Commission Meeting

COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Commission Chamber Tuesday, May 16, 2023 2:00 PM PRESENT Mayor Garnett Johnson Commissioner Brandon Garrett Commissioner Jordan Johnson Commissioner Bobby Williams Commissioner Sean Frantom Commissioner Francine Scott Commissioner Catherine Smith-McKnight Commissioner Stacy Pulliam Commissioner Tony Lewis Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle ABSENT Commissioner Alvin Mason INVOCATION Reverend Clarence Moore, Pastor. Good Shepherd Baptist Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RECOGNITION(S) A. Congratulations!!! 2023 April Years of Service (YOS) 25-50 year recipients. Presentations are made to the April 2023 Years of Service Recipients. B. Presentation from Augusta Fire Department to Patrick Broome and Tate Williams for their outstanding initiative, courage, and heroism in rescuing an elderly gentleman from a car that was submerged in the Savannah River on May 7th.(Requested by Commissioner Bobby Williams) Presentations to Patrick Broome and Tate Williams of the Augusta Fire Department will be made at the next Commission meeting. C. IN RECOGNITION of National Small Business Week 2023 (Requested by Mayor's Office) Recognition of National Small Business Week 2023. DELEGATION(S) D. Mr. David Anderson regarding Medical Cannabis Dispensary- Augusta location. Presentation is made by Mr. David Anderson. E. Ms. Garian Henry regarding a request for funding to improve living conditions for residents in the community of Magnolia Court Apartments/East Boundary. Ms. Henry did not appear before the Commission. F. Ms. Ellie Benson- Local Group Lead relative to Moms Demand Action Augusta Volunteers. Ms. Benson did not appear before the Commission. G. Consider a request from Ms. Sharon Bush Ellison regarding revocation of business permit# LCB20190001393. Ms. Ellison did not appear before the Commission. H. Mr. Moses Todd, I Love Augusta regarding Waterpark SPLOST 8 and future SPLOST 9 Waterpark Phase 2 funding. Presentation was made by Mr. Todd. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-44) PUBLIC SERVICES 1. FINAL PLAT – HAYNES STATION SECTION 14 – S-978 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by Cranston Engineering Group, on behalf of Coel Beazley Homes, requesting final plat approval for Haynes Station Section 14 located at 4981 Copse Dr. and containing 94 lots. This project has been bonded and the bond has been accepted by all required agencies. DISTRICT 3 Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 2. FINAL PLAT – SPIRITS CROSSING COMMUNITY – S-976 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by Echols Surveying and Construction Services, on behalf of Construction Resources of Georgia Inc., requesting final plat approval for Spirits Crossing Community located at 4405 Mike Padgett Hwy. and containing 94 lots. DISTRICT 8 Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 3. Z-23-12 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by Harper Franklin Group requesting a rezoning from zone R-1C (One-  family Residential) to zone R-1E (One-family Residential) affecting property containing approximately 6.67-acres located at 4113 C Elders Drive. Tax Map #066-2-173-00-0. Ft. Gordon notified 2/14/2023 DISTRICT 5 Motion to deny the petition requesting the rezoning. Motion made by Williams, Seconded by Scott. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis Voting Nay: Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 7-1. 4. Z-23-18 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by John T. Arnett Jr. & Karen B. Arnett requesting a rezoning from zone R- 1A (One-family Residential) to zone P-1 (Professional Office) affecting property containing approximately 0.47-acres located at 3442 Peach Orchard Road. Tax Map #133-3-015-00-0. DISTRICT 6 Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 5. Z-23-19 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by Celina Lofton on behalf of Blake Dornfeld & Olivia Golden requesting a rezoning from zone A (Agricultural) to zone B-2 (General Business) affecting property containing approximately 2.7-acres located at 2836 Tobacco Road. Tax Map #129-0-739-00-0. DISTRICT 4 Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 6. Z-23-20 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by Woda Cooper Development, Inc. on behalf of J-Mar Broad Street Investments, LLC requesting a rezoning from zone B-2 (General Business) to zone PUD (Planned Unit Development) affecting properties containing approximately 1.33-acres located at 1427 & 1437 Broad St. Tax Map #036-3-003-00-0 and 036-2-041-00-0. DISTRICT 1 Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 7. Z-23-23 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to approve a petition by Brad Meister requesting to amend conditions adopted with rezoning application Z-21-24 for zone R-1E (One-family Residential) to zone R-1E (One-family Residential) without zoning restrictions affecting property containing approximately 3.78-acres located at 3055 Dennis Road. Tax Map #007-1-006-00-0. DISTRICT 7 Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 8. Z-23-24 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Georgia Planning Commission to deny a petition by Bobby Bagwell on behalf of CKJ Properties, LLC, requesting to amend a condition adopted with rezoning application Z-22-38 for zone R-1E (One-family Residential) to zone R-1E (One-family Residential) to allow for 22-foot-wide lots affecting property containing approximately 8.84-acres located at 2427 Boykin Road. Tax Map #166-0-004-00-0. DISTRICT 6 Motion to approve the petition for the project. Motion made by Guilfoyle, Seconded by Lewis. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Voting Nay: Smith-McKnight Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 7-1. PUBLIC SERVICES 9. Motion to approve recommended Code Enforcement Ordinance Updates. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 10. Motion to approve updates to the Harrisburg Enterprise Zoning Ordinance and the proposed updated list of parcels for the Harrisburg Opportunity Zone. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 11. Motion to approve and execute the FY 2023 Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Annual Complete Streets Funding Contract from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). (Approved by Public Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 12. Motion to approve HI-LITE Airfield Services quote in the amount $149,760.50 for hydro-blasting and repainting all Runway 17/35 Markings at Augusta Regional Airport. Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission on April 27, 2023. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 13. Motion to approve the Lease Agreement with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for Office and Training Space in the Augusta Regional Airport Terminal. Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission on April 27, 2023. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 14. Motion to approve Change Order #1 to Contract with Independence Excavating for a total deduction of $13,226.00 for Hangar N1 Apron & Taxilane. Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission on March 30, 2023. (PO #22ARA160) (Approved by Public Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 15. Motion to approve Change Order #1 to Contract with ER Snell Contracting, Inc for a total increase of $78,811.55 for Standard Aero Ramp Rehabilitation, Base Bid. Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission on March 30, 2023. (PO #22ARA159) (Approved by Public Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve.  Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 16. Motion to approve the 2023 Transportation Security Clearinghouse Services Agreement. Approved by the Augusta Aviation Commission on April 27, 2023. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 9, 2023). Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 17. Motion to approve a grant award between the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Augusta, Georgia for the GDOT Transit Trust Fund Program. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 18. Motion to approve the Charlie Norwood VAMC Revitalization Plan as presented by Freedom’s Path Augusta III, LP. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 19. Motion to approve Housing and Community Development Department’s (HCD's) request to provide Laney Walker/Bethlehem Revitalization Funding to contract with Antioch Ministries, LLC to develop (new construction) one (1) single family unit, identified as 1242 Holley Street, within Laney Walker/Bethlehem.(Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 20. Motion to approve HCD’s request to loan HOME Funds, in the amount of $520k, for construction of Watson Pointe partnership with Woda Cooper Development and Parallel Housing, Inc. for the sole purpose of a GA Department of Community Affairs (DCAs) Low Income Housing Tax Credit Project only.(Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 21. Motion to approve Augusta, Georgia’s Public Facility Grant Award with Living in Purpose for $100,000 utilizing Community Development Block Grant funds in support of facility upgrades at the Purpose Center. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. ENGINEERING SERVICES 22. Motion to approve continued funding of the current “On-Call Professional Services for Engineering and Field Design, small to Medium Scale Maintenance Task Design, Regulatory Periodic Inspection Compliance and Structural Inspection & Investigations” Services (CEI Services) Contract in the amount of $250,000 as requested by Engineering. RFP 19- 241(Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 23. Motion to approve Augusta Utilities Purchase of Itron Cellular Endpoints and Data Configuration for AMI Testing. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 24. Motion to approve proposal from Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. (GMC) to provide engineering services for Utilities Department’s Fort Gordon NPW Irrigation Water Storage Tank project. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 9, 2023).  Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 25. Motion to approve the installation of eleven (11) speed humps along Goshen Road between Old Waynesboro Road and Goshen Lake Drive South per adopted Augusta speed hump policy. Approve construction funds in the amount of $50,000. Requested by Augusta Engineering & Environmental Services Department. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 26. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right of way (Parcel 068-0-003-00-0). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 27. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right-of-way (Parcel 097-3-262-00-0) 2444 Lumpkin Road. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 28. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right-of-way (Parcel 097-3-263-00-0) 2442 Lumpkin Road(Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 29. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right of way (Parcel 097-3-254-00-0) 2448 Lumpkin Road. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 30. Motion to approve a resolution authorizing the termination of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Augusta Economic Development Authority and Augusta-Richmond County, as well as consenting and agreeing to AEDA submitting an application for funding under TIA Band I, not to exceed $13 million, directly to DOT and entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) agreement directly between AEDA and DOT.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 31. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire title of a portion of property for right of way (Parcel 097-3-264-00-0) 2440 Lumpkin Road. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. FINANCE 32. Motion to approve exempting the fee for Solid Waste Collection Fee property at 1953 Ellis Street. (Approved by Finance Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 33. Motion to approve allowing the Administrator to bring back recommendations for funding sources for the request made by Ms. Ernesia Wright of the Georgia Soul Organization in the amount of $250,000. (Approved by Finance Committee May 9, 2023) It was the consensus of the Commission that this item be referred to the next Commission meeting without objection. 34. Motion to approve the development of a plan regarding the reduction of the deficit of $1.3 million dollars of the Augusta Library with the division of this amount in half with $650,000 each to the Library and Augusta and a further division into two cash payments on the Library side of $325,000 each with one received by Augusta in FY2023 and one in FY 2024. On Augusta's side the $650,000 will be divided in half with $325,000 added as an increased funding level to the Library's FY2024 budget and the second payment of $325,000 will be added as an increased funding level to the Library's FY2025 budget with the total plan to be subject to a review by the Law Department. (Approved by Finance Committee May 9, 2023) It was the consensus of the Commission that this item be referred to the next Commission meeting without objection. 35. Motion to approve recommended SPLOST 8 projects to receive bond funding. (Approved by Finance Committee May 16, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. PUBLIC SAFETY 36. Motion to approve a request from Mr. John F. Ryan regarding the adoption of the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA 3000 as the standard guideline for active shooter or hostile event situations in the City of Augusta. (Approved by Public Safety Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 37. Motion to approve the replacement of obsolete computer equipment (laptops, computers, servers, printers, scanners, switches, routers, VOIP phones, virtual environment, backup solutions, analog gateways, other telecommunication devices, security appliances, uninterrupted power supplies, radios, and MDTs) as well as the purchase of any related required computer software upgrades, cloud storage, and server resources. (Approved by Public Safety Committee May 9, 2023)  Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 38. Motion to accept sub-grant funds for original approved Grant. CACJ Grant was approved for FY23 and sub-grant award funds for $15,492 were approved. (Approved by Public Safety Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 39. Motion to approve the application and permit for Automated License Plate Reader. (Approved by Public Safety Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 40. Motion to amend previous grant award from $2,000,000 to $2,500,000 for purpose of upgrading Audio-Visual Modernization of selected courtrooms in the Ruffin Judicial Center. (Approved by Public Safety Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 41. Motion to approve new contract with AmericanWork, LLC. to provide treatment services to the Superior Court Accountability Court programs. This is considered an emergency procurement of service. (Approved by Public Safety Committee May 9, 2023) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. APPOINTMENT(S) 42. Motion to approve the appointment of Mrs. Arlean Edwards Williams to the ARC Board of Zoning Appeals representing District 9. (Requested by Commissioner Francine Scott) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 43. Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Mira Hobbs to the Augusta Historic Preservation Commission representing District 2. (Requested by Commissioner Stacy Pulliam) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 44. Motion to approve the minutes of the regular scheduled Commission Meeting held May 2, 2023 and Special Called Meeting held May 9, 2023. Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. ****END CONSENT AGENDA**** AUGUSTA COMMISSION AUGUSTA COMMISSION REGULAR AGENDA (Items 45-49) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 45. Motion to approve holding a workshop on the administrator position job description in the next 30 days. (Requested by Commissioner Sean Frantom) Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. APPOINTMENT(S) 46. Consider the following for appointment to the Augusta Economic Development Authority: (Submitted by Mayor Garnett Johnson) 1. Greg Hill (Requested by Commissioner Tony Lewis); 2.) Melanie Taylor (Requested by Commissioner Sean Frantom. 3) Deke Copenhaver (Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle). To replace the following 1) Henry Ingram, 2) Brenda Bonner 3) Remer Brinson Motion to approve referring this item to the next Commission meeting. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. 47. Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Collette D’Antignac to Augusta Economic Development Authority to replace Mrs. Brenda Bonner. (Requested by Commissioner Francine Scott) Motion to approve referring this item to the next Commission meeting. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 48. Motion to adopt/approve Georgia Department of Revenue Resolution of Appointment of G. Bryan Simkins. and Robert O'Neal to the Augusta Board of Tax Assessors. Motion to approve. Motion made by Frantom, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Johnson, Williams, Frantom, Scott, Smith-McKnight, Pulliam, Lewis, Guilfoyle Mr. Garrett out. Motion carries 8-0. LEGAL MEETING A. Pending and Potential Litigation B. Real Estate C. Personnel 49. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act. ADDENDUM ITEM 1. Recognition of Westside High School Patriots Mens Varsity Basketball Team 2022-23 Georgia High School Association State Basketball Champions Class AA. It was the consensus of the Commission that this item be added to the agenda without objection. A recognition of the team was presented.