REVISED
CITY ATTORNEY'S AGENDA
FOR THE MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2012
O R D I N A N C E S:
(1) 2nd Reading ? An ordinance adopting an operating budget for the fiscal Year
2013 beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013, for certain funds of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts
shown in each budget; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)
(2) 2nd Reading - An ordinance adopting non-operating budgets for the Fiscal
Year 2013 beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013 for certain funds of
the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts
shown in each budget; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)
(3) 2nd Reading - An Ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 13 of the
Columbus Code Solid Waste Collection and Disposal by adjusting the offset to
the residential rate for low-income households based on U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services guidelines. (Budget Review Committee)
(4) 1st Reading - An Ordinance providing for the establishment of taxing
districts, including a county-wide general services district and three (3)
urban services districts and three (3) Business Improvement Districts (BID);
providing for the levy, assessment, and collection of taxes for Columbus,
Georgia within such districts for the year 2012 as provided under the Charter
of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; providing penalties for
violations of the provisions of said ordinance; and for other purposes.
(Budget Review Committee)
(5) 1st Reading - An Ordinance providing for the levy, assessment, and
collection of taxes for the public school system of Columbus, Georgia; and for
other purposes. (Request of Muscogee County School District)
(6) 1st Reading - An Ordinance amending various provisions of Chapter
13, Article VII, of the Columbus Code pertaining to solid waste collection and
disposal. (Budget Review Committee)
(7) 1st Reading - An ordinance adopting the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for
General Government Employees, the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for Employees
of the Department of Public Safety, Disability Income Plan, Death Benefit Plan
and DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Plan) to be effective July 1, 2012; and
for other purposes. (Pension Review Committee)
(8) 1st Reading - An Ordinance providing for contributions to the Columbus,
Georgia General Government Employees? Pension Plan for the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 2012. (Budget Review Committee)
CONTINUATION OF THE CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA FOR JUNE 19, 2012
(9) 1st Reading - An Ordinance providing for the supplemental
contributions to the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for Employees of the
Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012.
(Budget Review Committee)
(10) 1st Reading - An Ordinance providing for Government funding of a Major
Disability Income Plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012. (Budget
Review Committee)
(11) 1st Reading - An Ordinance providing for Government funding of a
Death Benefit Escrow for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012. (Budget Review
Committee)
R E S O L U T I O N S:
(12) Authorizing temporary appointment of Recorders Pro-Tem for the period June
20, 2012 through June 23, 2012. (Councilor McDaniel)
(13) Commending Col. Walter E. Piatt upon his reassignment and promotion to
Deputy Commanding General for the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army at
Fort Drum, New York. (Councilor Henderson)
(14) Commending Brigadier General Thomas S. James upon his
reassignment and promotion to Deputy Commanding General-Maneuver 1st Cavalry
Division, Fort Hood, Texas. (Councilor Henderson)
A RESOLUTION
NO.
WHEREAS, Judges of the Recorder?s Court of Columbus, Georgia will be at
a training seminar during the period of June 20, 2012 through June 23, 2012;
WHEREAS, there is a need for temporary authorization of Recorders Pro-Tem
during this period.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
We hereby authorize temporary appointment of Mr. Julius Hunter or any other
properly licensed attorney designated by the City Attorney to substitute as
Recorder Pro-Tem during the period of June 20, 2012 through June 23, 2012.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, held the
19th day of June, 2012, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of
_____ members of said Council.
Councilor Allen voting______________.
Councilor Baker voting______________.
Councilor Barnes voting_____________.
Councilor Davis voting______________.
Councilor Henderson voting__________.
Councilor Huff voting_______________.
Councilor McDaniel voting___________.
Councilor Pugh voting_______________.
Councilor Thomas voting_____________.
Councilor Woodson voting____________.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON, CLERK TERESA PIKE TOMLINSON, MAYOR
WHEREAS, Colonel Walter E. Piatt and his wife, Cynthia, with their two
children, Jessica and Joshua, will be reassigned from Fort Benning, Columbus,
to Fort Drum, New York in June, 2012, where he will assume duties as the Deputy
Commanding General for the 10th Mountain Division of the U.S. Army; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Piatt, (promotable to General Piatt), served as the Chief of
Infantry and Deputy Commander of the US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence at
Fort Benning overseeing the development of first class training, support, and
deployment assistance with his inspired leadership, training over 75,000
soldiers this past year alone; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Piatt?s extensive education includes a Master of Science
degree in Military History and Master of Arts degree in Military Science,
School of Advanced Military Studies, Command & Staff College, School of
Advanced Military Studies, B.S. degree in Biology, and study of Diplomacy at
Edmund Walsh School of Foreign Service.
WHEREAS, Colonel Piatt?s 33 years of military service includes tours in Korea,
Panama, Hawaii, Iraq, and Afghanistan. His numerous awards include two Legions
of Merit, five Bronze Star Medals, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two
Meritorious Service Medals, two Army Commendation Medals, three Army
Achievement Medals, the Combat Infantryman Badge, Expert Infantryman Badge,
Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Ranger Tab, Humanitarian Service Medals,
and many more; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Piatt holds the vision of ?One Infantry: Ready Today, Relevant
Tomorrow?, has developed a staff organization for the ?Squad: Foundation of the
Decisive Force? into functional and efficient fire teams and increased the
close partnership with Columbus State University to enhance educational
opportunities for soldiers and their families, was a mentor for Junior ROTC
programs, and worked with community leaders to strengthen our relationship with
Fort Benning; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Piatt developed and implemented many mission statements to
enhance infantry training. He brought in the best to train the best. His goal
was for Fort Benning to be recognized as having the best doctrinal and tactical
experts in the Army so others with military questions will know to ?Call Fort
Benning and ask the experts?; and
WHEREAS, we congratulate and thank Colonel Piatt for his outstanding career and
community service. We wish the future ?General? Piatt and his family well in
their new assignment and want them to know they are always welcome in Columbus,
Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:
We hereby commend and congratulate Colonel Walter E. Piatt. Columbus is proud
of Colonel Piatt?s accomplishments and we wish him every success in the future.
Let a copy of this resolution be forwarded to COLONEL WALTER E. PIATT.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the
19th day of June, 2012, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of
______ members of Council.
Councilor Allen voting________________.
Councilor Baker voting________________.
Councilor Barnes voting_______________.
Councilor Davis voting________________.
Councilor Henderson voting____________.
Councilor Huff voting_________________.
Councilor McDaniel voting_____________.
Councilor Pugh voting_________________.
Councilor Thomas voting_______________.
Councilor Woodson voting______________.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON, CLERK TERESA PIKE TOMLINSON, MAYOR
CLERK MAYOR
Resolution No.
WHEREAS, Brigadier General Thomas S. James is the Armor School Commandant and
the 46th Chief of Armor, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, Columbus,
Georgia and said Brigadier General will take on a new command as Deputy
Commanding General-Maneuver 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas; and
WHEREAS, Brigadier General James, his beautiful wife Chelle, and their three
children, Trey Zach and Maddie, have made many friends in our tri-community;
and
WHEREAS, Brigadier General James has a distinguished career of military service
which began in 1985 after graduating from the Citadel in Charleston, S.C. He
has served as a tank platoon leader, company executive officer, Assistant
Brigade S-3, Commander Alpha Company 4-66 Armor, Command of Charlie Company
2-68 Armor, Aide-de-camp to the Commander of 1st Armor Division in Germany,
Battalion Operations Officer in 1-64 Armor, Brigade Operations Officer in 2nd
Brigade 3rd Infantry Division, 1st Armored Division G3 in Bagdad, Iraq, Chief
of Command Planning Group at Headquarters TRADOC, and command of the 4th
Brigade 3rd Infantry, Chief of Staff for the 3rd Infantry Division, and Deputy
Commanding General for Maneuver 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia;
and
WHEREAS, Brigadier General James education includes a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Business Administration from the Citadel, a Master?s Degree in
Military Art & Science from the US Army Command and General Staff College, a
Master?s of Science in National Security Strategy from the National Defense
University of Foreign Service, and graduated from the National War College at
Fort McNair, Washington, D. C.; and
WHEREAS, Brigadier General James different assignments during his outstanding
career have included Desert Shield & Desert Storm, Bagdad, Iraq, Fort Riley
Kansas, Aschaffenburg, Germany, Heidelberg, Germany, Bad Kreuznach, Germany,
Friedberg, Germany, Fort Monroe, Virginia, Fort Stewart, Georgia, Fort Riley,
Kansas. He is no stranger to Fort Benning attending the Infantry Officer
Advanced Course in 1989; and
WHEREAS, we hereby thank and congratulate Brigadier General Thomas S. James for
his outstanding career, tremendous accomplishments, and the sacrifices he has
made for the safety and protection of our nation. We wish him the best at Fort
Hood and desire for him to know the gates of Fort Benning and the hearts of all
the citizens of Columbus will always be open to him and his family.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:
We hereby commend and congratulate Brigadier General Thomas S. James upon his
outstanding career and we wish him every success as he assumes his new duties
at Ft. Hood, Texas. Let a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Brigadier
General Thomas S. James.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the
19th day of June, 2012, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of
______ members of Council.
Councilor Allen voting____________YES_.
Councilor Baker voting____________YES_.
Councilor Barnes voting___________YES_.
Councilor Davis voting____________YES_.
Councilor Henderson voting________YES_.
Councilor Huff voting_____________YES_.
Councilor McDaniel voting_________YES_.
Councilor Pugh voting_____________YES_.
Councilor Thomas voting___________YES_.
Councilor Woodson voting__________YES_.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON TERESA PIKE TOMLINSON
CLERK MAYOR
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