MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 24, 2011
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 24, 2011, on the Plaza Level of the
Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Teresa Tomlinson, Mayor,
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Tomlinson and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner
Pugh were Councilors Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes, Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson,
Bruce Huff, Charles E. McDaniel, Jr. and Judy Thomas, City Manager Isaiah
Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Assistant City Attorney Lucy Sheftall and
Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also present.
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ABSENT: Councilor R. Gary Allen and Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington was
absent.
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INVOCATION: Led by Dr. Rolesta Ellis ? Pastor of Calvary Pentecostal
Tabernacle of Faith.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Boy Scouts.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
2011 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW:
Ms. Becca Hardin, Executive VP of Economic Development Greater Columbus
Chamber of Commerce came forward and gave the following presentation:
2011 YEAR IN PREVIEW
Number of Projects
2011 increase in activity
A lot of ?tire kicking? with few ?purchases?
Growth decision still delayed due to Global economic uncertainty
Project origination
In 2011 the VP team was recognized by the Southern Economic Development Council
as one of the top agencies in the nation for completing and submitting RFPs
Industry type
Light Manufacturing and Automotive continue to be strong targets in our region
Inquiries/hits from around the world
In 2011 we continued our emphasis on web based marketing efforts with
tremendous results. The Columbus, Georgian Region expanded its Virtual Global
Footprint with 4,200 unique web site visitors from 42 countries including
Brazil, Russia, India, Canada and Germany. Countries visiting the site most
often are: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, South Korea, Germany, India,
Iraq, Brazil Japan and Philippines.
International marketing trips
Germany with the Mayor
4 prospect visits
Toured Heckler and Koch
Key Defense Industry Contacts with
BAE Northrop Grumman
ATK Lockheed Martin
SAIC General Dynamics
Defense Security Equipment International (London)
AUSA (Washington DC)
2011 Highlights in Columbus
Pratt & Whitney Expansion
180 high tech manufacturing/aerospace jobs
Upgrades to existing facilities and test cell
Keeping manufacturing jobs in the U.S.
Turbine Support Services, Inc.
Pratt & Whitney Supplier
ABC Columbus Auto Auction locates in South Columbus
40 jobs
$1M capital investment
NCR Corporation
500 employees
3 ATM models
2 additional product lines
Self service kiosks
Blockbuster Express DVD kiosks
Phase 2 expansion in 2011
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ECONOMIC IMPACT OF TSPLOST:
Dr. Benjamin Blair, Columbus State University came forward and presented a
power point presentation that explained the following:
What is TSPLOST
Special purpose local option sales tax whose revenues are specifically
designated for transportation projects
Part of the Transportation Investment Act
Final TSPLOST Investment List for Muscogee County
Project ID Project Name Project Cost
RC08-000052 Buena Vista Road I-185 Interchange $47,670,000
RC08-000054 Columbus River Walk $10,000,000
RC08-000055 Cusseta and Old Cusseta Road Improvements $58,269,412
RC08-000056 Intercity Express Bus Park-N-Ride Service $22,400,000
RC08-000057 Intersection Improvements along Buena Vista Road (Columbus Spider
Web Network) $40,000,000
RC08-000058 South Lumpkin Multi-Use Facility $3,500,000
RC08-000060 SR 219 Passing Lanes from Luther Land Bridge to Happy Hollow Road
Improvements $17,690,438
RC08-000062 US 27/Custer Road Interchange Reconstruction/Modification at Fort
Benning $20,000,000
Total $219,529,850
Regional TSPLOST Revenue Distribution
75% for projects on the approve regional list
25% redistributed to local government based on LARP factor
How does the TSPLOST affect Muscogee County
Weigh the dollar benefits and cost
Start with State Fiscal Economist?s forecast for the region?
River Valley TSPLOST Revenue Forecast and Distribution
TSPLOST Revenue $507,771,349
75% Project Funding $380,828,512
25% LARP $126,942,837
Transportation Funding Flowing to Muscogee County from TSPLOST
Project Funding: $219,529,850
LARP Distribution: $29,341,272
LMIG Funds: $10,678,360
Total Transportation Funding: $259,549,482
Comparing Estimated Costs and Benefits
Benefits: $259,549,482
Costs: $291,348,573
Net Benefits: $31,799,091
Comparing a Countywide 1% SPLOST with the Regional 1% TSPLOST
Use of Tax Revenue
County Majority Vote
Exemptions
30% Matching Rate for State Transportation Funds
Sensitivity Analysis
We estimate that 86.59% of Muscogee County?s sales tax is paid by Muscogee
County residents
If residents only pay less than 77.14% then the TSPLOST generates positive net
benefits for the county
However, the SPLOST always generates greater net benefits than the TSPLOST no
matter what the actual number is
Mr. Colin Martin, Grater Columbus Chamber of Commerce came forward with
some additional information in reference to the Economic Impact of TSPLOST.
He presented the following information:
Muscogee and Harris County
$282,026,444 ? Projects
$2,960,767 ? Muscogee County Discretionary
$1,087,447 ? Harris County Discretionary
Muscogee County
Buena vista Road Interchange
Columbus River Walk
Cusseta and Old Cusseta Road Interchange/Road Widening
Inter City Express Bus Park-N-Ride Service
Intersection improvements along Buena Vista Road (Columbus Spider Web Network)
South Lumpkin Multi-Use Facility
SR219 (River Road) Passing Lanes from Luther Land Bride to Happy Hollow Road
US 27/Custer Road Interchange Reconstruction/Modification at Fort Benning
Harris County
SR 1/US 27 Northbound Passing Lane
SR 1/US 27 Widening from Turnberry Lane (Muscogee) to Gatlin Road (Harris)
SR 103 Passing Lane from MP 11 8 to Troup County Line Option 2
Valley Partnership Region
Talbot County ? One Project - $3,325,000
Taylor County ? One Project - $500,000
Chattahoochee County - $218,645
Marion County - $578,817
Talbot County - $590,581
Taylor County - $759,037
Date of Election
July 31, 2012 Primary
May be moved to November 6th General Election
Campaign
Georgia Chamber
Georgia Transportation Alliance
Education and Advocacy
A copy of Mr. Blair?s presentation is on file in the Clerk of Council?s
Office.
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DISCUSSION REGARDING ADDITIONAL WORK SESSIONS:
Mayor Tomlinson pointed out that Councilor Judy Thomas made a suggestion
of recommending specific dates to hold additional Work sessions or Special
Called meetings. These specific dates are listed as follows:
February 21, 2012
March 20, 2012
June 19, 2012
September 18, 2012
December 18, 2012
There was some additional discussion regarding the length of the Council
Meetings, Public Hearings and the number of Work Sessions that are currently in
place.
After a number of suggestions were given by several Council Members,
Councilor Henderson requested that staff to compile some information with
regards to having a meeting on the third Tuesday of the month. Mayor Tomlinson
requested that staff come back with a list of suggestions to show the pros and
cons to adding additional meeting.
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NON-RENEWAL HEARING:
Ms. Yvonne Ivey with the Business License Office, Occupation Tax section
of the Finance Department came forward with the findings of an annual review of
the establishments that hold an alcoholic beverage license to determine if the
license are subject to renewal for the upcoming year. She pointed out that
there was a review on the Bludau?s Goetchius House and based on that
information that was presented they did not meet the quota of selling more food
than other sells. She said there had also been complaints of the establishment
turning into a nightclub.
She then advised Council that based on the record findings; Mr. Bludau does not
qualify for the renewal of his alcoholic beverage license.
Mr. Bludau came forward making several comments regarding the renewal of
his beverage license.
After several minutes of conversation regarding this matter, with the
Council expressing their views and concerns, Councilor Thomas made a motion to
uphold the Finance Department?s recommendation. Seconded by Councilor Henderson
and carried unanimously by those eight Councilors present at the time, with
Councilor Woodson being absent for this vote and Councilor Allen being absent
from this meeting.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the November 8, 22 and 29, 2011 meeting of the Council of
the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia was submitted and approved
upon the adoption of a motion made by Councilor McDaniel and seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh, which carried unanimously by those seven members of
Council present at the time, with Councilors Huff and Woodson being absent for
this vote and Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COLUMBUS CODE OF ORDINANCES WAS
SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS APPROVED ON SECOND
READING:
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An ordinance (12-3) ? Amending Chapter 3 of the Columbus Code and calling
for a referendum election on November 6, 2012 for the purpose of authorizing
package sales of malt beverages, wine and distilled spirits by retailers on
Sundays between the hours of 12:30 P.M. and 11:30 P.M.; if such sales are
approved at referendum, Sunday sales would commence on December 2, 2012. The
ballot shall be worded as provided in O.C.G.A. Section 3-3-7(q). Councilor
McDaniel moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present at the
time, with Councilor Huff being absent for this vote and Councilor Allen being
absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS APPROVED ON SECOND READING:
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An ordinance (12-4) ? An ordinance changing the official street and tax
maps of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia by declaring a segment
of Glenview Drive right-of-way surplus; the segment of sixty foot right-of-way
beginning at the west right-of-way line of Olivia Lane and running west to the
east right-of-way line of Winifred Lane; 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 city codes; repealing
any conflicting ordinances and for other purposes. Councilor McDaniel moved
the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present at the time, with
Councilors Huff and Thomas being absent for this vote and Councilor Allen being
absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COLUMBUS CODE OR ORDINANCES WAS
SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS APPROVED ON SECOND
READING:
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An Ordinance (12-5) ? An Ordinance amending Chapter 5 of the Columbus Code
so as to provide for reporting of compliance with this subsection and penalties
for failure to spay or neuter adopted animal; and for other purposes.
Councilor Thomas moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor
Huff and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present at the
time, with Councilor Woodson being absent for this vote and Councilor Allen
being absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES WAS SUBMITTED AND
ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:
An ordinance ? An ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Columbus Code by
adding a new Section 2-189 which authorizes the Muscogee County Tax
Commissioner or the Muscogee County Sheriff to initiate in rem tax foreclosures
pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 48-4-75 et seq.; allowing the Land Bank Authority
to make written request for such in rem foreclosure; providing notification to
Columbus Council when such procedure is requested; and for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (13-12) ? Authorizing judicial in rem foreclosure to be filed
by the Muscogee County Tax Commissioner or the Muscogee County Sheriff pursuant
to O.C.G.A. Section 48-4-75 et seq. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of
the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
nine members of Council present at the time, with Councilor Allen being absent
from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:
An ordinance ? Reclassifying the position of Legal Admin. Clerk, Pay Grade
11, to Paralegal, Pay Grade 15 in the City Attorney?s Office (Same Pay Grade as
Paralegal as in District Attorney?s Office).
After several minutes of discussion regarding this matter, Councilor
Barnes made a motion to move the existing Pay Grade of the Legal Administrative
position to Pay Grade 11 Step I in the amount of $33, 262.40. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WERE
APPROVED BY THE
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A Resolution (14-12) ? Requesting that the local delegation to the Georgia
General Assembly introduce local legislation at the 2012 Session of the Georgia
General Assembly to amend 1983 Georgia Laws, p. 4443 and 1985 Georgia Laws, p.
4593 to provide for nonpartisan election of the Municipal Court Judge and
provide for civil jurisdiction in the Municipal Court of Columbus, Georgia not
to exceed $25,000. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those ten members of
Council present for this meeting.
At this time City Attorney Fay called for an executive session regarding a
personnel matter.
Councilor Davis requested that administration provide a report every four
months to show the impact of adopting an ordinance that authorizes a $100.00
fine for citizens adopting animals but fail to report that the animal has been
spayed or neutered.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MS. LYDIA NUAMAH: RE: CONCERNS WITH THE LOCAL TRANSMISSION
SHOP
Ms. Lydia Nuamah, was referred to the Better Business Bureau and
subsequently she withdrew her application to appear before the Council.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION
MADE BY COUNCILOR WOODSON AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE TIME, WITH
COUNCILOR BARNES BEING ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE AND COUNCILOR ALLEN BEING ABSENT
FROM THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (15-12) ? Authorizing the Mayor or City Manager to submit an
application and if approved accept $1,490,314 in funding from the Federal
Transit Administration (FTA) and the Georgia Department of Transportation
(GDOT) for capital, planning and operating grants.
A Resolution (16-12) ? Authorizing the City Manager of Columbus Georgia to
submit an application for, and if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of
$100,418, or otherwise awarded, from the Department of Transportation, United
States of America, and Georgia Department of Transportation, under Title 49
U.S.C., Section 5303.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO 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 TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR DAVIS, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING, WITH
COUNCILORS HUFF AND MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE AND COUNCILOR ALLEN
BEING ABSENT FROM THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (17-12) ? Approving the purchase of an Electronic Key
Management System from KeyTrak, Inc., (College Station, TX), in the amount of
$29,751.00, for the Muscogee County Jail. The purchase will be accomplished
via Federal GSA Schedule 84, Contract #GS-07F-9926H, awarded to KeyTrak.
A Resolution (18-12) ? Authorizing the purchase of three (3) 2012 Ford
F-150 XL, ?-Ton Crew Cab, 4x4 Pickup Trucks, from Rivertown Ford, (Columbus,
GA) in the amount of $75,246.00 ($25,082.00 per unit).
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND
WERE DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
COUNCILOR THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE TIME, WITH COUNCILOR DAVIS
BEING ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE AND COUNCILOR ALLEN BEING ABSENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) J. P. Carlton, Model
7500, Stump Grinder, from J. P. Carlton Co., (Spartanburg, SC) in the amount of
$33,750.00.
A Resolution ? Authorizing the additional purchase of two (2) 2012 Ford
F-150 XL, ?-Ton Crew Cab, 4x4 Pickup Trucks, from Rivertown Ford, (Columbus,
GA) in the amount of $50,164.00 ($25,082.00 per unit).
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BENEFITS MANAGER CONTRACT:
Director of Human Resources Mr. Tom Barron came forward and gave a brief
update on Benefits Manager Contract.
Northwestern Performance
After taking over contract last June:
Handled manager transition smoothly
Resolved several reconciliation issues
Installed new on-line SmartBen benefits management system
Implemented new one-on-one open enrollment for core benefits
Supported new retirees? benefits committee
Contract Renewal Recommendation
Staff and employees are pleased with services provided by Northwester
Retirees are happy with Northwestern advocacy services and also in support of
Retirees? Health benefits Committee
Staff recommends a 1-year extension of current contract and will bring a
resolution next regular meeting for Council approval
City Manager Hugley explained that this item would be brought back before
the Council for approval due to the contract expiring in May.
FINANCE REPORT:
Ms. Pam Hodge, Finance Director, came forward and provided the following
monthly finance report for December 2011:
Monthly Report:
LOST ? sale tax for public safety collected just over $10 million, in
infrastructure sales tax collected 4.3 million.
Operating Funds Monthly Report ? General fund is down 6.24% once the rollback
requirement is removed the general fund is up 1.92%.
Sewer fund - down -9.12%
Paving fund ? down 7.48%
Medical Center ?down 8.66%
Integrated Waste ? flat .73%
Emergency 911 ? down 7%
Economic Development ? down 8.66%
Debt Service Fund ? up .4.08%
Transportation ? down 29.37%
Parking Management ? up 5.73%
Trade Center ? down 4.87%
Bull Creek ? up .78%
Ox Bow Creek ? up 6.42%
Civic Center Fund ? down 10.66%
Following Ms. Hodge?s presentation, she responded to questions and comments
from Council.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AS INFORMATION
FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
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(1) Memorandum from Deputy Clerk of Council Davis, Re: Building Authority of
Columbus.
(2) Memorandum from Deputy Clerk of Council Davis, Re: Community Development
Advisory Council.
(3) Email Correspondence from Mr. John Van Doorn, Chairperson of Muscogee
County Democratic Party, submitting three nominees to replace Ms. Maretta
Taylor on the Board of Elections & Registration: Ms. Linda Parker, Ms. Mary
Jane Galer and Ms. Juanita Booker.
(4) Notice of the Georgia DBHDD, Region Six Assessment of Regional Needs
Community Forums.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLANED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF
COUNCIL DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL.
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A Resolution (19-12) ? Receiving and approving the report of the Finance
Director of those alcohol beverage licenses that were approved and/or denied
during the month of December 2011. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of
the resolution. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously
by those nine members of Council present at the time, with Councilor Allen
being absent from this meeting.
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DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS SUBMITTED MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS,
WHICH WERE OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:
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Board of Tax Assessors, No. 01-12.
Board of Water Commissioners, September 12, 2011.
Board of Water Commissioners, November 14, 2011.
Family & Children Services, November 9, 2011.
Family & Children Services, December 14, 2011.
Planning Advisory Commission, October 19, 2011.
Planning Advisory Commission, November 2, 2011.
Region Six DBHDD Regional Planning Board, November 9, 2011.
Tree Board, September 7, 2011.
Tree Board, December 14, 2011.
Uptown Facade Board, December 8 & 19, 2011.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion that these minutes be received.
Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members
of Council present at the time, with Councilor Allen being absent from this
meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING NEW ZONING PETITION, RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL BY THE
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION AND CONDITIONAL APPROVAL BY THE PLANNING DIVISION
WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND AN ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC
HEARING WAS CALLED FOR BY COUNCILOR
MCDANIEL:______
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Petition submitted by Voorhees Properties, LLC. / Samuel W. Worthington,
III to rezone 0.35 acre of property located at 2408 Fort Benning Road from RO
(Residential Office) to NC (Neighborhood Commercial) district.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL
DAVIS AND WAS APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (20-12) ? Excusing Councilor R. Gary Allen from the January
24, 2012 Council Meeting. Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of the
resolution . Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those
nine members of Council present at the time, with Councilor Allen being absent
from this meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BOARD OF ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION:
Deputy Clerk of Council advised that the following nominees were forwarded
by the Democratic Party to replace Ms. Maretta Taylor: Ms. Linda Parker, Ms.
Mary Jane Galer and Ms. Juanita Booker. She advised that the Democratic Party
requested that Ms. Linda Parker be nominated. After a vote was taken to select
one of the three nominees, Deputy Clerk of Council advised that Ms. Parker
received 9 votes and could be confirmed. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
nine members of Council present at the time, with Councilor Allen being absent
from this meeting.
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BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. John Sheftall was nominated
to serve another term and could be confirmed. Councilor McDaniel moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Davis and carried unanimously by those ten
members of Council present for this meeting.
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis also advised that Ms. Virginia Peebles and
Mr. Charles Beall are not eligible to succeed themselves; therefore a nominee
is needed to fill those positions.
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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that two new positions on this board
have been outlined and both seats are Columbus Hockey Association
representatives. She advised that one is the Mayor?s appointment and one is
Council?s appointment.
She also advised that Mr. Reginald Thompson has resigned from his position
on the Civic Center Advisory Board. No nominees were suggested at this time.
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COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS
(C.I.R.C.L.E):
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Daphne Dove-Pierce is not
eligible to serve another term.
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Ms. Mary Rentenria and Mr.
Pedro Diaz-Agosto are eligible to serve another term. At this time Councilor
Thomas nominated both nominees to serve another term. Deputy Clerk of Council
Davis advised that this matter would be brought back in two weeks.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that nominees are needed for Council
District 6 and Council District 3. No nominees were suggested at this time.
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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Councilor Barnes had nominated
Dr. Xavier McCaskey to replace Mr. Junie Christian. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Davis and carried unanimously by
those nine members of Council present at the time, with Councilor Allen being
absent from this meeting.
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CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Ms. Audrey Hillingsworth was
confirmed to serve in the position of Ms. Lori Auten, but has since been unable
to accept the appointment.
Mayor Tomlinson said she would work on finding another replacement.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council advised that Mr. Ronny Smith has resigned from
his position on the Planning Advisory Commission. No nominees were suggested
at this time.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that a nominee is needed for Council
District 9 on the Public Safety Advisory Commission. No nominees were
suggested at this time.
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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Gary Gibson, School Board
Representative; Mr. Andre Dye, Council District one; Mr. Robert Johnson,
Council District two and Mr. Willie Dickerson, Council District Four are
eligible for reappointment.
She then advised that Mr. Willie Phillips, Council District seven has
resigned from his position. No nominees were suggested at this time.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh re-nominated Mr. Will Dickerson, Council
district four. Councilor Barnes re-nominated Mr. Andre Dye, Council District
one. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved confirmation of the two nominees.
Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council present at the time, with Councilor Allen being absent from this
meeting.
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REGION SIX DBHDD REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that the seats of Mr. Albert Sanders
and Ms. Mary Myles remain vacant on the Region Six Regional Planning Board. No
nominees were suggested at this time.
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TREE BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Ms. Chris Coakely was
re-nominated to serve another term of office. Councilor Henderson moved
confirmation. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by
those nine members of Council present at the time, with Councilor Allen being
absent from this meeting.
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Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Steve Smith was
re-nominated to serve another term of office. Councilor Henderson moved
confirmation. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by
those nine members of Council present at the time, with Councilor Allen being
absent from this meeting.
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She also advised that the seats of Ms. Gloria Battle, Ms. Elizabeth Dreelin
and Ms. Claudya Muller remain vacant. No nominees were suggested at this time.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Councilor
Thomas made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present at the time, with
Councilor Allen being absent from this meeting and with the time being 8:39
p.m.
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Sandra T. Davis, DCMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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