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CALLED MEETING COMMISSION CHAMBER
October 8, 2019
Augusta Richmond County Commission convened at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 8,
2019, the Honorable Hardie Davis, Jr., Mayor, presiding.
PRESENT: Hons. B. Williams, Garrett, Sias, Fennoy, Frantom, M. Williams, Davis, D.
Williams, Hasan and Clarke, members of Augusta Richmond County Commission.
Mr. Mayor: All right, we’ll call this meeting to order. The Chair recognizes Attorney
Brown. Okay, before I recognize Attorney Brown, Madam Clerk, you’ve given us an addendum
to the agenda to add to the special called meeting portion. Is there any objection to adding the
Resolution of Condolences for Ms. Norman? Any objection? Without objection. Okay, all right
why don’t we go ahead and take action on this matter while we’re here as well? Madam Clerk.
The Clerk: Resolution of Condolences for Ms. Jessye Norman.
Mr. M. Williams: So move.
Mr. Frantom: Second.
Mr. Mayor: All right, voting.
Ms. Davis out.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: Mr. Kendrick, you’ve got something for us?
Mr. Kendrick: (inaudible).
Mr. Mayor: All right, the Chair recognizes Attorney Brown.
1. LEGAL MEETING
A. Pending and potential litigation
B. Real estate
C. Personnel
Mr. Brown: Good morning, Mayor and Commissioners. We’re requesting to go into
executive session for the purpose of litigation, real estate, security and personnel. Mayor Pro Tem.
Mr. Frantom: So move.
Mr. Sias: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting.
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Ms. Davis out.
Motion carries 9-0.
\[EXECUTIVE SESSION\]
2. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with
Georgia’s Open Meeting Act.
Mr. Brown: Mr. Mayor and Commission, we request a motion to execute the closed
meeting affidavit.
Mr. Frantom: So move.
Mr. Sias: Second.
Mr. Fennoy: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting
Mr. M. Williams out.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: Okay. Attorney Brown, we’re going to save those until the end, okay? All
right, Attorney Brown.
Mr. Brown: We request a motion to approve a settlement of all claims of Ollie Jones
in the amount of $35,000 and his reinstatement to his position as Heavy Equipment Operator
I and to authorize the Mayor to execute all settlement documents under the guidance of the
Law Department.
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Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes the commissioner from the 4.
Mr. Sias: So move.
Mr. Fennoy: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting.
Mr. M. Williams out.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes Attorney Brown.
Mr. Brown: We request a motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding
between Augusta, Georgia and Crown Castle Fiber LLC in which Crown Castle will pay
Augusta the sum of $250,588.56 for Crown Castle Telecommunication facilities occupying
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Augusta’s right of way during the period of October 1, 2016 through the effective date of this
MOU.
Mr. Mayor: I recognize the Mayor Pro Tem.
Mr. Frantom: So moved.
Ms. Davis: Second.
The Clerk: Voting, sir?
Mr. M. Williams out.
Motion carries 9-0.
Mr. Mayor: I recognize Attorney Brown.
Mr. Brown: We request a reading of several motions for adoption of resolutions
related to the Fleming Park cases.
Mr. Mayor: Okay, suspend for a minute. All right, the Chair recognizes Madam Clerk for
the reading of the resolution.
The Clerk: A resolution authorizing the settlement of all claims by Jennifer Hermann
as the parent and legal guardian of minor Damien Patrick for the sum of $112,625.
Resolution authorizing the settlement of all claims by Brandi Sette and David Sette, parents
and legal guardian of David Sette, Jr. in the amount of $150,000. Resolution authorizing the
settlement of all claims by Francisco Berry and Roshanit Boyd as the parents and legal
guardian of Trayqwon Berry in the sum of $136,000. Resolution authorizing the settlement
of all claims by Francisco Berry in the sum of $63,750. Resolution authorizing the settlement
of all claims by Nakia Howard and Eddie Brackins as parents and legal guardian of minor
Namon Brackins in the sum of $112,625. Settlement authorizing, a resolution authorizing
the settlement of all claims by Melquan Robinson, Sr. and Chinnika Jackson in the amount
of $1,500,000 payable to Melquan Sr. and Chinnika Jackson. In addition, additional terms
of the settlement the renaming of Daniel Avenue to Melquan Way and the erection of an
appropriate memorial to the life of Melquan Robinson, Jr.
Mr. Mayor: The Chair recognizes the Mayor Pro Tem.
Mr. Frantom: Motion to approve as stated.
Mr. Fennoy: Second.
Mr. Mayor: Voting.
Mr. M. Williams out.
Motion carries 9-0.
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Mr. Mayor: Madam Clerk.
The Clerk: Yes, sir.
Mr. Mayor: Melquan Robinson was one of Augusta’s dear sons with a bright smile and an
even brighter future. Many hearts were broken because of his tragic and untimely death and it
affected this entire community. No settlement amount could ever begin to mend the hearts of
Melquan’s parents, family and friends who lost a beloved son. As a city we cannot say or do
anything to bring Melquan back but we have a responsibility to take steps to identify not only what
went wrong and to continue working diligently to resolve it so that this tragedy never happens
again. The settlement is a small step to bring closure to the family and the other families that were
impacted by this and to assure all of them and all Augustans that this government is committed to
ensuring the health, welfare and safety of our residents at our facilities and spaces that they play
in and that they work in. Thank you. The Chair recognizes Attorney Brown. Any additional
matters before us?
Mr. Brown: No, sir.
Mr. Mayor: All right, thank you. All right, committee meetings.
\[MEETING ADJOURNED\]
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
October 8, 2019.
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Clerk of Commission
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