MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 8, 2014
The regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 9:03 A.M., Tuesday, July 8, 2014, 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 and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn
Turner Pugh were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Berry Henderson, Charles
E. McDaniel, Jr. and Judy W. Thomas. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City
Attorney Clifton Fay, Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis and Administrative
Secretary Lindsey Glisson were also present. Councilor Glenn Davis took his
seat at 9:04 a.m., Councilor Jerry Barnes took his seat at 9:10 a.m. and
Councilor Bruce Huff took his seat at 9:33 a.m.
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ABSENT: Councilor Evelyn Woodson was absent, but was officially excused upon
the adoption of Resolution No. 225-14, respectively. Clerk of Council Tiny B.
Washington was also absent.
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INVOCATION: Led by Rev. Reggie William? South Columbus United Methodist
Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Puddle Jumpers.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the June 17, 2014 meeting of the Council of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia was submitted and approved upon
the adoption of a motion made by Councilor Allen and seconded by Councilor
Barnes, which carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present
with Councilors Davis and Huff being absent for this vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS
DELAYED ON SECOND READING: _____
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An ordinance ? Amending the text of the Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO) providing for the Manchester Expressway Overlay District.
Councilor Baker made a motion to delay the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Barnes, which carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present for this meeting with Councilors Davis and Huff being absent for this
vote and Councilor Woodson being absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS APPROVED ON SECOND
READING:
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An ordinance (14-37) - Property located at 1112 29th Street, is proposed
for rezoning from RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1) to RO (Residential Office)
Zoning District. (Muscogee County School District, owner) (REZN-5-14-0996) The
purpose of the rezoning is for multifamily apartments (senior apartments).
Councilor McDaniel moved adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Tuner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present for this meeting with Councilor Huff being absent for this vote and
Councilor Woodson being absent from this meeting. (Councilor Davis upon
returning to his seat at the table requested that his vote be cast in the
affirmative.)
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND WAS APPROVED ON SECOND
READING:
An Ordinance (14-38) - Reclassifying two positions at the Columbus Civic
Center, effective July 1, 2014; and for other purposes.
Councilor Henderson moved adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Tuner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present for this meeting with Councilor Huff being absent for this vote and
Councilor Woodson being absent from this meeting. (Councilor Davis upon
returning to his seat at the table requested that his vote be cast in the
affirmative.)
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:
An ordinance - Changing the official street and tax maps of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia by declaring a segment of Levy
Road to include right-of-way surplus from the northwest right-of-way line of
Melrich Avenue northwest a distance of 660? more or less; Declaring a segment
of Elvan Avenue to include right-of-way surplus from the east right-of-way line
of Victory Drive to the west line of Levy Road; and for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
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An Resolution (211-14) - Opposing any effort to reduce the strength of
Fort Benning, Georgia, the elimination of the 3rd Armor Brigade Combat Team or
its movement from Fort Benning and urging all Columbus citizens and other
interested persons to contact their congressional representatives and the U.S.
Army Environmental Command to oppose any such action.
Mayor Tomlinson requested that staff put some information on CCG-TV to let
the citizens know how to get in contact the public comment officer for this
particular issue.
Councilor McDaniel moved adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Tuner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present for this meeting with Councilor Huff being absent for this vote and
Councilor Woodson being absent from this meeting. (Councilor Davis upon
returning to his seat at the table requested that his vote be cast in the
affirmative.)
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (212-14) - Authorizing a hardship variance to waive the
minimum street frontage requirement at 7827 Layfield Road, thereby relieving
landlocked lots at this location. The current zoning classification is RE1
(Residential Estate 1) (Mitchell Watkins-owner)
Councilor McDaniel moved adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Tuner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present for this meeting with Councilor Huff being absent for this vote and
Councilor Woodson being absent from this meeting. (Councilor Davis upon
returning to his seat at the table requested that his vote be cast in the
affirmative.)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay requested a brief executive session to discuss
litigation.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MR. RICKET CARTER, RE: CITY, PUBLIC SAFETY AND RACISM IN
CCG:
Mr. Ricket Carter, did not respond when called upon to speak before the
members of Council. (See Below for his late arrival and comments.)
