MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
MAY 16, 2006
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 9:02 A.M., Tuesday, May 16, 2006, in the Council Chambers,
Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Robert S. Poydasheff, Mayor,
and Honorable John J. Rodgers, Mayor Pro Tem presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Poydasheff and Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers
were Councilors Wayne Anthony, Glenn Davis, Berry Henderson, Julius H. Hunter,
Jr., Evelyn Turner Pugh, Nathan Suber and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah
Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay (arrived 9:05 a.m.) and Deputy Clerk of
Council Sandra Davis were also present.
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ABSENT: Councilors R. Gary Allen and Charles E. McDaniel, Jr. were absent but
were officially excused by Resolution Numbers 198-06 and 199-06, respectively.
Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington was also absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Douglas Hahn- St. Thomas Episcopal Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from Shaw High School.
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PROCLAMATIONS:
?NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK?:
With Mr. Peter Bowden, Executive Director of the Columbus Convention &
Visitors? Bureau, staff members and volunteers standing at the Council table
and Councilor Anthony read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming May 13
- 21, 2006, as ?National Tourism Week?, in Columbus, Georgia.
Mayor Poydasheff highlighted the fact that we are getting a National
Infantry Museum that is going to be the most progressive museum in the United
Stes. He announced that there has already been a ground breaking for the World
War II Buildings and will be breaking ground for the third rotunda. He
mentioned Port Columbus, which is attracting visitors. He reported that we
have been working to get the Armour Museum that will be coming located on Ft.
Benning. He then estimated the number of visitors to be 500,000 that would be
coming to Columbus taking into consideration the economic statistics of Georgia.
Mr. Peter Bowden, Executive Director of the Columbus Convention &
Visitor?s Bureau, reiterated the points made by Mayor Poydasheff regarding the
economic development. He then passed around the table a handle bag filled with
brochures and other items. He recognized other participants that were present
today: Representative of the Sports Council, CCVB staff, Board Members, hotel
partners, attraction representatives and volunteers.
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?SAFE BOATING WEEK?:
In the absence of the recipient, Mr. Donald Wilbourn- Coast Guard
Auxilliary, Councilor Suber read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation in the record,
proclaiming the week of May 21 - 27, 2006, as ?Safe Boating Week?, in Columbus,
Georgia.
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?VALLEY RESCUE MISSION DAY?:
With Ms. Rhonda Mobley- Executive Director Valley Rescue Mission of
Columbus, Debra Hunsinger and other members standing at the Council table,
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers read Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation, proclaiming May 21,
2006, as ?Valley Rescue Mission Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.
Mr. Ralph King, Board Chairman came forward to speak about Camp Joy and
joyful experience received by the children who participate in the program.
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VISIT TO SISTER CITY, BISTRITA, ROMANIA:
Mr. Tom Beil, immediately mentioned the lieutenant that was present last
week in the Council Chambers from Bistrita, Romania. He said that the
genteleman spoke of how much he appreciates the sister city relationship
between Columbus and Bistrita.
He reported that we would be visiting Bistrita, Romania at the end of the
month and taking with us a team of thirty-four people to include medical staff,
educators, business folks, musicians, a member of the Department of Labor, Fire
Battalion Chief Allen Davis and Police Lieutenant Jack Long, students and Mayor
Pro Tem Rodgers. He commented on the shipment that was sent to Bistrita that
contained books, pianos, organs and several ponchos and scarves that have been
donated for the children of the orphanages. He explained that the emphasis
would be on the medical, schools, churches and the orphanages.
CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
WITH COACH HERBERT GREENE STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING
RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY MAYOR
PRO TEM RODGERS AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (57-06) - Commending and congratulating CSU Men?s Basketball
Coach Herbert Greene upon recently winning his 500th game. Mayor Pro Tem
Rodgers moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried
unanimously by those eight members present for this meeting and standing to
cast their vote in the affirmative.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the April 28 & May 9, 2006 meetings of the Council of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia was submitted and approved upon
the adoption of a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and seconded by
Councilor Woodson, which carried unanimously by those six members of Council
present with Councilors Anthony and Suber being absent for this vote and
Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS CONTINUED
FROM THE NOVEMBER 8, 2005 MEETING:
An Ordinance - Amending the Unified Development Ordinance to establish
regulations for Retail Developments of Community Significance (?Big Box
Ordinance?). (52-A-05-Planning Division)
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the Planning Division staff,
but there was no presentation made since no one came forward in opposition.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS
SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD IN CONTINUATION
FROM THE MAY 9, 2006MEETING:
An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 720 Brown Avenue & 2108 Amos
Street is proposed for rezoning from RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1) District
to RO (Residential-Office) District. (18-A-06-Brown)
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay called for the petitioners to come forward; however, no
one was present today, nor did anyone come forward to speak in opposition.
City Manager Hugley advised that it is his understanding the petitioners are
not going to pursue this and may withdraw the petition. City Attorney Fay
advised that the petitioner would have to request the withdrawal.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS
SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Rezoning property located North portion of GC portion of
1701 Williams Road is proposed for rezoning from GC (General Commercial)
District to RO (Residential-Office) District. (21-A-06-Timber Creek Management,
LLC)
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner, Mr. Will
White representing Timber Creek Management, LLC.
Councilor Henderson asked questions relating to the overall development of
this project. He said this does not impact what Timber Creek Management, LLC
is proposing, but advised of some discussions to get an ingress/egress off of
the Welcome Center?s driveway and that is under way. He said that he has not
seen anything going on regarding the access to the petitioner?s property and
wanted to make sure that we are still on track with providing a driveway or
something a little bit larger to funnel the traffic in and out of the entire
development.
Mr. Will White, 2001 Country Club Road, using a large map, explained the
access capabilities to the development to include a driveway with another point
of ingress/egress to be constructed to access Muscogee Manor in the future. He
explained that out of the total thirty-one acre development, twenty-nine acres
would be accessed through the Welcome Center, the other 2.3 acres would be
accessed partially through the Welcome Center and partially throught he road
that would be constructed off of Williams Road to Muscogee Manor.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS
SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 7176 Village Loop and 7333 and
the western portion of 7301 Whitesville Road is proposed for rezoning from SFR3
(Single Family Residential 3) District with conditions to SFR3 (Single Family
Residential 3) District with an amended condition No. 1). (22-CA-06-Brian
Grier, Inc.)
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner, Mr. Grier,
but he made no presentation since there was no one to come forward in
opposition to the rezoning request.
City Attorney Fay determined that the zoning ordinance could be listed on
the Consent Agenda with the note that the Brown Avenue petition may be
withdrawn, at which time, this statement was agreed upon by City Manager Hugley.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS
SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING BY A SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
An Ordinance (06-29) - Rezoning property located at 3151 Williams Road is
proposed for rezoning from LMI (Light Manufacturing/Industrial) District to GC
(General Commercial) District. (17-A-06-Gordon)
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED ON
SECOND READING BY A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILOR HENDERSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS PRESENT
FOR THIS MEETING:
An Ordinance (06-29) - Amending the miscellaneous driving rules of the
consolidated government of Columbus, Georgia by amending City Code Section
20-9.48 by prohibiting trucks to a maximum of seven (7) tons and/or a length of
24 feet from traveling along Jackson Road from Lynch Road to Garrett Road and
along Lynch Road from Yarbrough Road North to Jackson Road; authorizing the
installation of official traffic signs indicating said restrictions; repealing
any conflicting ordinances and for other purposes. (Councilor Allen)
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED ON
SECOND READING AS AMENDED BY THE COUNCIL:
An Ordinance (06-29) - Amending Section 3-11(a) of the Columbus Code so as
to provide for suspension or revocation of alcoholic beverage licenses for
improper collection of state excise or sales taxes on two or more occasions
within a five-year period; and for other purposes. (Councilor Davis) (As
Amended)
City Attorney Fay advised that a substitute draft ordinance has been
passed around the table that would remove ?state sales tax? from the ordinance
so that our local enforcement people would not have to worry about the state
sales tax being a part of this ordinance.
Councilor Davis added that there was some concerns about the sales tax
being enforced locally, which would be difficult to do. He said that the
primary purpose of this ordinance was to deal with the excise tax, which we do
control locally. He then made a motion to use the substitute version of this
proposed ordinance, which would remove the ?state sale tax? portion of it. At
which time, Mayor Poydasheff stated that this is not a material change with
City Attorney Fay agreeing with this statement. The ordinance was then
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers.
Councilor Woodson asked for some clarification regarding the time period
that had been discussed, at which time, City Attorney Fay recalled that we
wanted to go longer than a year and the Council decided on violations within
five years.
Councilor Henderson asked about the appeal process or any leeway that may
be granted for errors. City Attorney Fay pointed out that it is not an
automatic revocation; it is still at the discretion of the Finance Department.
Councilor Turner Pugh expressed concerns about having discretion applied to one
person and not someone else.
Mayor Poydasheff called attention to the motion on the table to accept the
substitute ordinance, which carried by a vote of six to two with Councilors
Suber and Turner Pugh voting no and all other six members present voting yes.
Councilor Henderson then moved approval. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and
carried by a vote of six to two with Councilors Suber and Turner Pugh voting no
and all other six members present voting yes.
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THE FOLLOWING DEMOLITION ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND
APPROVED ON SECOND READING BY A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR SUBER AND
SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT
MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
An ordinance (06-32) - Providing for the demolition of ten structures
located at 3109 Cusseta Road (David Chatham, owner), 2011 7th Street (James A.
& Mary F. Collier, owners), 3400 St. Mary?s Road, Lt 149 & 151 (William Foster,
owner), 3320 Drake Street (Christine Hardy, owner), 414 9th Street (Anne,
Scott, Kim Lattimore & Kenneth Thompson, et al owners), 2208 S. Andrews Circle
(Elmer Lee & Gladys Shorter, owners), 3400 St. Mary?s Road Lt 242 (Dolores K.
Singleton, owner), 3536 St. Mary?s Road Lt B17 (Robert Wilkinson, owner), 806
23rd Street (Lawrence Wilson & Doris Pearce, owners), 1024 Calvin Avenue (Gene
A. Young, owner); and for demolition services for the Inspections and Code
Division in accordance with the attached Tabulation of Bid sheet. (Councilor
McDaniel)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay advised that we need a brief executive session on
litigation.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
THERE IS NO ONE LISTED ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA TODAY.
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RESOLUTION:
Councilor Suber requested a resolution for Mr. Richard and Dee Dee Stevens
for being honored regarding teen advisors.
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TRUCK TRAFFIC:
Councilor Woodson made reference to some information that was provided to
her regarding truck traffic. She then asked questions on how to get specific
streets in the ordinance to prohibit truck traffic. City Attorney Fay advised
that she would need to get with the Traffic Engineering Department, because
they may want to do some sort of an analysis. In response to comments made by
Councilor Woodson, City Attorney Fay replied that she would have to request an
ordinance for the street she would want to add for truck prohibition, per the
analysis of Traffic Engineering.
Councilor Woodson then requested that the staff look at Hawthorne and
Ramsey Road near Rigdon Park, because of the late evening truck traffic that is
occurring. She added that if the criteria are met; then, she would ask that an
ordinance be brought forth.
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HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS:
Councilor Davis pointed out that a lot of the high school athletic
programs have finished up and had some successful results. He said that he
would request that a resolution be brought for the following: Columbus High
Women?s Golf Team, Brookstone Tennis Team, Columbus High Men?s Tennis Team,
Columbus High Men?s Soccer Team and the Columbus High Women?s Soccer Team.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING FIVE 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 TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SUBER, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (189-06) - Authorizing a request to amend Resolution No.
314-05, and to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Eagle and Phenix
Joint Venture, LLC and Uptown Columbus, Inc., for the construction of the
southern portion of the 12th Street streetscapes and a new section of Riverwalk
from the River Club for a sum not to exceed $1.4 million.
A Resolution (190-06) - Authorizing a request to accept an additional
$50,000 from the Governor?s Office of Workforce Development (GOWFD) for support
of the adult worker employment and training activities of the Workforce
Investment programs in the Lower Chattahoochee Workforce Investment Area
(WIA-14).
A Resolution (191-06) - Authorizing a request to accept an additional
$50,000 from the Governor?s Office of Workforce Development (GOWFD) for support
of the youth worker employment and training activities of the Workforce
Investment programs in the Lower Chattahoochee Workforce Investment Area
(WIA-14).
A Resolution (192-06) - Authorizing a request to enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with the Muscogee County School District for road
improvements to Veterans Parkway, from Moon Road to the intersection of Cooper
Creek Road and the new elementary school entrance.
A Resolution (193-06) - Authorizing a request to accept a deed to Col Dick
McKee Drive and Poydasheff Court located in Forrest Creek.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR 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
COUNCILOR TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (194-06) - Authorizing the declaration of fifteen (15) sets
of fire protection apparel and seven (7) VHF radios as surplus, in accordance
with Section 7-501 of the Charter of Columbus Consolidated Government.
A Resolution (195-06) - Authorizing the purchase of an industrial wheel
backhoe loader from Yancey Brothers Caterpillar in the amount of $52,958.00.
A Resolution (196-06) - Authorizing the purchase of a 14-passenger MFSAB
(Multi-Functional School Activity Bus) type a school bus, from Lou Sobh
Automotive (Duluth, Georgia), in the amount of $40,973.00.
A Resolution (197-06) - Authorizing the purchase of two (2) cargo vans
from Allan Vigil Ford in the amount of $29,244.00.
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING:
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers asked if there would be any cost to the City for the
memorandum of understanding with the School District, at which time, City
Manager Hugley said that there would be a cost involved. He then explained
that we have been working very closely with the School District and the State
to make sure that they would be able to open the new school in August. He
recalled that we previously had discussions in a Pre Council Briefing where we
were pulling some funding from various projects to pull together money to clear
traffic issues for the new elementary school. He projected that the cost would
be approximately $900,000. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers added that this is work that
the City would have to do anyway. He recalled that there was some questions
raised as to just how far the school system could go with their SPLOST in
paying for road improvements; specifically, the accel/decel lanes surrounding
their schools. He then requested that City Attorney Fay following up on this
situation.
City Attorney Fay said that he would check this matter but believes that
the final version on appeal was that the county was responsible for the county
road system; it would depend on where the right-of-way line is located.
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THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTION HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE CITY
MANAGER?S AGENDA WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND DELAYED
BY THE COUNCIL AT HIS REQUEST:
A Resolution - Authorizing the execution of Change Order 1 for additional
flood abatement services for the 12th Avenue system, with Big Warrior
Corporation (Cleveland, Al), in the amount of $215,805.00.
City Manager Hugley pointed out that Mr. Len Williams- Executive Director
of the Housing Authority is present to talk about this change order. He
pointed out that Councilor Allen had requested that Mr. Williams speak about
this matter, but Councilor Allen is not present today. He said that the
Council may want to delay this matter.
In response to Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers regarding the detriment in approving
this resolution and could it be delayed for two weeks, Mr. Williams explained
that there is an urgency. Assistant Engineering Director Donna Newman, came
forward after the response to this question was referred to the Engineering
Department. She advised that the delay would be fine, because we are not going
to start working this particular area for at least two more weeks. Mayor Pro
Tem Rodgers then moved that this resolution be delayed for two weeks. Seconded
by Councilor Davis and carried unanimously by those eight members present for
this meeting.
Councilor Davis requested the status of the commitment made to the HOPE
VI, at which time, City Manager Hugley advised that we committed $5.6 million
to the HOPE VI Project. He said that we have a final payment to them in the
FY-07 budget in the General Fund of $211,000.00; then, we have some small
amounts across some other funds. He also commented on the change order request
based on the redirection of a 42? combined sewer pipe, which would be 200 feet
of pipe with a total of $215,000. He estimated the total figure to be
somewhere in the neighborhood of $300,000 to $400,000 but he does not have the
exact figure at this time.
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CONCESSION STAND CONTRACT:
Councilor Henderson expressed some concerns with the availability of
different items at the concession and the extremely high prices. He spoke of a
national tournament that was in town and how the spectators would leave the
area to eat lunch but was unable to return with any items. He pointed out that
the concession stands closed both days with two games left to play. He asked
that we revisit some discussions on whether we want to carve out that section
of the contract providing the option to the promoters to run it themselves.
City Manager Hugley advised that Deputy City Manager Goodwin has been
working on this matter in previous weeks. He then asked that she come forward
to provide a brief report of what has transpired.
Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin, came forward to address some of the
concerns expressed. She said that just last week, she met with the President
of Airmark, as well as the local General Manager. She said that some concerns
had been brought to their attention at the last tournament. She pointed out
that Airmark subcontracts South Common out to another vendor. She stated that
the vendor was charging exhorbented prices. She assured that this matter has
gotten under control, because their prices are not suppose to be any higher
than what is charged at the Civic Center. She mentioned that we are working
those types of situations, and she would be meeting with them this afternoon.
She briefly explained the reasoning for the concession stands closing early,
which was due to the underestimation of users attending these events. She
advised that we could get a report to Council.
In response to a comment by Mayor Poydasheff, City Manager Hugley advised
that it is specified in the contract, for liability purposes, that individuals
cannot bring their own food and beverages into the area.
Councilor Henderson requested that at the end of this contract with
Airmark, we revisit this matter. Deputy City Manager Goodwin assured that
during the next contract negation all of that would be cleared up and spelled
out. City Manager Hugley added that we could in our next negotiation, we could
consider separating out the softball portion of South Commons and let them
handle the Civic Center.
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HOPE VI:
Councilor Turner Pugh asked about the $215,000. change order and wanted to
know if this is an additional cost for the HOPE VI project. City Manager
Hugley responded by saying that it is an additional cost.
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TRUCK TRAFFIC:
Councilor Woodson, referring back to the truck traffic discussion, advised
that she was handed a document from staff regarding truck traffic. She then
read excerpts of Section 20-13.5 of the Columbus Code of Ordinances. She said
that problem that she has is that on Ramsey Road, there are some huge trucks
coming traveling this road in the evenings and late at night and parking in
Rigdon Park. She then requested that a sign be put on Ramsey Road for trucks
not to travel that road or to be in the parks.
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HOPE VI:
Councilor Turner Pugh noted that the funding for this project is listed as
the 1999 SPLOST. She then requested that when this information is brought back
in two weeks, provide the information on where those funds are budgeted, what
projects are we taking away from to do this project and if they could take the
$211,000. and apply it to this. City Manager Hugley responded by saying that
it is coming from the $3.3 million that we have for the 12th Avenue flood
abatement.
When there was a suggestion made to bring some information during the work
session for next week, City Manager Hugley said that we could bring a update,
progress report and include the information in that discussion.
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TRUCK TRAFFIC:
Councilor Davis recalled that he had requested a work session dealing with
parking issues, particularly with the heavy trucks in neighborhoods. He said
that he wanted to help the citizens understand what can and cannot be done as
far as these parking concerns dealing with large trucks. City Manager Hugley
said that he could have the staff to do a brief overview on that subject at the
Council Worksession.
Councilor Woodson asked questions regarding citizens taking pictures that
have the date and time stamp to show the violations occurring with truck
traffic. Mayor Poydasheff responded by stating that a citizen could do that,
because there is no expectation of privacy in a public area like that. City
Attorney Fay advised that the pictures could be used as part of the
investigation.
Responding to further questions, City Attorney Fay advised that the
pictures could be turned over to the Police Department or enforcement officer.
City Manager Hugley recommended submitted those pictures to the Police
Department, because the police could issue the citation.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING THREE TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE APPLICATIONS WERE SUBMITTED
BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND WERE APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON A SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HENDERSON, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR DAVIS BEING
ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE:
Application of Richard Bishop to temporarily close 10th Street from 1st
Avenue to Broadway on the following Saturdays: May 20, 2006, June 17, 2006,
July 22, 2006, September 2, 2006 and October 21, 2006, from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00
p.m., in connection with pedestrian safety.
Application of Scott Boyce to temporarily close Peachtree Drive from
Elmwood Drive to Crest Drive (including its intersection with Park Drive), on
Monday, May 29, 2006, (rain date Tuesday, May 30th) from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00
p.m., in connection with a ?Memorial Day Celebration?.
Application of Gloria Thomas to temporarily close 8th Street from Buena
Vista Road to the bridge over East Double Branch Creek (including Washington &
Sampson Avenues), on Saturday, June 3, 2006, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., in
connection with a ?Block Party?.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS INCLUDED AS AN ADD-ON TO THE AGENDA WAS
SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON A
SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR TURNER
PUGH, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBERS PRESENT WITH COUNCILOR
DAVIS BEING ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE:
A Resolution (198-06) - Excusing Councilor R. Gary Allen from the May 16,
2006 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (199-06) - Excusing Councilor Charles E. McDaniel, Jr. from
the May 16, 2006 Council Meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL
DAVIS AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 17-06.
Public Safety Advisory Commission, March 2, 2006.
Public Safety Advisory Commission, April 6, 2006.
Planning Advisory Commission, March 1, 2006.
Planning Advisory Commission, March 15, 2006.
Planning Advisory Commission, April 19, 2006.
Water Commissioners, Board of, March 13, 2006.
Councilor Turner Pugh made a motion that these minutes be received.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present for this meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Ms. Susan Beck has resigned
from the Hospital Authority. She said that the Council would need to submit
three nominees for this vacancy. There were no nominations.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Councilor Suber made reference to the Public Safety Advisory Commission
where members were asked to express the concerns that they have, and Mayor
Poydasheff has met or is planning to meet with those individuals. He requested
that the members of this board come before this Council to voice their
concerns. He requested that the staff set up a worksession to have the members
express their concerns before the Council. Mayor Poydasheff said that we could
have the members attend the work session for next month.
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Mayor Poydasheff asked if there was anyone present that would like to
address the Council regarding an issue that affects the City Council. No one
came forward.
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COUNCILOR BID FOR RE-ELECTION:
At the request of Councilor Anthony, Mayor Poydasheff said that he would
like to grant Councilor Anthony?s request for personal privilege. Councilor
Suber so moved. Seconded by Councilor Hunter and carried unanimously by those
six members present with Councilors Davis and Turner Pugh being absent for the
vote.
Councilor Anthony thanked his family and citizens of Columbus for the
privilege of serving on the City Council. He then made remarks on his
intentions regarding the upcoming election. He announced that his desire is to
seek re-election for his Council Post 9 seat. He said that he would not be
running in the Mayor?s race but would seek re-election to his current seat.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Poydasheff called attention to the previous request to go into
executive session to discuss litigation. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers made the motion
to allow the Council to go into executive session. Seconded by Councilor Suber
and carried unanimously by those six members present with Councilors Davis and
Turner Pugh being absent for the vote.
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At 10:22 a.m., the Council adjourned its regular session to allow the
Council to go into an executive session.
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At 10:55 a.m., the regular meeting was reconvened, at which time, Mayor
Poydasheff pointed out that the Council did meet in executive session to
discuss litigation, but there were no votes taken.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
Suber made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Turner Pugh and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present for this meeting with the
time being 10:56 a.m.
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Sandra T. Davis
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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