MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 8, 2014
The regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 9:16 A.M., Tuesday, April 8, 2014, in the Council Chambers, Second
Floor of City Services 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, Jerry ?Pops? Barnes, Glenn Davis, Berry
Henderson, Bruce Huff, Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Judy W. Thomas and Evelyn
Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay and Deputy
Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also present.
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ABSENT: Councilor Mike Baker was absent but was officially excused upon the
adoption of Resolution No. 139-14 respectively. Clerk of Council Tiny B.
Washington was also absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Dr. Geoff Hammond- Wynnbrook Baptist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from Growing Room Christian Academy.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
MAYOR?S BUDGET PRESENTATION OF THE FY2015 RECOMMENDED BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2014 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2015:
Mayor Tomlinson recapped the FY2015 budget message and presentation as
provided on March 28, 2014. She noted that the budget message and video
presentation are provided on line. She pointed out that it is a balanced
budget with there being no job losses and no service impacted; this budget adds
back money to the general reserve. She announced that the first budget meeting
would be held today following the Council Meeting.
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CONDOLENCES:
Councilor Allen thanked everyone on behalf of his family for the kind
words and offering of condolences for the recent loss of his son, late Mr.
Joshua Allen.
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CRIME PREVENTION GRANT:
Mr. Seth Brown, Crime Prevention Director, came forward recommending
approval of a Crime Prevention Grant for Georgia Appleseed. He briefly
explained the mission of the organization to defray the school suspension rate
and Mr. Tremayne ?Teddy? Reese provided contact information. At this time, the
Council approved the following resolution listed below.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AS LISTED ON THE MAYOR?S AGENDA
AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (125-14) - Authorizing the execution of a contract with
Georgia Appleseed, Inc., for $31,000 for the purpose of funding the initiatives
of Georgia Appleseed, Inc. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those nine members
present with Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the February 11 and 25, 2014 Meetings of the Council of
the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia were submitted and approved
upon the adoption of a single motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
seconded by Councilor Woodson, which carried unanimously by those eight members
of Council present with Councilor Davis being absent for the vote and Councilor
Baker being absent from this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE REGULATING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED ON SECOND
READING:
An Ordinance (14-13) - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia
by amending Section 20-7.2. One-way Streets and Alleys of the City Code of
Columbus to delete Tenth Street as a one-way street for westbound traffic from
the westerly line of Sixth Avenue to the easterly line of Bay Avenue; to delete
Twelfth Street as a one-way street for westbound traffic from the westerly line
of Sixth Avenue to the easterly line of Veterans Parkway; authorizing the
modification and installation of new traffic signals, traffic signs and
pavement markings required to convert Tenth Street to two-way traffic from the
westerly line of Sixth Avenue to the easterly line of Bay Avenue; authorizing
the modification and installation of new traffic signals, traffic signs, and
pavement markings required to convert Twelfth Street to two-way traffic from
the westerly line of Sixth Avenue to the easterly line of Veterans Parkway;
requiring certain notification by the City Manager before traffic modifications
are effective; and for other purposes. Councilor Henderson moved its
adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried by a vote of seven to one
with Councilor Allen voting no and all other seven members present voting yes
with Councilor Davis being absent for the vote and Councilor Baker being absent
for the meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS
SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:
An Ordinance - Property located at the north portion of 918 15th Street
(1415 10th Avenue), is proposed for rezoning from LMI (Light Manufacturing
Industrial) to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. (Uptown Storage, LLC,
owner) The purpose of the rezoning is for business/professional office (tax and
accounting) and auto/truck wash and detailing facility.
PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:
Ms. Patty Hoell, 3606 Indigo Creek Trail, Kennesaw, Georgia, the
petitioner, came forward to advise that the business would be a tax and
accounting office; however, since the tax season is almost over, she would
continue for the remainder of the year with the accounting side of the
business.
Mr. Rick Jones- Planning Department Director, briefly explained the reason
the Planning Department recommended denial. He shared that the Planning
Department looked at the land use as a whole, which is all LMI (Light
Manufacturing Industrial) on that side of the roadway.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER THREE OF THE COLUMBUS CODE OF
ORDINANCES WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON
FIRST READING:
An ordinance - Amending Chapter 3 of the Columbus Code by revising
provisions concerning locations of off-premises establishments, including
retail near college or university campuses; by revising provisions related to
on-premises alcohol sales at certain locations, including Sunday on-premises
sales; and for other purposes.
Councilor Henderson requested that this amendment be submitted to the
Police Department for their review.
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FT. BENNING ROAD ZONING:
Councilor Huff requested a meeting with City Attorney Fay to discuss a
zoning on Ft. Benning Road for an alcohol establishment not far from Valley
Healthcare and there are some concerns.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA CONTINUED:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND DELAYED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution - Commending and congratulating the Columbus State University
Lady Cougars basketball team upon recently winning the Peach Belt Conference
Tournament championship.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (126-14) - Authorizing the issuance of Columbus, Georgia,
Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2014A in accordance with the request
of the Columbus, Georgia Board of Water Commissioners (?The Board?) as set
forth in Council Resolution No. 89-14; to reaffirm the provisions of Resolution
No. 89-14 which are not in conflict herewith; to authorize the Mayor and other
officials of Columbus to take such further actions as are necessary to provide
for the sale, issuance and delivery of the bonds in the aggregate principal
amount of not to exceed $40,000,000 for the purpose of refunding the Series
2005 Bonds as defined herein and for financing certain additions, extensions
and improvements to the system as defined herein; and for other purposes.
Councilor McDaniel moved its adoption. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
and carried unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor Baker
being absent from the meeting.
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RESOLUTION:
Councilor Huff requested a resolution for Mr. George Johnson, who passed
away last week. He recalled that the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer wrote an article
providing some of his history. He pointed out that he was the first African
American in Columbus, Georgia to hold a PGA card and participated and won a PGA
tournament.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MR. JAMES C. GANT, REPRESENTING CORINTH MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH, RE:
THE EASTER SUNRISE IN CHARLIE HILL PARK ON APRIL 20,
2014:
Mr. James C. Gant, representing Corinth Missionary Baptist Church, came
forward to announce the Easter Sunrise Service in Charlie Hill Park, at 6:00
a.m., on April 20, 2014. He invited the Mayor and Council, as well as, the
public and shared that it is free to all who attend. He advised that it is a
live re-enactment of the crucifixion. He then introduced the members present
with him.
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MR. DAVID HARRIS, REPRESENTING SYNDICATE PROMOTIONS, RE: PROFESSIONAL
WRESTLING EVENT FOR CHARITY:
Mr. David Harris, representing Syndicate Promotions, did not respond when
given the opportunity to appear before the members of Council.
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DEMOLITION:
City Manager Hugley recalled that Attorney O. Wayne Spense appeared before
the Council on behalf of Mr. Juan A. Conception regarding the demolition of
property located at 4011 Calhoun Drive. He explained that the Council gave
some direction to Mr. Spense and his client to get with the Inspections & Code
Enforcement Division to bring forth some specific documents in two weeks and
Mr. Spense is present in the audience, as well as, Inspections& Code
Enforcement Division Manager Mr. Greg Coates. He then asked that Attorney
Spense be heard so that a decision could be made so that the staff would know
how to move forward on this matter.
Attorney O. Wayne Spense advised that his client- Mr. Conception lives in
Virginia and explained the difficulties in handling the matter within the
two-week time frame allotted. He asked for some additional time but would
respect the decision made by this Council.
In response to a question of Councilor Huff, Attorney Spense advised that
the gentleman present is a subcontractor that Mr. Conception had brought into
his office; however, Mr. Conception was suppose to bring proposals to him and
he had suggested three but that did not happen.
At this time, Inspections & Code Enforcement Division Manager Mr. Greg
Coates, approached the rostrum and provided some history on the length of time
the structure has been in this condition. City Manager Hugley then advised
that without any objections, the staff would proceed with the demolition
process on this structure; no member of Council raised any objections.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND THEN REQUESTED TO BE
DELAYED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY:
A Resolution - Authorizing payment to Brasfield and Gorrie, in the amount
of $48,212.00, for the rehabilitation of the Ma Rainey House balcony.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (127-14) ? Authorizing a request to submit a grant
application and, if approved, accept up to $535,000 in grant funds from the
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for operation of the Muscogee County
Juvenile Court and to continue contract with Evidence Based Associates, LLC for
the period of the grant from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015. Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried
unanimously by those eight members present with Councilor Barnes being absent
for the vote and Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
A Resolution (128-14) - Authorizing a request for approval of the Columbus
Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services Strategic Plan/Standard of
Cover that is updated annually. Councilor Woodson moved its adoption.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine
members present with Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND WERE ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE
BY COUNCILOR WOODSON AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR BAKER BEING ABSENT
FROM THE
MEETING:
A Resolution (129-14) - Authorizing the purchase of two (2) GS14 Rover
Survey Units from Leica Geosystems, Inc., (Norcross, Ga) in the amount of
$27,608.00.
A Resolution (130-14) - Authorizing the purchase of sports/uniform active
apparel, on an "as needed basis," from Express Press (Springfield, Mo) and
Columbus Trophy & Screenprint (Columbus, Ga) for the estimated annual contract
value of $196,214.10.
A Resolution (131-14) - Authorizing the purchase of computer hardware, IBM
System x3650 M4 Servers, from IBM Corporation c/o CPAK (Atlanta, Ga) in the
amount of $32,058.00 (3 units @ $10,686.00). This purchase will be
accomplished via Georgia Statewide Contract #SWC90813-02.
A Resolution (132-14) - Authorizing the purchase of IBM Servers and Vmware
Software Licenses from IBM/CPAK (Atlanta, Georgia), in the amount of $29,370.00
for the virtual data infrastructure environment.
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UPDATE- CLAFLIN BUILDING:
Deputy City Manager David Arrington provided some background information
on the site to include its historical significance. He advised that the
property was originally deeded to a trust in the 1860?s for education
purposes. In the 1880?s, the site was established as a school; it was the
first public school for African Americans in our community. He recalled that
the deed restriction is that the site must be used for educational purposes, if
not it would revert back to the Federal Government. He spoke of the Request
for Proposal that was released to developers and shared the interest expressed
by some of the developers but no proposal submitted. He said when the second
deadline was reached, there was one development proposal submitted; however, we
have received a letter from that developer advising of his withdrawal.
In conclusion, Deputy City Manager Arrington determined that a viable
proposal for the property was not received after searching for eight months.
He said the city does not have an educational use for the property nor the
funding to redevelop the property in its current state. He then recommended
that the property be transferred to the Federal Government and the Federal
Government would make the decision on the disposition of the property.
Councilor Thomas requested that the staff check to find out if this
property is on the national historical registry.
Councilor Huff requested that a public meeting be held to provide the
citizens with an update on the Claflin Building and respond to any questions,
which also allows for potential interested parties to come forward.
Councilor Woodson requested that an historical landmark be placed at the
property with the permission of the Federal Government or if one is there
already, if we would able to keep it there. City Manager Hugley said that he
believes there is one on the property currently but would check to make sure.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR &
COUNCIL:
(1) The Medical Center Authority?s Community Benefit Report for fiscal year
ending June 30, 2012.
(2) Biographical Sketch of Ms. Brinkley Pound, Councilor McDaniel?s nominee for
Stacy Fahrenburch?s seat on the Historical and Architectural Review Board.
(3) Biographical Sketch of Mr. Karl Douglass, Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh?s
nominee for Alan Taber?s seat on the Development Authority of Columbus.
(4) Biographical Sketch of Ms. Becca Hardin, Councilor Woodson?s nominee for
Dick Ellis? seat on the Development Authority of Columbus.
(5) Biographical Sketch of Ms. Shanet? D. Goodwin, nominee for Catherine Ross?
seat on C.I.R.C.L.E.
(6) Application of Lieutenant Julius Ross to temporarily close the Parallel
parking on the south curb of 10th Street and the westbound traffic lane between
6th Avenue and 5th Avenue, on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
in connection with the ?Georgia Moving Wall? tribute to Georgia slain officers
in memory of Corporal Keith Slay.
(7) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1100 Block of
Broadway, on Friday, April 18, 2014, 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., in connection
with the ?Uptown Light Up Columbus 5K and 10K?.
(8) Application of Christopher White to temporarily close the Dillingham Street
Bridge, on Friday, April 25, 2014, 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in connection with
the ?Revival on the River? to be held at the Phenix City Amphitheater.
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THE FOLLOWING SIX RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK
OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
COUNCILOR THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY
THOSE NINE MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR BAKER BEING ABSENT FROM THE
MEETING:
A Resolution (133-14) - Excusing Councilor Gary Allen from the March 25,
2014 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (134-14) - Excusing Councilor Gary Allen from the March 28,
2014 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (135-14) - Excusing Councilor Jerry Barnes from the March 28,
2014 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (136-14) - Excusing Councilor Glenn Davis from the March 28,
2014 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (137-14) - Excusing Councilor Bruce Huff from the March 28,
2014 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (138-14) - Excusing Councilor Charles E. McDaniel from the
March 28, 2014 Council Meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY
CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL
A Resolution (139-14) - Excusing Councilor Mike Baker from the April 8,
2014 Council Meeting. Councilor Allen moved its adoption. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members present with
Councilor Baker being absent from 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 Tax Assessors, 09-14.
Civic Center Advisory Board, March 20, 2014.
Columbus Golf Coarse Authority, March 25, 2014.
Columbus Iron Works Convention & Trade Center, February 27, 2014.
Hospital Authority of Columbus, February 25, 2014.
Housing Authority of Columbus, February 19, 2014.
Recreation Advisory Board, March 26, 2014.
Taxicab Commission, March 26, 2014.
Councilor Allen moved the minutes be received. Seconded by Councilor
Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor
Baker being absent from the meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. William Hart is not
eligible to succeed himself; this is Council?s appointment. There were no
nominations.
Councilor Allen recalled that Council discussed adding a couple of
positions for lay people to serve on the Board of Zoning Appeals due to the
number of builders currently serving on this board.
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BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that both Mr. Kel Jackson and Ms.
Paula Johnson are eligible to serve another term of office. Councilor Woodson
then renominated Mr. Jackson and Ms. Johnson for another term. Deputy Clerk of
Council Davis stated that both would be contacted to ensure that they are
interested in continuing to serve on this board
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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that all of the following members
are eligible to serve another term of office: Mr. John House- Council District
Six; Ms. Shondwella Ellis- Council District Seven; Mr. Ritchie Grantham-
Council District Nine; Mr. James Lewis- Council District Ten and Mr. Wesley
Veasley- Mayor?s nominee.
The following nominees were renominated by their respective Council member
as well as, the Mayor and were confirmed by the Council and are listed as
follows: Councilor Henderson moved confirmation of Mr. John House- Council
District Six. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
Councilor Henderson moved confirmation of Mr. Ritchie Grantham- Council
District Nine. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
Councilor Henderson moved confirmation of Ms. Shondwella Ellis- Council
District Seven. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved confirmation of Mr. James Lewis- Council
District Ten. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
Councilor Henderson moved confirmation of Mr. Wesley Veasley- Mayor?s
nominee. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine
members present with Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
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COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS
(C.I.R.C.L.E):
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
nominated Ms. Shanet? Goodwin during the last meeting. Councilor Thomas moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that the following members are
eligible to serve another term of office: Ms. Carla Thomas- Council District
One; Mr. Jack Hayes- Council District Two; Ms. Olive V. Kendall- Council
District Three; Ms. Gladys Ford- Council District Four and Ms. Gloria Enfinger-
Council District Six.
The following nominees were renominated by their respective Council member
and were confirmed by the Council and are listed as follows: Councilor Barnes
moved confirmation of Ms. Carla Thomas- Council District One. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members present with
Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
Councilor Woodson moved confirmation of Mr. Jack Hayes- Council District
Two. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
Councilor Huff moved confirmation of Ms. Olive V. Kendall- Council
District Three. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
Councilor Woodson moved confirmation of Ms. Gladys Ford- Council District
Four. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis also advised that Mr. Chuck H. McDaniel,
III- Council District Five, Ms. Andrea Franklin- Council District Seven and Ms.
Clementine Cochran- Council District Ten are not eligible to serve another term
of office. Ms. Sally Haskin- Council District Eight and Ms. Claudya Muller-
Council District Nine have resigned. There were no further nominations.
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CRIME PREVENTION BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis forwarded the nominee of Mr. Gordon
Griswould- Mayor Tomlinson?s appointee for the position of Major Julius Graham
serving in the Law Enforcement Agency representative seat. Major Julius Graham
was not eligible to serve another term of office. Councilor Henderson moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor Baker being absent from the meeting.
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DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
nominated Mr. Karl Douglas for the seat of Mr. Allen Taber who is not eligible
to succeed himself; Councilor Woodson nominated Becca Hardin for the seat of
Mr. Dick Ellis who is not eligible to succeed himself and Councilor McDaniel
renominated Mr. James Yancey for another term of office. Councilor Henderson
nominated Mr. Russ Carreker for Mr. Allen Taber?s seat.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh requested that City Attorney Fay draft an
ordinance to increase the membership on the Development Authority of Columbus.
Also, check with the current members to see if they would have any concerns
with increasing the number of members.
City Attorney Fay advised that he has reviewed the statute relating to
this board and two more members could be added; however, no seats could be
designated for a specific industry.
After Councilor Davis shared that he may have some potential nominees for
this board, Deputy Clerk of Council Davis suggested that the item be listed
again for the next meeting.
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HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Councilor McDaniel nominated
Ms. Brinkley Pound to replace Ms. Stacy Fahrenburch, who is not eligible to
succeed herself. Councilor Woodson moved confirmation. Seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members present with
Councilor Henderson being absent for the vote and Councilor Baker being absent
from the meeting.
She further pointed out that Saundra Green is the Board of Realtors
representative; she is eligible to succeed herself. However, we are awaiting
the nomination from the Board of Realtors.
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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. John Loomis has resigned
from his At-Large seat; this is Council?s appointment. There were no
nominations.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Travis Chambers is eligible
to succeed himself; this is the Council?s appointment. Councilor Henderson
nominated Mr. Chambers for another term of office.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Willie Belfield, Jr. is not
eligible to succeed himself; this is the Council District Ten appointment.
There were no nominations.
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THE MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Dr. Ronald Hudson has
resigned. The Council submits three nominees to the authority for the
authority to select one. There were no nominations.
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TAXICAB COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. K. Matthew Probst who
serves in the Taxicab Owner Representative seat has resigned; this is the
Council?s appointment. There were no nominations.
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OLD CUSSETA ROAD:
Councilor Huff requested that the staff check the area of Old Cusseta Road
and Regina Avenue. He explained that the citizens have reported that the trees
need to be trimmed back, because their view is limited when exiting Regina
Avenue onto Old Cusseta Road.
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CUSSETA ROAD:
Councilor Huff requested that the staff also check Cusseta Road near the
American Legion because there are several potholes making the road rough to
travel.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
Allen moved to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously
by those nine members present with Councilor Baker being absent for the meeting
with the time being 10:52 a.m.
Sandra T. Davis, CDMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
Council of Columbus, Georgia
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