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Home My WebLink About2018-04-24 Meeting Minutes Public Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 4/24/2018 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. D. Williams, Chairman; Smith, Vice Chairman; Jefferson and Sias, members. Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor. PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Approve deposit of check from GEMA in the amount of $5,905.00 into Augusta, GA. account and issue a check made payable to LEPC in the amount of $5,905.00 for the reimburse of funds expended in operations. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Andrew Jefferson Commissioner Grady Smith Passes 2. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on April 10, 2018. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Andrew Jefferson Commissioner Grady Smith Passes 3. Motion to Approve Revised Fee Schedule for CSRA Probation Contract. (Originally Approved by Commission on December 19, 2017) Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Andrew Jefferson Commissioner Grady Smith Passes 4. Motion to approve reimbursement to Richmond County Board of Education, Augusta University Medical Center, and Richmond County Health District for shelter operations during the evacuations caused by Hurricane Irma and to reimburse Animal Services, Augusta Transit, and Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, for their assistance and to authorize the Accounting Department to issue reimbursement checks and authorize the Mayor to execute the appropriate documents. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Andrew Jefferson Commissioner Grady Smith Passes 5. Discuss contract negotiations with ambulance companies to provide service to the ARC. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) 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 Commissioner Grady Smith Passes 6. Update from staff on what triggered/caused and who authorized stationing a Fire Department Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the commission Item Action: Approved chamber during commission meetings. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) 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 Commissioner Grady Smith Passes 7. Update on the status of Augusta’s efforts to follow through with the Commission’s directive to pursue re-opening of the EMS Zone through the Region VI EMS Council. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) 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 Commissioner Grady Smith Passes www.augustaga.gov Public Safety Committee Meeting 4/24/2018 1:05 PM Attendance 4/24/18 Department: Presenter: Caption: Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Safety Committee Meeting 4/24/2018 1:05 PM GEMA check to reimburse LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee) Department:Emergency Management Agency Presenter:Chief Christopher E. James, Director EMA Caption:Approve deposit of check from GEMA in the amount of $5,905.00 into Augusta, GA. account and issue a check made payable to LEPC in the amount of $5,905.00 for the reimburse of funds expended in operations. Background: LEPC prepares citizens, industries, and location emergency response agencies for chemical accidents by developing a comprehensive community program that will benefit the entire citizenry of Augusta-Richmond County, including the development of emergency response plans, conducting training exercise, and providing public education programs. LEPC receives grant money for the expense of LEPC operations. Analysis:Augusta received funds from GEMA intended to support the LEPC (Local Emergency Planning Committee. Upon approve the funds will be deposited by Augusta and then forwarded to LEPC for reimbursement. Financial Impact:reimbursement of operating expenditures Alternatives:None Recommendation:Approve the deposit of check from GEMA in the amount of $5,905.00 into Augusta, GA. account and issue a check made payable to LEPC in the amount of $5,905.00 for the reimburse of funds expended in operations Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: 101-00-0000/3891110 101-03-9210/5237110 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Safety Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 4ll0l20l} ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. D. williams, Chairman; Smith, vice Chairman; Jefferson and Sias, members. Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor. PT]BLIC SAFETY 1. Motion to approve the purchase of Cardiac Monitors/Defibrillators from Physio- Item Control, Inc. and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract to purchase the Action: CardiacMonitors/DefibrillatorsthroughPhysio-Control,Inc. (Bid 18-130) Approved Motions Motion Type Approve Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion toapprove. Commissioner Commissioner Motion Passes Sammie Sias Andrew Jefferson Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion to approve. Commissioner Commissioner Motion Passes Sammie Sias Andrew Jefferson Motion Result Passes Motion ResuIt Passes 4_0. 2. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on March Item13,2018. Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Approve 4-0. 3. Discuss status of no response to email communication titled "Questions ltemCommissioner Guilfoyle" dated March 19, 2Ol8 to Fire Chief Chris James. Action:(Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle) Approved Motions X:'1'" Motion Text Made By Seconded B-- MotionType r'r('r'rtuu I E'n'] rYrauc Dy Deconoeq IIy ReSult Motion to approve Approve fitr#lf this item as ff#,ff'j'Jl*" i:T##]'."rHLo, passes Motion Passes 4-0. 4. Update on the status of Augusta's efforts to follow through with the Item Commission's directive to pursue re-opening of the EMS Zone through the Action: Region VI EMS Council. Approved Motions f#:" Motion Text Made By Seconded F MotionrY Result Motion to approve ^ receiving this item as Commissioner CommissiorApprove iltr-uti*. Sammie Sias Grady s*itfitt Passes Motion Passes 4-0. 5. Approve a request from the Richmond County Sheriffs Office to use the monies ltem from the sale of Forfeited/Abandoned firearms ($275,400.00) for use to enhance Action: law enforcement operations within the agency. Approved Motions i'#:" Motion Text Made By seconded By H;ti,' Motion to approve A .^__^--^ adding this item to Commissioner Commission,Approve ffL ug.r,ou. Sammie sias Andrew r.rCiro, Passes Motion Passes 4-0. Motions X:j:'" Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion f YPe ''---- -r vvlv'svs sJ ReSUlt Motion to Approve il5ril';asses S"T#,:'J|*"' 3:*I'#Ll" passes 4_0. www.auqustaqa.qov Public Safety Committee Meeting 4/24/2018 1:05 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Presenter: Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Safety Committee held on April 10, 2018. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Safety Committee Meeting 4/24/2018 1:05 PM Motion to Approve Revised Fee Schedule for CSRA Probation Contract (Originally Approved by Commission on December 19, 2017) Department:Superior Court Presenter:Shaun Brooks, Trial Court Administrator Caption:Motion to Approve Revised Fee Schedule for CSRA Probation Contract. (Originally Approved by Commission on December 19, 2017) Background:After the current agreement with CSRA Probation Services, Inc. was approved by Commission on December 19, 2017, it was brought to my attention by CSRA Probation that they had recently renegotiated a few of its daily, electronic monitoring rates. As a result, the daily rates charged directly to the probationers came down. These revised, lower rates have been in effect since January 1, 2018; however, based on the agreement, any amendment must be formally approved by all parties. Please see attached documentation. Analysis: Financial Impact:The cost of these probation services is paid for by the persons placed on probation by the Superior Court Judges. ***The attached, revised fee schedule, which reflects a reduction in daily monitoring rates, has been in effect since January 1, 2018; however, any change to such items does require formal approval of all parties, per the terms of the original agreement. Alternatives: Recommendation:Approve Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Safety Committee Meeting 4/24/2018 1:05 PM Reimbursement Funds Received from Chatham County Department:Emergency Management Agency Presenter:Christopher E. James, EMA Director Caption:Motion to approve reimbursement to Richmond County Board of Education, Augusta University Medical Center, and Richmond County Health District for shelter operations during the evacuations caused by Hurricane Irma and to reimburse Animal Services, Augusta Transit, and Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, for their assistance and to authorize the Accounting Department to issue reimbursement checks and authorize the Mayor to execute the appropriate documents. Background:Payment was received from Chatham County, Georgia, by a check in the amount of $390,101.33 made payable to Augusta EMA for reimbursement to Augusta University Medical Center, in the amount of $40,859.53; Richmond County Board of Education in the amount of $194,752.68; Richmond County Health Department in the amount of $92,854.59; Animal Services in the amount of 2,545.60; Augusta Transit in the amount of $11,165.83; and the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $47,923.10. The check will be submitted to Accounting for processing. Augusta, Georgia Accounting Department needs authorization to issue reimbursement checks. Analysis:Reimbursement checks cannot be issued to the entities listed above without Accounting having Commission approval. Financial Impact:None to Augusta Georgia as we have received a check to cover reimbursements Alternatives:none Recommendation:Approve the reimbursement to Augusta University Medical Center in the amount of $40,859.53; Richmond County Board of Education in the amount of $194,752.68; Richmond County Health Department in the amount of $92,854.59; Animal Services in the amount of 2,545.60; Augusta Transit in the amount of $11,165.83; and the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office in the amount of $47,923.10 and authorize the Accounting Department to issue reimbursement checks and authorize the mayor to execute the appropriate documents. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: Fund 220 REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Safety Committee Meeting 4/24/2018 1:05 PM Ambulance Services providers Department: Presenter:Commissioner Marion Williams Caption:Discuss contract negotiations with ambulance companies to provide service to the ARC. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Safety Committee Meeting 4/24/2018 1:05 PM Fire Department EMT Department: Presenter: Caption:Update from staff on what triggered/caused and who authorized stationing a Fire Department Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the commission chamber during commission meetings. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Safety Committee Meeting 4/24/2018 1:05 PM Update EMS Department:Administrator/Fire/911/Law Presenter:Administrator Janice Allen Jackson Caption:Update on the status of Augusta’s efforts to follow through with the Commission’s directive to pursue re-opening of the EMS Zone through the Region VI EMS Council. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) Background:Attached are a series of documents to explain this process and where we are in it. 1. Description of Zoning Process, email from Ernie Doss of the Department of Public Health to Chris James, dated January 24, 2018. 2. Regional Emergency Medical Services Council By-laws 3. Chronology of events since the Augusta Commission voted 8-0 on October 10, 2017 to pursue opening of the zone; numerous supporting materials. Analysis:N/A Financial Impact:N/A Alternatives:N/A Recommendation:N/A Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: N/A REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: