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PUBLIC SERVICES
COMMlTIEE
COMMITTEE ROOM - August 30, 2004
12:30 P. M.
PRESENT: Hons. Colclough, Chairman; Smith, Co-Chairman and Acting
Chairman; Hankerson and Sims, members; Harry James, Attorney; Fred Russell, Interim
Administrator; Rob Sherman, License & Inspections Director; Tom Beck, Recreation
Dept. Director; Geri Sams, Purchasing Director; David Persaud, Finance Director;
Warren Smith, RED Director; Tim Weegar, Augusta Regional Airport; Nancy Morawski,
Deputy Clerk of Commission.
ABSENT: Hon. Bob Young, Mayor.
Also Present: Stacey Eidson of the Metro Spirit, Sylvia Cooper oftbe Augusta
Chronicle, George Eskola ofWJBF Television and Hons. Grantham, Williams, Mays,
Cheek and Beard, Commissioners.
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Approve an Ordinance that wiII set forth rules and regulations to govern the
operation of junk yards, salvage yards and recycling facilities, and approve
an ordinance amending the 'Administrative Fee Structure' to include a
regulatory fee for businesses operating as junk yards, salvage yards and
recycling facilities.
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(7 supporters noted)
Mr. Hankerson: I move that we pass this ordinance.
Ms. Sims: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
2. Mr. Don Holley from APAC to address the Committee regarding his
company's contributions to the community. (Referred from August 9 Public
Services)
At this time Mr. Holley appeared before the committee and outlined their
activities in the community.
After a discussion of APAC's community contributions: Ms. Sims: I move that
we receive this as information.
Mr. Hankerson: I second that.
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Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
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1.
Discussion of a swimming instruction program by Mr. Timothy Sanders.
(Requested by Commissioner Williams) (Referred from August 9 Public
Services)
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Mr. Beck: I talked with Mr. Sanders by phone and we will be getting together to
talk about what kind of program he has.
Mr. Williams: Hopefully they can get together and we can talk about it at the
next meeting.
Mr. Hankerson: I move we receive this as information.
Ms. Sims: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
3. Update from the Director of Recreation regarding Apple Valley
Park/Savannah Place Park and the installation of the basketball courts in
Wood Park. (Requested by Commissioner Williams)
Mr. Beck: We'll be discussing some items concerning the Apple Valley Park
later on in the agenda. Savannah Place Park gym is moving along and it is about 30 days
from completion. The Wood Park basketball courts are almost finished and they will be
ready for public use hopefully by tomorrow.
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Ms. Sims: I move we receive this as information.
Mr. Hankerson: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
4. Presentation from Augusta Tomorrow regarding update of Master Plan
Map.
At this time Ms. Camille Price appeared before the committee to discuss the
updated version of the Master Plan Map.
Mr. Hankerson asked how this map relates to the plans being formulated by
Housing & Economic Development. Ms. Price stated that she and Mr. Smith are working
in conjunction with one another and will be presenting a consolidated plan for
consideration. Mr. Hankerson asked that the final plan be presented back to the
Administrative Services Committee.
Ms. Sims: I move that we ask Ms. Price and Mr. Smith get together and develop
a final plan which will be brought back to the Administrative Services Committee.
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Mr. Hankerson: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
5.
Motion to approve an organizational structure in the Recreation and Parks
Department to accommodate additional Senior Service responsibilities at a
cost of $17,014 for the remainder of 2004.
Mr. Beck: We are now running all five nutrition sites here in Augusta. We took
over the operation with no additional administrative resources to manage the programs,
but we now need additional staff to handle all of the administrative work involved in
operating the sites: In order to keep the costs down as much as possible, I'm asking you
to allow me to abolish some existing jobs that we have and create some new jobs within
the organization including the Senior Nutrition Coordinator. With the structure that I'm
proposing today the cost would be in the $51,000 range, and this would give us the
resources to get the job done. We will also work toward getting some grant dollars in
order to bring in some additional revenue.
Ms. Sims: I'd like to make a motion that we approve your organizational
structure.
Mr. Williams expressed his concerns about the abolishment of the Aquatic Center
Director and its potential effect.
Mr. Beck explained that this vacant position will become a division manager in
the new organizational structure.
Mr. Hankerson: I'd like to see the job description on the new person and I'd be in
favor of making a motion to accept the proposal but exclude the Aquatics Center proposal
right now until we get more information on the job description.
Mr. Smith: I'll second it for discussion.
Mr. Beck: This would end up costing you more than going ahead with the
reorganization. The person at the Aquatic Center will take care of that facility along with
all of our other aquatic functions and they would become a division manager.
After further discussion, Mr. Hankerson: Maybe between now and the
Commission meeting I can get some more information which is what I actually needed..
I would move that we send it forward with no recommendation.
Ms. Sims: I second it.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
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6.
Motion to approve bid item 04-108, material testing and NPDES
inspection/monitoring for the Diamond Lakes Center/Library construction
to Graves Engineering for $12,945.00.
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Mr. Hankerson: I move for approval.
Ms. Sims: I second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
7. Motion to approve the transfer of $20,000 SPLOST IV funds from Bernie
Ward Center to Apple Valley Park.
Mr. Hankerson: I move to approve.
Ms. Sims: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
8. Discussion: A request by Kimberly K. Wood for a Therapeutic Massage
license to be used in connection with Hand Over Stress located at 106
Pleasant Home Rd. District 7. Super District 10.
Ms. Wood: My name is Kimberly Wood and my address is 830 Ann Street,
Augusta, Ga.
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Mr. Sherman: The License and the Sheriff's Department have reviewed the
application and recommend approval.
Ms. Sims: I make a motion to approve.
Mr. Hankerson: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
9. New Application: A.N.04-28: A request by Shawn P. Ledford for an on
premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection
with Mission located at 1157 Broad St. There will be dance. District 1.
Super District 9.
Mr. Heath: Shawn Ledford and my address is 1421 Heath Street, Augusta, Ga.
Mr. Sherman: The License and Sheriff's Department have reviewed the
application and recommend approval.
Mr. Hankerson: I make a motion to approve.
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Ms. Sims: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
10. New Application: A.N.04-29: A request by Anderson B. Jones for a retail
package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Sprint Food Store
#721 located at 3096 Deans Bridge Rd. District 6. Super District 10.
Mr. Jones: Anderson Jones, 604 Westlake Circle, Martinez, Ga
Mr. Sherman: The License Department and the Sheriff's Department have
reviewed the application and recommend approval.
Mr. Hankerson: I move for approval.
Ms. Sims: I second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
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New Application: A.N. 04-30: A request by William M. Guthrie for an on
premise consnmption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection
with 1102 Downtown located at 1102 Broad St. There will be Sunday sales.
District 1. Super District 9.
Mr. Guthrie: William Guthrie, 4011 Belair Road, Augusta, Ga.
Mr. Sherman: The Sheriff's Department and License Department have reviewed
the application and recommend approval.
Mr. Hankerson: There is a note to see attachment and it is not attached. It should
have been included but I'll go ahead and move for approval.
Ms. Sims: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
12. New Ownership: A.N.04-31: A request by Lisa Edmonds for an on premise
consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with The
Good Life Lounge located at 3602 MilIedgeville Rd. There will be dance.
District 4. Super District 9.
Ms. Edmonds: My name is Lisa Edmonds and my address is 2312 Golden Camp
Road, Augusta, Ga.
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Mr. Sherman: The Sheriff's Department and License Department have reviewed
the application and recommend approval.
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Mr. Hankerson: I move for approval.
Ms. Sims: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
13. New Ownership: A.N. 04-32: A request by Sumitra Patel for a retail
package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with S & K Food Store
located at 1342 Gordon Hwy. District 1. Super District 9.
