MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
JULY 8, 2008
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 8, 2008, in the Council Chambers on the
Plaza Level of the Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable W. J.
Wetherington, Mayor, presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Wetherington were Councilors Wayne Anthony,
Mike Baker, Glenn Davis, Berry Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr., and Charles E.
McDaniel Jr. 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 Jerry Barnes and Evelyn Woodson took their seat at 9:02
A.M. and 9:05 A.M. respectively.
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ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor R. Gary Allen was absent, but
was excused upon the adoption of Resolution Numbers 300-08 & 302-08.
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INVOCATION: Chaplain Michael Jefferies, 3rd Brigade, Fort Benning, GA.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from the Fort Benning Middle School Youth
Program.
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DISCUSSION, RE: DEDICATION OF OUR FALLEN HEROES MONUMENT:
Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin came forward and invited Ms. Joyce Waters
to join her at the Council table to extend an invitation to a dedication
ceremony of a memorial statute honoring our fallen Soldiers. The ceremony will
take place this Friday at 12:00 noon on the North Plaza (outside) adjacent to
the POW/MIA memorial. Judge Michael Cielenski and Mr. Paul Voorhees (Ranger
Joe?s) are leading this effort along with a number of local donors who make
this possible.
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PROCLAMATIONS:
?RETURNING HEROES OF FORT BENNING MONTH?
With Colonel Wayne W. Grigsby (3rd Brigade Commander) and other Soldiers
from his unit on Fort Benning standing at the Council table, Mayor Wetherington
read the proclamation, proclaiming the month of July 2008 as ?Returning Heroes
of Fort Benning Month? in Columbus, Georgia.
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?THERAPEUTIC RECREATION WEEK?
With staff members, as well as participants of The Therapeutic Recreation
Program standing at the Council table, Councilor McDaniel read the proclamation
of Mayor Wetherington proclaiming the week of July 14 thru 19, 2008 as
?Therapeutic Recreation Week? in Columbus, Georgia.
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?CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY VITA COALITION VOLUNTEERS RECOGNITION
DAY?:_________________________________________________
With Ms. Linda Hyles (Co-Chair) and other volunteers from the Chattahoochee
Valley VITA Coalition standing at the Council table, Councilor Anthony read the
proclamation of Mayor Wetherington proclaiming Tuesday, July 8, 2008 as
?Chattahoochee Valley VITA Coalition Volunteer Recognition Day? in Columbus, GA.
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?CHARLENE HOOPER DAY?
As Ms. Charlene Hooper (resident at the Ralston Towers) approach the
Council table, Councilor Henderson read the proclamation of Mayor Wetherington,
proclaiming Tuesday, July 8, 2008 as ?Charlene Hooper Day? in Columbus,
Georgia.
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MAYORS? AGENDA:
WITH MEMBERS OF THE ANIMAL CONTROL STAFF STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE,
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR BARNES AND
ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:____________________________________________________________
A Resolution (287-08) ? Commending Columbus Animal Care and Control for
demonstrating exceptional care and professionalism. Upon reading the
resolution, Councilor Barnes moved the adoption. Seconded by Councilor
Henderson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present
with Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor Allen being absent from this
meeting.
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WITH MEMBERS OF CORTA STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING
RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:__________________
A Resolution (288-08) ? Commending the Columbus Regional Tennis Association
CORTA for their outstanding work for the Columbus community and the region.
Councilor Davis called on the representatives from CORTA to come forward. Upon
reading the resolution, Councilor Davis moved the adoption. Seconded by Hunter
and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present with Mayor
Pro-Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for this vote.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING: Minutes of the April 29, 2008 Council Meetings of
the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia were submitted
and approved.
Councilor Woodson moved the approval of the minutes. Seconded by Councilor
McDaniel and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present,
with Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor Allen being absent from this
meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:____________________________________________________________
An Ordinance (08-35) ? Rezoning property located at 5070 Warm Springs Road
from RO w/conditions (Residential Office) to RO with amended conditions
(Residential Office) District. Councilor Henderson moved the motion for an
amendment to the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously be those eight members of Council with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
and Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting.
Councilor McDaniel then moved the adoption of the ordinance as amended.
Seconded by Councilor Anthony and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor Allen being absent
from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:_________________
A Resolution (289-08) ? Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Quit Claim Deed
to Streets for the Baker Village Project. Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption
of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by
those eight members of Council present with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay requested a brief executive session at the end of the
meeting to discuss litigation matter.
