Finance Committee Meeting

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES Commission Chamber Tuesday, March 26, 2024 1:10 PM FINANCE PRESENT Mayor Garnett Johnson Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle Commissioner Francine Scott Commissioner Stacy Pulliam ABSENT Commissioner Jordan Johnson 1. Presentation by Evangelist Eunice Ingram, President of Souls Seekers International Prayer Band, Inc., regarding help with purchasing a church building. Motion to approve receiving this item as information. Motion made by Scott, Seconded by Pulliam. Voting Yea: Guilfoyle, Scott, Pulliam Motion carries 3-0. 2. Presentation by Ms. Yvonne L. Murphy regarding real estate frauds in Richmond County, Georgia. Motion to approve receiving this item as information. Motion made by Scott, Seconded by Pulliam. Voting Yea: Guilfoyle, Scott, Pulliam Motion carries 3-0. 3. Discuss processes and procedures of expenditure reports by the department heads and who approves the reports. (Requested by Commissioner Sean Frantom) Motion to approve receiving this item as information. Motion made by Pulliam, Seconded by Scott. Voting Yea: Scott, Pulliam Voting Nay: Guilfoyle Motion fails 2-1. 4. Motion to approve renewal of Augusta POL/EPL Insurance with Premium Quote for 2024 – 2025 POL/EPL coverage with MarshMcLennan Agency, current broker, through insurance carrier RSUI for a premium of $70,760.  Motion to approve. Motion made by Pulliam, Seconded by Scott. Voting Yea: Guilfoyle, Scott, Pulliam Motion carries 3-0. 5. Motion to approve the minutes of the Finance Committee held on March 12, 2024. Motion to approve. Motion made by Pulliam, Seconded by Scott. Voting Yea: Guilfoyle, Scott, Pulliam Motion carries 3-0. 6. Discuss the process of how an elected official or Director is held accountable on expenditures of credit cards or use of his or her budget. (Requested by Commissioner Wayne Guilfoyle) Motion to approve receiving this item as information. Motion made by Scott, Seconded by Pulliam. Voting Yea: Guilfoyle, Scott, Pulliam Motion carries 3-0.