MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 28, 2015
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, July 28, 2015, on the 2nd Floor of the Citizens
Service Center, located at 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia Honorable
Teresa Tomlinson, Mayor presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Teresa Tomlinson was Councilors R. Gary
Allen, Mike Baker, Tom B. Buck III, Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson and Judy W.
Thomas. Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Assistant
City Attorney Lucy Sheftall, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy
Clerk of Council Lindsey Glisson were also present. Councilor Jerry Barnes
took his seat at 5:32 p.m. Councilor Evelyn Woodson took her seat at 5:34 p.m.
Councilor Bruce Huff took his seat at 5:54 p.m.
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ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh was absent. City Manager Isaiah Hugley
was also absent.
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INVOCATION: Pastor Jeremy Rands of Grace Baptist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Girls Inc.
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PRESENTATIONS:
GARY JONES, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: FT. BENNING UPDATE
Mr. Gary Jones representing the Chamber of Commerce came forward
with an update on Fort Benning, entitled the Department of Defense (DOD)
Transformation Bi-State Regional Update.
Mr. Jones stated there are approximately 41,000 employees on Fort
Benning. Mr. Jones further stated that there are approximately 9,000 to 12,000
persons that are attending training on the base at any given time. In the past
these numbers brought in $5.5 billon in revenue.
By the end of September of 2015, the Army will have gone from 570,000
troops to 490,000. During Phase 2, the military will have another reduction
down to 450,000; there are still efforts that can be made to possibly prevent
this, but it is a budgetary issue.
There was further discussion on the steps that could be taken by the
citizens of Columbus to aid in putting a halt to this process in order to
protect against the economic impact that it would have on the City.
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BETSY COVINGTON, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY: PATH
FOUNDATION UPDATE
Ms. Betsy Covington, Community Foundation representing the Chattahoochee
Valley came forward with an update on the PATH Foundation.
Ms. Covington stated the Community Foundation is a $120 million public
foundation geared towards helping people to use the tools of philanthropy to
improve their communities. The City?s investments over the past 30 years are
paying off in higher property values, central gathering places and a civic
identity; for example, the Downtown and Riverwalk areas.
According to a Regional Prosperity Report that was recently published,
Columbus faces enormous challenges related to education, generational poverty
and connectivity.
Mr. Ken Henson came to the podium and stated a year prior the Knight
Foundation sent a group from Columbus to a Doable Cities Conference in Chicago.
The purpose of this trip was to see how other cities were connecting their
civic assets and civic commons to make it a more usable and friendly place to
live. After this trip, several people began to have meetings, to include Mayor
Tomlinson. After a few meetings, a group got together and decided that they
wanted to get the ball rolling. This group began to look at other cities to see
how they accomplished this vision, what they found was that these cities had
been involved with an organization called the PATH Foundation.
Mr. Henson further explained that a group of 4 people went to meet with
representatives of PATH, and invited them to come to Columbus to assess the
possibilities that Columbus has to offer. After 90 days, PATH came up with a
draft of a plan that they have named Columbus River Links.
Ms. Covington then took to the podium to give a presentation on the
proposed draft by PATH. The information was given as follows:
Why partner with the PATH Foundation?
? Built over 220 miles of greenway trails.
? Raised over $40 Million from private sector for trail development.
? Caused $90 Million to be allocated from public sector for trails.
How the PATH Foundation partners
PATH
? Provides expertise and experience
? Oversees design and construction
? Raises money in private sector to assist with funding
Columbus
? Offers available city-owned property and acquires additional green space
? Allocates funding from T-SPLOST, other sources
? Provides city staff support
River Link Trail System
? 12 trail links
? 27.5 miles of trails
? Estimated cost TBD
? Completion in 5 years
Next Steps
? Incorporate Feedback from Steering Committee and Public
? Finalize River Link Master Plan and Implementation Strategy
? Present Master Plan Document to City Commission for Adoption
? Begin Implementation of Initial Trail Projects in early 2016
In response to a question asked by Councilor Allen, Ms. Covington
stated the total cost of this project is not certain, but that they are
estimating the cost to be in the range of $25 million.
Councilor Allen explained that at some point these areas would become
linear parks, where the City would be asked to take on ownership, which would
then transfer the cost of maintaining the area over to the City. He further
explained that at the meeting he had asked for consideration in raising
additional funds, so as to help cushion the City with the cost of maintenance.
After further discussion amongst Council, Deputy City Manager Lisa
Goodwin stated that an agreement for a master plan is being passed around for
Council?s consideration, though it would not be voted on at this time.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the June 9, 2015 Executive Session of the Consolidated
Government were submitted and approved upon the adoption of a motion made by
Councilor Buck. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
nine members of Council present for this meeting, with Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh being absent from the meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND INTRODUCED ON_FIRST READING:
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An Ordinance ? Revising Columbus Code Sections 16B-15-5(a) (7) Annual
Leave (vacation), and 16B-15-6(a)(4) Sick Leave to provide that such leave may
be taken in minimum increments of one hour, to confirm the administrative
policy implementing the Columbus Police Department Pay Reform and Restructure
Plan, and for other purposes.
