Commission Meeting

COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Commission Chamber Tuesday, March 18, 2025 2:00 PM INVOCATION Reverend Kimberly E. Dunn, Associate Rector, Saint Paul's Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RECOGNITION(S) A. Congratulations! 2025 February Years of Service (YOS) 25–50-year recipients. B. Congratulations! George P. Butler Bulldogs on your 2024-2025 Georgia State High School State Champions. (Requested by Commissioner Tony Lewis) DELEGATION(S) C. Mr. Moses Todd from I Love Augusta Inc. discuss Charter Review Committee/charter review. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-27) PLANNING 1. Final Plat – S-960 – Brittany Oaks – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Southern Partners, Inc. on behalf of TBR Townhomes LLC requesting final plat approval for Brittany Oaks containing 194 lots, located at 3303 Firestone Drive. Tax Map # 141-0-004-04-0. Reviewing agency approval 01/29/2025 2. Final Plat – S-952 – Worthington – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Civil Engineering of Columbia on behalf of GSH Land Fund LLC requesting final plat approval for Worthington containing 85 lots, located at 2523 Tobacco Road. Tax Map # 141-0-538-05-0. Reviewing agency approval 02/24/2025 3. Z-25-03 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by JBC Construction on behalf of Jeb Boggus Properties LLC requesting a rezoning from zones A (Agricultural), LI (Light Industrial), and R-MH (Manufactured Home Residential) to zone R-1D (One-Family Residential) to construct a mixed-use development, affecting 34.9 acres out of a 44.99 acre tract located at 3601, 3605, 3615, 3625, and 3635 Mike Padgett Highway. Tax Map #’s 157-0-012-01-0, 157-0-012-00-0, 157-0-011-00-0, 157-0-011-01-0, & 157-0-009-00-0 4. Z-25-04 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by JBC Construction on behalf of Jeb Boggus Properties LLC requesting a rezoning from zones A (Agricultural), LI (Light Industrial), and R-MH (Manufactured Home Residential) to zone  B-2 (General Business) to construct a mixed-use development, affecting 10.09 acres out of a 44.99 acre tract located at 3601, 3605, 3615, 3625, and 3635 Mike Padgett Highway. Tax Map #’s 157- 0-012-01-0, 157-0-012-00-0, 157-0-011-00-0, 157-0-011-01-0, & 157-0-009-00-0. 5. Z-25-05 – A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by David L. Harden requesting a rezoning from zones R-1E (One-Family Residential) and B-2 (General Business) to zone B-2 (General Business) to establish a bistro, plant nursery, garden center, petting zoo, event space, and campsite, affecting properties containing approximately 5.62 acres located at 1813 and 1815 Kissingbower Road. Tax Map #’s 057-3-137-02-0 & 057-3-139- 01-0. 6. Z-25-06-A request for concurrence with the Augusta Planning Commission to APPROVE a petition by Darius Jamschidian on behalf of CSRA Economic Opportunity Authority Inc. requesting a rezoning from zone P-1 (Professional/Office) to zone R-3C (Multiple-Family Residential) to develop apartments, affecting properties containing approximately 0.16 acres, located at 343 Telfair Street. Tax Map # 047-4-068-00-0. PUBLIC SERVICES 7. Motion to approve allowing the Administrator to meet with Dr. Lee A. Donohue, MD, FACP, District Health, Director Georgia Department of Public Health / East Central Health District 6 regarding additional funding for the Mosquito Control program and bring back a proposal at the Commission March 18, 2025 meeting. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 11, 2025) 8. Motion to approve the purchase of two (2) Paratransit Cutaway Vehicles from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles of College Park Georgia. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 11, 2025 9. Motion to approve A.N. 25-11 – Existing Location, New Ownership: Retail Package Beer and Wine, Prayashkumar Patel applicant for Bhalabhai, LLC DBA Joy Food Mart, 3011 Wheeler Road. District 7, Super District 10(Approved by Public Services Committee March 11, 2025 10. Motion to approve A.N. 25-12 – Existing Location, New Ownership: Retail Package Beer and Wine, Iqbal H. Mohammed applicant for Get N Go, 2350 Windsor Spring Road, District 6, Super District 10 (Approved by Public Services Committee March 11, 2025 11. Motion to approve A.N. 25-14 – New Location: Consumption on Premises Liquor, Beer and Wine with Sunday Sales, James G. James applicant for JLK Group Holdings, located at 2163 Central Ave, District 1, Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee March 11, 2025 12. Motion to approve request from Ms. Bridget Lynch for The Fatty Marsha Foundation fee waiver for venue and stage rental fees for use of the Augusta Common for Fall Wine Festival on Saturday, October 11th from 2:30pm - 7pm.(Approved by Public Services Committee March 11, 2025 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 13. Motion to approve Recommendation of Award for RFP 24-237 Wellness Center Services. After a thorough evaluation process, the evaluation committee recommends the following awards: CareATC. The award recommendation is for a 3-year contract with the option to extend for two (2) additional one (1) year terms.(Approved by Administrative Services Committee March 11, 2025 14. Motion to approve City of Augusta's recertification in the Georgia Municipal Association's City of Ethics Program. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee March 11, 2025 ENGINEERING SERVICES 15. Motion to approve the deed of dedications, maintenance agreements, and road resolutions submitted by the Engineering Department and the Augusta Utilities Department for Captains Corner, Phase 2.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 11, 2025 16. Motion to approve supplement funding (supplement 4) in amount not to exceed $15.0 million for Hurricane Helene Debris Removal services with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc. Also approve use of General Fund fund-balance to fund these services. AE/ 24-915 (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 11, 2025 17. Motion to approve supplement funding (supplement 5) in amount not to exceed $3.728 million for Hurricane Helene Debris Removal Monitoring Services with Goodwyn, Mills & Cawood, Inc (GMC). Also approve use of General Fund fund-balance to fund these services. AE/ 24- 916. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 11, 2025 18. Motion to approve allowing W.W. Williams to provide onsite technical services for #6 and #7 Diesel Engine for the period to include the Augusta National Tournament for a fee of $45,731.80.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee March 11, 2025 PUBLIC SAFETY 19. MOTION TO APPROVE ADDITIONAL FUNDING REQUEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $173,258 FROM THE FY25 JUVENILE JUSTICE INCENTIVE GRANT AWARD. (Approved by Public Safety Services Committee March 11, 2025) 20. Motion to approve the extension of the existing 2024 MOU with Augusta University and the signing of the 2025 MOU for an internship program centered around environmental and smart city sensors and programs.(Approved by Public Safety Services Committee March 11, 2025) 21. Motion to approve and award the Space Planning and Programming & Schematic Design for Richmond County Jail (Charles B. Webster Detention Center) to Treanor Inc. (RFQ 24- 217) (Approved by Public Safety Services Committee March 11, 2025) 22. Motion to approve a request by the Augusta Fire Department to use Elite Diesel of Augusta as the sole source vendor to make repairs on Aerial Truck 5 (AT-5). (Approved by Public Safety Services Committee March 11, 2025) 23. Motion to approve a request from Chief Probate Judge Stacy Y. Johnson to add a $10 fee to the court filing fees for each civil action filed with the court. (Approved by Public Safety Services Committee March 11, 2025) APPOINTMENT(S) 24. Motion to approve the appointment of Ms. Dianne Sprague to the Augusta Tree Commission representing District 10. (Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Guilfoyle) 25. Motion to approve appointing Mr. James Stokes to the Augusta Public Transit Advisory Board representing District 7. (Requested by Commissioner Tina Slendak) 26. Motion to approve the reappointment of Mr. Ben Morgan to the Augusta Public Transit Citizens Advisory Board (Requested by Commissioner Francine Scott). PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 27. Motion to approve the minutes of the Augusta Commission meeting held March 4, 2025. ****END CONSENT AGENDA**** AUGUSTA COMMISSION AUGUSTA COMMISSION REGULAR AGENDA (Items 28-42) PUBLIC SERVICES 28. Mr. Michael E. Spindler requesting modification to taxi meters and rates. (No recommendation from Public Services Committee March 11, 2025.) 29. "Update - Homeless Taskforce " (Requested by Commissioner Jordan Johnson) 30. Establish a Study Committee to review and look into policies, procedures, and codes, as it relates to residential building. (Requested by Commissioner Francine Scott) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 31. Receive as information a presentation by the Urban Land Institute Technical Assistance Panel on recommendations for property at 401 Walton Way. 32. Update on the Marshal’s Office salary increase request. ENGINEERING SERVICES 33. Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Augusta, Georgia and the City of Blythe, Georgia Regarding Removal and Disposal of Debris related to Hurricane Helene. 34. Augusta Corporate Park Easement Deed and Lift Station Warranty Deed. FINANCE 35. Motion to approve renewal of Augusta POL/EPL Insurance with Premium Quote for 2025 – 2026 POL/EPL coverage with MarshMcLennan Agency, current broker, through insurance carrier RSUI for a premium of $70,760 (premium remained flat). 36. Request to approve Augusta Commercial Property Insurance coverage for 2025 offered through Affiliated FM, current carrier, for a premium of $1,054,424 for full blanket coverage and limited flood coverage in flood prone areas. 37. Adopt updated funding timeline for Coliseum Authority Debt Service. PUBLIC SAFETY 38. Discussion of issues pertaining to the 911 department. (Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle) APPOINTMENT(S) 39. Motion to approve appointing Commissioner Stacy Pulliam as an ex-officio member of the Commission to the Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau. (Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Guilfoyle) 40. Motion to approve the reappointment of Mr. Henry Middleton, to the Richmond county Board of Assessors (Requested by Commissioner Francine Scott) 41. Motion to consider the recommendation of the Richmond County Board of Health to appoint Mary Ann Moores to the vacant member-at-large seat formerly held by Antonia Autry. LEGAL MEETING A. Pending and Potential Litigation B. Real Estate C. Personnel 42. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.