MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 2011
The regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 9:02 A.M., Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 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, Glenn Davis, Berry Henderson,
Bruce Huff, Charles E. McDaniel, Jr. and Judy W. Thomas. City Manager Isaiah
Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis
were also present.
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ABSENT: Councilors Jerry ?Pops? Barnes and Evelyn Woodson were absent. Clerk
of Council Tiny B. Washington was also absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Dr. Tom Neville- Mount Zion Baptist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Wynnton Arts Academy Students.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
RIVER VALLEY REGIONAL ROUNDTABLE TRANSPORTATION - TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT ACT (TIA)
Mr. David Millen, GDOT- District Engineer for Region 3, came forward to
speak on the River Valley Regional Roundtable Transportation.
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HOTEL / MOTEL USAGE DATA FOR COLUMBUS AND REGION
Ms. Karrie Keen, Smith Travel Research, provided a power point
presentation on the hotel/motel usage date for Columbus, Georgia and the
surrounding region.
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UPDATE OF REDISTRICTING
Mr. Rick Jones- Director of Planning, provided an update on the works of
the Council redistricting.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the June 28, July 12 & 26, 2011 Council Meetings of the
Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia was submitted and
approved by the Council upon a motion made by Councilor Thomas. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members
present for this meeting.
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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
THE FOLLOWING THREE ORDINANCES AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON
FIRST READING AS
ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Property located at 3610 and 3612 Hamilton Road is proposed
for rezoning from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to RMF1 (Residential
Multi-Family 1) zoning district. (15-A-11-Hambrice) The proposed use is single
family residential.
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An Ordinance - Properties located at 9220, 9226, 9232, 9244, 9248, 9254
and 9258 Granite Field Court is proposed for a zoning ordinance condition
amendment. The request is to amend Condition No.2(d) of Ordinance 05-29, which
dictates buffer requirements on the subject properties. (16-A-11-Grey Rock
Development) (Councilor McDaniel) The proposed use is single family
residential. The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department
recommend approval.
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An Ordinance - Amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of
Columbus, Georgia by correcting the legal description contained in Ordinance
No. 11-42 which changed certain boundaries of a district located at 6003
Veterans Parkway from GC (General Commercial) Zoning District to RO
(Residential-Office) Zoning District. (Revised Legal Description)
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE COLUMBUS, GEORGIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:
An ordinance - Amending the Columbus Code by adding a new Subsection (j)
to Section 3-5 pertaining to the location requirements applicable to licensed
alcohol brokers; and for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (292-11) - The Hospital Authority of Columbus, Georgia (The
?Authority?) requesting that the Council of Columbus, Georgia, (The ?Council?),
the governing body of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia
(?Columbus?) enter into an Intergovernmental Contract with the Authority to
provide additional security for the payment of the Authority?s Revenue
Anticipation Certificates, Series 2011, the proceeds from which shall be used
to acquire, construct and equip a new Muscogee Manor and Rehabilitation Center
to be owned and operated by the Authority: to declare the official intent to
the Authority to issue said Series 2011 Certificates to authorize the
preparation and distribution of a preliminary official statement and to
authorize the execution of a final official statement; to authorize the proper
officers and agents to prepare and execute various documents relating to the
issuance of said Series 2011 Certificates; and for other purposes.
Councilor Henderson moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEM LISTED ON THE CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA WAS CALLED UPON
AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Councilor Allen requested that the recommendation submitted by Mr. Carmen
Cavezza to name the Animal Care and Control Center in honor of Ms. Frances C.
Steed be forwarded to the Board of Honor.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay requested an executive session on litigation.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MS. PATRICIA FLEMING, RE: THE CITY TO CONSIDER HIGHER STANDARDS FOR
LANDLORDS AND TO NOT ALLOW AN EVICTION OF A TENANT FOR REPORTING VIOLATIONS TO
THE CITY:
Ms. Patricia Fleming, did not approach the rostrum when given the
opportunity to address the members of Council.
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MS. AUDREY HOLSTON PALMORE, RE: REQUESTING A SOLUTION TO AN ISSUE OF
ARREST RELATING TO CHURCH FILINGS THAT WAS PRESENTED IN FEBRUARY
2011:
Ms. Audrey Holston Palmore, came forward to speak on the issue regarding
an arrest.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR
PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR DAVIS AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY
THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING WITH COUNCILORS BARNES AND WOODSON
BEING
ABSENT:
A Resolution (293-11) - Authorizing a request to execute an Option for
Right-of-Way Agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the
quit claiming of city property located at 1708 Warm Springs Road for the
Talbotton Road/Warms Spring Road Widening Project.
A Resolution (294-11) - Authorizing a request for the relocation of the
existing break in Limited Access along Williams Road, between Fortson Road and
Veterans Parkway, to provide access to the development for east bound traffic
on Williams Road.
A Resolution (295-11) - Authorizing a request to reallocate $18,000 of the
FY12 Budget-Other Local Option Sales Tax from the Jail Needs Assessment to the
Sheriff's Office Training Facility-Telephone Installation ($12,000), Metal
Detector replacement for East Wing ($4,000) and ID Card Printer replacement
($2,000).
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THE FOLLOWING NINE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR
PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR DAVIS, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THE MEETING WITH COUNCILORS BARNES AND
WOODSON BEING
ABSENT:
A Resolution (296-11) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) Kubota 4wd
Tractor in the amount of $27,975.20, and one (1) Flex Wing Mower in the amount
of $16,024.24, via Georgia State Contract, #SPD0000043-0007, from Lashley
Tractor Sales (Lithonia, Ga), for the total amount of $43,999.44.
A Resolution (297-11) - Authorizing the purchase of two (2) Dodge Chargers
with police package, from Carl Gregory Dodge (Columbus, Ga), in the amount of
$45,306.00.
A Resolution (298-11) - Authorizing the purchase of two (2) commercial
logging trash loader (cab & chassis only), from Beck Motor Company, (Albany,
Ga) in the amount of $233,986.00; and two (2) 16/18-yard dump truck bodies,
from Transport Equipment Company, (Albany, Ga) in the amount of $28,900.00.
A Resolution (299-11) - Authorizing a contract amendment with Renaissance
Marketing, Inc., for advertising services on Metra buses, which is exchanged in
barter for other advertising opportunities.
A Resolution (300-11) - Authorizing the purchase of paint (interior -
/exterior) and associated supplies, on an ?as needed basis,? from Sherwin -
Williams, via the Georgia Statewide Contract SWC90794.
A Resolution (301-11) - Authorizing payment to AT&T for the annual
maintenance for all Cisco equipment and software license renewals, included in
the IP Telephony Network in twelve locations: the Government Center, Annex,
Public Safety Complex, Fox Recreation Center, Trade Center, Public Services
Administration Building, Fleet Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Signal
Shop, Storage Warehouse, Metra, and the Animal Control Facility. The annual
cost of network and equipment coverage, known as AT&T AMS Essential Plus
service, is $79,176.60.
A Resolution (302-11) - Authorizing the purchase of IBM DS5100 storage
capacity upgrade from Mainline Information Systems in the amount of $56,788.00.
A Resolution (303-11) - Authorizing the purchase of replacement furniture
for the CCG Annex, via Georgia Statewide Contract #SWC60748, from the
following vendors: The Hon Company in the amount of $18,400.78; Mayline Group
in the amount of $9,533.70 and Community in the amount of $185.36; for a total
purchase amount of $28,119.84. All purchases will be made in care of Malone
Office Environments (Columbus, Georgia) who will install and setup the
furniture. Approval is also requested to purchase additional furniture, as
needed, to replace furniture that has been in storage and is beginning to show
signs of water damage.
A Resolution (304-11) - Authorizing the purchase of an upgrade to the 800
MHZ Radio System and the purchase of spare parts, from Motorola, in the amount
of $299,516.00 to improve system reliability.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL:
A Resolution (305-11) - Authorizing to submit an application, on behalf of
the District Attorney and, if approved, to accept a VOCA grant of $84,838 from
the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating Council along with $16,968 from the
5% Crime Victim Assistance surcharge fund allocated in the FY12 budget, to
provide funding for crime victim assistance in the Chattahoochee Judicial
Circuit from October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012, and amend the
multi-governmental fund by like amount. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its
adoption. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those
eight members present with Councilors Barnes and Woodson being absent from this
meeting.
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BID ADVERTISEMENT:
Councilor McDaniel requested to have the staff to check to see why the bid
specification for vehicle purchases in the bid advertisement is asking just for
the Chevrolet model vehicles.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING SEVEN ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS
AS INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL:
(1) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Board of Water
Commissioners.
(2) Memorandum from Glynda King, Chairperson of the Region Six Regional
Planning Board, Re: Bylaws approved and Board Member Attendance.
(3) Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close Bay Avenue
from 10th Street to 11th Street, on Tuesday, September 20, 2011, from 5:00 p.m.
to 11:00 p.m., in connection with ?Screen on the Green?.
(4) Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close Bay Avenue
from 10th Street to 11th Street, on Thursday, September 22, 2011, from 7:00
a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in connection with ?River Restoration Groundbreaking?.
(5) Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close Bay Avenue
from 12th Street and Front Avenue to 11th Street, on Thursday, September 22,
2011, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., in connection with ?Historic Columbus
Foundation Event?.
(6) Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close Bay Avenue
from Front Avenue and 10th Street to Front Avenue & 11th Street, on Friday,
September 23, 2011, from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., in connection with ?Fire
Fighters State Conference & Fire Fighters Games?.
(7) Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close the southbound
lane of 1st Avenue from 10th Street to 11th Street, on Friday, September 30,
2011, from 10:00 p.m. to Saturday, October1, 2011 at 11:00 p.m., in connection
with ?Uptown Seafood Festival?.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS
AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (306-11) - Excusing Councilor Evelyn Woodson from the August
23, 2011 Council Meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members
present with Councilors Barnes and Woodson being absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND
DELAYED BY THE
COUNCIL:
Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington with regards to the request to
name an area within the Ice Rink in honor of William Robinson.
Councilor Thomas requested to have the staff to provide a list of areas
within the ice rink that could be named in honor of William Robinson.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND
RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
Letter from Ms. Ann C. Grantham resigning from her position on the Board
of Tax Assessors. Councilor McDaniel moved that it be received with regrets
and thanks for service. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by
those eight members present with Councilors Barnes and Woodson being absent
from this meeting.
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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 Health, June 22, 2011.
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 30-11 & 31-11.
Board of Water Commissioners, July 18, 2011.
Family & Children Services, July 13, 2011.
Hospital Authority, June 28, 2011 and July 26, 2011.
Land Bank Authority, June 1, 2011.
Land Bank Authority, August 3, 2011.
Personnel Review Board, August 17, 2011.
River Valley Regional Commission, June 22, 2011
Councilor McDaniel moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those eight members present with Councilors Barnes and
Woodson being absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING NEW ZONING PETITION WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL
DAVIS AND AN ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED FOR BY COUNICOR
MCDANIEL:
Petition submitted by Mandeep Singh to rezone 1.1 acres of property
located at 6939 Buena Vista Road from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to GC
(General Commercial) district. (Recommended for approval by the Planning
Advisory Commission and conditional approval by the Planning Department.)
(18-CA-11-Singh)
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that the seats of Mr. Jose Cardona-
District Six representative and Mr. Bradford Haines- District Two were declared
vacant; therefore, a replacement is needed for each. There were no
nominations.
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DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Councilor Allen had
nominated Mr. Reynolds Bickerstaff to replace Mr. Douglas Bryant and Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh had renominated Mr. Fernando Verdree for another term of
office. Councilor McDaniel moved confirmation of both nominees. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members present with
Councilors Barnes and Woodson being absent from this meeting.
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LAND BANK AUTHORITY:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Councilor Baker had nominated
Mr. Lance Hemmings to replace Mr. Douglas Bryant on this board. Councilor
McDaniel moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those eight members present with Councilors Barnes and Woodson
being absent from this meeting.
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MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that the term of office of Ms.
Merrian Douglas, Mr. George McCluskey, Jr. and Mr. David McMicken are
expiring. The Council must submit three nominees for each position. Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh renominated Ms. Merrian Douglas for another term of office.
There were no other nominations.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis noted that the terms of Mr. Zeph Baker and
Mr. Ronny Smith are due to expire; however, both are eligible to serve another
term of office. Councilor McDaniel then renominated both to serve another term
of office.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis outlined the two remaining district seats
that have not been filled: Council District Five and Council District Ten.
Councilor Henderson then nominated Niesha McCain?? For the District Ten seat.
Councilor McDaniel moved confirmation. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
and carried unanimously by those seven members present with Councilor Davis
being absent for the vote and Councilors Barnes and Woodson being absent from
this meeting.
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BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS:
Councilor McDaniel called attention to the memorandum on the agenda from
Clerk of Council Washington regarding the Board of Water Commissioners. He
then asked if Ms. Carole Rutland is eligible to serve another term of office,
at which time, Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that she is eligible.
Councilor McDaniel then renominated Ms. Carole Rutland for another term of
office.
Councilor Thomas raised concerns regarding the notice for this
appointment, because the nomination should be made in July for the upcoming
term beginning in January.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Tomlinson called attention to the previous request to go into
executive session to discuss litigation. Councilor Allen moved for the Council
to go into executive session. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried
unanimously by those seven members present with Councilor Davis being absent
for this vote and Councilors Barnes and Woodson being absent from the meeting.
At 12:21 p.m., the Council adjourned its regularly scheduled meeting to go
into executive session. At 12:47 p.m., the regularly scheduled meeting was
called back to order, at which time, the Mayor announced that the Council did
meet in executive session to discuss litigation, but there were no votes takes.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
Henderson made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present with Councilors Barnes
and Woodson being absent from this meeting with the time being 12:48 p.m.
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