Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR SESSION

DECEMBER 21, 2004



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

order at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 21, 2004, on the Plaza Level of the

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

presiding.



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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Poydasheff and Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers

were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Wayne Anthony, Glenn Davis, Berry Henderson,

Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Evelyn Turner Pug and Nathan

Suber. City Manager Carmen Cavezza, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of

Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also

present.



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ABSENT: Councilor Evelyn Woodson was absent, but was excused upon the adoption

of Resolution Number 570-04.



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INVOCATION: Offered by Councilor Wayne Anthony.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Robert S. Poydasheff.

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RECOGNITION OF VISITORS:



Mayor Poydasheff recognized the presence of Judge William Slaughter and

Judge Maureen Gottfried, who was present in the Council Chambers.

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



WITH COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL?S COACH, RANDY WHITT STANDING AT THE COUNCIL

TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR DAVIS AND

ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:







A Resolution (558-04) - Commending and congratulating Columbus High School

senior Tiffani Traylor upon her selection by the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer as

Player of the Year. Councilor Hunter moved the adoption of the resolution.

Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously with those nine members

of Council present, standing to cast their affirmative vote.



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WITH THE COACHES AND MEMBERS OF THE WONDERGIRLS STANDING AT THE COUNCIL

TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON

AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:







A Resolution (559-04) - Commending and congratulating the Columbus Youth

Soccer Association U-14 Wondergirls soccer team upon their recent victory in

the CYSA U-14 Division tournament. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of

the resolution. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and carried unanimously with

those nine members of Council present, standing to cast their affirmative

vote.

THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND DELAYED AT

THE REQUEST OF ITS SPONSOR, COUNCILOR DAVIS:









A Resolution - Commending the Columbus Youth Soccer Association, Columbus

Futball Club and RedStar for sponsoring the Columbus RedStar Challenge held at

Woodruff Farm soccer Complex from December 3-5, 2004.



Councilor Davis said he would like to delay this resolution until the next

regular Council meeting.



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WITH COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL?S COACH, RANDY WHITT STANDING AT THE COUNCIL

TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR DAVIS AND

ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:







A Resolution (560-04) - Commending and congratulating Columbus High

School girls cross country Coach Randy Whitt upon his recent selection by the

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer as Coach of the Year. Councilor Davis moved the

adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and carried

unanimously with those nine members of Council present, standing to cast their

affirmative vote.



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WITH ATTORNEY ED SPROUSE STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING

RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:







A Resolution (561-04) - Commending and congratulating J. Edward Sprouse

upon his recently profile in Georgia Trend magazine as one of Georgia's 2004

Legal Elite. Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by

Councilor Hunter and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present, standing to cast their affirmative vote.

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NOTE: The City Attorney?s Agenda is continued below.



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RESOLUTON FOR TIM CHITWOOD:



Mayor Poydasheff said Mr. Tim Chitwood also received an honor from the

Georgia Trend Magazine and then asked the City Attorney to prepare a resolution

honoring him.

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MINUTES: Minutes of the December 14, 2004 meeting of the Council of the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia were submitted and approved

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

seconded by Councilor Allen.

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ZONING PUBLIC HEARING:





THERE WERE NO ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR THIS MEETING.

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA CONTINUED:



THE FOLLOWING FOUR ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCL ON SECOND

READING:





An Ordinance (04-109) - Providing for the demolition of three structures

located at 2 Regatta Court & 4213 Alpine Drive (Agio Corporation, owner); 334

Andrews Road (C. A. Hopkins, owner); and for demolition services for the

Inspections and Code Division in accordance with the attached Tabulation of Bid

sheet. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of this resolution. Seconded by

Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present for this meeting.



