MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 10, 2012
The regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 9:04 A.M., Tuesday, April 10, 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, Jerry ?Pops? Barnes, Berry Henderson, Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Judy W.
Thomas and Evelyn Woodson. Councilor Glenn Davis arrived at 5:33 p.m. and
Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh and Councilor Bruce Huff arrived at 9:09 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 Mayor Tomlinson.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Tomlinson.
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COUNCIL MEETINGS:
Mayor Tomlinson announced that the Council Meetings are streaming live;
the meetings could be accessed by going to the Columbus, Georgia website.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
PENSION PLAN REFORM DISCUSSION:
Assistant Human Resources Director Ms. Reather Hollowell, came forward to
offer the following power point presentation on the pension plan as it relates
to the results of a survey that was sent out to the employees with the
questions and responses included and is outlined as follows: (A copy of the 15
questions included in the survey are also filed for the record.)
RESULTS:
?3 Emails Sent to 2,471 Employees
?1400 Paper Surveys Distributed to Departments
?1,862 Total Surveys Responses Received
?601 Online Surveys
?1,261 Paper Surveys
?Survey completed between March 19 to March 30, 2012
1. Have you completed a paper survey already? Yes- 2% No- 98%
2. Which of the following best describes your employment? Full-time - 99%,
Part-time - 1%
3. Which of the following best describes the area of government you work in?
Public Safety - 46%, General Government - 32%, Other - 22%
4. Which Pension Plan or Retirement Plan are you covered under?
Public Safety - 40%, General Government - 43%, I don?t know - 17%
5. How long have you worked for the Columbus Consolidated Government? Less
than 6 mo - 103, 6 mo - 1 yr- 75, 1 yr - 5 yrs- 426, 5 yrs - 10 yrs- 331 and
more than 10 yrs- 853
6. Which best describes your current situation?
I intend to retire in the next 5 years- 17%, I intend to retire in the next 10
years- 20%, I do not intend to retire in the next 10 years- 43% and I have not
thought about retirement- 20%
7. Which of the following options would you prefer for current employees?
Employees contribute 4% to the Pension Plan and are given a 4% pay increase to
offset that cost- 1,265 responses
Employees contribute 4% out of their own pockets/ pay check to the Pension Plan
and are not given a pay raise- 34 responses
Employees pay a 4% annual contribution into the Pension Plan that is phased in
at a rate of 1% every other year until the 4% contribution rate is reached but
have no pay raise to offset the contribution- 89 responses
I would prefer that the Columbus Consolidated Government do nothing. I
understand that failure to address pension funding issues now could result in
the Pension Plan failing to provide retirement benefits in the future- 35
responses
None of the above- 168 responses
I don?t know which option I prefer- 221 responses
8. The proposed Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) will provide an
additional savings option for employees who upon meeting the DROP eligibility
requirements wish to continue working and have the retirement payments they
would otherwise be entitled to transferred to a savings account that may allow
for increased flexibility in retirement planning.
I do understand the DROP Plan - 45%, I do not understand the DROP Plan
- 55%
9. The proposed DROP criteria is:
I would consider taking advantage of the DROP Plan - 36%, I would not
consider taking advantage of the DROP Plan - 22% and I do not understand the
DROP Plan - 42%
10. I attended one of the Pension Informational Meetings, watched the video of
the meetings, and/or read the update letters from the Mayor
Yes - 31%, No - 69%
11. How would you rank your understanding of the proposed changes to the City
Pension Plan for current employees?
Not at all - 349 responses, Somewhat ? 824 responses, Good - 466
responses and Very Good - 120 responses
13. It is proposed that new employees will become vested in the Pension Plan
after 10 years of service rather than the current 5 years vesting period.
I agree with this proposal - 48%, I disagree with this proposal - 37%
and I don?t know ? 15%
14. It is proposed that new employees retirement benefit will be reduced to
45% maximum of their salary and that they will contribute 6% of their pay to
the Pension Plan.
I don?t know ? 345 responses, I disagree with this proposal ? 816
responses, I agree with this proposal - 295 responses
15. Of the following possible pension options for new employees, the following
is the best option:
60% Retirement benefit with 8% employee contribution ? 78%; 45%
Retirement benefit with 6% employee contribution ? 22%
16. How would you rank your understanding of the proposed changes to the City
Pension Plan for new employees?
Not at all - 210 responses, Somewhat - 648 responses, Good - 443
response, Very Good - 135 responses
After several comments were made as a result of this presentation, Mayor
Tomlinson asked if there was a need to hold a work session to discuss this
matter further before the budget sessions. Councilor Barnes then made a motion
to hold a work session on the Pension Plan on April 17, 2012 at 5:30 p.m.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members
present for this meeting.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the March 27, 2012 Meeting 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
Councilor Henderson, which carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING:
An Ordinance (12-16) - Property located at 5445 and 5447 Forrest Road, is
proposed for rezoning from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to GC (General
Commercial) zoning district. (4-CA-12-Foresite Group Inc./Mize, Jr.) The
proposed use is for a CVS Pharmacy. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its
adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten
members of Council present for this meeting.
An Ordinance (12-17) - Amending Ordinance No. 04-38 so as to provide that
a Deputy Warden of the Muscogee County Prison shall be appointed in accordance
with state law; and for other purposes. Councilor Thomas moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilor Barnes.
After some additional discussions with Muscogee County Prison Warden
Dwight Hamrick responding to several questions from the Mayor and Council, the
motion carried by a vote of eight to two with Councilors Huff and Woodson
voting no and all other eight members of Council voting yes: Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh and Councilors Allen, Barnes, Baker, Davis, Henderson, McDaniel and
Thomas.
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PUPLIC HEARING:
THE FOLLOWING DEMOLITION ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Providing for the demolition of various structures located
at:
(1) 431 Mays Avenue (Ameritrust Mortgage, Owner)
(2) 1011 51st Street (Gavin Larue and Janice T. Anderson, Owners)
(3) 4800 Pollman Street (Curtis E. Ashley, Owner)
(4) 3036 Colorado Street (Est. of John and Inell Boone, Owner)
(5) 4224 7th Avenue (Mark A. and Sandra L. Burnett, Owners)
(6) 2510 A&B Forsyth Street (Community Bank and Trust West Georgia, Owner)
(7) 2512 Forsyth Street (Community Bank and Trust West Georgia, Owner)
(8) 2513 & 2515 8th Street (Community Bank and Trust West Georgia, Owner)
(9) 2509 8th Street (Community Bank and Trust West Georgia, Owner)
(10) 21 Esquiline Drive (Community Bank and Trust West Georgia, Owner)
(11) 601 25th Street (Patricia C. Courtney, Owner)
(12) 2211 13th Avenue (Gwendolyn Dowdell Dance & etal, Owners)
(13) 2821 1st Avenue (Martha P. Danford, Chase Home Finance LLC, and
Ronald A Lynn Jr., Owners)
(14) 1515 26th Street (Lindsay Lamar Favors, Larry M. Favors, Diane
Michelle Favors and Jabbar H. Favors, Owners)
(15) 6890 Hunter Road (First Born Church of the Living God, Inc., Owner)
(16) 5029 13th Avenue (Richard E. Hall, Owner)
(17) 575 Morris Road (Est. of Cynthia P. Helton, Amanda Helton, and
EquiCredit Corp., Owners)
(18) 334 26th Street (James Lewis, Owner)
(19) 12 Morgan Street (Thomas Alton and C. Boyce McRae III, Owners)
(20) 2233 Barnes Drive (Charles F. and Kimberly Melinger, Collateral
Mortgage, LTD, and Veterans Affairs, Owners)
(21) 3412 Marion Street (Mortgage Resolution Servicing LLC, Owner)
(22) 1315 22nd Street (Margaret Munford and Est. of Isaac Warren
Munford, Owner, attorney Joe Powell)
(23) 511 35th Street (Jack Perkins, Owner)
(24) 600 25th Street (Percy Tindall, Forrest Pitts, Owners);
in the total amount of $148,140.25 for demolition services.
No one came forward to speak on behalf of any of the properties listed.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:
An ordinance - Amending Chapter 2-81 of the Columbus Code so as to permit
review of athletic facilities named in memory of persons at 15-year intervals
after such naming; and for other purposes.
Councilor Thomas, after making some brief comments, made a motion to
delete the words ?athletic facilities? and replace with ?city-owned
facilities?. Seconded by Councilor Henderson. Councilor Henderson specified
that this ordinance would be prospective; therefore, any facilities named
before the potential passage of this ordinance would not be affected. The
motion then carried by a vote of nine to one with Councilor McDaniel voting no
and all other nine members present voting yes: Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
Councilors Allen, Barnes, Baker, Davis, Henderson, Huff, Thomas and Woodson.
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An Ordinance - Amending Chapter 2 of the Columbus Code by adding a new
member to the Retiree Health Benefit Committee; and for other purposes.
Mayor Tomlinson suggested putting the same language in this ordinance as
was recently done for the Civic Center Advisory Board. Councilor Allen then
made a motion that the member of the committee shall be the President of the
Columbus, Georgia Retired City Employee Association, Inc. and this member may
serve on the committee as long as he or she holds said office; and if the
President is not a Columbus resident, the President shall appoint an officer
from the Columbus, Georgia Retired City Employee Association, Inc. who resides
in Columbus. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
ten members present for this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (95-12) - Authorizing the issuance of Water and Sewerage
Bonds, Series 2012, and ratifying the execution, delivery and performance of a
Bond Purchase Agreement dated April 4, 2012; and for other purposes. Councilor
McDaniel moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution - Authorizing an audit of the Columbus Golf Authority
including Bull Creek Golf Course and Oxbow Meadows Golf Course by the Internal
Auditor.
Councilor McDaniel moved its adoption. Mayor Tomlinson announced that a
second to the motion was made; however the Deputy Clerk of Council did not have
note of a member of Council making the second.
Councilor Baker questioned the reason why this audit is being requested to
find out if something is moving this forward, after which time, several other
members made comments on this matter. Internal Auditor John Redmond, was then
called to the podium to provide some input on the audits he is scheduled to
work on and how this particular audit would fit into his schedule.
Councilor Thomas suggested that the City Manager or his staff research this
matter and report back to the Council; instead of, Internal Auditor Redmond
being deviated from his schedule of audits. Councilor Allen then made a motion
to delay this resolution. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present with Councilor Huff being
absent for the vote.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay requested a brief executive session on personnel.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MR. MARCUS ASHMORE, RE: AN INCIDENT INVOLVING HIS SON THAT OCCURRED ON
AUGUST 2,
2011:
Mr. Marcus Ashmore, did not approach the rostrum to speak before the
members of Council when given the opportunity.
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MR. GERALD W. & SUSAN WIECZOREK, REPRESENTING OUR LADY OF ROSE HILL
MINISTRIES, INC., RE: THE COUNTRY FOR A CAUSE? MUSIC FEST ON APRIL 21,
2012:
Mr. Gerald W. & Susan Wieczorek, approached the rostrum to announce the
?Country for a Cause? music fest, to be held on April 21, 2012, on Broadway.
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MS. CHARDRIESSE PETERS, RE: MUSIC AS A MENTORING TOOL FOR STUDENTS:
Ms. Chardriesse Peters, approached the rostrum to say that she is a music
education major at Albany State University. She shared that the name of her
non-profit organization is ?Street Beats Music Matters, Inc.?. She said this
organization is for people interested in music; such as, band, march band,
etc. She explained that we mentor, tutor and try to get the children off the
streets through music. She then announced on Saturday, April 14, 2012, there
would be a Step Show called ?Step Into the Right Direction?, at Marshall Middle
School, at 7:00 p.m. She then extended an invitation for everyone to come out.
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MR. LORENZA WILDER, RE: THEFT OF PERSONAL
PROPERTY:
Mr. Lorenza Wilder, did not come forward when given the opportunity to
speak before the Council.
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AT THE REQUEST OF CITY ATTORNEY FAY, MS. TIFFANY WILSON WAS GIVEN THE
OPPORTUNITY TO ADDRESS THE MEMBERS OF
COUNCIL:
City Attorney Fay asked that Ms. Wilson be given the opportunity to make
an announcement. Councilor Allen made a motion that she be heard. Seconded by
Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this
meeting. Ms. Tiffany Wilson, with Leadership Columbus came forward to announce
the opening of the Dorothy Wells Knight Community Counseling Center at 10:00
a.m., on Friday, April 20, 2012, located at 1025 1st Avenue.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING FOUR RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (96-12) - Authorizing a request to submit an application and
if approved accept funds from the Judicial Council of Georgia Standing
Committee on Accountability Courts for the operation of the Muscogee County
Adult Felony Drug Court, for treatment of participants with co-occurring
disorders in the amount of $27,745.00. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its
adoption. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those ten
members of Council present for this meeting.
A Resolution (97-12) - Authorizing Authorization is requested to enter
into a Memorandum of Agreement with CVA SORBA to maintain, promote and usage of
the existing mountain biking trails at Flat Rock Park in partnership with the
Columbus Consolidated Government. Councilor Woodson moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those ten members of
Council present for this meeting.
A Resolution (98-12) - Authorizing a request to enter into an agreement
with Jacobs Engineering Group in the amount of $275,200 to perform CQA
activities in association with the construction of Phase 4 of Pine Grove
Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Landfill. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its
adoption. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten
members of Council present for this meeting.
A Resolution (99-12) - Authorizing a request to accept $4,000 in grant
funds from the U. S. Conference of Mayor's for "Dollarwise - Summer Youth
Campaign 2012" Grant and execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Turnaround
Columbus for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Department to administer the grant.
Councilor Davis moved its adoption. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING EIGHT PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
COUNCILOR HENDERSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:
A Resolution (100-12) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) small bucket
truck (Terex Hi-Ranger LT40), via National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA)
Contract #031710-gii, from Terex Utilities, Inc. (Watertown, SD)/Genie
Industries in the amount of $99,789.00.
A Resolution (101-12) - Authorizing the purchase of four (4) flatbed dump
truck cab and chassis from Carl Gregory Dodge-C-J, (Columbus, Ga) in the amount
of $100,492.00; and four (4) flatbed dump truck bodies from Transport Equipment
Co., (Albany, Ga) in the amount of $37,740.00.
A Resolution (102-12) - Authorizing the purchase of eight (8) ?-ton crew
cab, 4x4 pickup trucks (Ford F-150 Supercrew), from Rivertown Ford, (Columbus,
Ga) in the amount of $200,656.00.
A Resolution (103-12) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) van with lift
(Ford Econoline [1 ton] w/ADA Upfit) via Georgia Statewide Contract, SWC
#S-90795-C60, from Allan Vigil Ford (Morrow, Ga) in the amount of $39,839.00.
A Resolution (104-12) - Authorizing payment to Yancey Brothers (Atlanta,
Ga), in the amount of $27,179.06, for repairs required for a 2005 Caterpillar
D7R Bull dozier.
A Resolution (105-12) - Authorizing the purchase of traffic safety
equipment from W.W. Grainger, Inc., and safety zone specialists, inc., for the
estimated annual contract not to exceed $51,601.33.
A Resolution (106-12) - Authorizing the execution of an annual contract
with Motorola Solutions, Inc., (Lawrenceville, Ga) to provide digital radio
upgrades for Metra Transit System for an initial purchase contract value of
$213,978.69, to be made by June 30, 2012. Metra may purchase up to three (3)
digital radio upgrades, per subsequent contract years, based on the yearly
pricing structure presented by the successful vendor.
A Resolution (107-12) - Authorizing the contract with Harris Computer
(Statesboro, Ga) to provide printing and mailing services to the Muscogee
County Board of Tax Assessors for personal property and residential tax
matters.
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COMER AUDITORIUM:
Deputy City Manager David Arrington provided a brief update on the Comer
Auditorium using a power point presentation.
Councilor Woodson requested to have the staff to research to determine if
there are funding possibilities through HUD, grants or other programs for the
repair and renovation of the Comer Auditorium. Also, let?s check with GMA to
see if there are any other funding opportunities.
After City Manager Hugley requested some direction from the members of
Council on how to proceed with his recommendation being Option #2, which is to
proceed with design-build of storm damage and essential infrastructure
improvements, estimated costs $2,000,908. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved
approval of Option #2. Seconded by Councilor Woodson.
Councilor Davis requested to be provided with updates on the assessment
and repair of the Comer Auditorium to keep us apprised regarding funding
availability. The motion then carried unanimously by those ten members present
for this meeting.
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EMPLOYEE COACHING / TRAINING PRESENTATION:
City Manager Hugley called on Dr. James Worsley- Director of Parks &
Recreation Department for the Employee coaching / training presentation.
Dr. James Worsley- Director of Parks & Recreation Department, came forward
to provide the a power point presentation with subject matters outlined as
follows: (A copy of the power point presentation has been filed for the
record.)
Review
Follow-up
Current Practice
Cooper Creek Tennis Center
Proposed Operational Changes
Cooper Creek Tennis Center
Proposed Operational Changes
Cooper Creek Tennis Center
Current Practice
Lifeguards
Current Practice
Lifeguards
Proposed Operational Changes
Lifeguards
Proposed Operational Changes
Lifeguards
Increase in Operating Hours
2012 Pool Season Schedule
Who can and cannot coach/train?
Questions?
Councilor Henderson requested to have the staff to consider compensating
the employees that are swimming coaches by an extra nominal amount for the
certification; then, pay them per student for training instructions.
Councilor Thomas requested to have the staff to check into allowing
non-employees the opportunity to coach at our facilities, but not the employees
that are on their own time.
Mayor Tomlinson thanked Parks & Recreation Director Worsley and also
recognized the presence of Civic Center Director Ross Horner.
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NOTE: Councilor Allen left the meeting during this part of the proceedings
with the time being 12:10 p.m. Subsequently, Councilor Woodson left at 12:21
p.m.
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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE:
Councilor Henderson requested to have the staff to check on the property
located at 4598 Labrador Drive in Hunter?s Point to go ahead and have the grass
cut and get the property cleaned up. Also, let?s attempt to get a response
from the bank owners with regards to their intentions with the property and to
see if they would get this property on a routine maintenance schedule during
the summer.
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TRAFFIC CONCERNS:
Councilor Henderson requested to have the staff to check into an
unauthorized entrance that has been cut across city right-of-way going into
Bridgemill, off Whitesville Road. The staff has been made aware of this and
was to block this entrance. Have staff to provide an update on the status.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR &
COUNCIL:
(1) Biographical Sketch of Ms. Judith Nail, nominee submitted by the Liberty
Theater Cultural Center, Inc. to succeed Mr. Charles Beall on the Board of
Historic & Architectural Review.
(2) Biographical Sketch of Mr. Millard ?Ken? Toole, Sr., potential nominee
submitted to succeed Mr. Perry Borom, Jr. on the Board of Zoning Appeals.
(3) Biographical Sketch of Mr. Fred Ghent, Councilor Allen?s nominee to replace
Mr. Ronny Smith on the Planning Advisory Commission.
(4) Correspondence from Ms. Betty Middleton, Chief Appraiser Tax Assessors
Office, Re: Intent to Appeal to Superior Court on the Board of Equalization?s
decision.
(5) Application of Kevin Willis to temporarily close 7402 North Lake Loop (just
past Holiday Inn entrance) to North Lake Parkway, on April 14, 2012, from 12:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m., in connection with a ?Spring Fling Event at Extreme Power
Sports & Marine?. (The Police Chief has approved the application.)
(6) Application of Shemeika Smith to temporarily close Willow Street from
Radcliff Avenue to Chesterfield Avenue, on April 19, 2012, from 2:00 p.m. to
12:00 a.m., in connection with a ?Easter & Spring Break Bash?. (The Police
Chief has approved the application.)
(7) Application of Richard Bishop to temporarily close Broadway from 11th
Street to 12th Street, on April 21, 2012, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., in
connection with ?Uptown Concert Country for a Cause?. (The Police Chief has
approved the application.)
(8) Application of Richard Bishop to temporarily close Broadway from 10th
Street to 11th Street, on April 22, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., in
connection with ?Uptown Princess Tea Party?. (The Police Chief has approved
the application.)
(9) Application of Richard Bishop to temporarily close Bay Avenue from 10th
Street to Front Avenue and 11th Street from Front Avenue to Bay Avenue, on
Friday & Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. on April 27 to 11:00 a.m. on April 28, 2012,
in connection with ?Uptown Pig Bowl?. (The Police Chief has approved the
application.)
(10) Application of Richard Bishop to temporarily close Broadway from 11th
Street to 12th Street and 11th Street from Front Avenue to 1st Avenue, on
Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., in connection with ?Run
for Wishes 5K?. (The Police Chief has approved the application.)
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF
COUNCIL DAVIS AND APPROVED UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND
SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HUFF, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS
PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:
Travel Request of Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh to attend the 2012 GMA
Annual Convention in Savannah, GA. The cost for this event is approximately
$1,500.00.
Travel Request of Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh to attend the GMA Board
of Directors? Spring Meeting, in Metter, GA. The cost for this event is
approximately $70.00.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF
COUNCIL DAVIS AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
Application of Kyong Su Johnston for a taxicab owner?s business license to
conduct business as Marine Cab Company, to be located at 457 Lee Road 960
Smiths, Alabama 36877. Councilor McDaniel moved its Approval. Seconded by
Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present with Councilors Allen and Woodson being absent for the vote.
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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, February 22, 2012.
Animal Control Advisory Board, March 20, 2012.
Board of Health, August 24 & September 28, 2011.
Board of Health, October 26 & November 16 & 2011.
Board of Health, December 20, 2011.
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 11-12 & 12-12.
C.I.R.C.L.E., June 14 & September 20, 2011.
C.I.R.C.L.E., January 10 & February 7, 2012.
C.I.R.C.L.E., March 13, 2012.
Development Authority, January 6 & February 3, 2011.
Development Authority, March 3 & April 7, 2011.
Development Authority, May 5 & June 2, 2011.
Historic & Architectural Review Board, July 11 & August 8, 2011.
Historic & Architectural Review Board, Sept. 12 & October 12, 2011.
Historic & Architectural Review Board, Nov. 14 & December 12, 2011.
Hospital Authority of Columbus, February 28, 2012.
Planning Advisory Commission, February 15, 2012.
Public Safety Advisory Commission, January 27 & April 21, 2011.
Public Safety Advisory Commission, July 21 & October 20, 2011.
Councilor McDaniel moved acceptance. Seconded by Councilor Huff and
carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present with Councilors
Allen and Woodson being absent for the vote.
THE FOLLOWING TWO NEW ZONING PETITIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND AN ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED
FOR BY COUNCILOR
MCDANIEL:
Petition submitted by Crystal Falls Apartments, LLC. / Eldon (Buddy)
Mordic to rezone 3 acres of property located at 6145 and 6157 Crystal Drive
from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) to RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2)
district. (Recommended for approval by both the Planning Advisory Commission
and the Planning Department. (5-A-12-Crystal Falls Apt./Mordic)
Petition submitted by Donald R. Jones / Carson Cummings to rezone 1.63
acres of property located at 4250 Miller Road from GC (General Commercial)/ NC
(Neighborhood Commercial) to GC (General Commercial) district. (Recommended
for conditional approval by both the Planning Advisory Commission and the
Planning Department. (6-CA-12-Jones / Cummings)
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that the Liberty Theater Cultural
Center, Inc. has submitted Ms. Judith Nail as their nominee to succeed Mr.
Charles Beall on the Board of Historic & Architectural Review. Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present with Councilors Allen and
Woodson being absent for the vote.
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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Mr. Perry Borom, Jr. is not
eligible for reappointment. Councilor McDaniel then nominated Mr. Millard
?Ken? Toole, Sr. This would be listed for the next Council Meeting for vote.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we need a nominee for the
position of Mr. Adrian Cox; his seat has been declared vacant and this is the
Mayor?s Appointment. There were none.
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DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
renominated Mr. Carmen Cavezza for another term of office. Councilor McDaniel
moved confirmation. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present with Councilors Allen and
Woodson being absent for the vote.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Fred Ghent was nominated to
fill the unexpired term of Mr. Ronny Smith. Councilor Barnes moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present with Councilors Allen and Woodson being absent
for the vote.
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VALLEY PARTNERSHIP JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Councilor Davis immediately nominated Dr. Laila Dabbagh to succeed Mr.
Fernando Verdree has served two consecutive terms of office and cannot succeed
himself.
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we would bring this matter back
at the next meeting.
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LEGISLATIVE AGENDA:
Councilor Thomas requested to be provided with an update or report on the
legislative agenda that was forwarded to the State delegation to determine
which items were introduced, what was the final decision or status of those
introduced, and if an item was not introduced; then, we should know why. Also
before the city develops its next legislative agenda, let?s have some
discussion on how we are going to do that. There were pieces of legislation
that were adopted and copied to the members of Council; however, we have not
discussed how the legislation would impact the city of Columbus. Also, let?s
work on the Council having more contact with the State Legislators during the
General Session.
Mayor Tomlinson also requested that staff see if we could invite our State
Delegation to a City Council Meeting to report back to the Council on
legislation for the purpose of having some discussion.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Tomlinson called attention to an earlier request for an executive
session to discuss personnel matters. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved for the
Council to go into executive session to discuss personnel matters. Seconded by
Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those eight members present with
Councilors Allen and Woodson being absent for the vote.
At 12:39 p.m., the Council adjourned its regular meeting to go into
executive session to discuss personnel matters. At 12:52 p.m., the Council
reconvened its regular meeting and Mayor Tomlinson announced that the Council
did meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters; however, no votes
were taken.
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DITCHES:
Councilor Barnes requested to have the staff to check into a ditch that
has standing water in the area off Newcastle Way that runs from Regency Drive
all the way to Skylake Drive. Also, there is a hydrant that is running at the
intersection of Newcastle Way and Harwich Circle.
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BUFFER ZONES:
Councilor Huff asked to have the staff to provide some information on how
to hold contractors accountable with regards to putting buffer zones in place;
the address of this particular property would be provided at a later time.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Thomas and
carried unanimously by those seven members present with Councilors Allen,
McDaniel and Woodson being absent for the vote with the time being 12:54 p.m.
Sandra T. Davis, CDMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
Council of Columbus, Georgia
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