Ms. Patel: Sumitra Patel, 434 Atomic Road, North Augusta, SC.
Mr. Sherman: The Sheriff's Department and License Department have reviewed
the application and recommend approval.
Mr. Hankerson: I so move.
Ms. Sims: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
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New Ownership: A.N.04-33: A request by Fifi Hartley for an on premise
consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with
Kissingbower Bar & Grille located at 1801-A Kissingbower Rd. There will
be Sunday sales. District 5. Super District 9.
Mr. Sherman: Ms. Hartley had to leave to return to work and this is her dad.
Mr. Hartley: My name is John Hartley and I am the co-owner of the property.
Mr. Sherman: The Sheriff's Department and License Department have reviewed
the application and recommend approval.
Mr. Hankerson: So move.
Ms. Sims: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
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New Ownership: A.N. 04-34: A request by John C. Fleming for an on
premise consumption Liquor & Beer license to be used in connection with
Biggie's Sports Bar located at 1102-B Broad St. District 1. Super District 9.
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Mr. Fleming: I'm John Fleming and the address is 3114 Exeter Road, Augusta,
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Mr. Sherman: The Sheriff's Department and License Department have reviewed
the application and recommend approval.
Ms. Sims: So move.
Mr. Hankerson: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
16. New Ownership: A.N.04-35: A request by Yong Clay for a retail package
Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with J T Grocery located at
2062 Old Savannah Rd. District 2. Super District 9.
Ms. Clay: My name is Yong Clay, 2811 Vernon Ct., Augusta, Ga.
Mr. Sherman: The Sheriff's Department and License Department have reviewed
the application and recommend approval.
Mr. Hankerson: I move for approval.
Ms. Sims: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
17. New Ownership: A.N.04-36: A request by Ronald Murry for a retail
package Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Murry's
Package Shop located at 2102 Martin Luther King Blvd. District 2. Super
District 9.
Mr. Murry: Ronald Murry, 3602 Meadowgrove Drive, Augusta, Ga.
Mr. Sherman: The Sheriff's Department and License Department have reviewed
the application and recommend approval.
Ms. Sims: A motion to approve.
Mr. Hankerson: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
18.
Motion to approve the extension of an employment agreement for Richard
Hatfield, Newman Tennis Center Manager.
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Ms. Sims: I so move.
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Mr. Hankerson: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
19. Motion to approve an AlE contract with Davis Design Group for park design
at Apple Valley Park in the amount of $9,000.
Mr. Hankerson: A motion to approve.
Ms. Sims: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
20. Approve the request for approval of FAA Lease No. DTFASO-04-L-00125
for 1,296 square feet of rental office space in the airport Weather Bureau
Building and approximately 863 square feet of rent-free storage space.
Ms. Sims: I so move.
Mr. Hankerson: I'll second it.
Motion adopted unanimously with the Chairman out.
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21. Approve selection of Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction Services, Inc. for
the airport Construction Program Manager Services.
Mr. Weegar: This is for construction management services. Ifwe stay on
schedule, it is a 30 month project for $30 million dollars.
After a discussion of the project, Mr. Colclough: I would recommend that we go
ahead and approve this. It has been through the bid process.
Ms. Sims: I make a motion that we carry this forward with no recommendation.
Mr. Colclough: We can get some backup information for Tuesday also.
Mr. Hankerson: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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Approve an amendment to Augusta Richmond County Code: Health and
Sanitation, so as to provide for the abatement of rats or other rodents, and
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Mr. Colclough: I so move.
Ms. Sims: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
24. Consider/approve an Environmental Inspector position - Salary Grade 44,
that will be responsible in part for the enforcement of the proposed junk
yard, salvage yard and recycling facility ordinance.
Mr. Hankerson: The state cut the funding for this position and we have to take up
something that they've cut. I think it is a legislative issue that we need to talk to our
delegation about the restoration of some funds. I believe that businesses charge $1.50 to
the customer when they have to dispose of a tire. I think it would be fair if 75 cents of
that stay in the city and the remainder go to the state.
