Columbus, Georgia

MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR SESSION

OCTOBER 12, 2004





The regularly scheduled meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was

called to order at 9:03 A.M., Tuesday, October 12, 2004, 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 R. Gary Allen,

Wayne Anthony, Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Charles

E. McDaniel, Jr., Evelyn Turner Pugh, Nathan Suber and Evelyn Woodson. City

Manager Carmen Cavezza, City Attorney Clifton Fay and Deputy Clerk of Council

Sandra Davis were also present.



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ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers was absent. Clerk of Council Tiny B.

Washington was also absent.



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INVOCATION: Offered by Councilor Wayne Anthony.



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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from the Academic Success Center.



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MINUTES: Minutes of the September 28, 2004 meeting of the Council of the

Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia were submitted and approved upon

the adoption of a motion made by Councilor McDaniel and seconded by Councilor

Woodson, which carried unanimously by those nine members present for this

meeting.

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PROCLAMATION:



?4-H WEEK?



With Vonsuela Baker and members of the 4-H Club standing at the Council

table, Councilor Allen read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming the

week of October 10 - 16, 2004 as 4-H week, in Columbus, Georgia.



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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



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

ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (421-04) - Expressing appreciation to Congressman Mac Collins

for his years of dedicated service to the people of the 8th District, to the

entire State of Georgia and to his country. Councilor McDaniel moved its

adoption and seconded by Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those nine

members present for this meeting.



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WITH EMPLOYEES OF GEORGIA POWER AND SEVERAL CITY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

STANDING AT THE TABLE, COUNCILOR DAVIS READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IN ITS

ENTIRETY AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:



A Resolution (422-04) - Expressing appreciation to the employees of the

Georgia Power Company and the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia for

their hard work and perseverance during Hurricane Ivan in Columbus and the

surrounding communities. Councilor Davis moved its adoption. Seconded by

Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those nine members present for

this meeting with the Council standing to cast their affirmative vote.



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WITH THE CITY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES LISTED IN THE RESOLUTION STANDING AT

THE TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND READ

IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR TURNER PUGH AND WAS APPROVED BY THE

COUNCIL:





A Resolution (423-04) - Commending and congratulating all graduates from

the Management Development Program who have been awarded their ?Certificate of

Local Government Management? conferred by the University of Georgia?s Carl

Vinson Institute of Government. Councilor Turner Pugh moved its adoption.

Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members

present for this meeting with the members of Council standing to cast their

affirmative vote.

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ZONING PUBLIC HEARING:



THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF

COLUMBUS, GEORGIA CONTINUED FROM THE OCTOBER 5, 2004 MEETING WAS SUBMITTED AND

EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD:







An Ordinance - Amending text of the zoning ordinance to allow consultants

(office only) as a principal services use in the H District. (53-A-04-Jones)



City Attorney Fay immediately called attention to two substitute

amendments that would make a new special exception use instead of changing the

principal use. He pointed out that there is also a third substitution that the

Planning Division is recommending along with the input from the Historic

Columbus Foundation.



Councilor Woodson then made a motion to approve substitute number three.

Councilor Allen suggested that ?credential consultant? be defined, because the

concern is that this is a broad subject matter and could invite some businesses

to that part of the City that would be considered undesirable to some. Mayor

Poydasheff asked if marriage counselors are credentialed, at which time, City

Attorney Fay advised that they are licensed by the State. Councilor Turner

Pugh emphasized that we are talking about a wedding consultant and not a

marriage counselor. City Attorney Fay maintained that a wedding consultant is

not regulated by the State, at which time, Councilor Turner Pugh stated that

substitute number three does not resolve the issue at hand. City Attorney Fay

agreed with this comment.



City Attorney Fay recommended substitute number two, which he considered

to be the narrowest choice and would remove any ambiguity about what might be

credential.



Councilor Turner Pugh asked that City Manager Cavezza clarify some of the

discussion around the table. City Manager Cavezza explained that wedding

consultants are certified, but not by the State. He pointed out that there is

an organization that certifies wedding consultants, as well as, various other

organizations that certify different types of consultants. He said that it is

his understanding that this is the position that Historic Columbus took,

because this one was their preference.



City Manager Cavezza then reminded everyone that individuals would still

have to come to Council for special exception uses, at which time, City

Attorney Fay agreed and mentioned that it would have to be approved on a case

by case basis. Councilor Hunter then expressed similar concerns regarding the

broad term of ?credential consultant?.



Due to the lack of a second to use substitute number three, Councilor

Hunter then made a motion to approve substitute number two. Seconded by

Councilor Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members present for

this meeting. City Attorney Fay advised that substitute number two is on the

table for first reading and would be listed for second reading next week.



Councilor Woodson requested that City Manager Cavezza send substitute

number three back to the Historic Columbus Foundation for re-evaluation, as

well as, the comments that have been made regarding the concerns of ?credential

consultant? and explain the reason why this amendment was not accepted.





PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:



City Attorney Fay asked if the petitioner was present but no one

responded. There also was no one present to come forward in opposition of this

zoning ordinance text amendment.





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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS,

GEORGIA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED BY THE

COUNCIL ON SECOND READING BY A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND

SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS

PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:



An Ordinance (04-95) - Rezoning property located on the northeast corner

of Macon Road and Primrose Drive (4001 Macon Road) from an R-1A District to a

C-2 District. (54-CA-04-Cummings)



An Ordinance (04-96) - Rezoning property located at 7797 Veterans Parkway

from an R-1 District to a C-3 District. (55-CA-04-Cummings)



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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE TO REGULATE VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST

READING:





An Ordinance - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by

deleting from the "Official Street Map, City of Columbus, Georgia" the unopened

portion of the street segment and rights-of-way of Doris Drive beginning at the

west right-of-way line of Garfield Drive and extending east approximately 490

feet and a portion of the street segment and rights-of-way of Maurice Drive

beginning at the Northern Right of way line of Doris Drive and extending north

an approximate distance of 165 feet.



Councilor Turner Pugh said that there has been concerns raised by some of

the people who live off Schatulga Road regarding another cellular tower going

up, but because this is the City?s cellular tower and the 800 megahertz radio

system, this is the highest peak in that area, and that is why the tower is

needed out there.



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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005 WAS

SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING:



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 from fund balances, amounts

shown in each fund for purchases and activities continued from the 2004 fiscal

year, and for other purposes.



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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND THE

CAPTION FOR EACH WERE READ BY MAYOR POYDASHEFF AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON A

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

WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:





A Resolution (424-04) - Expressing appreciation to Johnny B. Robinson upon

his retirement with the Columbus Public Services Department after 27 years of

service.



A Resolution (425-04) - Expressing appreciation to Sidre J. Hearn upon her

retirement with the Community Reinvestment Division after 19 years of service.



A Resolution (426-04) - Expressing appreciation to Robert J. Humiston upon

his retirement with the Facilities Maintenance Division after 21 years of

service.



A Resolution (427-04) - Expressing appreciation to Marvin Mosley upon his

retirement with the Columbus Public Services Department after more than 6 years

of service.



A Resolution (428-04) - Expressing appreciation to Nellie M. Jones upon

her retirement with the Columbus Police Department after 22 years of service.



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PUBLIC AGENDA:



MR. PAUL OLSON, RE: THE REFERENDUM FOR THE CITY?S LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX:









Mr. Paul Olson did not appear, when given the opportunity to come before

the members of Council.



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MR. BERT COKER, RE: THE REFERENDUM FOR THE CITY?S LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX:









Mr. Bert Coker did not appear, when given the opportunity to come before

the members of Council.



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LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (L.O.S.T):



At the request of Mayor Poydasheff, the following two individuals came

forward to express their support of the L.O.S.T.



Dr. Joe Coley, came forward to express his opinion that there is just a

small group of people that have come forward to speak against the sales tax.

He explained that we are a city on the move and he wants to appeal to his

fellow citizens and the Council that we need to recognize the reality of

progress, by supporting our elected officials and by giving them the authority

to have the resources to make these things happen. He briefly spoke of his

support for more employees, better public safety along with better pay, as well

as, better roads and facilities. He concluded by emphasizing that he is going

to support the L.O.S.T because it is an investment for the future.



Councilor McDaniel pointed out that we have been trying to get this

opportunity for the L.O.S.T for at least fifteen years. He said that this

would give us a chance to be flexible and try to do something for the City

employees. Mayor Poydasheff added that Public Safety also supports this

L.O.S.T.



Mr. Ed Hostilo, also came forward to express his support for the one-cent

sales tax. He spoke of the full potential that the City of Columbus would

realize by the approval of the one-cent sales tax. He asked that the citizens

of Columbus ignore those people who do not share the vision of continuous

improvement for our city and cannot see that our quality of life is

unsurpassed. He strongly urged the citizens to keep Columbus moving forward on

November 2, 2004.

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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER

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

MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE

MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:



A Resolution (429-04) - Authorizing a request to execute a Quit Claim Deed

to Adams Properties of Columbus, Inc., for .090 acre identified as "Parcel A"

in Commercial Court. The Department of Engineering has examined the property

and has no objection to abandoning the easement.



A Resolution (430-04) - Authorizing a request to issue a variance to the

Subdivision Regulations from the minimum lot size and width as defined for a

rural subdivision in order to construct a rural type street for Blackburn

Ridge, Section 5, located off of Mehaffey Road to the developer, Richard

Waddell.

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THE FOLLOWING FOUR PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE

CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER CAVEZZA AND

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

COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON, WHICH CARRIED

UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS

MEETING:





A Resolution (431-04) - Authorizing an annual contract with Southern Auto

Electric, Inc., for the purchase, repair, and rebuilding of alternators and

starters, on an ?as needed? basis, for the estimated contract value of

$19,128.03.



A Resolution (432-04) - Authorizing the execution of an annual contract

with West Central Georgia Officials Association, for basketball officiating

services, for the estimated contract value of $21,510.00.



A Resolution (433-04) - Authorizing payment to Bill Heard Chevrolet in the

amount of $13,860.00 for the emergency purchase of a 4-door sedan for Mental

Health Court, via Georgia Statewide Contract Number S-000483.



A Resolution (434-04) - Authorizing the execution of Change Order No 2 for

additional construction services for the regional detention pond and wetland

mitigation with McMath-Turner Construction Company in the amount of $26,292.98.



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LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (L.O.S.T):



City Manager Cavezza encouraged everyone to come to the L.O.S.T public

meeting that would be held this evening at 6:30 p.m., at Columbus High School.



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LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC.:



Councilor Woodson requested that City Manager Cavezza follow up on a

letter that was received by the Council from the Little League Baseball, Inc.

She said that the association is requesting to have a discussion with the

Council regarding points of suggestion as described in the letter. She

suggested that Ms. Janice Davis, Sports Council, be included as part of this

discussion.



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LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX (L.O.S.T) PUBLIC MEETING:



City Manager Cavezza announced that on Thursday, October 14, 2004, there

would be a public meeting at Carver High School, located at 3800 - 8th Street,

at 6:30 p.m.



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BASKETBALL OFFICIATING SERVICES:



Councilor Hunter asked questions regarding the variation in cost for the

basketball officiating services, at which time, City Manager Cavezza explained

that for the midnight basketball games there are only 85 games versus 330 games

and the rates are higher, but there are fewer games.



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WEEKEND ACTIVITIES:



Mayor Poydasheff asked that City Manager Cavezza thank Public Services,

Parks and Recreation and Public Safety regarding the fine events that took

place this past weekend. He recalled that we had Tuskegee/Morehouse Game with

Mr. Denzel Washington in attendance, the Festival at South Commons, as well as,

several other activities over the weekend. He said that everything went

extremely smooth.



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LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, INC.:



Referring back to comments made about the letter from the Little League

Baseball, Inc., Councilor Turner Pugh requested that the letter be forwarded to

the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief.



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FESTIVAL AT SOUTH COMMONS:



City Manager Cavezza reiterated that this was a great weekend for

Columbus. He then explained that the reason the festival was there at the same

time of our major weekend was because of the scheduling change of the football

game, and we were unable to move the date of the festival up. He assured that

in future years, we would have that under control.



Councilor Suber then expressed some of the concerns that he has been

receiving from citizens regarding the rides and vendors. He conveyed some

concerns raised by the citizens who wanted to know why there were not more

vendors to provide an array of food products. He requested that we consider

upgrading the festival that we had, because a number of young people were

concerned when they made the comparison of the past fairground activities to

what we have now. City Manager Cavezza explained that the festival is an

attempt to get back to a family oriented event. He pointed out that we have

continued to try to upgrade it, but would take on any suggestions that come

forward to see if we can do a better job.



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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:





THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AS

INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR &

COUNCIL:







(1) Report from the Department of Audits and Accounts Sales Ratio Division

submitting the statewide equalized 100% digest for school tax purposes from

the Sales Ratio Study for calendar year 2003.



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THE FOLLOWING THREE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE REPORTS WERE SUBMITTED BY

DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON A SINGLE MOTION

MADE BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND CARRIED BY THOSE

NINE MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:



A Resolution (435-04) - Receiving and approving the report from the

Finance Director of those alcoholic beverage licenses that were approved and/or

denied during the month of October 2003.



A Resolution (436-04) - Receiving and approving the report from the

Finance Director of those alcoholic beverage licenses that were approved and/or

denied during the month of November 2003.



A Resolution (437-04) - Receiving and approving the report from the

Finance Director of those alcoholic beverage licenses that were approved and/or

denied during the month of December 2003.



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THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY

CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY

COUNCILOR ALLEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR TURNER PUGH AND CARRIED BY THOSE NINE

MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:



Application of Mike Snapp to temporarily close 3rd Avenue between 11th &

12th Street, on Friday, October 29, 2004 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in

connection with the ?St. Luke Fall Harvest Festival?.





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THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL

DAVIS AND WAS RECEIVED BY THE

COUNCIL:



Letter from Mr. Michael Garrigan resigning from his position on the

Columbus Convention & Visitor?s Bureau Board of Commissioners. Councilor

McDaniel moved it be received with regrets and thanks for service. Seconded by

Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members present for this

meeting.



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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL

DAVIS AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE

COUNCIL:



Airport Commission, July 28, 2004.

Airport Commission, August 13, 2004.

Airport Commission, August 25, 2004.

Convention & Visitors Bureau, November 19, 2003.

Convention & Visitors Bureau, January 21, 2004.

Convention & Visitors Bureau, February 18, 2004.

Hospital Authority, August 31, 2004.

Tax Assessors, No. 38.





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

Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present for this meeting.



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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:



ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Dr. Nonie Eakle serves in the

position for a Licensed Veterinarian. She mentioned that the Veterinarian

Association has been written a letter in this regard and we would need to wait

for their nomination. She also advised that Ms. Jimmie Graham and Ms. Maxine

Lee are not eligible to succeed themselves; therefore, the Council would need

to provide a nominee for these two positions

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BUILDING AUTHORITY:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we still need a nominee for the

position of Mr. Donald Gates on this board. There were none.



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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we still need a nominee for the

position of Mr. Terry Hattaway on this board; this is the Council District Five

Representative. There were none.



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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we still need a nominee for the

position of Mr. Douglas Bryant; this is the Council District Four

Representative. There were none.



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CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Frank Etheridge is the

Mayor?s appointment and Mr. Etheridge is eligible to serve another term of

office. Mayor Poydasheff then nominated Mr. Etheridge for reappointment.

Councilor McDaniel moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried

unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting.



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Dr. Clifton Johnson cannot

succeed himself; therefore, we would need a nominee for this position; this is

the Mayor?s appointment.



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HONOR, BOARD OF:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Frank Chester, Mr. Billy

Watson and Mr. Clay Land are all eligible to serve another term of office.

When asked if the nominations could be confirmed today, Deputy Clerk of Council

Davis replied that the normal procedure is to wait for one week. Councilor

Suber made a motion to waive the normal procedure. Seconded by Councilor Allen

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

Councilor Allen then moved confirmation of all three nominations. Seconded by

Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those nine members present for this

meeting.



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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers nominated

Mr. Jim Grant to succeed Mr. Chuck Granberry on the Keep Columbus Beautiful

Commission. Councilor Woodson moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Suber

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



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LAND BANK AUTHORITY:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. William Baird, Mr. James

Wilson and Mr. Robert Turner are eligible to succeed themselves, at which time,

Councilor Suber pointed out that Mr. Turner has been confirmed to serve on the

Public Safety Advisory Council; therefore, he would not be serving on the Land

Bank Authority.



Councilor Hunter nominated Mr. William Baird to serve another term of

Office, at which time, Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that we would

bring this back on next week for confirmation.



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis also advised that Mr. Lee Grogan cannot

succeed himself. She pointed out that Mr. Lee Grogan is the Mayor?s

appointment.



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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that she has outlined all of the

seats that have been confirmed on this commission. She advised that we still

need nominations for Council Districts Five and Nine. There were none.



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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we still need nominations for

the position of Mr. Robert Loving, Council District Three representative and

the late Ms. Debra Aldridge, Council District Four representative. There were

none.



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UPTOWN FA?ADE BOARD:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Brown Nicholson serves as

the Historic Columbus Foundation representative and Mr. Mark Renner serves as

the Uptown Columbus representative. She pointed out that both organizations

have been forwarded a letter requesting a nominee, but we have not received

anything from them at this point.



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EXECUTIVE SESSION:



Mayor Poydasheff requested an executive session to discuss a personnel

matter. Councilor Suber moved to go into the executive session. Seconded by

Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members present for this

meeting.



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Mayor Poydasheff asked if there was anyone in the audience who had a

matter to bring before the Council, at which time, no one came forward.



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At 10:01 a.m., the meeting was adjourned to allow the Council to go into

an executive session.



At 10:07 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 a personnel matter, but there were no votes taken.



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

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

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

with Councilor Henderson having left the meeting with the time being 10:08 a.m.



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Sandra T. Davis

Deputy Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia