Columbus, Georgia

Georgia's First Consolidated Government

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Council Members

MINUTES

COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA

REGULAR MEETING

JANUARY 11, 2011



The regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to

order at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 11, 2010, in the Council Chambers,

Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor

presiding.



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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Tomlinson and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner

Pugh were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry ?Pops? Barnes, Berry

Henderson, Bruce Huff, Judy W. Thomas and Evelyn Woodson. Councilor Glenn

Davis took his seat at the table at 9:04 a.m. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City

Attorney Clifton Fay and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also

present.



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ABSENT: Councilor Charles E. McDaniel, Jr. was absent. Clerk of Council Tiny

B. Washington was also absent.



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AUBURN TIGERS VICTORY: Mayor Tomlinson extended congratulations to the Auburn

Tigers and their fans for their great season and awesome victory as National

Champions. She said that we are proud to be in close proximity to Auburn

University.



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RECENT ICE STORM: Mayor Tomlinson commended the citizens and hard working city

employees for their cooperation yesterday, because we made it through a very

major snow and ice event without any serious reprocussions.



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MOMENT OF SILENCE: Mayor Tomlinson called for a moment of silence to remember

those victims of the tragedy in Arizona on Saturday, January 8, 2011.



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INVOCATION: Offered by Elder L. Darnel Skinner, Jr.- Bread of Life Christian

Center.



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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from Marshall Middle School Student

Council and Boys of Distinction.



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MAYOR?S AGENDA:



PROCLAMATION:



?CARL VINSON INSTITUTE PROGRAM RECOGNITION DAY?:



A Proclamation of Mayor Tomlinson, proclaiming ?Carl Vinson Institute

Program Recognition Day? in Columbus, Georgia was listed on the Mayor?s Agenda

but was not submitted or read into the record on this date.



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EXTERNAL AUDIT REPORT:



Mr. Larry Young, representing Albright, Fortenberry & Nina, LLP, came

forward to provide an overview of the external audit report. He advised that

the report represents the General Fund, 20 Special Revenue Funds, 2 Debt

Service Funds, 9 capital Projects Fund, 6 Proprietary Funds- which also include

2 Internal Service Funds, 5 Pension & Benefit Funds, 1 Permanent Fund, 8 Agency

Funds and Component Units that assist with completing the report. He then

explained the task of the external auditors. He said as we expressed in our

opinion letter, the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia?s financial

statements are free of material misstatements.



He advised that we did find, during our examination, a control defiecincy

in three of the agency funds; Probate Court, Magistrate Court and Sheriff?s

Office where we found a lack of segregation of duties in that the person(s)

that recorded and prepared the reconciliation did not have someone reviewing

the reconciliation after preparation. He said that we have discussed this with

the three agencies and they have implemented procedures to ensure that all bank

reconciliations are reviewed and proper recording of all transacations is

accomplished.



He said there were some things that they observed while conducting the

audit procedures that we would like for the city to consider and thereby

prepared a Management Letter. He then outlined the following recommendations:

(A copy of the this documentation has been filed for the record.)



1. Existence of bank accounts not authorized by management



Contact all local banks and stipulate all accounts must be authorized by Council

Finance Director to perform an annual inquiry of area banks to determine that

all existing accounts are properly authorized and relect in the city?s

financial statements

Personnel to receive training to include ethics and the proper recognition of

revenues and expenditures



2. Federal Grants: Federal grants are prolific and extensive. The

expenditures increased approximately $6 million from 2009 to 2010. The

administration of the significant increasein compliance suggests that a Grant

Administrator to coordinate efforts of all personnel in the Government would be

a valuable addition.



3. Hotel / Motel Taxes: Revenue Division allocate resources to periodically

perform an examination of the monthly tax return information being presented by

the taxpayers. The payers of occupation tax and personal property be examined

periodically, as well as, hotel / motel taxes being reported.



Mayor Tomlinson advised that the city does currently have a Grant

Accountant, at which time, Mr. Young pointed out that employee is not

sufficient because that employee is not at the same level as a department so

that he would be able to get all of the information available.



Referring to Stimulus Funding, City Manager Hugley advised that we have

applied, since inception, for $88 million in Federal Stimulus and has received

approximately $27 million. He pointed out that we organized a Stimulus

Accountability Committee, headed by Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin, where

every department or agency within the government that is applying for or

receiving stimulus funding are a part of that committee. He said we report to

this Council quarterly on the stimulus dollars.



Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh pointed out that when we found out about the

other bank accounts that were opened under the Columbus Consolidated

Government, the Finance Department was to put in place some kind of tracking

procedure to contact banks to see if account were opened. Mr. Young responded

that he was provided with a list of all of the banks that responded to Finance

Director Hodge?s but not all of the banks responded.



Finance Director Pam Hodge said that she would like to make comments in

reference to the three items mentioned by the external auditor. She then

confirmed that she has for the last two years sent a letter to all of the local

banks requesting that they provide any bank account set up with the city?s tax

identification number; however, as mentioned by the auditor, not all banks

responded. She said that we are looking at another measure, maybe with the

adoption of a resolution by Council, to send with the request to make sure that

all banks respond.



Finance Hodge said also with regards to the bank accounts, we would work

with Human Resources and the training department to put together a program for

department heads and managers to make sure they understand from a financial

standpoint what their responsibilities are in determining what should and

should not be reporting to the Finance Department.



Regarding Item 2 on the Management Letter, Finance Director Hodge

explained that we would evaluate the Grant Administrator?s position for the

upcoming FY12 budget to determine the level of grants that we would have going

forward. She pointed out that we do have a Grant Coordinator position;

however, the main responsibilities are to make sure that the revenues and

expenditures are recorded correctly. She explained that a Grant Administrator

would work more with the contracts in place and make sure the reporting is

done. She said at this time, the Grant Coordinator does assist departments in

the grants area, but it is more than a one-person job with the level of grants.



On the last item regarding hotel/motel taxes, Finance Director Hodge noted

that we do have a mechanism in place to do random audits in the Business

License / Occupational Tax Division. She said if a hotel comes up in that

random audit; then, we would conduct an audit of the hotel/motel tax report as

well. She pointed out that we have not had a hotel come up in our random audit

in the last several years; therefore, we are looking at putting something in

place to do a random selection of just hotel/motel tax audits, because of the

level of collection in the hotel/motel tax.



In conclusions, Finance Director Hodge said that we are looking at all of

the recommendations of the auditors. She then recognized three employees in

the Accounting Department.



Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh requested that staff provide a list of the banks

that have not responded to the City?s request for bank accounts under the

City?s Tax ID Number.



Councilor Davis requested that staff determine if we should research

adopting an ordinance or resolution stipulating that when an account is opened

to make it mandatory that it be brought before the members of Council for

approval.



Councilor Woodson requested staff to research to see if it is more

feasible to provide the offices of elected officials with their own Tax ID

number instead of using the City?s Tax ID number.



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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AS LISTED ON THE MAYOR?S AGENDA WAS SUBMITTED AND

READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR HUFF AS EMPLOYEES OF THE FIRE / EMS

DEPARTMENT WERE PRESENT AND WAS APPROVED BY THE

COUNCIL:





A Resolution (21-11) - Commending Paramedics Darrell Enfinger and Fire/EMS

Captain Brice Patterson for their involvement with the DUI/Distracted Driving

Re-Enactment and Safety Demonstration provided annually for area high school

students. Councilor Henderson moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Baker

and carried unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor McDaniel

being absent from this meeting.



Mr. Jack Rodgers, Jr., President of the Georgia State Council of the

Emergency Nurses Association, approached the rostrum to speak on the number of

lives that have been saved because of this DUI demonstration. He then read and

presented the National Awards that were given by the National Nursing

Association to Paramedic Darrell Enfinger and Captain Brice Patterson. He

tsaid that he is present to ational.



Mr. Darrell Enfinger and Captain Brice Patterson, then made some brief

comments of appreciation for the recognition.



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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION AS LISTED ON THE MAYOR?S AGENDA WAS SUBMITTED AND

READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR WOODSON AS EMPLOYEES OF THE PLANNING

DEPARTMENT WERE PRESENT AND WAS AMENDED AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILOR WOODSON AND

APPROVED BY THE

COUNCIL:





A Resolution (22-11) - Commending the Columbus Georgia Planning Department

upon recently receiving an award at the 2010 Georgia Planning Association (GPA)

meeting held in Valdosta, Georgia. Councilor Allen moved its adoption.

Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those nine members

present with Councilor McDaniel being absent from this meeting.



Once the resolution is amended, Councilor Woodson requested that the staff

members be presented with a copy.

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ICE RINK MANAGER:



Mayor Tomlinson called attention to a document with regards to the Ice

Rink Manager. She outlined the estimated revenue as projected in 2006 of

$165,144; 2009 projected as 45,192 and the 2010 estimated net revenue of $0.

She announced the private guarantee of up to $200,000 in operating expenses, if

needed. (A copy of this document has been filed for the record.)



She then highlighted the suggested course of action with first suggesting

the creation of a position of Manager of Ice Skating Rink, filling the position

and ultimately proceed with current booking and programming resources.



Councilor Henderson said that he envisioned some type of task force to

include the Civic Center Manager, Youth Hockey representative, Cottonmouths

representative and Administration to look at all of these talents for filling

the position. He said that he is interested in knowing the timeline for

creating and filling the Ice Skate Rink Manager?s position.



Councilor Allen expressed his concerns with the downward trend of the

revenue projections for the new ice rink. He then asked for some clarification

from the Administration on the projections.

Councilor Baker requested staff to provide a projection of incoming

expenses and revenue going forward, as well as, a clarification of the timeline

presented; since, the year of 2010 estimated net revenue is zero. City Manager

Hugley explained this is the business plan that came about in 2010 showing the

projection for four months into FY2011; then, those 2010 projections that came

forward some time in December shows the projected expenses and revenue for the

next fiscal year, which would be July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 as outlined

by the Civic Center Director along with Finance Director Hodge and Deputy City

Manager Goodwin. Therefore, City Manager Hugley added the numbers that

indicate a $0 net revenue would be for July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. He

pointed out that he would bring this information forward in a presentation.



In response to Councilor Baker?s statement pertaining to the comfort level

of where we are rather than establishing another position at this point, City

Manager Hugley assured that we have personnel in place and we have done what we

have to do to make this ice rink very active and coordinated; however, he is in

support moving forward with the hiring of an ice rink manager as we go through

the budget process and get that position through the approval of an ordinance.



Councilor Davis asked about the previous thought of naming rights to the

generating revenue off the naming of the Civic Center. City Manager Hugley

said that a couple of years ago, Civic Center Director Dale Hester had put the

idea out to the business community and received positive reviews; however, it

did not move forward at that time. He added that the new ice rink could also

be included. He said this is still something that would have to be discussed

and decided by this Mayor and Council, but naming rights is a great potential

revenue opportunity for us.



Councilor Henderson suggested moving forward with the hiring of an ice

rink manager and not wait to bring it up during the budget process. Councilor

Woodson suggested that Administration start the process, but cautioned everyone

to slow down the process a little to make sure that we get the right person in

place to manage the ice rink.



Councilor Woodson requested that staff check into creating a committee for

the ice rink that would include a representative from the hockey league. She

also determined that we need to keep in mind that we promised the citizens that

we would have public ice skating.



Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh requested to be provided with a fee schedule, as

well as, a business plan for the ice rink no later than the first meeting in

February.



With regards to possibly adding more members to the Civic Center Advisory

Board or create a temporary board for the ice rink. City Manager Hugley

pointed out that we did, early on, unofficially ask that some interested

parties come forward and serve in an advisory capacity to Civic Center Director

Hester and the city related to the ice rink; therefore, we do have those

stakeholders in place and we could get those names to the Council members. He

added that we could do or anticipate doing the same for the natatorium.



With all of the talk of the different boards and committees, Councilor

Woodson requested staff to revisit a previous recommendation regarding city

board members training. Let?s look into bringing this matter back up for

discussion.



Councilor Thomas pointed out that we do need to move forward without delay

on this considering the fact that even if the Administration starts today

drafting an ordinance to include the job description for an Ice Rink Manager,

we are still looking at days, weeks or months before we are at the point of

hiring someone.



After hearing the comments from the members of Council, Mayor Tomlinson

determined that we would move forward with drafting a proposed ordinance

creating the position of manager of the ice skating rink. She said that she

would also have a meeting with the guarantor of the $200,000 and if this letter

is in place; then, that gives us a $200,000 private buffer even if the ice rink

is not self sufficient in its first year of operation.



Councilor Baker pointed out that he is uncomfortable with creating and

funding a director or manager?s position outside of the budget process. He

said the preliminaries could be started but he would prefer that it go through

the process.



Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh then requested staff to draft an ordinance to

create the position of Ice Rink Manager.



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BANK ACCOUNTS:



Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh, referring to earlier discussions regarding the

banks not responding to the Finance Directors request, she informed that if the

banks check the accounts that they have and your name is not on the signature

cards; then, the banks are not able to let you know if the account is there or

not. She added that if an ordinance is drafted; then, it needs to be defined

in there who has signing authorization.



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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING DEMOLITION ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING AND AMENDED BY THE

COUNCIL:





An Ordinance - Providing for the demotion of various structures located

at:



5621 Lorenzo Road (Matthew A. Aldridge, Owner)

5631 Lorenzo Road (Matthew A. Aldridge, Owner)

(3) 2243 Simmons Avenue (Marcelina Baltazar, Owner)

(4) 1209 22nd Street (Bibb Rentals, LLC, Owner)

(5) 761 Lawyers Lane (Juanita Pickens Bratcher & Eula Pearl Pickens

Brown, et al, Owners)

3440 Tomahawk Drive (Danny Carpenter, Owner)(

3100 4th Avenue (Community Bank & Trust), Owner)

843 Southern Pines Drive (William R. Cuba, Owner)

611 33rd Street (Spence E. Davis, Owner)

32 Mason Street (48 Hundred Corporation, Owner)

2835 Hood Street (Heartwood 16, LLC, Owner)

610 33rd Street (Allen D. Jenson, Owner)

1907 7th Street (Willie Lee Kendrick Estate c/o Doris Kendrick)

2727 Baldwin Street (Marjorie Lynn, Owner)

1431 25th Street (McCoy Company, LLC, Owner)B

201 21st Avenue (Ryan L. Overton, Owner)

1533 Winshire Street (Emma Read & Charlie L. Johnson, Owners)

1018 Brooks Road (Crawford B. Smith, Jr., Owner)

3341 Gleason Avenue (Crawford B. Smith, Jr., Owner)

136 Collins Drive (Crawford B. Smith, Jr., Owner)

1714 Warm Springs Road (United Oil Corporation, Owner)

1004 Sheridan Avenue (Rodney E. Weatherholtz, Owner)

411 23rd Street (Roosevelt & Mary Frances Williams Estate



in the total amount of $148,812.95 for demolition services.



City Attorney Fay suggested a motion to remove #22 (1004 Sheridan Avenue-

Rodney E. Weatherholtz, owner) from the list. He advised that Ms. Rebecca

Wiggins from the Inspections & Code Enforcement Division is reporting that work

has been done on that property. Councilor Thomas so moved. Seconded by Mayor

Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members present with

Councilor Davis being absent for the vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent

from the meeting.



At this time, Mr. Spence Davis, owner of 611 33rd Street, asked for

additional time to complete the demolition. He explained that the foundation

is pushed up in a pile waiting to be loaded up and removed. He assured that by

the end of this week that lot would be completely cleared; the only material

that would still be remaining on the property is the lumber that is stacked up

in the back of the property, and he would ask for thirty days to remove that

lumber.



In response to comments from Mayor Tomlinson, Ms. Wiggins suggested

leaving this property on the demolition list; therefore, if he fails to perform

we would not have to come back to Council. Mayor Tomlinson asked that Mr.

Davis report back to Ms. Wiggins regarding his progress.



No one else came forward with regards to the demolition listing. City

Attorney Fay advised that this ordinance would be listed on second reading at

the next Council Meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY

AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL AFTER A BRIEF

DISCUSSION:





A Resolution (23-11) - Requesting that the local delegation to the

Georgia General Assembly introduce legislation to amend O.C.G.A. 48-8-96(h)(1)

so that said statute only applies to Local Option Sales Tax referenda held

after January 1, 2011, thereby leaving the original two sales tax exemptions

(2004) in place in Columbus, Georgia.



Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor

Woodson. Councilor Davis said this happens to be a job sector that he is

involved in asked if he should abstain. City Attorney Fay advised that it is

requested amendment to general legislation and Councilor Davis does not have

any financial interest in the matters in front of the delegation.



Mayor Tomlinson then called attention to the motion on the floor to

approve the resolution, which carried unanimously by those nine members present

with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING EIGHT RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

ATTORNEY FAY AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND ADOPTION

UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY

COUNCILOR HENDERSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS PRESENT

WITH COUNCILOR HENDERSON BEING ABSENT FOR THE VOTE AND COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING

ABSENT FROM THE MEETING:



A Resolution (24-11) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Jerry A. Coley upon

his retirement from the Columbus Metropolitan Airport after over 24 years of

service.



A Resolution (25-11) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. Johnny J. Pittman

upon his retirement from the Muscogee County Sheriff?s Department after over 26

years of service.



A Resolution (26-11) - Expressing appreciation to Mr. George E. Tindall

upon his retirement from the Civic Center Operations after 15 years of

service.



