MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY23, 2016
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, February 23, 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 R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes, Tom B.
Buck III, Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson, Bruce Huff, and 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 Evelyn Woodson took her seat at
5:38 P.m.
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ABSENT: No one was absent.
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INVOCATION: Lead by Pastor Lowell Cliatt of the Tree of Life Center.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Students of Reese Road
Leadership Academy.
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REQUEST:
Mr. John Redmond, Internal Auditor came forward and made a request to
conduct a special audit of the sanitation vehicles in the Public Works
Department.
Councilor Davis made a motion to approve Mr. Redmond?s request for a
special audit of sanitation vehicles. Seconded by Councilor Buck and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor Woodson
being absent for the vote.
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INTRODUCTION:
Mr. John Redmond, Internal Auditor took the time to introduce to the Mayor
and Council, the new Forensic Auditor, Ms. Rebecca Myers.
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PRESENTATION:
Mr. John Redmond, Internal Auditor also provided the Mayor and Council
with an audit report on the Columbus Hospital Authority. The audit included
the following information, as outlined below.
Limited Scope Audit Of Columbus Hospital Authority
Audit Request & Authorization
? Request for audit was made by Mayor Teresa Tomlinson.
? Authorized by the Columbus Hospital Authority Board on July 28, 2015.
? Approved by City Council on July 28, 2015.
BACKGROUND & HISTORY
? The Columbus Hospital Authority (the ?Authority?) was created by the Columbus
City Council in 1968.
? The Authority is a component of the City.
? The Authority currently operates:
? Muscogee Manor and Rehabilitation Center (a 170-bed long-term care facility)
? Orchard View Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center (a 200-bed long-term
care facility)
? Azalea Trace Nursing Center (a 110-bed long-term care facility)
? Cobis Personal Care Home (a 100-bed assisted living facility)
? Muscogee Home Health (a home health agency)
? Prior to the acquisitions of Azalea Trace and Hamilton House the Authority
held Certificate of Need (CON) for 242 long-term care beds. The acquisition
provide an additional 238 long-term care beds for a total of 480, approximately
doubling the size of their enterprise.
? In May 2015, Hamilton House was closed and its bed allocations were relocated
with the opening of Orchard view.
? Two parcels of land were purchased as potential sites for replacement
facilities.
? The Authority?s 2014 Financial Statements were submitted late due to
unforeseen circumstances and opportunities.
? As a composite unit of the City the Authority?s financial statements are
required to be combined with those of the City for reporting purposes.
? The State of Georgia requires that the City?s financial statements be
submitted to the State within 6 months of fiscal year ends.
Audit Scope
The audit was limited to two specific areas of concern:
? The timely reporting of the Authority?s financial statements to the City.
? The Authority?s ability to service their bond obligation.
Audit Process
? Developed a tailored audit program.
? Reviewed prior years financial statements.
? Held entrance conference with key executives of the Authority, discussing the
concerns and how those concerns could be remedied for 2015 reporting.
? Established a due date for the financial statements that would allow the City
to consolidate reporting and satisfy State requirements.
? Reviewed current year financial statements and performed ratio analysis to
ensure adequacy of funding to service the bond obligation.
? Conducted an exit conference with the Authority?s executives to review audit
findings and obtain their input.
Audit Findings
? The Authority?s audited financial statements were received on November 30,
2015 allowing adequate time for statement consolidation and state reporting.
? The review of the Authority?s financial statements indicated more that
adequate financial solvency and liquidity to meet its bond obligations.
? The Orchard View facility is a state-of-the-art and efficient nursing
facility that is competitive with long-term care facilities in the area.
After the conclusion of the presentation Mr. Redmond responded to questions
from the Council
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***-----------------------------------MINUTES: Minutes of the January 26, 2016
Council Meeting of the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus,
Georgia was 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 ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (43-16) ? Requesting that the local delegation to the Georgia
General Assembly introduce the attached local legislation to eliminate the
Columbus, Georgia Assessment Freeze for all homestead property acquisitions
after January 1, 2017. Let a copy of this resolution be forwarded by the Clerk
of Council to each member of the local delegation to the Georgia General
Assembly.
City Attorney Clifton Fay introduced Mr. Chuck Palmer from the law firm
Troutman Sanders.
Councilor Woodson stated that she wanted to make sure that the present
property freeze that we have in place will not be removed correct? And once
this goes to the ballot the citizen will vote on the new process, but it will
not take away the old correct?
Mayor Tomlinson stated that is correct, so if you have the freeze you
would keep it, but as of January 1 2017 new purchases will then go on a fair
market value system. So in essence the freeze would be retired and no new
purchases could get in.
Clifton Fay also stated that is correct. Any person who buys a homestead
house after January 1, 2017 would not under the freeze system, but will be
eligible for the same $13,500 exemption that they would have to apply for, but
they would be assessed at fair market value.
Councilor Allen asked Mr. Palmer is the freeze either lifted or stays? Is
that correct?
Mr. Palmer stated that yes, that is correct. The questions that will be
presented to voters if this is to move forward will be whether to sunset or
phase out purchases after 2017 would be subject to fair market value when
calculating property taxes. But everyone who has their house would remain in
the freeze.
Councilor Allen asked how this language assures homeowner that if this is
to pass that they will not have their home tax increased.
Mayor Tomlinson stated that the Legislative Council recommend that we not
go with the language of repeal and replace. But continue on with sun setting it
for future purchases.
Councilor Allen stated that initially that the public would be given a
$6500 increase in their homestead value exemption. So if this passes I?m
guessing that there will be some type of education process for the public on
this process.
Mr. Palmer stated that is correct. Legislative Council said that, that was
too many question to have to present to the voters.
Councilor Allen asked Mr. Palmer was the $6500 question put in the first
draft?
City Attorney Clifton Fay said no, it came here for approval first, then it
went straight up to the Legislative Delegation, they took it and discussed it
with Legislative Council then they said they had concerns about it.
Mayor Tomlinson stated that the Legislative Council is the attorneys for
the Legislative Council so they do not answer questions or give advice or
opinions to people who are not members of the delegation.
Council Davis asked when is the last day for a bill to be signed.
City Manager Isaiah Hugley stated that you have 30 days, but local
Legislation can still have things sent up after that.
Councilor Davis asked Mayor Tomlinson, from this point what can the citizens
except regarding information with the freeze from now till November.
Mayor Tomlinson stated that they will have continued education.
After much discussion Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried by a vote of nine to one
with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes, Buck,
Davis, Henderson, Thomas and Woodson voting yes and Councilor Huff voting no.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST
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An Ordinance (16-3) ? Rezoning property located at 8692 Veterans Parkway
from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) zoning district to NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) zoning district. (Owner: Linda E. Cooke) The proposed use is
commercial retail stores and coffee shop. The Planning Advisory Commission and
the Planning Department recommended approval.
Councilor Allen asked , with having this rezoned will that affect the
future widening of Veterans Parkway?
Rick Jones stated that as of right now there have been no plans drawn up
and it could possibly take two years, but there is still not guarantee.
Councilor Allen ask City Attorney whether or not if the State decided to
widen the road would the City be responsible. And whether or not we need to
have him sign a waiver so that we are not responsible in the future?
Clifton Faye stated that since the applicant is in agreement that we should
get this amended to push this back 40 feet.
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An Ordinance (16-4) ? Requesting to amend the text of the Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO) by changing sections 3.2.72.K.1 (B) and adding
Sections 3.2.72.O as well as Section 3.2.72.O.B. These changes will allow for
concealed support structures designed for small cell technology to be placed
within the public roads and /or right-of-way. The Planning Advisory Commission
and the Planning Department recommended approval
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PUBLIC AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS APPEARED ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA AND SPOKE TO THE
SUBJECT MATTER AS OUTLINED BELOW:__________________________________________
1. Clerk of Superior Court Linda Pierce, Re: Board of Equalization.
Linda Pierce wanted to let the citizens of Muscogee County know that they have
the administrative right to appeal property assessments on their property.
2. Mr. Nathan Jackson, Re: Complaint.
Mr. Jackson stated that in 2014 his neighbor grated his property to make an
above ground pool. Since this has been done the drainage on their property had
to be redone and now it flows down the hill onto my property where the water
collects.
Mayor Tomlinson stated that this is a private civil matter.
City Manager Isaiah Hugley also stated that this a private property matter.
City Attorney Clifton Fay stated that Mr. Jackson should get with the City
Planner to see what happened, and also consult an attorney that has knowledge
of this type of issue.
3. Mr. Frank Braski, representing Columbus Makes It, Re: Steamu18.
Columbus Makes It, help people to turn their passion into something that will
help them create their own job, while being equally sustainable. STEAMULATE
will be held March 11-12 at the Columbus Civic Center and Ice Rink.
4. Ms. Genia Webb, Re: Columbus Aquatics Center.
Mrs. Webb stated that the pool should have merchandise that say for example I
swam at Columbus Aquatic Center , to get more people to want to come.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING PRESENTATION, AS LISTED ON THE CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WAS
CALLED UP AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS:
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PRESENTATION ? ACQUATIC CENTER TASK FORCE:
Mr. Brian Abeyta, Co-Chair of the Columbus Aquatic Center Task Force came
forward and presented an update on the Aquatic Center Task Force.
Mr. Abeyta stated that the Aquatic Center has a program called learn to swim
for the schools in the Midtown area.
Task Force Members
} Brian Abeyta ? Co-Chair - Corporate
} Rebecca Langford ? Co-Chair ? Muscogee Sports Special Olympics
} James Albright - Treasurer
} Jason Ball ? Chattahoochee Triathlon Club
} Peter Bowden ? Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau
} Sally Bradley ? High School Coach
} Janet Bussey, PhD. - Senior Citizen and Community Rep
} Rad Mitchell ? High School Coach
} Irene Pate ? Recreation Advisory Board Chairperson
} Tom Queen ? Public Sector
} Merri Sherman ? Sports Council
} Jay Sparks ? Brookstone School
} Steven Swinehart ? Columbus Hurricanes
} Karen Waters ? High School Coach
Task Force Charter
} ?Think tank of Swimming Community representatives charged with identifying
short term and long term plans to provide ways to supplement the Aquatic Center
budget.?
} Task Force works independently and in collaboration with Columbus Parks and
Recreation Department
Columbus Aquatic Center
} 57,000 Square Feet
} 50 Meter competition pool and diving area
} Pro Shop/Cardio area and Concession area
} Therapeutic pool, community meeting room, handicapped accessible and family
dressing rooms
} 89 hours Operational Schedule
} $825,800 operation cost without programming
} Economic Impact undetermined
} $170,000 income reported
D.A. Turner YMCA
} Operates 68 hours a week
} 4 hours on Saturday and closed on Sunday
25 yard competition pool
Comparisons
Marketing /Program Ideas
} Goal: Increase CAC membership by 100% within 2 years (currently approximately
360 members)
} Holiday Events:
? Father Daughter Swim for Valentine?s Day
? Swim with Santa Day
? Mother?s and Father?s Day Swims (Fathers versus kids competition)
} Offer annual discount memberships to Active Duty Military, TSYS, Synovus,
Aflac, etc.
} Extend Harris County, Phenix City Residents same membership rates as Muscogee
County Residents (up to 40% higher in some cases today) *departmental policy
} Offer Special Needs Swim Days ? heavily discounted days for families with
kids with special needs
} Assist the Parks and Recreation Department with getting the facility on the
Silver Sneakers program. The paperwork has been submitted.
} Make-a-Splash initiative ? partnership with Columbus Hurricanes to conduct
lessons
} Open House days for interested businesses: Chamber of Commerce, PTs, MWR,
Senior Living Centers, Schools, Boys and Girls Club, Girl Scouts, Tri athlete
Clubs, Gyms, etc.
} ?Cool in the Pool? similar to ?Bark in the Park? ? Allow vendors such as Tri
Club, Pool Vendors, etc. those related to swimming to have booths, etc. and
have an open day for patrons; CAC has a booth listing programs and pass out
discounts for swim lessons, etc.
} Chattahoochee White Water Group ? offer Kayaking lessons in the pool
} Reach out to CSU for intramurals, club swim team
Create diving teams
} Media
? Television spots, Ledger-Enquirer, Columbus in the Valley, etc.
} Social Media
? Create Awareness through Facebook, email, and website
? Use a pre set plan for messages and timing of messages on Facebook
? Generate ?call to action? with Facebook posts
? Highlight Triathletes, Hurricanes, Swimmers, etc. who are successful.
Recognize them on CAC Facebook page, etc.
} Allow Hurricanes to run concession stand for meets. All profits will be given
to CAC
} Rent out CAC community room
} 2016 Summer Olympics ?
? Show the swimming and diving competitions on large screen
? Allow free entry and charge for concessions
? Offer swim lesson discounts to people who sign up while there. Allow the
Hurricanes and tri athletes, etc. to volunteer for concessions, etc.
} Swim Leagues (like neighborhood swim leagues in Atlanta)
} Aquathon events hosted at CAC
Sponsorship Ideas
} Form Legal Entity (Friends of CAC) to enable pursuit of Sponsorships
} Coordinate with Community Foundation as legal pass-through
} Pursue Corporate and Foundation Sponsorships
? Includes name on scoreboard
? Includes employee discounts
} Currently no one staffed to do this
} Initial estimates of $100k annually with sponsorships
Recommendations
} Realign operational hours to preserve funds while meeting constituent needs
and retaining the economic attractiveness of the Columbus Aquatic Center
} Reduce hours from 89 to 77 hours a week
? Monday ? Friday 6:00 AM ? 7:30 PM (-2.5 hours)
? Saturday 6:30 AM ? 4:00 PM (-4.5 hours)
? Sunday Closed (-5 hours)
} Alternative Option: Allow groups to pay for early or late access (swim
teams/triathlon clubs)
} Collaborate with Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley to pursue
sponsorships
} Enact Marketing Programs with Task Force oversight/ participation in
conjunction with Parks and Recreation
} City Council proceed with decision to grant Parks and Recreation Operating
and Maintenance responsibility
Mayor Tomlinson asked is it typical for a private company to do that kind of
intensive programming or in other communities are they relying on their Parks
and Recreation to take care of that.
Mr. Abeyta stated that he would suspect that the other cities would have a
full time marketing person to take a look at these things. He also stated that
if you have a third party run the facility that they should still have to work
in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Department, and also they need to
have a Task Force member that would be working in conjunction with them as well.
City Manager Isaiah Hugley stated in regards to the vendor, they have had
many RFP meetings, but at this point the vendor has been vetted through the
identification committee, and are waiting for your approval.
Councilor Allen asked City Attorney what would have to happen if the Council
wanted to form some type of authority.
Clifton Fay stated that all you have to do is set up a Board or Authority
give it certain powers, then pass an ordinance.
Councilor Allen made a referral about having a Board or authority set up.
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The following presentation submitted by Deputy City Manager Pam Hodge
COLUMBUS AQUATIC CENTER ?
RFP PROCESS
? RFP issued - February 18, 2015
? RFP proposals received - March 20, 2015
? Committee Evaluation Meetings ? April-July 2015
? Vendor Presentations ? August 2015
? Committee voted to recommend highest ranked vendor ? September 2015
? Options submitted by highest ranked vendor ? October 2015
? Council presentations ? November 2015 ? present
Reduction Options for FY17
Goal $500,000
Action Estimated Cost
1 Redirect a portion of the motel/hotel tax $600,000
from Civic Center (2%), River Center (1%),
Trade Center (1%), and CVB (4%) to the
Columbus Aquatic Center
2Close Rigdon, Shirley and Psalmond Road Pools $475,000
3. Reduce Recreation Center Hours from 44-30 per week $450,000
4. Open outdoor pools on weekends only $347,000
5. Close all four senior centers $346,000
6. Eliminate golf course subsidies
($50,000 Bull Creek & $250,000 Oxbow Creek) $300,000
7. Fully implement the transition to eliminate
the Community Schools Division with MCSD
taking over after-school programs $300,000
8. Reduce Cooper Creek Tennis Hours from
79-45 (winter) & 81-45 (summer) per week and raise fees $176,700
9. Privatize Britt David Pottery Studio $125,342
10. Eliminate the Therapeutic Recreation Program $118,398
11. Unfund Golden Park $82,800
12. Close Fox and Edgewood Senior Centers $80,000
13. Implement user fees on all athletic groups
that are not currently paying
such as youth sports. ($100 per team) $50,000
14. Charge an admission fee or membership
to all recreation centers $50,000
15. Reduce Lake Oliver Marina hours
from 70-45 (winter) & 91-71 (summer)
per week and increase boat launching fees $48,000
16. Charge rental fees for all outdoor pavilions $20,000
17. Reduce Travel/Schools/Conferences/Career Building $12,284
Total $3,561,524
OPTION #1
? Redirect a portion of the hotel/motel tax
? Each 1% generates approximately $600,000
? Current Distribution:
? Civic Center ? 2%
? River Center ? 1%
? Trade Center ? 1%
? CCVB ? 4%
City Manager Isaiah Hugley stated that the Trade Center also gets a
beer tax which equals about $730,000 to $750,000 that is not shown.
Councilor Thomas stated now, do we cut the Civic 2% or do we cut them
?%. These are the discussions that we need to have, but we also need to figure
out if we cut these percentages what will be the affect later on.
City Manager Isaiah Hugley stated that the Civic Center is already
being subsidized $300,000 in addition to the Hotel/ Motel tax from the general
fund.
Councilor Allen and the entire body made a motion to come back and
discuss option one with further information and the impact.
Councilor Davis asked what was the cost to run the pool for the last
two months.
City Manager Isaiah Hugley stated that we do not have those documents
with us tonight but we can get you an answer.
Councilor Davis said that maybe we should consider not putting the RFP
out and look at some of the options on the table, and maybe budget and put our
requirements out there and maybe someone will come and meet what we have
established.
Mayor Tomlinson stated that the RFP had additional revenue that was
stated in the PowerPoint presentation.
Councilor Davis stated that he is not convinced that we need all the
personal cost around the pool, and he recommend that we not approve the
proposal that is on the table, that we put out an RFP of what our specific
expectations are and maybe we can do it for our budget.
OPTION #6
? Eliminate golf course subsidies
? Current FY16 Subsidies
? Bull Creek ? $50,000
? Oxbow Creek - $250,000
OPTION #7
? Complete transition of the after school programs to the MCSD
? Since 2011, MCSD has taken over 6 after school programs (Allen, Britt David
Magnet, Hannan, River Road, Blanchard and Wynnton Road)
? Parks & Recreation oversees programs at the remaining 21 elementary schools
and 5 middle schools
OPTION #11
? Unfund Golden Park
? Revenues = $10,000
? Expenditures = $92,800
? Difference = $82,800
Councilor Thomas stated that on Item six she would like to know that if
we take $250,000 from Oxbow will it close. Unfund Golden park, what goes on
there? I don?t know what goes on there, this is the information that we need to
know.
Councilor Allen stated that on Item 13, charging each sport team a $100
fee. Council has voted this down many of times, so it should not be on here. I
also thought that we were charging fees at the recreation centers.
Mayor Tomlinson stated that most people who come into the county to use
our facilities are not coming in to use the recreation centers, but more of
our high end centers like the tennis courts.
Councilor Woodson stated that she does not agree with the city just
turning over the remaining after school programs to the school board, because
if they don?t have the funding then there will be kids that have no place to go
after school.
Councilor Baker asked about Vendor A. the $1.26 million is that a
contract amount.
Pam Hodge stated, and said that yes was from their proposal with some
negotiation.
Councilor Baker stated, so if there are other revenues, then they will
come to us and we will use the money to help pay the contract cost. And what if
by working with those other groups we come into a cost saving; would we be
locked in to those contract amounts.
Pam Hodge stated yes, and to the second question we would have to word
the contract to have those provisions, the contract amount is for them to run
the pool for the 89 hours. So if we made changes to those things then we would
have to add a change order to their contract for them to adjust those things.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to have a Special Called
meeting on March 15 at 9 a.m. . The vote was unanimous.
Operations from now until June 30th (FY16)
? The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department will maintain the current
interim-level of service at the Aquatic Center until June 30, 2016.
? Maintain current interim staff
? Maintain current level operational hours (89)
? No additional programs
? Continue to work with the CAC Task Force
Operational Decision (FY17)
? Starting July 1, 2016, will City Council want Parks and Recreation to
continue to operate the Aquatic Center or will City Council want the Third
Party Vendor to operate the Aquatic Center?
Comparison Review between the
Aquatic Third Party Vendor and
Parks & Recreation
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (44-16) ? Authorizing approval to grant an easement for use,
access and construction to Neighborworks Columbus, located at 18 11th Street,
onto the property located at 16 11th Street, Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia.
Councilor Huff asked what changes were being made, because he thought that
they were going to be selling the property in the future.
City Manager Hugley stated that when Mabella?s opened they put in a freezer
and it created an issue for Neighborworks from a safety issue, so they need an
easement so they can put in a deck at the back door to solve this.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilors Barnes and Buck being absent for the vote.
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A Resolution (45-16) ? Authorizing the acceptance of Mockernut Way located
in Section Two, Hickory Grove on behalf of Columbus, Georgia.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilors Barnes and Buck being absent for the vote.
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A Resolution (46-16) ? Authorizing the Solicitor General to accept a VOCA
Grant Award of $21,149 and approve funding of $5,287 from the Crime Victim
Assistance surcharge fund to operate the Solicitor General's Victim Assistance
Program for October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Amend the
Multi-Governmental Fund (216) to reflect these revenues and expenses.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with
Councilors Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
A Resolution (47-16) ? Authorizing the City Manager to apply, accept, and
approve a local match up to $500, if need, and amend the Multi-Governmental
fund by the amount awarded up to $2,173 from the Association of County
Commissioners of Georgia Civic Affairs Foundation to fund a 2016 Summer Intern
for the Community Reinvestment Division for ten weeks.
Councilor Thomas asked with the hiring of an intern is that in the
Community Reinvestment office and not the Clerk?s office right.
City Manager Hugley stated, yes that would be in Community Reinvestment.
Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilors Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
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A Resolution (48-16) ? Authorizing the use of Salary Savings in the FY16
Fire/EMS Department budget to provide for furnishings and equipment at Fire
Station #9 in the amount of $48,743.93.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilors Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
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THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (49-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of two (2) Peterbilt 337
cab & chassis for 7 yd dump trucks from Peterbilt of Albany (Albany, GA), at a
unit price of $76,087.00, for a total price of $152,174.00; and the purchase of
two (2) Godwin 300T truck bodies for 7 yd dump trucks from Transport Equipment
Co. (Albany, GA), at a unit price of $14,577.00, for a total price of
$29,154.00. The grand total for two (2) complete units is $181,328.00.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilors Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
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THE FOLLOWING SIX PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A
SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR
WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT,
WITH COUNCILORS BARNES, BUCK AND DAVIS BEING ABSENT FOR THE VOTE:__________
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A Resolution (50-16) ? Approving the extension of the annual contract with
The Overby Company (Columbus, GA) for the lease of color photocopiers at a
reduced cost-per-copy rate of .006 for each black and white copy and .0609 for
each color copy.
The adoption of a single motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
seconded by the Councilor Woodson, which carried unanimously by those seven
members of Council present, with Councilor Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent
for the vote.
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A Resolution (51-16) ? Authorizing a contract amendment with Mullin &
Lonergan Associates (Pittsburgh, PA) in the amount of $17,990.00 for an
Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing.
The adoption of a single motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
seconded by the Councilor Woodson, which carried unanimously by those seven
members of Council present, with Councilor Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent
for the vote.
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A Resolution (52-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of new routers and
switches from CPAK Technology Solutions (Lagrange, GA) in the amount of
$30,736.40. The purchase will be made, by cooperative purchase, via Georgia
Statewide Contract #99999-SPD-T20120501-0006, awarded to Cisco, for whom CPAK
is an authorized partner.
The adoption of a single motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
seconded by the Councilor Woodson, which carried unanimously by those seven
members of Council present, with Councilor Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent
for the vote.
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A Resolution (53-16) ? Authorizing the annual contract for the purchase of
computer equipment and accessories, on an as needed basis, from Virtucom, Inc.
(Norcross, GA). The purchase will be accomplished via Cooperative Purchase
utilizing RFP No. 13-015, issued and awarded by the Muscogee County School
District. The contract term will begin on the date of contract execution
through June 30, 2019, with two optional one year extensions. The amount of
the intended purchases shall not exceed the amount budgeted for various
departments for computer equipment.
The adoption of a single motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
seconded by the Councilor Woodson, which carried unanimously by those seven
members of Council present, with Councilor Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent
for the vote.
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A Resolution (54-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of an E-One 1500 GPM Side
Mount Rescue Pumper and loose equipment from Fireline, Inc. (Winder, GA), in
the amount of $534,189.00.
The adoption of a single motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
seconded by the Councilor Woodson, which carried unanimously by those seven
members of council present, with Councilor Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent
for the vote.
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A Resolution (55-16) ? Authorizing a five-month contract with Raymond
James & Associates, Inc., a U.S. Securities & Exchange (SEC), Registered
Investment Adviser, to provide Consulting Services for the Deferred
Compensation Plan, in an amount not to exceed $5,000.
The adoption of a single motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
seconded by the Councilor Woodson, which carried unanimously by those seven
members of council present, with Councilor Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent
for the vote.
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THE FOLLOWING UPDATES WERE PROVIDED ON THE CITY
MANAGER?S AGENDA:_________ ___________________
Deputy City Manager Pam Hodge came forward and provided the Mayor and
Council with various Aquatic Center Options.
Councilor Huff made a motion to have all other presentation on the City
Managers agenda be postponed to a later date. The vote was carried unanimously
by those seven members of Council that were present, with Councilor Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
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THE FOLL0WING UPDATES WERE DELAYED ON THE CITY
MANAGER?S AGENDA:_________ ___________________
? Integrated Waste Options, Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager and Pat
Biegler, Public Works Director
? Insurance Service Organization (ISO)/Building Code Grading Effectiveness
Schedule, Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager and John Hudgison, Interim Inspections
& Codes Director
? Police Pay Reform, Reather Hollowell, Human Resources Director
? Finance Monthly Update, Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager
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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 Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Development Authority of
Columbus.
(2) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Employee Benefits
Committee.
(3) Biographical sketch of Ms. SarahAnn Arcila, Councilor Allen?s nominee for
Post 12 on the Commission on International Relations and Cultural Liaison
Encounters (C.I.R.C.L.E.).
(4) Biographical sketch of Ms. Josina Pittman Greene, Uptown?s nominee for the
seat of Mr. Fred Greene on the Uptown Fa?ade Board.
(5) Biographical sketch of Mr. Brad Huff, the Tree Board?s recommendation for
the seat of Chris Coakley.
(6) Biographical sketch of Ms. Cassie Renfrow, the Tree Board?s recommendation
for the seat of Steve Smith.
(7) Biographical sketch of Mr. Heath Schondelmayer, Councilor Thomas? nominee
for the Development Authority of Columbus.
(8) Application from Rebecca Zajac to temporarily close 900 block of Broadway,
northbound lane only, every Saturday from March 5 to December 31, 2016, from
7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in connection with ?Uptown Market Days on Broadway?.
(9) Application from Rebecca Zajac to temporarily close the Dillingham Street
Bridge and Bay Avenue, from 10th Street to 11th Street, on Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in
connection with ?Uptown Color Me Rad?.
(10) Application from Rebecca Zajac to temporarily close the 1000 block of
Broadway, on Saturday, March 12, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in
connection with ?Uptown Urban Mountain Bike Race?.
(11) Application from Rebecca Zajac to temporarily close the northbound lane of
the 1000 block of Broadway and 11th Street, from 1st Avenue to Broadway, on
Thursday, March 17, 2016, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in connection with the
?St. Patty?s Day 5K? finish line.
(12) Application from Rebecca Zajac to temporarily close the Dillingham
Street
Bridge, on Saturday, March 19, 2016, from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., in
connection with ?Uptown Spring Food Truck Festival?.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:______
__ _____
A Resolution (56-16) ? Excusing Councilor Barnes from the February 9, 2016
Council Meeting.
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Historic & Architectural Review Board
Clerk of Council Washington submitted a correspondence from Ms. Rebecca
Antrobius, resigning from her position on the Historic & Architectural Review
Board.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:
_______ _____
Board of Health, December 2, 2015.
Board of Tax Assessors, 02-16, 03-16, 04-16 & 05-16.
Columbus Golf Course Authority, October 27, 2015.
Family & Children Services, December 9, 2015.
Housing Authority of Columbus, December 16, 2015.
Land Bank Authority, December 2, 2015.
Recreation Advisory Board, January 27, 2016.
Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present, with Councilors Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS WERE APPOINTED AND/OR CONFIRMED TO THE FOLLOWING
AUTHORITIES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL AS OUTLINED BELOW:
BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Kel Jackson (Councilor Allen?s nominee)
(Kel Jackson) SD-29
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
Councilor Woodson made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
_______________________
(Walter Lewis, Sr.) SD-15
District 1
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
_______________________
(James Wilkoff) SD-29
District 2
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
_______________________
(Jim Irwin) SD-15
District 7
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
Olivia Penning ton _______
(Olivia Pennington) SD-15
District 8
Eligible to succeed herself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
Councilor Allen made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
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COLUMBUS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:
Ann H. Davis (Councilor Allen?s nominee)
(Ann H. Davis) SD-15
Eligible to succeed herself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
Councilor Woodson made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
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COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS
(C.I.R.C.L.E.):
_________________________
(Jong Yoon) SD-29
Post 9
Seat declared vacant.
(Council?s Apptmt.)
_________________________
(Pedro Diaz-Agosto) SD-15
Post 11
Seat declared vacant.
(Council?s Apptmt.)
SaraAnn Arcila (Councilor Allen?s nominee)
(Mary Renteria) SD-15
Post 12
Seat declared vacant.
(Council?s Apptmt.)
Councilor Woodson made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Walter Lewis_____________
(Carla Thomas) SD-15
District 1
Not eligible to succeed herself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
Councilor Woodson made a motion . Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors
Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
________________________
(Jack Hayes) SD-29
District 2
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
Olive Vidal-Kendall_______
(Olive Vidal-Kendall) SD-15
District 3
Eligible to succeed herself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
Councilor Huff made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
_______________________
(Gladys Ford) SD-15
District 4
Not eligible to succeed herself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
Joseph ?Tripp Blankenship
(Joseph ?Tripp?Blankenship) SD-15
District 5
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
Councilor Woodson made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
Don Cook________________
(Don Cook) SD-29
District 6
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
Councilor Allen made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
Teddy Reese______________
(Teddy Reese) SD-15
District 7
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
Councilor Allen made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
________________________
(Zaki Shahid) SD-15
District 8
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Not interested in serving another term.
________________________
(Colin Martin) SD-29
District 9
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Not interested in serving another term.
Gregory Smith (Councilor Allen?s nominee)
(Gregory Smith) SD-15
District 10
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
Councilor Woodson made a motion . Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors
Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
Rev. Joseph Baker________
(Adrian Chester) SD-29
Eligible to succeed himself
(Mayor?s Apptmt.)
*Not interested in serving another term.
Councilor Woodson made a motion . Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors
Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
Christy Lemieux__________
(Christy Lemieux) SD-15
Eligible to succeed herself
(Mayor?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
Councilor Woodson made a motion . Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors
Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
Jane Seckinger____________
(Kim Jenkins) SD-29
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Mayor?s Apptmt.)
Councilor Allen made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
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CRIME PREVENTION BOARD:
Winston Bailey (Councilor Barnes? nominee)
(Winston Bailey) SD-15
Eligible to succeed himself
At-Large
(Council?s Apptmt.)
Councilor Allen made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
Gregory Wagner (Councilor Allen?s nominee)
(Gregory Wagner) SD-29
Eligible to succeed himself
At-Large
(Council?s Apptmt.
Councilor Allen made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
COL. Kevin Clarke__________
(Sharon Cox Belvy) SD-15
Not eligible to succeed herself
Councilor Allen made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
Fort Benning Liaison
(Mayor?s Apptmt.)
James Wilkoff (Councilor Davis? nominee)
(Nancy Rinn) SD-29
Not eligible to succeed herself
At-Large
(Council?s Apptmt.)
Councilor Allen made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck and Davis being absent for the vote.
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PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
________________________
(Ron Mahoney) SD-15
Regular Member
Deceased
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Frank Etheridge (Councilor Henderson?s nominee)
(Frank Etheridge) SD-15
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
Councilor Allen made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck being absent for the vote.
Edward Kinner (Councilor Henderson?s nominee)
(Edward Kinner) SD-29
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
Councilor Allen made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck being absent for the vote.
Kathleen Mason (Councilor Henderson?s nominee)
(Kathleen Mason) SD-29
Eligible to succeed herself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
Councilor Allen made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck being absent for the vote.
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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
________________________
(Tracy Belt) SD-15
District 7
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt.)
________________________
(Jennifer Collins) SD-15
District 8
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt.)
Jeff W. Battles____________
(Todd Stanfill) SD-29
MCSD Representative
Vacant Seat
(Council?s Apptmt.)
Councilor Allen made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck being absent for the vote.
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TAXICAB COMMISSION:
___________________________
(Billy Craft) SD-29
Deceased
Taxicab Driver Representative
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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TREE BOARD:
_________________________
(Chris Coakley) SD-15
At-Large
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
_________________________
(Steve Smith) SD-29
At-Large
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
UPTOWN FA?ADE BOARD:
Josina Pittman Greene_____
(Fred Greene) SD-15
Not eligible to succeed himself
Uptown Columbus
(Council?s Apptmt.)
Councilor Woodson made a motion . Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Buck being absent for the vote.
___________________________
(Scott Allen) SD-15
Vacant
Uptown Columbus
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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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 Woodson and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present at the time, with
Councilor Barnes, Buck and Davis being absent for the vote, with the time being
10:30 p.m.
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Tiny B. Washington, MMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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