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CALLED MEETING COMMISSION CHAMBER
May 26, 2023
Augusta Richmond County Commission convened at 2:00 p.m., Friday, May 26, 2023, the
Honorable Garnett Johnson, Mayor, presiding.
PRESENT: Hons. Johnson, Williams, Mason, Frantom, Scott, McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis
and Guilfoyle, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
ABSENT: Hon. Garrett, member of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Cyber security.
Mr. Frantom: So moved.
Ms. McKnight: Second.
Mr. Brown: Excuse me, I need to make a record in that it amends the agenda slightly
or clarifies the agenda. To go on the record to discuss matter authorized by the following
State Codes: O.C.G.A. 50-14-3B, O.C.G.A. 50-143B5, and O.C.G.A. 50-14-2.
Mr. Frantom: So moved.
Mr. Mayor: Madam Clerk, I have a motion and a second. If there is no further discussions
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Mr. Guilfoyle: Point of privilege, Mr. Mayor.
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Mr. Mayor: Yes, sir. The Chair recognizes the commissioner from the 10.
Mr. Guilfoyle: He was stating the O.C. What is the rules, guidelines that you were just
speaking of instead of just the snippets? As far as the O.C., what is the wording that goes along
with it?
Mr. Mayor: He’s asking for clarification on that official –
Mr. Brown: O.C.G.A. 14-3B allows discussion for records that are exempt. O.C.G.A. 50-
14-35 allows the discussion of cyber security plans, procedures and contracts. O.C.G.A. 50-14-2
allows attorney/client privileged matters regarding tort claims, pending and potential litigation and
other claims.
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Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Attorney Brown. Commissioner from the 10, are you satisfied
with that answer? Thank you. Madam Clerk, we have a motion and we have a second. Voting.
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The Clerk: Mr. Frantom.
Mr. Frantom: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Mr. Garrett. He’s out. Mr. Guilfoyle.
Mr. Guilfoyle: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Johnson: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Mr. Lewis.
Mr. Lewis: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Mr. Mason.
Mr. Mason: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Ms. McKnight.
Ms. McKnight: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Ms. Pulliam.
Ms. Pulliam: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Ms. Scott.
Ms. Scott: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Mr. Bobby Williams.
Mr. Williams: Yes, ma’am.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: Ladies and gentlemen, we’ll now go into executive session and we’ll be out
momentarily.
\[EXECUTIVE SESSION\]
Mr. Mayor: Attorney Brown, are we ready? Madam Clerk, I call this meeting back to
order. Attorney Brown.
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2. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with
Georgia’s Open Meeting Act.
Mr. Brown: Thank you, Mayor Johnson, Commissioners. We request a motion to
execute the closed meeting affidavit.
Mr. Mason: So move.
Mr. Frantom: Second.
Mr. Mayor: There’s a motion and a second. Voting.
The Clerk: Mr. Frantom.
Mr. Frantom: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Mr. Garrett. Out. Mr. Guilfoyle. Out. Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Johnson: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Mr. Lewis.
Mr. Lewis: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Mr. Mason.
Mr. Mason: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Ms. McKnight.
Ms. McKnight: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Ms. Pulliam.
Ms. Pulliam: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Ms. Scott.
Ms. Scott: Yes, ma’am.
The Clerk: Mr. Bobby Williams.
Mr. Williams: Yes, ma’am.
Mr. Guilfoyle out.
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Motion carries 8-0.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. Ladies and gentlemen, members of the media, we
will be making a statement, but I must be clear in that we cannot comment due to an ongoing
investigation, but we’ll be making a statement outside these chambers in just a few minutes. Thank
you and I appreciate you.
\[MEETING ADJOURNED\]
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
26, 2023.
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Clerk of Commission
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