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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-01-06-Meeting Minutes Commission Meeting Agenda Commission Chamber - 1/6/2015 ATTENDANCE: Present: Hons. Hardie Davis, Mayor; Lockett, Guilfoyle, Sias, Harris, M. Williams, Fennoy, D. Williams, Hasan, Davis and Smith, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission. INVOCATION: Dr. Michael Mitchell, Pastor Restoration Ministries International Christian Fellowship. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. RECOGNITION(S) 2014 Employee of the Year A. Congratulations! Crystal Nason, Augusta Tax Assessor's Office - 2014 Employee of the Year. Item Action: None EOY_Nason.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Presentation is made to Ms. Nason as 2014 Employee of the Year. Employee of Month B. January Employee Of Month. Item Action: None Employee_of_the_Month_January_2015.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Motion Text Made Seconded Motion Type By By Result Presentation is made to Mr. Bobby Robinson as the January Employee of the Month. ELECTION OF OFFICER(S) C. Election of Mayor Pro-Tempore for 2015-16. Item Action: Approved ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Mr. Williams nominates Mr. Grady Smith. Voting No: Fennoy, Guilfoyle, Lockett. Motion Passes 7-3. Passes Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Mr. Fennoy nominates Mr. Bill Lockett. Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Mr. Guilfoyle nominates Ms. Mary Davis. Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion by Mr. M. Williams to unanimously approve the selection of Mr. Grady Smith as Mayor Pro Tempore for 2015-16. Voting No: Fennoy, Lockett. Motion Passes 8-2. Passes D. Appointment of 2015-16 Standing Committees. Item Action: Approved ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve the Standing Committee appointments as follows: Administrative Services: Marion Williams, Chairman; Dennis Williams, Vice Chairman; Bill Lockett, Mary Davis. Engineering Services: Bill Fennoy, Chairman; Ben Hasan, Vice Chairman; Grady Smith, Wayne Guilfoyle. Finance: Wayne Guilfoyle, Chairman; Sammie Sias, Vice Chairman; Louis Harris, Ben Hasan. Public Safety: Bill Lockett, Chairman; Louis Harris, Vice Chairman; Sammie Sias, Grady Smith. Public Services: Mary Davis, Chairman; Dennis Williams, Vice Chairman; Bill Fennoy, Marion Williams. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner William Fennoy Commissioner Marion Williams Passes E. Discuss appointing the County Attorney. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) Item Action: Rescheduled Charter_1-51_County_Attorney.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Type Result Defer Motion to refer this item to the Administrative Services Committee for discussion. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner William Fennoy Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-3) PLANNING 1. ZA-R-235 - A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to approve a petition to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 4 (Off-street Parking and Loading) by establishing and updating parking standards to allow flexible parking strategies that are economical and encourage access management, mobility and accessibility for all travel modes, such as shared parking lots and/or bicycle parking that create pedestrian friendly, environmentally sustainable and affordable developments. (Approved by the Commission December 16, 2014 - second reading) Item Action: Approved ZA-R-235.pdf Ordinance_attachment.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10- 0. Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes 2. ZA-R-236 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to approve a petition to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 3-12 (Area and Setback Requirements). (Approved by Commission December 16, 2014 - second reading) Item Action: Approved ZA-R-236.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10- 0. Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 3. Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of the Commission held December 16, 2014 and Special Called meeting held December 16, 2014. Item Action: Approved ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve. Motion Passes 10- 0. Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes ****END CONSENT AGENDA**** AUGUSTA COMMISSION 1/6/2015 AUGUSTA COMMISSION REGULAR AGENDA 1/6/2015 (Items 4-8) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 4. Receive from staff to date an all-inclusive/comprehensive/detailed report of all expenditures associated with the Hyde Park Relocation Project as requested on November 4, 2014. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams referred from the December 2nd Commission meeting; referred from the December 16, 2014 meeting) Item Action: Rescheduled Hyde_Park_expenditure_information.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Defer Motion to refer this item back to the next Commission meeting pending the receipt of information resulting from the meeting with the Housing & Community Development Department. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner William Fennoy Passes 5. Discuss the action taken in the December 8th Commission meeting to rescind tasking the Internal Auditor to conduct an audit of all expenditures associated with the Hyde Park Relocation Project broken out in defined/appropriate categories and submit a comprehensive/detailed report of findings to the Augusta Commission. (Requested by Comissioner Marion Williams - deferred from the December 16, 2014 meeting) Item Action: Approved ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to refer this item to be incorporated in with Item #4. Commissioner Marion Williams Commissioner Sammie Sias Other No action is taken on this motion due to the passage of the substitute motion. Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Substitute motion to approve tasking the Administrator with Approve coordinating a meeting with the HUD office, the Legal Department and the Engineering Department regarding expenditures associated with the Hyde Park relocation project and to give commissioners a date to review the information they present. Voting No: Guilfoyle, Lockett. Motion Passes 8-2. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner William Fennoy Passes APPOINTMENT(S) 6. Consider the following recommendations for a four-year term from the Richmond County Hospital Authority: For the position currently occupied by Rabbi David Sirull, who is eligible for reappointment: 1. Rabbi David Sirull 2. I. Gary Katcoff 3. Haskell D. Toporek For the position currently occupied by Pete Caye, who is eligible for reappointment: 1. Charles G. (Pete) Caye 2. Hugh L. JHamilton, Jr. 3. Levi W. Hill, IV Item Action: Approved University_Hospital_Authority_Appt.__15.pdf Richmond_Cty._Hosp._Authority_membership.pdf Richmond_Cty._Hosp._Authority.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve the appointments of Rabbi David Sirull and Mr. Charles Caye. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle Commissioner Ben Hasan Passes ADDENDUM 7. Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the Augusta, GA Code Title One, Article Four, Section 1-7-51 relating to the adoption of Personnel Policies and Procedures of Augusta, Georgia; to amend the Definition of Elected Official in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual; to repeal all Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of Code Sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. Item Action: Approved Ordinance_regarding_definition_of_elected_official_in_PPPM.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve adding this ordinance to the agenda. Commissioner William Fennoy Unanimous consent is not given to add this item to the agenda. Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve adding this item to the next committee meeting for discussion. Commissioner William Fennoy Commissioner William Lockett No action is taken on this motion at this time. Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve adding this item to the agenda, discussing it and act upon it if we get unanimous consent. Commissioner Ben Hasan Commissioner Grady Smith No action is taken on this motion at this time. Motions Motion Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Result Approve Motion to add and approve an Ordinance to amend the Augusta, GA Code Section 1-7-51 relating to the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual to amend the definition of Elected Official in the Manual to include the Mayor and to waive the second reading and to authorize the transfer of funds from the contingency account to the Clerk of Commission's Office in an amount sufficient to effectuate the transfer of Natasha McFarley to the Clerk of Commission's Office not to exceed $30,000. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner William Lockett Passes 8. Motion to approve going into a legal meeting. Item Action: Approved ItemApprovalSheet.html Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve going into a legal meeting to discuss personnel. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle Passes LEGAL MEETING A. Pending and Potential Litigation. B. Real Estate. C. Personnel. Upcoming Meetings www.augustaga.gov 9. Motion to approve execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. Item Action: Approved Motions Motion Type Motion Text Made By Seconded By Motion Result Approve Motion to approve executing the closed meeting affidavit. Motion Passes 10-0. Commissioner Sammie Sias Commissioner Louis Harris Passes Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM Invocation Department: Caption:Dr. Michael Mitchell, Pastor Restoration Ministries International Christian Fellowship. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM 2014 Employee of the Year Department: Caption:Congratulations! Crystal Nason, Augusta Tax Assessor's Office - 2014 Employee of the Year. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM Employee of Month Department: Caption:January Employee Of Month. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM Mayor Pro Tem Department: Caption:Election of Mayor Pro-Tempore for 2015-16. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM 2015-16 Standing Committees Department: Caption:Appointment of 2015-16 Standing Committees. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM County Attorney Department: Caption:Discuss appointing the County Attorney. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION REZONING STAFF REPORT Case Number: #ZA-R-235 Hearing Date: Monday, November 312014 (continued to December l, 2014) Report Prepared By: Paul DeCamp and Robert W. Austin Recommended Amendment: Amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by amendingSection 4 (Off-street Parking and Loading) by establishing and upiating parking ,turrA*A, tJallow flexible parking strategies that are economical and .rr.ourug.- u.r.r, management,mobility and accessibility for all travel modes, such as shared parking lJs and/or bicyclelarkinjthat create pedestrian friendly, environmentally sustainable and affordable developmints.' Background: The existing Section 4 (Off-street Parking and Loading) classification isdesigned to relieve traffic congestion in the streets, to minimLe any effects Ji off-street parkingareas on adjacent properties, and to ensure the proper and uniform development of off-streetparking areas throughout Augusta. The amendment provides parking standards to allow flexibleparking strategies to incorporate bicycle parking. The amendment requires all new constructionof greater than 1,200 square feet of gross floor area to apply at a minimum for 2 short term and 2long term bicycle parking spaces. Exemptions and more detailed requirements are included inthe text provided. Justification: The intent of this amendment is to update the existing parking standards toprovide workable standards for bicycle and pedestrian friendly development. Note: The remainder of the existing Section 4 (Off-street Parking and Loading) is not being amended at this time' In response to comments from Planning Commissionllhri"-"n Cooks at the November 3'd meeting, the staff recommends that the issue of parking for low-speedelectric vehicles be addressed at the time that Section 4 is updated. 4-8 Bicycle Parking - General Provisions 4-8-1 Statement of Intent: Establish and update parking standards to allow flexible parking strategies that are economical and encourage access management, mobility and accessibility for all travel modes and bicycle parking that create pedestrian friendly, environmentally sustainable and affordable developments. 4-8-2 Applicability: Bicycle parking requirements of this section shall apply to: a) Any new building greater than 1,200 square feet of gross floor area.b) Any existing building undergoing a change of use and or expansions and alterations, greater than 1,200 square feet ofgross floor area. 4-8-3 Exemptions: The following uses shall not be required to provide bicycle parking: a) residential including one and two family dwellings b) fraternity and sorority houses c) private clubs, lodges and fraternal buildings not proving overnight accommodations automobile repair establishments convenience stores (gas/food marts) and similar establishments automobile washing and cleaning establishments automobile sales (new and used) and manufactured homes sales appliance stores furniture stores night clubs, taverns, lounges, and similar establishment mini warehouses manufacturing and industrial establishments wholesale trade establishments, warehouses 4-8-4 Required Bicycle Parking Spaces: a) For all required uses, a minimum of two short-term and two long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided. b) Bicycle parking must be provided at arate of one bike space for every ten vehicle parking spaces.c) Whenever a site is exempted from the vehicular parking requirements, the required bicycle parking for the site shall still be calculated based upon the amount of vehicular parking that would have been required for that site. 4-8-5 General Requirement Standards: The following general requirements are specified: a) A bicycle parking space required by this ordinance shall be at least 6 1 d) e) 0 s) h) D i) k) D m) feet long and2 feet wide with a 5 foot access aisle.b) All required bicycle racks and facilities must be in accordance with the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals Bike Parking Guidelines (APBP). c) Whenever vehicle parking spaces are provided in a structure, all required bicycle spaces shall be located inside that structure or shall be located in other areas protected from the weather. 4-8-6 Types of Bicycle Parking: a) Short-Term Bicycle Parking. A type of parking is generally intended to accommodate visitors, customers, messengers, and other persons expected to park for a few minutes to depart within approximately two (2) hours.b) Long-Term Bicycle Parking. A type of parking is generally intended to accommodate employees, students, residents, commuters, and other persons who expect to leave their bicycle parked for more than2 hours. 4-8-7 Bicycle Parking Requirements: a) Short-Term Bicycle Parking. choose properly designed bicycle racks that support a bicycle's frame and are secure. Provides secure and functional parking that can support the bicycle upright on a horizontal plane. 1. Short-term bicycle parking shall consist of bicycle racks that support the bicycle frame at two points. Racks that support only the wheel of the bicycle are not permissible.i. Well-spaced racks allow for ease and efficiency of bicycle parking. ii. Allow front-in and back-in parking. iii. Racks shall allow for the bicycle frame and at least one wheel to be locked to the racks. iv. The bicycle rack shall allow for the use of a cable as well as a U- shaped lock.v. Ifbicycles can be locked to each side ofthe rack, each side shall be counted toward a required space. vi. Racks shall be securely anchored to an approved paved surface. vii. At least half of parking should be covered for short-term parking if more than ten (10) bicycles can be parked there. b) Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking requires a high degree of security and weather protection, with well-designed racks in covered areas, lockers, storage rooms, or fenced areas (enclosed on all sides) with restricted access. 1. Acceptable examples of long-term bicycle parking include bicycle lockers or cages that are well maintained and have good placement locations. Long-term bicycle parking shall be secured from the general public. Acceptable examples of some enhanced security measures may include variable levels of entry control to facilities, whereas access to bicycle facilities is restricted and or monitored parking. 4-8-8 Siting Requirements: Required bicycle parking shall be provided on the same lot as the use for which it is intended to serve. a) Short-Term Bicycle Parking. For new buildings, short-term bicycle parking shall be located to maximize visibility from the main entrance. For existing buildings where exterior space may be inadequate, short-term bicycle parking may be on the level of the parking garage closest to the ground floor with a direct access to a public street.l. Location shall be within a convenient distance of, and clearly visible from the main entrance to the building as determined by the city, but it shall not be farther than the closest automobile parking space. 2. For buildings with more than one main pedestrian entrance, short term bicycle parking shall be split evenly among all main pedestrian entrances. 3. Signage is required at each building entrance for bicycle parking locating within buildings or parking garages. b) Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Long-term bicycle parking shall be provided in a wel[- lit, secure location within a convenient distance of a main entrance. A secure location is defined as one in which the bicycle parking is: l. A bicycle locker, 2. A lockable bicycle enclosure, 3. Provided within a lockable room, or 4. All required long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be sheltered from precipitation. 4-8-9 Lighting Requirements: Adequate lighting shall be provided to ensure safe access to bicycle parking facilities. a) Provide a well-lit path from the building entrance to both short-term and long- term bicycle parking. b) Clearly light short-term, long-term parking, and signage. c) Use direct oodark sky" compliant lighting that is consistent and glare-free to provide even light distribution. d) Bicycle parking provided in a structure or under cover shall be illuminated with twice the amount of light as auto parking spaces. 4-8-10 Signage: If required bicycle parking is not visible from the street or main building entrance, a sign must be posted at the main building entrance indicating the location of the parking. In parking structures, signs shall be installed to indicate the location of the bicycle parking. 4-8-11 Parking Structures: Bicycle parking provided in a structure or under cover shall be: At ground level free ofcharge clearly marked a) b) c) d) located in a location that (l) is illuminated with twice the amount of light as auto parking spaces, (2) is separated from auto parking by some form of barrier to minimize the possibility of parked bicycles being hit by an automobile, either, no farther from the vehicular entrance/exit than the nearest vehicular parking space OR no farther from the pedestrian entrance/exit than the nearest vehicular parking space. 4-8-12 Reduction of Vehicle Parking for Bicycle Parking: The number of required off- street vehicle parking spaces may be reduced where bicycle parking is provided. a) Bicycle parking spaces may be used to replace new and existing vehicle parking spaces at a ratio of two bicycle parking spaces for every one vehicle parking space. b) Up to a maximum of 5Yo of the total vehicle parking spaces required, andT%o of the vehicle parking spaces required for uses related to public assembly, may be replaced with bicycle parking spaces 4-8-13 Abandoned Bicycle Policy: A bicycle shall be deemed abandoned if it has been parked at the same location for seven consecutive calendar days. The property owner is responsible for the removal of abandoned bicycles. Abandoned bicycles may be donated to non-profits that reuse bicycles or may be disposed of in any lawful manner. 4-8-14 Exceptions: Exceptions to the requirement to provide bicycle parking may be allowed in some cases and areas. Situations where an exception may be made include the following: a) Where a showing is made that it is physically not feasible to provide bicycle parking or in areas where significant levels of cycling are unlikely and where altemative means of bicycle parking are likely available. These exceptions may be approved administratively by the Augusta Planning and Development Department's Director or designee. b) Where a showing is made that joint bicycle parking facilities are provided for two or more establishments.Co-location of bicycle parking facilities at adjacent location. Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM ZA-R-235 Department:Planning Commission Caption: ZA-R-235 - A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to approve a petition to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 4 (Off-street Parking and Loading) by establishing and updating parking standards to allow flexible parking strategies that are economical and encourage access management, mobility and accessibility for all travel modes, such as shared parking lots and/or bicycle parking that create pedestrian friendly, environmentally sustainable and affordable developments. (Approved by the Commission December 16, 2014 - second reading) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY PLAI\NING COMMISSION REZONING STAFF'REPORT Case Numberz #ZA-R-236 Hearing Date: Monday, December 112014 Report Prepared By: Paul DeCamp and Robert W. Austin Recommended Amendment: Amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 3-12 (Area and Setback Requirements) by deleting the special building setback for Alexander Drive. Background: The Special Building Setbacks provision was created to ascertain that no building, structure, or part thereof or obstruction of any character including the minimum required off-street parking spaces for a land use included in Section 4 of this Ordinance, shall be erected, or altered, regardless of the use thereon, on any property included in this section. Upon completion of local, State or Federal road projects this section may be updated by deleting specific special Setbacks. Justification: The intent of this amendment is to update the existing Special Building Setbacks to provide the most accurate information to the public. Note: The remainder of the existing Section3-l2 (Area and Setback Requirements) is not being amended at this time. ORDINANCE An Ordinance to amend the Comprehensive Zomng Ordinance adopted by the Augusta, Georgia Commission effective September 16, 1997 by amending Section 3 - 12 (Special Building Setbacks) THE AUGUSTA COMMISSION HEREBY ORDANS: SECTION I. That the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance is amended by deleting the following language in Section 3 - 12 (Special Building Setbacks) (x)* Nearer than forty-five (45) feet from the right-of-way line on either side of Alexander Drive. SECTION IL AII Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Duly adopted by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission this day of 2014. MAYOR, AUGUSTA COMMISSION AUGUSTA, GEORGIA ATTEST: LENA BONNER, CLERK First Reading: Second Reading: Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM ZA-R-236 Department:Planning Commission Caption: ZA-R-236 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to approve a petition to amend the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 3-12 (Area and Setback Requirements). (Approved by Commission December 16, 2014 - second reading) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM Hyde Park Relocation Project Department: Caption:Receive from staff to date an all-inclusive/comprehensive/detailed report of all expenditures associated with the Hyde Park Relocation Project as requested on November 4, 2014. (Requested by Commissioner Marion Williams referred from the December 2nd Commission meeting; referred from the December 16, 2014 meeting) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM Internal Auditor Hyde Park Relocation Project Department: Caption:Discuss the action taken in the December 8th Commission meeting to rescind tasking the Internal Auditor to conduct an audit of all expenditures associated with the Hyde Park Relocation Project broken out in defined/appropriate categories and submit a comprehensive/detailed report of findings to the Augusta Commission. (Requested by Comissioner Marion Williams - deferred from the December 16, 2014 meeting) Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM Minutes Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meetings of the Commission held December 16, 2014 and Special Called meeting held December 16, 2014. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM University Hospital Department: Caption:Consider the following recommendations for a four-year term from the Richmond County Hospital Authority: For the position currently occupied by Rabbi David Sirull, who is eligible for reappointment: 1. Rabbi David Sirull 2. I. Gary Katcoff 3. Haskell D. Toporek For the position currently occupied by Pete Caye, who is eligible for reappointment: 1. Charles G. (Pete) Caye 2. Hugh L. JHamilton, Jr. 3. Levi W. Hill, IV Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM Ordinance regarding Definition of Elected Official in PPPM Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the Augusta, GA Code Title One, Article Four, Section 1-7-51 relating to the adoption of Personnel Policies and Procedures of Augusta, Georgia; to amend the Definition of Elected Official in the Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual; to repeal all Code Sections and Ordinances and parts of Code Sections and Ordinances in conflict herewith; to provide an effective date and for other purposes. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM Legal Meeting Department:Clerk of Commission Caption:Motion to approve going into a legal meeting. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: Commission Meeting Agenda 1/6/2015 2:00 PM Affidavit Department: Caption:Motion to approve execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. Background: Analysis: Financial Impact: Alternatives: Recommendation: Funds are Available in the Following Accounts: REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY: