HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-02-23 Meeting Minutes Public Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 2/23/2016
ATTENDANCE:
Motion
Present: Hons. Lockett, Chairman; Frantom, Vice Chairman; Sias and Smith, members.
Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor.
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Motion to amend Section 1-3-44 of the Augusta Georgia Code relating to the
Launching and Operation of Drones and Model Aircraft and for other purposes.
(Requested by the Law Department)
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made
By
Seconded
By
Motion
Result
Unanimous consent is given to add
this item to the agenda.
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to approve the
Ordinance that was
approved last year for the
specified time around the
Masters Tournament.
Motion Passes 4-0.
Commissioner
Sammie Sias
Commisioner
Sean Frantom Passes
2. Motion to approve agreement with the State and Magistrate Courts of Richmond
County for the establishment of a county system to provide probation services.
(Requested by the Law Department)
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made
By
Seconded
By
Motion
Result
Unanimous consent is given to add
this item to the agenda.
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to approve as
presented with the
following addition to the
proposed order: The courts
and Augusta Georgia
further agree that in the
event there is action taken
by the Georgia legislature
causing probation services
to no longer be a judicial
function this agreement
shall be reconsidered by
both parties within 60 days
of the passage of such
legislation.
Motion Passes 4-0.
Commissioner
Sammie Sias
Commissioner
Grady Smith Passes
3. Motion to approve a one-time transfer from 2016 contingency fund in the
amount of $20,000 into the Animal Services Department 2016 budget to
facilitate educational community outreach initative relative to the February 2,
2016 approved Animal Services Ordinance. (Requested by Commissioner
Sean Frantom) (Referred from February 16 Commission meeting)
Item
Action:
Disapproved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to approve giving
$20,000 from
contingency to the
following agencies:
Animal Services for
educational purposes and
implementation of
programs concerning the
new Ordinance, $20,000
to the Bethlehem
Community Center for
their senior services,
$20,000 to the Area
Agency on Aging Meals
Commissioner
Sammie Sias
Commissioner
William
Lockett
Ties
on Wheels program,
$20,000 to the Shiloh
Community Center for
their work with seniors
and $20,000 to Serenity
Behavioral Mental Health
Center.
Motion Ties 2-2.
4. Approve a request by the Richmond County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) to accept
an award from Governor's Office of Highway Safety in the amount of $20,000
for the East Central Traffic Enforcement Network project.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Commissioner
Grady Smith
Commissioner
Sammie Sias Passes
5. An update to the Commission on the Animal Advisory Board; its functions,
future plans and membership status. (Requested by Commissioner Sias)
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to approve
receiving this item as
information.
Motion Passes 4-0.
Commissioner
Sammie Sias
Commisioner
Sean Frantom Passes
6. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on February
9, 2016.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Commissioner
Sammie Sias
Commisioner Sean
Frantom Passes
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7. Approve payment to New World Systems, Inc. for the Standard Software
Subscription Agreement for the period covering January 1, 2016 - December 31,
2016.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Commissioner
Sammie Sias
Commissioner
Grady Smith Passes
Public Safety Committee Meeting
2/23/2016 1:10 PM
Amendment to City Code
Department:Clerk of Commission
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to amend Section 1-3-44 of the Augusta Georgia Code
relating to the Launching and Operation of Drones and Model
Aircraft and for other purposes. (Requested by the Law
Department)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Safety Committee Meeting
2/23/2016 1:10 PM
Agreement for Probation Services
Department:Clerk of Commission
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve agreement with the State and Magistrate Courts
of Richmond County for the establishment of a county system to
provide probation services. (Requested by the Law Department)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Safety Committee Meeting
2/23/2016 1:10 PM
$20,000 transfer to Animal Services Dept. for educational outreach
Department:
Presenter:Commissioner Sean Frantom
Caption:Motion to approve a one-time transfer from 2016 contingency
fund in the amount of $20,000 into the Animal Services
Department 2016 budget to facilitate educational
community outreach initative relative to the February 2, 2016
approved Animal Services Ordinance. (Requested by
Commissioner Sean Frantom) (Referred from February 16
Commission meeting)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Safety Committee Meeting
2/23/2016 1:10 PM
Accept and award the amount of $20,000 from Governor's Office of Highway Safety
Department:Richmond County Sheriff's Office
Presenter:
Caption:Approve a request by the Richmond County Sheriff's Office
(RCSO) to accept an award from Governor's Office of Highway
Safety in the amount of $20,000 for the East Central Traffic
Enforcement Network project.
Background:With the reward of this grant, funds will be used to run the ECTEN.
The funds will also aid in the conducting of meetings and trainings
for the East Central Traffic Enforcement Network.
Analysis:None
Financial Impact:This is 100% reimbursable grant, RCSO will submit request for
reimbursement to GOHS upon expenditures.
Alternatives:none
Recommendation:Accept award in the amount $20,000 from Governor's Office of
Highway Safety.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Safety Committee Meeting
2/23/2016 1:10 PM
Animal Advisory Board
Department:Clerk of Commission
Presenter:
Caption:An update to the Commission on the Animal Advisory Board; its
functions, future plans and membership status. (Requested by
Commissioner Sias)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Safety Committee Meeting
2/23/2016 1:10 PM
Minutes
Department:Clerk of Commission
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee
held on February 9, 2016.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Safety Committee Meeting
2/23/2016 1:10 PM
New World 2016 Annual Maintenance
Department:Information Technology
Presenter:Michael Blanchard
Caption:Approve payment to New World Systems, Inc. for the Standard
Software Subscription Agreement for the period covering January
1, 2016 - December 31, 2016.
Background:This is the annual payment to secure ongoing maintenance of New
World’s AEGIS Public Safety-related software and related
modules and products. The Augusta Commission approved a
Standard Software Subscription Agreement (SSSA) in conjunction
with an upgrade from our former AS400-based software to the
New World MSP (Microsoft Product) on February 21, 2012.
Analysis:This software subscription/maintenance agreement with New
World will allow Augusta to continue to receive maintenance and
support for the New World Systems applications used by various
Public Safety Departments to include the Sheriff's Office, E911,
and the Fire Department. Augusta uses this software to take
emergency calls, dispatch emergency responders, store incident
reports, track offender records, record information related criminal
investigations, analyze crime patterns, and generate system
reports. This agreement also includes software licensing, planning,
and implementation services related to the implementation of the
Microsoft version of New World's Public Safety software.
Financial Impact:The overall cost of this annual maintenance is $399,510. This
expense is paid through IT’s Operating Budget as well as from the
Augusta Fire Department and E911.
Alternatives:N/A
Recommendation:Approve payment to New World Systems, Inc. for the Standard
Software Subscription Agreement for the period covering January
1, 2016 - December 31, 2016.
Funds are Available
in the Following
Accounts:
101015410.5223110 $324,510 (IT) 274034110.5213119 $15,000
(Augusta Fire Dept.) 216037110.5223110 $60,000 (E911)
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Procurement.
Information Technology.
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission