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Commission approves multiple executive-session settlements and authorizes purchase of 3310 Old Lewisville Road
Summary
Following an executive session, the commission approved several pre-litigation settlements for injury and property claims and authorized the mayor to execute a real-estate purchase agreement for 3310 Old Lewisville Road for $800,000.
During closed-session follow-up, the commission voted on multiple pre-litigation settlements and authorized a real-estate purchase for a property needed for county purposes.
Settlements approved: Attorney Plunkett and staff asked for motions to approve several pre-litigation settlements discussed in executive session. The committee recorded the following approvals: - Shanna Bates (vehicle collision with deputy Amanda Donald on 05/30/2024): pre-litigation settlement of $85,000. Motion carried (committee tally reported: 9–1 with one member recorded in error; committee minutes record the motion as passed). - Wilson Rouse (state board workers’ compensation claim 2023-055710): workers’ comp settlement of $72,500. Motion passed unanimously. - Granbury LLC (sewer backup at 3640 Elliott Boulevard on 11/15/2024): pre-litigation settlement $30,000 for all claims, plus payment of $66,658.72 to ServePro of Augusta for emergency services related to the backup; motion carried. - Mathis Abrams Jr. and Yolanda Abrams (sewer backup at 3641 Elliott Boulevard on 11/15/2024): pre-litigation settlement $47,500 and payment of $71,734.84 to ServePro of Augusta for response services; motion carried.
Real-estate purchase: The commission voted to authorize the mayor to execute a real-estate sales and purchase agreement with the Richmond County Board of Education to acquire 3310 Old Lewisville Road for $800,000. The motion to authorize the mayor to sign the purchase-and-sale agreement carried unanimously.
Why it matters: The settlements resolve pending claims from vehicle collisions, workers’ compensation and sewer backups; the Old Lewisville Road property purchase is a formal acquisition action that may be needed for county operations or program delivery.
Evidence and votes: Attorney Plunkett presented the settlement and purchase items after executive session; recorded votes and motion language were read into the public record and approved as described. The committee confirmed the authorization for the mayor to execute the purchase agreement.
What’s next: The county will implement settlement payments as authorized and complete due diligence and closing steps on 3310 Old Lewisville Road consistent with the purchase-and-sale agreement authority granted to the mayor.
