MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
JULY 31, 2007
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 9:04 A.M., Tuesday, July 31, 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 Wayne Anthony, Glenn Davis, Berry H. 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.
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ABSENT: Jerry ?Pops? Barnes, R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker and Evelyn ?Mimi?
Woodson were absent, but were excused upon the adoption of Resolution Numbers
334-07, 335-07, 336-07 and 337-07.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Rabbi Thomas J. Friedmann of Temple Israel.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from Children?s Friend Learning Center.
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?INTERNATIONAL FRIENDSHIP DAY?:
With Superior Court Judge Bobby Peters, Former Mayor Pro Tem John J.
Rodgers, Ms. Valerie Szybala, Mr. Jeff Breedlove, Ms. Klarina Shpitz, Ms. Keren
Barak, Ms. Nily Charush, Mr. Dror Lalush, Mr. Gil Messing,
Mr. Alon Rozen and Mr. Adi Shay standing at the Council table, Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh read the proclamation of Mayor Wetherington, proclaiming July 31,
2007 as ?International Friendship Day? in Columbus, Georgia.
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?SAM MITCHELL WEEK?:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, WHICH WAS ADOPTED BACK IN MAY 2007 BY THE
COUNCIL WAS SUBMITED AGAIN AND READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR HUNTER AND
PRESENTED TO MR. SAM MITCHELL:________________________
A Resolution (207-07) ? Commending Sam Mitchell of the Toronto Raptors
for his receipt of the 2007 Red Auerbach Trophy as NBA Coach of the Year.
Councilor Hunter moved the reaffirmation of this resolution. Seconded by
Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those six
members of Council present with Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes and Woodson
being absent.
With Mr. Sam Mitchell standing at the Council table, Councilor Hunter read
the proclamation of Mayor Wetherington, proclaiming July 30 ? August 5, 2007 as
?Sam Mitchell Week? in Columbus, Georgia.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILOR MCDANIEL, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ
INTO THE RECORD AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:____________________________
A Resolution (314-07) ? Requesting The Georgia General Assembly to adopt
an Act re-designating the highway facility of Routes US 27A and State 85 now
known as ?Warm Springs Road Connector,? and naming it ?Hal Rives Interchange?.
Councilor McDaniel said Mr. Franklyn Lambert, who used to be the City
Manager here at the City some time ago, requested this resolution because Mr.
Hal Rives was really good to Columbus and worked with us here at the City.
Councilor McDaniel then moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Hunter and carried unanimously by those six members of Council
present for this meeting, with Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes and Woodson
absent.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Minutes of the April 24, May 1, & 8, 2007 Council
Meetings of the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia
were submitted and approved unanimously upon the adoption of a motion made by
Councilor Anthony and seconded by Councilor McDaniel, which carried unanimously
by those six members of Council present for this meeting, with Councilors
Allen, Baker, Barnes and Woodson absent.
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DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES:
Mayor Wetherington recognized the presence of Deputy Director Gary
Stickles, who was present in the audience along with his wife. He said he has
been with the City for 16 years now and said we are very proud of
Mr. Stickles and look forward to good things coming from him in the years to
come.
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ZONING PUBLIC HEARING:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE, WHICH WAS DELAYED FROM THE JULY 17, 2007 COUNCIL
MEETING WAS SUBMITTED AGAIN TODAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:_______________
An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 3556 & 3562 St. Mary?s Road
are proposed for rezoning from SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) District to
GC (General Commercial) District, with the proposed use being
offices/mini-storage. (27-A-07-Morrison)
PROPONENTS:
Mr. Joe Waldrep, representing Mr. Robert Morrison, the petitioner who
lives on this property and has owned it for some twenty years. He said we are
asking that it be rezoned from single family residential to general
commercial. He said the property is surrounded on three sides by general
commercial and is fronted on St. Mary?s Road. He said Mr. Morrison plans to
develop the property in the house that he now lives will be a daycare center.
He said on the left side, he plans to have two office buildings and a road
between those two buildings in the back, he is planning on putting in
mini-storage units; which are allowed in a general commercial district.
He said Mr. Morrison has walked the neighborhoods on several occasions and
have obtained 28 signatures supporting this rezoning. He said no one that he
talked with was against this rezoning. He said he has talked with the residents
who live on St. Mary?s, up the street, as well as in the Mobile Home Park next
to it. (A copy of the petition was provided to each member of the Council, but
a copy was not filed with the Clerk of Council for the Council?s records.)
Mr. Waldrep said this request has been approved by the Planning Advisory
Commission and the Planning Division and said it is the only way that he can
realize the highest and best value of this property being that it is surrounded
on three sides by general commercial as it is. He said they are requesting that
it be approved. He said Mr. Morrison has shown this plat to the residents and
the people who have signed the petition have all approved it.
Councilor Henderson asked City Attorney Fay if we could reference that
site plan or the plat in the design in the ordinance. He said he trust
Mr. Morrison will do what he says he is going to do, but just to provide some
assurances to the Council and the neighbors. He said the most severely
impacted area is going to be right along St. Mary?s and once you get back in
there it is all general commercial; and he is wondering if there is a way to
reference that so that the road frontage would look a way that they have
presented it.
City Attorney Fay said there is a way you can do it by adding a condition
to the ordinance.
Councilor Henderson said he knows it is all subject to engineering and any
topography or any drainage issues, but barring that, he would make that motion
to incorporate the site plan developed by Ray Underwood Architect for the
property subject to rezoning.
In clarifying his motion, Councilor Henderson said the condition would be
that they reference the plat so that the front along St. Mary?s Road would be
the two office buildings and the daycare center and the mini-storage buildings
would be back behind those properties.
Councilor Hunter asked Councilor Henderson if his motion was limiting the
use of that property to those specific uses? Councilor Henderson said he would
prefer that, if we can do that.
Councilor Hunter said with general commercial, you can have a number of
uses that can go in there.
Councilor Henderson said he didn?t make that a part of his motion, but
said he would be happy to accept the amendment to it. He said he thinks that
along that particular stretch of road and where the property borders the back
of it, it?s really going to be difficult for him to put any other type of us in
there. He said you don?t want to see something materialize that?s really going
to tear down the neighborhood.
Councilor Hunter said that?s the concern that he has, and as he stated
several weeks ago, he is not going to support this rezoning, but if it were
going to go in, he would hope that they stick to what?s in that plan. He said
part of that general commercial there is a mobile home park and said those are
homes. He said he thinks that this is still a viable neighborhood.
Much discussion continued on this subject, after which Councilor Hunter
then seconded the above motion as made by Councilor Henderson, which carried
unanimously by those six members of Council present for this meeting, with
Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes and Woodson being absent.
City Attorney Fay said with that amendment, the condition would be added
in to incorporate the site plan developed by Ray Underwood Architect and the
uses shall be limited to offices and mini-storage.
Mr. Robert Morrison, the petitioner and his attorney Mr. Waldrep then
responded to several questions of members of the Council.
Discussions continued on this matter for more than thirty minutes with
members of the Council expressing their further views on this subject, and Mr.
Morrison, as well as Director of the Planning Division also responded to
further questions of members of the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh said St. Mary?s Road is in the process of being
widened by the State of Georgia and those new homes in the Bell Haven
Subdivision that Mr. Morrison talked about, the road is going to be extremely
close to those homes where that concrete block is going across those homes,
that property is going to have to be moved back.
Mr. Rick Jones said, yes, for this rezoning they are going to have to
setback to meet the road requirements. He said it could very well be quiet a
bit of setback.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh said in the future, if there are any rezoning
requests on St. Mary?s Road or any other roads that we are in the process of
widening; where we have already purchased right-of-ways, let?s make sure the
staff provides this information as a part of their report when a petition for
rezoning is submitted to the Council.
City Manager Hugley said that he understands the Mayor Pro Tem?s request
and said we do have that information regarding the setback requirement, because
the Georgia Department of Transportation supported by staff have already gone
out and negotiated right-of-way acquisition from property owners and they have
all the drawings and design and we know all the setback requirements.
City Attorney Fay then declared this public hearing having been held.
OPPONENTS:
No one appeared to speak in opposition to this proposed rezoning
ordinance.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINWED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS ADVERTISED:
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An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at part of southern portion of
7401 Blackmon Road are proposed for rezoning from SFR1 (Single Family
Residential 1) District to RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) District, with the
proposed use is apartments. (31-A-07-Woodmont Properties, LLC.)
PROPONENTS:
Mr. George Mize, representing the petitioner Mr. Will White and Woodmont
Properties, LLC., came forward and presented the plan for a high rise apartment
complex, which will consist of 1 to 3 bedroom that will rent between $700 -
$1.000 per month.
OPPONENTS:
Ms. Elizabeth Mays, Ms. Sonya Lewis, Mr. George London appeared and
expressed their concerns and opposition to this proposed rezoning ordinance.
After those individuals opposing this proposed rezoning made comments
opposing this request several members of the Council also expressed theit views
regarding this subject. Mr. Mize and Mr. White then responded to questions of
members of the Council.
PSA FOR HOMEBUYERS:
Councilor Henderson said he would like for the staff look at creating a
Public Service Announcement for homebuyers, to include providing information
encouraging them to call the Planning Division, as well as the 311 Center to
determine if there have been any telephone calls made surrounding problems or
concerns within the area that they are considering purchasing a home in. Also,
look at publishing a flyer that could be submitted to the real estate brokers
and ask them to include it in their home buying packages that encourages them
to take responsibility to contact the City if they are concerned about
undeveloped contiguous property.
City Attorney Fay then pointed out that this ordinance will be back on
second reading on next week.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO R E S O L U T I O N S WERE SUBMITTED 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 HUNTER, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SIX MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING, WITH COUNCILORS ALLEN, BAKER, BARNES ANDWOODSON
ABSENT:______________________________________________
A Resolution (315-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Dorsey Mitchell
upon his retirement with the Public Services Department, after 39 years of
service.
A Resolution (316-07) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Robert J. Lee upon
his retirement with the Columbus Water Works, after 17 years of service.
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THE FOLLOWING FIVE RESOLUTIONS CONVEYING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF
THOSE EMPLOYEES WHO RECENTLY PASSED AWAY WAS SUBMITTED 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 HUNTER, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SIX MEMBERS OF COUNCL
PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING, WITH COUNCILORS ALLEN, BAKER, BARNES AND WOODSON
ABSENT:_____
A Resolution (317-07) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Harold
R. Johnson, Jr., employee with the Public Services Department, who passed away
on May 25, 2007.
A Resolution (318-07) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Gerald
H. Hall, Sr., employee with the Columbus Water Works, who passed away on May
15, 2007.
A Resolution (319-07) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mrs. Alma
Phillips, employee with the Bull Creek Golf Course, who passed away on May 26,
2007.
A Resolution (320-07) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Johnnie
McCall, employee with the Public Services Department, who passed away on June
7, 2007.
A Resolution (321-07) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mrs.
Gwendolyn Faulk, employee with the Muscogee Manor Rehab Center, who passed away
on June 10, 2007.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay said after the adjournment of today?s meeting, he would
need to go into an executive session to discuss a litigation matter, as well as
a personnel matter.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MS. JUDY DANIEL, RE: REQUESTING THAT THE CITY EXTEND THE SIDEWALKS ON
BOTH SIDES OF WHITESVILLE ROAD FROM LOKEY DRIVE TO BUCKEYE WAY AND FROM MOBLEY
ROAD TO AUTUMN RIDGE DRIVE:___________________________________________________
Ms. Judy Daniel came forward and stated that she is here this morning for
the safety of her children. She said she would like to request that the
sidewalks be extended on both sides of Whitesville Road from Lokey Drive to
Buckeye Way, as well as from Mobley Road to Autumn Ridge Drive. She said she
has a petition from many of the residents in the area who has a concern about
this matter.
After Ms. Daniels concluded her presentation to the Council, Councilor
Henderson
said we recently had a discussion about expanding the sidewalks near the
schools during the budget session and said that we have asked the staff to
bring that back before us so that we can revisit the issue. He said he agrees
with you as he travels that road all the time and said without the curb and
gutters and with the children walking to and from school said it is a dangerous
situation. He said we talked about bringing it back mid-year and talking a look
as where we were and seeing if we could prioritize and maybe try to address
some of those, but the bottom line is that the funds are not there.
He said paving for the roads comes out of a separate fund and there is
just no money for doing the sidewalks. He said those were done with funds from
the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and in fact, we did about 20% more
than we originally committed to because we managed the money so well.
Coumcilor Davis said he spoke with Ms. Daniel regarding this matter and he
really appreciates her passion for this matter. He said there are some
sidewalks halfway down Whitesville Road that are already in place, but said
where some of the neighborhoods are cut off from some of the other
neighborhoods is what she is really talking about.
He said the one thing that he struggles with, once you put the sidewalks down
and then you turn around and come back and do the road improvements, they will
take them right back up. He said Ms. Daniel is correcr about the need, with
Double Churches School being right up the road.
He said we have been talking about sidewalks and the main focus has been
trying to get them in the area where schools are and then asked City Manager
Hugley to speak to the issue as to whether or not there is funding available
for sidewalks.
City Manager Hugley said he would like to thank Ms. Daniel for coming down
and highlighting this concern and bringing her family with her. He said that
Councilor Henderson stated that the funding for the sidewalks came out of the
Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and said we initially thought that we
would put in 20 miles of sidewalks, but said we ended up spending $5 million
and putting in more than 50 miles of sidewalks of half mile radius of
elementary and middle schools, working with the school district and principals
trying to make sure we were getting those areas in and arond the schools. He
siad in this most recent budget session, Councilor Henderson, who is the Budget
Chairperson asked us to go back and take another look to see if there were any
gaps that we need to fill around the schools. He said we will be bringing
something back to the Council for their consideration, but in the meantime, we
only have $150,000 in our paving fund for sidewalk replacement and sidewalk
repairs; however, that won't get at the larger problem that is communit wide.
He said we need to a comprehensive look, city-wide at all of the elementary
schools where our children will be walking to schools; and share this with
Council.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AMD EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY COUNCLOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH,
WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SIX MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THE
MEETING, WITH COUNCILORS ALLEN, BAKER, BARNES AND WOODSON ABSENT:_____
A Resolution (322-07) ? Authorizing the submission of an application and
if approved accept an $117,048 grant with a 20% local match of $29,262 from the
Hazard Mitigation Grant. This grant is available to the counties that were
declared a ?Disaster County?; as a result of the March 1, 2007 Tornado.
A Resolution (323-07) ? Authorizing the submission of an application and
if approved accept a $125,000 grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice for the
Columbus Police Department Gang Resistance Education and Training Program known
as the G.R.E.A.T. Program.
A Resolution (324-07) ? Authorizing the acquisition of Parcel 12 for the
Whittlesey Road Widening Project. Parcel 12 consists of 0.054 +/- acres,
(2352.24SF) of land for right-of-away and 0.050+/- acres (2166.63 SF) Permanent
Easement for County Road and/or Municipal Street purposes and authorize the
filing of the Declaration of Taking. The condemnation is to clear title of
said property.
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THE FOLLOWING NINE RESOLUTIONS THAT WERE INCLUDED WITH THE CITY MANAGER?S
AGENDA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL
AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE
SIX MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING, WITH COUNCILORS ALLEN, BAKER,
BARNES AND WOODSON BEING
ABSENT:_____________________________________________________
A Resolution (325-07) ? Authorizing payment to Georgia Department of Human
Resources in the total amount of $16,500.00 for ambulance service fees. The
fee includes the cost for the base ambulance service license fee and individual
license fees for the City?s ten (10) ambulances.
A Resolution (326-07) ? Authorizing payment to IBM, in the amount of
$29,643.00, for a computer hardware maintenance agreement. The cost covers
parts and service on a 24-hour, 7-day per week coverage. The maintenance
contract covers the following equipment:
1 IBM 3745 Remote Communications Controller
4 IBM 3174 Fiber Optic Controllers
1 IBM 3590-A14 Rack
1 IBM 3590-A60 Tape Drive Controller
3 IBM 3590-B11 Tape Drives
1 IBM 3590-E11 Tape Drive
A Resolution (327-07) ? Authorizing payment to Richo/IBM, in the amount of
$11,124.00, for the maintenance agreement for mainframe printers. The cost
covers parts and service on a 24-hour, 7-day per week coverage. The agreement
covers the following equipment:
1 IBM 4245 Line Printer
1 IBM 2761 InfoPrinter Laser Printer
A Resolution (328-07) ? Authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with Jernigan Builders, Inc., in the amount of $78,161.00, to renovate
the kitchen at Gallops Senior Center. The work includes, but is not limited
to, plumbing, electrical, cabinetry, acoustical ceiling, flooring, and food
service equipment.
A Resolution (329-07) ? Authorizing the annual contract to purchase 35?
low floor buses, from Gillig Corporation. METRA anticipates purchasing
approximately 25 buses over a five-year period, which will be replacements for
the older buses. The unit price per bus is $285,577.00. Pricing for optional
years will be calculated using Producers Price Index (PPI 1413). Vendors were
required to include option years? prices as part of bid response. It is the
City?s intent to allow for negotiating the bid price if such things as EPA, FTA
or regulatory legislative guidelines are changed and bus manufacturers are
required to adhere to the new regulations. The term of contract shall be for
one (1) year, with option to renew for four (4) additional twelve (12) month
periods. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the
City and the Contractor.
A Resolution (330-07) ? Authorizing the purchase of two (2) pursuit
vehicles, for the Marshal?s Department, via Georgia State Contract, SWC
S-030381, from Allan Vigil Ford, (Morrow, GA) in the amount of $42,224.00. The
pursuit vehicles are additional units that will be used by the Marshal?s
Department in the performance of their duties.
A Resolution (331-07) ? Authorizing the execution of the annual contract
for the purchase of Ball Field Soil Conditioner on an "as needed" basis? from
Columbus Fire & Safety for the estimated annual contract value of $29,050.00.
Ball Field Soil Conditioner consists of Mulemix Conditioner 516, Mulemix Sure
Dry, Mar Mound and Mar Mix. The Park Services Division of Parks and Recreation
will use the ball field conditioner to absorb moisture on the ball fields,
usually after it has rained and specifically, to get ball fields ready for play
during tournaments. The contract period shall be for two (2) year, with the
option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
A Resolution (332-07) ? Authorizing the approval of contracts with
Dr. Robert Carlson and Dr. J.A. Hud to provide professional counseling services
for the Juvenile Drug Court at $65.00 per hour. Dr. Robert Carlson will
provide substance abuse treatment, as well as, individual, family and grief
counseling. Dr. Carlson was involved in the implementation of the Drug Court
and assisted in writing the Federal Grant, which initially funded the drug
court. Dr. Carlson performed yearly process and outcome evaluations on the
Drug Court as required by the Federal implementation grants. Dr Carlson also
continues to serve as the Drug Court Outcome evaluator. He has made
presentations to City Council and various Civic Organizations as well as
conducted seminars at State Level Conferences and trainings. Dr. Carlson
attends weekly Drug Court staffing and attends weekly Drug Court sessions. He
has been a Drug Court team member since October 2000 to present. Dr. Carlson
has a Ph.D in psychology and a M.S in Counseling and a MA in Psychology.
Dr. J.A. Hud will provide counseling for anger management groups and
crisis intervention. Dr. Hud attends weekly Drug court staffing and attends
weekly Drug Court sessions. He has been a drug court team member since August
2006 and has been providing counseling services to Drug Court since March,
2006. Dr. Hud is responsible for attending Drug Court trainings and remaining
current on Drug Court treatment models and procedures. Dr. Hud has a
Doctorate in Education with an emphasis in developmental psychology,
administration and counseling and curriculum development and a Masters Degree
in social work, with a specialty in family counseling, social planning and
community research. He has many years experience in crisis intervention, anger
management and working with at-risk children and families.
Professional service providers for Juvenile Drug Court must have
specialized training. Dr. Carlson and Dr. Hud have received Drug Court
training and possess the credentials to provide the needed services.
Participants in the Drug Court Program are referred to the two specialists, on
an as needed, for counseling.
A Resolution (333-07) ? Authorizing the approval of payment for the
bi-annual renewal license for Symantec Anti-virus Enterprise Edition 9.0 Gold
Maintenance Software from CDW-G (Vernon Hills, IL) in the amount of
$35,070.00. The annual software license renewal for Symantec Antivirus
Enterprise Edition 9.0 Gold Maintenance software license coverage is from
August 10, 2007 thru August 9, 2009. This license provides support and upgrades
for the Symantec antivirus software on the CCG network supporting over 1,400
users with Symantec Corp. Antivirus software is necessary to provide
protection for the CCG computer network from Internet threats. The software
license is under Federal Contract, GSA Contract Schedule 70.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING ITEM AS INFORMATION
FOR THE MAYOR & COUNCIL: _________
(1) Copy of the Board of Tax Assessors? change in meeting day and time
effective first Monday in August 2007.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF
COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (334-07) ? Excusing Councilor Jerry ?Pops? Barnes from the
July 31, 2007 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (335-07) ? Excusing Councilor Gary Allen from the July 31,
2007 Council Meeting.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those six members of Council
present for the meeting, with Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes and Woodson being
absent.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ADD-ON REOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (336-07) ? Excusing Councilor Mike Baker from the July 31,
2007 Council Meeting. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those
six members of Council present for the meeting, with Councilors Allen, Baker,
Barnes and Woodson being absent.
A Resolution (337-07) ? Excusing Councilor Evelyn ?Mimi? Woodson from
the July 31, 2007 Council Meeting. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of
the resolution. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by
those six members of Council present for the meeting, with Councilors Allen,
Baker, Barnes and Woodson being absent.
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THE FOLLOWING REOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND DEFEATED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution ? Approving a Special Exception Use request to construct a
wireless communications facility at 2207 Cusseta Road.
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THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK
OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:_________________________________
Application of Myrick Bassie to temporarily close 30th Avenue between
Cusseta Road and Dawson Street, on Saturday, August 4, 2007, from 9:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., in connection with ?Cusseta Church of Christ Youth Rally?.
Councilor McDaniel moved the approval. Seconded by Councilor Henderson
and carried unanimously by those six members of Council present for the
meeting, with Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes and Woodson being absent.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON SUBMITTED MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARD,
WHICH WERE OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:
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Airport Commission, June 27, 2007.
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 27-07.
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 28-07.
Board of Zoning Appeals, June 6, 2007.
Employees? Pension Plan, Board of Trustees, June 6, 2007.
Councilor McDaniel made a motion to receive the minutes. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those by those six members of
Council present for the meeting, with Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes and
Woodson being absent.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO NEW ZONING PETITIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND AN ORDINANCE AND
PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED FOR ON EACH BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL:__________
Petition submitted by Stephen Burdick to rezone approximately 0.25 acre of
property located at 716 29th Street from RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) to
GC (General Commercial) zoning district. (Recommended for approval by both the
Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Division). (37-A-07-Burdick)
Petition submitted by April Hocutt to rezone approximately 23.616 acres of
property located at 6800 Macon Road from LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial)
to RO (Residential Office) zoning district. (Recommended for approval by both
the Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Division). (38-A-07-Hocutt)
Councilor McDaniel called for the ordinance and public hearing.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that on last week Mr. John
Sheftall was nominated by Councilor McDaniel to fill the unexpired term of Mr.
Jeff Bickerstaff, whose Historic District Resident Position seat on the
Historic & Architectural Review Board was declared vacant and that he may now
confirmed. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh so moved. Seconded by Councilor Hunter
and carried unanimously by those by those six members of Council present for
the meeting, with Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes and Woodson being absent.
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EMPLOYEES?S PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of
Mr. Robert Futrell, who serves as the Public Safety representative on the
Employees? Pension Board of Trustees term of office expired on June 30, 2007,
but that he is eligible succeed himself for another term of office.
She said the Mayor is working on this recommendation.
She said Mr. Harvey Milner, who serves as the City Employee Representative
is not eligible to succeed himself and that the City Manager is working a
replacement for this position.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the Mayor and Council must
nominate someone from their respective districts for the 2007? 2008 school
year.
She pointed out that Councilor Barnes is nominating Kiara House, who is a
7th Grader at Blackmon Middle School and that she may be confirmed. Councilor
Henderson so moved. Seconded by Councilor Hunter and carried unanimously by
those six members of Council members present for the meeting, with Councilors
Allen, Baker, Barnes and Woodson being absent.
Clerk of Council Washington said we still need nominations for Council
Districts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 10, as well as the Mayor?s
appointment.
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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 litigation matter, as well as a personnel matter. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those six members of Council
members present for the meeting, with Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes and
Woodson being absent.
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At 11:45 a.m., the regular session was adjourned to allow the Council to go
into an executive session.
At 12:46 p.m., the meeting was called back to order at which time,
MayorWetherington pointed out that the Council met in an executive session to
discuss a litigation matter, as well as a personnel matter, but there were no
votes taken.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor
Wetherington then asked if there was anyone who had an issue to bring before
the Council, they could be heard at this time. There was no one who indicated
that they wanted to be heard.
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With there being no other business for the Council to address, Councilor
Henderson then made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh and carried unanimously by those six members of Council members present
for the meeting, with Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes and Woodson being absent
and the time being 12:51 p.m.
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Tiny B. Washington, CMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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