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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAugusta Port Authority Minutes September 18, 2010 Minutes Augusta Port Authority Meeting Boathouse, Thursday September 18, 2010-9:00 am Authority members present were Wayne Hawkins, Aishia Leverett, Mildred Irish, Frank Carl and Cary Rivers. Visitors present were Johnny Christian, Steve Arnold, Steve Arnold, Tanya Strickland, James and Paula Gay, Tonya Bonitatibus, Michael Cobb, Paul Muckenfuss, Randy Scott, Robert Brown, and Michael Barnes **Send board meeting notes to Lena Bonner each time** Drafted letter to Sam Bennett in North Augusta Tonya Strickland visitor from North Augusta (Environment Coordinator) add to Roster Authority members who are absent must be reported as well and if they are absent in 3 meetings they can be replaced Wayne called the meeting to order. Asked everyone to introduce themselves Al Dallas from Thompson, RBW logistics- wants to set Augusta up as a foreign trade zone, which gives an advantage of revenue through the tarrif. Maybe Mr. Sprouse can get companies to Augusta. A grant must be written to get the foreign trade zone. We will discuss this further in the future once more information is gathered. No minutes reported from the last meeting due to secretary being absent and chairperson deciding not to take any. Wayne and Tonya discussed intended plans for the lock and dam especially regarding the fish based on the meeting they attended. It was noted that the Ports Authority funds lock and dam damages as well as salaries. Marina Report The water bill has been settled. A leak repaired by marina. Regarding Gates, bids gained by placing an ad in the paper to ensure that future work will be completed instead of getting bids from people who does not apparently want the work. The marina is trying to control the loitering of homeless individuals. The police are helping by using a task force. Committee reports : Budget and finance committee- discussions regarding the budget, We have 4 different budgets and some of our revenue is not getting into our budget. The day in the country money is not coming into our budget. We are trying to spend the money we got last year so that we can get some money in next years budget. We need some dock repairs (new business). Mike and the rowing club has made several contributions to the docks which has helped tremendously. Boat race is the only one that has contributed to the surcharge. Wayne has been trying to get in contact with the legal department ( Andrew Mackenzie) to see which federal tax id number we need to open a bank account. Locking fee will be included in the Ports Budget. Mike suggested about 4200-5000 to repair all the docks, which will include all the materials. Events Ironman and Paddle fest are upcoming events. Southern Nationals has not given us a check for the surcharge. It is projected that it will take at least 2 months to tally the funds. Security Improvements committee Wayne has three bids that will be presented Security fence company of Augusta (will completely cover the walkway, fence down one side) 2000.00 Manner bid 2300.00. Wayne proposed Security Fence Company to complete the job. The company was also detailed in their bid. $2,300.00 will be the total price for the fence as well as the locks (Georgia locks & safe). Motioned and seconded that we accept the bid for Security Fence at 2,084.00 for materials, labor and taxes. Facilities Per Tonya B dock needs fixed – purchased PVC pipe to give access to water for the $70.00, which will be permanent. Wants the Port Authority to pay for the authorization to have Georgia Power to turn the power on and off. It was determined that the Port Authority pays the Power bills therefore it is included. Old business Weed sprayer update-things went well. It is now shallower than it was. No comments from the North Augusta residents as of yet but they were excited about the idea of doing it based on Tonya. 5-20 bridge is getting clogged up, need to get Columbia County, Aiken involved in the clearing up the weeds. Wayne suggested that we were more interested in clearing the weeds in the recreational area. Sam Bennett suggested that we request fund from SC due to them having some money in the budget to handle those things.