Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR SESSION

FEBRUARY 11, 2003





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

to order at 9:03 A.M., Tuesday, February 11, 2003, on the Plaza Level of the

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

presiding.



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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Poydasheff and Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers

were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson, Julius H.

Hunter, Jr., Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Richard Smith, Nathan Suber, and Evelyn

Turner Pugh. 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: Councilor Wayne Anthony was absent, but was officially excused by the

adoption of Resolution Number 74-03. Councilor Evelyn Woodson was also

absent.



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INVOCATION:



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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from Allen Elementary School.



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PRESIDENTS? DAY

EVENT:



At the request of Mayor Poydasheff, Mr. Jim Rhodes came forward to inform

the members of Council regarding the tri-community event that would be held on

February 17, 2003, on Presidents? Day. Mr. Rhodes advised that Mr. Wayne

Bennett was going to be the mediator with City Manager Carmen Cavezza being the

Keynote speaker. He stated that this event would be held, at Golden Park, at

4:00 p.m. He then invited everyone to attend.

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PROCLAMATIONS:



?TECHNOLOGY/CAREER EDUCATION WEEK?:



With Mr. Steve Pitts, Director for Technology/Career for Muscogee County

School District standing at the Council table, Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers read Mayor

Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming the week of February 9 ? 15, 2003 as

?Technology/Career Education Week?, in Columbus, Georgia.





?BLACK HISTORY MONTH?:



With Mr. Jimmy Jakes, Rev. Steven Jones and Ms. Faye Sherrill, standing at

the Council table, Councilor Turner Pugh read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation,

proclaiming the month of February 2003 as ?Black History Month?, in Columbus,

Georgia.



Mayor Poydasheff reminded everyone of the 16th Annual Black History

Observance Breakfast to be held on February 17, 2003 at 7:30 a.m. He advised

that any of the proceeds from the breakfast that are left over would go to the

House of Mercy.



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KOREAN DELEGATION RECOGNIZED:



Mayor Poydasheff recognized the presence of a Korean Delegation in the

audience, he then asked the spokesperson to come forward to address the

Council. After there were indications that the spokesperson needed some

additional time to prepare before coming forward, Mayor Poydasheff explained

that we would defer this matter at this time.

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



WITH MR. CARL HOPP STANDING BEFORE THE COUNCIL, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION

WAS CALLED UP AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS AS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY

AND READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR HUNTER:



A Resolution (64-03) - Commending Carl Hopp, Executive Director for

Columbus Area Habitat for Humanity, Inc. upon his retirement in January, 2003.

Councilor Hunter moved its adoption. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and

carried unanimously by those eight members present and standing in the

affirmative.



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

ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (65-03) - Commending the Brookstone boys and girls soccer

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

Soccer Coaches Association of America. Councilor Davis moved its adoption.

Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members

present and standing in the affirmative.

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

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KOREAN DELEGATION RECOGNIZED:



As he had done earlier during this meeting, Mayor Poydasheff once again

recognized the presence of a Korean Delegation and asked that they come

forward.



Ms. Keisha Humphreys, spokesperson for the Korean Delegation advised that

she has with her some Korean Dance and Music Groups from Korea. She then

called upon a gentleman to bring forward his artwork to be presented to Mayor

Poydasheff. With the writing being of the Korean language, Ms. Humphreys reads

from the artwork ?Columbus City live long and well?.



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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:



THE FOLLOWING ZONING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS ADVERTISED:



An Ordinance - Rezoning approximately 2.5 acres of property located on the

west side of Talbotton Road between 27th Street and Olive Street from an R-4

District to an A-0 District. (66-CA-02-Housing Auth.)



PROPONENTS:



City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner Mr. Len

Williams, Executive Director of the Housing Authority.



Councilor Turner Pugh asked the staff why was this proposed rezoning for

an A-O District, at which time, City Manager Cavezza advised that this is part

of the Hope IV Grant, and they are required to have a commercial piece with

that and that?s what this is for.



There being no further comments or questions, City Attorney Fay declared

the public hearing as being heard and advised that the ordinance would be voted

on at the next meeting.



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AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILOR DAVIS, THE FOLOWING TWO ZONING ORDINANCES WERE

CALLED UP AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS AND DELAYED ON SECOND READING FOR THREE

WEEKS:





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.)



Councilor Davis requested a delay on the vote for the above two rezoning

ordinances. Seconded by Councilor Henderson.



There was some brief discussion regarding the length of time for the

delay, at which time, Councilor Suber made a substitute motion to delay the

vote for three weeks. Seconded by Councilor Davis and carried unanimously

those eight members present for this meeting. City Attorney Fay advised that

these two ordinances would be listed for second reading on March 4, 2003.



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THE FOLLOWING ZONING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS ADVERTISED:



An Ordinance - Rezoning approximately 0.73 acres of property located at

3907 Willis Road from an R-1 District to an R-3A District. (67-CA-02-Liles)



PROPONENTS:



City Attorney Fay indicated that the petitioner was present, at which time

he approached the podium. An unidentified gentleman advised that the Planning

Advisory Commission suggested approval, but the Planning Division recommended

that it be limited to four (4) houses. He pointed out that R-3A allows for six

(6) houses. He requested on behalf of the petitioner, Ms. Liles, that she be

allowed to have the full six (6) houses for future purposes.



City Manager Cavezza pointed out that the application asked for four (4)

houses and this is an R-1 District; since, there were four (4) apartments there

previously that have since been demolished; this is why the Planning Division

supported four (4) rather than six (6).



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An Ordinance - Rezoning approximately 9.7 acres of property located at

4201 Reese Road from an R-1A District to an R-3B District. (1-D-03-Donald

Bowles, Inc.)



PROPONENTS:



Mr. Donald Bowles came forward to explain that after some careful

consideration and to assure that this development fits properly into the

neighborhood, he requested that the petition be changed from an R-3B District

request to an R-2 District zoning request.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers pointed out this Council could agree; since, this is

a less offensive zoning. He then made a motion that we continue first reading,

because this is the first the neighbors have heard about any proposed change.

He explained that Mr. Bowles is proposing a zoning that is less offensive and

less dense; than, what would have been in an R-3B zoning. He advised that

there would be substantially fewer homes planned for that tract of land under

an R-2 zoning. He said rather than send this zoning change back through the

process, he would request that it be continued on first reading; so, that he

could meet with them. Councilor Allen seconded the motion for the one-week

delay, which carried unanimously by those eight members present for this

meeting.



After Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers asked Mr. Bowles to expound on his new zoning

request, Mr. Bowles explained that we are probably looking at the twenty-five

(25) to thirty (30) lot range now as opposed to fifty (50) lots that we had

initially proposed. He further pointed out that we do intend to build a

subdivision with quality homes.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers suggested that Mr. Bowles provide some type of

preliminary plat or layout of the potential plan of what would go into this

development. Mr. Bowles advised that he would get with the engineers this week

to have something for the Council to look at.



There was continued discussion on this matter with Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers

expressing his concerns with the ingress and egress to the property. He spoke

of the bridge and the bridge abutment if we were to align it, but this is

something that our Engineering staff would have to deal with.



OPPONENTS:



The following individuals came forward to raise specific concerns which

included but not limited to; the bridge abutment, traffic and flooding while

expressing their opposition to the proposed rezoning petition: Mr. Jimmy

Pickering- 4521 Bonnie Drive, Mr. Theo Statigus- 4124 Pate Drive, Mr. Gary

Downs, Mr. Cliff Bennett- 4213 Bonnie Drive



Councilor Henderson agreed with Mr. Downs about the speeding on Reese

Road. He said that this is an ongoing problem that we are going to have to

deal with by looking at available traffic calming devices.



Mayor Poydasheff suggested that City Manager Cavezza contact Police Chief

Dozier to see about getting some additional policing in that area.



Regarding the approximate number of houses that could go into an R-2

zoning versus an R-1A zoning, Mr. Will Johnson, Zoning Administrator, came

forward to respond to Councilor Turner Pugh by estimating that in the worst

case scenario, he could possibly get between twenty (20) and twenty-two (22)

homes in an R-1A zoning and approximately twenty-five to thirty homes in an R-2

zoning.



After there were no further comments to be made, City Attorney Fay advised

that this ordinance would be back on first reading at the next meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING ZONING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED ON SECOND

READING:



An Ordinance (03-5) - Amending the FY03 budget for the Greenspace Fund by

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

of greenspace. Councilor Allen moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor

Henderson and carried unanimously by those seven members present at the time

with Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers being absent for this vote.



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THE FOLLOWING DEMOLITION ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY

CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS ADVERTISED:



An Ordinance - Providing for the demolition of structures located at 220

Collins Drive (James H. Beard, III, trustee) 3755 Mulberry Drive (Ricky Lynn

& Martha Lee Coleson owners), 1314 Ft. Benning Road, Lot 50 (Jessie Combs,

owner), 8 Lafayette Drive (Jerome Culp, owner), 3536 St. Mary's Road, Lot A30

(Calvin S. & Brenda Leach, owners), 2563 1/2 Schatulga Road (Vincent Jackson &

Brenda F. Bloodshaw, owners), 703 Sheridan Avenue (Yolanda Harris McKinnie,

owner), 2140 Ft. Benning Road (Kenneth W. Nelms & Ok Sun Ferrell, owners),

1309 23rd Street (Hamp & Melissa Smith, owners) and for demolition services for

the Inspections and Code Division in accordance with a Tabulation of Bid sheet.



Ms. Gloria Copeland, 2920 Viking Drive came forward to advise that she is

representing the property of Hamp and Melissa Smith, which are her parents and

both are deceased, for the property of 1309 ? 23rd Street. She explained that

the property has gone down and the work that has been done was delayed, because

of the people that have been assisting her. She requested an extension to be

allowed to repair this property. She explained that we are in the process of

trying to get the property into my name and my brother?s name, because my

parents passed away without leaving a will. She said that her attorney had

advised that it would take between sixty (60) to ninety (90) days to get this

issue resolved. She then expound on the amount of specific work that has been

done on the property.



Councilor Suber pointed out that Ms. Copeland purchased a work permit on

October 2, 2002, but from that point on, very little progress was made. He

then asked if Ms. Copeland was granted thirty days to do some substantial work

on that property would that be sufficient, at which time, Ms. Copeland

maintained that she would be willing to accept any amount of time to do the

repairs. Councilor Suber concluded that he would be willing to give Ms.

Copeland thirty days.



City Manager Cavezza indicated that the work that Ms. Copeland has done

has not been up to code and she has not been using licensed people to do it,

and he is unsure if she would be able to do anything in thirty days that would

make a difference.



Ms. Rebecca Wiggins, Inspections & Code Enforcement Division, came

forward to provide an overview regarding this demolition request in which she

pointed out that the work that has been done has not been inspected. She

pointed out that Ms. Copeland has mentioned that her parents died in testate

and she believes it would take more than thirty days to have the property

listed in her name; therefore, she does not believe thirty days would do Ms.

Copeland any good.



Councilor Suber asked if there was asbestos found on the property, at

which time, Ms. Wiggins responded in the affirmative. With this information,

Councilor Suber explained that he is no longer in favor of granting a thirty

(30) day extension.



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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND DELAYED BY

THE

COUNCIL:





A Resolution - Commending Kyle Spencer for his environmental concern and

his action on behalf of the Chattahoochee River and our citizens.

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PUBLIC AGENDA:



THERE IS NO ONE LISTED ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA.

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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION THAT WAS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA WAS

SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER CAVEZZA AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:







A Resolution (66-03) - Authorizing the city manager to transfer property

identified as 2925 and 2927 Baldwin Street a/k/a 50-31-11 and 12, consisting of

6,750 sq ft +/- in exchange for property identified as 2602 and 2604 Riverside

Avenue a/k/a 07-12-05 and 06, consisting of 6,432 sq ft +/-.



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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER

CAVEZZA AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR TURNER

PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SUBER AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT

MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:



A Resolution (67-03) - Authorizing the expenditure of '99 special purpose

local option sales and use tax (a special sales tax@) proceeds; to reaffirm the

intent of council to complete all special sales tax projects described in

resolution no. 395-99 imposing a special sales tax; to allocate a portion of

the sales tax proceeds to complete the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade

Center expansion (the Trade Center Project@); to authorize the finance director

to increase certain budget allocations to the trade center project; to

authorize payment or reimbursement to the sales tax proceeds account from

certain payments or reimbursements anticipated from the State of Georgia; to

provide direction to the city manager, finance director, and the staff of the

consolidated government; and for other purposes.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers said that we are not abandoning any projects under

the SPLOST or reallocating any money, but simply borrowing temporarily from one

fund to another fund in order to complete the construction of the Trade

Center. He explained that this is actually going to save us money by not

having to go to the bond market; thereby, incurring issuance cost and debt to

the City to accomplish what we feel very comfortably is going to be a short

term cash flow situation and would be able to replace this money in a short

period of time. Mayor Poydasheff added some further comments regarding this

matter, along with City Manager Cavezza.



A Resolution (68-03) - Authorizing the adoption of a Community Greenspace

Program and the establishment of a Community Greenspace Trust Fund for the city

of Columbus, Georgia.



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THE FOLLOWING FIVE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS, HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE

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

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

COUNCILOR SUBER, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:



A Resolution (69-03) ? Authorizing the execution of roofing contracts with

Columbus Roofing, Inc., in the amount of $107,119.00 and with Darton Roofing in

the amount of $92,577.00.



A Resolution (70-03) - Authorizing to negotiate a contract with Southern

Company Energy Solutions for energy performance contracting services.



A Resolution (71-03) ? Authorizing an agreement with Troutman, Sanders,

Public Affairs Group, LLC (Pete Robinson) for legislative liaison services in

the amount of $24,000.



A Resolution (72-03) - Authorizing the execution of a negotiated contract

with Batson-Cook Company for the construction of the new main library and

system headquarters.



A Resolution (73-03) - Authorizing the negotiation of a contract with

Renaissance for Innovated Sports Educational Component Workshops.



Referring to Item ?E? on the City Manager?s Agenda, Councilor Davis asked

City Manager Cavezza to provide a brief overview of Sports Educational

Component Workshops, at which time, City Manager Cavezza explained that this is

a program where they offer special programs in the normal flag football, track,

volley ball, midnight basketball, etc. and involves age groups of six to

seventeen and adults ages seventeen and above. He said that there is an

educational component to this that consists of various workshops that focuses

on individual students. He said that they bring in professional instructors

that work on reading, testing, writing, nutrition and fitness, character

building, SAT prep, and all the types of things that we have been speaking of

with the young athletes in that we need to build their mental agility, as well

as, their physical ability. He pointed out that this is a step beyond where we

have gone before in these programs other than just administering these

programs; we are trying to take it to the next level.



After some continued questions from Councilor Davis, City Manager Cavezza

explained that we would be contracting with a private organization and they

would come in and conduct the training and our staff will attend the training

as well.



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UPCOMING EVENTS:



City Manager Cavezza made the following announcements regarding some

upcoming events and are listed as follows:



? Council Retreat: The Council?s Retreat would be held on February 13, and 14,

2003 and would be over by 12:00 noon on Friday.



? Black History Observance Breakfast: February 16, 2003, at 7:30 a.m. is the

16th Annual Black History Observance Breakfast at the Trade Center.



? Leadership Class: The Columbus Leadership class would be present on February

18, 2003, and this is the annual session where they meet with the Mayor and

Council to discuss local issues.



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DELEGATION FROM BISTRITA, ROMANIA:



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers apprised the members of Council of the visit to

Columbus from the Delegation from Bistrita, Romania. He advised that it would

consist of the Mayor, City Councilor, President of the Chamber of Commerce,

President of the School System and the President of the Court System. He said

that we are going to have a reception next Tuesday night and they would be

present at the Council Meeting next Tuesday to be introduced at the Council

Meeting.



Mayor Poydasheff pointed out that Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers has set up an

eventful agenda, but requested that he include one of the judges to be a part

of this event.

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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:





THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS

INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR &

COUNCIL:





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



(2) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: C.I.R.C.L.E.



(3) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Taxicab Commission.



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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF

COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY

COUNCILOR ALLEN, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR TURNER PUGH AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY

THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:



A Resolution (74-03) - Excusing Councilor Wayne Anthony from the February

11, 2003 Meeting.



A Resolution (75-03) - Approving the report of the Finance Director of

those alcoholic beverage licenses that were approved and/or denied during the

month of January.



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THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED AND

EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON A SINGLE

MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR ALLEN, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR TURNER PUGH AND CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:







Application of Ms. Lucy Burkett to temporarily close the Dillingham Street

Bridge, on May 16, 2003, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in connection with the

?CVCC Graduation Ceremony?.



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THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL

WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL ON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY

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

UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:



Letter from Mr. Ed Wilson, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, advising of

two board vacancies on C.I.R.C.L.E. with the resignations of Ms. Ann Henderson

and Mr. Ken Nakagawa.



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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 4.

C.I.R.C.L.E., January 14, 2003.

Hospital Authority, September 24, 2002.

Hospital Authority, October 29, 2002.

Hospital Authority, November 26, 2002.



Councilor Turner Pugh made a motion that these minutes be received.

Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of

Council present for this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING TAXICAB BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION NOT LISTED ON THE

AGENDA, BUT INCLUDED AS AN ADD-ON ITEM, WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL

WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR

SUBER, SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT

MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:



Application of Mr. Gerald C. Halicki for a taxicab business license to

operate Gold Star Taxi Service, located at 4209 Milgen Road Unit #1. (Police

Department recommends approval.)



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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:



COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS

(C.I.R.C.L.E)



Mayor Poydasheff advised that he is nominating Ms. Shirley Yeager to fill

the unexpired term of Mr. Ken Nakagawa; this is the Mayor?s appointment.

Councilor McDaniel nominated Mr. Duke Miller to succeed Ms. Biddy Hammett.

Clerk of Council Washington advised that Ms. Yeager may be confirmed. Mayor

Pro Tem Rodgers so moved. Seconded by Councilor Turner Pugh and carried

unanimously by those eight members present for this meeting. Clerk of Council

Washington pointed out that the nomination for Mr. Duke Miller to succeed Ms.

Hammett would be brought back next week for a vote.



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TAXICAB COMMISSION:



Councilor Suber nominated Mr. Wallace Archie for another term of office on

the Taxicab Commission. Mayor Poydasheff asked if he could be confirmed today,

at which time, Clerk of Council Washington advised that we normally leave the

Council nominations open for one week. In response to Councilor Suber, Clerk

of Council Washington advised that the Council did vote to allow the members to

continue to serve on this board in this two-year term, because the commission

is working on revising the Vehicle for Hire Ordinance.



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AIRPORT COMMISSION:



Clerk of Council Washington stated that a copy of the Airport Commission

nominations have been distributed around the Council table. She pointed out

that we have received three nominees for the position of Mr. Jack Friou and are

listed as follows: Mr. Jack Friou, Mr. Kerry Hand and Mr. Perry Borom.

Councilor Allen nominated Mr. Jack Friou to be reappointed to succeed himself

for another term of office. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and carried

unanimously by those eight members present for this meeting.



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EXECUTIVE SESSION:



City Manager Cavezza requested a brief executive session to discuss two

personnel issues.



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STANDING BOY BRIDGE:



Councilor Davis requested a staff report or update on the situation on the

Standing Boy Bridge regarding improvements to the bridge. He suggested to be

kept updated on the status of what is happening.



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Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers then made a motion for the Council to go into an

executive session, to discuss two personnel matters. Seconded by Councilor

Suber and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present for

this meeting. Mayor Poydasheff then asked if there was anyone present in the

audience that would like to address the Council regarding an issue. There was

no one in the audience that came forward at this time to be heard.



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18th AVENUE:



When it became apparent that there were some individuals in the audience

regarding an issue pertaining to 18th Avenue, Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers advised

that this issue would not be heard today. Mayor Poydasheff added that the 18th

Avenue issue has been delayed and there would be a public hearing on that

matter.



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At 10:35 a.m., the meeting was adjourned to allow the Council to go into

an executive session.



At 10:51 a.m., the regular meeting was called back to order, at which time

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

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



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

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

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

with the time being 10:53 a.m.



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Sandra T. Davis

Deputy Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia