Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR SESSION

FEBRUARY 8, 2005



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

order at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, February 8, 2005, 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 were Councilors Wayne Anthony,

Berry Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Evelyn Turner

Pugh, Nathan Suber and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City

Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of

Council Sandra Davis were also present. Councilor R. Gary Allen took his seat

at the Council table at 9:10 a.m. and Councilor Glenn Davis took his seat at

9:11 a.m.



ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers was absent, but was excused upon the

adoption of Resolution Number 82-05.



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INVOCATION: Offered by Reverend Keith Cowart ? Christ Community Church.

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

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MINUTES: Minutes of the February 1, 2005 meeting of the Council of the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia were submitted and approved

unanimously by those ten members present upon the adoption of a motion made by

Councilor Henderson and seconded by Councilor Allen.

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



WITH THE TEACHER AND SEVERAL STUDENTS FROM FOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STANDING

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

COUNCILOR ALLEN AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (48-05) - Commending and congratulating the Fox Elementary

School students and teachers upon their fundraising events for the Valley

Rescue Mission. Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded

by Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present for this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL

AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING:





A Resolution (49-05) - Conveying condolences to the family of Mayor J. W.

"Bill" Feighner, who passed away December 30, 2004. Councilor McDaniel moved

the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Hunter and carried

unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting.



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WITH THE FAMILY OF MASTER SERGEANT GEORGE ROWELL STANDING AT THE COUNCIL

TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR HUNTER

AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:





A Resolution (50-05) - Conveying condolences to the family of Master Sgt.

(Ret.) George Rowell, Sr. who passed away on January 7, 2005. Councilor Hunter

moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried

unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting.

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



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PROCLAMATION:



?MEN OF ACTION?:



With Mr. Bill Bentley, Mr. Philip Aldridge, Mr. Billy Barry, Mr. Ben

Beverly and Mr. Greg Hudginson standing at the Council table, Councilor Suber

read the proclamation of Mayor Poydasheff proclaiming February 12, 2005 as ?Men

of Action Day? in Columbus, Georgia.

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ZONING PUBLIC HEARING:



THE FOLLOWING ZONING ORDINANCE, WHICH WAS DELAYED ON LAST WEEK AST THE

REQUEST OF CITY ATTORNEY FAY WAS AGAIN SUBMITTED AND A PUBLIC HEARING

HELD:



An Ordinance - Rezoning approximately 20 acres of property located at

Dawson Estates, northeast of Dawson Elementary from an R-1A District to an R-2

District. (75-CA-04-Whitesville Dev. Corporation)



PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:



Mr. Wright Wade, the petitioner went into much details outlining his

request to rezone the above outlined property. He responded to several

questions of the members of Council as it relates to the condition in the

ordinance, as well as the lot sizes of the proposed housing. He submitted

information to the Mayor & Council, but a copy was not filed with the Clerk of

Council for the Council?s records)



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THE FOLLOWING THREE ZONING ORDINANCES WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY

CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON EACH AS

ADVERTISED:



An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at Dawson Estates, NE of Dawson

Elementary is proposed for rezoning from R-1A (Low Density Residential)

District to R-2 (Low Density Residential) District. (75-CA-04-Whitesville

Development Corp.) (Mayor Pro-Tem Rodgers) (Both the Planning Advisory

Commission recommend approval and the Planning Division recommend conditional

approval.)





PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:



The proponent was present, but did not make a presentation as there was no

one present to speak against this proposed rezoning ordinance.



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An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 5700 Billings Road is proposed

for rezoning from R-1 (Low Density Residential) District to A-1 (Agricultural)

District. (1-A-05-Smith) (Councilor McDaniel) (The Planning Advisory Commission

and the Planning Division recommend approval.)



PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:



The proponent was present, but did not make a presentation as there was no

one present to speak against this proposed rezoning ordinance.



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An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 5666 Forrest Road is proposed

for rezoning from R-1A (Low Density Residential) District to R-2 (Low Density

Residential) District. (2-A-05-Preston Holdings, LLC) (Councilor McDaniel)

(Both the Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Division recommend

approval.)



PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:



The proponent was present, but did not make a presentation as there was no

one present to speak against this proposed rezoning ordinance.



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An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at eastern corner of Cooper Creek

Parkway and Milgen Road is proposed for rezoning from M-1 (Light Manufacturing)

District to C-3 (General Commercial) District. (3-CA-05-Woodmont Properties,

LLC) (Councilor McDaniel) (Both the Planning Advisory Commission and the

Planning Division recommend conditional approval.)



PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:



The proponent was present, but did not make a presentation as there was no

one present to speak against this proposed rezoning ordinance.

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY

AND DEFEATED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING:





An Ordinance - Rezoning approximately 0.546 acre of property located at

3590 Buena Vista Road from a C-2 District to a C-3 District. Councilor Suber

moved the ordinance be defeated. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried

unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting.

(72-D-04-McAbee)



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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDNANCES WEREL ALSO SUBMITTED AND ADOPTED BY THE

COUNCIL ON SECOND READING:



An ordinance (05-11) - Rezoning approximately 5.297 acres of property

located at 8250 Fortson Road from an A-1 District to a C-3 District.

Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor

Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this

meeting. (73-A-04-Rovig)



An Ordinance (05-12) - Rezoning approximately 1.5 acres of property

located at 1716 Fountain Court from a C-3 District to an A-O District.

Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the (74-CA-04-Corbett)



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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY

AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING:



An Ordinance - An ordinance amending the budgets for the fiscal year 2005

beginning July 1, 2004, and ending June 30, 2005, for certain funds of the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, appropriating amounts shown in

each fund for personnel actions and various other activities; and for other

purposes. (Budget Chairperson Pugh)



An Ordinance - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by

establishing/amending the parking restrictions along the following street

segments: Young Street ? Establishing a No Parking Anytime, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

weekdays, along the South curb of Young Street beginning at the East curb of

Wildwood Avenue running easterly to Oak Avenue a distance of 255 feet; Oak

Avenue ? Establishing a No Parking Anytime, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm weekdays, along

the East curb of Oak Avenue beginning at the South curb of Young Street and

running northerly a distance of 575 feet; authorizing the installation of

official traffic control signs indicating said parking restrictions; repealing

any conflicting ordinances and for other purposes. (Councilor McDaniel)



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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY

FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING:



An Ordinance - Authorizing the members of the Board of Honor to serve

concurrently on other boards of the consolidated government.



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THE FOLLOWING NINETEEN RESOLUTIONS EXPRESSING APPRECIATIION TO THOSE

INDIVIDUALS WHO RENDERED SERVICES ON A CITY BOARD WERE SUBMITTED AND ADOPTED BY

THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR

ANTHONY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MCDNIEL, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE

NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:





A Resolution (51-05) - Expressing appreciation to Ms. Jimmie Graham for

her meritorious service on the Animal Control Advisory Board.



A Resolution (52-05) - Expressing appreciation to Ms. Maxine Lee for her

meritorious service on the Animal Control Advisory Board. (Columbus Council)



A Resolution (53-05) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Donald Gates for

his meritorious service on the Building Authority of Columbus.



A Resolution (54-05) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Dennis Luby for his

meritorious service on the Building Authority of Columbus. (Columbus Council)



A Resolution (55-05) - Expressing appreciation to Ms. Jenny Collins for

her meritorious service on the Civic Center Advisory Board.



A Resolution (56-05) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Arthur Thomason for

his meritorious service on the Civic Center Advisory Board.



A Resolution (57-05) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Jim Martin for his

meritorious service on the Civic Center Advisory Board. (Columbus Council)



A Resolution (58-05) - Expressing appreciation to Ms. Mary G.

Walker-Crooks for her meritorious service on the Civic Center Advisory Board.



A Resolution (59-05) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Michael Taylor for

his meritorious service on the Columbus Convention & Visitor's Bureau.



A Resolution (60-05) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Michael Garrigan for

his meritorious service on the Columbus Convention & Visitor's Bureau.



A Resolution (61-05) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Rick Cravens for his

meritorious service on the Columbus Golf Authority.



A Resolution (62-05) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Douglas Bryant for

his meritorious service on the Community Development Advisory Council.



A Resolution (63-05) - Expressing appreciation to Ms. Tish Towns for her

meritorious service on the Community Development Advisory Council.



A Resolution (64-05) - Expressing appreciation to Ms. Floretta

Thornton-Reid for her meritorious service on the Community Development Advisory

Council.



A Resolution (65-05) - Expressing appreciation to Ms. Leigh Stewart for

her meritorious service on the Community Development Advisory Council.



A Resolution (66-05) - Expressing appreciation to Dr. Clifton Johnson for

his meritorious service on the Convention & Trade Center Authority.



A Resolution (67-05) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Stephen Butler for

his meritorious service on the Development Authority.



A Resolution (68-05) - Expressing appreciation to Ms. Leah Braxton for her

meritorious service on the Downtown Development Authority.



A Resolution (69-05) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Charles Hidle for

his meritorious service on the Board of Historic & Architectural Review.

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PUBLIC AGENDA:



MS. JENNIFER DATI, REPRESENTING GEORGIA E-FAST TAX SERVICE, INC, D/B/A/

ASSOCIATES & MCABEE, RE: SMALL BUSINESSES BEING STOPPED FROM BENEFITTING BY

THEIR COMPETITION ON VOTING MATTERS:





Ms. Jeniffer Dati, who requested to be listed on the Council?s Public

Agenda for today?s meeting did not respond when given the opportunity to

address the Council.

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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING FOUR RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (70-05) - Declaring 7.98 +/- acres identified on Tax Map 138

002 001 a/k/a 7330 Midland Road from the Columbus Water Works Inventory as

surplus and to dispose of said property. Councilor Suber moved the adoption of

the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those

nine members of Council present for this meeting.



A Resolution (71-05) - Abandoning the existing forty-foot storm drainage

easement located at 3808 Anglin Court and authorizing the execution of a Quit

Claim Deed to Wright Wade, property owner. Councilor Allen moved the adoption

of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by

those nine members of Council present for this meeting.



A Resolution (41-05) ? acceptance of a deed to a portion of Sandy View

Drive, portion of Sandy Oak Drive and a portion of Omega Drive located in

Addition Six, Roosevelt Heights. Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the

resolution. Seconded by Councilor Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those

nine members of Council present for this meeting.



A Resolution (42-05) ? acceptance of a deed to a portion of Crossbow Drive

and the Detention Basin located in Section Eleven, Eagle Pointe. Councilor

Suber moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Allen and

carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING EIGHT PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY

CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A

SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR WOODSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL,

WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:



A Resolution (74-05) - Authorizing the approval of a two-year contract

extension with Elevator Service Company to continue to provide elevator

maintenance services for various locations at the City. The vendor has agreed

to extend the contract, with the existing pricing, for all locations in the

City. The current yearly cost is $50,514.72. The cost can fluctuate as

locations are added or deleted from the contract, as needed. Elevator Service

Company is the vendor currently under annual contract to provide elevator

maintenance service for the City. The original 5-year term of the maintenance

contract will expire February 28, 2005. The vendor is also performing the

upgrade of the elevators at the Government Center, as approved per Resolution

No. 98-04 on March 2, 2004. It will take Elevator Service Company approximately

1 year to complete the upgrade, and the year following will be the warranty

period for the upgrade. Extension of the maintenance contract is requested

because it is practical to continue with the same vendor while the upgrade is

completed.



A Resolution (75-05) - Authorizing the purchase of assorted paper and

plastic products from Unisource, COPACO and Interboro Packing Corporation for

the annual estimated contract value of $129,612.70. The products will be

purchased on an ?as needed? basis, and will be used by various City

Departments. The contract term will be for three years with the option to

renew for two additional twelve-month periods. Renewal of the contract is

contingent upon the mutual agreement of the vendor and the City.



A Resolution (76-05) - Authorizing the execution of a change order with

Logicalis Integration Solutions (Alpharetta, GA) in the estimated contract

value of $14,250.00 for additional IP Telephony and Network Infrastructure

Implementation and deployment services. Additional time and services are

required to complete the installation of the recently purchased Cisco telephone

system at the library, as approved per Resolution No. 478-04 on November 9,

2004. Project delays, beyond the control of Logicalis, resulted in an increase

of service hours. The delays included construction issues, power issues,

incomplete wiring plant, telco circuit delays, and multiple schedule changes.

This change order is also required due to consulting tasks in addition to the

tasks specified in the original statement of work, including configuration and

testing of additional Cisco Access Points, and assistance with managed care

router integration into the network.



A Resolution (77-04) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) full size 4x4

crew cab pick up truck from Mike Patton Dodge in the amount of $18,430.00. The

truck is a replacement unit and will be used at several different landfill

locations to transport workers/inmates for waste disposal operations.



A Resolution (78-04) - Authorizing the purchase of various oil and

lubricant products on an ?as needed? basis from Whatley Oil Company, NCH

Corporation, Zep Manufacturing and T & W Oil Company for the annual estimated

contract value of $40,420.10. The items will be used for maintenance of buses

and administrative vehicles of METRA Transit System. The contract period will

be for three years with the option to renew for two additional twelve-month

periods. Contract renewal is contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City

and the vendor.



A Resolution (79-04) - Rescinding Resolution Number 15-05, which approved

the purchase of an Identix Live Scan FingerPrint System, from Identix

Incorporated, in the amount of $23,154.00; and approve the purchase of an

Identix Live Scan Fingerprint System from Identix Incorporated, in the amount

of $25,622.00. The original resolution must be rescinded because Purchasing

did not receive the vendor?s revised quote prior to placement on the agenda.



The purchase amount includes the cost for the base system in the amount of

$23,829.00, which is funded by the National Criminal History Improvement Plan

Grant (NCHIP), and will be fully reimbursed by the Grant; funding is available

in the FY05 Budget, Multi Government Project Fund ? Sheriff ? GBI National

Criminal History Implementation Grant ? Capital Expenditures Over $5,000;

0216-550-3610-7761. The remaining $1,793.00 is for maintenance and other

components not included in the base system; funding is available in the FY05

Budget, Sheriff ? Jail ? Operating Materials; 0101-550-2600-6728.



A Resolution (80-04) - Authorizing the execution of a contract with Auburn

University to provide and conduct joint conflict and tactical simulations

(JCATS), computer simulation exercises, in the amount of $78,654.00, for

emergency response preparedness and homeland security purposes. The JCATS

software was developed and is maintained by Lawrence Livermore National

Laboratory (LLNL) for tactical planning and analysis by the Military for battle

labs training. This is the most realistic training on decision-making ever

developed. Auburn University is presently the only non-Federal Government

entity licensed by LLNL to adapt and employ JCATS for homeland security and

Emergency Preparedness Training.



A Resolution (80-04) - Approving the continuation of the inmate food

service management contract with Trinity Services Group, Inc., for the Muscogee

County Jail and the Muscogee County Prison for a period of three years, with

the option to renew for two additional years. Trinity will maintain the same

pricing as is current for both the jail ($ .7607 per meal) and prison ($1.285

per meal) for the first three years of the contract, with the option for

inflationary adjustments to pricing at the beginning of each one-year

extension.



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YOUNG AVENUE:



Regarding the request for a one-way delay on the no-parking ordinance for

Young Avenue, City Manager Hugley said it is going to have to be a 3-week delay

because they we need to have ample time to contact the residents back regarding

this amendment to the ordinance. He then asked that the ordinance be delayed

for three weeks. Councilor Turner Pugh sao moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen

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

meeting.



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UPCOMING EVENTS:



City Manager Hugley highlighted several upcoming events, as outlined below:



? Luncheon with CCVB Board, 12:00 noon today

? Community Improvement Meeting 6:00 p.m. today



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HOMELESS TASK FORCE:



Councilor Woodson said she would like for the City Manager to discuss with

the Homeless Task Force and see what numbers, if any; they may be predicting

which would impact residents in our Housing Complexes that may be displaced

from their homes with children if they don?t comply with a new Federal law as

it relates to those individuals living in the Housing projects being required

to volunteer a certain number of hours of community service and if not, they

will be evicted from their homes.



Mayor Poydasheff said he would like to have the City Attorney, City

Manager and the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to meet on this

issue and determine how that Federal law is going to be implemented and what

guidelines will be coming down from the Federal level.



Councilor Hunter said he would like to know whether or not there is some

type of procedures for exemptions as it relates to this new Federal law.



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MUSCOGEE COUNTY STUDENTS:



Councilor Woodson said he would like for the City Manager to address the

concerns as it relates to Muscogee County School students having longer summer

breaks and being without parental guidance during this time and how will that

affect the City.



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LEADOFF CLASSIC:



Councilor Hunter asked City Manager Hugley whether or not the City would

be hosting the leadoff classic on this year, which is normally held in

February. City Manager Hugley said he wasn?t sure of this or not, but he would

found out an answer and provide that to Councilor Hunter.

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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) Notice from ACCG, Re: The 2005 Annual Meeting, April 23 - 26,

2005 in Savannah, Georgia.



(3) Biographical Sketch of Terrell Aldridge, Councilor Turner Pugh?s

nominee to replace the late Debra Aldridge on the Recreation Advisory Board.



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THE MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY:



Clerk of Council Washington submitted a letter from Mr. David McMicken,

Chairman of the Medical Center Hospital Authority, advising of the appointment

by the authority of Mr. Troy Mahone to replace Dr. Emory Alexander and Mr. Rick

McKnight to replace Mr. Murray Solomon. Councilor Henderson moved they be

confirmed. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those nine

members of Council present for this meeting.



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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL

WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:







Development Authority, August 5, 2004.

Development Authority, September 2, 2004.

Development Authority, October 7, 2004.

Family & Children Services, January 12, 2005.

Family & Children Services, January 19, 2005.

Hazmat Planning Commission, January 13, 2005.

Tax Assessors, No. 4-05.

Taxicab Commission, January 5, 2005.



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

Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present for this meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING NEW ZONING PETITION RECOMMENDED FOR 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

MCDANIEL:





Petition submitted by Storage Columbus, LLC to rezone approximately 4.8

acres of property located at 5977 Whitesville Road from a M-1 District to a C-3

District. (8-A-05-Storage Columbus, LLC)



Councilor McDaniel called for the ordinance and public hearing.



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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL

WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:

A Resolution (82-05) - Excusing Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers from the February 8,

2005 Council meeting. Councilor Suber moved the adoption of the resolution.

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

Council present for this meeting.



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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:



C.I.R.C.L.E:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Jose Feliciano has

resigned from his position on the C.I.R.C.L.E. and that Council needs to

nominate someone to succeed him. There were no nominations.



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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers is

nominating Mr. Terry Brown to succeed Mr. Terry Hattaway, who has resigned his

seat on the Civic Center Advisory Board. Councilor Allen moved he be confirmed.

Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members

of Council present for this meeting.



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EMPLOYEES PENSION BOARDS OF TRUSTEES:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Jack Nowell has resigned

from the Employees Pension Boards of Trustees and that this is the Mayor?s

appointment. Mayor Poydasheff said he is working on a replacement.



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HONOR, BOARD OF:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that we need someone to succeed

former Councilor Philip Batastini, who is now deceased.



Councilor McDaniel nominated former Councilor Jack Land. He said he has

not spoken with Mr. Land and doesn?t know if he will accept this appointment.

Clerk of Council Washington said she would contact Mr. Land.



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PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that on last week, Mr. Stephen

Hyls was nominated to succeed Mr. Ellis Dandy and Mr. Roger Buterbaugh was

nominated to succeed Mr. Guy Smith as alternate members. She also pointed out

that Mr. Gerald Wyatr was nominated to succeed Ms. Kay Howse and Mr. Robert

Taylor was nominated to succeed Mr. Roger Buteraugh both as alternate members.

She said these four individuals could now be confirmed.



Councilor Allen moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Suber and

carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting.

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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:



Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Councilor Turner Pugh is

nominating Mr. Terrell Aldridge to succeed Ms. Debra Aldridge on the Recreation

Advisory Board and that he may be confirmed. Councilor Turner Pugh so moved.

Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those nine members of

Council present for this meeting.



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EXECUTIVE SESSION:



In response to an earlier request of City Attorney Fay for an executive

session to discuss a personnel and litigation, Mayor Poydasheff said he would

entertain a motion to allow the Council to go into an executive session.

Councilor Suber so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously

by those nine members of Council present for this meeting.



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CIVIC CENTER:



City Manager Hugley brought to the Council?s attention an article in

Facilities Magazine about the Columbus Civic Center and the great job that they

do in brining shows and different events to our City.



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Mayor Poydasheff then asked if there was anyone who had an issue to bring

before the Council that was not listed on the Agenda, they could be heard at

this time. There were none.



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At 10:50 a.m., the Council adjourned its regular session to allow the

Council to go into an executive session.



At 10:40 a.m., the regular session was called back to order at which time

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

discussed a personnel issue and a litigation matter, but there were no votes

taken.



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WAL-MART SUPER CENTER:



Councilor Suber made comments about an issue that was discussed on the

radio by Mr. Paul Olson made the reference that the Council knew about the

purchase of land for a Wal-mart Super Center on the gateway



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EXPENSE REPORT:



Councilor Turner Pugh said she would like for the City Manager to have the

Finance Department to give us a report on the final expenses by department, of

what percentage of their budget was actually spent.





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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor

Poydasheff then entertained a motion for adjournment. Councilor McDaniel so

moved. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those eight

members of Council still present, with Councilor Dais having left prior to the

beginning of the executive session and the time being 10:52a.m.







Tiny B. Washington, CMC

Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia