MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 8, 2011
The monthly night meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 8, 2011, on the Plaza Level of the
Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor,
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other that Mayor Tomlinson were Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner
Pugh and Councilors Wayne Anthony, Mike Baker, Jerry ?Pops? Barnes, Glenn
Davis, Berry H. Henderson, Charles E. McDaniel Jr. and Evelyn Woodson. City
Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, and Clerk of Council Tiny B.
Washington were also present. Councilor R. Gary Allen took his seat at the
Council table at 9:10 a.m. and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis took her
seat at the Council table at 9:03 a.m.
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ABSENT: No one was absent.
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INVOCATION: Led by Dr. Jimmy Elder, Pastor of First Baptist Church.
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PLEDGE: Led by students from the Student Council & Boys of Distinction from
Marshal Middle School. .
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MUSCOGEE COUMTY SCHOOL DISTRICT UNDERAGE DRINKING
PROGRAM:_
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Dr. Betty B.J. Thomas McBride, Director, Guidance Services, School Social
Work of the Muscogee County School District came forward, along with Associate
Judge Warren Kennon of Juvenile Court came forward and said the Underage
Drinking Coalition is here this morning to recognize those businesses who have
been caught doing the right thing. He said the Underage Drinking Coalition
started with a Town hall meeting on April 13, 2010 with its purpose being to
provide the opportunity for the community to learn more about the dangers of
underage drinking, the impact of underage drinking on the community and the
value of parents discussing the issue with their children and how preventing
underage drinking can reduce negative outcomes such as injuries and deaths from
alcohol related crashes and other steps the community can take to reduce the
demand for the availability of and access to alcohol by persons under the age
of 21.
Judge Kennon gave some statics regarding underage drinking, after which he
and Dr. McBride then presented to those businesses and establishments that have
been recognized by their program for their assistance with this program in our
city, a Certificate of Appreciation for this recognition.
CRIME PREVENTION- Grant Applications:
Mr. Seth Brown- Crime Prevention Director came forward to make a
presentation on the grant applications that the Crime Prevention Board has
received and are recommending approval to the Council.
He first recognized the presence of those members of the Crime Prevention
Board who was present in the audience with him on today. He highlighted the six
key components, which includes the following:
Recreation, Education. Drug & Alcohol Prevention, Employment, Community
Policing and Neighborhood Associations
Mr. Brown said when they first started they had only five, but they have since
added a sixth one, which is community involvement.
Vision of the Board
Adopted August 18, 2010
Vision - Work in concert with Columbus Consolidated Government to become The
Safest City in America.
Mission of the Board
Adopted August 18, 2010
Mission - Create a model that prevents crime by implementing and supporting
effective programs and incentives and stimulating public-private cooperative
efforts in crime prevention
He said today the grants that they have for approval are some that they
have been working really hard on. He said two of these initiatives they helped
to write. He said the Crime Prevention Board did the research into these; which
are the programs with CSU and the Family Center.
Mr. Brown then went into further details in outlining each of the
programs, which includes the FAST Program (Family & Schools Together), the
Mental Health Court Program with New Horizons, Re-entry Program for felons with
Columbus Technical College and the Out-of-School Program.
Grants for Approval
F.A.S.T. program from The Family Center - $50,000
Mental Health Court ? $88,060
Non-Violent Felony Re-entry Program from Columbus Technical College - $70,000
Out of School Program from Columbus State University - $89,505
Mr. Brown then gave a brief summary of each of these programs.
Mr. Mike Gaymon also came forward and gave some additional information on
the Non-Violent Felony Re-entry program; after which he asked Ms. Joanna
Brunson, former owner of His Place Restaurant and allow one of her employees to
tell her story. Ms. Brunson said a few years ago, he started his life in
Columbus under the overpass on 2nd Avenue. He said he walked 8 ? 10 miles a day
looking for jobs and put in over 36 applications. He said he had employers tell
him that they didn?t want anything to do with him after they found out that he
was a convicted felony, no matter what skills he had. He said he had a 10-year
plan to have a cleaning service; and after knowing Ms. Brunson for a while
through the grace of God; she gave him a chance to be somebody; and thanks to
her, he has his dignity back and said he is very excited about him being able
to pay bills. He said he was on the bus yesterday and he heard some guys who
was a bus who had just gotten of the prison system; one of them said, it makes
you almost want to go back and start selling drugs.
Mr. Gaymon said there are a lot of people like this gentleman who wants a
second chance, like Mr. Robinson was given. He said this is an example of what
he thinks is right about this program.
Mr. Gaymon then responded to questions of members of the Council.
Councilor Woodson then asked City Manager Hugley to have the Crime
Prevention Director to get together with the staff of CCG-TV to use all
available resources that CCG-TV has to offer for them to get information out on
the programs recently funded by the Crime Prevention Board, to include the
following programs: F.A.S.T. Program, Non-Violent Felon Employment Program, Out
of School Program and the Mental Health Court Program.
Mr. Seth Brown said this is the reason why he took this job because of
these programs like he is presenting to you today.
Several members of the Council then expressed their views regarding these
programs, after which Mr. Brown then responded to questions of members of the
Council.
A Resolution (51-11) ? Authorizing the execution of a one year
contract with the Family Center of Columbus for $50,000.00 for the purpose of
funding the F.A.S.T. Program. Councilor Henderson then made a motion to
approve the FAST Program, in an amount of $50,000.00. Seconded by Councilor
Barnes and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this
meeting.
A Resolution (52-11) ? Authorizing the execution of a one year contract
with the New Horizons for $88,060.00 for the purpose of funding the new
initiatives of the Mental Health Court. Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of
the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
ten members of Council present for this meeting.
A Resolution (53-11) ? Authorizing the execution of a one year contract
with Columbus Technical College for $70,000.00 for the purpose of funding the
initiative of the Non-Violent Felon Employment Program. Councilor Woodson
moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried
unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
A Resolution (54-11) ? Authorizing the execution of a one year contract
with Columbus State University for $89,505.00 for the purpose of funding the
initiative of the Out-of-School Program. Councilor Huff moved the adoption of
the resolution. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously
by those ten members of Council present for this
meeting.
After more than an hour of discussion on these grant approvals, Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh said in the future, when we have programs that we want to
consider, let?s look at doing them at a Council Work Session rather than a
regular Council meeting, and let?s devote that entire Work Session to nothing
but the programs that we want to consider funding.
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RESURFACING OF 30th AVENUE:
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh said she would like for the staff to look at
30th Avenue as it is in really bad shape and let?s do whatever we need to do to
have this street resurfaced.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING: ______________________________
An Ordinance (11-8) Amending the Position Classification Plan of the
Columbus Consolidated Government by creating the position of Ice Rink Manager
at Pay Grade 19. Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the ordinance.
Seconded b Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by a vote of 9 to 1,
with Councilor Baker voting no and all other nine members of Council voting
yes.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINACNES WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:_____
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An Ordinance ? Amending Section 2-3 of the Columbus Code so as to
authorize adoption of expressions of commendation or congratulations to
citizens by the Columbus Council at proclamation sessions held by the Mayor and
Council on the first Tuesday of each month, without necessity of official
quorum of Columbus Council; and for other purposes.
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An Ordinance ? Amending Chapter 2 of the Columbus Code by creating a
Retiree Health Benefit Committee to advise and assist the Mayor and Columbus
Council regarding issues concerning the Retiree Health Plan and other benefits;
and for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (55-11) ? Granting a variance request to waive the minimum
street frontage requirement in order to plat a landlocked lot at 5526 Schatulga
Road. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members of
Council present for this meeting.
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ICE RINK MANAGER:
Councilor Davis said he would like for the staff to provide to the Council
any information, with respect to operations, for a one-year projection; any
information that has been reviewed or already filed. Also, have the staff to
provide a bigger picture of where we are going from the standpoint of goals
that we are trying to accomplish, as well as provide further projections, as to
what we are anticipating in Years, 2, 3, & 4.
