Columbus, Georgia

REFERRALS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL



COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 29, 2002





TO THE CITY ATTORNEY:



DEFIBRILLATORS:



Have the staff to get a copy of the Bill that was introduced by Senator

Nadine Thomas, where they are trying to make grant funding available to cities

for the purchase of AED (Automatic External Defibrillators), and to draft a

resolution of support for this bill. (Request of Councilor Turner Pugh)



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MERITORIOUS RESOLUTION:



Have the staff to draft a resolution honoring newly appointed Federal

Court Judge Clay Land, on his appointment. (Request of Councilor Poydasheff)

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TO THE CITY MANAGER:



BOND RATES:



Have the staff to look at our bond rates and determine if there is room

for us to negotiate our bonds. (Request of Councilor Turner Pugh)



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SOVEREIGNITY IMMUNITY BILL:



In the future whenever information is discussed regarding the sovereignty

immunity bill, to please keep her informed. (Request of Councilor Woodson)



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PROPOSED ENVIRONMENAL COURT:



Have the staff to provide an analysis on the figures of the projected

fines, how many fines didn?t get levied in Recorders Court. Also, show an

anticipated amount of revenue coming into the Court versus what it would cost

to operate the Court. (Request of Councilor Henderson)



Also, have the staff to do an analysis on what it will cost to have a

separate court from the current Recorder?s Court. (Request of Councilor Turner

Pugh) Have the staff to make sure that we have a continuous educational process

on this matter. (Request of Councilor Allen)



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MILLER ROAD:



Have the staff to do some research and determine whether or not those old

gas tanks can be removed from this area. (Request of Councilor Allen)



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TRAFFIC SIGNALIZATION:



Have the staff to check the records and determine whether or not there was

a condition in the ordinance requiring the developer to be responsible for

traffic signalization at Whitesville Road @ Lyons Drive. Let?s go ahead and get

started with this signalization, so that it will be ready when the business

opens. (Request of Councilor Henderson)



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AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP:



Have the staff to have someone to check the location of the fence at the

automotive repair shop on Forrest Road at Urban Avenue, located next to the Pub

and determine whether or not it can be moved over as it blocks the view of

motorist. (Request of Councilor Suber)



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RAILROAD CROSSINGS:



Have the staff to check with the Legislative Liaison to see if there is a

State Bill that has been introduced that deals with railroad crossings in

trying to get the railroad to fix up those crossings. (Request of Councilor

Turner Pugh)



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SIGNALIZATION PROJECTS:



Have the staff to provide an update on the status of the traffic

signalization projects. (Request of Councilor Henderson)



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TRAFFIC SIGNAL @ MACON ROAD @ TATE DRIVE:



Have the staff to have someone to check the traffic signal at the

intersections of Macon Road @ Tate Drive, where the new Walgreen?s store is

located, as there have been several near collisions where you come out of the

parking lot; because there needs to be a turn arrow there. (Request of

Councilor McDaniel)

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Copies submitted to the following on January 30, 2002:



Mayor Peters

City Manager Cavezza

City Attorney Fay







Tiny B. Washington

Clerk of Council

Council of Columbus, Georgia