MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 26, 2013
The regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, March 26, 2013, in the Council Chambers,
Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Tomlinson and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner
Pugh were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry ?Pops? Barnes, Berry
Henderson, Bruce Huff, Charles E. McDaniel, Jr. and Judy W. Thomas. Councilor
Glenn Davis arrived at 5:36 p.m. and Councilor Evelyn Woodson arrived at 6:01
p.m. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay and Deputy Clerk of
Council Sandra Davis were also present.
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ABSENT: Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington was absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. James Alexander, Sr. - Pastor of Greater Beulah
Baptist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Girl Scout Troop 50132.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
RECLASSIFICATION / RESTRUCTURE UPDATE:
Mayor Tomlinson called attention to a document that had been distributed
around the Council table that outlines an update to the reclassification /
restructure information. She recalled questions from the last meeting with
regards to the reclassification process. In FY-12, several reclassifications
were done outside of the budget process or without being sent to the University
of Georgia. She noted that the object is to get a more systematic way to gauge
these requests so the real cost could be determined.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS
SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON
SECOND
READING:
An Ordinance (13-14) - Amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia; this amendment changes certain boundaries of a
district located at 5601, 5625, 5629, 5639, and 5647 Forrest Road & 2424
Woodruff Farm Road from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District for 5601
Forrest Road and 2424 Woodruff Farm Road/SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
Zoning District for 5625, 5629, 5639, and 5647 Forrest Road to GC (General
Commercial) Zoning District. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council present with Councilor Woodson having not yet arrived.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING:
An Ordinance (13-15) - Amending the official street and tax maps of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia by declaring a segment of Ivy
Avenue right-of-way surplus; the segment of right-of-way located north of the
north right-of-way line of Talbotton Road running northerly to the south
boundary of Ashley Station Apartments as depicted by the attached map;
providing that all existing utility easements of record shall remain in effect;
providing appropriate width easements shall be reserved as required by the
utility companies serving adjoining streets and properties for unknown
utilities; authorizing the disposal of said right-of-way in accordance with
Columbus Charter; repealing any conflicting ordinances and for other purposes.
Councilor Davis moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present with Councilor Woodson
having not yet arrived.
An Ordinance (13-16) - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia
by establishing parking restrictions along the following street segment:
Linden Point beginning at the north curb of Poplar Street and running northerly
along the west/outer curb circling clockwise around the street loop along the
east/outer curb and hence southerly back to the north curb of Poplar street;
authorizing the installation of official traffic signs indicating said parking
restrictions; repealing any conflicting ordinances and for other purposes.
Councilor Thomas moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present with Councilor Woodson
having not yet arrived.
An Ordinance (13-17) - Establishing the need for new Urban Service
Districts to encourage economic development in Columbus, Georgia and
establishing a procedure for enactment of the same by the Columbus Council; to
provide for temporary ad valorem tax millage rate abatement; and for other
purposes. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present with
Councilor Woodson having not yet arrived.
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PUPLIC HEARING:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COLUMBUS CODE OF ORDINANCES WAS
SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:
An Ordinance - Amending Section 3-1 of the Columbus Code pertaining to
alcoholic beverages is hereby amended by adding a new Subparagraph 3-1 (hh) to
provide a definition of a Growler and by amending Section 3-15 pertaining to
open containers.
City Attorney Fay explained that a growler is a type of beer container
that is sealed and has been defined under Georgia Law. He pointed out that it
could be sold only at off-premise establishments and would be sealed; however,
it cannot be sold at any store that sells liquor. If the seal is broken, he
pointed out that it would be subject to the open container laws.
Councilor Henderson offered some additional background information on how
this matter came forward and expounded further on the growler and the permitted
usage.
There were some additional discussions with City Attorney Fay and
Councilor Henderson responding to questions from the members of Council.
Councilor Davis suggested that individuals be allowed to be heard on
second reading.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay advised that we need an executive session to discuss the
following topics: Personnel, litigation, courthouse security plan and
acquisition, disposal and leasing of real estate.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
DR. GRANT SCARBOROUGH, REPRESENTING MERCY MED, RE: INFORMATION ON MERCY
MED:
Councilor Barnes advised that he asked Dr. Scarborough to come speak
before the members of Council. He spoke of the vast work that Dr. Scarborough
performs for those people that cannot afford insurance or underinsured.
Dr. Grant Scarborough, came forward to provide information on MercyMed.
He then recognized the presence of some of the Scarborough board members seated
in the audience. Using a power point presentation, he explained that MercyMed
is a Christian, non-profit medical clinic that helps the people that are having
a hard time obtaining health insurance. He went on to explain the mission of
MercyMed, as well as, the service of providing quality and affordable health
care.
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NOTE: Councilor Woodson arrived at the meeting at 6:01 p.m.
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Councilor Barnes requested to have the staff to provide the information
presented regarding MercyMed on CCG-TV.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTION WAS CALLED UPON AS THE NEXT ORDER OF
BUSINESS AS SUBMITTED AND DELAYED AT THE REQUEST OF CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY:
A Resolution - Authorizing the purchase of a replacement server from
Tyler Technologies (Lubbock, Tx), in the amount of $25,575.00.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND AFTER SOME DISCUSSION WAS ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (100-13) - Authorizing a request to enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding with NeighborWorks Columbus to initiate a Downpayment
Assistance Partner Program for the remainder of this year.
City Manager Hugley asked Community Reinvestment Director Amy Carbajal and
NeighborWorks Columbus President Cathy Williams to come forward. He then
explained that Ms. Williams and her organization have allocated $150,000 to the
City of Columbus to allow for the continuance of the downpayment assistance
program through the end of the fiscal year.
Ms. Cathy Williams- President of NeighborWorks Columbus, expounded further
on the partnership of NeighborWorks Columbus with the City of Columbus, and the
opportunity for NeighborWorks Columbus to give back in this partnership. She
advised that we would look at assisting the city for the next fiscal year as
well.
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A Resolution (101-13) - Authorizing a request to amend the contract with
Brasfield & Gorrie, L.L.C for repair work identified by City staff along the
Riverwalk from the Eagle Phenix Mill area to the Trade Center. Councilor
Woodson moved approval. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh.
Councilor Thomas asked the Administration to speak on the Riverwalk
emergency purchase, repair and construction projects and explain if there is
any connection.
Deputy City Manager David Arrington then came forward to explain all three
projects by first providing images of the need for the emergency repair where
there was embankment slippage along the Riverwalk. He also explained the
damage that has occurred causing the need for the repairs, and the completion
of the Riverwalk at City Mills and North Highland / Bibb Mills site.
Councilor Davis requested to have the staff to start looking at a
contingency fund in the future with respect to the riverbank and the areas that
need improvement along the Riverwalk.
Mayor Tomlinson then called attention to the motion on the table, which
carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND AFTER SOME DISCUSSION WERE ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A
SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR
WOODSON AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR
HENDERSON BEING ABSENT FOR THE
VOTE:
A Resolution (102-13) - Authorizing a request to enter into a contractual
agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation to receive $10 million
in Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Fund for activities
associated with completion of the Columbus River Walk at City Mills and North
Highland/Bibb Mills site. This project will be 100% funded from collection of
TSPLOST funds and will not require a match.
A Resolution (103-13) - Authorizing a request to enter into a contractual
agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation to receive $20 million
in Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Funds for construction
of US 27/Custer Road Interchange - Reconstruction/Modification project at Fort
Benning. This project will be 100% funded from collection of TSPLOST funds and
will not require a match.
A Resolution (104-13) - Authorizing a request to enter into an agreement
with the Georgia Department of Transportation to receive $22.4 Million in
Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Funds to establish an
Intercity Express Bus Park-N-Ride Service. This project will be 100% funded
from collection of TSPLOST funds and will not require a match.
The following referrals were made by Mayor Tomlinson and members of
Council as a result of the discussion on the three above listed resolutions and
are as follows:
Councilor Thomas requested that when staff brings forth these TSPLOST
Projects, provide a copy of the RFP, if it is available, or some direction as
to where the information or plans for spending the money on the project could
be found.
Mayor Tomlinson asked that staff provide additional information on the
three TSPLOST projects listed on the City Manager?s Agenda.
Councilor Henderson said since these are voter approved projects, let?s
have the staff to put the projects that are underway on the website in one
location so the citizens, as well as, the members of Council would have access
to it and provide a running update every quarter on where we are with each one
of the projects.
Councilor Henderson also requested to have staff to bring forth some hard
criteria or data on how we are going to implement the decision on which project
requests receive access to these TSPLOST funds.
Councilor Davis requested to have the staff to look into creating a
citizens accountability committee and look at it from the standpoint of the
discretionary fund money to include some of these projects that we are working
on. This would allow the committee to look into these projects and advise the
Council on some of these decisions with regards to the projects on the priority
list and where it should be on that priority list, as well as, understanding
how we are going to utilize these funds. Councilor Barnes also requested to be
included with this referral.
Mayor Tomlinson then asked the staff to research to find out if we are
pre-empted by State law from creating our own oversight committee; however, the
Administration may be able to create an advisory committee related to the
discretionary funds.
Mayor Tomlinson also suggested that the staff pull all of the prior
presentations that outlined the phasing of the projects, the project designs,
the oversight committee and their roles, as well as the Council?s role. She
also requested, along with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh, that staff provide a
booklet that has a tab for each of the projects to include documentation on the
submission made to the roundtable, power point presentations, etc.
Councilor Davis requested that staff compile all of the information that
has been discussed during this meeting in a packet.
With there being no further discussion on this matter, Mayor Tomlinson
called attention to the motion on the table, which carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote.
(Councilor Woodson was absent for the vote but asked that her vote be cast in
the affirmative when she returned to her seat at the Council table.)
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND WERE ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR
ALLEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HUFF AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE
MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR HENDERSON BEING ABSENT FOR THE
VOTE:
A Resolution (105-13) - Authorizing a request to submit an application,
and if approved, accept up to $150,000 in funds with no local match from the
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for operation of the Muscogee County
Juvenile Drug Court. The grant period is from July 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014.
A Resolution (106-13) - Authorizing a request to submit an application,
and if approved, accept $9,000 in funds from the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) for the Muscogee County Sheriff's Office to purchase one
Intoxilyzer breath alcohol testing instrument for Muscogee County Jail.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HUFF, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY
THOSE TEN MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (107-13) - Authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with Huckaby Brothers Floor Covering, Inc. (Phenix City, Al) in the
amount of $62,920.00 for stair remodeling services at Columbus Civic Center.
A Resolution (108-13) - Authorizing the purchase of concrete pipes from
Hanson Pipe & Precast, Inc., (Columbus, Ga), on an ?as needed? basis, for the
estimated annual contract value of $30,000.00.
A Resolution (109-13) - Authorizing the purchase of computer switches,
equipment and installation services from Lightspeed Network Solutions, LLC
(Union Point, Ga), in the amount of $61,073.40.
A Resolution (110-13) - Authorizing the purchase of thirty-nine (39) 800
MHZ Portable Radios from Motorola, in the amount of $118,380.60 (39 @ $3,035.40
each).
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GOLF AUTHORITY
UPDATE:
Deputy City Manager David Arrington came forward with a power point
presentation as submitted by the Columbus Golf Authority Functional Assessment
Committee on the findings and recommendations of the Columbus Golf Courses to
include the response from the Columbus Golf Course Authority. He then provided
a listing of the members serving on the committee. The scope of work for the
committee members to review were the Administration, financial aspect,
operations and marketing. (A copy of the presentation and documents in its
entirety are on file in the Clerk of Council?s Office for the record.)
Councilor McDaniel asked that staff make sure each member of the Columbus
Golf Course Authority is provided with a copy of the Report of Findings and
Recommendations that has been presented.
Mayor Tomlinson suggested that the staff schedule a work session to
discuss the options and where we are with regards to Oxbow Meadows going from
nine holes to eighteen holes, as well as, the clubhouse at Bull Creek Golf
Course.
Councilor Woodson requested to have staff to provide the previous plans
and funding options for eighteen holes at Oxbow Meadows Golf Course.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Tomlinson suggested that the Council go into executive session at
this time and return to finish the City Manager?s Agenda and Clerk?s Agenda.
Councilor Davis moved that the Council go into executive session to discuss
personnel, litigation, courthouse security plan and acquisition, disposal and
leasing of real estate. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously
by those eight members present with Councilors Huff and McDaniel being absent
for the vote.
At 8:29 p.m., the Council adjourned its regular meeting to go into
executive session. Mayor Tomlinson reconvened the regular meeting at 10:10
p.m. where she announced that the Council did meet in an executive session to
discuss personnel, litigation, courthouse security plan and acquisition,
disposal and leasing of real estate; however, there were no votes taken.
AT THIS TIME, CITY ATTORNEY FAY INTRODUCED THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION
AS LISTED BELOW AND WAS APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (111-13) ? Authorizing the City Attorney and Finance Director
to make payment of $100,000 to settle any and all claims for personal injury of
Jawone Bennett, including attorney?s fees, stemming from an accident involving
a Columbus Recycling Truck. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members
present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the vote.
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MONTHLY FINANCE UPDATE:
City Manager Hugley announced that since the time was late in the evening,
he would delay the monthly finance update until the next meeting.
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RIVERWALK:
Councilor Davis pointed out that there are some other areas that are
damaged further down along the Riverwalk that also need improvements, let?s
have the staff to take a look at the rest of the Riverwalk.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR &
COUNCIL:
(1) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Civic Center Advisory
Board.
(2) Biographical Sketch of Ms. Katonga Wright, Mayor Tomlinson?s nominee to
replace Dr. Kim Peters on the Convention & Trade Center Authority.
(3) Biographical Sketch of Ms. Shonalee Gamble, Mayor Tomlinson?s nominee to
replace Mr. Madden Hatcher, Jr. on the Building Authority of Columbus.
(4) Biographical Sketch of Mr. Jack Kinsman, Mayor Tomlinson?s nominee to
replace Mr. Robert Spence on the Employees? Pension Plan, Board of Trustees.
(5) Memorandum from Reather Hollowell, Assistant Director of Human Resources
submitting the General Government employee- Ms. Drale Short and the Public
Safety employee- Captain Clinton Woods for the Employee Benefits Committee.
(6) Application of Ronald Brown to temporarily close Edgewood Circle from Elm
Drive to just past 4009 Edgewood Circle, on Sunday, March 31, 2013 from 5:30
a.m. to 8:00 a.m., in connection with ?Easter Sunrise Service?.
(7) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close Front Avenue and Bay
Avenue from 10th Street to 11th Street, on Sunday, March 31, 2013 from 9:00
a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in connection with ?Easter Egg Drop?.
(8) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close Dillingham Street
Bridge from Front Avenue to the Phenix City side, on Sunday, March 31, 2013
from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in connection with ?My Church Easter at the River
and Egg Drop?.
(9) Application of Stacey Thomas to temporarily close 19th Avenue from Shepherd
Drive to Nina Street, on Sunday, March 31, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., in
connection with a ?Birthday Party?.
(10) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1000 Block of
Broadway, on Fridays, April 5 & 12 and May 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2013 from 6:00 p.m.
to 10:30 p.m., in connection with the ?Uptown Concert Series?.
(11) Application of Robby Harbison to temporarily close 7402 North Lake Loop
(just past Holiday Inn entrance) to stop sign at south end of 7000 North Lake
Connector, on Friday, April 5, 2013 at 12:00 p.m. to Sunday, April 7, 2012 at
5:00 p.m., in connection with the ?4th Annual Open House and Outdoor Show?.
(12) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1000 Block of
Broadway, on Saturdays, April 6, May 4 and June 1, 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00
p.m., in connection with the ?Uptown Drum Circle?.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK
OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (112-13) - Excusing Councilor Charles E. McDaniel, Jr. from
the March 12, 2013 Council Meeting. Councilor Henderson moved approval.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members
present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the vote.
A Resolution (113-13) - Receiving and approving the report of the Finance
Director of those alcoholic beverage licenses that were approved and/or denied
during the month of February 2013. Councilor Henderson moved approval.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members
present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the vote.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF
COUNCIL DAVIS AND RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
COUNCILOR THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON THAT CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FOR THE
VOTE:
Letter from Mr. J. Madden Hatcher advising that he would not seek
reappointment to the Building Authority of Columbus when the term expires at
the end of March.
Letter from Dr. Kim Peters resigning from her position on the Convention &
Trade Center Authority.
Letter from Ms. Shonalee Gamble resigning from her position on the Keep
Columbus Beautiful Commission.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS ALSO SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL TO BE FORWARDED TO THE BOARD OF
HONOR:
Request of Mayor Tomlinson to submit a recommendation to the Board of
Honor to name the 14th Street Bridge in honor of Former Mayor Frank Martin.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved it be forwarded to the Board of Honor.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members
present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the vote.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL
DAVIS AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
Board of Elections & Registrations, October 4 & November 6, 2012.
Board of Elections & Registrations, Dec. 6, 2012 & January 24, 2013.
Board of Health, February 28, 2013.
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 08-13 & 09-13.
Civic Center Advisory Board, February 21, 2013.
Community Development Advisory Council, February 19, 2013.
Convention & Visitors Bureau, February 20, 2013.
Development Authority, September 6 & October 4, 2012.
Development Authority, November 1 & December 6, 2012.
Development Authority, January 10 & February 7, 2013.
New Horizon Community Service Board, January 14, 2013.
Councilor Allen moved approval. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being
absent for this vote.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Ms. Ann H. Davis was nominated
by Councilor Huff and Mr. Bradley Jones was nominated by Councilor McDaniel. A
roll call vote resulted in Ms. Ann H. Davis receiving seven votes and are as
follows: Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilors Allen, Barnes, Davis, Huff,
Thomas and Woodson. Mr. Bradley Jones receiving two votes: Councilors Baker
and Henderson. Councilor Henderson then moved confirmation of Ms. Ann H.
Davis. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine
members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the vote.
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BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mayor Tomlinson is nominating
Ms. Shonalee Gamble to replace Mr. J. Madden Hatcher. Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously
by those nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the
vote.
She also advised that Mr. Vincent Allen has been contacted and he has
expressed an interest in serving another term. Councilor Woodson then
nominated Mr. Vincent Allen for another term of office; this nomination would
be listed for the next meeting. Deputy Clerk of Council Davis also noted that
Mr. Tyler Townsend does not desire reappointment.
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COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS
(C.I.R.C.L.E):
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Councilor Woodson had nominated
Mr. Owen Ditchfield for another term of office at the last meeting. Councilor
Henderson moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent
for the vote.
She also advised that Mr. Sudhir Patel does not desire reappointment.
There was no nomination.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mayor Tomlinson is renominating
Ms. Kim E. Jenkins for another term of office. Councilor Henderson moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this vote.
She noted that Mr. Bernard McCrary is no longer a resident of Muscogee
County and Mr. Marvin Moore does not desire reappointment. There were no
nominations.
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CRIME PREVENTION BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Ms. Sharon Cox Bevley, Mr.
Melvin Blackwell and Mr. Robert Wright are all eligible to serve another term
of office; these are the mayor?s appointments. She pointed out that Mr. Melvin
Blackwell has expressed an interest in serving another term of office. Mayor
Tomlinson then nominated Mr. Melvin Blackwell. Councilor Henderson moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this vote.
She pointed out that Mr. Winston Bailey, Ms. Nancy Rinn and Mr. Alfred
Hayes, Jr. are all eligible to serve another term of office; these are the
Council?s appointments. She advised that Mr. Winston Bailey has expressed an
interest in serving another term of office. Councilor Woodson then renominated
Mr. Bailey. Deputy Clerk of Council Davis stated that this nomination would be
listed for the next meeting for confirmation.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Ms. Drale Short has been
selected by the General Government Employees and may be confirmed. Councilor
Woodson moved confirmation. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried
unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent
for this vote.
She also advised that Captain Clinton Woods was selected by the Public
Safety Employees and may be confirmed. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this vote.
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EMPLOYEE?S PENSION PLAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mayor Tomlinson is nominating
Mr. Jack Kinsman to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Spence. Councilor
Thomas moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously
by those nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this
vote.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Carlos Huertas is eligible
to serve another term of office and has expressed an interest in serving.
Mayor Tomlinson then nominated Mr. Carlos Huertas. Councilor Henderson moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this vote.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis noted that Ms. Kathleen Mason was nominated
at the last meeting to serve another term of office. Councilor Allen then
moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by
those nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this vote.
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that for the seat of Mr. David
Johnson, we have two nominees: Mr. David Johnson was nominated by Councilor
Allen and Mr. Frank Etheridge, III was nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh.
A roll call vote resulted in Mr. Frank Etheridge receiving seven votes and are
as follows: Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilors Barnes, Baker, Davis,
Huff, Thomas and Woodson. Mr. David Johnson received two votes and are as
follows: Councilors Allen and Henderson. Councilor McDaniel was absent for
this vote.
Councilor Woodson then moved confirmation of Mr. Frank Etheridge, III.
Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those nine members
present with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this vote.
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TREE BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Councilor Huff previously
nominated Ms. Glenda Culpepper to replace Mr. Kenneth Henson; she may be
confirmed. Councilor Allen moved confirmation. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members present with
Councilor McDaniel being absent for this vote.
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APPEAL NOTICES:
Councilor Thomas made reference to the memorandum from Clerk of Council
Washington with regards to the notice of appeals from the Board of Tax
Assessors. She pointed out that the notices are listed on the Clerk?s Agenda
as information only. She recommended that in the future, these notices are to
be listed in the section of the Clerk?s Agenda requesting action.
After a suggestion that the notices of appeals be listed on the City
Attorney?s Agenda, Mayor Tomlinson then requested that the staff make a
recommendation on how we should handle these notices of appeals from the Board
of Tax Assessors. Provide a written process on how it is going to work and if
there needs to be any further adjustments the Council would let us know.
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LIBERTY DISTRICT MASTER PLAN:
Councilor Thomas requested a copy of the Liberty District Master Plan and
asked the staff to look into whether this information could be placed on the
city?s website. Councilor Barnes added that it be the 2003 Liberty District
Master Plan.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
Allen made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those nine members present with Councilor McDaniel being absent
for this vote with the time being 10:23 p.m.
Sandra T. Davis, CDMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
Council of Columbus, Georgia
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