Commission Meeting

COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA Commission Chamber Tuesday, June 02, 2026 2:00 PM INVOCATION Pastor Steven Hardy, St. Paul Church of Lincolnton PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA RECOGNITION(S) A. Recognize the Created 2 Play Drumline for being an amazingly talented group of local young musicians who continue to showcase outstanding energy, discipline, and creativity in our community. (Requested by Commissioner Don Clark) DELEGATION(S) B. Mr. Clint Bryant- Discussion of the 30th Annual Nike EYBL Peach Jam. C. Mr. Rich Forzano regarding Presentation by Sleep in Heavenly Peace (GA-Augusta) regarding youth bed-lessness initiatives in Richmond County. D. Ms. Suzettra Walker regarding Data Center concerns E. Ms. Chastanae Cherry - presentation on public support of data center moratorium recommended by Planning and Development. F. Ms. Zakiya Mabery-Discussion regarding the proposed data center moratorium, and zoning ordinance sequencing. G. Mr. Dan Scott support of the proposed Data Center Moratorium and requesting that Commissioners consider consulting with their Soil & Water Conservation District on the topic. H. Mr. Charles Zabel regarding QTS Datacenter and surrounding areas effected by the placement between expanding subdivisions. I. Dr. Gayla Keesee regarding Transparency and accountability: Cornerstones of Good Governance. J. Mr. Calvin L. Stevenson- Moratorium on Data Centering South Augusta. K. Ms. Debra Estep regarding the new Commission's Rule changes. CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-16) PUBLIC SERVICES 1. Motion to approve A.N. 26-28: Existing Location, New Ownership. Karmilla Hughes is requesting a consumption on premise liquor, beer and wine license to be used in connection with 722 Broad Street, Augusta GA 30901. District 1, Super District 9 (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2026) 2. Motion to approve A.N. 26-29 – Existing Location, New Ownership: Retail Package Beer and Wine, Omprakash Vemula applicant for Maruthi foods 2026, Inc, to be used in connection with 2443 Peach Orchard Road, District 2, Super District 9. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2026) 3. Motion to approve A.N. 26-30 – Existing Location: A request by Ginger Thomas for a Hybrid License to be used in connection with Cliffisms LLC, located at 2416 Windsor Spring Road. District 6, Super District 10. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2026) 4. Motion to approve the purchase of a Scissor Lift for bus and shop repairs from Wespro JCB utilizing the Cooperative Council of Government and Equalis Group with JCB, - RFP #COG- 2149E in the amount of $34,950.00. (Approved by Public Services Committee May 26, 2026) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 5. Motion to approve the replacement of asset #220168, a 2020 Ford Escape, deemed a total loss from Hurricane Helene damage, with a Ford Escape at a total cost of $28,556 for the Richmond County Planning and Development - Licensing division. The requested amount is from the GA state contract # SWC 99999-001-SPD000287-0005. (Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 26, 2026) 6. Motion to approve the purchase of one hydraulic tilt trailer, at a total cost of $31,619 from Aria Contracting Sales and Services, Inc. of Sarasota, FL for the Utilities Department.(Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 26, 2026) ENGINEERING SERVICES 7. Motion to approve Five Stars Fuels of GA Easement Deed. ((Approved by Administrative Services Committee May 26, 2026) 8. Motion to approve Knox Place, Phase I Water and Sanitary Sewer Dedication Documents.(Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 26, 2026) 9. Motion to approve supplemental funding (SA4) for Final Construction Plan Preparation Phase of the Design Consultant Services Agreement to Kimley-Horn in the amount of $144,896.77 for the Monte Sano Ave. Improvements (Wrightsboro Rd. to Walton Way) Project. AE / RFQ 19-247 (20ENG875) (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 26, 2026) 10. Motion to approve award of “On-Call Contract for Pipe Lining and Camera Inspection and Cleaning of Storm Structure and Pipes” Contract to Gulf Cost Underground, LLC, and Southeast Pipe Survey, Inc., subject to receipt of signed contract and proper insurance documents. The Contract is for three years with renewal option of two additional years. AE/25-219. (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 26, 2026) 11. Motion to Consider discussing and conditionally approving Atlantic Waste Services (AWS) request for a “Consistency Letter” related to the construction and operation of a Solid Waste Transfer Station Facility at 927 Molly Pond Road, Augusta, Georgia. Propose Condition: All solid waste accepted or collected at the Transfer Station shall be disposed of at the Augusta Deans Bridge Road MSW Landfill. This condition shall also be included as a Zoning Exception requirement for the use of this site as a Transfer Station. Additionally, authorize the Augusta  Engineering & Environmental Services Director to provide the requested “Consistency Letter” to AWS. / AE; community involvement (Approved by Engineering Services Committee May 26, 2026) PUBLIC SAFETY 12. Motion to approve allocating $13,500 from General Fund Contingency to the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) budget to support operational and compliance needs for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2026. (Approved by Public Safety Committee May 26, 2026) 13. Motion to approve acceptance of the awarded $67,500 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, to be used to update the Augusta-Richmond County Multi- Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The total approved cost is $67,500 with a federal share of $50,625, a state share of $6,750, a local share of $10,125, and Subrecipient Management cost of $3,310.05. (Approved by Public Safety Committee May 26, 2026) 14. Motion to approve the award of RFP 26-154 EMS Medical Director Services for the Augusta Fire Department to Wellstar/MCG in the annual amount of $41,860. The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to extend for three (3) additional one-year terms. (Approved by Public Safety Committee May 26, 2026) APPOINTMENT(S) 15. Motion to appoint Brian Welsh to the Augusta Port Authority representing Super District 10. (Requested by Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Guilfoyle) PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 16. Motion to approve the minutes of the Commission meeting held May 21, 2026. ****END CONSENT AGENDA**** AUGUSTA COMMISSION AUGUSTA COMMISSION REGULAR AGENDA (Items 17-22) PUBLIC SERVICES 17. Currently, the Augusta Georgia Government does not have a policy requirement for Data Centers. The Planning and Development Department recommends the adoption of a temporary moratorium on the acceptance, review, and approval of applications for new data centers until the new Zoning Ordinance has been adopted. (Requested by Commissioner Jordan Johnson) ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES 18. Motion Statement: There are two important holidays we observe as a city, state, and nation: Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth. These holidays carry special meaning for working people. Dr. King was assassinated while supporting sanitation workers in their fight for dignity and fair treatment. Juneteenth recognizes the end of forced labor and the beginning of freedom for enslaved people. However, some of our own workers, including landfill employees, are still required to work on these days and are denied the opportunity to fully observe them.  Therefore, I move that the landfill be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth, effective on the next observing, except for employees needed for critical systems management or emergency operations. This will allow our workers to observe these holidays with the same dignity and respect afforded to others. (Requested by Commissioner Lonnie Wimberly) 19. Have Administrator provide a detailed update on the SOPs for each department. (Requested by Commissioner Stacy Pulliam) ENGINEERING SERVICES 20. Discussion and review of the City of Augusta’s Waste Hauler Contract. (Requested by Commissioner Tony Lewis) FINANCE 21. Motion to approve the FY2027 Budget Planning Calendar. (Forwarded to June 2, 2026 Commission Meeting without objection) LEGAL MEETING A. Pending and Potential Litigation B. Real Estate C. Personnel 22. Motion to authorize execution by the Mayor of the affidavit of compliance with Georgia's Open Meeting Act.