MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 26, 2014
The regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to
order at 5:34 P.M., Tuesday, August 26, 2014, on the 2nd Floor of the Citizens
Service Center, located at 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia Honorable
Evelyn Turner Pugh, Mayor Pro Tem, presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner Pugh were Councilors
Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes, Glenn Davis, Bruce Huff, Berry Henderson and Judy W.
Thomas. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, Assistant City Attorney Lucy Sheftall,
Deputy Clerk of Council Sandra Davis and Administrative Secretary Lindsey
Glisson were also present. Councilor Evelyn Woodson took her seat at 5:37 p.m.
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ABSENT: Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, Councilors R. Gary Allen and Charles E.
McDaniel, Jr., were absent. City Attorney Clifton Fay and Clerk of Council
Tiny Washington were also absent.
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INVOCATION: Led by Rev. Curtis Crocker ? Metropolitan Baptist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the Parks and Recreation After-school Program.
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STOP THE VIOLENCE MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh announced that Mayor Tomlinson is inviting the
public to a ?Stop the Violence Memorial Service?, on Sunday, August 31, 2014,
at 1:30 p.m., at the Columbus Civic Center to remember the lives lost and pray
for peace.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Minutes of the August 12, 2014 Council Meeting
and the July 22, 2014 Executive Session of the Council of the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia were submitted and approved upon the adoption
of a motion made by Councilor Davis and seconded by Councilor Woodson, which
carried unanimously by those eight members of Council being present for this
meeting, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY SHEFTALL AND WERE ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:
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An Ordinance (14-41) - Renewing the Columbus, Georgia Business Improvement
Districts for a period of ten years; and for other purposes. Councilor Woodson
moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and
carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present with Councilors
Allen and McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
An Ordinance (14-42) - Amending the length of terms of members of
Development Authority of Columbus, Georgia and the Downtown Development
Authority of Columbus, Georgia to four years so as to be consistent with
Georgia statutes; and for other purposes. Councilor Woodson moved the adoption
of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Thomas and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being
absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
WERE SUBMITTED AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY SHEFTALL AND
WERE ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:
An Ordinance (14-43) - Rezoning properties located at 2126, 2200, 2206,
2210 and 2214 Buena Vista Road are proposed for rezoning from NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. The purpose of the
rezoning is for general retail (Family Dollar Store). Councilor Huff moved the
adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Thomas and carried unanimously
by those eight members of Council present with Councilors Allen and McDaniel
being absent from this meeting.
An Ordinance (14-44) - Rezoning property located at 1300 5th Avenue, is
proposed for rezoning from UPT (Uptown) to GC (General Commercial) Zoning
District. The purpose of the rezoning is for auto/truck major repair and
auto/truck sales (Conforming Uses). Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of
the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being
absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE WAS
SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND WAS INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:
An Ordinance (14-45) - Amending the text to the Unified Development
Ordinance (UDO) amending the setback requirement for monopole tower structures
in relation to residential structures. Councilor Henderson moved the adoption
of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Baker and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being
absent from this meeting.
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AT THE REQUEST OF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY SHEFTALL, THE FOLLOWING
RESOLUTION WAS CALLED UP AS THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS AS SUBMITTED AND ITS
CAPTION READ BY ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY SHEFTALL AND WAS APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (269-14) - Authorizing a Special Exception Use for a Wireless
Telecommunication Facility (95? Monopine) at 6507 Moon Road. Councilor
Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Baker and
carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present with Councilors
Allen and McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY ASSISTANT
CITY ATTORNEY SHEFTALL WITH AN INCONCLUSIVE VOTE FOR ACTION BY THE COUNCIL ON
SECOND READING:_
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An Ordinance - Authorizing ?working spouse? eligibility for coverage in
the Columbus Consolidated Government Employee/Retiree Self Funded Medical
Benefit Plan conditioned upon payment of a monthly surcharge of $371.45; and
for other purposes.
