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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-26-1996 Meeting I I I PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ROOM - November 26, 1996 4:00 P. M. PRESENT: Hons. Larry Sconyers, Mayor; Kuhlke, Vice-Chairman and Acting Chairman; Zetterberg and Todd, members; Torn Beck, Recreation Department Director; Cheryl Nelson, Finance Department; Heyward Johnson, Transit Director; Jim Wall, Attorney; Juriah Lewis, Transit Planner; Larry Harris, License & Inspection Department; Lena Bonner, Clerk of Commission and Nancy Morawski, Deputy Clerk of Commission. ABSENT: Hon. W. H. Mays, III, Chairman. The Clerk: We have a request for two addendums to the agenda. One is from the Recreation Department regarding Special Option Sales Tax, Phase III, Tier II and approval of a wine tasting license for the Fresh Market. Mr. Todd: I so move that we add the addendums to the agenda. Mr. Zetterberg: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. The Committee first considered approval of an officiant contract for the Recreation Department between Augusta-Richmond County and Katie Lawrence. Mr. Zetterberg: I so move. Mr. Todd: I second it. Motion adopted unanimously. Communication from the Recreation Department Director regarding the placement of a residence for a permanent caretaker at the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Darn. An employee who was located at the former County gasoline station was transferred to Recreation and travels the distance to open the gates at 4:00 a.m. and close them at dark. This responsibility would be easier, the park would be safer and the public would be better informed and served by a resident caretaker. Could we investigate a funding source to place a mobile or modular home at the site on which there was a resident previous to the City- County assuming the park? My thoughts are that it would be in the 30 thousand range, was read. Mr. Beck: This facility had a permanent caretaker when the Corps of Engineers handled it. David Smith at the Landfill has a trailer that we could use on a temporary basis to have someone out there but it would cost anywhere from $5,000 to $7,000 to have this trailer moved and set up on a permanent nature. We have an employee on board who would handle it. Mr. Todd: I move that we approve it with the trailer corning from the Landfill surplus properties. I Mr. Zetterberg: Could we do this with someone coming out to . open and close the gates? Mr. Beck: We tried that with the Sheriff's Department but a problem occured when they locked the gates with cars still in the park which would present problems. Mr. Kuhlke: Does this person have other duties at the park? Mr. Beck: He cuts grass and handles shelter rentals, restroom maintenance and community service workers who are there on weekends. Mr. Zetterberg: Is he willing to live on-site? Mr. Beck: Yes, sir. Mr. Zetterberg: I'll second the motion. Mr. Wall: We need to have some defined hours as far as what he's doing. Mr. Kuhlke: Would you amend your motion to make sure the Attorney can work out the appropriate details to protect us? I Mr. Todd: Yes, I'll do that. Motion adopted unanimously. Communication from the Airport Director at Bush Field requesting approval of the following low bids for airport equipment: 1 Sedan, Bobby Jones Ford in the amount of $15,834.50 1 Van, Bobby Jones Ford in the amount of $18,881.40 lOne Ton Truck, Pontiac Master GMC in the amount of $23,275.00 Mr. Zetterberg: I so move. Mr. Todd: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. Communication from the Attorney regarding a contract between Augusta Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. and Augusta-Richmond County, was read. Mr. Wall: The CVB has now incorporated and there are a few I minor revisions in the contract and I recommend approval. Mr. Todd: I so move as amended. I I I Mr. Zetterberg: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. Communication from the Transit Director submitting a response from the Georgia Public Service Commission concerning bus service in consolidated Augusta-Richmond County, was read. Mr. Johnson: It basically states that we can change any route without their approval as long as it is not the Washington Road route since this route goes outside the county. We would have to get their approval to raise fares on this particular route but it would not be necessary on any other route. Mr. Zetterberg: I move that we accept this as information. Mr. Todd: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. The Clerk: On the addendum agenda, consider approval of an on-premise wine tasting license for the Fresh Market. Mr. Harris: This is order. Is the applicant present? Mr. Dunstan: My name is Bernard Dunstan, 2323 Walton Way, and I represent the Fresh Market. Their intention is to conduct on-premises wine tasting and imported beer tasting in a designated area. Mr. Zetterberg: I move for approval. Mr. Todd: Second. Motion adopted unanimously. The Clerk: The next item is the aquatic program for the Recreation Department. Mr. Beck: This deals with the indoor natatorium which is greatly needed in this area in order to hold the kind of swimming meets that can raise the economic impact in our area. The Sports Council here wants to acquire the bid for the 1999 Georgia State Games which is a big Olympic style event that has been held in Atlanta for the past six years. They were not able to acquire the 1998 bid due to the lack of swimming facilities in Augusta. This proposal is our recommendation from the staff level to try to move this project up on our Tier #1 list of projects. Augusta College has also approached us about this concerning their possible responsibility of bearing the operational cost of this facility once it is built. The property we're recommending for this facility is the Damascus Road property which ties in very well with the golf course that is adjoining this area. The Sports Council has to prepare their bid by the first of the year and this is why we're bringing it to you at this time. Mr. Zetterberg: I move for approval to get it on the floor. Mr. Todd: I'll second it to get it on the floor for discussion. I think this is good project and I want to go on record as supporting it. Motion adopted unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission NWM I I I