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Commission approves settlement payments, alcohol licenses and funding; schedules follow-ups
Summary
At committee sessions and a special-call meeting the Augusta-Richmond County Commission approved multiple settlements, several alcohol-license transfers, funding for one affordable single-family home and a first-responder PTSD benefit, and directed follow-ups on probation and boards composition.
Augusta-Richmond County commissioners voted on a package of administrative items and legal settlements during a special-call meeting and related committee sessions, approving several contract settlements, multiple retail alcohol-license transfers, one housing grant for a single-family unit and a mandated PTSD benefit for first responders.
The actions covered routine permitting, legal settlements authorized after an executive session, and departmental funding requests. Commissioners also directed staff to pursue follow-ups on the county’s contract with CSRA Probation Services and asked the law and administration offices to compile information about employees serving on local boards and authorities.
Settlements and legal actions: After executive session the commission authorized settlements on four personnel or civil claims: a workers’ compensation claim by Elijah Battle in the amount of $71,000 (motion by Commissioner Francine Scott; second by Commissioner Stacy Pulliam), a civil claim for Brandon Jones for $2,500 (motion by Commissioner Mason; second by Commissioner Don Clark), a claim by Jamaris Walker for $50,000 (motion by Commissioner Don Clark; second by Commissioner Catherine Smith…
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