MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
The regular monthly night meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was
called to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, September 5, 2006, on the Plaza Level of
the 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 Rodgers were
Councilors R. Gary Allen, Wayne S. Anthony, Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson,
Julius H. Hunter, Jr., Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Evelyn Turner Pugh, Nathan
Suber and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton
Fay, and Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis were also present.
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ABSENT: Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington was absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Poydasheff.
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HANDS ON GEORGIA:
State Senator Seth Harp, came forward to announce that he has received
notice from the Governor?s Office that Governor Perdue has authorized the
renewal of Hands on Georgia Program. He explained that it is a challenge grant
that Columbus participated in it last year. He then announced the availability
of $100,000 that will come from Hands on Georgia through the Community Affairs
and is available in our community to encourage volunteerism.
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CHARACTER WORD OF THE MONTH:
Mr. Ed Wilson, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, came forward to present
the character word for the month of September. Mr. Wilson said the character
word for March is ?responsibility?. He said some related words to ponder and
practice are: reliability, trustworthiness, and duty. He said that
responsibility means proving that you could be trusted of what is expected of
you and that you will fulfill your commitments.
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PROCLAMATION:
?DAY OF SOLEMN REMEMBRANCE?:
Mr. Ed Wilson came forward to receive Mayor Poydasheff?s proclamation as
read by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers, proclaiming September 11, 2006 as ?Day of Solemn
Remembrance? in Columbus, Georgia.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
WITH THE PIONEER GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE,
COUNCILOR ALLEN READ THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IN ITS ENTIRETY AS SUBMITTED BY
CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (370-06) - Commending and congratulating the Pioneer 9-10
year-old girls softball team upon recently winning the Georgia state
championship. Councilor Allen moved approved. Seconded by Councilor Henderson
and carried unanimously by those ten members present and standing to cast their
vote in the affirmative.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND
DELAYED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution - Commending and congratulating Northern All-Star Kyle Carter
of Midland, Georgia upon recently finishing third in Major League Baseball?s
Pitch, Hit & Run Competition.
A Resolution - Commending and congratulating Stacey Kim, Columbus High
Lady Blue Devil golfer and GSGA Girl?s Player of the Year, upon recently
competing in the 61st U.S. Women?s Open Championship.
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WITH MR. MIKE GAYMON AND OTHER STAFF MEMBERS OF THE GREATER COLUMBUS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, COUNCILOR DAVIS READ THE
FOLLOWING RESOLUTION IN ITS ENTIRETY AS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (371-06) - Commending and congratulating Muscogee County upon
receiving the ?Entrepreneur Friendly? designation from the Georgia Department
of Economic Development. Councilor Davis moved approved. Seconded by
Councilor Hunter and carried unanimously by those ten members present and
standing to cast their vote in the affirmative.
Mr. Mike Gaymon, Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce, came forward to
speak of the One Stop Shop that originated from the Inter-City trip to
Jacksonville, Florida. He made comments in regards to the nurturing of small
business and the significant benefits of small businesses. He announced that
the State evaluated the Chamber along with all of the other cities in Georgia,
and Columbus, Georgia became the first second tier city to receive this
designation. He shared that this has reached such a great success because of
the hard work of Ms. Angela Wygenti, who made it all come together, the State
wants the Chamber to go around the State and talk about how this program has
worked in other cities and also to maybe become the first Regional Entrepreneur
Friendly in the State of Georgia.
Ms. Angela Wygenti, approached the rostrum and spoke of the teamwork that
was involved in making this happen. She then recognized the following
individuals: Mr. Mike Dillon, Mr. Murray Solomon and Ms. Nancy Coleman, on her
team and Ms. Marie Cordera, Mr. Ron Hinze and Tammy Segero from SPDC. She then
briefly spoke about the process.
At this time, Mr. Gaymon had stars filled with gifts passed around to each
member of Council, which also plugs the Expo that is coming up in October where
over 100 small business that would be there to show their services and products
to the community.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCILOR HENDERSON, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS CALLED
ON AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS AS SUBMITTED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (372-06) - Authorizing a request to enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding (MOU) with the Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce and an
agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the acceptance of a
High Priority Grant in the amount of $250,000 for restoration and preservation
of the historic Columbus Depot. Councilor Henderson moved its adoption.
Seconded by Councilor Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members
present for this meeting.
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NORTHERN LITTLE LEAGUE CELEBRATION:
Mayor Poydasheff thanked everyone involved with the Northern Little League
Celebration. He said that we found out about Northern Little League winning
the World Series on Monday night and Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin was
placed in charged with some assistance from others to make the event come
together. Within a day in a half, he pointed out that we organized one of the
fabulous outpouring of love that this city has ever done. He announced that
Former President Jimmy and Mrs. Carter came up on the day of the celebration
even with the downpour of rain. He mentioned others that were in attendance
and are as follows: Secretary of State Cathy Cox, State Senator Seth Harp and
others.
He pointed out that Northern Little League, coaches and parents
represented everything that is good in this City. He spoke of the resolution
that Councilor Allen read and presented to each of them along with a coin. He
mentioned the Northside High School band and cheerleaders along with Midland
Middle School cheerleaders that were present for the celebration. He announced
that there were over 8,000 people at the Civic Center. He said that he has
received nothing but the highest compliment for how the City has treated these
young people.
He then read a letter from Mayor Michael Bloomberg of Staton Island
congratulating Northern Little League for winning the Little League World
Series and commending the City of Columbus for its gratitude. He said that we
also received a letter from Mayor Mel Cohen of the City of Morganton, North
Carolina that expressed similar sentiments.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the July 25, 2006 meeting 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 Allen, which carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
THE FOLLOWING FOUR ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY
CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON EACH AS ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at on parts of 4348 and 4410
Buena Vista Road is proposed for rezoning from SFR2 (Single Family Residential
2) District and LMI (Light Manufacturing/Industrial) District to GC (General
Commercial) District. (46-A-06-Cantrell)
PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner, but he did
not make a presentation since no one came forward in opposition.
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An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 5111 Armour Road is proposed
for rezoning from RO (Residential-Office) District to NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) District. (47-CA-06-Skeleton)
PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:
After a question was raised about the proposed project and the location,
Ms. Veronica Skeleton, the petitioner, advised that she would like to open a
massage therapy business for her daughters and briefly described the location
of the property.
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An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 5019 Armour Road is proposed
for rezoning from RO (Residential-Office) District to GC (General Commercial)
District. (48-CA-06-Sign Makers, Inc.)
PROPONENTS:
Mr. Adam Rosenberg, advised that the proposed use of the property is for a
sign company.
OPPONENTS:
Ms. Sue Poole, expressed concerns in that all of the blocks around the
neighborhood were for residential use. Mayor Poydasheff advised that the
property is currently zoned Residential-Office.
In response to a question of Mayor Poydasheff, Mr. Rosenberg explained
that we would be making signs and selling signs to the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers said if this was neighborhood commercial, because
there is commercial along Armour Road, but the side that has the general
commercial backs up to the highway. Mr. Rick Jones, Transportation Planning
Manager, explained that this area is going to go commercial in some way and
stated that he feels comfortable in recommending approval of the rezoning. Mr.
Jones then briefly explained the reasons why the Planning Department recommends
conditional approval.
In response to a question of Councilor Turner Pugh, Mr. Jones replied that
the sign company is the only allowable use in a general commercial use.
After the Planning Department responded to several questions, Councilor
Anthony said that there is no other general commercial on the neighborhood
side, which is the west side, this makes is very different to open up that hold
area, which is all residential.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers suggested a reversionary clause, at which time, City
Attorney Fay pointed out that there is a reversionary clause in the ordinance,
but there is a typographical error in the ordinance. He said that is should
say ?sign printing business?.
Councilor Turner Pugh asked the petitioner if he consented to the
reversionary clause? Mr. Rosenberg said that he has no problem with that.
Ms. Sue Poole, 2620 Carriage Drive, expressed further concerns with the
rezoning and pointed out the blocks that constitute the residential areas and
the proximity of the commercial zonings.
In response to a question of Councilor Suber, Mr. Jones replied that this
property was changed last year to Residential-Office. Mr. Jones explained that
the property owner at the time went through the rezoning process.
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An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 4621, 4623 and 4627 Milgen
Road is proposed for rezoning from LMI (Light Manufacturing/Industrial)
District to RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) District. (50-D-06-Moon Family
Corp.)
PROPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner, Mr. Rick
Gordon, who then approached the rostrum.
Mr. Rick Gordon, 102 Atta Court, said that we are proposing to build a
20-unit complex on Milgen Road and called attention to the site plan of what
the property would look like. He described the amenities of the units and the
price range of $150,000 to 200,000.
Mayor Poydasheff maintained that the Planning Department recommended
denial because it is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Gordon said
that his understanding as to the reason for denial was because most of the
north side of Milgen Road is commercial and light manufacturing; therefore,
this project would be the only residential component on that site. He pointed
out that directly across the road, there are high-density residential
apartments and a few hundred feet to the east there would be commercial on the
south side of Milgen Road.
In response to a question of Councilor Turner Pugh, Mr. Gordon explained
the reasons why he believed this property would be a good location for
residential.
Mr. Allen Rosendousky, 1922 Preston Drive, came forward to introduce Mr.
Nathan Hill, who is the owner of the property and has being trying to sell the
property for five years.
Mr. Nathan Hill, further explained that he purchased the property in hopes
of building a small business, which did not pan out. He made some additional
comments as to the reasons why this property is suitable for residential use.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY
CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING:
An Ordinance - Amending Chapter 13 of the Columbus Code by providing for
notice of unlawful vegetation and weeds; providing ten days to correct
violations and providing for citation to Recorder?s Court upon failure to
comply; and for other purposes.
An Ordinance - Adopting Human Resources Policy Number 220-601,
Discrimination & Harassment Policy and repealing Affirmative Action Policy
Number 905, Sexual Harassment.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS WERE READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND
APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING:
An Ordinance (06-75) - Rezoning property located at 3918 Fairview Drive is
proposed for rezoning from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) District to SFR3
(Single Family Residential 3) District. (42-A-06-Norris) Councilor McDaniel
moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
ten members present for this meeting.
An Ordinance (06-76) - Rezoning property located at 1033, 1035, 1037, 1039
& 1041 Red Maple Way is proposed for rezoning from SFR3 (Single Family
Residential 3) District with conditions to SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3)
District with amended conditions. The proposed condition change shall allow
vegetation to be used as a buffer instead of a fence. (44-A-06-Planning
Department) Councilor McDaniel moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Suber and
carried unanimously by those ten members present.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE REGULATING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:
An Ordinance (06-77) - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia
by establishing/amending the parking restrictions along the following street
segments: Flournoy Drive east curb beginning at the south curb of 17th Street
and running south to the north curb of Brookside Drive; authorizing the
installation of official traffic control signs indicating said parking
restrictions; repealing any conflicting ordinances and for other purposes.
Councilor Allen moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Turner Pugh and carried
unanimously by those ten members present.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MR. FRANK MARTIN, RE: CITY PAY PLAN APPEAL AND CITY FINANCE DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Frank Martin submitted a letter requesting to reschedule his
appearance before the Council.
MR. DAVID SWYERS, REPRESENTING THE SALVATION ARMY, RE: PARKING SITUATION
FOR EMPLOYEES: EXTENDING CITY COUNCIL AN INVITATION TO A RECEPTION HONORING
THE NATIONAL COMMANDER, COMMISSIONER ISRAEL AND EVA
GAITHER:
Mr. David Swyers, came forward to announce that we have the protocol of
all Salvation Armies to be built in the fifteen southern states, located at
5201 Warm Springs Road. He said that we have formed a partnership with
Tuskegee/Morehouse Committee. He announced that in June 2006, the Salvation
Army appointed the first African American National Commander to head all of
America in its history. He said that he is coming here as the Grand Marshal
for the Tuskegee/Morehouse game, parade and other events. He then invited the
Mayor and Council to the Black Tie dinner reception honoring Commissioner
Gaither, who will be the Special Guest speaker. He said that the Presidents of
Morehouse, Tuskegee and Spellman would be in attendance. He said that we wanted
to make sure that the first visit for the National Commander to Columbus be one
that is recognized as an important event.
In response to Councilor Suber, Mr. Swyers advised that the black tie
event would be October 5, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. with a reception at 6:00 p.m. He
pointed out this would be a fundraiser that is going towards the colleges to
set up a scholarship fund and to the work of the Salvation Army here is
Columbus. Mr. Swyers announced that the Tuskegee/Morehouse game is October 7,
2006 and the parade starts at 9:00 a.m. with line-up at 7:30 a.m. He advised
that the Commodores would perform at the Civic Center.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
AT THE REQUEST OF MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS
SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (373-06) - Granting a hardship variance request to waive the
minimum street frontage requirement in order to construct a personal care
facility at 7556 Old Moon Road. Mayor Pro Tem Rodger moved approval. Seconded
by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members present
with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this vote.
Mr. Don Will, Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, briefly described the
facility that would be built. He said that we are the first greenhouse
designated in the State of Georgia from their corporate offices in New York
City. He maintained that we would set the model and the pace for the years to
come in elder care.
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MR. LORENZA WILDER, RE: TRAFFIC AND SPEEDING PROBLEMS ON WILDER DRIVE:
Mr. Lorenza Wilder did not come forward when given the opportunity to
speak before the Council.
Councilor Turner Pugh said that she did want Mr. Wilder to know that she
did ask Assistant to the City Manager Ms. Liz Turner to check into evaluating
Wilder Drive for possible speed humps or some other type road devices;
therefore, we are working on that matter.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING THREE 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 WOODSONE AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM RODGERS, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (374-06) - Authorizing payment to the Georgia Municipal
Association (GMA), in the amount of $31,834.42, for 2006 - 2007 membership
dues.
A Resolution (375-06) - Authorizing the purchase of one (1) chemical
sprayer, from Georgia Turf & Tractor, in the amount of $20,478.00.
A Resolution (376-06) - Authorizing the purchase of forty-five (45) tasers
(Model #x26 Advanced), holsters and various cartridges from DGG Taser, Inc.,
(Jacksonville, Fl) in the amount of $48,681.55.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Manager Hugley requested a brief executive session to discuss
personnel matters.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND
COUNCIL:
(1) Notice of NLC?s 83rd Annual Congress of Cities and Exposition to be held on
December 5th through 9th in Reno, Nevada.
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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. 33-06.
Department of Family & Children Services, August 23, 2006.
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, August 8, 2006
Planning Advisory Commission, June 21, 2006.
Planning Advisory Commission, July 19, 2006.
Planning Advisory Commission, August 2, 2006.
Councilor Woodson made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded
by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers and carried unanimously by those ten 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 Councilor McDaniel has submitted
the name of Mr. Frankly Lambert, at which time, Mayor Poydasheff pointed out
that Mr. Lambert serves on the Employees? Pension Plan, Board of Trustees.
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that if Mr. Lambert is chosen to serve on
the Hospital Authority, he could make a decision as to which board he would
prefer to serve on. She then advised that Councilor Davis has nominated Ms.
Cathy Walker. She pointed out that we now have all three nominees for this
board and they would be submitted to Authority.
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MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Councilor Suber is submitting
the name of Ms. Merrian Douglass for the position of Dr. Carole Rutland;
Councilor Davis had previously submitted the name of Mr. Robert George for the
position held by Mr. George McCluskey, Jr. Deputy Clerk of Council Davis
submitted two additional nominees for consideration: Mr. Tracy Sayers and Mr.
Bob Jones. Councilor Turner Pugh then made both nominations. Deputy Clerk of
Council Davis advised that we would submit the two names for both positions,
which closes out the nominations. She pointed out that these nominees would be
submitted to the Authority.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Councilor Davis has nominated
Christopher Hohlstein, Jr. for the District Two Representative. Councilor
Allen moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried
unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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THE MEDICAL CENTER:
Councilor Woodson called attention to a complaint she received on the
Medical Center?s Emergency Room. She then asked if the City funds the Medical
Center for indigent care. She questioned if the Medical Center could turn
away patients.
City Manager Hugley advised that we fund the Medical Center 3 mills for
indigent care, which is approximately $10 million. He said that he would have
to look into the situation.
Councilor Woodson then requested the staff to check with the Medical
Center to follow up on a particular case where an individual was treated only
briefly for an injury because the individual did not have any insurance.
Councilor Turner Pugh requested that the staff invite Mr. Tom Titus, from
the Medical Center, to come before the Council to explain to the public about
the new procedures that would happen as it relates to emergency care.
Councilor Hunter made comments that the Medical Center is trying to deal
with emergencies and there is a policy in place where they look to make sure
that it is a true emergency. He explained that one of the problems that
patients have had when going to the emergency room is that they have long
waits. He pointed out that part of the reason for that is because a number of
patients use the Medical Center Emergency Room as their physician; so, when
they have a headache or something like that they go to the Emergency Room. He
said that they are trying to assess on the front-end those people that have
true emergencies, and those people no matter their income would be dealt with.
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1999 SPLOST:
Councilor Suber suggested that City Manager Hugley respond to the
information received regarding the 1999 SPLOST, at which time, City Manager
Hugley explained that we had $50.3 million to purchase property and construct a
library; that has not changed. He said that what the City Attorney through
Finance forwarded to the Library Board is no different then what we sent them
before. He pointed out that if they have something that is related to the
construction of the library; then, that money is still there and available
until the project is complete. He said the amount is a little over $6
million. He said there has been some mention of the Firestone property, which
was not in the original scope of work and if they want to amend that scope to
include that; then, they would have to come through this Council.
City Manager Hugley clarified that the 42 plus acres that was included as
part of the Sears property that was geared for the library is what we are
focusing on. He said that if they want to expand those 42 acres to include
some additional property and want to use a portion of the balance of the
library project fund for that purpose; then, this Council would have to approve
it.
City Attorney Fay advised that they could equip the library with the money
that is left over, but the library project is the way the project is described
in the bond issue. He explained that if there is any excess money after the
final equipping of the library; then, the monies go to the county debt.
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NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES:
Councilor Davis asked that City Manager Hugley make some comments
regarding the subject letter nomination of Bibb City to the National Register
of Historic Places. City Manager Hugley announced that there is a review
process to include Bibb City into the historical register. He said that a
public hearing was held some time ago to allow the members of Bibb City to have
input. He said that is not a done deal, but they are going through a process.
He said that if this is going to happen; then, it would have to happen through
the vote and approval of this Council.
In response to a comment of Councilor Davis, City Manager Hugley said that
the Board of Historic and Architectural Review has been working through this
process. Councilor McDaniel added that he believes that they are trying to
preserve the mill village of all of the houses up there.
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Mayor Poydasheff asked if there was anyone present that had a matter to
bring before the Council. No one came forward.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Poydasheff called attention to the earlier request to go into an
executive session to personnel matters. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers then made a
motion to allow the Council to go into an executive session. Seconded by
Councilor Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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At 6:55 P.M., the Council adjourned its regular session to allow the
Council to go into an executive session to discuss litigation and personnel
matters.
At 7:50 P.M., the regular session was called back to order at which time
Mayor Poydasheff pointed out that the Council did meet in an executive session
to discuss personnel matters, but there were no votes taken.
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With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
Henderson then made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and
carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present with Councilors
Allen, Davis and McDaniel having already left the meeting, with the time being
7:51 P.M.
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Sandra T. Davis, DCMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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