MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
The regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 9:02 A.M., Tuesday, September 11, 2012, in the Council Chambers,
Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Tomlinson and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner
Pugh were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry ?Pops? Barnes, Glenn
Davis, Berry Henderson, Bruce Huff, Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Judy W. Thomas
and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, Assistant City Attorney Lucy
Sheftall and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also present.
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ABSENT: City Attorney Clifton Fay was absent but was represented by Assistant
City Attorney Lucy Sheftall. Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington was also
absent.
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11th ANNIVERSARY OF THE 911 TERRORIST ATTACK: Mayor Tomlinson announced that
today is the 11th Anniversary of the 911 terrorist attacks on this nation.
Thousands of Americans lost their lives and today we will commemorate with a
special invocation. She then called on everyone to join in this solemn
remembrance of those that were lost and their families, as well as, our
military men and women who fight abroad and our first responders.
Also in honor of the remembrance of 911, she advised that a blood drive is
being held on the Plaza Level of the Government Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Chaplain Roy Isasi- Columbus Police Department.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from Davis Elementary School.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
RECOMMENDED PENSION PLAN CHANGES TO AIRPORT AUTHORITY:
Mayor Tomlinson shared that Ms. Goodrum made a presentation before the
members of the Employees? Pension Board, and the board voted to recommend that
the Public Safety Personnel of the Airport Authority be added to the Public
Safety Pension Fund of the city government; the decision is ultimately that of
the Council.
Ms. Sherry Goodrum, came forward to offer justification for the request to
place the Airport Public Safety Personnel under the Public Safety Pension Plan
instead of the General Government Pension Plan. (A copy of the handout was not
filed for the record.)
She first spoke of the post certification obtained by the Public Safety
Personnel of the Airport from the Peace Officer Standards in Training Council
in 1999. She then mentioned the Airport Officers? participation in the City?s
Mutual Aid Agreement. She gave accounts of several incidents that occurred on
or in the vicinity of the Columbus Airport where the Airport Public Safety
assisted the Columbus Police Department, as well as, the Columbus Fire & EMS
Department. She pointed out the Airport Public Safety attend the same type of
training as the Columbus Police, Fire and Sheriff.
She emphasized that the move would not cost the city anything; the Airport
Commission would pay all of the cost involved in meeting the back contribution
for the employees that would be qualified for the Public Safety Pension Plan.
In conclusion, she added the growing concerns in the age requirement of 65
years of age for Airport Public Safety personnel to retire under the General
Government Pension Plan. The concern is an aging Public Safety staff and the
ability to handle a mass tragedy.
In response to Councilor Allen regarding the concerns previously expressed
by the Administration, which in part had to do with the cost to make the
change, Finance Director Hodge advised that eleven employees would move from
the General Government Pension Plan into the Public Safety Pension Plan with
the cost being $85,624 to catch those individuals up; therefore, the Airport
Commission would be required to pay that cost and going forward would make the
contributions for those employees into the Public Safety Pension Plan as they
do now for the General Government Pension Plan. There would be no cost to the
City but a cost to the Airport Commission.
After members of Council expressed their views on the matter, Councilor
Woodson called for the ordinance to make the change for the Airport Public
Safety to be placed under the Public Safety Pension Plan. Mayor Tomlinson
shared that we have been working with Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, and
they have made a presentation to the board with the board voting in the
affirmative; therefore, it would be coming to the Council very shortly.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the August 28, 2012 Meeting of the Council of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia and August 28, 2012 Executive
Session minutes were submitted and approved upon the adoption of a single
motion made by Councilor Allen and seconded by Councilor Barnes, which carried
unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
PUPLIC HEARING:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON
FIRST READING AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Property located at 460 6th Avenue, is proposed for
rezoning from LMI (Light Manufacturing/Industrial) to GC (General Commercial)
zoning district. (9-CA-12-Larry Bussey, Inc./Causey) The proposed use is for
General Retail Sales & Thrift Mall.
Assistant City Attorney Sheftall recognized the presence of the
petitioner; however, no presentation was made since no one came forward to
speak in opposition.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by
establishing a No Parking Anytime Zone along the East curb of Bascom Court
beginning at the North curb of Bascom Drive and running North to the dead end
to include the interior curb line of the cul-de-sac; authorizing the
installation of official traffic control signs indicating a No Parking Anytime
Zone; repealing conflicting ordinances and for other purposes.
The opportunity to speak in favor or against this ordinance was afforded
to everyone present; however, no one came forward.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY ASSISTANT
CITY ATTORNEY SHEFTALL AND READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL THEN
ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (267-12) - Requesting that the members of the local
congressional delegation take all action necessary to prevent the closing of
the locks to commercial or recreational boaters by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor
Henderson and carried by a vote of nine to one with Councilor Thomas voting no
and all other nine members voting yes: Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes, Davis, Henderson, Huff, McDaniel, and
Woodson.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MR. CURTIS HUERTOS, REPRESENTING RITMO CON SABOR, RE: HISPANIC HERITAGE
MONTH FESTIVAL ? SEPTEMBER 15,
2012:
Mr. Carlos Huertas, did not approach the rostrum to speak before the
members of Council when given the opportunity. Councilor Woodson then briefly
explained
the Hispanic Heritage Month Festival to be held September 15, 2012 at noon, in
the Uptown area. This is a celebration of the Hispanic history and culture.
The Hispanic Heritage Month is from September 15th - October 15th.
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MS. KUWONNA INGRAM, RE: COLUMBUS YOUTH FOOTBALL, INC:
Ms. Kuwonna Ingram, representing Columbus Youth Football, Inc., approached
the rostrum to extend an invitation to attend the celebration of the 54th Open
Day Ceremony, on September 15, 2012. She announced the opening season begins
on September 22, 2012 with over 30 games at 7 different locations beginning at
9:00 a.m. She then provided some background information on the Columbus Youth
Football, Inc.
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MR. PAUL OLSON, RE: LAND BANK AUTHORITY, OXBOW MARINA AND WHITEWATER
RAFTING:
Mr. Paul Olson, did not approach the rostrum when given the opportunity to
speak before the members of Council.
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BREAST CANCER AWARENESS:
Councilor Huff announced his involvement with ?Paint the Town Pink? for
the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk & Run. The organization is asking for the
Council?s participation with each Councilor donating $100 for a group total of
$1,000 for that event; the Council?s designated name is ?Council for Cure?.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING SIX RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (268-12) - Authorizing a request to submit an application and
if approved accept a $84,838 grant from the Georgia Criminal Justice
Coordinating Council along with $18,549 from the 5% Crime Victim Surcharge
Funds allocated in the FY13 Budget to fund the Crime Victim Assistance Program
October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013. Councilor Henderson moved its
adoption. Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those ten
members present for this meeting.
A Resolution (269-12) - Authorizing a request to submit an application,
and if approved, accept a $275,338 grant from the Georgia Criminal Justice
Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug
Court in Superior Court, October 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Councilor Henderson
moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by
those ten members present for this meeting.
A Resolution (270-12) - Authorizing a request to submit a grant, and if
approved, accept $38,585 from the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
for the operation of the Muscogee County Juvenile Drug Court from October 1,
2012 to June 30, 2013. Councilor Davis moved its adoption. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this
meeting.
A Resolution (271-12) - Authorizing a request to submit two grant
applications, and if approved, accept $250,000 from the Georgia Criminal
Justice Coordinating Council for Judge Allen's Court in the amount of $125,000
and Judge Rumer's Court in the amount of $125,000 for the operation of two
Muscogee County Mental Health Courts from October 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 and
authorize to enter into a contract with New Horizons Community Service Board
for services. Councilor Barnes moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
A Resolution (272-12) - Authorizing a request to submit an application,
and if approved, accept $80,000 from the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council for operation of the Muscogee County Veteran?s Court in Superior Court,
from October 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 and enter a contract with the New
Horizons Community service Board for services. Councilor Barnes moved its
adoption. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten
members present for this meeting.
A Resolution (273-12) - Authorizing a request for the acceptance of a deed
to that portion of Pebblebrook Lane located in Addition to Section Two,
Riverbrook. The Department of Engineering has inspected this street and
recommends the acceptance. Councilor Henderson moved its adoption. Seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members
present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING NINE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (274-12) - Authorizing the purchase of five (5) zero turn
radius mowers, from Moridge Manufacturing (Moundridge, KS), in the amount of
$42,445.00 ($8,489.00 per unit), via Georgia Statewide Contract
#99999-SPD0000043.
A Resolution (275-12) - Authorizing the purchase of three (3) mid-size
sedans (2013 Ford Fusion), from Rivertown Ford (Columbus, Ga), in the amount of
$50,730.00.
A Resolution (276-12) - Authorizing a service contract for various types
of engines from Associated Fuel Systems, Inc., and Jasper Engines &
Transmissions for the estimated annual contract value of $69,695.43.
A Resolution (277-12) - Authorizing the annual contract for the purchase
of masonry products from W.T. Harvey Lumber Co., D.A.T. Trucking, Inc.,
Ferguson Waterworks and Jenkins Brick Company for the estimated contract value
of $123,006.00.
A Resolution (278-12) - Authorizing the annual contract for the purchase
of ball field soil conditioner on an "as needed" basis from Kelly Seed Company
and Columbus Fire & Safety for the estimated contract value of $37,900.00.
A Resolution (279-12) - Authorizing the extension of the annual contract
for professional analysis of the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services
promotional procedures with CWH Management Solution for five years, with a new
contract end date of September 2017.
A Resolution (280-12) - Authorizing the purchase of lawn maintenance
equipment on an "as needed" basis from Home Hardware, Inc. and Sunsouth, LLC,
for the estimated annual contract value of $73,888.33.
A Resolution (281-12) - Authorizing the purchase and installation of
thirty-six (36) Eagleye Model 200 digital in-car video systems, which include
two (2) 32gb SD cards, LCD monitor and body pack, and crash sensor, from
Interceptor Public Safety Products, Inc. (Forsyth, GA), in the amount of
$117,000.00.
A Resolution (282-12) - Authorizing the purchase six (6) Diamante Writers
with bluetooth kit and extended battery from Stenograph (Elmhurst, IL), in the
amount of $30,442.70 ($5,073.78 each).
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HEALTH CARE INSURANCE UPDATE:
Finance Director Pam Hodge came forward to provide an update on health
insurance by using a power point presentation and is listed below. (A copy was
filed for the record). Also, Human Resources Director Tom Barron made comments
and responded to questions.
HEALTH INSURANCE UPDATE
September 11, 2012
History of Health Insurance Cost
Components of Health Insurance Costs
Plan Benefits
Contributions
Employer
Employee
Active
Pre-65 Retirees
Develop Cost Sharing Proposal
Health Insurance Fund ?
Expenditures FY 2002-2016
PLAN PARTICIPANTS ? includes Active & Pre-65 Retirees
HMO PPO/POS
Employee 1,028 232
Employee + Spouse 310 81
Employee + Child(Children) 266 62
Family 597 134
TOTAL 2,201 509
PLAN BENEFITS
HMO Current Proposed
Deductible -0- $200/$400
(Individual/Family)
All Plans In-Network
Office Visit Co-Pay $15/$25
(Primary/Specialist) $20/$30
(Primary/Specialist)
Emergency Room $50
(Waived if Admitted) $150
(Waived if Admitted)
RX $20/$30/$50
(Generic/Brand/Non Formulary) $15/$35/$55
(Generic/Brand/Non Formulary)
SAVINGS REALIZED WITH PLAN BENEFIT CHANGES
$200 Deductible to HMO = $1 million
$150 Emergency Room Copay = $250,000
$20 / $30 Office Copay = $250,000
TOTAL SAVINGS = $1.5 million
BI-WEEKLY RATE CHANGE ? Active Employees
Rate Adjustments ? Bi-Weekly Change HMO PPO
Employee $9.05 $15.40
Employee+ Spouse $6.19 $17.47
Employee+ Child (Children) ($6.58) decrease $3.06
Family $11.07 $32.28
MONTHLY RATE CHANGE ? Pre-65 Retirees
HMO PPO
Employee $25.54 $40.60
Employee + Spouse $17.96 $51.86
Employee + Child (Children) ($28.90) ($0.69)
Family $29.67 $98.01
MONTHLY TOBACCO AND SPOUSAL SURCHARGE
CURRENT PROPOSED
Tobacco $40 $50
Spousal Surcharge $30 $50
REVENUE GENERATED WITH RATE CHANGES
City Contributions = $650,000
$5,400 to $5,650 per employee
Employee Contributions = $660,000
Tobacco = $60,000
Spousal Surcharge = $75,000
TOTAL = $1,445,000
COST SHARING PLAN PROPOSAL
Goal for Active Employees
HMO = 25% Employee / 75% CCG
PPO/POS = 30% Employee / 70% CCG
Goal for Pre-65 Retirees
Retiree only rate at 140% of Active Employees and Retiree + dependents rate at
160% of Active Employees
As a result of this presentation, the following referrals were made by the
members of Council and are listed as follows:
Have the staff to seek the advice of Northwestern Benefit Corporation of
Georgia for the purpose of conducting an audit to determine how many spouses
are covered under the city?s healthcare plan that have access to health
insurance at their place of employment. (Request of Councilor Henderson)
Provide an update on the Wellness Program as part of a Work session
agenda. (Request of Councilor Henderson)
Have the staff to get with Northwestern Benefit Corporation of Georgia to
determine communication options with the city employees to receive their
feedback whether it is by survey or other means to get an idea of their level
of sensitivity with regards to employees participating more financially versus
weakening the benefits a little but remaining well above industry standards.
(Request of Councilor Henderson)
In conclusion, Human Resources Director Barron provided an update on the
Employees? Clinic. The evaluation committee has narrowed the search to the top
three vendors and is in the midst of conducting site visits. Once complete, a
vendor would be brought forth for negotiation.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR &
COUNCIL:
(1) Application of Marcus Mosby to temporarily close 11th Avenue from 12th
Street ? 13th Street on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. thru
Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 2:00 a.m., in connection with ?Motorcycle
Parking / fundraiser?. (The Police Chief has recommended approval).
(2) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close 12th Street from Front
Avenue to Bay Avenue and Bay Avenue from 12th Street to 111 Bay Avenue
(Synovus Center), on Thursday, September 20, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m., in connection with ?Uptown Historic Columbus Foundation River Raffle?.
(The Police Chief has recommended approval).
(3) Application of Marchelle Moore to temporarily close Ashley Station
Boulevard from Peabody Avenue to 11th Avenue, on Saturday, September 22, 2012
from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in connection with the ?Community Fall
Festival?. (The Police Chief has recommended approval).
(4) Biographical Sketch of Mr. W. Fray McCormick, Mayor Tomlinson?s nominee to
replace Mr. Alan F. Rothschild, Jr. on the Employees? Pension Plan, Board of
Trustees.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF
COUNCIL DAVIS AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (283-12) - Excusing Councilor Charles E. McDaniel, Jr. from
the August 28, 2012 Council Meeting. Councilor Allen moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of
Council present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF
COUNCIL DAVIS AND APPROVED UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND
SECONDED BY COUNCILOR THOMAS, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS
PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:
Travel request from Councilor Bruce Huff to attend the 2012 ACCG?s Fall
Board of Managers Meeting in Harris County, Georgia with the estimated cost of
$426.
Travel request from Councilor Bruce Huff to attend the 2012 ACCG?s
Legislative Leadership Conference in Athens, Georgia with the estimated cost of
$1,150.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF
COUNCIL DAVIS AND APPROVED BY
COUNCIL:
Email correspondence from Alan Rothschild, Jr. submitting his letter of
resignation from his position on the Employees? Pension Plan, Board of
Trustees. Councilor Allen moved it be received with regrets and thanks for
service. Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those ten
members present for this meeting.
Correspondence from John Milan requesting that the seat of Mr. Eddie
Lindsey be declared vacant due to lack of attendance. Councilor Allen moved
approval. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those ten
members present for this meeting.
Email correspondence from Mark McCollum requesting that the seat of Sonya
Eddings on the Uptown Facade Board be declared vacant due to lack of
attendance. Councilor McDaniel moved approval. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this
meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL
DAVIS AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
Board of Historic & Architectural Review, January 9, 2012.
Board of Historic & Architectural Review, February 13, 2012.
Board of Historic & Architectural Review, March 12, 2012.
Board of Historic & Architectural Review, April 9, 2012.
Board of Tax Assessors, # 32-12.
C.I.R.C.L.E, August 14, 2012.
Hospital Authority of Columbus, July 31, 2012.
Personnel Review Board, August 15, 2012.
Retirees? Health Benefits Committee, May 16, 2012.
Councilor Allen moved acceptance. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and
carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING NEW ZONING PETITION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY
CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND AN ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED FOR BY
COUNCILOR
MCDANIEL:
Petition submitted by Qiong (Joan) Wang to rezone 0.218 acre of property
located at 4335 Armour Road from SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) to NC
(Neighborhood Commercial) district. (Recommended for approval by both the
Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department. (11-A-12-Wang)
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that at the last meeting, Mr. David
Mackie, Mr. Daniel L. Smith and Dr. Carol Houston were all renominated to serve
another term of office; all are interested in serving. Councilor McDaniel
moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by
those ten members present for this meeting.
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BOARD OF HEALTH:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Ms. Brenda Dozier has
resigned from her position on the Board of Health; this is Council?s
appointment.
In response to a question of Councilor Thomas, Deputy Clerk of Council
Davis advised that this seat is not slated for a representative of the Muscogee
County School District.
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EMPLOYEES? PENSION PLAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mayor Tomlinson is nominating
Mr. W. Fray McCormick to replace Mr. Alan Rothschild, Jr. Councilor McDaniel
moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by
those ten members present for this meeting.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Mr. Joseph Brannan was
nominated at the last meeting to fill the seat of Mr. Darryl Holloman.
Councilor Davis moved confirmation. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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TREE BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that for the position of Mr. James
R. Head, a biographical sketch for Dr. Roger Brown was passed around the table
Councilor Woodson is now nominating him for this seat; therefore, we would
bring this back at the next meeting for confirmation.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that we still need nominations
for the following Council Districts: Two, Five, Seven and Eight. There were
none.
After Councilor McDaniel asked about the nominees in his district, Deputy
Clerk of Council Davis responded that she would check the list of potential
nominees and get with Councilor McDaniel regarding his nomination.
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LEARY AVENUE:
Councilor Barnes requested to have the staff to check the ditch on Leary
Avenue that needs some work on it. He then commended Hope Odom- with the
Citizen Service Center and Anthony Watts- from Public Services for the quick
response when he called in a problem with a large hole only minutes before the
close of business.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Councilor Barnes made the following announcement for some upcoming events
and are listed as follows:
Annual Prime Time Seniors: St. Francis Hospital is having an Annual Prime Time
Seniors Health from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 25, 2012, at
the Wellness Center. Anyone the age of 55 years or above would receive a free
health screening, health information and flu shots would be available.
Infant Mortality Rate: St. Francis Hospital has an organization called Trinity
House that is hosting a drive for low-income mothers to receive supplies. The
supplies could be dropped off at any of the St. Francis Hospital Offices or
Wade Cleaners.
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PROCLAMATION:
Have the staff to draft a proclamation to recognize Mr. Benny Downs and
his team, as well as, the Southern Cruisers Bike Club for their contribution to
our community; they had the event this weekend Bikes on Broadway and raised
money for the Methodist Children Ministries, Our House, Carpenter?s Way Ranch
Home For Boys and Arabella Home for Girls. (Request of Councilor Davis)
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MAYOR?S ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Blood Drive: Reminder of the Blood Drive on the Plaza Level of the Government
Center today.
Board of Elections & Registration: On Saturdays, September 15 & 22, 2012 from
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Board of Elections Director, board members and
volunteers would be at the Macon Road Library to check voter registration,
update address and register to vote. If you have a driver?s license or State
issued ID; then, you do not need a Voter ID.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
Barnes made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting with the time being
10:33 a.m.
Sandra T. Davis, CDMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
Council of Columbus, Georgia
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