MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
AUGUST 24, 2010
The regular session of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to order
at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 24, 2009, in the Council Chambers on the Plaza
Level of the Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable W. J.
Wetherington, Mayor, and Honorable Evelyn Turner Pugh, Mayor Pro Tem 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 Barnes,
Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr., and Charles E.
McDaniel, Jr., 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.
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ABSENT: Councilor McDaniel was absent for this meeting.
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INVOCATION: Led by Rev. Marquise Hardrick ? Holsey Monumental CME Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Girl Scout Troup 50055.
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PRESENTATION CRIME PREVENTION UPDATE:
Mr. Mike Gayman and Mr. Seth Brown came forward with a power point
presentation to update the Council and the public on the Columbus Crime
Prevention Board, which is outlined below.
Timeline
July 2008 - Local Option Sales Tax (L.O.S.T.) approved by voters
January 2009 - Mayor's Commission on Crime Prevention Formed
December 2009 ? Office of Crime Prevention Approved ? includes 1 director and 7
member Board
March 2010 ? Crime Prevention Director Hired
April 2010 - Crime Board Sworn In
Council Appointed Board Members
Mike Gaymon, Chair
Dr. Peggy Connell
Sharon Cox-Bevley
Sgt. Julius Graham
Marjorie Newman
Dr. Kim Peters
Nancy Rinn
Seth Brown, Director
5 Key Components from the Commission
Recreation
Education
Drug & Alcohol Prevention
Employment
Community Policing
Where Have We Been?
Based on meetings with United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley and The Community
Foundation, developed Grant Application & Evaluation Score sheet
?To date, there have been 6 requests for funding
?The first approved grant is ready for funding now
Gathering of Information (Neighborhood Crime Watch, Crimestoppers, citizens and
other individuals and groups)
Where We Are?
Strategic Planning Session
??Held August 2010 at Cunningham Center for
Leadership Development
??S.W.O.T. analysis
??Assessing priority areas for Board focus
??Developing specific programs for Columbus
Mission and Vision of the Board
Adopted August 18, 2010
Vision - Work in concert with Columbus Consolidated Government to become The
Safest City in America.
Mission - Create a model that prevents crime by implementing and supporting
effective programs and incentives and stimulating public-private cooperative
efforts in crime prevention.
Where We Are Going?
Website Development - #5 COMMUNITY POLICING
Crime Reports Website- #5 COMMUNITY POLICING - Ft. Meyers, FL Police Department
Neighborhood Watch Monthly Meetings - #5 COMMUNITY POLICING
Employment - #4 EMPLOYMENT - Felons
?Columbus Technical College, Columbus Transition
Center, Pardon & Paroles, SHRM
Pilot ?Out Of School Program? - #1 RECREATION & EDUCATION
?Cunningham Center for Leadership Development
?Susan Wirt - Director
1st Grant Recipient
Addresses # 2 - EDUCATION and #3 ? DRUG & ALCOHOL PREVENTION of the 5 Key
Components
Where We Are Going?
Website Development - #5 COMMUNITY POLICING
Crime Reports Website- #5 COMMUNITY POLICING - Ft. Meyers, FL Police Department
Neighborhood Watch Monthly Meetings - #5 COMMUNITY POLICING
Employment - #4 EMPLOYMENT - Felons
?Columbus Technical College, Columbus Transition
Center, Pardon & Paroles, SHRM
Pilot ?Out Of School Program? - #1 RECREATION & EDUCATION
?Cunningham Center for Leadership Development
?Susan Wirt ? Director
1st Grant Recipient
Addresses # 2 - EDUCATION and #3 ? DRUG & ALCOHOL PREVENTION of the 5 Key
Components
Juvenile Drug Court
New Aspects To Be Funded:
Upfront Psychological Evaluations
In Home Counseling Service
GPS Ankle Monitoring
Total Grant Requested = $77,210
Total Grant Approved = $67,300
Plan the Work ? Work the Plan
Measurements ? Evaluation ? Flexibility
Good Stewards
Change is sometimes different
Unchartered Waters
Councilor Anthony asked how has recidivism been reduced for those who are
involved in the program and also asked what psychological valve will be used.
Ms. Mary Bode responded by saying currently there is a longterm15%
recidivism rate. She said a year after the participants have graduated from
the program, we do background checks and only 29 out of 254 offenders have
re-offended. She said regarding the in-home counseling services there has been
a growing trend that a lot of the youth are dual diagnosed and have
co-occurring disorders. She said we would like to get a better assessment on
each child to find out what their diagnosis is, which would give us a better
lead on finding out the treatment that is needed for that individual.
Councilor Allen asked if Ms. Bode could give the Council an ideal of the
numbers that have been processed through this program and asked if all of the
children would be receiving counseling, evaluation and mentoring.
Ms. Bode said yes all of the children would be receiving those services.
She said one of the main components is substance abuse treatment. She said we
receive no intakes through the department of juvenile justice. She said on
average, we serve about 100 youth and their families annually.
Ms. Susan Wirt came forward and said Columbus State University is looking
into the possibility of forming an administrative operation that would
administer an after school program and a summer program for the youth of
Columbus. She said we would like to offer the kids a program where they could
choose from any kind of studious class that would help them in their
schoolwork. She them went forward with a presentation.
Crime Prevention Board
Columbus State University
Continuing Education Proposal
August 2010
CSU Proposal:
Serve as the overseeing organization
Administer innovative out-of-school programs
Ultimately include apprenticeship and employment programs
Vision
By exploring new skills in a multitude of subjects, teens in Muscogee County
will discover what inspires them and learn what it takes to be successful.
Mission
Create a network of out-of-school learning opportunities in a wide array of
subjects. This program will include classroom, mentorship, apprenticeship, and
employment opportunities for youth in underserved communities throughout
Columbus.
Implementation Plan
Begin October 4 with the Springer Theatre Academy Arts Alive! program for
middle school-aged youth
Incorporate additional partners into the program
Partnerships
MCSD
Springer Theatre Academy
CSU TSYS Computer Science Department
Columbus Museum
Columbus Ballet
Sports Council
CORTA
4-H
Potential Programs
Life Skills through Stage Skills
Jazz Band/Combo
Photography
Game Design
Culinary
Sewing
Digital Recording/Editing
Tennis, Hockey, Softball, etc.
Evaluate and Improve
Measurements:
Attendance rate
Drop-out rate
Number of incidents
Graduation rate
Job placement
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
WITH THE COLUMBUS AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM STANDING AT THE
COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND READ IN ITS ?BY
COUNCILOR DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:____
A Resolution (281-10) ? Commending Columbus American Little
League 9-10 year old baseball players for winning the Tournament of State
Champions. Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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WITH THE ROCK YOUTH BASEBALL HIT N RUN YANKEES STANDING AT THE COUNCIL
TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND READ IN ITS ?BY COUNCILOR
HENDERSON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:_
A Resolution (282-10) ? Commending the Rock Youth Baseball Hit N Run
Yankees for winning the 2009-2010 Grand Slam Race for the Cup Points
Championship. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Baker and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council present at the time, with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this
meeting.
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WITH THE COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY MEN?S TENNIS TEAM STANDING AT THE
COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND READ IN ITS ?BY
COUNCILOR HUNTER AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:_
A Resolution (283-10) ? Commending the Columbus State University Cougars
men?s tennis team for their outstanding 2010 season and advancing to the
National Semifinals. Councilor Hunter moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members
of Council present at the time, with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this
meeting.
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WITH MR. COLBY CARDIN AND MR. NICK STUTZMAN STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE,
THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ ?BY
COUNCILOR ANTHONY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A
SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR ANTHONY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR DAVIS, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE TIME WITH
COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FOR THIS MEETING:
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A Resolution (284-10) ? Commending Colby Cardin, selected as a ?Five
Under 40? by Columbus and the Valley Magazine and the Greater
Columbus, Georgia, Chamber of Commerce.
A Resolution (285-10) ? Commending Nick Stutzman, elected as a ?Five
Under 40? by Columbus and the Valley Magazine and the Greater
Columbus, Georgia, Chamber of Commerce.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Minutes of the August 10, 2010 Council Meetings of
the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia. Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Allen
and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present at the time,
with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWIING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTONEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL ON SECOND READING PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON AND CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT, WITH COUNCILOR MCDANIEL
BEING ABSENT FOR THIS MEETING:___________
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An Ordinance (10-39) ? Amending Section 2-68 and 2-69 of the Columbus Code
by providing that before an audit report is submitted to the Mayor and Columbus
Council, the subject of the audit shall file a written response with the
Internal Auditor/Compliance Officer within ten (10) days of receipt of the
report; and for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR ORDINANCES WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING PURSUANT TO THE
ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR WOODSON AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILOR HENDERSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
PRESENT, WITH COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT:_ ______
An Ordinance (10-40) ? Rezoning property located at 4425 & 4421 3rd Avenue
is proposed for rezoning from RMF1 (Residential Multi Family 1) zoning district
to GC (General Commercial) zoning district.
An Ordinance (10-41) ? Amending the text to the Unified Development
Ordinance to create a new permitted use and definition for ambulance
services. (22-A-10-Planning Department) (Councilor McDaniel) The
proposed text amendment shall include any reference to ambulances in the
definition of dispatch agency or office shall be removed.
An Ordinance (10-42) ? Rezoning properties located at 3832 Trask Drive &
1600 Ft. Benning Drive is proposed for rezoning from RMF2 (Residential Multi
Family 2) zoning district to GC (General Commercial) zoning district.
(1-CA-10-McKenna) (Councilor McDaniel) The proposed use is for Medical Office.
An Ordinance (10-43) ? Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia
by amending City Code Section 20-5.2 increasing or decreasing state speed limit
in designated zones approved by Ordinance 05-2, and Section 20-5.3 streets
designated for speed enforcement using radar and other speed detection devices
approved by Ordinance 05-3, to change the existing school zone times of 7:00 am
to 9:00 am, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm to new school zone times of 7:00 am to 9:00 am,
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm; authorizing the installation of official traffic control
signs; repealing any conflicting Ordinance and for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING ZONING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS ADVERTISED:__________
An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 4423 Cusseta Road is
proposed for rezoning from RMF2 (Residential Multi Family 2) zoning
district to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district. (23-CA-10-
Jenkins) (Councilor McDaniel) The proposed use is for a business office.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING:_____________
An Ordinance? Amending Chapter 21 of the Columbus Code by providing that
taxicab drivers shall not charge any passenger an additional fee for guide or
service dogs permitted by O.C.G.A. Section 30-4-2; and for other purposes.
An Ordinance ? Amending Section 18-29 of the Columbus Code by revising
offenses to street obstruction; and for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (286-10) ? Authorizing payment in the amount $58,090.76 for
legal services rendered by Page, Scrantom, Sprouse, Tucker & Ford, PC.
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PUBLIC AGENDA
1) Mr. Charles C. Dauphin, Re: Request to appeal property tax penalties for
years 2007, 2008 and 2009. (5 minutes)
2) Mr. Paul S. Olson, Re: Spring Harbor bonds (2) Columbus Regional Board of
Directors and (3) Ambulance service. (5 minutes)
3) Mr. Lorenza Wilder, Re: Speeding and Columbus Police Department. (5
minutes)
4) Mr. William Madison, Re: The Board of Directors of the Regional Healthcare
System. (5 minutes)
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CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:______________________________________________
A Resolution (287-10) ? Authorizing the execution of a City Right of Way
Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) for a County
Contract for Intersection Improvement on Mutec Drive (Corporate Ridge Parkway)
@ Woodruff Farm Road. Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members
of Council present for the meeting with Councilor McDaniel being absent.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE 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 ALLEN, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING, WITH
COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT:_ _
A Resolution (288-10) ? Authorizing the execution of an agreement with
Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc., for reimbursement of material, labor,
equipment and Engineering Services in the amount of $272,347 incurred by the
Railroad for the replacement of the City's existing combined sewer system, 6th
Avenue & Side Street System Phase II-
A Resolution (289-10) ? Authorizing the execution to enter into a
Memorandum of Understanding with Uptown Columbus, Inc., for the development and
construction of the River Restoration Project and to apply for grant funding as
identified for the project provided the grant does not require City matching
funds exceeding the amount previously allocated by the City to the project.
A Resolution (290-10) ? Authorizing the approval for the renewal of the
Tower Site Lease with Crown Castle, Inc., and grant a utility easement for
installation of underground fiber optics on property located at 2300 Double
Churches Road.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE 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 ALLEN, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING, WITH
COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT:___ _
A Resolution (291-10) ? Authorizing the approval to enter into a
Supplemental Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation to
receive $1,119,017.90 for the Rails to Trails Phase III Project.
A Resolution (292-10) ? Authorizing the approval to enter into a
Supplemental Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation to receive
additional Stimulus Funding for the Fort Benning Enhancement Project at
I-185/Victory Drive Interchange.
A Resolution (293-10) ?Authorizing the acceptance of a deed to
Chattsworth Court located off Chattsworth Road.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED
AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED
BY THE COUNCIL:___________________________________________
A Resolution (294-10) ? Authorizing the execution of an agreement with
Norfolk Southern/Central of Georgia Railroad Company for reimbursement of
expenses incurred, not to exceed $25,000, for inspections and supervision
related to the demolition and replacement of an overhead pedestrian bridge
located on Cusseta Road. Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine
members of Council present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent.
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THE FOLLOWING FIVE 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 MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR
ALLEN, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT WITH
COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FROM THE MEETING:____________
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A Resolution (295-10) ? Authorizing payment to Motorola, in the amount of
$78,861.00, for the annual maintenance agreement (July 1, 2010 through June 30,
2011) for the E-911 Center?s Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System. The Police
Department (through the 911 Center), Marshal?s Office and Sheriff?s Office uses
the CAD System to dispatch the various Public Safety Units throughout the City
as they are needed. This equipment is a critical part of Public Safety
communications system. Council approved the purchase of the CAD system from
Motorola on July 18, 2006 per Resolution #296-06. The initial warranty has
expired and the system must be covered by a comprehensive 24/7/365 maintenance
agreement with Motorola in order to assure rapid, accurate repairs and minimal
down-time.
A Resolution (296-10) ? Authorizing the purchase of three (3) MW810 mobile
data/ automatic vehicle location (AVL) workstations, in the amount of
$33,621.00 from Motorola Corporation. The unit cost for the Mobile Data/AVL is
$11,207.00. The equipment will be installed in pursuit vehicles purchased for
the Marshal?s Office. This purchase is part of a continuing project aimed at
equipping all appropriate public safety vehicles with advanced technology, in
order to maximize the efficiency of public safety response calls, for service,
from the public. Per Resolution No. 431-00 (RFP No. 00-0022), Council awarded
a contract with Motorola to provide mobile data units for public safety
departments. To maintain uniformity of the equipment, the City has continued
to purchase the equipment from Motorola. Consequently, the vendor is
considered the only known source to provide the equipment, in accordance with
the Procurement Ordinance, Article 3-114.
A Resolution (297-10) ? Authorizing the execution of a contract with
Action Target (Provo, UT) for a firing range target system. Action Target will
provide and install the firing range target, which includes a target package
and a Hogan?s Alley target package.
A Resolution (298-10) ? Authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with Archer Western Contractors in the amount of $5,885,825.65 for a
right-of-way bridge fa?ade and landscape enhancement project at the I-185 Fort
Benning Gateway. The work primarily involves clearing, grubbing, planting
various landscaping items, installation of irrigation, as well as, fountain
plaza and construction of monument and bridge fa?ade.
A Resolution (299-10) ? Authorizing approval and payment to EnerGov
Solutions (Duluth, Georgia) in the amount of $53,524.00 for annual software
license maintenance for the Permitting System utilized by Inspections and Code
and the Business License System utilized by the Finance Department?s Revenue
Division. This maintenance payment will cover ongoing support for the both
systems from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Both systems were originally
purchased from Energov per Resolution #655-05 for the Business License System;
and Resolution $#234-08 for the Permitting System. Energov was already
providing maintenance support for the Business License system, purchased in
2005. In 2008, during negotiations with Energov to provide the Permitting
System, software maintenance for both systems were combined as a cost savings
measure.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND AFTER FIFTEEN MINUTES OF DISCUSSION WAS ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:_________________________________________________
A Resolution (300-10) ? Authorizing the emergency purchase of five (5)
pursuit vehicles, via Georgia State Contract, SWC90796, from Akins Ford Dodge
Jeep Chrysler, (Winder, GA) in the amount of $110,342.60. The Sheriff?s Office
was awarded a grant to participate in the Propane Corridor Development Program
for the use of propane as an alternative fuel source. The five pursuit
vehicles will be utilized by the Sheriff?s Office in the pilot program. The
emergency purchase is requested because the vehicles must be delivered for the
propane system installation on or before September 5, 2010. Councilor Allen
moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh.
Councilor Davis asked if the emergency purchase went through the bid
process.
City Manager Hugley explained that when there is an emergency purchase we
purchase from the state contract or we could bid and not purchase from the
state contract.
Councilor Davis said doing things at the 11th hour makes him a little
hesitant but he is for the program. He said he received some concerns from the
community as to why some local vendors were not given a chance. He pointed out
that the vehicles that are being purchased are knew vehicles and once they have
been modified they lose warranty. He asked the City Manager if there was a
reason why older vehicles are not being used if this is a test faze.
City Manager Hugley explained that there would be an option to use fuel or
propane. He said there would be a switch that would allow persons to convert
from fuel to propane. He went on to explain that the propane tank would be in
the trunk of the vehicle and said he has not been advised that any warranty
would be lost. He said he would have to verify that information.
Councilor Davis said he would hope that the department would consider the
older models in lieu of the new models.
City Manager Hugley said these vehicles are being purchased for the
Sheriff?s Office and it is their discretion as to whether they would like to
purchase a new or old vehicle.
Mr. Gib Anthony of the Sheriff?s Department also came forward and
responded to questions of members of the Council regarding the purchase of
these vehicles.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH UPTOWN COLUMBUS ? RIVER RESTORATION
PROJECT:____
Councilor Henderson said he voted yes on the resolution as outlined above;
however, he says the Memorandum of Understanding conflicts with the amount of
funding that we stated that we are going to give to this project.
City Manager Hugley said the commitment that we made was for $1.67 million
for five years. Councilor Henderson said he wants to make sure that we have
some clairifaction on that.
City Manager Hugley reiterated that we have told them that we would
contribute the $1.67 million for 5 years. He said maybe we can clean up the
language in the resolution. He said if we can take out the word on average and
make sure that it is clear that our contribution will not exceed the $1.67
million per year.
Councilor Henderson then made a motion that we amend the resolution to
clarify that amount. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting, with
Councilor McDaniel being absent.
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After more than fifteen minutes of discussion on the subject dealing with
the purchase of the vehicles for the Sheriff?s Department, the question was
then called on Councilor Allen?s earlier motion to adopt the resolution.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine
members of Council present with this meeting, with Councilor McDaniel being
absent.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING ITEM AS INFORMATION
FOR THE MAYOR & COUNCIL:___________________________________________________
(1) Mayor?s Committee for Persons with Disabilities Weekly Report for the weeks
beginning on July 19, 2010 through July 26, 2010 and August 2, 2010 through
August 16, 2010.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING APPLICATIONS WERE SUBMITTED
AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:_____
Application of Stephanie Hayes to temporarily close 1st Avenue from 27th
Street to 28th Street, on Saturday, September 4, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m., in connection with a fundraiser.
Application of Richard Bishop to temporarily close Broadway from 11th
Street to 12th Street, on Friday, September 10, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to Sunday,
September 12, 2010 at 2:00 a.m. Broadway from 10th Street to 11th Street, on
Friday, September 10, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to Saturday, September 11, 2010 at
2:00 a.m. and Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to Sunday, September
12, 2010 at 2:00 a.m. 11th Street from Front Avenue to 1st Avenue, on Friday,
September 10, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 2:00 a.m.
and Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 4:00 p.m. to Sunday, September 12, 2010
at 2:00 a.m., in connection with ?Bikes on Broad? pedestrian safety.
Application of Richard Bishop to temporarily close Bay Avenue from 10th
Street to 11th Street; 10th Street from Front Avenue to Bay Avenue, on
Thursday, September 16, 2010 (rain date October 7, 2010) from 5:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m., in connection with ?Screen on the Green? pedestrian safety.
Councilor Allen moved the approval of these applications. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent from the meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:________
Board of Elections & Registration, July 20, 2010.
Board of Health, June 23, 2010.
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 28-10 & 29-10.
Board of Water Commissioners, July 12, 2010.
C.I.R.C.L.E, July 13, 2010.
C.I.R.C.L.E, August 10, 2010.
Convention & Visitors Bureau, June 16, 2010.
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, August 10, 2010.
Uptown Facade Board, July 19, 2010.
Councilor Allen moved the approval of the minutes. Seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of the Council
present at the time, with Councilors Henderson being absent for this vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING NEW ZONING PETITION, WHICH IS BEING RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
BY THE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION AND CONDITIONAL APPROVAL BY THE PLANNING
DEPARMTNET WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND AN ORDINANCE AND
PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED FOR BY COUNCILOR
ALLEN:___
Petition submitted by the Woodruff Company to rezone 60.79 total acres of
property located at 2866 South Lumpkin Road from SFR2 (Single Family
Residential 2) to PMUD (Planned Mixed Use Development) district.
(25-CA-10-Woodruff Company)
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF
COUNCIL WASHINGTON
AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:____________________________
A Resolution(301-10) - Excusing Councilor Charles E. McDaniel from the
August 24, 2010 Council Meeting. Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by
those eight members of Council present for this meeting, with Councilor
Henderson being absent for this vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent from
the meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BUILDING AUTHORITY:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Terry Ballard is eligible
to succeed himself for another term of office, but does not desire
reappointment. She said she would be bringing forth some recommendations at the
next Council meeting.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that we still need someone for
Mr. Arthur Rogers?s position who cannot succeed himself. She said this is the
District 4 representative on this board. She further pointed out that the
Mayor still has one additional appointments to make, which is for the seat of
Mr. Eddie Roberts, who also cannot succeed himself.
She said Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and the Mayor are both working on a
replacement for these two seats.
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HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Clerk of Council Washington advised that Rev. Ralph Huling has resigned
from his seat on the Hospital Authority and that the Council would need to
submit three nominees for this position. There were no nominations made.
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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington submitted the recommendations from the Keep
Columbus Beautiful Commission for the following positions that expired back in
June, as outlined below.
Ms. Vanessa Lewis, Council District , Peggy Myles, At-Large, Mr. William
Kendall, At-Large, Ms. Willette Roundtree, At-Large, Ms. Katie Coakley,
At-Large, Mr. Ronald V. Davis, who does not desire to be reappointed, At-Large,
Mr. William Green, who cannot succeed himself,
At-Large.
The Executive Director is submitting the following recommendations for
consideration.
Ronald V. Davis Replacement- Todd Goodson
William Green Replacement- Doug McCloud
Katie Coakley Replacement- Elliott Waddell
Councilor Barnes nominated Ms. Vanessa Lewis for another term of office
for the Council District One seat. Councilor Allen moved she be confirmed.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine
members of Council present for the meeting, with Councilor McDaniel being
absent.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh then nominated all the other recommendations as
outlined above, as submitted by the Executive Director of the Keep Columbus
Beautiful Commission.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Regarding a request of the Mayor to go into an executive session to
discuss a personnel matter, Councilor Allen then made a motion to allow the
Council to go into an executive session. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this
meeting, with Councilor McDaniel being absent.
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At 7:45 p.m. the regular session was adjourned to allow the Coucnil to go
into an executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
The meeting was called back to order at 8:50 p.m. at which time Mayor
Wetherington pointed out that the Council met in an executive session to
discuss a personnel matter, but no votes was taken.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh then made a motion adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and
carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting,
with the time being 8:51 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, CMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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