MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR
MEETING
JULY 18, 2006
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 9:03 A.M., Tuesday, July 18, 2006, in the Council Chambers,
Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor,
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Poydasheff were Councilors R. Gary Allen,
Wayne Anthony, Glenn Davis, Berry Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Charles E.
McDaniel, Jr., Evelyn Turner Pugh, Nathan Suber and Evelyn Woodson (arrived
10:40 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: Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers was absent but was excused upon the
adoption of Resolution No. 299-06. Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington was
also absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Raymond Cochran- Franchise Missionary Baptist
Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the Boys & Girls Club of the Chattahoochee Valley.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
WITH PRINCIPALS SUSAN BRYANT (COLUMBUS HIGH), PAULINE TALLEY (DAVIS
ELEMENTARY), AND ONE OTHER PRINCIPAL, STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE
FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND READ IN ITS
ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR ANTHONY AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (281-06) - Commending and congratulating six principals from
the Muscogee County School District upon recently named as Georgia High
Performance Principals. Councilor Anthony moved approval. Seconded by
Councilor Hunter and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present and standing to cast their vote in the affirmative with Councilor
Woodson being absent for this vote and Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers being absent from
this meeting.
Councilor Anthony requested that a copy of the resolution commending the
six principals from the Muscogee County School District be sent to the
chairperson of the School Board.
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THE FOLLOWING SIX RESOLUTIONS EXPRESSING APPRECIATION FOR SERVICE TO THE
COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND READ IN
THEIR ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A
SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SUBER THAT
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR WOODSON
HAVING NOT YET ARRIVED AT THE MEETING:
A Resolution (282-06) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Melvin J. Bishop
upon his retirement with the Department of Public Services, after 27 years of
service.
A Resolution (283-06) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Roland G. Allen
upon his retirement with the Muscogee County Prison, after 13 years of service.
(Mayor Pro-Tem Rodgers)
A Resolution (284-06) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Billy W. Denney
upon his retirement with the Department of Parks and Recreation after 34 years
of service. (Mayor Pro-Tem Rodgers)
A Resolution (285-06) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Virgil D. Gray upon
his retirement with the Department of Public Services, after 19 years of
service. (Mayor Pro-Tem Rodgers)
A Resolution (286-06) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Richard L. Greene
upon his retirement with the Columbus Water Works, after 42 years of service.
(Mayor Pro-Tem Rodgers)
A Resolution (287-06) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Henry Marshall upon
his retirement with the Department of Public Services, after 33 years of
service. (Mayor Pro-Tem Rodgers)
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MINUTES: Minutes of the July 11, 2006 meeting of the Council of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia was submitted and approved upon
the adoption of a motion made by Councilor Allen and seconded by Councilor
Suber, which carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present with
Councilor Woodson not yet present at this meeting.
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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDED ON SECOND READING ON JULY 11, 2006 AND
LISTED FOR FIRST READING TO AMEND THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS
SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD:
An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 4400 South Stadium Drive is
proposed for rezoning from NC Neighborhood Commercial) District to GC (General
Commercial) District. (28-A-06-Hughston)
Councilor Davis asked about the strip of pine trees running down the
property line of Stadium Drive. He wanted to know if the trees were on City
property or on Mr. Hughston?s property and if they would remain on the
property. City Manager Hugley replied that the trees would remain. He added
that the trees are on the State?s right-of-way, which is adjacent to the right
of way. Councilor Davis clarified the areas that he was referring to, at which
time, Zoning Administrator Will Johnson came forward to explain that along
South Stadium Drive is where the hollies are to be planted, but he is unsure
about the exact location of the trees and if they are the city?s property or
Mr. Hughston?s property.
At the request of Councilor Allen, City Attorney Fay read the first
condition listed in the ordinance for the record and is as follows:
(1) A buffer shall front along South Stadium Drive. Said buffer shall be ten
(10) feet wide. Said buffer shall contain Nellie R. Stevens holly trees
planted in a double staggered row with plants set fifteen (15) to twenty (20)
feet apart. The plants shall be eight (8) to ten (10) feet tall at planting
with a trunk of two (2) to two and one-half (2?) inch caliper measurement. Said
buffer shall contain an inground irrigation system. Said system shall be
utilized to ensure plant survivability.
Mr. Bill Jones- 8018 Adelaide Drive, approached the rostrum to express his
opposition to the rezoning request due to the compromise of the aesthetics of
the neighborhood, truck traffic and the location near the new elementary
school. He then read from a prepared statement, which was passed around the
Council table. (A copy was not filed with the Deputy Clerk for the record.)
Councilor Anthony asked about the rezoning being consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, at which time, Zoning Administrator Johnson pointed out
that the Comprehensive Plan calls for that piece of property to be General
Commercial.
Councilor Turner Pugh questioned why that particular piece of property was
slated for General Commercial when everything else in that area is Neighborhood
Commercial. Zoning Administrator Johnson explained that he would assume it was
because the property has triple frontage. He added that with the new
elementary school being constructed, it limits what commercial uses could be in
there.
Councilor Suber made the point that the elementary school was not
considered at the time the Comprehensive Plan was revisited and when the
determination was made that this piece of property was suited for general
commercial, at which time, Zoning Administration Johnson agreed with the
comments. Councilor Allen added that the construction of an Elementary school
was not part of the discussion for the Planning Advisory Commission.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
WERE SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Removal of property located at 2047 Wynnton Road and 1211
Peacock Avenue from the Wynnton Village Historic District. (The Board of
Historical and Architectural Review and the Planning Division recommend denial
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Mayor Poydasheff recognized the fact that Mr. Fowler is listed on the
Public Agenda as well to discuss the decision by the Board of Zoning appeals to
deny his variance request.
Mr. Billy Fowler, came forward to request that 2047 Wynnton Road and 1211
Peacock Avenue be removed from the Wynnton Village Historic District. Mr.
Fowler recognized Mr. Jim Goodwin, who own property at 2043 Wynnton Road, and
has asked to be added to this request. He began by explaining that he had
previously been renting a sign to advertise the specialty photography that?s
done during the early summer and Easter. He added that by August the sign is
usually removed. He decided this year to purchase a sign and was in t he
process of setting it up, but he was told that he needed a permit. Hen then
explained a chronology of events that occurred after applying for the permit
for the sign. He said that the application for a permit was denied. He talked
about having knowledge that there was a desire within the community to
designate the area as a historic district. He determined that this was in
direct conflict with what he was doing with his property. He spoke briefly of
previous years where applications for a permit for parking lot, which was
granted by the Board of Historic & Architectural Review but denied by the City
of Columbus. He said that he was told that this was anticipated right-of-way
for the widening project for Wynnton Road. He said this affects his neighbor
as well and this is the reason Mr. Goodwin is present.
Mr. Fowler said that he had requested through the Board of Historic &
Architectural Review that he be removed from the historic designation but was
told that he could not do that. He recalled that he later found out that he
could opt out, because Burger King, the Buck House and an entire block had
opted out. He maintained that he was not provided with any information.
Mayor Poydasheff noted that the issue today is that Mr. Fowler wants to
opt out the two properties that are in the historic designation and/or wants
permission to put up a sign advertising the photography business in the summer
time, at which time, Mr. Fowler agreed with the statements. Mr. Fowler added
that he would prefer that the properties be excluded from the historic
designation.
Councilor Turner Pugh raised questions regarding the opportunity to opt
out when the public hearings were held in 2001. Mr. Fowler reiterated his
comments that he was not provided with any procedure to follow to opt out, and
was told that he could not do that.
Councilor Henderson said that he does not recall an organized opt out
process and procedure that was publicized to instruct people on how they could
appeal it, but there were several people that came forward because they were in
certain areas where there were compelling reasons not to be included in the
original design. He added that he believes there is an opportunity for the
Board of Historic & Architectural Review to grant a variance during the time
that Mr. Fowler?s business is operated and accomplish some of the things that
he is trying to get done with opting out.
Councilor Suber raised similar concerns regarding opting out. He then
requested that staff check to see if people had the opportunity to opt out of
the historic district designation, because he it was his understanding that
surveys went out to the people in the community regarding the historic district
designation so that they could have the opportunity to opt out if they wanted
to.
Mr. Jim Goodwin, came forward and advised that he was negligent with
regards to the process of opting out because at that time, he did not
understand the impact of where he would stand today under this scenario. He
spoke of his dilemma of being able to sell his property, which was necessary
due to the expansion of his business.
In response to a question from Councilor Turner Pugh, Mr. Goodwin explained
his reasons for not making a formal request to the Board of Historic &
Architectural Review to have his property removed from the historic
designation. Councilor Turner Pugh said that she does not believe that Mr.
Goodwin could just add his request to Mr. Fowlers request to have his property
removed from the historic designation, because Mr. Goodwin has not gone through
the procedure. City Attorney Fay advised that Mr. Goodwin would have to apply
for it in a similar fashion as done by Mr. Fowler by way of a petition to have
his property removed so that it could go through the process. He added that
would need to get a recommendation from the Board of Historic & Architectural
Review and the Planning Department.
Ms. Virginia Peebles, volunteer for the Board of Historic & Architectural
Review, approached the rostrum to make a few points. She stated that the
removal of these properties would undermine the integrity of this Wynnton
Historic Districts. She said that once the process begins to allow individual
properties to be removed from the historic district; then, it would start more
frequent requests for the same. She said that Mr. Fowler was approved by the
Board of Historic & Architectural Review to have parking in the front yard of
this property, which was like a variance. She pointed out that at that time
and we still do not know the final plans for the straightening of Brown Avenue
and/or widening of Peacock Avenue.
Mayor Poydasheff asked City Manager Hugley to respond to this comment, at
which time, City Manager Hugley reported that this is a State Department of
Transportation project and not a local project. He said that we do expect
something to happen soon based on the reports that we get from State DOT.
Mayor Poydasheff requested that whatever information is received that it be
shared with the Council and Board of Historic & Architectural Review to give
them a heads up.
In conclusion, Ms. Peebles advised that there is still overwhelming
support for these historic districts. She noted that there have been a number
of request for upgrades that have come through the Board of Historic &
Architectural Review with approximately 90% of those being approved. Councilor
Allen asked about the number of request the Board has received where
individuals are asking to be removed from the historic district designation, at
which time, Ms. Peebles replied that, to her knowledge, the petition from Mr.
Fowler is the first one; since, the historic district was approved. In regards
to the Burger King, Ms. Peebles pointed out that this property is still in the
Georgia and the National Register listing in a historic district; it was only
removed as a local designation. After some further comments, Ms. Peebles did
recall that there was another property owner that requested to be removed and
it was an apartment building on the corner of Dixon Avenue and Wynnton Road.
City Manager Hugley clarified that Councilor Allen was referring to the Wynnton
Village Historic District.
Ms. Peebles then responded to questions from Councilor Turner Pugh
regarding the number of commercial pieces of property that are not in the
historic district due to the buildings no longer having the integrity of a
historic district.
Ms. Peebles pointed out how she believes this action precipitated, which
was due to the issue regarding the sign. She maintained that the signage does
need to be considered, because the original city historic district has this
very strict sign ordinance and is not as applicable in these other districts
that have separate zonings. She pointed out that the historic district
original city is zoned historic and these other neighborhoods have the historic
overlay but are not zoned historic.
Regarding the matter of the sign, City Attorney Fay advised that Mr.
Fowler is requesting a sign variance as listed on the Public Agenda, and this
could be acted on today. Councilor Henderson suggested that there should be
some discussion with these gentlemen and within the Board of Historic &
Architectural Review for more flexible standards that would apply to obvious
commercial corridors.
In response to a question of Councilor Henderson, City Attorney Fay
advised that Mr. Fowler has applied for both properties to be removed, but the
Council could approve them both or separate them and approve one and deny the
other.
After continued discussion on this matter with various Councilors
expressing their view, Councilor Allen made a motion to approve the variance to
allow Mr. Fowler to retain the sign. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and
carried by a vote of seven to one with Councilor Davis voting no and all other
members present voting yes with Councilor Woodson having not yet arrived to the
meeting and Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers being absent from the meeting.
After some concerns were raised by Councilor Henderson regarding the time
frame that the sign would be posted, Mr. Dykes Blackmon, Chairman of the Board
of Historic & Architectural Review, came forward to get some clarification on
the time limit the sign could be posted and asked if the portable sign could be
permanently displayed? Councilor Turner Pugh said she does not believe that
was the intent of the Council. She then made another motion to limit the
display of the sign from April through August. Seconded by Councilor Suber and
carried unanimously by those eight members present with Councilor Woodson
having not yet arrived to the meeting and Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers being absent
from the meeting.
City Attorney Fay advised that the sign variance is granted. He added
that the second reading for the removal of the two properties from the historic
district designation would be back at the August 1, 2006 meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED
ON FIRST READING AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD:
An Ordinance - Amending Section 19-23 of the Columbus Code (Board of Tax
Assessors) so as to provide for filling a vacancy on the Board pursuant to
O.C.G.A ?48-5-295; and for other purposes.
Mayor Poydasheff explained that the purpose is to bring our ordinance in
compliance with Georgia Law, which does not allow for holdovers. City Attorney
Fay added that the State law reads that if the term ends, there would not be
any holdovers in case of a vacancy.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA WERE SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED ON SECOND
READING:
An Ordinance (06-61) - Rezoning property located at 6427 Buena Vista Road
is proposed for rezoning from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) District to
SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) District. (30-CA-06-Wells) Councilor Allen
moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those
eight members present with Councilor Woodson having not yet arrived to the
meeting and Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers being absent from the meeting.
An Ordinance (06-62) - Rezoning property located at south side of Tomblin
Drive is proposed for rezoning from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
District to SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) District. (31-A-06-Tiger Creek
Development, Inc.) (The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Division
recommend approval.) Councilor Suber moved approval. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members present with Councilor
Woodson having not yet arrived to the meeting and Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers being
absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE REGULATING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
WAS SUBMITTED CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING:
An Ordinance - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by
deleting from the ?Official Street Map, City of Columbus, Georgia? the street
segment and right-of-way of 36th Street beginning at the east right-of-way line
of Veterans Parkway and running east to the west right-of-way line of Hamilton
Road. Councilor McDaniel moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those eight members present with Councilor Woodson
having not yet arrived to the meeting and Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers being absent
from the meeting.
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BOARD OF HONOR:
Mayor Poydasheff submitted a request from Marshal Greg Countryman to name
his conference room in honor of the late Mr. Larry Davenport. Councilor
Henderson made a motion to submit the request to the Board of Honor. Seconded
by Councilor Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members present
with Councilor Woodson having not yet arrived to the meeting and Mayor Pro Tem
Rodgers being absent from the meeting.
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IMMUNITY:
City Attorney Fay made some legal comments in reference to the immunity
issues that have been in the news media. He said that these immunity defenses
are known as 11th amendment immunity and Qualified Immunity. He said these
immunities are raised in civil rights actions of all sort including the Kenneth
Walker situation. Quoting from a prepared statement, City Attorney Fay read,
?The Federal Courts have held that such officers act as State Officials and are
generally protected by 11th Amendment Immunity?. He continued to read from his
prepared statement.
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MS. EMILY WALKER:
Councilor Turner Pugh requested that Ms. Emily Walker, accompanied by her
sorority sisters, be allowed to speak before the Council and made the request
in the form of a motion. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried unanimously
by those eight members present with Councilor Woodson having not yet arrived at
the meeting.
Ms. Emily Walker, mother of Kenneth Walker, came forward to make comments
regarding her appearance before the Public Safety Advisory Commission. She
said that her concerns were accountability and justice as they relate to the
aftermath of the killing of her son. In her closing comments, she then
requested that the purpose of the Public Safety Advisory Commission be
clarified.
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NOTES: Councilor Evelyn Woodson arrived at the meeting at 10:40 a.m.
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Councilor Hunter, responding to the request, advised that the Public
Safety Advisory Commission was established in an advisory capacity. He
maintained that the commission is not an investigative team.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MR. TONY MORELAND, RE: A REQUEST TO MADE AN ADDENDUM TO THE CONTRACT WITH
THE COURTS TO RAISE THE PROBATION FEE:
Mr. Tony Moreland, came forward to request and increase in the probation
fees that are paid by the probationer from $30.00 to $35.00. He said that
judges were given the authority to contract with private entities to provide
misdemeanor probation services.
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MR. LORENZA WILDER, RE: CITY OFFICIALS? RESPONSE TO CITIZENS:
Mr. Lorenza Wilder, approached the rostrum to discuss the previous
situation regarding sidewalks on Wilder Drive and Higgs Drive. He said that
the children are walking to the nearby schools.
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MR. BILLY FOWLER, RE: A REQUEST TO APPEAL THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF
ZONING APPEALS TO HAVE A PORTABLE SIGN AT 2047 WYNNTON ROAD AND 1211 PEACOCK
AVENUE:
Mr. Billy Fowler addressed his concerns during the previous public hearing
to have these two properties removed from the historic district designation.
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MR. RICHARD KELLY, RE: FLAT ROCK
PARK:
Mr. Richard Kelly cancelled his appearance before the Council.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (288-06) - Authorizing a request to authorize payment for
Utility Relocation, Right of Way/Easement Acquisition and Attorney Fees for the
Veterans Parkway/Cooper Creek Road/Northside School Intersection Improvement
Project.
Councilor McDaniel moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and
carried unanimously by those eight members present with Councilor Davis being
absent for this vote. Councilor Allen was also absent for this vote, but
immediately upon returning to the table requested that his vote be cast in the
affirmative.
A Resolution (289-06) - Authorizing a request of the re-striping of
Cherokee Avenue from Garrard Street to Camille Avenue as a four-lane roadway
with traffic safety improvements. Councilor Suber moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members
present with Councilor Davis being absent for this vote. Councilor Allen was
also absent for this vote, but immediately upon returning to the table
requested that his vote be cast in the affirmative.
A Resolution (290-06) - Authorizing a request to Quit Claim the street
segment of 36th Street between Hamilton Road and Veterans Parkway to the
adjacent property owner.
Councilor Suber moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried
unanimously by those nine members present for this vote. Councilor Allen was
also absent for this vote, but immediately upon returning to the table
requested that his vote be cast in the affirmative.
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THE FOLLOWING SEVEN PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE
CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR TURNER PUGH, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (291-06) - Authorizing an annual contract with Bellsouth
Business Systems, Inc., for long distance telephone services.
A Resolution (292-06) - Authorizing the declaration of furniture purchased
for use by evacuees of Hurricane Katrina, as surplus, in accordance with
section 7-501; and approve the furniture to be given to the evacuees or turned
over to enrichment services, inc.
A Resolution (293-06) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1)
scanner/copier/printer, from Archive Supplies (Dallas, TX), in the amount of
$24,775.00
A Resolution (294-06) - Authorizing payment to Ortivus North America, in
the amount of $38,649.05, for the annual software maintenance agreement for the
automatic vehicle location (AVL) system software.
A Resolution (295-06) - Authorizing payment to Strickland IV Plumbing
Company, (Columbus, Georgia), in the amount of $86,154.34, for the emergency
purchase and installation of a new hot water system for the Muscogee County
Jail.
A Resolution (296-06) - Authorizing the purchase of computer aided
dispatch software system (CADS) software from Motorola in the amount of
$782,330.00. Payments for the system will be made over an 18-month period.
A Resolution (297-06) - Authorizing payment to Georgia Department of Human
Resources, in the amount of $17,900.00, for ambulance service fees.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTIONS WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (298-06) - Authorizing a requested to enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with PAWS Columbus, Inc., for the development,
ownership, staffing, operations and maintenance of an animal control facility
and animal resource center.
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RESURFACING OF LAKE RUSHIN:
Councilor Turner Pugh requested that the staff find out when Lake Rushin
Drive is scheduled to be resurfaced, because there is a lot of truck traffic on
that road.
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RECREATION CENTERS:
Mayor Poydasheff requested that the staff scroll on CCG-TV the time of
operation for the recreation centers and senior citizen centers. He asked to
also, in particular the senior citizens that do not have air conditioning
should be encouraged to go to the recreation centers.
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SOUTH COLUMBUS CONCERNED CITIZENS:
Councilor Woodson requested that the staff find out the prospective
developer for the property off of Victory Drive, because we want to make sure
that the South Columbus Concerned Citizens are made aware of what would be
developed on that property.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING FIVE ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS
AS INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
Letter submitted by Mr. Kenneth Henson, Jr. requesting three nominees from
Senatorial District 15 to replace Ms. Susan Beck on the Hospital Authority of
Columbus.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL
DAVIS AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 26-06.
Board of Zoning Appeals, June 5, 2006.
Hospital Authority, March 29, 2006.
Hospital Authority, April 25, 2006.
Uptown Fa?ade Board, June 19, 2006.
Councilor Turner Pugh made a motion that these minutes be received.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL
DAVIS AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (299-06) ? Excusing Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers from the
July 18, 2006 Meeting. Councilor Suber moved approval. Seconded by Councilor
Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for
this meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Ms. Susan Beck has resigned
from the Hospital Authority. She said that the Hospital Authority is
requesting three nominees from Senatorial District 15 to fill this vacancy.
Councilor Davis nominated Mr. Robert George.
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TAXICAB COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Mark Oropeza was
renominated on last week for another term of office and may be confirmed.
Councilor Woodson moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that each member of Council would
need to nominate someone from his or her respective district to serve. She
added that a sheet with potential nominees have been provided by the City
Manager?s Office.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
McDaniel made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present with Councilor Davis being
absent for this vote with the time being 11:40 a.m.
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Sandra T. Davis
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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