Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR MEETING

SEPTEMBER 6, 2005



The regular monthly night meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was

called to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, September 6, 2005, on the Plaza Level of

the Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor

and Honorable John J. Rodgers, Mayor Pro Tem, presiding.



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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Robert S. Poydasheff and Mayor Pro Tem John

J. Rodgers were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Wayne S. Anthony, Glenn Davis, Berry

H. Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Charles E. McDaniel, Evelyn Turner Pugh,

Nathan Suber and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney

Clifton Fay and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also present.



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ABSENT: Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington was absent.

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INVOCATION: Offered by Councilor Wayne Anthony.



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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Poydasheff.



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HURRICANE KATRINA:



Mayor Poydasheff briefly explained what the City of Columbus is doing for

those citizens of New Orleans, Mississippi and Gulf Port by commenting on the

shelter that was opened at the Benning Road Super Center that is being worked

by the volunteers of Red Cross, and Public Safety is providing security. He

emphasized the care that is being taken to protect the citizens in the super

center. He announced that City Manager Hugley has coordinated a unified

conference that is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. today with all of the charitable

organizations to include; United Way, Pastoral Institute, etc. to localize the

efforts and to ensure that there is a collaborative effort.



He reported that he authorized sending a task force of approximately 21

people to include Fire & EMS, Sheriff and Police. He maintained that they are

volunteers and would be working in the disaster areas under the auspices of

General Onerey. He spoke of the contributions by Ft. Benning in providing

sleeping bags and meals. He reported that through the City Manager, we were

able to get the old Page, Scrantom Building that is now owned by St. Luke to be

used as a centralized area for the schools, labor, DFACS and Hilton Terrace

Baptist Church, which is going to be the focal area for supplies such as

clothing and items of that nature. He spoke of the conversation that he had

with the Adjunct General for the State of Georgia where he was requesting

assistance, at that time, the Adjunct General did not realize how far advanced

Columbus, Georgia was. He commended everyone on the overwhelming support from

those providing assistance. Mayor Poydasheff complimented the efforts of the

House of Heroes that has sent teams of volunteers to do the work.



City Manager Hugley reiterated the One Stop Operation Center that is going

to open on Thursday, September 8, 2005. He said that it would be located at

the old Page, Scrantom Building that is owned by St. Luke. He commented on the

number of individuals that have been in the shelter at the Benning Park Super

Center with approximately 500 evacuees throughout our City from Alabama,

Louisiana and Mississippi. He said some of these evacuees are temporary

residents but many may become permanent; therefore, we determined that we need

to provide the basic core level of services that they need to get their lives

back to some level of normalcy. He reported that in the One Stop Operation

Center, we would have the Housing Authority, Georgia Real Estate and Enrichment

Services Program to assist with the housing needs. He said that we called in

the Georgia Labor Department to assist them with jobs, the School District is

working with the evacuees and their children by waiving certain requirements to

get the children back in school and provide free lunch to them. He reported

that the Health Department was called in to assist with health issues, and

Columbus Valley Healthcare. He said that the Department of Family and Children

Services is working with them to get some level of assistance so that they

would be able to get the food and other items that they may need. In the area

of counseling, he reported that we have called in the Pastoral Institute, New

Horizons and the Family Center. He added that the Metra Transit System will

provide transportation and they would be provided with free bus passes, and the

United Way has some twenty-one agencies that would be coming to the assistance

of the evacuees. He said that the Red Cross has led the way in this effort.



Councilor Woodson commented on a report from Good Morning America that

FEMA was attempting to locate some of the victims to give them a credit card;

so that they would be able to find a place to live, get clothing, etc. She

requested that staff contact FEMA to let them know about the One Stop Shop to

find out about the registration process so the victims of Hurricane Katrina

could be identified and receive the benefits that are being made available.



In response to Councilor Anthony?s suggestion, City Manager Hugley

announced that the Hilton Terrace Baptist Church at Warm Springs Road and

Woodruff is the resource center for the clothing and the Food Bank is working

along with that effort. He said that if individuals want to know where to get

certain items, they can call the 211 contact help line, which is open 24 hours

a day.



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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILOR MCDANIEL, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS CALLED

UP AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS AND DELAYED FOR TWO WEEKS BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution - Authorizing a request to convert Cherokee Avenue from the

existing 4-lane roadway to a 3-lane roadway with a biking/pedestrian lane along

the west side between Garrard Street and Camille Drive, installation of a

intersection flasher at Cherokee Avenue and Slade Drive and realignment of

Camille Drive with Cherokee Avenue using stop sign control.



Councilor McDaniel made a motion for a two-week delay. Seconded by

Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council

present for this meeting:



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NOTE: See Below for the continuation of the City Manager?s Agenda.



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SPECIAL RECOGNITION:



Councilor Allen called attention to Specialist Allen Sinkfield who was

present in the Council Chambers, as well as, other family members. He

expressed how proud he was of Specialist Sinkfield who is serving our country

and is stationed in Baghdad, Iraq. He pointed out that Specialist Sinkfield is

home on a fifteen-day leave and has chosen to spend part of his leave tonight

in the Council Chambers. He then thanked him for being present tonight and for

what he and his family are doing for the United States of America.



The Mayor and Council members, as well as, the individuals present in the

audience rose to their feet as the Specialist stood before them.

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CHARACTER WORD OF THE MONTH:



Mr. Ed Wilson, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, came forward to give the

character word for the month. Mr. Wilson advised that ?courtesy? is the word

for the month of September. He said some related words to practice and ponder

in our lives are thoughtfulness, consideration, politeness, kindness and

respect.



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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL SWEARING IN:



Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin, approached the rostrum and asked all of

the Youth Advisory Council Members come forward to take their oath of office.

She recognized the presence of Miss Tenedra Reynolds, the President of the

Youth Advisory Council and Mr. Drew Adams, the President-Elect. She also asked

all of the advisors for the School System and the City Government to come

forward and stand with the young people.



Mayor Poydasheff then administered the oaths to the members collectively.



I, (name), do swear that I am a resident of Columbus, Georgia and that I

will faithfully and impartially demean myself as a member of the Youth Advisory

Council during my continuance in office; that I will discharge my duties to the

best of my ability; that I would do so agreeably with the laws of the United

States of America, the State of Georgia and the Charter of Columbus, Georgia.



Upon completion of administering the oath of offices, Mayor Poydasheff

asked each member to continue to pray for Carson Hand, a member of the Youth

Advisory Board, who is battling cancer.



Ms. Tenedra Reynolds, President of the Youth Advisory Council, briefly

thanked the members of Council for their support of this worthwhile board.



Deputy City Manager Goodwin advised that the Muscogee County School Board

would also recognize the Youth Advisory Members. She then asked each member to

exit the Chambers for their signing of the oaths.



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NATIONAL INFANTRY ASSOCIATION CHAPTER:



General Jerry White expressed appreciation for the warm welcome that the

City leaders and citizens bestowed upon the Hurricane Katrina victims.



General White then provided some brief history on the establishment of the

National Infantry Association. He said that one of the main purposes was to

raise money, at that time, to repair the old Infantry Museum. He explained

that this has all changed; therefore, we have spun off of that association the

National Infantry Foundation, and they are building the new National Infantry

Museum in Heritage Park in Columbus South. He said that Mr. Eddie Roberts and

the Controllers Society suggested starting their own National Infantry

Association Chapter. He explained that Mr. Roberts wanted this special

presentation with him giving the Chapter Charter to the new local

organization. General White then presented the Chapter Charter to Mr. Eddie

Roberts and congratulated him and the new members.



Mr. Eddie Roberts, expressed his appreciation. He pointed out that we

have been taking care of the less fortunate for twenty-five years and would

just add our support to the Hurricane Katrina victims.



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PROCLAMATIONS:



?MATTHEW ROSSI DAY?:



With Mathew Rossi, standing at the council table, Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers

read the proclamation of Mayor Poydasheff, proclaiming September 6, 2005, as

?Matthew Rossi Day? in Columbus, Georgia.



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?AMERICAN ALLSTARS DAY?:



With the American Allstars baseball team standing at the council table,

Councilor Davis read the proclamation of Mayor Poydasheff, proclaiming

September 6, 2005, as ?American Allstars Day? in Columbus, Georgia.



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?NATIONAL ASSISTED LIVING WEEK?:



With Ms. Brenda Jenkins from Morningside Assisted Living, standing at the

council table, Councilor Allen read the proclamation of Mayor Poydasheff,

proclaiming September 11 ?17 2005, as ?National Assisted Living Week? in

Columbus, Georgia.



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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



WITH ASHLEY NEALY, HER FAMILY AND COACHES, STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE,

COUNCILOR HENDERSON READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND WAS

APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (417-05) - Commending and congratulating Ashley Nealy of

Hardaway High School upon being selected as an All-State cheerleader at the

Georgia Cheerleading Coaches? Association tryouts held at Columbus State

University. Councilor Henderson moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor

Suber and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present and

standing to cast their vote in the affirmative.

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MINUTES: Minutes of the August 23 and 30, 2005 meetings of the Council of the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia was submitted and approved upon

the adoption of a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and seconded by

Councilor Allen, which carried unanimously by those ten members of Council

present for this meeting.

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ZONING PUBLIC HEARING:



THE FOLLOWING TWO ZONING ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND THEIR PUBLIC HEARING WERE HELD AS

ADVERTISED:





An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 2705 Manchester Expressway is

proposed for rezoning from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District to GC (General

Commercial) District. (37-A-05-James M. Knight, Inc.)



PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:



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

make a presentation; since, no one came forward to oppose the zoning ordinance.



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An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 1801 Victory Drive is proposed

for rezoning from LMI (Light Manufacturing/Industrial) District to GC (General

Commercial) District. (38-A-05-Love)



PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:



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

make a presentation; since, no one came forward to oppose the zoning ordinance.

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THE FOLLOWING ZONING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS ADVERTISED WITH A CONTINUED

FIRST READING ON OCTOBER 11,

2005:





An Ordinance - Rezoning property located on the west side of Gateway Road

bordered on the north by Swift Mill is proposed for rezoning from RE1

(Residential Estate 1) District, LMI (Light Manufacturing/Industrial) District,

and RO (Residential-Office) Districts to GC (General Commercial) District.

(39-CA-05-Wolford Development Options, LLC)



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NOTE: Councilor Davis left the meeting during this portion of the proceedings

with the time being 6:13 p.m.

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PROPONENTS:



Ms. Amy Hillman, from Tatum, Lavene and Powell, representing the

petitioner, the property owner and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., approached the

rostrum and first introduced those individuals that were present with her and

are listed as follows: Mr. Scott Williamson, from Wolford Development, Mr.

Michael Mills, Regional Director of Corporate Affairs at Wal-Mart, Mr. Luis

Chalmers and Mr. Ron Crump, from LAI Engineer and Mr. Ben Billings, the

property owner.



Ms. Hillman spoke of the improvements that have been added since the

Planning Advisory Commission meeting to include: improved elevation,

heightened landscape criteria and tree density unit number that doubles the

existing standards, which is 20 TDU?s. She pointed out the Georgia Law

requires consideration of six criteria called the ?Steinberger Act? and is

outlined in the staff report. She advised that this project does satisfy those

six criteria. She spoke of the cohesiveness with adjacent properties and the

future land use plan. She explained that there is no reasonable economic use

as currently zoned. She also mentioned the traffic situation, which would not

have an adverse affect mainly due to the $1.5 million traffic improvements that

we are doing in association with this project.



Mr. Michael Mills, Regional Director of Corporate Affairs for Wal-Mart,

came forward to share with the community that if there are any Hurricane

Katrina victims that are displaced Wal-Mart associates and are in need of a

job, they can go by any Wal-Mart store and we would give them money to get

started and would find them a regular shift. He said that his purpose for

being present is to respond to questions.



Mr. Scott Williamson, petitioner from Wolford Development, came forward

and passed around the table an information packet. He expressed his disbelief

that Columbus does not have a Super Wal-Mart. Using the overhead projector, he

then went into great details in explaining the current and proposed zoning

classification, as well as, the specifics of the proposed project and the

projected start up date of later this year or early 2006. He explained the

existing zoning classifications in proximity to the proposed rezoning area. He

said in working with staff, we have agreed to increase the required landscaping

on the overall site to a total of 20 TDU?s, incorporated the plantings at the

building and the pedestrian walk ways in the parking lot. He then explained

the elevation and architectural changes that were made. He called upon Mr.

Luis Chalmers to address the traffic study.



Mr. Luis Chalmer, Vice President of LAI Engineering, approached the

rostrum to provide an overview of the expanded scope of the traffic study to

include an increased amount of area as suggested by the staff and the concerns

raised by the citizens. He explained the level of service numbers as provided

by the Traffic Engineering Department. He said we estimated the trips to and

from the site to be developed and came up with an estimate of approximately

14,000 to 15,000 trips to the site per day. He said that the next step was to

project the traffic levels, intersection operations and come together with

recommendations that would bring all of the intersections in the area up to or

about the level of service required by the City?s staff. He explained that

this resulted in extensive improvement recommendations of over $1.5 million.

He then explained in great details the specific traffic improvements that would

occur if the project were approved.



In conclusion, he maintained that as a result of the recommended

improvements and the impact of the traffic proposed from the site, this would

raise the level of service currently at the two ramps from a level service ?f?

to a level service ?b?. He reiterated that these recommended improvements

would accommodate the proposed site traffic in the future years and provide for

an improved level of service for all of the residents and travelers in that

area.



Mr. Scott Williamson recapped the statements regarding the traffic

situation and emphasized that improvements would address several existing

conditions as well, at the expensive of Wal-Mart. He projected the economic

impact of the proposed project by estimating the total retail sales for the

first full year of the shopping center component only to be around $105

million. Mr. Williamson estimated the taxable dollars to the municipality to

be $2.7 million. He pointed out that these total sales numbers do not include

any sales generated by the out parcel users, which would also be significant,

or the property taxes that would occur with the development of this property.

He also spoke of the number of jobs that would be created during the

construction process.



OPPOSITION:



Mr. Harry Hall, came forward to express his opposition to this rezoning

request due to the increased traffic, myth of increased revenue and water

issues. He briefly spoke of the four traffic lights that would be installed

within a half a mile. He said that the petitioner has not addressed the issue

regarding the other Wal-Mart Stores to determine if they would remain open or

be closed. He said historically, they would close the other stores; therefore,

their claims regarding jobs and tax revenue are misleading. He also pointed

out that an inch of rainfall on one acre of land would dump 27,152 gallons of

water. He said that 40 acres with an impervious surface with an inch rainfall

would produce 3 1/3 acres feet of water. He explained that in the O.C.G.A 12-7

(Erosion and Sedimentation Act), the amended version included NPDES (National

Pollution Discharge Elimination System). He advised that this means that they

would have to clean that water before it leaves the site. He explained that

they would need an effective detention pond to collect all of this runoff water

and clean it before it leaves the site.



Ms. Rebecca Shepherd, 10 Minute Man Court, approached the rostrum to

explain that this development is inappropriate for this area. She mentioned

that this project would cause a radical change in volume and character of this

area. She then spoke of the proposed widening project of Gateway Road, which

would affect the small businesses along that roadway. In addition, she said

that the property values of those neighborhoods are going to go down. She said

that we owe it to the people in Columbus South to commit to development in

south Columbus and we owe it to all of the people in Columbus to redevelop our

urban centers instead of sprawling and sprawling. She said this would

ultimately lead to more abandon buildings, because Wal-Mart would not make a

promise to keep the other stores open, because it is not economically viable

for them to run three or possibly four Wal-Mart?s in Columbus. She said that

there would only be a job shift and not a job increase.



Councilor Suber called attention to the concerns that he had expressed to

Mr. Williamson. Ms. Amy Hillman returned to the rostrum to address the

concerns of the existing Wal-Mart Stores located on Buena Vista Road and the

Airport Thruway. She stated that Mr. Glen Wilkins from Wal-Mart Community

Affairs, provided a letter to City Manager Hugley that states that it is

Wal-Mart?s intention to keep that store open. She said that we have plans to

expand the Airport Thruway site to a Wal-Mart Super Center and the Sams Club

would be relocated. She said in regards to the Buena Vista Road Wal-Mart

Store, we are actively looking for an opportunity to expand that store by first

looking at the existing site. She expressed the hardship in getting the

existing property owners there to agree to that.



Councilor Suber said that there are still no guarantees that the Buena

Vista Road location would remain open, at which time, Ms. Hillman explained

that we don?t know what would happen, but could point out that the lease for

that location goes through 2012, and we would like to remain there.



Councilor Suber determined that with there being no guarantees involved

regarding the Buena Vista Road location or somewhere in south Columbus, he

would be unable to support the proposed rezoning ordinance. Ms. Hillman then

suggested that a trip be arranged with Councilors Suber and Woodson and the

real estate managers to explore the south part of the market, and what we could

do to better serve our customers there. Councilor Turner Pugh then expressed

similar concerns with the possibility of Wal-Mart closing the store in Columbus

South and not relocating somewhere in Columbus South.



Councilor Woodson asked about the lease on the Buena Vista Road location.

She asked if there was a provision in there that after so many years the lease

agreement could be renegotiated, which could provide the opportunity for

Wal-Mart to vacate the premises. Ms. Hillman explained that she is unable to

answer the specifics regarding that agreement. Councilor Woodson then asked if

she would research the matter and provide a response at a later time.



Councilor Hunter spoke of the concerns regarding a vacant big box and what

happens with the other Wal-Mart stores, when a Super Wal-Mart is constructed.

Ms. Hillman responded by saying that Wal-Mart has an entire division dedicated

to relict stores that have become vacant. She said that once they find out that

the decision has been made to relocate a store, they start advertising and

looking for tenants. She then provided a website that could be visited

regarding this matter, which is www.walmartrealty.com.



Mayor Poydasheff said that he just received the letter that was previously

referenced. After reading excerpts of the letter, Mayor Poydasheff said that

his understanding is that until a location has been found for a Super Wal-Mart,

the Buena Vista Road location would remain open. Mr. Williamson pointed out

that this is Wal-Mart?s intention.



The following individuals also came forward in opposition to the proposed

rezoning and are listed as follows: Ms. Susan Smith, 5700 Billings Road and

Mr. Alfred Curry, Trapper Way.



Mr. Tom Flournoy, 8000 Midland Road, requested that the Council call for a

continuation of first reading to allow the citizens to review the latest plans

that have been done since the Planning Advisory Commission meeting.



Councilor Allen then made the motion to continue first reading for one

week. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel. Mr. Scott Williamson agreed to the

request for a delay. The motion carried unanimously by those nine members

present for this vote with Councilor Davis having already left the

meeting.



Ms. Hillman said that she believes that a one-week delay may not be

sufficient. After conferring with Ms. Hillman regarding the additional time

needed, the consensus was a delay until the October 11, 2005 meeting.

Councilor Allen then made a motion to continue first reading on October 11,

2005. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine

members present for this vote with Councilor Davis having already left the

meeting.



At this time, Ms. Marjorie Hall, also came forward to express her

opposition to the proposed rezoning.



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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FY-05 BUDGET WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS

CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST

READING:



An Ordinance - Amending the budgets for the fiscal year 2005 beginning

July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005, for certain funds of the Consolidated

Government of Columbus, Georgia, appropriating amounts shown in each fund for

personnel actions and various other activities.



City Manager Hugley advised that we are closing out fiscal year 2005 and

we have to make some adjustments to the budget in order to close it out. He

said that there were three departments that exceeded their budget, but the

bottom line for the general fund in FY-05 would not change; it would remain at

$123.3 million.



City Manager Hugley explained that in the Public Defender?s Office, they

exceeded the budget by $6,352.00, the Medical Director for the Sheriff?s

Department exceeded the budget by $152,600.00 for medical services and supplies

and Miscellaneous, which includes claims and judgment for litigation. He

reiterated that with those adjustments, we are amending department budgets but

the bottom line of the FY-05 for the general fund would not change.



He advised that we are closing out the 1993 sales tax and we have

completed all of the projects. He stated that we have $4.5 million of the

sales tax proceeds that are leftover when all of the projects are completed.

He said that we could use the money during the project construction to enhance

projects, and we could also use the money to retire or go towards our debt. He

pointed out that the balance of the $4.5 million from the 1993 sales tax would

go to our debt fund and the same for the 1993B Lease Revenue Bonds. He said

the projects are completed for what we had in that bond series and $1.5 million

would go to debt service.



Mayor Poydasheff requested that City Manager Hugley have a publication

that shows the projects that were completed with the 1993 sales tax and the

money spent. City Manager Hugley recalled that we have submitted a report to

the Mayor and Council that shows that we have successfully completed the

projects.



City Manager Hugley continued outlining the adjustments by referencing the

various bonds and the remaining monies that would go to the debt service and

are listed as follows: the 2000 GO sales tax bonds with $974,000., 2004 Lease

Revenue Bonds with $73,000. He said we also realized the following adjustments.



? Hotel/Motel Tax projection of $1.3 million ? received $1.6 million

(additional revenue in the amount of $298,000.00)

? Employee Health and Insurance budgeted amount $15.3 million ? received $15.7

million (spent $333,000.00 more)

? Trade Center exceeded their budget by $7,900.00

? Civic Center exceeded their budget by $149,000.00



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers reiterated that the expenditures for the Trade

Center are approximately $7,900.00 higher than the approved budgeted

expenditures for that fiscal year, and we have to adjust the budget

accordingly. He then said that the adjustment is due to additional revenue and

asked where are those additional revenues going? Finance Director Angela Cole

came forward and responded by saying the money would roll into their fund

balance. Finance Director Cole explained that the Trade Center has a separate

fund balance and that is where the money would go.

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PUBLIC AGENDA:



MR. BERT COKER, RE: THE INFRASTRUCTURE IN REFERENCE TO THE COLUMBUS PARK

CROSSING DEVELOPMENT:



Mr. Bert Coker appeared before the members of Council and asked questions

regarding the infrastructure in relation to the Columbus Park Crossing

Development. He then read from a prepared list of questions. (A copy of the

questions was submitted to the Deputy Clerk for the record.) Mayor Poydasheff

suggested that Mr. Coker be allowed to read his questions into the record, and

the administration would respond to him at a later time in writing. City

Manager Hugley said that he would meet with Mr. Coker to answer any questions

as well.



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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING FIVE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS, WITH DETAILED INFORMATION

INCLUDED WITH THE CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA PACKET, WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY

CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A

SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR SUBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON WHIGH

CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR

DAVIS HAVING ALREADY LEFT THE

MEETING:



A Resolution (418-05) - Authorizing the execution of a contract with Weber

Construction, Inc., in the amount of $246,650.00, for rehabilitation to the

historic Ma Rainey home.



A Resolution (419-05) - Authorizing the procurement of traffic signal

contractor services from O. H. Cable Construction for the estimated annual

contract value of $250,000.00.



A Resolution (420-05) - Authorizing the payment to Dataworks Plus, LLC, in

the amount of $14,172.00 for the annual maintenance of the mug shot system.



A Resolution (421-05) - Authorizing the purchase of a service truck via

the Georgia State Contract, SWC S-000483, from Bill Heard Chevrolet in the

amount of $19,176.



A Resolution (422-05) - Authorizing the execution of a construction

contract with Earth-Scapes, Inc. (Phenix City, Al), in the amount of $2,192,411.



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EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN:



Councilor Woodson requested that the staff put on the CCG-TV the emergency

contingency plan for evacuation and report on the City of Columbus?s

relationship with FEMA. City Manager Hugley pointed out that we have an

Emergency Operation Plan, but it is a voluminous document. He said that we

would see about summarizing it and broadcast it on CCG-TV.



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EXECUTIVE SESSION:



Mayor Poydasheff requested a brief executive session to discuss

litigation.



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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND WAS

RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:



Letter from Ms. Charlotte Frazier resigning from her position on the Board

of Historic and Architectural Review. Councilor Henderson moved the

resignation be received with regrets. Seconded by Councilor Turner Pugh and

carried unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor Davis having

already left the meeting.

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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL

DAVIS AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:



Board of Tax Assessors, No. 34-05.

Lower Chattahoochee RDC, July 28, 2005.

Zoning Appeals, Board of, July 6, 2005.



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

Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members present with

Councilor Davis having already left the meeting.



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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:



C.I.R.C.L.E:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Mrs. Tonya Douglass has

resigned from her position on this board; this is the Council?s appointment.



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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis said that Councilor Henderson nominated Ms.

Pamela Feagle to serve another term and she may be confirmed. Councilor

Henderson moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried

unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor Davis having already

left the meeting.



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that we need a replacement for

Ms. Jan Pease on this board, and this nomination is to be made by Mayor Pro Tem

Rodgers.



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BOARD OF HISTORIC AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:



Councilor Turner Pugh said since we have received the resignation of Ms.

Charlotte Frazier on this board, would it be appropriate to confirm the nominee

submitted by the Liberty Culture Center, Inc. Deputy Clerk of Council Davis

advised that the Liberty Culture Center, Inc. has submitted the name of Mr.

Donald Beall. Councilor Turner Pugh moved confirmation of Mr. Beall. Seconded

by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members present

with Councilor Davis having already left the meeting.



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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis said that Councilor Hunter is nominating

Yasmeen A. Stovall for the Council District Three representative for the

2005-2006 school year. Councilor Woodson moved confirmation. Seconded by

Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members present with

Councilor Davis having already left the meeting.



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ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:



Councilor Allen advised that he had nominated Mr. Dick McKee to the Animal

Control Board a couple of weeks ago, but he has since had to have some medical

care and was unable to accept the appointment. He said that his wife, Mrs.

Jean McKee, is interested in serving on this board. He then nominated Mrs.

Jean McKee to replace Ms. Kimberly Gerlack.



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EXECUTIVE SESSION:



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved that the Council go into executive session.

Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members

present for this vote with Councilor Davis having already left the meeting.

Mayor Poydasheff announced that the executive session is to discuss litigation.



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At this time, Mayor Poydasheff asked if there was anyone in the Council

Chambers that had a matter to bring before the City Council. No one came

forward.



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At 7:38 p.m., the Council adjourned its regular session to allow the

Council to go into an executive session.



At 7:45 p.m., the meeting was called back to order at which time, Mayor

Poydasheff pointed out that the Council met in executive session to discuss a

matter of litigation, 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 Suber and

carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present with Councilor

Davis having already left the meeting, with the time being 7:46 P.M.







Sandra T. Davis, CDMC

Deputy Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia