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Home My WebLink About2019-10-29 Meeting Minutes Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 10/29/2019 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Davis, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Clarke and Fennoy, members. PUBLIC SERVICES 1. New Ownership: A.N. 19-39: A request by Ashaben Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with E Z Stop & Shop located at 2160 ML King Jr. Blvd. 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 William Fennoy Commissioner John Clarke Passes 2. Alcohol Extension: A.N. 19-13: A request by Alfonso Daggett for an Extension to purchase the Liquor, Beer & Wine License for Gravity Lounge & Restaurant located at 2510 Peach Orchard Road Unit G, due to extended work ongoing at the business address. There will be Dance. District 2. Super District 9. This application was previously approved on April 30, 2019. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner John Clarke Passes 3. Discussion: A request by Chang Huang for a Massage Operator's License to be used in connection with H Massage located at 1944 Walton Way Suite B. District 1. 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 Ben Hasan Commissioner William Fennoy Passes 4. Discuss revising the Augusta Code to enhance Litter Control violations and enforcement thereof. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Defer Motion to refer this matter to Code Enforcement to meet with Environmental Services and the Marshal's Department to bring back recommendations at the next meeting for solving the problem. Mr. Clarke votes No. Motion Passes 3-1. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner William Fennoy Passes 5. Approve funding for the fourth undentified gateway art sculpture be designated to the Dr Martin L. King Statue. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Fennoy) Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve designating that the funding of $173,000 be dedicated for the Dr. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner William Fennoy Passes Martin L. King statue. Ms. Davis votes No. Motion Passes 3-1. 6. Discuss the next steps in the gateway art sculptures - Sand Bar Ferry Road. (Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Sean Frantom) Item Action: Disapproved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve proceeding with sculpture at Riverwatch Parkway and then following up with the one at Sand Bar Ferry Road. Ms. Davis votes No. Mr. Clarke out. Motion Fails 2-1. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner William Fennoy Fails 7. Request a full clarification of the present operating hours for the Jamestown Community Center Park. Presently the park is not open daily. Example: this past Sunday the park access gate was locked all day; this has occurred numerous times since in the past three months, particularly on Fridays and weekends. The public expects the park to be open daily. (Requested by Commissioner Sammie Sias) Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Motion to approve asking Recreation & Parks to meet with the Administrator and develop a recommendation regarding the park hours on weekdays and weekends at Jamestown and report this information back to the Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner John Clarke Passes next committee meeting. Motion Passes 4-0. 8. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on October 8, 2019. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 4-0. Commissioner John Clarke Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 9. Discuss vaping/ E-cigarettes. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Fennoy) 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 Ben Hasan Commissioner John Clarke Passes www.augustaga.gov Public Service Committee Meeting 10/29/2019 1:00 PM Attendance 10/29/19 Department: Presenter: Caption: Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Service Committee Meeting 10/29/2019 1:00 PM Alcohol Application Department:Planning & Development Presenter:Julietta H. Walton Caption:New Ownership: A.N. 19-39: A request by Ashaben Patel for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with E Z Stop & Shop located at 2160 ML King Jr. Blvd. District 2. Super District 9. Background:This is a New Ownership. Formerly in the name of Sayed Mirwas Haydary. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $665.00 Alternatives: Recommendation:Planning & Development approved the application subject to additional information not contradicting the applicant’s statements. The Sheriff’s Office approved the application subject to additional information not contradicting applicant’s statements. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law Administrator Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 10/29/2019 1:00 PM Alcohol Application Department:Planning & Development Presenter:Julietta H. Walton Caption:Alcohol Extension: A.N. 19-13: A request by Alfonso Daggett for an Extension to purchase the Liquor, Beer & Wine License for Gravity Lounge & Restaurant located at 2510 Peach Orchard Road Unit G, due to extended work ongoing at the business address. There will be Dance. District 2. Super District 9. This application was previously approved on April 30, 2019. Background:This is a New Location. Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's Alcohol Ordinance. Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $4,600.00 Alternatives: Recommendation:Planning & Development approved the application subject to additional information not contradicting the applicant’s statements. The Sheriff’s Office approved the application subject to additional information not contradicting applicant’s statements. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Law Administrator Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 10/29/2019 1:00 PM Massage Operator's Department:Planning & Development Presenter:Julietta H. Walton Caption:Discussion: A request by Chang Huang for a Massage Operator's License to be used in connection with H Massage located at 1944 Walton Way Suite B. District 1. Super District 9. Background:This is New Ownership. Formerly in the name of Choa Tang. 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 $155.00 for a Massage Operator's License and a fee based on gross revenue. Alternatives: Recommendation:Planning & Development approved the application subject to additional information not contradicting the applicant’s statements. The Sheriff’s Office approved the application subject to additional information not contradicting applicant’s statements. Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Finance. Law. Administrator. Clerk of Commission Public Service Committee Meeting 10/29/2019 1:00 PM Augusta Code Litter Violations Department: Presenter:Commissioner Marion Williams Caption:Discuss revising the Augusta Code to enhance Litter Control violations and enforcement thereof. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Service Committee Meeting 10/29/2019 1:00 PM Gateway Sculpture Department: Presenter:Commissioner Bill Fennoy Caption:Approve funding for the fourth undentified gateway art sculpture be designated to the Dr Martin L. King Statue. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Fennoy) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Lena Bonner From: Sent: To: Subject: Lena, Commissioner Sean Frantom Wednesday, October 23,2019 8:09 AM Lena Bonner Agenda Item Please add the following topic to public services agenda - Discuss the next steps in the gateway art sculptures- Sand Bar Ferry Road Thank you, Sean Frantom Commissioner District 7 (706)s64-1663 sfrantom @au gustaga.gov ,':r., a i,..,... r , a ii::i{.ri! }i i1l8 e-nail transrlri$s}0!-}. l{ve|ificalion is reqilired. fJlease requesl a hard copy verriolr i,iri)'ti14 1 Public Service Committee Meeting 10/29/2019 1:00 PM Gateway art sculptures- Sand Bar Ferry Road. Department: Presenter:Mayor Pro Tem Sean Frantom Caption:Discuss the next steps in the gateway art sculptures - Sand Bar Ferry Road. (Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Sean Frantom) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Lena Bonner From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Ms. Bonner, Commissioner Sammie Sias Wednesday, October 23,20L9 4:38 AM Lena Bonner Nancy Morawski; Ronald l-{ouck Jamestown Community Center Park Good Morning, please add the following item to the Public Services Committee agenda for 29 October 20L9. Thanking you in advance. "Request a full clarification of the present operating hours for the Jamestown Community Center Park". Presently the park is not open daily. Example; this past Sunday the park access gate was locked all day. This has occurred numerous times since in the past three months, particularly on Fridays and weekends. The public expects the park to be open daily. Sammie L. Sias Commissioner, Augusta Richmond County "Fuilure is not on Option" .h i{,}i1rli .i tho e"lll.lri lISr;.;ir}is3iil.i !f i/eriiicali{)n is reilrrir'*ti. plea$e roqL}est ;: irarrJ cr:rpy versioil. Public Service Committee Meeting 10/29/2019 1:00 PM Jamestown Community Center Department: Presenter:Jamestown Commuunity Center Caption:Request a full clarification of the present operating hours for the Jamestown Community Center Park. Presently the park is not open daily. Example: this past Sunday the park access gate was locked all day; this has occurred numerous times since in the past three months, particularly on Fridays and weekends. The public expects the park to be open daily. (Requested by Commissioner Sammie Sias) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - l0l8l20l9 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Davis, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Clarke and Fennoy, members. PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Motion to approve the Change Order #l to the contract with Southeast Site Item Services for Electrical Vault Building Original Bid #18-244A in the amount of Action: $154,234.70. Approved Motion Text Made By Motion toapprove. Commissioner Motion Passes William Fennoy 4-0. 2. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on Item September 24,2019. Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Approve 4_0. 3. Discuss vaping/ E-cigarettes. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Fennoy) Item Action: Rescheduled Motions Motion Type Approve Seconded By Htjil Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion toapprove. Commissioner Commissioner Motion Passes John Clarke William Fennoy Motion Result Passes Motions f#:" Motion Text Made By Seconded By fffil Motion to approve receiving this item as information and refer this item to the next CommissionerDefer committee meeting to william commissioner passes allow Mr. Fennoy's Fennoy Ben Hasan r speaker to address the committee.. Motion Passes 4-0. 4. Motion to approve a Resolution in support of a State Veterans Cemetery. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Made Seconded Motioniil- Motion Text By By Result Unanimous consent is given to add this item to the agenda. Motions Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Motion to Approve i|3,',X]rt.urr., fi;mmissioner Ben 3i##""oner rohn passes 4-0. www.auqustasa.sov Public Service Committee Meeting 10/29/2019 1:00 PM Minutes Department: Presenter: Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on October 8, 2019. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Public Service Committee Meeting 10/29/2019 1:00 PM vaping/ E-cigarettes. Department: Presenter:Commissioner Bill Fennoy Caption:Discuss vaping/ E-cigarettes. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Fennoy) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: