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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF SAVANNAH CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF CITY COUNCIL SAVANNAH, GEORGIA June 14, 2012 The regular meeting of Council was held this date at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of City Hall. The Invocation was given by Pastor Dyanne Reese, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PRESENT: Mayor Edna B. Jackson, Presiding Alderman Van R. Johnson, II Mayor Pro-tem Aldermen Tony Thomas, Chairman of Council Alderman Mary Osborne, Vice-Chairman of Council Aldermen Mary Ellen Sprague, John Hall, Carol Bell, Estella Shabazz City Manager Rochelle D. Small-Toney City Attorney James B. Blackburn Assistant City Attorney William W. Shearouse and Lester B. Johnson ABSENT: Alderman Tom Bordeaux (Out of town) The Minutes of the following meetings were approved upon motion by Alderman Johnson; seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried: Approval of the Council Minutes of May 31, 2012 Approval of the summary/final minutes of the City Council Work Session/City Manger’s Briefing of May 31, 2012. PRESENTATIONS Vaughnette Goode-Walker, Director of Cultural Diversity for the Telfair Museum of Art was present to announce the City-sponsored 2012 Juneteenth Festival, now in its fifth year, on June 21-23, 2012. Lisa Grove, Director of Telfair Museum thanked the Mayor, Council and the City of Savannah for their generous support of the festival so that they can offer the free programs. Mayor Jackson recognized Ms. Grove and welcomed her to Savannah as the new director of the museum. Alderman Osborne invited her to live in Baldwin Park where her predecessor had lived. Ms. Walker said Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. She mentioned the West Africa Delegation will be in Savannah the following week and listed the various events for the festival. Jamal Toure, founder of the African Soul an organization that is dedicated to preserving the history and culture of African Americans and Quabana Jones on the drums that call for the spirits, were present to give Council a brief demonstration of the week’s activities. Ivan Cohen, Secretary of the Daughters of Mary Magdalene, and Emanuel Branch, historian and member, was present to announce the 4th annual, 2012 Juneteenth Festival in the 38th Street Park, also known as Well’s Park, on June 23, 2012 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm, with the program from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. E-93 is working as a partner in presenting the festival. St. Paul Academy and Civil Rights Activist Grover Thornton will be among the honorees, who will receive awards from State Senator Lester Johnson. Entertainment will be a range from Christian Revival Center Choir, Savannah State University Jazz Band, Rhythm and Blues Group Domino’s Theory; and by popular demand Rapper Rod Surge. Roses will be presented to the Mayor and City Manager. Mayor Jackson asked Mr. Cohen to explain “Juneteenth” He stated, “Juneteenth is one of the oldest African American celebrations in the country. It started shortly after the end of the Civil War, and has been gaining acceptance in recent years in all kinds of communities throughout the country. It is a family-oriented celebration that focuses on community as well as recounting the stories of the past. Juneteenth is the oldest recognized celebration that marks the end of slavery in the United States. It started in Texas, but the largest celebrations today are in Milwaukee and Minneapolis – showing how far the idea has traveled over the years. Juneteenth is always observed on or around June 19th, the day that slaves in Galveston, Texas learned that they had been freed by President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. The only problem was that the slaves in Texas finally heard about their freedom in 1865 – two and a half years after it was adopted. President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation had become official on January 1, 1863. There are several theories about why the Texas slaves weren’t told about their freedom for such a long period of time. One story says that the plantation owners deliberately kept the news from reaching the slaves so that they could get in one last cotton crop. Afterwards everyone celebrated and the festival continued.” Alderman Johnson stated 41-states celebrate Juneteenth. Alderman Osborne pointed out that it was the same weekend of the Georgia Municipal Association and many Council Members and City employees will be attending. Mayor Jackson stated the festival committee has recognized many outstanding people throughout the years and she commended Mr. Cohen and the committee. She stated many activities were happening that weekend and all the Council Members were going to try to make it to some of them. 1 The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) Acting Director Undine Truedell, DCA staff and the Savannah Asian Festival Planning Committee were present to announce the 17th Annual Savannah Asian Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Savannah Civic Center on Saturday, June 23, 2012. Ms. Truedell stated the DCA funds the Telfair Festival. Ms. Truedell thanked the Council for their support and explained it was an in-house production that the department and the committee put together. Approximately 12,000 – 15,000 people attend this one-day affair. On the program are: Martial Arts demonstrations, eleven live-stage performances, 17 cultural displays, Asian cuisine, hands-on children’s activities, as well as a food correspondence, Orchid Paulmeier. She was a finalist in the 2011 Food Network Stars. The festival is educating the public of all Asian countries. Master Lee expressed his appreciation of the festival and the support of the Mayor and Council. He introduced other members of the committee: his wife Mrs. Lee, Val Prompalin, Na Kimple, and Asian Festival Volunteers, Sandi Reese and Beverly McGary. Mayor Jackson stated she had seen Master Lee and his wife demonstrate the Martial Arts and the discipline the display. She stated many activities were happening that weekend and all the Council Members were going to try to make it to some of them. Alderman Johnson stated he wanted to underscore, in these economic times, the investment the City of Savannah puts into these events. They are not free; they are paid for by the citizens of the community that are able to see value in the cultural esthetic life and being able to bring people together. The Civic Center is packed every year. Alderman Osborne stated they celebrate diversity. ******************************************************* LEGISLATIVE REPORTS ALCOHOL BEVERAGES LICENSE HEARING As advertised, the following alcoholic license petitions were heard. No one appeared in objection to the issuance of the licenses and upon motion of Alderman Johnson; seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried, they were approved: John D. Griffin for Outback Steakhouse of Florida, LLC, requested to transfer a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales from Sarah Miller at 7 Drayton Street, which is located between Bay and Bryan Streets in District 1. (Management change) Julie D. Lowenthal for Johnny Harris Restaurant, requested to transfer a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license from Phillip L. Donaldson at 1701 E. Victory Drive, which is located between Dixie Avenue and Wicklow Street in District 3. (Management change) Julie D. Lowenthal for Johnny Harris Restaurant, requested to transfer a liquor, beer and wine (drink) license with Sunday sales from Phillip L. Donaldson at 1651 E. Victory Drive, which is located between Dixie Avenue and Wicklow Street in District 3. (Management change) Bhavisha M. Patel for Minty’s Package Shop, Inc., requested to transfer a liquor, beer and wine (package) license from Vivek Patel at 2714 Montgomery Street, which is located between Victory Drive and W. 43rd Street in District 5. (Ownership change) Bhavisha M. Patel for Sai Naam Saiya, Inc. t/a Jim’s Quick Shop, requested to transfer a beer and wine (package) license from Ramesh Patel at 922 Pennsylvania Avenue, which is located between Mississippi and California Avenues in District 3. (New ownership) John H. Roelle for Roelle Associates, Inc. t/a Brasserie 529, requested to add a Sunday sales permit to an existing liquor, beer and wine (drink) license at 529 E. Liberty Street, which is located between Price and East Broad Streets in District 1. (Adding Sunday sales) Recommend approval ORDINANCES FIRST AND SECOND READING Upon motion by Alderman Johnson; seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried the agenda was amended to change the adoption of this Ordinance from RB-6 to RB-1 instead of B-N, as approved in the May 31st Council meeting. Ordinance read for the first time in Council June 14, 2012; then by unanimous consent of Council read a second time, placed upon its passage, adopted and approved upon motion of Alderman Osborne; seconded by Alderman Thomas and unanimously carried. AN ORDINANCE To Be Entitled AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE CERTAIN PROPERTY FROM ITS PRESENT R-6 ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO A R-B-1 ZONING CLASSIFICATION; TO REPEAL ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES: 2 BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, Georgia, in a regular meeting of Council assembled and pursuant to lawful authority thereof: SECTION 1: The following described property be rezoned from its present R-6 zoning classification to R-B-1 zoning classification: Legal Description: Starting at a point [X: 984,007.781 Y: 747,168.909] located at the approximate intersections of the centerlines of Acacia Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard and proceeding in a Southwesterly direction S 17-0-17 W for a distance of 76.881 to a point [X: 983,985.2938 Y: 747,095.3898] said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING thence proceeding in a direction: S 17-0- 17 W, along a line for an approximate distance of : 149.753 to a point, thence proceeding in a direction: S 66-39-41 W, along a line for an approximate distance of: 58.118 to a point, thence proceeding in a direction: N 33-13-58 W, along a line for an approximate distance of: 117.713 to a point, thence proceeding in a direction: N 67-15-27 E, along a line for an approximate distance of: 175.299 to a point, said point being, THE POINT OF BEGINNING. The property is further identified by the Property Identification Number as follows: P.I.N 2-0091-04-020. SECTION 2: That the requirement of Section 8-3182(f)(2) of said Code and the law in such cases made and provided has been satisfied. That an opportunity for a public hearing was afforded anyone having an interest or property right which may have been affected by this zoning amendment, said notice being published in the Savannah Morning News Tuesday, May 8, 2012, a copy of said notice being attached hereto and made a part hereof. SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF JUNE, 2012. **************************************************** RESOLUTIONS Upon motion by Alderman Johnson; seconded by Alderman Sprague and unanimously carried the agenda was amended to add a Resolution honoring Mr. John B. Clemons, Sr. The Resolution was read by Alderman Johnson and he stated Mr. Clemons was an icon and a former fraternity brother of his. He was a giving person, a mentor, and he left an awesome legacy in the community. Mayor Jackson stated she would present the Resolution to the family. He was her mathematics and drama teacher at Savannah State University and she had worked for him in the Registrar’s Office; they grew up together in the same church and he and his wife was a large part of their lives and they had always given back to the community, unselfishly. Alderman Shabazz stated that during her time at Savannah State University, Mr. Clemons was the Department Head of Mathematics; he was a chief mathematician and he would truly be missed in the community. Adopted and approved this 14th day of June, 2012 upon motion by Alderman Johnson; seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried. RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MR. JOHN B. CLEMONS, SR., WHO PASSED AWAY ON JUNE 13, 2012. WHEREAS: Mr. John B. Clemmons, Sr. who celebrated his 100th birthday on April 11, 2012 was a native of Rome, Georgia and passed on June 13, 2012; and WHEREAS: Mr. Clemmons was a charter member of Alpha Mu Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. that was established January 28, 1963 and included members from Savannah and Augusta, Georgia. At the time of his death, he was a member of Alpha Lambda Boule, Savannah, Georgia. He has served on the national executive board of the Grand Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc., and served as a Trustee of the Boule Foundation; and WHEREAS: Mr. Clemmons was a retired professor and former Chairman of the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science and Registrar at Savannah State University. Prior to moving to Savannah in 1947, he was a high school principal for four (4) years in Harlan, Kentucky and a professor at Morehouse College, Kentucky State College, and the University of Southern California. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Morehouse College and a Master of Science from Atlanta University. He did additional study at the University of Pittsburg, the University of Southern California, and the University of California, Los Angeles. His academic accomplishments also include the Ford Foundation Fellowship, 1952; University of Southern California Teaching Fellowship, 1953; and the National Science Faculty Fellowship, 1958; and WHEREAS: Mr. Clemmons was married to Mrs. Mozelle D. Clemmons and they are the parents of Sheila Clemmons of Savannah, Georgia and John B. Clemmons, Jr., MD, of Houston 3  Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Clemmons are well known for their civic and business accomplishments. They have received numerous awards, honors and citations for their tireless involvement in the Savannah community. In 2005, the Junior Achievement of Savannah inducted Clemmons and his wife, Mozelle, into the Savannah Business Hall of Fame. He was actively involved in Boy Scouts and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Since 1960, Mr. Clemmons was a Director of Carver State Bank, one of the nation’s oldest African-American owned commercial banks. He was Chairman of the Board of Directors of Carver State Bank from 1990 until April 2012; and WHEREAS: Mr. Clemmons was a member of St. Philip AME Church of Savannah, where he served as a member of the Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Finance Committee for many years. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and Aldermen of the City of Savannah, celebrate the life and accomplishments of Mr. John B. Clemmons and we offer our appreciation for his service and the impact his life contributed to the Savannah/Chatham County Community. We further resolved that a copy of this resolution be delivered to his family and made a part of the permanent records of the Savannah City Council meeting minutes of June 14, 2012. Adopted and approved this 14th day of June, 2012. *************************************** MISCELLANEOUS Deed of Dedication – Streets, Sidewalks, Infrastructure and Park in Sustainable Fellwood. Recommend accepting a Deed of Dedication from the Housing Authority of Savannah whereby the streets, sidewalks, sewer systems and park located in Sustainable Fellwood are dedicated to the City of Savannah. Upon motion by Alderman Bell; seconded by Alderman Johnson and carried the dedication was granted. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING REPORTS Highlands Boulevard Speed Limit. In response to complaints from residents in the area, the Traffic Engineering Department has conducted a speed study for Highlands Boulevard between Jimmy DeLoach Parkway and Benton Boulevard. This portion of Highlands Boulevard has not previously had a speed study and is not on the City’s radar permit. Highlands Boulevard is designated a Collector Route with an approximate average annual daily traffic of 2,862 vehicles per day. Highlands Boulevard was built in phases and when it was finally connected from Benton Boulevard to Jimmy DeLoach Parkway the speed limit was posted at 35 mph to mirror the posted speed limit for the rest of Highlands Boulevard. Data collected during the speed study showed that on this segment of Highlands Boulevard the 85th percentile speed is actually 56 mph. The average speed is 37 mph and the pace of the majority of traffic is between 35 and 46 mph. Traffic Engineering recommends that the speed limit on the portion of Highlands Boulevard from 1200 feet west of Jimmy DeLoach Boulevard to 1260 feet east of Benton Boulevard be raised from 35 mph to 45 mph. The rest of Highlands Boulevard will remain posted at 35 mph. Recommend that the speed limit on Highlands Boulevard from 1200 feet west of Jimmy DeLoach Parkway to 1260 feet east of Benton Boulevard be increased from 35 MPH to 45 MPH. If approved, the next agenda will include an ordinance to increase the speed limit and a resolution in support of the state amending the City’s radar permit to add this street segment. Alderman Johnsons thanked the City Manager for the response in this matter. Upon motion by Alderman Johnson; seconded by Alderman Shabazz and unanimously carried the speed limit was increased. An ordinance to cover will be presented at the next meeting of Council. **************************************** BIDS, CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS As advertised upon motion of Alderman Thomas; seconded by Alderman Bell and unanimously carried, the following bids, contracts and agreements were approved: Coffee Bluff Marina. The City’s purchase of the Coffee Bluff Marina in 2008 provides public access to the Forest River. In 2009, the City awarded a competitive contract for the operation of the Marina to Golden Marina Enterprises. The initial term is four years from June 1, 2009 to May 31, 2013. The operator and the City have a unilateral option to extend the contract for two more years. Last September the boat hoist was declared unsafe and taken out of service. This has resulted in financial losses for the operator. Based on a review of the operator’s records, a payment was made in December for losses from September to November ($11,057.00) with additional payments in February ($796.91) and March ($2,548.91). To date the City has paid $14,402.85. The operator has requested reimbursement of $12,610.44 for losses in April. EMC Engineering is developing improvement plans for the marina and riverfront area. The plans, which include a new boat hoist and bait shops, are in the permitting phase and nearly complete. Construction is expected to start in September with completion projected to take 9 to 12 months. Authorized reimbursement payments to Golden Marina Enterprises for a total up to $100,000. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Capital Improvement Projects/Other Cost/Coffee Bluff Fishing Pier (Account No. 311-9207-52842-RE309). When the City purchased the property, the marina was in 4 poor in many areas. The hoist was deemed unsafe and unusable; therefore the operator had to halt all boats entering and exiting, which hampered operations. There is an amount built into the contract that would allow compensation to the operator during the time the marina was shut down. Diesel By-Pass Pump Rental – Event No. 364. Approval to award a contract for the rental of one (1) diesel by-pass pump from Thompson Pump & Mfg. Co., Inc. in the amount of $51,960.00. The pump will be used by Sewer Conveyance at Lift Station No.155 (Crossroads Business Center) while that station is undergoing redesign and construction. A new, larger capacity pump will be purchased for use at that lift station but until the purchase can be completed, a rental is required to maintain capacity at the severely undersized station and to prevent any overflows. The department anticipates a minimum of 6 months rental. Delivery: 15 Days. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Capital Improvement Fund/Capital Improvement Project/Other Costs/Lift Station Rehabilitation (Account No. 311-9207-52842-SW423). 48 Inch I & D Waterline Relocation Engineering Services – Event No. 371. Approval to award a contract for the consultant engineering and design services for a 48 inch waterline relocation to Thomas and Hutton in the amount of $67,500.00. The project will include the engineering and design of a 48 inch waterline relocation that will cross under the proposed Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) Jimmy Deloach connector. The waterline will be aligned to be cost effective for the City's future expansion. The consultant services will include design, bidding, construction and close out services in addition to the required survey to prepare easement and property acquisition plat for the relocation of the waterline. It is a GDOT requirement that when utility line relocation is involved in the construction of one of its projects, the municipality/owner of the utility line must contract its engineering and design with a consultant. GDOT will reimburse the City $63,500.00 for these engineering services. The method used for this procurement was the Request for Proposal (RFP), which evaluates criteria in addition to costs. The criteria used to evaluate this RFP was experience with the design of similar projects, the project approach, the project team, the proposed schedule, locality of the proposer, MWBE goals and costs. The Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) goal for this project was 13% MWB; 9% MBE and 4% WBE. The recommended proposer submitted participation of 13% MWBE; 9% MBE utilizing Coastline Consulting and 4% WBE utilizing Long Engineering. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Capital Improvement Fund/Capital Improvement Projects/Other Costs/Jimmy Deloach Connector (Account No. 311-9207-52842-WT727). Propane for President Street Plant – Event No. 501. Approval to procure propane from Coastal Energy in the amount of $38,000.00. The propane will be used by Water Reclamation to fill up the tanks to capacity as needed. Propane is used at the President Street Water Quality Control Plant as a back-up fuel source when natural gas is curtailed by the supplier. The reason why a sole source vendor is required is that this is the only propane distributor able to provide and deliver propane in large transport truck loads required to fill the large tanks at the plant. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Water & Sewer Fund/President Street Plant/Chemicals (Account No. 521-2553-51323). Wetlands Mitigation Credits – Sole Source – Event No. 499. Approval to procure wetlands mitigation credits from Black Creek Mitigation Bank, LLC in the amount of $39,900.00. The President Street and General McIntosh project requires 11.4 wetlands mitigation credits be purchased as a permit condition of the City’s Corps of Engineers wetlands permit. When constructing projects that affect wetlands, the owner is required to replace those wetlands through construction of new wetlands or the purchase of wetlands credits. Wetlands banks are economical substitutes for creation of wetlands for projects constructed in areas of very valuable land. Creation of wetlands along the river or other areas nearby for this project would not only include the cost of land, but the construction necessary to create comparable wetlands, and assure their preservation in the future. The wetlands permit specifically names the Black Creek Mitigation Bank, LLC as the entity from which the credits must be purchased. This purchase must be made as quickly as possible as the bank could sell out of credits. S.S.(B)Black Creek Mitigation Bank, LLC $ 39,900.00 Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Capital Improvement Fund/Capital Improvement Project/Other Costs/President Street Improvements (Account No. 311-9207-52842-TE310). ArcView Software Maintenance – Sole Source – Event No. 500. Approval to procure ArcView software maintenance from ESRI, Inc. in the amount of $33,200.00. The annual contract will be used by Information Technology to maintain the geographic information system (GIS) software. The reason why a sole source vendor is required is that the software maintenance is only available from the software publisher. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Internal Services Fund/Information Technology/Data Processing Equipment Maintenance (Account No. 611-1140-51251). Traffic Signal Construction – Annual Contract Renewal – Event No. 464. Renewed an annual contract to procure traffic signal construction from Hoffman Electric in the amount of $85,920.88. The services will be used by Traffic Engineering for the installation of traffic control devices, for minor planned projects as well as emergency repairs in the event of accidents, storms, or equipment failures. This is the second and final renewal option available for this contract. The annual contract includes unit pricing for all parts, equipment and services that may be required for signal installation/repairs during the contract period. The contract will span two fiscal years. Actual usage may be less than the contract amount. Delivery: As Needed. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, General Fund/Traffic Engineering/Equipment Repair Parts/Various CIP (Account No. 101-2103-51335). 5 Voice and Data Leased Lines – Annual Contract Renewal – Event No. 496. Renewed an annual contract to procure voice and data leased lines from AT&T in the estimated amount of $252,000.00. This contract is used by Information Services to provide the City voice and data service and includes PRI trunks, voice lines, Metro-E and data circuits, and cable/DSL modems. This is the second of two renewal options available. Proposals were originally received July 20, 2010. The proposal has been advertised, opened and reviewed. Delivery: As Needed. Terms: Net-30 Days. Funds are available in the 2012 Budget, Various Departments/Communications (Account No Various -51210). Grant Acceptance – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission received authorization to accept Airport Improvement Program (AIP) Grant Offer No. 3-13-0100-53-2012 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the amount of $9,767,652.00 for the following North Aviation Development projects: Construct New Electrical Vault-NAD $ 562,183.00; Extend Taxiway A- NAD $8,123,078.00; Site Mitigation Costs (NAD) $1,082,391.00 Renovation of the Visitor Center and Baggage Claim Areas – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission received authorization to enter into a contract with Greenline Architecture in the amount of $31,000.00 for Renovation of the Visitor Center and Baggage Claim Areas as part of the Airport Modernization Program. The project scope includes the continuation of the interior design and concept development to renovate the lower level Visitor Center. Redesign of the brochure display racks will be part of the project as well as recarpeting the entire lower level of the Airport baggage claim, replacement of wallcovering and painting, and consideration of lighting. Public Address System Phase II Upgrades – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission received authorization to enter into a contract with Altel Systems Group, Inc. in the amount of $175,055 for the Public Address System Phase II Upgrades. The Phase II upgrades consists of the replacement of 35 existing microphone stations and other components of the Altel/IED legacy public address system in the Airport’s terminal building. Phase I, completed last fall, upgraded system amplifiers and added line array speakers in Savannah Square. Microphone components in the public address system are currently analog. The Phase II upgrade will complete the system upgrade to digital. The FAA approved Passenger Facility Charge 8, Amendment 1, on May 3, 2012, authorizing $148,957.00 (85%) for this system upgrade. Replace Shattered Skylight Glass-Terminal Building – Event No. 354 – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission received authorization to enter into a contract with W. S. Nielsen Company, Inc. in the amount of $31,000.00 to Replace Shattered Skylight Glass – Terminal Building. This project consists of replacing seven (7) cracked glass sections in skylights on the roof of the main terminal building. The installer must be a qualified glass installer with five (5) years or more experience installing glass skylights and particularly barrel-type skylights. W.S. Nielsen has previously worked on the skylights in the terminal building. L.B. (D) W. S. Nielsen Company, Inc. $ 31,000.00 Amendment No. 1 to Supplemental Agreement No. 5, URS Corporation – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission received approval of Amendment No. 1 to Supplemental Agreement No. 5 with URS Corporation in the amount of $24,940.00 for services to include the preparation and/or revisions of construction plans, specifications, reports, and related services. Supplemental Agreement No. 5 was approved by City Council on December 16, 2009 to include preparation of plans and specifications for Runway 10-28 Re-lighting, sealing joints between the asphalt shoulders and concrete pavement on the airfield, replacement of failed concrete slabs on ramps and taxiways, two airport operations area (AOA) access gates, and one AOA access road to include security and access control. Due to the condition of the Runway 10-28 lighting circuit, it was decided to include this phase of the project in the electrical and lighting work being done by the North Aviation Development contractor which would expedite completion of the work and minimize any potential failures of the lighting circuit. The remaining work included in the scope of Supplemental Agreement No. 5 will be amended to include the design for the construction of a perimeter roadway around Runway 1. The perimeter roadway will allow fuel and service vehicles a safe route between the East and West Quadrants of the airfield without having to cross active runways or enter designated critical areas for certain aircraft approaches. Amendment No. 1 to Supplemental Agreement No. 5 will also include revisions to update the original plans and specifications. Funding for Airport Portion of Equipment Cabinet Modifications for AT&T Switch Gear – Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport. The Savannah Airport Commission received approval of Funding for Airport Portion of Equipment Cabinet Modifications for AT&T Switch Gear in an amount not to exceed $45,000.00. In order to resolve the ongoing issues associated with AT&T wanting switch gear equipment cabinet and cable easements in the Gulfstream development area, the three parties arrived at a shared-cost solution for the hard costs related to the necessary modifications required to keep the equipment in place. AT&T has provided a worst-case estimate of $135,000.00 for the work. This would result in each party being responsible for up to $45,000.00. The Airport’s staff does not anticipate the cost to be that much; however, it is necessary to approve funding. This approval will allow Gulfstream to now move forward with work that has been delayed in the vicinity of the cabinets due to the lengthy issues with the cabinet modifications. Received approval for the Airport Commission to fund one third of the cost of the cabinet modifications in a not to exceed amount of $45,000.00. 6 Water and Sewer Agreement – Backus Redevelopment. Victory Station Savannah, LLC has requested a water and sewer agreement for the redevelopment of the Backus property along Victory Drive. As part of the agreement, the developer will install approximately 735 lineal feet of 12 inch diameter water main to strengthen water supply in the general area and replace approximately 160 lineal feet of 8 inch diameter sanitary sewer main that is in a deteriorated condition. The City of Savannah will reimburse the developer for these specific improvements at the actual construction price not to exceed $122,754. The water and sewer systems have adequate capacity to serve this 22.69-equivalent residential unit development located along Victory Drive. The agreement is consistent with policy directives given by the Mayor and Aldermen and has been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney for legal format. ****************************************** Alderman Thomas explained why he was not present at the past two Council meetings: On May 17th he was out of town representing Savannah at a National League of Cities Policy Committee meeting in California and on May 31st he was in Washington, DC representing the City of Savannah along with the Mayor of Hinesville and an entourage of others after receiving word that the Department of Defense had planned to make some cuts at Hunter Air Force Base and Fort Stewart. He stated there was a housing shortage at Ft. Stewart and the people are living in Savannah and driving back and forth daily. Therefore, the meeting was important. Those at the table had high regards for Savannah as two of them had served in military in Savannah and the meeting ended with the assurance that Savannah would be pleased with future plans for Hunter and Ft. Stewart. Alderman Johnson stated this was National Flag Day and the birthday of the US Army. As the home of an army base he expressed gratitude to the armed forces. Mayor Jackson stated this was her Administrative Assistant Sharonte Turner’s birthday also. Alderman Osborne thanked the unknown good citizen that assisted her with her hit-and-run accident earlier this day. There being no further business, Mayor Jackson declared this meeting of Council adjourned. Dyanne C. Reese, MMC Clerk of Council 7