MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 4, 2008
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, November 4, 2008, in the Council Chambers on
the Plaza Level of the Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable W. J.
Wetherington, Mayor, presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Wetherington were Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner
Pugh, Councilors R. Gray Allen, Wayne Anthony, Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes, Glenn
Davis, Berry Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr., and Charles E. McDaniel Jr. City
Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Tiny B.
Washington, and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra T. Davis were also present.
Councilor Evelyn Woodson took her seat at the Council table at 5:40 P.M.
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ABSENT: No one was absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Cranston Davenport, of Northside Christian Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the Northside Christian Church Youth accompanied
by Ms. Phoebe England.
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PROCLAMATIONS:
?INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE AWARD?:
With Mr. Jerry Chandler of the Public Services Department standing at the
Council table, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh read the proclamation of Mayor
Wetherington, proclaiming Tuesday, November 4, 2008 as ?Jerry Chandler Day? in
Columbus, Georgia.
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?PEER AWARDS?:
With Mr. Raymond Roberts, METRA, Officer Eric Anthony, Muscogee County
Prison, Mr. Michael Rodgers, Public Services, Ms. Janis Day, Print
Shop/Inspection & Codes and Deputy John Elias, Sheriff?s Office standing at the
Council table, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh read the proclamation of Mayor
Wetherington, proclaiming Tuesday, November 4, 2008 as ?Eric Anthony, Michael
Rodgers, Janis Day and John Elias Day? in Columbus, Georgia.
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?POPPY DRIVE DAYS?:
With Ms. Gerda Humphreys, President standing at the Council table,
Councilor Anthony read the proclamation of Mayor Wetherington, proclaiming
November 7 & 8, 2008 as ?Poppy Drive Days? in Columbus, Georgia.
?NATIONAL HOSPICE/PALLIATIVE CARE MONTH?:
With Ms. Helen Powell, Ms. Kim McClenny, Ms. Dawn Grooms, Ms. Da Nae Lacy,
and Ms. Juanita Thomas standing at the Council table, Councilor Allen read the
proclamation of Mayor Wetherington, proclaiming the month of November 2008 as
?National Hospice/Palliative Care Month? in Columbus, Georgia.
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?THE COLUMBUS TIME NEWSPAPER 87TH ANNIVERSARY?:
With Ms. Carol Gerjegerdes, Co-Publisher and Executive Editor of the
Columbus Times Newspaper standing at the Council table, Councilor Barnes read
the proclamation of Mayor Wetherington, proclaiming Tuesday, November 4, 2008
as ?The Columbus Times Newspaper 87th Anniversary? in Columbus, Georgia.
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MAYORS? AGENDA:
WITH THOSE NAMED IN THE RESOLUTION STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE
FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTTED AND READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR
HUNTER AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:___________________________________
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A Resolution (497-08) ? Commending volunteers of the Columbus Red Cross
for providing food and shelter for Hurricane Gustav evacuees. Councilor Hunter
called on the representatives from Columbus Red Cross to come forward. Upon
reading the resolution, Councilor Hunter moved the adoption. Seconded by
Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Minutes of the September 16 and 23, 2008
Council Meetings of the Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus,
Georgia were submitted and approved by the Council upon the adoption of a
motion made by Councilor Henderson and seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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BIBB MILL FIRE:
Mayor Wetherington called on Fire Chief Meyer, Police Chief Boren and
Sheriff Johnson to come forward. Mayor Wetherington then read a prepared
statement regarding the fire (that took place in the city last week) that
destroyed the old Bibb Mill; giving special thanks to the Columbus Police
Department and Chief Rickey Boren, the Sheriff?s Office and the men and women
of the Columbus Fire and EMS Department for their work in directing traffic and
securing the area. Mayor Wetherington also thanked the Phenix City Fire
Department for sending a unit to assist with the fire.
Sheriff Johnson, Fire Chief Meyer, and Police Chief Boren made some
additional comments regarding their respective department as well as working
with the other departments in order to contain the fire and secure the area.
CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING:
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An Ordinance (08-62) ? Rezoning property located at 1212 Chaplin Drive
from an SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) zoning district to an SFR3 (Single
Family Residential 3) zoning district.
Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried by a vote of 6 to 4 with Councilors Allen,
Anthony, Barnes, Davis, Henderson, and McDaniel voting yes and Councilors,
Baker, Hunter, Woodson and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh voting no.
Councilor Davis said he had to think twice about this matter but is going
to support this request. He said he has spoken with the developer and he has
done what he said he would and in this case I believe him when he said he will
leave a lot more green space and I view this as a mini conservation
subdivision. He said allowing more lots in this case and the cost of property
is going to allow the developer to put a better product on the ground and
therefore will increase the property values not only there but also in
surrounding areas. The developer has also agreed to put in some speed tables in
case there is issues with increase traffic in the area.
Councilor Woodson asked about one of the amendments to this ordinance
where Council limited the number of houses in this rezoning to which City
Attorney Fay responded by saying that this was a separate condition with no
more than 28 houses (for the number of buildable lots).
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh asked where are the entrance and exit located,
to which the petitioner responded that it was on Chaplin Drive.
There were no further questions or discussion regarding this ordinance.
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An Ordinance (08-63) ? Adopting a Comprehensive Plan, including a future
policy and future land use map for the City of Columbus, establishing
procedures, policies, and findings for such plan. Councilor Henderson moved the
adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously
by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay requested a short executive session to discuss a
litigation matter after the adjournment of today?s meeting.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING PERSON (S) APPEARED ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA ANDPROVIDED IS A
SUMMARY OF THEIR COMMENTS:____ ____________
MR. ROB MCKENNA, REPRESENTING GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN RIVERS,
RE: REQUESTING A REFUND OF TAXES PAID: _
Mr. Rob McKenna cancelled his scheduled appearance before the Council
tonight.
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MR. RICHARD CATRETT, RE: PROPERTY TAXES; CURRENT ECONOMIC ISSUES AND
GOVERNMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS:__ _
Mr. Richard Catrett said he has been living here for about 54 years. He
went on to say that he made a mistake about five years ago by investing in
North Highland, where he bought about fifteen to twenty houses there. He said
it has been difficult getting tenants and collecting rent and even accessing
the houses. He further stated that up keeping of the houses has also been hard.
Mr. Catrett further expressed his frustrations in the real estate industry and
the economy.
City Manager Hugley and several members of Council spent an additional 15
minutes voicing their concern on this issue and responding to Mr. Catrett
comments.
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MS. KIM MCCLENNY, REPRESENTING VISTA CARE, RE: MEDICARE HOSPICE BENEFITS
AND HOSPICE SERVICES:_________________________
Ms. McClenny came forward and stated that in her organization we come in
contact daily with people who are unable or do not know how to assist their
loved ones ? or may not know what help or options are available to them and
many of them are feeling the strain financially with trying to take care of
their loved ones.
She then provided the following information that everyone should know
about hospice:
Hospice is an elected benefit covered under Medicare.
Hospice is not a place; it is a service.
Hospice is not just one person. It is a team of individuals providing care.
Hospice is not just for cancer patients.
The care is not just for the patients but also their families.
Hospice is not just for the last days of ones life.
Hospice is not limited for certain people (gender, age, race etc)
Hospice and the Medicare benefit do not require that one gives up hope.
Hospice provides life enhancements and comforts.
10. Hospice also offers a bereavement program for families.
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MS. LINDA GEORGE, RE: OLD TOWN PETITION AND TAX
INFORMATION:______________________________________________________
Ms. Linda George came forward and stated that she is here tonight to
address how Council voted publicly to prevent her privately owned home from
being used to allow mentally challenged clients to live in the home. Ms. George
stated that the facts as she know them were as follows: on May 6, 2008 she
wrote a contract that enabled mentally challenged persons to live in her
privately owned home with four clients in two units each plus a house parent;
on June 23, 2008 she received a fair market value increase of $51,680.00; two
weeks later she had a brief meeting with the Tax Assessors Office and was
informed of how the fair market value of $52,000 had occurred. She further
stated that neighbors organized a petition with 17 signatures, which led to a
sound defeat of the mentally challenged to have fair housing act compliance.
The social worker handed over her keys on 10/21/08 ? this was a direct result
of your (Council) vote against the lives of private owner in helping the
disabled.
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MR. RON ALBERICO, RE: HOMELESS SHELTERS:__________________
Mr. Ron Alberico ? 3607 Hamilton Road said he has been a letter carrier
for the United States Postal Service for 28 years and for 13 years have had the
joys of overseeing a street level ministry through one of the local shelters.
Mr. Alberico summarizes what he has read in the Code of Ordinance of Columbus,
Georgia as it relates to provisions for providing adequate shelter for animals
and homeless persons. He further asked Council to allow him to work with the
shelters to see what inconveniences it caused and for costs to cover higher
heating bills and churches that are willing to open their doors during the cold
weather.
Mr. Alberico made references to a case study proposal but did not provide
any documentation to Council or the Clerk of Council?s Office.
At the request of City Manager Hugley, Mr. Joe Riddle, Director of the
Community Reinvestment Division came forward and stated that the staff has been
looking over the past few months at the various ten-year homeless plans that
are out. He said this is something that the community is going to consolidate
with the homeless providers, facilities and all of the services that are out
there and then put together a plan to address how to end homelessness in a
ten-year period. One of the things that came from visiting another city was
forming a multi-facetted task force to develop this ten-year plan.
He said this task force will encompass a wide range of individuals and
organizations that deals with homelessness and then there are some that won?t
deal with it ? it will take approximately six to nine months to do the
research, coordinate with these groups, look at what is out there and then put
together a ten year plan that lays out some goals, performance measures and
strategies that allow us to work our way to the ten year period to work with
the homeless in bringing people out of homeless shelters and get them into
homes. Mr. Riddle said shelters are for emergencies purposes only. They are not
permanent places for people to live.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:____________________________________________________________
A Resolution (498-08) ? Authorizing the execution of a Quit Claim Deed of
Release and the Amended and Restated Agreement with the National Infantry
Foundation, Inc. in accordance with conditions included in the attached
resolution. Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Allen. (See additional information relative to this motion as
outlined below.)
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh asked City Attorney Fay to clarify whether or
not this land was given to the Consolidated Government with restrictions on it,
to which he responded by saying that there were no restrictions that he knows
of that would prohibit this type of museum use or future development of the
property. City Attorney Fay further pointed out that the reversionary clause
was put in place by the city.
City Manager Hugley explained that some years ago the city acquired that
property through grants from the National Loan Trust Fund (was not sure of the
name) and when we were ready to deal with the Infantry Museum on this property,
we had to contact them (the funding source) because that property had been
acquired through some grants with them and what we worked out with them is that
we would purchase land somewhere else that would be the equivalent, but this
was approved through the National Land Trust that the property we use must be
of equal value to this property and therefore removed the restriction from that
property.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh further asked about the literature handed out
regarding a memorandum about recommendations to remove the clause but only on
the conditions that a master plan for the site be approved by both the museum
and the city as well as providing a connector road between South Lumpkin Road
and Fort Benning Boulevard. She said this should be stated in the resolution so
that a few years from now no one can say they are not aware that a road has to
be built - this needs to be spelled out in the resolution.
There were some additional discussion by City Manager Hugley, City
Attorney Fay and several members of Council and Mayor Wetherington regarding
the agenda report and the amended resolution (construction of roadways). This
discussion lasted for approximately 20 minutes after which Mayor Wetherington
requested that Mr. Ben Williams be allowed to address the Council. Councilor
Henderson moved the request to allow Mr. Williams to address Council. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
Mr. Williams said he is concerned that there have been different
discussions going on about the issues and further pointed out that these are
two different issues. We can and will ask for some consideration about lifting
the restriction that was in that deed and make the case for why that needed to
be done now and help us to continue to build the project and finish on time.
The issue of the road has been a totally separate issue and it started out with
some discussion about the city being asked to possibly pay to put the road in
there. He said certainly if that is the case there is no doubt that the city
will dictate where the road will go. We have never asked that the city build
the road, but if we have 60 acres of development, certainly there has to be a
road there that will link South Lumpkin Road to Benning Boulevard ? but exactly
where that road is going to go is unknown at this time. He said the only thing
we have objected to is the city telling us where to put the road on our
property as a condition of lifting this clause in the deed. We have said all
along that there is going to be a road there; and said this was said the first
time he came to Council. He said it was said again on yesterday ? we said that
does not need to be part of the conditions on the resolution because of all
these other factors. He said we fully support the idea and would use every good
influence we have with Fort Benning to keep that gate (South Lumpkin Road)
open.
After some additional comments, Councilor Woodson, who had made a motion
to adopt the resolution just prior to this discussion, asked that her motion to
approve this resolution be withdrawn.
Councilor Anthony then moved that the original resolution with the
language in it stating to include a potential connecting roadway between South
Lumpkin Road and Fort Benning Boulevard. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and
carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
City Manager Hugley further pointed out that the original resolution
provided to Council says everything about the roads being built.
Councilor Woodson then moved the approval of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present
for this meting.
At the request of Mayor Wetherington, City Attorney Fay then read the
original resolution for Council?s clarification.
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A Resolution (499-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of 0.4+/- acres located
at 2766 Cora Drive for the Cora Drive Storm Sewer Replacement Project.
Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this
meeting.
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A Resolution (500-08) ? Authorizing the approval of two breaks in the
existing Williams Road limited access right-of-way to issue commercial
driveways with conditions for 7.69 acres Greenstone Properties development in
the southwest quadrant of Veterans Parkway and Williams Road intersection.
Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present for
this meeting with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this vote.
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THE FOLLOWING NINE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO 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
BAKER, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT AT
THE TIME, WITH COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FOR THIS
VOTE:___ ___________
A Resolution (501-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of two (2) speed advisory
trailers from MPH Industries (Owensboro, KY). The recommended vendor will
provide speed trailers to be used by the Traffic Engineering Division as
traffic-calming devices and to collect speed data for streets. Speed advisory
trailers are another effective tool to use in residential subdivisions to cause
an immediate reduction in speed.
A Resolution (502-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of a Hydraulic Trash
Loader. The hydraulic trash loader is a replacement unit that will be used by
the Waste Management Division and will be used to pick up yard waste, solid
waste, and white goods placed on the Right-of?Way.
A Resolution (503-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of stoneware clay from
Kickwheel Pottery Supply for the estimated annual contract value of $8,840.00.
Parks & Recreation?s Britt David Cultural Arts Studio will utilize the
stoneware clay and purchase on an ?as needed basis?.
A Resolution (504-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of a Ball field Machine.
The ball field machine is a replacement unit that will be used by the Park
Services Division, of the Parks and Recreation Department, to prep, groom and
maintain ball fields at City owned parks throughout Muscogee County.
A Resolution (505-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of full-face respirator
protective gas masks and accessories from Hagemeyer, in the amount of
$53,354.32, for the Columbus Police Department. The Police Department will
utilize 100 gas masks, 100 pouches and 504 canisters for riot control purposes.
A Resolution (506-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of Flow Sensors and
Accessories. The flow sensors, modules, software and accessories will allow the
Engineering Department to collect flow and water quality data as part of the
City?s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Storm water Discharge
permit. The equipment will also allow the City to monitor flow and develop
engineering data to support the Floodplain Management Program and allow the
City to assess the pollutant removal effectiveness of Water Quality Capital
Improvements.
A Resolution (507-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of various heavy-duty game
room equipment from Kristal Sports (Keller, TX) in the amount of $29,100.00.
The game room equipment includes: four (4) foosball tables, four (4) air hockey
tables, eight (8) pool tables and four (4) ping-pong tables. These items are
replacement units that will be installed at the Super Centers of the Parks and
Recreation Department.
A Resolution (508-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of Portable Bleachers. The
bleachers are replacement units that will be used the by the Parks and
Recreation Department at the 29th Street Recreation Center. The installation of
portable, metal bleachers, will allow for better maintenance of gym flooring.
In addition, the life expectancy of metal bleachers is longer than wooden
bleachers.
A Resolution (509-08) ? Authorizing the purchase of Smith & Wesson Pistols
and Holsters for Police Department. Smith and Wesson will give the Police
Department an even trade of 408 old S&W 4586 pistols for 408 of the new
pistols. One hundred new pistols and 508 holsters will be purchased outright,
as part of trade.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
(1) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Board of Health.
(2) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Board of Tax Assessors.
(3) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Hospital Authority.
(4) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Medical Center Hospital
Authority.
(5) Copy from Albright, Fortenberry & Ninas, LLP of the Audited Financial
Statements and the Compliance Reports for the Columbus Department of Public
Health for the year ended June 30, 2008.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:____________________________________________________________
A Resolution (510-08) ? Approving the report of the Finance Director of
those alcoholic beverages licenses that were approved and/or denied during the
month of September 2008. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the
resolution. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine
members of Council present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this vote.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING APPLICATIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND
EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:_______ ____
An application of Ms. Ann Davis to temporarily close 8th Avenue between
8th and 9th Streets, on Sunday November 9, 2008 from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in
connection with a ?Dedication Ceremony.? Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the
approval of the application. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present with Councilor McDaniel
being absent for this vote.
An application of Mr. Richard Bishop to temporarily close 10th Street from
Front Avenue to 1st Avenue, 1000 & 1100 block of Broadway Friday November 21,
2008 from 6:00 p.m. to Saturday November 22, 2008 at 6:00 p.m., 900 block of
Broadway, 11th and 12th Street from Front Avenue to 1st Avenue on Saturday
November 22, 2008 at 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in connection with ?Uptown
Columbus, Inc. God less Fort Benning? pedestrian safety and set up for event.
Councilor Henderson moved the approval of the application. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this vote.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington submitted a letter from Mr. Joe S. Alexander
resigning from his seat on the Planning Advisory Commission. Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh moved the acceptance of the letter. Seconded by Councilor Woodson
and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present with Councilor
McDaniel being absent for this vote.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:_______________________________________________________
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 35 & 36.
Family & Children Services, October 22, 2008
Golf Authority, September 23. 2008
Golf Authority, October 28, 2008
Hospital Authority, September 24, 2008
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the approval of the minutes. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED AS AN
ADD-ON ITEM AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:____________________________________________________________
Application of Ms. Elizabeth Turner to temporarily close 5th Street between
3rd Avenue and 2nd Avenue on November 5, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. in
connection with the funeral services for Mr. George Ford. Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh moved the approval of the application. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and
carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the seat of Mr. Bryan Stone
has been declared vacant and asked Councilor Davis for a nominee for this seat.
She further pointed out that the seat of Ms. La Fini Mosby has also been
declared vacant and asked Councilor Hunter for a nominee for this seat. There
were no nominations made.
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CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the Mayor is re-nominating
Ms. Lori Canterbury and she can be confirmed. Councilor Henderson moved the
confirmation of Ms. Lori Canterbury. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Councilor Hunter said that since Mr. Joe Alexander is resigning from this
board and there are two nominees, would it be possible to allow these two
nominees to each have a seat on this board to which Clerk of Council Washington
said it is so permissible. Councilor Hunter then moved the confirmation of Mr.
Glen Heinzelman and Mr. Travis Chambers. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this
meeting.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Councilor Davis said he would like to re-nominate Mr. Charles Kurtz to
succeed himself on this board. Councilor Allen then moved the confirmation.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of
Council present for this meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh nominated Ms. Valerie Thompson for the Public
Safety Advisory Board. Councilor Woodson moved the confirmation. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present
for this meeting.
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. James Wilson has resigned
from this board and asked Councilor Baker for a nominee. There was no
nomination made.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington reminded Councilor Allen that we still need a
nominee for the vacant seat on this board. No action was taken.
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UPTOWN FA?ADE BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. David Wolf has resigned
from this board and we are awaiting a recommendation from Uptown Columbus.
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MARSHAL?S OFFICE:
Councilor Baker extended congratulatory wishes to Marshal Greg Countryman
and his staff for placing second at the International Association Chiefs of
Police/National Law Enforcement Challenge. Councilor Baker also called for a
resolution for Marshal Countryman and Lt. Lockett.
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FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE:
Councilor Henderson announced that the FOP would be hosting a fundraiser
BBQ this Friday (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) for a sergeant in the Police Force
who has suffered for the past few years with kidney disease.
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ADD-ON ITEM FOR LEGISLATIVE AGENDA:
Councilor Davis requested the City Manager to add an item to the
legislative agenda regarding theft of metals and scrap metals citing the cost
to citizens and developers in the area. He suggested something be done to
strengthen the laws that call for harsher punishments regarding such thefts.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Regarding an earlier request of City Attorney Fay, Councilor Baker made a
motion to allow the Council to go into an executive session to discuss a
litigation matter. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by
those ten members of Council present for this meting.
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At 8:30 p.m. the regular session was adjourned to allow the Council to go
into an executive session.
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At 8:35 p.m. the meeting was called back to order at which time Mayor
Wetherington pointed out that the Council met in an executive session to
discuss a litigation matter, but no action was taken.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
Woodson then made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this
meeting, with the time being 8:37 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, CMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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