MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 22, 2013
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, October 22, 2013 in the Council Chambers on
August 23, 2011, on the Plaza Level of the 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 Barnes, Glenn Davis,
Bruce Huff, Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., and Judy Thomas. 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 Berry H.
Henderson took his seat at the Council table at 5:35 p.m. Councilor Jerry
Barnes took his seat at the Council table at 6:52 p.m.
ABSENT: Councilor Glenn Davis was absent.
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INVOCATION: Led by Chaplain Donald McKelvey, Chaplain of St. Francis
Hospital.
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PLEDGE: Led by members of Boy Scout Troop # 69.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILOR THOMAS, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS CALLED UP
AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:_________________________________
A Resolution (342-13) ? Approving the naming of the basketball court at
Comer Gym, ?The Fred Hyder Court?.
With members of Mr. Fred Hyder?s family standing at the Council table,
Councilor Thomas then read Mr. Hyder?s obituary, as well as portions of the
resolution; and made a motion for its approval. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel
and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present at the time,
with Councilor Davis being absent for the meeting and Councilor Barnes having
not yet arrived.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
MUSCOGEE COUNTY JAIL CLINIC AUDIT:
Mayor Tomlinson pointed out that Mr. John Redmond, Internal Auditor has
performed an audit on the Muscogee County Jail Clinic at her request and then
asked that he come forward to give the results of that audit.
Mr. John Redmond then went into much details in outlining the results of
the audit he conducted, and outlined the following information as highlighted
below.
Audit of Muscogee County Jail Clinic
Audit authorized by Resolution # 390-10
Scope of audit limited to Muscogee County Jail Clinic
Policies & Procedures
Payroll Issues & Overtime
Medical Records Review
Third-Party Provider Contract for Emergency Care
Budgetary Performance & Backlog of Unpaid Jail Clinic Invoices
POLICIES & PROCEDURES- ISSUE/CONCERN:
Does the Muscogee County Jail Clinic have current Policies and Procedures that
are effective, reasonable, and adequate; and do they include elements of
internal control that specify boundaries of quality performance, authority,
conduct and elicit the necessary communication and notification between
functional area to ensure the success of the clinical operation and adequacy
and timeliness of healthcare services to inmates?
POLICIES & PROCEDURES- FINDINGS:
Few Policies & Procedures found to be in place
Clinic Service Administrator, Paul Morris working to re-develop Policies &
Procedures, noting earlier ones were discarded during his absence
Most communication and directives to staff by word-of-mouth, without
specificity of expected outcomes
Lack of definition as to skill level/training required to perform certain
operational functions
POLICIES & PROCEDURES- RECOMMENDATIIONS:
Clinic management company (CHC) to develop Policies & Procedures complain with
federal, state, and local requirements
Follow-up evaluation of Policies & Procedures by Auditor after development
/Staff Training by CHC
POLICIES & PROCEDURES- MANAGEMENT RESPONSE:
CHC has been contracted to provide in-mate medical care and support,
privatizing the clinic
CHC to develop, implement, & train staff on their Policies and Procedures that
are used nationwide in their clinics, eliminating ambiguity on Policies and
Procedures
PAYROLL RECORDS OVERTIME ISSUES:
Time reporting
Payroll calculation
Clinic staffing
Contract labor
Overtime expense
Payroll vs. budget
PAYROLL RECORDS/OVERTIME:
Payroll time recorded via electronic time clock with relatively few manual
entries, except for one employee during payroll test period
Payroll calculations were verified to be correct based on the hours reported
and current pay rates
Payroll was distributed by auditor to all payees, ensuring that the employees
exist
Clinic staffing vacancies & absences frequently resulted in the use of staff
overtime and contract labor usage to cover staffing needs
Overtime hours were excessive, with some employees overtime earnings
representing a substantial portion of their total earnings
As a result of overtime & contract labor, the clinic payroll budget was
routinely exceeded
PAYROLL RECORDS/OVERTIME- RECOMMENDATIONS:
If the Jail Clinic continues to employ staffing, management needs to
pro-actively recruit more full-time and part-time staff, to avoid excessive
overtime and employee burn-out
Efforts need to be made to improve scheduling so that overtime is not built
into the work schedules of employees; overtime should only be used for
unforeseen emergencies
PAYROLL RECORDS/OVERTIME- MANAGEMENT RESPONSE:
Privatizing the clinic will eliminate the need for employees having to work
overtime
The privatizing process showed that the clinic was inadequately staffed, often
leading to overtime
Salary is a fixed component of the contract with CHC
CHC will implement their nationwide policies & procedure for handling payroll
MEDICAL RECORDS REVIEW- ISSUES:
Alleged photocopied or falsified In-mate Intake Medical Records by one or more
intake screeners
Inaccurate or incomplete medical records
Do medical records reflect medial examinations, medical testing, treatments and
medications dispensed to in-mates?
MEDICAL RECORDS REVIEW-FINDINGS:
A statistical sample of medical record charts of in-mates revealed a
consistent pattern on three of the six vital signs, taken and recorded by one
of the medical intake screeners, consist with allegations; other medical intake
screeners did not reveal such a pattern
Medical Record charts of inmates reflected a variety of medical exams, testing,
treatments and medications dispensed, indicating reasonable documentation
accuracy and completeness
The Medical Intake Screening Forms did not include the results of several PPD
Tests and some height and weight measurements were unrecorded
Medical intake screeners consisted of persons employed as Medical Technicians,
Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses
MEDICAL RECORDS REVIEW- RECOMMENDATINOS
t is recommended that medical intake screening be performed by licensed medical
personnel with the requisite training needed to perform the process and
properly record the results.
It is recommended that all intake screenings be reviewed by a Registered Nurse,
Physician, or Physician Extender as soon as practicable after the screening
occurs, to assess the need appropriate medical care.
MEDICAL RECORDS REVIEW ? MANAGEMENT RESPONSE:
CHC?s Policies and Procedures will dictate personnel responsible for the intake
medical screening process and the review process of said intake screenings.
THIRD PARTY PROVIDER CONTRACTS FOR EMERGENCY CARE ?
ISSUE:___________________________________________________________
Emergency Care for inmates/prisoners at the Jail and Prison is provided by The
Medical Center-Midtown, partially funded by a $500,000 allowance from the
Indigent Care Funding provided by the City to cover the cost of indigent care
for the community. This allowance is part of the 30-year contract executed by
the parties in 1992.
CONTRACTED EMERGENCY CARE ? FINDINGS:
For a number of years, the emergency care allowance for inmates/prisoners of
$500,000 was adequate. Due to rising costs and other factors, the billed
charges have exceeded the allowance in recent years. Excess amounts are billed
to the City at 50% of the hospital?s Chargemaster Rates
For the past three years, these additional amounts billed were: 2012-
$822,063; 2011 - $623,412; 2010 - $852,944, according to a recent audit of the
Indigent Care Contract
EMERGENC Y CARE CONTRACT ? RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that care be provided at the Jail Clinic, whenever possible,
to minimize the number of inmates taken to the hospital
It is recommended that the $500,000 emergency care allowance be apportioned
between the Jail and the Prison, based on actual charges for the past 3 -5
years, and those amounts be included in their respective budgets, and future
overages paid by the each entity, encouraging each to control their use of
emergency care
CONTRACTED EMERGENCY CARE ? MANAGEMENT RESPONSE:
Due to lack of specific case information, I am unable to address this issue
regarding inmates sent out at the end of shift/upon arrival at jail. H.S.A.
Morris has been successful at ensuring that the City only pays for services
rendered. He investigates any abnormally high uses of emergency care. The
Office will work with CHC to monitor inmates transfers to the ER
BUDGETARY PERFORMANCE ? ISSUE:
How has the Jail Clinic performed in relation to its budget while providing
care to inmates in its custody?
Does the Jail Clinic provide required inmate medical care to its inmates?
Is the care provided in a cost efficient manner?
BUDGETARY PERFORMANCE ? FINDINGS:
Staying within the budget has been problematic for the clinic for a number of
years, however, the problem has exacerbated in recent years. Additionally,
emergency care cost overruns have been paid by the City in recent years, and
are not reflected in the budgetary performance of the Jail Clinic. As stated
earlier, overtime and contracted clinic staffing has contributed to the budget
overage
The Jail Clinic provides a way array of services to its inmates, at the clinic
site and by non-clinic providers. Medical, Dental, Vision, Medication
Dispensing, Sick Call and Mental Health Services are performed within the
Jail/Clinic. Emergency Care, Surgery, Dialysis, and Other Specialty Care is
normally provided by outside providers
At the end of FY2013, a sizable backlog of unpaid Jail Clinic bills existed.
It took an extended period of time to ascertain the dollar volume ($900,000+)
and expense categories of these unrecorded liabilities. While the backlog may
be due to extenuating circumstances, such is wrought with problems:
Management was unaware of their current budgetary performance, which can
undermine credibility
FY2014 budget for the Jail Clinic without a reasonable projection of current
year expenses to serve as a base for the upcoming year?s budget
It potentially delayed the completion of the external auditor?s field work,
which may cause an increased cost for the audit
BUDGETARY PERFORMANCE ? RECOMMENDATIONS:
Establish the necessary Policies and Procedures to provide a guideline of how
decisions are to be made in the absence of direct supervision.
Require vendors to provide detailed invoices including item, quantity,
size/dosage, and the unit price and extended price of each line item.
Perform regular inventories of items such as pharmaceuticals, which are highly
marketable inside and outside of the facility.
Assign personnel to tasks for which they are fully qualified. State and
Federal Regulations provide guidance in this area.
Prcess invoices, payroll and other cost items in a timely fashion, to allow
management to review and act on budgetary and performance measures before such
becomes unmanageable.
Employ a person, within the Sheriff?s Office, that is trained, skilled an
experienced in the preparation of budgets, performing financial and operational
analysis, and controlling expenses to budgeted levels.
Employ or contract management skilled in managing all critical aspects of jail
clinic operations.
BUDGETARY PERFORMANCE ? MANAGEMENT RESPONSE:
With the privatization of the clinic to CHC, their Policies and Procedures
should ensure that we are paying Medicaid comparable rates. CHC will also keep
an accurate and accountable inventory of pharmaceuticals. CHC?s policies and
procedures will dictate how medication is dispensed, disposed of and tracked.
CHC has the expertise to keep up with medical bills and ensure that no bill is
significantly past due and is paid in an appropriate time frame.
FINAL RESPONSES OF SHERIFF DARR:
I have been the Sheriff for approximately 5 years and over those years the DOJ
has not expressed any concerns of inmate?s treatment and care. As a matter of
fact, the DOJ medical analyst commended Mr. Morris on his care and treatment of
inmates. Although there have been some issues with invoice control, the
privatization of the clinic should eliminate this problem in the future. The
majority of all issues raised in the audit will be handled by the privatization
of the clinic.
After the conclusion of his presentation, Internal Auditor Redmond then
responded to questions of members of the Council. Director of Finance Hodge, as
well as Sheriff John Darr also responded to questions of the Council.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Minutes of the September 10 & 17, 2013 Meetings
of the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia. Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh made a motion that the minutes be approved. Seconded by
Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Davis being absent for the meeting and
Councilor Barnes having not yet arrived.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNNCIL ON SECOND READING:_________________________________
An Ordinance (13-49) ? Rezoning property located at 4024 Acacia Drive
rezoning from an SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) to RO (Residential Office)
Zoning District. (REZN-8-13-2817) The purpose of the rezoning is for a parking
lot for St. Francis Hospital.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Davis being absent for the meeting and
Councilor Barnes having not yet arrived.
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THE FOLLOWING ZONING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS ADVERTISED WITH THE ORDINANCE
AMENDED AND DELAYED BY COUNCIL AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION :__ ____
An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 3705 Weems Road from an NC
(Neighborhood Commercial) to a GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. The
purpose of the rezoning is for a convenience store with gas sales.
Mr. John Thayer, the proponent, 1812 Carter Avenue came forward and went
into details regarding the proposed rezoning request that he has submitted to
the Planning Department.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING:
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An Ordinance ? Amending Section 3-1 of the Columbus Code pertaining to
alcoholic beverages by amending subsection 3-1 (hh) to provide for tasting on
a limited basis where growlers are sold at retail.
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NOTE: Councilor Jerry Barnes arrived at this point in the proceedings,
with
the time being 6:52 p.m.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND
EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (343-13) ? Directing the Mayor and City Manager to get
approval from the Columbus Council for any personnel hired above Step C in any
pay grade during FY14 or as long as the current City hiring freeze is in
effect, excluding promotions of current employees.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council now present and voting, with Councilor Davis being absent for the
meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND MR. BILLY TURNER AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:______________________________________
A Resolution (344-13) ? Requesting that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
proceed to remove the snags in the Apalachicola River channel as proposed; that
any and all permits should be granted and issued to ensure that this activity
is initiated and completed as soon as possible; and for other purposes.
Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor Davis being absent for the meeting.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
DR. KELVIN WHALEN, FREE JAZZ EVENTS:
Dr. Kelvin Whalen, of Columbus State University came forward and provided
information regarding the upcoming free Jazz events that will be held here in
Columbus.
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MRS. ALICIA Y. SPEARMAN, RE: THE LAYOFF POLICY:
Ms. Alicia Y. Spearman, a former employee of the Muscogee County Jail came
forward and read a prepared statement regarding the layoff policy and asked
several questions with regards to the City?s policy regarding layoffs.
After Ms. Spearman concluded reading her statement, some members of the
Council asked questions of Ms. Spearman. Director of Human Resources Reather
Hollowell , as well as City Attorney Fay responded to questions of the Council.
After some fifteen minutes of discussion on this matter, Mayor Tomlinson
asked that Ms. Spearman provide the City Attorney with a list of her questions
and concerns and that he would provide an answer to her on each of those.
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MR. WILEY ROBERTSON, REPERSNETING THE FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE, RE:
EMPLOYEE HEALTHCARE:________________
Mr. Wiley Robertson, representing the Fraternal Order of Police, came
forward made comments regarding the increasing cost for the Employee Healthcare
for the Columbus Consolidated Government.
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CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED B 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 AT THE TIME, WITH
COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSEENT FOR THE VOTE AND COUNCILOR DAVIS BEING ABSENT
FOR THE MEETING: ___________
A Resolution (345-13) ? Approving the recommended 2028 Comprehensive Plan
update to reflect a new 5-year Short Term Work Program for years 2014-2018 and
for submission of plan to River Valley Regional Commission for review, comments
and recommendations.
A Resolution (346-13) ? Authorization is requested to submit an
application and, if approved, accept $25,000, or amount otherwise awarded with
no local match required from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for
operation of Muscogee County Juvenile Drug Court. Additional funds have been
made available for January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED B 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 AT
THE TIME, WITH COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSEENT FOR THE VOTE AND COUNCILOR
DAVIS BEING ABSENT FOR THE MEETING:
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A Resolution (347-13) ? Authorizing the approval of the annual contract
for Evaluation Consultant Services for the Columbus Children, Youth and Family
Coalition, Inc., from Kennesaw State University Research & Services Foundation
(Kennesaw, GA).
The Columbus Children, Youth and Family Coalition, Inc., requires a vendor to
provide evaluation consultant services to help evaluate collaborative strategy
implementation and strategy results for child abuse and neglect. The
successful vendor must accomplish the following key objectives:
o Evaluation Plan
Develop the required annual evaluation plan to submit with the FY 2014 Annual
Operating Plan, as well as FY 2016 Strategic Operating Plan, by the deadline
assigned by the CCYFC. Plans must meet the guidelines develop by the state
Family Connection Partnership and CCYFC.
o Data Collection Instruments
Develop new tools and/or modify existing local data collection instruments, if
needed.
o Data/Databases
Provide training and written procedures for data collection tasks, if needed.
o Data Analyses
Analyze and determine possible applications for future strategic planning.
Make program recommendations concerning the implications of the data findings
and strategic approaches to said applications.
o Evaluation Reports and Presentations
Prepare interim reports and required annual results evaluation report to the
CCYFC by the deadlines assigned by the CCYFC, typically due in mid ? August or
early September following the end of the fiscal year. Present the annual
evaluation plan and the annual results report to the Board of Directors,
Executive Committee and/or Evaluation Committee prior to submitting to any
other agency or organization.
o Participation in Evaluation Training and Capacity Building
Attend collaborative, committee, and/or management team meetings based upon the
Contractor?s availability and contracted hours purchased by the collaborative.
The term of the contract period shall be for two years, with the option to
renew for three (3) additional twelve (12) month periods. Contract renewal is
contingent upon the mutual agreement of the contractor and the City.
A Resolution (348-13) ? Authorizing the approval of payment to Lightspeed
Datalinks for the maintenance of the Muscogee County Jail Visitation System in
the amount of $66,732.00 (payable each month @ $5,561.00); and payment for
maintenance of the Judicial Arraignment System in the amount of $18,000
(payable each month @ $1,500.00). The maintenance period covers a three-year
period, which began July 1, 2013.
Proceeds from the inmate telephone system at the Muscogee County Jail was the
primary source of financing for the Video Visitation System, and the Judicial
Arraignment System which allows inmates to visit with their families and be
arraigned by Superior Court judges, without leaving their jail cells.
However, in November 2008 the account was transferred from the Sheriff?s Office
to Columbus Consolidated Government and the inmate telephone system proceeds
are deposited into the General Fund. Therefore, payments for ongoing
maintenance of the system must now be approved by Council and paid from the
General Fund.
A Resolution (349-13) ? Authorizing the approval of payment to Georgia
Department of Transportation in the amount of $149,068.50, which is the City?s
match, for painting of the 13th Street Bridge.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) has committed to repaint the
13th Street Bridge as a DOT Project and provide state funding for up to 50% of
the cost of the project. The City has committed M230 funds (federal funds
allocated to Columbus) through the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the
City contribution. The use of M230 funds requires a 20% match by the local
jurisdiction for 50% of the project.
The low bid received by DOT for the repainting project was in the amount of
$1,490,685. The City?s half covered by the M230 funds is $745,342.50, our 20%
match of that amount is $149,068.50.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA???..........OCTOBER 22, 2013
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUCNIL WASHINGTON AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR & COUNCIL:
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(1) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Board of Honor
Recommendations.
(2) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Request of Robert S.
Poydasheff.
(3) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Airport Commission.
(4) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Board of Health.
(5) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Housing Authority of
Columbus.
(6) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Public Safety Advisory
Commission.
(7) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Recreation Advisory Board.
(8) Biographical Sketch of Dr. Scott McDermott, DVM, the Veterinary
Association?s nominee to replace Dr. Brooks Glass, Jr. on the Animal Control
Advisory Board.
(9) Biographical Sketch of Ms. Ella Lewis, Councilor Huff?s nominee for a seat
on the Hospital Authority of Columbus.
(10) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1000 block of
Broadway, on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in
connection with ?Northside High School Lip Dub?.
(11) Application of Nancy Powell to temporarily close Peacock Avenue from 13th
Street onto Poplar Drive to Eberhart Avenue; Dimon Street from Eberhart Avenue
to Peacock Avenue, on Saturday, October 26, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,
in connection with a ?Block Party?.
(12) Application of Sandra Render to temporarily close Lexington Lake Lane from
Antietam Drive, on Saturday, October 26, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in
connection with a ?Fall Festival?.
(13) Application of Yolanda Giles to temporarily close 5th Street between 2nd
Avenue and 3rd Avenue, on Sunday, October 27, 2013 from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,
in connection with the ?Hallelujah Fest at 4th Street Baptist Church?.
(14) Application of Alana Miller to temporarily close the Dillingham Street
Bridge, on Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., in connection
with the ?Community Potluck Meal?.
(15) Application of Wanda Jenkins to temporarily close 43rd Street from 15th
Avenue to Harrison Avenue, on Friday, November 8, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m., in connection with some construction.
(16) Application of Cecil Cheves to temporarily close (See Attached Sheet), on
Saturday, November 9, 2013 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in connection with the
?26.2 mile Soldier Marathon?.
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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Letter from Ms. Addie Cunningham resigning from her position on the Civic
Center Advisory Board.
Councilor Allen moved the letter be received with regrets. Seconded by
Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present with Councilor Davis being absent from the meeting and Councilor
McDaniel being absent for the vote.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
Airport Commission, August 23, 2013.
Board of Elections & Registration, August 1, 2013.
Board of Elections & Registration, September 5, 2013.
Board of Honor, October 16, 2013.
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 36-13.
Civic Center Advisory Board, October 17, 2013.
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, October 8, 2013.
Councilor Allen moved the minutes be received. Seconded by Councilor Henderson
and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present with
Councilor Davis being absent from the meeting and Councilor McDaniel being
absent for the vote.
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(20) BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Dr. Scott McDermott
(Dr. Brook Glass, Jr.) SD-29
Veterinary Association
Cannot succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt)
THREE MEMBERS RESIDE IN SENATORIAL DISTRICT 15 AND SIX RESIDE IN SENATORIAL
DISTRICT 29. THERE ARE FIVE WOMEN SERVING ON THIS BOARD.
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BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
(William J. Burgin) SD-29
Historic Columbus Foundation Rep.
Unable to serve another term
(Council?s Apptmt)
NINE MEMBERS RESIDE IN SENATORIAL DISTRICT 15 AND TWO RESIDE IN SENATORIAL
DISTRICT 29. THERE ARE THREE WOMEN SERVING ON THIS BOARD.
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BOARD OF HONOR:
(Jack Rodgers) SD-29
Former Mayor or City Councilor
Does not desire reappointment
(Council?s Apptmt)
FOUR MEMBERS RESIDE IN SENATORIAL DISTRICT 15 AND THREE RESIDE IN SENATORIAL
DISTRICT 29. THERE ARE NO WOMEN SERVING ON THIS BOARD.
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BUILDING AUTHORITY:
Kel Jackson (Turner Pugh)
(Michael P. Fox, Jr.) SD-29
Seat declared vacant
(Council?s Apptmt)
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HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
(Aimee Hortsman) SD-29
Does not desire reappointment
(Council?s Nomination)
(Betty Tatum) SD-15
Eligible to succeed herself
(Council?s Nomination)
(Lisa White) SD-29
Does not desire reappointment
(Council?s Nomination)
THREE MEMBERS RESIDE IN SENATORIAL DISTRICT 15 AND SIX RESIDE IN SENATORIAL
DISTRICT 29. THERE ARE FIVE WOMEN SERVING ON THIS BOARD.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Ruhnell Bankston
(Ruhnell Bankston) SD-15
Resident Member
Eligible to succeed herself
(Mayor?s Apptmt)
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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
(Robert Nobles) SD-29
At-Large position
Serving on another board
(Council?s Apptmt)
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TAXICAB COMMISSION:
(Edward Gibson) SD-29
Airport representative
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt)
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UPTOWN FACADE BOARD:
(Jason McKenzie) SD-15
Uptown Columbus, Inc. Rep.
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt)
(Judson Richardson) SD-15
Historic Columbus Foundation Rep.
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt)
NINE MEMBERS RESIDE IN SENATORIAL DISTRICT 15 AND ONE RESIDES IN SENATORIAL
DISTRICT 29. THERE IS ONE WOMAN SERVING ON THIS BOARD.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
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Council District Two
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Council District Six
The Mayor and Council must nominate someone from their respective districts for
the 2013 ? 2014 school year.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to go into executive session to
discuss a real estate acquisition matter, a litigation matter and a personnel
matter. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those eight
members of Council present, with Councilor Davis being absent for the meeting
and Councilor McDaniel being absent for the vote, with the time being 8:40 p.m.
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The meeting was called back to order at 9:30 p.m. at which time the Mayor
pointed out that the Council met in an executive session, to discuss a real
estate acquisition matter, a litigation matter, and a personnel matter, but
there were no votes taken.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Councilor
Barnes made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilor Davis
being absent for the meeting and Councilor McDaniel having already left the
meeting, with the time being 9:31 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, MMC
Clerk of Council
Council of Columbus, Georgia
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