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Home My WebLink About2015-07-28-Meeting Mintues Public Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 7/28/2015 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Lockett, Chairman; Frantom, Vice Chairman; Sias and Smith, members. Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Approve a request by the Augusta Fire Department for a Mutual Aid Agreement between Augusta, GA and Columbia County, GA for the purposes of fire suppression and emergency assistance. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Mr. Frantom out. Motion Passes 3-0. Commissioner Grady Smith Commissioner Sammie Sias Passes 2. Approve a request by the Fire Department to demolish 310 Eve St. parcel #035- 2-220-00-0 to create a parking lot access for Fire Station 4. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Mr. Frantom out. Motion Passes 3-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner Grady Smith Passes 3. Discuss the implementation of a fee/fine for businesses with alcoholic beverage licenses that are continually monitored by the Sheriff's Office's resources. (Requested by Commissioner Guilfoyle) Item Action: Rescheduled www.augustaga.gov Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Defer Motion to refer this item back to committee for further discussion and recommendations. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commisioner Sean Frantom Passes 4. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on July 14, 2015. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Mr. Frantom out. Motion Passes 3-0. Commissioner Grady Smith Commissioner Sammie Sias Passes 5. Update from the Fire Chief regarding information concerning risks and dangers associated with the loss of the fire fighting tractor that was removed from Richmond County by the Georgia Forestry Service. Request that GA Forestry Service again station a fire fighting tractor in Richmond County. Discuss and develop an alternate plan in case the Forestry Service cannot replace the tractor that was removed from Richmond County. (Requested by Commissioner Sias) Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve tasking the Fire Chief with establishing a shed to house the fire fighting tractor at Station #18 on Windsor Spring Road. Mr. Frantom out. Motion Passes 3-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner Grady Smith Passes Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/28/2015 1:10 PM Attendance 7/28/15 Department: Caption: Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/28/2015 1:10 PM Approve Mutual Aid Agreement Between Augusta Fire Department and Columbia County Fire Department Department:Fire Caption:Approve a request by the Augusta Fire Department for a Mutual Aid Agreement between Augusta, GA and Columbia County, GA for the purposes of fire suppression and emergency assistance. Background:This is a mutual aid agreement between Augusta, GA and Columbia County, GA to render supplemental fire suppression, protection, prevention, rescue and emergency medical assistance and response to each other in the event of a fire or other local emergency. Both parties also agree to take part and to participate in joint training exercises. This agreement will be entered pursuant to the Georgia Mutual Aide Act, O.C.G.A Section 36-69-1, et seq and pursuant to the 1983 Constitution of the State of Georgia, Article IX, Section II, Paragraph 3. Analysis:This agreement will provide supplemental manpower, equipment, and training to both Augusta and Columbia County so to better ensure the safety and wellbeing of their citizens. Financial Impact:N/A Alternatives:N/A Recommendation:Approve the Mutual Aid Agreent between The Augusta, GA and Columbia County,GA. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/28/2015 1:10 PM Demolition of 310 Eve St. (Old West End Free Library) Department:Fire Caption:Approve a request by the Fire Department to demolish 310 Eve St. parcel #035-2-220-00-0 to create a parking lot access for Fire Station 4. Background:The Fire Department would like permission to demolish the structure located at 310 Eve St. formerly the West End Free Library. This piece of property is owned by the City of Augusta and had been used as a storage facility for the Augusta Fire Department for nearly 30 years. The structure is dilapidated and has a leaking roof and trees growing into it. In addition, asbestos siding and shingles were used in its construction. Logistically this building sits in the parking lot of Fire Station 4 and hampers the ability to maneuver the fire apparatus into the fire station bay. In order to gain access to the bay door, the driver must enter from Ellis Street and drive to the back of the station. The approach is at a very sharp angle resulting in damage to the black top area in front of the bay door. We have been in contact with Eric Montgomery of the Augusta Historical Society who validated that this property is not on the historical register Analysis:If this building is demolished it would serve two purposes. 1. it would avoid a possible public safety hazard due to the current condition of the structure. 2. It would make room for a new parking lot access from Eve St. The proposed new access will be more direct alleviating the need to enter from Ellis St. and prevent future damage to the drive way. Financial Impact: Alternatives:Do not demolish the structure located at 310 Eve St. formerly the West End Free Library. Recommendation:Approve the demolition of the structure located at 310 Eve St. Formerly the West End Free Library to make room for a new entrance to Fire Station 4. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Funds are available in the Fire Department's fund balance REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/28/2015 1:10 PM Discussion of implementation of fee/fine for businesses with alcoholic beverage licenses monitored by Sheriff's Office Department: Caption:Discuss the implementation of a fee/fine for businesses with alcoholic beverage licenses that are continually monitored by the Sheriff's Office's resources. (Requested by Commissioner Guilfoyle) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/28/2015 1:10 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on July 14, 2015. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Safety Committee Meeting 7/28/2015 1:10 PM Update on Fire Fighting Tractor Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Update from the Fire Chief regarding information concerning risks and dangers associated with the loss of the fire fighting tractor that was removed from Richmond County by the Georgia Forestry Service. Request that GA Forestry Service again station a fire fighting tractor in Richmond County. Discuss and develop an alternate plan in case the Forestry Service cannot replace the tractor that was removed from Richmond County. (Requested by Commissioner Sias) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: