Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR MEETING

APRIL 6, 2004



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

called to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 6, 2004, 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, Berry H. Henderson,

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

Suber and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Carmen Cavezza, Assistant City Attorney

Jamie Deloach, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council

Sandra Davis were also present.



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ABSENT: Councilor Glenn Davis was absent, but was officially excused upon the

adoption of Resolution Number 182-04. City Attorney Clifton Fay was also absent.

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INVOCATION: Offered by Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers.



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



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CHARACTER WORD:



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

this month's character word, "loyalty". He said some related words to ponder

and practice are friendship, respect, and allegiance.

He said loyalty in fact means faithfulness to a person, institution, a custom

or an idea.



He said some have said the blue in the United States Flag stands for

?loyalty?, so, as we practice loyalty, we should remember that it means to

standby, support and protect your family, friends, employer, community and

country.



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ONE COLUMBUS:



Mr. Ken Crooks, Executive Director of One Columbus appeared to present

their Annual Report. He cited a passage of scripture from the Book of James of

the Bible, Chapter 3:18; saying that you can develop a healthy community that

lives right with God and enjoy its results only if you do the hard work of

getting along with each other, treating each other with dignity and honor. He

said that is exactly what One Columbus is doing in its work here in the

Chattahoochee Valley and the surrounding community.



He said he is here on tonight seeking the Council ?s support for the

concept of One Columbus and telling you of their commitment to this community

to make it a viable and healthy place to live, work and recreation, as well as

raise our families.



Mr. Crooks said we have done much with bricks and mortar, as the City

boasts of many successes, from the Riverwalk to the River Center, from the

Springer and Naval Museum, and on and on we build.



He said there are over 100,000 people in our community who must learn to

get to know each other as brothers and sisters. He said we have many people of

different cultures, ranging from the native Columbusites, others from Haiti,

Jamaica, Mexico and all four corners of the earth. He said they come because

this is a good place.



Mr. Crooks said this vast diverse population of which we are a part

demonstrated its capacity to work together after the Civil Rights struggles of

the early 1990s. He said Columbus came together, like few other communities did

during the 1996 Olympics and has proven since that time to be capable of

pulling itself together to face it, both big and small.



He said Columbus has had its good days, as well as bad days, but today as

he present their Annual Report to this Council, which includes a copy of the

goals for 2004, they ask for their support and good will for the good things

that they hope to do.



Mr. Crooks then distributed a copy of their Annual Report to each member

of the Council, but a copy was not filed with the Clerk of Council for the

Council?s records.



Several members of the One Columbus board were present in the audience,

which includes Mr. Farhad Alifarhani, Mr. Edward Dubois, and

Dr. Nemia Cha.

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PROCLAMATIONS:



?GOLDEN CORRAL RESTAURANT?:



With Mr. Bill Davis, of the Disabled American Veterans and Mr. Johnny

Wells standing at the Council table, Councilor Hunter read the proclamation of

Mayor Poydasheff, extending commendation and appreciation to Golden Corral

Restaurant and its management for the American patriotism shown in their

tribute to the men and women of the United States armed forces.



Also present with Mr. Davis was Mr. Steward Hanson,?Chris? and Commander

James Smith.



Mr. Davis said they would like to add an addendum on what they did on

January 27, 2004 when they presented the flags of the different armed forces in

the United States. He said they would like to present to Mayor Poydasheff,

Council and the citizens of Columbus, a plaque, as a capstone of their

heretofore armed forces flags, which was presented January 27, 2004.



Mr. Hanson then read the plaque, after which he then presented it to Mayor

Poydasheff.



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?TOUR DE GEORGIA?:



With Ms. Janice Davis, along with several members of the organizing

committee standing at the Council table, Councilor McDaniel read the

proclamation of Mayor Poydasheff, proclaiming April 21, 2004, as ?Dodge Tour de

Georgia Day? in Columbus, Georgia.

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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:



THERE WERE NO ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR TONIGHT?S MEETING.