Councilor Henderson made a motion to allow individuals to be heard on
second reading. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being
absent from this meeting.
Councilor Davis shared some of the discussion offered during meetings held
with employees. Mr. Michael Burgess- Chairperson of the General Government
Employees? Association, came forward to announce that the members now support
the ordinance as presented. Also, the recommendation from the employees in
attendance was that the $1.18 million deficit be spread among all spouses and
not just the working spouses.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh called attention to the recommendation of the
GGEAC members to spread the cost among all spouses. Human Resources Director
Reather Hollowell, approached the rostrum and immediately called upon Ms. Kathy
Showers representing North Western Benefits, Inc. Ms. Showers shared that the
cost for all spousal coverage would be $109.08 per month, which is based on the
current number of spouses enrolled on the city?s plan of 1042.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh requested that some further information be
brought to Council as it relates to the cost of $109.08 for all spouses.
After there were no further comments from the audience, Councilor Davis
moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Thomas that resulted
in an inconclusive vote for action. Councilors Baker, Barnes, Davis,
Henderson, and Thomas voted yes; Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and Councilors Huff
and Woodson voted no with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent from the
meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES REGULATING VEHICULAR TRAFFIC WERE SUBMITTED
AND THEIR CAPTIONS READ BY ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY SHEFTALL AND WERE APPROVED
BY THE
COUNCIL:
An Ordinance (14-46) - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia
by establishing a loading zone along the north curb of 10th Street between
Front Avenue and Bay Avenue; is authorizing the installation of official
traffic control signs indicating a loading zone; repealing conflicting
ordinances; and for other purposes. Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of
the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being
absent from this meeting.
An Ordinance (14-47) - Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia
by establishing ranked parking along the north and south curbs of 11th Street
between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue and a loading zone along the south curb of
the same block; authorizing the installation of official traffic control signs
indicating the ranked parking and loading zones; repealing conflicting
ordinances; and for other purposes. Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of
the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Baker and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present at the time, with Councilors Allen and
McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY ASSISTANT CITY
ATTORNEY SHEFTALL AND WAS INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING
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An Ordinance - Amending Ordinances 98-30, 00-106 and 01-29 for the
expansion of the existing Enterprise Zone, known also as the Columbus Business
Development Center.
Planning Department Director Rick Jones, came forward to make comments
regarding the expansion of the existing Enterprise Zone and displayed an
outline of the eligible areas that would be included. He then briefly
explained the tax abatement process.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND ITS CAPTION READ BY ASSISTANT
CITY ATTORNEY SHEFTALL AND WAS APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (270-14) - Authorizing a Special Exception Use to operate a
place of worship, 250 or more seats located at 6804, 6720 and 6714 Forrest
Road; 6759 Mitchell Drive.
The applicant, Mr. Eddie Eubank- the engineering firm representing the
church approached the rostrum. He then introduced Deacon Jones from Liberty
Hill Baptist Church. Mr. Eubank explained that the purpose for the Special
Exception Use is to build a proposed fellowship hall and new worship center in
the rear of the property; once that is completed, the existing church would be
removed.
Councilor Huff moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson.
When Councilor Henderson asked about the possibility of a daycare center
or school at this location. Planning Department Director Jones pointed out
this is a Special Exception Use for the sanctuary and if the church was
interested in operating a daycare center, they would have to come back to the
Planning Department to request it to ensure they meet all of the criteria under
the UDO.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh called attention to the motion to approve, which
carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present with Councilors
Allen and McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Assistant City Attorney Sheftall requested an executive session to discuss
personnel.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MR. REGINALD RADNEY, RE: COMMUNITY JUSTICE ISSUES:
Mr. Reginald Radney, approached the rostrum to make comments as he had on
a previous appearance before the members of Council. He announced that he has
prepared a formal incident report and complaint on the police officers involved
with the encounter he experienced. He shared the efforts he has contributed to
the community where his uncle resides. He then asked that a member of the
Administration contact him with regards to this matter.