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THE FOLLOWING NINE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND
THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL
PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH
AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN
MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:____________
A Resolution (56-11) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. John ?Dale? Hester
upon his retirement from the Civic Center after 18 years of service.
A Resolution (57-11) ? Expressing appreciation to Mr. Joe Steed, Jr. upon
his retirement from the Columbus Police Department after 20 years of service.
A Resolution (58-11) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Eddie J.
Griffin, employee with the METRA/Transportation Department who passed away on
January 13, 2011.
A Resolution (59-11) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Bernard
T. Love, employee with the Columbus FIRE/EMS Department who passed away on
December 18, 2010. (Mayor Pro-Tem Pugh)
A Resolution (60-11) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Henry L.
Marshall, employee with the Public Services Department who passed away on
December 20, 2010.
A Resolution (61-11) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Robert
C. Smith, Sr., employee with the JTPA/WIA Department who passed away on
December 30, 2010.
A Resolution (62-11) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Morris
Brown, employee with the Public Services Department who passed away on January
7, 2011.
A Resolution (63-11) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Jack P.
Gunn, employee with the Public Services/RainWater Management Department who
passed away on January 10, 2011.
A Resolution (64-11) ? Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Robert
H. Jernigan, employee with the Transportation Department who passed away on
January 11, 2011.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay said that he would like to have an executive session
after the adjournment of the Council meeting to discuss personnel issue an a
litigation matter.
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RESOLUTION FOR DALE HESTER:
Councilor Woodson requested City Attorney Fay to prepare a resolution for
Dale Hester, former Director of the Columbus Civic Center expressing the
Council?s appreciation and thanks for his service.
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THE FOLLOWING PERSON (S) APPEARED ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA AND PROVIDED IS A
SUMMARY OF EACH PERSON?S
COMMENTS:________________________________________________
MR. STEVEN TENNANT, SOUTHERN REPRESENTATIAVE OF RED CROSS, RE: SERVERE
BLOOD SHORTAGE IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA:
Mr. Steven Tennant came forward and pointed out that Ms. Jeaneane Crenshaw
was not able to be here on today, and he is here representing the Southern
Representative of Red Cross. He pointed out that Columbus Regional is one of
the largest hospitals here in the Columbus area and said there is a severe
blood shortage in Columbus, Georgia.
He then spent several minutes in giving statistical data to help support
the need and highlight the number of blood drives that have been held, as well
as the number of units that were collected during those drives, and reiterated
the shortage that is here in our area.
Councilor Barnes also made some comments to also emphasize the great need
of blood within our area and encouraged those who are able to; to please insist
in this endeavor.
Mayor Tomlinson said she would like for the representative of the American
Red Cross to get together with the CCG-TV Manager and let?s scroll the
information regarding the Blood Drives that the local American Red Cross will
be conducting.
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MS. LINDA PIERCE, REPRESENTING THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURTS OFFICE, RE:
REQUESTING STAFF AND RESOUIRCES FOR THE BOARD OF
EQUALIZAITON:__________________________________
Ms. Linda Pierce, who requested to be listed on the Council?s Public
Agenda, to request additional staffing and resources for the Board of
Equalization cancelled her scheduled appearance before the Council.
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MR. DAVID PHILLIPS, RE: HOMESTED TAXES:
Mr. David Phillips, who requested to be listed on the Council?s Public
Agenda to speak to the issue of homestead taxes, cancelled his scheduled
appearance before the Council.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION WAS DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL AT THE REQUEST OF
COUNCILOR DAVIS: ______________________________________________
A Resolution ? Authorizing the acquisition of Parcel 15, 1821 Whittlesey
Road for the Whittlesey Road Widening Project totaling 0.179 +/- acres for a
Temporary Construction Easement for County Road and/or Municipal Street
purposes, and authorizing the filing of a Declaration of Taking by the City
Attorney or his representatives for the acquisition of said land under the
authority of the official code of Georgia annotated, Section 32-3-1 et.seq for
the Whittlesey Road Widening Project.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS 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 TEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:_ ___
A Resolution (65-11) ? Authorizing the acceptance of a deed to that
portion of Lemongrass Drive and that portion of Lemongrass Way located in
Section One, Courtland Ridge. The Department of Engineering has inspected these
streets and recommends the acceptance.
A Resolution (66-11) ? Authorizing the acceptance of a deed to that
portion of Compass Trail, that portion of Compass Drive, that portion of Honey
Do Court and that portion of Honey Do Drive located in Section Two, The Village
on St. Mary's. The Department of Engineering has inspected these streets and
recommends the acceptance.
A Resolution (67-11) ? Authorizing the acceptance of a deed to Wooldridge
Heights Drive located in Section One, Wooldridge Heights. The Department of
Engineering has inspected these streets and recommends the acceptance.
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THE FOLLOWING NINE RESOLUTIONS 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 COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:_ _______
A Resolution (68-11) ? Authorizing the purchase of a high-density mobile
filing/storage system from Retrieval Business Systems, Inc. (Milan, IL). The
high-density mobile filing/storage system will be used by the District
Attorney?s Office for the storage of criminal files and to provide a secure
lockable storage system for confidential materials.
A Resolution (69-11) ? Authorizing approve the payment to Keep Columbus
Beautiful Commission in the amount of $52,221.78 for the Household Hazardous
Waste Recycling project. Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission organized and
sponsored the Great American Clean Up ? Household Hazardous Waste Recycling
project, held October 16, 2010. The payment includes the following: a)
Recycling Services, $41,971.78; b) Educational Presentations for Grades K-4,
$2,250.00; and c) Advertising Expenses, $8,000.00.
A Resolution (70-11) ? Authorizing the approval of payment to Motorola
(Schaumburg, IL), in the amount of $48,928.80, for Mobile Data Terminal (MDT)
hardware maintenance. The maintenance provides hardware support and repair for
MW800 MDTs for the annual period beginning February 1, 2011 through January 31,
2012. The MDTs are installed in patrol, fire and service vehicles on a
24/7/365 schedule. The units are deployed throughout CCG in the Police
Department, Sheriff?s Office, Fire Department & Emergency Medical Services,
Marshal?s Office and Inspections & Codes. All of the equipment is manufactured
by Motorola and is proprietary in nature. Therefore, the vendor is the Only
Known Source, per Section 3-114 of the Procurement Ordinance.
A Resolution (71-11) ? Authorizing the approval of the purchase of eleven
(11) 2011 Ford Crown Victoria Pursuit Vehicles from Rivertown Ford (Columbus,
GA) in the amount of $230,721.53. All eleven (11) pursuit vehicles will be used
by the Sheriff?s Office. Ten (10) of the pursuit vehicles will be equipped with
police package, and one (1) pursuit vehicle will be equipped with police
package (plain) with undercover light package. These vehicles are replacement
units.
A Resolution (72-11) ? Authorizing the approval of a contract for
psychological testing services for the Sheriff?s Office from Stone McElroy &
Associates (Smyrna, GA). The psychological testing services will be utilized
on an ?as needed basis? to assist the Muscogee County Sheriff?s Office to
perform pre-employment testing measures for an applicant which includes, but
not limited to the following: Written personality test, personal history
questionnaire geared towards public safety personnel, conduct a face-to-face
interview, show scales and analysis, and conclude with a psychological summary
report for the hiring agency.
A Resolution (73-11) ? Authorizing the approval of professional services
for remediation and disposal of environmental hazardous chemicals/waste from
KAM, Inc. The Contractor will provide the following services:
Consulting services for remediation on an ?as needed basis?.
Responsible for replacing tank (s), piping and values at any site (s) that has
a leaking underground storage tank.
Pick-up, transport, packaging, labeling, manifesting, waste stream approval,
and disposal of contaminated products (sand/soil, sorbets, small amounts of
gasoline, diesel fuel, battery acid, antifreeze, etc.)
Provide twelve, 55-gallon metal, open lid drums to store contaminated
materials; pick-up when filled and replace as needed.
Provide construction services in environmentally sensitive areas that contain
potentially hazardous waste or matter or areas that are protected and/or
regulated by Federal and State regulations, i.e. state waters, wetlands,
landfills, fueling facilities, etc. The term of contract shall be for two
years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
Contract renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and
the Contractor. The contract price may be adjusted annually for actual change
in labor rates and actual changes in cost of employee benefits. Any additional
changes that require an increase in costs are substantiated in writing to the
City and they are mutually agreed upon.
A Resolution (74-11) ? Authorizing the approval of a contract with
Diversified Consulting Services to provide treatment for Crisis Intervention
and In Home Counseling; Dr. Robert Carlson to provide treatment for Individual
and Family Counseling and Psychological Evaluation and New Horizons Community
Services Board to provide treatment for Anger Management to Drug Court
participants. The Juvenile Drug Court Program is a voluntary program for
juveniles charged with drug-related non-violent crimes. The Drug Court will
empower juvenile offenders to live drug-free lives and become law-abiding
citizens by: involving the juvenile's family, providing intensive court
supervision, counseling, school performance monitoring, and linkage to
community resources; measuring these objectives by drug screens, recidivism
rates, school records, and periodic assessments, and salvaging a life, one
juvenile at a time.
A Resolution (75-11) ? Authorizing the approval to purchase of three (3)
motor truck scales from Scale South, Inc.?, formerly known as Georgia Scale
Company (Martinez, GA). The motor truck scales will replace the existing scales
currently used by the Public Services Department Landfill Division at Pine
Grove MSW Landfill, Granite Bluff Inert Landfill and Oxbow Meadows Landfill.
A Resolution (76-11) ? Authorizing the approval of a design contract with
Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc., in the amount of $190,000.00, for the 14th
Street Pedestrian Bridge Plaza. On January 26, 2010 (Resolution #34-10),
Council approved a contract with Hecht Burdeshaw Architects to design the
redevelopment of the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge. In their efforts, it was
discovered the plaza, or approach to the bridge, would require additional
reconstruction as well.
Continuity of design for the Plaza must coincide with the design of the
Bridge. Since the firm has already performed the design work for the 14th
Street Pedestrian Bridge, the Planning Department is recommending Hecht
Burdeshaw Architects be awarded this contract as well. This contract award
will insure that the City has coordination between the two projects, while also
promoting cost saving measures.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON, AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR &
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
All seven questionnaires as submitted for the appointment of Recorder?s Court
Judges positions and are listed as follows: Incumbents- Michael Cielinski,
Mary Buckner, Michael Joyner and Cynthia Maisano; New Applicants- Kyle S.
Fischer, Julius H. Hunter, Jr. and Gene E. Jenkins.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO LETTER OF RESIGNATIONS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF
COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ACCEPTED BY THE COUNCIL WITH REGRETS:
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Letter from Mr. Scott Boyce relinquishing his seat on the Planning
Advisory Commission.
Letter from Ms. Gladys J. Ford relinquishing her seat on the Planning
Advisory Commission.
Councilor McDaniel moved the letters be received with regrets and thanked
each of them for their services to these boards. Seconded by Councilor Allen
and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present at the time,
with Councilor Davis being absent for this vote.
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THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED AND
EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROCVED BY THE COUNCIL:
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Application of Richard Bishop to temporarily close 14th Street from 1st
Avenue to bridge and 1st Avenue from 14th Street to mid-block of Downtown
Elementary School, on Saturday, February 26, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00
p.m., in connection with ?Valley Interfaith Promise Bed Race?.
Councilor Henderson moved approval. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present at the time,
with Councilor Davis being absent for this vote.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________
Airport Commission, November 18, 2010.
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 01-11 & 02-11.
Community Development Advisory Council, December 14, 2010.
Development Authority, January 6, 2011.
