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COMMITTEE ROOM - September J1, 2004
3.08 F. M. or ImmediatelY following Finance Committee
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Approve request from the Georgia Historical Society to place an historical marker
on public property.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
AGENDA
2. Authorize execution of Change Order #2 in an amount not to exceed $17,462.00
to R. D. Brown Contractors, Inc. for the replacement of a small diameter potable
water line at the Goodrich Street Raw Water Pumping Station.
3. Approve payment to 'Treasurer - Georgia Department of Transportation" in the
amount of$I,581,897.85 for the relocation ofa 12-inch water main on US Hwy.
25.
4. Authorize the Augusta Utilities Department to notify American Hydro Corp. of
selection results ofRFQ #04-111 and proceed with negotiations for replacement
of runner and shaft assembly for Turbine Unit #4.
5. Motion to authorize condemnation ofa portion of Tax Map 13-1, Parcel 2.5
which is owned by Cliff Channell for a temporary easement and permanent
easement on Project 70125 - Alexander-Brookwood Drives.
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Presentation by the Willow Creek Homeowners Association requesting a change
regarding the current Rae's Creek Flood Abatement Phase III Project.
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Authorize Public Works and Engineering to enter into a consultant services
agreement with James G. Swift & Associates for additional design services on
Wheeless Road Drainage Improvements (CPB # 322-04-292822562) in the
amount of$15,050 subject to receipt and execution of a consultant services
agreement.
8. Approve reimbursement to Jefferson Energy Cooperative for utility relocations
associated with the Neely Road Improvement Project at a total estimated cost of
$34,285.00. Also approve Capital Project Budget (324.04-201824055) Change
Number One reprogramming $53,140.00 from project contingency in the amounts
of$8,640 to engineering, $9,500 to right of way, and $35,000 to utilities
respectively.
9. Discuss status ofSt. Sebastian Way Project.
10. Update/status report from the Administrator and Public Works Director regarding
recruit process for professional positions in the Public Works and Engineering
Department. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
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Discuss the installation of traffic signs and traffic signalization on Hephizibab-
McBean Road. (Requested by Commissioner Smith)
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ENGINEERING SERVICES
COMMITTEE
COMMITTEE ROOM - September 30, 2004
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PRESENT: Hons. Cheek, Chairman; Mays, Co-Chairman; Smith, members;
Teresa Smith, Public Works Director; Max Hicks, Utilities Dept. Director; Steve
Shepard, Attorney; Lena Bonner, Clerk of Commission.
ABSENT: Hon. Colclough, member.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
17. Approve request from the Georgia Historical Society to place an historical
marker on public property.
18. Authorize execution of Change Order #2 in an amount not to exceed
$17,462.00 to R. D. Brown Contractors, Inc. for the replacement of a small
diameter potable water line at the Goodrich Street Raw Water Pumping
Station.
19. Approve payment to "Treasurer - Georgia Department of Transportation"
in the amount of $1,581,897.85 for the relocation of a 12-inch water main on
US Hwy. 25.
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Authorize the Augusta Utilities Department to notify American Hydro Corp.
of selection results of RFQ #04-111 and proceed with negotiations for
replacement of runner and shaft assembly for Turbine Unit #4.
21. Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of Tax Map 13-1, Parcel 2.5
which is owned by Cliff Channell for a temporary easement and permanent
easement on Project 70125 - Alexander-Brookwood Drives.
23. Authorize Public Works and Engineering to enter into a consultant services
agreement with James G. Swift & Associates for additional design services on
Wheeless Road Drainage Improvements (CPB # 322-04-292822562) in the
amount of $15,050 subject to receipt and execution of a consultant services
agreement.
24. Approve reimbursement to Jefferson Energy Cooperative for utility
relocations associated with the Neely Road Improvement Project at a total
estimated cost of $34,285.00. Also approve Capital Project Budget (324-04-
201824055) Change Number One reprogramming $53,140.00 from project
contingency in the amounts of $8,640 to engineering, $9,500 to right of way,
and $35,000 to utilities respectively.
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Motion to authorize condemnation of a portion of Tax Map 65; Parcel 53.1
which is owned by Eric Fitzgerald for a temporary easement and permanent
easement on Project 50130 - Butler Creek CollectorlBelair Hills Estates.
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Mr. Mays: I move it be approved as consent.
Mr. Smith: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
26. Update/status report from the Administrator and Public Works Director
regarding recruit process for professional positions in the Public Works and
Engineering Department. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
Ms. Smith: We're working with HR on this and they have the report on the final
information.
27. Discuss the installation of traffic signs and traffic signalization on
Hephzibah-McBean Road. (Requested by Commissioner Smith)
Mr. Smith: 'I've had lots of calls about how dark it is in that area and this is where
the teenager was killed. They also asked that the speed limit sign be more visible.
Mr. Chairman: So we're asking for a lighting study and a signage study for that
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Mr. Smith: Yes.
Ms. Smith: I've got it.
Mr. Smith: I'd like to look at it with Mr. Leverett.
Ms. Smith: We can look at the feasibility to putting a street light district out
there. We can report back at the next Engineering Services meeting.
Mr. Chairman: All right.
(Discussion continues on Item 26)
Ms. Smith: We're working with HR to do some recruiting and sending out some
brochures on the different positions. We were able to hire an Asst. Traffic Engineer and
we're still working on the position of County Engineer. The position for the Asst. Pre-
Construction Engineer has also been filled.
Mr. Mays: I move we receive this as information.
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Mr. Smith: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
25.
Discuss status of St. Sebastian Way Project.
Mr. Chairman: Has everyone heard the briefing on this? The bottom line is that
we need $6 million dollars or we need to can the project. We've asked the attorney to
look for ways of funding this.
After a discussion, Mr. Chairman: We'll continue to look at this.
22. Presentation by the Willow Creek Homeowners Association requesting a
change regarding the current Rae's Creek Flood Abatement Phase In
Project.
At this time residents from the Willow Creek Subdivision appeared before the
committee regarding the above item. Mr. Scott Steves explained that they wanted a
change in the scope of the road work for the project inside Willow Creek to elevate the
road and change it to a single lane width instead of a double lane width.
Mr. Chairman: Could we accommodate this change to consider it on Tuesday or
are we too far into the proj ect to do that?
Ms. Smith: They haven't started anything yet, but they will soon start cutting the
trees.
Mr. Chairman: We would need a representative from both homeowners' groups
or a spokesman for both groups and a petition from the neighborhood to help with this
request.
Mr. Steves: We can do that.
Mr. Chairman: We can consider it Tuesday if you have the speaker and the
petitions.
Mr. Steves: All right.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
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