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Home My WebLink About2017-03-14 Meeting Minutes Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 3/14/2017 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Guilfoyle, Chairman; Fennoy, Vice Chairman; Davis and M. Williams, members. PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Discussion: A request by Roderick Stokes for a Sunday Sales License to be used in connection with S Bar, Inc. located at 1505 North Leg Rd Suite A. District 5. Super District 9. Item Action: Disapproved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Deny Motion to deny. Mr. Fennoy abstains. Motion Passes 3-0 -1. Commissioner Mary Davis Commissioner Marion Williams Passes 2. New Ownership Application: A.N.17-10: A request by Hyong Chin Kim for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Yeung Supermarket located at 1675 Olive Rd. District 2. Super District 9 Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Mary Davis Commissioner Marion Williams Passes 3. Discussion: A request by Michael Evertsen for Tin Lizzy's Cantina located at Item 2821 Washington Rd. for an Alcohol Special Event License for 7 days, April 3- 9, 2017. (Masters Week in the Parking Lot). There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Mary Davis Commissioner Marion Williams Passes 4. Discussion: A request by Tracy Trotter for Hooters of Augusta located at 2834 Washington Rd. for an Alcohol Special Event License for 9 days, April 1-9, 2017. (Masters Week in the Parking Lot). There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Mary Davis Commissioner Marion Williams Passes 5. Discussion: A request by David Schultz for World of Beer located at 2819 Washington Rd. for an Alcohol Special Event License for 7 days, April 3-9, 2017. (Masters Week in the Parking Lot). There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Mary Davis Commissioner Marion Williams Passes 6. Discussion: A request by Clay C. Mingus for Twin Peaks Augusta located at 277 Robert C. Daniel Pkwy. for an Alcohol Special Event License for 9 days, April 1-9, 2017. (Masters Week in the Parking Lot). There will be Sunday Sales. District 3. Super District 10. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Mary Davis Commissioner Marion Williams Passes 7. Discussion: A request by Jan Scholer for Wild Wing Cafe located at 3035 Washington Rd. for an Alcohol Special Event License for 6 days, April 3-8, 2017. (Masters Week in the Parking Lot). District 7. Super District 10. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Marion Williams Commissioner Mary Davis Passes 8. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on February 28, 2017. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner William Fennoy Commissioner Mary Davis Passes 9. Recommendations for Addressing Additional Code Enforcement, Property maintenance and cleanups, illegal dumping, and anti-littering efforts. (Referred from February 28 Public Services Committee) Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Motion to approve www.augustaga.gov Approve proceeding forward with the work on the red-lined recommendations from the Administrator listed on pages 33, 34, 35 and 37. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Mary Davis Commissioner William Fennoy Passes Public Service Committee Meeting 3/14/2017 1:00 PM Attendance 3/14/17 Department: Presenter: Caption: Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Service Committee Meeting 3/14/2017 1:00 PM Alcohol Application Department:Planning & Development Presenter:Robert H. Sherman III Caption:Discussion: A request by Roderick Stokes for a Sunday Sales License to be used in connection with S Bar, Inc. located at 1505 North Leg Rd Suite A. District 5. Super District 9. Background:This is a New Request. The applicant operates as a bar but wants to change the business classification to a restaurant with Sunday Sales. The Alcohol Ordinance states 6-2-52 that to operate as a restaurant the location must meet the 50% food sales. At least 50% of its total annual gross food and beverage sales income are from the sale of prepared meals or food on premise. Analysis:The applicant does not meet the requirements of the City of Augusta's Alcohol Ordinance. The applicant does not meet the 50% prepared meals/food sales requirement. Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation:The Planning & Development recommend denial of the application. The R.C.S.O. recommend denial of the application. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law Administrator Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 3/14/2017 1:00 PM Alcohol Application Department:Planning & Development Presenter:Robert H. Sherman III Caption:New Ownership Application: A.N.17-10: A request by Hyong Chin Kim for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Yeung Supermarket located at 1675 Olive Rd. District 2. Super District 9 Background:This is a New Ownership Application. Formerly in the name of Chin H. Kim. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $1,330.00 Alternatives: Recommendation:The Planning & Development recommend approval. The R.C.S.O. recommend approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law Administrator Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 3/14/2017 1:00 PM Alcohol Special Event Application Department:Planning & Development Presenter:Robert H. Sherman III Caption:Discussion: A request by Michael Evertsen for Tin Lizzy's Cantina located at 2821 Washington Rd. for an Alcohol Special Event License for 7 days, April 3-9, 2017. (Masters Week in the Parking Lot). There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. Background:This is a Masters Week Event. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $800.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:The Planning & Development Dept. recommends approval. The R.C.S.O. recommends approval Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law Administrator Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 3/14/2017 1:00 PM Alcohol Special Event Application Department:Planning & Development Presenter:Robert H. Sherman III Caption:Discussion: A request by Tracy Trotter for Hooters of Augusta located at 2834 Washington Rd. for an Alcohol Special Event License for 9 days, April 1-9, 2017. (Masters Week in the Parking Lot). There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. Background:This is a Masters Week Event. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $1,100.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:The Planning & Development Dept. recommends approval. The R.C.S.O. recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law Administrator Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 3/14/2017 1:00 PM Alcohol Special Event Application Department:Planning & Development Presenter:Robert H. Sherman III Caption:Discussion: A request by David Schultz for World of Beer located at 2819 Washington Rd. for an Alcohol Special Event License for 7 days, April 3-9, 2017. (Masters Week in the Parking Lot). There will be Sunday Sales. District 7. Super District 10. Background:This is a Masters Week Event. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $800.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:The Planning & Development Dept. recommends approval. The R.C.S.O. recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law Administrator Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 3/14/2017 1:00 PM Alcohol Special Event Application Department:Planning & Development Presenter:Robert H. Sherman III Caption:Discussion: A request by Clay C. Mingus for Twin Peaks Augusta located at 277 Robert C. Daniel Pkwy. for an Alcohol Special Event License for 9 days, April 1-9, 2017. (Masters Week in the Parking Lot). There will be Sunday Sales. District 3. Super District 10. Background:This is a Masters Week Event. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $1,100.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:The Planning & Development recommend approval. The R.C.S.O. recommend approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law Administrator Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 3/14/2017 1:00 PM Alcohol Special Event Application Department:Planning & Development Presenter:Robert H. Sherman III Caption:Discussion: A request by Jan Scholer for Wild Wing Cafe located at 3035 Washington Rd. for an Alcohol Special Event License for 6 days, April 3-8, 2017. (Masters Week in the Parking Lot). District 7. Super District 10. Background:This is a Masters Week Event. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $700.00. Alternatives: Recommendation:The Planning & Development Dept. recommends approval. The R.C.S.O. recommends approval. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law Administrator Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - zl28l20l7 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Guilfoyle, chairman; Fennoy, Vice Chaiffnan; Davis and M. Williams, members. PUBLIC SERVICES 1. New Location: A.N. 17-6: A request by Barethea Walker for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer and Wine License to be used in connection with Smokin Aces located at 2510-B Peach Orchard Rd. There will be Dance.District 2. Super District 9. Item Action: Approved Motions So,tion Mofion Textr ype Motion to ^ apDrove.APProve Motion passes 4_0. 3. New Location: A.N. l7-8: Made By Commissioner Marion Williams A request by Gabriel Seconded By Seconded By Commissioner William Fennoy Echevarria for an on Motion Result Motion Result Passes Motions f#:" Motion rext Made By Motion to. aDDrove.APProve Motion passes 4-0. Commissioner Commissioner Mary Davis Marion williams Passes 2. New Application: A.N. l7-7: A request by Ahmed Said Mohammad Ashel for Iteman on premise consumption Liquor License to be used in connection with Action: Sharifa's Hookah Bar and Lounge located at730 Broad Street. District l. Super ApprovedDistrict 9. premise Item consumption Liquor, Beer and Wine License to be used in connection with Action: Augusta Exchange Stadium 20 & IMAX dlbla Regal Cinemas located at 1144 Approved Agerton Lane. There will be Sunday Sales. District 3. Super District 10. Motions s]jt1" Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion'l'YPe - - ----- -'t Result Motion to Approve ffi3ffi** ;':XlHTt),",1'L, $"'ll'ff;:ffi:, Passes 4_0. 4. New Location: A.N. l7-9: A request by Robyn Jarrett for an on premise Item consumption Liquor, Beer and Wine License to be used in connection with The Action: Scene located at 1289 Broad Street. There will be Dance. District 1. Super Approved District 9. Motions X:11"t Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion I YPe -'---- -r Result Motion to Approve ffi3i,ool,'iu,,., fi,"'11#,li}:ffi:, fr:1l#'i)?,1'L, passes 4-0. (22 objectors are noted) 5. Motion to approve an award of contract for Bid Item #17-136, HVAC ItemAutomation System Upgrade, for Diamond Lake Community Center to Trane Action: Commercial Systems for $127,234.00. Approved Motions Motion f,'^ai^-.ra^-+ r.r^r^ '-- d, r r h Motion;---.-- Motion Text Made By Seconded ByI YPe ''---- -r vvlv.svs sr ReSUlt Motion to Approve ffi3,lo#ru,,., $:1lH'il?,1,L, i,",TB'iJi;'* passes 4-0. 6. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on Item February 14,2017. Action: Approved Motions [,oj:'" Motion Text Made By seconded By MotionType Result Motion to ^ approve. Commissioner CommissionerApprove ili ion passes Mary Davis william Fennoy Passes 4-0. 7. Recommendations for Addressing Additional Code Enforcement, Property Item maintenance and cleanups, illegal dumping, and anti-littering efforts Action: Rescheduled Motions X:jt1'" Motion Text Made By seconded By MotionType -'---- -J Result Motion to refer this Defer item to the next Commissioner Commissioner committee meeting. Mary Davis Marion Williams Passes Motion Passes 4-0. www.augustaga.gov Public Service Committee Meeting 3/14/2017 1:00 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Presenter: Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on February 28, 2017. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Service Committee Meeting 3/14/2017 1:00 PM Recommendations for Code Enforcement, Property Maintenance and Cleanups Department:Administrator Presenter:Planning/Code Enforcement, Marshal's Office, Environmental Services, Housing and Comm. Dev. Caption:Recommendations for Addressing Additional Code Enforcement, Property maintenance and cleanups, illegal dumping, and anti- littering efforts. (Referred from February 28 Public Services Committee) Background:Staff from the Planning and Development Department/Code Enforcement, the Marshal’s Office, the Environmental Services Department, and the Housing and Community Development Department have been working on recommendations that are responsive to the Commission’s request for additional property maintenance code enforcement, abandoned property cleanups, mitigation of illegal dumping, anti-littering efforts and related efforts to ensure a safer, cleaner community. Staff have prepared recommendations for each of these areas, focused on rental properties, vacant buildings, tax-delinquent vacant properties, and vacant lots (both tax-delinquent or not), as well as illegal activity in the public rights-of-way. Analysis:At the February 14 Public Services Committee meeting, staff will present recommendations for each of these issues, targeted at each of these types of properties, to include: (1) A pilot area in the Bethlehem neighborhood for targeted, pro-active enforcement by the Marshal’s Office and Code Enforcement utilizing existing codes. (2) Proposed ordinance enhancements to require the registration and tracking of used tire disposal, and fees with incentives for proper disposal. (3) Proposed ordinance enhancements to authorize a schedule of fees and fines for citations that are issued for property maintenance, illegal sign, littering, dumping, overgrown vegetation and other violations. (4) Reinstating a Keep Augusta Beautiful chapter to coordinate community, neighborhood and right-of-way cleanups, with volunteers, adopt-a-spot programs and related activities. (5) Enhanced partnership of HCD with the Land Bank per their new policies for the Beautify to Build vacant lot improvements, and flexible sale and disposition of tax delinquent properties to interested investors. (6) Educational campaigns for anti-littering and no lawn clippings/limbs/debris in the storm drains. (7) Implementation of an enhanced case tracking and property-related shared data among Code Enforcement, the Marshal’s Office and ESD for property maintenance, cleanups, liens, and compliance assurance. It will likely take three to five years of initiatives such as these to make visible, noticeable differences in property maintenance and compliance levels, but between enhanced Ordinances and additional funding for Enforcement and Cleanup activities, the associated increases in property values and their redevelopment potential for investors, will ultimately ensure a sustainable result. Financial Impact:TBD Alternatives:N/A Recommendation:Authorize the Law Department to prepare the necessary Ordinances and Authorize the Administrator to pursue the necessary funds to implement these recommendations. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: TBD REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: