HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-10-26 Meeting Minutes Public Service Committee Meeting Commission Chamber - 10/26/2021
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Johnson, Vice Chairman;
Clarke and Mason, members.
Absent: Hon. Frantom, Chairman.
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. New Ownership: A.N. 21-34: A request by Sunita Alpesh Patel for a retail
package Beer & Wine License to be used in connection with Aggies located at
3040 Meadowbrook Dr. District 5. Super District 9.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Passes
3-0.
Commissioner
Alvin Mason
Commissioner
John Clarke Passes
2. New Business : A.N. 21-35: A request by Dwayne Pearson for an on
premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be used in
connection with the Ikonz Cigar Lounge located at 1515-A North Leg Rd.
There will be Dance. District 5. Super District 9.
Item
Action:
Disapproved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Result
Approve
Motion to
approve.
Motion Fails
2-1.
Commissioner
Alvin Mason
Commissioner
Jordan Johnson Fails
3. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on
October 12, 2021.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made
By
Seconded
By
Motion
Result
It was the consensus of the
committee that this item be
approved without objection.
4. Request Approval: Refund Delta Airlines in the amount of $25,390.86 for
overpayment of hotel/motel excise taxes between the periods of November
2015 through June 2018.
Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made
By
Seconded
By
Motion
Result
It was the consensus of the
committee that this item be deleted
from the agenda without objection.
5. Update from the Salvation Army regarding Homeless Taskforce/panhandling.
(Requested by Commissioner Jordan Johnson)
Item
Action:
None
Motions
Motion
Type Motion Text Made
By
Seconded
By
Motion
Result
An update is given by Mr. Dugan
from the Salvation Army; no formal
action on this item is taken.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/26/2021 1:00 PM
Attendance 10/26/21
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/26/2021 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:JULIETTA H. WALTON
Caption:New Ownership: A.N. 21-34: A request by Sunita Alpesh Patel
for a retail package Beer & Wine License to be used in
connection with Aggies located at 3040 Meadowbrook Dr.
District 5. Super District 9.
Background:This is an Existing Location. Formerly in the name of Anil
Patel.
Analysis:The appliant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $665.00
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
10/26/2021 1:00 PM
Alcohol Application
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:JULIETTA H. WALTON
Caption:New Business : A.N. 21-35: A request by Dwayne Pearson for
an on premise consumption Liquor, Beer & Wine License to be
used in connection with the Ikonz Cigar Lounge located at
1515-A North Leg Rd. There will be Dance. District 5. Super
District 9.
Background:This is a New Business. (Cigar Lounge)
Analysis:The applicant meets the requirements of the City of Augusta's
Alcohol Ordinance.
Financial Impact:The applicant will pay a pro-rated fee of $2,337.50.
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 Commission Chamber - 1011212021
ATTENDANCE:
Present: Hons. Frantom, Chairman; Clarke and Mason, members.
Absent: Hons. Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor; Johnson, Vice Chairman.
PUBLIC SERVICES
1. A motion to renew the Sec. 5311 Rural Transit grant application between the Item
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Augusta, Georgia for July Action:
1,2022 to June 30,2023'. Approved
,,
Motions
Motion Motion Text'l'ype
Motion to. aDDrove.APProve uotion Passes
3-0.
Made By
Commissioner
Alvin Mason
Seconded By
Commissioner
John Clarke
Seconded By
Existing Location: A.N. 2l-33: A request
premise consumption Liquor License to be
Solfood Kitchen located at 4Tl Highland Ave.
Motions
X:11" Motion rext Made Byrype
Motion to
^ aDDrove.APProve vtotion passes
3-0.
by Melanie Harvey for an on ltem
used in connection with The Action:
District 7. Super District 10. Approved
Motion
Result
Passes
Motion
Result
Commissioner Commissioner
John clarke Alvin Mason Passes
3. Discussion: consider probation, suspension or revocation of the Alcohol
License and Business License for Ms. Nathalie chang Lassic, 7 Mil
Entertainment, LLC, dlbla: Sumyung Ho, 521 Broad Street, for failure to Item
comply with the Augusta-Richmond County Alcohol Ordinance, and Action:
Occupation Tax Ordinance Approved
Motions
X:j1" Motion Text Made By seconded Motion
Type By Result
Motion to refer this item Dies forDerer [;i'"*.:""ffifi';1", ffifit',"T#J" '#:::
Motions
X:11"t Motion Text Made By seconded By MotionType Result
Motion to approve
placing this business
Approve on probation for a commissioner commisioner
6-month period. Alvin Mason Sean Frantom rasses
Motion Passes 3-0.
4. Motion to approve the BETA Charging Stations at the Augusta Regional Item
Airport. This is a ten (10) year lease agreement with BETA Technologies to Action:
install an electric aircraft charging station on the general aviation ramp. Approved
Motions
X:j*l'" Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion
Type ''"-- -r Result
Motion to
^ approve. Commissioner CommissionerApprove ilotion passes Alvin Mason John clarke Passes
3-0.
5. Motion to approve, in advance, this GDOT FY 2022 Grant in the amount of ltem
$1,438,476.23. Augusta Regional Airport and the City of Augusta are Action:
currently awaiting Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Grant in Approved
the amount of 51,438,476.23. This grant was tentatively approved for the
following project: Rehabilitate Taxiway E and Electrical Improvements -
Construction.
Motions
Motion Text Made By Seconded BY
Motion MotionTYPe Result
Motion to
Approve il5ffiu,,., :i#fli;'*:T' jtJfrt"xfJ* passes
3-0.
6. Discussion: A request by Yurui Huang for a Massage Operators License to be ltem
used in connection with AU Mass age & Facial Studio located at 3635 Walton Action:
way Ext Ste B. District 7. Super District 10. Approved
Motions
X:j*1" Motion Text Made By seconded By Motion'r'YPe - ----- -'I Result
Motion to
^ approve. Commissioner CommissionerApprove Motion passes Alvin Mason John clarke Passes
3-0.
7. Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee held on Item
September 29,2027. Action:
Approved
Motions
['o11" Motion Text Made By Seconded By MotionrYPe - ----- -'I Result
Motion to
Approve if5ffiu,,., ii#H*:T' ;;Tt"Ti";'* passes
3-0.
8. Update and Renewal of the Opportunity Zones for Laney-Walker Bethlehem Item
and Harrisburg-West End. Action:
Approved
Motions
X:11" Motion Text Made By Seconded By MotionlYPe - ---- -r Result
Motion to
Approve ffi:,1'o;'ru,.., :i#f#:',"#' i:ilti::[J* passes
3-0.
9.Motion to approve the STEM
Laschober & Associates P.C. for
STEM Building.
Building Architect Design
Architectural Design Services
by Johnson, Item
for the AGS Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
Motion Text Made By
Motion toapprove. Commissioner
Motion Passes Alvin Mason
3-0.
ffilt',T#J., Passes
Fare Collection System Vault to Item
Action:
Approved
Seconded By Motion
Result
10.A motion to approve the purchase of a GFI
replace the current fare system.
Motions
Motion
Type
Approve
Motion Text Made By Seconded By
Motion to
approve. Commissioner Commissioner
Motion Passes Alvin Mason John Clarke
Made By
Commissioner
Alvin Mason
Seconded By
Commissioner
John Clarke
Motion
Result
Passes
Motion
Result
Passes
3-0.
11. Update from the Administrator in accordance with previous committee Item
direction on September 29th Public Services Committee regarding the status Action:
of the contract between the City of Augusta and the Augusta Swim League. Approved
Motions
Motion------" Motion Text'l'ype
Motion to delete
Delete this item from the
agenoa.
Motion Passes 3-0.
12. Enterprise Zone Update for Harrisburg/West End.Item
Action:
Approved
Motions
Motion Text
Motion Made Seconded MotionTYPe By By Result
It was the consensus of the
committee that this item be added
to the agenda without objection.
Motions
fr'j]o' Motion Text Made By seconded By f."r[il
Motion to
Approve ffi3,',ll'ru,,., ii#f#:',""X" :;frt[Xl";"' passes
3-0.
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Public Service Committee Meeting
10/26/2021 1:00 PM
Minutes
Department:
Presenter:
Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the Public Services Committee
held on October 12, 2021.
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/26/2021 1:00 PM
Refund overpayment of hotel - motel excise taxes.
Department:Planning & Development
Presenter:Rob Sherman
Caption:Request Approval: Refund Delta Airlines in the amount of
$25,390.86 for overpayment of hotel/motel excise taxes between
the periods of November 2015 through June 2018.
Background:Deloitte Tax LLP submitted a claim for overpayment of
hotel/motel excise taxes on behalf of Delta Airlines in the
amount of $52,723.07 for their stay at the Augusta Marriott
between the periods of November 2015 through the June 2018.
It has been determined the amount is $25,390.86. The Georgia
Department of Revenue has refunded Delta Airlines for their
overpayment of sales taxes during this period. The Augusta Law
Department has reviewed and is recommending refunding Delta
Airlines for the hotel/motel excise taxes.
Analysis:Delta Airlines overpaid hotel/motel excise taxes for their stay at
the Augusta Marriott. Between the periods of November 2015
through June 2018 it has been determined that the amount owed
is $25,390.86.
Financial Impact:Augusta will owe Delta Airlines $25,390.86 in hotel/motel
excise taxes.
Alternatives:N/A
Recommendation:Approve refund request.
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
The amount refunded to Delta Airlines will be deducted from
future payments of hotel motel tax collections made to the
Coliseum Authority and the Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Augusta does not retain any revenue from hotel motel taxes.
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
Finance.
Law.
Administrator.
Clerk of Commission
Public Service Committee Meeting
10/26/2021 1:00 PM
Salvation Army regarding Homeless Taskforce/panhandling
Department:Augusta Commission
Presenter:Commissioner Jordan Johnson
Caption:Update from the Salvation Army regarding Homeless
Taskforce/panhandling. (Requested by Commissioner Jordan
Johnson)
Background:
Analysis:
Financial Impact:
Alternatives:
Recommendation:
Funds are
Available in the
Following
Accounts:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: