MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 24, 2016
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, May 24, 2016, on the 2nd Floor of the Citizens
Service Center, located at 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia Honorable
Teresa Tomlinson, Mayor and Honorable Evelyn Turner Pugh, Mayor Pro Tem
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Teresa Tomlinson and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn
Turner Pugh were Councilors Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes, Tom B. Buck III, Glenn
Davis, Berry H. Henderson, Judy W. Thomas. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City
Attorney Clifton Fay and Assistant City Attorney Lucy Sheftall, Clerk of
Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council Lindsey Glisson were
also present. Councilor R. Gary Allen took his seat at 9:03 a.m. Councilor
Bruce Huff took his seat at 9:31 a.m.
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ABSENT: Councilor Evelyn Woodson was absent.
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INVOCATION: Led by Pastor Michael Ellison of World Changes Tabernacle.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Calvary Christian School
First Graders.
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AT THE REQUEST OF MAYOR TOMLINSON THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WHICH WAS
LISTED ON THE CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA WAS CALLED UP AS THE NEXT ORDER OF
BUSINESS AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:_______________??????????????????
A Resolution (147-16) ? Expressing our deep appreciation to Councilor
Thomas B. Buck, III for his dedicated and distinguished service to the Council
of Columbus, Georgia.
Councilor Thomas moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Huff being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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PRESENTATION:
Mr. Terry Smith from AT&T came forward with an update on the work
in which AT&T is performing in and around the City which has caused
some delays with the City?s Transportation projects.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the March 29, 2016 Work Session and the April 12, April 26
and May 10, 2016 Council Meetings of the Consolidated Government were submitted
and approved upon the adoption of a motion made by Councilor Allen. Seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:_____________________________
An Ordinance (16-12) ? Rezoning property located at 4429 3rd Avenue
(parcel 010-007-003) from RMF1 (Residential Multi-family 1) zoning district to
GC (General Commercial) zoning district.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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An Ordinance (16-13) ? Rezoning properties located at 4651 & 4647 Milgen
Road (parcels 083-044-002 & 083-044-001A) from LMI (Light Manufacturing &
Industrial) zoning district to GC (General Commercial) zoning district.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (148-16) ? Declaring a segment of 30th Street between the
east right-of-way of 1st Avenue and west right-of-way of 2nd Avenue as surplus.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND AMENDED AND THEN ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:___________________________
A Resolution (149-16) ? From the Columbus Council and the Columbus
Convention and Visitors Board (CVB), urging the Department of Defense to keep
government per diem rates at current levels without any further reduction.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Allen.
Prior to the vote being called on the above motion, Councilor Davis said
he felt like restaurants and retail establishments should also be included in
this request. He then made a motion to include those in the resolution.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine
members of Council present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the
meeting.
The question was then called on the original motion to adopt the
resolution, as amended, which carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council present, with Councilor Woodson being absent for the meeting.
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A Resolution (150-16) ? Congratulating the Brookstone Lady Cougars Tennis
Team upon recently winning their eleventh Class A State Championship in
Jonesboro, Georgia.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL AT THE REQUEST OF
COUNCILOR HENDERSON:___
A Resolution ? Congratulating the Columbus High School Lady Blue Devils
Tennis Team upon recently winning their first Class 5A State Championship in
Jonesboro, Georgia.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS APPEARED BEFORE THE COUNCIL ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA
TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT MATTERS, AS LISTED BELOW: ________
MS. LAURA HALL, REPRESENTING ESTELLA?S BRILLIANT BUS, THE BRILLIANT MINDS
TECH INNOVATION BUS TOUR:
Ms. Laura Hall, who requested to be listed on today?s Agenda to speak
regarding Estella?s Brilliant Bus, did not appear when called upon to address
the Council.
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MR. BRYON HICKEY, RE: RETIRED EMPLOYEES? WELLNESS INCENTIVE
OPTIONS:____________________________
Mr. Bryon Hickey, a retired City employee came forward and expressed his
concerns regarding the raising cost of health insurance premiums, as well as
the new Employees? Wellness Incentive Options.
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MR. LANCE DEATON, REPRESENTING LAW ENFORCMENT, RE: INSURANCE AND WELLNESS
INCENTIVE OPTIONS:_______
Mr. Lance Deaton, representing Law Enforcement, also came forward and
expressed his concerns regarding the City employees Insurance and
Wellness Incentive Options.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
PROPOSED FEE INCREASES:
Prior to the items on the City Manager?s agenda being called up for
action, Councilor Allen asked for a point of personal privilege and then called
forward individuals he had invited here this morning, to speak to the issue of
the proposed increase in fees for the Little league groups that was included in
the Mayor?s FY-17 recommended budget.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:______________________________________________
A Resolution (151-16) ? Authorizing the City Manager to grant an easement
to Georgia Power Company onto the property located at 3808 Rosemont Drive,
Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia for an amount of $28,500 to install a power
pole and utilities.
Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (152-16) ? Authorizing the Mayor and/or Fire Chief to sign
and agree to the Rural Fire Defense Cooperative Lease Agreement, and Memorandum
of Understanding. By establishing the agreement the City of Columbus will be
able to obtain specialized brush and wildland firefighting equipment at no
charge through the Georgia Forestry Commission's screening process. After
obtaining the equipment and maintaining that equipment for a period of one (1)
year the equipment can either be returned or will become the property of the
Columbus Consolidated Government with no restrictions on usage. The agreement
will also allow the city to obtain rapid specialized assistance from the
commission such as four wheel drive truck during rare ice events again at no
charge.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (153-16) ? Authorizing the acceptance of a deed to Thrush
Drive, Nuthatch Court and that portion of Wren Creek Drive located in Section
Two, Wrenwood on behalf of Columbus, Georgia.
Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (154-16) ? Authorizing the City Manager to submit an
application to the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention in an
amount up to $600,000 with a 25% in-kind match requirement to be fulfilled by
existing budgeted expenditures of the Juvenile Court for implementation of a
Family Drug Court Program, and if awarded, amended the Multi-Governmental Fund
by the amount of the grant award. The grant period is from October 1, 2016
through September 30, 2019.
Councilor Huff moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (155-16) ? Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to
submit an application and, if approved, accept a grant from the Georgia
Department of Human Services in the amount of $47,000, or as otherwise awarded,
with no local match requirement, for fiscal year 2017, to support the
Columbus/Muscogee County Family Connection Collaborative for improving child
health and welfare, school performance, family stability, family economic
capacity, and to reduce child abuse, neglect, and teenage pregnancy, and to
amend the Family Connection Partnership Fund (fund 985) by the amount of the
award.
Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (156-16) ? Authorizing the City Manager to submit and if
approved, accept a grant of $975,000 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Services Administration to fund the Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug Court
from October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2019 with no local match, and to
amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the award amount.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (157-16) ? Authorizing the City Manager to submit and if
approved, accept a grant of $396,753 or as otherwise awarded from the Criminal
Justice Coordinating Council to fund the Muscogee County Adult Felony Drug
Court from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 with a 10% cash local match
requirement and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the award amount.
Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:__________________________________________
A Resolution (158-16) ? Authorizing each sworn officer in the Columbus
Police Department to receive a one-time bonus of $1,500 for those sworn
officers on payroll as of January 1, 2016.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND
EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:____ _ __
A Resolution- (159-16) ? Authorizing the execution of an annual contract
with Synovus/Columbus Bank and Trust (Columbus, GA) for a credit card program
for small dollar procurements (under $1,000) and travel purposes. The services
will be provided on an as-needed basis.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (160-16) ? Authorizing the execution of an annual contract
with WOW! Business Solutions (Columbus, GA) for internet services on an
as-needed basis.
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, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
A Resolution (161-16) ? Authorizing the annual contract to purchase pool
chemicals, on an ?as needed basis?, from Club Care, Inc. dba Knockout Chemicals
(Roswell, GA), Chemrite, Inc. (Buford, GA), and Leslie?s Poolmart, Inc.
(Phoenix, AZ), for the estimated annual contract value of $148,647.00.
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, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (162-16) ? Authorizing the annual contract, for Building
Ethernet Wiring services, with Innovative Services (Covington, GA) as the
Primary Contractor, and NetPlanner Systems, Inc. (Columbus, GA) as the
Secondary Contractor. The Information Technology Department estimates that
approximately $50,000 may be expended for wiring services. The contractors will
provide all tools and labor required to perform electrical services for
Ethernet wiring at City locations on an ?as needed basis?.
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, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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UPDATE ON CLAFLIN:
Mrs. Laura McCool Johnson came forward and gave an update on the lease
agreement that the City of Columbus has with the Friends of Claflin for the
restoration of the Claflin School building, and provided the following
information, as outlined below.
History
? January 2013? Council accepts Claflin School from the school board.
? Property has a deed restriction stating that it must be used for educational
purposes
? The City has the option to allow the property to revert to the Federal
Government
? Council agreed to allow city staff 12 months to come up with a plan. Original
proposed use was a homeless resource center.
? August 5, 2013 ? Original Request for Proposals (RFP) was advertised. No
submittals. RFP extended.
? May 27, 2014 ? Council approves retaining ownership for an additional 6
months to determine a plan.
? November 26, 2014? Proposal was submitted by the Friends of Historic Claflin
? February 24, 2015 ? Council approved leasing the building to Friends of
Historic Claflin, Inc.
? January 2013? Council accepts Claflin School from the school board.
? Property has a deed restriction stating that it must be used for educational
purposes
? The City has the option to allow the property to revert to the Federal
Government
? Council agreed to allow city staff 12 months to come up with a plan. Original
proposed use was a homeless resource center.
? August 5, 2013 ? Original Request for Proposals (RFP) was advertised. No
submittals. RFP extended.
What was presented to Council?
Timeline
? Phase I
? June 2014? Nov 2014 ? Develop RFP, Develop Sustainability Plan, Submit
Application to Historic Register, Structure Non-profit, Establish Board
? December 2014 ? Jan 2015 ? Complete RFP Process, Incorporate/Apply for 501
(c)3, Kick off P.R. Campaign
? Phase II
? Mar 2015 ? Aug 2015? Identify and apply for restoration funds, conduct
fundraising campaign
? Phase III
? Sept 2015 ? Feb 2016? Stabilization & Demolition, Continue Fundraising
? Phase IV
? Mar 2016 ? Mar 2017? Facility Restoration
Phase V
? April 2017 ? April 2018? Prepare facility for tenants & occupation
Phase VI
? May 2018 ? Sept 2018 ? Prepare for Grand Opening
Ms. Johnson then showed pictures of Claflin, in its current conditions as
it stands today.
? Last update was presented to City Council on December 8, 2015.
? City entered into a lease agreement with Friends of Historic Claflin on
December 29, 2015.
? Lease has a 10-year term, with option for 2 additional 5-year terms if in
full compliance with lease terms (20 years total).
? Per lease requirements, Claflin has received liability insurance on the
building for an annual fee of $3,390 per year paid in quarterly payments. They
have already paid 2 premiums with next payment due in August 2016.
Claflin Promotion/Funding Update
? January 26, 2016- City Council approved submitting a grant application to the
Georgia State Historic Preservation Division for $21,000 for environmental
testing at site. Friends of Historic Claflin put the application together, but
project was not selected for funding.
? A Paypal account and Crowd Funding Campaign (online fundraising) were
established.
? First public meeting was held on February 3rd.
? Friends of Historic Claflin has developed partnerships with East Highland
Neighborhood Improvement Association (EHNIA) and Project Rebound, Inc.
? A Church Works Committee was developed and the Greater Shady Grove Baptist
Church held a Friends of Historic Claflin Sunday on May 22, 2016.
? Board members attended a Capital Fund Raising Campaign Training in Atlanta on
March 16th. They are planning their first Capital Fundraising Campaign.
? Friends of Historic Claflin appeared on the Dee Armstrong Show to promote
their PR campaign Restore, Educate, Advance, Community History (REACH) for
Claflin.
? Friends of Historic Claflin submitted their second grant application
requesting $150,000 from AFLAC for their Political, Economical, Educational,
Reconstruction Systems (P.E.E.R.S.) Program on April 1st.
? Claflin School was highlighted in the May edition of Georgia Magazine under
places in peril.
? Friends of Historic Claflin has developed partnerships with East Highland
Neighborhood Improvement Association (EHNIA) and Project Rebound, Inc.
? A Church Works Committee was developed and the Greater Shady Grove Baptist
Church held a Friends of Historic Claflin Sunday on May 22, 2016.
? Board members attended a Capital Fund Raising Campaign Training in Atlanta on
March 16th. They are planning their first Capital Fundraising Campaign.
Claflin Construction Update
? A walk-thru was conducted at Claflin by general contractors and Batson-Cook
Company were selected as the Construction Manager for the project.
? On March 1st the Construction Committee met with Baston-Cook to outline
predevelopment plans.
? Geotechnical & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (GEC) will begin conducting
the Phase I testing on Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Current Budget
? A total of $3,004.81 is currently in the bank, with an additional $4,000 in
pledges that are due.
At the conclusion of her presentation, Ms. Johnson then responded to a
question of the Mayor & Council.
City Manager Hugley pointed out that Revered Jessie was present in the
Council Chambers.
Reverend Richard Jessie then came forward and said they have just left
Claflin and said they went through the building with the Police Department to
make sure that there were no unauthorized tenants in the building. He said they
do have some there, and they have cleared out the building, but said that
Harvey Lumber Company has donated some materials to them so that they can
re-secure the building and said they are going to do that today.
He said there were some boards that had been taken down and vandalized. He said
they will close it up so that no one will be able to get it. He said they are
beginning the Phase I testing and once that is complete, they can begin the
Phase II testing. He said they already have permission to clean the school up
and they will be organizing that in a couple of weeks. He said they are also
in the process of applying for grants.
He said they are in the process of starting a capital campaign and said he
would like to ask our leaders, as well as the community to make a contribution
to this project of what they are doing; and said they are moving forward to do
what they need to do, to get a roof on the school this year.
Reverend Jessie said this will be something that this City will be proud
of once we complete this project.
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POPE ROAD CLOSING:
City Manager Hugley said there is a proposed permanent closure of Pope
Road at the railroad crossing and said we will have a public hearing to hear
from the residents. He said he had the Engineering Director to talk with
Councilor Allen to make him aware of the public meeting. He said
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***--------------------------------- CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AS INFORMATION
FOR THE MAYOR & COUNCIL: ________________________________________________
(1) Memorandum from the Clerk of Council, Re: Deferred Compensation Board.
(2) Biographical sketch of Ms. Stephanie L. Leohr, Councilor Barnes? nominee
for the Columbus Golf Course Authority.
(3) Biographical sketch for Mr. Richard ?Ricky? Wright, Councilor Davis?
nominee for the Columbus Golf Course Authority.
(4) The Medical Center Hospital Authority?s 2014 & 2015 Annual
Reports.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR
BUCK BEING ABSENT FOR THE VOTE AND COUNCILOR WOODSON BEING ABSENT FROM THE
MEETING:______ ____________________ ___
A Resolution (163-16) Changing the regular scheduled Council meetings for
the month of June 2016.
A Resolution (164-16) ? Excusing the absence of Councilor Jerry Barnes,
from the May 10, 2016 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (165-16) ? Excusing the absence of Councilor Bruce Huff, from
the May 10, 2016 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (166-16) -? Excusing the absence of Councilor Evelyn Woodson,
from the May 24, 2016 Council Meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND ACCEPTED BY THE COUNCIL:______
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Email correspondence from Mr. Ed James, resigning from his seat on the
Historical & Architectural Review Board.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to accept the resignation with
regrets and thanks for his service. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilor Buck
being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:
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Board of Tax Assessors, 17-16 & 18-16.
Columbus Golf Course Authority, April 26, 2016.
Employees? Benefits Committee, December 9, 2015.
Historical & Architectural Review Board, April 11 & 15, 2016.
Planning Advisory Commission, January 6, February 3, March 16, and April 6 &
20, 2016
Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor
Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Ms. Mattie K. Wright has
resigned from her seat on the Board of Family & Children Services and that the
Council must nominate someone to fill this unexpired term.
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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Walter Lewis, Sr. term of
office on the Civic Center Advisory Board has expired and that he is not
eligible to succeed himself and that Councilor Barnes is working on a
replacement. She further pointed out that Mr. Jim Irwin?s term has also expired
and that he is not eligible to succeed himself and that Councilor Woodson is
working on a replacement for this seat as well.
Clerk of Council Washington also pointed out that Mr. Richie Grantham, who
represents Council District 9 has resigned from the board and that Councilor
Thomas is working on a replacement for this position.
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COLUMBUS GOLF COURSE AUTHORITY:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that there are two individuals who
have been nominated to fill the seat of Ms. Rhudine Nelson, who is not eligible
to succeed herself and they are Ms. Stephanie Leohr and Mr. Ricky Wright.
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COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS
(C.I.R.C.L.E.):
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that we are still trying to get a
replacement for someone to fill the seat of Mr. Pedro Diaz-Agosto, whose seat
was declared vacant a couple of months ago.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of Mr.
Jack Hayes, District 2, and that he is not eligible to succeed himself, but
Councilor Davis is working on a replacement for this seat. She also pointed out
that Mr. Zaki Shahid, who represents District 8 is eligible to succeed himself
for another term ofr office, but is not interested in serving another term of
office.
She also pointed out that Mr. Colin Martin, who represents Council
District 9, is eligible as well, but does not wish to serve again. Councilro
Thomas is working on a replacement for this seat.
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CONVENTION & VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Donna S. Hix (Mayor Tomlinson?s nominee)
(Donna S. Hix) SD-29
Eligible to succeed herself
At-Large
(Mayor?s Apptmt.)
Paul Pierce (Mayor Tomlinson?s nominee)
(Paul Pierce) SD-29
Eligible to succeed himself
Tourism
(Mayor?s Apptmt.)
Kendra Wright (Mayor Tomlinson?s nominee)
(Felicia Hamilton) SD-15
Not eligible to succeed herself
At-Large
DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Tyler Townsend has been
nominated to serve on the newly established Deferred Compensation Board, as the
Plan Expert/Volunteer.
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HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Ms. Rebecca Antrobius has
resigned that Councilor Thomas has nominated Ms. Libby Smith to fill the
unexpired term and that she may be confirmed.
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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Ms. Tracy Belt, who
represents Council District 7 has resigned from the Recreation Advisory Board
and that Councilor Woodson is working on a replacement for this seat.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Tomlinson entertained a motion to go into an executive session to
discuss a litigation matter. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to go
into executive session to discuss a litigation matter. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with
Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson being absent
from the meeting.
At 11:47 a.m., the Council adjourned its meeting to go into executive
session. At 12:02 p .m. the meeting was reconvened.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Councilor
Allen made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present at the time, with
Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson being absent
from the meeting, with the time being 12:03 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, MMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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