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An Ordinance ? Amending the ?Official Street Map, City of Columbus,
Georgia,? by changing the official street name for the section of public
roadway currently designated as Gunboat Drive to Chastain Drive, to be one
street name consistent with the length of roadway; authorizing the replacement
of existing street name signs labeled as Gunboat Drive to Chastain Drive.
City Attorney Fay stated that this item had previously been sent to the
Board of Honor, where the members took no position on the approval of this
item.
There was a question for clarification asked by Councilor Woodson. In
response, the applicant and representative of Chastain Property, Mr. Joel
Lewis, of 5779 Warm Springs Road, Suite 9, stated they were not aware that a
neighbor to the property had an issue with the name change. These neighbors
were present at the Board of Honor meeting, to which the board members decided
that they wished for these citizens to be given an opportunity to speak on the
matter.
After much discussion between Councilor Woodson and members of Council on
the specifics of what is to be approved by the Board of Honor and what is to be
approved by Council, Mayor Tomlinson asked Mr. Lewis to explain the reason for
the request.
Mr. Lewis explained the company is trying to rebrand Milgen Road Shopping
Center, located at the corner of Milgen Road and Gunboat Drive. He stated that
the Thomas? are the owners of a property on Gunboat Drive, which has been in
their family for 40 years, and their elderly mother currently lives there. The
concerns that the Thomas? had was that the elderly mother will be forced to
change her address and inform other family members of the change in address.
Engineering Director, Donna Newman stated that her department received the
concerns from the Thomas? after the initial meeting on the 23rd, due to a
mix-up on the date that was printed on the actual survey and letter that was
sent out.
Mr. Mike Thomas, owner of the duplex located at 5500 Gunboat Drive, and
his sister Ms. Cindy Tharp, children of the resident, Ms. Joanna Thomas, who
lives at 5500 Gunboat Drive, spoke to Mayor and Council on the negative
repercussions that their mother would have to deal with as a result of the name
change.
After some discussion, City Attorney Fay stated this item will come back
for a vote at the August 11th meeting.
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An Ordinance ? Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by
establishing a ?No Parking Anytime? zone along the eastern and western curbs of
Billings Road; authorizing the installation of official traffic control signs
indicating these parking restrictions; repealing any conflicting ordinances and
for other purposes.
In response to questions asked by Councilor Thomas, Engineering Director
Donna Newman explained that this request originated by concerns of citizens
utilizing the Fall Line Trace, which has been an ongoing issue.
After some discussion, City Attorney Fay stated this item will be brought
back for a vote in August.
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An Ordinance ? Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by
establishing a ?No Parking Anytime? zone along the western curb of Talokas Lane
authorizing the installation of official traffic control signs indicating these
parking restrictions; repealing any conflicting ordinances and for other
purposes.
There was a brief discussion on where tractor trailer trucks will ignite
their engines in that area with making this a no parking zone, so as to not
disturb the peace of the area.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (205-15) ? Expressing condolences to the family of longtime
Columbus State University basketball coach Herbert Greene who died on July 13,
2015.
Councilor Davis read this resolution into the record, as well as a post
that was made online by one of Coach Greene?s former basketball players in
remembrance of him.
Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Woodson being absent for this vote and Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (206-15) ? Expressing condolences to the family of Mr. James
Kyle Spencer who died on July 12, 2015.
Mayor Tomlinson read the resolution into the record, honoring the late Mr.
James Kyle Spencer.
Councilor Buck moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Huff and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with
Councilor Woodson being absent for this vote and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY
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COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (207-15) ? Whereas, the Council is willing to make the
Internal Auditor available to conduct an audit of the Hospital Authority of
Columbus, Georgia, in order to assure that the financial interests of the CCG
are protected.
City Attorney Fay explained the resolution to Mayor and Council, and
stated that the Hospital Authority had consented the same day to the audit.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen.
In response to questions asked by Councilor Thomas, Mayor Tomlinson
explained that the City has issued bonds for the Hospital Authority, last cycle
the authority?s financial statements were missed, and currently the City does
not have a waiver for this cycle as well. She further stated that the State of
Georgia only allows one waiver, which means if the financials are not submitted
in a timely manner this time, the City risks losing their GFOA certification.
After some discussion, another motion was made by Councilor Baker to adopt
the resolution. Seconded by Council Henderson and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present, with Councilor Woodson being absent for this
vote and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay requested a brief executive session after the
adjournment of today?s meeting to discuss a litigation matter.
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PUBLIC AGENDA
NO ONE REQUESTED TO BE LISTED ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CITY
MANAGER LISA GOODWIN AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (208-15)? Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
written agreement with Neighborworks Columbus, Inc. to award Home Investment
Partnership Program (HOME) CHDO set-aside funds in the amount of $123,442.14 to
acquire and rehabilitate a housing unit for resale to an income eligible
household.
With no discussion, Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Baker and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present, with Councilor Woodson being absent for this vote and Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (209-15)? Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
written agreement with Neighborworks Columbus, Inc. to administer the Columbus
Cottage Program and to award Home Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds
in the amount of $252,624 to demolish and reconstruct four (4) housing units
for elderly homeowners currently living in substandard housing.
With no discussion, Councilor Barnes moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present, with Councilor Woodson being absent for this vote and Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (210-15) ? Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
written agreement with Open Door Community House to administer Tenant Based
Rental Assistance (TBRA) Program and to award Home Investment Partnership
Program (Home) funds in the amount of $262,350 to provide rental assistance to
homeless individuals and families.
With no discussion, Councilor Barnes moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Thomas and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present, with Councilor Woodson being absent for this vote and Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (211-15) ? Authorizing the Mayor or her designee to apply for
and accept a Hazard Mitigation grant from the Georgia Emergency Management
Agency in the amount of $32,000, or as otherwise awarded, to update the
existing pre-disaster Hazard Mitigation Plan currently in effect for Columbus,
Ga/Muscogee County as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and
to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund budget fund by like amount. This plan is
due for review and revision in keeping with the accepted time table for the
revision. This grant requires a local match of 25% totaling $8,000. The 25%
local match will not be in cash but will be ?in kind?, meaning, the local match
will consist of the hours put in by local personnel toward the coordination and
guidance with the eventual selected vendor. This grant shall be administered
by the emergency management division of the Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical
Services.
With no discussion, Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present, with Councilor Woodson being absent for this vote and Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (212-15) ? Authorizing the City to submit an application for,
and if awarded, accept an Augmentation grant from the Corporation for National
& Community Service in the amount of $3,000 for the RSVP grant, with an in-kind
match of 30% met by Parks and Recreation salaries and benefits, and amend the
Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the award.
With no discussion, Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present, with Councilor Woodson being absent for this vote and Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER LISA GOODWIN AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE
ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR
BARNES WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT,
WITH COUNCILOR WOODSON BEING ABSENT FOR THE VOTE AND MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH
BEING ABSENT FROM THEMEETING:_
A Resolution (213-15) ? Authorizing the purchase of the following fire
apparatus from Fireline, Inc., (Winder, GA), for the total amount of
$2,916,995.00.
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A Resolution (214-15) ? To authorize and direct the City Manager to
execute one or more Lease Supplements for a Lease of Leases, under the GMA
Direct Lease Program; to designate such leases as qualified tax exempt
obligations; to provide an effective date and for other purposes.
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A Resolution (215-15) ? For Declaration of Official Intent to reimburse
costs of acquiring (2) E-One Custom Typhoon Side-Mount 1500 GPM Pumpers, an
E-One Custom Cyclone II 20? Non Walk-In Rescue Truck and an E-One Custom
Cyclone II 100? rear mount aerial with tax-exempt financing.
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A Resolution (216-15) ? Authorizing the purchase of two (2) 2015 Type I
Ford F350 Demers MXP-150E modular ambulances in the amount of $211,769.79 each,
for a total of $423,539.58; and two (2) 2013 Type I Ford F350 Demers MXP-150E
modular ambulances in the amount of $208,769.79 each, for a total of
$417,539.58 from Affordable Ambulance, LLS (Tyrone, GA). The Grand total
purchase amount will be $841,079.16.
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A Resolution (217-15) ? To authorize and direct the City Manager to
execute one or more Lease Supplements for a Lease of Leases, under the GMA
Direct Lease Program; to designate such leases as qualified tax exempt
obligations; to provide an effective date and for other purposes.
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A Resolution (218-15) ? Authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with Alexander Contracting Company, Inc. (Fortson, GA) in the amount
of $325,891.00 for Victory Drive intersection improvements. The scope of work
includes but is not limited to site preparation and grading, erosion control,
demolition, base and paving, and concrete sidewalk and curb.
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A Resolution (219-15) ? Authorizing the purchase of twenty-one (21)
2016/Chevrolet Impala/Sedans Limited, from Hardy Chevrolet (Dallas, GA), at a
unit price of $18,377.00, for the total amount of $385,917.00, via Georgia
State Contract #99999-SPD-ES40199373-0005.
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A Resolution (220-15) ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) pick-up truck
(2016 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4X4, ? ton), from Allan Vigil Ford (Morrow, GA), in
the amount of $30,917.00, via Georgia State Contract
#99999-SPD-ES40199373-002.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED AS INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL BY
CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON:____
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA :
1. Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Board of Honor
Recommendations.
2. Biographical sketch of Ms. Annie Davis, who has expressed an interest in
serving on the Region Six Advisory Council.
3. Biographical sketch of Ms. Carolyn Edwards Golden, who has expressed an
interest in serving on the Region Six Advisory Council.
4. Biographical sketch of Ms. Rebecca W. Rumer, Councilor Thomas? nominee for
the Board of Water Commissioners.
5. Application of LeAnn Cline to temporarily close 7th Street, from 2nd Avenue
to Broadway, on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in
connection with the ?National Night Out?.
6. Application of Denitra Hardnett to temporarily close Boxwood Place, from
Boxwood Blvd to Midtown Loop, on Friday, August 7, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30
p.m., in connection with the ?Back to School Block Party & School Supply
Giveaway?.
7. Application of Rebecca Zajac to temporarily close Bay Avenue, from 10th
Street to 11th Street, on Saturday, August 8, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00
p.m., in connection with the ?Uptown The Grand 2.0 Concert?.
8. Application of Rebecca Zajac to temporarily close the 1100 block of
Broadway, on Friday, August 28, 2015, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in
connection with the ?Uptown Run for Wishes College Colors 5K?.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF
COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:____
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A Resolution (221-15) ? Excusing Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh from the
July 28, 2015 Council Meeting.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present, with Councilors Barnes and Woodson being absent for this vote and
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:____
Email correspondence from Ms. Nicole de Vries, resigning from her seat on
the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission.
Councilor Allen made a motion that this resignation be received with
regrets. Seconded by Councilor Buck and carried unanimously by those seven
members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes and Woodson being absent for
this vote and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:________
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Board of Tax Assessors, 22-15 & 23-15.
Board of Water Commissioners, April 13 & May 18, 2015.
Columbus Golf Course Authority, June 23, 2015.
Employees? Benefits Committee, March 5, 2015.
Family & Children Services, May 13 & June 10, 2015.
Taxicab Commission, May 27, 2015.
Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present, with Councilors Barnes and Woodson being absent for this vote and
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent from the meeting.
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NOMINATIONS AND/OR CONFIRMATION OF BOARD MEMBERS WERE MADE TO THE
FOLLOWING BOARDS BY THE COUNCIL OF
COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
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BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS:
Clerk of Council Washington explained to Mayor and Council that the seat
of Ms. Carol Rutland on the Board of Water Commissioners was still in need of a
nominee, due to Ms. Rutland not being eligible to succeed herself for another
term of office.
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CONVENTION & VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Councilor Allen made a motion to confirm the appointment of Ms. Shelly
Dean, Mayor Tomlinson?s nominee, to succeed herself for another term of office
on the Convention & Visitors Board of Commissions. The motion was seconded by
Councilor Huff, and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Woodson being absent for the vote and Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh being absent for this meeting.
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TAXICAB COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington explained to Mayor and Council that the term
of office by Ms. Gloria Brown has expired, and she is eligible to succeed
herself. At this time, Councilor Barnes nominated Ms. Brown to serve another
term of office on the Taxicab Commission.
After the nomination, Clerk of Council Washington stated that the seats of
Ms. Jodi Sears, as the Hotel/Motel Industry Representative, and the seat of the
late Billy Craft, who was the Taxicab Driver Representative on the Taxicab
Commission, were still vacant.
Councilor Henderson made a comment in reference to the new State of
Georgia regulations concerning Taxicab Commissions.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Councilor Allen made a single motion to confirm the appointment of Juwon
John of Fort Middle School?s 7th Grade as the District One Representative,
Josiah Robinson of East Columbus Magnet Academy?s 8th Grade as the District
Three Representative, Taylor Whitten of Fort Middle School?s 8th Grade as the
District Seven Representative, Mary Chen as the District Eight Representative,
and Kyla Mims of Columbus High School?s 10th Grade as the Mayor?s
Representative. Seconded by Councilor Huff, and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present, with Councilor Woodson being absent for the
vote and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent for this meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Tomlinson entertained a motion to go into executive session to
discuss a litigation matter. Councilor Allen made a motion to go into
executive session to discuss a litigation matter. Seconded by Councilor
Henderson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present,
with Councilor Woodson being absent for this vote and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
being absent from the meeting.
At 7:40 p.m., the Council adjourned its meeting to go into executive
session. At 8:12 p.m., the meeting was reconvened.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Councilor
Henderson made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and
carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilor
Woodson being absent for this vote and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent
from the meeting and Councilor Buck having left immediately after the
adjournment of the Executive Session with the time being 8:13 p.m.
Lindsey A. Glisson
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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