MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
DECEMBER 6, 2005
The regular monthly night meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was
called to order at 5:33 P.M., Tuesday, December 6, 2005, on the Plaza Level of
the Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Robert S. Poydasheff,
Mayor, and Honorable John J. Rodgers, Mayor Pro Tem, presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Robert S. Poydasheff and Mayor Pro Tem John
J. Rodgers were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Wayne Anthony, Glenn Davis, Berry H.
Henderson, Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., and Nathan Suber. City Manager Isaiah
Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and
Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also present.
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ABSENT: Councilors Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Evelyn Turner Pugh and Evelyn
Woodson were absent, but was excused upon the adoption of Resolution Numbers
565-05, 566-05 and 567-05, respectively.
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INVOCATION: Led by Councilor Wayne Anthony.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Weblos I PAC 301
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CHARACTER WORD:
Mayor Poydasheff said Mr. Ed Wilson, his Executive Assistant could not be
here tonight, but said as you know, we are a City of Character and we always
have a character word for each month.
He said this month as we celebrate Christmas and the other holidays, the
Character word is ?generosity?. He said some related words to ponder and to put
into practice in our lives are benevolence, sharing, unselfishness, and big
heartedness. He said generosity is the spirit of sharing, which may be shown in
making someone?s day by giving something away.
?Blessed are those who can give without remembering and take without
forgetting?.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY MAYOR
PRO TEM RODGERS AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:____________________________________________________
A Resolution (552-05) ? Adopting the Columbus-Muscogee County
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorizing the Chief of the
Columbus Department of Emergency Medical Services to forward the Plan and this
Resolution to the Georgia Office of Homeland Security. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers
moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present for this meeting.
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MAYOR?S COMMISSION ON DIVERSITY STUDENT ART WINNERS:
Mrs. Judy Nail said she is here this morning to present the student art
winners and to thank the Mayor for continuing to have a Committee on
Disability. She said our students learn by participating in this contest, which
was open to 4th & 5th Grade students in the Muscogee County School District.
She said the theme this year was ?Columbus Discovers Ability?. She said
students had to depict a person with a disability showing his or her ability in
a positive way in the community. She said there were more entries than ever
before.
Mrs. Nail then called forward the winners of the contest, which includes.
Allen Elementary ? Honorable Mention Winners ? Sabrina Posette and
Dyneisha Calhoun and 1st Place Winner Sophia Saharan.
Matthews Elementary School ? Honorable Mention Winners, Katherine
Youngblood and Sarah Airhardt.
Midland Academy 2nd Place Winner ? Rachel Hawk.
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PROCLAMATIONS:
?APPLEBEES DAY?:
With Mr. Charlie Snyder, Mr. Rick Jones, Ms. Wendy Dam, Mr. Cecil Walker
and Mr. Scottie Ghan standing at the Council table, Councilor Davis read the
proclamation of Mayor Poydasheff, proclaiming December 6, 2005 as ?Applebee?s
Day? in Columbus, Georgia.
Mr. Snyder said they are here to celebrate the opening of their 100th
Applebee?s restaurant in the State of Georgia and to celebrate their 20th year
in operating in Columbus, Georgia. He said they decided to commemorate their
20th year with opening a 100th restaurant for Apple Grove back in Columbus. He
said in honor of this month, which is giving and not forgetting they want to
give back to the City of Columbus because they don?t want to forget the ones
who got them started.
He then extended an invitation to the Mayor & Council for the VIP Party
for the opening of the new restaurant at which time, they will be presenting
checks to the Fire Department and the Police Department for $20,000
representing their thanks to the community.
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?EMPLOYEES LEARNING WEEK?:
With Roy Reese and Chris Stadler standing at the Council table, Councilor
Henderson read the proclamation of Mayor Poydasheff, proclaiming December 6,
2005 as ?Employees Learning Week? in Columbus, Georgia.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S AGENDA:
WITH THOSE NAMED IN THE RESOLUTION STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE
FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY
THE COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (553-05) ? Commending and congratulating the Columbus USTA
League Tennis Team, Senior Division (50 and over) upon recently winning the
Georgia State Championship at the Cooper Creek Tennis Center. Councilor Davis
moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present for this meeting.
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WITH MS. JAN PEASE STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION
WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR ANTHONY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:_________
A Resolution (554-05) ? Commending and congratulating Columbus
businesswoman Eve Tidwell, former owner of Miriam's Caf? and Gallery, her
husband, Dr. Jack Tidwell, and event coordinator Jan Pease upon recently
sponsoring the third "God Bless Fort Benning" rally in Columbus. Councilor
Anthony moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel
and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present for this
meeting standing to cast their affirmative vote.
Ms. Jan Pease thanked those who assisted with this event. She said they
have a short video that they would like to show this morning to give a little
glimpse of God Bless Fort Benning. She said it is now the largest pro military
rally in the United States.
Mayor Poydasheff said he would like to thank the Tidwell?s for this great
event. He said they have put their money where their mouth is, as they believe
in the soldiers and the family. He said they believe in supporting Fort
Benning, Georgia in every way possible. He said they started this four years
ago and it has mushroomed into something very big.
A ten-minute video presentation was then shown of the God Bless Fort
Benning event.
Mayor Poydasheff asked City Manager Hugley to consider airing this short
video during the week at appropriate times on CCG-TV.
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WITH MR. JIMMY STUCKEY AND HIS SON MIKE, STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE,
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:________________________________________________
A Resolution (555-05) ? Commending and congratulating Mr. Jimmy Stuckey
and his son Michael, 13, upon coming to the aid of motorist David Moore on
Saturday, November 19, 2005. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those seven
members of Council present for this meeting standing to cast their affirmative
vote.
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WITH MR. WALTER DUNSON OF THE ATLANTA FALCONS AND THOSE NAMED IN THE
RESOLUTION STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (556-05) ? Commending and congratulating the Columbus Youth
Cheerleader and Football Program upon participating in the Atlanta Falcon Youth
Football and Cheerleader Tournament held in Columbus, Georgia this past Labor
Day weekend. Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present for this meeting.
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ZONING PUBLIC HEARING:
THE FOLLOWING FOUR ZONING ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS
READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON EACH AS
ADVERTISED:____
An Ordinance ? Rezoning 23.272 acres of property located at 6800 Macon
Road from LMI (Light Manufacturing/Industrial) District to SFR4 (Single Family
Residential 4) & GC (General Commercial) Districts. (53-D-05-Ford)
Mr. Rick Jones in response to Councilor Anthony as to why did the Planning
Division recommend denial of the proposed rezoning request said general
commercial use was not a concern to them, as it seems more suitable in that
area. He said you have industrial properties rezoned all the way around this
particular tract even with the residential area itself. He said they didn?t
think that the inducement of residential in that particular area was warranted
at this time, and this is the reason they recommended denial for this case.
Mayor Poydasheff said it is not spot zoning and said there are some houses
around there and said the City needs houses.
Mr. Jones said we do need houses, but said we need to make sure that we
put them in a safe location.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers said he has spoken with the petitioner, Mr. Chuck
Ford about this, which is located in his district and said that he cannot
support it for the reason that it is not consistent with use that we have
planned for that area of town. He said we talk about running out of industrial
and manufacturing property all the time and he feels like this is totally out
of character with that neighborhood.
Discussion continued on this matter, with several members of the Council
expressing their views on this proposed request.
PROPONENTS:
Mr. Chuck Ford said from talking with several members of the Council, he
was told that they really didn?t want to hear anything that they already knew;
therefore, he would try to tell them something that they may not know.
He said there is 23 acres of property on Macon Road, which has sewer and
it is flat as a board, and as close to Fort Benning as you can be and not have
something already built on it. He said it is suitable to immediately put 70
houses, 1400 ? 1600 square feet, with a price range of $150,000 - $175,000. He
said this is the sort of housing that is very popular and is needed.
Mr. Ford said a responsible Columbus businessman, Mr. Robinson wants to
purchase it and will pay a large price for it on his determination that those
houses will sell and that he can do well at it.
He said he has heard that there are several things that are pushing
against this rezoning, which includes that it is not consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
He said he couldn?t deny that if you literally look at the Comprehensive Plan,
as in the current plan this was shown as industrial property. However, the
Comprehensive Plan is not the final zoning decision and is not set in stone;
although it?s a strong guideline of what ought to be done, but in fact, there
can be changing circumstances that make us revisit it.
Mr. Ford said there have been two changes in Columbus since this
Comprehensive Plan was at least started. He said there is a new Industrial
Park that the Development Authority and the Chamber of Commerce has developed
out Macon Road. He said if you own industrial property, you are really
competing with those people for the major relocation from out-of- town and said
it?s hard to compete with 23 acres. He said the second change is what?s
happening to Fort Benning and the fact that there is a need for housing. He
said it seems to him that with some reasonable flexibility in our use of the
Comprehensive Plan the recognition that this property is right on the cusp
between the south side of Macon Road and the north side of Macon Road right on
the edge of the change from Zoning District 7, to the northern Zoning
District. He said they are not doing violence to the Comprehensive Plan to
recognize those things and say that this piece of property can be rezoned
without destroying our general policy of respect for the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Ford spoke for some ten minutes in presenting his case to the Council,
after which he then responded to several questions of members of the Council.
Mr. Rick Jones of the Planning Division also responded to questions of members
of the Council. After some twenty minutes of discussion on this subject, City
Attorney Fay then declared this public hearing held.
An Ordinance ? Rezoning 0.2583 acres of property located at 2501 South
Lumpkin Road from SFR3 (Single Family Residential) District to RO
(Residential-Office) District. (54-A-05-Dasher)
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
The petitioner, Mr. Ray was present, but he made no presentation, as there
was no one present to oppose this proposed rezoning ordinance.
City Attorney Fay then pointed out that this ordinance would be voted on
at next week?s Council meeting.
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An Ordinance ? Rezoning 0.45 acre of property located at 5014 11th Avenue
from GC (General Commercial) District to SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4)
District. (61-A-05-Stuckey)
Ms. Annie Slaughter, 5011 11th Avenue said she was down here on November
2nd at the PAC meeting concerning the rezoning of Maggie Jones?s property,
which caught fire by lightning. She said she was concerned about Mr. Stuckey
saying that he is going to build the property back and if Ms. Jones should go
into a nursing home or if she passes away, it would become his property. She
said she knows that she had insurance on the property and also has a will, and
she just was wondering what he meant when he said that in November. She said
she knows that she has the property willed to her daughter. She said she is
only concerned as to whether or not Mr. Stuckey will own the property after she
passes away or goes into a home.
Mr. Stuckey said he does know, but he is not sure if Ms. Jones wants that
discussed, because it?s very personal.
Councilor Suber said he saw that particular zoning case during the PAC
meeting and he remembers Mr. Stuckey stating that she was elderly.
Mr. Stuckey said that Ms. Jones is 78 years old and is on dialysis three
days a week. He said she is a patient of his wife and this is how he got
involved in this matter. He said she did have insurance, but it wasn?t enough
to rebuild. He said he and Ms. Maggie agreed that he would rebuild it and she
would live in it until the day she died and at that time, it would become his
property. He said they have a legal contract with that. He said he is
rebuilding it for her, giving her a life estate.
Ms. Slaughter said Ms. Maggie Jones wasn?t able to be here on today and
said she was just wondering how he could take it over, because she has a will.
She said Ms. Jones told her that she didn?t understand it.
City Attorney Fay then asked if there was anyone else who wanted to be
heard on this matter, but there were none. He then declared this public hearing
held.
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An Ordinance ? Rezoning 25.842 acres of property located at 4078 Milgen
Road from LMI (Light Manufacturing/Industrial) and SFR2 (Single Family
Residential 2) Districts to SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) District.
(62-A-05-Christ Community Church)
PROPONENTS:
The petitioner was present, but he did not make a presentation, as there
was no one present to oppose this proposed rezoning ordinance, but he did
respond to a question of Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers asked if there was already a dwelling on this
property. The gentleman identified only as ?Jimmy?, said there is about one
acre that is kind of landlocked and it belongs to the Grant family that is
encompassed within the 25.8 acres. He said they have a permanent easement into
the property on the northwest corner of the property. He said their intentions
are to build on the property. He said the location of the home is at the
northwest corner and their building that is proposed will be to the east of
that property.
After Jimmy responded to those questions of Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers, City
Attorney Fay then declared this public hearing held.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING THREE ZONING ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS
READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:___________
An Ordinance (05-86) ? Rezoning property located at 8101 Blythe Street
from GC (General Commercial) District to an RO (Residential Office) District.
(55-CA-05-Woodruff) Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved the adoption of the ordinance.
Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those six members of
Council present at the time, with Councilor Henderson being absent for this
vote and Councilors Hunter, Turner Pugh and Woodson being absent from this
meeting.
An Ordinance (05-87) ? Rezoning property located at 7612 Fortson Road from
NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District to GC (General Commercial) District.
(56-A-05-Vaught) Councilor Suber moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present for this meeting.
An Ordinance (05-88) ? Rezoning property located at 7041 Whittlesey Boulevard
from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) District to GC (General Commercial)
District. (60-CA-05-Concordia Properties, LLC.) Councilor Suber moved the
adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:________________________________________________________
An Ordinance ? Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by
establishing a two hour parking restriction along 19th Street from 8:00 AM to
6:00 PM school days, along the North and South curbs of 19th Street beginning
at the East curb of Wildwood Avenue running easterly to the West curb of Carter
Avenue; authorizing the installation of official traffic control signs
indicating said parking restrictions; repealing any conflicting ordinances and
for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL: ________
An Ordinance ? Amending Chapter 2 of the Columbus Code so as to provide
for 13 total members of the Columbus Convention and Visitors Board, including
four at-large members; and for other purposes.
City Attorney Fay said we have a request to delay this ordinance for
thirty days. Councilor Suber made a motion to delay this matter for thirty
days. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those seven
members of Council present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL:
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An Ordinance ? Amending Section 2-91 of the Columbus Code so as to provide
for 13 total members of the Columbus Convention and Visitors Board, including
four at-large members; and for other purposes.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers said it is his understanding that there has also
been a request to delay this matter and said we need a motion in that regard.
Councilor Suber so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously
by those seven members of Council present for this meeting.
City Attorney Fay asked if there is a time certain or just let the City
Manager tell us when to bring it back.
Councilor Suber said the ordinance would be brought back at the
discretion of the City Manager.
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BOUNTY HUNTERS:
Mayor Poydasheff said he read and was briefed by the Chief of Police about
the gentleman who came into our City, who was a bounty hunter. He said he
would like for the City Attorney to provide a copy of the laws as it relates to
bounty hunters. He said he is very much concerned about bounty hunters or
anyone else coming in with weapons and trying to make arrests. He said he
understands that many states have allowed that, but he would like to know what
the law is, as well as what are our responsibilities on that. Also, determine
whether or not we have any ordinances covering this, and at the very least if
we don?t, we should have something that demands that any bounty hunters that
come into this City, should report to either the Sheriff or the Chief of Police
so that we can keep a record so that we can know what?s going on.
City Attorney Fay said he would suspect that it is going to be controlled
by State law, but he would take a look at it.
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PUBLIC AGENDA
MR. BRYAN HUDSON, REPRESENTING LEON?S FABRICS, INC., RE; CHANGE IN ZONING
CLASSIFICATION ON HIS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2120 WARM SPRINGS
ROAD:_________________________
Mr. Bryan Hudson, who requested to be listed on the Agenda to discuss the
zoning classification of his property located at 2120 Warm Springs Road,
cancelled his scheduled appearance before the Council.
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MR. JOHN CARTLEDGE, REPRESENTING THE ESTATE OF LUDIE WILL THOMAS, JUDIE
THOMAS GRIMES & MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH, RE: DEMOLITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT
356 28TH AVENUE:_________________________________________________________
Mr. John Cartledge, representing the Estate of Ludie Will Thomas, Judie
Thomas Grimes & Macedonia Baptist Church, who previously appeared before the
Council on October 18, 2005 to discuss the demolition of 356 28th Avenue
cancelled his scheduled appearance before the Council.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (557-05) ? Authorizing the submission of an application and
if approved, accept grant funds in the amount of $102,340 from the United
States Department of Justice to support the cost of the Gang Resistance
Education and Training Program. Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those
seven members of Council present for this meeting.
THE FOLLOWING SEVEN 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 COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONED BY COUNCILOR DAVIS, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (558-05) ? Authorizing the execution of a contract with
J-Quad & Associates, LLC (Dallas, TX), in the amount of $37,830, for
preparation of the City?s 5-Year Consolidation Plan. The Plan is the long
range plan for the City?s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
funding sources, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment
Partnership Program, and the Emergency Shelter Grant. This report is required
by HUD and was last prepared in 2000. The new report is due to HUD by May 15,
2006.
As authorized by Resolution No. 528-04, dated December 7, 2004, J-Quad &
Associates completed the City?s Impediments to Fair Housing Analysis in August
2005. This Housing Analysis was completed in a timely manner and met all
requirements of HUD. The Fair Housing Analysis is one of the components of
the 5-Year Consolidated Plan. The Census information and demographic data
utilized in the Housing Analysis will be used as an integral part in developing
the 5-Year Consolidated Plan. With J-Quad having prepared the Housing
Analysis, they have both an understanding of the data and issues associated
with the City. J-Quad would be able to build upon the work already completed
as a basis for conducting the Consolidated Planning process. Having already
compiled the aforementioned data, this will reduce the number of hours needed
to prepare the plan and reduce the cost.
A Resolution (559-05) ? Authorizing the execution of Change Order No. 8 with
Batson Cook Construction, for additional furniture, construction services and
technical services at the new library, in the amount of $187,944.00.
Resolution No. 72-03, dated February 11, 2003, authorized the execution of the
contract with Batson Cook Construction. Change Order No. 8 includes:
Description Type of Change Total Amount
Additional Furniture (Malone) Owner 1,327.00
Additional Furniture (CWC) Owner 40,603.00
Additional Shelving (Demco) Owner 30,093.00
Additional Grading and Erosion Control Measures Owner 16,523.00
Additional Handicap Parking (Allowance) Owner 30,000.00
Additional Security Modifications (Allowance) Owner 25,000.00
Audio / Visual Equipment Support Owner 39,238.00
PAMS Server Support Owner 5,160.00
Change Order No. 8 $187,944.00
Total Contract amount including previous change orders 23,551,676.88
Total contract amount including previous change orders and Change Order No. 8
23,739,620.88
A Resolution (560-05) ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) portable air
compressor from CTC Industrial, Inc., in the amount of $11,550.00. The
portable air compressor is replacement equipment for the Rainwater Management
Division, of the Public Services Department, used to power pneumatic tools used
at job sites.
A Resolution (561-05) ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) tri-axle low
boy
tractor from Bill Heard Chevrolet in the amount of $81,889.27. The tractor is
replacement equipment for the Street Improvements Division, of the Public
Services Department; used to pull a lowboy trailer to transport heavy equipment
between landfills, repair jobs, and job sites.
A Resolution (562-05) ? Authorizing the purchase of four- (4) ? ton service
body trucks from Legacy Ford in the amount of $79,020.00. The trucks are
replacement units for the Facilities Maintenance Division, of the Public
Services Department, used to carry building repair parts to and from jobs in
City owned buildings.
A Resolution (563-05) ? Authorizing the purchase of a Cisco 5520 Intrusion
Detection Device and Installation Service from Cpak (LaGrange, Georgia) in the
amount of $13,696.50. This purchase is accomplished via Georgia State contract
(#S000546-043). Intrusion Detection Hardware and Software constantly monitors
the network, alerts the administrator, and logs any attempts of unauthorized
entry to the network from the outside or inside. There has never been this type
of software in place because Information Technology did not feel that it was
necessary. However, since the City?s network has grown considerably over the
last several years, Information Technology now believes it is time to add that
extra layer of protection. GCIC is also requiring the City to have this
software before changing over to the new TCP/IP protocol to which the City must
convert before the end of the year. Without this type of protection the CCG
network is vulnerable. All of the other equipment that is currently installed
on the City?s network system is Cisco equipment. Cpak is the State Contracted
vendor for Cisco equipment.
A Resolution (564-05) ? Authorizing payment to the Association County
Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG) in the amount of $11,561.38 for year 2006
county membership dues. Membership dues are for the Council of
Columbus/Muscogee County, Georgia.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF
COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
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Biographical Sketch of Mr. Robert Cullinan as submitted by Mayor Pro Tem
Rodgers to replace Mr. Lorenzo Landrum on the Taxicab Commission.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:____________
A Resolution (565-05) ? Excusing Councilor Julius Hunter, Jr. from the
December 6, 2005 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (566-05) ? Excusing Councilor Evelyn Turner Pugh from the
December 6, 2005 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (567-05) ? Excusing Councilor Evelyn Woodson from the
December 6, 2005 Council Meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:____________
A Resolution (568-05) ? Approving a Special Exception Use to erect a
wireless communications facility for wireless communications service on
property located at 1800 Box Road.
A Resolution (569-05) ? Approving a Special Exception Use to erect a wireless
communications facility for wireless communications service on property located
at 555 Whittlesey Boulevard.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:_______________________________________________
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 46-05.
Council Briefing, April 5, 2005.
Council Briefing, April 12, 2005.
Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present for this meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of Mr.
Charles Clark on the Animal Control Advisory Board expired on October 15, 2005
and that he is not eligible to succeed himself and that Council needs to
nominate someone to succeed him. There were no nominations made.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington said we need a nominee for someone to fill the
position of Mr. James S. Wilson, who has resigned from this board to take a
position on another board. She said we also need a nominee for Ms. Marian
Slapikas, who represents Council District Eight and Mr. Gary Allen Jones, who
represents Council District Ten At-Large, whose seats were declared vacant.
There were no nominations.
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BOARD OF HONOR:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the Council must nominate
someone to fill the unexpired term of the late Frank D. Chester. Mayor Pro Tem
Rodgers nominated former Mayor Bobby Peters.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers then moved the confirmation of Mr. Peters. Seconded
by Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present for this meeting.
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TAXICAB COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers is
nominating Mr. Robert Cullinan to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Lorenzo
Landrum, whose seat was declared vacant on the Taxicab Commission. She said she
would bring this back on next week for the Council?s confirmation.
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WEST CENTRAL GEORGIA MH/DD/AD PLANNING BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Ralph Huling has resigned
from the West Central Georgia MH/DD/AD Planning Board and that Council must
nominate someone to fill this unexpired term. There were no nominations.
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PEARL HARBOR DAY:
Mayor Poydasheff said tomorrow is Pearl Harbor Day and said the VFW on
Victory Drive will be having a program that will be presented by Mr. Jim
Rhodes. He said the Speaker will be Colonel Bob Nett, a Medal of Honor
Recipient and said the program will begin at 11:00 a.m. He said there would be
a luncheon from 12:00 ? 2:00 p.m. if any of the Council members, City Manager
or others could attend, he would appreciate it.
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LEEBERN PLANATION AREA:
Councilor Suber said he heard a few people complaining this morning about
the new homes across from the old Leebern Plantation area. He said there are
some homes that are right on St. Mary?s Road and if a person buys a piece of
property there will be no way that they will be able to get out safely, where
it is down in an area where it makes no sense that we gave them the right to
build there in that area. He said with those particular pieces of property
being built there, there is no way we can do anything, especially in the curve
area to get people out.
He said we are saying that we are getting ready to widen the roadway, but
yet we are allowing these builders to build right on the roadway, which makes
no sense. He said he hopes that we are looking at that seriously when we
authorize people to build. He said traffic is already bad enough and said just
to think about someone coming from down this ravine up onto St. Mary?s Road
with the traffic being the way it is right now. He said with those additional
homes it?s going to be worse and it doesn?t make any sense that we granted the
builder that opportunity to build so close to the roadway.
City Manager Hugley said that is something that he is going to have to
look into. He said if we granted a permit to build, there is a setback
requirement for future road widening. He said he would look into it and get
back to the Council.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor
Poydasheff then asked if there was anyone who had an issue to bring before the
Council, they could be heard at this time. There was no one who indicated that
they wanted to be heard.
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WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TOWERS:
Councilor Davis said he knows that we have already adopted the resolution
on the Clerk of Council?s Agenda as it relates to the wireless communication
tower on Whittlesey Boulevard and then asked, if that is going to be one of
those flagpoles that is non-intrusive.
Mr. Jones said it would be a standard cell tower. He said it would be a
single structure, not a lattice structure.
Councilor Davis asked if they had an option to go with a flagpole
structure, to which Mr. Jones said they would if they went to a concealed
device as we had talked about in the past, but said that is not the case with
this one. He said they try to encourage them at the front end of the process,
but once it gets here, it goes a different route.
Councilor Henderson said the trade-off when we go with a flagpole design,
is that it minimizes the other number of carriers that they can lease it to,
which actually increases the need for towers. He said if we do have an area
where we can use a monopole, he thinks it benefits us to let them put it a
little bit higher, to allow them to lease to more carriers.
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With there being no other business at hand, Mayor Poydasheff then
entertained a motion for adjournment. Councilor McDaniel so moved. Seconded by
Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present for this meeting, with the time being 6:58 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, CMC
Clerk of Council
Council of Columbus, Georgia
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