Agenda Item # 1
Columbus Consolidated Government
Council Meeting
December 9, 2008
Agenda Report # 342
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBJECT: 2009 Legislative Agenda
INITIATED BY: City Manager?s Office
______________________________________________________________________
Recommendation: Approval is requested of seventeen (17) resolutions on issues
included on the City of Columbus? Legislative Agenda for the 2009 Session of
the Georgia General Assembly as discussed by the Mayor and Council.
Background: Each year the elected and appointed officials of the Columbus
Consolidated Government develop a list of issues important to the citizens of
Columbus that requires action by the local Legislative Delegation. Once the
list is developed, meetings are held with the Delegation to explain the
rationale behind these issues and to solicit their support. If the Delegation
is in agreement with City officials, a final list of issues is written and
presented to the Delegation. A meeting with the Delegation was held on
November 18, 2008.
Analysis: Staff, elected and appointed officials were asked to present issues
they felt were important to the operation of City Government. Research and
justification for these issues were presented to the City Manager and a list
was prepared for presentation to the Mayor/Council. The Mayor/Council
discussed these issues among themselves and made a final decision on those that
would be presented to the Legislative Delegation.
Financial Considerations: The City is expected to receive additional revenues
if many of the issues are passed by the Georgia General Assembly.
Recommendations/Actions: Approve those resolutions, which the Mayor/Council
deems appropriate.
COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT
2009 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA
November 20, 2008
1. HOMEOWNERS TAX RELIEF CREDIT
Introduce/support legislation that will allow for local reimbursement for
Homeowner Tax Relief Credit granted to qualified residents.
2. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER FEES
Introduce legislation to remove mandatory fees paid to RDC?s for municipalities
with in-house Planning Departments. Regional Development Center fees should be
based on services rendered.
3. TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS
Introduce/support legislation to change Georgia Department of Transportation
guidelines on road funding projects to allow municipalities to make
improvements and GADOT reimburse once the project reaches the top of the
priority list and funding is made available. (Request of Councilor Anthony)
Also, introduce/support legislation to increase transportation funding for
Local Area Road Projects (LARP) and for County Contracts to assist in the
overall development/impact of BRAC. (carry over from 2007)
4. STATE FACILITIES AND SERVICES
Introduce/support legislation supporting West Central Georgia Mental Health
Center, Georgia Crime Lab and Health Department Services remaining in Muscogee
County.
5. POINT OF SALES DATA
Introduce/support legislation requiring sales tax point of sale data by
Department of Revenue or private contractor.
6. STATE WATER PLAN
Support legislation that encourages minimization of the consumptive use of
water so as to assure that downstream users water rights are fully protected.
Such legislation should be incorporated into requirements for all State Water
Planning activities. (Requested by Billy Turner, President of the Cols. Water
Works)
7. 911 SURCHARGE ? INCREASE
Introduce/support legislation to increase 911 fees from $1.50 to $2.50 for
telephone landlines and wireless phones from $1 to $2.50. (carry over from
2006/07/08 and amended 11/27/07/08)
8. PUBLIC DEFENDER?S PROGRAM
Introduce/support legislation to allocate full funding for the Public
Defender?s Program. (carry over from 2006/07/08)
9. COSTS RECOVERY FOR COLLECTION OF DELINQUENT TAXES
Support legislation to provide that the costs of administering collection of a
delinquent property tax lien before or after making levy on property shall be
added to the execution and collection from the delinquent taxpayer. The vast
majority of taxpayers pay their taxes in a timely manner without the need of
issuing a delinquent execution. Cost of title examinations, due diligence
research, legal notice preparation and mailings to collect delinquent taxes
should be borne by the delinquent property owners and not by abiding taxpayers
who have timely paid their taxes. Such costs should rightfully be assessed
against and recouped from the delinquent property owner who necessitated the
expense. Current law, O.C.G.A. ?48-5-161, should be amended to clarify that
the costs and actual expenses of collecting a delinquent execution are
recoverable at the time incurred by adding those costs and expenses to the
execution, irrespective of whether levy has been made. (Carry over from 2008 ?
requested by Tax Commissioner Lula Huff)
10. SALARY FOR VARIOUS CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS
Introduce/support legislation to amend local laws to leave the Clerk of
Superior Court and Tax Commissioner salaries tied to the Muscogee County
Sheriff, but to allow receipt of COLA?s and longevity increases even if their
tenure exceeds the tenure of the Muscogee County Sheriff.
Introduce/support legislation to amend local laws to set the Marshal and Clerk
of Municipal Court salaries at 80% of the Muscogee County Sheriff and to allow
receipt of longevity increases granted to the Muscogee County Sheriff.
(Requested by Muscogee County Marshal Greg Countryman)
11. SCRAP METAL PROCESSORS
Introduce/support legislation to strengthen state law regulating scrap metal
processors and to increase penalties for violations of said laws and for
convictions of theft of scrap metals. (Requested by Councilor Davis)
12. CHARTER AMENDMENT
Introduce legislation to amend Columbus Charter Section 3-103(4), 1993 Ga.
Laws, p. 4988, so as to regulate meetings of the Columbus Council. Section
3-103(4) of the Columbus Charter is hereby amended by deleting the first two
sentences in their entirety and substituting a new first sentence to read as
follows: ?The Council shall hold at least two regular meetings per month.?
The current Section 3-103(4) is attached below. The Council has adopted an
ordinance to set two regular meetings per month on December 9, 2008 and has
requested the above quoted Charter amendment to be consistent with said
ordinance.
13. COLUMBUS BOARD OF HEALTH ? LEGISLATIVE CONCERNS:
Please see the attached legislative concerns. (Requested by Health
Department).
Columbus Board of Health
2008
Legislative Concerns
The Columbus Board of Health appreciates the opportunity to bring our 2008
public health concerns to the attention of the Columbus City Council and our
legislative delegation:
Issue 1.
On April 23, 2008 the Board of Health passed a resolution encouraging the
governor to create a separate state public health agency. In August, Governor
Perdue recommended that public health be integrated into the Department of
Community Health. The Columbus Board of Health believes that public health
should be a separate agency. See attachment 1.
Issue 2.
The Columbus Board of Health request that the State Legislature restore the
family planning funds that have been removed by the Department of Human
Resources the 7.5 million dollar FY09 reduction and the additional 2 million
FY10 reduction will decimate the state?s family planning services having
serious health and welfare effects on the state. In our health district these
cuts amount to a $683,384.00 dollars for this fiscal year.
See attached information about the impact to the state and the West Central
Health District with the removal of these funds. Attachment 2
Issue 3.
The current state, district and local board of health system are an important
component of a strong local public health system. The Columbus Board of Health
supports the continuation of the current district map. Specifically that
Columbus remains the district head quarters for the West Central Health
District. See Attachment 3
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION THAT WILL ALLOW FOR LOCAL REIMBURSEMENT OF HOMEOWNER TAX RELIEF
CREDIT GRANTED TO QUALIFIED RESIDENTS.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation that will
allow for local reimbursement of Homeowner Tax Relief Credit granted to
qualified residents.
__________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_______________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE
LEGISLATION THAT WOULD REMOVE MANDATORY FEES PAID TO THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
CENTERS FOR MUNICIPALITIES WITH IN-HOUSE PLANNING DEPARTMENTS AND ALSO ALLOW
THAT REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER FEES BE BASED ON SERVICES RENDERED.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce legislation to remove mandatory
fees paid to regional development centers for municipalities with in-house
planning departments and also allow Regional Development Fees be based on
services rendered.
________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO CHANGE THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (GADOT)
GUIDELINES ON ROAD FUNDING PROJECTS TO ALLOW MUNICIPALITIES TO MAKE
IMPROVEMENTS AND GADOT REIMBURSE ONCE THE PROJECT REACHES TO THE TOP OF THE
PRIORITY LIST AND FUNDING IS MADE AVAILABLE.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to change
the Georgia Department of Transportation (GADOT) guidelines on road funding
projects to allow municipalities to make improvements and GADOT reimburse once
the project reaches the top of the priority list and funding is made
available.
_______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO INCREASE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR LOCAL AREA ROAD PROJECTS
(LARP) AND FOR COUNTY CONTRACTS TO ASSIST IN THE OVERALL DEVELOPMENT/IMPACT OF
BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE (BRAC).
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to increase
transportation funding for Local Area Road Projects (LARP) and for county
contracts to assist in the overall development and impact of Base Realignment
and Closure.
______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION FOR WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, THE GEORGIA CRIME
LAB AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT SERVICES REMAIN IN MUSCOGEE COUNTY.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation for West
Central Georgia Mental Health Center, the Georgia Crime Lab and Health
Department Services remain in Muscogee County.
_____________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION REQUIRING SALES TAX POINT OF SALE DATA BY THE GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF
REVENUE OR PRIVATE CONTRACTOR BE PROVIDED TO MUNICIPALITIES.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation requiring
sales tax point of sale data by the Georgia Department of Revenue or private
contractor be provided to municipalities.
__________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORTS
LEGISLATION THAT ENCOURAGES MINIMIZATION OF THE CONSUMPTIVE USE OF WATER SO AS
TO ASSURE THAT DOWNSTREAM USERS WATER RIGHTS ARE FULLY PROTECTED AND THAT SUCH
LEGISLATION SHOULD BE INCORPORATED INTO REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL STATE WATER
PLANNING ACTIVITIES.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation supports legislation that encourages
minimization of the consumptive use of water so as to assure that downstream
users water rights are fully protected and such legislation should be
incorporated into requirements for all State Water Planning Activities.