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MS. KATHERINE CUNNINGHAM, RE: POLICE RESPONSE:
Ms. Katherine Cunningham, cancelled her appearance before the members of
Council.
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MR. RICKET CARTER, RE: CCG ACCOUNTABILITY AND THE COLUMBUS POLICE
DEPARTMENT:
Mr. Ricket Carter, appeared before the members of Council to present a
packet of information that contains governmental documents on the conduct of a
police officer.
Councilor Woodson requested that the Administration ensure that a
Department Representative be present if there is a citizen scheduled to speak
before Council concerning complaints made against a particular CCG Department.
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MS. BRENDA STEELE, RE: THE SPOUSAL SUBSIDY FOR CCG EMPLOYEES:
Ms. Brenda Steele, did not respond when given the opportunity to address
the members of Council. (Assistant City Attorney Sheftall had also called
forward Ms. Steele during the City Attorney?s Agenda when the spousal subsidy
was being discussed, and Ms. Steele did not respond during that time as well.)
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MS. ALYSSA WILLIAMS, REPRESENTING WOMEN OF VISION, RE: THE STOP THE
VIOLENCE UNITY MARCH AND RALLY:
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Ms. Alyssa Williams, did not respond when given the opportunity to address
the members of Council.
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MS. SHAVON TOLBERT, REPRESENTING MY BROTHER?S KEEPER, RE: REQUEST FOR AN
HONORARY
NAMING:
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Ms. Shavon Tolbert, representing My Brother?s Keeper, came forward on
behalf of her brother, late Mr. David Scott and close friend late Ms. Marilyn
Bailey. She then requested that the park on Ewart Avenue be named in honor of
these two peaceful individuals, who lost their lives to gun violence. She
suggested the park be named the ?Scott and Bailey Peace Park?. She also made
reference to a petition with over 500 signatures. (A copy of the petition was
not filed for the record.)
Councilor Woodson explained the process of requesting an honorary
designation. City Manager Hugley offered some additional comments and
procedures for bringing this matter forward. He also suggested that Ms.
Tolbert work with Midtown, Inc. with regards to the improvements that are being
made to that park.
Councilor Barnes recognized the presence of Ms. Wanda Earley, who is a
dynamic community activist.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (271-14) - Authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with the Georgia Department of Transportation for the redevelopment
and redesign of the Buena Vista Road Spiderweb. Councilor Henderson moved the
adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor Barnes.
Planning Department Director Jones responded to questions from Councilor
Thomas as it relates to potential flooding with a tunnel and the provisions
that would be put in place. He explained that staff is not at that point in
terms of dealing with the actual engineering; however, flooding would be a
chief concern that would need to be addressed when moving forward with this
project.
After some additional comments related to the cost, the motion carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present with Councilors Allen and
McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (272-14) - Authorizing the City Manager to accept a donation
from Midtown, Inc., for installation of a nine-hole disc golf course in
Dinglewood Park.
Councilor Huff moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present at
the time, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent from this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (273-14) - Authorizing the City Manager to approve and accept
a donation from the Rotary Clubs of Columbus, Georgia for enhancement of Rotary
Park.
At this time, Councilor Woodson expressed some concern that these
enhancements would conflict with future plans for this area. After conferring
with staff, City Manager Hugley assured that there would be no conflict with
the rowing facility locating there.
Councilor Thomas recognized the presence of Mr. Ryan Clemmons- President
of the Downtown Rotary Club of Columbus and Mr. Mack Cantrell- Assistant
District Governor for the Rotary Club. One of the gentlemen did come forward
to make some comments; however, the individual did not identify himself.
For future instances such as this, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh requested
that when enhancements are to be made to an area, that the Councilor for that
District be notified.
Councilor Thomas moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent from this
meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING 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 COUNCILOR HUFF AND CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT WITH
COUNCILORS ALLEN AND MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FROM THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (274-14) - Authorizing the City Manager to submit an
application and if approved accept a donation of a defibrillator valued at
approximately $1,255.00 given by Hopey?s Heart Foundation.
A Resolution (275-14) - Authorizing the acceptance of a deed to that
portion of Wellington Trace located in phase three, Wellington Pointe on behalf
of Columbus, Georgia.
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THE FOLLOWING FIVE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO A SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR WOODSON AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HUFF AND CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE TIME, WITH
COUNCILORS ALLEN AND MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FROM THE
MEETING:
A Resolution (276-14) - Authorizing the execution of an annual contract
with Southeastern Site Development, Inc. (Newnan, Ga) for the installation or
replacement of brick pavers throughout Columbus-Muscogee County on an as-needed
basis.
A Resolution (277-14) - Authorizing the purchase of traffic sign materials
from Vulcan, Inc., (d/b/a Vulcan Signs) (Foley, Al) for the estimated annual
contract value of $147,390.00.
A Resolution (278-14) - Authorizing the execution of a contract for pest
control services with SWGA Quick Pest Control (Leesburg, Ga) for the estimated
annual contract value of $18,000.00.
A Resolution (279-14) - Authorizing the execution of a contract with
Absolute Quality Landscaping (Columbus, Ga) as an additional contractor to
provide lot clearing services, on an ?as needed basis,? for the estimated
annual contract amount of $85,332.00.
A Resolution (280-14) - Authorizing the use of the Trade Center fund
balance to cover the cost to repair the balcony, at the Columbus Convention and
Trade Center, in the amount of $23,600.00.
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UPDATES:
-- Finance Monthly Report
City Manager Hugley advised that there would not be a finance monthly
update today. He explained that we are going through the end of the year
audit.
-- Water Tower Update
Deputy City Manager David Arrington recalled that the Convention &
Visitor?s Bureau approached staff with regards to an idea of placing
advertising on the water tower located at the intersection of 12th Street and
Bay Avenue. He then displayed a visual concept of what the water tower would
look like with the image being that of the Whitewater event; this concept would
have to be presented before the Board of Historic & Architectural Review. He
also recognized the presence of Mr. Peter Bowden- Executive Director of the
Convention & Visitor?s Bureau.
When members of Council did not express any opposition, City Manager
Hugley said with there being no objections, staff would move forward with this
concept.
-- Forrest Road Bridge
Deputy City Manager David Arrington also provided an update on the Forrest
Road Bridge. He explained the conflict with the sanitary sewer line with the
differences in elevation from the design to what was actually on site. He
spoke of the best approach to resolve the matter and has taken approximately
two months. He said the hope is that the contractor would be able to proceed
with the work within the next week.
-- Pre/Post 65 Retiree Insurance
Human Resources Director Reather Hollowell, came forward to explain the
ordinance adopted in July of 2001 and clarified in this year?s budget session.
She then made reference to a handout regarding Pre and Post 65 Retirees. She
also called attention to the last page, which is a read of that ordinance that
includes some bullet point of what would happen if this ordinance is amended to
allow pre and post 65 retirees and dependents to leave the plan and allowed to
return at a later date.
Human Resources Director Hollowell outlined the power point slide to
explain the two primary components of Ordinance 01-49:
(1) If an employee was hired on or after July 1, 2001 as a post 65 retiree, the
retiree could not participate in the cost sharing piece that the city affords
for those folks on the fully insured Medicare Advantage Plan. However, if you
were hired prior to July 1, 2001, the city would pay 25% of the cost and the
retiree pays 75% on the fully insured Medicare Plan
(2) An active employee at Pre-65 or Post-65 decides to retire; they could
remain on the city?s plan, as well as, the dependents. However, if the retiree
gets off the plan or chooses not to remain initially, the retiree could not get
back on the plan or the dependents.