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MS. PAMELA PATE, RE: AN INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AND
BED BUG ISSUES AT COLUMBUS GARDENS APARTMENT
COMPLEX:
Ms. Pamela Pate, did not respond when given the opportunity to speak
before the members of Council.
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MS. NIKITA T. HAWKINS, REPRESENTING ORDER OF EASTER STAR RAVEN CHAPTER
1095, RE: THE FIRST ANNUAL HEALTH
FAIR:
Ms. Nikita T. Hawkins, representing Order of Easter Star, Re: Raven
Chapter 1095, approached the rostrum to announce the First Annual Health Fair.
She then recognized Ms. Mattie Cohen who was seated in the audience. She
invited everyone out to the Health Fair on July 12, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to
1:00 p.m., located at 1200 Warren Williams Road and is free to the community.
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MR. RICKET CARTER, RE: CITY, PUBLIC SAFETY AND RACISM IN
CCG:
At this time, Mayor Tomlinson recognized the presence of Mr. Carter, who
was now seated in the audience.
Mr. Ricket Carter, approached the rostrum to speak on incidents involving
Public Safety and young African Americans. He then recalled the incident where
he had an encounter with Columbus Police Officers and mentioned some statements
made by Police Officers in the Federal deposition.
Mayor Tomlinson provided some general information as a result of Mr.
Carter?s litigation against the City with the case being thrown out of court.
She added that Mr. Carter does owe the city monies for cost related to that
litigation, which was fully reviewed by a court of law. She maintained that
the City is unable to assist him further with this matter.
Mr. Carter then made some closing remarks before leaving the rostrum.
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CHAPLAIN PAUL VOORHEES, REPRESENTING CHAPLAIN PAUL VOORHEES MINISTRIES,
INC., RE: SAFETY
CONCERNS:
Chaplain Paul Voorhees, representing Chaplain Paul Voorhees Ministries,
Inc., came before the Mayor and members of Council and first introduced Ms.
Lakeisha Stringer.
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Note: Councilor Bruce Huff arrived at 9:33 a.m.
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Chaplain Voorhees expressed concerns with the criminal environment in the
South Columbus area where the children are growing up. He spoke of the safety
issues for the children now and recalling fond memories from his childhood when
times were different growing up in South Columbus. He particularly expressed
concerns with the mobile home areas where a lot of the crime is occurring.
Mayor Tomlinson asked Chaplain Voorhees for the areas or addresses of the
mobile homes he is making reference to, because we are taking a look at mobile
homes from a law enforcement and code enforcement standpoint.
Ms. Lakeisha Stringer added that we are available to provide assistance
for South Columbus.
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BOXWOOD RECREATION CENTER:
Councilor Barnes recalled that with regards to the Boxwood Recreation
Center, St. Thomas Episcopal Church has been partnering with the City in
working with the children in the community and providing other programs. He
announced that on July 19, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., they would be
hosting an event and asking for volunteers to tutor the children.
Mr. Seth Brown- Crime Prevention Director, came forward to expound further
on the positive activities that are happening at the Boxwood Recreation Center,
as well as, the community support.
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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 (213-14) - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the Development Authority and Kemira Chemicals, Inc., to convey
a 20 ft. wide and 196.88 ft. long sanitary sewer easement across Canal Street
and other adjoining properties along Bull Creek as part of the Columbus East
Industrial Park for maintenance of existing sanitary sewer facilities.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present with Councilor Woodson being absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (214-14) - In support of the City participating in the
establishment of a local Continuum of Care in accordance with the Homeless
Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing (HEARTH) Continuum of Care Program
adopted in 24 CRF Part 578.
Deputy City Manager David Arrington approached the rostrum to explain the
new rules outlined by the Federal Government for the City to come into
compliance by the deadlines established.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Barnes and, after some additional comments, was carried unanimously
by those nine members of Council present with Councilor Woodson being absent
from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND WERE ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HUFF, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT, WITH COUNCILOR WOODSON
BEING ABSENT FOR THE
MEETING:
A Resolution (215-14) - Authorizing a request for the acceptance of a
donation in the amount of $250.00 from Macy?s ?Heart Your Park? to be used for
Cooper Creek Park.
A Resolution (216-14) - Authorizing a request for the acceptance of one
Sunny Health and Fitness Indoor Cycling Bike and one Sunny Health and Fitness
Magnetic Recumbent Bike that will be purchased and donated by members of
Gallops Seniors Center.
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THE FOLLOWING SIX PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS, HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE
CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT, WITH COUNCILOR WOODSON
BEING ABSENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (217-14) - Authorizing payment to Tyler Technologies (Dallas,
TX) in the amount of $59,947.20 for annual software license maintenance for the
Energov Software permitting system utilized by Inspections and Code; and the
Energov Software Business License system utilized by the Finance Department?s
Revenue Division. This maintenance payment will cover ongoing support for both
systems from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015.
A Resolution (218-14) - Authorizing the execution of Change Order 1 with
McMath-Turner Construction Company (Columbus, GA) in the amount of $137,653.45.
A Resolution (219-14) - Authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with Alexander Contracting Company, Inc. (Fortson, GA) in the amount
of $589,505.85 for roadway and drainage improvements for County Line Road.
A Resolution (220-14) - Authorizing the payment to Motorola Solutions
(Atlanta, GA), in the amount of $157,505.16, for CAD/Mobile Data Terminal (MDT)
hardware maintenance. This payment will cover the period from July 1, 2014
through June 30, 2015.
A Resolution (221-14) - Authorizing payment to Dataworks Plus, LLC, in the
amount of $36,207.00, for the annual maintenance agreement for the mug shot
system utilized at the jail. The maintenance period will be for one year, from
August 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015.
A Resolution (222-14) - Authorizing the purchase of an upgrade to the IT
Network at the Annex, from Netplicity (Greensboro, GA), in the amount of
$56,138.50.
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DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
At the request of Councilor McDaniel, the tabulation vote for the
Development Authority was called on as the next order of business. Deputy
Clerk of Council Davis advised Council that there are two nominees for the seat
of Dick Ellis, who is not eligible to succeed himself on the Development
Authority of Columbus. She stated that Councilor Davis has nominated Ms. Jacki
Lowe and Councilor Woodson has nominated Ms. Becca Hardin. A roll call vote
resulted in a five to four inconclusive vote for action with Councilors Allen,
Davis, Henderson, Huff and Thomas voting for Ms. Lowe and Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh and Councilors Baker, Barnes and McDaniel voting for Ms. Hardin with
Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting. This matter would be brought
forth at the next business meeting.
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HEALTHCARE BENEFIT CONSULTANT ? NORTHWESTERN (WORKING SPOUSE
EXCLUSION):
Human Resources Director Reather Hollowell, came forward to recall that
Council had asked for some additional information on the working spouse that
has been excluded.
Ms. Kathy Showers- Northwestern Benefits, approached the rostrum to advise
that the $1.18 million of net savings was arrived from reviewing a twelve-month
period of claims incurred by spouses on the City?s medical plan taking in
account there would be a loss of current surcharges and contributions that are
being collected. She continued outlining this information using a power point
presentation. (A copy of this presentation was not filed for the record.)
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Note: Councilor McDaniel left the meeting at approximately 10:03 p.m.
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In conclusion of the presentation, Ms. Showers and Mr. Phil Goldstein,
also representing Northwestern Benefits, responded to various questions from
the Mayor and the members of Council, as well as, the discussion on the
introduction of additional options with regards to the working spouse.
Internal Auditor John Redmond was asked to come forward to explain and describe
a method of spreading the cost to allow the continuation in the healthcare plan
for working spouses.
As a result of the information provided, the following referrals were made
by the Mayor and members of Council and are listed below:
Provide information on all options available to cover the spousal cost.
(Request of Councilor Davis)
Provide a copy of the information, suggestions, as well as the options
presented by Internal Auditor John Redmond with regards to the working spouse
coverage. (Request of Councilor Allen)
Provide a report outlining the affects these options would have on the other
plans. (Request of Mayor Tomlinson)
Human Resources Director Hollowell reminded everyone of what has been
adopted by Council that passes additional cost in the form of premiums on to
the employees in the amount of $4.5 million; this would take effect January 1,
2015. She explained that as there are discussions on spreading the $1.1
million cost among the employees, it would be on top of what the premiums
already are and would be increased as of January 1st. She explained other
increases that would be incurred by the employees in January. She then
displayed a worksheet that shows the Health Plan Premiums and Health Plan
Levels as of January 1, 2015.
Mayor Tomlinson requested that Human Resources Director Hollowell provide
the worksheet with the Health Plan Premiums and Health Plan Benefit Levels that
will be effective as of January 1, 2015 to the Council via email and/or mail
packets.
Using the scenario provided by Internal Auditor Redmond, Ms. Showers
provided the calculation for achieving the $1.18 million savings by spreading
the cost for working spouses among all 1042 spouses with the monthly surcharge
being $109.08 and if spread among all employees the amount would be $44.96.
After Ms. Showers and Mr. Goldstein from Northwestern Benefit made some
closing remarks, this matter was then concluded.
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REFERRALS:
At this time, the following referrals were made by the Mayor and members
of Council and are provided as follows:
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DILLINGHAM STREET BRIDGE BIKE LANES:
Due to an article in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on the safety concerns of
citizens for the bicycle lane on the Dillingham Street Bridge, there was a
request for information on what has and what is going to be done to handle this
issue. It was also suggested that staff have discussions with experienced
bicyclists and to drive on the bridge while bicyclists are present so that they
may get a full idea of the safety issue. (Request of Councilor Thomas)
In addition, have staff to look into 10- foot lanes and protected lanes, as
well as, check with other cities that have implemented these and how has it
worked for them. (Request of Mayor Tomlinson)
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CIVIC CENTER:
Provide information/update on the status of the Civic Center?s Food and
Beverage Contract with there being upcoming scheduled events. (Request of
Councilor Thomas)
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FARR ROAD:
Have staff determine the date for which Farr Road is to be restriped due to
citizens? complaints on the safety of the road after they have been repaved.
(Request of Councilor Huff)
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FARRFIELD MANOR:
There have been complaints on the trees and shrubbery surrounding the entrance
to Farrfield Manor with motorist having limited vision exiting the manor.
(Request of Councilor Huff)
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ABANDONED DWELLINGS:
Have staff provide the CCG policy on abandoned dwellings; particularly, in
situations where the dwelling has drug activity occurring on the premises.
(Request of Councilor Huff)
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INSPECTIONS & CODE ENFORCEMENT:
The article in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer was brought up to Council and it
was requested that the issue surrounding the Inspections & Code Enforcement
employees be on the agenda for the July Council Work Session. (Request of
Councilor Allen)
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18th AVENUE SPEED TABLES:
Mayor Tomlinson announced that the speed tables that were on 18th Avenue
are going back in. She explained that the roadway is being repaved and
citizens were concerned that the speed tables were removed. City Manager
Hugley agreed with this statement.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AS INFORMATION
FOR THE MAYOR & COUNCIL:
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(1) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1000 block of
Broadway, on Friday, July 4, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. to midnight, in connection
with the ?First Friday Artwalk and Concert?.
(2) Application of Crystal Crawford to temporarily close Albion Way, from Fort
Benning Road to the entrance of Columbus Housing Authority Property (Chapman
Home), on Saturday, July 5, 2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., in connection
with the ?Kids Block Party?.
(3) Application of Joanne Cogle to temporarily close the outer southbound lane
of Victory Drive, from Lumpkin Boulevard to South Lumpkin Road, the outer
southbound lane of South Lumpkin Road, from Victory Drive to Waterworks Road,
and Broadway, from 5th Street to 10th Street, on Saturday, July 19, 2014, from
7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in connection with the ?Sprint Triathlon?.
(4) Application of Dr. Jacqueline Carter to temporarily close Branton Woods
Drive, from Viking Drive North to Branton Lane, on Saturday, September 27,
2014, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in connection with the ?Canaan Family Fun
Day Event?.
(5) Application of Courtney Ellis to temporarily close Dixon Drive, from 15th
Street to Hilton Avenue, on Thursday, October 9, 2014, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30
p.m., in connection with the ?Midtown Mingle?.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY
CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
COUNCILOR ALLEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR BAKER, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY
THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FOR THE VOTE
AND COUNCILOR WOODSON BEING ABSENT FOR THE MEETING:
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A Resolution (223-14) - Excusing Councilor Jerry Barnes from the June 24,
2014, Council Meeting.
A Resolution (224-14) - Excusing Councilor Charles E. McDaniel from the
June 24, 2014, Council Meeting.
A Resolution (225-14) - Excusing Councilor Evelyn Woodson from the July
8, 2014, Council Meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL
DAVIS AND RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:
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Official Appointment Form submitted by New Horizons Community Services
Board requesting to reappoint Ms. Nancy Schroeder to another term of office.
Councilor Henderson made a motion that she be confirmed. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent for the 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, 20-14, 21-14.
Hospital Authority of Columbus, May 27, 2014.
Housing Authority of Columbus, May 21, 2014.
Mayor Pro Tem Tuner Pugh made a motion that these minutes are received.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present at the time, with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the vote
and Councilor Woodson being absent for the meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Ms. Laura A. Mann has resigned;
this is the Council?s appointment. There were no nominations.
Councilor Henderson asked the Deputy Clerk to check to see if this is a
District Council seat.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we still need nominees for Mr.
Chuck H. McDaniel, III- Council District Five, Ms. Gloria Enfinger- Council
District Six and Ms. Clementine Cochran- Council District Ten. There were no
nominations.
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DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that the tabulation vote was taken
earlier.
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PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEE?S OF TRUSTEES:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mayor Tomlinson is nominating
Ms. Lilliana McDaniel to replace Ms. Elizabeth James on the Pension Fund,
Employees? Board of Trustees.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Allen
and carried unanimously by those eight members present with Councilor McDaniel
being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Councilor Barnes is nominating
Ms. Agnes Evans to replace Mr. Daniel Williams, Jr. on the Public Safety
Advisory Commission.
Councilor Henderson moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Barnes and
carried unanimously by those eight members present with Councilor McDaniel
being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Lyndon Burch has resigned
from his seat on the Recreation Advisory Board; this is Councilor Huff?s
nominee. 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
from his position on The Medical Center Hospital Authority; therefore three
nominees should be submitted to the authority for the authority to select a
replacement. There were no nominations.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Councilor Barnes is nominating
Ms. Zabria Roberts for the Council District One representative. Councilor
Henderson moved confirmation. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those eight members present with Councilor McDaniel
being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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Councilor Davis requested that his vote be cast in the affirmative for
Agenda Items 2, 3, 5 and 6 on the City Attorney?s Agenda.
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At the earlier request of City Attorney Fay, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
made a motion for the Council to go into executive session to discuss
litigation. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight
members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the vote and Councilor
Woodson being absent from the meeting.
At 11:29 a.m., the Council adjourned its regular meeting to go into
executive session. At 12:03 p.m., the Council reconvened its regular meeting,
at which time, Mayor Tomlinson announced that the Council did meet in executive
session on litigation; however, no votes were taken.
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CCG-TV EMPLOYEE:
Mayor Tomlinson announced that Mr. Chris Thompson, who works with our
CCG-TV, would be leaving the employment of the City of Columbus to accept a new
job opportunity.
Mr. Chris Thompson, approached the rostrum to express his appreciation for
the opportunities afforded him during his employment with the City.
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EARLY VOTING:
Mayor Tomlinson reminded everyone of the early voting; this is the run-off
to the Primary Election. She said election date is July 22, 2014, but early
voting would be this week and next, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Citizen
Service Center.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Councilor
Barnes made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilor McDaniel
being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson being absent for the meeting,
with the time being 12:06 p.m.
Sandra T. Davis, DCMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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