MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2010
The regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 9:02 A.M., Tuesday, August 10, 2010, in the Council Chambers,
Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable W. J. Wetherington, Mayor
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Wetherington and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner
Pugh were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Wayne Anthony, Mike Baker, Jerry ?Pops?
Barnes, Glenn Davis, Berry Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Charles E.
McDaniel, Jr. and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney
Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council
Sandra Davis were also present.
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ABSENT: No one was absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Paul Thomas- Evangel Temple.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Netta?s Little Treasures Learning Center.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AS LISTED ON THE MAYOR?S
AGENDA AND READ IN THEIR ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR ANTHONY IN THE PRESENCE OF THE
RECIPENTS AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (251-10) - Expressing appreciation to WTVM, General Manager,
Lee Brantley and volunteers for their contributions on behalf of the 12th
Annual Thunder on the Hooch 4th of July celebration. Councilor Anthony moved
its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Hunter and carried unanimously by those
ten members of Council present for this meeting.
A Resolution (252-10) - Commending Amy Shephard Giglio, selected as a
?Five Under 40? by Columbus and the Valley Magazine and the Greater Columbus,
Georgia, Chamber of Commerce. Councilor Anthony moved its adoption. Seconded
by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION LISTED ON THE MAYOR?S AGENDA WAS WITHHELD AND NO
ACTION WAS TAKEN AT THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution - Commending Colby Cardin, selected as a ?Five Under 40? by
Columbus and the Valley Magazine and the Greater Columbus, Georgia, Chamber of
Commerce.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING: Minutes of the July 13 & 27, 2010 Council Meeting
of the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia were
submitted and approved upon the adoption of a motion made by Councilor
Henderson and seconded by Councilor Woodson, which carried unanimously by those
ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WITHDRAWN
BY THE SPONSOR, MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH:
An Ordinance - Amending Section 2-68 of the Columbus Code by providing
that before an audit report is submitted to the Mayor and Columbus Council, the
City Manager, department head or elected official involved shall file a written
response with the Internal Auditor/Compliance Officer within ten (10) days of
receipt of the report; and for other purposes.
After Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh immediately withdrew the ordinance,
Councilor Henderson made the motion to accept the substitute draft for public
hearing. Seconded by Councilor Davis and carried unanimously by those ten
members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ALTERNATE ORDINANCE WAS THEN SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND WAS INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING AS ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Amending Section 2-68 and 2-69 of the Columbus Code by
providing that before an audit report is submitted to the Mayor and Columbus
Council, the subject of the audit shall file a written response with the
Internal Auditor/Compliance Officer within ten (10) days of receipt of the
report; and for other purposes.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh commented that the Finance Department should be
involved with the cost analysis as a part of the auditing process.
In response to a question from City Manager Hugley regarding the
involvement of the city manager during this auditing process, Councilor Davis
advised that the city manager would be included in any type of review; since,
the city manager is charged with overseeing the various city departments.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh asked that some language be put in the ordinance to
include the city manager. City Attorney Fay recited some potential language to
include the city manager in the ordinance.
Mr. Paul Olson, 13830 Upatoi Lane, approached the rostrum to question the
release of the audits that had been completed since 2008. He then expressed
concerns regarding Columbus Code of Ordinances Chapter 3. Inquiries and
Investigations where he proceeded to read excerpts of the handling of inquiries
and investigations of the operations of any department or conduct of an
employee administering the affairs of the city government. He also read
excerpts of Section 3-301. Investigations to the Public and 4-102. General
Provisions concerning Departments.
City Attorney Fay declared the public hearing as being held and advised
that the substitute ordinance would be listed on second reading for the next
meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS
SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Property located at 4425 & 4421 3rd Avenue is proposed for
rezoning from RMF1 (Residential Multi Family 1) zoning district to GC (General
Commercial) zoning district. (21-A-10 Campbell & Culpepper)
PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioners; however,
there was no presentation made since no one came forward in opposition to the
ordinance.
City Attorney Fay declared the public hearing as being held and would be
listed on second reading for the next meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE OF
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS
HELD AS
ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Amending the Unified Development Ordinance to create a new
permitted use and definition for ambulance services. (22-A-10-Planning
Department) The proposed text amendment shall include any reference to
ambulances in the definition of dispatch agency or office shall be removed.
Zoning Administrator Will Johnson, briefly explained that a private
ambulance company had approached the Planning Department with regards to
purchasing the old Nathan?s Feed & Seed on Second Avenue. He said the problem
was that ambulance service in the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) were
considered a dispatch agency, which were only allowed in LMI (Light
Manufacturing Industrial). In working with the applicant, he explained the
amendment was submitted to pull ambulance service out of the dispatch agency
category and inserting its on new category and allow it in GC (General
Commercial), LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial) and HMI (??????
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh asked about the amendment that Planning Advisory
Commission was recommending, at which time, Zoning Administrator Johnson
advised that the Planning Advisory Commission recommended that this be adopted
as a Special Exception Use; however, the Planning Department disagreed with
this recommendation.
City Attorney Fay declared the public hearing as being held and advised
that the ordinance would be on second reading in two weeks.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS
SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Property located at 3832 Trask Drive & 1600 Ft. Benning
Drive is proposed for rezoning from RMF2 (Residential Multi Family 2) zoning
district to GC (General Commercial) zoning district. (1-CA-10-McKenna) The
proposed use is for Medical Office.
City Attorney Fay advised that this petition was delayed from several
months ago and was recommended for conditional approval by the Planning
Department.
PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner; whereas, Mr.
Rob McKenna was called to the podium at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh. After it was determined that a reversionary clause was in the ordinance,
there were no further comments or questions.
City Attorney Fay declared the public hearing as being held and would be
listed on second reading for the next meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COLUMBUS CODE OF ORDINANCES WAS
SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING
AND DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL FOR TWO WEEKS:
An Ordinance - Amending Section 18-29 of the Columbus Code by adding
offenses to street obstruction; and for other purposes.
Councilor Barnes requested delaying this matter for two weeks. Councilor
McDaniel then asked questions relative to the duties of the Marshal?s Office
regarding during evictions and people obstructing traffic. He than asked about
the homeless people that stand right on the curb and people standing around
looking for day work. City Attorney Fay said this ordinance is aimed at
traffic flow.
Councilor Barnes explained that these are some of the questions that have
come about, and this is the reason for the delay.
City Attorney Fay said this matter would be brought back in two weeks.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE REGULATING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING:
An Ordinance - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by
amending City Code Section 20-5.2 increasing or decreasing state speed limit in
designated zones approved by Ordinance 05-2, and Section 20-5.3 streets
designated for speed enforcement using radar and other speed detection devices
approved by Ordinance 05-3, to change the existing school zone times of 7:00 am
to 9:00 am, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm to new school zone times of 7:00 am to 9:00 am,
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm; authorizing the installation of official traffic control
signs; repealing any conflicting Ordinance and for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (253-10) - Authorizing a hardship variance request to waive
street frontage requirements at 1800 Blanchard Boulevard and 1807 Victory
Drive. Councilor McDaniel moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ELEVEN RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND
THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL
UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILORO ANTHONY AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS PRESENT FOR
THIS MEETING:
A Resolution (254-10) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. John J. Brooks upon
his retirement from the Columbus Police Department after 28 years of
service.
A Resolution (255-10) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Robert W. Jackson
upon his retirement from the Columbus Police Department after 34 years of
service.
A Resolution (256-10) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Dennis D. Allen
upon his retirement from the Columbus Water Works after 25 years of service.
A Resolution (257-10) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. James E. Patterson,
Jr. upon his retirement from the Columbus Water Works after 21 years of
service.
A Resolution (258-10) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Robert ?Glen?
Hodnett upon his retirement from the Information Technology after 15 years of
service.
A Resolution (259-10) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Robert C. Smith
upon his retirement from the JTPA after 23 years of service.
A Resolution (260-10) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Johnny Wright upon
his retirement from the Parks and Recreation Department after 26 years of
service.
A Resolution (261-10) - Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. C. B.
Ray, employee with the Columbus Police Department, who passed away on June 3,
2010.
A Resolution (262-10) - Conveying condolences to the family of Mr.
Clifford Thomas, Jr., employee with the Parks and Recreation Department, who
passed away on June 5, 2010.
A Resolution (263-10) - Conveying condolences to the family of Mrs.
Dorothy L. Bodiford, employee with the Parks and Recreation Department, who
passed away on July 12, 2010.
A Resolution (264-10) - Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Michael
L. Reed, Sr., employee with the Columbus Water Works, who passed away on July
14, 2010.
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RESOLUTION:
Councilor Henderson requested a proclamation or resolution commending Dr.
Champ Baker from Hughston Sports Medicine Hospital; he won a State-wide or
Nation-wide Orthopedic Surgeon of the Year award.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILOR HENDERSON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION LISTED ON
THE CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WAS CALLED ON AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS AND
ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (265-10) - Authorizing a request to execute an agreement with
Enrichment Services, Inc., to initiate a Weatherization Program under the
City's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. Councilor Henderson
moved its adoption. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
Councilor Anthony requested a presentation be prepared for the Council?s
Agenda to determine how people may qualify for this program; this would be
useful for the public to know.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MR. WILLIE E. SOLOMON, RE: PROPERTY TAX NOTICE FOR YEAR
2002:
Mr. Willie E. Solomon, cancelled his appearance before the Council.
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MR. CHARLES C. DAUPHIN, RE: REQUEST TO APPEAL PROPERTY TAX PENALTIES FOR
YEARS 2007, 2008 AND
2009:
Mr. Charles C. Dauphin, approached the rostrum to request a relief of
interest and charges due on tax bills. He then explained that in 2007, we had
a deed transferred from my stepmother to myself and my sisters from a plat in
the deed office dated 1938. He said we received a note that the plat was
changed in 1989; therefore, but we don?t know what the property description is
on the plat. He said in the meantime, we did not receive a tax bill for the
properties listed: 2652 Reese Road, 2674 Reese Road, 4410 Lapaloma Drive, and
4430 Lapaloma Drive. He said he received a fi fa notice this year and he has
been working with the Tax Commissioners Office; however, no one still is able
to tell him what the proper description of this property should be. Therefore,
he said that he feels he should not be charged penalties and interests on
taxes; since, he has never received a tax bill on them.
Mayor Wetherington suggested that Mr. Dauphin meet with Tax Commissioner
Lula Huff to resolve the matter. Clerk of Council Washington advised that we
did receive a memorandum from Tax Commissioner Lula Huff requesting this matter
be delayed until she has had an opportunity to research it.
At this time, Mr. Dauphin responded to various questions from Councilor
Baker regarding the parcels.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh then made a motion to adopt the procedure for
public agenda applicants regarding tax matters to go through the process to
allow the tax commissioner two weeks to respond. Seconded by Councilor Woodson
and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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MR. PAUL OLSON, RE: COLUMBUS REGIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MEDICAL CENTER
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY MEMBERS AND COLUMBUS REGIONAL PROPERTY TAX
INFORMATION:
Mr. Paul Olson, appeared before the Council to discuss the three mills
earmarked for indigent care through the Medical Center, and the bond acquired
by the Medical Center Authority for Spring Harbor in the amount of $74.6
million. He stated the City has allowed $4.7 million in taxes to accumulate
over the last five years, which is approximately $1 million a year.
He then questioned the member status and what he believes is a potential
conflict of interest of some of the members serving on the Medical Center
Hospital Authority.
City Attorney Fay advised that the bonds of up to $200 million Series 2010
Certificates were validated and declared proper by thee Muscogee County
Superior Court on May 17, 2010 in the action of the State of Georgia versus
Medical Center Hospital Authority, etc. He explained wherever the Hospital
Authority does a bond issue, they must receive approval from Superior Court and
validated through a court action before they can proceed; the bond issue was
not illegal in any way. He also briefly addressed the 30-year contract the
City has with the Medical Center for indigent care for 3 mills.
In reference to Spring Harbor, City Attorney Fay advised this matter is in
litigation on their tax-exempt status; therefore, we would refrain from
commenting until the judge has made a ruling.
Mr. Olson also made some additional comments in reference to the
statements made by City Attorney Fay.
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MR. C. A. HARMON, RE: FIRE
DEPARTMENT:
Mr. C. A. Harmon, addressed the members of Council to discuss the Fire
Department. He then read from a prepared statement regarding the audit report
of the Fire Department with regards to the tire damage and oil spill of
Batallion Chief Bruner?s city vehicle. He asked that this matter be looked
into further.
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MR. EDWARD DUBOSE, REPRESENTING THE GEORGIA STATE CONFERENCE NAACP, RE:
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Edward Dubose, representing the Georgia State Conference NAACP, did not
respond when given the opportunity to appear before the Council.
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MR. WILLIAM MADISON, RE: GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS:
Mr. William Madison, approached the rostrum to speak about the documents
made reference to by Mr. Paul Olson. He expressed his disappointment in those
who may have knowledge of the bond issue of the Medical Center as outlined in
the twenty-nine page document on Mr. Olson?s website. He said that people are
being turned away from the Medical Center because there is no money. He said a
neighborhood was built with indigent funds sent here from Washington, Atlanta,
etc. He then spoke of the cost to reside in these condominiums located on the
river.
Mayor Wetherington said that he does not agree with Spring Harbor
receiving a property tax exemption. He said he does not know how they could
even ask for it, because it is an institution that is for profit and this is
why he has asked City Attorney Fay to have attorneys look into this matter for
the City.
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MRS. LINDA GEORGE, RE:
TAXPAYER:
Mrs. Linda George, came forward to speak of an advertisement for an exotic
business visible by anyone traveling south on I-185 and exiting onto Victory
Drive.
Mrs. George then spoke of her concerns with being forbidden to use a ?for
rent? sign at the entrance of the Old Towne Subdivision due to the City
ordinance and the employee charged with overseeing the signs in Columbus,
Georgia.
She then called attention to the amount of money her and her husband have
paid in property taxes in Columbus, Georgia.
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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 UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR
PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY
THOSE NINE MEMBER PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR HENDERSON BEING ABSENT FOR THE
VOTE:
A Resolution (266-10) - Authorizing a request to execute a Quit Claim Deed
and sell 0.42 +/- acres of property Fire Station #10, located at 2067 Commerce
Street as surplus to the adjacent property owner(s). Property was declared
surplus by Resolution #451-05 to allow the sell of said property.
A Resolution (267-10) - Authorizing a request to approve the attached
Resolution for the acquisition of land consisting of 2.6 +/- acres located at
315 and 325 Andrews Road in the Enterprise Zone.
A Resolution (268-10) - Authorizing a request Authorization is requested
to submit an application and, if approved, accept a grant in the amount of
$7,500.00 or that approved amount from the Council of Juvenile Court Judges of
Georgia for a Purchase of Services Grant.
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THE FOLLOWING TEN PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR
PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR HENDERSON BEING ABSENT FOR THE
VOTE:
A Resolution (269-10) - Authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with Southeastern Site Development, Inc., in the amount of
$397,502.85, for the Warm Springs Road and Blackmon Road roundabout.
A Resolution (270-10) - Authorizing the execution of a contract with D. H.
Griffin Wrecking Co., Inc./dba Reaves Wrecking Company, Inc., to provide
demolition services on an ?as needed basis?.
A Resolution (271-10) - Authorizing the purchase usage of the translation
services contract with the following suppliers: Interpreters Unlimited, Inc.;
Carmazzi, Inc.; LATN, Inc. and Language Line Services, Inc., via the Georgia
State Contract Numbers 99999-SPD-S20110701-0001; 99999-SPD-S20110701-0002;
99999-SPD-S20110701-0003 and 99999-SPD-S20110701-0004. The translation
services will be utilized on an "as needed" basis.
A Resolution (272-10) - Authorizing the purchase of electrical fixtures,
parts and supplies from Interstate Electrical Supply for the estimate annual
contract value of $36,650.80.
A Resolution (273-10) - Authorizing payment to AT&T for the annual
maintenance for all Cisco equipment and software license renewals, included in
the IP Telephony Network in twelve locations: the Government Center, Annex,
Public Safety Complex, fox recreation center, Trade Center, Public Services
Administration Building, Fleet Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Signal
Shop, storage warehouse, Metra, and the Animal Control Facility. The annual
cost of network and equipment coverage, known as AT&T Datacare, is $109,458.36
A Resolution (274-10) - Authorizing payment to Robinson Paving Company
(Columbus, Ga) in the amount of $34,794.55 for construction services required
for an emergency storm drain repair on 11th Street.
A Resolution (275-10) - Authorizing payment to Banks Boiler Services,
Inc., (Albany, Ga) in the amount of $35,700.00 for emergency repairs required
for the boiler at the Government Center.
A Resolution (276-10) - Authorizing the purchase of seven commercial
zero-turn-radius mowers via Georgia State Contract, SWC80775, from the Whitson
Company d/b/a/ Power Tool Company, (Johnson City, Tn) in the amount of
$58,238.18.
A Resolution (277-10) - Authorizing the purchase of concrete railroad
crossing panels, on an ?as needed basis,? from Omega Industries for the
estimated annual contract value of $297,750.00
A Resolution (278-10) - Authorizing a contract with Star Recycling, Inc.,
for the removal, recycling/reuse, scrap metal, bulky items and similar material
from the Columbus Landfill, paying the city at a rate of $93.69 per ton.
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PRESENTATIONS:
PROPERTY TAX ROLLBACK:
Finance Director Pam Hodge, came forward to provide the overhead projector
presentation and is outlined as follows:
2009 Other Local Option Sales Tax
FY11 Rollback
FY11 Millage Summary
USD#1 USD#2 USD#4
Total Gen and Urban 1.01 0.91 0.79
METRA 0.70 0.70 0.70
Total subject to cap 1.71 1.61 1.49
Stormwater (Sewer) 1.22 0.21 N/A
Paving 3.36 0.91 N/A
Medical Center 3.00 3.00 3.00
Economic Development 0.25 0.25 0.25
SUB-TOTAL 9.54 5.98 4.74
Debt Service 1.08 1.08 1.08
TOTAL 10.62 7.06 5.82
CALCULATION EXAMPLE
2009 NET CITY OPER.
Assessment $40,000
Exemption (13,500)
Net Assessment $26,500
Millage Calculation =
Net Assessment / 1000 * Millage Rate
$26,500 / 1000 * 16.83 mills = $445.99
CALCULATION EXAMPLE
2009 NET CITY OPER.
Assessment $40,000
Exemption (13,500)
Net Assessment $26,500
Millage Calculation =
Net Assessment / 1000 * Millage Rate
$26,500 / 1000 * 9.54 mills = $252.81
PUBLIC FORUMS
Monday, August 30th at 6:00 ? 7:00 p.m.
Monday, September 13th at 6:00 ? 7:00 p.m.
Columbus Library on Macon Road
In response to City Manager Hugley, Finance Director Hodge explained that
the only change is in the 9 mill for the general operation portion of the
budget. She added that there is no change to the millage rate for the storm
water millage, paving, medical center, economic development and debt service.
Therefore, she explained that the only change for the rollback requirement is
in the general operating portion of the budget, which was the 9 mill portion
for USD #1.
City Manager Hugley added that the State of Georgia, based on their
financial status, decided not to fund the Homeowner Tax Relief grant;
therefore, the amount is now appearing on the property tax requirement.
Responding to a question of Councilor Anthony, Finance Director Hodge
advised that total amount of the rollback is $30,145,848.
Councilor Woodson asked that the rollback presentation be put on the
Government Access Channel and the city?s website.
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MAJOR PROJECT - NATATORIUM:
Deputy City Manager David Arrington, provided the following power point
presentation and is outlined as follows:
PROJECT SUMMARY
Facility to be constructed at same time as City Service Center and Parking
Garage
Funding Sources: Local Option Sales Tax, 1999 SPLOST
Design
Consultant provided three design options for Council consideration
Two revised designs presented to Council
Architects require guidance to proceed with design of facility
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Meeting our commitment to the public
Stakeholder input
Competition Standard
Public Accessibility
Therapeutic Capabilities
RECOMMENDATION
51,233 sq. ft. building with seating capacity for 900 (600 fixed individual
seats, 300 bench seats)
50 meter x 25 yard competition pool with moveable bulkhead, diving well
Therapeutic pool with 4 lane warm up/cool down pool
Concession area
Locker rooms and deck area for team staging
Dehumidification system
AV system/score board/public address
Consultant provided three design options for Council consideration
Two revised designs presented to Council
Architects require guidance to proceed with design of facility
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REFERRALS:
SERVICE DOGS:
Have the staff research the Vehicle For Hire Ordinance and State laws
regarding seeing-eye dogs or service dogs accompanying passengers riding in a
taxicab. A taxicab driver charged a passenger with a service dog $5.00 to
transport the dog. Let?s bring forth an ordinance that imitates State Law
30-4-2 regarding handicap passengers and the use of service dogs. (Request of
Councilor Woodson)
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WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM:
Have the staff to prepare a presentation for the agenda on the procedures
a person would follow in order to apply and qualify for the Weatherization
Program (Request of Councilor Anthony)
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WILLIAMS ROAD @ VETERANS PARKWAY:
Have the staff check on reports that the left-turn signal arrow on
Williams Road at Veterans Parkway is not functioning causing traffic to back up
on Williams Road as people were heading south on Williams Road attempting to go
east on Veterans Parkway. (Request of Councilor Henderson)
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EROSION PROBLEMS:
Have the staff check on 3768 Hawaii Way where the property owner is
experiencing erosion on his property with the creek bed taking his property and
fencing away. Also, if the city is not responsible, provide a report to
outlining why the city is not. (Request of Councilor Barnes)
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FALL LINE TRACE CROSSING:
Have the staff check on the notification process to the public regarding
Hilton Avenue near Woodruff Road for crossing at the Fall Line Trace, because
the safety of the pedestrians are at risk. Also, if staff could put something
on our Government Access Channel to remind motorist about the pedestrians using
the Fall Line Trace crossing. (Request of Councilor Henderson)
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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) Notice of Upcoming ACCG Policy Committee Meetings- August 25, 30 and 31,
2010.
(2) Memorandum from ACCG, Re: Official Notice of Vacancy on ACCG Board of
Managers.
(3) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Keep Columbus Beautiful
Commission.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND
APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (279-10) - Approving and receiving the report of the Finance
Director of those alcoholic beverage licenses that were approved and/or denied
during the month of July 2010. Councilor Allen moved approval. Seconded by
Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those ten members present for
this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND
APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
Letter from Mr. David B. McMicken, Chairman of Board of Trustees, advising
that The Medical Center Hospital Authority has elected Mr. Bob Koon to replace
Mr. Edward Griffin. Councilor Henderson moved approval. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING APPLICATIONS WERE SUBMITTED BY
CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION
MADE BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
Application of Alix Jean for a taxicab owner?s business license to do
business as Elite Cab Company, located at 1257 Metro Drive, Columbus, Georgia
31903
Application of Richard Bishop to temporarily close Broadway from 10th
Street to 11th Street and 11th Street from 1st Avenue to 2nd Avenue, on Friday,
August 20, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., in connection with ?Uptown
Concert? pedestrian safety.
Application of Richard Bishop to temporarily close 10th Street from 1st
Avenue to 2nd Avenue and east side of 1st Avenue from 10th Street to 11th Street, on Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in
connection with ?Springer Block Party? pedestrian safety.
Application of Clementine Cochran to temporarily close 49th Street and
50th Street from 11th Avenue to 12th Avenue, on Saturday, August 28, 2010 from
1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in connection with children playing and other
activities.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON
AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 26-10 & 27-10.
Medical Center Hospital Authority, April 28, 2010.
Planning Advisory Commission, November 4 & 18, 2009.
Planning Advisory Commission, December 2 & 16, 2009.
Councilor Allen moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and
carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING NEW ZONING PETITION WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND AN ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED FOR BY COUNCILOR
ALLEN:
Petition submitted by George W. Mize, Jr. to rezone 2 acres of property
located at 4422 Miller Road and 4531 Peek Industrial Drive from NC
(Neighborhood Commercial) to GC (General Commercial) district. (Recommended
for approval by both the Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning
Department). (24-A-10-Mize)
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BUILDING AUTHORITY:
Clerk of Council Washington advised that we still need a replacement for
Mr. Terry Ballard?s seat, which expired several months ago. There was no action
in this regard.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington informed the Mayor and Council that we need an
appointment for Mr. Daniel Priban who cannot succeed himself. This is a
District 9 seat. She said we also need an appointment for Mr. Arthur Rogers who
cannot succeed himself. This is a District 4 seat. She then advised that the
Mayor that he has two appointments on this board: Mr. John Partin and Mr. Eddie
Roberts, who also cannot succeed themselves.
She advised that Mayor Wetherington is nominating Mr. Adrian Cox to replace
Mr. John Partin. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved confirmation of Mr. Cox.
Seconded by Councilor Baker and carried unanimously by those ten members
present for this meeting.
For the Council District Nine nomination, Clerk of Council Washington
advised that Ms. Claydia Muller is being nominated to replace Mr. Daniel
Priban. Councilor Barnes moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Baker and
carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Clerk of Council Washington advised that Rev. Ralph Huling has resigned and
the Council would submit three nominees for this position. There were none.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington advised that the members of Council are making
the following nominations for their respective district seats for the 2010-2011
school year: Jannie Thomas- Council District One; Brandon Michael Palmer-
Council District Two; Erin Clifton- Council District Three; Saisha Belt-
Council District Four; Heather Lee- Council District Five; Kyler Hancock-
Council District Six; Breionka Richardson- Council District Seven; Victoria
Higgins- Council District 9; Tedric Palmer, Jr.- Council District Ten and
Taylor Ford- Mayor?s appointment.
Councilor Henderson moved confirmation of all of the nominees. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members present for
this meeting.
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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 Woodson and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present with Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh and Councilor Hunter having left the meeting with the time being 11:53
a.m.
Sandra T. Davis, CDMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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