She outlined the exceptions provided as it relates to dependents when the
retiree decides to remain on the city?s plan. As a result of this short
presentation, the following referrals were made by the members of Council and
are provided below:
Councilor Woodson requested staff add an appendix to simplify the
ordinance to help employees better understand the legal language that is listed
concerning employees? insurance coverage.
Human Resources Director Hollowell clarified a statement made by Councilor
Woodson in that the suggestion is to review another exception under new
dependents by adding loss of coverage. After conferring with Ms. Showers and
Finance Director Pam Hodge, Human Resources Director Hollowell pointed out that
if the exception is added for loss of coverage and allow that spouse to come
back to the plan, they would come back at 100% of the cost of coverage.
Councilor Woodson then called for an amendment to the 2001 ordinance to
include this exception. City Manager Hugley maintained that an ordinance could
be drafted for the September 9, 2014 Council Meeting.
Councilor Thomas requested to have the Human Resources Department make
sure employees who are retiring before the age of 65, be informed of the 30 day
exceptions policy to make additions to their healthcare plan.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh requested that staff schedule a Council Work
Session for Council to further discuss the possible options available for
Pre/Post 65 Retirees exceptions. City Manager Hugley advised that a work
session has been scheduled for the third Tuesday in September. He added that
the ordinance of 2001 was brought forth to reduce the cost of healthcare to the
government; thereby, at a time while the Administration is making effort to
reduce costs to the government, staff is now being asked to bring some cost
back in this discussion.
City Manager Hugley recapped that staff would not be bringing forth an
amendment to the ordinance on first reading next Tuesday, but we could bring it
back for discussion at a work session on the third Tuesday. However, this
means there would not be a decision for October.
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CITY VILLAGE TOUR:
City Manager Hugley announced that Mr. Phil Tomlinson is inviting the
Council to a tour of City Village, on Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at 9:00 a.m.
for a customized briefing at Comer Auditorium and from there the tour would
begin.
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BUNKER HILL AREA:
Councilor Huff spoke of a conversation with a concerned citizen, who made
reference to snakes and deer coming in close proximity to her home as a result
of a ditch that needs to be cleaned located near her property. He requested
the staff to check into this matter.
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RAILROAD TRACKS:
Councilor Huff recalled that there was an article published in the
Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Sunday, August 24, 2014, concerning the condition
of the Holly Hills railroad crossings in South Columbus and the damage that it
is causing to citizens? tires. Let?s have staff check into the condition of
the railroad crossings.
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BOJANGLES OPENING:
Councilor Woodson announced that Bojangles is opening in South Columbus on
Victory Drive, on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. She added the
public is invited to the ribbon cutting on August 30, 2014; the location is
3264 Victory Drive. She advised that the owner is 3HS Operations.
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DEMOLITION SCHEDULE:
Councilor Barnes requested staff provide an update on the progress of the
demolition of a home on the 4900 block of Gardiner Drive, which caught fire and
was condemned fours ago.
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311 CALL:
Councilor Thomas commended Ms. Elizabeth Turner- Executive Assistant to
the City Manager and Public Works Director Pat Biegler for the quick response
to a visibility complaint on Bradley Park Drive with the overgrowth of kudzu
covering a sign.
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BOXWOOD RECREATION CENTER:
Councilor Barnes announced that on Thursday, August 28, 2014, there would
be a Spaghetti Lunch for the seniors, at noon, at the Boxwood Recreation
Center.
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ISO RATING:
Councilor Davis requested staff provide some information on possible
actions that the City could take to get the ISO rating changed. With the
access road that was just put in and the River Road Fire Station being
utilized, have staff to determine if the process could be expedited to have the
ISO Rating changed.
