Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR SESSION

OCTOBER 7, 2003





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

was called to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 7, 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

(arrived at 5:34 p.m.) Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Evelyn

Turner Pugh, Nathan Suber and Evelyn Woodson. 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 John J. Rodgers.





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NOTE: See below for the arrival of Pastor Eddie Rhodes, who was listed on the

Council?s Agenda to offer the invocation.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Poydasheff.



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CITY OF CHARACTER WORD FOR THE MONTH OF

OCTOBER:



Mayor Poydasheff called upon Mr. Ed Wilson, to provide the character word

for the month of October.



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

City of Character word for the month. He advised the City of Character word of

the month is being coordinated with the Muscogee County School District;

therefore, this word would be disseminated throughout the School District and

also starting next month, the character word would be used in certain

businesses throughout town and churches as well. He announced that the

Character word for the month of October is ?cooperation?.



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INVOCATION:



Mayor Poydasheff recognized the presence of Pastor Eddie Rhodes, who was

now in the audience.



Pastor Eddie Rhodes ? Crystal Valley Baptist Church, then came forward to

offer the invocation.



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WITH THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF MS. POUND PRESENT, COUNCILOR MCDANIEL READ IN

ITS ENTIRETY A RESOLUTION OF CONDOLENCES AS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY, AND

ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (462-03) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Barbara

Golden Pound who passed away on June 26, 2003. Councilor McDaniel moved its

adoption. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those ten

members present for this meeting.



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MINUTES: Minutes of the September 30, 2003 meeting of the Council of the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia were not available at the printing

time for the agenda.

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WITH MS. KAY LOVE AND HER HUSBAND PHILLIP STANDING BEFORE THE MEMBERS OF

COUNCIL, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND READ

IN ITS ENTIRETY BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:





A Resolution (463-03) ? Expressing appreciation to Kay Love for her

service as Columbus Finance Director. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved its

adoption. Seconded by Councilor Hunter and carried unanimously by those ten

members present for this meeting.



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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:



With members of the Youth Advisory Council standing before the Mayor and

members of Council, Mayor Poydasheff conducted the Oath of Office for each

member as a group to the Youth Advisory Council. Mayor Poydasheff recognized

the presence of Assistant Superintendent of Schools Brenda Dozier in the

audience. Assistant Superintendent of Schools Brenda Dozier then recognized

those individuals that were in attendance and are listed as follows: Ms Joanne

Wells, Ms. Shelby Eagle, Transportation Director Lisa Goodwin, WIA Director

Howard Pendleton and Columbus Children Youth & Family Coalition Director Junie

Christian.



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PROGRAMS FOR THE DISADVANTAGED:



Mayor Poydasheff asked Ms. Gail McKoon and the Mayor?s Committee for

Persons with Disabilities to come forward. He congratulated everyone for

receipt of the award for the ?Programs For The Disadvantaged? and requested

City Manager Cavezza to present to the award to Ms. McKoon.

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PROCLAMATIONS:



?DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH?:



With Ms. Gail McKoon and the Mayor?s Committee for Persons with

Disabilities, continuing to stand at the Council table, Councilor Turner Pugh

read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming the month of October 2003 as

?Disability Awareness Month?, in Columbus, Georgia.



Ms. Mitzi Oxford came forward to acknowledge some of the members of the

Executive Advisory Board and the General Committee of the Mayor?s Committee for

Persons with Disabilities. Ms. Oxford made mention of some events that are

upcoming. She also encouraged everyone to come out to the 2003 Mayor?s Award

honoring the achievements of persons with disabilities and their employers.

She said the event would be held at the Port Columbus Naval Museum, on November

10, 2003, with the awards program beginning at 3:00 p.m. and the reception is

at 4:00 p.m.



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?FIRE PREVENTION WEEK?:



With Chief Jeff Meyer- Columbus Fire & EMS, standing at the Council table,

Councilor Davis read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming the week of

October 5 - 11, 2003 as ?Fire Prevention Week?, in Columbus, Georgia.



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COUNCILOR ANTHONY?S FAMILY MEMBERS RECOGNIZED:



Councilor Anthony recognized the presence of his mother, Lucille Anthony,

and his sister Julia Clayton in the Council Chambers.



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?COLUMBUS 4-H WEEK?:



With Von Baker- Georgia Extension Agent, standing at the Council table,

Councilor Anthony read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming the week of

October 5 - 11, 2003 as ?Columbus 4-H Week?, in Columbus, Georgia.



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?NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK?:



With Mary Danley- President of Muscogee Service Food Association, Patricia

Schneider- Director of School Nutrition For Muscogee County School District,

Ms. Jimmie Barnett- Assistant Director of the Muscogee County School Nutrition

Program, and several others standing at the Council table, Councilor Woodson

read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming the week of October 13 - 17,

2003 as ?National School Lunch Week?, in Columbus, Georgia.



Ms. Jimmie Barnett, advised that our own Senator Richard B. Russell, over

50 years ago, introduced this bill, because of him we now have the National

Richard B. Russell School Lunch Act, which makes our program possible; this is

what the celebration is for. She then provided the Mayor and members of the

Council with lunch cards to use at any Muscogee County School. Mr. Myles

Caggins, Assistant Superintendent, also came forward to provide information to

increase awareness for the students to take advantage of the breakfast

program. He also gave a brief overview of the Obesity Program.



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?DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH?:



With Shawna Hartley- Chairperson of the Domestic Violence Round Table,

standing at the Council table, Councilor Anthony read Mayor Poydasheff?s

proclamation, proclaiming the month of October 2003 as ?Domestic Violence

Awareness Month?, in Columbus, Georgia.



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?NATIONAL AUXILIARY OF THE YEAR?:



With Ms. Amy Spear- Current President of the FOP Auxiliary in Columbus,

Ms. Debra East, Ms. Kim Danford, Ms. Betty Richardson, Ms. Charlotte Scoggins,

Ms. Cathy Swinney and others, standing at the Council table, Councilor Hunter

read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming high honor and recognition

for the ?National Auxiliary of the Year?, in Columbus, Georgia.



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?COLUMBIAN LODGE #7?:



With Mr. Jim Miller- Grand Master, standing at the Council table,

Councilor Allen read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming high honor

and recognition for the ?Columbian Lodge #7?, in Columbus, Georgia.

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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:



THE FOLLOWING ZONING ORDINANCE LISTED ON FIRST READING WAS SUBMITTED AND

ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS

HELD:





An Ordinance - Rezoning approximately 4.5 acres of property located at

1602 Celeste Drive from R-1A and R-2 Districts to an R-2 District.

(41-CA-03-Preston Holdings, LLC) (formerly Rezoning Petition 25-D-03-Preston

Holdings, LLC)



City Attorney Fay advised that we have a substitute ordinance on the

table, which has been brought forward by the Planning Division. He explained

that there is one condition, which relates to the street alignment. He then

requested a motion to substitute that in the ordinance. He pointed out that

Condition #1 reads that any proposed street adjacent to Glenview Drive shall

align with Glenview Drive.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers pointed out that all of the conditions in the

previous ordinance were related to the R-3 zoning classification, which was

originally on the table. He said since the zoning request has changed to an

R-2, these conditions are no longer applicable; except, the street

realignment. He then made a motion that the new ordinance with the one

condition be the official ordinance on the table. Seconded by Councilor Turner

Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor Suber

being absent for this vote.



There being no other discussions or questions from anyone on this matter,

City Attorney Fay declared this public hearing as being held. He said the

ordinance would be listed on second reading for a vote next week.

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THE FOLLOWING ZONING ORDINANCE, DELAYED ON FIRST READING FROM LAST WEEK,

WAS AGAIN SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC

HEARING WAS

HELD:





An Ordinance - Rezoning property located north of the northeast corner of

Whitesville Road and Williams Road from an A-1 District to an A-0 District.

(33-CA-03-Timber Creek Management, LLC)



PROPONENTS:



With the petitioners standing at the rostrum, Councilor Davis recalled

that on last week, there were a lot of concerns expressed about apartments on

this property as a possible land use and the traffic. He advised that the

developer has agreed to limit the property to a few uses with one being

apartments and if Muscogee Manor is not developed it could become apartments,

but that is just a few of the uses. He added that the developers are also

agreeing to limit the number of apartments to 200 units, 1 building per acre,

which would be 8 to 10 units. He continued by saying that the developer has

also agreed to a restriction that there would be no apartments within 5 years,

which would provide ample opportunity for any improvements that would need to

be made.



OPPONENTS:



Ms. Wanda Chappell, 8940 Heiferhorn Court, came forward to read, in its

entirety, a letter from Ms. Edith West. (The letter suggests that if the

property is not used for a nursing home and its related facilities, it should

be rezoned back to the A-1 zoning.) She explained that Ms. West has been

active in these rezoning issues.



City Attorney Fay pointed out what was mentioned in the letter is in the

ordinance as Condition #7. Councilor Suber asked the petitioner if they were

in agreement with Condition #7, at which time, Mr. Henson advised that they

would prefer what Councilor Davis has proposed; therefore, they would not have

to come back to the Council, because if it is rezoned A-O without the

reversionary clause; then, if something was to happen regarding the nursing

home and we could put 200 apartment units up there, we know that we probably

would not lose money but would break even.



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

to various questions from the members of Council.



Mr. Lawrence Chaney, 969 Timber Creek Way, also came forward to express

his concurrence with the proposed rezoning as it stands now with the expected

development of a nursing home.



Mrs. Reba Chaney, 969 Timber Creek Way, expressed similar sentiments, but

added the importance of the reversionary clause, which has been made a part of

this rezoning ordinance.



There being no other discussions or questions from anyone on this matter,

City Attorney Fay declared this public hearing as being held. He said the

ordinance with the seven conditions incorporated, would be listed on second

reading for a vote next week.



Councilor Davis said hypothetically speaking if Muscogee Manor is not

developed and if anything is ever built there, would this Council reconsider

the 100 foot buffer for any other rezoning, at which time, Mayor Poydasheff

said that he cannot entertain this comment, because hypothetical cases may or

may not arise and members of the Council may not be on the Council, and they

cannot commit to something that may or may not come about in the future.

Councilor Davis said that he understands that, but wants it written in the

record that he brought up this matter.



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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING SIX ZONING ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY

AND APPROVED ON SECOND

READING:





An Ordinance (03-88) - Rezoning approximately 4.02 acres of property

located at 2051 Shepherd Drive from a C-3 District to an R-3 District.

(34-CA-03-Habitat for Humanity, Inc.) Councilor Henderson moved its adoption.

Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and carried unanimously by those ten members

present for this meeting. (Councilor Turner Pugh was absent for this vote, but

upon returning to the table requested that her vote be counted in the

affirmative.)



An Ordinance (03-89) - Rezoning approximately 2.513 acres of property

located at 5012 & 5028 Warm Springs Road from an R-1 District to a C-2

District. (35-CA-03-Pinnacle Homes, Inc) Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved its

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

members present for this meeting.



An Ordinance (03-90) - Rezoning approximately 12.53 acres of property

located at the southwest corner of Veterans Parkway & Turnberry Lane from an

R-1 District to an A-0 District. (36-CA-03-Developers-Investors, Inc.) Mayor

Pro Tem Rodgers moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried

unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.



An Ordinance (03-91) - Rezoning approximately 0.34 acres of property

located at 1210 13th Street from a C-2 District to a C-3 District.

(37-CA-03-Bayard) Councilor Woodson moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor

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



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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND DEFEATED BY

THE COUNCIL ON SECOND

READING:



An ordinance - Requiring all applicants for the positions of

Firefighter/EMT or Firemedic as established in Ordinance No. 02-103 to

successfully pass the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) within the

twelve-month period immediately preceding the date of an offer of permanent

employment.



Councilor Suber, reading from a prepared statement, expressed his support

for the ordinance that he requested to be drafted for the Council?s vote, in

reference to a recent decision that was made to employ four (4) persons, who

had not passed the physical agility test for employment as paramedics.



Several members of Council advised that Chief Waters has already

administratively, incorporated the concept of this ordinance, effective

September 11, 2003. Mayor Poydasheff expressed his opposition to the proposed

ordinance.



With there being no further comments, Mayor Poydasheff called for a motion

on this ordinance, at which time, Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved to defeat.

Seconded by Councilor McDaniel.



Mayor Poydasheff recognized other members of Council who desired to speak

to the motion. He then called attention to the motion on the floor to defeat,

which resulted in a five to five tie vote with Councilors Allen, Davis,

Henderson, McDaniel and Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers voting yes and Councilors

Anthony, Hunter, Turner Pugh, Suber and Woodson voting no. Mayor Poydasheff

broke the tie vote by casting a yes vote to defeat the ordinance by a six to

five vote.



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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY

AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST

READING:



An Ordinance - Amending Section 3-5(g) of the Columbus Code so as to

permit the issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses to establishments in a Mill

Restoration Overlay District (MROD).



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UNITY SERVICE:



Councilor Woodson stated that she has presented packages to all the

members of Council from Pastors Roy Plummer and Larry Biggers. She advised

that every year, these two churches come together to have a Unity Service and

invite people from all different denominations. She then read excerpts of the

letter from the pastors addressed to the members of Council.



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INVITATIONS IN COUNCIL PACKETS:



Councilor Henderson suggested to anyone who sends mail or invitations,

that they send them to the Clerk of Council a little bit earlier, because by

the time he receives it in his mail packet, he has missed most of the events.

He also suggested that the Administration look into the mail packets being

delivered on Fridays or at least allow the members of Council the opportunity

to pick them up after a certain time on Fridays.



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PUBLIC AGENDA:



MR. CECIL BLANCHARD, RE: THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC AND SAFETY ON ST. MARY?S

ROAD FROM YORKTOWN & BATTLE FOREST TO NORTH STAR

DRIVE:



Mr. Cecil Blanchard, advised that he was present today requesting

assistance with the traffic problems that we are having east of North Star

Drive. He explained that since Ft. Benning has closed Moye Road, there is only

one way in and one way out. He then continued to explain in more details

traffic concerns with numerous developments and concerns of safety vehicles

being able to access the homes in that area.



Mayor Poydasheff asked if we would be communicating with Ft. Benning

regarding the closure of Moye Road, at which time, City Manager Cavezza said

that we are trying to work out something with Ft. Benning to get Moye Road open

again.



Several members of Council addressed the concerns and questions presented

by Mr. Blanchard. Councilor Turner Pugh suggested that Deputy City Manager

Richard Bishop attempt to find out who owns the properties at the end of those

streets, and the residents could meet with the developers.

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MR. MYRTIS ROACH, JR., RE: SAFETY AND TRAFFIC FLOW IN THE CUL-DE-SAC OF

ST. MARY?S

ROAD:





Mr. Myrtis Roach, Jr. came forward to express his concerns with the

traffic on St. Mary?s Road. He then distributed around the table some pictures

of the area to be discussed. He pointed out that he would begin with the

intersection of I-185 and St. Mary?s Road. He spoke about the concerns with

the intersections of St. Mary?s Road @ Farr Road, St. Mary?s Road @ McCartha

Drive, as well as, St. Mary?s Road @ North Star Drive. He said that we have

been talking with the developer about what he is proposing to develop on the

property at the intersection south of North Star Drive and St. Mary?s Road. He

pointed out that he believes that we have come up with a workable solution for

everyone. He then explained that the developer wants to put townhouses and

houses on that property, and the position of the residents in this area is that

we do not want rental property in our neighborhood. He advised that the

developer has agreed to construct townhouses and residential homes, and we

thought this would be the best course of action for our neighborhood.



He requested that the City re-evaluate the traffic flow on St. Mary?s Road

and remove the bottle necks at St. Mary?s Road School and provide turning lanes

at Farr Road and North Star at St. Mary?s Road and eliminate the cul-de-sac

that exist east of North Star Drive for the neighborhood of Longwood, Yorktown

and Battle Forest.



Councilor Turner Pugh advised that some of the residents are in agreement

with what the petitioner wants to do with that property, but it is not an issue

now, because the petition has not come to Council. She stated that she has

received phone calls regarding this matter and the residents she has spoken

with does not want townhouses on that property and she is in support of those

individuals.



Councilor McDaniel suggested that Deputy City Manager Richard Bishop meet

with the residents to correct some of this situation, because the Engineering

Department is going to have to take a look at it.



There was continued discussion on this matter with various members of

Council expressing their views.



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MR. LONNIE JACKSON, RE: REEVALUATION OF ST. MARY?S ROAD AND THE TRAFFIC:







Mr. Lonnie Jackson, also expressed his concerns with the traffic on St.

Mary?s Road and the safety issues.



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MR. JIM RHODES, RE: CROSS TRAINING OF FIREMEN AND OVERTIME COST:



Mr. Jim Rhodes, first complimented the City of Columbus for being

successful in upholding the homestead exemption freeze. He then spoke for some

time regarding a newspaper article in which Winston Salem, North Carolina

cross-trained Fire Department Personnel to be Police Officers; this worked out

great. He suggested that the City administration contact Winston Salem, North

Carolina to find out how the program is working; instead of, and paying

overtime.



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MR. JAMES F. EVANS, RE: THE PROPOSED ONE-CENT SALES TAX FOR CITY

OPERATIONS:





Mr. James Evans, came forward to speak about the one-cent sales tax for

city operations and the tax freeze. He said the only chance the City has to

increase funding for critical city services is to do everything to insure that

the proposed one-cent sales tax for operation succeeds. He said the bill has

passed the Georgia House and is up for passage in the Senate in January. He

stated we need to get the City Officials to express their words of support.



Mayor Poydasheff explained that the City Government is waiting for the

Senate to act on this bill, and when this happens favorably, he assures the

citizens of Columbus that he would be out in the community asking everyone to

support the LOST (Local Option Sales Tax). He said that he is confident that

the members of Council would also be vocal in requesting support.



Mr. Evans pointed out that on November 4, 2003, the School Board wants the

citizens of Columbus to give them the nod and vote another $150 million for a

brand new wish list, and if they are successful; then, the City would not stand

a chance of passing a one cent sales tax for city operations.

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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

MANAGER CAVEZZA AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (464-03) - Authorizing a request to accept $186,152 in grant

funds from The Bureau of Justice Administration Local Law Enforcement Block

Grant. Councilor Turner Pugh moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen

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



A Resolution (465-03) - Authorizing a request to submit an application and

if approved accept $275,000 in grant funds from The Federal Transit

Administration (FTA) and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).

Councilor Turner Pugh moved its adoption. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers

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



A Resolution (466-03) - Authorizing a request to adopt the Short Term Work

Program Update as an amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. Councilor

Turner Pugh moved its adoption. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and carried

unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING THREE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS, HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE

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

ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY MAYOR

PRO TEM RODGERS, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:

A Resolution (467-03) - Authorizing the negotiation of a contract with

Wilbur Smith Associates for a congestion management study.



A Resolution (468-03) - Authorizing the purchase of landscape material

consisting of approximately 1,000 bales of pine straw, 10,000 bales of long

leaf pine straw, 4,000 bales of wheat straw and 4,000 bales of hay, on an ?as

needed? basis, from To-Mar Garden Center for the estimated annual contract

value of $65,000.00.



A Resolution (469-03) - Authorizing the purchase of gym floor maintenance

services on an ?as needed? basis, from Steven?s Gymnasiums, Inc., for the

estimated annual contract value of $10,080.00.



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UPCOMING EVENTS:



City Manager Cavezza provided the following dates for upcoming events and

are as follows:



Comprehensive Plan Briefing: On October 9, 2003, at 6:30 p.m., at

Midland Middle School Cafeteria, on Warm Springs Road, there would be the

Comprehensive Plan Briefing on Districts 1, 2, 3 & 4.



Skateboard Park public meetings:

? October 9, 2003, at 6:30 p.m., at Spencer High School

? October 14, 2003, at 6:30 p.m., at Hardaway High School

? October 16, 2003, at 6:30 p.m., at Shaw High School



Parade of Heroes: The Parade of Heroes would be held on October 25, 2003.



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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:





THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF

COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (470-03) - Receiving the report of the Director of Finance

concerning certain alcoholic beverage licenses approved and/or denied in the

month of September 2003. Councilor Allen moved its adoption. Seconded by

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

this meeting. (Councilor Woodson was absent for this vote, but upon returning

to the table requested that her vote be counted in the affirmative.)



A Resolution (471-03) - Canceling the November 11, 2003 Council Meeting.

Councilor McDaniel moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and

carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting. (Councilor

Woodson was absent for this vote, but upon returning to the table requested

that her vote be counted in the affirmative.)



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THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED AND

EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:





Application of Uptown Columbus, Inc. to temporarily close the 1000 Block

of Broadway, on Friday, October 10, 2003 and Saturday, October 11, 2003 from

6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., in connection with Pedestrian Safety. Councilor Allen

moved its approval. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by

those ten members of Council present for this meeting. (Councilor Woodson was

absent for this vote, but upon returning to the table requested that her vote

be counted in the affirmative.)





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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL

WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE

COUNCIL:



Civic Center Advisory Board, September 4, 2003.

Columbus Golf Course Authority, August 26, 2003.

Council Briefing, May 6, 2003.

Family & Children Services, September 24, 2003.

Planning Advisory Commission, September 4, 2003.

Planning Advisory Commission, September 18, 2003.

Tax Assessors, No. 38.

Zoning Appeals, September 3, 2003.



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

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

for this meeting. (Councilor Woodson was absent for this vote, but upon

returning to the table requested that her vote be counted in the affirmative.)





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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:



ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:



Clerk of Council Washington advised that the nomination for Dr. John

Bloszies? position comes from the Veterinary Association; however, she has

spoken to Dr. May and the Association is recommending Dr. Bloszies to serve

another term. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor

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



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers nominated Mr. Charles Clark and Ms. Kimberlee Grot

to succeed themselves on this board. Clerk of Council Washington advised that

these two nominations would be brought back on next week for confirmation.



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BOARD OF HONOR:



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers immediately nominated Mr. Milton Hirsch to succeed

himself for another term of office on this board. Clerk of Council Washington

advised that this nomination would be brought back on next week for

confirmation.



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CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY:



Clerk of Council Washington advised that Mayor Poydasheff is nominating

Mr. Jerry Newman and Ms. Virginia Holman to succeed themselves for another term

of office. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor

Woodson 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 Mr. Wade Tomlinson has resigned

from this board to serve on the Housing Authority. She advised that we need

someone to replace Mr. Tomlinson on this board. There were no nominations.





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UPTOWN FA?ADE BOARD:



Clerk of Council Washington stated that Mr. Jack Collins, Mr. Neil Clark,

Mr. Scott Dale Ressmeyer and Mr. Peter Bowden are the Uptown Business

Association?s nominations and Mr. Kevin Welch is the Uptown Columbus Inc.

representative. Mr. Ressmeyer and Mr. Bowden cannot succeed themselves, but

all others are eligible to serve another term of office.



In response to Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers, Clerk of Council Washington advised

that we have not received the recommendations from the respective associations

but she would contact them.



Councilor Davis advised that he recently nominated Mr. Kevin Welch to this

board and he is already up for renomination, at which time, Clerk of Council

Washington advised that Mr. Welch filled the unexpired term of Mr. Mark Lupo,

who had resigned from the board.



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SCHOOL BOARD:



Mr. Owen Ditchfield, came forward to respond to earlier comments made by

Mr. James Evans, at which time, Mayor Poydasheff said that we do not want to

entertain any comments regarding this subject.



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EXECUTIVE SESSION:



Mayor Poydasheff requested that the members of Council go into a brief

executive session to discuss a legal matter and one personnel matter. Mayor

Pro Tem Rodgers moved the Council go into executive session. Seconded by

Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this

meeting.



At 7:50 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to allow the Council to go into an

executive session.



At 7:53 p.m., the regular meeting was called back to order, at which time

Mayor Poydasheff pointed out that the Council met in an executive session to

discuss a matter of litigation and a personnel matter, but there were no votes

taken.



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

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

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

with the time being 7:54 p.m.



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Sandra T. Davis

Deputy Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia