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Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber- 10/28/2013- 12:45 PM
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. Discussion: consider revocation of the Alcohol License and
Business License for Mr. Timothy W. Lowery, d/b/a: Skittlez
Bar and Grill, 1855 Gordon Highway, for failure to comply
with the Augusta-Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance, Dance
Hall Ordinance, and Occupation Tax Ordinance.
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2. Transfer Application: A. T. 13 - 31: A request by Jane H.
Young to transfer the Wholesale Liquor, Beer & Wine license
used in connection with General Wholesale located at 813 Fifth
St to 537 Laney Walker Blvd Ext. District 1. Super District 9.
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3. New Application: A. N. 13 - 30: A request by Melissa Scott for
an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be
used in connection Harpo's Lounge located at 2864 Deans
Bridge Rd. There will be Dance. District 2. Super District 9.
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4. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services
Committee held on September 23, 2013.
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5. Consider a request from Paul S. Simon to create a centralized
Chiller Plant at the Augusta Conference and Convention
Center.
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6. An ordinance to amend the Augusta, Ga. Code, Title Four, by
adding a new article to be designated Article 7 and new
sections to be designated sections 4-2-77 through 4-2-97; to
repeal Augusta, Ga. Code Title Four, Section 4-2-1; to restrict
smoking in public places and in places of public
accommodation; to repeal all code sections and ordinances and
parts of code sections and ordinances in conflict herewith; to
provide an effective date and for other purposes. (Requested
by Mayor Pro Tem Corey Johnson)
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7. Discussion: A request by Yajie Qu for a Therapeutic Massage Attachments
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Operator's license to be used in connection with SHQ Salon &
Spa DBA SHQ Massage located at 102 Shartom Dr. District 7.
Super District 10.
8. Discussion: A request by Tonyanikka Wright for Therapeutic
Massage Operator's license to be used in connection with Ya
Mind & Body Relaxation Station located at 3240 - A Peach
Orchard Rd. District 6. Super District 10.
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9. Receive report from staff regarding tires left on the property of
the closed tire shop located on Martin Luther King Blvd. and
Mill Street. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
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10. Receive as information an update on public transit for ARC as
relates to incorporation of new routes, impact of unionization,
ridership concerns, and status of new transportation facility, to
include contamination issues. (Requested by Commissioner
Lockett) (Referred from October 15 Commission meeting)
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/28/2013 12:45 PM
Alcohol and Business Licenses
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:Discussion: consider revocation of the Alcohol License and
Business License for Mr. Timothy W. Lowery, d/b/a: Skittlez Bar
and Grill, 1855 Gordon Highway, for failure to comply with the
Augusta-Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance, Dance Hall
Ordinance, and Occupation Tax Ordinance.
Background:The owner of Skittlez Bar and Grill has a business license to
operate a bar to include dancing, and an alcohol license to serve
liquor and beer…At the Commission meeting on June 4, 2013, the
Commission approved a 90-day suspension and 1-year probation
of the Alcohol License and Business License for Mr. Timothy
Lowery, d/b/a Skittlez Bar and Grill. Mr. Lowery completed the
suspension and reopened the business…. On October 5, 2013, the
Sheriff’s Office inspected Skittles and found that underage patrons
were allowed in the business and were being served alcohol.
Analysis:The Sheriff’s Office reported the results of the inspection to the
Planning & Development Department… Mr. Lowery is on
probation because of previous code violations, and he is
continuing to violate the Alcohol, Business License and Dance
Hall ordinances. The Alcohol License, Dance Hall License, and
Business License can be suspended or revoked pursuant to the
following Codes: Section 2-1-38 (a) (3): Right to Deny, Suspend,
or Revoke A Business Tax Certificate; Section 6-2-74 (a):
Probation, Suspension & Revocation (Alcohol License); Section
6-2-19 (f): Furnishing to Minors; and Sec. 6-6-43. Dance halls, (g)
Right of suspension by License & Inspection Department. Sec. 2-
1-38. Right to deny, suspend, or revoke a business tax certificate.
(a) A Business Tax Certificate under this Chapter may be denied,
suspended, or revoked if one or more of the following exists: (3)
The applicant or holder of the certificate intends to violate or has
violated any federal or state law, or local ordinance or any
ordinance or resolution regulating such business or intends to
violate any regulation made pursuant to authority granted for the
purpose of regulating such business. Sec. 6-2-74. Probation,
Suspension & Revocation (Alcohol License). Any license issued
under this Ordinance may be put on probation, suspended and/or
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revoked by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission after a
finding of due cause. Due cause for the probation, suspension or
revocation of a license shall include but shall not be limited to, the
following: (a) A violation of this Ordinance or any State or federal
law governing the manufacture, transport, or sale of alcoholic
beverages by the licensee or any person in his employ or in the
employ of the establishment for which the license was issued. Sec.
6-2-19 (f). Furnishing to minors—Prohibited. (f) No person who
holds a license or is responsible for the day-to-day operation of an
establishment holding a license permitting the sale of alcoholic
beverages for on-premises consumption shall allow any individual
under the age of 21 to be in, frequent or loiter about the licensed
premises unless such individual is accompanied by a parent or
legal guardian except as provided herein. This prohibition shall
apply regardless of whether or not said establishment on said date
or time is operating for the purpose of the sale of alcoholic
beverages for on-premises consumption, and regardless of what
other type of license or business tax certificate said establishment
may have. This section shall not prohibit individuals under the age
of 21 from being in a qualified eating establishment or
entertainment venue as defined in this Ordinance or attending a
special event for which a license for a single event is issued
pursuant to this Ordinance, and does not apply to such individuals
who are employees of the licensee with assigned duties in the
licensed premises. Sec. 6-2-20. Same—Penalty for violation. (a)
Any licensee hereunder, or any person in the employ of the
licensee or any person in the employ of the retail business
establishment for which the license was granted, who violates the
provisions of section 6-2-19 herein, shall subject the license of the
licensee to suspension or revocation, and shall be guilty of an
offense and, upon trial and conviction of a misdemeanor, shall be
punished by a fine in an amount not to exceed five hundred dollars
($500.00) and/or imprisonment in jail for a period not to exceed
sixty (60) days. (b) Whenever an Alcoholic Beverage License(s),
under section 6-2-20(a) is suspended, or suspended and made
subject to probation by the Augusta-Richmond County
Commission for all or a part of said period of suspension, said
license shall not be reinstated unless the licensee pays to the
County a reinstatement fee of $500.00. Said reinstatement fee
shall be due and payable and remitted to Augusta-Richmond
County not less than five (5) business days prior to the end of any
period of suspension or probated suspension imposed by the
Augusta-Richmond County Commission. Only one such fee shall
be paid by any one license holder on any one occasion irrespective
of the number of licenses to be reinstated. Any fee paid pursuant
to this Code section shall be paid into the General Fund. Sec. 6-6-
43. Dance halls. (g) Right of suspension by License & Inspection
Department. The License & Inspection Department shall have the
right to suspend any business tax certificate issued under this
chapter whenever a person, firm or corporation doing business
shall deviate from the normal operation for which the business tax
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certificate was obtained or fails in performance to meet the
required regulations and code as set forth by the License &
Inspection Department, Augusta-Richmond County Sheriff’s
Department or Augusta-Richmond County Health Department, or
violates any law or ordinance of the United States, or the State or
Augusta-Richmond County, in pursuance of such business
conducted under such business tax certificate…..
Financial Impact:N/A
Alternatives:Suspend the Business Tax Certificate, Dance Hall, and Alcohol
licenses.
Recommendation:Revocation of the Business Tax Certificate, Revocation of the
Dance Hall License, and Revocation of the Alcohol Licenses
(Liquor and Beer)
Funds are Available
in the Following
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REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:Transfer Application: A. T. 13 - 31: A request by Jane H. Young
to transfer the Wholesale Liquor, Beer & Wine license used in
connection with General Wholesale located at 813 Fifth St to 537
Laney Walker Blvd Ext. District 1. Super District 9.
Background:The applicant is requesting to be allowed to move there existing
business to the new location.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay transfer fee of $121.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Planning & Development recommends approval. The RCSO
recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:New Application: A. N. 13 - 30: A request by Melissa Scott for an
on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine license to be used
in connection Harpo's Lounge located at 2864 Deans Bridge Rd.
There will be Dance. District 2. Super District 9.
Background:This is a new applicant for a location that has previously been
licensed.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City Of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro - rated fee of $ 2,258.50.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Planning & Development recommends approval. The RCSO
recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee
held on September 23, 2013.
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Paul S. Simon
Department:
Caption:Consider a request from Paul S. Simon to create a centralized
Chiller Plant at the Augusta Conference and Convention Center.
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Recommendation:
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in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Smoking Ordinance
Department:
Caption:An ordinance to amend the Augusta, Ga. Code, Title Four, by
adding a new article to be designated Article 7 and new sections to
be designated sections 4-2-77 through 4-2-97; to repeal Augusta,
Ga. Code Title Four, Section 4-2-1; to restrict smoking in public
places and in places of public accommodation; to repeal all code
sections and ordinances and parts of code sections and ordinances
in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other
purposes. (Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Corey Johnson)
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Analysis:
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Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Therapeutic Massage Operator's application
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:Discussion: A request by Yajie Qu for a Therapeutic Massage
Operator's license to be used in connection with SHQ Salon & Spa
DBA SHQ Massage located at 102 Shartom Dr. District 7. Super
District 10.
Background:The applicant will employe only state certified massage therapist.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Ordinance that regulates Massage Therapy.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $121.00.
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Recommendation:Planning & Development recommends approival. The RCSO
recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Public Service Committee Meeting
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Therapeutic Massage Operator's License
Department:Planning & Development
Caption:Discussion: A request by Tonyanikka Wright for Therapeutic
Massage Operator's license to be used in connection with Ya Mind
& Body Relaxation Station located at 3240 - A Peach Orchard Rd.
District 6. Super District 10.
Background:The applicant is a state certified massage therapist.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Ordinance regulating Therapeutic Massage.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $121.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:Planning & Development recommends approval. The RCSO
recommends approval.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
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Tire Shop MLK Blvd and Mill Sts.
Department:
Caption:Receive report from staff regarding tires left on the property of
the closed tire shop located on Martin Luther King Blvd. and Mill
Street. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/28/2013 12:45 PM
Update on Public Transit
Department:Clerk of Commission
Caption:Receive as information an update on public transit for ARC as
relates to incorporation of new routes, impact of unionization,
ridership concerns, and status of new transportation facility, to
include contamination issues. (Requested by Commissioner
Lockett) (Referred from October 15 Commission meeting)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
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