MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
DECEMBER 4, 2012
The monthly night meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 5:37 P.M., Tuesday, December 4, 2012, 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, Bruce Huff, Judy
Thomas, and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton
Fay, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra
Davis were also present.
Councilors Berry Henderson and Glenn Davis took their seats at 5:47 P.M. and
5:45 P.M. respectively.
ABSENT: Councilor Charles E. McDaniel was absent.
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INVOCATION: by Reverend Marcus Gibson of Greater Shady Grove Baptist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Clubview Elementary School.
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PROCLAMATIONS:
CARVER HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT POLL WORKERS RECOGNITION
DAY:______________________________________________
With Principal Chris Lindsay and participating students from Carver High
School standing at the Council table, Councilor Bruce Huff read the
proclamation of Mayor Tomlinson, proclaiming Tuesday, December 4, 2012 as
?Carver High School Student Poll Workers Day? in Columbus, Georgia.
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COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL ONE-ACT PLAY GROUP:
With Mr. Paul Hampton, drama teacher, students, parents, and other
supporters standing at the Council table, Councilor Thomas read the
proclamation of Mayor Tomlinson, proclaiming Tuesday, December 4, 2012 as
?Columbus High School One-Act Play Day? in Columbus, Georgia.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
RESOLUTIONS:
A Resolution (347-12) - Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. John W.
Denney, Sr., who passed away November 10, 2012. Councilor Henderson moved
approval of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously
by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent
from this meeting.
A Resolution (348-12) ? Condolences to the family of Mr. Jackson Butler,
who passed away on November 18, 2012. Upon reading the resolution, Councilor
Barnes moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously
by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent
from this meeting.
A Resolution (349-12) ? Commending and expressing appreciation to Mr.
Arnold Goodman upon serving with distinction on the Columbus Recreation
Advisory Board. Councilor Thomas moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present with Councilor Barnes being absent for this vote and Councilor McDaniel
being absent from this meeting.
City Attorney?s Agenda continues after the legislative agenda discussions.
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DISCUSSION:
DRAFT 2013 PROPOSED LEGISTLATIVE AGENDA:
City Manager Hugley pointed out that the Legislative Agenda discussion
started at 4:00 p.m. with a pre-council session, great progress was made and we
received approval from Council to bring back, on December 11, 2012, resolutions
for the following Legislative Agenda Items:
Redevelopment Powers
Charter Review Amendments
Public Schools Funding
Scrap Metal Processors
Point of Sales Data
Regional Transportation Sales Tax
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
Technology Fee
Hotel Tax
Local Growth Bill
Georgia Tourism Development Act
City Manger Hugley also pointed out that staff did make a phone call to
Councilor McDaniel during the break to verify that he wanted to remove what he
sponsored on the agenda with regard to driver?s license renewal, to which he
concurred in the positive; and so we are removing number six (6) off the
legislative agenda; which leaves us with Numbers (3) Charter Review
Amendments/Personnel Review Board, (4) 2013 Fair Market Value, (7) Pre-trial
detainee, and (8) Specialty Tier Drug Study.
Councilor Thomas said, as she understands it, the reason we pulled that one
item was we were told that all the paperwork that?s now necessary to renew
driver?s license is something that has come about through the Department of
Homeland Security. She said it is something the federal government would have
to deal with and not the state government.
City Manager Hugley said Councilor Barnes requested that we include the
Pre-trial detainee legislation and we are requesting legislation to require a
conference including the Superior Court Judge, District Attorney, and Public
Defender after a period of six months from the date of preliminary hearing for
any pre-trial detainee without a jury trial date scheduled.
Mayor Tomlinson made a few comments about herself and Council receiving
calls from family members of people who are in prison.
Mr. Bob Wadkins, Public Defender?s Office came forward and stated that
these issues are more constitutional in nature than they are legislative and it
would be very difficult to entangle legislation that would do anything to
regress what was mentioned. He said generally speaking, the case cannot move
any faster than the District Attorney (DA) moves it; if the DA does not indicts
the case, the recourse is for the judge to set a bond. If the person is in jail
for 90 days (3 months) and the DA hasn?t indicted them, then they are
absolutely entitled to a bond. But judges many times give bonds that the inmate
cannot afford. He then made some additional comments about: people who have
been in jail for a long time, a constitutional speedy trial, and statutory
speedy trial.