A Resolution (27-11) - Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Joe

James, employee with the Public Services Department who passed away on October

20, 2010.



A Resolution (28-11) - Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Robert

?Glen? Hodnett, employee with the Information Technology Department who passed

away on November 7, 2010.



A Resolution (29-11) - Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Warren

B. Steele, employee with the Personnel (Human Resources) Department who passed

away on December 12, 2010.



A Resolution (30-11) - Conveying condolences to the family of Mr. Danny W.

Wall, employee with the Public Services Department who passed away on November

27, 2010.



A Resolution (31-11) - Conveying condolences to the family of Mrs. Hettie

R. Windham, employee with the Finance/Revenue Collections Department who passed

away on November 26, 2010.



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PUBLIC AGENDA:



MR. BILL MADISON, RE: COLUMBUS FIRE & EMS DEPARTMENT:



Mr. Bill Madison, said that he would refrain from speaking on matters

regarding the Columbus Fire & EMS Department at this time, because he would

like to share information regarding hazing and harassment behind closed doors.

He said that he has asked several times for a citizens review board. He then

recalled an incident where charges were filed against a federal judge in

Atlanta, Georgia.



Mr. Madison went into some general details regarding losing several

properties that he contributes to switching to a local bank; being placed in

jail for not cutting the grass on one of his properties and losing custody of

his grandson to the maternal grandparents.



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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING FIVE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:





A Resolution (32-10) - Authorizing a request to execute a five (5) year

property lease agreement with Vantage Tower Group, LLC for leasing space at the

entrance of Shirley Winston Park to install and operate a telecommunication

facility. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor

Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor

McDaniel being absent from the meeting.



A Resolution (33-10) - Authorizing a request to execute a Permanent

Utility Easement and Access Easement to BellSouth Telecommunications, Inc.,

d/b/a AT&T Georgia, south of Whittlesey Road at the corner of Ashwood Drive.

Councilor Davis moved its adoption. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and

carried unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being

absent from the meeting.





A Resolution (34-10) - Authorizing a request to adopt the Solid Waste

Management Plan for Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia 2008-2018, as approved

by the State of Georgia. Councilor Davis moved its adoption. Seconded by

Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members present

with Councilor McDaniel being absent from the meeting.



A Resolution (35-10) - Authorizing a request to enter to an agreement with

the Georgia Department of Transportation to amend the contract for the 14th

Street Pedestrian Bridge. Councilor Davis moved its adoption. Seconded by

Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members present

with Councilor McDaniel being absent from the meeting.



A Resolution (36-10) - Authorizing a request to participate in the State

of Georgia, Department of Revenue Program to Identify Uncollected Sales Tax

Revenues. Councilor Woodson moved its adoption. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem

Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members present with

Councilor McDaniel being absent from the meeting.



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THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY

MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY

COUNCIL:



A Resolution (37-11) - Authorizing payment to Pound Construction

(Columbus, Ga), in the amount of $28,746.75 for performing emergency repairs on

the roof at Gallops Pottery Shop. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its

adoption. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine

members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent from the meeting.



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HEALTH CARE INSURANCE COMPANY:



Councilor Woodson requested that staff contact Mr. Phil King with Welfare

of Georgia in regards to health care insurance; the company would like to have

some discussions with Administration to offer some of their insurance products

for consideration.



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CABLE COMPANIES



Councilor Woodson requested to have the staff to check with the cable

companies to find out if the customers are no longer able to view the Council

Meetings if they do not pay to have the cable box and if so, why not. Also,

check to see if there is something the City could do to make sure that the

cable companies provide the Government Access channel for those customers that

just have the basic cable without the cable box.



City Manager Hugley said that he would check with each cable franchise and

respond back to the Mayor and Council.



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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:



THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AS

INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR &

COUNCIL:





Notice from the Government Finance Officers Association that the Columbus

Consolidated Government has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation

Award for the current budget.



Letter from Judge Michael P. Cielinski advising that all of the incumbent

Recorder?s Court Judges are requesting reappointment.



Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Public Safety Advisory

Commission.



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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL

DAVIS AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE

COUNCIL:





Board of Tax Assessors, No. 45-10.

Land Bank Authority, November 3, 2010.

Land Bank Authority, December 1, 2010.

Elections & Registration, September 2 & October 7, 2010.

Elections & Registration, November 5 & 30, 2010.



Councilor Henderson moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Allen and

carried unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being

absent from the meeting.



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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:



ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we have received a nomination

of Dr. Carol Houston to replace Dr. John Blozsies. Councilor Henderson moved

confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those

nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent from the meeting.



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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we still need a nomination for

the position of Mr. Arthur Rogers- Council District Four representative. Mayor

Pro Tem Turner Pugh then nominated Ms. Gladys Ford. Councilor Woodson moved

confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those

nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent from the meeting.





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EMPLOYEES? PENSION PLAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Frank Martin has resigned;

this is the Mayor?s appointment. Mayor Tomlinson advised that she would have a

nominee shortly.



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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis also pointed out that we still need a nominee

for the position of Mr. Robert loving- Council District Three representative

and Mr. Archie Rainey- Council District Ten representative. Councilor Huff

nominated Ms. Laverne Lee Brown to replace Mr. Loving. Mayor Pro Tem Turner

Pugh moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously

by those nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent from the

meeting. There were no other nominations.



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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we still need a nominee for the

position of Mr. Terrell Aldridge- Council District Four representative, Mr.

James Anthony- Council District Ten representative and Ms. Tiffany Tootle-

Council District Five representative. Councilor Henderson nominated Ms. Irene

Pate to replace Mr. Anthony. Councilor Allen moved confirmation. Seconded by

Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members present with

Councilor McDaniel being absent from the meeting. There were no other

nominations.



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CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION:



Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we still need a nomination for

Council District Two, at which time, Councilor Davis nominated Mr. W. J.

Barrs. Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that all twenty-five nominations

have been made to complete the make up of the Charter Review Commission and are

listed as follows:



District 1 - D. L. Moore Councilor Jerry ?Pops? Barnes



District 3 - Michael Eddings Councilor Bruce Huff



District 4 - Gladys Ford Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh



District 5 - John J. Rodgers Councilor Mike Baker



District 6 - Brad Williams Councilor Gary Allen



District 7 - Ben Richardson Councilor Evelyn Woodson



District 8 - Bob Hydrick Councilor Charles E. McDaniel, Jr.



District 9 - Alton Russell Councilor Wayne Anthony



District 10 - Mary Sue Polleys Councilor Berry Henderson



Mayor?s Appointments:



Judge John Allen

David Helmick

Julius Hunter

Melanie Slaton

Audrey Tillman

Jorge Vega

John Woodward

Mario Davis









Brinkley Pound

Tracy Sayers

Gloria Strode

Sam Wellborn

John Shinkle

Rick Alexander

Madden Hatcher, Jr. Councilor Woodson asked

about the meeting date and if it would be televised. City Manager Hugley

advised that the first meeting is scheduled for March 18, 2011. Councilor

Woodson requested to have the staff check into televising the Charter Review

Commission Meetings.



Mayor Tomlinson said that she has a meeting set up with Chairman of the

Charter Review Commission and would provide that information.



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AIRPORT COMMISSION:



Councilor Thomas asked about the appointments to the Airport Commission.

She advised that she has been contacted via email from someone regarding the

Airport Commission. She asked has the position been filled or is it coming

up. Deputy Clerk of Council Davis explained that she does believe that the

Airport Commission had a term that expired at the end of 2010. She advised

that with vacancies on the Airport Commission, the commission submits three

nominees for the members of Council to select one individual; however, she

would research the matter further and provide a response.



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Regarding Mr. Madison requesting to be heard at the end of the meeting,

Councilor Henderson made a motion that he be heard. Mayor Tomlinson said it is

the Mayor?s responsibility to keep order at the meeting and to have a set

agenda that is made public. She pointed out that we do have a public agenda

process and from here on out, let?s make certain that everyone knows to get on

the public agenda and to state the reason they would like to appear for the

sake of keeping order.



Mayor Tomlinson said that she would entertain a motion for Mr. Madison to

be heard, which was previously made by Councilor Henderson. Seconded by

Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members present with

Councilor McDaniel being absent from this meeting.



Mr. Madison approached the rostrum once again to continue his comments

regarding the local lending institution that he believes has treated him

unfairly and the attorney he hired to represent him that he believes was also

working with this same lending institution.



Councilor Henderson said that he does have a problem with us changing

something that we have told citizens in the past. He suggested that if we are

going to make a change regarding individuals speaking at the end of the

meeting, it should be done before they try to come up here. He said it needs

to be publicized and everyone needs to know.



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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor

Barnes made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried

unanimously by those nine members of Council present with Councilor Allen

having previously left the meeting with the time being 11:30 a.m.







Sandra T. Davis, CDMC

Deputy Clerk of Council

The Council of Columbus, Georgia



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