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CALLED MEETING COMMISSION CHAMBER
August 27, 2024
Augusta Richmond County Commission convened at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 27,
2024, the Honorable Garnett Johnson, Mayor, presiding.
PRESENT: Hons. Johnson, Frantom, Garrett, Scott, McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, members
of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
ABSENT: Hon. Mason, Williams and Guilfoyle, members of Augusta Richmond County
Commission.
The Mayor called the meeting to order.
Mr. Mayor: Attorney Plunkett.
1. LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and potential litigation
B. Real estate
C. Personnel
Mr. Plunkett: Mr. Mayor, we’d ask for a motion to call for an executive session to
discuss pending and threatening litigation, personnel, real estate and documents that are
protected under –
Mr. Frantom: So moved.
Ms. McKnight: Second.
Mr. Mayor: All right, there’s a motion, there’s a second. Colleagues, we’re voting.
Mr. Johnson out.
Motion carries 7-0.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. We’re now suspended to executive session.
\[EXECUTIVE SESSION\]
Mr. Mayor: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Madam Clerk, call this meeting back
to order. Attorney Plunkett.
2. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with
Georgia’s Open Meeting Act.
Mr. Plunkett: Mayor, we’d ask for a motion to authorize the Mayor to execute the
closed meeting affidavit.
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Mr. Frantom: So moved.
Ms. McKnight: Second.
Mr. Mayor: There’s a motion and a second. Madam Clerk, we’re voting.
Motion carries 8-0.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. Attorney Plunkett, are there any motions as a result
of our closed session?
Mr. Plunkett: Yes, sir, one. We would ask for a motion approving a resolution
authorizing the settlement of all claims by Joann Williams in the aggregate sum of $65,000.
Mr. Frantom: So moved.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Attorney Plunkett. There’s a motion. Is there a second?
Ms. Scott: Second.
Mr. Mayor: There’s a second from Commissioner Francine Scott. Madam Clerk, we’re
voting.
Motion carries 8-0.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you, Madam Clerk. Attorney Plunkett, are there any additional
motions?
Mr. Plunkett: There are none.
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Mr. Mayor: Before I adjourn, commissioner from the 7.
Mr. Frantom: Can Attorney Plunkett and I have additional conversation before we close?
Mr. Mayor: Attorney Plunkett, does that conclude our business?
Mr. Plunkett: It does.
Mr. Mayor: Thank you so much. Madam Clerk, this meeting is hereby adjourned.
\[MEETING ADJOURNED\]
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
August 27, 2024.
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Clerk of Commission
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