HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-11-12 Meeting Minutes Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 11/12/2019
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Davis, Chairman; Hasan, Vice Chairman; Clarke and
Fennoy, members.
Absent: Hon. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor.
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. Motion to approve recommendations for various capital improvement
projects funded through SPLOST 7.
Item
Action:
Disapproved
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 project list as
recommended with
Fleming Park being
the top priority.
Motion Fails 2-2.
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
Commissioner
Mary Davis Fails
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve Substitute motion to
vote on the
committed funds and
Commissioner
William
Fennoy
Commissioner
John Clarke
Fails
the non-committed
funds separately.
Motion Fails 2-2.
2. Motion to approve the new construction of facility at the Henry H. Brigham
Center.
Item
Action:
Disapproved
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.
Motion Fails
2-2.
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
Commissioner
Mary Davis Fails
3. Motion to approve the 2020 Cooperative Sub Grant Agreement with CSRA
Regional Commission for Senior Nutrition Services for Augusta, GA.
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
4. New Ownership: A.N. 19-40: A request by Allan Soto for an on premise
consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with
Pineapple Ink Tavern located at 1002 Broad Street. There will be Sunday
Sales. District 1. Super District 9.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve Passes
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
4-0.
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
Commissioner
William Fennoy
5. New Location: A.N. 19-41: A request by Celvon M. Mitchell for an on
premise consumption Liquor, Beer, & Wine License to be used in connection
with Primetime Bar & Grill located at 1721 Gordon Highway. There will be
Dance. 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
Ben Hasan
Commissioner
William Fennoy Passes
6. Discussion: A request by the Planning & Development Department to renew
the existing Alcohol Licenses in the City of Augusta. There will be Arcades.
There will be Dance. There will be Sunday Sales. Districts 1-8. Super
Districts 9-10.
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
7. Provide requested information about litter control violations and enforcement
as discussed at the October 29, 2019 Public Service Committee meeting.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve Motion to approve
forwarding this item to
the full Commission to
receive an update from
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
Commissioner
William
Fennoy
Passes
the Marshal's Department
regarding the issue of
citing citizens for
overloading trash
containers and also to
have Planning &
Development bring back
some industry standards
regarding the proper size
dumpsters to be located in
apartment complexes.
Motion Passes 4-0.
8. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on
October 29, 2019.
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
9. Motion to approve the Permeable Grid Solutions- Ecoraster in the amount of
$149,877.36.
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
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Public Service Committee Meeting
11/12/2019 1:00 PM
Attendance 11/12/19
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
11/12/2019 1:00 PM
Capital Improvement Projects
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve recommendations for various capital
improvement projects funded through SPLOST 7.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
11/12/2019 1:00 PM
Henry H. Brigham Center Facility
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve the new construction of facility at the Henry
H. Brigham Center.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
11/12/2019 1:00 PM
2020 Cooperative Sub-Grant Agreement for Senior Nutrition Program
Department:Recreation and Parks Department
Presenter:Ron Houck
Caption:Motion to approve the 2020 Cooperative Sub Grant Agreement
with CSRA Regional Commission for Senior Nutrition Services
for Augusta, GA.
Background:The Augusta Recreation, Parks Department operates six senior
nutrition sites throughout the county through a partnership with
the CSRA Regional Commission which provides state and
federal grant funds to provide 142,699 meals to senior citizens
including the home delivery program.
Analysis:The agreement provides the mechanism for Augusta, Georgia to
receive $718,677 in 2020.
Financial Impact:Augusta’s match for the 2020 Agreement is $47,299.
Alternatives:1. To approve the 2020 Cooperative Agreement with CSRA
Regional Commission for Senior Nutrition Services for Augusta,
GA. 2. To deny, this would result in forfeiting grant funds and
possibly terminating the program.
Recommendation:1. To approve the 2020 Cooperative Agreement with CSRA
Regional Commission for Senior Nutrition Services for Augusta,
GA
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
220054322
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
11/12/2019 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Julietta H. Walton
Caption:New Ownership: A.N. 19-40: A request by Allan Soto for an on
premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used
in connection with Pineapple Ink Tavern located at 1002 Broad
Street. There will be Sunday Sales. District 1. Super District 9.
Background:This is a New Ownership. Formerly in the name of Karen
Draper.
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a fee of $5,715.00
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The 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
11/12/2019 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Julietta H. Walton
Caption:New Location: A.N. 19-41: A request by Celvon M. Mitchell
for an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer, & Wine License to
be used in connection with Primetime Bar & Grill located at
1721 Gordon Highway. There will be Dance. District 2. Super
District 9.
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 $4,535.00.
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The 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
Robert H. Sherman, III - Director
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MEMORANDUM
To: Hardie Davis, Jr. Mayor
Sean Frantom, Mayor Pro Tem
Augusta Georgia Commissioners
Jarvis R. Sims lnterim Administrator
NV'From: Robert H. Shermai lll, Director of Planning & Development
Date: November L,20L9
Re:Renewal of the Arcades, Dance & Alcohol Licenses for the year 2020
Enclosed you will find a copy of the Arcade, Dance & Alcohol License Book to be
renewed for the Year 2020.
1803 Marvin Griffin Road, Augusta, GA. 30906
Building Permib Busincss Liccose Alcohol Liccnse Codc Enforccnrcnt
706.312.5050 Fax 706.312.4277 705.312.5053 Fax 706.312.503? 706312.5038Fu.1M.82[.4253 706.312.5049 Fox 7A6.t21.4233
Roberl H. Sheman lll
1803 Maruin Gdllin Road
Augusla, GA 30906
Public Service Committee Meeting
11/12/2019 1:00 PM
Alcohol Renewals 2020
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Julietta H. Walton
Caption:Discussion: A request by the Planning & Development
Department to renew the existing Alcohol Licenses in the City
of Augusta. There will be Arcades. There will be Dance. There
will be Sunday Sales. Districts 1-8. Super Districts 9-10.
Background:This is the yearly renewal of the year 2020.
Analysis:The applicants meet the requirements for the renewal of their
current Alcohol License.
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:The 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
11/12/2019 1:00 PM
Litter Control Violations and Enforcement
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Rob Sherman, Becky Padgett
Caption:Provide requested information about litter control violations and
enforcement as discussed at the October 29, 2019 Public Service
Committee meeting.
Background:At the October 29, 2019 Public Service Committee meeting,
agenda item # 4 concerned litter around garbage cans in
residential area, and how was this type of problem
addressed. Rob Sherman explained that Environmental Services
and the Marshal's Office typically addressed this type of
problem and that Planning, Environmental Services, and the
Marshal's Office would report back to the Committee at the
November 12th meeting.
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 1012912019
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 ltem
Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with E Z Stop & Shop located Action:
at2l60 ML King Jr. Blvd. District 2. Super District 9. Approved
Motions
Motion- ----- Motion Textr ype
Motion to. aDDrove.APProve Motion passes
4-0.
Motions
Motion Motion Textr ype
Motion to
^ aDDrove.APProve Motion passes
4-0.
Made By
Made By
Commissioner
Ben Hasan
Seconded By
Seconded By
Commissioner
John Clarke
Commissioner Commissioner
william Fennoy John clarke Passes
Motion
Result
Motion
Result
2. Alcohol Extension: A.N. 19-13: A request by Alfonso Daggett for an ltem
Extension to purchase the Liquor, Beer & Wine License for Gravity Lounge & Action:
Restaurant located at 2510 Peach Orchard Road Unit G, due to extended work Approved
ongoing at the business address. There will be Dance. District 2. Super
District 9. This application was previously approved on April 30,2019.
