MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
The regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 9:06 A.M., Tuesday, February 14, 2012, in the Council Chambers,
Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Tomlinson were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Mike
Baker, Berry Henderson, Bruce Huff, Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Judy W. Thomas
and Evelyn Woodson. Councilors Jerry ?Pops? Barnes and Glenn Davis arrived at
9:10 a.m. Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh arrived at 9:26 a.m. 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. Dr. Debora Grant- Pastor of St. John A.M.E Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from Dawson Elementary School.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING NOMINATION WAS MADE AS SUBMITTED BY MAYOR TOMLINSON AND
APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
Approving Mr. Dwight Hamrick as the Warden for the Muscogee County
Prison. Councilor Allen moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Barnes and
carried unanimously by those nine members present voting yes- Councilors,
Allen, Baker, Barnes, Davis, Henderson, Huff, McDaniel, Thomas and Woodson with
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh having not arrived to the meeting at this time.
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PRESENTATION OF CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION PROPOSALS:
Mr. John Shinkle, Charter Review Commission Chairperson, came forward to
highlight some of the recommendations that the Charter Review Commission is
submitting to be placed on the ballot. He then recognized some of the members
that were seated in the audience. He then briefly explained the following
recommendations and are listed as follows:
Article I and IV
Sec. 1-101. Form of Government- Accountable to the Mayor except as otherwise
provided in this Charter, by Georgia Law or by Rules of the State Bar of
Georgia. Those persons who are deemed to be City Officers are set forth in
Sec. 4-300 of this Charter; as amended. (City Officers would be as follows:
City Manager, City Attorney, Police Chief, Fire Chief and the Warden)
Sec. 4-311. Residence and Compensation. ? The City Attorney need not be a
resident of Columbus, Georgia at the time of his or her appointment, but must
become a resident of Columbus, Georgia within ninety (90) days thereafter and
maintain such residency during his or her term of office. (The current Charter
reads that the City Attorney shall be a resident of the consolidated
government.)
Subchater 4-335. Dismissal of City Officer. ? The Mayor may remove, dismiss
and discharge any City Officer. Such dismissal shall be effective immediately
subject to the affected City Officer?s right to appeal such action by the Mayor
as provided in Sec. 4-336 of this subchapter. (This section offers a third
means for the dismissal of City Officers.)
Article III
Sec. 3-103. Organization of the Council; officers; rules; quorum; meetings;
and employees.- The rules of the Council shall provide for regular meetings
which shall be held at least twice in each month. (The current Charter reads
?The rules of the Council shall provide for regular meetings which shall be
held at least once in every week?.)
Article VI
Sec. 6-102. Reapportionment of council districts- The final grand jury of each
decennial year shall nominate four (4) registered voters from each of the eight
(8) council districts as nominees to comprise a districting commission?. (The
current Charter reads ?The grand jury shall, after each official United States
decennial census, nominate four (4) qualified voters??.)
Article VII
Sec. 7-100(2).- to assess and collect a service fee in an amount not to exceed
$500.00 on each property subject to taxation by the consolidated government to
offset a portion of the cost of providing police and fire services under such
rules and regulations as prescrived by ordinance provided that each assessment
shall be reduced by amount of ad valorem taxes paid for the same calendar year
in which the fee is assessed on the same property. (This is an addition to the
current Section.)
Mayor Tomlinson made some points with regards to the proposed change by
referencing that the Council does has the power to assess fees and raised the
following concerns: challenged as a straw poll, ?no? vote to remove the common
power that all local governments have to assess fees, and limits the amount.
She then asked if the Charter Review Commission could reconvene to see if it
might not be prudent not to have this particular straw poll on the ballot.
Mr. Shinkle stated that he would reconvene the subcommittee chairs and get
with the City Attorney to debate it again to see if they think we need to make
any changes.
Article VIII
Sec. 8-203. Conflict of laws.- To the extent permitted by state law, if a law
applicable to municipalities and the same or another law applicable to counties
are in conflict, the Columbus Council shall have the power to choose the law
that most benefits the Columbus Consolidated Government. (This would strike
out the current language ?If a law applicable to municipalities and the same or
another law applicable to counties are in conflict, the urban services district
shall be considered a municipality and the general services district shall be
considered a county.?
Appendix Two .
6- Ineligibility of elected officials.- ?..No Former mayor or former councilor
shall hold any compensated appointive office in the consolidated government
until one (1) year after the expiration of the term for which he or she was
elected. (This would add no former mayor where it currently reads ?No former
councilor shall hold?...?
7- Political activities of certain officers and employees.- No appointive
officer or employee of the consolidated government shall continue in such
employment upon qualifying as a candidate for nomination or election to any
public office in Muscogee County,?? or take part in the management of the
affairs of any political party or in any political campaign in Muscogee
County,?.. (This would add ?in Muscogee County? to allow employees of the
consolidated government the opportunity to run for office in some other county
for which they reside.)
City Attorney Fay advised that on the last proposed recommendation from
Appendix Two, regarding splitting six and seven into two separate ballot
questions. He said that we would get with Chairman Shinkle to amend his letter
to the Clerk and Ms. Boren in the Elections & Registrations Office as well.
After some additional discussion on this matter, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
requested that staff send an email to the Attorney General requesting an
opinion with regards to the Charter Review Commission?s recommendation to
impose an amount up to $500.00 as a user fee to offset the cost of providing
police and fire service to citizens in Columbus, Georgia and how it affects the
authority of Council, the governing body, that already has the capability to
levy and collect taxes.
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APPROVAL IS REQUESTED OF CRIME PREVENTION GRANTS:
Crime Prevention Director Seth Brown, approached the rostrum and submitted
each grant for consideration of approval by the Council. He then introduced
some of the Crime Prevention Board members that were seated in the audience.
After providing some information and explaining each, the members of Council
Approved the following grants.
A Resolution (22-12) - Authorizing the execution of a one-year contract
with YMCA for $70,000.00 for the purpose of funding the initiatives of Marshall
Movers. Councilor Huff moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and
carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
A Resolution (23-12) - Authorizing the execution of a one-year contract
with Columbus Police Department for $160,000.00 for the purpose of funding the
initiatives of Dare To Be Great. Councilor Woodson moved approval. Seconded
by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this
meeting.
A Resolution (24-12) - Authorizing the execution of a one-year contract
with Teen Advisors inc. for $58,100.00 for the purpose of funding the
initiatives of Teen Advisors Inc. Councilor Woodson moved approval. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members present for
this meeting.
A Resolution (25-12) - Authorizing the execution of a one-year contract
with the Juvenile Drug Court for $87,970.00 for the purpose of funding the
initiatives of the Juvenile Drug Court. Councilor Woodson moved approval.
Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those ten members present
for this meeting.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the December 13, 2011 and January 10, 24 and 31, 2012
Meetings of the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia
were submitted and approved upon the adoption of a single motion made by
Councilor Allen and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh, which carried
unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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COLUMBUS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU:
Councilor Davis called attention to the drop in the government?s per diem
in our community. He said that it affects our hotel/motel industry and all the
residual impacts that go along the business in our community. He then
recognized Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Mr. Peter Bowden,
who was seated in the audience and spoke of the assistance that is needed in
communicating with our representatives.
Mayor Tomlinson expounded further, then requested the staff draft a
resolution requesting assistance from the Federal Delegation that an inquiry is
made to reassess or adjust our per diem rate. Councilor Woodson suggested that
we also see if we could include Ft. Benning in that resolution.
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ZONING PUBLIC HEARING:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS
SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Property located at 2408 Fort Benning Road is proposed for
rezoning from RO (Residential Office) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning
district. (1-CA-12-Voorhees Properties LLC/Worthington) The proposed use is
general retail sales establishment.
PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner; however,
there was no presentation made since no one came forward in opposition.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES AMENDING THE BUDGETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2012
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2011 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2012, FOR CERTAIN FUNDS OF THE
CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:
An Ordinance - Amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2012 beginning
July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, for certain funds of the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia; appropriating amounts shown in each fund for
purchase order carryovers and other activities; and for other purposes.
An Ordinance - Amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2012 beginning
July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012, for certain funds of the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia; appropriating amounts shown in each fund for
capital replacement; amending the UGA Pay Plan for the Consolidated Government;
and for other purposes.
Finance Director Pam Hodge then came forward to respond to questions of
Councilor Baker. She explained that the .5% is coming out of the General Fund
but the revenue source is coming out of the interest earnings and the capital
projects fund. She expounded that the capital replacement, part of the
demolition and pay adjustment would be coming from a transfer out of the
capital project?s interest into the General Fund.
Councilor Baker asked that the ordinance be broken out into separate
ordinances. City Attorney Fay said for voting purposes, we could bring forth
four separate ordinances for each item.
Councilor Thomas requested to be provided with information on how much the
.5%, which started in October 2011, cost the City from the General Fund and how
much from the L.O.S.T. Also, the .5% that is being proposed to begin in March,
how much is coming from the General Fund and how much from the L.O.S.T; if the
additional .5% is approved and added to the pay plan; then, how much the 1%
beginning July 1st would cost from the General Fund and from the L.O.S.T.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh requested to be provided with the percentage in
dollar increase in tax revenue over what the Administration projected versus
the actual amount the City received.
At this time, there was some discussion regarding the Take Home Car
listing. Councilor Henderson then requested to have the Administration to
submit some recommendations on an effective way to go through a validation
process for the Take Home Car Plan, which would include some members of
Council, and review it every five years.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR
THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE
EIGHT MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILORS DAVIS AND HUFF BEING ABSENT FOR THE
VOTE:
A Resolution (26-12) - Authorizing the execution of a Trust Indenture for
the financing or refinancing of bonds issued by the Columbus Water Works
pursuant to the Revenue Bond Law of the State of Georgia, O.C.G.A. Section
36-82-60 et seq.; abrogating the right to issue any additional revenue bonds
under the 1985 Ordinance authorizing the same; and for other purposes.
A Resolution (27-12) - Authorizing the refinancing of Columbus Water
Works, Series 2003 Bonds, currently outstanding in the principal amount of
$39,985,000, and Series 2005 Bonds, currently outstanding in the principal
amount of $44,555,000; and for other purposes.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay requested an executive session to discuss an acquisition
of real estate.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MS. RENA TARVER, RE: REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF PROPERTY TAXES PENALTIES AND
FEES:
Ms. Rena Tarver, cancelled her appearance to speak before the Council.
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MR. BOBBY COLWELL, REPRESENTING TEFFTS TREE SERVICE, INC., RE: STUMP
REMOVAL
CONTRACT:
Mr. Bobby Colwell, came forward to make some remarks to the stump removal
contract and the cost involved with stump removal, as well as the equipment.
City Manager Hugley provided the amount paid to contractors for stump
removal in the amount of $800,000 from the year 2002 to 2011 and tree removal
amount of $140,00 for a total of $933,719.00 for that time periosd; therefore,
we believe we could do this in-house and recommend go out with an RFP to add
four stump grinding contracts and tree service contract to our list on an
emergency basis.
Mr. Scott Jones, City Arborist, also came forward to speak on tree and
stump removal.
During the discussion on stump removal, the purchasing resolution listed
below was called upon as the next order of business.
THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTION AS PREVIOUSLY DELAYED WAS SUBMITTED
AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (28-12) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) J. P. Carlton,
Model 7500, Stump Grinder, from J. P. Carlton Co., (Spartanburg, SC) in the
amount of $33,750.00. The stump grinder will be used by the Urban Forestry and
Beautification Division, of the Public Services Department, for grinding stumps
on City right-of-ways and other City properties. This is new equipment
approved in the FY12 Budget.
Councilor Allen made a motion to not purchase the stump grinder and to
contract out the service to about four or five stump grinding companies for
one-year through the RFP process. Seconded by Councilor Thomas.
After some additional discussion, Councilor Woodson made a substitute
motion to approve the City Manager?s recommendation to purchase the stump
grinder. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel.
Mayor Tomlinson questioned the matter involving a substitute motion that
is in direct conflict with the original motion. City Attorney Fay advised that
under Robert?s Rule of Order, the Council may offer a substitute motion if it
receives a second and would be considered first.
Mayor Tomlinson then called for the vote on the substitute motion which
carried by a vote of seven to two with Councilors Allen and Thomas voting no
and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilors, Barnes, Baker, McDaniel,
Henderson, Huff and Woodson voting yes; Councilor Davis was absent for this
vote.
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NOTE: See Below for the final action on this resolution.
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TREE ORDINANCE:
Councilor McDaniel requested to have staff to research the tree ordinance
with regards to tree removal to determine if the City could remove trees that
cause a bad situation. Let?s have the staff to look at the trees where the
roots are coming out the ground and breaking up sidewalks and driveways on
Winchester Drive and Kingston Drive to see if the trees could be removed.
Councilor Barnes requested to have the staff to bring the Tree Ordinance
for review.
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MR. EMMETT PAUL VOORHEES, REPRESENTING RANGER JOE?S, RE: TREES AND
SIGNS:
Mr. Emmett Paul Voorhees, addressed the members of Council to speak on the
legal action that Trees Columbus, Inc. has brought against the sign companies
to prevent the cutting of trees around the signs. He then spoke of the
billboards that he owns, as well as, comments regarding the restrictions of the
sign ordinance in Hinesville, Georgia.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING FIVE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (29-12) - Authorizing a request for the approval of a
resolution authorizing a 1-Year Benefits Manager Contract Extension with
Northwestern Benefits Corporation of Georgia. Councilor McDaniel moved
approval. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by
those ten members present.
A Resolution (30-12) - Authorizing a request to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Columbus Youth Soccer Association to operate all
aspects of soccer programming at the Woodruff Farm Soccer Complex until
December 31, 2016 with the option to renew for an additional 5 years.
Councilor Allen moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those eight members present with Councilors Barnes and McDaniel
being absent for the vote and all other eight members voting yes: Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh and Councilors Allen, Baker, Davis, Henderson, Huff, Thomas and
Woodson.
A Resolution (31-12) - Authorizing a request to submit an application, and
if approved, accept a grant from the Governor's Office for Children and
Families (2012 System of Care: Community Strategy Grant Program) for $55,390,
includes $27,695 in grant funds and a required equal match of $27, 695 from the
City. An agenda report and resolution are attached. Councilor Huff moved
approval. Seconded by Councilor Thomas and carried unanimously by those nine
members present with Councilor Barnes being absent for the vote and all other
nine members voting yes: Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilors Allen,
Baker, Davis, Henderson, Huff, McDaniel, Thomas and Woodson.
City Manager Hugley pointed out the match that is required by the city, at
which time, Ms. Joanne Cavis, Director of Cooperative Extension Office, came
forward to make some additional comments to explain the need for the match from
the city.
A Resolution (32-12) - Authorizing a request for the acceptance of a deed
to that portion of Cupola Place located in Arbor Pointe, Phase II. The
Department of Engineering has inspected this street and recommends the
acceptance. Councilor McDaniel moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Allen
and carried unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor Barnes
being absent for the vote and all other nine members voting yes: Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh and Councilors Allen, Baker, Davis, Henderson, Huff, McDaniel,
Thomas and Woodson.
A Resolution (33-12) - Approval is requested for the acceptance of a deed
to Cimarron Court and that portion of BridgeMill Drive located in Section V,
BridgeMill. The Department of Engineering has inspected these streets and
recommends the acceptance. Councilor McDaniel moved approval. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members present with
Councilor Barnes being absent for the vote and all other nine members voting
yes: Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilors Allen, Baker, Davis, Henderson,
Huff, McDaniel, Thomas and Woodson.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR 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 COUNCILOR ALLEN, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR BARNES BEING ABSENT FOR THE
VOTE:
A Resolution (34-12) - Authorizing payment to CGI Technologies and
Solutions, Inc., (Fairfax, Va), in the amount of $291,140.01 for annual
software maintenance support of the LGFS/GHRS (Advantage) Systems. The
maintenance period will cover twelve months beginning January 1, 2012 through
December 31, 2012.
A Resolution (35-12) - Authorizing payment to Tyler Technologies, Inc.,
Appraisal and Tax Division (Dallas, Tx), in the amount of $91,355.00, for the
annual renewal fee for oasis maintenance support, covering the period January
2012 through December 2012. Payments will be made in two installments in the
amount of $45,677.50; the first payment upon approval of this resolution, and
the second payment due after july 1st.
A Resolution (36-12) - Authorizing an annual contract with MXI
Environmental Services for household hazardous waste sorting and disposal
services.
A Resolution (37-12) - Authorizing the proposal from Ricci Greene to
provide additional services related to the jail needs assessment study, to
include the feasibility of a Pre-Trial Release Program. The additional
services will be conducted in two phases: Phase One includes data analysis and
assessing the potential impact of a Pre-Trial Release Program, in the amount of
$29,248.00, and Phase Two will include assisting the city with the design,
development and implementation of the program, in the amount of $16,250.00.
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STRUCTURAL FLOODING MITIGATION STRATEGY PLAN:
Director of Engineering Ms. Donna Newman provided a power point
presentation on the structural flooding mitigation strategy plan at the
following locations to include flood studies, the status and cost of each:
Robert E. Lee, Levy Road, Albion Way, Joy/Cusseta Road, Oakland Park and
Breed?s Hill Loop. She also included an update on the Oakland Park Stormwater
Master Plan. (A copy of the power point presentation was not provided and not
filed as a part of the record.)
In conclusion, Director of Engineering Newman explained that the
recommendation is to proceed with construction of Priority 1, 2 and 4 at a cost
of approximately $3.7 million to be funded with LOST Stormwater Infrastructure
Funds and other Stormwater Funds. There is no action needed today; the staff
has allowed for the design plans of Priority 1, 2 and 4 and would be coming
back to Council for construction dollars to be approved.
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THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTION APPROVED EARLIER DURING THE MEETING
WAS CALLED UPON ONCE AGAIN AND A SECOND VOTE WAS TAKEN BY COUNCIL:
A Resolution (28-12) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) J. P. Carlton,
Model 7500, Stump Grinder, from J. P. Carlton Co., (Spartanburg, SC) in the
amount of $33,750.00. The stump grinder will be used by the Urban Forestry and
Beautification Division, of the Public Services Department, for grinding stumps
on City right-of-ways and other City properties. This is new equipment
approved in the FY12 Budget.
After comments were made by City Attorney Fay regarding the substitute
motion and review of the Robert Rules of Order, the substitute motion could be
considered a technical amendment; therefore, he would recommend another vote be
taken on the purchase of the stump grinder. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved
adoption. Seconded by Councilor Baker, which carried by a vote of eight to two
with Councilors Allen and Thomas voting no and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
Councilors, Barnes, Baker, Davis, McDaniel, Henderson, Huff and Woodson voting
yes.
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ROAD AND BRIDGE PROJECTS UPDATE:
Deputy City Manager David Arrington provided a brief update to Councilor
Woodson at her request with regards to the Brown Avenue bridge; Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh on the Forest Road project and Councilor Davis on the River Road
project.
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RIGHT-OF-WAY:
Councilor Davis requested the staff check with AT&T with regards to the
intersection of River Road and Bradley Park Drive, because it is believed that
the utility company went up into the right-of-way and made a mess. Let?s see
if we could get them back into that area to clean it up.
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TRAFFIC CONCERNS:
Councilor Barnes requested to have the staff check into some type of
interim measure to lessen the danger at the intersection of St. Mary?s Road and
North Star Drive while the staff is continuing to review the traffic issues at
this intersection. Also, look at the speed tables for Wellborn Drive.
In addition, Councilor Barnes also requested to revisit the traffic
ordinance in an effort to come up with another system that does not put the
responsibility on the citizens and where the whole process could be more
spontaneous to the needs of the community.
Deputy City Manager Arrington advised that we have looked at the policy
and established a mechanism for those who may have a hardship in complying with
the policy by shifting that burden from the neighborhood back onto the staff.
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BOARD OF HONOR:
Councilor Huff forwarded a request to name Old Cusseta Road after Rev. J.
C. Harris. He then made a motion that it be forwarded to the Board of Honor.
Seconded by Councilor McDaniel.
In response to some questions with regards to the ordinance with regards
to the duties of the Board of Honor, City Attorney Fay advised that the Board
of Honor has three options in considering these requests: honorary
designation, official street name change or denial of the request. The motion
then carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR & COUNCIL:
(1) Memorandum from Deputy Clerk of Council Davis, Re: Columbus Board of
Zoning Appeals.
(2) Memorandum from Deputy Clerk of Council Davis, Re: Crime Prevention Board.
(3) Memorandum from Deputy Clerk of Council Davis, Re: Planning Advisory
Commission.
(4) Application of Thomas Newell to temporarily close Virginia Street from 10th
Avenue to 11th Avenue, Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
for the purpose of loading communication shelter to transport truck. (The
Police Chief has approved the application.)
(5) Application of Richard Bishop to temporarily close 14th Street from 1st
Avenue to the 14th Street Bridge, Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 11:30 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. in connection with the ?Valley Interfaith Promise (VIP) Bed Race.
(The Police Chief has approved the application.)
(6) Application of Mitch Watts to temporarily close 3rd Avenue from 11th Street
to 12th Street, Friday, March 16, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 in connection
with the ?Joint Street Party with 1st Baptist Holy Family?. (The Police Chief
has approved the application.)
(7) Biographical Sketch of Mr. William Consoletti, a potential nominee to
replace Ms. Gloria Battle on the Tree Board.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK
OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HUFF AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY
THOSE TEN MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:
A Resolution (38-12) - Excusing Councilor Berry Henderson from the January
31, 2012 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (39-12) - Excusing Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh from the
January 31, 2012 Council Meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK
OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (40-12) - Approving certain additional special called
meetings/work sessions and to reschedule two regular meetings. Councilor
Thomas moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF
COUNCIL DAVIS AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
Email Correspondence from Mr. George Mize, Jr. advising that the Hospital
Authority of Columbus has approved the following nominations: Mr. James
Webster to serve another term of office, Mr. Jim Laycock to succeed Mr. Brooks
Yancey and Ms. Sarah Banks-Lang to succeed Mr. Travis Whitley. Councilor Allen
moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by
those ten members present for the meeting.
Letter from Mr. Michael Gorum, Chairman of the Medical Center Hospital
Authority advising that the authority has approved the following nominations:
Ms. Merrian Douglass to serve another term of office, Dr. Ronald Hudson to
succeed Mr. George McCluskey, Jr. and Mr. Warren Steele to succeed Mr. David
McMicken. Councilor McDaniel moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Huff
and carried unanimously by those ten members present for the meeting.
Letter of Resignation from Mr. Arthur L. Smith, III from his position on
the Downtown Development Authority. Councilor McDaniel moved it be received
with regrets and thanks for service. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for the 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, November 16, 2011.
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 02-12, 03-12 & 04-12.
Civic Center Advisory Board, January 19, 2012.
Community Development Advisory Council, December 13, 2011.
Community Development Advisory Council, January 24, 2012.
Convention & Visitors Bureau, November 16, 2011.
Housing Authority of Columbus, November 16, 2011.
River Valley Regional Commission, November 30, 2011.
Councilor McDaniel moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO NEW ZONING PETITIONS TO AMEND THE ZONING ATLAS OF
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WERE SUBMITED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND AN
ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED FOR EACH BY COUNCILORMCDANIEL:
Petition submitted by Allen Development Group, Inc. to rezone 4.14 acres
of property located at the south corner of 7300 Blackmon Road from RE1
(Residential Estate 1) to GC (General Commercial) district. (Recommended for
approval by the Planning Advisory Commission and conditional approval by the
Planning Department.) (2-CA-12-Allen Dev. Group, Inc.)
Petition submitted by Perry E. Pate, Jr. to rezone 1.254 acres of property
located at 4531 Milgen Road from GC (General Commercial) to RO (Residential
Office) district. (Recommended for approval by the Planning Advisory
Commission and conditional approval by the Planning Department.) (3-CA-12-Pate)
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis also advised that Ms. Virginia Peebles is
not eligible to succeed herself; therefore a nominee is needed to fill those
positions. There were none
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BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis also advised that Mr. Michael P. Fox, Jr and
Ms. Paula Johnson are both eligible to succeed themselves for another term of
office. Councilor Henderson nominated both members but asked that Deputy Clerk
of Council Davis make contact with both individuals to determine if they are
interesting in continuing to serve.
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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis also advised that Mayor Tomlinson is
nominating Mr. Robert Granger for her appointment of a member of the Columbus
Hockey Association representative. Councilor Thomas moved confirmation.
Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those ten members
present for the meeting.
Councilor Henderson suggested that the President of the Hockey Association
should be a member of this board and requested an ordinance to provide that one
member is the President of the Hockey Association. He then nominated Gordon
Peters as the other nominee from the Columbus Hockey Association that is
appointed by the Council. Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that the
nomination would be listed at the next regular Council Meeting for confirmation.
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COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS
(C.I.R.C.L.E):
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Ms. Mary Rentenria and Mr.
Pedro Diaz-Agosto were nominated to serve another term. Councilor Henderson
moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by
those ten members present for the meeting.
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Daphne Dove-Pierce is not
eligible to serve another term.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that the newly listed members are
all eligible to serve another term of office and are as follows: Ms. Carla
Thomas, Council District One; Mr. Jack Hayes, Councilor District Two; Ms.
Gladys Ford, Council District Four; Mr. Chuck H. McDaniel, III, Council
District Five; Ms. Andrea Franklin, Council District Seven; Ms. Sally Haskin,
Council District Eight; Ms. Claudya Muller, Council District Nine and Ms.
Clementine Cochran, Council District Ten.
The following nominations were then made by the respective Councilors:
Ms. Carla Thomas, Council District One; Mr. Jack Hayes, Councilor District Two;
Ms. Gladys Ford, Council District Four; Ms. Sally Haskin, Council District
Eight; Ms. Claudya Muller, Council District Nine and Ms. Clementine Cochran,
Council District Ten. Councilor Huff nominated Ms. Olive Kendall for the
District Three seat.
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that the nominations may be
confirmed. Councilor Allen moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson
and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis stated that we still need a nominee for
Council District 6. No nominee was suggested at this time.
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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that we still need a nominee for
the position of Ms. Joan Cheves; she cannot succeed herself. There were none.
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CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mayor Tomlinson is nominating
Mr. Robert Nobles for the seat of Ms. Lori Auten, who cannot succeed herself.
Councilor Allen moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for the meeting.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council advised that Mr. Ronny Smith has resigned from
his position on the Planning Advisory Commission. No nominations were made at
this time.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. John Pezold?s seat has been
declared vacant; therefore a nominee is needed for Council District 9.
Councilor Thomas nominated Mr. Dan Scoggins. Councilor McDaniel moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those ten
members present for the meeting.
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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Robert Johnson, Council
District two is eligible for reappointment; however, Mr. Willie Phillips-
Council District seven representative has resigned from his position. No
nominations were made.
REGION SIX DBHDD REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that the seats of Mr. Albert Sanders
and Ms. Mary Myles are vacant; therefore a nominee is needed to fill each seat.
There were none.
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TREE BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh is
nominating Mr. William Consoletti to replace Ms. Gloria Battle; the nominee
would be listed for the next regular meeting for confirmation. She also
advised that the seats of Ms. Elizabeth Dreelin and Ms. Claudya Muller remain
vacant. No nominees were suggested at this time.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Tomlinson called attention to the earlier request to go into
executive session. Councilor McDaniel moved to go into executive session to
discuss a real estate matter. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
At 12:32 p.m., the Council adjourned its regular meeting to go into
executive session. At 12:53 a.m., the regular meeting was reconvened and Mayor
Tomlinson announced that the Council did meet in executive session to discuss a
real estate matter, but no votes were taken.
With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
Henderson made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent
for the vote with the time being 12:53 p.m.
Sandra T. Davis, CDMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
Council of Columbus, Georgia
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