MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 14, 2014
The regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to order at
9:02 A.M., Tuesday, January 14, 2014, in the Council Chambers, Second Floor of
City Services Center, 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Teresa
Pike Tomlinson, Mayor, and Evelyn Turner Pugh, Mayor Pro Tem, presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Tomlinson and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner
Pugh were Councilors Mike Baker, Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson, Bruce Huff,
Judy W. Thomas and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney
Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington, Deputy Clerk of Council
Sandra Davis and Administrative Secretary Lindsey Glisson were also present.
Councilor Jerry ?Pops? Barnes took his seat at the Council table at 9:15 a.m.
Councilor R. Gary Allen took his seat at the Council table at 9:30 a.m.
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ABSENT: Councilor C. E. McDaniel was absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Reverend Kevin Moore, Pastor- Greater St. Mark AME
Church.
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PLEDGE: Led by students from Cusseta Road Elementary School.
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City Manager Hugley said he would like to thank the principal of Cusseta
Road Elementary School for allowing him and his organization, 100 Black Men of
Columbus to come and mentor to the Fifth Grade boys there at the school every
second and fourth Wednesday of the month. He said they have been doing this
since the year 2000; and he wants to them thank for allowing them to continue
that relationship.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
COLUMBUS CONVENTION & VISITOT'S BUREAU ? UPDATE:
Mr. Peter Bowden, Executive Director of the Convention & Visitors Bureau
came forward and said he is here today to make you aware of potential
challenges that the hospitality industry is facing; to include hotels, the
retail industry, restaurants, the service industry and the community as a
whole.
He said he will give an overview of what has transpired over the last
several years and how it might impact Columbus. He said he wants you to keep in
mind that this is a complex issue; it?s not anti-army, it is not anti-Fort
Benning, and it?s certainly not anti-soldier.
He said in January 2005, the Ledger Enquire reported that the army
intended to build, what was called then a Super hotel, on Fort Benning and it
would bring approximately 820 new rooms to the marketplace for training
purposes. He said there was a great amount of concern among the private sector
at that time. He said it was explained back then that the purpose was to retire
existing rooms on the installation
After the conclusion of his presentation, Mr. Bowden then responded to
questions of Mayor Tomlinson and members of the Council.
Several members of the hospitality industry was present with Mr. Bowden
regarding this matter.
Mr. Dhan Parekh, Chairman of the Convention & Visitors Board of
Commissioners and representative for the hotel industry spoke regarding the
potential impact this could have on Columbus as a whole, and a greater impact
to South Columbus. He said they have seen what has happened in other cities
where the privatization of Army lodging has taken place; there has been
substantial impact to cities revenues (from sales tax to hotel/motel tax) being
generated in the local economy off post in the cities where privatization has
occurred.
He said many of the hoteliers are already seeing an impact in room supply,
revenue and occupancy, which will ultimately affect our city sales tax
revenue.
Mr. Parekh said they are asking the Council to prepare a resolution and
said we need to put the force behind Washington.
Mr. John of the Candlwood Suite Hotel also came forward and
expressed his concerns regarding this matter, which is the privatization of the
hotel. He said the army is attempting to get all of the revenue from the
purchase of items sold on the base.
Mr. Darren Phillips of the Holiday Inn Express, Veterans Parkway said he
would encourage everyone to go to the website; Palexpose.com and this will give
you a lot of the history behind this matter.
Councilor Davis said he would like to commend Mr. Bowden and his staff for
bringing this presentation forward to the members of the Council.
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FY13 AUDIT PRESENTATION:
Mr. Larry Young, of Albright, Fortenberry & Ninas came forward and gave the
FY-13 year end audit presentation and outlined those deficiencies that were
found in the Columbus Consolidated Government?s Budget. He said they pointed
out in their memorandum that there was an error that was made in the accrual
process, and said they presented that as a material weakness.
Director of Finance Hodge said in this particular instance, there was a
miscommunication and we have resolved that matter. He said it was in the
Community Reinvestment Department.
Mr. Young said it needs to be addressed in a timely manner. He also said
during the audit, a piece of equipment was not on the city?s inventory list;
where there was an elected official who didn?t get the piece of equipment
recorded.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Minutes of the November 26, 2013 Council Meeting
and September 10, November 12 & 26, 2013 Executive Sessions of the Council of
the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia were submitted and approved by
the Council upon the adoption of a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
seconded by Councilor Woodson, which carried unanimously by those eight members
of Council present at the time, with Councilor Davis being absent for the vote
and Councilor McDaniel being absent from the meeting.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
AT THE REQUEST OF CITY MANAGER HUGLEY, THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS
WERE CALLED UP AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS 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 SEVEN
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE TIME, WITH COUNCILORS ALLEN AND DAVIS BEING
ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE AND COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FROM THE MEETING:
A Resolution (32-13) ? Declaring one (1) 2004 International Ambulance
(Vehicle #2366) as surplus, in accordance with section 7-501 of the Charter of
Columbus Consolidated Government; and authorize the donation of the surplus
vehicle to the Ellerslie Fire Department (Ellerslie, GA).
The Ambulance is no longer practical for use by Columbus Fire and
Emergency Medical Services. Therefore, the vehicle should be declared
surplus. The Department maintains a listing of volunteer agencies requesting
surplus equipment. The Ellerslie Fire Department is the next entity on the
list requesting surplus equipment.
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A Resolution (33-13) ? Declaring one (1) 2007 International Ambulance
(Vehicle #2368) as surplus, in accordance with section 7-501 of the Charter of
Columbus Consolidated Government; and authorize the donation of the surplus
vehicle to the Pine Mountain Valley Fire Department (Pine Mountain, GA).
The Ambulance is no longer practical for use by Columbus Fire and
Emergency Medical Services. Therefore, the vehicle should be declared
surplus. The Department maintains a listing of volunteer agencies requesting
surplus equipment. The Pine Mountain Valley Fire Department is the next entity
on the list requesting surplus equipment.
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A Resolution (34-13) ? Declaring one (1) 2000 E-One Pumper (Vehicle #3160)
as surplus, in accordance with section 7-501 of the Charter of Columbus
Consolidated Government; and authorize the donation of the surplus vehicle to
the O?Neal Fire Department (O?Neal, GA).
The Pumper is no longer practical for use by Columbus Fire and Emergency
Medical Services. Therefore, the vehicle should be declared surplus. The
Department maintains a listing of volunteer agencies requesting surplus
equipment. The O?Neal Fire Department is the next entity on the list
requesting surplus equipment.
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NOTE: The City Manager?s Agenda is continued below.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:__________________________________
An Ordinance (14-1) ? Rezoning property located at 4187 and 4211 Milgen
Road from LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial) to GC (General Commercial)
Zoning District. The purpose of the rezoning is for various general retail uses
and a
health and fitness facility.
Councilor Baker moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor
Huff and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present at the
time, with Councilors Allen and Davis being absent for the vote and Councilor
McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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An Ordinance (14-2) ? Amending the text to the Unified Development
Ordinance to amend the text of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) to
correct typos and minor errors in various chapters.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those seven members of
Council present at the time, with Councilors Allen and Davis being absent for
the
vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent from this meeting
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION WAS DELAYED INDEFINITELY BY THE COUNCIL:
An Ordinance ? Amending the text to the Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO) to amend the distance required between personal care homes, type 1 from
1,000 ft. to 750 ft.
Mr. Karl Douglas, representing Mr. Richard Hollis, Ms. Stephanie Kimbrough
and Mr. Jefferey Kimbrough came forward and went into much details regarding
their request for a text amend with regards to the distance requirements for a
personal care home.
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THE FOLLOWING ZONING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS ADVERTISED AND DELAYED BY THE
COUNCIL FOR TWO WEEKS AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILOR ALLEN:___________
An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 6450 Schomburg Road from an
SFR1/RO (Single Family Residential/Residential Office) to RO (Residential
Office) zoning district. The purpose of the rezoning is for personal care home,
type
III; multifamily dwellings; daycare, type III.
PROPONENTS:
Ms. Patricia Manuel, Douglas Manuel and Mr. John Rivers came forward and
outlined the proposed project that they are planning for the property located
at 6450 Schomburg Road.
After much discussion, Councilor Allen made a motion to delay the
ordinance for two weeks to allow Mr. John Rivers, the architecut for this
project to get together with Mr. John Watson, who came forward expressing some
opposition and concerns regarding this proposed rezoning. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present at
the time, with Councilors Davis and Huff being absent for this vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ZONING ORDINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:______________________________________
An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 1510, 1506, 1426 and 1410 6h
Avenue from an LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial/UPT) (Uptown) with
conditions to UPT (Uptown) with amended conditions zoning district. The purpose
of the rezoning is for multifamily dwellings and offices.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND
EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (35-14) ? Requesting a Special Exception Use for a 160-feet
wireless telecommunication facility (Tower)(Monopole) located at 6401 River
Road. (RETEL Services/Kathy Kelly-Jacobs) The current zoning for the property
is NC (Neighborhood Commercial) zoning district.
Ms. Kelly Kathy Jacobs came forward and explained the request, after which
Councilor Henderson then made a motion to approve the Special Exception Use.
Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present at the time, with Councilor Allen absent for this vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (36-14) ? Requesting a Special Exception Use to operate a
private school and to add/upgrade the ball fields associated to the school
located at 7620, 7600 & 7556 Old Moon Road. (Calvary Christian School/Ricky
Smith) The current zoning for the property is SFR 1 & 3 (Single Family
Residential 1 & 3) zoning district.
Mr. Ricky Smith came forward and explained the request, after which
Councilor Davis made a motion to adopt the Special exception Use request.
Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present at the time, with Councilor Allen being absent for this vote
and Councilor McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (37-14) ? Establishing qualifying fees for county offices of
the
Consolidated Government to be filled in the 2014 elections.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by the nine members of the Council now
at the Council table and voting, with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this
meeting.
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A Resolution (38-14) ? Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
contract with Neighborworks to administer an owner-occupied rehab program
valued at $220,000 for low income residents of the Consolidated Government of
Columbus, Georgia in exchange for property located at 601, 605, 609, 611
Veterans Parkway and 311 and 315 Sixth Street.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of the
Council present and voting, with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this
meeting.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MS. PATTY HOELL, REPRESENTING NEWSOME?S TAX & ACCOUNTING, RE: LIMITED USE
VARIANCE WITH CONDITIONS/SPECIAL USE VARIANCE:____________________________
Ms. Patty Hoell, representing Newsome?s Tax & Accounting, came forward and
pointed out that she is here requesting some assistance for her business. She
said she wanted to see if the Council could approve a limited use variance with
conditions/ Special Use variance for her tax business.
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MR. WILLIAM WATSON, REPRESENTING THE RETIREES & EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION, RE:
TSPLOST TRANSPORTATION ACT OF 2012:
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Mr. William Watson came forward and said he is here representing the
Retiree & Employee Association, and he wants to talk about the TSPLOST
Transportation Act of 2012.
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REVEREND RICHARD JESSIE, RE: REQUEST FOR INFORMATON ON THE FELON HIRING
PROGRAM, TRANSITION OF PRISONERS TO PAYING PUBLIC WORKS? POSITIONS AND THE
CITY?S PLANS FOR HIRING EX-OFFENDERS RETURNING TO THE COMMUNITY:________
Rev. Richard Jessie came forward and asked where is the City of Columbus in
its efforts to provide a Felon Hiring Program, as it relates to the transition
of prisoners to paying Public Works? positions and the city?s plans for hiring
ex-offenders returning to the community. He also made comments with regards to
the use of slave trade.
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MR. ALEXANDER MARTIN, RE: MEDICAL CENTER CONTRACT WITH THE
CITY:__________________________________________________
Mr. Alexander Martin came forward and made several comments with regards
to the contract that the City of Columbus has with the Medical Center, as it
relates to the indigent.
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MR. PAUL OLSON, RE: APPROPRIATION OF OLOST FUNDS, SPRING HARBOR DELINQUENT
PROPERTY TAXES AND MUSCOGEE COUNTY JAIL PRISON POPULATION:
5) Mr. Paul Olson, Re: Appropriation of OLOST funds, Spring Harbor delinquent
property taxes and Muscogee County Jail prison population.
