Columbus, Georgia

Minutes

COUNCIL BRIEFING

April 5, 2005



Members Present: Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers and Councilors Wayne Anthony,

Glenn Davis, Berry Henderson, Julius Hunter, Jr., Charles E. McDaniel, Jr.,

Evelyn Turner Pugh (arrived 5:25 p.m.), Nathan Suber and Evelyn Woodson. Also

present were Mayor Robert S. Poydasheff, City Manager Isaiah Hugley, Assistant

City Attorney Jamie DeLoach, Deputy City Manager Richard Bishop, Clerk of

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



Members Absent: Councilor R. Gary Allen was absent.



Guest: Mr. Robert Watkins and Ms. Jackie Lowe, Georgia Power.

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This meeting was called to order at 5:20 p.m., in the Council Chambers

Conference Room, Plaza Level of the Government Center.



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Unified Development Ordinance (UDO):

City Manager Hugley mentioned that the UDO is on the City Attorney?s Agenda on

second reading. He explained that the staff made some amendments after the

first reading and are not material changes according to the City Attorney and

are listed as follows:

? 10.2-3 (a)(b) &(c) words added ?by the City Council?.



Councilor Henderson asked about the petition withdrawal process, at which time,

Deputy City Manager Bishop pointed out that the withdrawal process is outlined

in the UDO.



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Budget Session:

City Manager Hugley recognized Mr. Robert Watkins from Georgia Power and

commented on his receptiveness in regards to the most recent ice storm. He

thanked him for his quick response.



Mr. Robert Watkins, Georgia Power came forward to briefly expounded on some

comments made regarding the situation surrounding the recent ice storm and the

preparations that had been made in anticipation of the storm. He then spoke of

the reorganizations that took place at Georgia Power. He also introduced Ms.

Jackie Lowe.



Ms. Jackie Lowe, Georgia Power, came forward to introduce herself and briefly

spoke of her previous experience. She pointed out some of the expectations

involved, which are increased assistance by Georgia Power within the community,

as well as, more resources available to achieve the long-term goals of the

public/private relationship.



Mayor Poydasheff welcomed Ms. Lowe to Columbus and asked that Georgia Power

keep up the great communication and support that is provided to the community.

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Public Hearing

Mayor Poydasheff announced that he met with Congressmen Sanford Bishop and Lynn

Westmoreland regarding a number of items in addition to the CDBG. He explained

that they are working with the EPA advisors in Washington, D.C. to discuss

compliance issues regarding the City of Columbus.



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Executive Session

City Manager Hugley advised that he would be requesting a brief executive

session after the conclusion of tonight?s meeting regarding a personnel matter.



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There being no further business to discuss and with the dialogue being

concluded, this meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.







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Sandra T. Davis,

Deputy Clerk of Council