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CALLED MEETING COMMISSION CHAMBER
March 26, 2024
Augusta Richmond County Commission convened at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 26,
2024, the Honorable Garnett Johnson, Mayor, presiding.
PRESENT: Hons. Williams, Mason, Frantom, Scott, McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis and
Guilfoyle, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
ABSENT: Hons. Garrett and Johnson, members of Augusta Richmond County
Commission.
Mr. Mayor: Good afternoon, everyone. Madam Clerk, we’ll call this meeting to order.
Attorney Brown.
1. LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and potential litigation
B. Real estate
C. Personnel
Mr. Brown: Good morning, Mayor Johnson, Commissioners. We would request a
motion to go into executive session for the discussion of pending and potential litigation, real
estate, and personnel.
Ms. McKnight: So move.
Ms. Scott: Second.
Mr. Mayor: That’s a proper motion and a second. Madam Clerk, we’re voting.
Mr. Mason and Mr. Frantom out.
Motion carries 6-0.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. We are hereby in executive session. Thank you
so much.
\[EXECUTIVE SESSION\]
Mr. Mayor: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Madam Clerk, I call this meeting back
to order. Attorney Brown.
2. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with
Georgia’s Open Meeting Act.
Mr. Brown: Yes, Mayor Johnson, Commissioners, we request a motion to execute
the closed meeting affidavit.
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Mr. Frantom: So moved.
Mr. Mason: Second.
Mr. Mayor: There’s a motion and a second. I think I heard Commissioner Mason chime
in first. Colleagues, we’re voting.
Ms. Pulliam out.
Motion carries 7-0.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. Attorney Brown, are there any motions as a result
of our executive session?
Mr. Brown: Yes, we do, sir. We request a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing
the settlement of all claims of Gerald Griffin and Paula Griffin in the amount of $22,000 and
authorize the Augusta, Georgia Interim Administrator to disburse the aggregate amount of
$22,000 and for other purposes.
Mr. Frantom: So moved.
Mr. Mayor: There is a motion. Is there a second?
Mr. Mason: Second.
Mr. Mayor: There’s a second from Commissioner Mason. Madam Clerk, we’re voting.
Motion carries 8-0.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you so much. Attorney Brown.
Mr. Brown: Yes, Mayor Johnson, there’s one other motion but we would need a Risk
Management representative to step forward to further enlighten the Commission regarding the
exact amount.
Mr. Mayor: All right. Madam, if you would for the record, please state your name and the
department you represent.
Ms. Blackstone: Judy Blackstone, Risk Management Department.
Mr. Mayor All right, you have the floor.
Mr. Brown: If I may, sir, the amount previously discussed by this body was $34,100,
however, it has come to my attention that there are additional costs that must be compensated for.
Mr. Mayor: All right.
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Ms. Blackstone: Okay, so as discussed before, the $34,100 was brought before you to
settle the claim with the homeowner and there is an additional $19,846.86 that will be payable to
Servepro for the cleanup, however, that is within the Administrator’s authority which is why I
didn’t mention it in the previous meeting.
Mr. Mayor: All right.
Mr. Brown: The total, if I may, if the body does not have any questions and understands
the Risk Management process, I’m prepared to read the resolution that has been prepared.
Mr. Mayor: I would say for the record, please.
Mr. Brown: Thank you, sir. We would request a motion to adopt the resolution
authorizing the settlement of all claims with Dan Lambert in the amount of $34,100 and
authorize the Augusta, Georgia Interim Administrator to disburse the aggregate amount of
$53,946.86 and $18,846.86 will be paid for Servepro for their services regarding this matter.
Mr. Mayor: All right, is there a motion to approve this?
Mr. Frantom: Motion to approve.
Mr. Mayor: There is a motion. Is there a second?
Mr. Mason: Reluctantly, second.
Mr. Mayor: All right, there is a motion and second, Madam Clerk. We’re voting.
Motion carries 8-0.
Mr. Mayor: Attorney Brown, does that conclude our –
Mr. Brown: Yes, sir, Mayor Johnson. There are no further motions.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you so much. This meeting is hereby adjourned. Turn it over to Public
Services. Thank you so much.
\[MEETING ADJOURNED\]
Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
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CERTIFICATION:
I, Lena J. Bonner, Clerk of Commission, hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy
of the minutes of the Called Meeting of the Augusta Richmond County Commission held on March
26, 2024.
______________________________
Clerk of Commission
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