MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 23, 2016
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 23, 2016, on the 2nd Floor of the
Citizens Service Center, located at 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia
Honorable Teresa Tomlinson, Mayor presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Teresa Tomlinson were Councilors, Mike Baker,
Jerry Barnes, Glenn Davis, Walker Garrett, Berry H. Henderson, Bruce Huff, Judy
W. Thomas and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton
Fay, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council Lindsey
Glisson were also present. Councilors Allen and Barnes took their seats at 5:32
p.m. Evelyn Woodson took her seat at 9:13 a.m. Councilor Davis took his seat
at 5:33 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh took her seat at the Council table at
5:49 p.m.
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ABSENT: No one was absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Reverend Jesse Reese, Pastor - Macedonia Baptist Church
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from Rigdon Road Elementary School.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution ? Authorizing and directing the Internal Auditor of the
Consolidated Government to conduct a special audit of the Muscogee County
Sheriff?s Office in order to assure that the financial interests of the CCG are
protected.
City Attorney Fay said it is his understanding that we may have a motion
to table this matter.
Councilor Allen said some of the Council members were talking about trying
to get a price on Albright Fortenberry, which is the organization that Sheriff
Darr agreed to have come into the department, just to see what the balance
would be as far as the cost associated with that; therefore,, we were thinking
about tabling this matter tonight and allow the City Attorney or Ms. Hodge get
that number for us; whomever deem appropriate.
Councilor Allen then made a motion that this matter be delayed. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson.
Mayor Tomlinson then asked City Attorney Fay if they withdrew their
consent for Albright Fortenberry. City Attorney Fay said no, as far as we
know. He said the attorney just stated that the Sheriff wanted to approve
whoever was selected. He said orally at the July 26th Council meeting, the
Sheriff said that Albright Fortenberry was certainly fine with him.
Councilor Baker said that?s fine, whatever the wishes of the Council are,
that?s fine with him. He said our Internal Audit staff has never done anything
but exemplary work since we reinstated them. He said they have helped numerous
department heads understand their situations and efficiencies, as well as
helped us to
understand in many situations, operational efficiencies. He said they have
never done anything except in a professional and unbiased manner and said he is
very comfortable with them instead of incurring additional costs, regardless of
what it is.
He said whether it?s business or government, and no offense to anybody,
but you don?t get to pick your auditor. He said it doesn?t work that way and
said your auditor is picked by a particular level of authority and they are
assigned to the task. He said if it?s the wishes of the Council to delay this
matter, that?s fine; however, he is going to support our internal staff as he
think they have the capability to do it. .
The question was then called on Councilor Allen?s motion to delay this
matter, which carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present at
the time, with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent for the vote.
Mayor Tomlinson said this matter is then tabled until we get a bid from
Albright & Fortenberry.
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT:
Councilor Garrett said he wanted to inform the other Council members that
he is working on a matter with the City Attorney. He said he believes that the
Mayor was copied on an email from a Ms. Pitts regarding the City?s permit
issue.
He said right now, we currently have an ordinance written where you get
your rabies vaccine from your veterinarian and then within fifteen (15) days
you have the opportunity to get your City permit. He said some veterinarians
issue it and some veterinarians do not. He said after a survey was done, it was
determined that in this lady?s entire neighborhood, no one did not have the
City permit. He said he checked with his veterinarian and has had dogs for
over three years, and they never mentioned a City permit to him. He said after
Ms. Pitts mentioned it to him, he then went out that day and got his City
permit.
Councilor Garrett said we are talking about $15 an animal if they are
neutered and $40.00 if they are unneutered. He said we are going to work on it
and if it is tied to the rabies vaccination, then we are going to present a
consolidated ordinance with one tag;
therefore, when they get their rabies vaccination the City gets the revenue,
and the veterinarian gets their $5.00 for issuing the permit and then we won?t
run into folks who don?t know about this ordinance and then they get called
into the Court like his constituent did.
He said he believes this could be a great boom in revenue to
the City, and also to help people who don?t know about the ordinance. He said
he just wanted the other Council members to know that we are working on that
and if anyone has any objections, to please contact him about it.
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AUDIT OF THE SHERIFF?S DEPARTMENT:
City Manager Hugley said regarding the request for an audit of the
Sheriff?s Department and tabling the matter, asked if the Council would like
for them to bring in and present to you, a scope of work because the price from
an external auditor will depend on the scope of work. He said certainly we
don?t want to go and provide a scope of work and then there is something
missing that you wanted, or something there that you did not want that we would
be paying for. His question is, would you like to see a scope of work.
Councilor Thomas said her initial reaction to that question is no and said
she thinks what Councilor Allen?s motion said, is that we authorize the City
Attorney, working with whomever he needs to, if that?s the Deputy City Manager,
or the Internal Auditor, to get a price from Albright and Fortenberry. She said
she would like to see that brought back to the Council at our next meeting so
that this is not a prolonged process and that we go ahead and do what?s
necessary. She said between the Finance Department, the Deputy City Manager,
the Internal Auditor and the City Attorney, they can put together that scope of
work for us.
City Manager Hugley said that?s fine, and said he just wanted to make sure
that we don?t employ them and you say that we should have asked them to do
certain things that you think we should have done and we didn?t do. He said
when we come back, we just want you to know, that it?s what the staff thought
you were looking for and something could be missing.
Councilor Henderson said his recollection of the discussion when we talked
about the opportunity for an audit; was that we was going to use our Internal
Auditor and follow the procedures that we always follow; which is what
Councilor Thomas reminded him of. He said once the audit is completed, it is
actually conveyed to the Department Head of the area which was audited so that
they can prepare responses, because it?s very much a collaborative effort, and
he do recall the Sheriff indicating that he would prefer our contract auditor,
and he thinks that it was made very clear to him at the time, that based on our
current financial situation, it may
not be possible.
He said that?s why he don?t mind us delaying it because if there is some
way that we can tag on to an existing current contract and do it in a very cost
effective way, he is okay with that; but at the end of the day, we need to get
the audit done. He said if it is cost prohibitive based on our current
financial status; then we will move ahead with this. He said he don?t mind
going through the process just so that everyone is keenly aware that we want to
make sure this is a collaborative effort.
City Attorney Fay then said we will bring something back in conjunction
with the City Manager and Deputy City Manager Hodge.
Councilor Davis said he knows that there has been a name given on the
possibility of a request of using an auditor, the one that we already engaged
and this group is already services for hire and then asked City Attorney Fay if
there is any essence of a conflict of interest here from that standpoint.
City Attorney Fay said, no sir. He said the external auditor looks at all
of your departments and if you simply request more information about one
particular department, that?s perfectly within the scope of the work they are
carrying out. He said there is no conflict; you are the employer, and they are
the contract employee.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:__________________ _
A Resolution (298-16) - Authorizing the appointment of
Ms. Holli Browder as Director of the Parks and Recreation Department.
Councilor Barnes moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present.
Members of the Council congratulated Ms. Browder on her appointment.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh said she has been asked, if we could look at the
possibility of the Super Centers or the Recreation Centers having an Advisory
Board from the community surrounding it. She said she knows that we have a
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, but said this is just for the Super Centers.
She said her constituents are telling her that they are out there every day and
they see things that needs to be done and they would like to have an Advisory
Committee.
City Manager Hugley said we will consult with Ms. Browder and said he
likes the idea. Mayor Tomlinson asked Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh to give her
the names of those who are interested on serving.
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NOTE: The City Manager?s Agenda is continued below.
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PUBLIC AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS APPEARED BEFORE THE COUNCIL ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA
TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT MATTERS, AS LISTED
BELOW:___ _____
MR. REGINALD RADNEY, RE: COMMUNITY
JUSTICE:____________________________________________
Mr. Reginald Radney, came forward and gave his address as 334 27th Street,
which he says is the address of his uncle, which is where he now lives. He
said this is a very distressed area and everyone knows about the things that
goes on around there. He said it is a high volume of crime area and danger. He
said somebody had to come in and do something to regulate it or it would
continue to be destruction.
He said we talked in the past about some of the things that was going on
there, which included, but are not limited to, false information being called
in to the 911 Dispatch Center, Police and Fire alarms that were false alarms,
homes being burned down and arson, people shooting people, people raping women
and numerous other things that he took the opportunity to do something about.
He said the streets are terrible and he would like to request that the Council
consider coming up with something that he calls a Crime Debris Ordinance. He
said people that commit crimes tend to bring trash with them, and they leave
trash behind. He said if the law enforcement officer see people congregating
near debris and litter, which detetorate the value of a City, they should be
able to enforce an action and that would help break up some of these clusters
that people use to go about their crime activity.
Mr. Radney said he has been here before the Council on three different
occasions and said this is number four. He said he has been through some things
that has given him the indication that nobody here is concerned about what he
brought before the Council because no member of the Council has taken any
action
or provided anything in documentation to acknowledge the issues that he has
brought before you.
He then went into some details in outlining what those issues were that he
has gone through. He said he would like to have some assistance regarding this
matter.
After Mr. Radney concluded his statement, he then responded to questions
of the Mayor Tomlinson.
Mayor Tomlinson said those things has been referred to the Professional
Standards of the Columbus Police Department and she believes that they have
communicated with you regarding this matter.
Major J. D. Hawk of the Columbus Police Department then came forward and
said we have been here on this same issue before, but said there are some
things that he hasn?t heard. He said this stems out of an arrest that took
place in 2014 and then went into some details in outlining the nature of the
arrest. He said he posted and forfeited a bond and did not appear in court, but
then came to the Council and said at that time, he was told that he could come
to the Police Department and file a police report and said that we can
investigate that.
He said when the Clerk called the other day and said Mr. Radney wanted to
come back to the Council, he said that is the first contact that he has
attempted with them.
He said they have discussed with him on the phone yesterday and today and
told him that he had a chance to go to court, but didn?t. He said he has no
knowledge of the other things he made reference to other than the arrest.
After more than fifteen minutes of discussion on this matter, Major Hawk
told him if he could to their office, they could investigate this matter.
Major Hawk then responded to questions of Mayor Tomlinson.
She said any material related to a prior complaint, you can send us an email
and tell us that you would like to request documentation and we could get it to
you.
Mr. Radney said this matter needs to pursued further.
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MS. BEATRICE BLUE & MS. ELICA OJEDA, RE: TRI- CITY LATINO
FESTIVAL:__________ ___________
Ms. Beatrice Blue & Ms. Elica Ojeda, came forward and invited the Mayor &
Council, as well as the community to attend the Tri-City Latino Festival, which
will be held on September 17, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. ? 8:00 p.m. The event is
free to the public and they are encouraging everyone to come out again this
year.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA CONTINUED:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITYMANAGER HUGLEY
AND AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION BY THE COUNCIL WAS DELAYED UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR
COUNCIL MEETING: ___________________________________________
A Resolution ? Confirming rate changes for Health Insurance for Active
employees and Pre-65 Retirees, modifications to the plan benefits, and
approving a Wellness Incentive Option.
Several members of the Council requested that this resolution be delayed
in order for
Councilor Garrett made a motion to table this matter until our next
regular Council meeting. Seconded by Councilor Barnes.
Several members of the Council made comments regarding the Health
Insurance proposal and pointed out that we would like to look into some
additional information that might be helpful to them in making the best
decisions for our Healthcare insurance for our employees.
City Manager Hugley and Director of Human Resources Reather Hollowell then
responded to questions of members of the Council.
After more than forty-five minutes or more discussion on this matter, the
question was then called on the motion to delay the resolution, which carried
unanimously by those ten members of Council.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:___________
A Resolution (299-16) ? Authorizing payment of a total of $240,000 to Paul
and Catrina Zimmerman for damages to their real property, in exchange for a
full release.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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A Resolution (300-16) ? Authorizing the city to submit an application for,
and if awarded, accept a grant from the Corporation for National & Community
Service in the amount of $3,500 for the RSVP Grant.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND DELAYED BY CITY
MANAGER
HUGLEY:
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A Resolution ? Authorizing the execution of a letter of intent with
Enerdyne Power Systems, Inc. (Charlotte, NC), and if the both parties are in
agreement to proceed with the project, it is further requested that Council
authorize the execution of the subsequent contract with Enerdyne Power Systems,
Inc. for a landfill gas development project.
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THE FOLLOWING SIX PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO 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 AT
THE TIME, WITH COUNCILORS AALEN AND GARRETT ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE:
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A Resolution (301-16) ? Authorizing authorize the execution of an annual
contract for the purchase of various sizes of youth & adult basketball and
boxing uniforms from Ad-Wear & Specialty of Texas (Houston, TX), on an "as
needed basis," for the estimated annual contract value of $6,000.00. Based on
average league participation, the Parks and Recreation Department estimates
spending approximately $6,000.00 for uniforms.
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A Resolution (302-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of the retrofit/upgrade
of the closed circuit camera truck from Adams Equipment Inc., (Austell, GA) in
the amount of $68,873.00, which is utilized by the Engineering Department to
inspect pipes and sewer lines, as well as, underground infrastructure assets.
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A Resolution (303-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) Hydraulic Mini
Excavator (Caterpillar Model 303.5E2 0A or equivalent) from Yancey Brothers
Company (Austell, GA), in the amount of $40,812.00, via Georgia State Contract
#99999-001-SPD0000102-0025.
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A Resolution (304-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of paper products and
related supplies from COPACO (Columbus, GA) for the estimated annual contract
value of $23,081.79.
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A Resolution (305-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) Eductor Truck
(Combination Jet/Vacuum Sewer Cleaner with all standard equipment V312E/1000)
from Atlantic Machinery, Inc. (Silver Spring, MD) in the amount of $342,510.00,
by cooperative purchase via National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract
#022014-AMI.
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A Resolution (306-16) ? Authorizing the execution of a contract with Top
Quality Straw, Inc. (Phenix City, AL) to provide landscape materials for the
estimated annual contract value of $53,500. Top Quality Straw, Inc. (Phenix
City, AL) will provide various landscape materials to Columbus Consolidated
Government on an ?as needed? to be used by Park Services, Public Works and
Cooperative Extension Departments.
Councilor Huff moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with
Councilor Henderson being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING EIGHT PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND
EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE
ADOPTION ON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
NOW PRESENT AT THE COUNCIL TABLE AND VOTING:
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A Resolution (307-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of twenty-nine (29)
refuse truck chassis from National Auto Fleet Group (Watsonville, CA) at a unit
price of $157,511.00, and a total price of $4,567,819.00, by cooperative
purchase via National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract #102811-NAF.
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A Resolution(308-16) ? Authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Supplement Lease under the GMA Direct Lease Program for the purchase of the
twenty-nine (29) refuse truck chassis at a unit price of $157,511.00, and a
total price of $4,567,819.00 as cited in Item Number H-2, as listed on the City
Manager?s Agenda.
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A Resolution (309-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of twenty-nine (29) refuse
truck bodies from Carolina Environmental Systems, Inc. (Austell, GA) at a unit
price of $88,424.00, and a total price of $2,829,568.00, by cooperative
purchase via National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract #112014-THC.
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A Resolution (310-16) ? Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Supplement
Lease under the GMA Direct Lease Program for the purchase of the twenty-nine
(29) refuse truck bodies at a unit price of $88,424.00, and a total price of
$2,829,568.00 as cited in Item Number I-2, as listed on the City Manager?s
Agenda.
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A Resolution (311-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of two (2) grab-all trucks
(2017 Freightliner M2 106 18' Petersen Trash Loader TL3) from Peach State
Freightliner, (Norcross, GA) at a unit price of $124,649.00, for a total price
of $249,298.00, via Georgia Statewide Contract #99999-SPD-SPD-0000039-0002.
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A Resolution (312-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of two (2) grab-all trucks
(2017 Freightliner M2 106 18' Petersen Trash Loader TL3) from Peach State
Freightliner, (Norcross, GA) at a unit price of $124,649.00, for a total price
of $249,298.00, via Georgia Statewide Contract #99999-SPD-SPD-0000039-0002.
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A Resolution (313-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) D6 waste handler
(bull dozer) from Yancey Bros. Company, (Fortson, GA) in the amount of
$411,562.00, by cooperative purchase via Georgia Statewide Contract
#99999-001-SPD0000102-0025.
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A Resolution (314-16) ? Authorizing the City Manager to execute a Supplement
Lease under the GMA Direct Lease Program for the purchase of the one (1) D6
waste handler at a unit price of $411,562.00 as cited in Item Number K-2, as
listed on the City Manager?s Agenda.
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THE FOLLOWING UPDATES WERE PROVIDED ON
THE CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:_____________________
Mr. Ron Smith came forward and presented the following information and
update on the Once Per Week Garbage Collection Update.
Once Per Week Garbage Collection Update
Results Have Been Excellent
? All Goals for Once Per Week Collection Have Been Met
? Fiscal relief has been achieved
Citizen satisfaction is generally high
Status of Collection One Year After
? Most Citizens Are Satisfied With Once Per Week Service
? Smaller Routes Allow Time For Doing A Better Job
? Reduced the Need for 3 Trucks & Drivers
? Reduced Stress on Workmen & Trucks
? Less Mess on the Street
Implementation Issues
1) Citizens Leaving Their Garbage Cans On The Street All Week
2) Increased Garbage In The Recycling Carts
Corrective Actions Taken
1) Citizens Leaving Their Garbage Cans On The Street All Week
? Education / Enforcement ? Lite Duty Personnel Leaving Door Hanger and
Warnings with Citizens
2) Increased Garbage in Recycling Carts
? Education & PR ? Producing TV Spots For CCGTV And Commercial TV About This
Issue;
? Leaving Flyers and Knocking on Doors
? 2014 -Average Trash in Recycling = 6.9%
? 2015 -Average Trash in Recycling = 9.9%
? 2016 - Average Trash in Recycling = 14.5%
Columbus? Recycling Facts
Tons Recycled
? FY13 = 2,072 T
? FY14 = 4,714 T
? FY15 = 10,434 T
FY16 = 16,173 T
Percent Recycled
? FY13 = 3.47%
? FY14 = 5.48%
? FY15 = 6.29%
FY16 = 7.24%
? Increase in Recycling is Due to One Day per Week Garbage Pick-Up
? About 6,700 Additional Carts on the Street in the Past Year
Columbus? Recycling Facts Regarding Revenue
Gross Revenue
? FY13 = $276,189
? FY14 = $543,775
? FY15 = $660,243
? FY16 = $607,442
Avg. Income/Ton
? FY13 = $ 139
? FY14 = $ 100
? FY15 = $ 48
? FY16 = $ 36
Great News for the Landfill
? 2012 Report
? Estimated Landfill Life 27.1 years
? 2016 Report
? Estimated Landfill Life 37.85 years
? Used 4 Years but Gained 10.7 Years
? Actual Gain 10.7+4 = 14.7 Years
Cost Avoidance Realized
? $495,000 ? By Not Funding Trucks and Drivers Needed to Keep up with Growth
? 15 Year Additional Landfill Life Allows Longer Time Before Closure / Post
Closure Begins
Cost Avoidance Closure / Post Closure
? 37 Years - Closure / Post Closure Requires $675,700 Annually to be set aside
? 22 Years Closure / Post Closure Requires $1,136,400 Annually to be set aside
Holiday Schedule Update
? Very Good Participation With The Wednesday Make Up For Holidays
? Two Day Holidays Such as Thanksgiving Everyone Receives Garbage & Recycling
Service
? Holiday Collection is Advertised Before Each Holiday
Explanation of Two Holidays in One Week
? We Pick Up Monday and Thursdays Routes on Monday and;
? We Pick Up Tuesday and Fridays Routes on Tuesday;
? Everyone Receives Garbage and Recycle Collection During the Holiday Week
? No Yard Waste Collection That Week
After Mr. Smith concluded his presentation, he then responded to questions of
members of the Council.
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PAY ADJUSTMENT/LONGEVITY PAY
PRESENTAITON:_____________________________________
Ms. Reather Hollowell, Human Resources Director came forward and presented
the following information, as outlined below, as it relates to Pay
Adjustment/Longevity Pay Presentation,
UGA Pay Plan Update
UGA Pay Plan
? Adopted in Fiscal Year 2007
? Implemented July 1, 2006
? Includes Job Categories for
? General Government
? Public Safety
? Courts
? Excludes Some Job Categories
? Part Time, Temporary & Seasonal jobs
? Elected Officials
FY2007 ? FY2009
UGA Pay Plan Implementation
FY2007 Pay Plan Implemented at 92% of Market
Longevity Increases 1-3 Years of Service
1 Step 4-6 Years of Service
2 Steps 7+ Years of Service
3 Steps
FY2008 Pay Plan Implemented at 98% of Market
Longevity Increases 2-9 Years of Service
1 Step 10+ Years of Service
2 Steps
FY2009 Pay Plan Implemented at 100% of Market
2008 Economic Downturn
? Budget Constraints
? Public and Private Sector down size, right size, leaner budgets
? Positions frozen, unfilled or deleted
FY2010 ? FY2017
UGA Pay Plan Implementation
FY2017 2% COLA ? Health Insurance Offset
FY2016 .5% COLA
FY2015 .5% COLA
FY2014 .5% COLA
FY2014 2% COLA - Pension Adjustment
FY2013 .5% COLA
FY2013 2% COLA - Pension Adjustment
FY2012 .5% COLA
FY2011 0% No COLA
FY2010 0% No COLA
Current Pay Plan - Advancement Opportunities Limited
? Promotions
? Job Reclassifications (due to job growth, job evolution, needs of the
organization)
? Career Ladder Advancement
? Education Incentive (Public Safety Only)
Long Term Strategy Needed- Pay Plan Maintenance
? Advancement opportunities limited
? Tenured employees remain at entry level steps
UGA Pay Plan
Grade A B C D E ???.R
6 $22,748.60 $23,317.30 $23,900.24 $24,497.76 $25,110.20$34,614.69
7 $23,900.24 $24,497.76 $25,110.20 $25,737.95 $26,381.40 $36,367.06
8 $25,110.20 $25,737.95 $26,381.40 $27,040.95 $27,716.97 $38,208.14
9 $26,381.40 $27,040.94 $27,716.96 $28,409.89 $29,120.13 $40,142.42
Pay Plan Maintenance
? Establish criteria for employee advancement
? Limit compression
? A pay system for rewarding employees
? Employees know what to expect/plan for the future
Pay Plan - Maintenance Options
? Pay for Performance
? Longevity Pay
? Career Ladder Incentives
? Certification Incentives
? Education Incentives
Pay Plan - Maintenance Options
? Pay for Performance ? links compensation to measures of work quality and goals
? Longevity Pay ? recognizes an employee?s years of service
? Career Ladder and Certification Incentives ? talent development and
professional development
? Education Incentives ? Collegiate level professional development
Pay Plan Maintenance Options
? Longevity Pay
? Years of Service
? 3 Years
? 5 Years
? 7 Years
? 10 Years
? 15 Years
? 20 Years
? 25 Years
? 30 Years
1.25% Pay Increase
FY2018 $1,189,531
FY2019 $402,466
FY2020 $344,399
FY2021 $334,485
FY2022 $349,245
? Longevity Pay
? Years of Service
? 3 Years
? 5 Years
? 7 Years
? 10 Years
? 15 Years
? 20 Years
? 25 Years
30 Years
2.5% Pay Increase
FY2018 $2,379,063
FY2019 $812,022
FY2020 $696,876
FY2021 $678,492
FY2022 $590,996
Pay Plan Maintenance Options
? Longevity Pay
? Years of Service
? 3 Years
? 5 Years
? 7 Years
? 10 Years
? 15 Years
? 20 Years
? 25 Years
? 30 Years
3 to7 Yrs - 1.25% / 10 to 30 Yrs ? 2.5%
FY2018 $1,968,510.00
FY2019 $579,574.76
FY2020 $522,808.75
FY2021 $504,190.36
FY2022 $583,078.59
Pay Plan Maintenance Options
? For employees at pay grade 6 through pay grade 11, and at step A or B, move
those at Step A to Step B and those at Step B to Step C. Apply the 1.25% or
2.5% Step increase. (297 employees impacted)
1.25% $112,881 2.5% $225,763
UGA Pay Plan
Grade A B C D E ???.R
6 $22,748.60 $23,317.30 $23,900.24 $24,497.76 $25,110.20 $34,614.69
7 $23,900.24 $24,497.76 $25,110.20 $25,737.95 $26,381.40 $36,367.06
8 $25,110.20 $25,737.95 $26,381.40 $27,040.95 $27,716.97 $38,208.14
9 $26,381.40 $27,040.94 $27,716.96 $28,409.89 $29,120.13 $40,142.42
10 $27,716.96 $28,409.89 $29,120.13 $29,848.13 $30,594.33 $42,174.62
11 $29,120.13 $29,848.13 $30,594.33 $31,359.20 $32,143.17 $44,309.72
Pay Plan Maintenance Options
? Employees hired after June 30, 2007 and are at Step A, move one step. Apply
1.25% or 2.5%. (regardless of whether these employees received promotion,
career ladder, job reclassification, or education incentive) Use the base
salary only (841 Employees Impacted).
? 1.25% $372,289
? 2.5% $741,400
After the conclusion of her presentation, Ms. Hollowell then responded to
questions of the Mayor & members of the Council
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA :
CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AS INFORMATION
FOR THE MAYOR & COUNCIL: _______________________________________________ _
(1) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Employees Benefits
Committee.
(2) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Historic & Architectural
Review Board.
(3) Biographical sketch of Ms. Cara Ibrahim, Councilor Garrett?s nominee for
the Columbus Aquatics Commission.
(4) Biographical sketch of Ms. Sarah C. Rowe, Councilor Barnes? nominee for the
Animal Control Advisory Board.
(5) Biographical sketch of Ms. Angela Wagenti, Councilor Davis? nominee for the
Community Development Advisory Council.
(6) Application of Curtis Marshall to temporarily close 49th Street & 50th
Street, from 11th Avenue to 12th Avenue, on Saturday, September 3, 2016, from
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., in connection with a neighborhood reunion.
(7) Application of Timothy Frost to temporarily close 1st Avenue, from 14th
Street to 15th Street, on Saturday, October 15, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m., in connection with the 2016 Down Syndrome Buddy Walk.
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UPTOWN FA?ADE BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington submitted an email correspondence
from Will Johnson, informing the Council of the resignation of Mr.
Matthew Murawski from the uptown Fa?ade Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the letter be received with regrets and
thanks for his service. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously
by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:_______
_ _____
Airport Commission, March 23, April 12, April 27, May 25, June 22 & July 22,
2016.
Board of Tax Assessors, 28-16.
Board of Water Commissioners, April 11, May 16 & June 6, 2016.
Civic Center Advisory Board, July 21, 2016.
Columbus Golf Course Authority, June 28, 2016.
New Horizons Behavior Health Board of Directors, March 14, April 11, May 9 &
June 13, 2016.
Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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NOMINATIONS AND/OR CONFIRMATION OF BOARD MEMBERS WERE MADE TO THE
FOLLOWING BOARDS BY THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA:__
_
BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Sarah Rowe (Councilor Barnes? nominee)
(Gail Simpson) SD-15
Eligible to succeed herself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*NOT interested in serving another term.
_______________________
(Carla M. Anthony) SD-29
Eligible to succeed herself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
________________________
(Dr. Keri L. Riddick)
Veterinary Association
Eligible to succeed herself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
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BOARD OF HONOR:
_______________________
(Judge Bobby Peters) SD-15
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
_______________________
(Billy Watson) SD-15
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Not interested in serving another term.
________________________
(Bob Poydasheff) SD-29
Eligible to succeed himself.
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
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BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
_______________________
(Paula Johnson) SD-29
Eligible to succeed herself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
_______________________
(Jim Irwin) SD-15
District 7
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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COLUMBUS AQUATICS COMMISSION:
________________________
(New Position)
Columbus Hurricanes Representative
(Council?s Apptmt.)
Cara Ibrahim (Councilor Garrett?s nominee)
(New Position)
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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COLUMBUS IRONWORKS CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY:
________________________
(Councilor R. Walker Garrett) SD-15
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Mayor?s Apptmt.)
_________________________
(Katonga Wright) SD-15
Eligible to succeed herself
(Mayor?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
__________________________
(Deborah Lane) SD-29
Eligible to succeed herself
(Mayor?s Apptmt.)
*Contact is being made.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Angela Wagenti (Councilor Davis? nominee)
(Jack Hayes) SD-29
District 2
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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EMPLOYEES? BENEFITS COMMITTEE: *Please see item #1 on the Clerk?s Agenda for
memorandum.
Drale Short (General Government Employees? nominee)
(Drale Short)
Eligible to succeed herself
Selected by General Government Employees
(Council?s Apptmt.)
________________________
(Michael Burgess)
Eligible to succeed himself
General Government Employee Rep.
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Not interested in serving another term.
Council may choose from: Jan Vardeman, Kalvin Maurice, Linda Lunsford or
Jennifer McDonald.
_________________________
(Lionel Hayes)
No longer employed with CCG
General Government Employee Rep.
(Council?s Apptmt.)
Council may choose from: Jan Vardeman, Kalvin Maurice, Linda Lunsford or
Jennifer McDonald.
Laura Johnson (Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh?s nominee)
(Saundra Hunter)
Retired
Department Director or Assistant Director
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
__________________________
(Ed James) SD-15
Resigned
Columbus Homebuilders Association
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
_________________________
_________________________
_________________________
(Ken Chung) SD-15
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
__________________________
(S. Carol Ridley) SD-29
District 6
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL:
________________________
(Agnes Evans) SD-15
District 1
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt.)
_________________________
(Laverne Brown) SD-15
District 3
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt.)
_________________________
(Paul Vorhees) SD-29
District 5
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Contact is being made.
_________________________
(Rev. Willie Phillips) SD-15
District 7
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
_________________________
(Dan Scoggins) SD-15
District 9
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Contact is being made.
_________________________
(Willie Belfield, Jr.) SD-15
District 10
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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TREE BOARD:
________________________
(Glenda Culpepper) SD-29
At-Large
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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UPTOWN FA?ADE BOARD:
________________________
(Matthew A. Murawski) SD-15
Uptown Columbus
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt.)
________________________
(Judson Richardson) SD-15
Historic Columbus Foundation
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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VALLEY PARTNERSHIP JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
________________________
(Tyler Townsend) SD-29
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
______________________
District Ten
At-Large
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Councilor
Allen made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those ten
members of Council present, with time being 9:03 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, MMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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