An Ordinance (04-110) - Providing for the issuance of $46,000,000 in

principal amount of water and sewerage revenue refunding bonds, series 2005,

pursuant to and in accordance with an ordinance adopted December 17, 1985, as

amended December 30, 1986, as amended June 21, 1988, as amended September 3,

1991, as amended on June 9, 1992, as amended on June 23, 1992, as amended on

May 4, 1993, as amended on April 8, 1997, as amended on September 15, 1998, as

amended on October 9, 2001, as amended on November 6, 2001, as amended on

November 5, 2002, and as amended on January 7, 2003, for financing in whole or

in part the cost of certain additions, extensions and improvements to the water

and sewerage system of Columbus, Georgia and for financing the cost of

refunding the series 1997 bonds maturing May 1, 2011 and thereafter;

reaffirming and adopting all applicable terms, covenants, provisions and

conditions of said 1985 ordinance, as amended; enlarging the scope of other

terms, covenants and provisions for said revenue bonds; providing for the

creation of certain funds and the remedies of the holders of said bonds;

providing for the issuance under certain terms of additional pari passu water

and sewerage revenue bonds on a parity with the series 1985 bonds, series 1988

bonds, series 1991 bonds, series 1992 bonds, series 1993 bonds, series 1997

bonds, series 1998 bonds, series 2002 bonds, series 2003 bonds and series 2005

bonds; and for other purposes. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved the adoption of the

ordinance. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those nine

members of Council present for this meeting.



An Ordinance (04-111) - Regulating vehicular traffic by amending Chapter

20, Article VIII, Section 20-8-1.2 "Multi-way Stops Designated," of the

Columbus Code by adding Oates Avenue and 42nd Street, where multiple approaches

are required to stop; authorizing the erection of official traffic signs

indicating "Stop" for those approaches designated to stop before proceeding

through said intersection; repealing conflicting ordinances; and for other

purposes. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded

by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present for this meeting.



An Ordinance (04-112) - Amending the "Official Street Map, City of

Columbus, Georgia," by changing the official street name for the section of

public roadway currently designated as Schley Drive to "Rinehart Drive," to be

one street name consistent with the length of roadway; authorizing the

replacement of existing street name signs labeled as Schley Drive to Rinehart

Drive. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those nine

members of Council present for this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING THREE ORDINACNES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING:







An Ordinance - Amending the ?Official Street Map, City of Columbus,

Georgia,? by changing the official street name for the section of public

roadway currently designated as Bogart Drive to "R C Allen Drive,? to be one

street name consistent with the length of roadway; authorizing the replacement

of existing street name signs labeled as Bogart Drive to R C Allen Drive.



An Ordinance - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by

amending Section 20-5-2, increasing or decreasing state 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



An Ordinance - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by

amending Section 20-5-3, streets designated for speed enforcement using radar

and other speed detection devices by deleting and adding certain speed limits

in the speed limit schedule; repealing conflicting ordinances and for other

purposes.



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RADAR:



Councilor Davis said with regards to the speed regulations, he knows there

are some concerns about a portion of Green Island Drive and Standing Boy Road

where the speed limit is 20 miles per hour, and then asked will this ordinance

have any effect on this road.



City Manager Cavezza said what this ordinance will do is to reaffirm the

current speed limits that we have in place; however, that doesn?t preclude the

Council from changing the speed limits throughout the years. He said this is a

requirement that we have to do periodically, to register the speed limits,

which gives us the authority to use radar.



In responding to further concerns of Councilor Davis, City Manager

Cavezza said that no current speed zones in Columbus would be affected, because

this just basically reports what the speed zones are. He said this just

legitimizes the use radars as a State requirement.



He said the particular issue that Councilor Davis is concerned about, is

one where we have situations where people who live on the street says it is too

fast and those who use the street says that it is too slow. He said it is one

of those issues that we may need to have a group meeting and come together to

see if they can come to an agreement on this matter.



Councilor Davis said he would get together with City Manager Cavezza.



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CANCELLATION OF NEXT WEEK?S COUNCIL MEETING:



Councilor McDaniel said since next week is a Work Session/Consent Agenda

and we have very little to talk about, he would like to make a motion that we

cancel next Tuesday?s Council meeting. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and

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



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RADAR:



Referring back to the subject of radar us, Councilor Allen said his

understanding was that the topography of a road can limit the use of radar and

then asked if that was correct. Mayor Poydasheff said it could.



