Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR MEETING

DECEMBER 6, 2016



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

to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2016, on the 2nd Floor of the

Citizens Service Center, located at 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia

Honorable Teresa Tomlinson, Mayor and Honorable Evelyn Turner Pugh, Mayor Pro

Tem presiding.



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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Teresa Tomlinson were Councilors R. Gary

Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes, Glenn Davis, Walker Garrett and Judy W.

Thomas. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Assistant City

Attorney Lucy Sheftall, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of

Council Lindsey Glisson were also present. Councilor Berry H. Henderson took

his seat at 5:36 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh took her seat at 5:56 p.m.

Councilor Bruce Huff took his seat at 6:31 p.m.

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ABSENT: Councilor Evelyn Woodson was absent.

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INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Terrence Evans of Greater Ward Chapel A.M.E.

Church.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students of Waddell Elementary

School.

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PRESENTATION:



Mr. Rick Jones, Director of the Planning Department came forward and said

that to present the Mayor and Council with the results of their survey with

regards to transportation as well as, their bike giveaway.



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PROCLAMATIONS:



?MARVIN BROADWATER DAY?



With Mr. Marvin Broadwater, GA State Representative Omega Psi Phi

Fraternity, Inc. standing at the Council table, Councilor Garrett read Mayor

Tomlinson?s proclamation into the records, proclaiming Tuesday, December 6,

2016, as ?Marvin Broadwater Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.



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?GRPA VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY?



With Ride on Bikes, Ms. Susan Garrett, Ms. Gladys Johnson, Mr. Ronzell

Buckner and a Representative of the Columbus Sports Council standing at the

Council table, Councilor Henderson read Mayor Tomlinson?s proclamation into the

records, proclaiming Tuesday, December 6, 2016, as ?GRPA Volunteer Appreciation

Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.



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?MUSCOGEE COUNTY?S FIRST REACH SCHOLARS DAY?



With Mr. Brinique Wright, Ms. Alexansandra Casanova, Mr. Johnny Moore, Jr.,

Ms. Akeamma Thomas, Ms. Katherine Waters, Mr. Adam Cobis-Ribeiro, Mr.Dillon

Jack and Ms. Brianna Owens standing at the Council Table, Councilor Barnes read

Mayor Tomlinson?s proclamation into the records, proclaiming Tuesday, December

6, 2016, as ?Muscogee County?s First REACH Scholars Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.



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?COLUMBUS PARKS AND RECREATION DAY?



With Mr. Carson Revell and members of Parks and Recreation standing at the

Council table, Councilor Thomas read Mayor Tomlinson?s proclamation into the

records, proclaiming Tuesday, December 6, 2016, as ?Columbus Parks and

Recreation Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.



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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND

ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL: ________________________________



A Resolution (420-16) ? Commending and congratulating Double Churches

Elementary School teacher, Eric Crouch, recipient of a 2016

Milken Educator Award.



Councilor Henderson made a motion to approve the resolution. Seconded by

Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council

present, with Councilor Huff being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson

being absent from the meeting.



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A Resolution (421-16) ? Expressing appreciation to Councilor R. Walker

Garrett for his meritorious service on the Columbus Ironworks Convention

& Trade Center Authority.



Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to approve the resolution.

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

Council present, with Councilor Huff being absent for the vote and Councilor

Woodson being absent from the meeting.





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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED 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 EIGHT

MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT, WITH COUNCILOR HUFF BEING ABSENT FOR THE VOTE AND

COUNCILOR WOODSON BEING ABSENT FROM THE MEETING: ___

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A Resolution (422-16) ? Expressing appreciation to Ms. Deborah Lane for

her meritorious service on the Columbus Ironworks Convention & Trade

Center Authority.



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A Resolution (423-16)? ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Ed James for his

meritorious service on the Board of Historic and Architectural Review

(BHAR).



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A Resolution (424-16) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Karl Douglass for

his meritorious service on the Board of Water Commissioners.



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A Resolution (425-16) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Walter J. Lewis,

Sr. for his meritorious service on the Community Development Advisory

Council.



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A Resolution (426-16) ? Expressing appreciation to Ms. Paige Swift for

her meritorious service on the Planning Advisory Commission.



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A Resolution (427-16) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Paul Voorhees for

his meritorious service on the Public Safety Advisory Commission.



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A Resolution (428-16) ? Expressing appreciation to Ms. Glenda Culpepper

for her meritorious service on the Tree Board.



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A Resolution (429-16) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Judson Richardson

for his meritorious service on the Uptown Fa?ade Board.

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MINUTES: Minutes of the November 8, 2016 Council Meeting of the

Consolidated Government were submitted and approved. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh

made a motion to approve the minutes. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried

unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilor Huff

being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.

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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING FOUR ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING:

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An Ordinance (16-49) ? Revising the promotional procedures for the

Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services; and for other

purposes.



Councilor Thomas made a motion to approve the ordinance. Seconded by Mayor

Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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An Ordinance (16-50) ? Amending Chapter 2 of the Columbus Code by amending

the terms of members of the Retiree Health Benefit Committee; and for other

purposes.



Councilor Allen made a motion to approve the ordinance. Seconded by Mayor

Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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An Ordinance (16-51) ? Amending Ordinance No. 16-17, the budget for fiscal

year 2016, beginning July 1, 2016, and ending June 30, 2017, for certain

positions of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; and for other

purposes.



Councilor Thomas made a motion to approve the ordinance. Seconded by Mayor

Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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An Ordinance (16-52) ? Amending Ordinance No.16-27 which provided for the

levy, assessment, and collection of taxes for the public school system of

Columbus, Georgia; to correct certain due dates and for other purposes.



Councilor Henderson made a motion to approve the ordinance. Seconded by

Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING THREE ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY

FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING: _



An Ordinance ? Amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) of the

Columbus Code so as to amend section 3.2.72.K.1(B) and add a new section

3.2.72.O; and for other purposes.



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An Ordinance ? Amending the budget for the Fiscal Year 2016 beginning July

1, 2015 and ending June 30, 2016, for certain funds of the Consolidated

Government of Columbus, Georgia; appropriating amounts shown in each fund; and

for various other purposes.



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An Ordinance ? Amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of

Columbus, Georgia; changing certain boundaries of a district located at 4540,

4550 & 4554 Reese Road & 3747 Gentian Boulevard (parcel 084-023-003,

084-023-001, 084-023-002 & 069-010-003) from NC (Neighborhood Commercial)

Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) with conditions Zoning District.

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PUBLIC AGENDA



THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS APPEARED BEFORE THE COUNCIL ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA

TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT MATTERS, AS LISTED BELOW: ________



MS. JONNELL MINEFEE, REPRESNETING CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL, RE:

CARPOOLING:



Ms. Jonnell Minefee, representing Citizens Advisory Council,

Re: Carpooling.



1. Attorney Stephen Hodges, representing Pat D. Daniel, Re:

Requesting Council to revoke liquor license.



3. Ms. Audrey Holston Palmore, Re: Appearance Follow-Up.

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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING SIX RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY

CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:

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A Resolution (430-16) ? Whereas, the Columbus Consolidated Government

is pleased to be a part of the efforts to increase prosperity, reduce poverty

and improve the quality of life for a stronger, more vibrant Greater Columbus

Georgia Region by 2025.



Councilor Thomas made a motion to approve the resolution. Seconded by

Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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A Resolution (431-16) ? Authorizing to accept a donation of consulting

services and technology from Rubicon Global, LLC, for a municipal waste data

pilot project, for services valued at four hundred forty-three thousand, eight

hundred eighty dollars and zero cents ($443,880.00); and authorizing approval

to enter into any appropriate agreement(s) for participation in the waste data

pilot project; and for other purposes.



Councilor Henderson made a motion to approve the resolution. Seconded by

Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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A Resolution (432-16) ? Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a

project framework agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for

the Mott's Green Plaza (monument & rehabilitation).



Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to approve the ordinance. Seconded

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

present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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A Resolution(433-16) ? Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a

project framework agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for

the new Infantry Road and extension of the Follow Me Trail.



Councilor Henderson made a motion to approve the resolution. Seconded by

Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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A Resolution (434-16) ? Authorizing the acceptance of a deed to that

portion of Fashionata Drive located in Section Three, Old Town on behalf of

Columbus, Georgia.



Councilor Henderson made a motion to approve the resolution. Seconded by

Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



A Resolution(435-16) ? Authorizing the Solicitor General to accept a

VOCA Grant award of $70,593 and approve funding of $5,287 from the five percent

crime victim surcharge fund to operate the Solicitor General?s Victim Witness

Assistance Program from October 1, 2016 to September 30, 2017. Amend the multi

governmental fund 92160 to reflect these revenue and expense.



Councilor Allen made a motion to approve the resolution. Seconded by Mayor

Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING THREE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY

CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:

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A Resolution(436-16) ? Authorizing the execution of an annual contract

for the purchase of security cameras and accessories for buses, on an ?as

needed? basis, from UTC Fire & Security Americas Corporation, Inc. During the

first year, Metra estimates spending approximately $8,000.00 to purchase

security cameras and accessories to be installed on transit buses.



Councilor Davis made a motion to approve the resolution. Seconded by

Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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A Resolution (437-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of one-hundred (100)

Maxsur/Shield/IV Body Worn Cameras, from Maxsur, LLC (Liberty Hill, TX) in the

amount of $299.98 per unit, for a total cost of $29,998.00.



Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to approve the resolution.

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

Council present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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A Resolution(438-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of fencing materials and

related supplies from Georgia Fence Wholesale, Inc. (Columbus, GA), for the

estimated annual contract value of $64,389.20. The items will be purchased by

the Public Works Department on an ?as needed? basis, and used for maintenance

of City fences.



Councilor Davis made a motion to approve the resolution. Seconded by Mayor

Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council

present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING NINE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND

EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE

ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO

TEM TURNER PUGH WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

PRESENT, WITH COUNCILOR WOODSON BEING ABSENT FROM THE MEETING:

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A Resolution (439-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of three (3)

mobile/automatic license plate readers with associated equipment and one-year

warranty, from Madden and Associates (Braselton, GA), in the amount of

$61,455.00. The purchase will be accomplished by cooperative purchasing via

GSA Federal Contract, Schedule 84, Contract #GS-07F-0004Y.



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A Resolution (440-16) ? Authorizing payment to Tyler Technologies

(Dallas, TX) for the annual maintenance and technical support of the iasWorld

and Oracle software system in the approximate amount of $191,815.00 for the

period covering December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2017. Approval is also

requested to approve payment for the annual maintenance and support for

subsequent years, including cost increases for all aspects of the system, which

will be budgeted in the appropriate fiscal years.



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A Resolution (441-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of the following

ambulances and equipment from Ten-8 Fire and Safety (Forsythe, GA) for the

total amount of $541,945.00.



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A Resolution(442-16) ? Authorizing the City Manager to execute a

Supplement Lease, under the GMA Direct Lease Program, for the purchase of two

(2) Braun 2017 Ford F-350 ambulances with loose equipment, for the total amount

of $541,945.00, as cited in the resolution above.



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A Resolution (443-16) ? Authoring the purchase of three (3) Elgin

Crosswind street sweepers from Environmental Products of Florida d/b/a

Environmental Products of Georgia (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $224,248.00

each, for a total amount of $672,744.00, via Georgia Statewide Contract

#99999-SPD-0000102-0010. Additionally, it is also requested that Council

approve payment of the annual turnkey maintenance in the amount of $13,200.00

per unit for a total amount of $39,600.00 for the three (3) units. As an

option, it is requested that Council authorize the execution of the Dealer?s

Buy-Back agreement, to purchase the sweepers at the end of the lease, in the

event this action is in the best interest of the City.



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A Resolution (444-16) ? Authorizing the City Manager to execute a

Supplement Lease under the GMA Direct Lease Program, for the purchase of three

(3) Elgin Crosswind street sweepers, for the total amount of $672,744.00, as

cited in the resolution above.



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A Resolution (445-16) ? Authorizing payment to Diamond Drugs, Inc.,

(Pittsburgh, PA), in the amount of $83,408.85, for pharmacy services utilized

for inmates at the Muscogee County Jail. This payment will cover services

provided during the month of October through mid-November.



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A Resolution (446-16) ? Authorizing payment to FireLine, Inc. (Winder,

GA) in the amount of $18,799.00 for repairs required for an E-One Fire

Apparatus.



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A Resolution (447-16) ? Authorizing a 60-month lease contract for one (1)

Ricoh Pro C5110S Production Solution printer from Ricoh Corporation (West

Caldwell, NJ). The cost includes: $15,000.00 initial down payment, monthly

lease cost of $1,100.20 per month, as well as, .0089 per black and white copy

and .048 per color copy billed quarterly, and a $1.00 buyout at the end of the

lease. The purchase will be accomplished by cooperative purchasing via U. S.

Commodities contract number 4400003732.



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ADD-ON RESOLUTION:



A Resolution (448-16) ? To approve a renewed GSAR Memorandum of

Agreement with the City of Columbus and the Georgia Emergency Management Agency.



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, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING PRESENTATIONS AND UPDATES WERE PROVIDED ON THE CITY

MANAGER?S AGENDA: _____ __



Ms. Angelica Alexander, Finance Director came forward to present the Mayor

and Council with an update on the fund balance.

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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS

INFORMATION TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:

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(1) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Airport Commission.



(2) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: CCG-TV Holiday Message

Schedule.



(3) Biographical sketch of Chris Badcock, one of the nominees submitted by the

Airport Commission for the seat that he is currently occupying on the

commission.



(4) Biographical sketch of Don Cook, one of the nominees submitted by the

Airport Commission for the seat of Chris Badcock on the commission.



(5) Biographical sketch of Jayne Govar, one of the nominees submitted by the

Republican Party for the seat of U.D. Roberts on the Board of Elections &

Registration.



(6) Biographical sketch of Beth Harris, one of the nominees submitted by the

Republican Party for the seat of U.D. Roberts on the Board of Elections &

Registration.



(7) Biographical sketch of Tana McHale, one of the nominees submitted by the

Airport Commission for the seat of Chris Badcock on the commission.



(8) Biographical sketch of Barbara Pierce, Councilor Barnes? nominee for the

seat of Billy Watson on the Board of Honor.



(9) Biographical sketch of Tolua Puailoa, Councilor Barnes? nominee for the

seat of Judith Lopez on the Board of Family & Children Services.



(10) Biographical sketch of U.D. Roberts, one of the nominees submitted by the

Republican Party for his seat on the Board of Elections & Registration.



(11) Certificate of Need Application from Midtown Medical Center, for

renovation and expansion of the John B. Amos Cancer Center.



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BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS:



Email correspondence from Corey Jones, on the passing of Larry Dixon, who

served on the Board of Tax Assessors.



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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL

WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:

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Board of Health, August 24 & October 26, 2016.

Board of Historical and Architectural Review, October 11, 2016.

Board of Tax Assessors, 38-16, 39-16 & 40-16.



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

Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of

Council present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the

meeting.



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NOMINATIONS AND/OR CONFIRMATION OF BOARD MEMBERS WERE MADE TO THE

FOLLOWING BOARDS BY THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA:

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AIRPORT COMMISSION:





Chris Badcock___________





Don Cook______________





Tana McHale ___________

(Chris Badcock) SD-29

Eligible to succeed himself

(Council?s Apptmt.)





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BOARD OF ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION:





Jayne Govar_____________





Beth Harris______________



U.D. Roberts_____________

(U.D. Roberts) SD-29

Republican Party

Eligible to succeed himself

(Council?s Apptmt.)



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BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES:





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(Judith Lopez) SD-29

Resigned

(Council?s Apptmt.)

*Councilor Barnes is nomination Tolua Puailoa.



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BOARD OF HONOR:





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(Billy Watson) SD-15

Eligible to succeed himself

(Council?s Apptmt.)

*Not interested in serving another term.



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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:





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(Shondwella Ellis) SD-15

District 5

Seat declared vacant.

(Council?s Apptmt.)





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(Jim Irwin) SD-15

District 7

Not eligible to succeed himself

(Council?s Apptmt.)



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COLUMBUS AQUATICS COMMISSION:





Sally Bradley (Councilor Davis? nominee)

(Bobby Howard)

Decline Appointment

(Council?s Apptmt.)



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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:





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(Mattie Washington) SD-15

Eligible to succeed herself

(Council?s Apptmt.)

*Not interested in serving another term.



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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:



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(Laverne Brown) SD-15

District 3

Resigned

(Council?s Apptmt.)



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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:





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(Jeff Battles) SD-29

Muscogee County School District

Eligible to succeed himself

(Council?s Apptmt.)







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(Gary O. Bruce) SD-29

District 2

Resigned

(Council?s Apptmt.)





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VALLEY PARTNERSHIP JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:





Monte Galbraith (Councilor Thomas? nominee)





Dhan Parekh (Councilor Davis? nominee)

(Tyler Townsend) SD-29

Resigned

(Council?s Apptmt.)



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EXECUTIVE SESSION:



Mayor Tomlinson entertained a motion to go into executive session to

discuss a litigation matter. Councilor Allen made a motion to go into

executive session to discuss a litigation matter. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem

Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present,

with Councilor Huff being absent for the vote and Woodson being absent from the

meeting.



At 8:27 p.m., the Council adjourned its meeting to go into executive

session. At 8:56 p.m., the meeting was reconvened.



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After the conclusion of the executive session and the meeting was called

back to order, Mayor Tomlinson called on City Attorney Fay to present a

resolution to the Council.



THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE COUNCIL BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND THEN ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL: _____

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A Resolution (449-16) ? Whereas, this Council previously approved and

authorized independent law firms and Expert Discovery, LLC to conduct

preliminary audit with respect to the collection and remittance of 911charges

owed to Columbus Consolidated Government.



Councilor Thomas made a motion. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried

unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilor Huff

being absent for the vote and Woodson being absent from the meeting.



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

Allen made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and

carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilor

Henderson having already left and Councilor Woodson being absent from the

meeting, with the time being 8:57p.m.







Tiny B. Washington, MMC

Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia

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