COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 26,
2011
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, April 26, 2011, on the Plaza Level of the
Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Teresa Pike Tomlinson, Mayor,
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Tomlinson and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner
Pugh were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes, Glenn Davis,
Berry H. Henderson, Bruce Huff, Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Judy 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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INVOCATION: Led by Reverend Richard Allen Washington, Sr., St. James AME
Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the Boys & Girls Club.
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PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT:
Chief Assistant District Attorney Alonzo Whitaker came forward and gave a
final report to the Mayor & Council regarding the Parks & Recreation case and
the sentences that were given to those defendants in that case.
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CITY BANKING ACCOUNTS:
Mayor Tomlinson pointed out that we are still working on a report
regarding City banking accounts and said it will be presented to the Council at
a later date.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING:______________________
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An Ordinance (11-18) ? Amending the Columbus Code by repealing Section
14-10; and for other purposes. Councilor Barnes moved the adoption of the
ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those ten
members of Council present for this meeting.
An Ordinance (11-19) ? Amending the Position Classification Plan of the
Columbus Consolidated Government by reclassifying the position of Assistant
City Attorney from Pay Grade 24 to Pay Grade 26; and for other purposes.
Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor
Barnes and carried by a vote of 8 to 2, with Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes,
Henderson, Huff, McDaniel, Thomas and Woodson voting yes and Councilor Davis
and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh voting no.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:___________________________________________________
An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 3109 Cusseta Road from a GC
(General Commercial) zoning district to an RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1)
zoning district. (6-A-11-Valenzuela) The proposed uses are Single Family
Residential.
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
The petitioner was present, but did not make a presentation, as there was
no one present to oppose this proposed rezoning ordinance.
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An Ordinance ? Amending Section 2-234 of the Columbus Code, Public Safety
Advisory Commission, so as to provide that the Commission may refer any citizen
complaint to the department head of any public safety department; and for other
purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:____________
A Resolution (155-11) ? Rezoning property located at 1726 Boxwood Road is
proposed for a special exception use in a (General Commercial) zoning
district. The proposed use is a place of worship. Councilor McDaniel 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.
A Resolution (156-11) ? Authorizing the settlement of Hickey v. Columbus
Consolidated Government (U.S. District Court Case No. 4:07-cv-00096-CDL).
Councilor McDaniel 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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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay said he would like to have a brief executive session
after the adjournment of tonight?s meeting to discuss a matter of litigation
and personnel, as well as a real estate acquisition issue.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING PERSON (S) APPEARED ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA AND PROVIDED IS A
SUMMARY OF EACH PERSON COMMENTS:_______________
MR. & MRS. GERALD WIECZOREK, REPRESENTING OUR LADY OF ROSE HILL
MINISTRIES, INC., RE: AN ANNOUNCEMENT & INVITATION TO THE ?COUNTRY FOR A CAUSE
2011? EVENT: _________________________________
Mr. & Mrs. Wieczorek appeared and extended an invitation to the Mayor &
Council to attend the upcoming event of ?Country For a Cause 2011?.
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CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:______________
A Resolution (157-11) ? Authorizing the submission of an application and,
if approved, accept a grant for $15,000 from the Governor's Office of Highway
Safety for the Marshal's Office to purchase supplies and equipment to enforce
traffic laws and educate/train the public in highway safety. Councilor McDaniel
moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried
unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR 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 DAVIS AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:_________________________________________
A Resolution (158-11) ? Authorizing the approval to enter into a Memorandum
of Understanding with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the Georgia
Bureau of Investigation for five (5) Mobile Biometric Fingerprint
Identification Devices (Rapid ID) for the Columbus Police Department.
A Resolution (159-11) ? Authorizing the execution of a Quit Claim Deed for
eight parcels located at 2037 Cusseta Road, 502, 504 and 514 20th Avenue, 2044,
2046, 2048 and 2050 Mason Street in the Enterprise Zone to the Land Bank
Authority of Columbus, Georgia to develop and promote for the public good and
general welfare by returning land which is in a non-revenue-generating,
non-tax-producing status to a tax producing status.
A Resolution (160-11) ? Authorizing the approval to enter into a Child
Care Provider Agreement with the Division of Family and Children Services of
the Department of Human Services, who operates the Georgia Child Care and
Parent Services Program. This program provides eligible children with child
care subsidies for camps and before/after school care.
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THE FOLLOWING EIGHT PURCHASING 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 MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER
PUGH, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR
THIS MEETING: ________________
A Resolution (161-11) ? Authorizing the approval of the annual service
contract for storing, transporting & recycling waste tires from Containers by
Reaves (Phenix City, AL), on an ?as needed basis,? for the estimated annual
contract value of $21,000.00, or $1,050 per load. The City generates
approximately 20,000 waste tires (20 loads) annually. The contractor will
remove and properly recycle waste tires generated at the City?s landfill. A
cost for oversized tires is included in the bid; however, the City rarely has
oversized tires in the landfill. The contract is for a period of two years,
with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Contract
renewal will be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the
Contractor.
A Resolution (162-11) ? Authorizing the approval of the annual contract
for water management services from Superior Water Services, Inc. (Marietta,
GA), at a monthly cost of $974.00 or $11,688.00 annually. The contractor will
provide all labor, materials and equipment to provide a complete
service-oriented water treatment management program. The water treatment
program includes, but is not limited to, the prevention of mineral scale,
corrosion and bacterial growth in the water systems, water conservation,
technical support, service and reporting. The treatment will include all
cooling towers, boilers and closed water loops operated by the City. The
contract term shall be for two years, with the option to renew for three
additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent upon the
mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
A Resolution (163-11) ? Authorizing the approval to make payment to Tyler
Technologies, Inc., Appraisal and Tax Division (Dallas, TX), in the amount of
$87,425.00, for the annual renewal fee for OASIS Maintenance Support, covering
the period January 2011 through December 2011. In order to regulate the
payments, it is requested that payment be made in two installments in the
amount of $43,712.50; the first payment upon approval of this resolution and
the second payment after July 1st. This maintenance provides Information
Technology, the Tax Assessor's Office and the Tax Commissioner's Office with
software enhancements, documentation updates, Users Group Support and Hotline
Support for the OASIS property tax and appraisal system. Maintenance has been
budgeted and approved annually since the OASIS software system was purchased in
1985. The vendor is the developer of the software, and is therefore, the only
known source available to provide the maintenance support.
A Resolution (164-11) ? Authorizing the approval to authorize the
execution of a construction contract with Southland Rowe Roofing, Inc., in the
amount of $395,000.00 for roof replacement at Muscogee County Prison.
Southland Rowe Roofing, Inc., will provide all labor, equipment, and materials
to install new SBS modified bitumen roofing at the North Pod, South Pod and
Isolation areas of the building.
A Resolution (165-11) ? Authorizing the execution of Change Order 2 with
McMath-Turner Construction Company in the amount of $80,978.01.
A Resolution (166-11) ? Authorizing the procurement of audio/visual
services by Command Systems (Columbus, GA), in the amount of $31,781.05, for
the new Ice Rink. The vendor will install additional security cameras in Lot D
of the Parking lot. The additional cameras are needed in anticipation of the
increased parking to be utilized near the Ice Rink. These cameras will provide
enhanced surveillance and protection for patrons and vehicles at the Civic
Center and Ice Rink. This equipment will be added to the existing security
camera system originally installed by Command Systems. This portion of the
work is quoted at $14,234.77.
The vendor will also install IT connections needed to adapt the twelve
(12) televisions in the Ice Rink with the present video system currently used
at the Civic Center. The televisions are utilized for marketing purposes. This
equipment will be added to existing equipment originally installed by Command
Systems. This portion of the work is quoted at $17,546.28.
A Resolution (167-11) ? Authorizing the approval to purchase one (1)
E-One 75? Aerial Mounted Custom Typhoon & Chassis, in the amount of
$577,689.00; as well as, required ancillary equipment, in the amount of
$103,805.00, from Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus, Inc., (Ocala, Florida); the total
purchase amount is $681,494.00. The new unit will be utilized by the Fire/EMS
Department at Station #10 on Benning Road. This ladder truck is a demo unit
that has already been discounted significantly at approximately, $281,000, and
is ready for quick delivery. The truck also matches the specifications of the
unit purchased in 2009, which is housed at Station 1.
A Resolution (168-11) ? Authorizing payment to Steve Carden and Austin
Gower, Attorney, in the amount of $50,000.00, to settle a risk management
claim. The claim settlement relates to an accident, which occurred on Sunday,
December 13, 2009. A Police Officer was involved in an accident with a private
owned vehicle at the intersection of Wynnton Road and 18th Avenue. The driver
in the private owned vehicle sustained injuries including: severe headaches,
head, chest, pelvic, neck, back pain and a laceration over the right eye.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR & COUNCIL:________
(1) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: The Housing Authority of
Columbus.
(2) USGA Green Section Turf Advisory Service Report- Bull Creek Golf Course
Midland, Georgia.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING APPLICATIONS WERE SUBMITTED
AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
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Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close Broadway from
11th Street to 12th Street, on Friday, April 29, 2011, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m., in connection with the ?Homelessness Concert? pedestrian safety.
Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close Broadway from
11th Street to 12th Street, on Saturday, April 30, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m., in connection with the ?Wounded Warrior Torch Run? pedestrian
safety.
Application submitted by Ron Ward to temporarily close Park Drive from
Peachtree Drive to Overlook Drive, on Sunday, May 1, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m., in connection with the ?Outdoor Movie Night?.
Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close Broadway from
10th Street to 11th Street, on Thursday, May 5, 2011 and Fridays, May 6, 13, 20
& 27, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., in connection with the ?Uptown
Concerts? pedestrian safety.
Application submitted by Richard Bishop to temporarily close 10th Street
from Broadway to Front Avenue, on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. through
Saturday, May 7, 2011, at 6:00 p.m. and Broadway from 9th Street to 10th
Street, on Friday, May 6, 2011, from 6:00 a.m. to Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 6:00
p.m., in connection with the ?Uptown Springfest? pedestrian safety.
Councilor Henderson moved the approval of these applications. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present
for this meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:_____________________________________________________________
Animal Control Advisory Board, April 12, 2011.
Board of Tax Assessors, Nos. 12-11 & 13-11.
Housing Authority, March 16, 2011.
Land Bank Authority, March 2, 2011.
Planning Advisory Commission, March 16, 2011.
Recreation Advisory Board, March 23, 2011.
Uptown Facade Board, April 18, 2011.
Councilor Allen moved the approval of the minutes. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present for this meeting, with Councilor Anthony being absent from this meeting
and Councilor Hunter being absent for this vote.
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THE FOLLOWING TEMPORARY STREET CLOSING APPLICATION WAS SUBMITTED AS AN
ADD-ON ITEM BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:___________________________________
Application submitted by Liz Turner to temporarily close 5th Street at the
intersections of 2nd and 3rd Avenue, on Saturday, May 14, 2011 from 6:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., in connection with ?A Taste of Fourth Street/ Carnival/ Vendor
Fair?.
Councilor Henderson moved the approval of the petition. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present
for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING NEW ZONING PETITION RECOMMENDED FOR DENIAL BY BOTH THE
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING DIVISION WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK
OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:___________________
Petition submitted by Douglas Smith to rezone 1 acre of property located
at 4627 Milgen Road from LMI (Light Manufacturing Industrial) to GC (General
Commercial) district. (7-D-11-Smith)
Councilor Henderson made a motion to receive the petition. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present
for this meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of Mr.
Terry Ballard expired several months ago and stated that he does not desire to
be reappointment; therefore, the Council will need to nominate someone to fill
this seat. There were no nominations.
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BOARD OF HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of Mr. John
House expired back in February and that he was eligible to succeed himself;
however, he does not wish to be reappointed; therefore Council will need to
nominate someone to fill this seat. There were no nominations.
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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the terms of office of Mr.
Jonathan Smart, who serves as the Council District 9 representative expired
back in February and that he is eligible to succeed himself for another term of
office and would like to serve again, if the Councilor for this district would
like to re-nominate him. There were no nominations made.
She further pointed out that the term of office of Mr. Robert Anderson
also expired back in February and that he is not eligible to succeed himself
and that this is Council District 10 representative and then asked if there was
a nomination, but there was none.
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RETIREES? HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that there is still one new
position that we need to fill for the newly formed Retirees? Health Benefits
Committee. There were no nominations made.
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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Ms. Darlene Hughes Kittrell
was nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh at the last meeting to fill the
unexpired term of Mr. Doug McLeod, whose seat was declared vacant and said that
she may now be confirmed. Councilor McDaniel so moved. Seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present
for this meeting.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Mayor Tomlinson pointed out that the terms of office of Mr. Wade Tomlinson
and Mr. Larry Cardin will expire the end of this month and said that these are
her appointments. She said the Housing Authority wants to keep Mr. Cardin on
this board because of his expertise in certain areas. She said this is a State
Authority. She said we have an ordinance on that limits board members to two
terms of office.
City Attorney Fay sad the State Housing Authority law allows a member to
serve more than two consecutive terms of office. He said the Mayor has the
discretion to go beyond the two limits if she desires.
Mayor Tomlinson said she still has that under consideration and she has
not made a decision regarding this appointment.
Several minutes of discussion continued on this matter, with members of
the Council expressing their views in this regard.
Councilor Henderson said he thinks that we need to look at the ordinance
and clean it up and asked the City Attorney to handle that matter.
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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of Ms.
Tiffany Tootle has expired some time ago and that we have not been able to make
contact with her; therefore, Councilor Baker is working on getting a
replacement for this position.
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REGION FOUR PLANNING BOARD DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES:______________________
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Ms. Shana D. Young has
resigned her seat on this board and that the Council needs to nominate someone
else to fill this unexpired term. There were no nominations.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Regarding an earlier request for the Council to go into an executive
session to discuss a matter of litigation and a personnel matter, as well as a
real estate acquisition matter Councilor McDaniel made a motion to allow the
Council to go into an executive session. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and
carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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At 6:55 p.m. this meeting was adjourned to allow the Council to go into an
executive session.
At 7:50 p.m., the meeting was called back to order at which time Mayor
Tomlinson pointed out that the Council met in an executive session and discuss
a litigation matter, a personnel matter, as well as a real estate acquisition
matter, but said that there were no votes taken.
Councilor Henderson then made a motion to adjourn this meeting. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting, with the time being 7:51 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, CMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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