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Home My WebLink About2020-02-25 Meeting AgendaEngineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 2/25/2020- 1:20 PM ENGINEERING SERVICES 1.Mr. Corey Rogers Lucy C. Laney Museum of History regarding historical markers and monuments in the City of Augusta. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Fennoy - referred from February 11 Engineering Services ) Attachments 2.Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on February 11, 2020.Attachments www.augustaga.gov Engineering Services Committee Meeting 2/25/2020 1:20 PM Historical markers and monuments Department: Presenter:Mr. Corey Rogers Caption:Mr. Corey Rogers Lucy C. Laney Museum of History regarding historical markers and monuments in the City of Augusta. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Fennoy - referred from February 11 Engineering Services ) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 1 Lena Bonner From: Sent: To: Subject: Natasha L. McFarley Wednesday, February 5,2020 2:35 PM Lena Bonner Committee Meeting Agenda ltem Request lmportance: High Request by Commissioner Bill Fennoy- Presentation by: Corey Rogers of the Lucy Craft Laney Museum of History- local markers and monurnents N*t*yl,rp L. Mr-Furl*g Assistant Deputy Clerk Office of the Clerk of Commission 535 Telfair Street Suite zzo Augusta, Georgia 3o9ol- ( Office: 7o6-8zr-r8zo | 7 Fax: 7o6-8zr-r838 www.auoustaoa.oov Alil ',i.].{ 1 Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 1 Item # 1 T; elk oF Cawr s/zr/cto Department of Pubtic Worki a;O Engineering Clifford A. Goins Assistant Director Public Works - Engineering 701,530 Greene Street Augusta, Georgia 30911 1706 FAX (706) 821-1708 TO:HONORABLE BOB YOUNG, MAYOR MEMBERS OF COMMSSION ULMER BRIDGES, CHAIRMAN, ENGINEERING SERVICES COMMITTEE RANDY OLryER, ADMINISTRATOR FROM: CLIFFORD A. GOINS,INTERIM ASSISTANT DIRECTOR PIIBLIC.WORKS - ENGINEERI}..IG DTVISION . DATE: MAY 23,2000 MAY 30,2OOO COMMITTEE MEETING SUBJECT: MONUMENT/TIISTORICAL MARKER POLICY FILEREFERENCE: 2000-009 CAPTION: ADOPT POLICY FOR PLACEMENT OF MONUMENTS AND OTHER MARKERS ON PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAYS OR OTHER PTIBLIC PROPERTY. BACKGROUND: There have been several requests in the past few months to place a monument or other appropriate marker in the right of way or on public properly to cornmemorate a specific ierson or event. While this has been done in the past on a case by case basis, the need to establish a policy has become apparent. The Public Works and Engineering Department has performed a limited field reconnaissance on the existing monuments and historical markers in the area. By far, the majority of the existing monuments are on Greene Street with the historical markers at various locations. The median ilrea on Green Street and other streets with width medians makes them ideal for the placement of monuments. Historichl markers can be placed in more confined locations. ANALYSIS: The criteria of the policy for placement of monuments or historical markers would include:1. Application for placement of monument or marker submitted to an ad hoc committee comprised ofr Planning and Zoning. Public Works and Engineering Department Administrator's Office Attachment number 2 \nPage 1 of 3 Item # 1 -'AGEM'AITEM May 19,2000 PAGE TWO 2. The applicant would be required to enter into a perpetual maintenance agreement. The City would reserye the right to remove the monument or marker from the right of way or public property in case of disrepair or damage of a significant nature not being addressed by the applicant. 3. The successful applicant would apply for and secure an encroachment permit frori the Public Works and Engineering Department. This permit would address site requirements such as sight distances, clear zone, restrictions, etc. 4. Installation will be in accordance with City specifications and under City The agenda item does not contain a request for funding. ALTERNATIVES: Do not approve recommended policy in whole or in part. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the Commission adopt the Monument/t{istorical Marker Policy as outlined in the Agenda Item. F"UNDS ARE AV IN THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNTS:Nlra FINAAICE:Yrt Sl., COMN4ITTEE ACTION: CAGlkmw xc: Lon Morrey, Comptroller Kakoli Basu Agenda File Main File Ms. Teresa Smith, Pre-Construction Engineer PI]BLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR: ADMINISTRATOR: CAe,\-4.6 P. qS--L Attachment number 2 \nPage 2 of 3 Item # 1 .i.. t.- POLICY FOR PI,ACEMENT OF MONUMENTS AND OTTIER MARKERS ON PUBLICI RIGHTS OF WAYS OR OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTY\-- The criteria of the policy for placement of monuments or historical markers would include: l. Application for placement of monument or marker submiffed to an ad hoc committee comprised of :o Plarming and Zoningo Public Works and Engineering Departmento Administrator'sOffice 2. The applicant would be required to enter into a perpetual maintenance agreement. The City would reserve the right to remove the monument or marker from the right of way or public property in case of disrepair or damage of a significant nature not being addressed by the applicant. 3. The successful applicant would apply for and secure an encroachment permit from the Public Works and Engineering Department. This permit would address site requirements such as sight distances, clear zone, restrictions, etc. 4. Installation will be in accordance with City specifications and under City inspection. As adopted by the Augusta Commission this 20th day of July '\. Clerk of Commission Attachment number 2 \nPage 3 of 3 Item # 1 Engineering Services Committee Meeting 2/25/2020 1:20 PM Minutes Department: Presenter: Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on February 11, 2020. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Cover Memo Item # 2 Engineering Services Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 2llll2020 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. M. Williams, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Garrett, member. Absent: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Frantom, member. ENGINEERING SERVICES l. Mr. Corey Rogers Lucy C. Laney Museum of History regarding historical Item markers and monuments in the City of Augusta. (Requested by Action: commissioner Bill Fennoy) Rescheduled Motions |r'J:"' Motion rext Made Seconded MotionBy By Result It was the consensus of the committee that this item be referred to the next committee meeting. 2. Award Bid Item #19-008 for HDPE Pipe and Fittings Annual Contract.Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Approve Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion to approve. Commissioner Commissioner Motion Passes Ben Hasan Brandon Garrett Motion Result Passes 3-0. 3. Receive recommendations from staff regarding the use of TIA Item Discretionary funds to repair Barnes and Stevens Roads. (Refened from Action: January 28 Engineering Services) Rescheduled Attachment number 1 \nPage 1 of 4 Item # 2 Motions fr'J:" Motion rext Made Bv seconded Bv Motion--------- -" Result Commissioner Ben Hasan rasses 4. Approve Motion to on January Motions Motion Type Approve Motion to approve receiving this item as information and getting a report back at the April meeting. Motion Passes 3-0. approve the minutes 29,2420. Commissioner Brandon Garrett of the Engineering Services Committee held Item Action: Approved Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion to approve. Commissioner Commissioner Motion Passes Brandon Garrett Ben Hasan Motion Result Passes Motion Result Motion Result Passes 3-0. 5. Consider approving and accepting a sanitary sewer easement from Thomas Item Concrete of South Carolina, Inc. Action: Approved Motion to approve . with no costs. Commissioner CommissionerApprove ruro,ion Passes Ben Hasan Brandon Garrett Passes 3-0. 6. Consider approval of supplemental funding for on-call engineering services by Item Alfred Benesch & Company for Utilities Department on Fort Gordon. Action: Approved Motions fr'J:"' Motion rext Motions fr"J:"' Motion rext Approve Made By Seconded By Made By Seconded By Attachment number 1 \nPage 2 of 4 Item # 2 Motion to approve. Motion Passes 3-0. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner Brandon Garreff www.augustaga.gov Attachment number 1 \nPage 3 of 4 Item # 2 Attachment number 1 \nPage 4 of 4 Item # 2