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CALLED MEETING COMMISSION CHAMBER
May 23, 2023
Augusta Richmond County Commission convened at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 23, 2023,
the Honorable Garnett Johnson, Mayor, presiding.
PRESENT: Hons. Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis and
Guilfoyle, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
ABSENT: Hons. Garrett and Mason, members of Augusta Richmond County
Commission.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Cyber security.
Mr. Brown: Mayor Johnson, we request a motion to go into executive session for the
discussion of cyber security.
Mr. Frantom: So moved.
Ms. McKnight: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Madam Clerk, we have a motion and a second. No further discussions, voting.
The Clerk: Mr. Jordan Johnson.
Mr. Johnson: Yes.
The Clerk: Mr. Bobby Williams.
Mr. Williams: Yes.
The Clerk: Mr. Sean Frantom.
Mr. Frantom: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Ms. Francine Scott.
Ms. Scott: Yes.
The Clerk: Ms. Catherine McKnight.
Ms. McKnight: Yes.
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The Clerk: Ms. Pulliam.
Ms. Pulliam: Yes.
The Clerk: Mr. Lewis.
Mr. Lewis: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Mr. Guilfoyle.
Mr. Guilfoyle: Yes.
Motion carries 8-0.
\[EXECUTIVE SESSION\]
Mr. Mayor: Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience. Attorney Brown.
2. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with
Georgia’s Open Meeting Act.
Mr. Brown: Yes, Mayor Johnson and Commissioners, we would request a motion to
execute the closed meeting affidavit.
Mr. Frantom: So moved.
Ms. McKnight: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Madam Clerk, voting.
The Clerk: Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Johnson: Yes.
The Clerk: Mr. Bobby Williams.
Mr. Williams: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Mr. Frantom.
Mr. Frantom: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Ms. Scott.
Ms. Scott: Yes.
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The Clerk: Ms. Pulliam.
Ms. Pulliam: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Ms. McKnight.
Ms. McKnight: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Mr. Lewis.
Mr. Lewis: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Mr. Guilfoyle.
Mr. Guilfoyle: Yes.
Motion carries 8-0.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. Ladies and gentlemen, members of the media, on
behalf of the City we’re getting ready to read a prepared message outside of these chambers. The
only statement that will be made is one that has been authorized and will be released through the
Office of the Mayor. We will not be addressing any questions so if you give us just a few minutes
to give you guys an opportunity to set up, we’re going to read a prepared statement outside of these
chambers. Thank you so much for being here today.
\[MEETING ADJOURNED\]
Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
CERTIFICATION:
I, Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy
of the minutes of the Called Meeting of the Augusta Richmond County Commission held on May
23, 2023.
________________________
Clerk of Commission
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