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



WITH MRS. LIBBY HOUSAND, ALONG WITH MEMBERS OF HER FAMILY STANDING AT THE

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

HENDERSON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:







A Resolution (162-04) - Commending and congratulating Mrs. Elizabeth Bush

Housand upon her selection as 2003 Teacher of the Year for the Muscogee County

School District. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution.

Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously with those nine members of

Council present standing to cast their affirmative votes.



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WITH AQUAVIOUS SAMUEL, ALONG WITH HIS PARENTS AND COACH RUSSELL SCOTT

STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS

ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (163-04) - Commending and congratulating Aquavious Samuel of

Jordan High School upon his 2003 Class AAAA State Championship in the long jump

event at the Georgia High School Association meet held in Jefferson, Georgia.

Councilor Henderson 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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MINUTES: Minutes of the March 30, 2004 meeting 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 Suber, which carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present for this meeting.

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CARVER HIGH SCHOOL ROTC:



Councilor Woodson said about two weeks ago, Carver High School?s Boys &

Girls? Junior ROTC teams went to a national competition and said that they won

first place. She said she would like to call for a resolution to honor them for

this accomplishment.



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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED BY ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY

JAMIE DELOACH AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING:







An Ordinance (04-20) - Rezoning property located at 4809 Miller Road from

an R-1 District to an M-1 District. (9-CA-04-Erickson) Councilor Suber moved

the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried by a

vote of eight to one, with Councilor Turner Pugh voting no and all other eight

Council members present voting yes.



An Ordinance (04-21) - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia

by deleting from the ?Official Street Map, City of Columbus, Georgia? the

street segment and right-of-way of Green Island Drive beginning at the newly

constructed cul-de-sac at Gaines Creek Road northeasterly to the west

right-of-way of River Road. Councilor Suber moved the adoption of the

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

members of Council present for this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS, EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THOSE

EMPLOYEES WHO RECENTLY RETIRED FROM THE SERVICES OF THE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT

WERE SUBMITTED BY ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY JAMIE DELOACH AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM

RODGERS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE

NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:



A Resolution (164-04) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Donald W. Pope upon

his retirement with the Muscogee County Prison after 16 years of service.



A Resolution (165-04) - Expressing appreciation to Mrs. Catherine E.

Henderson upon her retirement with the Park Services Division of the Parks and

Recreation Department after 11 years of service.



A Resolution (166-04) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. John R. Boddie upon

his retirement with the Muscogee County Prison after nearly 16 years of

service.



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THE FOLLOWING SEVEN RESOLUTIONS EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF

THOSE FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT WHO RECENTLY PASSED AWAY

WERE SUBMITTED BY ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY JAMIE DELOACH AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM

RODGERS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE

NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:







A Resolution (167-04) - Expressing condolences to the family of Mrs.

Miriam T. Jones, former employee with the Tax Assessor's Office, who passed

away on December 25, 2003.



A Resolution (168-04) - Expressing condolences to the family of Mr. Jack

B. Miller, former employee with METRA Maintenance, who passed away on January

12, 2004.



A Resolution (169-04) - Expressing condolences to the family of Mr. Harold

Randall, former employee with the Columbus Fire Department, who passed away on

January 24, 2004.



A Resolution (170-04) - Expressing condolences to the family of Mr. Harvel

E. Johnson, former employee with the Columbus Police Department, who passed

away on January 29, 2004.



A Resolution (171-04) - Expressing condolences to the family of Mr.

Leonard C. King, former employee with the Public Services Department, who

passed away on February 1, 2004.



A Resolution (172-04) - Expressing condolences to the family of Mr. Lodus

W. Mack, former employee with the Public Services Department, who passed away

on March 8, 2004.



A Resolution (173-04) - Expressing condolences to the family of

Mr. Buford Birge, former employee with METRA, who passed away on March 8, 2004.

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PUBLIC AGENDA:



MR. KEN SUDDETH REPRESENTING THE PEACE OFFICERS

ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA, PBA, AND THE FOP, RE; VARIOUS ISSUES:



Mr. Ken Suddeth, Marshal of Municipal Court appeared and spent some

nine to ten minutes in requesting that the Council reverse the retirement plan

from 60% to 45%, leave the sick and vacation policy as it currently exists

and also requested that a Public Safety pay study be conducted.



