MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
MAY 12, 2009
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 12, 2009, in the Council Chambers on the
Plaza Level of the 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 Wayne Anthony, R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry ?Pop?
Barnes, Glenn Davis, Berry Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr., and Charles E.
McDaniel, Jr. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of
Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also
present. Councilor Evelyn Woodson took her seat at the Council table at 9:13
a.m.
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ABSENT: No one was absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Reverend Corey J. Neal, Pastor Greater Peace Baptist
Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Greater Peace Baptist Church Children?s Ministry.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:________________________________________________________
An Ordinance ? Amending the text of the Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO) to create new Section 2.5.20 Veterans Parkway Corridor Overlay District.
(8-A-09-Planning Department) The proposed district addresses issues along said
corridor such as aesthetics, access, landscaping, and so forth.
PROPONENTS:
Mr. Rick Jones, Director of the Department of Planning came forward and
presented the following presentation on the Veterans Parkway Corridor Overlay
District.
After Mr. Jones concluded his presentation, he then responded to questions
of members of the Council.
The following individuals then came forward and offered their support for the
proposed Veterans Parkway Overlay District ordinance:
Mr. Milton Jones, Mr. Ken Henson, 974 Greystone Drive, Mrs. Virginia
Peebles, 1417 Stark Avenue, Ms. Dorothy McDaniel, representing Trees Columbus,
Mrs. Barbara Fortson 1100 Fortson Road, Mr. Matt Swift, 6005 Green Island
Drive,
Mr. Tom Titus, 1080 st. County Court, Mr. Brooks Yancey, and Mr. Richard Bishop.
Mr. Henson showed photographs of landscaping and architectural designs of
various Overlay areas.
OPPONENTS:
The following individuals also came forward and expressed their opposition
to the proposed Veterans Parkway Overlay ordinance.
Mr. Bill Berry, Harris County, Mr. Robert Teasley, owner of Signs, Inc.,
Mr. Chris Whiteman, 2748 and Mr. Dave Erickson.
City Attorney Fay pointed out that this would be back for a vote in two
weeks at the next Council meeting.
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FLOOD PRESENTATION:
With there being several individuals present and interested in this
subject matter, the following presentation was then called up as the next item
of business.
Deputy City Manager David Arrington came forward and gave a forty-five
minute presentation with respect to the flood problems that have been occurring
in the City within the last several months. He stated that the Council gave a
directive to The City Manager and charged him with developing criteria to be
used to implement a program for receiving, reviewing and determining flood
claim grants to property owners affected by recent floods dating back to
January 1, 2009. He then went into details outlining the following
presentation:
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Includes money or direct assistance to individuals, families and businesses in
an area whose property has been damaged or destroyed and whose losses are NOT
covered by insurance.
The assistance is NOT intended to restore the damaged property to its condition
before the disaster. The goal is to make the damaged home safe, sanitary and
functional.
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Housing Needs:
Temporary Housing
Repair
Replacement
Permanent Housing Construction
FEMA Disaster Assistance
To qualify for assistance:
Loss area must be declared a disaster
If you have insurance, you MUST file with your insurance company
You may apply by calling or through an on-line application process
GEMA Disaster Assistance
All disasters must first be acknowledged by our local EMA Office
Area may be declared as a ?State of Emergency through the Governor
If area designated as a Presidential Disaster
Public Assistance (Infrastructure only)
Individual Assistance (Personal losses, I.e. home, cars, personal belongings).
?Flood? as defined by FEMA
A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of two or
more acres of normally dry land area or two or more properties (at least one of
which is your property) such as:
Unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface water from any source
Overflow of inland or tidal waters
Homeowner?s Insurance Policy
Flood Insurance is purchased as a separate policy, not as a part of your
Homeowners Policy.
FEMA oversees the National Flood Insurance Program as the Underwriter
Flood Insurance costs based on actual flood zone designations
Flood Insurance
Eligibility & Costs
Eligibility:
Renter or Homeowner
Costs:
Not in a Flood Zone: $326/Yr. $27.17/mo.
Moderate to Low Risk as low as $119 (B&C)
High Risk as low as $509 (B&C)
(Based on the standard rated policy ? NFIP)
Flood Insurance Coverage
Building Property Coverage:
Building & Foundation
Electrical & Plumbing
HVAC; Major Appliances; Window Blinds
Wall to Wall Carpeting; Paneling; Wallboards etc.
Personal Property Coverage:
Clothing; furniture, electronic equipment
Curtains
Portable & Window AC;
Carpets (not included in bldg. Coverage)
Washer & Dryer
Freezers & Contents
Certain valuables (artwork, furs ? up to $2,500)
Flood Insurance
What?s NOT Covered
Damage caused by moisture; mildew or mold
Currency, precious metals, valuable papers
Property & belongings outside of the building (trees, plants, decks, patios,
fences, hot tubs, swimming pools)
Living Expenses (temporary housing)
Financial losses caused by business interruption
Self propelled vehicles (cars)
City Attorney
Advises
?General Rule under GA. Law is that counties are not liable for damages in
civil actions unless made so by the general assembly? O.C.G.A. Section 36-1-4
Not every post-construction activity involved in a flooding incident gives rise
to liability. As a matter of law, the post-construction non-nuisance damage
done to private property by a single malfunction in the operation of a public
works project is not damage which has been done for a public purpose within the
meaning of Ga. Const. 1983, Art. I, Sec. III, Para. II and Art.
Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA)- Survey
Do you have a flood plan that pays property owners for damage sustained during
a flood event in your community, i.e. clogged inlets etc.?
Surveyed 154 GA PRIMA Members
Received 14 Responses
1 Yes 13 No
CCG Risk Management Claims Process
Receives call from Claimant
Risk Investigator sent out to assess damage, take statements and photographs
Information placed in Risk Management Compliance Suite
Risk Management reviews information; makes determination to accept or deny
liability
If RM lacks the expertise in area of claim, a private independent adjuster is
retained to handle and make recommendations back to RM.
If liability is accepted, instructions are provided to claimant on how to
proceed
If liability is denied, a letter is sent to claimant.
Recent Events
Flood ?Feb. 28, 2009
Total w/o generated
30
Structural Flooding
23 Residences
2 Apartments
5 Businesses
Other Property Damage
8 (Vehicles, AC Units)
Flood - March 16th:
Total w/o generated
160
Structural Flooding
2
Other Property Damage
0
Recent Events
Flood ? Mar. 28th
Total w/o generated
225
Structural Flooding
18
Other Property Damage
9
Charter Oaks Watershed ? April 1
Total w/o generated 9
Structural Flooding 3
Other Property Damage 3
Recent Events
April 10th:
Total w/o generated
45
Structural Flooding
0
Other Property Damage
0
Flood - April 13th:
Total w/o generated
109
Structural Flooding
21
Other Property Damage
0
Recent Events
April 20, 2009 Event:
Total w/o generated: 69
Structural Flooding: 2
Other Property Damage: 0
Recent Events
Summary
Total Work Orders Generated 647
Structural Flooding (*) 76
Other Property Damage (*) 20
(*) As reported
CCG Flood Claims Criteria
Considerations:
25 Year Flood Event (measured by publicly available data)
Uninsured Losses only
Structural and personal property damage excluding cars, boats, other equipment.
erosion, etc. Personal property damage includes clothes and furniture only.
Does not include damages caused by mold, mildew, or moisture.
Each grantee must sign a Hold Harmless Agreement
Limited to one flood occurrence ? grantees would be strongly encouraged to
purchase flood insurance after receiving grant.
Hire an independent Adjuster to assess/inspect/evaluate damage and provide
written estimate to Risk Management/City
If our Community receives a ?Disaster Declaration? from FEMA ? the city will
not grant funding in damaged areas during this event
CCG Flood Claims - OPTIONS
Option I:
Flooding occurs in an area where the rain event meets our current design
standards ? (as measured by publicly available data)
Pay up to a maximum of $10,000 for structural damage and up to $2,500 for
personal property
Projected 76 occurrences per year
Damage must be verified through an independent Adjuster
Flooding must be as a direct result of the public Storm Water System failure
Disclaimer: deny claim when damage caused by a 3rd Party or Private Property.
Option II:
Hire an Independent Adjuster to review each claim on its own merit to determine
liability.
CCG Flood Claims
Other Factors:
A: 25 year rain event in either option, or
* Our system is designed to handle up to a 25 year storm only
B: 25, 50, or 100 year rain event in either option
Flood Claims - Appeals
Any and all appeals on denied claims will be reviewed by the City Manager, as
is the current Risk Management process.
Summary of Options
Option I:
Pay up to $10,000 for structural damage & up to $2,500 for personal property
(I.e. clothing, furniture)
$760,000 Annually
Option II:
Hire an Independent Adjuster to review each claim on its on merit to determine
liability.
Cost: TBD
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA CONTINUED:
THE FOLLOWING THREE ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING:
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An Ordinance ? Regulating the vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia, by
amending City Code Section 20-8.1.1, through streets designated, by deleting
?Luna Drive? as an intersecting street with the through street of Amber Drive;
by amending City Code Section 20-8.1.2 multi-way stops designated for the
purpose of establishing a multi-way stop at the intersection of Amber Drive and
Luna Drive; authorizing the installation of official traffic control devices
indicating said stop intersections and repealing any conflicting ordinances and
for other purposes.
An Ordinance ? Amending annual and sick leave policy and creating a new
catastrophic sick leave policy.
An Ordinance ? Authorizing the members of the Columbus, Georgia Pension
Board of Trustees to serve more than two consecutive terms of office.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:____________
A Resolution (167-09) ? Authorizing a hardship variance request to waive
the minimum street frontage requirement in order to divide a parcel into two
parcels at 7200 Britton Drive. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight
members of Council present at the time, with Councilors Anthony and McDaniel
being absent for this vote.
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THE FOLLOWING FIVE RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS
READ BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE
ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILOR HENDERSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF
COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE TIME, WITH COUNCILOR ANTHONY AND MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT
FOR THIS VOTE:______________________________________________
A Resolution (168-09) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Rosemond D.
Crawford upon his retirement with Muscogee Manor after over 16 years of
service.
A Resolution (169-09) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Lewis R. Stewart
upon his retirement with the Columbus Police Department/Investigative Services
after over 32 years of service.
A Resolution (170-09) ? Expressing appreciation to Mrs. Sandra J. Wilson
upon her retirement with Inspections & Code Enforcement after over 21 years of
service.
A Resolution (171-09) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Terry
Lamar Sellers, employee with the Public Services/Landscape & Forestry Division,
who passed away on January 7, 2009.
A Resolution (172-09) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Danny
W. Olive, employee with the Engineering Department, who passed away on March
20, 2009.
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TEACHER OF THE YEAR:
Councilor Henderson requested a resolution congratulating the Teacher of
the Year.
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BROOKTONE GIRL?S TENNIS TEAM:
Councilor Hunter requested a resolution congratulating the Brookstone
Girl?s Tennis Team on winning the State Championship for the second time in a
row.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING PERSON (S) APPEARED ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA AND PROVIDED IS A
SUMMARY OF EACH PERSON COMMENTS:________
MR. CORTEZ TAYLOR, RE: FLOODING PROBLEMS:
Mr. Cortez Taylor, who requested to be listed on today?s agenda to discuss
an issue regarding some flooding problems, did not respond when given the
opportunity to address the Council.
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MR. PAUL OLSON, RE: CENSORSHIP AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, FOURTH STREET
TOWERS, INC, 1999 SPLOST- LIBERTY DISTRICT
REDEVELOPMENT:___________________________________________________
Mr. Paul Olson came forward and made comments with respect to the
following subject matters: Censorship during Council meetings, Fourth Street
Towers, 1999 SPLOST, as well as the Liberty District Redevelopment.
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MR. BERT COKER, RE: CENSORSHIP BY CITY MANAGER, 1999 SPLOST, LIBERTY
DISTRICT:__________________________________________
Mr. Bert Coker, 5815 Ventura Drive came forward and expressed his concerns
with respect to the following subject matters: Censorship during Council
meetings, Fourth Street Towers, 1999 SPLOST, as well as the Liberty District
Redevelopment.
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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 PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE TIME, WITH
COUNCILORS ANTHONY AND MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE:
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A Resolution (173-09) ? Authorizing the execution of a MOU with Columbus
State University (CSU), Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia,
for constructing a new T-intersection at Cougar Court and Algonquin Drive in
exchange CSU will accept ownership and maintenance of Algonquin Drive from the
north right-of-way northerly and Cougar Court from the north right-of-way line
of Algonquin Drive north to the south right-of-way line of Gentian Boulevard.
A Resolution (174-09) ? Authorizing the approval to enter into a lease
agreement with Columbus Land Management, LLC, for a five-year property lease
agreement on space at Golden Park to install and operate a telecommunication
facility
A Resolution (175-09) ? Authorizing the submission of an application and
if approved accept a $229,600 grant from the Governor's Office for Children and
Families (Caring Communities: A System of Care Approach)
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THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTION LISTED ON THE CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM
TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE
EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE TIME, WITH COUNCILORS ANTHONY AND
MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE:
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A Resolution (176-09) ? Authorizing the purchase of pottery supplies
from Mid-South Ceramic Supply for the estimated contract value of $9,021.07.
The Parks & Recreation Britt David Cultural Arts Studio will utilize the
pottery supplies on an ?as needed basis?. The contract term shall be for one
year, with the option to renew for four (4) additional twelve-month periods.
Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and
the Contractor.
A Resolution (177-09) ? Authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc., in the amount of $1,210,589.00,
for storm drain rehabilitation. Insituform Technologies, Inc., will perform
cured-in-place storm sewer repairs on certain portions of 5th Street, 6th
Street, 10th Street, 11th Street, 15th Street, Broadway, 1st Avenue, 2nd
Avenue, 3rd Avenue, and Veterans Parkway. The work includes:
3,300 feet of 10 to 18-inch pipe 2,000 feet of 20 to 24-inch pipe
3,200 feet of 30 to 36-inch pipe 870 feet of 42-inch pipe
630 feet of 48-inch pipe. CCTV inspection
Miscellaneous point repairs Manhole height adjustments
Installation of manholes.
A Resolution (178-09) ? Authorizing the purchase of agricultural chemicals
on an ?as needed basis? from Kelly Seed Company and Lesco, Inc., for the
estimated annual contract value of $163,607.66. These chemicals will be
utilized by Parks Services to maintain athletic turf, and Public Services to
maintain right of ways. The term of the contract will be for one year, with
the option to renew for four additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal
is contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractors.
A Resolution (179-09) ? Authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with D. Dean & Associates, Inc., for the construction of a rest stop,
in the amount of $398,000.00. The work includes, but is not limited to, a rest
stop facility, gazebo and sitting area, bike racks, landscaping, parking lot,
sidewalks, etc.
A Resolution (180-09) ? Authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with Cline Service Corp., for bridge construction, in the amount of
$1,185,000.00. Cline Service Corp. will remove railroad materials located at
Weracoba Creek and an abandoned railroad overpasses over I-185, and replace
with bridges for the Warm Springs Bike Trail.
A Resolution (181-09) ? Authorizing payment to Hajoca Columbus (Columbus,
Georgia), in the amount of $63,798.00, for the emergency replacement of two
600 gallon water heaters at the County Jail. The water heaters at the jail were
leaking and needed to be replaced before they burst, causing additional
damage. The jail is occupied 24/7 and hot water must be available in the
building for sanitation purposes. The City Manager was notified of the
situation and approved the emergency purchase on March 3, 2009. Hajoca was
the chosen vendor because they are the only known local vendor who can provide
and build water heaters in the size required for the jail.
A Resolution (182-09) ? Authorizing payment to SunSouth, LLC., (Columbus,
Georgia), in the amount of $26,202.98, for the emergency purchase of a Skid
Steer required to operate the Materials Recycling Facility.
Currently, the City is contracted with Goodwill to receive and market the
City?s picked up recycle materials, such as newspapers, magazines etc?
However, on July 1, 2009 Goodwill will no longer accept recycle materials.
When the City was made aware of Goodwill?s decision, an RFP was advertised
February 18, 2009 in an attempt to obtain another vendor who would provide and
operate a MRF for the City. No vendors submitted proposals, but did indicate
that the market was such that it would not be profitable for them to make the
capital investment needed to provide and operate a MRF. Consequently, the
RFP was re-written for the City to provide and operate the MRF with a vendor
picking up and marketing the recyclables. Due to the amount of time that has
expired, the City is now in an urgent situation to have the MRF in operation by
July 1. Therefore, in order to obtain the necessary equipment and complete
negotiations with a vendor, the City Manager has deemed this project an
emergency since the City cannot cease its recycling program.
A Resolution (183-09) ? Authorizing payment to New Horizons (Columbus,
Georgia) to provide mental health services, for the Mental Health Court, in the
amount of $75,000.00. The Mental Health Court was established per a Federal
Grant in 2004 to help ease overcrowding in the jail. New Horizons was
instrumental in writing and assisting the City in obtaining the initial grant,
at which time they were the mental health services provider. Mental Health
Services include: extensive on-site behavioral health assessments in the jail,
development of recommendations and presentations of recommendations to court
officials, and judicial partners, making behavioral health and other needed
community services, intensive case management and follow-up, record keeping and
documentation as required. In order to maintain continuity in the program
with existing participants, New Horizons must continue to provide the mental
health services.
A Resolution (184-09) ? Authorizing payment to various contract
facilitators providing services for the Drug Court Program. Contract
facilitators are selected by the Juvenile Drug Court Judge and Program Director
to facilitate groups and programming. These facilitators do not receive more
than $10,000.00 annually, however facilitators may be utilized throughout the
term of the grant, which can span at least three years. Facilitors receive
referrals at the discretion of the Judge and Program Director. All
facilitators are required to submit documentation and reports as requested by
the Judge and Program Director. Services are provided only to active drug
court participants.
A Resolution (185-09) ? Authorizing payment to Jordan, Jones and Goulding
in the estimated amount of $20,600.00, and additional payment for any
unforeseen contingencies that may arise during the project, for providing
engineering services to facilitate cover material for the landfill. Public
Services needed cover material for the landfill. The material was available on
a lot in the Muscogee Technology Park. Grading the lot for the material is
considered a land disturbing activity and thus requires a permit from the City
as the local issuing authority and filing a Notice of Intent with Georgia EPD.
Since JJ&G has done all the engineering work for the development of Muscogee
Technology Park, they were chosen under as an only known source to do the plans
and for
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF DISCUSSION ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:__________________________
A Resolution (186-09) ? Authorizing an amendment of a variance to the UDO
City Code Section 7.3.4 that requires an interval of 800 feet for intersecting
roadways along an Arterial such as Whitesville Road to allow a separation of
593 feet apart measured centerline to centerline between Whittlesey Road and
the proposed new street. Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight
members of Council present with Councilors Anthony and McDaniel being absent
for this vote.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF WASHINGTON AS INFORMATION
FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL:____
(1) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Board of Family &
Children Services.
(2) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Hospital Authority of
Columbus.
(3) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Personnel Review Board.
(4) Biographical Sketch of Mr. Tyler Townsend, Councilor Allen?s nominee for
the position of Mr. Dennis Luby on the Building Authority of Columbus.
(5) Biographical Sketch of Ms. Shana Dean Young, Councilor McDaniel?s nominee
for the position of Mr. Joseph Gosha on West Central Georgia Regional Mental
Health, Developmental Disabilities and Addictive Diseases Planning Board.
(6) Biographical Sketch of Mr. Charles H. McDaniel, III, Councilor Baker?s
nominee for the position of Mr. Homer Kuhl on the Community Development
Advisory Council.
(7) Copy of Weekly Report of the Mayor?s Committee for Persons with
Disabilities for the week of April 20, 2009.
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HOSPITAL AUTHORITY:
Regarding Item Number Two as listed above, Clerk of Council Washington
pointed
out that Council needs to confirm the nomination of Mr. Aimee Hortsman, Mr.
Travis
Whitley and Mr. Paul Todd, who were selected by the Hospital Authority to
succeed
those members whose term of office had expired. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh so
moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight
members
of Council present, with Councilors Anthony and McDaniel being absent for this
vote.
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PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington submitted a letter from Mr. Roger Buterbaugh
resigning from his position on the Personnel Review Board. Councilor Allen
moved the letter be received with regrets and thanks for his service. Seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present, with Councilors Anthony and McDaniel being absent for this
vote.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:_____
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Airport Commission, March 26, 2009.
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 15-09 & 16-09.
Family & Children Services, April 22, 2009.
Golf Authority, March 24, 2009.
Hospital Authority, March 27, 2007.
Hospital Authority, April 24, 2007.
Hospital Authority, March 25, 2009.
Council Allen moved the approval of the minutes. Seconded by Councilor
Henderson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present,
with Councilor Anthony and McDaniel being absent for this vote.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that at the last meeting Councilor
McDaniel nominated Mr. Daniel L. Smith to succeed Ms. Penny Leigh Short on the
Animal Control Advisory Board and that he may now be confirmed. Councilor
Henderson so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by
those eight members of Council present, with Councilor Anthony and McDaniel
being absent for this vote.
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BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that at the last meeting Councilor
Allen nominated Mr. Ray Brinegar to succeed Mr. Ralph King and Councilor Davis
nominated Mr. Tom Moore to succeed Mr. Willie Lewis and that they may now be
confirmed. Councilor Henderson so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilor
Anthony and McDaniel being absent for this vote.
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BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of Mr.
Carmel Biggers expired on March 31st and that he cannot succeed himself. She
said this is the Mayor?s appointment. She also pointed out that the term of
office of Mr. Dennis Luby and Mr. Donald Bowman has expired as well and that
they cannot succeed themselves and this is the Council?s appointment. There
were no nominations.
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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington informed the Mayor and Council that Rev. Joseph
Robinson does not wish to be re-appointed. No further action was taken at this
time.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Councilor Baker is nominating
Mr. Chuck McDaniel to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Homer Kuhl who is deceased
for his Council District 5 representative.
Councilor Henderson moved he be confirmed. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilor
Anthony and McDaniel being absent for this vote.
She further pointed out that we still need a nominee for Councilor
District 10 representative for Mr. Steven D?Ostroph, who has resigned from the
board. There were no nominations for this position.
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COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND CULTURALLIAISON ENCOUNTERS
(C.I.R.C.L.E):______________________________
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mayor Wetherington is
nominating Ms. Mattie P. Hall to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Shirley Jaeger,
who has resigned from her position on C.I.R.C.L.E. Councilor Henderson moved
she be confirmed. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present, with Councilor Anthony and McDaniel being
absent for this vote.
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PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. David Edwards has
resigned from his position on the Personnel Review Board and that Council must
nominate someone to fill this unexpired term of office. There were no
nominations.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that on last week Councilor Davis
nominated Mr. Glenn Heinzelman to succeed himself for another term of office
and that he may now be confirmed. Councilor Henderson so moved. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilors Anthony and McDaniel being absent for this vote.
She further pointed out that Councilor Davis nominated Mr. Matthew
McDaniel, Councilor Henderson nominated Mr. Ralph King and Mrs. Mary G. Walker
was nominated by Councilor Barnes to succeed Mr. Karl Douglass, who cannot
succeed himself. A roll call vote was then taken to determine who would succeed
Mr. Douglas, but there was an inconclusive vote. Councilor Anthony and McDaniel
were away from the Council table at the time this vote was taken.
Clerk of Council Washington said she would bring this back at the next
meeting.
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WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA REGIONAL MH/DD/AD
PLANNINGBOARD:__________________________________________________________
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Joseph Gosha has resigned
from his position on the West Central Georgia Regional MH/DD/AD Planning Board
and that the Council must nominate someone to fill this unexpired term. There
were no nominations made.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Regarding an earlier request of City Attorney Fay, Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh made a motion to allow the Council to go into an executive session to
discuss a real estate matter. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilors Anthony
and McDaniel absent for this vote.
At 3:15 p.m. the regular session was adjourned to allow the Council to go
into an executive session.
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At 4:00 p.m. the meeting was called back to order at which time Mayor
Wetherington pointed out that the Council met in an executive session to
discuss real estate acquisition, but no votes was taken.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh then made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Woodson
and carried unanimously, with the time being 4:02 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, CMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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