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ADMIJ'ITSTRATNE SERVICES
COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ROOM - October 8, 2001
1:00 P. M.
PRESENT: Hons. Bob Young, Mayor; H. Brigham, Chairman; Kuhlke, Co-
Chairm.an; Beard and Cheek, members; Jim Wall, Attorney; George Kolb, Administrator;
Keven Mack, HND Director; Paul DeCamp, Planning Commission;. Gary Hewett, IT
Department; Sheriff Ronnie Strength, Sheriff s Department; Lena Bonner, Clerk of
Commission. .
Also Present: Stacey Eidson of The Metropolitan Spirit, Heidi Williams of The
Augusta Chronicle, George Eskola ofWJBF Television, Rhonda Jones of The Augusta
Focus, other members of the news media and Hons. J. Brigham, Bridges, Williams and
Mays, Commissioners.
1. Amend Fa~ade Grant award for 429 Walker Street from $5,000 to $9,000
and 511 Courthouse Lane from $4,000 to $9,000.
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Mr. Joseph Smith explained that the additional money was needed to replace the
tin roof:; on these structures with shingle roofs. He noted that the present roofs are
leaking and the grants would pay half of the costs for replacing the roofs. He stated that
the historic group wanted the roofs replaced with tin roofs and he did not want to begin
the work and then discover that the costs were prohibitive if additional damage was
discovered.
Mr. Kuhlke: Maybe we should approve this subject to Mr. Smith getting
legitimate estimates on the property and if we run into a situation, that we revisit this. I'll
make that in the form of a motion.
Mr. Beard: I second.
After a short discussion, the motion was adopted unanimously.
2. Approve reprogramming of $10,000 from Hale House CDBG Project # 20031
to Augusta Youth Center.
Mr. Beard: I move for approval.
Mr. Cheek: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
3. Communication from the Planning Commission regarding the proposed
Rocky Creek Enterprise Zone. (Requested by Mayor Young)
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Mr. Mayor: This is the Regency Mall and Deans Bridge Road corridor and it is in
need of redevelopment and revitalization. We feel that the enterprise zone concept would I
give a potential developer an incentive to take a look at the mall property and get some
activity going out there. This will not cost any money up front.
Mr. Wall: If you can approve it in concept, I can have the ordinance on
Tuesday's agenda.
Mr. Beard: I move that we approve it in concept.
Mr. Cheek: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
4. Discuss preventative measures for infection of viruses in the City's computer
system and review of the policy for having games on City computers and the
use of Internet access on government computers for non-government use.
(Requested by Commissioner Cheek)
Mr. Cheek expressed his concerns about the infection of viruses in the City's
computer system and the need to protect the system. He also noted that the system
should be used only for governmental purposes.
Mr. Ko1b noted that requests will be presented in the budget process for additional I
protective measures for the system.
After additional discussion, Mr. Cheek: A motion to receive it as information.
Mr. Beard: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
5. Consider request from the Sheriff regarding salary upgrades for certified
deputies in the Sheriffs Department.
The Sheriff expressed his concerns about the low level of starting salaries for
certified deputies in the Sheriffs Department and noted that 76 resignations had been
received as of Sept. 28. Exit interviews have indicated that the major reasons for people
leaving are salaries and benefits, insecurity and other fields of employment. He noted
that money is spent on training these officers only to lose them to other entities in the
local area. He asked that the Committee strongly consider increasing the salaries of
officers from Private to Sergeant.
After further discussion, Mr. Beard: I move that we refer this to Mr. Kolb as part
of the preparation of the 2002 budget.
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Nlr. Chairman: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
6.
Discuss Housing and Neighborhood Department's Beautification Grants for
the Turpin Hill and Wilkerson Garden areas. (Requested by Commissioner
W"illiams)
Mr. Williams asked some beautification projects be planned for these areas using
HND grant money.
Mr. Mack stated that he and Trees & Landscaping would need to get together to
develop some plans for the area and determine what amount of money will be needed.
Mr. Beard: I'm going to move that Mr. Williams, Mr. Mack. and Mr. Vanover
meet and bring back those figures at the next meeting.
~v1r. Cheek: Second that.
Motion adopted unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
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ADNIINISTRATNE SERVICES
AGENDA
COM:MITTEE ROOM - October 8, 2001
1:00 P. M.
1. Amend Fa9ade Grant award for 429 Walker Street from $5,000 to $9,000 and 511
Courthouse Lane from $4,000 to $9,000.
2. Approve reprogramming of$10,000 from Hale House CDBG Project # 20031 to
Augusta Youth Center.
3. Communication from the Planning Commission regarding the proposed Rocky
Creek Enterprise Zone. (Requested by Mayor Young)
4. Discuss preventative measures for infection of viruses in the City's computer
system and review of the policy for having games on City computers and the use
of Internet access on government computers for non-government use. (Requested
by Commissioner Cheek)
5. Consider request from the Sheriff regarding salary upgrades for certified deputies
in the Sheriff's Department.
6. Discuss Housing and Neighborhood Department's Beautification Grants for the
Turpin Hill and Wilkerson Garden areas. (Requested by Commissioner Williams)