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CALLED MEETING COMMISSION CHAMBER
August 1, 2023
Augusta Richmond County Commission convened at 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, August 1,
2023, the Honorable Garnett Johnson, Mayor, presiding.
PRESENT: Hons. Johnson, Williams, Mason, Frantom, Garrett, Scott, McKnight,
Pulliam, Lewis and Guilfoyle, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
1. LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and potential litigation
B. Real estate
C. Personnel
Mr. Brown: I would request a motion to go into an executive session to discuss
pending and potential litigation, real estate and personnel.
Mr. Mason: So move.
Ms. Scott: Second.
Mr. Williams, Mr. Frantom and Mr. Garrett out.
Motion carries 7-0.
\[EXECUTIVE SESSION\]
Mr. Mayor: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you, guys, for being here.
Madam Clerk, I call this meeting back to order from legal.
The Clerk: Yes, sir. I believe Attorney Brown has a motion.
Mr. Mayor: Attorney Brown.
2. Motion to approve execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with
Georgia’s Open Meeting Act.
Mr. Brown: Thank you, sir. We would request a motion to execute the closed meeting
affidavit.
Mr. Mason: So move.
Mr. Lewis: Second.
Mr. Mayor: I have a motion and a second. No further discussions, we’re voting.
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Motion carries 10-0.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. Attorney Brown, are there any motions that
resulted in our closed meeting?
Mr. Brown: Yes, sir, there are. We request a motion to accept the resignation of
Patrick Clayton effective December 21, 2023 and to approve providing six months severance
via salary continuation upon execution of a settlement and release agreement to be prepared
by Augusta Law Department in accordance with Augusta’s employment policies.
Ms. McKnight: Motion to approve.
Mr. Mayor: I have a motion. Do I have a second?
Mr. Mason: Second.
Mr. Mayor: A motion and a second. Voting.
Mr. Frantom and Mr. Garrett not voting.
Motion carries 8-0.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. Attorney Brown.
Mr. Brown: Our final motion for today, Mayor Johnson, a motion to approve the
amendment to Attachment A of the exclusive marketing agreement between Augusta and
Augusta Economic Development Authority.
Mr. Johnson: So move.
Ms. Scott: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you. Madam Clerk, I have a motion and a second. Voting.
Mr. Mason votes No.
Mr. Frantom and Mr. Garrett not voting.
Motion carries 7-1.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. Attorney Brown.
Mr. Brown: No further motions, sir.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you. If there are no further motions, this executive session or this part
of the meeting is closed out and we’re prepared to move forward with our regularly scheduled
Commission meeting.
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\[MEETING ADJOURNED\]
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
August 1, 2023.
______________________________
Clerk of Commission
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