Votes at a glance: March 11 Augusta commission and committee actions — settlements, funding supplements and approvals

Here are the formal actions taken on March 11 by the Augusta‑Richmond County Commission and its standing committees, summarized for reference.

Executive‑session settlements

- Jasmine Roberts settlement: Commission authorized settlement of “all claims of Jasmine Roberts” for $40,000 related to an automobile accident on 01/01/2024. Attorney requested the motion after executive session; the commission voted and recorded the result as unanimous.

- Teresa Hatch settlement: Commission authorized settlement of “all claims of Teresa Hatch” for $20,000 arising from an automobile accident dated 08/08/2023. The motion was approved and recorded as unanimous.

Public Services Committee and Planning approvals

- Charter Review Committee dates amended: The commission modified the charter review resolution to establish the committee’s term as April 2025 through March 31, 2026 (12 months, not to exceed) and to adjust the deadline for the committee’s final recommendations accordingly. The change was approved unanimously in committee and will be reflected in the resolution.

- Alcohol license applications: The committee…