Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR SESSION

DECEMBER 10, 2002





The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called

to order at 9:03 A.M., Tuesday, December 10, 2002, on the Plaza Level of the

Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable John J. Rodgers, Mayor Pro

Tem, presiding.



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PRESENT: Present other than and Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers were Councilors R. Gary

Allen, Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Charles E.

McDaniel, Jr., Richard Smith, Nathan Suber, and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager

Carmen Cavezza, City Attorney Clifton Fay and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra

Davis were also present.



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ABSENT: Mayor Bobby G. Peters and Councilor Evelyn Turner Pugh were absent.

Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington was also absent.



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INVOCATION: Offered by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers.



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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from Pinehurst Christian School.



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PUBLIC AGENDA:



MR. CHUCK MCCLURE, REGARDING A WAIVER OF TAX

PENALTY:





At the request of Councilor McDaniel, the following public agenda item was

called up as the next order of business.



Mr. Chuck McClure, came forward to provide the circumstances surrounding

his inability to pay his taxes before the December 2, 2002 due date. He

mention that his secretary did not bring the payment to the Tax Commissioners

Office and he was ill over the Thanksgiving weekend; therefore, rendering him

unable to forward the payment to the office. He explained that when he came to

the Tax Commissioner?s Office on Tuesday, December 3, 2002, he was told that he

would have to pay the 10% penalty.



Ms. Lula Huff, Tax Commissioner, read excerpts from a letter that she had

written in response to the tax penalty waiver request. She advised that Mr.

McClure did come into the office on December 3, 2002, which is after the due

date. She read that this office finds no evidence of gross or willful neglect

or disregard of the law by Mr. McClure. She read that Mr. McClure was very ill

when he came into the office, which was substantiated by a physician?s

statement. ?Given these facts, the attached written statements, and precedence

having been established by Council this office reasonably determines that the

default giving rise to the penalty was due to reasonable cause.?



Councilor Suber moved that the tax penalty be waived. Seconded by

Councilors McDaniel and Woodson. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers pointed out that the

notice was sent out on time and there was ample time to pay the taxes before

the deadline prior to his illness, to which Tax Commissioner Huff advised that

these statements are correct. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers added that the payment of

the taxes was put in the hands of his secretary, at which time, Mr. McClure

confirmed this comment.



Councilor McDaniel said that this is not something that we have not done

before on an individual basis, and he believes that the circumstances warrant

the return of the late penalty.



After some brief comments on this matter, Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers called

attention to the motion to waive the tax penalty, which carried by a vote of

eight to one with Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers voting no and all others present for

this meeting voting yes.

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NOTE: The Public Agenda is continued below.



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MINUTES: Minutes of the November 26, 2002 meeting of the Council of the

Columbus Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia were submitted and

approved unanimously upon the adoption of a motion made by Councilor Suber and

seconded by Councilor Allen.

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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:



THE FOLLOWING ZONING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS

ADVERTISED:





An Ordinance - Rezoning approximately 1.5 acres of property located on the

east portion of 5528 Hodges Drive from an R-1(Low-Density Residential) District

to an M-1 (Light Manufacturing) District. (58-CA-02- Jones)





PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:



Councilor Henderson asked what the property would be used for, at which

time, Mr. Jones advised that he property is really deep and Mr. Dave Erickson

has purchased all of the surrounding property and would like to purchase his

property as a buffer.



After Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers determined that the question had not been

answered, Mr. David Fox, replied that we own the four acres that fronts on

Miller Road where we are going to build our office and some other construction

and warehouse type buildings. He pointed out that we would be developing part

of that property and using a portion as a buffer. Councilor Henderson pointed

out that in the staff report under the proposed use, it had not been mentioned

that there would be offices, it gave the impression that all of it was going to

be used as a buffer.



After Mr. Fox briefly explained how much of the property would be used for

a buffer, Councilor Henderson asked it the Planning Advisory Commission was

aware of this, at which time, Mr. Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator, replied

that PAC was aware of the intent of the property.



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THE FOLLOWING TWO ZONING ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY

CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS

ADVERTISED:





An Ordinance ? Rezoning approximately 0.482 acres of property located at

4810 Miller Road from an M-1 (Light Manufacturing) District to a C-3 (General

Commercial) District. (59-CA-02 Sherrill)



PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:



City Attorney Fay indicated that the petitioner was present, but did not

make any comments; since, there was no one present to voice any objections to

the rezoning petition.



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An Ordinance - Rezoning approximately 0.52 acres of property located at

4422, 4426, and 4430 1st Avenue from an R-3A (Medium Density Residential) to a

C-3 (General Commercial) District. (60-CA- 02- GLH Development, Inc.)



PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:



City Attorney Fay indicated that the petitioner was present, but did not

make any comments; since, there was no one present to voice any objections to

the rezoning petition.



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THE FOLLOWING ZONING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS ADVERTISED AND DELAYED FOR THIRTY

DAYS BY THE

COUNCIL:





An Ordinance - Rezoning approximately 0.38 acres of property located at

4348 and 4350 17th Avenue and 1706 and 1708 44th Street from an R-4 (High

Density Residential) District to a C-2 (Neighborhood Shopping) District.

(61-CA- 02- Griglen)



PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:



The petitioner was not present to respond to questions of the members of

Council; therefore, Mr. Johnson responded to questions from Mayor Pro Tem

Rodgers. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers pointed out that everything around this

property is R-4, which is residential, and he would have thought that there

would be a demand for that type of housing in that area. Mr. Johnson replied

that a lot of the properties are nonconforming single-family uses; therefore,

the zoning is not appropriate for two-thirds of that block. Mayor Pro Tem

Rodgers advised that there is only one commercial use north of this property,

and traditionally, the street has been the boundary; therefore, once it jumps

across the street, this opens up the next block to this zoning.



There was continued discussion on this matter with Mr. Johnson responding

to various questions regarding the future land use plan for this area from the

members of Council.



Councilor Suber expressed concerns with the petitioner not being present

to respond to questions. He then requested a one-week delay on this rezoning.

Seconded by Councilor McDaniel. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers asked staff to provide

him with information regarding the ownership of this property and how much

other property this individual owns on that side of 44th Street. City Manager

Cavezza suggested that with the comments that have been made today regarding

this rezoning, maybe, we need to tie this in with the Comprehensive Plan and

maybe a week is not a sufficient amount of time. Adhering to the advice of

City Attorney Fay to put a time certain for this matter to come back on first

reading, Councilor Suber amended his motion by requesting thirty-days delay.

Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those nine members

present for this ordinance.



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THE FOLLOWING TWO ZONING ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY

CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS

ADVERTISED:





An Ordinance ? Rezoning approximately 206 acres of property located east

of the Garrett Road-Yarbrough Road Intersection: bordered on the east by Dozier

Creek from an M-2 (Heavy Manufacturing) District to an R-2 (Low Density

Residential) District. (57-A-02 -Willis Plantation, LLC)



PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:



City Attorney Fay advised that the petitioner was present, but did not

make any comments; since, there was no one present to voice any objections to

the rezoning petition.



Councilor Allen reported that he did not receive several phone calls from

neighbors, but no one expressed any opposing comments regarding this rezoning

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING THREE ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING:



An Ordinance (02-116) - Amending Section 21-14 of the Columbus Code of

Ordinances by changing the terms of office of the Taxicab Commission from two

years to four years; and providing for extensions of the two-term limit by the

Columbus Council; providing for staggered terms; and for other purposes.



Councilor Suber moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and

carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting,

after Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers concerns were addressed by Councilor Suber in

reference to the potential time frame in which a member could possibly serve on

this board.



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An Ordinance (02-117) - Authorizing the creation of an Environmental Court

Division of the Recorder's Court and the regular hearing of the docket for

violations of environmental ordinances; increasing the FY03 Budget for

Recorder's Court by $3,598.00; and for other purposes.



Councilor Suber moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and

carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting.



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An Ordinance (02-118) - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia,

by amending section 20-5.2 by decreasing state speed limit in designated zones

on Bradley Park Drive, by deleting and adding certain speed limits in the speed

limit schedule; authorizing the erection of official traffic control signs

indicating applicable speed limits; repealing conflicting ordinances and for

other purposes.



Councilor Suber asked about the ability to enforce the reduction in the

speed limit, at which time, City Manager Cavezza said that he has received

complaints about this area. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers expressed a similar concern

as suggested by Councilor Suber in asking if there is adequate distance for

signage to warn of the approaching 35mph speed limit? City Manager Cavezza

maintained that it is his opinion that there is adequate distance.



Councilor McDaniel moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Suber and

carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting.



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PUBLIC AGENDA:



MR. SEAN PRITCHETT, REGARDING: THE CITY?S POLICY ON INSURING VEHICLES:







Mr. Sean Pritchett, came forward to talk about the City?s policy on

insuring vehicles. He then passed around a document to the members of Council

for their perusal. City Manager Cavezza advised that we attempted to find out

if there any incident with a City vehicle and, we don?t have any record of it.

He maintained that the Mr. Pritchett was not willing to share any information

with the staff; therefore, he does not have anything on this matter.



Mr., Pritchett advised that he was hit by a Sheriff?s Deputy, who had

fallen asleep at the wheel of his car in 1999. He pointed out that the City

had full immunity and he did not understand why the City took this position.



City Attorney Fay advised that the immunity between 1999 and the present

has been the same, but as of 2005, there would be required insurance on

vehicles. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers suggested to Mr. Pritchett that he get with

City Manager Cavezza, before the Council is asked to look into this matter.



Councilor Suber asked if this matter is in litigation or if Mr. Pritchett

has an attorney, at which time, Mr. Pritchett confirmed that he does have an

attorney. Councilor Suber stated that we should not be discussing this at all;

since, he does have an attorney. He said that it would be best on his part

that his attorney is aware that he is discussing this situation with us.



Councilor Woodson requested that when City Manager Cavezza investigates

this matter, that he provide a copy of the police accident report that was

filed regarding the vehicles accident involving Mr. Pritchett and any other

pertinent information regarding this case.

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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING SEVEN PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS, HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WERE SUBMITTED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE

ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR SUBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR

WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR

THIS

MEETING:







A Resolution (679-02) - Authorizing the purchase of two pool filters and

accessories from Swim-Pro Pools, inc., in the amount of $64,685.00.



A Resolution (680-02) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) agriculture

tractor with cab from Melson Tractor in the amount of $22,658.00.



A Resolution (681-02) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) sedan,

full-size, four door, 8 cylinder from Mike Patton Ford in the amount of

$20,372.00.



A Resolution (682-02) - Authorizing the procurement of temporary

employment services from Global Personnel Services, Inc. the city expends

approximately $25,000.00, annually, for temporary services.



A Resolution (683-02) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) cab and

chassis from Beck Motor Company in the amount of $41,299.00, and one (1) aerial

tower body from O.G. Hughes in the amount of $46,428.00.



A Resolution (684-02) - Authorizing payment of a settlement for a risk

management claim in the amount of $125,000.00.



A Resolution (685-02) - Authorizing the execution of a contract with Gore

Property Sciences for geotechnical-environmental testing services.





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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL AT

THE REQUEST OF CITY MANAGER CAVEZZA:



A Resolution - Authorizing the execution of a contract with North Star

Destination Strategies for branding services and related marketing strategies.



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Referring to Item ?G? on the City Manager?s Agenda, Councilor Henderson

asked about the length of time for the contract on the Geotechnical-Environment

Testing Services that has two years with three one-year options. He stated

that he recalls that in the past where contracts to provide services contained

an option to renew, some of the competitors felt that they were left out of the

loop. He said that he is questioning whether or not to just make it for a

two-year period of time; then, resubmit the RFP. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers then

asked how this would affect the RFP that went out, at which time, City Manager

Cavezza replied that since it is an RFP, we have a lot of room for negotiation.



Councilor Henderson made a motion that we change the contract term to

two-years. Seconded by Councilor Allen.



Councilor Hunter pointed out that we did have three local firms that

bidded on this, and it is his understanding that once this is completed, those

firms are free to go to the City Manager?s Office to get a review of exactly

where they scored during this process. City Manager Cavezza agreed with this

statement by adding that once the Council makes the decision, it is open record

and anybody could come in and look at the records. He explained that this is

the first time that we have worked with the company and at the end of the two

years, if they do not perform or anytime, we could stop the contract. Mayor

Pro Tem Rodgers reiterated that the contract is severable for nonperformance.



There was continued discussion on this matter with various Councilors

expressing their views. After there were no further comments in this regard,

Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers called attention to the motion which carried by a vote of

six to three with Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and Councilors Suber and Woodson voting

no and all others present voting yes.



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FORREST ROAD:



City Manager Cavezza announced that there was an editorial in the

newspaper this past week about Forrest Road and the railroad crossing out

there. He advised that Forrest Road is going to be paved from Morris Road all

the way out to Schatulga Road and would happen in the very near future. He

said that if weather permits, they are going to finish that railroad crossing

out there on Forrest Road near Morris Road. He pointed out that this would

take care of the immediate problems out there and should be a significant

improvement. He pointed out that the railroad wants to close Morris Road for a

short period of time tomorrow, because they have some equipment in place, but

he want to be sure of the time before asking the Council to support this.

After briefly conferring with the staff, City Manager Cavezza determined that

they would like to close Morris Road, at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow morning for one

hour. He said this would facilitate the completion with them returning on the

16th to finish the work.



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UPCOMING EVENTS:



City Manager Cavezza made the following announcements regarding some

upcoming events and are listed as follows:



? Dick McKee?s Retirement Ceremony: Today, at 2:00 p.m. at the Trade Center,

there would be the retirement ceremony for Dick McKee.



? Holiday Social: December 14, 2002, at 7:00 p.m. is the Columbus Consolidated

Government Holiday Social at the Trade Center.



? Comp Plan Meeting: On December 16, 2002, at 6:30 p.m., at Georgetown

Elementary School is Planning District 11 Comp Plan Meeting. This would leave

one more that we would need to do.



? Mayor?s Prayer Breakfast: On December 17, 2002, at 7:15 a.m., on the Plaza

Level would be the Mayor?s Prayer Breakfast. This would be Mayor Peter?s last

Council Meeting as Mayor; therefore, a lot of emphasis would be placed on that.



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EXECUTIVE SESSION:



City Manager Cavezza requested a brief executive session to discuss a

personnel matter.



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AIRPORT COMMISSION:



Councilor Allen requested that the members of the Airport Commission be

scheduled for the January work session. He said that the members wanted to

provide a presentation to the administration and the Council.



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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:



City Manager Cavezza announced that the Youth Advisory social is on

December 19, 2002 at 7:00 p.m., and all elected officials are invited. He said

it would be held at the Civic Center in the Hospitality Suite.



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SCC CHAMPIONSHIP:



Councilor Davis announced that this past weekend, he had the pleasure of

participating in two wonderful events, with one being the SCC Championship held

in the Georgia Dome. He congratulated the University of Georgia?s football

team.



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REDSTAR YOUTH SOCCER:



Councilor Davis reported on another successful event that was held this

past weekend the Redstar Youth Soccer Invitational that was held at the

Woodruff Farm Soccer Complex. He said that he is very proud of how well our

young athletes performed. He advised that several of our local teams won the

championship in their respective divisions. He stated that he wanted to brag a

little bit on the U12 Girls Gold Team, which is the team that he assists in

coaching. He mentioned Head Coach Mark Stewart and thanked each one of the

team members for their hard work.



He stated that over the past three weeks, local youth soccer teams have

competed in several tournaments throughout the State of Georgia and Florida;

most notably, the Coca Cola Classic held over the Thanksgiving weekend in

Clearwater, Florida. He then requested that the City of Columbus recognize all

of these young athletes and support our youth soccer leagues. He called for a

resolution commending the victories of some our fine youth soccer clubs that

occurred in November to be presented in January.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers pointed out that due to popular demand, there would

be a traffic light erected at the intersection of the Woodruff Farm Soccer

Complex.



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CITY FACILITIES:



Councilor Henderson said that we have seen a huge demand from different

organizations wanting to utilize the City facilities. He then asked if we are

in the process of getting Tony Adams, Director of the Department of Parks and

Recreation, to do any kind of needs assessment, use assessment, etc. of our

facilities. He said that he believes that it would be helpful for the Council

to be kept informed in how the different facilities are being utilized.



City Manager Cavezza reported that Parks and Recreation are in the process

of doing a survey of all facilities, and we would get back with the Council.



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MOON ROAD:



Councilor Henderson recalled that we were going to wait a while for the

area to be completed before we got the lights synchronized over on Moon Road,

but he has received a number of calls from people. City Manager Cavezza

maintained that he does not believe that we are going to please everybody on

traffic lights. He said that when we have a system that was purchased in 1994,

which was very good for 1994. He said this is something that we wrestle with

everyday, and we just don?t have the traffic people to deal with it. He

committed to trying to make it better.

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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:





THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS

INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR & COUNCIL:



(1) ACCG?S The County Line Newsletter, Volume 15, Number 9.



(2) A copy of a Certificate of Need Application from the Columbus

Regional Senior Living, Inc. for a Continuing Care Retirement Community Project.



(3) Biographical Sketch of Mr. Steven Hodge, Councilor Allen?s nominee for Mr.

David Grindle?s position on the Emergency Management Advisory Board.





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THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY

CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY

COUNCILOR SMITH SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SUBER AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE

NINE MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:



A Resolution (686-02) - Excusing Councilor Glenn Davis from the December

3, 2002 Meeting.



A Resolution (687-02) - Excusing Councilor Evelyn Turner Pugh from the

December 3, 2002 Meeting.



A Resolution (688-02) - Excusing Councilor Evelyn Woodson from the

December 3, 2002 Meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF

COUNCIL DAVIS AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL ON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY

COUNCILOR ALLEN SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY

THOSE NINE MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:



Letter from Ms. Liliana C. McDaniel resigning her position from the

Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission.



Letter from Ms. Audrey Hollingsworth resigning her position from Keep

Columbus Beautiful Commission.



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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS THAT RESULTED IN AN INSUFFICIENT VOTE FOR ACTION

AT THE DECEMBER 3, 2002 COUNCIL MEETING WERE SUBMITTED AGAIN AND WITHDRAWN AT

THE REQUEST OF THE

APPLICANT:







A Resolution - Authorizing a variance request to reduce the minimum

residential setback of a wireless communications facility (tower) from 300 feet

to 160 feet for wireless communication services on property located at 1720

Warm Springs Road.



A Resolution - Authorizing a Special Exception Use to erect a wireless

communication tower at 1720 Warm Springs Road.



City Attorney Fay advised that the applicants have asked to withdraw these

two resolutions by letter from their attorney.



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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL

WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:



Board of Tax Assessors, Numbers 45 & 46.

Building Contractors Examining Board, November 7, 2002.

Uptown Fa?ade, Board of, October 21, 2002.

Zoning Appeals, Board of, August 7, 2002.

Zoning Appeals, Board of, September 4, 2002.



Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded by

Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present for this meeting.





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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:



BUILDING CONTRACTORS EXAMINING BOARD:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Tommy Hinton?s position on

the Building Contractors Examining Board would be expiring at the end of this

month; he is eligible to succeed himself. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers then

renominated Mr. Hinton for another term of office. Deputy Clerk of Council

Davis advised that this matter would be brought back next week for a vote.



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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Ms. Ollie Johnson?s position on

the Cooperative Extension Advisory Board would be expiring at the end of this

month; she is eligible to succeed herself. Councilor Allen then renominated

Ms. Johnson for another term of office. Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised

that this matter would be brought back next week for a vote.

CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we still need nominations for

the positions of Ms. Jasmine Houston, the Mayor?s appointment and Mr. Jim

White, Councilor Henderson?s appointment.



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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Greg Wagner?s position on

the Emergency Management Advisory board would be expiring on December 31, 2002;

he is eligible to succeed himself. Councilor Henderson then reappointed Mr.

Wagner. Councilor Allen nominated Mr. Steven Hodge for the position formerly

held by Mr. David Grindle. Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that this

matter would be brought back next week for a vote.



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BOARD OF HEALTH:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that on last week Councilor McDaniel

nominated Mr. Jimmy Sullivan to serve another term of office. She pointed out

that Mr. Sullivan could be confirmed. Councilor Allen moved confirmation.

Seconded by Councilor Smith and carried unanimously by those nine member

present.



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HOSPITAL AUTHORITY:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that the Council still needs to

nominate two additional individuals for the seat of Ms. Ola Mae Washington this

board. There were none.



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INDUSTRIAL & PORT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that the Council still needs to

nominate someone to fill the seat of Mr. James Yancey. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers

nominated Mr. Dan Beam to succeed Mr. Yancey. Deputy Clerk of Council Davis

advised that this matter would be brought back next week for a vote.



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MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that the positions of Mr. Ken

Crooks and Dr. Kenneth Goldman would be expiring on December 31, 2002.

Councilor Henderson renominated both Mr. Crooks and Dr. Goldman. Deputy Clerk

of Council Davis advised that we still need to nominate two individuals each

for the seats of Mr. Ken Crooks and Dr. Kenneth Goldman.



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EXECUTIVE SESSION:



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers pointed out that there was an earlier request for

the Council to go into an executive session. He said that he would first ask

if there was anyone present in the audience that was not listed on the Public

Agenda that had an issue to bring before the Council. There was no one. He

then asked what was the pleasure of the Council in that regard. Councilor

Henderson then made a motion for the Council to go into an executive session,

to discuss a personnel matter. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried

unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting.



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At 10:11 a.m., the meeting was adjourned to allow the Council to go into

an executive session.



At 10:27 a.m., the regular meeting was called back to order, at which time

Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers pointed out that the Council met in an executive session

to discuss a personnel matter, but there were no votes taken.



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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor

Henderson then made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Councilor Allen and

carried unanimously by those ten members of Council, and the time being 10:28

a.m.



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Sandra T. Davis

Deputy Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia