MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 13, 2007
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 9:06 A.M., Tuesday, November 13, 2007, on the Plaza Level of the
Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable W.J. Wetherington, Mayor,
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other that Mayor Wetherington and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner
Pugh, were Councilors, R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry ?Pops? Barnes, Skip
Henderson, Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah
Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Assistant Attorney Jamie Deloach, Clerk of
Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also
present. Councilor Glenn Davis took his seat at 9:35 A.M.
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ABSENT: Councilors Wayne Anthony and Julius H. Hunter, Jr. was absent, but was
excused upon the adoption of Resolution Numbers 494-07 & 495-07 respectively.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Steve Dumas, Pastor of Waldrop Memorial Baptist
Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led Cusseta Road Elementary School ?100 Black Men
Mentees?. Escorted by Ms. Savannah Dent, Community Liaison and Ms. Sheila
Parham, School Counselor.
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Mayor Wetherington announced that this morning there would be a prayer
service on the South lawn of the Government Center.
City Manager Hugley serves as the President of ?100 Black Men Mentees?.
In addressing the Council, Mr. Hugley thanked the principal of Cusseta Road
Elementary School. Other than Mr. Hugley, Ms. Dent and Ms. Parham, are: Mr. Dan
Richardson ? Solicitor General of the County, Mr. Ben Richardson, Attorney
Robert Wilson and Banker Joseph Johnson. Mr. Hugley stated that there are
thirty members of 100 Black Men of Columbus, all of whom are public figures in
the community are well known and recognizable and who have given up their time
to make that they are positive role models for young men. The ?100 Black Men of
Columbus? focuses on four areas: mentoring, education, health & wellness, and
economic development.
Ms. Savannah Dent said on behalf of the principal, assistant principal and
the entire Cusseta Road Elementary family, it has been such a great honor to be
invited to stand before you this morning and to let our children have this
experience.
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PROCLAMATIONS:
?NATIONAL HOSPICE MONTH?:
With Ms. Helen Powell, Ms. Kim McClenny, Ms. Dawn Grooms, Ms. Da Nae
Lacy, Ms. Juanita Thomas, and Ms. Pam Baron standing at the Council table,
Councilor Baker read the proclamation of Mayor Wetherington proclaiming the
month of November, 2007 as ?National Hospice/Palliative Care Month? in
Columbus, Georgia.
Ms. McClenny thanked Councilor Baker, Mayor and Council for allowing them
to be here this morning. She said it is their goal this month to just increase
the awareness of Hospice ? it is a Medicare benefit ? and there are so many
people who struggle with no benefits; having to rely on family members and
friends that sometimes it becomes wearying on loved ones.
Councilor Henderson said his family has lost two members in the last month
and on both occasions Hospice was an invaluable partner. He said on behalf of
our family and all the families you have helped in the past, he just wanted to
say how appreciative he is of your organization.
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?COLUMBUS CLASSIC CLUB?:
With Ms. Sherryl Rae Wicker and Ms. Brenda Bryan (Miss Georgia Pageant)
standing at the Council table, Councilor Allen read the proclamation of Mayor
Wetherington proclaiming Tuesday, November 13, 2007 as ?Sherryl Rae Wicker? and
?Brenda Bryan Day? in Columbus, Georgia.
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?WORLD DIABETES DAY?:
With Mr. Maurice Madden and other members of his organization standing at
the Council table, Councilor Barnes read the proclamation of Mayor Wetherington
proclaiming Wednesday, November 14, 2007 as ?World Diabetes Day? in Columbus,
Georgia.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND READ IN THEIR ENTIRETY
AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL AND PRESENTED TO THOSE NAMED IN THE
RESOLUTIONS:____________
A Resolution (469-07) ? Commending and congratulating employees of the
Consolidated Government who completed the 2007 Management Development Program.
Upon reading the resolution, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of
the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
seven members of Council present at the time with Councilors Anthony, Hunter
being absent from meeting and Councilor Davis being absent for this vote.
These are our honored 2007 Management Development Program graduates:
Della Lewis Glen Hodnett Liz Moody
Leroy Pittman Jackie D. Holland Charles Barber Jr.
Drew Hopkins Jami Mack Karen
Thompson
Peggy Mayo Jeff Sharpe Jennifer McVay
Cynthia Holliman Sherletha Thomas-Cutts Danny
Cargill Glenn Strickland Michael
King Steve Ferry
City Manager Hugley said he had the opportunity to sit in on a number of
the presentations each individual or group had to do in order to graduate from
this program. He said he has already schedule a few projects to come before
this Council at a work session because there are some must-see projects that
they have done and is going to cause this government to be more efficient in
our operations and what we do.
Mr. Michael King said on behalf of the entire class - thank you for
allowing this program to continue. He said we have benefited a lot by the
knowledge we have learned for the past ten months. He said you would see in the
future that the projects we have done would yield high returns on your
investment.
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A Resolution (470-07) ? Commending Mr. Marvin Broadwater Sr., upon being
named the 2007 Omega Man of the Year by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh read the resolution into record and moved the adoption.
Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those six members of
Council present at the time with Councilors Anthony and Hunter being absent
from meeting and Councilors Allen and Davis being absent for this vote.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL METINGS: Minutes of the August 21, 2007 Council Meeting of
the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia were submitted
and approved by the Council upon the adoption of a motion made by Councilor
Henderson and seconded by Councilor Woodson, which carried unanimously by those
seven members of Council present for this meeting with Councilors Anthony and
Hunter being absent from meeting and Councilor Allen being absent for this
vote.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLURIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINLE MOTION MADE
BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING WITH
COUNCILORS ANTHONY AND HUNTER BEING ABSENT FROM THE MEETING AND COUNCILOR ALLEN
BEING ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE: _________________________________________
A Resolution (471-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Michael
Billingsley upon his retirement with the Columbus Fire and EMS, after 30 years
of service.
A Resolution (472-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Gary S. Brown upon
his retirement with the Columbus Fire and EMS, after 22 years of service.
A Resolution (473-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mrs. Linda A. Davis
Minger upon her retirement with the Muscogee County Sheriff?s Department, after
23 years of service.
A Resolution (474-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Jerry W. Deal upon
his retirement with the Columbus Fire and EMS, after 33 years of service.
A Resolution (475-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Henry E. Hall upon
his retirement with the Columbus Fire and EMS, after 30 years of service.
A Resolution (476-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Rickey Harrow upon
his retirement with the Columbus Fire and EMS, after 30 years of service.
A Resolution (477-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Randy Hart upon
his retirement with the Columbus Police Department, after 30 years of service.
A Resolution (478-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. William Minger,
Jr. upon his retirement with the Muscogee County Sheriff?s Department, after 34
years of service.
A Resolution (479-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Melvin T. Nance
upon his retirement with the Muscogee County Sheriff?s Department, after 26
years of service.
A Resolution (480-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Randall C.
Phillips upon his retirement with the Columbus Fire and EMS, after 35 years of
service.
A Resolution (481-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Henry Porter, III
upon his retirement with the Columbus Fire and EMS, after 25 years of service.
A Resolution (482-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Richard L. Simmons
upon his retirement with the Columbus Fire and EMS, after 30 years of service.
A Resolution (483-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Michael V. Tovey
upon his retirement with the Columbus Police Department, after 26 years of
service.
A Resolution (484-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Stephen L. Wurst
upon his retirement with the Columbus Police Department, after 32 years of
service.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (485-07) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Arthur
J. Walker, employee with the Columbus Police Department, who passed away on
September 27, 2007. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those six
members of Council present for this meeting with Councilors Anthony and Hunter
being absent from meeting and Councilors Allen and Baker being absent for this
vote.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY:
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1st Reading ? A text amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to permit
schools, vocational and non-academic, in the CRD (Central Riverfront District),
NC (Neighborhood Commercial), GC (General Commercial), RO (Residential-Office)
and CO (Commercial-Office) zoning districts as a principal use. (46-A-07
Hocutt) (Councilor McDaniel)
1st Reading ? Property located at 1143 and 1145 27th Street and 2701 Waverly
Avenue is proposed for rezoning from RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1) District
to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. (43-A-07 T.J. Real Estate, LLC)
(Councilor McDaniel)
1st Reading ? Property located at 10119 Veterans Parkway is proposed for
rezoning from RE1 (Residential Estate 1) District to GC (General Commercial)
District. (44-CA-07-Waddell) (Councilor McDaniel)
The petitioner Mr. Waddell is present and addressed the Council reiterating the
use of the property for office and storage units.
Councilor Henderson stated he had no questions for Mr. Waddell, in fact
he (Councilor Henderson) thinks it?s a good fit for the size and shape of the
land. Councilor Henderson also stated that he did receive a telephone call from
a resident who was concern about what the front of the property would look like
and has asked Mr. Rick Jones (Transportation and Planning Division) to come
forward and remind Council what the UDO requires for this area.
Mr. Rick Jones stated that there is required street buffer for any property of
this type that goes up against a public right-of-way.
Ms. Jamie Baldwin ? (4550 Armor Road) said this property backs up to her
property and she is not too worried about what Mr. Waddell is building right
now but she knows he is a very smart man and this highway plan they have is
already on paper. Ms. Baldwin main concern is for those coming in behind her
property, do they have to be commercial or do they have to rezone again. Should
she buy that they already have on paper. City Attorney informed Ms. Baldwin
that this space is used for office and storage and will stay on the UDO. Anyone
wanting to change this, they have to go back and file a rezoning application
and come back through Council. Ms. Baldwin also asks about a fire hydrant in
the area in the event of a fire to which Mr. Rick Jones informed her that fire
hydrant is part of the construction phase and the requirements. If there is a
requirement for a fire hydrant, then one will be put in place.
1st Reading ? Property located at 3705 Willis Road is proposed for rezoning
from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) District to RO (Residential-Office)
District. (45-CA-07 J. B. Chastain, MD) (Councilor McDaniel)
Doctor Chastain (1710 Hilton Avenue) the petitioner is present and addressed
the Council stating the reason for this rezoning is for 18 apartments/town
houses. Doctor Chastain stated he has owned this land for approximately 12 to
15 years.
Ms. Gail Head, 5838 Thea Lane ? These are nice luxury town houses and will
compliment the apartments that are already on the street.
Ms. Cathy Ellison, 3703 Willis Road ? Doctor Chastain property abrupt my
property. This is a substandard, 20 ft wide street. We are also the driveways
for the West Georgia Eye Clinic. There is a lot of traffic out there and we are
a pre World War II infrastructure. The road had approximately 34 potholes right
now. We need some help out there and going in and on a dead end street.
Mr. Ted Wilton: 3702 Willis Road ? This road is horribly potted with
potholes, it has been re-patched and since 1985, I cannot remember when the ?
mile long dead-end street has been resurfaced. Mr. Wilton spoke for
approximately 10 minutes addressing his concerns with this rezoning to include
safety, potholes, no place for children to play, and parking.
Councilor Woodson asked the City Manager about the (34) potholes in the
street.
City Manager Hugley stated that he had his staff pull up the history on
this street (as Mr. Wilton was speaking) and in 2007, there were three calls:
two of those calls requested resurface (one in January and one in August); the
last call came in on August 13, 2007 requesting potholes be filled. We have
since been out and filled those potholes and that work order was completed on
August 15, 2007. City Manager Hugley stated that this street is on the
list to be resurfaced in 2008. He further encouraged residents to dial 311 to
report potholes and any other concerns they may have.
After 30 minutes of discussion and feedback from Council in regards to
children playing in the street, requirements for fire hydrant, availability of
playgrounds, and the possibility of Dr. Chastain rotating/changing the building
plan, this issue was concluded and will be back on second reading) for a vote
at next week?s Council meeting.
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1st Reading ? An ordinance providing for the demolition of ten structures
located at:
3419 Terminal Court (Willie B. Harris, owner)
2052 Schatulga Road (Vincent A. Jackson & Brenda F. Bloodshaw, owners)
2334 Huggins Street (KMG Homes, LLC, owner)
2821 Colorado Street (Nellie Mae Martin, owner)
800 Morris Road, Lots 112 & 117 (Mercer W. Morris, owner)
2060? Mason Street (Nathan Shuler, owner)
1032 28th Street (United Congregation Christian Church, owner)
Mr. James Johnson (Representative from UCCC) is here and is contesting
this building being on the demolition list. Mr. Johnson advises against paint
the red ?D? on the house because it serves as an invitation to vandalism and
theft. Mr. Johnson further contends that if the proper procedure had been
followed, he would have had an opportunity to present these problems to
Inspection and Code Enforcement. Mr. Johnson stated that he received the notice
on June 25, 2007 as he was leaving town for a project in Alabama. He stated
that he has made four long distance call asking to be reschedule to a time when
he can be there for a hearing but he was told that once a property gets put on
the list, nothing changes. This left him with a two days notice. Mr. Johnson in
response to Mayor Wetherington asking about work done on the property stated
that he has done some work and the pictures being shown at Council meeting were
taken before the improvements.
Inspector Wiggins (Inspection and Code) in response to Mr. Johnson
complaint about the notice stated, ?The ordinance requires us to send a hearing
notice at least ten days before a hearing. Mr. Johnson?s notice was mailed
(certified) to him June 13, 2007, which was not picked up until June 25, 2007.
Mail is sent certified and has to be signed for. The second notice went out on
June 27, 2007, and that was picked up late July 2007 because he was out of
town. I spoke (on the telephone) to Mr. Johnson on June 27, 2007, and he
advised me that would not be at the hearing because he only gotten the notice
but he was out of town. Mr. Johnson indicated to me that he plan on repairing
the house and that the church uses it for storage and it had been broken into
and vandalized many times. In terms of him asking that the hearing be changed,
we did not say that it could not be change; we say that we will not change it
because it was not necessary since we had a conversation with him confirming
that he did receive his letter.?
Mr. Johnson provided photographs of the building showing repairs that has
been done, but according to Ms. Wiggins, Mr. Johnson does not have a permit for
the work he has done and she is not sure if it will pass code. The discussion
of the amount of work done and what is required to pass inspection continued
for an additional 10 minutes after which this issue was closed and will be back
on the agenda for 2nd reading at the next Council meeting.
708 Lawyers Lane (Catha Williams, owner)
9. 2107 Schatulga Road (Ricky Williams, owner)
for demolition services for the Inspections and Code Division in accordance
with the attached Tabulation of Bid sheet. (Councilor McDaniel)
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NOTE: Councilor Henderson left at 10:55 A.M.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
Mr. Lorenza Wilder: Re: 1% sales tax. Mr. Lorenza stated that he would
not support the 1% sales tax unless the Mayor and Council do something about
speeding in the neighborhood and in the school zones.
Mayor Wetherington informed Mr. Wilder that Chief Boren is aware of the
speeding in the community and has since made a number of cases against
speeders. However, the police department is unable to stay out there
indefinitely but he will past this on again the Chief Boren and also the
Marshall.
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CITY MANAGERS? AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY:
A Resolution (448-07) ? Amending Street Acceptance Resolution (306-06)
Tom-Buk-Tu Lane. Mayor Pro Tem Turner moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those seven members of
Council present for this meeting with Councilors Anthony and Hunter being
absent from meeting and Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote.
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THE FOLLOWING SEVEN 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 MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH. SECONDED BY
COUNCILOR ALLEN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBES OF COUNCIL
PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING WITH COUNCILORS ANTHONY AND HUNTER BEING ABSENT FROM
MEETING AND COUNCILOR HENDERSON BEING ABSENT FOR VOTE:
A Resolution (487-07) ? Pottery Supplies.
A Resolution (488-07) ? Aluminum Carport.
A Resolution (489-07) ? Roof replacement at Fox Center and Fire Station No.1.
A Resolution (490-07) ? Cab and Chassis for 25 yard refuse collection body.
A Resolution (491-07) ? Automatic Gates and Remotes.
A Resolution (492-07) ? Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG)
Membership Dues.
A Resolution (493-07) ? Safety Inspection of Taxicabs.
City Manager Hugley in his follow up to Councilor Barnes question last
week about the Disabled Veterans tags ? stated that City Attorney (Fay) has
done some research and it reads: ?The Georgia Statute has authorized free motor
vehicle license plates for disabled veterans with lost of use of extremities or
vision and proof of the same is made to the Board of Tax Assessors or Tax
Commissioner. Any individual to whom a specially designated disabled veteran
license plate has been issued shall be authorized to park the passenger motor
vehicle on which the specially designated license plate is attached in a
parking place where persons with disabilities without the necessity of
obtaining a parking permit for persons with disabilities pursuant to the code
section.? This means that persons with valid issued disabled veterans license
plates do not need a parking permit for persons with disabilities. This letter
from City Attorney was sent to Chief of Police, Sheriff, and the Marshall, so
they can make sure that all the officers out issuing citations would know what
the law says. In addition, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh also recommends that the
parking department for down town Columbus also get a copy of this letter.
Councilor Davis asks City Manager Hugley to share some information as it
pertains to benefits from ACCG (Association of County Commissioner of Georgia)
membership.
According to City Manager Hugley, the GMA (Georgia Municipal Association)
represents cities across Georgia ? more than 500 cities and dues are paid to
the GMA. The ACCG represents the 159 counties in Georgia and because this is a
Consolidated Government, we (Columbus Consolidated Government) can take the
benefits of being a city or county which ever is in our best interest at the
moment. The ACCG serves as the consensus building organization; provide
training and legislative assistance to counties across the State of Georgia;
workers compensation; provide other benefits such as legal advice, and
represents this government at a county when lobbying in Atlanta, Georgia.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL AGENDA:
CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR THE MAYOR
AND COUNCIL:
ENCLOSURES, INFORMATION ONLY:
1. Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Housing Authority.
2. Letter from Ms. Vernadine Mabry, County of the Division of Family and
Children Services, submitting two names for consideration: Ms. Susan Wilson and
Ms. Cynthia Saxon as recommendations to fill the seat of Ms. Joann Chester of
the Family & Children Services Board.
Councilor Davis nominated Ms. Susan Wilson. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
nominated Ms. Cynthia Saxton. Clerk of Council Washington stated that these
nominations would be back on the agenda for confirmation at next week?s Council
meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF
COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:_____________________________________
A Resolution (494-07) ? excusing Councilor Wayne Anthony from the November
13, 2007 Council Meeting. Councilor McDaniel move the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
seven members of Council present for this meeting with Councilors Anthony and
Hunter being absent from meeting and Councilor Henderson being absent for this
vote.
A Resolution (495-07) ? Excusing Councilor Julius Hunter, Jr., from the
November 13, 2007 Council Meeting. Councilor McDaniel move the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
seven members of Council present for this meeting with Councilors Anthony and
Hunter being absent from meeting and Councilor Henderson being absent for this
vote.
A Resolution (496-07) ? Approving a hardship variance to waive the
minimum street frontage requirement in order to plat a landlocked lot at 7700
Cooper Creek Road. Councilor McDaniel move the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those seven members of
Council present for this meeting with Councilors Anthony and Hunter being
absent from meeting and Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING APPLICATIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND
EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHNGTON AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:________
Application of Richard Bishop to temporarily close the 1100 block of
Broadway, on Friday, November 30, 2007, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on
Saturday, in connection with ?Broadway Holiday? pedestrian safety. Councilor
McDaniel move the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present for this meeting
with Councilors Anthony and Hunter being absent from meeting and Councilor
Henderson being absent for this vote.
Application of Sandee Olson to temporarily close 3rd Avenue between 11th
Street and 12th Street, on Saturday, December 1, 2007, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m., in connection with St. Luke providing to the underprivileged. Councilor
McDaniel move the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present for this meeting
with Councilors Anthony and Hunter being absent from meeting and Councilor
Henderson being absent for this vote.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 41.
Employees? Pension Plan, Board of Trustees, October 3, 2007.
Councilor McDaniel made a motion that the minutes be received. Seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those seven members of
Council present for this meeting with Councilors Anthony and Hunter being
absent from meeting and Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote.
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Five New Zoning Petitions:
(a) Petition submitted by April Hocutt to rezone 1.0 acre of property located
at 1510 & 1516 22nd Street and 2002, 2008 & 2010 15th Avenue from RMF1
(Residential Multi-Family 1) to RO (Residential-Office). (51-A-07-Hocutt)
(McDaniel)
(b) Petition submitted by Todd Reaves / George Mize to rezone 2.0 acres of
property located at 1300 6th Avenue from LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
to GC (General Commercial). (52-A-07-Reaves/Mize) (McDaniel)
(c) Petition submitted by April Hocutt / Flint Partners, LLC to rezone 1.5
acres of property located at 1500, 1502 & 1512 Dixon Drive and 1507 Wells Drive
from RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) and SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
to RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2). (53-CA-07-Hocutt / Flint Partners, LLC)
(McDaniel)
(d) Petition submitted by LRW Group, LLC to rezoning 9.0 acres of property
located at 6890 River Road from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) and RO
(Residential-Office) to RO (Residential-Office). (54-CA-07-LRW Group, LLC)
(McDaniel)
(e) Petition submitted by the Planning Department to amend the text of the
Unified Development Ordinance to amend three major issues related to: 1) bed &
breakfasts, 2) fencing, and 3) portable signs (55-A-07-Planning Dept.)
(McDaniel)
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Jeannie McKee (Allen)
(Jeannie McKee)
Eligible to succeed herself
Gail Simpson (Allen)
(Gail Simpson)
Eligible to succeed herself
Councilor Allen moved the confirmation of these individuals. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those seven member of Council
present for this meeting with Councilors Anthony and Hunter being absent from
meeting and Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote.
BOARD OF HONOR:
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(Milton Hirsch)
Eligible to succeed himself
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the confirmation. Seconded by
Councilor and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present for this meeting with Councilors Anthony and Hunter being absent from
meeting and Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote.
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
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(Terry Brown)
No longer a resident of Muscogee County
Councilor Allen moved the confirmation of Mr. Kelvin Shirley. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present for this meeting with Councilors Anthony and Hunter being absent from
meeting and Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote.
CONVENTION AND TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY:
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(James Cantrell)
Eligible to succeed himself (Mayor?s appointment)
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(Frank Etheridge)
Eligible to succeed himself (Mayor?s appointment)
FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES BOARD:
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(Joann Chester)
Resigned
The Department of Family & Children Services has submitted the names of Ms.
Susan Wilson (Councilor Davis) and Ms. Cynthia Saxton (Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh) as potential nominees to fill the seat of Ms. Joann Chester.
Clerk of Council Washington stated that these nominations would be back on the
agenda for confirmation at next Council meeting.
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
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(Mr. Tracy Sayers)
Eligible to succeed himself
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(Nancy Rinn)
Eligible to succeed herself
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that two additional nominees are needed
for this seat.
MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Ken Crooks and Dr. Kenneth
Goldman terms will expire at the end of December, 2007- these individuals are
not eligible to succeed themselves and Council needs to nominate three persons
for these two seats.
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
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(James Wilson)
Eligible to succeed himself
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(Cheryl Gallatin)
No longer a resident of Muscogee County
Clerk of Council Washington stated that she has not spoken to Mr. Wilson to
determine whether or not he wanted to continue to serve on this board. In
addition, Councilor Anthony is working on a replacement for District Nine.
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Councilor McDaniel is working on a
replacement for this board.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh made motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor and carried
unanimously by those seven member of Council present for this meeting with
Councilors Anthony and Hunter being absent from meeting and Councilor Henderson
being absent for this vote.
This motion was withdrawn by Mayor Wetherington to go into an executive
session to discuss personnel matters.
Councilor McDaniel made a motion to allow Council to go into an executive
session. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those seven
member of Council present for this meeting with Councilors Anthony and Hunter
being absent from meeting and Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote.
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At 11:16 a.m. the regular session was adjourn to allow the Council to go
into an executive session.
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At 11:36 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 personnel matters, no actions were taken.
Councilor Woodson asked City Manager Hugley to contact the Columbus Water
Works Department in regards to citizens water bill seems to increase given that
we are in a drought and conserving water usage. According to the complaint
receive by Councilor Woodson; citizens were informed that should someone from
Water Work visit a residence, it would cost $39 to $40 per visit.
City Manager Hugley informed the Mayor and Council that Mr. Bill Turner
and representatives from the Columbus Water Works (CWW) will be before Council
(on another matter) on November 20, 2007. Councilor Woodson ask that City
Manager Hugley still forward her concerns to CWW so they can be prepared and
have an answer.
Mayor Wetherington stated that yesterday there was a three-hour water
board meeting and one of the issues discussed was whether they wanted the
Ordinance that was drafted by Council to be adopted (by Council) and enforced.
However, the Water Board ask that this ordinance be put on hold and they will
continue to monitor the water shortage situation and citizens found abusing the
water may face disconnection.
Mayor Wetherington also pointed out that ?God Bless Fort Benning? is this
weekend and encouraged everyone to come out and support this event.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
Allen then made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those seven member of Council present for this meeting with
Councilors Anthony and Hunter being absent from meeting and Councilor Henderson
being absent for this vote.
Tiny B. Washington, CMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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