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REFERRALS FROM MAYOR & COUNCIL

COUNCIL MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17, 2015



TO THE CITY MANAGER:



OFF-PREMISES ALCOHOL ORDINANCE:



There was an ordinance introduced on the City Attorney?s Agenda amending

Section 3-5 of the Columbus Code removing all distance restrictions for

off-premises sales of alcohol by grocery stores in certain zoning districts. A

request was made for the ordinance to be sent through the Columbus Police

Department and Yvonne Ivey before the vote is taken at the next meeting.

(Request of Councilor Henderson)



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A request was made for future ordinances that pertain to the sale of alcohol to

have a staff report attached for the Council?s information. (Request of Mayor

Pro Tem Turner Pugh)



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RESOLUTION REQUEST:



A request was made for a resolution for Ms. Miram Halic. (Request of Councilor

Barnes)



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LEASE AGREEMENT PROCESS:



Mr. Jerry Jackson addressed the Mayor and Council on the Public Agenda in

reference to the possibility of leasing City owned property for the use of

parking for Forrest Road Church of Christ. During the discussion, a request was

made for information regarding the legal process used by the City during the

lease agreement process. (Request of Mayor Tomlinson)



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AQUATIC CENTER UPDATE:



Director Dr. James Worsley made a presentation giving an update on the Aquatic

Center. During the discussion, a request was made for information on what would

have to be eliminated if the operation hours of the facility were to be reduced

to 56 hours. (Request of Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh)



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During the discussion, a request was made for a detailed sales and marketing

plan for the Aquatic Center. (Request of Councilor Davis)



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After discussion on the different options for operational hours, a request was

made for Parks and Recreation to provide a detailed list, including

explanations for each hour model. (Request of City Manager Hugley)



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In addition to the referral made by City Manager Hugley, a request was made for

the list to include the current operation schedule. (Request of Councilor

Thomas)



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TAX ASSESSOR?S SOFTWARE:



At the conclusion of the City Manager?s Agenda, a request was made for an

update on the process of upgrading the software in the Tax Assessor?s Office,

to include when it will be implemented. (Request of Councilor Davis)



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TADs:



A request was made for large maps, similar to the ones provided to the

Councilors, of the four proposed TADs to be placed on display in the Council

Chambers for the public. (Request of Councilor Thomas)



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RESOLUTIONS REQUEST:



A request was made for a resolution for the Columbus High School Girls

Volleyball Team. (Request of Councilor Henderson)



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Copies were submitted to the following on December 15, 2015



Mayor Tomlinson

City Manager Hugley

City Attorney Fay





Lindsey A. Glisson

Deputy Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia

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