MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 3, 2006
The regular monthly night meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was
called to order at 5:32 P.M., Tuesday, January 3, 2006, on the Plaza Level of
the Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor
and Honorable John J. Rodgers, Mayor Pro Tem, presiding.
*** *** ***
PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Poydasheff and Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers were
Councilors R. Gary Allen, Wayne S. Anthony, Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson,
Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Evelyn Turner Pugh, Nathan Suber and Evelyn Woodson.
City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, and Deputy Clerk of
Council Sandra Davis were also present.
*** *** ***
ABSENT: Councilor Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., was absent but was officially
excused upon the adoption of Resolution Number 4-06. Clerk of Council Tiny B.
Washington was also absent.
*** *** ***
INVOCATION: Offered by Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers.
----------------------------------------*** ***
***-------------------------------------------
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Robert S. Poydasheff.
----------------------------------------*** ***
***-------------------------------------------
CHARACTER WORD OF THE MONTH:
Mr. Ed Wilson, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, came forward to present
the character word for the month of January. Mr. Wilson said the character
word for January is ?resourcefulness?. He said resourceful people cultivate
the imagination and could therefore find ways to use whatever they have or
whatever is available to get the job done.
----------------------------------------*** ***
***-------------------------------------------
SISTER CITY OF KIRYU, JAPAN:
Mayor Poydasheff recognized the presence of Christi and Brian Cook, along
with Ms. Ionae Katawki. Mayor Poydasheff reported that Christi and Brian Cook
spent over four years teaching in our sister city, Kiryu, Japan.
Mr. Brian Cook, came forward and reminded everyone that he and his wife
spent four years in Kiryu, Japan and he has with him a former student of his,
Ionae Katawki and brought her forward to speak to the Council.
Ms. Ionae Katawki, came forward and provided some brief information about
herself and spoke of her enjoyable experience in Columbus, Georgia.
At this time, Mayor Poydasheff spoke of the display of artwork by the
students of Kiryu, Japan that is located on the Plaza Level of the Government
Center. He invited everyone to visit the display of artwork from the Japanese
students.
----------------------------------------*** ***
***-------------------------------------------
PROCLAMATIONS:
?ONE COLUMBUS DAY?:
With Mr. Ken Crooks, and other members of One Columbus standing at the
Council table and with Mr. Jim Jackson seated in the audience, Councilor Turner
Pugh read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming January 12, 2005, as
?One Columbus Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.
Mr. Ken Crooks, invited everyone to attend the One Columbus Second Annual
Recognition Dinner, on January 12, 2006 with Mr. Togo D. West, Jr. being the
Guest Speaker.
*** *** ***
?MLK PRIDE CLEANUP DRIVE?:
With Mr. Lonnie Jackson standing at the Council table, Councilor Hunter
read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming the months of January and
February 2006, as ?MLK Pride Cleanup Drive Months?, in Columbus, Georgia.
Each member of Council and the viewing audience were asked by Mr. Lonnie
Jackson to join him in reciting the Anti Litter Pledge.
*** *** ***
?UNITY MONTH?:
With Rev. R. Douglas Force- St. Mary?s Road United Methodist Church,
Colonel Jim Jackson and Mr. Ken Crooks standing at the Council table, Mayor Pro
Tem Rodgers read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming the month of
January 2006, as ?Unity Month?, in Columbus, Georgia.
*** *** ***
?GOLDEN CORRAL RESTAURANT?:
With Major Bill Davis and other representatives of Golden Corral standing
at the Council table, Councilor Allen read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation,
proclaiming high honor and recognition to ?Golden Corral Restaurant?, in
Columbus, Georgia.
*** *** ***
?JONATHAN WALLACE DAY?:
With Mr. Jonathan Wallace and his mother, Sheryl Wallace standing at the
Council table, Councilor Anthony read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation,
proclaiming January 3, 2006, as ?Jonathan Wallace Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.
----------------------------------------*** ***
***-------------------------------------------
MINUTES: Minutes of the December 6, 13 & 20, 2005 meetings of the Council of
the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia were submitted and approved
upon the adoption of a motion made by Councilor Allen and seconded by Councilor
Woodson, which carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for
this meeting.
----------------------------------------*** ***
***-------------------------------------------
CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION WAS READ BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS AMENDED UPON ADOPTION BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:
An Ordinance (06-01) - Rezoning property located at 10305 and 10309
Fortson Road is proposed for rezoning from RE1 (Residential Estate 1) District
to HMI (Heavy Manufacturing/Industrial) District. (57-CA-05-Ford)
Councilor Anthony immediately made a motion to continue second
reading for one week, due to the number of amendments to be added, as well as,
some unanswered questions. Seconded by Councilor Hunter.
Councilor Henderson suggested that we hold off on voting for the
delay until we have heard the proposed amendments to determine whether or not
they are material changes, because there may not be any reason for the delay.
After Councilor Suber raised questions regarding the proposed
amendments, City Attorney Fay advised that he is familiar with three
amendments, and they are not material changes.
At this time, Councilor Woodson stated that she would be recommending
two amendments. She said the first one reads as follows, ?The pre-blasting
survey of all properties within a half mile of the property subject to rezoning
and the properties located within the Place In The Country Subdivision shall be
conducted by the applicant?. She said that she has spoken to the petitioner,
Mr. Charles Ford, and he did not have a problem with it.
Councilor Woodson then spoke of the second proposed amendment, which
suggests that Florida Rock Quarry is to insure that when they are mining, that
both mining areas were not to be operated at the same time. She then asked for
some assistance in writing the language for the second proposed amendment.
City Attorney Fay said that in Condition #11, ?the pre-blast survey
that would be conducted by the applicant, if requested by the property owner,?
and we wanted to add that language. He then agreed with Mayor Poydasheff that
this would not be a material change. He also stated that the second proposed
amendment would not be a material change.
Mayor Poydasheff then asked the applicant, Mr. Ford if he is in
agreement with the two amendments. Mr. Ford acknowledged that he agrees with
the amendments according to the language that has been discussed in the last
few minutes. Councilor Woodson then moved approval of the two amendments.
Seconded by Councilor Allen. At this time, City Attorney Fay read one of the
amendments into the record and is as follows:
Condition #12: No more than one pit will be mined at the same time on any of
the applicant?s property in Muscogee County bordered by I-185, Smith Road, and
Fortson Road except as required by good mining practices to blend material of
different quality to produce a marketable product.
Mr. Charles Ford, using the overhead projector, explained in details the
process of mining to produce a marketable product. After Councilor Allen asked
some additional questions regarding the definition of mining, Mr. Scott
McCallen, came forward to explain that Florida Rock Quarry would mine the
existing rock pit until it is nearing exhaustion; then, the process to open a
new pit would begin. Mr. Callen said that the intention of this language is to
insure that we don?t have two separate pits operating at full production at the
same time. City Attorney Fay suggested adding another clause or another
sentence that reads, ?There shall not be full production in two separate mining
pits at the same time?. Mr. Callen said that would be acceptable. He then
further explained the conditions that warrant blasting.
Councilor Turner Pugh asked questions regarding the permits to blast, at
which time, Mr. Callen advised that they have a professional blasting company
and believes that it is an annual permit. He pointed out that every blast that
is done is recorded and a log is kept that shows the location of the blast and
the level of velocity and those type things.
Councilor Allen asked questions regarding the readers that are located on
the property for the blasting, at which time, Mr. Callen responded to those
questions and provided some additional information. In response to another
question of Councilor Allen regarding the report that is produced by the
readers to find out if a determination could be made to identify where the
blast occurred and if they were blasting at two sites at the same time, Mr.
Callen responded by saying that it has the time and all of that information is
required to be available to the State Fire Marshal.
Mayor Poydasheff called attention to the motion on the floor to
approve Amendment Number Twelve, which carried unanimously by those nine
members of Council present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this
meeting.
Regarding the pre-blast survey, Councilor Henderson pointed out that there
is no mention of restitution or repair. City Attorney Fay advised that this is
just for base line. He explained that any damages or claims against the
operator would have to go to the court system; this does not guarantee any
recovery of damages, repairs or anything else. Councilor Woodson pointed out
that she had spoke to the City Attorney regarding these amendments prior to the
meeting and it was her understanding that the quarry would be responsible for
any damages. She then read excerpts of a document in her possession. (A copy
was not filed for the record.) She said this was the main reason for Amendment
#11 to extend the distance to two miles to include the residents in The Place
in the Country Subdivision.
Mayor Poydasheff then asked City Attorney Fay if Amendment #11 that is
proposed by Councilor Woodson would address the fact that if a property owner
wanted a pre-blast survey in order to determine if the damages that occurred to
their property as a result of the blast, could be used by the property owner to
seek a regress of grievance damages either by the proponent or a court of law.
City Attorney Fay advised that it could be used, but he does not know if it
would be ruled admissible by a court of law.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers expressed concerns in naming a particular
subdivision in the condition. City Attorney Fay suggested that a distance be
listed in the condition; therefore, we would not have to name any particular
property. Mr. Callen suggested that using a half a mile from the property line
would cover the Place in the Country Subdivision and would remove the
discriminatory language. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers asked if he was referring to a
half a mile in every direction, at which time, Mr. Callen said that we are
comfortable in agreeing with that.
After some additional discussion, Mr. Callen agreed to a mile in every
direction. In response to a question of Councilor Turner Pugh, City Attorney
Fay suggested that the language read ?within one mile of the property line of
the property subject to rezoning?.
Councilor Woodson made the motion that Mr. Tom Titus be heard in order to
assist her with the language for the condition. Seconded by Councilor Suber
and carried unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting.
Mr. Tom Titus, appeared before the Council and suggested that the
pre-blast survey be conducted on all the homes within one mile of any of the
quarry operations. He admitted that they would have preferred more than one
mile. He also added that the repair zone be extended to that one mile. He
said this is to ensure that if there is any damage that could be attributed to
a blast that the rock quarry representatives would be responsible and make the
necessary repairs.
Councilor Turner Pugh maintained that we couldn?t go back and put
conditions on the existing quarry; therefore, the only property we can place
conditions on is the proposed rezoning property.
After some additional discussion, City Attorney Fay read the language for
Condition # 11: A pre-blast survey of all properties within one mile of the
property subject to rezoning shall be conducted by the applicant if requested
by the property owner. Councilor Woodson moved approval of Condition #11.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members
present for this meeting.
There were questions raised by Councilor Turner Pugh in reference to
Condition #3, which makes mention of the 100 foot deep mining buffer required
along I-185, as well as, driveways and utilities. City Attorney Fay advised
that it couldn?t go on the right-of-way there. Mr. Ford said that the portion
that speaks of driveways would need to come out.
Councilor Turner Pugh then asked about the 300 foot deep buffer as
mentioned in Condition #1 and the accel/decel lanes that enter the rock
quarry. Using the overhead projector, Mr. Ford pointed out where the
accel/decel lanes are located. Councilor Turner Pugh asked if the State Law
requires a 450 foot deep buffer, at which time, Mr. Ford said that he believes
that Councilor Turner Pugh is referencing from the point of the blast to a
public road is 450 feet; then, if the part of the public road is within 450
feet, the traffic has to be stopped during the blast.
Regarding emergency vehicles being able to pass when it is time for
blasting to occur as questioned by Councilor Turner Pugh, Mr. Callen assured
that the emergency vehicles would be able to pass and briefly explained the
blasting procedure with the workers communicating by walkie-talkie. Mayor
Poydasheff reiterated that the rock quarry would stop blasting in order to
allow emergency vehicles to get through.
Councilor Henderson suggested that there be some height restrictions on
materials that are stacked or piled inside of the property line. He suggested
that it be no higher than 10 feet of the top of the berm that is put in.
After Mr. Callen agreed to the restriction, Councilor Henderson then made
the motion to include a height restriction on materials that are stacked or
piled inside of the property line be no higher than 10 feet of the top of the
berm that is put in. When asked, City Attorney Fay advised that this would not
be a material change. The motion was seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting.
Councilor Henderson said that he knows that we cannot place limitations on
the current property that is already owned and hold him to it with this new
rezoning. He strongly urged that Mr. Callen commit to the same standards on
the currently mined property; since, some of these conditions already exist.
Mr. Callen committed to using good mining practices and reminded everyone that
the quarry is heavily regulated by EPD and DNR. He said that they would also
address the dust problem.
With there being continued questions raised about the dust particles,
Councilor Anthony asked Mr. Callen to let the neighbors know where they would
need to go to express dust issues? Mr. Callen recommended contacting the
quarry manager, because he has a responsibility of keeping a log of every
complaint and concern expressed by a neighbor, which is circulated to senior
management. If the neighbors are not satisfied with the response they receive
from the quarry manager at Florida Rock, Mr. Callen said they could contact the
Georgia EPD.
Councilor Anthony then called attention to previous comments regarding the
accel/decel lanes and wanted to know if they are in operation. City Manager
Hugley advised that the staff that is present tonight is unable to answer that
question. Councilor Turner Pugh strongly recommended that the staff go out
tomorrow to make sure that the accel/decel lanes exist, and if not, to make
sure that they do exist very shortly since that was in the last ordinance.
Councilor Turner Pugh also recommended that the City Attorney research the
State Law to determine if the distance is 450 feet or 350 feet from the point
of the blast to the public road in relation to stopping traffic.
Councilor Davis reiterated some of his suggestions to ensure that they
have been incorporated into the ordinance. He recalled that the residents
wanted a higher berm and Florida Rock is okay with the berm. Mr. Callen then
agreed to a minimum of 30 ft berm. City Attorney Fay advised that we could add
the word ?minimum? in front of the 30 ft. berm in Condition #10, at which time,
Councilor Davis said that he is content with the way it is now; unless, he
hears otherwise.
Mayor Poydasheff called attention to the amendments and stated that every
one of these amendments are not material changes, at which time, City Attorney
Fay said that they do not require another reading and explained his reasons for
making that determination.
Councilor Suber made a substitute motion to approve the ordinance as
amended. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers. After Councilor Anthony raised
concerns regarding the conditions in the previous ordinance as it relates to
the crusher and the driveway that have not been met, at which time, Mr. Ford
then briefly addressed the matter using the overhead projector. Mr. Ford
briefly explained the reasons why the location of the driveway was altered upon
the recommendation of the traffic engineer. With respect to the crusher, Mr.
Ford pointed out that the best plan was to put the crusher on the edge of that
pit and we estimate that it would cost approximately $5 million to move that
crusher down into the pit; right now it could not be done because the pit is
not big enough yet. Mayor Poydasheff expressed concerns that if Florida Rock
committed to something in regards to keeping the crusher in the pit; then, they
are morally responsible.
Councilor Turner Pugh said that if it is reviewed and found out to be that
the State Law requires 450 feet instead of 300 feet deep buffer as provided in
Condition #1, she would expect that City Attorney Fay would come back to the
Council to inform them; so, that a legislative change could be made. City
Attorney Fay suggested the following language: ?300 ft or the minimum required
by the State, whichever is greater?. Councilor Turner Pugh moved approval of
the amendment. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those
nine members present for this meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers assured Mr. Ford that we are going to be monitoring
the situation out there, particularly in respect to the location of the road.
He said to his knowledge, no traffic engineer has any authorization to waive
where a road is suppose to go that is in an ordinance.
After some additional comments, Councilor Anthony withdrew his motion to
delay. City Manager Hugley said that he would be taking a look at the 1986
ordinance and have the staff to review it. He said that they would be doing
some research to see what was done and not done based on the ordinance, and a
report would be provided to the Council.
With there being no further questions or comments to be made, Mayor
Poydasheff then called on the motion to approve, which carried by a vote of
eight to one with Councilor Hunter voting no and all other eight members
present for this meeting voting yes.
*** *** ***
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS WERE READ
BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WERE ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:
An Ordinance (06-2) - Rezoning property located at 2780 Smith Road is
proposed for rezoning from RE1 (Residential Estate 1) District to HMI (Heavy
Manufacturing/Industrial) District. (58-A-05-Ford) Councilor Suber moved its
adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried by a vote of eight to one
with Councilor Hunter voting no and all other eight members present for this
meeting voting yes with Councilor McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
An Ordinance (06-3) - Rezoning property located at 2723 Smith Road is
proposed for rezoning from RE1 (Residential Estate 1) District to HMI (Heavy
Manufacturing/Industrial) District. (59-CA-05-Ford) Councilor Suber moved its
adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried by a vote of eight to one
with Councilor Hunter voting no and all other eight members present for this
meeting voting yes with Councilor McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
*** *** ***
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION WAS READ BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:
An ordinance (06-4) - Amending Section 13A-2(4) in order to add two
additional accrediting organizations for schools of massage therapy; and for
other purposes. Councilor Allen moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor
Suber and carried unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting.
-------------------------------------------*** ***
***------------------------------------
PUBLIC AGENDA:
MR. GLADSTON ADDERLEY, RE: DISTRICT ATTORNEY?S OFFICE:
Mr. Gladston Adderley was present and approached the rostrum. Mayor
Poydasheff immediately pointed out that this Council cannot legally act in his
situation, but the Council will hear your situation. He then suggested that he
seek the advice of an attorney with regards to this matter.
Mr. Gladston Adderley, said he feels that he is being harassed, because he
was arrested on false charges and released. He advised that the charges have
been dropped, but still District Attorney Richard Mobley refuses to cooperate
with him and release his material and his property. Mayor Poydasheff
reiterated that the Council has no authority in the judicial process.
*** *** ***
MR. WILLIAM MADISON, REPRESENTING THE NAACP LOCAL CHAPTER, RE: THE NAACP
FREEDOM FUND BANQUET, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND INCARCERATION
CONCERNS:
Mr. William Madison, thanked Mr. Adderley for coming forward with his
concerns, because his situation puts forth another reason why we need a Review
Board of some nature. He said the NAACP has a vision for the City to be One
Columbus.
He announced that the NAACP would be hosting the Freedom Fund Banquet,
January 6, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. with the Guest Speaker being Judge Greg Mathis.
He pointed out that Judge Mathis main reason for coming here is to go to
Marshall Middle School to talk to the students about their life.
Mr. Madison then spoke of the recent cases, throughout the nation, where
many cases have come forward. He called attention to the man that was held in
prison for twenty-four years in Atlanta, Georgia. He acknowledged that this
gentleman could have been released within seven to ten years if he had pleaded
guilty to rape, and because of DNA testing, he has been released from prison.
He continued to speak of some cases where individuals have been in jail for
years without receiving a trial with some of them recently being released. He
said that Mr. Derrick Dennis is still there and spoke of the unfair and unjust
conduct that has occurred. He strongly urged the members of Council to step in
and do something. He talked about two soldiers that were locked up for the
death of another soldier. He pointed out that the two soldiers were on trial
and released because of no evidence, but they remained in our jail for over 18
months and their lives have been destroyed. Once again, he reiterated the need
for a Citizen Review Committee and urged the Council to establish such a
committee.
Councilor Turner Pugh asked City Manager Hugley to have the staff to
schedule the Public Defender?s Office to appear before the Council to provide
the citizens with a report of the cases that this office has been able to
settle, resolve or just bring forth the outcome on individuals that have been
in jail for a period of time without a trial.
*** *** ***
THE FOLLOWING THREE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE
CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
COUNCILOR TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:
A Resolution (1-06) - Authorizing payment to Janie Smith and David B. Ross
in the amount of $15,000.00 for a Risk Management settlement.
A Resolution (2-06) - Amending Resolution 459-05 (Approved October 4,
2005) to change the purchase method for the used offset press from a
lease/purchase to Outright Purchase from A.B. Dick Products of the Southeast in
the amount of $28,000.00.
A Resolution (3-06) - Authorizing the execution of a construction contract
with Big Warrior Corporation (Cleveland, AL) in the amount of $3,116,366.00,
for flood abatement services for the 12th Avenue system.
---------------------------------------*** ***
***------------------------------------
CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND
THERE WAS NO ACTION TAKEN BY THE COUNCIL:
Request for the waiver of penalties on property taxes as submitted by
Russell Corporation, 3330 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 800, Atlanta, Georgia.
After there were no motions on the table, Mayor Poydasheff declared that
the non-response from the Council means that the penalty stands.
*** *** ***
MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL
DAVIS AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
Airport Commission, November 22, 2005.
Animal Control Advisory Board, December 13, 2005.
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 49-05.
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 50-05.
Budget Review Committee, May 17, 2005.
Employees? Pension Plan, Board of Trustees, November 2, 2005.
Public Safety Advisory Commission, December 1, 2005.
Uptown Fa?ade Board, November 21, 2005.
Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present for this meeting.
*** *** ***
THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL
DAVIS AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (4-06) - Excusing Councilor Charles E. McDaniel, Jr. from the
January 3, 2006 Council Meeting. Councilor Allen moved its adoption. Seconded
by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present for this meeting.
*** *** ***
BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Councilor Allen immediately renominated Mr. Michael Greenblatt for another
term of office. Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we would list this
nomination for next week.
*** *** ***
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that we still need a nomination
for Mr. Charles Clark?s position; he cannot succeed himself. There were no
nominations.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that we still need a nomination
for the position of Mr. James Wilson; this is Council District Five
appointment. There were no nominations.
*** *** ***
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Ms. Joan Cheves was
renominated to serve another term of office. Councilor Henderson moved her
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by
those nine members present for this meeting.
*** *** ***
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that we still need two
additional nominations for Mr. Thomas Gurr?s seat; he is eligible to serve
another term. She advised that Ms. Emma Hunter and Mr. Seth Harp cannot
succeed themselves and we need three nominations each for the two seats. She
also pointed out that Mr. Robert Kelly has resigned; therefore, we need three
nominees for his position. There were no nominations.
*** *** ***
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Mayor Poydasheff has
nominated Ms. Ruhnell Bankston to serve another term of office. Councilor
Henderson moved her confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting.
*** *** ***
MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers
renominated Mr. David McMicken, but we still need two additional nominations
for Mr. McMicken?s seat; he is eligible to serve another term. There were no
nominations.
*** *** ***
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Mr. Roger Williams was
nominated to serve another term of office. Councilor Turner Pugh moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those
nine members present for this meeting.
*** *** ***
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Councilor Woodson has
renominated Mr. Willie Phillips to serve another term of office. Councilor
Turner Pugh moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting.
*** *** ***
WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA MH/DD/AD PLANNING BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Councilor McDaniel has
nominated Mr. Joseph Gosha to replace Mr. Ralph Huling. Councilor Turner Pugh
moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by
those nine members present for this meeting.
*** *** ***
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Councilor Suber renominated Mr. Bradley Ogletree to serve another term of
office. Councilor Turner Pugh moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor
Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members present for this
meeting.
*** *** ***
SMITH ROAD:
Councilor Davis asked City Manager Hugley to have the staff to go out and
check the Smith Road area to determine if there is anything that the City can
do on the sides of the roads, because there are a number of potholes.
*** *** ***
RAILROAD CROSSING:
Councilor Davis requested that the staff determine if a portion of the railroad
crossing at Smith Road is on the list for improvements and/or reconstruction.
*** *** ***
PARKING ENFORCEMENT:
Councilor Woodson asked about the department that is responsible for
parking enforcement, at which time, City Manager Hugley responded by saying
that Metra handles it. Councilor Woodson said that she would meet with City
Manager Hugley after the Council Meeting in reference to a complaint that she
has received.
*** *** ***
With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
Allen then made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and
carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting,
with the time being 7:50 P.M.
*** *** ***
Sandra T. Davis, DCMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
Attachments
No attachments for this document.