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CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA CONTINUED:
THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND
EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (39-14) ? Authorizing the submission of an application and,
if approved, accept a one-time Project Lifesaver Grant 2009-SJ-BHX-KO11, for
approximately $4,000 in equipment and training from the State of Georgia.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Woodson absent for the vote and Councilor
McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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A Resolution (40-14) ? Authorizing the approval to enter into an extension
for a lease agreement with Columbus Land Management, LLC for an additional five
(5) year term for space at Golden Park to install and operate a
telecommunication facility.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Woodson being absent for the vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING SIX PURCHASING 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
HENDERSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT
AT THE TIME, WITH COUNCILOR WOODSON BEING ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE AND COUNCILOR
MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FOR THIS
MEETING:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (41-14) ? Authorizing the purchase of the following mowers
from SunSouth, LLC, (Columbus, GA): Option 1 - Two (2) diesel mowers (John
Deere 997 ZTrak 60" MOD), at a unit price of $13,715.00, for a total of
$27,430.00; and, Option 3 - eight (8) gasoline mowers (John Deere Z960R 60"
MOD), at a unit price of $10,238.00, for a total of $81,904.00.
All bids received for Option 2: Diesel Mower with Bagger, exceeded the budget
and were cancelled. The user department opted to purchase one (1) gasoline
mower in lieu of this item, bringing the total quantity of gasoline mowers from
seven (7) to eight (8), as stated above.
The mowers were approved in the FY14 Budget. They will be utilized by staff of
the Forestry and Beautification Division, of the Public Works Department, to
cut City right-of-ways. These are replacement units.
A Resolution (42-14) ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) cargo van with
inmate van cell (2014 Ford E350/American Aluminum), from Wade Ford, Inc.,
(Smyrna, GA) at a unit price of $36,059.00. The vehicle was approved in the
FY13 Budget and carried over to the FY14 Budget. It will be used by the
Sheriff?s Office to transport inmates to and from appointments, court and other
facilities. It will also be used to transport facility supplies and equipment
as needed. This is a replacement unit.
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A Resolution (43-14) ? Authorizing the approval of the annual contract for
gym
floor repairs, stripping and sealing from AllSport Court Maintenance
(Gainesville, FL) for the estimated annual contract value of $12,768.00. The
contractor will perform necessary maintenance services to recondition the gym
floors, including stripping/sealing the wood gym flooring for the Parks &
Recreation Department. The maintenance services will be performed, on an ?as
needed basis,? at: Comer Gym, 29th Street Gym, Shirley Winston Gym, Frank D.
Chester Gym, Northside Recreation Center, Psalmond Road Recreation Center, Pop
Austin and Carver Park Recreation Center as well as, stripping and refinishing
the stage area at Comer gym.
The contract period is for two years, with the option to renew for three
additional twelve-month periods. Renewal is contingent upon the mutual
agreement of the City and the Contractor.
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A Resolution (44-14) ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) flatbed dump
truck (Ford F350 XL/CTVFB10X96) from Allan Vigil Ford Fayetteville,
(Fayetteville, GA), for a total price of $33,341.00. The vehicle was approved
in the FY14 Budget. It will be used by staff of the Street Maintenance
Division of the Public Works Department, to transport signs and cones for
shoulder work. This is a replacement unit.
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A Resolution (45-14) ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) trailer-mounted
hydro-seeder (Finn T-60 Hydroseeder), from Malcom Enterprises Inc., (Norcross,
GA) at a unit price of $25,499.00. The equipment was approved in the FY14
Budget. The equipment will be used by staff of the Street Maintenance Division
of the Public Works Department, to seed shoulders and stabilize banks on City
right-of-ways and on slopes to prevent erosion. This is new equipment.
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A Resolution (46-14) ? Authorizing the approval of payment to Brasfield &
Gorrie, LLC (Kennesaw, GA) in the amount of $32,056.00, for construction
services rendered to rehabilitate the wooden (covered) bridge on the Riverwalk.
During Council Meeting on July 9, 2013, the Engineering Department made a
presentation on the condition of the bridge and an action plan to rehabilitate
the Bridge. The work included: pressure washing, deck coating, drainage, as
well as, sanding, priming and painting handrails. Brasfield and Gorrie
performed the work because the vendor was already under contract to perform
construction services on the Cusseta Road Pedestrian Bridge.
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THANK YOU TO PUBLIX SUPER MARKET:
City Manager Hugley said he would like to give a special thank you to
Publix
Super Market for donating to the CCG Therapeutic Program, Department of
Parks/Recreation.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED AS INFORMATION TO THE MAYOR & COUNCIL
BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON:
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(1) Report of the audited financial statements from the Medical Center Hospital
Authority for the years ended June 30, 2013 and June 30, 2012 of the Medical
Center, Inc., Doctors Hospital, Inc. and Hughston Hospital, Inc.
(2) Memorandum from Ms. Pam Helton, Georgia Municipal Association, Re: Ethics
Filings.
(3) Biographical Sketch of Indira Nin?o, a potential nominee to replace Mr.
Owen Ditchfield on the Commission on International Relations and Cultural
Liaison Encounters (C.I.R.C.L.E).
(4) Biographical Sketch of Matthew A. Murawski, the nominee submitted to
replace Mr. Jason McKenzie on the Uptown Facade Board.
(5) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1200 block of
Broadway on Saturday, January 18, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in
connection with the ?Chris Chaos Car Show?.
(6) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close 14th Street from 1st
Avenue to Broadway and 1300 block of Broadway, on Saturday, February 1, 2014
from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in connection with the ?Uptown Super Bowl 5K and
10K?.
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THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION FOR A TAXICAB BUSINESS LICENSE WAS SUBMITTED AND
EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:_______
Application of Kola Ogunkoya for a taxicab owner?s business license to
operate Liberty Cab Company located at 1331 10th Avenue, Suite 133, Columbus,
Georgia 31901. Councilor Allen moved the approval of the application. Seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those seven members of
Council present at the time, with Councilors Henderson and Woodson being absent
for the vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington submitted an email Correspondence from Rosana
Juestel, Planning Department, requesting that the seat of Mr. Zeph Baker on the
Planning Advisory Commission be declared vacant due to lack of attendance.
Councilor Allen moved the approval of the request. Seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present at the time, with Councilors Henderson and Woodson being absent for the
vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED
BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY
RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:________________________________
Animal Control Advisory Board, December 17, 2013.
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 41-13, 42-13, 43-13 & 44-13.
Civic Center Advisory Board, December 19, 2013.
Convention & Trade Center Authority, October 24, 2013.
Elections & Registration, October 3 & November 7, 2013.
Employees? Pension Plan, Board of Trustees, August 14, 2013.
Employees? Pension Plan, Board of Trustees, September 4, 2013.
Family & Children Services, November 13, 2013.
Housing Authority, October 16, 2013.
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, December 17, 2013.
Tree Board, June 13, 2012 & September 12, 2013.
Councilor Allen made a motion that the minutes be approved. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those seven members of
Council present at the time, with Councilors Henderson and Woodson being absent
for the vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BOARD OF HEALTH:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of Dr.
William DeNamur will expire at the end of this month and that he is eligible to
succeed himself for another term of office; however, he does not wish to be
reappointed. She further pointed out that this is the Council?s appointment and
you will need to nominate someone else for this seat.
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BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECUTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the Historic Columbus
Foundation is recommending Mr. Sia Etemadi as their representative on the Board
of Historic & Architecutural Review to succeed Mr. William J. Burgin and
advises that he may be confirmed.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present at the time, with
Councilors Henderson and Woodson being absent for the vote and Councilor
McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of Mr.
Daniel Hill on the Board of Tax Assessors will expire at the end of this month
and that he is eligible to succeed himself for another term of office and would
like to serve again. Councilor Huff nominated Mr. Hill for another term of
office.
Clerk of Council Washington said she would bring this back at the next
regular meeting for the Council?s confirmation.
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BOARD OF HONOR:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out the term of office of
Jack Rodgers on the Board of Honor expired at the end of
October. She further pointed out that he is eligible to serve another term of
office; however, he does not desire reappointment. She said we are still trying
to find a replacement for someone to serve on this board, as they must be a
former Mayor, City Councilor or County Commissioner.
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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Ms. Addie Cunningham has
resigned her position as Council District Three?s representative on this board.
Councilor Huff then nominated Mr. Roscoe Cole to fill the unexpired term of Ms.
Cunningham.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh then made a motion that he be confirmed.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those seven members of
Council present at the time, with Councilors Henderson and Woodson being absent
for the vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS
(CIRCLE):_________________________________
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Owen Ditchfield has
resigned from his position on the CIRCLE Commission. She said this is the
Council?s appointment and that we need someone to fill this seat.
She further pointed out that we have received a bio sketch of Ms. Indira Nino
who has expressed an interest in serving on this board, if someone wants to
nominate her.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh then nominated Ms. Nino to fill the unexpired
term of Mr. Owen Ditchfield on the CIRCLE Commission. Clerk of Council
Washington said she would bring this back at the next regular meeting for the
Council?s confirmation.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the seat of Mr. Andrew
Hollomon has been declared vacant by the Council and that he
represented
Council District Five, and advised Councilor Baker that we will need another
nominee from him.
She also pointed out that the terms of office of Daniel Williams, Council
District One, and Ms. Margaret Shafer, Council District Seven expired on
October 31, 2013 and that they are not eligible to succeed themselves for
another term of office and those district councilors must nominate someone else
for those seats.
Councilor Barnes then nominated Mr. Lonnie C. Boyd, Jr., to succeed Mr.
Daniel Williams, as his Council District One representative and then moved that
he be confirmed. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously
by those seven members of Council present at the time, with Councilors
Henderson and Woodson being absent for the vote and Councilor McDaniel being
absent for this meeting.
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REGION SIX REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Ms. Elizabeth Matheny has
resigned from the Region Six Planning Board and asked if there were any
nominations, but there were none.
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TAXICAB COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. K. Matthew Probst, who
represents the Taxicab Owner business on the Taxicab Commission has resigned
his seat on the board and advises that Council will need to nominate someone
else to fill this unexpired seat.
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UPTOWN FACADE BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Uptown Columbus, Inc., is
recommending Mr. Matthew A. Murawski to succeed Mr. Jason McKenzie as their
representative on the Uptown Fa?ade Board and advises that he may be confirmed.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present at the time, with
Councilors Henderson and Woodson being absent for the vote and Councilor
McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
She further pointed out that Historic Columbus Foundation is recommending
Mr. Judson Richardson to succeed himself for another term of office as their
representative on the Uptown Fa?ade Board and advises that he too may be
confirmed. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present at the time, with
Councilors Henderson and Woodson being absent for the vote and Councilor
McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Councilor Davis is nominating
Miss Katie Graham as his nominee for Council District Two for the Youth
Advisory Council and advises that she may be confirm. Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
seven members of Council present at the time, with Councilors Henderson and
Woodson being absent for the vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent for this
meeting.
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BOARD OF HONOR:
Councilor Thomas said she has been asked by a group of citizens to ask the
Board of Honor to consider an honorary designation to name Citizens Way in
honor of Carson McCullers. She said she would like to make a motion to refer
this matter to the Board of Honor. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present at the time, with
Councilors Henderson and Woodson being absent for the vote and Councilor
McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Regarding an earlier request of City Attorney Fay for the Council to go
into an Executive Session to discuss matters of litigation, Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh made a motion to go into Executive Session. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present at the
time, with Councilors Henderson and Woodson being absent for the vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
The regular session was then adjourned at 2:08 p.m., to allow the Council
to go into an executive session.
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At 2:20 p.m., the regular session was then called back to order at which
time Mayor Tomlinson pointed out that the Council met in a brief Executive
Session to discuss matters of litigation, but there were no votes taken.
Prior to adjournment of the meeting, Mayor Tomlinson made an announcement
that she would be having a State of the City Address on next week on Tuesday,
January 21st at 12:00 noon at the Convention & Trade Center. She encourage
those groups and neighborhood associations to attend, as well, as any others
who wanted to attend.
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With there being no further business to come before the Council, Mayor
Tomlinson then entertained a motion for adjournment. Councilor Barnes so
moved. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those
seven members of Council present at the time, with Councilors Henderson and
Woodson being absent for the vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent for this
meeting, with the time of adjournment being 2:21 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, MMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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