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311 CALL:
Councilor Woodson commended Ms. Debra Clifton in the Citizen Service
Center, who checked into a call regarding a ditch on Bland Street.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING ITEM AS INFORMATION
FOR THE MAYOR & COUNCIL:
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(1) Application from Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close TSYS Way at 2nd
Avenue, and 14th Street at 1st Avenue, on Saturday, September 13, 2014, from
6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in connection with the ?Uptown Run for the Valley?.
(2) Application of Carson Bayer to temporarily close Builders Way from Williams
Road to Tower Road, on Thursday, September 18, 2014, from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m., in connection with the ?Georgia State HOG Rally?.
(3) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the southbound lanes
only on the 1000 block of 1st Avenue, on Saturday, October 18, 2014, from 9:00
a.m. to 10:00 p.m., in connection with the ?Uptown Foodie Festival?.
(4) Application of Kathy Hollon to temporarily close Leonard Street from
Wildwood Avenue to Forest Avenue, on Sunday, October 19, 2014, from 1:00 p.m.
to 8:00 p.m., in connection with the ?Fall Festival? for St. Paul United
Methodist Church.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF
COUNCIL DAVIS AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR BAKER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR THOMAS AND CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT AT THE TIME, WITH
COUNCILORS ALLEN AND MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FROM THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (281-14) - Excusing Councilor R. Gary Allen from the August
12, 2014 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (282-14) - Excusing Councilor Berry Henderson from the August
12, 2014 Council Meeting.
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DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS SUBMITTED MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS,
WHICH WERE OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL: _
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Board of Tax Assessors, 27-14.
Board of Water Commissioners, July 14, 2014.
Cooperative Extension, August 14, 2014.
Family & Children Services, June 11, 2014.
Housing Authority of Columbus, May 21, 2014.
Councilor Baker moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent from this
meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Ms. Laura A. Mann has resigned;
this is the Council District Eight appointment.
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COLUMBUS GOLF AUTHORITY:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis also advised that Mr. Aubry Burt is not
eligible to serve another term of office and we have three nominees. Councilor
Davis has nominated Dr. William Roundtree; Councilor McDaniel has nominated Mr.
B. Dayton Preston and Councilor Henderson has nominated Ms. Stephanie
Callahan. She advised that this vote would be deferred until the next Council
Meeting.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that we still need nominees for Mr.
Chuck H. McDaniel, III- Council District Five, Ms. Gloria Enfinger- Council
District Six and Ms. Clementine Cochran- Council District Ten. There were no
nominations.
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DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that there are two nominees for the
seat of Dick Ellis, who is not eligible to succeed himself on the Development
Authority of Columbus: Councilor Davis has nominated Ms. Jacki Lowe and
Councilor Woodson has nominated Ms. Becca Hardin. She further advised that
this matter would be deferred and brought back at the next meeting.
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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis pointed out that Vanessa Lewis is not
eligible to serve another term of Office; this is the Council District One
seat. Ms. Rebecca Basset does not desire reappointment and Dr. Billy Kendall
is not eligible to serve another term of office with both seats being
At-Large. There were no nominations.
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PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES? BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that City Manager Hugley is
nominating Ms. Drale Short to serve as the City Employee Representative on the
Pension Fund, Employee?s Board of Trustees. Councilor Henderson moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those
eight members present with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent from the
meeting.
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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. Lyndon Burch has resigned
from his seat on the Recreation Advisory Board; this is Councilor Huff?s
nominee. There were no nominations.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh called attention to the earlier request for an
executive session to discuss personnel. Councilor Thomas so moved. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members present
with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent from the meeting.
At 8:11 p.m. the regular session was adjourned to allow the Council to go
into an executive session.
At 8:28 p.m., the meeting was called back to order, at which time, Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh announced that the Council met in an executive session to
discuss personnel, but no action was taken.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh then entertained a motion for adjournment. Councilor Thomas so
moved. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight
members of Council present with Councilors Allen and McDaniel being absent from
this meeting, with the time of adjournment being 8:29 p.m.
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Sandra T. Davis, DCMC
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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