Councilor Henderson moved approval of the minutes. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present at the
time, with Councilor Davis being absent for this vote.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE NEW ZONING PETITIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND AN ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED FOR
BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL:______________________
Petition submitted by Chuck McClure to rezone .8300 acre of property
located at 7974 Shinn Drive from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) to SFR4
(Single Family Residential 4) district. (Recommended for approval by both the
Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department). (2-A-11-McClure)
Petition submitted by the Woodruff Company to rezone 23 acres of property
located at 6895, 6285, 6279 and part of 6261 Psalmond Road from RE1
(Residential Estate 1) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) district.
(Recommended for approval by the Planning Advisory Commission and conditional
approval by the Planning Department). (3-CA-11-Woodruff Co.)
Petition submitted by Steve Dickson to rezone 1 acre of property located
at 513 14th Street from LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial) to UPT (Uptown)
district. (Recommended for approval by the Planning Advisory Commission and
conditional approval by the Planning Department). (4-CA-11-Dickson)
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
EMPLOYEES? PENSION PLAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mayor Tomlinson is nominating
Ms. Lee Lee James to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Frank Martin, who has
resigned from the Employees? Pension Board of Trustees and advised that she may
be confirmed. Councilor Henderson moved she be confirmed. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present at the
time, with Councilor Davis being absent for this vote.
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HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the terms of office of Mr.
Reynolds Bickerstaff, Ms. Saundra Green, Ms. Stacy Fahrenbruch and Mr. John
House on the Historic & Architectural Review Board expired on February 1, 2011
and that they are all eligible to succeed themselves for another term of
office.
She further pointed out that Mr. Reynolds Bickerstaff represents the
Uptown Business Association, Ms. Green represents the Columbus Board of
Realtors, and we are waiting to hear back from these respective organizations
to determine whether or not they are going to reappoint these individuals.
Clerk of Council Washington also pointed out that Ms. Fahrenbruch and Mr.
House are both at-large members, who are appointed by this Council; however,
Mr. House does not wish to be reappointed. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh then
renominated Ms. Stacy Fahrenbruch for another term of office and then moved she
be confirmed. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
nine members of Council present at the time, with Councilor Davis being absent
for this vote.
CONVENTION & VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Tom Gates has resigned
his position of the Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners and that he
represents the Hotel Industry, as well as this being the Mayor?s appointment.
She further pointed out that the term of office of Mr. Allen Woodall, Jr., who
serves as an at-large member, term expired back on December 31, 2010 and that
he is eligible to succeed himself. She said these are the Mayor?s appointments.
Mayor Tomlinson pointed out that she is nominating Mr. Charlie Dias to
succeed Mr. Gates. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved confirmation. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Davis being absent for this vote.
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PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the terms of office of Mr.
Charles Little, Mr. Ron Mahoney, Ms. Marjorie Watson and Mr. Gerald Wyatt
expired on December 31, 2010, but they are all eligible to succeed themselves
for another term of office.
Councilor Woodson then re-nominated them to serve a second term of office.
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that she would bring this back on next
week for the Council?s confirmation.
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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that on Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
is nominating Mr. Willie Dickerson to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Terrell
Aldridge, who does not wish to serve again and advised that Mr. Dickerson may
be confirmed.
Councilor Woodson moved he be confirmed. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present at the time, with
Councilor Davis being absent for this vote.
Clerk of Council Washington also pointed out that we still need a nominee
for Council District Five, for someone to fill the unexpired term of Ms.
Tiffany Tootle, who we have not been able to contact. She said Councilor Baker
is working on getting us a replacement.
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CONVENTION & VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh asked Clerk of Council Washington to provide a
list of all the members of the Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Regarding an earlier request of City Attorney Fay to go into an executive
session, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to allow the Council to go
into an executive session to discuss litigation and a personnel matter.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present at the time, with Councilors Allen and Davis being absent for
this vote.
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At 11:30 a.m. the regular session was adjourned to allow the Council to go
into an executive session.
The meeting was then called back to order at 12:16 p.m., at which time
Mayor Tomlinson pointed out that the Council met in an executive session to
discuss litigation and personnel matter, but there were no votes taken.
With there being no other business to come before this Council, the Mayor
then entertained a motion for adjournment. Councilor Henderson so moved.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten
members of Council present for this meeting, with the time being 12:16 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, CMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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