CITY ATTORNEY'S AGENDA
FOR THE MEETING OF JANUARY 24, 2012
O R D I N A N C E S:
(1) 2nd Reading ? Amending Chapter 3 of the Columbus Code and calling for a
referendum election on November 6, 2012 for the purpose of authorizing package
sales of malt beverages, wine and distilled spirits by retailers on Sundays
between the hours of 12:30 P.M. and 11:30 P.M.; if such sales are approved at
referendum, Sunday sales would commence on December 2, 2012. The ballot shall
be worded as provided in O.C.G.A. Section 3-3-7(q). (Councilor Thomas) (As
amended)(Approved)
(2) 2nd Reading ? An ordinance changing the official street and tax maps of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia by declaring a segment of Glenview
Drive right-of-way surplus; the segment of sixty foot right-of-way beginning at
the west right-of-way line of Olivia Lane and running west to the east
right-of-way line of Winifred Lane; providing that all existing utility
easements of record shall remain in effect; providing appropriate width
easements shall be reserved as required by the utility companies serving
adjoining streets and properties for unknown utilities; authorizing the
disposal of said right-of-way in accordance with Columbus city codes; repealing
any conflicting ordinances and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem
Pugh)(Approved)
(3) 2nd Reading - An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Columbus Code so as to
provide for reporting of compliance with this subsection and penalties for
failure to spay or neuter adopted animal; and for other purposes. (Councilor
Barnes)(Approved)
(4) 1st Reading - An ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Columbus Code by
adding a new Section 2-189 which authorizes the Muscogee County Tax
Commissioner or the Muscogee County Sheriff to initiate in rem tax foreclosures
pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 48-4-75 et seq.; allowing the Land Bank Authority
to make written request for such in rem foreclosure; providing notification to
Columbus Council when such procedure is requested; and for other purposes.
(Councilor McDaniel) (Removed)
(5) 1st Reading - An ordinance reclassifying the position of Legal Admin.
Clerk, Pay Grade 11, to Paralegal, Pay Grade 15 in the City Attorney?s Office
(Same Pay Grade as Paralegal as in District Attorney?s Office). (Councilor
Barnes)
R E S O L U T I O N S:
(6) Authorizing judicial in rem foreclosure to be filed by the Muscogee
County Tax Commissioner or the Muscogee County Sheriff pursuant to O.C.G.A.
Section 48-4-75 et seq. (Councilor McDaniel) (Approved)
(7) Requesting that the local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly
introduce local legislation at the 2012 Session of the Georgia General Assembly
to amend 1983 Georgia Laws, p. 4443 and 1985 Georgia Laws, p. 4593 to provide
for nonpartisan election of the Municipal Court Judge and provide for civil
jurisdiction in the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia not to exceed
$25,000. (Councilor McDaniel) (Approved)
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