MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
AUGUST 21, 2007
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 9:02 A.M, Tuesday, June 12, 2007, 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 R. Gary Allen, Wayne Anthony, Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes,
Glenn Davis, Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Charles E. McDaniel, Jr. and Evelyn
Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay and Deputy
Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also present.
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ABSENT: Councilor Berry H. Henderson was absent. Clerk of Council Tiny B.
Washington was also absent.
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INVOCATION: Led by Loyd Johnson, Lead Pastor - Gateway Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from Mayo Academy Children?s Learning
Center.
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PROCLAMATIONS:
?MDA COLUMBUS FIRE AND EMS APPRECIATION WEEK?:
With the Chief of the Fire and EMS Department Jeff Meyers and members of
the Columbus Fire and EMS Department standing at the Council table, Councilor
McDaniel read Mayor Wetherington?s proclamation, proclaiming the week of
October 27, 2007 as ?MDA Columbus Fire and EMS Appreciation Week?, in Columbus,
Georgia.
Ms. Ashley Marcott, offered her gratitude to the Fire and EMS Department
for all of the efforts in raising money for MDA.
?HOUSE OF HEROES MONTH?:
With Ms. Susan Gerkin, Captain Neal Block and others standing at the
Council table, Councilor Anthony read Mayor Wetherington?s proclamation,
proclaiming the month of September as ?House of Heroes Month?, in Columbus,
Georgia.
?RAMON WILLIAMS, III DAY?:
With Mr. Ramon Williams, III, his mother Carol Foster- Sheriff?s
Department and other family members standing at the Council table, Councilor
Woodson read Mayor Wetherington?s proclamation, proclaiming August 21, 2007 as
?Ramon Williams, III Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the May 15, 2007 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 Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh, which carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present
for this meeting with Councilor Henderson being absent.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AS DELAYED FROM THE AUGUST 7, 2007
MEETING AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY ON SECOND READING WITH THERE
BEING INSUFFICIENT VOTES FOR ACTION:
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An Ordinance - Rezoning properties located at 3556 & 3562 St. Mary?s Road
are proposed for rezoning from SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) District to
GC (General Commercial) District. (27-A-07-Morrison)
Councilor Hunter moved it be defeated. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh resulting in a five to four vote with there being insufficient votes for
action. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilors Allen, Anthony, Davis and
Hunter voting for the motion and Councilors Baker, Barnes, McDaniel and Woodson
voting no.
City Attorney Fay advised that this matter would be brought back on second
reading in two weeks on September 4, 2007.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WERE
APPROVED ON SECOND READING:_ ____
An Ordinance (07-53) - Amending the text of the Unified Development
Ordinance to amend Chapter 8, Article 5, Flood Damage Prevention.
(35-A-07-Planning Department) Councilor McDaniel moved its adoption. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present for this meeting.
An Ordinance (07-54) - Amending the text to the Unified Development
Ordinance that the category of Auto/Truck Broker be created and permitted in
the UPT (Uptown), GC (General Commercial, LMI (Light Manufacturing/Industrial)
and HMI (Heavy Manufacturing/Industrial) Districts as a principal use.
(34-A-07-Rose) Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its adoption. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR ORDINANCES AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED
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An Ordinance (07-55) - Properties located at 8101 and 8103 Veterans
Parkway are proposed for rezoning from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1)/ GC
(General Commercial) District to PUD (Planned Unit Development) District.
(28-CA-07-Woodruff Brokerage Co.) Councilor Allen moved its adoption. Seconded
by Councilor Davis and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present for this meeting.
An Ordinance (07-56) - Property located at 466 Andrews Road is proposed
for rezoning from GC (General Commercial) District to LMI (Light
Manufacturing/Industrial) District. (33-A-07-Lomax) Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by
those nine members of Council present for this meeting.
An Ordinance (07-57) - Property located at 4617 Armour Road is proposed
for rezoning from RO (Residential-Office) District to NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) District. (32-A-07-McKenna) Councilor McDaniel moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council present for this meeting.
An Ordinance (07-58) - Property located at 8200 Fortson Road is proposed
for rezoning from RE1 (Real Estate 1) District to GC (General Commercial)
District. (36-CA-07-Barry) Councilor Allen moved its adoption. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS ADOPTED AS AMENDED ON SECOND READING:
An Ordinance (07-59) - Providing for the demolition of various structures
located at:
1. 1608 3rd Avenue (Archibald W. Brown, II, Cecil P, Brown Sr. &
James P. Brown, owner) 2. 1333 23rd Street (Michael Lloyd & Solomon Cooper,
owner)
3. 3400 St. Mary?s Rd Lt 520 (Austin C. Eason, owner)
4. 2504 16th Avenue (Matthew England, owner)
5. 380 29th Avenue (Grover Lee Harris, owner)
6. 30 Lanier Avenue (Jo B. Henry, owner)
7. 221 26th Street (Jackie Hill, owner)
8. 744 Lawyers Lane (Ralph Lee, owner)
9. 360 Marlboro Avenue (Harold McBride, Owner)
10. 3400 St. Mary?s Road, Lt 447 (Leon McCoy, owner)
11. 3000 Hamilton Road (James L. & Rosa P. Mason, owner)
12. 426 Mellon Street (Vincent L. Owens, owner)
13. 933 Sheridan Avenue (Crawford Smith, owner)
14. 2209 1st Avenue (Sadie Thomas, owner)
15. 4929 15th Avenue (Westchester Builders, Inc. owner)
16. 1014 54th Street (William David Whitley, owner)
17. 1343 23rd Street (Grover O. & Lizzie M. Williams, owner) 18.
2207 1st Avenue (J. C. Williams Estate, owner)
19. 1114 Wynnton Road (Word of Truth Church of God In Christ, Inc.,
owner);
and for demolition services for the Inspections and Code Division in accordance
with the attached Tabulation of Bid sheet.
City Attorney Fay noted that Inspections & Code Enforcement is requesting
that Item # 7 (221 26th Street ? owner Jackie Hill) be removed, because that
property was sold on August 10, 2007. Councilor Woodson moved to remove that
item. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those
nine members present for this meeting.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh regarding one of the properties
being in probate, City Attorney Fay advised that it is the property located at
380 29th Avenue. City Manager Hugley then asked about 426 Mellon Street,
because there were insufficient votes for action previously with a four to four
vote. City Attorney Fay recalled that Mr. Vincent Owens had requested a
ninety-day extension on the property located at 426 Mellon Street.
After Ms. Rebecca Wiggins, from the Inspections and Code Enforcement
Division responded to the concerns of the property in probate, Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh made a motion to remove the property located at 380 29th Street
from the list until it comes out of Probate Court and the new owner has been
given an opportunity to comply. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting.
Councilor Allen made a motion to give Mr. Owens a ninety-day extension for
his property located at 426 Mellon Street. Seconded by Councilor Barnes and
carried by a vote of six to three with Councilors Allen, Barnes, Davis, Hunter,
McDaniel and Woodson voting yes and Councilors, Anthony, Baker and Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh voting no.
Councilor McDaniel said that he spoke to Mr. Hudson on Item #15 (4929
15th Avenue- Westchester Builders, Inc. owner) and mentioned for the record
that Mr. Hudson is interested in fixing the property. Ms. Wiggins said that
the Inspections & Code Enforcement Division does not recommend an extension.
Councilor McDaniel then recognized the presence of Mr. Crawford Smith in
the audience. Mr. Crawford Smith, came forward in regards to the property
located at 933 Sheridan Avenue. He then explained the cosmetic work that has
been done and the amount of work that needs to be done to bring the property up
to code. He also mentioned a potential transfer of deed for this property. He
requested a six weeks extension. In response to comments made by Mr. Smith,
Ms. Wiggins advised that there has not been a deed filed to indicate any kind
of transfer of ownership from Mr. Smith to anyone else and Mr. Smith has been
made aware through our legal process ever since we condemned the property in
February of this year.
City Attorney Fay advised that there is no motion to remove the property
located at 933 Sheridan Avenue; therefore, it would remain on the list.
Councilor Woodson then moved approval of the ordinance as amended.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine
members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS ADOPTED ON SECOND
READING:
An ordinance (07-60) - Changing the time of the Columbus Council meeting
on September 4, 2007 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 AM; and for other purposes. Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those eight members present with Councilor Davis being absent
for this vote.
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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING
WAS HELD ON EACH AS ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Property located at 716 29th Street is proposed for
rezoning from RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) District to GC (General
Commercial) District. (37-A-07-Burdick)
PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner; however, no
presentation was made since no one came forward in opposition to the rezoning
request.
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An Ordinance - Property located at 6800 Macon Road is proposed for
rezoning from LMI (Light Manufacturing/Industrial) District to RO
(Residential-Office) District. (38-A-07-Hocutt)
PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner; however, no
presentation was made since no one came forward in opposition to the rezoning
request.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay requested a brief executive session on potential
litigation.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND
THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON
A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR
MCDANIEL, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (359-07) - Expressing appreciation to Carl M. Short upon his
retirement with the Columbus Police Department Field Operations, after 20 years
of service.
A Resolution (360-07) - Expressing appreciation to James L. Dunnavant upon
his retirement as Coroner, after 37 years of service.
A Resolution (361-07) - Conveying condolences to the family of Mrs.
Dutchie R. Abernathy, employee with the Columbus Water Works, who passed away
on July 8, 2007.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MR. JAMES R. THORSEN, RE: THE CENTRAL RIVERFRONT DISTRICT:
City Manager Hugley advised that he has met with Dr. James Thorsen and
indicated to Dr. Thorsen that a meeting would be scheduled to discuss the
Uptown Caf? ordinance and the proposed ordinance; therefore, Dr. Thorsen would
not be present at the Council Meeting this morning.
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MR. DON COTTON, RE: REQUESTING AN APPEAL OF THE RULING OF THE BOARD OF
ZONING APPEALS FROM THE AUGUST 1, 2007
MEETING:
Mr. Don Cotton, did not come forward when given the opportunity to address
the Council.
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MR. BILL MADISON, RE: COLUMBUS POLICE DEPARTMENT?S DRUG TASK FORCE, THE
KENNETH WALKER ISSUE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Bill Madison, approached the rostrum to announce the press conference
that has been scheduled for August 24, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. about the business
of the Columbus Fire & EMS Department. He advised that the press conference
would be held at the POW/MIA statue on the front north end of the Government
Center. He said the purpose of the press conference is to invite people from
all over the State of Georgia in the NAACP business in an organization called
WIN (Women in NAACP). He spoke of the WIN concerns with female employees in
Columbus, Georgia. He commented on the lack of African American females in the
Columbus Fire & EMS Department. He then recalled a particular situation
involving a female employee, who was dismissed from the Columbus Fire & EMS
Department.
He then called attention to the racial make-up of the Columbus Police
Department?s Drug Task Force. After make some additional comments regarding
the racial make-up of the Columbus Police Department?s Drug Task Force, he then
went on to make further comments regarding the Columbus Fire & EMS Department.
Mr. Madison spoke of inequality in the retirement pension for the Muscogee
County School District employees for African Americans and Caucasians, who are
performing the same job but are in different retirement programs with the
African American employee retiring with far less pension than the Caucasian.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh, City Manager Hugley made brief
comments regarding the retirement plan for the City Government employees.
Mayor Wetherington made some additional comments regarding the Fire & EMS
Department and the changes that are occurring with the hiring and promotional
practices.
Councilor Hunter requested that Mayor Wetherington take a look at the
racial make-up of the Columbus Police Department?s Drug Task Force.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND WERE ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (362-07) - Authorizing a request to accept a grant proposed
by the Federal Aviation Administration to be used to construct a fire station
at the Columbus Metropolitan Airport and ratify the execution of the Grant
Agreement with the FAA and the Columbus Airport Commission as co-sponsor.
Councilor Allen moved its adoption. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those nine members present for this meeting.
A Resolution (363-07) - Authorizing a request for the Board of Water
Commissioners of Columbus, Georgia, to sale four parcels of property located as
follows: Parcel One: 2.220 acres lying to the north of the intersection of
First Avenue and 45th Street and bounded on the northeast by J. R. Allen
Parkway; Parcel Two: Lot 32, Block "G", Benning Hills Subdivision, site of a
former water tank; Parcel Three: 4.220 acres lying south of Block F, Section
7, Bunker Hill Subdivision and bounded on the south and east by Fort Benning
Military Reservation; Parcel Four: 15.31 acres lying to the south and west of
Meadow Run Subdivision, which approximately 75% being in a 100 year floor plane
to The Jordan Company for $120,000. Councilor McDaniel moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members
present for this meeting.
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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 DAVIS AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (364-07) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) four door
sedan, via Georgia State Contract, SWC S-050483, from Bill Heard Chevrolet,
(Columbus, Ga) in the amount of $15,815.00.
A Resolution (365-07) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) cab and
chassis from Carl Black GMC (Kennesaw, Ga), in the amount of $51,218.00 and one
(1) 7-yard dump body from Transport Equipment Company (Albany, Ga), in the
amount of $9,750.00.
A Resolution (366-07) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) ball field
groomer from Kilpatrick Turf (Buford, Ga), in the amount of $11,910.50.
A Resolution (367-07) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) cab and
chassis from Bill Heard Chevrolet (Columbus, Ga), in the amount of $58,742.00.
A Resolution (368-07) - Authorizing the purchase of five (5) 25-yard
refuse collection bodies from Consolidated Disposal Systems (Smyrna, Ga), in
the amount of $261,500.00.
A Resolution (369-07) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) commercial
zero-turn radius mower with grass catcher and four (4) commercial
zero-turn-radius mowers without grass catchers from Hamilton Equipment
(Columbus, Ga), in the amount of $30,180.75.
A Resolution (370-07) - Authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with Reynolds Inliner, LLC (Fairburn, Ga), in the amount of
$970,575.00, for storm drain rehabilitation priority 1 pipes (contract 1).
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VIEWING OF AGENDA:
City Manager Hugley pointed out that the City Manager?s Agenda is on the
projector screen, at which time, Mayor Wetherington expounded further, by
stating that he had received an email from a citizen who had expressed concerns
that agenda items are approved before the information is displayed on the
projector screen.
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INTRA CITY TOUR:
Councilor Hunter pointed out that next week on the Council?s Work Session
Agenda, there is an upcoming presentation on TAD (Tax Allocation District). He
then requested that an intra city tour be done to take a look at areas of the
city that might provide potential redevelopment opportunities. He suggested
that on the tour, staff could bring a camera to take photographs and display
them on the Government Access Channel showing those areas that could
potentially be projects for redevelopment, if we have the opportunity for TADs
in this city.
City Manager Hugley assured that this could be done and the tour would be
an educational tour conducted in a similar way as the tour from several years
ago.
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City Manager Hugley highlighted the following upcoming events and are
listed as follows:
Tax Allocation Forums: August 28, 2007 on the Work Session Agenda
presented by Columbus State University. Columbus State University is just
providing the education piece and are not advocating for or against the TAD.
Tax Reform: A Reality Check: September 4, 2007, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00
p.m., at Columbus State University.
Tax Allocation Forums: September 24, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at Columbus State
University Cunningham Center.
Tax Allocation Forums: September 28, 2007, at 12:00 p.m. at the old
Bradley Library, 1120 Bradley Drive.
Tax Allocation Forums: October 11, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at Baker Middle
School, on Benning Drive.
Tax Allocation Forums: October 15, 2007, at 6:00 p.m. at Midland Middle
School, 6990 Warm Springs Road.
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BID ADVERTISEMENTS:
City Manager Hugley reminded everyone that the Administration no longer
sends out notices on bid advertisements. He pointed out that the bid schedule
is posted on the City?s website for viewing of all of the bids for FY-2008.
INTRA CITY TOUR:
Councilor Woodson requested that when the tour is conducted, let?s have
the staff to focus on all of the positive things that are happening in Columbus
South and not just the blighted areas. She added to also invite the Columbus
South Revitalization group to be a part of this tour.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
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(1) Memo from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Baggy Pants Ordinance.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLANED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF
COUNCIL DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (372-07) - Excusing Councilor Berry Henderson from the August
7 and 21, 2007 Council Meetings. Councilor Allen moved approval. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members present
for this meeting.
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DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS SUBMITTED MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS,
WHICH WERE OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL: ____________ _
Animal Control Advisory Board, August 14, 2007.
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 31-07.
Development Authority, June 7, 2007.
Development Authority, June 21, 2007.
Housing Authority of Columbus, June 13, 2007.
Housing Authority of Columbus, June 18, 2007.
New Horizons Community Service Board, April 9, 2007.
New Horizons Community Service Board, May 14, 2007.
New Horizons Community Service Board, June 11, 2007.
New Horizons Community Service Board, July 9, 2007.
Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council present for this meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
EMPLOYEES PENSION PLAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Robert Futrell is eligible
to serve another term of office on the Employees? Pension Plan Board of
Trustees; this is the Mayor?s appointment, as well as, Mr. Harvey Milner, who
cannot succeed himself and this is the City Manager?s appointment.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that we still need student
representatives for the following districts: Four, Five, Six, Seven, Eight and
Ten.
Councilor Baker asked about the qualifications to serve on the Youth
Advisory Council, at which time, Deputy Clerk of Council Davis responded by
saying that the student must attend Middle or High School and reside in the
respective Council District. City Manager Hugley said that the students do not
have to live in the Council district for appointment.
Mayor Pro Tem Pugh pointed out that the intent was for the student to
reside in the Council District from which they are being nominated. City
Manager Hugley advised that this is not a written requirement for appointment.
Councilor Allen requested that the staff send the members of Council an
email that outlines the background on the Youth Advisory Council and some
additional information regarding the duties and responsibilities.
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BAGGY PANTS ORDINANCE:
Councilor Hunter requested that the staff research to find out if there
are any ordinances regarding baggy pants that are dated back further than the
year 2007.
City Attorney Fay advised that his office has done some legal research on
this issue, and Georgia Law on Public Indecency is fairly strong. He said
there is the possibility that we could go one step further than the State law
to regulate public nudity. He pointed out that the 11th Circuit Federal Court
had stated that the local governing authorities do not want to aim regulation
at clothing, because it is a protected type of expression of the 14th
Amendment.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh requested that the staff check with the Muscogee
County School District to get a copy of their dress code.
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At this time, Mayor Wetherington asked if there was anyone in the audience
that had a matter to bring before the Council. No one came forward.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Wetherington called attention to the earlier request of City
Attorney Fay to go into executive session; Councilor Anthony made a motion for
the Council to go into executive session to discuss potential litigation.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members
present for this meeting.
At 10:17 a.m., the Council adjourned its regular session to allow the
Council to go into an executive session.
At 10:47 a.m., the regular meeting was reconvened, at which time, Mayor
Wetherington announced that the Council did meet in executive session to
discuss potential litigation, but there were no votes taken.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Councilor
Woodson made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present for this meeting with the
time being 10:47 a.m.
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Sandra T. Davis, DCMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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