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FINAL~CE & APPROPRIATIONS
AGENDA
COJ\lIl\lfITTEE ROOM - May 29,2001
2:00 P. M.
1. Motion to approve Georgia Department of Community Affairs list of2002 Pass-
Through Local Assistance Grant Awards for Augusta Richmond County.
2. Approve budget appropriation for acquisition of Aircraft Rescue Firefighting
Vehicle (ARFF) in the amount of $600,000.
3. Approve budget appropriation for the Runway 17-35 Lighting Rehabilitation
Project in the amount of $600,000.
4. Approve budget appropriation for the Runway 17-35 and 8-26 P API Installation
Project in the amount of $300,000.
5. Approve budget appropriation for the Taxiway "C" Rehabilitation Project in the
amount of$1,700,000. .
6. Consider a request from Mr. John S. Smith for relief from penalty and interest
charges for property at 2421 Mike Padgett Hwy.
7. Discuss renewing the contract of Ms. Jean McRae. (Referred from Called
Commission May 15,2001)
8. Discussion of return of recaptured funds to Health Department. (Requested by
Commissioner Cheek)
9. Refund of 1998 and 1999 taxes in the amount of$303.88 for overpayment of
taxes on Map 271, Parcel 41.
10. Refund of 1999 taxes in the amount of$152.66 for overpayment oftaxes on Map
224, Parcel 116.01.
11. Refund of 1999 taxes in the amount of $2,890.58 for overpayment of taxes on
Map 246, Parcel1.02.
12. Refund of2000 taxes in the amount of$325.07 for overpayment of taxes on
Account #2065931.
13. Refund of 1998, 1999 and 2000 taxes in the amount of $2,038.82 for overpayment
of taxes on Account #2006251.
14. Award bid for July 4th Pyrotechnics Display to Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc. based
on March 31, 1999 contract.
15. Approve the acquisition of One (1) 35 Ton Trailer for Utilities Department -
Construction Division from Wallace Trailer Company ofValdosta, Georgia for
$27,900.00 (lowest bid offer on Bid 01-083).
16. Approve the acquisition of One (1) Mid Sized Excavator for Utilities Department
- Construction & Maintenance Division from Southern Power Company of
Augusta, Georgia for $101,373.00 (lowest bid offer on Bid-084).
17. Review first quarter fiscal year 2001 operating statements and accept as
information.
18. Approval of restructured 2001 Transit Budget.
19. Authorize Finance Department to negotiate a contract for banking services to
selected candidate.
20. Discuss Link: Deposit Program.
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FINANCE & APPROPRIATIONS
COMl\llITTEE
COMMITTEE ROOM - May 29,2001
2:00 P. M.
PRESENT: Hons. Shepard, Chairman; H. Brigham, Co-Chairman; Bridges and
Williams, members; George Kolb, Administrator; Jim Wall, Attorney; Walter Hornsby,
Deputy Administrator; Vanessa Flournoy, Staff Attorney; Rob Sherman, License &
Inspections Director; Al Slavens, Finance Dept. Consultant; Donna Williams, Interim
Comptroller; Sonny Reece, Tax Assessor; Brenda Pelaez, Human Resources Director;
Rommie Thompson, Riverwalk Special Events Director; Geri Sams, Purchasing Director;
Lena Bonner, Clerk of Commission.
Also Present: Heidi Coryell of The Augusta Chronicle, Stacey Eidson of The
Metropolitan Spirit, George Eskola ofWJBF Television, Timothy Cox of The Augusta
Focus and Hons. Cheek and Colclough, Commissioners.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Motion to approve Georgia Department of Community Affairs list of 2002
Pass-Through Local Assistance Grant Awards for Augusta Richmond
County.
2.
Approve budget appropriation for acquisition of Aircraft Rescue
Firefighting Vehicle (ARFF) in the amount of $600,000.
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3.
Approve budget appropriation for the Runway 17-35 Lighting Rehabilitation
Project in the amount of $600,000.