Passes
3. Discussion: A request by Chang Huang for a Massage Operator's License to Item
be used in connection with H Massage located at 1944 Walton Way Suite B. Action:
District 1. Super District 9. Approved
Motions
*j:"" Motion Text Made By seconded By Motionrype - ----- -r Result
Motion to
^ approve. Commissioner CommissionerApprove Motion passes Ben Hasan william Fennoy Passes
4-0.
4. Discuss revising the Augusta Code to enhance Litter Control violations and Item
enforcement thereof. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion 4! _ -, m Motion- ----- Motion Text Made By Seconded Byt YPe - ---- -l --------- "J Result
Motion to refer this
matter to Code
Enforcement to meet with
Environmental Services
and the Marshal's CommissionerDefer Department to bring back ;:ffi::';*t william passes
recommendations at the ^ Fennoy
next meeting for solving
the problem. Mr. Clarke
votes No.
Motion Passes 3-1.
5- Approve funding for the fourth undentified gateway art sculpture be Item
designated to the Dr Martin L. King Statue. (Requested by Commissioner Action:
Bill Fennoy) Approved
Motions
Motion f,r 4s^_ .r!^_-a r,_ -r_ n Motion-----" Motion Text Made By Seconded ByI YPe ''--- -r Result
Approve Motion to approve Commissioner Commissioner Passes
designating that the Ben Hasan William
funding of $173,000 be Fennoy
dedicated for the Dr.
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. Item
(Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Sean Frantom) Action:
Disapproved
Motions
fr'J:"" Motion rext
Motions
i#:"' Motion rext
Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Motion to approve
proceeding with
sculpture at
Riverwatch Parkway
A ---^-.^ and then following up commissioner commissioner
Approve iuii, tn. one at Sand Ben Hasan william Fails
Bar Ferry Road. Ms. FennoY
Davis votes No. Mr.
Clarke out.
Motion Fails 2-1.
7. Request a full clarification of the present operating hours for the Jamestown Item
Community Center Park. Presently the park is not open daily. Example: this Action:
past Sunday the park access gate was locked all day; this has occurred Approved
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)
Made By seconded By HIir"
Commissioner Commissioner Passes
Ben Hasan John Clarke
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
next committee meeting.
Motion Passes 4-0.
8. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on Item
October 8,2019. Action:
Approved
Motions
H:11"' Motion Text Made By seconded By MotionIype - ----- -'1 ----"'-'-r Result
Motion to
Aoorove approve. Commissioner Commissioner- -r,.- - - Motion Passes John Clarke Ben Hasan Passes
4-0.
9. Discuss vaping/ E-cigarettes. (Requested by Commissioner Bill Fennoy) Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion rr ^:^__ m_ 1 r, r Motion- ----- Motion Text Made By Seconded ByI YPe ' ---- -r Result
Motion to approve
^ receiving this item as Commissioner CommissionerApprove information. Ben Hasan John clarke Passes
Motion Passes 4-0.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
11/12/2019 1:00 PM
Minutes
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee
held on October 29, 2019.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
11/12/2019 1:00 PM
Permeable Grid Solutions- ECORASTER Purchase
Department:Augusta Regional Airport
Presenter:Herbert Judon
Caption:Motion to approve the Permeable Grid Solutions- Ecoraster in
the amount of $149,877.36.
Background:The Augusta Aviation Commission has approved the purchase
of Ecoraster, from Permeable Grid Solutions in the amount of
$149,877.36 This is an innovative and environmentally friendly
grid paving system that is an alternative to concrete and asphalt.
The Ecoraster will provide the Airport with additional parking
on the Airfield during Masters Week. This can also be moved
to other areas as/when needed. Currently, the East Location
is lacking infrastructure to support vehicle traffic during Airport
Operations during Masters Week. This will provide a viable
solution. Requesting purchase approval from the Augusta-
Richmond County Commission.
Analysis:This is a sole source purchase and has passed the approval for
the Augusta-Richmond County Procurement Department.
Financial Impact:$149,877.36
Alternatives:To Deny
Recommendation:Recommending Approval
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
551081306-5412110
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Procurement.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission