Columbus, Georgia

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Council Members

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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