He pointed out that there were several individuals, representing

Organizations that are present here tonight in support of their cause and

request before this Council.



Mr. Suddeth made reference to the previous study done by the University

of Georgia and the recommendations that were made by them and those

that were implemented by the City Council.



After Mr. Suddeth concluded his presentation, Mayor Poydasheff and

several members of the Council expressed their views and responded to

several of the points made by Marshal Suddeth.



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MR. EDDIE HALL REPRESENTING THE COLUMBUS FIREFIGHTER?S ASSOCIATION, RE: TO

THANK THE MAYOR & COUNCIL:



Mr. Eddie Hall said he would like to thank the Public Safety Committee

that the Council appointed to look into the problems that were brought forth by

the Police Department. He said he appreciates the Committee sitting down with

the three different organizations and listening to their concerns, as well as

bringing some of those issues before the full Council.



He said he would hope that the Council take their recommendations into

consideration and fix some of those problems. He said they are getting down to

a critical issue in the Fire & EMS Department, as they are down by ten

paramedics. He said that it is critical for the safety of the citizens. He said

since the merger, there have been a lot of problems that have been created. He

said these things need to be looked into and said it won?t take long for these

things to get worst, if they are not properly looked into.



Mayor Poydsheff and several members of the Council responded to several of

the comments made by Mr. Hall.



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MR. RANDY ROBERTSON, REPRESENTING THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, RE:

CONCERNS REGARDING THE RECENT DISCUSSION AS IT RELATES TO BENEFITS FOR THE

PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT:



Mr. Randy Robertson said approximately three months ago, the membership of

the Fraternal Order of Police became very concerned about the erosion of

benefits and the compression issues associated with law enforcement in Columbus

- Muscogee County.



He said these issues were brought to light during the mid-year budget

adjustments when large pay raises were offered to some employees, but not

offered to all City employees. He said they contacted the Mayor?s Office and

had meetings with him to voice their dissatisfaction. He said they felt that

all City employees should be taken into consideration when pay raises are given

to anyone.



Mr. Robertson said the FOP has always supported across the board pay

raises for all City employees. He said after their conversations, the Mayor

came out in open Council and stated that he would include in his proposed

budget, a 4% for general government employees and 5% for public safety

employees. He said the members of the FOP are eagerly awaiting that balanced

budget that shows the 5% and 4% for those employees.



He said they were also afforded an opportunity to speak with the Mayor?s

Committee on Public Safety and said he would like to thank Councilor Anthony

for the good job he has been doing as Chairperson of the Committee.



Mr. Robertson spoke for some ten minutes in expressing further concerns of

his and members of the FOP, which includes vacation/sick leave, vesting;

recruitment, and pay compression problems.



He said they have been told that the University of Georgia has been

contacted to find an outside group to tell us how to fix the compression

problem. He said we, the employees of the Consolidated Government would like to

have a voice in how it is fixed. He said they definitely do want a

comprehensive pay plan developed.



Mr. Robertson said the FOP has never voted to do away with education for

law enforcement officers. He said he would like for this Council to dedicate

themselves to solve these problems, because they are in a crisis, as they are

losing people every day.



After Mr. Robertson concluded his presentation, the Mayor and several

members of the Council responded to several of those concerns addressed by Mr.

Robertson.



Councilor Turner Pugh said she would like to invite the presidents and

spokesperson of the different associations to attend our budget review hearings

when we start having them. She said they are open to you.



Councilor Woodson said she understands that our public safety officers are

different from the military, but said she thought that the pay structure was

basically the same.



Councilor Suber said we have been told by the Chiefs of the different

divisions that if we raise the starting salary it would help them recruit more,

but said that doesn?t do anything for the compression. He said we have been

talking about the compression for a long time, and that it is a very important

issue. He said it is not just Columbus, Georgia that has these public safety

issues, but it is all over.



He said he understands that there are a number of other issues, but said

the first thing that they hear in most situations is that it is mostly dealing

with pay.



Mr. Robertson said that pay is part of the compression issue and said it

is very expensive. He said that Human Resources Director Tom Barron has told us

that he has a plan to fix it and he has had that plan for some time now.



Mayor Poydasheff said we are committed to fix it once we get that LOST. He

said that is a guarantee. He said if he has it in his power, we would fix the

compression problem over a period of time.



Councilor Anthony, Chairperson of the Mayor?s Public Safety Commission

also expressed some comments on this matter and thanked those persons that his

committee has been working with to address these crucial issues.



Councilor Turner Pugh said she would like for Mr. Tom Barron to share with

the Council, the plan that the Human Resources Department has that could

possibly correct the compression issue.



Mayor Poydasheff said that is part of the Mercer study and then asked City

Manager Cavezza to present that during a Council Work Session.



City Manager Cavezza said that is part of the Mercer study where we have

asked them to look at the compression issue and make some recommendations to

the Council.



After more than twenty minutes of discussion on these issues, this matter

was concluded.

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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER

CAVEZZA AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (174-04) - Declaring surplus and transferring the street

segment of Green Island Drive and right-of-way beginning at the north right

of-way line on newly constructed Green Island Drive cul-de-sac at Gaines

Creek Road northeasterly to the west right-of-way line of River Road to

Columbus Regional Senior Living, Inc. Councilor Allen moved the adoption of

the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by

those nine members of Council present for this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING FIVE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS, WITH

DETAILED INFORMATION HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA

PACKET, WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER CAVEZZA AND ADOPTED

BY THE COUNCIL UPON THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND

SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:

A Resolution (175-04) - Authorizing the purchase of two (2) bus wash

rolling doors from River City Door Company, in the amount of $10,178.00. The

rolling doors will enclose the bus wash at the lower shop of the METRA Transit

System. Currently, there are no rolling doors at the entrance and exit of the

bus wash, which creates a safety and security hazard.



A Resolution (176-04) - Authorizing the purchase of telephone equipment

and cable, on an "as needed" basis, from Business Communications, Inc., for

the estimated annual contract value of $59,332.00. The contract period

shall be for one (1) year, with the option to renew for two (2) additional

twelve-month periods. Contract will automatically be renewed on the

anniversary date of the contract, unless either party gives a 30-day written

notice of cancellation. The items consist of telephones, cables, patch,

panels, connect jacks, and consoles, and will be installed in various

departments by Information Technology.



A Resolution (177-04) - Authorizing a contract with Affordable

Productions for video recording and broadcasting services. The firm will be

utilized on an ?as needed basis? to broadcast live and record Council

meetings, Planning Advisory Commission meetings, Historic and

Architectural Review Board meetings and various other ribbon cutting

ceremonies and news conferences.



A Resolution (178-04) - Authorizing payment to Gerald Brooks

Construction in the amount of $130,000.00 for the emergency repair of a

concrete retaining wall on Cherokee Avenue.



A Resolution (179-04) - Authorizing the purchase of two (2) 30 ft. Low

Floor Diesel Buses from Orion Bus Industries (Ontario, Canada) in the amount

of $496,628.00. The buses are replacements that will be utilized by

the METRA Transit System.

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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 Legislative Update Newsletter, Volume 14, Number 10.



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THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF

COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A

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

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

MEETING:





A Resolution (180-04) - Excusing Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers from the

March 30, 2004 Council Meeting.



A Resolution (181-04) - Excusing Councilor Evelyn Woodson from the March

30, 2004 Council Meeting.



A Resolution (182-04) - Excusing Councilor Glenn Davis from the April 6, 2004

Council Meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING THREE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING APPLICATIONS WERE SUBMITTED

AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL

PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND SECONDED BY

COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:





Application of Rev. J. H. Flakes to temporarily close 5th Street between

2nd and 3rd Avenue, on Saturday April 10, 2004, from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in

connection with a ?Church carnival.?



Application of Janice Davis to have a temporary rolling closure (see

attached map) plus 10th Street from 1st Avenue to Front Avenue, Broadway

between 10th and 11th Street and Dillingham Street on April 21, 2004, a

rolling closure from 2:00 p.m. ? 5:00 p.m., Broadway and 10th Street from 12:01

a.m. ? 8:00 p.m., in connection with ?Tour de Georgia.?



Application of Frances Quick to temporarily close 5th to 11th Street,

Broadway to Bay Avenue, on Thursday, April 22, 2004 through Sunday, April 25,

2004 in connection with ?Riverfest Weekend.? (see attached sheet for variation

of timeframe.)



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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK

OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE

COUNCIL:





Council Briefing, December 2, 2003.

Council Briefing, December 9, 2003.

Family and Children Services, March 24, 2004.

Housing Authority, February 18, 2004.

Tax Assessors, Number 12-04.



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

Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present for this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING TWO NEW ZONING PETITIONS, RECOMMENDED FOR CONDITIONAL

APPROVAL BY BOTH THE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING DIVISION

WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND AN ORDINANCE

AND PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED FOR BY COUNCILOR

MCDANIEL:



Petition submitted by the Development Authority of Columbus to rezone

approximately 166.88 acres of property located at the Northern portion of the

Miller Tract from an A-1 District to a M-1 District.

(17-CA-04-Development Aut.)



Petition submitted by the Development Authority of Columbus to rezone

approximately 175.17 acres of property located at the Southern portion of the

Miller Tract from a M-1 District with conditions to a M-1 District with amended

conditions. (18-CA-04-Development Aut.)



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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:



BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that on last week, Mr. Ron

Thomas was nominated to succeed Mr. Dennis Luby and advises that he

may now be confirmed. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers so moved. Seconded by

Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present for this meeting.



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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that we need a nomination for

someone to succeed Mr. Arthur Thomason and Mr. Terry Hattaway, who have

resigned their seats on the Civic Center Advisory Board. She also pointed out

that those members who have moved out of their districts also needs to be

replaced and said those members are Mr. Brian Hercules, Mr. Jim Martin and Ms.

Mary G. Walker-Crooks.



Councilor McDaniel nominated Mr. Mike Blackwell as his replacement to

succeed Mr. Jim Martin. There were some concerns expressed by members

of the Council as to whether or not Mr. Blackwell is a resident of Muscogee

County, as his last known address was in Harris County.



City Manager Cavezza also expressed concerns in that Mr. Blackwell is

a major customer at the Civic Center and said he just wonders if we are

going to have a conflict of interest in that regard.



Councilor McDaniel said he would delay this for one week and asked that

research be done to determine the eligibility of Mr. Blackwell serving on the

Civic Center Advisory Board.



Councilor Woodson said that she has a nominee of Mr. Jose Ricci for

her District.



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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:



Clerk of Council Washington advised that the terms of office of Ms.

Floretta Thornton-Reid, who represents Council District Seven and Ms. Leigh

Stewart, who represents Council District Eight on the Community Development

Advisory Council expired on March 27, 2004. She said Ms. Thornton-Reid and Ms.

Stewart are not eligible to succeed themselves, and she once again advised

Councilors Woodson and McDaniel that they need to submit a replacement for

these two individuals.



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PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that on last week Mr. Roger

Buterbaugh was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Mr. David

Edwards as the alternate member on the Personnel Review Board and

advises that he may now be confirmed. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers so moved.

Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine

members of Council present for this meeting.



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WEST CENTRAL GA REGIONAL MH/DD/AD BOARD:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that she is working on trying to

get a nominee for someone to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Debra Garab who has

resigned her position on the board.



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Mayor Poydasheff then asked if there was anyone in the audience who was

not listed on the Public Agenda, but had an issue to bring before the Council,

they could be heard at this time.



Mr. Gerald Ludwig appeared and stated that he just wanted to let the Mayor

and Council members know that he thank God everyday for this wonderful Council

and the wonderful City that we live in. He said you all do an excellent job.



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

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

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

meeting, with the time being 7:55 P.M.



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Tiny B. Washington, CMC

Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia