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Home My WebLink About09-24-2001 Meeting I PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ROOM - September 24, 2001 12:30 P. M. PRESENT: B. Young, Mayor, R. Colclough, Chainnan, J. Brigham, B. Kuhlke, W. Mays, members, Commissioners H. Brigham and A. Cheek, W. Hornsby, Deputy Administrator, J. Wall, Attorney, V. Flournoy, Staff Attorney, D. Williams, Interim Comptroller, T. Beck, Recreation Director, S. Walker, L&I, N. Morawski, Deputy Clerk. NEWS MEDIA: S. Eidson, Metro Spirit, H. C. Williams, Augusta Chronicle and other news media. Clerk: We have a request for an addendum from the Aviation Commission to receive a report regarding their called meeting of September 24. Mr. Kuhlke: So move to add. Mr. Brigham: Second. Motion carried unanimously. I 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 Road. District 5. Super District 9. Ms. Scott: DivinaP. Scott 4131 Foreman Way, Hephzibah. Mr. Walker: This meets all the requirements of the L&I Dept., and has been approved by the Sheriff's Office and we recommend approval. Mr. Kuhlke: So move for approval. Mr. Brigham: Second. Motion carried nnanimously. New Application: A.N. 01-93: A request by Thomas D. Thompson for an on premise consumption Wine License to be used in connection with Smoak's Bakery & Catering located at 2058 Walton Way. District 3. Super District 10. Mr. Thompson: Thomas D. Thompson 1603 Goshen Club House Drive, Augusta. Mr. Walker: This meets all the requirements of the L&I Dept., and has been approved by the Sheriff's Office and we recommend approval. (No objectors) I Mr. Kuhlke: So move for approval. Mr. Brigham: Second. Motion carried unanimously. New Application: A.N. 01-94: A request by James Carmichael for an on premise consumption Liqnor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with American Cafe #8818 located at 2080 Augusta Mall. There will be Sunday sales. District 3. Super District 10. Mr. Carmichael: James Carrnichael3634 Morning Dew Lane, Friendsville, TN. Mr. Walker: This meets all the requirements of the L&I Dept., and has been approved by the Sheriffs Office and we recommend approval. (No objectors) Mr. Kuhlke: So move for approval. Mr. Brigham: Second. Motion carried unanimously. New Application: A.N. 01-95: A request by Donna Thompson for a retail package Wine License to be used in connection with Ninth Street Wine Market located at #12 Ninth St., District 1. Super District 9. Ms. Thompson: Donna Thompson 3747 Roscommon North, Martinez. Mr. Walker: This meets all the requirements of the L&I Dept., and has been approved by the Sheriffs Office and we recommend approval. (No objectors) Mr. Mays: So move for approval. Mr. Kuhlke: Second. Motion carried unanimously. New Ownership: A.N. 01-96: A request by Cindi L. Mitchell for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Lucky Lady Bar & Grill located at 2706 Gordon Hwy. There will be a Dance Hall. District 6. Super District 10. Ms. Mitchell: Cindi Mitchell 7036 Amarillo Circle, Augusta. Mr. Walker: This meets all the requirements of the L&I Dept., and has been approved by the Sheriffs Office and we recommend approval. (No objectors) Mr. Kuhlke: So move for approval. I I I I Mr. Mays: Second. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to approve and award Bid Item # 01-129, new roofrng system for Warren Road Community Center, to Modern Roofing for $21,212.00. Mr. Kuhlke: So move for approval. Mr. Brigham: Second. Motion carried unanimously. Motion to approve the purchase and installation of multi-unit play system for the Department of Recreation and Parks as follows: Dominica Recreation Products, Inc. Hasley Recreation & Design $40,000 $50,000 Mr. Kuhlke: So move for approval. Mr. Mays: Second. I Motion carried unanimously. Receive a report from the Aviation Commission regarding their called meeting of September 24, 2001. I Mr. Wall: The Aviation Commission had a special called meeting this morning and they have made a recommendation. Since September 11, the airline industry has taken a tremendous hit. That has also impacted the number of flights as well as the number of passengers that are flying at Bush Field. And obviously, enplanements are what drives the revenue for Bush Field and they have determined that they need to adjust in light of the change in the airline industry and the traveling public. Also, they had received a report earlier in the year from Black & Beach in so far as reorganizing the airport indicating that the airport was over staffed. In light of that they approved a motion recommending to the Augusta Richmond Commission that a reduction in force be implemented pursuant to the personnel policies for the personnel at Bush Field. Basically, the reduction in force policy that is a part of the City handbook allows for a layoff or a reduction in force whether economic conditions or related reasons beyond the employers or employees control are involved, is one of the criteria. Then once a need for a layoff or a reduction in force becomes necessary, the Commission notifies, in this case Bush Field, at least 60 calendar days in advance of the intended action of the necessity for layoff and the reasons for the layoff. Then there is a process to determine which workers could potentially loose their job as a result of the layoff. At this point obviously, no plan has been adopted by the Aviation Commission in so far as the number of positions or the individuals that would be affected or the positions that would be affected. That is something that would have to be analyzed once the process is started. What the Aviation Commission is requesting of the Public Services Committee as well as Administrative Services and ultimately the full Commission is to begin that process since it will require at least 60 days notice. During that 60-day period the positions will be evaluated, the need for the personnel, the length of service and the employee ratings will be looked at. An organizational chart will be brought back before the Aviation Commission and to the Augusta Richmond County Commission in so far as what the new organization would look like. I At this point, Mr. Wall disseminates a handout to the Committee that indicates there are eighty-one positions currently at the airport, some of which are contract employees. The Aviation Commission unanimously adopted a motion to request the Augusta Richmond County Commission to notify the Executive Director at Bush Field to implement a reduction in force. This would allow him to analyze his department, analyze its needs, analyze personnel and come back with an organizational chart that would identify the positions that would be eliminated and a process for eliminating those positions. That comes as a recommendation from the Aviation Commission and I would request that the Public Services Committee adopt a similar motion and pass it on to the full Commission. Mr. Kuhlke: So move for approval. Mr. Brigham: Second. I Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT: With no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned. Lena J. Bonner Clerk of Commission Ibb I i I PUBLIC SERVICES AGENDA COMMmEE ROOM - September 24, 200 I 12:30 P. M. I. 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 Road. District 5. Super District 9. 2. New Application: A.N.01-93: A request by Thomas D. Thompson for an on premise consumption Wine License to be used in connection with Smoak's Bakery & Catering located at 2058 Walton Way. District 3. Super District 10. 3. New Application: A.N.01-94: A request by James Carmichael for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with American Cafe #8818 located at 2080 Augusta Mall. There will be Sunday sales. District 3. Super District 10. 4. New Application: A.N.01-95: A request by Donna Thompson for a retail package Wine License to be used in connection with Ninth Street Wine Market located at #12 Ninth St. District 1. Super District 9. 5. New Ownership: A.N.01-96: A request by Cindi L. Mitchell for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Lucky Lady Bar & Grill located at 2706 Gordon Hwy. There will be a Dance Hall. District 6. Super District 10. I 6. Motion to approve and award Bid Item # 01-129, new roofing system for Warren Road Community Center, to Modern Roofing for $21,212.00. 7. Motion to approve the purchase and installation of multi-unit play system for the Department of Recreation and Parks as follows: Dominica Recreation Products, Inc. $40,000 Hasley Recreation & Design $50,000 .~ - - I ADDENDUM PUBLIC SERVICES AGENDA September 24, 2001 12:30 P. M. ADDENDUM TO THE AGENDA: 1. Receive report from the Aviation Commission regarding their called meeting of September 24, 2001. I - - -