Columbus, Georgia

REFERRALS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL



COUNCIL MEETING OF MAY 28, 2002





TO THE CITY ATTORNEY:



PROPOSED TREE ORDINANCE:



Bring forth an ordinance on first reading with the two amendments that had

an inconclusive vote for action. (Request of Councilor Henderson)



Amendment #4. This amendment removes the requirement that for residential

lots exceeding 7500 square feet, one tree must be planted in the front yard.



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.



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RESOLUTION FOR SHAW HIGH SCHOOL:



Prepare a resolution honoring the Shaw High School baseball team.

(Request of Councilor Hunter)



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TO THE CITY MANAGER:



PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:



Have the staff to get with the Planning Advisory Commission regarding

their policy of only allowing two people to speak on a rezoning issue.

(Request of Councilor Suber) 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,?

(Request of Councilor Suber)

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Copies submitted to the following on May 29, 2002:



Mayor Peters

City Manager Cavezza

City Attorney Fay







Sandra T. Davis

Deputy Clerk of Council

Council of Columbus, Georgia