Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR SESSION

NOVEMBER 4, 2003





The regular monthly evening meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia

was called to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, November 4, 2003, 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 were Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers

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

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

Suber and Evelyn Woodson (arrived at 5:37 p.m.). 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: No one was absent.



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INVOCATION: Offered by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers.



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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Little Miss Poppy, Lisa Kay Waldschlager.



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PROCLAMATIONS:



?POPPY DRIVE WEEK?:



With Ms. Gerda Humphries- President American Legion Auxiliary, standing at

the Council table, Councilor McDaniel read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation,

proclaiming the week of November 6 - 11, 2003 as ?Poppy Drive Week?, in

Columbus, Georgia.



Ms. Gerda Humphries also introduced Miss Poppy, Ebony Lewis and expressed

appreciation for acknowledging poppy week.



When Miss Lewis pointed out that she attends Carver High School, Mayor

Poydasheff informed everyone that Carver High School has the best R.O.T.C.

Program in the State of Georgia. Each member of Council was then provided with

a poppy.

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NOTE: See below for the continuation of the proclamations presented.



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CHARACTER WORD FOR THE MONTH:



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

the character word for the month of November. He stated that the character

word for the month of November is ?patriotism?.

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PROCLAMATIONS:



P.E.E.R. AWARD PROCLAMATIONS FOR EMPLOYEES:



Mrs. Reather Hollowell, Assistant Human Resources Director, came forward

to recognize employees for the individual of Excellence Award and the P.E.E.R.

Award. She pointed out there is one individual who receives the Excellence

Award, which is the highest award that the City Government presents to an

employee; then, we have five P.E.E.R. Award winners. She said they all would

be recognized at a ceremony tonight and would receive proclamations.



?CLIFFORD THOMAS DAY?- WINNER OF THE EXCELLENCE AWARD:



With Mr. Clifford Thomas standing at the Council table, Councilor Hunter

read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming November 4, 2003 as ?Clifford

Thomas Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.



City Manager Cavezza gave some words of appreciation for Mr. Clifford

Thomas. He pointed out that Mr. Thomas has worked for the City Government for

39 years and would be retiring soon.



Mr. Clifford Thomas, said that he has really enjoyed his employment with

the City Government working in the Parks and Recreation Department. He thanked

everyone for the award he has received.



?P.E.E.R. AWARD PROCLAMATIONS?:



With Ms. Sidre Hearn, Mr. Collis D. Cargill, Ms. Barbara Coppage, Ms.

Eleanor Norman and Ms. Irene Pate standing at the Council table, Councilor

Anthony read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming November 4, 2003 as

?Sidre Hearn Day?, ?Mr. Collis D. Cargill Day?, ?Ms. Barbara Coppage Day?, ?Ms.

Eleanor Norman Day and ?Ms. Irene Pate Day? in Columbus, Georgia.



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?GEORGIA RETIRED EDUCATORS DAY?:



With Mr. Bill Abrahamson- President-Elect of the Retired Educators

Association, Ms. Joanne Dixon, Ms. Barbara Kimbrough, Ms. Juanita Booker and

Mr. Gene Dixon standing at the Council table, Councilor Henderson read Mayor

Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming November 16, 2003 as ?Georgia Retired

Educators Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS CALLED UP AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS AS

SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR WOODSON

AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (492-03) - Designating Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc. as a

Community Based Development Organization (CBDO) for Columbus, Georgia.

Councilor Woodson moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried

unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.



Ms. Cathy Vaughn, Director of The Columbus Housing Initiative, Inc., was

present to accept the approval of the resolution.



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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND READ IN

ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR SUBER AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:





A Resolution (493-03) - Commending and congratulating the Columbus

Wardolls Dance Team upon their second place finish in the AF2 Dance Team of the

Year Competition. Councilor Suber moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor

Allen and carried unanimously by the ten members present for this meeting.



Ms. Angela Wygentis, Captain of the Wardolls Dance Team, came forward to

accept the resolution along with some of the members of the Wardolls Dance

Team. She expressed appreciation to the Mayor and Council and the Wardoll

Dance Team members.



Mayor Poydasheff requested that the members of the Wardolls Dance Team

attend another Council Meeting and give a performance for everyone.

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

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NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CERTIFICATES:



Ms. Gloria Weston-Smart, Director of Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission,

introduced the 2004 class of the Neighborhood Leadership Academy. She pointed

out this academy is a series of educational programs to introduce to the

citizens the services of the City Government and other community based

organizations. She commended them for dedicating eight weeks of working with

them. Ms Weston-Smart then called forward one of the recipients to address the

Mayor and members of Council.



Ms. Jacqueline Taylor, rose from the audience to express her appreciation

for the opportunity that was given to citizens by providing the availability of

this class.



As Ms. Weston-Smart called forward the following recipients, Mayor

Poydasheff presented each with the Leadership Academy Certificate of Completion

and the list was presented as follows: Ms. Mae Willie Arrington, Mr. Willie

Barnes, Ms. Linda Bynum, Ms. Tracy Byrd, Mr. Nathaniel Carter, Ms. Edith

Carter, Ms. Cora Daniels, Ms. Minnie Dorsey, Ms. Dorothy Fields, Ms. Abby Hill,

Ms. Cassandra Humphrey, Ms. Ethel James, Ms. Leslie Johnson, Ms. Helene McGee,

Mr. Edward Moore, Ms. Shaneca Obra, Ms. Christine Peters, Ms. Mary Poole, Ms.

Tonya Riley, Ms. Dorothy Sanchez, Mr. Francisco Sanchez, Ms. Sabrina Sheeley,

Ms. Joyce Shumate, Ms. Elizabeth Sims, Ms. Cassandra Smith, Mr. Jimmy Stanley,

Ms. Betty Stringfield, Ms. Jacqueline Taylor, Ms. Bonnita Thrasher, Ms. Ruby

Washington, Ms. Rebecca Washington, Ms. Debra Jones, Ms. Renee Whitaker and Ms.

Marie James.



Councilor Suber requested to be provided with an invitation to attend the

next Neighborhood Leadership Classes.



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ALFIE?S AFRICAN TREASURES:



Mr. Alfie Jelks, owner of Alfie?s African Treasures, came to the rostrum

to advise that he does missionary work in Africa, which is not funded by any

particular church or organization but is an individual effort. He pointed out

that Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers was present to support the grand opening of his

store. He said that he invited Mayor Poydasheff to attend the 2nd Cultural

Show that he was presenting. He said that Mayor Poydasheff did come out and

presented him with a proclamation in support of the Cultural Show. He

expressed his appreciation for Mayor Poydasheff being supportive of him and

others in the community. He then presented the Mayor with an award.



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MISS COLUMBUS USA:



Mr. David Hay, appeared at the rostrum to introduce the current Miss

Columbus USA, Ms. Leslie Pruette. He stated that Miss Columbus USA started in

Columbus, Ohio in 1963 and has been hosted by them since 2001. He said that

last year, Columbus, Georgia had the privilege of hosting this event. He

pointed out that the event would be going around on a rotating basis to the

various Columbus?s. He said that the event was held in Columbus, Texas this

past October. He advised that on October 11, 2003, Ms. Leslie Pruette, our

Miss Columbus, was chosen Miss Columbus USA 2003.



Ms. Leslie Pruette, Miss Columbus USA 2003, came forward to express her

appreciation for the support from our City. She pointed out that she has

visited with so many women, who are representing Columbus?s from all across the

nation. She said she had the opportunity to publicly speak about why Columbus,

Georgia is the best Columbus in the nation.

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PUBLIC AGENDA:



MR. EDDIE ROBERTS, REPRESENTING THE CONTROLLERS CIVIC AND SOCIAL CLUB,

INC., RE: A PRESENTATION TO THE MAYOR:



Mr. Eddie Roberts approached the rostrum and stated that Mayor Poydasheff

has been supportive of the Controllers Civic and Social Club. He then

presented Mayor Poydasheff with a Controllers Civic and Social Club Jacket.



Mayor Poydasheff emphasized that this is a great organization. He

explained that one of the things that they do is collect money once a year to

buy shoes for poor youngsters. He said they don?t care who they are or from

what ethnic group they belong. He said they have coordinated with Target and

presently Payless Shoes.

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MINUTES: Minutes of the October 21, 2003 meeting of the Council of the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia were 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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THE FOLLOWING TEN RESOLUTIONS EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO RETIRING

EMPLOYEES WERE SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY MAYOR

PRO TEM RODGERS AND ADOPTED BY A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS

AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HUNTER AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS

PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:





A Resolution (494-03) - Expressing appreciation to Willie J. Carthar upon

his retirement with the Park Services Division after more than 12 years of

service.



A Resolution (495-03) - Expressing appreciation to Edith M. Claiborne upon

her retirement with the Muscogee County Sheriff's Department after 23 years of

service.



A Resolution (496-03) - Expressing appreciation to Willie Mae Foster upon

her retirement with the Park Services Division after more than 36 years of

service.



A Resolution (497-03) - Expressing appreciation to George M. Johnston upon

his retirement with the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services after more

than 35 years of service.



A Resolution (498-03) - Expressing appreciation to Tommy Lee Lynch upon

his retirement with the Public Services Department after more than 40 years of

service.



A Resolution (499-03) - Expressing appreciation to Michael W. Nolin upon

his retirement with the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services after 34

years of service.



A Resolution (500-03) - Expressing appreciation to Hattie L. Randle upon

her retirement with the Columbus Police Department after 16 years of service.



A Resolution (501-03) - Expressing appreciation to David Alan Rogers upon

his retirement with the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services after 34

years of service.



A Resolution (502-03) - Expressing appreciation to Clifford Thomas upon

his retirement with the Park Services Division after more than 33 years of

service.



A Resolution (503-03) - Expressing appreciation to Jessie E. Dent, Jr.

upon his retirement with the Public Services Department after more than 27

years of service.



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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO RETIRING EMPLOYEES WAS

ALSO SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND ITS CAPTION READ BY MAYOR PRO TEM

RODGERS AND ADOPTED BY A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND

SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HUNTER AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS

PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:





A Resolution (504-03) - Expressing appreciation to John G. Day upon his

retirement with the Columbus Police Department after more than 25 years of

service.



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GIRLS? SOFTBALL STATE CHAMPIONS:



Councilor Henderson said that it is very unusual to have two State

Champions crowned to two different classifications for the girls? high school

softball teams, but Brookstone and Hardaway High Schools have accomplished

this. He said that he has already requested from the City Attorney?s Office

two resolutions recognizing both teams. He commended the Sports and Events

Council and the Parks and Recreation Department for the tremendous work they

continue to do.



Councilor Davis said that while we are on the subject of sports, Columbus

State University is going to have a women?s soccer team. He added that the

coach would be Mr. Jay Entlench.

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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING FOUR RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

MANAGER CAVEZZA AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (505-03) - Authorizing a request to amend Resolution #289-03

to authorize an easement only to the Federal Government for property around the

Fort Benning Military Installation instead of the donation of property. Mayor

Pro Tem Rodgers moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried

unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.



A Resolution (506-03) - Authorizing a request of transportation projects,

Eastern Connector and Veterans Parkway from Moon Road to Turnberry, to be moved

into the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved

approval. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those ten

members present for this meeting.



A Resolution (507-03) - Authorizing a request to submit an application and

if approved accept FY2004-2005 Transportation Enhancement funds from the

Georgia Department of Transportation to be used for streetscape improvement on

Veterans Parkway from Victory Drive to 13th Street. Councilor Suber moved

approval. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten

members present for this meeting.



A Resolution (508-03) - Authorizing a request to negotiate & execute a

Radio Tower Lease agreement with Foresite, LLC for the purpose of

installing/operating antennae and communications facility at the City's

Property located at 3950 Schatulga Road.

Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried

unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING EIGHT PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS, HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE

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

ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND SECONDED BY

COUNCILOR ALLEN, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:





A Resolution (509-03) - Authorizing execution of a construction contract

with Alexander Contracting Company for concrete ramps and sidewalks in the

amount of $77,784.00.



A Resolution (510-03) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) cab and

chassis from Trans Power, Inc., (Albany, Ga) in the amount of $42,375.00.



A Resolution (511-03) - Authorizing the purchase of three (3) cab and

chassis from Bill Heard Chevrolet in the amount of $62,250.00; and three (3) 8

? ft. flat dump bed bodies from Parkbuilt Body Company in the amount of

$13,326.00.



A Resolution (512-03) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) new Holland

5610 Tractor in the amount of $13,000.00, and one (1) Kubota M6800 Tractor in

the amount of $14,000.00 from Melson Tractor (Salem, Al).



A Resolution (513-03) - Authorizing the purchase of a Portable Judgemental

Shooting Simulator from Lasershot Shooting Simulations (Stafford, Texas) in the

amount of $19,201.50



A Resolution (514-03) - Authorizing the execution of a negotiated contract

with Motorola to provide thirteen (13) workstation systems for the 911

Emergency Communications Center.



A Resolution (515-03) - Authorizing the purchase of a voice recording

system upgrade, consisting of a 12-channel Voice Over IP Chassis Upgrade and a

Cisco IPCC (VOIP) via JTAPI CTI Integration Package; including hardware,

installation, set-up and warranty from Milner Voice and Data (Atlanta, Ga) in

the amount of $18,875.00.



A Resolution (516-03) - Authorizing the purchase of ammunition from

Precision delta Corporation, Gulf States Distributors, Zero Bullet Co., Inc.,

G.T. Distributors and Smyrna Police Distributor, for the estimated annual

contract value of $21,115.00.



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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA WAS SUBMITTED AND

EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER CAVEZZA AND APPROVED BY THE

COUNCIL:





A Resolution (517-03) - Authorizing to submit an application and if

approved accept a Federal Emergency Management Agency Grant (FEMA) for up to

$100,000 funded under the FY2003 assistance to Firefighters Fire Prevention and

Safety Program and, approve the allocation of a 30% cash match.



City Manager Cavezza explained this grant would provide the money for a

Fire Safety House, which is a mobile Fire Prevention Classroom and the funds

for a one-ton truck to tow the Safety House and the appropriate fire prevention

material. Councilor Woodson moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Turner Pugh

and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers expressed concerns with having budget changes as

add-on resolutions. City Manager Cavezza said that we try not to wait until

the last minute on these, but we have had two of them this week and the Council

would not be meeting next week, due to the Veterans Day being a holiday.



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UPCOMING EVENTS:



City Manager Cavezza provided the following dates for upcoming events and

are listed as follows:



? Columbus Enterprise Zone- Brownsfield Initiative: November 6, 2003, at 6:00

p.m., there would be a public meeting on the Columbus Enterprise Zone-

Brownsfield Initiative.



? Public Meeting: November 10, 2003, at 6:00 p.m., there would be a public

meeting at Comer Recreation Center on the Bibb City storm water system

replacement program.



? Korean/Vietnam Wall of Honor Memorial: November 11, 2003, at 6:30 p.m., at

the eternal flame, there would be the kick-off for a fundraiser for Korean and

Vietnam Wall of Honor Memorial that they want to build.



? Leadership Columbus Alumni Day: On November 18, 2003, we would have

Leadership Columbus Alumni Day in the Council Chambers.



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EXECUTIVE SESSION:



City Manager Cavezza requested a brief executive session to discuss two

legal issues that he would like to apprise the Mayor and Council about at the

end of the Council Meeting.



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YELLOW PAGES:



Councilor Woodson asked that City Manager Cavezza find out what agency is

responsible for putting the map of the City in the yellow pages of the

telephone book. She said that she received a phone call from a citizen, who

advised that the map cuts South Columbus off at a point, and there is no street

or designation going towards Ft. Benning. City Manager Cavezza replied that he

would follow up on this issue.



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STUDY OF REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES FOR DEVELOPMENT:



Councilor Davis called attention to an earlier referral that he made

regarding the possibility of doing a study of revenue generated versus cost and

expenditures to a City as it pertains to development. He said that he has

received information that we may have an opportunity to have Professor Jeff

Dorthman with the University of Georgia, come in and do this study, because he

has already done various studies throughout the State dealing with matters like

this and it may be done at little or no cost to the City.



City Manager Cavezza advised that Professor Dorthman is the person that

the administration has discussed inviting to the next Council Retreat to talk a

little about that same subject.



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FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY GRANT (FEMA):



Councilor Turner Pugh asked a question regarding the application to submit

the grant for the Federal Emergency Management Agency Grant. She said that

this is just submitting the application for request of the grant, but nothing

would happen; unless, we actually receive the grant, at which time, City

Manager Cavezza agreed with this statement.





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HISTORIC PROPERTY:



Councilor Turner Pugh said that we were discussing whether the land was

considered historic too. She said we wanted to know if the land was considered

to be historic on the same piece of property that the house was located. City

Attorney Fay advised that the entire area has a historic designation and that

is what the State is doing, which is the Historic Impact Study under the

Federal Law. He said that he does not believe they split up the land from the

building, but he would have to check.



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COUNCIL RETREAT:



Councilor Anthony noticed that on February 12, 2003 is the One Columbus

and Leadership Columbus ?Dare to Dream Day?, but this date is being considered

for the Council?s Retreat. City Manager Cavezza said we have the option of the

late January date as well. He said that he would have the staff to contact

each member of Council to find out which date fits best.



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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:





THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS

INFORMATION

ONLY:





(1) ACCG: County Line Newsletter, Volume 16, Number 6.



(2) Memo from the Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Hospital Authority.



(3) Memo from the Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Housing Authority.



(4) Memorandum from Mr. Ed Wilson, Re: Mayor Poydasheff?s nomination to

reappoint Officer John Starkey to the Pension Board as a representative of

Public Safety.



(5) Biographical sketch of Ms. Marlene Aguirre Solis, the Uptown Business

Association?s nomination for the replacement of Peter Bowden on the Uptown

Fa?ade Board.



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HOUSING AUTHORITY:



Mayor Poydasheff pointed out that he is renominating Ms. Beatrice Grant

for another term of office. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved her confirmation.

Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members

present for this meeting.



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UPTOWN FA?ADE BOARD:



Clerk of Council Washington forwarded the nominee, Ms. Marlene Aguirre

Solis, as submitted by the Uptown Business Association for the position of Mr.

Peter Bowden. Mayor Tem Rodgers moved her confirmation. Seconded by Councilor

Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this

meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING TAXICAB BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED AND

EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON A SINGLE

MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:

Application of Mr. Jeffery L. Johnston for a taxicab owner?s business

license for Ranger Cab Company to be located at 3391 Victory Drive, Columbus,

Georgia 31903.



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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL

WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE

COUNCIL:



Development Authority, August 7, 2003.

Elections & Registration, August 7, 2003.

Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, August 12, 2003.

New Horizons Community Service Board, August 11, 2003.

Pension Board, August 6, 2003.

Tax Assessors, No. 35.

Zoning Appeals, August 6, 2003.



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

Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council

present for this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING NEW ZONING PETITION WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL

WASHINGTON AND AN ORDINANCE WAS CALLED FOR BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS:



Petition submitted by Paula Johnson to rezone approximately 5.3 acres of

property located at 3857 St. Mary?s Road from an R-1A District to a C-3

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

Commission and the Planning Division.) (43-CA-03-Johnson)



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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:



BOARD OF HEALTH



Clerk of Council Washington stated that Ms. Marquette McKnight has been

nominated to replace Dr. Bobbi Farber on this board. Councilor Allen moved

confirmation. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and carried unanimously by

those ten members present for this meeting.



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INDUSTRIAL & PORT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION:



Clerk of Council Washington stated that we still need someone to replace

Mr. Wade Tomlinson on this board. There were no nominations.



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PENSION PLAN, EMPLOYEES? BOARD OF TRUSTEES:



Clerk of Council Washington stated the Public Safety Representative, Lt.

John Starkey can be confirmed. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved confirmation.

Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members

present for this meeting.



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Mayor Poydasheff said if there was anyone present in the audience that had

a matter to bring before the Council, they could be heard at this time. No one

came forward to address the Council.



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MAYOR POYDASHEFF?S WIFE RECOGNIZED:



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers briefly recognized the presence of Mrs. Stacey

Poydasheff, wife of Mayor Poydasheff, who was seated in the audience.



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EXECUTIVE SESSION:



Mayor Poydasheff recalled there was a request to go into executive session

to discuss two legal issues. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved for the Council to go

into executive session. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by

those ten members present for this meeting.



At 6:36, the Council adjourned the regular meeting to go into executive

session. At 6:41 p.m., the regularly scheduled Council Meeting reconvened.

Mayor Poydasheff stated that the members of Council did meet in an executive

session to discuss two legal issues, but there were no votes taken.



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

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

carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting

with the time being 6:43 p.m.



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Sandra T. Davis

Deputy Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia