COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
OCTOBER 9, 2012
9:00 A.M.
MAYOR TERESA TOMLINSON, PRESIDING
MAYOR?S AGENDA
INVOCATION: Chaplain Neil Richardson
Muscogee County Jail
PLEDGE: Cusseta Road Elementary School
REVOCATION HEARING: The Finance Department- Revenue Division recommendation to
revoke the alcoholic beverage license of Mr. Steve Kennedy d/b/a The Tavern at
Main Street.
ON-SITE CLINIC FOR EMPLOYEES, RETIREES & DEPENDENTS (ANNUAL CONTRACT) :
ITEM ?K? ? CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA UNDER PURCHASES
1. Director of Human Resources Tom Barron will do a presentation on the
proposed On-Site Clinic.
HEALTH INSURANCE ACTIVE EMPLOYEES AND PRE-65 RETIREES: ?Item One? ? City
Manager?s Coversheet
1. Director of Finance Pam Hodge will present an update on Health Insurance for
Employees/Pre-65 Retirees.
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Minutes of the September 18 & 25, 2012 Meeting of
the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia.
CITY ATTORNEY'S AGENDA
FOR THE MEETING OF OCTOBER 9, 2012
O R D I N A N C E S:
(1) 2nd Reading - Property located at 2841 Christine Road, is proposed for
rezoning from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) to SFR3 (Single Family
Residential 3) zoning district. (10-A-12-Santana) (Councilor Henderson) The
proposed use is for single family residential. The Planning Advisory Commission
and the Planning Department recommend approval.
(2) 2nd Reading - An ordinance amending the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for
General Government Employees, and the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for
Employees of the Department of Public Safety to provide that certain additional
employees may become members of said plans; clarifying certain definitions; and
for other purposes. (Councilor Henderson)
(3) 1st Reading - Property located at 4335 Armour Road, is proposed for
rezoning from SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) to NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) zoning district. (11-A-12-Wang) (Councilor McDaniel) The proposed
use is for personal Service (acupuncture office/clinic). The Planning Advisory
Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval.
(4) 1st Reading -An Ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Columbus Code by
creating an Employee Benefits Committee to be composed of seven members;
establishing duties of the Committee; and for other purposes. (Councilor
Thomas)
R E S O L U T I O N S:
(5) Authorizing issuance of Lease
Revenue Bonds by the Columbus
Building Authority in accordance with Resolution No. 221-12; ratifying actions
of Finance Director approving bids for said bonds; reaffirming authorization
for the Mayor to transfer property to the Columbus Building Authority and to
execute leases; authorizing the Mayor and other officials to take all necessary
action for issuance and delivery of said bonds. (Councilor McDaniel)
PUBLIC AGENDA
OCTOBER 9, 2012
1) Request of Councilor Barnes, representing Words of Wisdom Christian Church,
Re: Benefit concert on October 14, 2012.
2) Ms. Theresa Mayo, Re: Music & Art for the youth.
3) Rev. Richard Jessie, Re: Sunday alcohol sales.
4) Ms. Sharon Berreth, Re: Fallen tree and other city issues.
5) Mr. Randy Robertson, Re: Columbus Consolidated Government employee
healthcare issues.
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
10/9/2012
I. HEALTH INSURANCE - ACTIVE EMPLOYEES AND PRE-65 RETIREES:
Authorization is requested for rate changes to Health Insurance for Active
Employees and Pre-65 Retirees, modification to the plan benefits, and a Cost
Sharing Plan. An agenda report and resolution are attached.
II. 2012-13 CRIBS FOR KIDS ABC MINI-GRANT PROGRAM:
Authorization is requested to submit an application, and if approved,
accept a $5,000 grant from All Baby and Child, Inc., $2,500 from ABC
Corporation along with the $2,500 required match from Positive Parenting
Program and St. Francis Hospital for the District Attorney?s Victim-Witness
Assistance Program/Child Fatality Review Committee to purchase safe-sleep
products, which will be distributed according to a specified screening
process. An agenda report and resolution are attached.
III. PURCHASES:
Authorization is requested of items "A" thru "O":
A. Mobile Data Unit Hardware Maintenance for FY13
B. Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicles
C. Purchase of Wetland/Streambank Credits
D. Office Supplies (Annual Contract)
E. Grounds Maintenance Services (Annual Contract)
F. Non-Pursuit Vehicles
G. Facilities Maintenance, Repair & Operation (MRO), Industrial Supplies & Tools
H. Copier Paper & Toner Items
I. Half-Ton Crew Cab, 4x4 Pickup Truck
J. Audit Services of Contract for Hospital Care to Indigent Persons
K. On-Site Clinic for Employees, Retirees & Dependents (Annual Contract)
L. Automotive Body Repair Services (Annual Contract)
M. Professional Sign Making & Erecting Services for Alcohol Beverage License
Applications (Annual Contract)
N. Roll-In Double-Rack Gas Oven for Muscogee County Prison
O. E911 Computer Aided Dispatch System, Premier & Airmobile Annual Software
License Maintenance & Support
CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA
OCTOBER 9, 2012
ENCLOSURES, INFORMATION ONLY:
(1) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close 11th Street from Front
Avenue to Broadway, on Friday, October 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in
connection with ?Girls Night Out 5K Run?. (The Police Chief has recommended
approval).
(2) Application of Kathy Hollon to temporarily close Leonard Street from
Wildwood Avenue to Forest Avenue, on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m., in connection with ?Fall Festival for St. Paul United Methodist
Church?. (The Police Chief has recommended approval).
(3) Application of Courtney Ellis to temporarily close 19th Avenue from Garrard
Street to 22nd Street and Garrard Street from 18th Avenue to Cherokee Avenue at
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.; 18th Avenue from Garrard Street to 22nd Avenue and
22nd Street from 18th Avenue to 19th Avenue at 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., on
Thursday, October 25, 2012, in connection with ?Midtown Mingle?. (The Police
Chief has recommended approval).
(4) Application of Mitch Watts to temporarily close 3rd Avenue from 11th Street
to the exit of St. Luke parking area on 12th Street (approximately halfway down
the block), on Friday, October 26, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in
connection with ?St. Luke Fall Festival?. (The Police Chief has recommended
approval).
(5) Application of Richard Bishop to temporarily close Broadway from 11th
Street to 12th Street, on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m., in connection with the ?Columbus Walk to End Alzheimer?s?. (The Police
Chief has recommended approval).
ENCLOSURES, INFORMATION ONLY:
(6) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close Broadway from 10th
Street to 12th Street, on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m., in connection with ?Uptown Spooktacular?. (The Police Chief has
recommended approval).
(7) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Board of Honor.
ENCLOSURES, ACTION REQUESTED:
(8) Letter from Judge Clay Land resigning from his seat on the Board of Honor.
(9) Minutes of the following boards:
Board of Health, August 22, 2012.
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 34-12, 35-12 & 36-12.
Convention & Trade Center Authority, April 28, 2011.
Convention & Trade Center Authority, May 26, 2011.
Convention & Trade Center Authority, June 23, 2011.
Convention & Trade Center Authority, August 25, 2011.
Cooperative Extension Advisory Board, September 25, 2012.
Housing Authority, July 18, 2012.
Personnel Review Board, September 19, 2012.
Planning Advisory Commission, June 6 & 20, 2012.
River Valley Regional Commission, August 22, 2012.
Taxicab Commission, September 26, 2012.
Tree Board, June 13, 2012.
Uptown Facade Board, August 20, 2012.
Uptown Facade Board, September 17, 2012.
NON-ENCLOSURES, ACTION REQUESTED:
(10) BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BOARD OF HEALTH:
Yasmin Cathright (Turner Pugh)
(Brenda Dozier) SD-29
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt)
THREE MEMBERS RESIDE IN SENATORIAL DISTRICT 29 AND FOUR RESIDE IN SENATORIAL
DISTRICT 15. THERE ARE THREE WOMEN ON THIS BOARD.
GOLF AUTHORITY:
Gerald Miley (Huff)
Jim Wetherington (Baker)
(Eddie Lindsey) SD-15
Seat declared vacant
(Council?s Apptmt)
FOUR MEMBERS RESIDE IN SENATORIAL DISTRICT 29 AND FOUR RESIDE IN SENATORIAL
DISTRICT 15. THERE IS ONE WOMAN SERVING ON THIS BOARD.
UPTOWN FACADE BOARD:
(Sonya Eddings) SD-29
Seat declared vacant
Uptown Business Assoc. Rep.
(Council?s Apptmt)
TWO MEMBERS RESIDE IN SENATORIAL DISTRICT 29 AND SEVEN RESIDE IN SENATORIAL
DISTRICT 15. THERE ARE TWO WOMEN SERVING ON THIS BOARD.
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