MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
MAY 13, 2008
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 13, 2008, in the Council Chambers on the
Plaza Level of the Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable W.J.
Wetherington, Mayor, presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Wetherington and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner
Pugh, were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Wayne Anthony, Mike Baker, Jerry ?Pops?
Barnes, Glen Davis, Berry Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr., and Charles E.
McDaniel, Jr. 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 Woodson took her seat at 9:04 A.M.
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ABSENT: No one was absent
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INVOCATION: Offered by Dr. Brad Hicks, Senior Pastor, Wynnbrook Baptist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by (3rd ? 5th Grade) students from Gentian Elementary
School.
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PROCLAMATIONS:
?COLUMBUS, GEORGIA TOURISM WEEK?
With Mr. Peter Bowden and members of his staff from the Columbus Convention
& Visitors Bureau standing at the Council table, Councilor Anthony read the
proclamation of Mayor Wetherington, proclaiming the week of May 10 - 18, 2008
as ?Columbus Georgia Tourism Week? in Columbus, Georgia.
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?SMALL BUSINESS WEEK?
With Mr. Mike Mayhew, Chair of SBR Committee standing at the Council table,
Councilor Allen read the proclamation of Mayor Wetherington, proclaiming May 19
- 23, 2008 as ?Small Business Week? in Columbus, Georgia.
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?DR. FRANK BROWN DAY?
With Dr. Frank Brown, President, Columbus State University and his family
and staff standing at the Council table, Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh read the
proclamation of Mayor Wetherington, proclaiming Tuesday, May 13, 2008 as ?Dr.
Frank Brown Day? in Columbus, Georgia.
The Mayor and several Council members expressed their appreciation for/and
to Dr. Brown, after which City Manager Hugley made some additional comments and
then called attention to item number one on his agenda:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS THEN SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:_______________________________________
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A Resolution (215-08) ? Authorizing the approval to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Columbus Water Works for the
development of a two-phase masterplan for the Oxbow Meadows Park and to approve
an expenditure of $31,650 as the City's share of the project.
Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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NOTE: The City Manager?s Agenda is continued below.
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?WOMEN?S HEALTH WEEK?
With Ms. Sarah E. Lang, Chief Executive Officer of Valley Healthcare
standing at the Council table, Councilor Woodson read the proclamation of Mayor
Wetherington, proclaiming the Week of May 12 - 16, 2008 as ?Women?s Health
Week? in Columbus, Georgia.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
WITH MEMBERS OF COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL LADY BLUE DEVILS LACROSSE TEAM
STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN IT?S
ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:______________ ____
A Resolution (216-08) ? Commending Columbus High School Lady Blue Devils
Lacrosse team for their 2008 Area One (A-AAAAA) Championship. Councilor Davis
called on the members of Columbus High School Lady Blue Devils Lacrosse team to
come forward. Upon reading the resolution, Councilor Davis moved the adoption.
Seconded by Councilor Hunter and carried unanimously by those ten members of
Council present for this meeting.
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WITH MEMBERS OF NORTHSIDE HIGH SCHOOL PATRIOTS RIFLE TEAM STANDING AT THE
COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN IT?S ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR
HENDERSON AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:______ ________________
A Resolution (217-08) ? Commending Northside High School Patriots Rifle
team for placing second in the Georgia High School Association Riflery
Championship. Councilor Henderson called on the members of Northside High
School Patriots Rifle team to come forward. Upon reading the resolution,
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and
carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor
Barnes being absent for this vote.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING: Minutes of the February 26, 2008 Council Meeting of
the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia were submitted
and approved. Councilor Allen moved the approval of the minutes. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilors Barnes and McDaniel being absent for this vote.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh said she has received several telephone calls
from her constituents regarding the handling of the fire department issue. She
said while she does not agree with just a letter of reprimand, she does know
that the Charter provision as set forth states that the Public Safety Director
is responsible for everything in Public Safety; so whether she likes it or not,
she does not have the ability to change things.
She further stated that several people has also asked why didn?t the City
Manager have an input in the letter of reprimand or what was going to happen
after the review. She said the City Manager did not have any input in this
matter since he do not authority over what happens in public safety.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:__________________________________
An Ordinance (08-16) ? Amending the text of the Unified Development
Ordinance (UDO) to amend two minor issues related to Day Care Centers, Types I,
II, and III and Dwellings and one major issue related to Personal Services,
Health and Fitness Facilities, and Wedding Chapels. Councilor Henderson moved
the adoption of the ordinance (as amended with Type I Day Care taken out).
Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten
members of Council present for this meeting. (See explanation below)
Councilor Henderson asked about the type of permitting license or other
requirements when there are less than six clients.
Mr. Rick Jones in response to Councilor Henderson?s question stated that
the UDO reads that if someone has six clients in a residential area, you must
meet building codes standards for this type of facility. However, if there are
less than six clients, it is considered residential structure and no additional
permitting is required.
Mr. Jones and several members of Council spent an additional 20 minutes
discussing this issue after which Councilor Henderson moved to delay this item
for two weeks. Seconded by Councilor Anthony. City Manager Hugley asked if
Mayor and Council is going to approve the other areas included in the ordinance
and just take the day care out for a later date or take the entire ordinance
off the table?
Councilor Henderson suggested just taking the Type I Day Care out of the
ordinance and then we can go ahead and proceed with the others. City Attorney
Fay then pointed out that a motion would be required for this action.
Councilor Henderson then made a motion to delay the ordinance for Type I
Day Care. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten
members of Council present for this meeting.
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An Ordinance (08-17) ? Rezoning property located at 2303 and 2307 South
Lumpkin Road from an SFR3 (Single Residential Family 3) to NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) District. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the ordinance.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of
Council present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDNINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL
AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILOR HUNTER AFTER SOME
DISCUSSION:
An Ordinance ? Amending Personnel Policy No. 220-505 so as to specify that
three members of the Personnel Review Board constitute a quorum for transacting
business; and for other purposes.
Councilor Hunter asked for clarification on whether or not this would
create a quorum with three members, to which City Attorney Fay replied yes,
this is consistent with the State law. City Attorney Fay said the quorum has
been three but the board wanted to put it in an ordinance where everyone can
see.
Councilor Hunter also asked if this ordinance specifically states that the
quorum of three would need all three members voting the same. City Attorney Fay
replied that this ordinance only addresses the quorum, after which Councilor
Hunter asked that the ordinance be amended to address what he previously
stated. Councilor Hunter then made a motion to amend the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Anthony.
City Attorney Fay then pointed out that the motion for the amendment is to
add one clause that says ?the quorum shall be at least three members of the
board and they will take a vote of three members for any additional action.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh said last week she asked a question in reference
to this ordinance ? if we have five members on the board and five alternate
members, why is it a difficulty in that board having a quorum? She then
requested that staff looks into this.
City Manager Hugley in responding to Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh?s question,
stated that Director Tom Barron has indicated that we have not have a problem
in the past, but just recently they have had a problem and they wanted to go
ahead and get this in an ordinance. He said they could go back and take a look
at absences and failure to show on board members.
After several minutes of further discussion, City Attorney Fay reminded
Mayor and Council of the motion and seconded to amend this ordinance, which was
then carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this
meeting.
At the request of City Manager Hugley and to allow staff to look into
absences and failure to show with board members of the Personnel Review Board,
to delay this item for two weeks, Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh then made a motion
for the two weeks delay. Seconded by Councilor Davis and carried unanimously by
those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING EIGHT RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS
READ BY MAYOR PRO-TEM TURNER PUGH AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:__________________________
A Resolution (218-08) ? Expressing appreciation to Mrs. Maria Whistnant
upon her retirement with the Clerk of Superior Court after 20 years of service.
Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present with Councilors Allen and Barnes being absent for this vote.
A Resolution (219-08) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Willie C. Hicks
upon his retirement with METRA Transportation after 19 years of service. Mayor
Pro-Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Henderson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present
with Councilors Allen and Barnes being absent for this vote.
A Resolution (220-08) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Johnny F. Arrington
upon his retirement with the Columbus Police Department after 20 years of
service. Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those eight members
of Council present with Councilors Allen and Barnes being absent for this vote.
A Resolution (221-08) ? Expressing appreciation to Ms. Nettie M. Allison
upon her retirement with METRA Transportation after 31 years of service. Mayor
Pro-Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Henderson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present
with Councilors Allen and Barnes being absent for this vote.
A Resolution (222-08) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Melvin
Thrower, employee with the Columbus Water Works, who passed away on March 14,
2008. Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present with Councilors Allen and Barnes being absent for this vote.
A Resolution (223-08) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Ronald
E. Parker, employee with the Columbus Fire and Emergency Services, who passed
away on March 20, 2008. Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present with Councilors Allen and Barnes being absent
for this vote.
A Resolution (224-08) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mrs. Martha
E. Gunnels, employee with the Finance/Accounting Department, who passed away on
March 1, 2008. Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present with Councilors Allen and Barnes being absent for this vote.
A Resolution (225-08) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. George
W. Fenical, employee with the Columbus Airport, who passed away on March 6,
2008. Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present with Councilors Allen and Barnes being absent for this vote.
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LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX RESOLUTION:
With some members of the Council being absent on last week, Councilor
Henderson asked for a reconsideration of the vote that was taken on last week
to allow the full Council to vote on this issue.
He stated that he does not have a problem with this resolution, but would
like to give consideration to those Council members who were not here last week
when it was voted on. He said it is important that we afford the full body of
Council the opportunity to vote on it and pass it unanimously.
A Resolution (226-08) ? Whereas, the Columbus Council and Muscogee County
Board of Elections and Registration have called for a referendum on July 15,
2008 to allow voters to decide whether to impose a new Local Option Sales Tax
pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 48-8-96; Councilor Henderson then moved for
reconsideration. Seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously
by those ten members of Council present for this meeting. (See below for the
final vote to reaffirm this resolution.)
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REQUEST FOR RESOLUTIONS:
Councilor Hunter called for a resolution honoring the following individuals:
Eric Plump of Hardaway High School who won the State Championship in 100
meters race.
Chris Jackson of Carver High School who won 200 meters race
Brookstone Girls Tennis team for winning the State Championship and for the
boys? team who made it to the final four semi-finals.
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Councilor Anthony called for a resolution recognizing the student body
Presidents in the various high schools in the community who served this year.
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Councilor Henderson also called for a resolution recognizing the girls?
soccer team of Columbus High School for making it to the finals this year.
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LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX RESOLUTION:
With all ten members of Council now being seated at the Council table,
Councilor Henderson then reiterated his desire and motion to call for
reconsideration of the vote on this resolution from last week. Seconded by
Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present. Councilor Henderson then moved approval. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for
this meeting.
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ZONING PUBLIC HEARING:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD
ASADVERTISED:__________________________________________
An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 3605 Edgewood Road from an
SFR2 (Single Residential Family 2) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District.
(9-A-08-Horace) The proposed use is a beauty salon.
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
Ms. Rosalyn Horace, the petitioner was present and stated that she is
requesting to turn this property into a Beauty Salon. Mr. Horace stated that
the reason they were not present last week was due to their address being wrong
and did not received notification to appear.
Councilor Baker stated that some of the residents were here last week with
questions they wanted to addressed:
What would be the general hours of operation? 8:30 pm ?9:00 pm at the latest,
to which Ms. Horace stated.
What about the buffer requirements? Mr. Horace said it would 10 ft with shrubs
Mr. Will Johnson stated that the residents on the North side of the
property might have trouble with the width of the buffer because the setback
requirement for SFR2 District is eight feet. He said what was discussed was
doing the fence along the North property line, but instead of grass, some bushy
shrubs ? something that is going to get tall since this property is on higher
ground than the Pitts are and the Pitts house seems to be built much closer to
the setback line.
After much discussion by several Council members, Mr. Will Johnson, and the
Horace?s about the rezoning and necessary buffer, City Attorney Fay then
suggested that the Council approve a motion to cover the East side of the
property where the Pitts are.
Councilor Henderson stated that the Beauty Shop is an excellent industry
for this area but he also appreciated that Mr. & Mrs. Horace understands the
necessity to be sensitive to the neighbors. He then requested to include in the
motion instead of restricting the width, also add a minimum height on the
vegetation and it has to be placed and maintained.
City Attorney Fay then stated the new condition is that the developer shall
construct and maintain an eight-foot privacy fence and plant large trees to
attain at least eight feet at maturity on the east side of the property subject
to rezoning. Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh then moved the motion as stated by City
Attorney Fay. Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those ten
members of Council present for this meeting.
Ms. Cynthia Pitts, of 3611 Edgewood Road stated that she was here last week
and her concern is that the natural buffer was cut down. She then presented
Council with a picture of her windows as they are now stating that these were
not visible from the Tip Top Drive side. She said these are her bedroom and
home office windows. She said the trees were not in the Horace?s yard but
rather on the property line. She said she did not receive prior notice before
the trees were cut down and if the natural buffer were not cut down, she would
not be here today.
Councilor Woodson asked if the trees that were cut were on the petitioner?s
property or the neighbor?s property to which Mr. Will Johnson responded that
they were on the petitioner?s property. Councilor Woodson said that we have
asked a lot of the petitioner to protect Ms. Pitts? property and if she (Ms.
Pitts) wanted more protection than what Council have put in place, she can go
ahead and plant some more trees.
City Attorney Fay informed Council that this ordinance would be back for a
vote next week on second reading.
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An Ordinance ? Regulating the vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia, by
establishing a No Parking Zone along Fifth Street, authorizing the installation
of official traffic control signs indicating said parking restrictions,
repealing conflicting ordinance and for other purposes.
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
There was no one present to oppose this proposed rezoning ordinance.
City Attorney Fay informed Council that this ordinance would be back for a
vote next week on second reading.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING PERSON (S) APPEAR ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA AND PROVIDED IS A
SUMMARY OF THEIR
COMMENTS:
REV. DR. BILL HOWELL, REPRESENTING RAINBOW PUSH COALITION, RE: MUSCOGEE
COUNTY JAIL:
Rev. Howell stated that in December 1994 the United States Department of
Justice visited and toured the Muscogee County Jail; on June 1, 1995 the United
States Department of Justice issued a findings letter regarding the conditions
of the jail based upon a tour of the facility. This document detailed what the
Justice Department called constitutional deficiencies that affect the life,
health and safety of the jail population. Some of the key deficiencies were
lack of adequate staffing and supervision to ensure reasonable inmate safety;
lack of adequate medical and mental health care; lack of safe and sanitary
physical plant; lack of reasonable opportunity for exercise; lack of meaningful
access to the courts (due process).
He then read a detailed list of deficiencies in the Muscogee County Jail as
found by the Department of Justice and further requested that the Mayor and
Council give some consideration to this because the longer we fail to give some
consideration to it, the greater the problem becomes.
Councilor Hunter suggested that the Mayor and Council look into the
allegations (molded food, and some other sub-standard conditions) being made by
Rev. Howell and if there are problems, and let?s make sure we address each
problem individually.
City Attorney Fay added that the Sheriff has met with the Mayor and the
Justice Department when they was here a few weeks ago and conducted another
review like they have done annually for the past several years. He said the
latest concern the Justice Department have is the staffing level at the jail
(which the Sheriff is working on with the Mayor and Council) continually and
will keep working on during this budget cycle. He said there are also some
vacancies with the nursing staff that they are also trying to work on.
Mayor Wetherington, several members of Council, the City Manager and Rev.
Howell spent additional 15 minutes discussing issues such as staffing and over
crowding.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING FIVE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:__________________________________________________ _
A Resolution (227-08) ? Authorizing the approval to enter into an agreement
with the Georgia Department of Transportation for $215,327 in funds to initiate
a comprehensive study for the relocation of the Columbus Railyard. Councilor
McDaniel moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with
Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote.
A Resolution (228-08) ? Authorizing the acceptance of a deed to Richland
Drive located in Richland Subdivision. The Department of Engineering has
inspected this street and recommends the acceptance. Councilor McDaniel moved
the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor
Henderson being absent for this vote.
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THE FOLLOWING FIVE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED
BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY:____________
A Resolution (229-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of materials for dugout
covers from Lowe?s in the amount of $15,529.20. The materials include roofing
sheets, ridge caps and treated lumber, which Parks and Recreation will use to
construct dugout covers. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those
ten members of Council present for this meeting.
A Resolution (230-08) ? Authorizing the execution of a contract with River
Signs, LLC, in the amount of $15,395.00, to refurbish signage at South Commons,
with the option to provide electrical repairs in the amount of $1,004.20. The
work includes refurbishing, repainting and re-lettering ten (10) directional
signs located in the South Commons area: Golden Park, Civic Center, Memorial
Stadium, Softball Complex, Victory Drive, Naval Museum, Skate Park and South
Commons. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those ten members of
Council present for this meeting.
A Resolution (231-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of two (2) Wheeled Coach
Type I Medium Duty Ambulance from Peach State Ambulance, Inc., (Tyrone,
Georgia) at the unit cost of $169,894.00 each, including equipment, which
equates to a total cost of $339,788.00. The two replacement units will be used
by The Department of Fire/EMS to provide immediate medical assistance and
transport patients. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those
ten members of Council present for this meeting.
A Resolution (232-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of two (2) E-One 1500 GPM
Mount Rescue Pumpers with 1030 Gallon Booster Tanks on new Custom E-One Typhoon
Cab & Chassis, and applicable loose equipment, from Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus,
Inc., (Ocala, Florida) at the unit cost of $314,056.00, which equates to total
cost of $628,112.00, plus $156,107.50 for ancillary equipment. The Fire/EMS
Department at Station 5 and Station 7 will utilize these replacement units.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
A Resolution (233-08) ? Authorizing the purchase twenty (20) MW810 mobile
data computers with automatic vehicle location (AVL), in the amount of
$198,640.00 from Motorola Corporation. The unit cost for the mobile data
computers with AVL is $9,932.00. The equipment will be installed in emergency
response vehicles for the Fire & EMS Department. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and
carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND AFTER SOME DISCUSISON DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL:______________
A Resolution ? Authorizing the purchase of two (2) Challenger MT335B
tractors, via Georgia State Contract, SWC S-080773, from Yancey Brothers,
(Austell, GA) in the amount of $48,217.00. The tractors are replacement units
that will be used by the Right-of-Way Maintenance Division, of the Public
Services Department, to transport bush hog rotary mowers to various works sites
to be used for the maintenance of road right-of-ways and City owned detention
ponds.
A Resolution ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) Shulte S100 10? Batwing
mower, via Georgia State Contract, SWC S-080773, from Yancey Brothers,
(Austell, GA) in the amount of $12,993.00. The mower is a replacement unit
that will be used by the Right-of-Way Maintenance Division, of the Public
Services Department, to cut right-of-ways throughout Muscogee County and City
owned detention ponds.
A Resolution ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) Massey Ferguson 563
tractor, via Georgia State Contract, SWC S-080773, from Yancey Brothers,
(Austell, GA) in the amount of $20,806.00. The tractor is an additional unit
that will be used by the Street Improvement Division, of the Public Services
Department, to pull a harrow and box blade, which will be used to cut hay to
control soil erosion.
Councilor McDaniel asked if Yancey Brothers if the only company who can
provide these particular mowers to which City Manager Hugley responded that
they are not the only one but since this is coming from the Georgia State
contract, where this is bided out and every tractor dealer in and outside the
state of Georgia have an opportunity to bid on this.
Councilor McDaniel said what he is getting at is that some time other
people can beat the state contract and asked if it would be wise to put this
out for bid after which Mayor Pro-Tem made a motion that items F, G, and H (as
seen above) be pulled and delayed for two weeks. Seconded by Councilor Woodson
and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:_________
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A Resolution (234-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of a permit management
system from EnerGov Solutions (Duluth, GA). The system will centralize
information collection and management relating to the permit process, and
provide greater access to permit information to appropriate City staff and
applicants. The goal is to consolidate this information in one central database
that will be more easily accessible to users, with the configurability to be
maintained and updated in-house. Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption
of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by
those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
City Manager Hugley made the following announcements:
Public Hearings on Local Option Sales Tax
May 19, 2008 ? Forest Road Elementary School ? 6:00 pm
May 20, 2008 ? Blanchard Elementary School ? 6:00 pm
May 22, 2008 ? Baker Middle School ? 6:00 pm
City Manager Hugley also reminded the Mayor, Council and the viewing public
that the session next week (May 20, 2008 at 9:00 am) will be a Consent
Agenda/Work Session and the only item on the Work Session Agenda will be the
Citizens Review Board Panel.
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Councilor Hunter asked City Manager Hugley to make sure the Plaza is
properly air-conditioned because he has received complaints from people who
have attended functions recently that it is very warm in there.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
Memorandum from ACCG, Re: Policy Committee Appointments and 2009
Legislative Issues.
(2) Memorandum from ACCG, Re: Public Hearings by Commission for a New
Georgia Freight and Logistics Task Force.
(3) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Columbus Golf Course
Authority.
(4) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Family & Children
Services Board.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON:__________________________
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A Resolution (235-08) ? Approving and receiving the report of the Finance
Director of those alcoholic beverage licenses there were approved and/or denied
during the month of April 2008. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Hunter and carried unanimously by those nine
members of Council present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this vote.
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