MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 10, 2015
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 9:03 A.M., Tuesday, March 10, 2015, on the 2nd Floor of the
Citizens Service Center, located at 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia
Honorable Teresa Tomlinson, Mayor and Evelyn Turner Pugh, Mayor Pro Tem
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Teresa Tomlinson and Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes, Tom B. Buck III,
Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson, Bruce Huff and Judy W. Thomas, City Manager
Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Assistant City Attorney Lucy
Sheftall, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council
Lindsey Glisson were also present. Councilor Evelyn Woodson took her seat at
9:23a.m.
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ABSENT: No one was absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Chaplain Allison Kennedy Owen of Columbus Hospice
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Students from Puddle Jumpers Child Enrichment
Center
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
PRESENTATIONS:
Ms. Betsy Covington of The Community Foundation came forward with a
presentation on the Gehl Architects. She said the Community Foundation is now a
$100 million public foundation geared towards helping people use the tools of
philanthropy to improve their communities now and forever.
She said we do this work on behalf of hundreds of donors every year, who
contribute to any of their more than 200 funds that have been established to
impact various charitable interests.
She said she is here this morning to share some exciting news about one of
those funds and a series of events that it is making possible here in Columbus
beginning next week. She said we all want for Columbus to be a successful city
where people believe that they and their children have a say in their future,
where citizens are engaged in civic life, enjoy gathering together in public
spaces, and can easily move around for recreation or transportation.
Ms. Covington said we want this to be a City that attract creative
thinkers and entrepreneurs whose statistics show us increasingly chose where
they want to live first and then find or create jobs second. She said many of
us believes that this concept of establishing a doable city plays off of
Columbus?s strength and is hitting our community at what may be a pivotal point
in our City?s evolution.
After Ms. Covington concluded her presentation,
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA :
THE FOLLOWING THREE ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS
ADVERTISED:___ ______
An Ordinance ? Rezoning the property located at 1500 Hilton Avenue from
RMF2 (Residential Multi-Family 2) zoning district to SFR3 (Single Family
Residential 3) zoning district. The proposed use is a single family detached
residential dwelling.
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An Ordinance ? Amending Section 3-5(d) of the Columbus Code pertaining to
alcoholic beverages.
After some discussion, referrals were made by Councilors Henderson, Thomas
and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh.
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An Ordinance ? To adopt Personal Transportation Vehicle (PTV) Plan
pursuant to state law which will allow the use of PTV?s on designated street
segments in the Uptown area; and for other purposes.
After some discussion, referrals were made by Councilors Woodson, Davis and
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh.
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PUBLIC AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS APPEARED BEFORE THE COUNCIL ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA
TO DISCUSS THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT MATTERS, AS LISTED BELOW: ________
1) Mr. Timothy Frost, representing Chattahoochee Down Syndrome Association, Re:
World Down Syndrome Awareness Day.
2) Ms. Kacie Fountain, representing Circles in Columbus, Re: Program Overview.
3) Ms. Sherry Burdell & Ms. Melonese Close, representing Columbus Regional
Hospital, Re: Community Outreach and Mobile Health Unit.
4) Mr. Tom Bryan & Mr. Marty Flournoy, Re: Thunder in the Valley Air show.
5) First Lady Stephanie Hayes, representing Greater Beulah Baptist Church, Re:
4th Annual Women?s Conference.
6) Ms. Carla J. Hawkins, representing Likelink of Georgia, Re: Upcoming Events.
& Ms. Carmen French, Re: Organ Donation and an upcoming event.
7) Mr. William A. Miles, representing BVA, Re: METRA proposal for short and
long range transportation.
8) Ms. Mary Huie, representing Fountain City Chapter of the NFB, Re: Support of
recommendations for METRA.
9) Mr. Oree Crittenden, representing Access 2 Independence,
Re: METRA proposal for short and long range transportation.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA :
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (56-15) ? Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a 10
year Lease/Purchase Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc., for critical
upgrades to the City's 800 MHz radio system and maintenance of the system
during the term of the agreement.
Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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A Resolution(57-15) ? Authorizing a permanent encroachment onto the
western right-of-way margin of Broadway and the southern right-of-way margin of
12th Street for the eastern and northern building faces of the Columbus State
University College of Education and Health Professions located at 1127 Broadway
a distance not to exceed six feet; authorizing the subsurface concrete
foundation and the overhead canopy to encroach into said rights-of-way.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent for this vote.
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A Resolution (58-15) ? Authorizing and ratifying the execution, recording
and delivery of a Quitclaim Deed for an approximately 8.41 acre tract
(013-022-007) to the Muscogee County School District for purpose of clearing
title to the property.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent for this vote.
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A Resolution (59-15) ? Authorizing the acceptance of a deed to that
portion of Magazine Lane and that portion of Lexington Lake Drive located in
Section Nine, Lexington Hills on behalf of Columbus, Georgia.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh being absent for this vote.
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A Resolution (60-15) ? Authorizing the City Manager to submit an
application to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for a grant to fund
the Muscogee County Juvenile drug court and if awarded, amend the
multi-governmental fund by the amount of the grant award. There is a 10% cash
match requirement and the grant period of from July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:__
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A Resolution (61-15) ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) mobility
vehicle [2015 ford transit connect, short wheelbase], from Allan Vigil Ford
(Morrow, Ga), in the amount of $38,008.00, via Georgia State contract
#99999-spc-es40199373-0002.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present.
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A Resolution (62-15) ? Authorizing the execution of Change Order 1 with
River City Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $34,145.55, for the Metro Police
Building Project.
Councilor Thomas moved the adoption 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 (63-15) ? Authorizing the purchase of four (4) inmate vans
(2016 Ford Economize E-350, Club Wagon 15 Passenger Van, Low Emission Vehicle)
from Allan Vigil Ford (Morrow, Ga), at a unit price of $39,675.00, for a total
price of $158,700.00, via Georgia statewide contract
#99999-spd-es40199373-002.
Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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A Resolution (64-15) ? Authorizing the execution a construction contract
with Earth-Scapes, Inc. (Phenix City, AL), in the amount of $1,024,202.65, for
the Riverwalk Plaza located on 14th Street between Broadway and the 14th Street
Bridge.
Director of the Planning Department made a presentation prior to this
resolution being discussed.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried by a vote of nine to one, with Mayor Pro Tem
Tuner Pugh and Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes, Buck, Henderson, Huff, Woodson
voting yes and Councilor Thomas voting no.
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THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND DEFEATED BY THE COUNCIL AFTER SOME
DISUSSION:__
A Resolution ? Authorizing the purchase of four (4) electric carts from
Adrenalin Powersports, Inc., (Griffin, GA), in the amount of $71,495.22, by
cooperative purchase, via National Joint Powers Alliance, contract #090512-PSI.
After much discussion, referrals were made by Councilor Thomas.
Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Baker and after much discussion defeated by a vote five to five with
Councilors Allen, Buck, Davis, Huff and Thomas voting no and Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh and Councilors Baker, Barnes, Henderson and Woodson voting yes.
Mayor Tomlinson broke the tie vote by voting against its adoption.
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THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:__
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A Resolution (65-15) ? Authorizing the payment to Yancey Brothers Company
(Atlanta, GA), in the amount of $28,173.03 for repairs performed on a
sanitation truck, Vehicle #6983.
Councilor Thomas moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting
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THE FOLL0WING UPDATES WERE PROVIDED ON THE CITY
MANAGER?S AGENDA:_________ ___________________
Consultants Connetics Transportation Group provided an update on Transit
Needs Assessment Update.
METRA Public Transit Needs Assessment
Study Overview
? T-SPLOST: $22 million towards transit improvements
? How to best invest those dollars?
? Steps:
? Engage the community
? Understand demographics and demand
? Evaluate existing fixed route and paratransit services
? Develop service and capital recommendations
Community Engagement
? Extensive Outreach Over Course of Study
? Major Elements:
? 3 Rounds of Community Outreach
? Steering Committee
? Public Open Houses
? METRA Rider Input Sessions
? Individual Stakeholder Interviews
? One-on-One Input from METRA Staff
? On-Line Survey
Community Priorities
Results from the METRA Money Exercise
Spending Category Dollars Allocated Percentages Rank
Service to New Locations 90 27%
1
Better Bus Stop Access 68
21% 2
Later Evening Service 66
20% 3
Improved Travel Times 40
12% 4
New Sunday Service 33
10% 5
More Frequent Service 27
8% 6
Earlier Morning Service 6
2% 7
Combined Results from Steering Committee and Public Open House
Demographic and Demand Analysis
Demographic and travel pattern data was mapped to identify areas where
Transit riders are most likely to live and work.
Existing Fixed Route System Characteristics
? 147 square-mile service area
? 253,600 residents in the service area
? Nine fixed routes
? Monday-Saturday service
? First bus out at 4:30 AM
? Last bus in at 8:30 PM
? 30-90 minute frequencies
Existing Fixed Route System Characteristics
? Radial system with centralized transfers
? Clock headways
? Significant neighborhood penetration
? Large one-way loops
? Pedestrian challenges
? Sidewalks
? Curb cuts
? Crosswalks
? Limited Right-of-Way
Existing Dial-a-Ride System Characteristics
? Operates from 4:30 AM to 8:30 PM Monday through Saturday (same as
fixed-route)
? Average of 225 trips daily
? Eight to ten Bus Operators
? One Paratransit Coordinator
? Reservations accepted seven days a week
Evaluation of Existing Services
The team conducted a system-level, route-level and stop-level analysis to
determine how METRA fixed route service is being used
Evaluation of Existing Services
The consultant showed the ridership trends of the total annual fixed
routes, as well as, the numbers for the Dial-A-Ride ridership; and also said it
was important to understand where Dial-A-Ride demand is greatest. He also
showed these areas on the map.
Recommendations
Fixed Route Service Planning Approach
? Provide service to more areas that?s also faster, more direct and easy for
first-time riders to understand
? Focus on corridor-oriented service where practical
? Minimize turning movements and slower neighborhood travel
? Minimize one-way loops and out-of-direction travel
? Establish bi-directional service where feasible
? Create community mini-hubs to facilitate connections
? Maintain access for riders who consistently ride the service
? Offer connections to bike-sharing, car-sharing and taxis
? Strive to operate all routes at 30 or 60 minute frequencies
? Improve schedule reliability
Dial-a-Ride Planning Approach
? Address growth and restore quality of service
? Additional drivers
? Additional buses
? Manage demand for Dial-a-Ride
? Encourage use of fixed route system to the extent possible through bus stop
access improvements
? Review eligibility of existing Dial-a-Ride customers*
? Modify application process to better screen applicants*
* METRA has already implemented these recommendations
Phased Implementation
? Phase One (2015):
? Improvements that can be made with current fleet
? Improve on-time performance
? Improve access to employment
? Phase Two (2018):
? Restructuring that requires new buses
? Service expansion to new areas
? Focus on corridor-oriented service
Phase One (2015)
? Introduces new Monday-Saturday evening service
? Improves on-time performance
? Extends service further into Columbus Park Crossing
? Eliminates one-way loops through Bradley Park and Airport Thruway
? Extends service further east to communities along Warm Springs Road
? Extends service further east on Milgen Road to apartments, mixed-use
developments and Gateway Walmart
Phase Two (2018)
? Provides new service to Victory Dr, Flat Rock Rd and Forrest Rd
? Creates corridor service on Wynnton Rd, Lumpkin Rd, Buena Vista Rd, MLK Jr.
Blvd and Cusseta Rd
? Realigns Fort Benning service to the Kelly Hill area and proposed primary
transportation hub on Post
? Re-orients the Trolley to focus on connections between the Medical Center,
Uptown and the Civic Center
? Establishes three community mini-hubs to facilitate transfers
On-Going Improvements (2015-2022)
Throughout both phases, additional improvements to Dial-A-Ride and
general pedestrian needs will also be made.
These improvements include:
? Four additional Dial-A-Ride drivers and vehicles
? Bus stop accessibility improvements (sidewalks, ADA
compliant curb cuts/ramps)
? New shelters and benches at METRA?s most heavily used
stops including community mini-hubs
Transit Mini-Hubs and Park-and-Ride Lots
? Three mini-hubs in addition to existing Transfer Center:
? Midtown (At or Near City Services Center)
? Northeast (Near Beaver Run Rd and Gateway Rd)
? South (Near Victory Dr and S Lumpkin St)
? Potential for bike lockers, bike sharing, and car sharing
? Park-and-ride lots located adjacent to mini-hubs:
? Existing garage at City Services Center
? Explore shared-use agreements at northeast and south mini-hubs
Associated Service Statistics
Current Phase 1 Phase 2
Annual Fixed Route Revenue Hours 61,716 84,837 107,028
Annual Fixed Route Revenue Miles 908,637 1,174,645 1,410,137
Peak Fixed Route Buses 16 19 24
Peak Dial-a-Ride Buses 7 9 11
Total Peak Buses 23 28 35
Associated Costs and T-SPLOST Revenue
Total Projected Revenue $22,400,000
Projected New Fixed Route Operating Expenses $13,612,922
Projected New Dial-a-Ride Operating Expenses $951,808
Projected New Fixed Route Capital Expenses $5,450,000
Projected New Dial-a-Ride Capital Expenses $540,000
Projected New Infrastructure Capital Expenses $1,600,000
Total Projected Expenses $22,154,730
After the conclusion of the presentation, the Mayor and members of the
Council asked questions of the consultant.
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Ms. Reather Hollowell, Human Resource Director came forward and
provided an update on the Health Care Plan for 2016, and outlined the
following information and detailed below.
HEALTHCARE 2016
Healthcare Summary
? Prescription Drug Plan RFP
? Healthcare Plan Design
? Post 65 Retiree Private Exchange Alternative
? Health and Wellness Center
? Cost Sharing Ratio
? Medical Plan RFP
Prescription Drug Plan
? Current Pharmacy Benefit Manager Review
? Cost Savings with new Manager
? Modify Rx Plan w/o Impacting Employees
Healthcare Plan Design
? Three Healthcare Plans
? HMO
? Health and Wellness Center
? POS/PPO
? Enhance cost controls
? Better plan management
Post-65 Retiree Private Healthcare Exchange
? A review and analysis of moving the post 65 retirees to a Private Exchange
model
? 92% of Retirees better off
? $1,461 in Average Savings
Health and Wellness Center
? Opening the HWC to all employees
? Review and Analysis
? Health and Wellness Culture
Cost Sharing Ratio
? Cost sharing ratio implemented as adopted by City Council in FY15 Budget.
? 70/30 - Employer/Employee
? 50/50:30 - Employer/Pre-65 Retiree & Dependents.
Medical Plan RFP
? Other healthcare providers reviewed
? United Healthcare, Aetna, CIGNA
? BCBS has highest rate of discount
? BCBS is better plan option for CCG
After the conclusion of her presentation, Ms. Hollowell then responded to
questions of members of the Council.
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David Arrington, Deputy City Manager came forward with an update on the
current Transportation Projects.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA :
CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AS INFORMATION
FOR THE MAYOR & COUNCIL: ________________________________________________
1. Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Building Authority of
Columbus.
2. Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Columbus Board of Zoning
Appeals.
3. Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Planning Advisory Board.
4. Biographical sketch of Mr. Danny Arencibia, Councilor Barnes? nominee for
the Commission on International Relations and Cultural Liaison Encounters
(C.I.R.C.L.E.).
5. Biographical sketch of Mr. Larry Campbell, Retiree Association President,
Re: Retirees? Health Benefits Committee.
6. Biographical sketch of Mr. Jason C. Connally, Councilor Barnes? nominee
for the Hospital Authority of Columbus.
7. Biographical sketch of Ms. Vanessa Lewis, Councilor Barnes? nominee for
the Cooperative Extension Advisory Board.
8. Biographical sketch of Mr. Jim Martin, Councilor Davis? nominee for the
Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority.
9. Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1000 block of
Broadway, every Tuesday from March 10, 2015 to October 27, 2015, from 6:00 p.m.
to 10:00 p.m., in connection with the ?Group Bike Ride?.
10. Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close Bay Avenue, from 10th
Street to 11th Street, on Saturday, April 4, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.,
in connection with the ?MCSO Easter Egg Scramble?.*** *** ***
11. Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close Bay Avenue, from the
Synovus Building to 11th Street, and 11th Street, from Front Avenue to Bay
Avenue, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., in connection with the ?Uptown Saturday?s
Songwriter Series?, on the following dates:
? Saturday, April 4, 2015
? Saturday, April 11, 2015
? Saturday, April 25, 2015
? Saturday, May 2, 2015
12. Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close 14th Street, from
Broadway to the 14th Street Bridge, on Thursday, April 9, 2015, from 6:00 p.m.
to 12:00 a.m., in connection with the ?Uptown Creative South Mixer?.
13. Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1000 block of
Broadway, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., in connection with the ?Uptown Spring
Concert Series, on the following dates:
? Friday, April 10, 2015
? Friday, April 24, 2015
? Friday, May 1, 2015
? Friday, May 8, 2015
? Friday, May 15, 2015
? Friday, May 22, 2015
? Friday, May 29, 2015
14. Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1000 block of
Broadway, on Saturday, April 11, 2015, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in
connection with the ?Uptown Beer Run and Concert?.
15. Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1100 block of
Broadway, on Saturday, April 11, 2015, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in
connection with the ?Uptown Drum Circle?.
16. Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 900 block of
Broadway (northbound lane only), every Saturday from April 11, 2015
to November 28, 2015, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., in connection with
the ?Uptown Market Days on Broadway?.
17. Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close 10th Street, from Front
Avenue to Bay Avenue, and Bay Avenue to 11th Street, from Friday, April 17,
2015 at 8:00 a.m. to Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 12:00 p.m., in connection with
the ?Uptown Frogtown Hollow Music Jam?.
18. Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close 11th Street, from
Broadway to 1st Avenue, on Friday, April 24, 2015, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00
p.m., in connection with the ?Uptown Children?s Miracle Network Fish Fry?.
19. Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close 14th Street, from
Broadway to the 14th Street Bridge, on Saturday, April 25, 2015, from 6:00 p.m.
to 12:00 a.m., in connection with the ?Three Union Reunion?.
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TAXICAB OWNER'S BUSINESS LICENSE:
Application of Mr. Ricardo Figueroa for a taxicab owner?s business
license to operate Bi-City Taxi to be located at 1415 10th Avenue, A-1,
Columbus, Georgia 31901.
Councilor Allen made a motion to approve the application. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Baker being absent for this vote.
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THE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:______________________________________________
Email correspondence from Director Ross Horner, requesting
that the seat of Mr. Abdur Hassan be declared vacant on the Civic
Center Advisory Board.
Councilor Woodson made a motion that this seat be declared vacant. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Baker being absent for this vote.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington submitted a letter from Ms. Sherry
Goodrum resigning from her seat on the Airport Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion that these items be received.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council present at the time, with Councilor Baker being absent for this vote.
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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington submitted an email correspondence from Ms.
Chris Henson, resigning from her seat on the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion that these items be received.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council present at the time, with Councilor Baker being absent for this vote.
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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, 06-15 & 07-15.
Columbus Golf Course Authority, February 24, 2015.
Family & Children Services, September 17, November 12, 2014, & January 14, 2015.
Housing Authority of Columbus, January 20, 2015.
Land Bank Authority, February 4, 2015.
Personnel Review Board, February 18, 2015.
Public Safety Advisory Board, October 16, 2014.
Recreation Advisory Board, February 25, 2015.
Region 6 Planning Board, January 14, 2015.
Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Baker being absent for this vote.
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NOMINATIONS AND/OR CONFIRMATION OF BOARD MEMBERS WERE MADE TO THE
FOLLOWING BOARDS BY THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA:______ __
BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
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(Roger Granger) SD-29
Columbus Hockey Association Rep.
Eligible to succeed himself
(Mayor?s Apptmt.)
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(William ?Bill? Logan) SD-29
Columbus Hockey Association Rep.
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS
(C.I.R.C.L.E):
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(Neal McCrillis) SD-15
Post 7
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Mayor?s Apptmt.)
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(John Kuforiji) SD-29
Post 8
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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(Jong Yoon) SD-29
Post 9
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
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(Chuck H. McDaniel, III) SD-15
District 5
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.
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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:
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(Rafael Rose) SD-15
Seat declared vacant
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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(Dr. Xavier McCaskey) SD-15
Seat declared vacant
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
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Rebecca Antrobius (Councilor Woodson?s nominee)
(Matt McDaniel) SD-15
Historic District Resident
Resigned
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(John Sheftall) SD-15
Historic District Resident
Not eligible to succeed himself
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HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Jason C.Connally (CouncilorBarnes? nominee)__
James Webster (Councilor Thomas? nominee)___
Sarah Banks-Lang (Councilor Thomas? nominee)
(Sarah Banks-Lang) SD-15
Eligible to succeed herself
(Council/Authority Apptmt.)
Jason C. Connally (Councilor Barnes? nominee)
James Webster (Councilor Thomas? nominee)___
Sarah Banks-Lang (Councilor Thomas? nominee)
(Jim Laycock) SD-29
Resigned
(Council/Authority Apptmt.)
Jason C. Connally (Councilor Barnes? nominee)
James Webster (Councilor Thomas? nominee)___
Sarah Banks-Lang (Councilor Thomas? nominee)
(James Webster) SD-29
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council/Authority Apptmt.)
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RETIREES? HEALTH BENEFIT COMMITTEE:
Larry Campbell_____________
(William ?Billy? Watson) SD-29
Retiree Association President
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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VALLEY PARTNERSHIP JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
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(Jacki Lowe) SD-15
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Tomlinson entertained a motion to go into executive session to
discuss a litigation matter. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to go
into executive session to discuss a litigation matter. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present at the
time, with Councilor Allen being absent for this vote.
At 1:33 p.m., the Council adjourned its meeting to go into executive
session. At 1:56 a.m., the meeting was reconvened.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Councilor
Barnes made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present at the time, with
Councilor Baker being absent for this vote, with the time being 1:56 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, MMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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