_______________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO INCREASE 911 FEES FROM $1.50 TO $2.50 FOR TELEPHONE LANDLINES
AND WIRELESS FROM $1 TO $2.50.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to increase
911 fees from $1.50 to $2.50 for telephone landlines and wireless phones from
$1 to $2.50.
_______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO ALLOCATE FULL FUNDING FOR THE PUBLIC DEFENDER?S PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to allocate
full funding for the Public Defender?s Program.
_______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORTS
LEGISLATION TO PROVIDE THAT THE COSTS OF ADMINISTERING COLLECTION OF A
DELINQUENT PROPERTY TAX LIEN BEFORE OR AFTER MAKING LEVY ON PROPERTY SHALL BE
ADDED TO THE EXECUTION AND COLLECTION FROM THE DELINQUENT TAXPAYER.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation supports legislation to provide that the
costs of administering collection of a delinquent property tax lien before or
after making levy on property shall be added to the execution and collection
from the delinquent taxpayer.
________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO AMEND LOCAL LAWS TO LEAVE THE CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT AND TAX
COMMISSIONER SALARIES TIED TO THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY SHERIFF, BUT ALLOW RECEIPT OF
COLA?S AND LONGEVITY INCREASES EVEN IF THEIR TENURE EXCEEDS THE TENURE OF THE
MUSCOGEE COUNTY SHERIFF.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduces/support legislation to
amend local laws to leave the Clerk of Superior Court and Tax Commissioner
salaries tied to the Muscogee County Sheriff, but to allow receipt of COLA?s
and longevity increases even if their tenure exceeds the tenure of the Muscogee
County Sheriff.
_______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO AMEND LOCAL LAWS TO SET THE MARSHAL AND CLERK OF MUNICIPAL COURT
SALARIES AT 80% OF THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY SHERIFF AND TO ALLOW RECEIPT OF
LONGEVITY INCREASES GRANTED TO THE MUSCOGEE COUNTY SHERIFF.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to amend
local laws to set the Marshal and Clerk of Municipal Court salaries at 80% of
the Muscogee County Sheriff and to allow receipt of longevity increases granted
to the Muscogee County Sheriff.
______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE/SUPPORT
LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN STATE LAW REGULATING SCRAP METAL PROCESSORS AND TO
INCREASE PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS OF SAID LAWS AND FOR CONVICTIONS OF THEFT OF
SCRAP METALS.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce/support legislation to
strengthen state law regulating scrap metal processors and to increase
penalties for violations of said laws and for convictions for theft of scrap
metals.
_________________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION INTRODUCE
LEGISLATION TO AMEND COLUMBUS CHARTER SECTION 3-103(4), 1993 GA. LAWS, P. 4988,
SO AS TO REGULATE MEETINGS OF THE COLUMBUS COUNCIL. SECTION 3-103(4) OF THE
COLUMBUS CHARTER IS HEREBY AMENDED BY DELETING THE FIRST TWO SENTENCES IN THEIR
ENTIRETY AND SUBSTITUTING A NEW SENTENCE TO READ AS FOLLOWS: "THE COUNCIL
SHALL HOLD AT LEAST TWO REGULAR MEETINGS PER MONTH."
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation introduce legislation to amend Columbus
Charter Section 3-103(4), 1993 Ga. Laws, p. 4988, so as to regulate meetings of
the Columbus Council. Section 3-103(4) of the Columbus Charter is hereby
amended by deleting the first two sentences in their entirety and substituting
a new first sentence to read as follows: "The Council shall hold at least two
regular meeting per month."
______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORTS CREATION
OF A SEPARATE STATE PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation supports creation of a separate State
Public Health Agency.
______________
Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
_____________________________ __________________________
Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORTS
LEGISLATION THAT WOULD RESTORE THE FAMILY PLANNING FUNDS TO THE LOCAL BOARD OF
HEALTH.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation supports legislation that would restore
the Family Planning Funds to local Board of Health (see the attached sheet).
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
A RESOLUTION
No. ________
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION SUPPORTS
CONTINUATION OF THE CURRENT PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM DISTRICT MAP AND FOR COLUMBUS
TO REMAIN THE DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS FOR THE WEST CENTRAL HEALTH DISTRICT.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council have discussed issues important to the efficient
operation of the Columbus Consolidated Government and the quality of life for
its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, this issue requires action in the 2009 General Assembly Session.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
That the local Legislative Delegation supports the continuation of the current
Public Health System district map and for Columbus to remain the district
headquarters for West Central Health District.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
________ day of ___________, 2008 and adopted at said meeting by the
affirmative vote of ______members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting _____________
Councilor Anthony voting _____________
Councilor Baker voting _____________
Councilor Barnes voting _____________
Councilor Davis voting _____________
Councilor Henderson voting _____________
Councilor Hunter voting _____________
Councilor McDaniel voting _____________
Councilor Turner Pugh voting _____________
Councilor Woodson voting _____________
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Tiny B. Washington, Clerk of Council Jim Wetherington, Mayor
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