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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-10-2001 Meeting I PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ROOM - September 10, 2001 12:30 P. M. PRESENT: B. Young, Mayor, R. Colclough, Chairman, J. Brigham, B. Kuhlke, W. Mays, members, M. Williams, Commissioner, W. Hornsby, Administrator, 1. Wall, Attorney, R. Sherman, L. Harris & S. Walker, L&I Dept.; L. Bonner, Clerk of Commission. MEDIA: H. C. Williams, Augusta Chronicle, S. Eidson, Metro Spirit. A request by the License & Inspection Department to discuss the suspension of the business license, placing the license holder on probation, or permanently revoking the business license of the following taxi cab companies for violating specific sections of the Taxicab Ordinance: Alert Taxi-Cab, Carribean Enterprise, City-County Taxi, Courtesy Taxi-Cabs, Cyndis Cab Company, Independent Cab Company, National Cab Company, Royalty Cab Company, Signal Cab Company, United Cab Company, Flamingo Car Service and Veteran Cab Company. I Mr. Sherman: This is a request to discuss placing the listed taxicab companies on probation or to suspend their licenses for violating two sections of the taxicab ordinance. They are required to have a listing in the phone book and they are required to have a 24- hour dispatch. There is some history to this. We started meeting with the cab companies back in the fall of 1999. Several cab companies had called us complaining that other companies were not complying with all the regulations. We met with them, we discussed those issues but during those discussions we realized there were also other issues that we needed to address that the cab companies were not in compliance with. We met with them several times in 2000 and discussed having the phone listing and also the 24-hour dispatch service. The issues were simple and clear as to what we were talking about. After the meetings we sent notices out to the companies just restating what we had talked about that they would be required to comply with these two sections of the ordinance. But as far as the phone listing goes we gave them to July 1, 2001 to comply. When the phone books did come out we found that these cab companies were not in compliance. We had a meeting with them a couple of weeks ago to discuss it and we told them that the next step would be to come before the Committee for discussion and ask for either suspension or probation. Mr. Kuhlke: Mr. Sherman do you have a recommendation? Mr. Sherman: Let me say that we don't want to put anyone out of business. There are some companies that are complying with all the regulations of the ordinance. Our recommendation is that they have until October 1,2001 to comply with the requirement of having a listing in the phone book. If they don't give us a receipt for having that listing, then we suspend their license. I After further discussion, Mr. Kuhlke: I would like to make a motion that we uphold the Directors recommendation with a compliance date of October 1. I Mr. Brigham: Second. Mr. Mays: I would like to ask Mr. Kuhlke if he would consider adding to his motion to have staff review the present Ordinance and bring a recommendation back to this Committee. Mr. Kuhlke: I will amend my motion to extend the time until the second meeting in October. After further discussion, Mr. Wall: We are addressing two issues, the fIrst issue is a listing in the telephone book. The second issue is a 24-hour dispatch service. I think if you have a telephone number it should be listed in the BellSouth phone book. Motion carries 3-1 with Mr. Mays voting no. Transfer Application: A.T. 01-06: A request by Sun Knight to transfer the retail package Liquor License to be used in connection with Overpass Package Shop from 3745 Peach Orchard Rd. Suite C to 3745 Peach Orchard Rd. Suite D. District 6. Super District 10. I Mr. Sherman: This application has been approved by the L&I Department and the Sheriffs OffIce and we recommend approval. (No objectors) Ms Knight: Sun Knight, 4564 Carol Court, Evans, GA. 30809. Mr. Kuhlke: So move for approval. Mr. Mays: Second. Motion carried unanimously. New Application: A.N. 01-92: A request by Hong Park for an on premise consumption Beer License to be used in connection with Pro BiIIards located at 2609 Peach Orchard Rd. District 2. Super District 9. Mr. Sherman: This application has been approved by the L&I Department and the Sheriffs OffIce and we recommend approval. (Three objectors) Mr. Ki Hong Park, 4502 Martha's Way, Grovetown, GA 30813. Mr. Mays: So move for approval. I I Mr. Kuhlke: Second. Objector- Mr. Bill Booth, 2607 Peach Orchard Rd: I operate a repossession and consultant business at that address. My driveway is adjacent to the building they will be occupying. Also, there is a repair shop in back of the building that is adjacent to that building. We feel like it will be a bad element in that area for our businesses. We've already had a number of break-ins in the past months. We feel like more alcohol being served'in that area will bring more break-ins and property value. Also, the parking is very limited at that building too. Mr. Colclough: Mr. Sherman, have you looked at the parking and the impact of traffIc and what about the Sheriffs OffIce? Mr. Harris: I have looked at the building it's in a shopping center right across from the Post Office. As far as my knowledge, I don't see where it will impact the traffic. I don't know what kind of clientele he solicits. This is a poolroom and I guess it would be like any other poolroom in Richmond County. I Objector: We have property at 2613 Peach Orchard and we are concerned about being able to rent the building and the value of the property if a pool hall that serves alcoholic beverages moves in. We are concerned about the trash that will be there if the business is open at night and we're concerned about the parking. Mr. Berry: If he only has a poolroom kids can come in. If he starts selling alcoholic beverages kids won't be able to come in, they'll have to be 21. Mr. Brigham: I would like to make a substitute motion that we forward this to the full Commission with no recommendation. Mr. Mays: Second. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion: A request by Divina P. Scott for a Massage Therapist license to be used in connection with Georgia Chiropractic and Wellness Center located at 3029 Deans Bridge Rd. District 5. Super District 9. Mr. Sherman: This applicant is out of town and we're asking if this can be postponed until the next Committee meeting. Mr. Brigham: So move approval. I Mr. Mays: Second. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion: A request by Amy J. Pollock for a Massage Therapist license to be used in connection with Hand Over Stress located at 3455 Wrightsboro Rd. District 3. Super District 10. I Mr. Sherman: This applicant meets all requirements and we recommend approval. Ms. Pollock: Amy J. Pollock, 2909 Panhandle Circle, Augusta. Mr. Brigham: So move approval. Mr. Mays: Second. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to approve Augusta Public Transit's grant applications to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for capital funds. Mr. Mays: So move approval. Mr. Kuhlke: Second. Motion carried unanimously. I Motion to approve the use of $5,000 from Augusta Public Transit's contingency fuuds to pay the local share for the purchase of a vehicle for Rural Transit. Mr. Mays: So move approval. Mr. Kuhlke: Second. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to renew the 5311 Rural Transportation Grant between the Georgia Department of Transportation and Augusta, Georgia. Mr. Mays: So move approval. Mr. Kuhlke: Second. Motion carried unanimously. Discussion: A request by Steven R. Kinder for a Sunday Sales License to be used in connection with Sports Pub & GriII located at 1031 Ellis St. There will be Sunday sales. District 1. Super District 9. I I Mr. Kinder: Steven R. Kinder, 3628 Belair Road, Augusta. Mr. Sherman: The L&I Dept did a review of his excise tax and he is meeting the percentage for having Sunday sales. (No objectors) Mr. Mays: So move approval. Mr. Brigham: Second. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned. Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission Ibb I I PUBLIC SERVICES AGENDA COtvIi'vITTIEE ROOM-September 10,2001 12:30 P. M. 1. A request by the License & Inspection Department to discuss the suspension of the business license, placing the license holder on probation, or permanently revoking the business license of the following tL"C cab companies for violating specifIc sections of the Taxicab Ordinance: Alert Ta."Ci-Cab, Carribean Enterprise, City-County Ta."Ci, Courtesy Taxi-Cabs, Cyndis Cab Company, Independent Cab Company, National Cab Company, Royalty Cab Company, Signal Cab Company, United Cab Company, Flamingo Car Service and Veteran Cab Company. 2. Transfer Application: A.T. 01-06: A request by Sun Knight to transfer the retail package Liquor License to be used in connection with Overpass Package Shop from 3745 Peach Orchard Rd. Suite C to 3745 Peach Orchard Rd. Suite D. District 6. Super District 10. 3. New Application: A.N.01-92: A request by Hong Park for an on premise consumption Beer License to be used in connection with Pro Billard located at 2609 Peach Orchard Rd. District 2. Super District 9. 4. Discussion: A request by Divina P. Scott for a Massage Therapist license to be used in connection with Georgia Chiropractic and Wellness Center located at 3029 Deans Bridge Rd. District 5. Super District 9. 5. Discussion: A request by Amy J. Pollock for a Massage Therapist license to be used in connection with Hand Over Stress located at 3455 Wrightsboro Rd. District 3. Super District 10. 6. Motion to approve Augusta Public Transit's grant applications to the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) for capital funds. 7. Motion to approve the use of$5,000 from Augusta Public Transit's contingency funds to pay the local share for the purchase of a vehicle for Rural Transit. 8. Motion to renew the 5311 Rural Transportation Grant between the Georgia Department of Transportation and Augusta, Georgia. 9. Discussion: A request by Steven R. Kinder for a Sunday Sales License to be used in connection with Sports Pub & Grill located at l031 Ellis St. There will be Sunday sales. District 1. Super District 9.