MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 9, 2011
The regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 9:05 A.M., Tuesday, August 9, 2011, in the Council Chambers,
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 ?Pops? Barnes, Glenn
Davis (arrived at 9:14 a.m.), Berry Henderson, Bruce Huff, Charles E. McDaniel,
Jr., Judy W. Thomas and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City
Attorney Clifton Fay, and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also
present.
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ABSENT: Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington was absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Robert Beckum- St. Luke United Methodist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from Rigdon Road Elementary Students.
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PROPERTY TAX APPEALS & APPEAL PROCESS:
Ms. Betty Middleton- Chief Appraiser, came forward to provide an update on
the number of appeals that the Tax Assessor?s Office had received this year and
the history of the past two years. She added that there is also a copy of the
form needed to be filled out by the taxpayer requesting an appeal. (A copy of
this document has been filed for the record.) She then outlined the number of
appeals and notices for Tax Year 2009 and is listed as follows: Notices
mailed- 7,667 or 11.26% of 68,062 parcels; Appeals 431 or 5.62% of notices
mailed; Appeals heard by Board of Equalization- 107 or 25% of appeals
received. Tax Year 2010: Notices mailed- 6,342 or 9.32% of 68,060 parcels;
Appeals 283 or 4.46% of notices mailed; Appeals heard by Board of Equalization-
106 or 37.45% of appeals received. Tax Year 2011: Notices mailed- 68,261 or
99.8% of 68,398 parcels; Appeals as of August 1st - $,149 or 1.68% of notices
mailed; Based on previous two years, the Board of Equalization could receive
350 to 400 appeals.
She advised that the Hearing Officer is a new path for this tax year that
the Tax Assessor?s Office has not traveled before; we currently have five
appeals for Hearing Officers, and that process is outlined in the
documentation. The taxpayer could appeal to the Board of Equalization with no
cost to the tax payer; unless, they opt to have an agent or representative, or
choose to go to the Clerk of Superior Court.
She pointed out that twenty-two requests have been filed for arbitration.
She added that there is a cost involved to the taxpayer. With the consent of
the Board of Tax Assessors and the taxpayer, the taxpayer could elect to go
directly to the Clerk of Superior Court this year; this is also new this tax
year.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the June 14 & 21, 2011 Council Meetings of the Council of
the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia was submitted and approved by
the Council upon a motion made by Councilor McDaniel. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING THREE ORDINANCES AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA WERE SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON
SECOND
READING:
An Ordinance (11-40) - Property located at 4205, 4211, 4217, 4223, 4303,
4311 and 4325 St. Francis Avenue is proposed for rezoning from SFR3 (Single
Family Residential 3)/RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1) to RO (Residential
Office) zoning district. (13-A-11-Pound) Councilor Allen moved its adoption.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten
members present for this meeting.
An Ordinance (11-41) - Property located at 2122 Manchester Expressway is
proposed for a condition amendment. (12-A-11-Pound) The request is to amend
condition #2 of Ordinance 02-47, which states that no access shall be permitted
onto St. Francis Avenue. Councilor Allen moved its adoption. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members present
for this meeting.
An Ordinance (11-42) - Property located at 6003 Veterans Parkway is
proposed for rezoning from GC (General Commercial) to RO (Residential Office)
zoning district. (14-A-11-Hayes) Councilor Henderson moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those nine members
present with Councilor Davis being absent for this vote.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE COLUMBUS, GEORGIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON
SECOND READING:
An Ordinance (11-43) - Amending Section 2-11 of the Columbus Code so as to
provide that the Recorder?s Court Clerk shall be appointed by and removed by
the Columbus Council; placing supervision of the Recorder?s Court Clerk and
deputies under the Senior Recorder; and for other purposes. Councilor McDaniel
moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen.
City Attorney Fay asked for a motion to amend the ordinance to add ?and
direction? under Section 2-11(c) Duties. He explained that it would be added
to ?be under the daily administrative supervision and direction of the Senior
Recorder?..?. Councilor Huff moved approval of the amendment. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this
meeting.
Councilor McDaniel then moved approval of the ordinance as amended.
Seconded by Councilor Allen.
Councilor Huff asked for consideration for the Municipal Court to oversee
the daily operation of the Recorder?s Court. He then suggested that the vote
be delayed if the Council needs time to consider this matter.
In response to a question of Mayor Tomlinson, City Attorney Fay advised
that if this change is made; then, this would be a material change and the
ordinance would have to go back on first reading.
Councilor Henderson asked about the pay grade for the Clerk of Recorder?s
Court. City Manager Hugley said that his understanding of this ordinance is
that there would be no newly created position; the administrative structure is
already in place. He explained that it would simply be transitioning the
administrative supervision from under the City Manager?s Office to the Senior
Recorder with no other change in personnel, as he understands it. City
Attorney Fay agreed this is his understanding of the ordinance as well.
After some additional comments from members of Council, City Manager
Hugley provided a chronology of events that occurred as to how the City
Manager?s Office became the administrative oversight of Recorder?s Court.
Finance Director Pam Hodge came forward to speak about the financial
accountability of the Recorder?s Court. She pointed out that the Finance
Department does receive a daily deposit report from Recorder?s Court that
identifies all of the different fines and fees that were collected and the
total, which matches the bank deposit for that day.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh requested to have staff to maintain a report
that shows what was assessed that day, week or month in Recorder?s Court and
what are our collections.
Mayor Tomlinson then called attention to the motion on the floor to
approve the ordinance, which carried by a vote of seven to three with
Councilors Huff, Woodson and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh voting no and all other
seven members present for this meeting voting yes.
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THE FOLLOWING DEMOLITION ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING AS ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - providing for the demolition of various structures located
at:
(1) 818 23rd Street (Branch Banking & Trust co., Owner)
(2) 405 Mellon Street (Robert R. Barksdale, Owner)
(3) 2932 Dawson Street (Deborah L. Campbell, Owner)
(4) 2218 8th Street (Johnnie Lee German, Sr., Estate % Johnny L. German, Jr.,
Owner)
(5) 4922 Mehaffey Street (Tamiko N. Holt, Owner)
(6) 1718 43rd Street (Robert Lopez, Owner)
(7) 1434 26th Street (Primitive Baptist Church, Owner)
(8) 2126 8th Street (Simon Reynolds, Owner) (Removed)
(9) 1517 26th Street (Rose Anne Enterprises, Inc., Owner)
(10) 2807 Baldwin Street (T Marie Enterprises, Inc., Owner)
(11) 1004 Sheridan Avenue (Rodney E. Weatherholtz, Owner)
(12) 1418 25th Street (Robert Yarbrough & Gilman Hackel, Owners)
in the total amount of $59,638.80 for demolition services.
Ms. Rebecca Wiggins came forward in reference to property located at 818
23rd Street. She provided some history on this property advising that the
property is currently in the name of Mark & Sandra Burnette, they have
previously quitclaimed the property to BB&T Bank; subsequently, the bank
quitclaimed it back to Mark & Sandra Burnette. She advised that the Burnettes
have been notified and received due process. She then requested that the
property remain on the demolition list.
Mr. Joe Powell, approached the rostrum to announce that he is present on
behalf of Mr. Robert Lopez, owner of 1718 43rd Street. He explained that Mr.
Lopez has not been able to get someone in the property to assess the cost to
make repairs; however, Mr. Lopez does possess adequate assets to repair this
property. He then requested 45 days to repair the property.
Ms. Wiggins then read excerpts of the chronology that was provided to the
Councilors with regards to this property. She added that upon speaking with
Mr. Powell, she asked that if would be coming before Council asking for more
time, then, he would need to bring a contract with a licensed general
contractor, proof of Mr. Lopez?s ability to pay to have the house done and a
schedule of time to complete the work, but he has brought nothing.
After Mr. Powell responded to additional questions from the members of
Council, City Attorney Fay advised that there have been no motions made to
remove this property from the list; therefore, it would remain in the ordinance
for second reading for the next meeting.
City Attorney Fay then requested a motion to remove 2126 8th Street;
since, there are new owners. Councilor McDaniel made a motion to remove 2126
8th Street from the demolition list. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
City Attorney Fay advised that this demolition ordinance would be brought
back on second reading for the next Council Meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE COLUMBUS, GEORGIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON
SECOND READING:
An ordinance - Amending the Columbus Code by deleting Subsection 13-113
(a) in its entirety and substituting a new Subsection defining weeds.
City Attorney Fay requested a motion to delay this ordinance until further
research could be done with respect to the definition of weeds. Councilor
McDaniel made a motion to delay. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
Councilor Davis requested to have the Administration to discuss at a work
session the problems regarding properties where the weeds are overgrown,
because maybe there is a way to expedite the process of dealing with weed
problems.
Mayor Tomlinson requested to have staff to come before the Council to
discuss the progress of the Land Bank Authority.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay requested an executive session on litigation.
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RENAMING 5TH STREET:
Councilor Woodson requested that staff prepare an ordinance to rename 5th
Street after Rev. J. H. Flakes, Jr. She then provided some information to the
City Manager?s staff. She advised that the request has gone through the Board
of Historic & Architectural Review Board, the Housing Authority and the other
necessary steps to move forward.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MR. JOE L. MILES, REPRESENTING S.W.A.T (SOUL WINNERS ACROSS TOWN), RE: TO
PRESENT THE MINISTRY AND TO ANNOUNCE UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE
COMMUNITY:
Mr. Joe L. Miles, representing S.W.A.T, approached the rostrum to provide
some information on S.W.A.T. He said that our focus is the young people to
encourage, sharing, love and harmony in the community. He then introduced the
individuals present with him; Pastor Larry Biggers, Mr. Chris Brown- Executive
Director of ?The Courage to Change and Prevention? where he mentors and Mr.
Gerald Dorsett, who is a professional musician. He said their focus is to
institute a radio program to provide a forum for the youth of Columbus and the
surrounding area to be able to express their spiritual freedom.
Mr. Gerald Dorsett, also came forward to say that they want to bring back
respect to the young people. Rev. Larry Biggers- Pastor of Northside Chapel,
made some closing comments on a spiritual level with respect to the program.
Mayor Tomlinson suggested that Mr. Miles get in contact with the Crime
Prevention Director- Mr. Seth Brown, the board keeps a listing of the resources
that are available.
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MS. ROYCE ADKINS, REPRESENTING THE COLUMBUS RESEARCH FOUNDATION, RE: THE
?BE WELL? COLUMBUS, GEORGIA 2011
PROGRAM:
Ms. Royce Adkins did not come forward when given the opportunity to
address the members of Council.
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MR. LEROY ENGRAM, RE: THE PROPERTY ON MCCARTHA DRIVE THAT HAS OVERGROWN
WEEDS AND OTHER NUISANCES:
Mr. Leroy Engram, 423 McCartha Drive, came forward to express his concerns
with the property condition of 445 McCartha Drive with overgrown weeds, bushes
and trees, as well as, the foul odor coming from that property. He then
introduced Mr. Elijah Dixon, who resides at 451 McCartha Drive, who was seated
in the audience. He said that he has a number of dogs on the property with a
foul odor. He said he has made a number of complaints with 311 Citizen Service
regarding the condition of this property.
City Manager Hugley advised that on April 23, 2011, Special Enforcement
did go out to the property and found no enforcement violations with regards to
the odor. He said that Special Enforcement was sent back out again during the
warmer month of May 25th, where he did find that there was a strong foul odor.
He explained that the Health Department told the Special Enforcement Officer
that they could take no action at that time. He continued to provide a
chronology of events as provided by Special Enforcement. He then provided
photographs of the property located at 445 McCartha Drive that were taken on
yesterday where the trees have grown to the point that the house is not readily
visible from the street. He maintained that our Special Enforcement Officers
are limited by the laws on the books on what they can and cannot enforce.
Councilor Barnes also made comments with regards to his visit to the
neighboring property where he also witnessed the overgrowth and the foul odor
from 445 McCartha Drive. He then requested that the City Attorney?s Office
check to see if there is something the City could do or have some type of law
where the City could actually go into the home where an individual does not
have sanitary conditions to make them comply with sanitation guidelines. Also,
check into more stringent fines.
In response to comments from Mayor Tomlinson, City Attorney Fay advised
that he would talk to Mr. Gunby- lawyer for the Health Department to advise him
of this situation; also, todisucuss what the Health Department is empowered to
do.
Mayor Tomlinson requested to have the Inspections & Code Enforcement
Division check to see if there are any structural problems at 445 McCartha
Drive.
Also, let?s get with the Health Department to see what they can do to assist in
resolving this issue.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL AFTER SOME DISCUSSION:
A Resolution (272-11) - Authorizing requested to purchase 5.6 acres of
property located at 3551 Victory Drive, Woodside Apartments, from Alpine
Apartment Project, LLC, in the amount of $1,635,000 and to further authorize
the conveyance of said property to the Development Authority of Columbus for
economic development purposes. Councilor Woodson moved its adoption. Seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh.
Councilor Thomas asked questions relating to property taxes with regards
to this property. City manager Hugley explained that the property would come
off the tax roll if it is owned by the city; until such time it is sold to a
tax paying entity. He further expounded that the City recommends purchasing
the property to be turned over to the Development Authority for economic
development purposes.
Further responding to Councilor Thomas, City Manager Hugley explained that
the city would be reimbursed for the value of the property. Keeping in mind,
the price that we are paying for this property has 68 units on it and we would
demolish those units to make it attractive for economic development; however,
the value with the units would be slightly higher than it would be for vacant
land.
City Attorney Fay briefly responded to Councilor Thomas by explaining that
some of the properties owned by the Housing Authority are tax-exempt and some
are not depending on the use of the property.
After the discussion had concluded on this matter, Mayor Tomlinson called
attention to the motion on the floor for approval, which carried by a vote of
nine to one with Councilor Baker voting no and all other nine members present
voting yes.
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THE FOLLOWING FIVE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
A Resolution (273-11) - Authorizing a request of a variance to City Code
Section 7.10.1 for the construction of sidewalks to allow installation of
sidewalks for the 8365 Whitesville Road development to be postponed until the
development of adjacent parcels or for a period not to exceed two years,
whichever occurs first. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved approval. Seconded by
Councilor Davis and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this
meeting.
A Resolution (274-11) - Authorizing a request to submit an application,
and if approved, accept a grant for $15,675 from Virginia Clean Cities/James
Madison University from the Department of Energy Propane Corridor Development
Grant Program via the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for
vehicle propane conversion for 11 additional Muscogee County Sheriff?s Office
vehicles. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved approval. Seconded by Councilor
McDaniel and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
A Resolution (275-11) - Authorizing a request to submit an application,
and if approved, accept a grant for $2,020,860 with a $343,546 match from the
Federal Transit Administration for Sustainability Program Grant(s) under
Section 5308, 5309 (b) (as amended by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible,
efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU)) August
10, 2005, and Section 2223 of the Department of Defense and Full Year
Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (enacted April 15, 2011). Councilor
McDaniel moved approval. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
A Resolution (276-11) - Authorizing a request for the sale of a cemetery
lot for at Riverdale Cemetery, Lot 11 in the SW 1/2 of Row C in Center Circle
to Mr. Travis Kelley for $1,200. Councilor Davis moved approval. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members present
for this meeting.
A Resolution (277-11) - Authorizing a request to amend the contract with
the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for additional funding of
$400,000 with a 20% match, $100,000 that will be paid by Trees Columbus, Inc.,
for the Veterans Parkway Streetscapes Project, Phase I. Councilor Davis moved
approval. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by
those ten members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THE
MEETING:
A Resolution (278-11) - Authorizing the annual contract to purchase
breathing apparatus and spare air cylinders from Fireline, Inc., for the
estimated contract value of $170,163.00.
A Resolution (279-11) - Authorizing the purchase of IBM Bladecenter and
VMware Software VDI upgrade from IBM Corporation c/o CPAK (Atlanta, Ga) in the
amount of $88,646.16. the purchase will be made via Georgia Statewide
Contract, swc90813-02.
A Resolution (280-11) - Authorizing the acceptance of a metal awning
donated by Mid-Georgia Ambulance; and expressing appreciation to Mid-Georgia
for the donation.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
A Resolution (281-11) - Authorizing the execution of a contract with the
Auction Way Company to provide auctioneer services (Lagrange, Ga) on an ?as
needed basis? for general government and public safety auctions. Councilor
McDaniel moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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RAILS TO TRAILS:
Councilor Allen requested that staff delay any further development in the
Talbotton Road area with respect to the Rails to Trails project due to some
parking concerns raised by the business owners in that area and until we have
had an opportunity to hear from Mr. Kenneth Flake who is interested in speaking
on the Public Agenda.
Mayor Tomlinson added to let?s not wait until the next Council Meeting to
meet with Mr. Flake to see what his concerns are to determine what progress
could be made before his appearance on the Public Agenda and to see if we could
reach some sort of solution
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK
OF COUNCIL DAVIS AS INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close streets
listed (See Attached Sheet), on Saturday, August 20, 2011, from 6:00 a.m. to
10:30 a.m., in connection with ?Uptown Triathlon?.
Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close 10th Street
from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue, on Saturday, August 20, 2011, from 4:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m., in connection with ?Springer Block Party?.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS
AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (282-11) - Excusing Councilor R. Gary Allen from the August
2, 2011 Special Called Meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL
DAVIS AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:
Airport Commission, June 22, 2011.
Animal Control Advisory Board, July 17, 2011.
Board of Historic & Architectural Review, January 18, 2011.
Board of Historic & Architectural Review, February 14, 2011.
Board of Historic & Architectural Review, March 14, 2011.
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 25-11, 26-11 & 27-11.
Board of Water Commissioners, June 13, 2011.
Family & Children Services, June 8, 2011.
Land Bank Authority, July 6, 2011.
Recreation Advisory Board, June 22, 2011.
Councilor McDaniel moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO NEW ZONING PETITIONS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF
COUNCIL DAVIS AND AN ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED FOR EACH BY
COUNICOR
MCDANIEL:
Petition submitted by the Estate of Richard Hambrice to rezone 0.4 acre
(total) of property located at 3610 & 3612 Hamilton Road from NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) to RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1). (Recommended for approval by
both the Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department.)
(15-A-11-Hambrice)
Petition submitted by Grey Rock Development to rezone 2.6 acres of
property located at 9220, 9226, 9232, 9238, 9244, 9248, 9254 and 9258 Granite
Field Court from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) w/conditions to SFR2
(Single Family Residential 2) w/ an amended condition (#2.d of Ordinance
05-29). (Recommended for approval by both the Planning Advisory Commission and
the Planning Department.) (16-A-11-Grey Rock Dev.)
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that the seats of Mr. Jose Cardona-
District Six representative and Mr. Bradford Haines- District Two were declared
vacant; therefore, a replacement is needed for each. There were no
nominations.
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Mr. Douglas Bryant is no
longer a resident of Muscogee County and asked if there were any nominations.
There were none.
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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that the following board members are
eligible to serve another term of office: Melba Supurlock- Council District
Two, and Frazier Loomis- Council District Eight. The following members are
rotating off the board: Sherrylrae Wicker, Dr. Carrie Cowley, Col. Jack
Collins, William Consoletti and Patricia Killough serve in at-large seats;
Doris Estell- Council District Three.
Councilor McDaniel renominated Ms. Frazer Loomis for the Council District
Eight seat. Councilor Henderson moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor
McDaniel and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this
meeting.
Councilor Henderson then placed in nomination the recommendations as
submitted by the Executive Director of Keep Columbus Beautiful with regards to
the at-large members and are listed as follows: Mrs. Stacy Poydasheff to
replace Ms. Sherrylrae Wicker; Ms. Adell Linsey to replace Dr. Carrie Cowley;
Mr. Robert Nobles to replace Ms. Patricia Killough; Mr. Kat Cannella to replace
Col. Jack Collins and Mr. Chris ?Pratt? Consoletti to replace Mr. William
Consoletti.
Councilor Davis renominated Melba Spurlock for another term of office for
the Council District Two seat. Councilor Huff nominated Ms. Ann Davis to
replace Ms. Doris Estell as the Council District Three representative. He then
moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by
those ten members present for this meeting.
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LAND BANK AUTHORITY:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Douglas Bryant has resigned
from this board. There were no nominations.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis noted that Ms. Kathleen Mason was nominated
to replace Ms. Lucy Sheftall. Councilor Thomas moved confirmation. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members present for
this meeting.
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REGION FOUR PLANNING BOARD DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES:
Deputy Clerk Council Davis noted that Ms. Elizabeth A. Methany was
nominated to replace Ms. Shana D. Young, who has resigned. Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Thomas and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis outlined the eight district seats, as well
as, the one appointment from the Mayor. The following nominations were made by
the respective district Councilors and are listed as follows: Council District
One- Ms. Janie Thomas, Council District Six- Ms. Keyla Mims, Council District
Seven- Veronica Richardson and the Mayors appointment of Mr. Luke Paul. Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Barnes and
carried unanimously by those eight members present with Councilors Davis and
Henderson being absent for this vote.
Mayor Tomlinson raised some concerns with the fact that some schools are
not represented.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Tomlinson called attention to the previous request to go into
executive session to discuss litigation. Councilor McDaniel moved for the
Council to go into executive session. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
and carried unanimously by those seven members present with Councilors Allen,
Davis and Henderson being absent for this vote.
At 11:15 a.m., the Council adjourned its regularly scheduled meeting to go
into executive session. At 11:29 a.m., the regularly scheduled meeting was
called back to order, at which time, the Mayor announced that the Council did
meet in executive session to discuss litigation, but there were no votes takes.
With there being no other business to come before this Council, Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and
carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present with Councilor
Davis being absent for this vote with the time being 11:30 a.m.
Sandra T. Davis, CDMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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