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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-23-2002 Meeting I PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ROOM - September 23,2002 1:30 P. M. PRESENT: B. Young, Mayor, M. Williams, Chairman, L. Beard, T. Boyles, S. Shepard members. G. Kolb, Administrator, J. Wall, Attorney, Commissioners U. Bridges, W. Mays, B. Hankerson, R. Colclough, L. Bonner, Clerk of Commission. MEDIA: H. Williams, Augusta Chronicle, Channel 26. 1. Request approval of expenditure of $70,920.00 to purchase MSA 1000 CBA- RCA (ChemicallBiological Agent-Riot Control Agent) Gas Mask. I Lt. Partain: Currently, our department does not provide our deputies with a respirator protection mask. These mask are needed to give deputies a level of protection when exposed to certain chemical environments. The Sheriff's Office evaluated gas mask currently available on the market and chose the MSA 1000 CBA-RCA mask. This mask was chosen because of its lightweight, customized fit, comfort, economy, and user acceptance. Many law enforcement agencies in the US use this mask and its variations. Several vendors submitted bids for the Advantage 1000 mask and a carrying case for the mask. The two lowest bidders, Safety Systems Corp. of Carol Stream, IL and Cameron & Barkley (Hagemeyer) of Augusta submitted a carrying pouch for review by the Sheriff's Office. Mter the Sheriff's administration reviewed both cases, we chose Cameron & Barkley (Hagemeyer). The case submitted by Hagemeyer offered the deputy more flexibility to put on, and two methods to secure the case, a Velcro closure and snap buckles. Funds to purchase the gas mask will come from the funds of the Sheriff's Office Assets Forfeiture Account. Mr. Cheek: These mask are basically storage sensitive, shelf life sensitive, also size sensitive. Do we have training programs in place to support those things? Mr. Partain: We've already had the training programs. The vendor will supply us with the training and do the fit testing for individual mask, in the different sizes for which we are going to buy them in small, medium and large for 400 officers Mr. Boyles: So move for approval. Mr. Beard: Second. Motion carries unanimously. 2. Motion to approve a budget amendment and appropriation of funds from SPLOST Phase ill programmed funds and other revenues to meet the shortfall arising from the revised construction budget for the Animal Control Shelter. I 1 Mr. Kolb: we're requesting that you amend the Animal Control Shelter budget. Since their building project came in over budget and there are other expenses that have inflated since the project was first conceived. We're requesting that you amend the budget since by $667,000. The monies will come from interest that has been earned from PHASE ill of the SPLOST fund from their fund balance. We may come back to you for more depending on how long the project is and when actual bills come in for other phases in the project. We believe this will cover 100% of the additional cost of the project. Mr. Boyles: So move for approval. Mr. Beard: Second. Motion carries unanimously. 3. Award contract for construction of new building at Animal Control to RCN Contracting, the lowest bidder, in the amount of $2,083,985. Mr. Shepard: So move for approval. Mr. Beard: Second. Motion carries unanimously. 4. Discuss rodent problem in Wilkinson Gardens Subdivision area. (Requested by Commissioner Williams) Mr. Williams: This is a serious problem that the residents of Wilkinson Gardens have to deal with. I asked for someone from the Health Dept., to be here today, but because of a prior engagement they could not be. This was a rural area at one time. There are about 3 acres that have over grown and the field rats have taken over the neighborhood. Mr. Boyles: I would like to make a motion that we ask the Health Dept., to go out and take a look at the area and bring back a report in 30 days. Mr. Beard: Second. Mr. Mays: Since Mr. Cheek is a Health Dept. Board member I ~ we should ask him to have that placed on their next meeting agenda. Mr. Boyles: I'll add that to the motion. Mr. Beard: Second. Motion carries unanimously. 2 I I I I ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned. Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission /bb I I 3 I PUBLIC SAFETY AGENDA COMMITTEE ROOM - September 23, 2002 1:30 P. M. I. Request approval of expenditure of $70,920.00 to purchase MSA 1000 CBA- RCA (Chemical/Biological Agent-Riot Control Agent) Gas Mask. 2. Motion to approve a budget amendment and appropriation of funds from SPLOST Phase ill programmed funds and other revenues to meet the shortfall arising from the revised construction budget for the Animal Control Shelter. 3. Award contract for construction of new building at Animal Control to RCN Contracting, the lowest bidder, in the amount of$2,083,985. 4. Discuss rodent problem in Wilkinson Gardens Subdivision area. (Requested by Commissioner Williams) - ~ - - - -