MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
AUGUST 1, 2006
The regular monthly night meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was
called to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, August 1, 2006, 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 Poydasheff and Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers were
Councilors R. Gary Allen, Wayne S. Anthony, Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson,
Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Evelyn Turner Pugh, Nathan
Suber and Evelyn Woodson. 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 Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Boy Scout Troop 777.
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CHARACTER WORD OF THE MONTH:
Mr. Ed Wilson, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, came forward to present
the character word for the month of August. Mr. Wilson said the character word
for March is ?love?. He said some related words to ponder and practice are:
affection, admiration, attachment and devotion. He said that love is the
parent of all virtues, and involves genuine loyal and benevolent concern for
the good of another. He then read biblical quotations regarding love.
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ONE COLUMBUS:
Rev. J. H. Flakes, came forward along with several members of One
Columbus. He pointed out that One Columbus has worked to enhance human
relations in Columbus, Georgia. He encouraged others to join in the effort and
thanked the Mayor and Council for their continued support.
Mr. Ken Crooks- Executive Director of One Columbus, approached the rostrum
to further emphasis the mission. He recognized the presence of the Board of
Directors and Advisory Committee Members. He said that we have dialogue groups
with the Race Relations Breakfasts being held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of
the month during the regular school year. He acknowledged the presence of Mr.
Lee Brantley, who is the coordinator of the breakfast. He pointed out that
there are other diverse groups that we work with. He recognized Brother Love,
who has recently been featured in the Columbus Ledger-Enquirer. He also spoke
of the churches that provide the opportunity to have dialogue groups in the
downtown community. He also mentioned the dialogue group at Columbus State
University, which is called the ?Study Circle? and is headed up by Ms. Vicky
Partin. He spoke of the programs that are educational in nature; such as the
e-service series and is being developed by Mr. Max Roth, as well as a Jazz
Concert. He said that Mr. Junie Christian is coordinating the Celebrity Golf
Tournament fundraiser. He said that Rosa Stanback and her committee coordinate
the Community Prayer Breakfast three times a year and also, the Leadership
Columbus Alumni Group have an operation called ?Dare to Dream? and touch 400
kids across the city to make a difference; One Columbus is a sponsor of this
event.
Mr. Lee Brantley, Co-Chair of One Columbus, came forward to announce the
Annual Recognition Dinner, which is January 18, 2007. He said that Dr. Ruby
Payne would be the keynote speaker.
At this time, every member present was given the opportunity to state his
or her names and affiliation to One Columbus. Councilor Woodson recognized the
presence of Ms. Katia Lesboe and pointed out that she is one of the people that
assisted in bringing the Spanish radio station V1460 back to Columbus.
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PROCLAMATIONS:
?P.E.E.R AWARDS?:
With Mr. James Berry- Public Services, Mr. Homer Robinson- Trade Center,
Ms. Robin E. Strong- Muscogee County Prison and Mr. Jeff Griffin-
Engineering-GIS standing at the Council table, Councilor Hunter read Mayor
Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming August 1, 2006 as ?Allison Hattaway
Day?, ?James Berry Day?, ?Homer Robinson Day?, ?Robin E. Strong Day?, and
?Jeff Griffin Day? in Columbus, Georgia. Ms. Alison Hattaway- Public Services
was not present to receive the P.E.E.R Award proclamation.
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?INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE AWARD?:
With Ms. Jan Vardeman Fletcher- State Court Solicitor General?s Office
standing at the Council table, Councilor Davis read Mayor Poydasheff?s
proclamation, proclaiming August 1, 2006 as, ?Jan Vardeman Fletcher Day?, in
Columbus, Georgia.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the July 25, 20065 meeting of the Council of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia was submitted and approved upon
the adoption of a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and seconded by
Councilor Allen, which carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
THE FOLLOWING FOUR ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY
CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON EACH AS ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 4817 Miller Road is proposed
for rezoning from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) District to LMI (Light
Manufacturing/Industrial) District. (32-A-06-Erickson)
PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner, but he did
not make a presentation since no one came forward in opposition.
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An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 2406 North Lumpkin Road is
proposed for rezoning from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District to RMF1
(Residential Multi-Family 1) District. (37-A-06-Moring)
PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized of the Planning Department in the absence of
the petitioner, when Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers asked why the petitioner was
requesting Residential Multi-Family 1, when he intends to build a single-family
dwelling? Zoning Administrator Will Johnson approached the podium to explain
that the Morings have lived in that house since 2000 but had problems
refinancing the home, when it was realized that the property was zoned
commercial. He pointed out that the petitioner is requesting RMF1, because the
other existing single-family homes in the area are zoned RMF1. Zoning
Administrator Johnson explained that Mr. Moring is serving in Iraq and is
unable to be present but was unsure why his spouse was not in attendance.
Councilor Suber maintained that there may be others in the area that may
face a similar situation and asked if the staff has contacted the residents in
the area to see about a possible blanket rezoning. Zoning Administrator
Johnson recalled that the staff has not approached other residents but could do
so.
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An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 4013, 4017, 4021 & 4025 2nd
Avenue is proposed for rezoning from RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1) District
to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District. (33-CA-06-Schmidt)
PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner, but he did
not make a presentation since no one came forward in opposition.
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Councilor Davis asked about the one comment or concern, at which time,
Zoning Administrator Johnson advised that the property owners to the north side
of 41st Street were concerned about the impact of this rezoning and wanted to
ensure that the property would be used for what has been proposed. He made the
observation that no one is present on their behalf.
Councilor Turner Pugh called attention to the zoning classification of the
surrounding homes. Zoning Administrator Johnson advised that those are rental
homes and is unsure if anyone is living in those homes. He explained that the
gentleman came before the Council earlier this year to get those properties
rezoned for potential multi-family or office use, but he would imagine that the
properties are still being used as rentals with people living in them.
Councilor Turner Pugh then expressed concerns with allowing a Veterinarian
Office at this location. Zoning Administrator Johnson briefly explained that
the 2nd Avenue Redevelopment Plan calls for this stretch of 2nd Avenue to be
commercial uses.
Regarding pictures that were provided, Zoning Administrator Johnson
advised that the pictures were taken in 2004. Councilor Turner Pugh then
expressed concerns with not having updated pictures to determine what is in
this area.
Councilor Davis asked questions regarding dog runs, at which time, the
petitioner Mr. Allen said that they would have an outdoor dog run. He pointed
out that the property backs up to the parking lot of Comer Auditorium; so,
there is no housing behind the property and on the south side, the house is
vacant.
In response to continued concerns regarding outdated pictures, City
Manager Hugley reported that the staff does go out on the grounds for
inspection purposes
Zoning Administrator Johnson made a correction to a previous statement by
clarifying that the house at 4009 2nd Avenue is still standing as shown on the
aerial view; the land use on the aerial is correct.
Councilor Henderson asked about the dogs being housed outside overnight.
He then asked that this matter be checked into. Zoning Administrator Johnson
advised that Mr. Rick Jones is researching the UDO about this.
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An Ordinance - Rezoning property located as parts of 3556 & 3562 St.
Mary?s Road is proposed for rezoning from SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
District to GC (General Commercial) District. (35-A-06-Morrison)
PROPONENTS:
Mr. Robert Morrison, 3562 St. Mary?s Road, advised that he is recommending
the zoning changing to allow him to build mini-storage units at this property
and the adjoining property, 352 St. Mary?s Road. He added that the storage
units would be sitting back off the road. He then made reference to the usage
of the nearby properties.
Councilor Hunter expressed his concerns in putting mini-storage units at
that site. He pointed out that there are homes right across the street from
this property. He pointed out that with the General Commercial zoning,
anything could go in there.
After Mr. Morrison mentioned that the nearby homes are rental properties,
Councilor Turner Pugh stated that there are single-family homes across the
street with people living in them regardless of it being rental property.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers raised questions regarding a statement in the Staff
Report that the zoning request is compatible with the future land use plan. He
then asked if the zoning for this area transitioning to general commercial from
residential and if this direction is outlined in the Future Land Use Plan, at
which time, Transportation Planning Director Rick Jones replied that this area
is surrounded by general commercial and is compatible to the Future Land Use
Plan.
PROPONENTS:
Ms. Deloris Jackson, 4000 Merrywood Drive, came forward to advise that she
has a monetary interest in the land that is adjoining the proposed rezoning
properties. She raised questions regarding how this rezoning would impact to
her property. Mayor Poydasheff suggested getting in contact with a real estate
agent.
PROPOSED REZONING ON 2ND AVENUE:
Transportation Director Jones, responding to an earlier question from
Councilor Henderson regarding the overnight stay of dogs at the Veterinarian
Clinic, read that ?Outdoor runs and boarding facilities are prohibited in all
nonresidential zoning districts?. He explained that it does allow for indoor
runs, but must be self-contained. He also read that, ?boarding is permitted
only in those facilities with indoor runs?.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION WAS READ BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING:
An Ordinance - Amending the Pay Plan for The Consolidated Government as
adopted in the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Ordinance No. 06-40; providing
educational incentives available to public safety employees and repealing
conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.
City Manager Hugley summarized that the Council has approved a new pay
plan. He explained that some of the old ordinances are no longer valid and
needed to be repealed. He said new ordinances are needed to replace the old
ones. He spoke about the longevity increase, which reads that longevity
increase would be based on persons having reached a number of years by December
31, 2005. He said that we have asked that Council make that date June 30,
2006. He said that sign on bonuses for Public Safety Personnel is $2,000.00
and $1,000.00 relocation fee, which is included in this ordinance. He said
that EMT certification pay, which had not been included in their base pay of
$2,600.00 per year, we are now including the $2,600.00 in their base pay and
are doing this as well for paramedics. He added that paramedics would continue
to get the difference, because they were getting $5,000.00 pay as part for
being paramedics. He explained that $2,600.00 of that $5,000.00 goes into
their base salary and the other $2,400.00 they would continue to get in the
same manner it was being received prior to July 1st. He went on to say that
for promotions, it would be a minimum of two-step increases and a maximum of
four step increases. For those 100 or so employees exceeding the maximum of
Pay Plan ?C?, he pointed out that this ordinance would approve using the
maximum in Pay Plan ?A? of 100% versus the 92% level. He said for the few
employees that exceed that, they would receive a one-time bonus. As far as the
educational incentives, we had discussed that we would amend the old
educational incentive Ordinance No. 00-31 where they would get 5% once they
acquired the Bachelors Degree and 5% with the Masters Degree. He explained
that this would extend that period of completing that Bachelors or Masters
Degree through June 30, 2007. He said that those completing their Bachelors or
Masters after June 30, 2007 would receive the $1,200.00 for Bachelors and
$1,200.00 for Masters. He said these are the type of things that we are
clearing up by way of ordinance and repealing those old ordinances that would
no longer be applicable.
Mr. Randy Robertson, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, 1834
Coventry Drive, expressed concerns regarding the education portion. He spoke
of the challenges that one particular sergeant who has endured in an effort to
complete his Masters Degrees. He suggested amending that portion of the
ordinance to set the date out to July 30, 2008 for those who are already in the
pipe and are at least 50% of the way towards that advanced degree; regardless
of if that degree is a Bachelors or a Masters. Councilor Turner Pugh said that
it would have to be June 30, 2008 and not July.
City Manager Hugley expressed concerns where other public safety officers
who may have received their degrees before the Ordinance No. 00-31 went into
effect may come forward to raise some concerns. He said he has requested that
the Department Heads gather the information for those in public safety with
Bachelors and Master Degrees that have never been paid for them. He cautioned
that there would be a number of them out there, and that?s what is next in
line.
Councilor Turner Pugh suggested that the police department needs to
provide a list of the employees that are in school, when they started and the
expected date of graduation and submit that information to the City Manager, at
which time, Mr. Robertson said that he believes that process has already
started.
After some additional comments were made, Councilor Davis made a motion to
delay Sections 16B-3-12(a) & (b) of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
Councilor Allen suggested putting a sunset date in the ordinance to allow
future Councilors the opportunity to revisit this issue to see if there are any
changes that needs to be made. He then made a motion to add that this
ordinance be reviewed every five years. Seconded by Councilor Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
Councilor Henderson requested the staff to check to see if the educational
incentive has been correctly applied regarding the ordinance that has been
proposed to be repealed in lieu of the new pay plan; specifically for new hires.
There were additional concerns raised, at which time, Mayor Pro Tem
Rodgers made a motion to delay the entire ordinance for two weeks. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members present.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS WERE READ
BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND DEFEATED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:
An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 4400 South Stadium Drive is
proposed for rezoning from NC Neighborhood Commercial) District to GC (General
Commercial) District. (28-A-06-Hughston) Councilor Allen moved that it be
defeated. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and carried unanimously by those
ten members present.
An Ordinance - Removal of property located at 2047 Wynnton Road and 1211
Peacock Avenue from the Wynnton Village Historic District. Councilor Suber
moved that it be defeated. Seconded by Councilor Turner Pugh and carried
unanimously by those ten members present.
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BUSINESSMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Ms. Zacharus Jakes, President of the American Business Women Association,
approached the rostrum. She advised that the American Business Women
Association has named City Manager Isaiah Hugley as Businessman of the Year.
She then presented the award to him.
City Manager Hugley expressed his appreciation for being named Businessman
of the Year by the American Business Women Association.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MS. LINDA PIERCE, RE: PARKING SITUATION FOR EMPLOYEES:
Ms. Linda Pierce, Clerk of Superior Court, came forward to express
concerns with the parking situation for the employees. She advised that
employees must constantly move their vehicles in an effort to not be ticketed.
She explained that some employees, during the course of their job, have to make
trips outside of the building. She explained the reasons why parking at the
parking garage a block away is not a safe option.
Councilor Suber suggested that this matter should have been handled
through the City Manager?s Office before it reached the Council. He added that
there is also a parking committee that should have been made aware of this
situation.
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MR. FRANK MARTIN, REPRESENTING MAJOR TOM BARNS, RE: THE RESULTS OF THE
RECENTLY ADOPTED CITY PAY PLAN FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY:
Mr. Frank Martin, representing Major Tom Barns, approached the rostrum to
state the concerns of Sheriff Major Tom Barns. Mr. Martin called attention to
the adoption of the City?s Pay Plan that moved Tom Barnes from a captain to a
major. He determined that if an employee goes from a captain to a major, this
is a promotion and should be treated as such. He highlighted the point that
Major Barnes was promoted to the position of major, which is a Grade 22 with a
double asterisk next to it. He explained that the double asterisk at the
bottom of the page reads ?Advance 5% for promotion to Major from Captain?.
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MR. RANDY ROBERTSON, RE: ISSUES CONCERNING THE 2007 CCG EMPLOYEE PAY
PLAN:
Mr. Randy Roberson, President of the Fraternal Order of Police, approached
the rostrum and stated that the University of Georgia Pay Plan has morphed into
something else. He explained that his concern is with the correctional
officers that are assigned to prison details throughout Muscogee County. He
pointed out that some of these correctional officers work at the Muscogee
County Prison and are under the Public Safety Benefit Plan; however, some are
assigned to the Public Services Department to supervise inmates on work
details. He then requested that the correctional officers in Public Services
Department be fitted under the definition of Public Safety as well. He
explained that some of the correctional officers that are and some that are
not. He insisted that to maintain uniformity, it would be wise to bring the
correctional officers under that definition.
Councilor Woodson requested the staff to provide information on how some
of the correctional officers are under the Public Safety pension plan, while
others are not. She also requested that the staff provide information on
which inmates are considered to be minimum risk.
At this time, Mr. Robertson responded to several questions regarding
correctional officers.
At the request of Council, Sheriff Ralph Johnson, was asked to come
forward to respond to Councilor Turner Pugh?s question regarding the necessary
requirements to become a major in the Sheriff?s Department. Sheriff Johnson
advised that Major is an appointed position. Councilor Turner Pugh then
requested that the staff research to determine the requirements to be promoted
to a major in the Sheriff?s Office, Marshal?s Office, and Police Department and
also to find out about the promotional procedures.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND DELAYED AT THE REQUEST OF THE CITY MANAGER:
A Resolution - Authorizing a request to adopt the administrative rules
necessary for the implementation of the University of Georgia Pay Plan adopted
by Columbus Ordinance No. 06-40.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (303-06) - Authorizing requested to amend the contract with
the with Georgia Probation Services, Inc., to increase probation supervision
fees from $30 to $35 per month for regular probation supervision and from $50
to $55 for intensive probation supervision for misdemeanor offenses for the
Superior Court and Municipal Court.
A Resolution (304-06) - Authorizing a request to submit and if approved
accept a grant of $82,087 from the Georgia Criminal Justice Coordinating
Council and approve funding for the program from the Five Percent Crime Victim
Surcharge Fund.
A Resolution (305-06) - Authorizing a request to accept responsibility of
$100,000 in grants as Pass-Through Agency from the Georgia Department of
Community Affairs for Renaissance Personal Development Program - $20,000;
Columbus Chamber of Commerce Job Training Program $20,000; Liberty Theatre
Cultural Arts Program - $20,000; Building Toward Wellness Health Care
Intervention - $10,000; House of Mercy - $15,000 and BRIDGE G.E.D. Program -
$15,000.
A Resolution (306-06) - Authorizing a request to accept a deed to
Tom-Buck-Tu Lane located in Section Three, Buckfield. The Department of
Engineering has inspected this street and recommends the acceptance.
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THE FOLLOWING NINE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE
CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (307-06) - Authorizing payment to IBM for computer hardware
maintenance agreements in the total amount of $39,423.
A Resolution (308-06) - Authorizing payment to Troutman, Sanders, Public
Affairs Group, LLC (Pete Robinson), in the amount of $12,000.00, for
legislative liaison services for July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007.
A Resolution (309-06) - Authorizing the purchase of plumbing and irrigation
supplies from West Georgia Plumbing Supply, on an ?as needed? basis, for the
estimated annual contract value of $75,295.85.
A Resolution (310-06) - Authorizing payment the purchase of symantec
anti-virus protection software license renewal from CDW-G (Vernon Hills, IL) in
the amount of $22,750.
A Resolution (311-06) - Authorizing the purchase of ammunition from zero bullet
co., inc, the Hunting Shack, Inc., ALS Technologies, Inc. and Gulf State
Distributors, for the estimated annual contract value of $141,154.75.
A Resolution (312-06) - Authorizing payment to International Microsystems,
Inc., in the amount of $14,800.00, for the emergency purchase of election
equipment, consisting of a flash card duplicator system.
A Resolution (313-06) - Authorizing the purchase of a crew cab and chassis
from Freeway Ford (Columbus, Ga) in the amount of $19,276.33.
A Resolution (314-06) - Authorizing the purchase of fifteen (15)
commercial zero-turn radius mowers from Columbus Tractor & Machinery
(Columbus, Ga) at a unit cost of $6,461.95 each, for a grand total cost of
$96,929.25.
A Resolution (315-06) - Authorizing payment, in the amount of $13,305.00,
to the Muscogee County School District for transportation expenses for the
Great Summer Program.
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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 AND COUNCIL:
Notice of ACCG?s 2006 Newly Elected Commissioner Conference to be held on
December 5th through 8th in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia Center for Continuing
Education on the UGA Campus.
Notice of GMA/ACCG?s Fall Training Program for Elected Officials to be held on
Friday, October 13th in Macon, GA at the Macon Centreplex.
Memorandum from Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis, Re: Board of Water
Commissioners.
Memorandum from Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis, Re: Tree Board.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND
OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM
RODGERS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Letter submitted by Ms. Delores Arce-Kaptain resigning from her position
on the Commission on International Relations and Cultural Liaison.
Letter submitted by Ms. Lillian ?Bunky? McClung Clark resigning from her
position in the Commission on International Relations and Cultural Liaison.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL
DAVIS AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (316-06) - Excusing Councilor Wayne Anthony from the July 25,
2006 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers moved approval. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members present.
A Resolution (317-06) - Approving a hardship variance to waive street
frontage requirements at 805 Biggers Road. Councilor McDaniel moved approval.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members
present.
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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 Tax Assessors, Nos. 27-06 & 28-06.
The Greater Columbus Golf Authority, June 27, 2006
The Housing Authority, June 20, 2006.
Councilor Henderson made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded
by Councilor Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council present with Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers having already left the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING NEW ZONING PETITION RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY BOTH THE
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING DIVISION WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY
CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED FOR BY COUNCILOR
MCDANIEL:
Petition submitted by Rick Norris to rezone approximately 0.49 acre of
property located at 3918 Fairview Drive from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2)
to SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3). (Recommended for approval by both the
Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department). (42-A-06-Norris)
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Ms. Susan Beck has resigned
from the Hospital Authority. She said that the Hospital Authority is
requesting three nominees from Senatorial District 15 to fill this vacancy.
Councilor Davis withdrew his nomination of Mr. Robert George. Deputy Clerk of
Council Davis advised that we need two additional nominees.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that each member of Council would
need to nominate someone from his or her respective district to serve. She
added that a sheet with potential nominees have been provided by the City
Manager?s Office. The following nominations were made. District One- Lucy
Sheftall, District Seven- Andrea Woodson, District Nine- Derek Hay, District
Ten- Ben Harrell. Councilor Henderson moved confirmation. Seconded by
Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those ten members present.
Councilor Allen nominated for District Six- Kaley Hancock. Councilor
Allen then moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those ten members present.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Poydasheff called attention to the earlier request to go into an
executive session to discuss litigation. Councilor Henderson then made a
motion to allow the Council to go into an executive session. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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At 8:17 P.M., the Council adjourned its regular session to allow the
Council to go into an executive session to discuss litigation and personnel
matters.
At 8:35 P.M., the regular session was called back to order at which time
Mayor Poydasheff pointed out that the Council did meet in an executive session
to discuss litigation, but there were no votes taken.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Councilor Turner Pugh nominated for District Four- Maya Laniq Thaxton.
Councilor Henderson then moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and
carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present with Councilor
McDaniel being having already left the meeting.
With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
Allen then made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and
carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present with Councilor
McDaniel being having already left the meeting, with the time being 8:36 P.M.
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Sandra T. Davis, DCMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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