Following Mr. Wadkins comments he responded to questions from the Mayor
with regard to statistics (numbers) on people in Muscogee County Jails over a
period of time, without extenuating circumstances. She also suggested that the
District Attorney come to Council and explain the process so that Council can
understand it a little better.
There was some further discussion with regard to whether or not this is a
legislative matter versus a policy and procedure matter. Mayor also pointed out
that this seemed like a budgetary thing Council can do.
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LIST OF PEOPLE IN JAIL:
Mayor Tomlinson then requested a referral to get the number of how many
people have been sitting in jail without extenuating circumstances for a period
of time, so we can make a pitch to Council at that time, with the information.
Mr. Wadkins said he could provide such a list.
Mayor Tomlinson said we are going to pull number seven (7).
City Manager Hugley said the 2013 Fair Market Value have had some
discussion last week and we are requesting legislation that would allow
counties or consolidated governments with frozen homestead value or base year
homestead value to consider other factors besides stress sales, short sales,
bank sale or sale at public auctions in determining fair market value for the
next taxable year.
Ms. Betty Middleton, Chief Appraiser Tax Assessors? Office, explained that
she had spoken to Councilor Barnes about this and it would cause a great
financial crisis with the city in the future if it?s left to go. She explained
that the law, which was changed in 2010 to be effective 2011, require us to use
the sale price of the acquisition cost for the next taxable year. But with our
situation along with 30+ other counties in the state of Georgia with similar
situation, we have to freeze it if the make application and receive homestead
exemptions. That means they would be paying on a much less value than their
neighbors but it would also create a dual assessment process too.
Following some further discussions on true evaluation freeze, caps, and
fair market value, Councilor Barnes said after speaking to Ms. Middleton and
Finance Director Pam Hodge, he has elected to withdraw this because it is
already at the Supreme Court. Councilor Barnes? request was seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
City Manager Hugley said this leaves numbers three (3) and eight (8)
remaining for discussion. He said number three (3) is a Charter Review
Amendment, for the Personnel Review Board, requested by the Mayor. He said what
is being requested here is for the delegation to amend our Charter to revise
Section 46-10 pertaining to powers, duties, and composition of the Personnel
Review Board without referendum.
After further discussion with regard to some of the language in the Code,
Mayor Tomlinson asked if it could not be changed to eliminate the word
?significant? with the new wording being disciplinary actions as defined by?
City Attorney then asked for a motion to amend the language to read
?significant disciplinary actions as defined by Council?. Motion was so made by
Councilor Allen. Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those
nine members of Council present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent from this
meeting.
Mayor Tomlinson then asked if there is anyone who oppose to carrying this
forward in the form of a formal resolution for discussion and vote during the
December 11, 2012 Council meeting; to which there were no objections.
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SPECIALTY TIER DRUG STUDY AND MORITORIUM:
City Manager Hugley pointed out that this proposed legislation is
requesting that there be an advisory task force with requirement to report on
the effects of specialty tier drugs and cost sharing, including co-insurance
impact on enrollee, for purpose of evaluating disease, minority and economic
discriminatory practices, and to make such drugs affordable for all Georgians.
He said this legislation is also asking for a 24-month moratorium on our
current out-of-pocket expenses for all health insurance plans in Georgia.
Councilor Barnes explained the different levels of tier (I, II, III) drugs,
citing research that has been conducted, as well as some other classification
of drugs such as biologics. He also explained some of the ways drugs are
created such as gene-bioengineering, after which several members of Council
made a few additional comments with regard to the medical community and their
impact on the issue. Upon conclusion of the discussions phase of this issue,
Mayor Tomlinson asked if there were any objections to this going forward for
purposes of formal resolution and formal discussion and vote on the December
11, 2012 Council meeting agenda; to which there were none.
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MILITARY RETIREE PAY:
Mayor Tomlinson explained that we have passed a resolution at one time,
requesting that we pursue the military retiree pay exemption. She explained
that this item is already on the Chamber?s agenda and asked if it is something
we (Council) would like to add. Following a question from Councilor Thomas and
her support to adding this to the Council?s legislative agenda, Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh so moved the motion. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor McDaniel
being absent from this meeting.
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2012 Legislative Agenda:
Councilor Henderson asked if there were any follow-up on an item that was
included on last year?s legislative agenda that involved replacing the
exemption for Hotel/Motels on the Local Option Sales Tax (LOST), stating that
the Council presented that to the public for the particular set of
circumstances that after it was enacted, the legislature changed without
telling us and it was unfair, since the hospitality industry here has since
voluntary brought forth a convenience fee the help stimulate sports tourism in
Muscogee County. He said it was after this that they were hit with this penny
they were going to be exempted from.
Responding to a question from Mayor Tomlinson, City Manager Hugley
explained that he received a report from the Chairperson of the delegation and
he (the Chair) responded that they did not take that matter up because it is a
statewide issue and we wanted to see what was applicable to us as a
Consolidated Government.
Councilor Henderson then responded that it is less than a statewide issue
than the point of sales data for sales tax collection. He said we have a number
of issues on our agenda that are in fact statewide issues, but this is not a
statewide issue as it only impacts Consolidated Governments, because this
exemption only existed for the second LOST which was made available only to
Consolidate Governments. He said that is not to say he is taking exception to
what the delegation said, but he would like to add it back on the agenda.
Councilor Henderson then made a motion to add this request back on the 2013
Legislative Delegation Agenda. Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council, with Councilor McDaniel being
absent from this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING SIX ORDINANCES LISTED ON THE CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA WAS SUBMITTED
AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED ON SECOND READING BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
An Ordinance (12-52) ? requiring use of personal floatation devices (PFDs) when
swimming, canoeing, kayaking, rafting, jet-skiing or boating on the
Chattahoochee River between the North Highlands Dam and the southern property
line of the Columbus Iron Works Convention and Trade Center; providing an
exception for sanctioned swimming events or competitions; and for other
purposes. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the ordinance.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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An Ordinance revising and replacing Human Resources Policy Number 220-201,
Overtime and Compensatory Time Policy.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to adopt the ordinance, which was
seconded by Councilor Huff, but after a brief discussion, Councilor Thomas
requested to table this item for an additional week to allow staff to gather
some additional information.
Councilor Thomas the so moved the motion. Seconded by Councilor Huff and
carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor
Barnes being absent from this meeting.
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An Ordinance (12-53) ? Amending the text of the Unified Development
Ordinance (UDO) to alter the rezoning case process (eliminate ?call-for? cases)
and make corrections of typographical errors and minor omissions in various
chapters.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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An Ordinance (12-54) ? Re-designating the Department of Public Services as
the Department of Public Works; and for other purposes.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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An Ordinance (12-55) ? Amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2012
beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, for certain funds for the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, appropriating amounts shown in
each fund for various activities; and for other purposes.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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An Ordinance (12-56) ? Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by
establishing a No Parking Zone on school days only along the north curb of 43rd
Street beginning at the east curb of River Road and running east a distance of
1,084 feet; authorizing the installation of official traffic control signs
indicating said parking restrictions; repealing any conflicting Ordinances; and
for other purposes.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with
Councilor McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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An Ordinance (12-57) ? Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia,
by establishing a No Parking Zone along the north curb of Harley Court
beginning at the west curb of Fortson Road and running west to the dead end
cul-de-sac to include the interior curb of said cul-de-sac; authorizing the
installation of official traffic control signs indicating said parking
restrictions; repealing any conflicting Ordinances; and for other purposes.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the Ordinance. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with
Councilor McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:_____________________________________
An Ordinance ? Amending Chapter 21 of the Columbus Code revising procedures
for the inspection and registration of taxicabs in Columbus, Georgia; and for
other purposes.
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin explained to the Mayor and Council that
the Taxicab Commission has received a copy of this proposed ordinance, they?ve
looked at it and have no concerns with it. She said what they are looking at
right now is that the Police Department came forward and made this request
since they are the department responsible for inspecting meters for taxicabs.
She said it typically takes four or five officers to do this inspection. She
also informed the Mayor and Council that they are in the process of going out
for an RFP for taxicab inspection services and we want to take this particular
function from the Police Department ? this is just for meter reading for
accuracy.
With no further discussion on this item, and no one here to oppose this
proposed amendment, City Attorney pointed out that this item would be back for
a vote next week at 9:00 a.m.
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An ordinance ? amending Chapter 19 of the Columbus Code so as to provide
that effective January 1, 2013, all telephone companies shall make due
compensation payments in the amount of 3% of actual recurring local service
revenues pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 46-5-1; and for other purposes. (Council
McDaniel)
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
With no one present to oppose this proposed amendment, City Attorney Fay
pointed out this would be back next week for a vote.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay requested a short executive session to discuss
litigation.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING PERSON (S) APPEARED ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA AND PROVIDED IS A
SUMMARY OF EACH PERSON (S)
COMMENTS:______________________________________________________
MR. & MRS. DOUG & LINDA GEORGE, RE: BREAKDOWN OF THE SYSTEM AS VIEWED BY
THE TAXPAYER:__________________________
Mr. Doug George came forward and stated that he lives in Fort Smith, AK,
but was a resident of Columbus, Georgia. He made a few references about some
documents his wife had submitted to the Clerk?s Office. He also commented on a
court case which he and his wife were successful in winning, but he said the
problem was the written order which was dictated on November 26, 2012, as well
as some discrepancies with the paper work, to include being sent to his
daughter?s home and not his.
Following Mr. George?s presentation to Council, Councilor Thomas asked City
Manager Hugley to look into this mater to determine why it took from the end of
October to the middle of November to get this into the postage system. She also
pointed out that at $0 .35, is not full postage.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION LISTED ON THE CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WAS SUBMITTED
AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:_____________
A Resolution (350-12) ? Authorizing the request for the Columbus Fire and
EMS Department to add an addendum, Standards of Cover (SOC), to the strategic
plan effective December 4, 2012. This report will be utilized to assist in
determining future resources for the department.
Councilor Thomas moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with
Councilor McDaniel being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE CITY MANAGER?S
AGENDA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL PURSUANT TO A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON, SECONDED BY
COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOULSY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUCNIL
PRESENT, WITH COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FROM THIS
MEETING:___________________________________________________
A Resolution (351-12) ? Authorizing the purchase of two (2) 8-Yard Refuse
Collection Truck cab and chassis (2013 Kenworth T270), from TransPower,
Incorporation, (Albany, GA) in the amount of $72,110.00 per unit, for a total
of $144,220.00; and the purchase of two (2) 8-Yard Refuse Collection Truck
bodies (2012 New Way 8 Yard Diamondback), from Consolidated Disposal Systems,
Inc., (Smyrna, GA) in the amount of $31,383.00 per unit, plus flipper arms at
$3,750.00, per unit, for a total cost of $70,266.00. The total overall cost of
the two (2) 8-Yard Refuse Collection Trucks with flipper arms is $214,486.00.
The user department requested that flipper arms be added to the bodies to
facilitate the recycling process utilizing the new recycling containers. The
recommended vendor, Consolidated Disposal Systems, Inc., has advised that these
arms will cost $3,750.00 per unit, for a total cost of $7,500.00. The vehicles
will be used by the Waste/Recycling Collection Division. These units are
replacement vehicles.
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A Resolution (352-12) ? Authorizing the purchase of three (3) mid-size SUVs
(2013 Ford Explorer) from Rivertown Ford (Columbus, GA), in the amount of
$23,378.00 per unit, for a total cost of $70,134.00.
The vehicles were approved in the FY13 Budget.Two of the vehicles will be
used by an inspector and a survey supervisor when needed to transport files,
equipment and personnel in their routine duties. One (1) vehicle will be
utilized by office staff to visit sites under construction, verify addresses,
and meet with citizens and other reasons. These vehicles are replacement units.
Funds are budgeted in the FY13 Budget as follows:
Two (2) vehicles: Sewer (Stormwater) Fund ? Engineering ? Drainage ? Light
Trucks; 0202-250-2300-DRAN-7722.
One (1) vehicle: Paving Fund ? Engineering ? Highways and Roads ? Light
Trucks; 0203-250-2200-ROAD-7722.
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A Resolution (353-12) ? Authorizing payment to Motorola Solutions, in the
amount of $63,984.12 for maintenance of the City's 800 MHz ASTRO P25 Master
Site switching equipment.
The City is in the process of upgrading the 800 Mhz Communication System
from analog communication to digital communication. The upgrade will enhance
communications and provide for enhanced transmission of data to public safety
personnel in the field. A critical component of this system is the ASTRO P25
switching equipment. The switching equipment is necessary to transmit digital
data through the communication system to field personnel, and to enable the
transition of analog to digital communications.
The annual maintenance agreement provides for onsite infrastructure
response services, technical support; network monitoring services and equipment
repair/replacement services. As a critical component of the City's
communication system, it is essential this equipment be monitored and repaired
in a timely manner as a matter of public safety.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, LISTED ON THE CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WAS SUBMITTED
AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY, AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL AFTER A BRIEF
DISCUSSION:_____________________________________________________
A Resolution (354-12) ? Authorizing the execution of an annual contract
with Columbus Basketball Association, (Columbus, GA) to provide officiating
services for the estimated annual contract value of $20,850.00. Officiating
Services are required for the following activities: Adult Basketball, Columbus
Youth Basketball and Nightowl Basketball.
The vendor will provide a minimum of two (2) officiators, per game, for
Adult Basketball and Columbus Youth Basketball. Three (3) officiators, per
game, are required for Nightowl Basketball. There will be approximately 410
basketball events, at City recreation centers, for the 2012 - 2013 seasons.
The officiating services will be provided in accordance with the Georgia High
School Association (GHSA) regulation guidelines.
Councilor Allen asked if the fees associated with the Officials for Basket
Ball League is a pass through ? if the teams raised the money to reimburse the
city for the officiating.
Mr. Travis Landrum, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation, came forward
and explained that the fees that are collected from the various leagues, does
go to cover the cost of officiating.
Councilor Henderson then made a motion to approve the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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RETAIL ALCOHOL SALES ? SUNDAY HOURS OF OPERATION:
Ms. Pam Hodge, Finance Director came forward and provided the following
information with regard to the Sunday sale of alcohol, which went into effect
December 2, 2012.
HOURS FOR RETAIL ALCOHOL SALES
Off-Premises Retail Establishments
Beginning Ending
Monday 12:00 a.m. 11:59 p.m.
Tuesday 12:00 a.m. 11:59 p.m.
Wednesday 12:00 a.m. 11:59 p.m.
Thursday 12:00 a.m. 11:59 p.m.
Friday 12:00 a.m. 11:59 p.m.
Saturday 12:00 a.m. 11:59 p.m.
Sunday 12:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m.
Examples includes Grocery Stores, Convenience Stores, Pharmacies
Off-Premises Retail Liquor Packages Stores
Beginning Ending
Monday 8:00 a.m. 11:45 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. 11:45 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. 11:45 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. 11:45 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. 11:45 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. 11:45 p.m.
Sunday 12:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m.
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HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE PRESENTATION:
Deputy City Manager Goodwin came forward and provided the following:
HOLIDAY SERVICE SCHEDULE
CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE:
Monday, Christmas Eve, Dec. 24th Christmas Day, Dec. 25th Dec. 26th ? Day After
Normal Garbage P/U No Service Pick up Tuesday Routes Only
All Landfills Open Closed Landfills Open
Recycling Center ? Open Closed Recycling Center Open
METRA ? Running Saturday Schedule No Service METRA - Regular Schedule
311 Citizens Services Center ? Open
Columbus Consolidated Government - CLOSED Closed Columbus Consolidated Government ? OPEN
Recorder?s Court ? Open Closed Recorder?s Court ? OPEN
NEW YEAR?S SERVICE SCHEDULE
Monday, December 31st ? New Year?s Eve January 1, 2013 New Year?s Day January 2, 2013 ?
Day After
Normal Garbage P/U Garbage Collection - NO SERVICE Garbage P/U for Tuesday Routes ONLY
All Landfills ? OPEN Landfills ? CLOSED All Landfills ? OPEN
Recycling Center ? OPEN Recycling Center ? CLOSED Recycling Center ? OPEN
METRA ? Regular Schedule
Columbus Consolidated Government - OPEN METRA ? NO SERVICE
Columbus Consolidated Government ? CLOSED METRA ? Regular Schedule
Columbus Consolidated Government ? OPEN
Recorder?s Court ? OPEN Recorder?s Court ? CLOSED Recorder?s Court - OPEN
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS
INFORMATION FOR MAYOR AND
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
(1) Letter from Mark Oropeza, Columbus Airport Director advising that the
Airport is re-nominating Mr. Kerry Hand to serve another term on the
commission.
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Hand could be confirmed.
Councilor Woodson so moved. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Davis
and Huff being absent for this vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent from
this meeting.
(2) Biographical Sketch of Mr. Troy Keller, Councilor McDaniel?s nominee to
replace Mr. George Stanton on the Tree Board.
(3) MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS:
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 42-12.
Board of Water Commissioners, October 15, 2012.
Columbus Convention & Visitors Bureau, October 17, 2012.
Hospital Authority of Columbus, October 30, 2012.
Councilor Allen moved acceptance of the minutes. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with
Councilors Davis and Huff being absent for this vote and Councilor McDaniel
being absent from this meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BOARD OF HEALTH:
Clerk of Council Washington informed the Mayor and Council that Dr. Agarwal
can be confirmed. Councilor Woodson moved the confirmation. Seconded by
Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Davis being absent for this vote, and Councilor
McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Clerk of Council Washington reminded the Council that Mr. Edward Gaffney,
Mr. Paul Todd, and Mr. Ernest Smallman have all been re-nominated, but we still
need two additional nominees for each of these seats from which the authority
will make a selection. No further action taken.
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LAND BANK AUTHORITY:
Clerk of Council Washington informed the Mayor and Council that we have
received one of the Authority?s new appointees?; Mr. Steven T. Anthony.
Councilor Woodson moved confirmation. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilor
Davis being absent for this vote, and Councilor McDaniel being absent from this
meeting.
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MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY:
Clerk of Council Washington informed the Mayor and Council that Mr. Robert
George and Mr. Michael Gorum have both been re-nominated, but we still need two
additional nominees for each of these positions, from which the authority would
make a selection.
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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington informed the Mayor and Council that we are
still waiting to hear back from the School Board with respect to their nominee.
She also pointed out that Councilor Thomas is working on a replacement for Mr.
Arnold Goodman.
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TREE BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington explained that Mr. Frank S. Tommey and Ms.
Beverly Kinner could be confirmed. Mayor Pro Tem Turner so moved. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Davis being absent for this vote and Councilor McDaniel
being absent from this meeting.
Clerk of Council Washington further pointed out that we still need a
nominee for Mr. Ken Hanson (At-Large) and that Mr. Troy Keller has been
nominated to replace Mr. George Stanton.
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UPTOWN FA?ADE BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington explained that we are still waiting to hear
back from Uptown Columbus, Inc., with respect o these three seats.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Regarding to an earlier request made by City Attorney Fay for an executive
session to discuss litigation, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to allow
the Council to go into an executive session. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and
carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilor
Davis being absent for this vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent from this
meeting, with the time being 8:15 p.m.
At 8:21 p.m., the regular session was called back to order at which time
the Mayor explained that the Council met in an executive session to discuss a
pending legal matter, but no vote was taken.
City Attorney Fay then pointed out that there is a resolution circulating
around the Council table to settle all claims against Cletus Richardson in the
amount of $50,000.00.
ADD-ON:
A Resolution (355-12) - Approving a settlement with Cletus Richardson in
the amount of $50,000.00. Councilor Woodson moved the approval of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine
members of Council present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent from this
meeting.
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With no further business to come before this Council, Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh then made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor McDaniel
being absent from this meeting, and the time being 8:25 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, CMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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