MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
JULY 12, 2011
The regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in the Council Chambers, Government
Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Tomlinson and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner
Pugh were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry ?Pops? Barnes, Glenn
Davis, Berry Henderson, Bruce Huff, Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Judy W. Thomas
and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay,
Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis
were also present.
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ABSENT: No one was absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Gregory Saunders- New Bethel Seventh-day
Adventist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from the Springer Theater Academy
Students.
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COUNCILOR MCDANIEL?S BIRTHDAY: Mayor Tomlinson announced that Councilor
McDaniel had a significant birthday.
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REMEMBRANCE OF SERGEANT MAJOR EDDIE ROBERTS: Mayor Tomlinson announced that
former Sergeant Major Eddie Roberts has passed away and asked that everyone
keep his family in their prayers.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
CITISERV PRELIMINARY UPDATE:
Assistant Finance Director Britt Hayes, came forward to provide a
presentation on Citiserv as well as an update.
Councilor Henderson requested that staff get together with Mr. Mike Gaymon
of the Chamber of Commerce to talk with him about the Leadership Academy that
are putting together, which is geared around a similar objective that we are
looking at to gather, analyze and better put to use adequate data. Also, ask
Mr. Gaymon about those executives, retired and active, that have some
experience in trying to put together an organization like this, to provide
input and to avoid some of the pitfalls that normally occur when you are
researching a new process.
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPT. SECOND AUDIT:
Mr. John Redmond, Internal Auditor, approached the rostrum to provide the
second audit on the Department of Parks & Recreation.
Councilor Thomas requested that we make sure that we are following the
ordinance in how audits are presented to this Council and the public.
At this time, City Manager Hugley read from a prepared statement.
Councilor Henderson requested that staff make sure that we have a
completed audit, and that includes some type of response to the findings.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER TWO OF THE COLUMBUS, GEORGIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON
SECOND
READING:
An Ordinance (11-35) - Amending Chapter 2 of the Columbus Code so as to
prohibit the opening of checking accounts or interest-bearing accounts by
employees, appointed officials, and members of boards and commissions without
prior written approval of the City Manager and Finance Director; and for other
purposes. Councilor Allen moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Barnes
and carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE ORDINANCES AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON
EACH AS ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Property located at 5256 Armour Road is proposed for
rezoning from NC (Neighborhood Commercial)/ LMI (Light Manufacturing
Industrial) to GC (General Commercial) zoning district. (9-A-11-Gibson) The
proposed use is for a Tattoo, Piercing Studio and Dentist Office.
An Ordinance - Property located at 5610 & 5618 Dearborn Avenue is proposed
for rezoning from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) to SFR3 (Single Family
Residential 3) zoning district. (11-A-11-Wade) The proposed use is for Single
Family Residential.
An Ordinance - Property located at 6931 and 6923 Forrest Road is proposed
for rezoning from SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3) to SFR4 (Single Family
Residential 4) zoning district. (10-A-11-Biggers) The proposed use is for
Single Family Residential.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING AS ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Reclassifying a Sergeant position, Pay Grade 18 in the
Muscogee County Sheriff?s Office to a Lieutenant position, Pay Grade 20; and
for other purposes.
With there being no comments regarding this ordinance, City Attorney Fay
declared the public hearing as being held.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (233-11) - Property located at 3615, 3619 and 3623 Gentian
Boulevard is proposed for a special exception use in a NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) zoning district. The proposed use is for a Place of Worship on less
than two acres.
A Resolution (234-11) - Amending the policy relating to the handling of
applications for the temporary closing of a public street or right-of-way.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
DR. SAJID AHMED, RE: PROPERTY TAXES AND TAX
ABATEMENT:
Dr. Sajid Ahmed, did not approach the rostrum when given the opportunity
to come before the Council.
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MS. DEADRE MORGAN, RE: THE IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AUTOMATED WASTE SYSTEM AND
TRASH CANS FROM 95 GALLONS TO 300
GALLONS:
Ms. Deadre Morgan, came forward to provide information on the
implementation of an automated waste system.
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MR. JIM RHODES, RE: RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION FROM WILBUR DRIVE TO
WHITTLESEY
ROAD:
Mr. Jim Rhodes, did not respond when given the opportunity to address the
members of Council.
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COL. SAM NELSON, RE: HANDICAP PARKING SPACES:
Col. Sam Nelson, approached the rostrum to address the members of Council
regarding handicap parking spaces.
Councilor Woodson requested that staff re-submit the request that was sent
to the State Legislative Delegation on last year asking them to consider
legislation for handicapped parking decals that includes the name of the
individual, along with their picture. Also, send a letter to GMA and ask them
to consider lobbying for this legislation for us.
Mayor Tomlinson requested that the staff run a copy of this poster
provided by Col. Nelson on CCG-TV. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh requested that
staff look into whether or not the law would prohibit attaching this poster to
the handicapped reserve parking spaces.
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MR. NATHANIEL SANDERSON, RE: RE-ENTRY PROGRAM AND CRIME PREVENTION
PROGRAM:
Mr. Nathaniel Sanderson, did not respond when given the opportunity to
address the members of Council.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING FIVE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR
THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN
MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THE
MEETING:
A Resolution (235-11) - Authorizing a request to execute a contract with
Jacobs Engineering to perform Contract Administration and Environmental
Monitoring Services for the Wilson Camp Landfill/Satilla Landfill closure
project.
A Resolution (236-11) - Authorizing a request for the approval of the
Annual Action Plan and applications requesting entitlement funding for the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) $1,623,414 and HOME Investment
Partnership (HOME) $1,602,888.
A Resolution (237-11) - Authorizing a request to execute an amendment to
the Memorandum of Understanding with Thayer, Burgin, and Willis Plantation for
development of Panhandle Road to construct a round-a-bout as a traffic calming
measure and to facilitate a smoother traffic flow for the increased traffic.
A Resolution (238-11) - Approving a request to execute a Change Order in
the amount of $23,023 for drainage improvements at 3312 Hilton Avenue.
A Resolution (239-11) - Authorizing a request of a variance to City Code
Section 4.4.8 Signs in Public Right-of-way to allow The Landings advertising
sign located near the north property line of 5592 Whitesville Road to encroach
2.4 feet into the Public Right-of-way.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
COUNCILOR THOMAS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THE MEETING:
A Resolution (244-11) - Authorizing the purchase of carpet (roll & tile)
and carpet installation services on an ?as needed basis? from Huckaby Brothers
Floor Covering (Phenix City, Al) for the estimated annual contract value of
$40,000.00.
A Resolution (245-11) - Authorizing approving payment for the emergency
purchase of three full size 4x2 Tahoe Sport Utility vehicles from the Georgia
Department of Public Safety, via the 1122 Procurement Program, in the amount of
$74,553.15.
A Resolution (246-11) - Authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with Southeast Environmental Contracting, Inc., in the amount of
$5,179,805.00 for closure of the Wilson Camp (Satilla) Landfill.
A Resolution (247-11) - Authorizing the execution of a contract with
Signal One (Shiloh, Ga) for traffic signal services on an ?as needed basis?.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR &
COUNCIL:
(1) Mayor?s Committee for Persons with Disabilities Monthly Report for the
month of April 2011.
(2) Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close Bay Avenue
from 10th Street to 11th Street, on Saturday, May 14, 2011, from 2:30 p.m. to
8:30 p.m., in connection with the ?Go Green for Girls, Inc. event? pedestrian
safety.
(3) Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close Broadway from
10th Street to 11th Street, on Saturday, May 14, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00
p.m., in connection with the ?X Games Talent Search? pedestrian safety.
(4) Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close Broadway from
10th Street to 11th Street, on Thursday, May 19, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30
p.m., in connection with the ?Bike to Work Day Kick Off Concert? pedestrian
safety.
(5) Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close Bay Avenue
from 10th Street to 11th Street, on Saturday, May 21, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m., in connection with the ?Urban Outdoor Challenge? pedestrian safety.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 14-11 & 15-11.
Cooperative Extension Advisory Board Joint Meeting, April 5, 2011.
Family & children Services Board, March 9, 2011.
Councilor Allen moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON ITEM WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND
AN ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED FOR BY COUNICOR MCDANIEL ON THE
ZONING PETITION THAT WAS RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL BY THE PLANNING
DEPARTMENT:
Correspondence from Mr. Douglas L. Smith- petitioner, requesting the
Council call for a public hearing on a rezoning case for property located at
4627 Milgen Road that was recommended for denial by both the Planning Advisory
Commission and the Planning Department.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Clerk of Council Washington advised that Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh is
nominating Mr. Michael P. Fox to replace Mr. Terry Ballard on the Building
Authority of Columbus; he would be listed for confirmation at the next Council
Meeting.
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BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that we still need a nomination for
the position of Mr. John House- the at-large member on the Board of Historic
and Architectural Review. There were none.
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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington noted that we still need a nominee for the
position of Ms. Tiffany Tootle- Council District Five representative. There
were none.
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REGION FOUR PLANNING BOARD DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES:
Clerk Council Washington pointed out that we need a nominee for the
position of Ms. Shana D. Young, who has resigned. There were none.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
McDaniel made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and
carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting
with the time being 10:20 a.m.
Tiny B. Washington, CMC
Clerk of Council
Council of Columbus, Georgia
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