Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR

SESSION

FEBRUARY 4,

2003





The regular monthly night meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was

called to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 4, 2003, on the Plaza Level of

the Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Robert S. Poydasheff,

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



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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Poydasheff and Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers 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 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 Pastor Tommy Green, Fairview Baptist Church.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Robert S. Poydasheff.

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MINUTES: Minutes of the January 21 & 28, 2003 meetings 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 McDaniel which carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present at the time, with Councilor Woodson not yet having arrived. (See below

for her late arrival)

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



WITH MR. GEORGE FORD STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING

RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR SUBER AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (53-03) - Commending Mr. George W. Ford upon his receipt

of the Jim Woodruff, Jr. Memorial Award on January 28, 2003. Councilor Suber

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

those nine members of Council present at the time, with Councilor Woodson being

absent for this vote.



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WITH THOSE NAMED IN THE RESOLUTION STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE

FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND

ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (54-03) - Expressing appreciation to several organizations

for their assistance to the family of David and Carmen Arrington because of a

recent fire. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor

Suber and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present at the

time, with Councilor Woodson being absent for this vote.



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WITH CADET CAPT. COURTLAND E. PEGAN, STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE

FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND ADOPTED BY

THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (55-03) - Commending Cadet Capt. Courtland E. Pegan, Jr. of

Carver High School upon his receipt of the Junior ROTC's Legion of Valor Bronze

Cross Achievement Award. Councilor Allen moved its adoption. Seconded by Mayor

Pro Tem Rodgers and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present at the time, with Councilor Woodson being absent for this vote.



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WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE HARDAWAY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER TEAM STANDING AT

THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY

COUNCILOR HENDERSON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (56-03) - Commending the Hardaway boys? soccer team

upon their receipt of the high school team Academic Award from the National

Soccer Coaches Association of America for the second straight season. Councilor

Henderson moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried

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

Councilor Woodson being absent for this vote.



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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS DELAYED FOR ONE WEEK:



A Resolution - Commending the Brookstone boys and girls soccer teams upon

their receipt of the high school team Academic Award from the National Soccer

Coaches Association of America.

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NOTE: THE CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA IS CONTINUED BELOW.



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PROCLAMATIONS:



?NATIONAL GIRLS & WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY?:



With Ms. Janice Davis, Executive Director of the Greater Columbus Sports &

Events Council standing at the Council table, along with several girls and

young ladies, Councilor Turner Pugh read the proclamation of Mayor Poydasheff,

proclaiming February 5, 2003, as ?National Girls & Women In Sports Day?, in

Columbus, Georgia.



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METRA BALLADEERS:



With Ms. Lisa Goodwin and the Metra Balladeers standing at the Council

table, Councilor Hunter said we are all aware that under the leadership of

Metra Transit Director, Ms. Lisa Goodwin, we have one of the finest Transit

Systems, not only in the State, but throughout the Country.

He said our drivers are courteous, and the buses are reliable and safe, as well

as on time, and they get the job done. He said they provide a service to the

community and something that we can be very proud of.



Councilor Hunter said our drivers regularly placed well in State and

International competition, and in fact we had one of our drivers to win a past

International competition and represented us during the Olympics in Atlanta.



He said they are also talented, with regards to the Metra Balladeers, and

said they have taken their voices to the International stage, whereby this past

November they represented us as ambassadors in our Sister City, Kiryu, Japan.



Councilor Hunter then read the proclamation of Mayor Poydasheff,

proclaiming high honor and recognition for the METRA Balladeers for being

goodwill ambassadors.



Ms. Lisa Goodwin thanked the Mayor and Council for giving them the

opportunity to travel abroad to Kiryu and then gave a report on their visit to

Kiryu, Japan.

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NOTE: Councilor Evelyn Woodson arrived at 6:00 p.m.



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2002 SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE ARMY AWARD:



With Command Sergeant Major Retired Eddie Roberts standing at the Council

table, Mayor Poydasheff read his proclamation proclaiming high honor and

recognition to Command Sergeant Major Retired Eddie Roberts on receiving the

2002 Sergeant Major of the Army Award.



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VISITING JOURNALISTS FROM RUSSIA:



Mayor Poydasheff presented a key to the City to the two visiting

journalists who have been here visiting for the past week and a half and

working along with Chuck Williams of the Columbus Ledger, learning more about

our culture.



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RECOGNITION OF MRS. TRISTA DAVIS:



Councilor Davis said that his wife of nineteen years is present here

tonight, and said it is their anniversary tonight. He said he just wanted to

publicly and personally thank her for the nineteen most wonderful years of his

life. He said he also thanks her for her support and that he loves her and

Happy Anniversary.

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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 ON EACH AS ADVERTISED AFTER

MORE THAN TWO

HOURS;



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

Warm Springs Road (south of the creek) from an A-1 District to an

R-1A District. (62-A-02-Tiger Creek Development, Inc.)



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

Warm Springs Road (north of the creek) from an A-1 District to an R-1

District. (63-CA-02-Tiger Creek Development, Inc.)



PROPONENTS:



Mr. Chris Meacham, representing the petitioner, Tiger Creek Development,

appeared and introduced Mr. David Fox and Ms. Karen Earley, who was also

present with him. He said this petition would rezone two parcels of land,

located at 6801 Warm Springs Road. He said the request is to go from an A-1

zoning to a combination of R-1, north of the creek and

to an R-1A, south of the creek.



He said this application was originally filed as an R-2 application, but

was later amended after participation in the Planning Advisory Commission

meetings, and after discussions with the Planning Division. He said they went

back and re-submitted an amended petition to request an R-1 and R-1A zoning.



Mr. Meacham said back in October, their petition was re-submitted back to

the Planning Advisory Commission and had a hearing on the amended application

from R-1 to R-1A and the Planning Advisory Commission approved that application

by a 5 to 1 vote. He said the essence of this petition is that the application

is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan for Planning District Number Three

and the Policy Statements.



He said this application is compatible with existing land uses, and as the

Planning Advisory Commission has stated it will not negatively impact on the

transportation network. He said it is consistent with all the existing zoning

within the immediate proximity to the property.



Using various maps and diagrams of the area, Mr. Meacham showed the area

being proposed, as well as the area surrounding it, and again highlighting that

it is consistent and compatible with the area surrounding it.



Mr. Meacham then spoke for some fifteen minutes in making his presentation

and outlining several reasons why he feels this petition should

be approved by the Council. He also stated that in the process of this

rezoning application, the Tiger Creek Development people have spent a great

deal of time in trying to address the concerns of this Council, the Planning

Advisory Commission, as well as the neighbors. He said they have had numerous

meetings with residents of Springbrook Crossing.



Ms. Earley distributed around the Council table, copies of surveys that

were conducted by the petitioner. (A copy was not filed with the Clerk of

Council for the Council?s record.)



After concluding his presentation, Mr. Meacham then responded to several

questions of members of the Council.



Ms. Donna Newman, Assistant Director of Engineering responded to questions

of the Council, as it relates to the study of the creek and the floodway, as

well as water quality issues and increase runoff.



City Manager Cavezza also responded to several issues and concerns of the

members of Council.



After continued discussion on this matter, Councilor Allen said he would

like to make a motion, as a condition of this petition that the floodway and

FEMA restrictions be recorded as part of the plat. Seconded by Councilor Davis.



Several members of the Council then expressed their views as it relates to

Councilor Allen?s motion, with Mr. Meacham, as well as Assistant Director of

Engineering Donna Newman, also responding to concerns of the Council, after

which the question was then called on the motion, which resulted in

insufficient votes for action. Councilors Allen and Davis voting yes, and all

other eight members of Council present voting no.



City Attorney Fay also responded to questions of the Council, as it

relates to the covenants. There were continued discussions as it relates to the

covenants and property owners rights and responsibilities that border the creek

with respect to the preservation of the creek.



Mayor Poydasheff then said it would be appropriate to amend the ordinance

to include that; however, City Attorney Fay said we don?t have any specific

language at this point. He said they can put that in the covenants.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers then asked the petitioners if they would have any

objections to something in the ordinance, specifically addressing individual

lot owner responsibility for preservation of that creek bank.



Mr. Meacham said they don?t have a problem with language in the ordinance

that they would take action to reinforce within the covenants, the property

owner?s responsibility with regards to the creek.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers then asked that they be allowed one week to draft

this language. City Attorney Fay said we don?t necessarily have to delay the

ordinance, but said we can come up with some language, if they are agreeable.

Mr. Meacham said they can meet with City Attorney Fay to work out the

language.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers then made a motion that the language be inserted as

a condition in the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Allen, and after further

discussion, the question was called on the motion, which carried by a vote of 7

to 3. Voting for the motion was Councilors Allen, Anthony, Davis, Henderson,

Hunter, Rodgers and Woodson. Voting against the motion was Councilors McDaniel,

Suber and Turner Pugh.



After the petitioners concluded their presentation and responded to

several questions of the Mayor and members of the Council, the following

individuals then appeared and expressed their opposition on this proposed

rezoning ordinance:



Ms. Annette Walker of 1900 Nina Street said she is here to represent the

citizens of the south side, and also the citizens of Columbus. Mayor Poydasheff

then interrupted Ms. Walker and asked her if what she has to say relates to the

ordinance that we are talking about now in the northern part, the rezoning of

property on Warm Springs Road.

Ms. Walker said it does. She said we on the south side would like to see

businesses and also real estate come into their area. She said we have people

who live here and they don?t want it there, but said we have people who are in

the south side and who do want new businesses and new homes.

She said you are the Council and are supposed to be representing them, and what

she understands of democracy, it is supposed to be of the people, for the

people and by the people.



Mayor Poydasheff then pointed out to Ms. Walker that this is going to be

addressed by the South Columbus Revitalization Task Force and they are going to

be receiving a lot of information on that. He then advised Ms. Walker that she

can?t discuss the issue that she is raising right now, because we are on an

important zoning, and unless you have a zoning point in this area, technically,

you are out of order and he can?t permit her to speak any further.



He then advised Ms. Walker that she may stay until the end of the Council

meeting, and at that time anybody who wants to come and address the Council is

more than welcome to do so and he will recognize you as that time, but she is

out of order to speak on this subject matter at this time.



The following individuals then appeared and expressed their opposition to

the proposed rezoning ordinance to rezone property at 6801 Warm Springs Road:



Mr. David Ragland, 6909 Warm Springs Road, Ms. Tiffany Johnson, 6816

Springbrook Court.



Councilor Henderson said in looking at the plat, there is no ingress and

egress from Springbrook and said he thinks it would be a wise move on the part

of the Council to offer that as a condition of the ordinance, and he would so

move. Seconded by Councilor Davis.



Councilor Hunter said that it is already a part of the ordinance.



City Attorney Fay said as it relates to the north side of the creek, the

first condition states that no access shall be permitted onto Springbrook

Court. He said the second condition states that all lots bordering the property

of David Ragland shall be 125 feet wide at the building line. He said these are

the two conditions that are currently in the ordinance.



Councilor Henderson then withdrew his motion.



Councilor Allen said he would like to add a condition to state that a

50-feet undisturbed natural buffer be placed along the Springbrook Subdivision

be also amended as a condition of the ordinance, and a 50-feet buffer up

against Mr. Ragland's property, for protection of the existing home sites.

Seconded by Councilor Woodson.



Mr. David Fox said that they could not agree to that. He said one of the

issues that they have to address is to make sure that the drainage from the

property to the west of them, as there is a lot of water in the area, almost 20

acres of a drainage in there where water comes through this property.

He said they would have to disturb some of that to make sure that water doesn't

get on the Bagley?s property or anyone else?s property on that court.



Ms. Donna Newman then responded to several questions of the Council at

this time.



After further discussion, Councilor Allen said as the discussion has been

made, he doesn't believe that a 50-feet buffer is going to pass; therefore, he

would like to amend that motion to state a 30-feet buffer. Seconded by

Councilor Woodson.



The question was then called on Councilor Allen's amended motion, which

resulted in an inconclusive vote of 3 - 7. Voting for the motion was Councilors

Allen, Davis and Woodson. Voting against the motion was Councilors Anthony,

Henderson, Hunter, McDaniel, Rodgers, Suber and Turner Pugh.



The following additional individuals also appeared and expressed their

opposition on this matter:



Ms. Ginger Ragland, Mr. John Partin, Ms. Jean Flowers, 6333 Warm Springs

Road, Mr. Brian J. Revere, Mr. Bob McAneny, 6809 Springbrook Court and Mr.

Kelvin Finch, 7242 Springbrook Drive.



After more than two hours and fifteen minutes of discussion on this

matter, this public hearing was finally concluded.



City Attorney Fay then pointed out that this ordinance would be on second

reading on next week, with those proposed amendments that were approved as it

relates to the restrictive covenants.

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA CONTINUED:



THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY

FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST

READING:



An Ordinance - Increasing the FY03 budget for the Greenspace Fund by

$321,815 from $511,532 to $833,347 for activities related to the preservation

of greenspace.



City Manager Cavezza said we have additional greenspace money and said we

just want to add it to the budget.

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PUBLIC AGENDA:



MR. VINCE MIDDLEBROOKS, RE: TAXICAB INSPECTIONS:



Mr. Vince Middlebrooks, who requested to be listed on today?s agenda, did

not respond when given the opportunity to address the Council.

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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER

CAVEZZA AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (57-03) - Authorizing the acceptance of a deed to Boone Links

Lane, located in Section ?J?, Phase III, Maple Ridge Golf Community, on behalf

of Columbus, Georgia. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved its adoption. Seconded by

Councilor Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council

now present and voting.



A Resolution (58-03) - Authorizing the acceptance of a deed to Garrett

Pines Drive, Seedling Drive and that portion of Southlake Drive, located in

Section Two, Garrett Pines Subdivision, on behalf of Columbus, Georgia. Mayor

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

carried unanimously by those ten members of Council now present and voting.



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THE FOLLOWING SIX PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE

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

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

MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR TURNER PUGH, WHICH CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:



A Resolution (59-03) - Authorizing the execution of a construction

contract with Alexander Contracting Company, in the amount of $1,088,474.19 for

site improvements at Northside Park.



A Resolution (60-03) - Authorizing payment to IBM Corporation in the

amount of $30,601.00 for the annual maintenance agreement for Lotus Notes

license and maintenance support.



A Resolution (61-03) - Authorizing the purchase of two (2) cab and chassis

from Beck Motor Company, in the amount of $96,608.00; and two (2) recycling

bodies from Consolidated Disposal Systems, in the amount of $110,000.00.



A Resolution (62-03) - Authorizing the purchase of ninety (90) big sky

model ELS-220B shotgun racks w/butt brace from Law Enforcement Supply, in the

amount of $19,725.00.



A Resolution (63-03) - Authorizing the purchase of three (3) chipper truck

cab and chassis from Peach State Ford Truck Sales, in the amount of

$113,197.50; and three (3) chipper truck bodies from Park-Built Truck

Equipment, in the amount of $25,800.00.



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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS DELAYED FOR ONE WEEK AT THE REQUEST OF CITY

MANAGER CAVEZZA:



A Resolution - Authorizing the negotiation of a contract with

Renaissance for Innovated Sports Educational Component Workshops.

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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS

INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:



(1) Notice from ACCG regarding the 2003 Annual Meeting, April 12 - 15, 2003 in

Jekyll Island, Georgia.



(2) ACCG?s Legislative Update Newsletter, Volume 15, Number 1.



(3) Letter from Mr. Mark Oropeza, Airport Director, Re: Airport

Commission.



(4) Biographical Sketch of Ms. Patricia Bettis Hunter, Councilor Allen?s

nominee for the position of Ms. Beatrice Breaux on the Board of Tax Assessors.



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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 2 & 3.

Community Service Board MH/MR/SA, January 13, 2003.

Development Authority, December 4 & 13, 2002.

Family & Children Services, January 22, 2003.

Historic & Architectural Review Board, January 13, 2003.

Uptown Fa?ade Board, December 16, 2002.

Zoning Appeals, Board of, January 8, 2003.



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

Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council

present for this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING NEW ZONING PETITION, RECOMMENDED FOR CONDITIONAL APPROVAL BY

BOTH THE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING DIVISION WAS SUBMITTED

BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND AN ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED

FOR BY COUNCILOR ALLEN:



Petition submitted by GrossBridges Properties to rezone approximately

0.8955 acre of property located at 3555 Gentian Boulevard from a C-2

District to a C-3 District. (3-CA-03-GrossBridges Properties)



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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:



AIRPORT COMMISSION:



Clerk of Council Washington submitted the three nominees for Mr. James

Alexander?s position, which has expired, which includes Ms. Lisa Collins,

Mr. Perry Borom, and Mr. John Rivers. She said the Airport Commission has asked

that we delay the vote on Mr. Jack Friou?s position.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers said that he would like to nominate and confirm Ms.

Lisa Collins to succeed Mr. James Alexander on the Airport Commission.



Councilor Henderson said he thinks it makes terrific good sense to have a

representative of the Chamber of Commerce on this board, and said he would

support Ms. Collins and would like to see her be on the board. He then asked if

it would be better to talk about restructuring that board to add an ad-hoc

member from the Chamber of Commerce to serve on this board and then we would

still have an opportunity to place somebody in Mr. Alexander?s seat.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers? said it is his understanding that Ms. Collins is

the Airport Commission?s recommendation. He said he has no problem with adding

an ad hoc position to the Commission, but said he thinks that has to be done by

the Legislators.



Several minutes of discussion developed on this issue, with several

members of the Council expressing their views on the matter, after which

Councilor Turner Pugh asked that City Attorney Fay draft an amendment that

would go to the State Legislators, to allow for a representative from the

Chamber of Commerce to serve on the Airport Commission.



Councilor Turner Pugh said when she first saw the information that was her

first inclination, especially with what we are trying to do from an economic

development standpoint, the Chamber should have a representative on the Airport

Commission.



The question was then called on Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers? motion to confirm

Ms. Lisa Collins to succeed Mr. James Alexander, which carried unanimously by

those ten members of Council present for this meeting.



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HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:



Clerk of Council Washington advised that we have received the nomination

of Mr. John F. Schley as the Home Builder?s representative to

succeed Mr. Phillip Ford on the Historic & Architectural Review. Mayor Pro Tem

Rodgers then moved that Mr. Schley be confirmed. Seconded by Councilor

Henderson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for

this meeting.



She also pointed out that the Columbus Board of Realtors is re-nominating

Ms. Saundra Green to succeed herself for another term of office when her

current term expired on January 31, 2003. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved that she

be confirmed. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those

ten members of Council present for this meeting.



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BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS:



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

Ms. Beatrice Breaux on the Board of Tax Assessors expired on December 31, 2002

and that she is not eligible to succeed herself. She further pointed out that

Councilor Allen is nominating Ms. Patricia Hunter to succeed Ms. Breaux.

Councilor Woodson then moved that Ms. Hunter be confirmed. Seconded by Mayor

Pro Tem Rodgers and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present

for this meeting.



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SENATORIAL DISTRICTS:



Councilor Suber said in the future when we are given what Senatorial

District a person lives in that they be accurate, and said he doesn?t think

these have been accurate lately, because of the redistricting involved; so,

therefore, he would ask the City Manager to get together with the Director of

Elections, to make sure that these maps are corrected, so we can know that we

have accurate information of the Senatorial Districts as it relates to our

board.



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R. G. JONES MEMORIAL FIELD:



Councilor Henderson said he had spoken with the members of Council a few

weeks ago about the possibility of submitting a resolution to the Board of

Honor to suggest the consideration of naming of the field within the Stadium at

South Commons after the late R. G. Jones. He said he circulated a letter

outlining the reasons that this was suggested and then asked the City Attorney

to bring the resolution so that we can consider it.



He said he has also placed a telephone call in to Todd Schuster, the

Schuster family, and said without them, he doesn?t think we would have the

stadium out there, and said he has mentioned to him that this was going to be

suggested to be considered and tried to make sure that it wouldn?t in any way

offend or side track any initiatives they had, and said they gave their full

blessings.



Councilor McDaniel said it would have to be sent to the Board of Honor.

Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers said we don?t need a formal resolution to send it to the

Board of Honor and said you can vote tonight to send it to the Board of Honor.



Councilor Henderson then moved that this request be submitted to the Board

of Honor. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten

members of Council present for this meeting.



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

who was not listed on the Public Agenda, but had an issue to bring before the

Council, they could be heard at this time. There was no one who wanted to be

heard.



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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TOWERS:



Councilor Davis said he has a concern that he has been noticing around

town and said he would like to ask the City Manager to get the staff to look

into it. He said the Emergency Management new towers that are being put up,

they have been sitting there for a while and said he is really concerned about

that. He said he don?t know who is responsible for coming back and cleaning up

where they drill the holes and the clay just surfaces and sits there. He said

it really is an eyesore and he wants to know who is going to be responsible for

cleaning up after these towers have been installed.



City Manager Cavezza said we have a contractor that is doing that, and

said we will have to follow up and find out where they are in that project.



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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 Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers

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

meeting, with the time being 8:30 P.M.



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Tiny B. Washington, CMC

Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia