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CALLED MEETING COMMISSION CHAMBER
July 11, 2017
Augusta Richmond County Commission convened at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2017,
the Honorable Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor, presiding.
PRESENT: Hons. Jefferson, Sias, Frantom, M. Williams, Davis, Fennoy, D. Williams,
Hasan and Smith, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
ABSENT: Hon. Guilfoyle, member of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
Mr. Mayor: We’ll call this meeting to order. The Chair recognizes Attorney MacKenzie.
1. LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and potential litigation
B. Real estate
C. Personnel
Mr. MacKenzie: I would entertain a motion to go into an executive session to discuss
pending and potential litigation, real estate and personnel.
Mr. D. Williams: I so move.
Mr. Frantom: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting. Attorney MacKenzie, I think I’m going to need legal representation.
My chair has been moved again.
The Clerk: We’ll put your name on it.
Mr. Fennoy, Mr. M. Williams and Mr. Smith out.
Motion carries 6-0.
\[LEGAL MEETING\]
2. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with
Georgia’s Open Meeting Act.
Mr. D. Williams: I so move.
Mr. Frantom: Second.
Mr. Mayor: We’ve got a motion and a second. Voting.
Motion carries 9-0.
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Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes the attorney from the 5 for a motion. I’m sorry. The
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commissioner from the 5.
Mr. Jefferson: I’d like to make a motion to hire Oscar Flite as Engineering
Stormwater Service Manager at a starting salary of $9,875.05.
Mr. Sias: You want to say that again. Say that again.
Mr. Mayor: Would you repeat the salary, sir?
Mr. Jefferson: $90,875.05.
Mr. Sias: Second.
Mr. Mayor: We’ve got a motion and a second. Voting.
Motion carries 9-0.
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Mr. Mayor: Thank you. The Chair recognizes the commissioner from the 7 for a motion.
Mr. Frantom: I’d like to make a motion to authorize the purchase of the property
located at 2820 Old Highway 1 in the amount of $137,500 and the granting of the pedestrian
easement for the property located at Alexander Drive.
Mr. Hasan: Second.
Mr. Mayor: We’ve got a motion and a second. Voting.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: Okay. All right. The Chair recognizes the distinguished Engineering Services
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Chair for a motion. Commissioner from the 1.
Mr. Fennoy: Yes. I’d like to make a motion to approve lease of a portion of the
property and building located at 1546 Broad Street to Southeastern Stages and to authorize
an amendment to the MacDonald Transit agreement to allow for utility cost to be paid
proportionately between MacDonald Transit and Southeastern Stages.
Mr. Hasan: Second.
Mr. Mayor: I’ve got a motion and a second. Voting.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: All right. All right. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from the south side,
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commissioner from the 6.
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Mr. Hasan: Thank you, Mr. Mayor. Motion to appoint Lori Videtto as Interim
Environmental Services Director effective July 7, 2017.
Mr. Fennoy: Second.
Mr. Mayor: A proper motion and a second. Voting.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes Attorney MacKenzie for a motion.
Mr. MacKenzie: I would entertain a motion to authorize the settlement of all claims
of John Johnson in the amount of $55,000 and authorizing Corvell, the third party Workers
Comp administrator, to disburse this amount.
Mr. Sias: So move.
Mr. Fennoy: Second.
Mr. Mayor: All right. Motion and a proper second. Those in favor will vote yea and those
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opposed vote no. Commissioner from the 6, we’re waiting on you.
Mr. Hasan: Oh, I’m sorry.
Mr. Mayor: Stay with us. Stay with us.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes Attorney MacKenzie.
Mr. MacKenzie: Finally, a motion to approve the settlement of all claims by plaintiffs
against Matthew Perkins in the amount of $50,000 and authorizing the Administrator to
disburse this amount.
Mr. Hasan: Motion to approve.
Ms. Fennoy: Second.
Mr. Mayor: We’ve got a motion and a proper second. All right. We’ve got a motion from
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the commissioner from the 6 and a second from the commissioner from the 1. Voting.
Ms. Sias: It’s a good day today.
Mr. Mayor: Yeah, yeah.
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Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: Attorney MacKenzie, is there any additional business?
Mr. MacKenzie: That’s all.
Mr. Mayor: Okay, thank you.
\[MEETING ADJOURNED\]
Lena J. Bonner
Clerk of Commission
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 July
11, 2017.
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Clerk of Commission
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