Commission Meeting

COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Commission Chamber Tuesday, March 03, 2026 2:00 PM INVOCATION Reverend Marc Trimm, Pastor, Metropolitan Community Church of Our Redeemer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PRESENTATION(S) A. Military Veterans presentation/recognition for Greater Augusta Veterans Day at the State Capitol. (Requested by Commissioner Don Clark) DELEGATION(S) B. RCSS Trustee Samantha Valentine recognition of the National Parent Leadership Month. (Requested by Commissioner Don Clark) C. Ms. Patricia Hicks regarding the rancid smell in south Augusta as well as the pollution in the area of my home. D. Mr. William Fennoy regarding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday/closing of the Landfill. E. Mr. Michael Hollis regarding Pickleball Courts in West Augusta. F. Emory Andrews Fivensh regarding relocating the Confederate Memorial to the Augusta History Museum on 5th Street. G. Minister Dante Barley inadequate bus services and the need for two additional buses per route.. H. Ms. Maria Marshall regarding Health and Environmental Impacts of the QTS Data Center on Nearby Residential Communities. I. Ms. Zakiya Mabery - Public Process and Governance Considerations. J. Mr. Brian Green- Accountability and accessibility of our county commissioners in particular districts 1 & 9. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-21) PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Motion to approve A.N. 26-13 – Existing Location, New Ownership: Marilyn Hollins is the applicant for Patio Bar & Grill, requesting consumption on premise liquor, beer, wine and  Sunday sales, located at 2417 Milledgeville Road, Augusta GA 30904. District 2, Super District 9. (Approve by Public Services Committee with no objectors) 2. Motion to approve M.N. 26-01: A request by Jianhua Wei for Massage Operator’s License to be used in connection with GA Comfort Therapeutic Massage located at 1944 Walton Way Ste B Augusta GA30904. District 1, Super District 9. (Approve by Public Services Committee with no objectors) 3. Motion to approve M.N 26-02: A request by Sabrina Carter for Massage Operator’s License to be used in connection with Blue Lotus Beauty Health Wellness LLC located at 2516 Wrightsboro Road Augusta GA30904. District 2, Super District 9.(Approve by Public Services Committee with no objectors) 4. Motion to approve M.N 26-03: A request by Carrie Fuller for Massage Operator’s License to be used in connection with Blue Bird Body Work located at 270 Bobby Jones Expressway Ste 158 Unit 20, Augusta GA 30907. District 7, Super District 10.(Approve by Public Services Committee with no objectors) 5. Motion to approve Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) – Motion to approve Recommendation of Award (ROA) & Construction Contract to Reeves Construction for $1,161,425.95 for Rehabilitation of Existing Long-Term Parking Lot “A” Phase I. This item was approved during the January 29, 2026, Augusta Aviation Commission Meeting. (ITB 25-234). (Approved by Public Services Committee February 24, 2026) 6. Motion to approve Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) – Motion to approve the purchase and outfitting amenities of a 2026 F-150 for the Richmond County Marshal’s Office - Airport Division, in the amount of $57,892.32. This item was approved during the January 29, 2026, Augusta Aviation Commission Meeting. (Approved by Public Services Committee February 24, 2026) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 7. Motion to approve one with the understanding that the director and the department that's requesting the vehicles clarify and validate with the administrator the need to change out the second vehicle. The purchase of one Dodge Durango Pursuit and one Chevrolet Tahoe at a total cost of $115,309 for the Richmond County Marshals Office. (SWC LOI). (Approved by Administrative Services Committee February 24, 2026). 8. Motion to refer to the law department do a review of the Commissions' Rules of Procedure to see if there are items needing to be updated. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee February 24, 2026) 9. Motion to approve Engineering Workforce Upward Mobility. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee February 24, 2026) ENGINEERING SERVICES 10. Motion to determine that portion of Montgomery Street as shown on the attached plat as Tract “D” and consisting of approximately .07 acre, has ceased to be used by the public to the extent that no substantial public purpose is served by it or that its removed from the county road system is otherwise in the best public interest, and a public hearing shall be held regarding the issue of abandonment pursuant to O.C.G.A. 32 -7-2, with the abandoned property to be quit-claimed to the appropriate party(ies). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026) 11. Motion to approve Approve entering into Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for Traffic Signal Operations Program (SigOps) Coordination. Also, authorize Augusta Mayor and Clerk of Commission to execute IGA and its associated documents (electronic and hard copy). /AE. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026) 12. Motion to approve Construction Contract supplement (SA1) to Reeves Construction in the amount of $1,500,000.00 for subsurface utilities conflicts & unsuitable material improvements construction for Transportation Investment Act (TIA) Project, Greene Street Improvements Project. Also, approve recapture $440,072.00 from SPLOST IV (as listed under Financial Impact Section of this Agenda) and reallocate to Greene Street Project to cover utilities conflict construction partial cost. AE/ RFP 22-294(Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026) 13. Motion to approve and award Construction Contract to The Reeves Construction Company in the amount $1,824,495.70 for Jones Alley Improvement project. Award is contingent upon receipt of signed contracts, proper bonds, and contract associated documents. AE/ Bid 26-128. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026) 14. Motion to approve and award Construction Contract to The Reeves Construction Company in the amount Not to Exceed $1,283,740.00 for roads repair related to Hurricane Helene storm damage project. Award is contingent upon receipt of signed contracts, proper bonds, and contract associated documents. AE/ Bid 26-138. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026) 15. Motion to approve contracting with Alfred Benesch & Company, Inc. (Benesch) to provide engineering services for Utilities Department’s Cyber CoE Campus Sanitary Sewer Extension Phase 2 North Trunk project. (RFQ 24-132). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026) 16. Motion to approve supplemental funding in the amount of $202,250.00 for Cavanaugh & Associates to perform a 2026 Program Review and Analysis of the Utilities Department’s Water Loss Program (22AUA120). (Approved by Engineering Services Committee February 24, 2026) FINANCE 17. Motion to approve Augusta Commercial Property Insurance coverage for 2026 offered through Affiliated FM, current carrier, for a premium of $1,057,191 for full blanket coverage and limited flood coverage in flood prone areas. (Approved by Finance Committee February 24, 2026) 18. Motion to approve renewal of Augusta POL/EPL Insurance with Premium Quote for 2026 – 2027 POL/EPL coverage with MarshMcLennan Agency, current broker, through insurance carrier RSUI for a premium of $68,070. (Approved by Finance Committee February 24, 2026) PUBLIC SAFETY 19. Motion to approve Basic Design Services fees from the approved $883,875.00 to $1,151,175 – an increase of $267,300.00 for the renovation of Craig -Houghton to the Juvenile Justice Center. 23CSA006 . (Approve by Public Safety Committee February 24, 2026) 20. Motion to approve and adopt the Augusta Fire Department Three-Year Strategic Plan for 2026– 2029. (Approved by Public Safety Committee February 24, 2026) PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 21. Motion to approve the minutes of the February 17, 2026 Commission Meeting. ****END CONSENT AGENDA**** AUGUSTA COMMISSION AUGUSTA COMMISSION REGULAR AGENDA (Items 22-28) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 22. Approve the contract with BluLynx Solutions, for professional services to support the Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), at $8,750 per month, contingent upon legal review and subject to any minor revisions deemed necessary by counsel. 23. Discuss Marshal Office's vehicle request. (Requested by Commissioner Jordan Johnson) ENGINEERING SERVICES 24. Detail discussion by Dr. Malik and Coastal regarding what charges and fees residents should expect to pay for service in according to the waste hauling bid. (Requested by Commissioner Lonnie Wimberly) 25. Mr. Chris Fisher/Mr. Travis Hitchcock- Coastal Waste and Recycling with an update on the progress in the recycling program sign-up. (Deferred from the November 25, 2025 meeting) 26. Receive as Information Broad Street Improvements Project- Business Corridor Outside Lanes & Adjacent Area Construction sequence Update with respect to Completing roadway primary Improvements within this corridor by end of 2026. (Requested by Commissioner Don Clark) 27. Presentation from Coastal Waste and Recycling regarding their services provided to the citizens of ARC. (Requested by Commissioner Don Clark) LEGAL MEETING A. Pending and Potential Litigation B. Real Estate C. Personnel 28. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.