4. Approve budget appropriation for the Runway 17-35 and 8-26 PAPI
Installation Project in the amount of $300,000.
5. Approve budget appropriation for the Taxiway "C" Rehabilitation Project in
the amount of $1,700,000.
Mr. Williams: I move that we approve these as a consent agenda.
Mr. Chairman: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with Mr. H. Brigham out of the room.
6. Consider a request from Mr. John S. Smith for relief from penalty and
interest charges for property at 2421 Mike Padgett Hwy.
Mr. Bridges: I move that we approve abating the penalty but not the interest.
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Mr. Williams: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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7.
Discuss renewing the contract of Ms. Jean McRae. (Referred from Called
Commission May 15, 2001)
Mr. Bridges: I move that we refer this to the Administrator for a cost estimate
with a report back at the next meeting.
Mr: H. Brigham: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
8. Discussion of return of recaptured funds to Health Department. (Requested
by Commissioner Cheek)
Mr. Williams: I move that we consider this at the second meeting in June.
Mr. Chairman: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
9.
Refund of 1998 and 1999 taxes in the amount of $303.88 for overpayment of
taxes on Map 271, Parcel 41.
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10. Refund of 1999 taxes in the amount of $152.66 for overpayment of taxes on
Map 224, Parcel 116.01. .
11. Refund of 1999 taxes in the amount of $2,890.58 for overpayment of taxes on
Map 246, Parcel 1.02.
13. Refund of 1998 and 1999 taxes in the amount of $1,153.87 for
overpayment of taxes on Account #2006251. [Corrected during meeting]
M1;'. Bridges: I move that we approve these items as a consent agenda.
Mr. Chairman: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
12. Refund of 2000 taxes in the amount of $325.07 for overpayment of taxes on
Account #2065931.
It was the consensus of the Committee that this item be deleted from the agenda.
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14.
Award bid for July 4th Pyrotechnics Display to Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc.
based on March 31,1999 contract.
Mr. Williams: I move it be approved.
Mr. Bridges: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
15. Approve the acquisition of One (1) 35 Ton Trailer for Utilities Department-
Construction Division from Wallace Trailer Company ofValdosta, Georgia
for $27,900.00 (lowest bid otTer on Bid 01-083).
16. Approve the acquisition of One (1) Mid Sized Excavator for Utilities
Department Construction & Maintenance Division from Southern Power
Company of Augusta, Georgia for $101,373.00 Qowest bid offer on Bid-084).
Mr. Williams requested that a tabulation of all bids be included in the agenda .
items presented to the Committee.
Mr. Bridges: I move for approval.
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]VIr. H. Brigham: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
17.
Review first quarter fiscal year 2001 operating statements and accept as
information.
Mr. Bridges: I move we receive this as information.
Mr. H. Brigham: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
18. Approval of restructured 2001 Transit Budget.
Mr. Bridges: I move for approval.
Mr. Williams: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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19.
Authorize Finance Department to negotiate a contract for banking services
to selected candidate.
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Mr. Bridges: I move that we authorize negotiations with First Union National
Bank for banking services.
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Mr. Williams: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
20. Discuss Link Deposit Program.
Mr. Williams: I move that we set up the Link Deposit Program with the amount
of $4.4 million dollars.
Mr. Bridges: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Communication from the Mayor requesting funding in the amount of $7,000
for an Amtrak site visit to Augusta on June 6, 2001.
Mr. .Bridges: I move that we approve this in the amount of $7,000 and charge it
to the Promotional Account.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Mr. H. Brigham: Second.
The Committee considered a request to approve an application to the
National Park Service for a UPAR (Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program)
grant for renovations to Chafee Park.
Mr. H. Brigham: I move it be approved.
Mr. Chairman: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
The Committee next discussed cellular phone billing procedures.
Mr. Williams: I move that we refer this to the Administrator for a report back to
the Committee.
Mr. Chairman: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with Mr. H. Brigham out of the room.
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further discussion, the meeting was
adjourned.
Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
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