Councilor Allen said that is another threshold that we have to pass, in

order to be able to use radar. City Manager Cavezza said if the speed limit is

below 25 miles per hour, you cannot use radar.

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PUBLIC AGENDA:



MR. PAUL OLSON, RE: ORCHARD GROVE MOBILE HOME

PARK:





Mr. Olson said he is here to talk about the City?s purchase of the Orchard

Grove Mobile Home Park.



He said the Charter of Columbus is our local legal constitution for

governing the officers of the City. He said under the duties of the City

Attorney, it states that he shall; which means he will prepare all contracts,

bonds and other instruments in writing which the Consolidated Government is

concerned and shall endorse on each approval of the form and correctness,

thereof and no such written contract with the Consolidated Government shall

take affect until the approval of the City Attorney is addressed thereon.



Mr. Olson also read the powers and duties of the Mayor, as it relates to

signing deeds, bonds, contracts and other instruments and documents.



He then went into some details, showing a copy of the contract agreement

with the City of Columbus and Orchard Grove, LLC. highlighting items of

concerns, after which Mayor Poydasheff, City Attorney Fay, City Manager Cavezza

and members of the Council responded to those questions and concerns of Mr.

Olson.



Councilor Suber said Tax Commissioner Lula Huff is present this morning,

and then called her forward to respond to those accusations that was made

against her office on last week.



Ms. Huff then went into some details in responding to those comments and

concerns that was made on last week by Mr. Olson as it relates to the payment

of property taxes.



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MR. DAVID BOUFFORD, RE; ORCHARD GTOVE MOBILE HOME

PARK:





Mr. David Boufford cancelled his scheduled appearance before the Council

this morning.



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MR. KENNETH CLAY, RE; ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH BUSINESSES IN

COLUMBUS:





Regarding the subject matter that Mr. Clay is listed on the agenda to

discuss, Mayor Poydasheff asked him, if there is something that the Council can

do regarding his ongoing problems with businesses in Columbus. He said if you

are gong to address an issue that this Council can handle, you could be heard

or are you going to talk about a personal problem with a business or

businesses; because if it is something that the Council cannot do and doesn?t

have the authority to do, then your presence here is not authorized.



He said you could certainly wait until the end of the Council and then be

hard. However, if we can?t do anything for you, and it?s not within our

jurisdiction, then you are wasting our time and yours.



Mr. Clay said he will wait until the agenda is open for the public and will

speak then.



Mayor Poydasheff then asked Mr. Clay if it is an issue that the Council

can deal with or is he just going to make a statement to the public. Mr. Clay

said he wants to make a statement to the public.



Mayor Poydasheff said this is not the proper forum to make a statement to

the public unless the Council allows it. He said if you want to make a

statement, then you can have a press conference.



Mr. Clay made comments saying he has a constitutional right to be heard.



Mayor Poydasheff said we have a system of laws and when individuals appear

before the Council, it is for the purpose of addressing a City issue of what

the City Council can do. He said if you want to make public statements, you

have every right to do that by writing letters to the Editor, sue the company,

but not at this Council meeting.

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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WASE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER

CAVEZZA AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:





A Resolution (562-04) - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a

memorandum of understanding with Foundation Properties and W.C. Bradley

Company, for the construction of the Front Avenue Parking Garage. Councilor

Suber moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers

and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this

meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING FOUR RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

MANAGER CAVEZZA AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE

MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR TURNER PUGH,

WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:





A Resolution (563-04) - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease

agreement with Foundation Properties (Properties) for property located at 1015

Broadway for $120 per year.



A Resolution (564-04) - Adopting the policies and procedures for American

Down payment Imitative (ADDI) Program. The ADDI will provide assistance in the

form of a low-interest rate loan deferred until the time of sale, transfer or

end of affordability period (five years). The deferred loan will be in the

amount of $10,000 or six (6) percent of the purchase-price of the home;

whichever is greater. The maximum purchase price of the home will be $95,000

under this program.



A Resolution (566-04) - Authorizing the acquisition of property located at

912 Benning Drive through condemnation to clear titles and declare said

property as surplus to advertise and transfer the property to Columbus Housing

Initiative, Inc.,



A Resolution (567-04) - Consenting to Columbus, Georgia?s condemnation of

Lot 26, Riverside Survey, a/k/a 2607 Riverside Avenue, Columbus, Muscogee

County, Georgia Tax Map Identification No. 007-011-005.hrough condemnation to

clear titles for urban renewal and development. .



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THE FOLLOWING THREE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY

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

SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SUBER,

WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:





A Resolution (567-04) - Authorizing the purchase of five (5) cab and

chassis

from Beck Motor Company in the amount of $448,025.00. Refuse bodies will be

mounted on these cab and chassis. The refuse bodies will be purchased at a

later date after the award recommendation from the Fleet Shop is finalized.

The refuse trucks are replacement vehicles and will be used by the Solid Waste

Collection Division to pick up household garbage throughout the City.



A Resolution (568-04) - Authorizing reimbursement to Southern Linc in the

amount of $36,187.70 for E-911 recurring charges for January thru September

2004; and authorizing reimbursement to Public Service Cellular in the amount of

$80,280.72, for E-911 recurring charges since 2001; and approve reimbursements

for future recurring charges. Southern Linc and Public Service Cellular

provide E-911 wireless services to the City. Although both companies have

provided E-911 services for the past four to five years; the companies did not

invoice the City for reimbursement until this year.



A Resolution (569-04) - Authorizing payments to United Rental Company

(Columbus, Georgia) and Volvo Rents (Columbus, Georgia) for the rental of heavy

equipment in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00. The equipment is needed to

resolve an overfill violation, issued by the Georgia Department of Natural

Resources, at Pine Grove Landfill, which must be resolved by February 20, 2005.



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UPCOMING EVENTS:



City Manager Cavezza highlighted some upcoming events as outlined below:





Mon Jan. 3 8:45a.m. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly constructed Columbus

Library 3050 Macon Rd

Sat Jan. 8 10:00a.m. Dedication Ceremony for the Columbus Library 3050 Macon Rd

Thurs Jan. 20 7:00p.m. Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting Trade Center

Fri Jan. 21 11:30a.m. Economic Outlook Luncheon Trade Center



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CLERK OF COUNCIL'S AGENDA:



KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:



Clerk of Council Washington submitted a letter from Ms. Joan Cargill

resigning from her position on the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission.

Councilor Allen moved the letter be received with regrets and thanks for

service. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those eight

members of Council present at the time, with Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers being absent

for this vote and Councilor Woodson being absent from this meeting.



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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL

WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:







Airport Commission, October 27, 2004.

Council Briefing, July 6, 2004.

Council Briefing, August 10, 2004.

Council Briefing, December 7, 2004.

Family & Children Services, December 8, 2004.

Housing Authority, November 17, 2004.

Tax Assessors, No. 47.

Uptown Fa?ade Board, October 18, 2004.

Uptown Fa?ade Board, November 15, 2004.



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

Councilor Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council

present at the time, with Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers being absent for this vote and

Councilor Woodson being absent from this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING THREE NEW ZONING PETITIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY

CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND AN ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED FOR

BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL:





Petition submitted by Habitat for Humanity to rezone approximately 0.689

acre of property located at 318 Andrews Road from a C-3 District to an R-3A

District. (Recommended for approval by both the Planning Advisory Commission

and the Planning Division.) (69-A-04-Habitat for Humanity)



Petition submitted by David Cummings to rezone approximately 3.1 acres of

property located at 1130 Talbotton Road from a M-1 District to a C-3 District.

(Recommended for conditional approval by both the Planning Advisory Commission

and the Planning Division.) (70-CA-04-Cummings)



Petition submitted by Veterans Development, LLC to rezone approximately

2.15 acres of property located at 7424 Veterans Parkway from a C-2 District to

a C-3 District. (Recommended for approval by both the Planning Advisory

Commission and the Planning Division.) (71-A-04-Veterans Development, LLC.)



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THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL NEW ZONING PETITION, RECOMMENDED FOR CONDITIONAL

APPROVAL BY THE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISISION AND DENIAL BY THE PLANNING

DIVISION WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND RECEIVED BY THE

COUNCIL:





Petition submitted by J. Scott McAbee to rezone approximately 0.546 acre of

property located at 3590 Buena Vista Road from a C-2 District to a C-3

District. (72-D-04-McAbee)



Councilor Henderson made a motion to receive this petition. Seconded by

Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council

present at the time, with Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers being absent for this vote and

Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL

WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (570-04) - Excusing Councilor Evelyn Woodson from the December 21,

2004 Council meeting. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution.

Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of

Council present at the time, with Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers being absent for this

vote and Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:



CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers is

still working on a nominee for someone to succeed Mr. Terry Hattaway, who has

resigned his seat on the Civic Center Advisory Board.



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HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the terms of office of

Ms. Laverne Jackson and Ms. Nancy Rinn on the Hospital Authority expired on

November 14, 2004. She said Ms. Jackson is not eligible to succeed herself,

but Ms. Rinn is. She also pointed out that Ms. Rinn has been nominated for

another term of office and that we need two additional nominees for Ms. Rinn?s

seat and three nominees for Ms. Jackson?s seat; from which the Hospital

Authority will select their successor.



Councilor Allen nominated Mr. Tracy Lamar Sayers for Ms. Lavern Jackson?s

position. Councilor Anthony also nominated Mr. Rick McKnight for Ms. Lavern

Jackson?s seat as well.



Councilor Davis then nominated Mr. Robert Jones for Lavern Jackson?s

position



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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that she is still working on

getting a nominee for Council District 3 to succeed Mr. Robert Loving who has

resigned, as well as a nominee for Council District 4, Mrs. Debra Aldridge?s

seat, who is deceased.



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Mayor Poydasheff then asked if there was anyone who was not listed on the

Agenda wanted to address the Council on any Council matters could be heard at

this time. .



Mr. Ed Hostillo appeared and said he would like to thank the Mayor &

Council for their leadership of this City. He said there are several

individuals in this City who think there is a conspiracy going on down here and

said he just want to let people know that this is the most open City government

that he has ever encountered. He said every one of these Council members is

accessible to the citizens at any time.



Dr. Conley said, as many of you know his family is from Columbus South and

Benning Hills and said he wanted to come before this Council today on their

behalf and expressed their support and appreciation to the Council for the

recent investment of the Orchard Grove Mobile Home Park. He said this is

another example of the Council moving forward to better and revitalize Columbus

South. He said this was something very exciting to the people of Columbus South

and there are many individuals who could fill this room and are very happy and

please to see that the Council is actively working to make investments in

Columbus South.



Mayor Poydasheff said this Council is committed to seeing to it that no

area in Columbus, Georgia is left in a position where it can?t compete. He

said this is one of the first beginnings of Columbus South, along with the new

Infantry Museum that is going to be built in that area.



Dr. Conley also thanked Councilor Davis for his support of this City and

what he does for the constituents of the community.



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Councilor Allen said he has this morning, the 2004 Christmas Aflac duck

that he want to give to the Mayor, Council and administration as a Christmas

present from him. He said he would also like to mention that they can be

purchased at Rich?s for $10.00 and said the proceeds goes to the Children?s

Cancer Research Center in Atlanta.



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Councilor Anthony recognized the presence of Mr. Owen Ditchfield, a member

of the Muscogee County School Board.





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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro

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

carried unanimously by those nine members of Council, with the time being 9:58

a.m.



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Tiny B. Washington, CMC

Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia