Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR SESSION

MARCH 8, 2005





The regularly scheduled meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called

to order at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 8, 2005, 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 Councilors R. Gary Allen,

Wayne S. Anthony, Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr.,

Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Evelyn Turner Pugh, Nathan Suber and Evelyn Woodson.

City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, and Deputy Clerk of

Council Sandra Davis were also present.



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ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers was absent but was officially excused upon the

adoption of Resolution Number 152-05. Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington was

also absent.



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INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Marlon D. Scott- Emmanuel Christian Church.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from Rosehill Middle School.

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PROCLAMATIONS:



?GIRL SCOUTS WEEK?:



With Ms. Tonya Winder and Ms. Erica Hardman standing at the Council table,

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

March 6 ? 12, 2005, as ?Girl Scouts Week?, in Columbus, Georgia.



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CRICKET COMMUNICATION?S DONATION:



Councilor Woodson called attention to a press conference in Public Safety

on last week. She reported that there was a combined program with Public

Safety and Cricket Communications. She announced that Cricket Communications

has donated to the City of Columbus, for ten police officers, a phone to be

used 24 hours a day seven days a week for translation. She requested a

resolution thanking Cricket and Public Safety for the great work that they have

done to make this a reality. Providing some additional details, Councilor

Woodson explained that the police officer could use this as a personal phone

and also to become a translator as long as the police officer agrees to be

available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. She expounded on something else that

has been done where Public Safety has developed what is called a ?Police

Traffic Stop?, which is a booklet that translates for them; since, there is a

growing population of Hispanics in the community. She said she would hope that

someone out in the community would come forward and partner with Public Safety,

because they are trying to service our community. She also mentioned some

police officers that know more than one language in particular one police

officer that speaks seven different languages.



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ORCHARD GROVE MOBILE HOME PARK:



Mayor Poydasheff advised that he wants to call on City Manager Hugley to

make some comments, because we have Mr. Brent Buck present in the audience. He

said that he wants to get certain things on the record, and if Mr. Buck wants

to add any comments, he could come forward at that time.



City Manager Hugley said that we have Mr. Brent Buck in the audience, who

is the previous owner of Orchard Grove Mobile Home Park and we have been

working with him. He then provided an update on this matter by first recalling

that on last week, there were several residents of Orchard Grove Mobile Home

Park present to discuss their concerns. He advised that he has met with Mr.

Buck and has confirmed that there are 20 mobile home units left on the property

with four of those units being owned by Mr. Buck, three of those units are

owned by a construction contractor who plans to move his units to Alabama. He

added that the remainder would be 13 units on the property. He pointed out

that Mr. Buck has continued to work with these individuals to come to some

terms on them moving to one of his properties; Clay and Airview Mobile Home

Parks. He estimated that there is between five and seven residents that we

need to deal with on where they will go.



City Manager Hugley informed the members of Council that Mr. Buck made a

couple of proposals to him. He advised that one of the options was that Mr.

Buck offered to purchase the property back from the City, because he is

concerned about his integrity. He pointed out that Mr. Buck has adhered to the

terms of the contract that we have with him. City Manager Hugley determined

that the City does not want Mr. Buck to buy the property back. He mentioned

that Mr. Buck has offered to move the mobile home units of those remaining

tenants, in the mobile home park, anywhere within a twenty-mile radius, and we

would take care of the expense. He commended Mr. Buck for his efforts since

the contract specifies that Mr. Buck would move those tenants to one of his two

mobile home parks. He then thanked Mr. Buck for reaching that agreement with

us.



At this time, Mayor Poydasheff recognized Mr. Buck, who did not wish to

add any further comments.

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



WITH THE COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE,

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

ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR ANTHONY AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (132-05) - Commending and congratulating Columbus High School

Cheerleaders upon finishing second in the Georgia State Cheerleading

Championship. Councilor Anthony moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor

McDaniel and carried unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting

and standing to cast their vote in the affirmative.



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WITH CARTER WALLACE STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING

RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY

COUNCILOR HUNTER AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:





A Resolution (133-05) - Commending and congratulating Carter Wallace,

senior at Brookstone High School upon being named as one of Georgia?s top two

youth volunteers through the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards Program.

Councilor Hunter moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried

unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting and standing to cast

their vote in the affirmative.



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WITH THE BROOKSTONE HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS STANDING AT THE COUNCIL

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

ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (134-05) - Commending and congratulating Brookstone High

School Cheerleaders upon finishing fourth in the Georgia State Cheerleading

Championship. Councilor McDaniel moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor

Hunter and carried unanimously by those seven members present and standing to

cast their vote in the affirmative and with Councilors Allen and Suber being

absent for this vote.



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WITH THE BROOKSTONE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC BOWL TEAM STANDING AT THE COUNCIL

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

ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (135-05) - Commending and congratulating Brookstone School

Academic Bowl team upon winning the 2005 PAGE State Championship for Middle

Grades. Councilor Davis moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and

carried unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting and standing

to cast their vote in the affirmative.



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WITH FIRE AND EMS DEPUTY CHIEF ROBERT FUTRELL STANDING AT THE COUNCIL

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

ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR TURNER PUGH AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (135-05) - Commending and congratulating Columbus Fire and

EMS Deputy Chief Robert Futrell upon being certified in Homeland Security Level

IV & Level V. Councilor Davis moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor

McDaniel and carried unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting

and standing to cast their vote in the affirmative.



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WITH THE HARDAWAY HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE,

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

ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (137-05) - Commending and congratulating Hardaway High School

Cheerleaders upon finishing eighth in the Georgia High School Cheerleading

Championship. Councilor Henderson moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor

Suber and carried unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting

and standing to cast their vote in the affirmative.



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RESOLUTIONS:



Councilor Turner Pugh said that since we are honoring our young peoples,

she requested that City Attorney Fay prepare a resolution commending Kendrick

High School Girls? Basketball Team for placing second in the Basketball

Championship. She also requested a resolution be prepared for Columbus State

University Men?s Basketball for winning the Peach Belt Title.



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ZONING PUBLIC HEARING:



THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS ADVERTISED THEN DELAYED BY THE

COUNCIL:



An Ordinance - Request to amend the text of the Unified Development

Ordinance to correct omissions and to clarify certain sections; and for other

purposes. (9-A-05-Planning Division)



City Attorney Fay advised that the Administration is requesting a delay on

this ordinance. Councilor Henderson made a motion to delay first reading for

one week. Seconded by Councilor Hunter and carried unanimously by those nine

members of Council present for this meeting.

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN COLUMBUS,

GEORGIA WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS

INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING:



An Ordinance - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by

establishing/amending the parking restrictions along the following street

segments: Young Street ? Establishing a No Parking Anytime, along the South

curb of Young Street beginning at the East curb of Wildwood Avenue running,

easterly to Oak Avenue a distance of 255 feet; Oak Avenue ? Establishing a No

Parking Anytime, along the East curb of Oak Avenue beginning at the South curb

of Young Street and running northerly a distance of 575 feet; authorizing the

installation of official traffic control signs indicating said parking

restrictions; repealing any conflicting ordinances and for other purposes.



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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL STREET MAP FOR COLUMBUS,

GEORGIA WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS

INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING:





An Ordinance - Amending the ?Official Street Map, City of Columbus,

Georgia,? by changing the official street name for the section of public

roadway currently designated as Cutler Drive to Glenmere Drive,? to be one

street name consistent with the length of roadway; authorizing the replacement

of existing street name signs labeled as Cutler Drive to Glenmere Drive.

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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY

CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WERE ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND

READING:



An Ordinance (05-24) - Rezoning property located at 5977 Whitesville Road

is proposed for rezoning from M-1 (Light Manufacturing) District to C-3

(General Commercial) District. (8-A-05-Storage Columbus, LLC) Councilor

Henderson moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried

unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting.



An Ordinance (05-25) - Amending Ordinance No. 05-17, which amended the

budgets for the fiscal year 2005 beginning July 1, 2004, and ending June 30,

2005, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia,

appropriating amounts shown in each fund for personnel actions and various

other activities; and for other purposes. The purpose of this Ordinance is to

reflect an interfund transfer from Special Projects to the Integrated Waste

Fund budget in the amount of $15,714,881. Councilor Suber moved its adoption.

Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of

Council present for this meeting.



Mayor Poydasheff pointed out once again that the $15,714,881. is not an

add on but a transfer only to the Integrated Waste Fund. He said that he

wanted to clarify that. He said that it was suggested by the auditors to make

the transfer.



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THE FOLLOWING ADD ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND AFTER SOME DISCUSSION, THERE WAS AN INCONCLUSIVE VOTE FOR

ACTION BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution - Setting the salary of City Manager Isaiah Hugley at

$110,000.00 to become effective on February 1, 2005.



Councilor Turner Pugh moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Suber.

Councilor McDaniel suggested that since we do not have the full Council present

he would make a substitute motion to delay for two weeks. Seconded by

Councilor Allen and carried by a vote of six to three with Councilors Anthony,

Hunter and Suber voting no.



City Manager Hugley advised that on March 22nd, we have planned a Strategy

Session and we would be off-site. Mayor Poydasheff said that it is a public

meeting. City Attorney Fay advised that the Council could take a vote during

that session. Councilor Suber maintained that we have never taken a

contentious vote without public input and to suggest it now would be setting a

precedent. City Attorney Fay pointed out that we normally do not take a vote

at a Strategy Session, but it can be done. Councilor Hunter also expressed

concerns with taking a vote off-site.



Mayor Poydasheff then suggested that since Councilor McDaniel voted in the

affirmative, he could make another motion to vote at the March 29th Meeting.

Councilor McDaniel so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen.



Councilor Davis said that he is not pleased with the process of coming up

with a compensation packet that, in his opinion, has been done backwards. He

said there are inconsistencies in the hiring practice as a whole and under the

astute financial condition that the City is in, he does not think that the

message that we are sending is a good one. Councilor Hunter maintained that in

three weeks, we may still not have a full Council; therefore, he would be

opposing a delay.



Councilor Turner Pugh said that she would be supporting the Mayor?s

recommendation because we were willing to spend up to $70,000.00 or $80,000. to

go to an outside firm and willing to set the salary at $130,000. to $150,000.

for that search.



Mayor Poydasheff said that he believes in paying an individual for the

responsibilities that the person is placed in. He said that City Manager

Hugley would be doing some extra duties. He added that he has done some

research in the cost for bringing on a city manager, it was determined that it

would be somewhere between $158,000. to $200,000. considering the size of

Columbus and its progressiveness. Mayor Poydasheff recalled that there has

been some talk about Public Safety, and he wants to point out that he has

always supported raises for Public Safety. He said that he tried to get a 4%

raise for Public Safety and 3% raise for General Government, but that did not

pass.



Councilor Suber said that this particular situation was consistent,

because we did not go out for an outside search as some suggested concerning

the Police Chief. He maintained that the decision was made that we should not

go out but promote within. He said that we made a decision to grant a 20%

increase to the Police Chief less than two months ago and no one uttered a word

about that.



After it was determined that there would be no guarantees that there would

be a full Council on March 29th, Councilor McDaniel withdrew his motion.



Several members of Council expressed their concerns with the salary as

listed in the resolution and suggested that City Manager Hugley receive the

same salary as former City Manager Carmen Cavezza, which was $106,500.

Councilor Allen said that he has received several phone calls on this matter

and he believes that the difference between the Police Chief?s salary and this

increase is that we can all agree that the Police Chief?s salary was within

budget, and this salary increase up to $110,000. is not within budget.



There were continued comments regarding other City employees not receiving

an increase and suggestions to wait until budget time to present this type of

increase. Several members of Council expressed their reasons for not being

able to support the salary of $110,000, as well as some members making comments

in support of the salary recommendation.



After Councilor McDaniel indicated that he would not be present in two

weeks, he made a motion to rescind the previous vote for a two weeks delay.

Seconded by Councilor Turner Pugh and carried by a six to two vote with

Councilors Allen and Henderson voting no and all others present voting yes.

Mayor Poydasheff pointed out that with this vote rescinding the delay, the

Council would be taking a vote today. Councilor Suber then moved approval of

the resolution setting the salary of City Manager Hugley. Seconded by

Councilor Turner Pugh.



City Manager Hugley stated that perhaps this discussion should have taken

place in executive session. He said that there have been concerns expressed

around the table regarding the budget. He pointed out that he has presented a

proposal that would save the City Manager?s budget $86,000. He said that the

plan contained options that would allow either to hire a deputy city manager

with that person coming from the department heads and would not only serve as

deputy city manager but would also continue to serve as that department head.

He explained that the department head?s salary would remain intact but would

not be funded. He said that the second option, if we decided not to deal with

the deputy city manager?s position, would be to take one of the department

heads and provide a supplemental payment to that person for those special

duties of assisting the city manager for the day-to-day operations. He said

either way it goes, the plan would save $86,000. and would not cost the City

any money. He explained that all he has asked for throughout this process is

an equal opportunity to be successful that was given to former City Manager

Carmen Cavezza. He said that if he is being asked to receive the same salary

as former City Manager Cavezza; then, he would ask that he be allowed to

maintain the same organizational structure.



After some additional comments were made, Mayor Poydasheff called

attention to the motion for approval, which resulted in an inconclusive vote

for action. Councilors Anthony, Hunter, Turner Pugh and Suber voting yes and

Councilors Allen, Davis, Henderson, McDaniel and Woodson voting no.

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NOTE: See Below for final action taken on this resolution.

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EXECUTIVE SESSION:



Councilor Suber then requested an executive session. Seconded by

Councilor Henderson. Mayor Poydasheff stated that the Council would be going

into executive session to discuss personnel matters, which carried unanimously

by those nine members of Council present for this meeting.

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PUBLIC AGENDA:



MR. LORENZA WILDER, RE: THE VACANT ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF POSITION AND

THE SALARY OF THE POLICE OFFICERS:



Mr. Lorenza Wilder came forward to request that his appearance before the

Council be delayed. He explained that he is scheduled to have eye surgery and

is unable to read his statement. He then made complimentary comments regarding

City Manager Hugley, as well as expressed his support for the pay increase. He

also mentioned the inability to retain Public Safety personnel in the City of

Columbus.

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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING FOUR RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE

MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR ANTHONY BEING ABSENT

FOR THIS VOTE:



A Resolution (138-05) - Authorizing a request to transfer 4.2 +/- Acres of

CDBG property at 2012 Cusseta Road to the Enrichment Services Program, Inc.

(ESP, Inc.). The transfer of this property will allow ESP, Inc., to receive a

grant for construction of a new building to replace the facilities they

currently occupy, located on Linwood Blvd and Buena Vista Road.



A Resolution (139-05) - Authorizing a request to execute a Certificate of

Ownership and Agreements with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the

L.A.R.P. Program for 57 streets totaling 12.05 miles along with a City

Resurfacing and Patching Project for 21 streets totaling 5.12 miles.



A Resolution (140-05) - Authorizing a request to amend the Buena Vista

Road Project from a four lane with turn lanes to a 3 lane with intersection

improvements and approval to submit a request to the Georgia Department of

Transportation for said amendment. This alternative concept provides a more

pedestrian friendly road network and the opportunity for economic growth

through New Urbanism for this area.



A Resolution (141-05) - Authorizing a request for the acceptance of a

deed to Cumbaa Court and the portion of Glenmere Drive located in Brookwood.



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THE FOLLOWING TEN PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND

ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY

COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR ANTHONY BEING ABSENT FOR THIS

VOTE:





A Resolution (142-05) - Authorizing the execution of an annual contract

with Reaves Wrecking Company for demolition services on an "as needed basis".



A Resolution (143-05) - Authorizing the purchase of thirty-eight (38)

pursuit vehicles and accessories from Carl Gregory in the amount of $808,833.75.



A Resolution (144-05) - Authorizing the purchase of sixteen (16) mid-size

administrative sedans from Freeway Ford in the amount of $204,183.52.



A Resolution (145-05) - Authorizing the payment to IBM Corporation, in the

amount of $39,786.40, for the lotus notes annual license renewal.



A Resolution (146-05) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) optima diesel

Trolley Bus from Optima Bus Corporation (Valley Center, KS) in the of

$250,000.00. The bus is a replacement that will be utilized by the Metra

Transit System.



A Resolution (147-05) - Authorizing payment to Cole-Layer-Trumble Company,

in the amount of $51,263.00, for maintenance service and support of the Oasis

System, for an eleven month period, February 2005 through December 2006.

Payments will be made in monthly installments.



A Resolution (148-05) - Authorizing an agreement with Geotechnical and

Environmental Consultants (GEC), in the amount of $29,663.00, to perform

geotechnical services related to the continuation of the corrective action plan

(cap-b) for the fuel tanks at the fleet shop. This cost is based on an assumed

maximum production of 2,500 gallons of contaminated groundwater during the

vacuum extraction event. Should an additional volume of groundwater be

produced, its transport and disposal will be invoiced, as needed, based on

contingency costs submitted to the public services department.



A Resolution (149-05) - Authorizing the purchase of furniture, for the

Marshal?s Office, from Kimball International, in care of the Overby Company, in

the amount of $10,004.80.



A Resolution (150-05) - Authorizing the purchase of an autopulse

resuscitation system from Zoll Medical Corporation in the amount of $14,910.00.



A Resolution (151-05) - Authorizing payment for emergency ceiling repair

services at the Jail addition to be performed by Smith Raymond in the amount of

$38,580.00.

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BUENA VISTA ROAD WIDENING:



Councilor Allen suggested that City Manager Hugley explain to the viewing

public the Buena Vista Road Project that was listed on the agenda that we just

approved. Mayor Poydasheff pointed out that he had made that recommendation as

Chairman of the Joint Transportation Committee some time ago. Councilor Suber

added that we also need to give credit to the Midtown Committee that worked

diligently on this. Councilor Anthony recognized the presence of Teresa

Tomlinson, who is representing the Midtown Project, and asked that she stand so

the Council could express their appreciation for her leadership.



City Manager Hugley said that during the public involvement process, the

proposed concept of having four lanes met with community wide opposition, so

DOT and the staff went back to the table and came up with a plan to lessen the

impact of that area between Brown Avenue and Illges Road on Buena Vista. He

said that plan consist of three lanes with intersection improvements and the

middle lane would be a turn lane; then, we would just improve the various

intersections between Brown Avenue and Buena Vista Road. He maintained that

this seems to be accepted by Midtown and the residents in the area.



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EMERGENCY ROOF REPAIR:



Councilor Turner Pugh made reference to the emergency roof repair at the

jail by asking what are we putting in place to prevent this from happening

again, at which time, City Manager Hugley replied that we are putting sheet

metal back in to help eliminate the possibility of this problem occurring

again.



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MINUTES: Minutes of the March 1, 2005 meeting of the Council of the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia was submitted and approved upon

the adoption of a motion made by Councilor Woodson and seconded by Councilor

Allen, which carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for

this meeting.

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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AS

INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:



(1) ACCG?s Legislative Update Newsletters, Volume 15, Numbers 5 & 6.



(2) Notice from NLC, Re: The Power of Democratic Governance

Leadership Training, April 21 - 23, 2005, in New Orleans, Louisiana.





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THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY

CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND WAS APPROVED BY THE

COUNCIL:





Application of Candyss Bryant to temporarily close Bay Avenue at 10th

Street, 11th Street and Dillingham Street from Front Avenue to Bay Avenue, plus

Dillingham Street Bridge, from 7:00 p.m. on March 18 through 8:00 p.m. on March

19, 2005 in connection with ?Chattahoochee Valley Adventure Challenges?.

Councilor Allen moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried

unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting.



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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL

DAVIS AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE

COUNCIL:





Elections & Registration, January 12, 2005.

Family & Children Services, February 23, 2005.

Tax Assessors, No. 8-05.



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

Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present for this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING ADD ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY

CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND WAS APPROVED BY THE

COUNCIL:





A Resolution (152-05) - Excusing Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers from the

March 8, 2005 Meeting. Councilor Allen moved adoption. Seconded by Councilor

Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting.



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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:



C.I.R.C.L.E.:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Mr. Jose Feliciano has

resigned from his position on C.I.R.C.L.E. and this is the Council?s

appointment. There were no nominations.





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HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Ms. Dora Jackson and Ms.

Helene Watson are both eligible to serve another term of office. Councilor

Henderson moved confirmation of both nominations. Seconded by Councilor Allen

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



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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:



Councilor Suber reminded everyone that we had received information from

the Clerk of Council?s Office that Ms. Sharon Jamison cannot serve another term

of office. Councilor Davis recalled that in the past, we have looked at the

alternate members to see if they are interested in moving into regular member

status. He also pointed out that a female that is being vacated holds the

position, and he would ask that this be taken into consideration. Deputy Clerk

of Council Davis advised that the two alternate members are Mr. Joe Alexander

and Ms. Chris Henson.



Councilor Suber nominated Mr. Joe Alexander to succeed Ms. Sharon Jamison;

since Mr. Alexander has been serving as an alternate member for a longer period

of time. He then nominated Mr. Michael Eddings to fill the alternate seat of

Mr. Joe Alexander. Councilor Turner Pugh asked to be provided with the number

of Senatorial District 15 members on this board.



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TAXICAB COMMISSION:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Wallace Archie, Mr. James

Brooks and Ms. Diane Quick are all eligible to serve another term of office.

Councilor Woodson moved confirmation of all three members. Seconded by

Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present for this meeting.



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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. William Edwards is eligible

to serve another term of office. Councilor Allen moved confirmation. Seconded

by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present for this meeting.



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Mayor Poydasheff asked if there was anyone present in the audience that

had a matter to bring before the Council. No one came forward.



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SENATORIAL DISTRICT 29:



Councilor Turner Pugh asked about Senatorial District 29, at which time,

Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Senatorial District 29 replaces

Senatorial District 16; therefore, the two senatorial districts that represent

Columbus are Senatorial District15 and Senatorial District 29.



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EXECUTIVE SESSION:



Mayor Poydasheff called attention to the earlier vote to go into an

executive session to discuss personnel matters.



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At 10:25 A.M., the Council adjourned its regular session to allow the

Council to go into an executive session to discuss personnel matters.



At 10:58 A.M., the regular session was called back to order at which time

Mayor Poydasheff pointed out that the Council did meet in an executive session

to discuss personnel matters, but there were no votes taken.



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THE FOLLOWING ADD ON RESOLUTION AS PRESENTED EARLIER WAS AMENDED AND ONCE

AGAIN SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (153-05) - Setting the salary of City Manager Isaiah Hugley

at $106,500.00 to become effective on February 1, 2005. Councilor McDaniel

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

nine members present for this meeting.



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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 nine members of Council present for this meeting,

with the time being 11:00 A.M.



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Sandra T. Davis, DCMC

Deputy Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia