our general fund, is there any way we can go intQ some type of progression where this is done over a two-year period of time without going immediately to the $25,000, $11,000, $15,000 jumps? l\i1I. Kolb: Yes, we can do that and implement the upward mobility based on rational points to get them to the final level. We would also be looking at implementing a pay-for-performance type system where we would establish performance measures for specific goals and objectives. Mr. Cheek: I can support that using the language the Administrator has given us. 1"11 move to approve. Mr. Kuhlke: Would you consider an amendment to your motion that we would approve it effective January I? That gives us a chance to go through the budget process and see if we have any real problems. Mr. Cheek: 1 have no problem with that at all. Mr. Kuhlke: I'll second that. Motion adopted unanimously. I 2. Approve Year 2002 Proposed Action Plan for CDBG, ESG and HOME funds. Mr. Cheek: Second that. I Ivlr. Kuhlke: I so move. After a discussion, Mr. Kuhlke: May I amend my motion that we approve the program as presented, but we direct Mr. Mack to write every recipient of funds to provide him with a guarantee that he be notified by February 1 of2002 that they will be in a position to take down these funds and if they're not, then we reprogram them. Mr. Cheek: I'll second that. Motion adopted unanimously. 3. Approve the substitution of Year 2001 CDBG Augusta Mini Theatre Project funds of $64,000 for Year 2002 CDBG-funded projects: Girls Club ($19,000) and the Senior Center ($45,000). Mr. Cheek: I move to approve. Mr. Kuhlke: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. 4. Discussion of the designation by HUD of seven urban Empowerment Zones and 40 Renewal Communities by December 31,2001. (Requested by Mayor Young) I Mr. Kolb: These have no dollars attached to them and the competition for this is fierce. I would recommend that we not apply at this time because the time frame is so short and there are no dollars attached and the fact that we have not developed a community plan in order to implement it. Mr. Kuhlke: I so move. Mr. Cheek: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. 5. Approve a salary increase for the Weed and Seed Director and create an administrative position to be funded through the 2001-2002 Weed and Seed Grant. Mr. Cheek: I move to approve, effective January 1,2002. Mr. Chairman: I second it to get it on the floor. I 2 I Motion adopted unanimously. 6. Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and uninhabitable properties in the East Augusta Neighborhood: 261 Japonica Avenue (District 1, Super District 9); Laney-Walker Neighborhood: 1127 Eleventh Street (District 1, Super District 9); West End Neighborhood: 135 Eve Street (rear building) (District 1, Super District 9); Turpin Hill Neighborhood: 1207 Kent Street (District 2, Super District 9); BetWehem Neighborhood: 1751 Savannah Road (District 2, Super District 9) AND ~VAIVE 2ND READING. IVIr. Wall: The HPC has denied allowing the demolition of the structure on Savannah Road and I think we need to appeal that to them before we take action. Commissioners expressed their concerns that this structure is a hazard to the public and should be removed as soon as possible. Mr. Kuhlke: I so move. Mr. Cheek: Second. I Motion adopted unanimously. 7. Approve reclassification of Deputy - Non-certified (Salary Grade 41) to Security Guard (new title Salary Grade 37). Also approve reclassification of Painter I position at the JLEC (Salary Grade 38) to Maintenance Worker I (Salary Grade 38). Mr. Kuhlke: I so move. Mr. Chairman: I second it to get it on the floor. Motion adopted unanimously. 8. Approve 3% cost-of-living increase for Augusta employees and index salary ranges respectively. Mr. Cheek: I so move. Mr. Chairman: 1'd second it to get it on the floor. After a short discussion, the motion was adopted unanimously. I ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission nwm 3 ADMINISTRA TIVE SERVICES AGENDA COMMITTEE ROOM - August 27,2001 1:00 P. M. 1. Approve modification to salary classification and compensation plan and adjust salaries of key level employees in accordance with the proposed modifications. 2. Approve Year 2002 Proposed Action Plan for CDBG, ESG and HOME funds. 3. Approve the substitution of Year 2001 CDBG Augusta Mini Theatre Project funds of $64,000 for Year 2002 CDBG-funded projects: Girls Club ($19,000) and the Senior Center ($45,000). 4. Discussion of the designation by HUD of seven urban Empowerment Zones and 40 Renewal Communities by December 31, 2001. (Requested by Mayor Young) 5. Approve a salary increase for the Weed and Seed Director and create an administrative position to be funded through the 200 l-2002 Weed and Seed Grant. 6. Approve an Ordinance providing for the demolition of certain unsafe and uninhabitable properties in the East Augusta Neighborhood: 26l Japonica Avenue (District 1, Super District 9); Laney-Walker Neighborhood: 1127 Eleventh Street (District 1, Super District 9); West End Neighborhood: 135 Eve Street (rear building) (District 1, Super District 9); Turpin Hill Neighborhood: 1207 Kent Street (District 2, Super District 9); Bethlehem Nei~hborhood: 1751 Savannah Road (District 2, Super District 9) AND WAIVE 2N READING. 7. Approve reclassification of Deputy - Non-certified (Salary Grade 41) to Security Guard (new title Salary Grade 37). Also approve reclassification of Painter I position at the JLEC (Salary Grade 38) to Maintenance Worker I (Salary Grade 38). 8. Approve 3% cost-of-living increase for Augusta employees and index salary ranges respectively.