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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

ON SECOND READING: ___ ____



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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