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APARTMENT BUILDING ON VICTORY DRIVE:
Councilor Woodson asked City Manager Hugley to look into the apartment
building on Victory Drive that was burnt. She stated that it would be one year
in September 2008 since this apartment building has been burnt and it has not
been secured or torn down.
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MILLIE?S MARKET:
Councilor Woodson asked City Manager Hugley to get with the courts to look
into the situation surrounding the individual who robbed Millie?s Market ?
stating that he was supposed to be on house arrest and wearing an ankle
bracelet (monitoring device).
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RESOLUTION:
Councilor Anthony called for a resolution recognizing WTVM and Columbus
State University for their work in sponsoring the July 4th Independence Day
Celebration.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING PERSON (S) APPEARED ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA AND PROVIDED IS A
SUMMARY OF THEIR COMMENTS:________________
MR. HAROLD BRYANT, REPRESENTING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, RE: THE CHAMBER?S
SUPPORT OF THE LOST REFERENDUM:__________
Mr. Bryant said himself and Mr. Rob Doll is here today to endorse the Mayor
and Council initiative for the one-cent sales tax on July 15. He said great
things don?t just happen, but people make them happen and this is another
opportunity to make good things happen in Columbus, Georgia.
Mr. Doll then read a resolution into the record that he said was adopted
by their board in support of the L.O.S.T.
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MR. ERIC REEVES, REPRESENTING THE COLUMBUS FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATION LOCAL
4655, RE; SUPPORT OF THE LOST REFERENDUM:
Mr. Reeves said he is a captain with Columbus Fire & EMS and is also the
Vice President of Columbus Fire Fighter Association and is here today to offer
their support to the Mayor and Council for the Local Option Sales Tax.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:________
A Resolution (290-08) ? Authorizing an agreement for Indigent Defense
Services between Circuit Public Defender Office of the Chattahoochee Judicial
Circuit and Muscogee County in the amount of $1,170,217. Councilor Henderson
moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Baker and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present with Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh and Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting.
A Resolution (291-08) ? Authorizing a contractual agreement with the
Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to receive funds for the
restoration and preservation of the Columbus Depot. Councilor McDaniel moved
the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present with Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh and Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting and Councilor Anthony
being absent for this vote.
A Resolution (292-08) ? Authorizing and declaring 0.040 +/- acres of the
Bull Creek Watershed #12 near Stable Drive as surplus and execute a Quit Claim
Deed to the adjacent property owner. Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of
the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by
those seven members of Council present with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting and Councilor Anthony being
absent for this vote.
A Resolution (293-08) ? Authorizing the submission of an application and if
approved accept a $100,000.00 grant from the Georgia Criminal Justice
Coordinating Council along with $43,056.44, from the Five Percent Crime Victim
Surcharge Fund allocated in the FY09 Budget to provide funding for Crime Victim
Assistance in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. Councilor Woodson moved the
adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present with Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh and Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting and Councilor Anthony
being absent for this vote.
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THE FOLLOWING SIX PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED
BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A
SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR WOODSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON,
WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT WITH MAYOR
PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND COUNCILOR ALLEN BEING ABSENT FROM THIS MEETING AND
COUNCILOR ANTHONY BEING ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE:
A Resolution (294-08) ? Authorizing payment to Motorola Communications and
Electronics, Inc., in the amount of $110,197.80, to execute the FY09 annual
transmission system service contract for the City?s 800 MHZ radio communication
system.
A Resolution (295-08) ? Approving the Letter of Agreement between Prison
Health Services (PHS) and the Columbus Consolidated Government for physician
and physician?s assistant medical services, as well as, on site psychiatric
treatment for inmates at the Muscogee County Jail and Muscogee County Prison.
The fixed administrative fee will be $14,903.00 per month. The professional
component will be no more than $48,491.00 per month, unless additional services
have been requested and delivered. The contract term shall be for one year
commencing on July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
A Resolution (296-08) ? Authorizing the approval to expend the appropriated
funds to Premier Election Solutions (Pittsburgh, PA), for FY09 election
supplies and equipment maintenance in an amount not to exceed $120,000.
A Resolution (297-08) ? Approving the continuation of Professional Service
Providers for Juvenile Drug Court of the contracts with Dr. Robert Carlson and
Dr. J. A. Hud as approved by Resolution No. 332-07. Contractors will provide
professional counseling services for the Juvenile Drug Court at $65.00 per hour.
A Resolution (298-08) ? Authorizing payment to Georgia Department of Human
Resources in the amount of $16,500.00 for the annual ambulance service license
renewal fee and individual license fees for the City?s ten (10) ambulances.
A Resolution (299-08) ?Authorizing the approval of the emergency
procurement of electrical services from S. Electrical Contractors (Phenix City,
AL), in the amount of $22,849.00. The electrical services are required as part
of the ice floor and refrigeration system replacement project at the Civic
Center.
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ANNOUNCEMENT:
City Manager Hugley made the following announcements:
Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle is inviting the community out to an elected
official round-table that is going to be held Wednesday, July 9, 2008 from 4:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at the Government Center.
Friday, July 11, 2008 at 12:00 noon is the dedication ceremony for the Fallen
Heroes Monument at the Plaza Ground level ? 10th Street side.
July 22, 2008 during the Work Session, there will be a presentation on the 2028
Comprehensive Plan.
July 29, 2008 will be the Public Hearing where the community will be able to
make comments and ask question regarding this plan. We will also be asking the
Council for approval to submit this document to the state.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:_____
Memorandum from ACCG, Re: Water Plan Regional Councils.
Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Potential Board Nominees.
Letter from Department of Human Resources accepting the audit report as
presented for fiscal year ended June 30, 2007 as prepared by Albright,
Fortenberry & Ninas, LLP.
Biographical Sketch of Dr. John E. Stephens, Councilor Anthony?s nominee to
replace Mr. Timmy Hess on the Public Safety Advisory Commission.
Biographical Sketch of Ms. Cynthia Walker as a potential nominee for a position
on the Tree Board.
Biographical Sketch of Mr. Steve Smith as a potential nominee for a position on
the Tree Board.
Letter from Mr. Thomas Melvin regarding concerns with the justice system and
public defense.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY COUNCIL: _
A Resolution (300-08) ? Excusing Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh from the
July 8, 2008 Council Meeting. Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present with Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor
Allen being absent from this meeting.
A Resolution (301-08) ? Receiving and approving the report of the Finance
Director of those alcoholic beverage licenses that were approved and/or denied
during the month of May. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present with Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor
Allen being absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR A TAXICAB OWNERS BUSINESS LICENSE WAS
SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:_____________________
Application of Mr. Kweli Hall for a taxicab owner?s business license to
operate Armor Cab Company, located at 1331 10th Avenue, Columbus, Georgia
31901. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present with Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor Allen being absent from
this meeting.
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TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
Application of Ms. Pauline Brown to temporarily close Playa Delray Drive
between Meadowlark Drive and Califon Drive, on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 from
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in connection with ?National Night Out?. Councilor
Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson
and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present with Mayor
Pro-Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting.
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REQUEST FOR A PUBLIC HEARING:
Clerk of Council Washington submitted a letter from Ms. Rosetta H. Demming
requesting a public hearing be called on her petition to rezone property
located at 5032 Buena Vista Road that was recommended for approval by the
Planning Advisory Commission and denial by the Planning Department. Councilor
Henderson called for the public hearing regarding this property.
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GIRL SCOUTS, INC.:
Clerk of Council Washington submitted a letter from Ms. Debbie Caballero,
Regional Director of Girls Scouts, requesting the approval to place a bench
with an honorary plaque mounted on the bench to be permanently installed
outside of the Girl Scout Little House in Lake Bottom, which is located on city
property. She said she has learned that the Parks and Recreation Department
have adopted a policy regarding this; therefore, this matter will be referred
back to the Parks and Recreation Department.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:_____________________________________________________
Airport Commission, May 28 & June 5, 2008.
Board of Health, May 28, 2008.
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 20-08, 21-08 & 22-08.
Columbus Golf Authority, May 27, 2008.
Community Development Advisory Council, March 18, 2008.
Convention & Trade Center Authority, May 22, 2008.
Convention & Visitors Bureau, May 21, 2008.
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, June 10, 2008.
Personnel Review Board, June 11, 2008.
Councilor Woodson moved the approval of the minutes. Seconded by Councilor
McDaniel and carried unanimously by eight members of Council present with Mayor
Pro-Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF
COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (302-08) ? Excusing Councilor R. Gary Allen from the July 8,
2008 Council Meeting. Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present with Mayor Pro-Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor Allen being absent
from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ZONING PETITIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND CALLED FOR BY COUNCILOR
MCDANIEL:_____________________________
Petition submitted by the Planning Department to amend the text of the
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to amend Section 3.2.11 Auto/Truck Wash &
Detail Facility as it relates to location, Section 3.2.53 Places of Worship as
it relates to appropriate reference section numbers and Section 3.2.57 Schools,
Vocational and Non-Academic as it relates to a typo in 3.2.57.A Heavy Equipment
Training. (Recommended for approval by both the Planning Advisory Commission
and the Planning Department). (20-A-08-Planning Dept.) Councilor McDaniel
called for the Ordinance and Public Hearing.
Petition submitted by Jeff Cody to rezone 0.42 acre of property located at
the 8507 & 8445 Veterans Parkway from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) to GC
(General Commercial) district. (Recommended for denial by both the Planning
Advisory Commission and the Planning Department). (21-D-08-Cody) Clerk of
Council Washington was informed that the petitioner withdrew this petition.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Virgil Thompson has
resigned from his position on the Civic Center Advisory Board. She said he was
the representative for District Seven. There were no nominations made for this
board.
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EMPLOYEES PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Clerk of Council Washington informed Mayor Wetherington that Mary A.
Strozier-Weaver cannot succeed herself and this is his (Mayor) appointment.
There were no nominations made for this board.
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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. William Bill Green and Mr.
Stan Stovall has been re-nominated and can be confirmed. Councilor Baker moved
the confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by
those eight members of Council present with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting.
Councilor Baker made the following nominations regarding Keep Columbus
Beautiful Commission:
Carrie Cowley to succeed Cheryl Johnson
Katie Coakley to succeed Lynna Spencer
Rev. Peggy Myles to succeed Michael Moshell
Phillip Vongsavang to succeed Greg Paul
Ronald V. Davis to succeed Frank Porter
Josefina Takemoto to succeed Ann Davis.
Councilor Baker then moved the confirmation of these individuals. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor Allen being absent from
this meeting.
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PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington informed Council that Mr. Charles Little has
been nominated and is eligible for confirmation. Councilor Henderson moved the
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Baker and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor Allen
being absent from this meeting.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Councilor Anthony nominated Dr. John Stephens for the unexpired seat of
Mr. Timmy Hess, who has resigned. Clerk of Council Washington informed Council
that this would be back next week for confirmation.
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RECORDER?S COURT JUDGE:
Clerk of Council Washington informed Council that Mr. Alonza Whitaker has
resigned his position as Recorder?s Court Judge and Councilor Henderson is
nominating Ms. Cynthia Masaino.
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TAXICAB COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington informed Council that Mr. Wallace Archie has
resigned his position on this board and this is a taxicab driver seat. She also
pointed out that we have received another recommendation and will provide such
to Council for next week?s meeting.
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TREE BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington informed Council that Ms. Gloria Battle has
been re-nominated and can be confirmed. Councilor Henderson moved the
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor
Allen being absent from this meeting.
Councilor Baker nominated Mr. Chris Coakley to succeed Ms. Mildred Wynn on
the Tree Board.
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OTHER COMMENTS FROM CITIZENS AND COUNCIL:
PARKING ON WILDWOOD:
Councilor McDaniel voiced his concerns about parking on Wildwood Avenue by
students from Columbus High School and asked City Manager Hugley to have the
Traffic Engineer Department to look into this ? from 17th Street to Cherokee
Avenue.
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PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Councilor Anthony asked for another list of potential nominees that was
submitted as possible candidates for a seat on the Personnel Review Board.
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Mr. Bert Coker ? 5815 Ventura Drive:
Mr. Coker said he is the treasure of the Vote No for the L.O.S.T. Committee
and is here to ask the citizens to vote no on the one-cent sales tax
referendum.
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L.O.ST.
Councilor Anthony commented on the three different levels of legislators
(Federal, State, and City/Local) and then asked City Attorney Fay if all three
have force of law to which City Attorney Fay replied that all three do have
force of law whether it is a local ordinance, state statute or congressional
statute. He further pointed out that the resolution Council passed regarding
the 70/30 split on the L.O.S.T. is the intent of this body and not necessarily
a law since it was not an ordinance.
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Mr. Jeremy Hobbs ? 1511 12th Street, Columbus Georgia:
Mr. Hobbs said he is the secretary and executive board member of Muscogee
County Young Republicans and is authorized to come before this Council and
speak concerning the 2008 L.O.S.T. Mr. Hobbs then read into record a resolution
of support of the L.O.S.T. vote.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Regarding an earlier request by City Attorney Fay, Councilor Henderson made
a motion to allow Council to go into an executive session to discuss
litigation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilor
Allen being absent from this meeting.
At 11:00 a.m., the regular session was adjourned to allow the Council to go
into an executive session.
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At 11:38 a.m. the meeting was called back to order at which time Mayor
Wetherington pointed out that the Council met in an executive session to
discuss litigation matter, but no action was taken.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
McDaniel then made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Baker and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present with Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh and Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting and the time being
11:40 a.m.
Tiny B. Washington, CMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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