MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 10, 2012
The monthly night meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 10, 2012, on the Plaza Level of the
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, Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes, Berry Henderson, Charles E.
McDaniel, Judy W. Thomas, and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City
Attorney Clifton Fay, and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also
present.
Councilors Bruce Huff and R. Gary Allen took their seats at 9:03 a.m. and 9:04
a.m. respectively. Councilor Glenn Davis took his seat at 9:46 a.m.
ABSENT: Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington was absent.
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RECOGNITION:
Mayor Tomlinson recognized the Chinese Delegation, visiting from Beijing,
China.
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INVOCATION: by Reverend Cindy Garrard, St. Luke United Methodist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Generations Knowledge and Care Center.
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REPORTS:
2011 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW:
Mayor Tomlinson pointed out that Ms. Becca Hardin (Executive VP of
Economic Development Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce) will be rescheduled
to the January 24, 2012 meeting because our monitors are out and Ms. Hardin has
some information she would like for Council to be able to see these
graphically.
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INTER-CITY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE TO CHARLOTTE, NC:
Mr. Mike Gaymon, President, Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce came
forward and made a presentation to the Mayor and Council. Some of the
information covered in Mr. Gaymon?s presentation included:
Photographs of various current and future landscapes in and around Columbus,
Georgia.
What is an inter-city leadership visit?
Best and worst practices in other cities visited.
Benefits of participating in inter-city leadership conference
A copy of Mr. Gaymon?s presentation is on file on the Clerk of Council?s
Office.
PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL:
Councilor Woodson suggested Boston Performing Arts School as a possible
place for an inter-city visit to look at for Performing Arts School
information.
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CITISERV PRESENTATION:
Mayor Tomlinson pointed out that included in Councils? packet is a
PowerPoint presentation of what came from the CitiServ Committee. Included in
this proposal are:
Mission
Recommendation
Successful cities with a CitiServ
Staffing Options
Initial Sources of Information
Process
Initial Kickoff
Following some additional information by Mayor Tomlinson, she then asked
for consensus to go forward with an RPF to get more specified direction as to
what an outside consultant can do to help us setup our own CitiServe program.
Councilor McDaniel made a motion to allow the Mayor to move forward with an
RFP. Seconded by Coucnilor Huff and carried unanimously by those nine members
of Council present, with Councilor Davis having not yet arrived for this
meeting.
A copy of this presentation is on file in the Clerk of Council?s Office.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING: Minutes of the October 25, 2011 Meeting of the
Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia.
Councilor McDaniel moved approval of the minutes. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with
Councilor Davis having not yet arrived for this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES LISTED ON THE CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA WERE
SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED ON SECOND READING BY
THE COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
An Ordinance (12-1) ? Amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia; this amendment changes certain boundaries of a
district located at 2218 Victory Drive is proposed for rezoning from LMI (Light
Industrial) zoning district to GC (General Commercial) zoning district.
Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present
and Councilor Davis having not yet arrived for this meeting.
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An Ordinance (12-2) ? Adopting changes to the Columbus Consolidated
Government Classification and Pay Plan by adding the position of Official Court
Reporter at a salary of $58,988.66 (Pay Grade 21, Step J) for existing Court
Reporters on the effective date of this ordinance; at a salary of $47,233.89
(Pay Grade 21, Step A) for Court Reporters hired after the effective date of
this ordinance; authorizing up to $10,000.00 in transcript page charges per
fiscal year when authorized by a Superior Court Judge; adopting Policies and
Procedures for Court Reporters.
Councilor McDaniel moved adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor
Huff and carried by a vote of eight to one (8 to 1), with Councilor Thomas
voting no, Councilor Davis having not yet arrived for this meeting, and all
other Councilors present voting yes.
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Note: Councilor Davis took his seat during this portion of the proceedings with
the time being 9:46 a.m.
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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:_____________________________________
An Ordinance - Amending Chapter 3 of the Columbus Code and calling for a
referendum election on July 31, 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 September 2, 2012. The ballot shall
be worded as provided in O.C.G.A. Section 3-3-7(q).
Councilor Allen said since the last meeting several Councilors have had an
opportunity to discuss this issue and it is their desire to hear from the most
voters on this issue. He then requested to change the date of the General
Primary of July 31, 2012 to November 6, 2012 with the General Elections.
Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those ten members of
Council present for the meeting.
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
Mr. Jerry Luquire, 4000 Bellwood Avenue, Columbus, Georgia 31904 came
forward and voiced his concerns of this proposed ordinance. He said he is not
in support of this proposal.
Mr. Paul Olson, 13830 Upatoi Lane, came forward and made some comments
regarding the number of lobbyists and why this Ordinance should not go
forward.
Mr. William Madison, 974 Overlook Drive, came forward and made some
comments about the sale of alcohol on Sunday. He said giving the people the
right to vote on alcohol sales on Sunday is wrong.
Ms. Ollie Tarver, 329 Bates Avenue, came forward and stated that we cannot
compare ourselves to other cities and alcohol leads to drugs. She made some
additional comments before taking her seat.
Mr. Tim Jones, 871 Oakwood Drive, came forward and made some comments about
the presentation made earlier by Mr. Gaymon and stated that this city will
stand in opposition to this proposed ordinance. He then requested that Council
vote no on this proposed ordinance.
Ms. Sandra Sullivan, 6007 Hunter Road, came forward and stated that she is
in agreement with previous speakers that Sunday alcohol sales will create more
crime.
City Attorney Fay then explained that with the amendment shifting the
referendum to November 2012 this would shift the effective date to December 1,
2012 for the first day of Sunday sales, if approved at referendum.
This would be back for a vote at the next meeting.
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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.
City Manager Hugley explained that we are not changing the street map.
Councilor Thomas said if she read this correctly, what we are doing is
declaring this portion of Glennview Drive as surplus in order that the
Community Reinvestment Department can sell it to Grey Hawk.
City Manager Hugley said we are declaring it as surplus, because it was
conveyed to us by the Muscogee County School District some years ago for a road
project. Grey Hawk happens to be building in that area and that piece of land
is in the back of lots where he (the builder) intends to build. The property is
of no value to us, because the road is already in and we do not need the
property. Grey Hawk approached us as they are preparing to construct homes on
that side of Olivia Street and asked us to declare the property surplus so he
could then purchase the property from us. He said the property is 60 feet; 30
of which will go back to the school, and the other 30 we would declare surplus
and sell it or convey it to Grey Hawk.
Councilor Thomas said she does not have a problem with selling this
property to Grey Hawk, but she does want to make sure that the price that is
charged for this property is fair market value.
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
With no one here to oppose this proposed ordinance, City Attorney Fay
explained that it would be back for a vote at out next meeting.
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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.
Ms. Pat Biegler, Director of Public Services came forward and made a few
comments regarding Georgia State Law requirements that animals adopted out of
the public shelter be spayed or neutered. Following a brief presentation by Ms.
Biegler, she responded to questions and comments from several members of
Council.
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
Mr. Bill Logan, 2304 Leah Drive, came forward and suggested that animals be
held until they are old enough to be spayed or neutered and also for the new
owner (s) to take the animal directly to the veterinarian.
Mr. Tom Bryan, 1533 Everheart Avenue, came forward and stated that he
served on the Advisory Board and is in support of this ordinance. He then made
a few comments about animals leaving the adoption center before they are spayed
or neutered.
Ms. Kathy McCarley, Chairperson, Animal Control Advisory Board came forward
and made a few comments regarding a meeting with the Veterinarian Association
of Columbus.
With no one present to oppose this proposed ordinance, City Attorney Fay
explained that this item would be voted on at our next meeting.
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Note: Councilor Baker left his seat during this portion of the proceedings with
the time being 10:35 a.m.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION BEING LISTED ON THE CITY ATTORNEY AGENDA WAS
SUBMITTED, ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY, AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:__________
A Resolution (1-12) - Establishing qualifying fees for county offices of
the Consolidated Government to be filled in the 2012 primaries and elections.
Councilor McDaniel moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present,
with Councilor Baker being absent for this vote.
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CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION PROCEEDINGS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS:____________________________________________
City Attorney Fay explained that the Charter Review Commission has
completed it?s work and they will be submitting their recommendations to the
Clerk of Council?s Office for formal filing; then they will go to the Board of
Elections to call for a referendum to be held in November 2012; in addition to
that, the discussion that we had here about the public hearings being held by
the Charter Review Commission, the commission held two public hearings as
required by the Constitution Amendment 1991 and Georgia Law, and those have
been completed and recorded, and all of the summary of the Charter Review
Commission?s recommendations would be coming to Council.
Councilor Thomas requested that we invite Chairman Shinkle to come to a
Council Meeting and go over with Council, those items that are going on the
ballot.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING PERSON (S) APPEARED ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA AND PROVIDED IS THE
TOPIC (S) ON WHICH EACH PERSON
SPOKE:_________________________________________________
MR. JERRY B. NEWMAN, REPRESENTING PARK PROPERTIES, RE: A REQUEST FOR A
WAIVER OF INTEREST AND PENALTIES ON PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4325 OLD CUSSETA ROAD
AND 988 FARR ROAD:____________________________________________________________
Mr. Newman came forward, made a presentation to the Council and requested
that the penalties and fees be waived for the properties discussed.
Councilor McDaniel then made a motion to waive the penalties and fees as
requested by Mr. Newman and seconded by Councilor Barnes.
Following Mr. Newman?s presentation, Ms. Lula Huff came forward and
responded to questions from several members of Council. She also provided some
background information on the properties on digest with delinquent taxes on
them that are in the name of Park Village & Pine Tree, in addition to other
outstanding properties with delinquent taxes.
Following a lengthy discussion by several members of Council, Mayor
Tomlinson clarified that as to one group of properties and penalties in dispute
that there is no dispute and Commissioner Huff said she had no problem with the
penalties being refunded as to one group but there is another group that Ms.
Huff does not have enough information on and would need more time for research.
Councilor McDaniel explained that his original motion is what was just
explained by Mayor Tomlinson, which received a second from Councilor Barnes.
Responding to a question from Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh regarding the
penalties and interest, Ms. Huff explained that this is just penalties and no
interest were involved as yet.
Mr. Newman then stated that he was hoping that interest was also included
in the waiver.
Responding to another question from Mayor Tomlinson, Ms. Huff said interest
is not an issue.
Ms. Huff explained that just for clarity sake, she would like the Council
to waive the interest, although Mr. Newman has not paid any interest.
With there being no further questions, Mayor Tomlinson called the question
of the motion made earlier by Councilor McDaniel and seconded by Councilor
Barnes. Those eight members of Council present then carried the motion
unanimously, with Councilors Baker and Huff being absent for this vote.
Mayor Tomlinson then asked Ms. Huff to work with Mr. Newman to figure out
the other properties in question, and then return to Council (if it cannot be
worked out) to address the other group of properties.
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MR. BILLY WATSON, RE: CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION?S PROPOSAL TO ALLOW $500.00
USER FEE:__________________________
Mr. Billy Watson, 5525 Perry Avenue came forward and made a few comments
expressing some opposition to the topic (s) stated above..
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MR. DAVID L. SULLIVAN, RE: PROPERTY DAMAGE DUE O NEIGHBOR?S
TREE:______________________________________________
Mr. & Mrs. David Sullivan, 6007 Hunter Road came forward and made a few
comments on the topic (s) stated above.
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MR. PAUL OLSON, RE: CIVIC CENTER INVESTIGATION, SUNDAY ALCOHOL SALES
REFERENDUM, CHARTER REVIEW COMMISSION, FINE ARTS ACADEMY AND CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS:_________
Mr. Paul Olson, 13830 Upatoi Lane came forward and made a few comments on
the topic (s) stated above.
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Note: Councilor Baker returned to his seat during this portion of the
proceedings with the time being 12:05 p.m.
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MR. GORDON PETERS, REPRESENTING THE COLUMBUS HOCKEY ASSOCIATION, RE: ICE
RINK:_____________________________________
Mr. Gordon Peters, 9221 Garrett Creek Drive, came forward and made a few
comments on the topic (s) stated above.
Mr. Peters made two requests of Council: (1) for his schedule to be
reinstated for the rest of the season; (2) that the Ice Rink manager be allowed
to coach the hockey team.
City Attorney Fay made a few comments regarding the Charter Code of Ethics
as it relates to employees that have contract or private financial interest
with any matter within the government; they have to disclose such an interest
to the Council. If this is going to be allowed for the Ice Rink or any other
facility, it needs to be audited properly under our standards, set forth by the
Internal Auditor.
Mayor Tomlinson requested to see a job description on the ice rink manager.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh said this should be referred back to the Ice Rink
Director and the City Manager.
Following additional discussion by the mayor, several members of Council,
and Civic Center Director (Mr. Ross Horner), Mayor Tomlinson asked City Manager
Hugley to make sure this issue is placed on a Work Session Agenda for further
discussion. She also suggested that if Council has specific things they would
like to see or include, they should forward such to the City Manager?s Office.
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FILING CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURES:
Councilor Judy Thomas requested that Council allow Ms. Nancy Boren,
Director of Elections & Registrations to speak to the procedure for filing
financial statements.
Councilor Woodson then made a motion to allow Ms. Boren to address the
Council. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine
members of Council present, with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent for
this vote.
Ms. Boren then came forward and explained that the reporting
responsibility for candidates and elected officials was changed by the State
Legislature effective December 31, 2010; beginning January 1, 2011 elected
officials and all candidates must now file campaign disclosures and financial
disclosures with the State Ethics Commission, therefore you will not find any
disclosures on the city?s website past December 31, 2010. Such disclosures can
be found on the Georgia State Ethics Commission?s website.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (2-12) ? Authorizing a request to submit an application and if
approved accept $75,000 from the Governor's Office for Children and Families to
fund parent education through evidence based, home visitation models strategy
under Early Childhood System of Care.
Councilor Thomas moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Huff and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with
Councilor Davis being absent for this vote.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WERE
SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:____________
A Resolution (3-12) ? Authorizing the request to reallocate $25,000 of the
FY12 Budget-Other Local Option Sales Tax for the Sheriff?s Office from a Mid
Size Replacement Vehicle to a ? Ton Crew Cab, 4x4 Pickup Truck.
Councilor Allen moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
McDaniel and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for
this meeting.
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A Resolution (4-12) ? Authorizing the request to reallocate $60,000 of the
FY12 Budget-Other Local Option Sales Tax for the Sheriff?s Office from Jail
Needs Assessment and other Sheriff LOST projects to upgrade and expand the
DataWorksPlus PhotoManager Biometric Identification system (Finger Printing
System) and related technology.
Councilor Allen moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
McDaniel and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for
this meeting.
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A Resolution (5-12) ? Authorizing the request for Proposal No. 12-0014 for
Audit Services for a Contract for Hospital Care for Indigent Persons.
Councilor Baker moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for
this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING TEN PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE CITY MANAGER?S
AGENDA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY:_________________________
A Resolution (6-12) ? Authorizing the payment to United Way in the amount
of $350.00, which was received as a donation, to the City, from Our Lady of
Rose Hill Ministries, Inc. The donation was earmarked to be used for the City?s
program to eliminate homelessness in ten years. Therefore, payment is
requested to United Way, who is the City?s Homeless agency.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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A Resolution (7-12) ? Authorizing the purchase of a four channel
upgrade/expansion of the City?s high speed mobile data system from Motorola
(Shaumburg, IL) in the amount of $286,284.00.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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A Resolution (8-12) ? Authorizing the purchase of Two Hundred Eighty Seven
(287) High Speed Mobile Data Modems (Model Number HPD1000) from Motorola
(Shaumburg, IL), in the amount of $590,072.00
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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A Resolution (9-12) ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) Caterpillar Model
308DCRSBQ hydraulic excavator via National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA)
Contract #060311-CAT, from Yancey Brothers Caterpillar (Fortson, GA) in the
amount of $107,940.00.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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A Resolution (Delayed) ? 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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A Resolution (Delayed) ? 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), pending
Council approval of Agenda Item F (above).
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A Resolution (10-12) ? Authorizing the purchase of an upgrade and expansion
of the inmate mugshot system from DataworksPlus in the amount of $82,000.00.
The Sheriff's Office is proceeding with another phase of upgrade and expansion
of the DataWorksPlus PhotoManager Biometric Identification system and related
technology. DataWorksPlus has been improving, expanding and building upon the
initial inmate mugshot system platform purchased in 1996, per resolution
#233-96.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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A Resolution (11-12) ? Authorizing the purchase of thirty-eight (38) MW810
mobile data terminals, with applicable software and installation services, in
the amount of $425,866.00 from Motorola Solutions, Inc. The unit cost for the
Mobile Data terminal/AVL unit is $11,207.00. The equipment will be installed in
thirty-two (32) pursuit vehicles purchased for the Police Department, and six
(6) pursuit vehicles purchased for the Sheriff?s Department.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present
for this meeting.
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A Resolution (Delayed) ? 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. The stump grinder will be used by the Urban Forestry and
Beautification Division, of the Public Services Department, for grinding stumps
on City right-of-ways and other City properties. This is new equipment
approved in the FY12 Budget.
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Note: Councilor Henderson left his seat during this portion of the proceedings,
with the time being 12:58 p.m.
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A Resolution (12-12) ? Authorizing the acceptance of the first amendment to
the Letter of Agreement for inmate medical services with Corizon Health, Inc.,
(AKA Prison Health Services), to add the services of a Health Services
Administrator, at the annual rate of $106,000.00. The Health Services
Administrator will work 40 hours a week, at a rate of $50.96/hour.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved approval of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present with Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AS
INFORMATION FOR MAYOR AND COUNCIL:___
(1) Memorandum from Beth English, Chairperson, Re: GMA?s Georgia Cities Week,
April 22 ? 28, 2012.
(2) Memorandum from Deputy Clerk of Council Davis, Re: Board of Health.
(3) Memorandum from Deputy Clerk of Council Davis, Re: Commission on
International Relations & Cultural Liaison (C.I.R.C.L.E).
(4) Memorandum from Deputy Clerk of Council Davis, Re: Hospital Authority of
Columbus.
(5) Memorandum from Deputy Clerk of Council Davis, Re: Recreation Advisory
Board.
(6) Copy of Mayor Tomlinson?s Travel Form for the Chamber of Commerce 2011
Inter-City Visit to Charlotte, North Carolina.
(7) Letter from Ms. Veronica Terry, Secretary to the Region Six Planning Board,
advising of dates for the upcoming Region Six Regional Planning Board meetings.
(8) Application submitted by Karla Neuhaus to temporarily close Munro Avenue
from 13th Street to Dimon Street, on Saturday, December 31, 2011, from 8:00
p.m. to midnight, in connection with ?Neighborhood Block Party ?. (The Police
Chief has approved the application.)
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THE FOLLOWING ITEM LISTED ON THE CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA WAS SUBMITTED
AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUCNIL DAVIS AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:_______________
Letter of Resignation from Mr. Ronny D. Smith from his seat on the Planning
Advisory Commission.
Councilor McDaniel moved acceptance of the letter, with regret. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS:
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 44-11, 45-11 and 46-11.
Civic Center Advisory Board, December 15, 2011.
Columbus Leadership Advisory Groups, October 25, 2011.
Uptown Facade Board, November 21, 2011.
Councilor McDaniel moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor Henderson
being absent for this vote.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis explained the Mr. John Sheftall is eligible
to serve another term of office. Councilor Thomas then re-nominated Mr.
Sheftall; this would be back for confirmation at the next meeting.
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis also explained that Ms. Virginia Peebles
(Historic District Resident representative) and Mr. Charles Bell (Liberty
Culture Center representative) are not eligible to serve another term of office.
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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis explained that the two new positions on this
board are outlined; both seats must be representatives from the Columbus Hockey
Association; One is the Mayor?s appointment and one is Council?s appointment.
No action taken.
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CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis explained that Mr. Bruce Smith
(Retail/Tourist Representative) has resigned from his position. This is mayor?s
appointment.
Mayor Tomlinson nominated Mr. Ken Johnston. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved
to confirm Mr. Johnston. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously
by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor Henderson being absent
for this vote.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis explained that we still need nominees for
Council Districts 6 and 3. No action taken.
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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis explained that we still need nominees for the
positions formerly held by Ms. Joan Cheves and Mr. Junie Christian.
Councilor Barnes then nominated Dr. Xavier McCaskey to succeed Mr.
Christian. This would be back for confirmation in two weeks.
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HEALTH, BOARD OF:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis explained that Councilor McDaniel is
nominating Dr. Rajinder Chhokar to replace Dr. Banks Carroll.
Councilor McDaniel then moved to confirm Dr. Chhokar. Seconded by Councilor
Davis and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with
Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote.
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HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Clerk of Council Davis explained that Mr. James
Webster is eligible to serve another tem of office; Mr. James Yancey does not
desire reappointment, Mr. Travis Whitley as well as Ms. Cathy Walker has
resigned, and we will need three nominees for each of these seats.
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis further explained that the Hospital Authority
is recommending Mr. Jim Laylock, Ms. Betty Tatum, and Ms. Sarah Banks-Lang; She
said we would like a motion and second to forward these nominations back to the
Hospital Authority. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the nomination. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Councilor Davis is
nominating Ms. Toni Fogle and she is eligible to be confirmed. Councilor Davis
moved the confirmation. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously
by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor Henderson being absent
for this vote.
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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Mr. Reginald Thompson has
resigned; this is Council District 4 representative. No action taken.
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REGION SIX DBHDD REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis explained that the seats of Mr. Albert
Sanders and Ms. Mary Myles have been declared vacant. These are Council?s
appointment. No action taken.
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TREE BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Ms. Chris Coakley and Mr.
Steve Smith are eligible to serve another term of office; these are at-large
positions.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh re-nominated both individuals. This would be back
in two weeks for confirmation.
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis also pointed out that Ms. Gloria Battle
(at-large position) and Ms. Elizabeth Dreelin (at-large position) are not
eligible serve another term on this board; Ms. Claudya Muller (public utilities
representative) is serving on another board. No action taken.
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With no further business to come before this Council, Councilor Allen then
made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor Henderson
being absent for this vote, and the time being 1:20 p.m.
Sandra T. Davis
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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