Engineering Services Committee Meeting

ENGINEERING SERVICES COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Commission Chamber Tuesday, July 30, 2024 1:15 PM ENGINEERING SERVICES PRESENT Mayor Garnett Johnson Commissioner Catherine Smith-McKnight Commissioner Tony Lewis Commissioner Brandon Garrett ABSENT Commissioner Alvin Mason 1. Savannah River Keeper regarding Historic Tree Preservation in the Downtown Corridor. (Requested by Mayor Garnett Johnson) It was the consensus of the committee that this item be received as information without objection. 2. Discuss trees being cut down. (Requested by Commissioner Catherine McKnight) It was the consensus of the committee that this item be received as information without objection. 3. Motion to authorize condemnation to acquire this property in fee simple (Parcel 087-4-089-00- 0) - 2050 Willow Street. Motion to approve. Motion made by Garrett, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Smith-McKnight, Lewis, Garrett Motion carries 3-0. 4. Motion to approve Dedication of Water and Sanitary Sewer Systems for Spirits Crossing Community. Motion to approve. Motion made by Garrett, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Smith-McKnight, Lewis, Garrett Motion carries 3-0. 5. Presentation by Mr. Moses Todd to discuss Save the Augusta pool, New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam and Highway 80 bridge.  It was the consensus of the committee that this item be deleted from the agenda without objection. 6. Discuss the Service Level Delivery Strategy for engineering as it pertains to repaving streets and filling potholes. (Requested by Commissioner Stacy Pulliam) It was the consensus of the committee that this item be referred to the next committee meeting due to the lack of a quorum. 7. Provide an update on the schedule for lot maintenance on city owned lots, ditches, right of ways and creeks. (Requested by Commissioner Stacy Pulliam) It was the consensus of the committee that this item be referred to the next committee meeting due to the lack of a quorum. 8. Motion to approve the minutes of the Engineering Services Committee held on July 9, 2024. Motion to approve. Motion made by Garrett, Seconded by Smith-McKnight. Voting Yea: Smith-McKnight, Lewis, Garrett Motion carries 3-0.