MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 5:34 P.M., Tuesday, September 24, 2013 in the Council Chambers on
August 23, 2011, on the Plaza Level of the Government Center, Columbus,
Georgia. Honorable Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor, presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Tomlinson and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner
Pugh were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes, Glenn Davis,
Bruce Huff, and Judy Thomas. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton
Fay, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra
Davis were also present.
ABSENT: Councilors R. Gary Allen and Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., were absent.
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INVOCATION: Led by Reverend Dr. L. K. Pendleton, St. Mary?s Road United
Methodist Church. .
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the Parks & Recreation?s After School participants.
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FIRST CHOICE PROPERTY/DEVELOPMENT OF FRED?S
Mayor Tomlinson said apparently there was a zoning ordinance that was
approved in 2003 that had some conditions on it and now
there is a developer who wants to develop this property on St. Mary?s Road;
however, there are some
concerns with the restrictions on the property that will not allow them to do
what needs to be done in order to develop the property.
She then said we have present with us Mr. Kirk Arment, who is representing
FirstChoice Property and Development/Fred?s.
Mr. Arment went into many details in outlining what his concerns were with
regards to this matter.
Several members of the Council expressed their concerns regarding this
matter, after which Mr. Rick Jones and Mr. Will Johnson of the Planning
Division then responded to those questions and concerns of Mr. Arment, as well
as members of the Council.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Minutes of the July 30, 2013and August 13 & 27,
2013 Meetings of the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus,
Georgia were submitted and approved upon the adoption of a motion made by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and seconded by Councilor Woodson, which carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council being present for this meeting,
with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND AFTER SOME DICUSSION WAS AMENDED AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:_ __
An Ordinance (13-46) ? Rezoning property located at 4037 and 4043 Acacia
Drive from an SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) to RO (Residential Office)
zoning district. The purpose of the rezoning is for a parking lot for St.
Francis Hospital.
An Ordinance (13-47) ? Rezoning property located at 4119, 4121, 4123
Maxwell Street; 4152, 4148, 4142 St. Francis Avenue; 4042, 4036, 4030 and 4031
Acacia Drive, are proposed for rezoning from SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
to RO (Residential Office) zoning district. The purpose of the rezoning is for
a parking lot for St. Francis Hospital.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to amend the two ordinances.
Seconded by Councilor Davis and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present for this meeting, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being
absent.
Councilor Davis then moved the adoption of the ordinances, as amended.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight
members of Council present for this meeting, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel
being absent.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING: __________________________
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An Ordinance ? Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by
establishing No Parking Anytime Zones along the north and south curbs of
Midtown Drive and along the east and west curbs of Citizens Way; establishing
four-hour parking zones along the south curb of Midtown Drive; establishing
restricted parking zones for the handicapped, public safety agencies, and
couriers along the west curb of Citizens Way authorizing the installation of
official traffic control signs indicating these parking restrictions; repealing
any conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (307-13) ? Directing the Mayor and City Manager to get
approval from the Columbus Council for any new personnel hired above Step C in
any pay grade during FY14 or as long as the current City hiring freeze is in
effect.
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PUBLIC AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING PERSON (S) APPEARED ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA AND PROVIDED IS A
SUMMARY OF EACH PERSON (S)
COMMENTS:___________________________________________
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REVEREND WILLIAM B. HOWELL, REPRESENTING COLUMBUS CHAPTER OPERATION PUSH,
RE: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BOULEVARD:_____________________________________
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Reverend William B. Howell, representing Columbus Chapter Operation Push,
Re: Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, who requested to be listed on the
agenda to speak to the subject of the Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Project, did not respond when given the opportunity to address the Council
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DR. STEVEN LEICHTER, RE: TO PROVIDE INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO THE SOUTHERN
DIABETES FOUNDATION:
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Dr. Steven Leichter, who requested to be listed on the agenda to speak to
the subject regarding the Southern Diabetes Foundation,
did not respond when given the opportunity to address the Council.
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MR. DAVE WALLACE, REPRESENTING NEW HORIZONS, RE: TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mr. Dave Wallace, representing New Horizons, came forward and provided
information announcing that Retired NFL Player- Mr.
Herschel Walker will be in Columbus to speak about his mental illness, and also
informed of some new programs to assist the
mentally challenged.
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MR. TOLLIE STRODE, RE: BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS:
Mr. Tollie Strode, came forward and provide much information to the Mayor &
Council, as he has done on numerous occasions,
which he states are budget recommendations for the Council?s consideration.
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MS. CHARLOTTE KAYE, REPRESENTING HOPE FOUNDATION WORKS, INC., RE: FUTURE
PLANS FOR
HER NEXT
EVENT:___
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Ms. Charlotte Kaye, representing Hope Foundation Works, Inc., came forward
and outlined her future plans of Hope Foundations
for our community and announced a dance that they will be having on October 5,
2013.
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MS. OLLIE TARVER, RE: THE BEAUTIFUL CITY THAT WE LIVE IN:
Ms. Ollie Tarver, came forward and made comments regarding the City in
which we live here in Columbus, Georgia.
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MS. DOROTHY KIMBROUGH, THE PAUPER PROGRAM:
Ms. Dorothy Kimbrough came forward and made some comments regarding the
meetings that the City of Columbus had with the
funeral home directors as it relates to the Pauper Burials Program here in the
city. She said she is concerned because since they have
had that meeting, the majority of the paupers that have been done were all done
by the Coroner. She said she thought that the families
would have a choice as to whether they wanted the funeral home to handle their
pauper burials or the Coroner.
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CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (308-13) ? Authorizing the approval to execute a Memorandum
of Understanding with the Georgia Department of Transportation for $113,450 for
repair and rehabilitation of an existing storm drain on Victory Drive. Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present for
this meeting, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR DAVIS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING, WITH
COUNCILORS ALLEN AND MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FOR THE MEETING:
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A Resolution (309-13) ? Authorizing the acceptance of a portion of
Haddonfield Court, Tavistock Court and portion of Woodstream Drive located in
Riegel Pointe, Phase II. The Department of Engineering has inspected these
streets and recommends the acceptance.
A Resolution (310-13) ? Authorizing the submission of an application and,
if approved, accept a $50,000 grant, or as otherwise awarded, with no local
match from the Georgia Department of Homeland Security, 2012 Homeland Security
Grant Program for enhancement of the Swift Water Rescue Response program.
A Resolution (311-13) ? Authorizing the submission of an application and,
if approved, accept a grant of $20,000, or as otherwise awarded, from the
Georgia Department of Homeland Security, 2011 Homeland Security Grant Program
for maintenance of equipment received as part of the West Central Georgia
Search and Rescue Team with no matching fund required.
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THE FOLLOWING SEVEN RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE 2014 PROPOSED LEGISLATIVE
AGENDA WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:_ ________
A Resolution (312-13) ? Requesting that the local legislative delegation
introduce legislation to amend O.C.G.A. 48-8-96 (h) (1) so that it only applies
to LOST referenda held after January 1, 2011, thereby leaving the original two
exemptions contained in the 2004 legislation in place in Columbus, Georgia.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present for this meeting, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being
absent.
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A Resolution (313-13) ? Requesting that the local legislative Delegation
introduce legislation that would allow an exemption similar to that in Alabama
from state income tax for military retirees to maintain Columbus, Georgia as a
competitive economic hub that continues to attract military families and
retirees to our community.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded b
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present for this meeting, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent.
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A Resolution (314-13) ? Requesting that the local legislative delegation
support legislation to make two amendments to the Secondary Metal Recyclers Act
contained in O.C.G.A. Sections 10-1-350 et seq. as follows:
1. To amend O.C.G.A. ?10-1-355 to allow metal recyclers to make cash payments
not to exceed $50.00 for regulated metal property.
2. To amend O.C.G.A. ?10-1-356 to reinstate the criminal charge of ?Prohibited
Acts, False Statement of Ownership? which was contained in that code section
prior to the 2012 amendments made by HB 872.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded b
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present for this meeting, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent.
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A Resolution (315-13) ? Requesting that the state take necessary steps to
ensure full collection and timely remittance of all sales and use taxes due to
the state and to local governments.
Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present for this meeting, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent.
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A Resolution (316-13) ? Requesting that the local legislative delegation
introduce legislation to allow all coroners to charge certain set fees for
specific reports and documents in excess of the standard $.10 per page
permitted by the open Records Acts.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present for this meeting, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being
absent.
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A Resolution (317-13) ? Requesting that the local legislative delegation
introduced legislation to fund an adolescent residential treatment facility in
Muscogee County.
Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present for this meeting, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent.
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A Resolution (318-13) ? Requesting that the local legislative delegation
introduce legislation to take all necessary action to repeal the sunset
provision and allow Columbus, Georgia to add a fee to the state mandated fines
as approved for other cities in Georgia.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present for this meeting, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being
absent.
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THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:______________________________ _____________
A Resolution (319-13) ? Authorizing the execution of Change Order 2 with
Cline Service Corporation (Columbus, GA) in the amount of $215,000.00 for the
Pedestrian Bridge Painting Project. Per Resolution No. 48-12, Council
authorized the Cline Service Corporation to repair, paint and install new
fencing on the Buena Vista Road Pedestrian Bridge and the South Lumpkin Road
Pedestrian Bridge. The contract amount for this work was $207,500.00: the cost
included $90,500 for the South Lumpkin Road Pedestrian Bridge, $97,000.00 for
the Buena Vista Road Pedestrian Bridge and a $20,000.00 allowance for concrete
repairs to stem walls and welding of structural members.
The entire contract amount except for an allowance of $20,000.00 for
structural repair work was dedicated to cleaning and re-painting the structure
and replacing all protective chain link fencing. The work began at the Buena
Vista Road Bridge and as soon as the bridge span was relocated to the ground
for repairs and the fencing was removed, the architect, engineers and
contractor began to examine the structural bridge members.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present for this meeting, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION:
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A Resolution ? Authorizing the negotiation and execution of a contract
with USIS/AmeriSys (Dunwoody, GA) to provide workers? compensation claim
management services for the City?s workforce of approximately 2,750 employees
in various occupations, ranging from Public Safety to Field Force to
Administrative positions.
The Contractor must provide complete system integration and coordination to
provide all core workers? compensation program services, including medical
management and claims administration, as follows:
1. Administrative services
2. Claims services
3. First Notice of Injury services
4. Loss statistic services
5. Managed Care Organization (MCO) services to include:
a. Network access and development services
b. Triage
c. Telephonic case management and (when appropriate , site case management)
d. Pharmaceutical benefit management services
e. Communicable disease management program services
f. Utilization review
i. Medical bill review and audit services
ii. Pre-certification
iii. Concurrent and retrospective review
g. Peer-to-peer review
6. Workers? Compensation excess placement assistance
7. Loss Control services
Other services include: collaborating with the City?s manager of workers?
compensation services to reach settlement of claims in appropriate
circumstances, to assist in selection of defense counsel, providing loss
control, assistance in excess coverage access, and assistance with required
State reporting.
The term of this contract shall be for two years, with the option to renew for
three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent
upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:________________________________
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A Resolution (320-13) ? Authorizing the approval of payment to Motorola
Solutions (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $353,673.00 for Computer Aided
Dispatch (CAD) System and AirMobile software license maintenance and support,
covering the period from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.
The Police Department (through the 911 Center), Marshal?s Office and Sheriff?s
Office uses the Motorola Computer Aided Dispatch System and the Airmobile
System to dispatch the various Public Safety Units throughout the City, as they
are needed. This equipment is a critical part of Public Safety communications
system. It has, since the initial warranty expired, been covered by a
comprehensive 24/7/365 maintenance agreement with Motorola in order to assure
rapid and accurate repairs and minimal down time.
All of the software was developed by Motorola and is proprietary in nature.
Therefore, the vendor is considered an Only Known Source, per Section 3-114 of
the Procurement Ordinance.
Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present for this meeting, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS
INFORMATION FOR MAYOR ANDCOUNCIL:______________________________
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(1) Memorandum from ACCG, Re: 2013 Fall District Meeting, October 28, 2013
from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., in Americus, Georgia.
(2) Memorandum from GMA, Re: Employers Required to Distribute ACA Health Care
Exchange Notice to Employees by October 1, 2013.
(3) Application of Ron Ward to temporarily close Peachtree Drive from Elmwood
Drive to Crest Drive (including its intersection with Park Drive), on Sunday,
October 6, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in connection with ?Annual
Overlook Neighborhood Picnic?.
(4) Application of Courtney Ellis to temporarily close Mercury Drive (from
Macon Road to 2nd driveway of Speakeasy Parking lot) on Thursday, October 10,
2013, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., in connection with ?Midtown Mingle?.
(5) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close Bay Avenue from 10th
Street to 11th Street, on October 10 at 5:00 p.m. to noon on October 13, 2013,
in connection with ?BRAG (Bike Ride Across Georgia)?.
(6) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1000 Block of
Broadway, on Saturday, October 12, 2013, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., in
connection with ?Mog Mile Post Race Concert?.
(7) Application of Kathy Hollon to temporarily close Leonard Street from
Wildwood to Forest Avenue, on Sunday, October 20, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00
p.m., in connection with ?Fall Festival for the Church?.
(8) Application of Mitch Watts to temporarily close 3rd Avenue from 11th Street
to the exit of St. Luke parking area on 12th Street (approximately halfway down
the block), on Friday, October 25, 2013, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in
connection with the ?Fall Festival?.
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THE FOLLOWING SIX RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF
COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A
SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HUFF, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE TIME, WITH
COUNCLOR DAVIS BEING ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE AND COUNCILORS ALLEN AND MCDANIEL
BEING
ABSENT FOR THE
MEETING:_____________________
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A Resolution (321-13) ? Approving and receiving the report of the Finance
Director of those alcoholic beverage licenses that were approved and/or denied
during the month of August 2013.
A Resolution (322-13) ?Excusing Councilor R. Gary Allen from the September
10 & 17, 2013 Special Called Council Meeting.
A Resolution (323-13) ?Excusing Councilor Jerry Barnes from the September
17, 2013 Special Called Council Meeting.
A Resolution (324-13) ?Excusing Councilor Glenn Davis from the September
17, 2013 Special Called Council Meeting.
A Resolution (325-13) ?Excusing Councilor Berry Henderson from the
September 17, 2013 Special Called Council Meeting.
A Resolution (326-13) ?Excusing Councilor Charles E. McDaniel, Jr. from
the September 10, 2013 Council Meetings.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:
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Airport Commission, May 22, 2013.
Airport Commission, June 26 & July 30, 2013.
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 32-13 & 33-13.
Civic Center Advisory Board, August 22, 2013.
Convention & Trade Center Authority, August 22, 2013.
Cooperative Extension Advisory Board, August 13, 2013.
Development Authority, May 2 & June 6, 2013.
Development Authority, July 11 & August 1, 2013.
Family & Children Services, August 14, 2013.
Planning Advisory Commission, August 21 & September 4, 2013.
Public Safety Advisory Committee, May 16, 2013.
Region Six Planning Board, June 12, 2013.
Councilor Woodson made a motion that these minutes are received. Seconded
by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Davis being absent for this vote, and
Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF
COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL: _____
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A Resolution (327-13) ?Excusing Councilor Charles E. McDaniel, Jr. from the
September 24, 2013 Council Meetings.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those seven members of
Council present at the time, with Councilor Davis being absent for this vote,
and Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Terry Gumbert and Ms. Joe
McDaniel was nominated at the last meeting to succeed themselves for another
term of office and advises that they may now be confirmed. Councilor Henderson
so moved. Seconded by Councilor Baker and carried unanimously by those seven
members of Council present at the time, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel
being absent from the meeting and Councilor Davis being absent for the vote.
She further pointed out that Dr. Brooks Glass, Jr., is not eligible to
succeed himself for another term office; and that we are waiting to hear back
from the Veterinary Association for someone to fill the term of Dr. Brook
Glass, Jr.
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BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the seat of Mr. Michael P.
Fox, Jr., has been declared vacant by the Council and that they must nominate
someone to fill this unexpired term of office. There was no nomination.
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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that we are still waiting to hear
back from the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission for someone to fill the
unexpired term of Mr. Robert Nobles? at-large position, due to him serving on
another board.
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REGION SIX PLANNING BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Frank Dunford was nominated to
serve another term of office and that he may now be confirmed. Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh so moved. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously
by those seven members of Council present at the time, with Councilors Allen
and McDaniel being absent from the meeting and Councilor Davis being absent for
the vote.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that we still need nominees for
Council Districts Two, Three, Six and Seven.
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Regarding an earlier request of City Attorney Fay to go into an executive
session to discuss a litigation matter, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion
to allow the Council to go into an executive session. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present at
the time, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent for the meeting and
Councilor Davis being absent for the vote.
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At 9:05 p.m., the meeting was adjourned to allow the Council to go into an
executive session to discuss a litigation matter.
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At 9:34 p.m., the meeting was called back to order at which time, Mayor
Tomlinson pointed out that the Council met in an executive session to discuss a
litigation, but there were no votes taken.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor
Tomlinson then entertained a motion for adjournment. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
so moved. Seconded by Councilor Baker and carried unanimously by those seven
members of Council present at the time, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel
being absent for the meeting, and Councilor Davis being absent for the vote,
with the time of adjournment being 9:53 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, MMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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