Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR SESSION

OCTOBER 15, 2002





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

to order at 9:03 A.M., Tuesday, October 15, 2002, on the Plaza Level of the

Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Bobby G. Peters, Mayor, and

Honorable John J. Rodgers, Mayor Pro Tem, presiding.



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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Peters and Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers were

Councilors R. Gary Allen, Glenn Davis, Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Charles E.

McDaniel, Jr., Richard Smith, 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: Councilors Berry H. Henderson and Evelyn Turner Pugh were absent.



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INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Rolesta Ellis - Calvary Pentecostal Tabernacle of

Faith.

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STREET CLOSING:



Mayor Peters said there have been a lot of questions about the parking and

the blocking of the street on 1st Avenue and said they are making a movie at

our new River Center. He said part of that street would be blocked off for one

week.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the Friendship Baptist Church Daycare Center.

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NEW EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM:



Ms. Shirley Jaeger, Assistant Superintendent for the Muscogee County

School System appeared and introduced and welcomed five educators that are here

from five different countries who are here teaching in the Muscogee County

School system. She said they are not only here to teach important academic

subjects in some very critical areas, but they are also here as cultural

ambassadors for our community and school district.



She went into some details in explaining this new program, after which

she then invited Mayor Peters and members of the Council to attend a reception

being sponsored by C.I.R.C.L.E. and the Muscogee County School District, to

welcome these teachers, which will be held on next Tuesday, here at the

Government Center on October 22, 2002 from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

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PROCLAMATIONS:



"TUSKEGEE- MOOREHOUSE FOOTBALL CLASSIC:



With Mr. Jim Jackson, Mr. Henry Shavers, and Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Stanback

standing at the Council table, Councilor Hunter then outlined several of the

activities that will be held during this week. He said this year?s event is

being dedicated to former Mayor Pro Tem A. J. McClung. He encouraged everyone

to come out and attend as many activities as they can.



Mr. Jim Jackson reiterated some of those activities outlined by Councilor

Hunter and also urged everyone to attend. He said Mr. McClung was honored at a

kick-off press media conference, and will be honored throughout this week.



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"SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK":



With Ms. Ruth Anthony, President of the Muscogee County School Food

Service Association and Ms. Patricia Schneider, Director of School Nutrition

for Muscogee County, along with Mr. Myles Caggins, Assistant Superintendent for

Business Affairs and Ms. Jimmie Barnett, standing at the Council table,

Councilor Allen read the proclamation of Mayor Peters, proclaiming October 14 -

18, 2002, as "School Lunch Week", in Columbus, Georgia.



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COLUMBUS WATER WORKS:



Mayor Peters said that there are several issues dealing with water this

morning. He said the City of Columbus has an authority that oversees the

Columbus Water Works, which is under the leadership of Mr. Billy Turner, who is

present here this morning. He said one issue that they are confronted with is

the loss of a lot of revenues, because of some of the closings of their larger

accounts, such as some of the mills. He said we are in a transition period, and

said while we are going through that transition period, they have had to

downsize employees and do everything that he can to keep our water rates the

lowest in the southeast and said that is beginning to become a major challenge

for him. He said Mr. Turner is here this morning to discuss the possibility of

a rate increase, and said we are not really sure of the amount yet; but said

the average is about $4.00 per household, if the recommendation of Mr. Turner

is adopted. He said that is an issue that has to be discussed with the Council.



He said we have a proclamation this morning; whereby we want to commend

the Water Works for having the cleanest, purest water in this region.



"CLEAN WATER ACT DAY":



With Mr. Billy Turner, President of the Columbus Water Works standing at

the Council table, Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers read the proclamation of Mayor Peters,

proclaiming October 18, 2002, as "Clean Water Act Day?, in Columbus,

Georgia.

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PUBLIC HEARING:



PROPOSED CHANGES IN WATER AND WASTEWATER RATES AND FEES:



Mr. Billy Turner, President of the Columbus Water Works made a twenty

minute presentation before the Council, as it relates to the proposed water and

sewer rate increases. He said a number of things have impacted on the Water

Works to create the need to address its financial situation, and said they want

to share with the Council, those six major factors that are involved.



He then went into some details in outlining those six factors, which

includes the following:



1) Lowest rates in the southeast



2) No rate increase in the last six years



3) Annual revenue loss - $3.2 million



4) Last four years ? used $10 million from reserves



5) Increasing costly regulations



6) Capital improvement needs



After Mr. Turner concluded his presentation, he then called upon

Mr. George Raftelis, of Raftelis Financial Company, to give a more detailed

presentation on the Columbus Water Works financial situation.



Mr. Raftelis then appeared and gave a thirty-five minute slide

presentation, outlining the financial plan for the capital program, as well as

a rate structure to address the needs of the Columbus Water Works.



In his presentation, Mr. Raftelis focused on the following areas:



- Generating adequate revenues



- Ensuring adequate reserves



- Supporting O & M & Capital Budgeting



After Mr. Raftelis concluded his presentation, he and Mr. Turner then

responded to a question of Mayor Peters. Mayor Peters then asked if there was

anyone present who wanted to be heard on this matter.



The following two individuals then appeared and addressed their views as

it relates to a proposed rate increase.



Mr. Rusty Houser appeared and voiced his concerns not to approve a rate

increase for the Columbus Water Works. He said there are several questions that

we need to have answered before we go forward with this rate increase. Mr.

Turner, in response to a question of Mayor Peters, if he wanted to respond to

any of those comments made by Mr. Houser, said that they did receive several

requests from Mr. Houser and said that they addressed them in the best way that

they knew how to address them in terms of the total costs of the projects. He

said he is not sure who he is referring to as far as the trailer, but said they

do have a boat that they do work on the river with, and said if Mr. Houser

provides him with further information he will try to follow up on that.



Mr. Turner then responded to questions of Mayor Peters, as it relates to

one specific concern of Mr. Houser.



Mr. Jim Patterson, a staff member of the Columbus Water Works also

responded to one of those concerns of Mr. Houser, as it relates to the truck

and a trailer.



Ms. Lorene Carlisle, 3625 Bridgewater Road said that there was not much

notice to the public on this public hearing. She said she is the only person in

her household and her water bill is more each month than her gas and power

bill. She said can?t the Water Works cut back on some of their projects. She

said senior citizens get small yearly raises, and medical insurances get the

most of it, and then asked if the Water Works is going to get the balance of

it.



Mayor Peters said this public hearing today is a notice to the Council of

what the Water Works is considering and said the Council will not be taking a

vote. He said the Council does not vote on the water rate increase, but the

purpose for the hearing is for the Water Works to let the Council know what

they are considering this since this is a City board and let individuals

comment on it. He said nothing would be done on it today.



After more than an hour and fifteen minutes of discussion on this subject,

with Mr. Turner responding to further questions of Mayor Peters and Councilor

Woodson, this matter was then concluded.



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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



WITH THERE BEING AN ITEM ON THE CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA, AS IT RELATES TO

THE COLUMBUS WATER WORKS, MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS CALLED UP THE FOLLOWING

RESOLUTION AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS, WHICH WAS EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER

CAVEZZA AND THEN ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (572-02) - Authorizing the Board of Water Commissioners of

Columbus, Georgia, to submit a bid to the United States Army Engineer District,

Fort Worth, Texas for the privatization of water distribution and wastewater

collection systems, Fort Benning, Georgia; and if successful, in its

submission, to enter into an agreement or contract thereof. Mayor Pro Tem

Rodgers moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Smith and carried unanimously

by those eight members of Council present for this meeting.



Mr. Turner also responded to questions of Councilor Suber, as to what we

are doing to recoup the money that Phenix City agreed to when they entered into

a legal binding contract with the Columbus Water Works. He asked that we do

whatever we can to try and get this money.

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



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NOTE: Councilor Hunter left at this point in the proceedings with the

time being 10:28 a.m.

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MAYOR-ELECT POYDASHEFF:



Mayor Peters recognized the presence of Mayor-elect Poydasheff, who was

seated in the audience.

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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:



THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY

CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AND AFTER MORE THAN THREE HOURS

OF DISCUSSION, THESE TWO ORDINANCES WERE SENT BACK TO THE PLANNING ADVISORY

COMMISSION AT THE REQUEST OF THE COUNCIL:



An Ordinance - Rezoning approximately 13 acres of property located at 6801

Warm Springs Road (south of the creek),fromanA-1 District to an R-1A District.

(52-A-02-Tiger Creek Development, Inc.)



An Ordinance - Rezoning approximately 24 acres of property located at 6801

Warm Springs Road (north of the creek),fromanA-1 District to an R-1 District.

(53-CA-02-Tiger Creek Development, Inc.)



City Manager Cavezza said he wanted to clarify the difference in

recommendations. He said he doesn?t know what PAC would have recommended, had

it gone back, but said the developer came and proposed after the PAC had

recommended denial, he was asking for R-1A & R-2; but the developer came

forward and modified that to R-1 & R-1A, and that is why we have the different

recommendations between the PAC and the City Administration.



PROPONENTS:



Attorney Chris Meacham & Ms. Karen Earley, representing Mr. David Fox and

Tiger Creek Development, Inc., appeared and went into some details in outlining

the plans for this proposed rezoning petition. He said their application is

consistent with the comprehensive plan for Planning District Three, and

compatible with the existing land uses, and will not negatively impact on the

transportation network in the area.



Mr. Meacham spoke for some forty-five minutes, with the assistance of Ms.

Karen Earley and using drawings of the proposed area, in giving more detailed

information in the development of this area. He said they would exceed the

existing tree ordinance and replanting requirements.



Mr. Meacham and Mr. David Fox then responded to several questions of Mayor

Peters and members of the Council.



Councilor McDaniel expressed some concerns about the creek and the

possible flooding of the area. Mr. Fox said that those concerns of Councilor

McDaniel?s will be addressed in the Engineering plans, as well as water quality

and retention and how the water flows are collected in the subdivision. He

pointed out that the State mandates that there is a 25-feet undisturbed natural

buffer be on either side of the creek. He said most of the lots with the

exception of two or three are deeper lots.



Mr. Fox responded to further concerns and questions of Councilor McDaniel

saying all those concerns will be addressed in the Engineering design.



Mr. Joe Powell, owner of the property said he has lived there for over

fifteen years, and they have had some major rains in the area over the years,

but the property has never flooded. He said the creek needs cleaning every now

and then, and said they have had the flood plain maps corrected by

FEMA, of which Moon, Meeks did the work. He said they have found that there is

very little flood plain on the property that the City flood plain maps has

shown in the past and feels like the flooding will not be a problem.



After further discussion on this aspect as it relates to flooding, Mr. Fox

then responded to further questions of Mayor Peters and members of the Council,

Councilor Allen then made a motion that the 25 feet undisturbed natural buffer

as mandated by the State be included in the ordinance as a local mandate.



Councilor Davis expressed his further views and concerns regarding this

not being enough footage, and Mr. Fox and Mr. Meacham responding to those

further views and concerns of Councilor Davis. City Attorney Fay also responded

to questions of Mayor Peters, as to whether of not the City would be liable if

the area floods. He said as a general rule, no; because we have not done

anything to create the damage. He said if the County goes out there and does

some earth moving that does create a nuisance that damages a home, then the

County can be liable.



After more than one and a half hour of discussion on this matter, with the

Mayor and Council expressing their further views on the issue, Mr. Fox and Mr.

Meacham responded to further questions of the Council, and then Councilor

Allen?s earlier motion being seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers.



The question was then called on the motion, which resulted in an vote of 5

to 2, with Councilors Davis and Suber voting no and all other five Council

members present voting yes, and Councilor Hunter having already left the

meeting.



Mr. Meacham then continued with his presentation, outlining further

reasons why they felt that this property should be rezoned. He said in the R-1

area, they will be putting in 2400 sq. foot houses, selling in excess of

$200,000, and in the R-1A, they are proposing houses that are 1800 ? 1900 sq.

foot, at a cost of $150,000 to $160,000. He said there are only 84 lots, not

200 lots as was mentioned of one of the objections.



Mr. Meacham and Mr. Fox responded to questions of Councilor Allen as to

whether these would be affordable houses.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers then interrupted Mr. Fox in responding to Councilor

Allen and then pointed out that Councilor Davis would like to make a motion at

this time, because Councilor Smith is getting ready to leave the meeting.



Councilor Davis then made a motion that we include in the ordinance a

50-foot undisturbed natural buffer to protect the creek. Seconded by Councilor

Allen.



Several minutes of discussion were held regarding this 50 foot buffer,

with members of the Council expressing their further views, and Mr. Meacham and

Mr. Fox expressing their opposition to this proposed 50 foot buffer.



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NOTE: Councilor Smith left at this point in the proceedings with the time

being 11:40 a.m.

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Councilor Allen then made a motion to amend Councilor Davis? motion to

state that there would be a 30-foot undisturbed natural buffer around the

creek. Seconded by Councilor Woodson.



In response to a question of Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers as to how they feel

about a 30-foot buffer, Mr. Meacham said that if 30-foot would attain the

support of the Council, they would agree to that.



After further discussion, the question was then called on Councilor

Allen?s substitute motion, which resulted in a 4 to 2 vote. Voting for the

motion was Councilors Allen, McDaniel, Rodgers and Woodson. Voting no were

Councilors Davis and Suber. Councilors Hunter and Smith had already left the

meeting.



Mr. Joe Powell also appeared and expressed his approval for the proposed

rezoning ordinance. He said there has been a significant amount of interest in

this property for several years. He also stated that the floodplain map has

been corrected to state that there is very little floodplain areas there, and

said there are a few areas where he dug a ditch to show runoff mainly where

those floodplains areas are shown. He said the floodplain map has been

corrected by FEMA.



In response to a question of Mayor Peters, Mr. Powell said those houses

have been taken out of the floodplain area. Mayor Peters said if they were

taken out, why would our Engineering Department still say they are in there.

Mr. Powell said this has only been corrected since August, and said they were

supposed to send a copy of that report to the Mayor.



Ms. Donna Newman said any time you have a piece of property in which part

of the boundary has a creek that is a study creek, then there will be a

floodplain associated with that. She said it may not necessarily be where the

building sites are, but they would still require that they get an elevation

certificate, which means that the building site has to be two feet above that

base flood elevation.



Ms. Newman said the actual map boundaries may have changed, but they would

still require an elevation certificate for any house that is built on a lot

where that creek runs through. She said her report would not change because she

doesn?t have enough specific information related to the actual elevations on

those lots and where that is in relation to the flood elevation.



She said it is her understanding that they had submitted a request for a

letter of map revision, or map revision to the flood map, but she has not

personally seen that, as of today.



Mr. Powell and Mr. Meacham responded to several questions of Councilor

Allen regarding an easement to Mr. Ragland?s property.



Mr. Don Adams also appeared and expressed his support for this proposed

rezoning petition. He said we need a comprehensive plan that we will go by and

let Columbus grow.



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OPPONENTS:



Mr. David Ragland appeared and expressed his opposition to this proposed

rezoning ordinance, as well as responded to those concerns of Councilor Allen,

as it relates to the easement to his property.



After more than three hours of discussion on this proposed rezoning

ordinance and there being some concerns on the part of some members of the

Council regarding the zoning classification being changed after it has already

been to the Planning Advisory Commission, City Manager Cavezza then responded

to those concerns of the Council regarding that matter, after which Councilor

Suber then made a motion that we send these two petitions back to the Planning

Advisory Commission and start the process over. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem

Rodgers and carried unanimously by those six members of Council present at the

time, with Councilors Hunter and Smith having already left the meeting and

Councilors Henderson and Turner Pugh being absent from this meeting.



Mayor Peters then asked if there was anyone who had not been heard on this

matter, but wanted to, could be heard at this time. There were none.



Mayor Peters then pointed out that these two petitions will go back

through the Planning Advisory Commission and they will advertise it again to

the residents and those who have not been heard will be allowed to be heard

based on the new classification. He said PAC will then make a recommendation to

the Council, and the Council will deal with the public hearing again based on

the new recommendations.



Councilor Woodson asked that all the information that was provided to the

Council be forwarded to the Planning Advisory Commission.



This matter was then finally concluded.

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY

CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND THEN ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A

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

WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SIX MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE TIME,

WITH COUNCILORS HUNTER AND SMITH HAVING ALREADY LEFT THE MEETING AND COUNCILORS

HENDERSON AND TURNER PUGH BEING ABSENT FROM THE

MEETING:



An Ordinance (02-103) - Revising the organizational chart for the Columbus

Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services; and amending the position

Classification Plan and Pay Plan of the Consolidated Government as specific on

the attached organizational chart and list of authorized staffing.



An Ordinance (02-104) - Revising the promotional procedures for the

Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services; and for other

purposes.



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THE FOLLOWING THREE ORDINANCES WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ

BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:



An Ordinance (02-105) - Rezoning approximately 2.444 acres of property

located at the west end of South Stadium Drive,fromanR-1 District to an R-4

District(51-CA-02-Developers-Investors, Inc.) Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved its

adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those six

members of Council present at the time, with Councilors Hunter and Smith having

already left the meeting, and Councilors Henderson and Turner Pugh being absent

from the meeting.



An Ordinance (02-106) - Providing for the demolition of the structures

located at 144 - 28th Avenue (John O. Barwick, III, owner), 20 Mathews Street

(Angeline M. Cole, owner), and 3751 Cusseta Road, Lt. 184 (Betty Martin,

owner), and for demolition services for the Inspections and Code Division in

accordance with the Tabulation of Bid sheet. Councilor Allen moved its

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

members of Council present at the time, with Councilors Hunter and Smith having

already left the meeting, and Councilors Henderson and Turner Pugh being absent

from the meeting.



An Ordinance (02-107) - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia

by enacting an eight (8) hour parking time limit along the east curb of Front

Avenue from the north curb of 10th Street to the south curb of 13th Street and

along the west curb of Front Avenue from the north curb of 10th Street to the

south curb of 12th Street; authorizing the installation of official traffic

control signs indicating an eight hour parking time limit; repealing

conflicting ordinances and for other purposes. Councilor Allen moved its

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

members of Council present at the time, with Councilors Hunter and Smith having

already left the meeting, and Councilors Henderson and Turner Pugh being absent

from the meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (573-02) - Expressing appreciation to Lieutenant Kenneth R.

Brown, upon his retirement with the Columbus Fire Department after 30 years of

service. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor

Woodson and carried unanimously by those six members of Council present at the

time, with Councilors Hunter and Smith having already left the meeting, and

Councilors Henderson and Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.



A Resolution (574-02)- Endorsing the National League of Cities' Hometown

Security Day (October 22, 2002) to draw attention to the role of America's

cities and towns as the front line of homeland defense and urging Congress with

the full support of the President, to finalize the 2003 funding for such

security. Councilor Woodson moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen

and carried unanimously by those six members of Council present at the time,

with Councilors Hunter and Smith having already left the meeting, and

Councilors Henderson and Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.

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PUBLIC AGENDA:



NO ONE REQUESTED TO BE LISTED ON TODAY'S PUBLIC AGENDA:

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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA CONTINUED:



THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER

CAVEZZA AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL UPON THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY

MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN, WHICH CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SIX MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE TIME, WITH

COUNCILORS HUNTER AND SMITH HAVING ALREADY LEFT THE MEETING AND COUNCILORS

HENDERSON AND TURNER BEING ABSENT FROM THIS

MEETING:





A Resolution (575-02) - Authorizing the City Manager to pay the Department

of Housing and Urban Development $35,000 to accept, declare as surplus and sell

a parcel of property from South Columbus Development Organization, identified

as tax map parcel 064-032-006 a/k/a 912 Benning Drive, which is 7,500 square

feet plus or minus.



A Resolution (576-02) - Authorizing the execution of a quit claim deed to

Gordon A. Cumbaa for an unnamed unopened road located adjacent to his property,

identified on tax map parcel 096 009 001, identified as 50 feet x 511 feet plus

or minus and 25 feet x 1300 feet a part of the 1300 feet x 50 feet plus or

minus adjacent to his properties identified as tax map parcel 096 014 001, 005

and 006. The portion of the road addressed in this resolution is identified in

yellow on the enclosed tax map.



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THE FOLLOWING SEVEN PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS, HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WERE ALSO 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 SIX MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

PRESENT AT THE TIME, WITH COUNCILORS HUNTER AND SMITH HAVING ALREADY LEFT THE

MEETING AND COUNCILORS HENDERSON AND TURNER BEING ABSENT FROM THIS

MEETING:



A Resolution (577-02) - Authorizing the purchase of fire hose from C. L.

Carder & Associates and accessories from Carolina Fire Services, Inc., on an

?as needed basis? for the estimated contract value of $30,000.00.



A Resolution (578-02) - Authorizing the execution of a contract for safety

inspections of taxicabs with White?s Automotive Center, Inc., d/b/a Fifty Cent

Rent A Car.



A Resolution (579-02) - Authorizing the purchase of personal computers and

equipment via Georgia State Contract, IBM WYSCA #(4-00151, from Beck &

Associates, in the amount of $125,413.77.



A Resolution (580-02) - Authorizing the purchase of a maintenance

agreement for the 800 MHZ Radio System Console Equipment from the Motorola

Corporation, in the amount of $25,254.48.



A Resolution (581-02) - Authorizing the purchase of a maintenance

agreement for the enhanced E-911 Telephone System from the Motorola

Corporation, in the amount of $13,200.00.



A Resolution (582-02) - Declaring the 1992 Cascade Air System, Decal

#011758, as surplus equipment in accordance with Section 7-501 of the Charter

of the Columbus Consolidated Government.



A Resolution (583-02) - Authorizing the execution of a Construction

Management contract with Newton Aaron & Associates, for the new main library

and system headquarters.

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COMMISSIONER OF NBA:



City Manager Cavezza said Mr. David Stern, Commissioner of NBA was going

to be at the Civic Center today between 12:00 noon ? 2:00 p.m.; however, his

plane is late, but if the Council members have a chance to stop by and meet

him, please do so.



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COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT MEETING:



City Manager Cavezza said there would be a community improvement meeting

at the Fluellen Gym tonight at 6:00 p.m.



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RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR WARDEN GOLDEN:



City Manager Cavezza reminded the Mayor and members of Council of the

retirement reception for Warden Charlie Golden on Friday, October 18, 2002 at

6:00 p.m., at the Muscogee County Prison.



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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:



City Manager Cavezza said there will be the second of a series of

community meetings to talk about the comprehensive plan for Planning Districts

1 & 2 on October 21, 2002 at 6:30 p.m., at Double Churches Middle School.

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MINUTES: Minutes of the October 1, 2002 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 Woodson, which carried unanimously by those

six members of Council present at the time, with Councilors Hunter and Smith

having already left the meeting, and Councilors Henderson and Turner Pugh being

absent from the meeting.

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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:





Notice from the EPD Public Advisory Air Protection that Cessna Aircraft

Company has made application to (1) install equipment from another facility in

Cessna?s corporate family (McCauley Propeller Systems) that has ceased

operations and (2) construct and operate a climate-controlled paint booth.



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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMTITED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF

COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND AFTER SOME DISCUSSION DELAYED FOR TWO WEEKS AT THE

REQUEST OF COUNCILOR ALLEN:



A Resolution - Authorizing a variance request to reduce the minimum

residential setback of a wireless communications facility (tower) from 300 feet

to 160 feet for wireless communication services on property located at 1720

Warm Springs Road. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved denial.



A Resolution - Authorizing a Special Exception Use to erect a wireless

communication tower at 1720 Warm Springs Road.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers withdrew his motion and then deferred to Councilor

Allen.



Councilor Allen said there may be an area that the School Board has and

they may want to locate on their property that is adjacent to this piece of

property. He said they may be able to resolve this in two weeks and then moved

for a two-week delay. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by

those six members of Council present at the time, with Councilors Hunter and

Smith having already left the meeting, and Councilors Henderson and Turner Pugh

being absent from the meeting.



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TAXICAB COMMISSION:



Clerk of Council Washington submitted a letter from Mr. Wallace Archie,

Chairman of the Taxicab Commission, requesting the position of Mr. Charles

Pattillo be declared vacant due to the lack of non-attendance. Councilor

McDaniel moved approval. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and carried

unanimously by those six members of Council present at the time, with

Councilors Hunter and Smith having already left the meeting, and Councilors

Henderson and Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.



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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL

WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:



Board of Tax Assessors, Number 39.

Development Authority, September 4, 2002.

Employees? Pension Plan, Board of Trustees, September 4, 2002.



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

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

at the time, with Councilors Hunter and Smith having already left the meeting,

and Councilors Henderson and Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.



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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:



ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:



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

Jimmie Graham, Ms. Maxine Lee and Dr. Paul May on the Animal Control

Advisory Board will expire on October 15, 2002. She further pointed out that

Ms. Graham and Ms. Lee are eligible to succeed themselves, but Dr. Paul May is

not. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers then nominated Ms. Graham and Ms. Lee for another

term of office on this board.



Clerk of Council Washington then advised that she would bring this back on

next week for the Council?s confirmation. She further advised that she has sent

a letter to the Chattahoochee Valley Veterinarian Association requesting a

nomination for someone to succeed Dr. Paul May.



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CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of Mr.

Alfred Hayes on the Convention & Trade Center Authority will expire on October

24, 2002 and that this is the Mayor?s appointment and that Mayor Peters is

nominating Mr. Hayes for another term of office and that he may be confirmed.

Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen

and carried unanimously by those six members of Council present at the time,

with Councilors Hunter and Smith having already left the meeting, and

Councilors Henderson and Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.



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BOARD OF HONOR:



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

Bob Hydrick and Mr. John Wells will expire on October 31, 2002. She further

pointed out that they have already served two consecutive full terms of office;

however, during the last reappointment of board members, the Council indicated

that these members could serve unlimited terms because there were a limited

amount of individuals available to serve on this board.



Councilor McDaniel then made a motion that Mr. Hydrick and Mr. Wells be

appointed to succeed themselves. Seconded by Councilor Suber and

carried unanimously by those six members of Council present at the time, with

Councilors Hunter and Smith having already left the meeting, and Councilors

Henderson and Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers then asked that City Attorney Fay bring forward the

proper ordinance that would allow the exception for these members to serve

unlimited terms.



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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Robert Wetzel was

appointed to serve on the Civic Center Advisory Board some time back and

pursuant to the Council rules he cannot serve on two boards; therefore, the

Councilor for Council District Two needs to nominate someone from Council

District Two to succeed Mr. Wetzel.



Councilor Davis then nominated Mr. John Coleman to succeed Mr. Robert

Wetzel. Councilor McDaniel then made a motion that Mr. Coleman be confirmed to

succeed Mr. Wetzel. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and carried unanimously

by those six members of Council present at the time, with Councilors Hunter and

Smith having already left the meeting, and Councilors Henderson and Turner Pugh

being absent from the meeting.



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TAXICAB COMMISSION:



Clerk of Council Washington said we still need someone for the new

at-large seat on the Taxicab Commission that was approved several months ago.

There were no nominations.



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RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE OCS CANDIDATES:



Councilor Woodson asked that City Attorney Fay prepare a resolution

thanking and congratulating the OCS Candidates for the work that they did on

the War on Terror Monument.



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JUDGE WILLIAM (BILL) SMITH:



Mayor Peters said that Judge William (Bill) Smith has sent a letter to the

Governor stating that he is going to step down as Superior Court Judge and go

in as Senior status, effective January 1, 2003, and then asked that we do a

resolution thanking him for all his years of service.



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SALARIES OF MUNICIPAL COURT CLERK, JUDGE & MARSHAL:



Councilor Suber said he has requested that City Attorney Fay prepare a

resolution asking the State Legislative Delegation to take the Council out of

the loop, as far as pay raises for the Municipal Court Clerk, Municipal Court

Judge and Marshal. He said we can discuss it on next week.



In response to Mayor Peters, Councilor Suber said he is asking for 70

percent of the Superior Court Clerk?s salary for the Municipal Court Clerk?s

salary, and 70 percent of the Superior Court Judges salary for the Judge of

Municipal Court Judge?s salary, and 70 percent of the Sheriff?s salary for the

Marshal?s salary.



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ASIAN PACIFIC FUNDRAISER EVENT:



Councilor Woodson reminded the Mayor and Council of the Asian Pacific?s

Fundraiser event on Saturday, October 26, 2002, where City Manager Carmen

Cavezza will be the guest speaker.



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

Agenda, but had an issue to bring before the Council, they could be heard at

this time, but there none.



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

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

carried unanimously by those six members of Council still present, with

Councilors Hunter and Smith having already left the meeting, and the time being

1:38 p.m.



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Tiny B. Washington, CMC

Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia