Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES



COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA





WORK SESSION

MAY 28, 2002





The regular monthly Work Session of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was

called to order at 9:02 A.M., Tuesday, May 28, 2002, in the Council Chambers

Conference Room, Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Mayor Bobby G. Peters

and Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers, presiding.



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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Peters (arrived at 9:44 a.m.) and Mayor Pro

Tem John J. Rodgers were Councilors Berry H. Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr.,

Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Robert Poydasheff, Richard Smith, Nathan Suber and

Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Carmen Cavezza, City Attorney Clifton Fay, and

Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also present. Councilor Evelyn Turner

Pugh took her seat at the Council table at 9:03 a.m.



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ABSENT: Councilor R. Gary Allen was absent. Clerk of Council Tiny B.

Washington was also absent.



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INVOCATION: Offered by Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers.



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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Councilor Suber.

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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers recognized the presence of Assistant Principal Ann

Robinson from Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School who has brought with

him some students for a model demonstration for America?s Choice, Georgia?s

Choice Design.



Mr. William Gibson, Principal at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School,

came forward to announce their selection as a ?Demonstration School? for the

Georgia Choice, America?s Choice Program. He explained that this is a school

that is based on performance and content standards. He reported that we have

approximately 200 schools that are recognized as ?Georgia Choice School?, but

only about eight of those schools have been designated as ?Demonstration

Schools?, and proudly stated that Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School is

one. He then introduced those individuals that were present with him and are

as follows: Ms. Jocelyn Deramus, Ms. Ann Robinson - Assistant Principal, Ms.

Betty Bass ? Instructional Specialist, Ms. Nan Dusette, Ms. Mindy Thomas and

Ms. Jamie Holmes. Ms. Jamie Holmes, then came forward to introduce some of the

students that are representing the school and are listed as follows: Kiara

Lewis, Chelsey Hatcher, Saquan Simmons, Deondra Forte and Niesha Roberts.



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CONSENT AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY MAYOR PRO TEM

RODGERS AND DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL FOR THIRTY DAYS UPON THE REQUEST OF

COUNCILOR

WOODSON:





An Ordinance - located at 1741, 1729, 1721, 1715, 1711, 1707, and 1703

Elvan Avenue from an R-2 District to an R-4 District. (14-CA-02-Oney)



Councilor Woodson requested that this ordinance be removed from the

Consent Agenda and delayed for thirty days. She explained that she has not

received anything from the petitioner regarding the drawings showing what type

of apartments are going to be put in there. She advised that if she does not

receive anything from the petitioner within those thirty days, she would then

request that the ordinance be defeated.



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THE FOLLOWING THREE ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY MAYOR PRO

TEM RODGERS AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL UPON THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION

MADE BY COUNCILOR POYDASHEFF AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SUBER, AND CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:



An Ordinance (02-40) ? Amending the Zoning Atlas so as to change certain

boundaries of a district located at the northwest corner of Veterans Parkway

and Old Whittlesey Road from an M-1 District to a C-3 District.

(16-CA-02-Adams)



An Ordinance (02-41) - Rezoning approximately 0.40 acres of property

located at 1125 Lockwood Avenue from an R-3A District to an A-0 District.

(17-CA-02-Baker & Latimer)



An Ordinance (02-42) - Amending the Procurement Ordinance by adding a new

section to provide that persons found liable in a civil proceeding or convicted

pursuant to O.C.G.A. ? 7-6A-8 (Georgia Fair Lending Act) shall not be eligible

for contract awards from the Consolidated Government for a period of ten (10)

years from final disposition of the civil proceeding or the date of conviction;

providing for an effective date.



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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY MAYOR PRO TEM

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

COUNCILOR POYDASHEFF AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SUBER, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:



A Resolution (335-02) - Authorizing a request for the acceptance of a deed

to Perkinson Court and Hobbs Road located in Perkinson Place.



A Resolution (336-02) - Authorizing a request for the acceptance of a deed

to Capstone Court located in North Park Center.



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THE FOLLOWING FOUR NEW ZONING PETITIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND AN ORDINANCE

WAS CALLED FOR BY COUNCILOR

POYDASHEFF:

Petition submitted by Suresh Kumar to rezone approximately 1.67 acres of

property located at the southeast corner of Veterans Parkway and Cooper Road

from an R-1 District to a C-3 District. (Recommended for conditional approval

by both the Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Division.)

(27-CA-02-Kumar)



Petition submitted by New Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church to rezone

approximately 2.53 acres of property located at the northern section of 2423

Woodruff Farm Road from a C-2 District to an A-O District. (Recommended for

conditional approval by both the Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning

Division.) (28-CA-02-New Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church)



Petition submitted by Wade Jordan to rezone approximately 0.78 acres of

property located at 4923 Warm Springs Road from an R-1A District to a C-3

District. (Recommended for conditional approval by both the Planning Advisory

Commission and the Planning Division.) (29-CA-02-Jordan)



Petition submitted by Faith Home for Girls, Inc. to rezone approximately

0.44 acres of property located at 7763 Fortson Road from an R-1A District to an

R-3A District. (Recommended for denial by both the Planning Advisory

Commission and the Planning Division.) (30-D-02-Faith Home for Girls, Inc.)





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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY ON FIRST

READING AND THE PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD WITH THE COUNCIL APPROVING SOME

AMENDMENTS:





Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers reminded everyone that all of the proposed

amendments have a motion and a second, and this is how they made it to the

table today.



Amendment #1. This amendment adds a new definition of the word "day"

to reflect a business day and not calendar days. A corresponding change deletes

the word "calendar" in Section 16(a).



Councilor Suber asked how this proposed amendment would affect the ?Soil

and Erosion Sedimentation Control? ordinance, which reads ?calendar days?

versus ?business days?. Councilor Turner Pugh advised that she has spoken to

Deputy City Manager Richard Bishop about this, because one of the things we

need to look at to make consistency throughout the government is to change the

ordinances that read ?calendar days? to ?business days?.



Councilor Hunter explained his reasons for not supporting the amendment.

He said that he believes the intent of the Tree Committee was that it be

?calendar days?. He pointed out that the change would also delay the process.



City Manager Cavezza determined that he would be bringing back an

ordinance change to reflect business days; instead of, calendar days across the

board so there won?t be any confusion and to be consistent.



After continued discussions on this matter Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers called

for the vote which was approved by a six to three vote with Councilors Hunter,

McDaniel and Poydasheff voting no and all others present voting yes.



Amendment #2. This amendment provides that the City Arborist shall act

on any plans and requests for variance within 15 days of receipt of the same.

A corresponding change has been made in Section 12 and Section 14.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers called for the vote which carried unanimously by

those nine members present.



Amendment #3. This amendment removes the second method of alternative

compliance in Section 12, i.e., the provisions concerning payment to the tree

replacement fund.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers advised that he has found out that the developers do

want that $220.00 contribution to the tree replacement fund. He then withdrew

his motion.



Amendment #4. This amendment removes the requirement that for

residential lots exceeding 7500 square feet, one tree must be planted in the

front yard.



Councilor Suber made a motion to defeat. Seconded by Councilor Poydasheff

which resulted in a four to five inconclusive vote for action with

Councilors Suber, Poydasheff, McDaniel and Woodson voting yes and all other

five members voting no.



Amendment #5 (Councilor Smith). This amendment provides for

certification of tree protection and planting plans by the applicant builder or

developer. A corresponding change has been made in Section 13, Certification

and Inspections.



(There was no vote taken on this amendment due to the approval of the

alternate amendment as listed below.)



Alternate Amendment #5 (Councilor Poydasheff). This amendment provides

for certification of tree protection and planting plans by Mayor, Council and

(1) the City Arborist or (2) a registered landscape architect or civil engineer

or International Society of Arboriculture-certified arborist or a registered

forester on a list approved by the City Arborist. A corresponding change has

been made in Section 13, Certification and Inspections.



Councilor Turner Pugh moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Suber.

Councilor Smith expressed his concerns with having a certified arborist or

certified landscape architect to verify, because there are so few of them,

maybe just a hand full throughout the whole city of Columbus.



Responding to a question of Councilor Smith, Councilor Poydasheff said

that the responsible person would be the individual who has stated that he is a

certified forester or landscape architect; therefore, if that individual

misstates the truth; then, that person would lose their license, but if during

the course of the investigation, it is found out that the developer was in

collusion with the individual; then, he too would lose his license.



After some additional comments from several members of Council, Mayor Pro

Tem Rodgers called attention to the motion, which carried by a vote of seven to

two with Councilors McDaniel and Smith voting no and all others present voting

yes.



Amendment #6. This amendment adds a new subsection which provides that

if the City Arborist determines that a certification is falsified, the

applicant shall not be permitted to certify compliance through persons other

than the City Arborist, the applicant shall complete and implement a tree

protection and planting plan approved by the City Arborist, and the applicant

shall be subject to a minimum fine of $500.00 for violation of this subsection.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers called for the vote on this amendment, which carried

by a vote of eight to one with Councilor McDaniel voting no and all others

present voting yes.



Amendment #7. This amendment changes the membership of the Tree Board, Section

4, to eleven members, makes corresponding changes for appointment of members,

clarifies the provision appointing four members from the public at large, and

requires that Board rules shall be approved by the City Attorney's Office and

forwarded to the Clerk of Council.



Councilor Henderson moved it be defeated. Seconded by Councilor Woodson

which resulted in a four to five inconclusive vote for action with Councilors

Henderson, Rodgers, Smith and Woodson voting yes and all others present for

this meeting voting no.



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NOTE: Mayor Peters arrived at this point of the proceedings with the time

being 9:44 a.m.

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Amendment #8. This amendment would create a new Section 4 along with two new

boards, the Tree Protection Advisory Board (seven members) and the Board of

Arbor Appeals (five members) and specifies the duties of each board.



Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers pointed out that he thinks it is a wonderful idea to

remove any attempt of impropriety or favoritism out of the process, which would

go a long ways toward selling this to the public.



Councilor Henderson then asked some procedural questions regarding the

amendments that have an inconclusive vote for action, at which time, City

Attorney Fay said that the ordinance is going on second reading next week;

unless, the Council wants to delay it. Responding further, City Attorney Fay

advised that the amendments that have an inconclusive vote would not be dealt

with on second reading. He said that the Council would need to dispense with

the amendments today or delay the first reading.



Councilor Pugh advised that amendment #7 was not needed, because the ordinance

that?s being presented has eleven members. City Manager Cavezza added that the

ordinance reads that ?the board has seven members? then later in the paragraph

it reads ?seven members plus four at-large selected by the Council?; therefore,

the initial seven should have said eleven.



Councilor Poydasheff moved it be defeated. Seconded by Councilor Suber which

resulted in a five to four inconclusive vote for action with Councilors

Henderson, Rodgers, Smith and Woodson voting no and all others present for this

meeting voting yes.



City Manager Cavezza said that his understanding of this matter is that the

seven was correcting an error in the ordinance. He said that the ordinance

reads that ?the board would consist of seven members and identify the seven

members ? then, it reads ?it would also consist of four additional members

selected at-large by the Council? which makes eleven members. He explained

that when the Tree Ordinance Committee went back, based on Council?s request,

came back and agreed to put that into the ordinance. He said in his opinion,

we are talking about an administrative change here.



City Attorney Fay advised that the ordinance on the table has the eleven

members in there.



Amendment #9. This amendment strikes language in Section 7 (b) and (c) so as

to provide that density requirements will only apply to new single-family

residential subdivision construction and will apply to any other new commercial

or industrial development as previously drafted.



Councilor McDaniel moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried

unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting.



Mayor Peters stated that there is still the misconception out there that we are

talking about residential property in that we are going to make property owners

go back and comply with the ordinance. He reiterated that this is not correct

and if an individual already owns their home, then, they would not be affected.



Amendment #10. This amendment changes the second sentence of Section 13(a),

Inspections, to add "commercial lots" to property subject to inspection by the

City Arborist or Inspections and Code Enforcement Division.



Councilor Hunter said that it was the intent of the committee that the arborist

be responsible for inspecting commercial lots because of the complexity. He

added that the Code Enforcement Inspectors are quite capable of inspecting

residential, but not necessarily commercial. Councilor Hunter then moved it be

defeated. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and carried unanimously by those

nine members present for this meeting.



Amendment #11. This amendment provides that the ordinance shall become

effective 120 calendar days after adoption and that the ordinance shall only

apply to those applications for building, site development or residential

development permits submitted after the effective date of the ordinance.



Councilor McDaniel moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Poydasheff

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



City Manager Cavezza asking for some clarification on this matter with

City Attorney Fay responding that unless there is a motion to delay this

ordinance, it would be listed next week on second reading to include the

amendments that were approved today.



Councilor Henderson said that he does not want to delay this ordinance,

but he would go ahead and ask now to bring forth an ordinance to change it as

outlined in amendment numbers four and eight. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers pointed out

that he intends to bring the issue back up regarding the tree in the front

yard.



Mayor Peters said that as a matter of protocol, if the ordinance is on

second reading next week and then have amendments listed for first reading;

then in essence, there would be another public hearing next Tuesday on those

amendments. He then suggested continuing the ordinance rather than bringing

new ordinances on first reading to discuss those issues again. City Attorney

Fay said that legally that would be fine and there may be some discussions on

the amendments, but this ordinance could be on second reading.



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RECOGNITION OF FORMER MAYOR BOB HYDRICK:



Mayor Peters welcomed former Mayor Bob Hydrick to the Council Chambers.



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Mayor Peters pointed out that this ordinance is on first reading for

public hearing. He then asked if there was anyone present who wanted to speak

regarding this ordinance.





PROPONENTS:





Mr. Cliff Tucker, came forward to make some brief remarks expressing his

support for the proposed Tree Ordinance, but expressed concerns with having two

boards and the self-certification.



After Mayor Peters continued to ask questions, City Manager Cavezza said

that the intent of the ordinance, as it is now, is that the Arborist or

Certified Inspector would do the inspections. He explained that in terms of

the ?commercial lot? amendment would have given the Arborist some flexibility

as to whether she wanted to go to the Inspections & Code Enforcement for some

assistance, and that was the intent, but that amendment was defeated.



Councilor Pugh pointed out that we need to revisit Amendment #7. She

advised that the first portion of that amendment is not needed, but the second

portion which reads that ?Board rules shall be approved by the City Attorney's

Office and forwarded to the Clerk of Council? is needed. She then made a

motion to approve that sentence. Seconded by Councilor Poydasheff and carried

unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting.



With there being no one else coming forward to be heard on this matter,

Mayor Peters declared that the public hearing has been held.

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NOTE: See below the continued discussions on this matter.

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WORK SESSION - AGENDA:



PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION (PAC) RULES:



City Manager Cavezza requested a delay on the procedures for the Planning

Advisory Commission. He explained that we would like to have some of the PAC

members present; therefore, we would like to delay this matter until a later

work session and just talk about the development of the rural area.



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While the staff was setting up the power point presentation, City Manager

Cavezza mentioned the following events:



Retirement Reception for Guy Sims: This afternoon at 3:00 p.m., there would be

a Retirement Reception for Superintendent of Schools Mr. Guy Sims, at the Trade

Center.



Memorial Day Program: May 30, 2002, at 8:00 a.m., there would be a Memorial

Day Program at the Eternal Flame.



Rigdon Park Pool Opening: June 14, 2002.



Police and Fire Games Opening Ceremony: June 18, 2002, at the Trade Center.



Shirley Winston Pool Opening: June 28, 2002, at 10:00 a.m.



Psalmond Road Pool Opening: June 28, 2002, at 1:00 p.m.



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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RULES:



Councilor Suber said that he understands that this discussion would come

back at a later date, but would ask that the PAC look at two things before this

topic comes back to Council, for one, that the Planning Advisory Commission

should not, under any circumstances, preclude anybody from discussing a

rezoning matter, because they are only allowing two people to speak; also, look

at finding another word to replace ?unethical? in Section H of the policy that

reads ?Contacting a member or alternate of the Commission outside of the public

hearing is unethical,?.



There were continued discussions on this matter with various Councilors

expressing their views.

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NOTE: See below for continued discussions on this matter.

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DEVELOPING MUSCOGEE COUNTY?S RURAL AREA:



City Manager Cavezza said that this briefing is more of a thought piece to

get some input from the Council. He said that as you know, we have some

consultants on board that have assisted us in working on a unified development

ordinance to be followed by a Comprehensive Plan, and one of the areas that has

come up as a result of zoning cases in Midland and other northern parts of the

county is the concerns about the rural areas. He advised that we would bring

the consultant in to talk to Council about the Unified Development Plan; then,

we would go back and put together a transitional plan and a Comprehensive Plan;

then, we would go out and hold public meetings. He said hopefully, we could

come up with a Comprehensive Plan that would help us to have a smoother zoning

process then we have right now.



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NOTE: See below continued discussions on this matter.

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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION RULES:



Councilor Pugh asked that if a Community Association Group is having a

public meeting on a possible rezoning issue; then, does the PAC policy mean

that the PAC members cannot be invited to that meeting, because the policy

reads that they cannot contact any member or alternate. City Attorney Fay

responded by saying that the PAC members are going to be subject to the

?Conflict of Interest in Zoning Action? in the State law; therefore, if the

members of Council are not prohibited from attending the meeting; then, neither

are the PAC members. Councilor Pugh advised that this should be told to the

PAC members.



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DEVELOPING MUSCOGEE COUNTY?S RURAL AREA:



City Manager Cavezza reported that our developable property is rapidly

being consumed. He said that along the northern part of the county from the

Talbot line to the Chattahoochee River, there is a lot of rural areas north of

there and we have a lot of acreage. He said that there is a trend now where

development is creeping into these rural areas; therefore, demanding to put

higher density development into areas that heretofore have been larger density

areas. He said that we have heard in these Council Chambers that we need to

protect that rural development; therefore, we have to devise a plan to put into

place to address the rural development issue as part of our Comprehensive

Plan. He then briefly highlighted the importance of planned development. He

then listed the following as possible solutions for transitional zones to

separate the higher from the lower density areas: setbacks, buffers between

low and high density, road networks, new one half acre lot zoning

classification.



In summary, he concluded that we have got to resolve the transitional

issues and estate acreage issues in order to have a Comprehensive Plan that we

can lock in. Mayor Peters recalled a recent meeting at the Health Department

where discussions were held regarding septic tanks. He suggested looking more

long term, as we get into rural areas, if there are no lines there; then, they

have the option of a septic tank, but in the future, they should be tapped into

the water and sewer.



There were continued discussions on this matter with various Councilors

expressing their views.



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PROPOSED TREE ORDINANCE:



Mayor Peters, revisiting the proposed tree ordinance, asked about the

inspections and referred to Amendment #10 by stating that we were proposing to

have inspections with self-certifications through either the Arborist or the

landscape professional, and when he asked the question earlier, it was stated

that it would be applying to both commercial and residential. He said that if

we take that a step further, in section ten, the Council deleted ?commercial

lots?; therefore, it seems to be a conflict by taking out commercial in the

inspections; then, how would the alternate amendment #5 apply to both

residential and commercial for self-certification, at which time, Councilor

Smith replied that Amendment #10 would have authorized building inspectors to

inspect commercial lots and that is what was defeated.



City Manager Cavezza clarified that this means that the Arborist could use

Inspections and Code Enforcement to help with residential inspections but not

with commercial. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers said that he believes that is the

intent, but we need to make sure that is what is in the ordinance. Councilor

Poydasheff said that the intent, and this is part of the legislative history of

this ordinance, is that the Arborist may allow the building inspectors to do

so. He added that the builders wanted self-certification, and the Council is

basically saying sure, as long as whoever is hired is competent and capable of

doing the job.



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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:



Regarding the Comprehensive Plan, Councilor Pugh expressed one of her

concerns with the Comprehensive Plan in that the Plan states which property

should be R-1, R-2 or whatever. She then asked if the Plan could just say that

the property should be residential. City Manager Cavezza stated that this

comment has a lot of merit, because that would allow more master planning.



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PROPOSED TREE ORDINANCE:



Responding further to questions from Mayor Peters and members of Council

regarding the aspect of inspections. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers said that real

issue is that in this ordinance?s final form is the self-certification going to

apply to residential and commercial, at which time, City Attorney Fay replied

that it would. He then referred to Section 9 under the amendment, they would

have to identify, upfront, City Arborist or the licensed professional that is

going to track the project, whether it be residential or commercial. After

continued questions, City Attorney Fay added that in Section 13, either the

Arborist or registered person would have to make the final certification.

Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers said that is in effect, taking the inspection process out

of the hands of the Inspections & Code Enforcement. City Attorney Fay advised

that the Inspectors could still do the count, but the Arborist or professional

would have to certify it.



There were continued discussions on this matter with several Councilors

asking questions seeking clarification on the tree ordinance. Councilor Hunter

pointed out that the concern of the committee when it came to commercial lots

was that because of the complexity of the matter, they did not want just anyone

from Inspections and Code Enforcement doing the inspections. He said that his

interpretation is that if the City Arborist could train someone to do the

inspections under her authority, that would be fine, and we would still have

that protection in that if the designee comes back and could not make a

determination; then, the City Arborist would go out to do the inspection.



At this time, Ms. Teresa Tomlinson, came forward and stated that the

committee did not want the commercial lots to be added in as an amendment,

because they wanted the expertise of the Arborist. She pointed out that it

would be easier to train the Inspections and Code Enforcement employees as to

the residential lots. Mayor Peters said that this whole discussion came up

because of the wording. He said that if they don?t want anyone involved in the

inspections; except for the Arborist or certified landscape architect; then,

all of this discussion regarding designees is moot, but, if we are going to

allow that flexibility; then, maybe there is a conflict in the wording. He

said that they would get together with City Attorney Fay to see if there are

any conflicts.



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MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION:



Councilor Poydasheff reminded everyone that on Thursday, May 30, 2002,

which is the actual Memorial Day, there would be ceremonies at the Government

Center, near the Eternal Flame, with City Manager Cavezza being the Master of

Ceremonies and with Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers delivering the speech. He said that

it would be held at 8:00 a.m.



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AMERICAN FLAG:



Mayor Peters said that he has called the members of Council about putting

a giant American flag and pole at the entrance of Fort Benning.



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RESOLUTION HONORING SHAW HIGH SCHOOL:



Councilor Hunter requested that City Attorney Fay bring a resolution

forward honoring the Shaw High School baseball team. He said that they are the

defending champions and they would be defending that title this weekend here in

Columbus. He pointed out that they are going to be either first or second in

the State, with the hopes being that they would be first. He then asked that

City Attorney keep track of the events this weekend and get with Shaw High

School and bring forward a proper resolution.



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BUDGET REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING:



City Manager Cavezza reminded everyone that immediately after the Council

Meeting there would be a Budget Review Committee Meeting, in the Ground Floor

Conference Room.



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MEMORIAL:



Mayor Peters mentioned that their was a consideration of having a memorial

similar to the eternal flame out there too, but we would be telling the members

of Council more about that, because that is a good suggestion.



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With there being no other business to come before this Work Session,

Councilor Poydasheff then made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Mayor Pro

Tem Rodgers and carried unanimously, with the time being 11:05 a.m.



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Sandra T. Davis

Deputy Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia