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FINANCE & APPROPRIATIONS
AGENDA
COl\lIMITTEE ROOM - November 13,2001
2:00P.M.
1. Refund 1999 taxes paid in error in the amount of$20.35 on business account no.
1342782.
2. Request to abate balance of2001 taxes on property known as 3103 Chelsea Drive.
3. Motion to abate ad valorum taxes for 2001 for Augusta Boxing Club property at
1929 Walton Way.
4. Consider request from the Coroner of Jefferson County, Georgia to purchase one
surplus Crown Victoria from the Augusta Commission.
5. Request to abate tax balance for 2001 for Map 18-3, Parcel 121 (Bryan H. and
Gloria G. Boltz).
6. Request to abate taxes fot 2001 on property known as Map 34-1, Parcel 311.
7. Request to abate balance of2001 taxes on Map 37-3, Parcel 106.
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Request to abate balance of2001 taxes, Map 6, ParcellS, Richard N. Ransom, Jr.
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Request to abate taxes on the following: Map 70-4, Parcel 12; Map 70-4, Parcel
69; Map 87-3, Parcel 177.
10.
Discuss utilization of One-Cent Sales Tax monies for implementation of capital
activities associated with security plan for the Municipal Building. (Requested by
Commissioner Shepard)
II. Motion to approve SPLOST Agreement with the Imperial Theater, Inc. in the
amount of$150,000.OO.
12. Approve the acquisition of One (1) 15,000 GVW Fire Rescue Truck for the
Augusta Regional Airport from Bobby Jones Ford of Augusta, Georgia for
$42,662.96 (lowest bid offer on Bid 01-119).
13. Presentation by a representative from Cherry, Bekaert & Holland regarding the
FY 2000 Management Letter.
14. Motion to approve SPLOST Agreement with the East Central Georgia Regional
Library in the amounts set forth, and for the projects listed:
Materials for new facilities: $100,000.00 for the calendar year 2001;
$100,000.00 for the calendar year 2002;
$200,000.00 for the calendar year 2003;
$200,000.00 for the calendar year 2004; and
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$400,000.00 for the calendar year 2005.
South Augusta Branch: $1,625,000.00 for the calendar year 2002.
Main Branch: $1,500,000.00 for the calendar year 2002;
$1,000,000.00 for the calendar year 2004; and
$4,875,000.00 for the calendar year 2005.
15.
Discussion of expanding mosquito control efforts to utilities and public works
employees by working with. the RCBOR (Board of Realth) to train if necessary
city employees to dispense larvaside pellets. This would involve the purchasing
and distribution of these pellets for city use. This would give the city 12-month a
year coverage for mosquito control. (Requested by Commissioner Cheek)
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FINANCE & APPROPRIATIONS
CO:MMITTEE
COMMITTEE ROOM - November 13, 2001
2:00 P.M.
PRESENT: Hons. Bob Young, Mayor; Shepard, Chairman; H. Brigham, Co-
Chairman; Bridges and Williams, members; Jim Wall, Attorney; George Kolb,
Administrator; Ron Crowden, Fleet Manager; Lena Bonner, Clerk of Commission.
Also Present: Rhonda Jones of The Augusta Focus, Stacey Eidson of The
Metropolitan Spirit, Heidi Williams of The Augusta Chronicle, George Eskola ofWJBF
Television and Hons. Mays and J. Brigham, Commissioners and Boyles, Commissioner-
Elect.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
1. Refund 1999 taxes paid in error in the amount of $20.35 on business account
no. 1342782.
2. Request to abate balance of 2001 taxes on property known as 3103 Chelsea
Drive.
3. Motion to abate ad valorum taxes for 2001 for Augusta Boxing Club
property at 1929 Walton Way.
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Request to abate tax balance for 2001 for Map 18-3, Parcel 121 (Bryan H.
and Gloria G. Boltz).
6. Request to abate taxes for 2001 on property known as Map 34-1, Parcel 311.
7. Request to abate balance of 2001 taxes on Map 37-3, Parcel 106.
8. Request to abate balance of 2001 taxes, Map 6, ParcellS, Richard N.
Ransom, Jr.
9. Request to abate taxes on the following: Map 70-4, Parcel 12; Map 70-4,
Parcel 69; Map 87-3, Parcel 177.
Mr. Williams: I so move.
Mr. Bridges: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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11. Motion to approve SPLOST Agreement with the Imperial Theater, IDe. in
the amount of $150,000.00.
14. Motion to approve SPLOST Agreement with the East Central Georgia
Regional Library in the amounts set forth, and for the projects listed:
Materials for new facilities: $100,000.00 for the calendar year 2001;
$100,000.00 for the calendar year 2002;
$200,000.00 for the calendar year 2003;
$200,000.00 for the calendar year 2004; and
$400,000.00 for the calendar year 2005.
South Augusta Branch: $1,625,000.00 for the calendar year 2002. .
Main Branch: $1,500,000.00 for the calendar year 2002;
$1,000,000.00 for the calendar year 2004; and
$4,875,000.00 for the calendar year 2005.
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Mr. Bridges: I move that these be approved.
Mr. Williams: Second.
Motion adopted IJuanimously.
13. Presentation by a representative from Cherry, Bekaert & Holland regarding
the FY 2000 Management Letter.
Mr. Kip Plowman made a short presentation regarding the 2000 Management
Letter.
Mr. Bridges: I'd hope that our staff would bring back to the Commission the two I
items concerning the increased capitalization to $5,000 from $500 and the establishment
of the position of Grants Coordinator. I'll make that in the form of a motion and also that
we receive the report as information.
Mr. Kolb: Both of those items will be part of the budget submission.
Mr. H. Brigham: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
15. Discussion of expanding mosquito control efforts to utilities and public works
employees by working with the RCBOH (Board of Health) to train if
necessary city employees to dispense larvaside pellets. This would involve the
purchasing and distribution of these pellets for city use. This would give the
city 12-month a year coverage for mosquito control. (Requested by
Commissioner Cheek)
Mr. Bridges: I make a motion that we hold this item until the next meeting so Mr.
Cheek can address it.
Mr. H. Brigham: I second that.
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Motion adopted unanimously.
4.
Consider request from the Coroner of Jefferson County, Georgia to purchase
one surplus Crown Victoria from the Augusta Commission.
After a short discussion, Mr. Williams: I'm going to make a motion that we allow
Jefferson County to bid on the car for at least $2,500 or more.
Mr. H. Brigham: I second that.
Mr. Bridges: I'd like for Mr. Crowden to look at the car and be sure that it is in a
condition where it could be offered for that mlnlmum amount.
Mr. Williams: I'll amend my motion to that effect.
Motion adopted unanimously.
12. Approve the acquisition of O~e (1) 15,000 GVW Fire Rescue Truck for the
Augusta Regional Airport from Bobby Jones Ford of Augusta, Georgia for
$42,662.96 (lowest bid offer on Bid 01-119).
Mr. Bridges: I move for approval.
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Mr. Chairman: I second it.
Motion adopted lman1mously.
10. Discuss utilization of One-Cent Sales Tax monies for implementation of
capital activities associated with security plan for the Municipal Building.
(Requested by Commissioner Shepard)
Mr. Chairman: Would you favor me with a motion to withdraw this item because
there is no need to deal with it. The Administrator and I have talked and there are
adequate budget resources to fund the security expenses.
Mr. Bridges: I so move.
Mr. Williams: Second.
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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