Mr. Colclough: Maybe we need to do a resolution to the legislative delegation to
have them present that for us. I make a motion that we go ahead and fund the position
and have the administrator find the funds for it somewhere for this year until we can get
the resolution prepared to send to the state.
Ms. Sims: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
25.
Update from the Administrator regarding complaint from Mr. Wi! Brown
relative to the Aquatic Center. (Requested by Commissioner Williams)
Mr. Russell: The Sheriff has found that.our employee did not participate in any
illegal activity. The initial receipt was for $300 and that was the amount that was
returned to the individual. We also reviewed our policy concerning that activity and we
found that our employee did violate our standard policy and procedures and he was
disciplined for that. He decided to resign after his disciplinary suspension and is no
longer with the city. An audit of that activity was done by the Internal Auditor. I spoke
to Mr. Cosnahan and he said that the audit is on his desk and he is preparing to present
those findings to the Finance Committee at the next meeting.
After further discussion, Ms. Sims: I move that we receive this as information.
Mr. Colclough: Second.
Motion adopted unanimously.
26.
Discuss City's participation (Recreation Department) in the National Drag
Boat Races. (Requested by Commissioner Williams)
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Mr. Beck: The Drag Boat Races are held here every year and our crews help with
the maintenance of the area in preparation for this event. There is no direct city
sponsorship with the event and we do rent them the building.
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Mr. Williams: I was told that we were not a corporate sponsor of this event. I
went down to the race for a time and tried to go up into the building and was told that I
couldn't do so because it was only for the corporate sponsors. Would you not consider us
a sponsor because we gave them a discount for the use of the building for multiple days?
Mr. Russell and a fireman were allowed to go upstairs and I was disappointed because I
was not allowed to do so. As an elected official I think I should also have been allowed
to go into that area.
Mr. Russell: I did go in that day and ran into the director of the event who invited
me to go upstairs. I didn't even know that little room was up there. I did find out later
that Mr. Williams had not been allowed up there and he was asked later to come up and
he refused. I didn't go back up there myself.
Ms. Sims: I move that we receive this as information.
Mr. Colclough: Second.
Mr. Hankerson: Who told you that you couldn't come into the building?
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Mr. Williams: The director, Dayton Sherrouse. He said it was for corporate
sponsors. I thought that as an elected official I should have been allowed to do that.
Ms. Sims: I wouldn't have presumed that I would have been allowed to go in
there. If I wasn't a part of the people who paid the big money, I wouldn't have thought
that I would have been allowed just because it was on a public facility.
Mr. Williams: An event that is put on that you charge money for in this
community ought to be open to any elected official in this town.
Ms. Sims: I wouldn't have thought that.
Mr. Williams: I think something needs to be in that motion directed to that body
that we are a part of this govemment and when you'are using a govemment facility, we
ought to be able to at least know about it.
Ms. Beard: We were all sent badges that said VIP.
Mr. Williams: Exactly and I had my ticket and my badge. But I was not allowed
to go into the corporate area. You could go into the boathouse but you couldn't go
upstairs. I was allowed to go there last year.
Motion adopted unanimously.
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Nancy W. Morawski
Deputy Clerk of Commission
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PUBLIC SERVICES
AGENDA
COMMITTEE ROOM - August 30, 2004
12:30 P. M.
I. Discussion of a swimming instruction program by Mr. Timothy Sanders.
(Requested by Commissioner Williams) (Referred from August 9 Public
Services)
2. Mr. Don Holley from APAC to address the Committee regarding his company's
contributions to the community. (Referred from August 9 Public Services)
3. Update from the Director of Recreation regarding Apple Valley Park/Savannah
Place Park and the installation of the basketball courts in Wood Park. (Requested
by Commissioner Williams)
4. Presentation from Augusta Tomorrow regarding update of Master Plan Map.
5. Motion to approve an organizational structure in the Recreation and Parks
Department to accommodate additional Senior Service responsibilities at a cost of
$17,014 for the remainder of2004.
6.
Motion to approve bid item 04-108, material testing and NPDES
inspection/monitoring for the Diamond Lakes Center/Library construction to
Graves Engineering for $12,945.00.
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7.
Motion to approve the transfer of$20,000 SPLOST IV funds from Bernie Ward
Center to Apple Valley Park.
8. Discussion: A request by Kimberly K. Woods for a Therapeutic Massage license
to be used in connection with Hand Over Stress located at 106 Pleasant Home Rd.
District 7. Super District 10.
9. New Application: A.N.04-28: A request by Shawn P. Ledford for an on premise
consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Mission
located at 1157 Broad St. There will be dance. District I. Super District 9.
10. New Application: A.N. 04-29: A request by Anderson B. Jones for a retail
package Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Sprint Food Store
#721 located at 3096 Deans Bridge Rd. District 6. Super District 10.
1 I. New Application: A.N. 04-30: A request by William M. Guthrie for an on
premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with
1102 Downtown located at 1102 Broad St. There will be Sunday sales. District
1. Super District 9.
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New Ownership: A.N. 04-31: A request by Lisa Edmonds for an on premise
consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with The
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Good Life Lounge located at 3602 Milledgeville Rd. There will be dance.
District 4. Super District 9.
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New Ownership: A.N. 04-32: A request by Sumitra Patel for a retail package
Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with S & K Food Store located at
1342 Gordon Hwy. District 1. Super District 9.
14. New Ownership: A.N. 04-33: A request by Fifi Hartley for an on premise
consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with
Kissingbower Bar & Grille located at 1801-A Kissingbower Rd. There will be
Sunday sales. District 5. Super District 9.
15. New Ownership: A.N. 04-34: A request by John C. Fleming for an on premise
consumption Liquor & Beer license to be used in connection with Biggie's Sports
Bar located at ll02-B Broad St. District 1. Super District 9.
16. New Ownership: A.N. 04-35: A request by Y ong Clay for a retail package Beer
& Wine license to be used in connection with J T Grocery located at 2062 Old
Savannah Rd. District 2. Super District 9.
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New Ownership: A.N. 04-36: A request by Ronald Murry for a retail package
Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used in connection with Murry's Package Shop
located at 2102 Martin Luther King Blvd. District 2. Super District 9.
18.
Motion to approve the extension of an employment agreement for Richard
Hatfield, Newman Tennis Center Manager.
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19. Motion to approve an NE contract with Davis Design Group for park design at
Apple Valley Park in the amount of$9,000.
20. Approve the request for approval of FAA Lease No. DTFASO-04-L-00125 for
1,296 square feet ofrental office space in the airport Weather Bureau Building
and approximately 863 square feet ofrent-free storage space.
21. Approve selection of Parsons Brinckerhoff Construction Services, Inc. for the
airport Construction Program Manager Services.
22. Approve an amendment to Augusta Richmond County Code: Health and
Sanitation, so as to provide for the abatement of rats or other rodents, and waive
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23.
Approve an Ordinance that will set forth rules and regulations to govern the
operation of junk yards, salvage yards and recycling facilities, and approve an
ordinance amending the' Administrative Fee Structure' to include a regulatory fee
for businesses operating as junk yards, salvage yards and recycling facilities.
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Consider/approve an Environmental Inspector position - Salary Grade 44; that
will be responsibie in part for the enforcement of the proposed junk yard, salvage
yard and recycling facility ordinance.
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25.
Update from the Administrator regarding complaint from Mr. Wil Brown relative
to the Aquatic Center. . (Requested by Commissioner Williams)
26. Discuss City's participation (Recreation Department) in the National Drag Boat
Races. (Requested by Commissioner Williams)
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