MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
MARCH 11, 2014
The meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to order at 9:00
A.M., Tuesday, March 11, 2014, on the 2nd Floor of the Citizens Service Center,
located at 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Teresa Pike
Tomlinson, Mayor, and Honorable Evelyn Turner Pugh, Mayor Pro Tem 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
Henderson, Bruce Huff, Judy W. Thomas, and Evelyn Woodson. City Manager Isaiah
Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and
Administrative Secretary Lindsey Glisson were also present.
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ABSENT: Councilor Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., was absent. Deputy Clerk of Council
Sandra Davis was also absent.
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INVOCATION: Led by Pastor Vince Allen, of The Bridge Church.
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PLEDGE: Led by Joyful Journeys.
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GEORGIA POWER ? ENERGY EFFICIENCIES /AUDITS OF CCG
BUILDING PRESENTATION:
Ms. Karon Henderson came forward with Georgia Power currently has
residential and commercial energy efficiency programs going on that would allow
the City to receive rebates. She said the deadlines on these can come
up very quickly and with all of the improvements and change outs that the City
makes, it could become quite cumbersome. She said Pat Beigler has stayed on top
of it with her staff and worked with Georgia Powers ICF Representative to get
all
of the rebates that she could. She then presented a rebate check to the City
of
Columbus in the amount of $13,500.
Ms. Pat Beigler, Director of Public Works came forward and expressed her
appreciation to Georgia Power. She said Georgia Power has done audits on
several of our other buildings and highlighted some areas where the City could
make improvements. She said the Facilities Department has been working very
hard, changing out light bulbs, light fixtures and installing any kind of
energy
device that it within the budget. She said that is where a good chunk of the
rebates
has come from the work that has been done by the Facilities Department in the
Government Center. She said we will continue to pursue any energy saving that
we
possibly can.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Minutes of the January 21 & February 4, 2014
Special Call Meetings of the Council of the Consolidated Government of
Columbus, Georgia were submitted and approved upon the adoption of a motion
made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and seconded by Councilor Woodson, which
carried unanimously by those nine members of Council being present for this
meeting, with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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CITY ATTORNEY'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING:__________________________________
An Ordinance (14-6) ? Rezoning property located at 8451, 8461 and 8501
Fortson Road from an RE1/GC with conditions (Residential Estate 1/General
Commercial with conditions) to GC (General Commercial) zoning district.
(Richard E. Catrett, owner) The purpose of the relocation of Flatrock Sand &
Gravel. Councilor Thomas moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present for this meeting, with Councilor McDaniel being absent for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING:__________
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An Ordinance (14-7) ? Rezoning located at 8800 Veterans Parkway from an
RE1 (Residential Estate 1) to a PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zoning District.
(Karen B. Clarke, owner) The purpose of the rezoning is for single family home.
Councilor Thomas moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried by a vote of six to three with Councilors Baker, Huff and
Thomas voting no and all other six Members of Council voting yes: Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh and Councilors, Barnes, Davis, Henderson, McDaniel and
Woodson, with Councilor Allen being absent for this meeting.
City Attorney Clifton Fay called attention to the handout that was
distributed amongst the Council Members highlighting condition #9 that was
approved last week. He said we also have a condition #10 that Councilor Allen
would like to propose. He said we need a motion to amend to get the 10th
condition in and we also have discussion on a couple more proposals from a
developer.
Councilor Allen said He met with Mr. Dave Erickson and some of the
neighbors and Mr. Erickson offered some conditions that he would be glad to
agree to. He said some of the things that we talked about were planting large
maturing trees 3inches in caliber and planting them 30 feet apart on center
rather than 50 feet apart. He said there is a TDU requirement on this property
that starts with RE1 and its 10 but the developers asked that it be reduced to
5.
PROPONENT
Mr. Dave Erickson, President of Tiger Creek Development, came forward and
said Councilor Allen has requested an additional buffer along the boundary of
the promenades, which is not a requirement. He said he is agreeable to doing so
but asks in return that the TDUs (Tree Density Units) be at 5. He said he
spoke with Planning Director Rick Jones and they reached a consensus that 5
TDUs is a reasonable request. He said he was also going to request a
definition on sign monuments but Mr. Jones has asked that I table that request
until a later date.
Mr. Rick Jones, Planning Director came forward and said he did speak with
Mr. Erickson in regards to the TDUs and he understands his concerns. He said
the main objective is to ensure that there is a development that preserves,
protects and encourage the trees. He said he is not clear on the aspect of 5
being the magic number. He said our intent is to maintain the integrity of
the area. He said he is not sure that 5 is an adequate number but surely we
could live with something along those lines.
Councilor Allen asked Mr. Erickson at what point in the development, would
he be able to go in and install the buffering against the promenade.
Mr. Erickson responded in saying the request in the condition is that all
of the trees be planted at the start of the process before the houses get
processed. He said that is a significant concession and it would require a drip
watering system to be installed, the trees would have to be installed ahead of
time and we would also have to make sure that the grade of the dirt in exactly
right. He said we would have to go to a lot of extra trouble to do that but he
is prepared to do it.
Councilor Allen said with the conversation that we have had at the table
with Mr. Erickson and Mr. Jones, he is ok with the 5 TDU?s.
Councilor Allen then made a motion to put conditions 10 and 11 in the
ordinance. Seconded by Councilor Davis and carried unanimously by those eight
members of Council present at the time with Councilor Henderson being absent
for this vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
At this time, City Attorney Clifton Fay advised that Council could vote on
the entire ordinance as amended.
Councilor Davis made a motion to adopt the ordinance as amended. Seconded
by Councilor Allen.
Councilor Allen made a motion to allow the neighbors to be heard. Second
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Henderson being absent for this vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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OPPONENTS
Mr. Allred Thomas, 8715 Palazzo Place appeared before Council requesting that
Japanese cedar trees be planted in this area. He said this tree would serve as
a good buffer. He also expressed concerns in regards to the entering and
exiting of the promenades. He posed several questions regarding the curve that
is located near the development property. He raised concerns about speeding
and also stated that there have been several accidents at this particular curve
on Veterans Parkway.
Planning Director Rick Jones came forward to address the concerns of Mr.
Thomas. He said it is a requirement that the area be cleared out to provide
adequate sight distance for this project. He said by 2019 the GDOT will have
to deal with widening this section of Veterans Parkway.
Mr. Ron Hamlet, Traffic Engineer came forward and said we coordinated with
the GDOT and the easement line will satisfy the requirement for 60mph traffic.
He said that line will be cleared and the easement requires that it be
maintained clear. He said this should solve any issues with intersection sight
distance.
Mayor Tomlinson requested a study from the Georgia Department of
Transportation on the speed limit of the curved roadway located near 8800
Veterans Parkway.
Councilor Thomas requested that when road improvements in the area are
overseen by the Georgia Department of Transportation, the Traffic Engineers
with CCG would voice the concerns of citizens who reside in those areas during
the process. Examples being speed limits, sight distances, etc.
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Mr. Winfield Flanagan, 8603 Blackmon Road came forward and said at the
last Hearing pertaining to this property, the amendment was made to ensure that
there was a 100ft undisturbed natural buffer on the East side. He said he
would
like to make sure that this is still one of the conditions in the ordinance.
City Attorney Clifton Fay said this would be condition #9 in the ordinance.
Councilor Allen argued that Mr. Erickson had agreed not to place windows
on
the back side of the houses in this development project.
Mr. Erickson argued that there was not an agreement made in relation to
windows; there was only an agreement about the buffer.
After several more minutes of discussion regarding this ordinance, with
Councilor Allen and Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh expressing strong opposition to
windows being placed on the back side of the houses that are to be developed,
there was no condition put in the ordinance pertaining to the placement of
windows.
Mayor Tomlinson called attention to the motion that was previously made by
Councilor Davis to approve the ordinance as amended, which was second by
Councilor Allen and carried by a vote of six to two with Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh and Councilor Woodson voting no and Councilors Allen, Baker, Barnes,
Davis, Huff and Thomas voting yes, with Councilor Henderson being absent for
this vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE DELAYED FROM THE FEBRUARY
11 & 25, 2014 COUNCIL MEETINGS WERE AGAIN SUBMITTED AND
EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING: ________________________________________________________
An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 1030 Illges Road and 1044
Rigdon Road from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to an RO (Residential Office)
zoning district. (Jerry Jackson, owner) The purpose of the rezoning is for
multifamily apartments and offices.
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
Mr. Jerry Jackson was present, but he did not make a presentation as there
was no one present to oppose this proposed rezoning ordinance.
City Attorney Fay then asked if there was anyone who wanted to be heard
regarding this matter, but there were none. He then pointed out this ordinance
will be voted on at the next Council meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE ZONING ORDINANCES WERE ALSO SUBMITTTED AND EXPLAINED
BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON EACH AS
ADVERTISED:__________
An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 3071 Williams Road from an RO
(Residential Office) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zoning District.
(Cheyenne Partners, LLP, owner) (REZN-11-13-3412) (District 2?Councilor Davis)
The purpose of the rezoning is for multi-family dwellings (individual rental
units.
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
A representative from Cheyenne Partners, LLP was present, but did not make
a presentation as there was no one present to oppose this proposed rezoning
ordinance.
City Attorney Fay then asked if there was anyone who wanted to be heard
regarding this matter, but there were none. He then pointed out this ordinance
will be voted on at the next Council meeting.
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An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 2020 Fort Benning Road from
an NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District.
(William P. Cliatt, owner) The purpose of the rezoning is for pet grooming,
pet daycare and boarding/barber shop.
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
A representative from A Loving Touch Grooming & Boarding, LLC./Raymond C.
Bullock was present, but did not make a presentation as there was no one
present to oppose this proposed rezoning ordinance.
City Attorney Fay then asked if there was anyone who wanted to be heard
regarding this matter, but there were none. He then pointed out this ordinance
will be voted on at the next Council meeting.
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An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 2728 and 2730 Manchester
Expressway; 4400 and 4408 Armour Road from an NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to
GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. (Lion Properties of Columbus, LLC.,
owner) The purpose of the rezoning is for general restaurants with
drive-thru(s).
Mr. Jim Cheney was present, but did not make a presentation as there was
no one present to oppose this proposed rezoning ordinance.
City Attorney Fay then asked if there was anyone who wanted to be heard
regarding this matter, but there were none. He then pointed out this ordinance
will be voted on at the next Council meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON
FIRSTREADING:__________________________________________________
An Ordinance ? Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by
amending Section 20-7.2. One-way Streets and Alleys of the City Code of
Columbus to delete Tenth Street as a one-way street for westbound traffic from
the westerly line of Sixth Avenue to the easterly line of Bay Avenue; to delete
Twelfth Street as a one-way street for westbound traffic from the westerly line
of Sixth Avenue to the easterly line of Veterans Parkway; authorizing the
modification and installation of new traffic signals, traffic signs and
pavement markings required to convert Tenth Street to two-way traffic from the
westerly line of Sixth Avenue to the easterly line of Bay Avenue; authorizing
the modification and installation of new traffic signals, traffic signs, and
pavement markings required to convert Twelfth Street to two-way traffic from
the westerly line of Sixth Avenue to the easterly line of Veterans Parkway;
requiring certain notification by the City Manager before traffic modifications
are effective; and for other purposes.
Councilor Thomas said one of the issues that we have been dealing with on
10th street is the fire equipment coming out of the fire station at 10th Street
and 2nd Avenue. She then asked if there would be any signals as the truck comes
out to turn left on 10th Street.
Traffic Engineer Ron Hamlett said there is currently a flasher for
westbound traffic but we will also be adding one for eastbound traffic.
Councilor Thomas said one of the things in the ordinance says that the
City Manager will notify the public of the streets changing from one-way to
two-way.
Director of Engineering Donna Newman said we are intending to do a process
if the ordinance is approved to notify the business owners on 10th and 12th.
She said we would also notify the business owners 30 days prior to the actual
changeover of the street. She said we have message boards in place to notify
the general public of the date of the change.
Councilor Thomas said she is concerned about the cost of the project and
then asked where the money would be coming from.
Director Newman said the money is currently budgeted in this year?s
capital improvement budget. She then said that she believes the money is
located in the paving fund.
Councilor Thomas what is the urgency of doing this project right now.
Deputy City Manager David Arrington came forward and said with the
improvements in the uptown area and the increase in activity in that area, we
have had some Public Safety concerns with getting people off of the Front
Avenue/Bay Avenue area with the large public events that are held downtown. He
explained that if there is an emergency, there would be difficulty in getting
emergency resources in that area. He said in addition to that, once these
events conclude there becomes an issue with traffic.
An Ordinance ? Amending Section 3-1 of the Columbus Code to revise
requirements for a traditional restaurant by deleting subsection 3-1(ee)(10),
repealing any ordinances in conflict therewith; and for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution ( 89-14) ? Giving preliminary authorization to pursue the
issuance of Columbus, GA, Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2014 A, in
accordance with the request of the Columbus, Georgia Board of Water
Commissioners.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Thomas being absent for this vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
A Resolution (90-14) ? Authorizing the issuance of Revenue Bonds by the
Downtown Development Authority of Columbus, Georgia for the Benefit of
Schoolhouse Road Estates, Inc.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Thomas being absent for this vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay said he would like to have an executive session at the
end of tonight?s meeting to discuss some litigation matters.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
Mr. Paul Olson, Re: OLOST, Tax Abatement, Medical Center Contract and
Crime Prevention Program________________________ _____________
Mr. Paul Olson came forward and expressed his concerns regarding the
OLOST (Other Local Option Sales Tax). He made reference to Resolution 228-08,
which promised 70% of the OLOST to go towards Public Safety and the remaining
30% to go towards infrastructure. He also made comments regarding tax
abatement and hotel/motel tax and also expressed opposition to the Crime
Prevention Program.
Mr. Mike Turner, representing Gala Inventors Group, Re: Introducing and
seeking support for a nonprofit organization that helps middle and high school
student become inventors and innovators in our community_ ___
Mr. Mike Turner came forward and expressed his appreciation to the Mayor
and Council for the proclamation that proclaimed May 7, 2013 as ?The Education
and Innovation Day?. He provided Council with some history of the
Columbus/Phenix City Inventors Group. He pointed out that last year the group
was involved with the Columbus Regional Science and Engineering Fair. He said
there would be another contest held at the end of the month, in which 2
students would be participating. He expressed concerns relating to the cost of
these events and also the lack of resources to participate in these events. He
pointed out that the Gala Inventors Group was formed in an effort to provide
funds to organizations to allow students to attend the state competition fair.
He expressed that the Gala Inventors Group is in need of donations and
volunteers to support this effort.
Ms. Ashley Sweeney, representing Live Healthy Columbus Coalition, Re: The
community involvement of Live Healthy Columbus Coalition__ _______
Ms. Ashley Sweeney, Director of Live Healthy Columbus Coalition came
forward and expressed that common goal of the Coalition is to work on a
healthier Columbus. She made several comment in regards to the Coalition
advising Council of current and future projects.
Ms. Eddream Lawrence, representing J.O.Y. Behind Bars, Re: Follow up
information on her organization_________________________ ________
Ms. Eddream Lawrence, Executive Administrator of J.O.Y. Behind Bars came
forward and stated that she came at the request of the Council to follow up in
providing information regarding her organization. She then gave a brief
synopsis of what the organization does. She indicated that the organization
focuses on going behind bars and spreading the gospel and also helping the
youth. She expressed deep concern for the youth of Columbus and the importance
of the community coming together to keep the youth out of jails and
prisons.
Mr. Tom Bryan & Mr. Marty Flournoy, representing Thunder in the Valley Air
Show, Re: Upcoming March air show _____ ____________________
Mr. Tom Bryan came forward and expressed gratitude to the Council for
their support to the Thunder in the Valley Air Show. He showed a brief video
pointing out different acts that would be taking place at the Thunder in the
Valley Air Show.
Ms. Carmen Solomon, representing Greater Beulah Baptist Church, Re: 3rd
Annual Women?s Conference at Greater Beulah Baptist Church__ _
Ms. Carmen Solomon came forward and provided the Council with information
regarding the 3rd Annual Women?s Conference at Greater Beulah Baptist Church.
She expressed that the Conference is for the uplifting of women but is open to
all genders, races and economic levels. She said the conference would be held
March 28 & 29, 2014 at Greater Beulah Baptist Church.
Mr. Cleophus Hope, Jr., representing Hope?s Scholastics, Re: Information
on mentoring activities and services________________ __________________
Mr. Cleophus Hope, Jr. cancelled his scheduled appearance before the
Council.
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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 (91-14) ? Authorizing the approval of the FY2015 Holiday
Schedule for 2015 Budget Year recommending designating Friday, December 26,
2014 as the floating holiday.
Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Baker being absent for this vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (92-14) ? Authorizing the approval of a "Complete Streets"
Policy as recommended by the Georgia Department of Transportation Complete
Streets Design Guidelines, Chapter 9, stating guiding principles and practices
so transportation improvements are planned, designed and constructed to
encourage walking, bicycling and transit use while promoting safe operations
for all users.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to adopt the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson.
Councilor Huff expressed some concerns as it relates to Martin Luther King
Boulevard. City Manager Hugley informed Councilor Huff that the Complete
Streets Policy is not addressing Martin Luther King Boulevard. He said the
Martin Luther King Boulevard project would be brought back before the Council
separately.
Councilor Huff requested that it be recorded in the minutes that the
Martin Luther King Boulevard project would be brought back before the Council
separately.
After a few more minutes of discussion regarding Martin Luther King
Boulevard, Mayor Tomlinson called attention to the motion that was previously
made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh to adopt the resolution, which was second by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Baker being absent for this vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
Councilor Davis requested that anytime plans are made concerning streets,
if staff could contact the Councilor for that District so that they may be
involved in the process.
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THE FOLLOWING FIVE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS, SUBMITTED WITH THE CITY
MANAGER?S AGENDA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGHAND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESNET FOR THIS MEETING, WITH
COUNCILOR BAKER BEING ABSENT FOR THIS VOTE AND COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT
FOR THE
MEETING:______________
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A Resolution (93-14) ? Authorizing the approval it is requested that
Council approve the continuation of cellular telephone services with Verizon
Wireless, via Georgia State Contract, GTA794-V. Verizon was the awarded the
contract with the State of Georgia Contract on January 1, 2014 through June 30,
2017
Alltel was awarded the contract to provide wireless communication services to
Columbus Consolidated Government, per Resolution No. 413-07 (RFP No. 07-0012),
on September 18, 2007. On July 11, 2009, Alltel services officially
transitioned from Alltel Wireless to Verizon Wireless. Verizon Wireless agreed
to honor the terms of the contract, and Council approved to continue the
contract with Verizon Wireless, per Resolution No. 481-09.
The City?s contract term has ended. However, Verizon Wireless is one of the
contractors awarded the Georgia State contract for Wireless communications.
Verizon Wireless has agreed to continue the same plan, monthly access charge
and any eligible discounts. Therefore, it is in the City?s best interest to
continue with Verizon Wireless under the new State Contract.
A Resolution (94-14) ? Authorizing the approval of payment to Tyler
Technologies, Inc., Appraisal and Tax Division (Dallas, TX), in the amount of
$98,795.00, for the annual renewal fee for OASIS Maintenance Support, covering
the period January 2014 through December 2014. Payment will be made in two
installments in the amount of $49,397.50; the first payment upon approval of
this resolution, and the second payment after July 1st.
This maintenance provides Information Technology Department, 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 to
provide the maintenance support.
A Resolution (95-14) ? Authorizing the execution of a contract with Fabco
Fabrication, Inc. (Valdosta, GA) to provide refurbishing services for refuse
truck bodies, which will be used on an ?as needed? basis.
Fabco Fabrication, Inc. will provide the following services:
? The vendor shall provide sufficiently trained, knowledgeable and service
oriented personnel to efficiently and effectively perform the required services.
? The contractor shall provide at its sole expense all equipment, supplies,
materials, merchandise, transportation and labor necessary for the satisfactory
operation of the contractor?s business.
? Contractor shall make a visual inspection of the vehicle body in need of
refurbishment within 10 days of notification by the City.
? Contractor shall submit a quote within 5 days of visual inspection.
? Contractor shall complete work within 15 days after notification to proceed.
? All work shall be completed to the full satisfaction of the Fleet Shop.
The term of the contract shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew
for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be
contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
A Resolution (96-14) ? Authorizing the approval to purchase industrial,
medical and special gases from Airgas USA, LLC, via Georgia State Contract, SWC
9999-SPD-SPD0000054. The gas products will be purchased by Columbus Fire & EMS
and other departments on an ?as needed basis?. The term of the contract
effective date is August 1, 2011 through July 31, 2014, with the option to
renew.
Purchases of medical gas products such as acetylene, oxygen and etc? from
Airgas USA, LLC, under the State Contract, will eliminate the need to request
price quotes and provide better pricing due to the Statewide Contract
discounted pricing.
A Resolution (97-14) ? Authorizing the purchase of a used generator system
from Cummins Power South (Atlanta, GA) in the amount of $149,570.00.
On Saturday, June 15, 2013, during a load test of the diesel generator located
in the Government Center, internal problems were encountered and the block
cracked. The Facilities Maintenance Division located a vendor, Cummins Power
South, who could rent a generator to the City, on the same day of the incident,
until a decision could be made regarding the purchase of a new generator.
The purchase is requested because the City must have a permanent generator
system in place as a back-up power source. The Purchasing Division attempted
to let a bid for a new generator system but the process did not continue for
the following reasons:
? The original location for the new generator was by the cooling towers on the
1st Avenue side of the Government Center; however, the site was deemed unusable
because of space requirements.
? The next location for the new generator was in the Government Center basement
in the area where the old generator is located.
? It was then decided that the new generator would be placed on the grassed
area on the east end of the Government Center, out from under the Plaza
overhang. Additionally, the successful bidder would have been required to run
wiring and conduit. Because of the proposed location, electrical work, and/or
fuel capacity of the unit, it was determined that a protective wall would have
to be constructed; engineered drawings would have to be provided, and the State
Fire Marshal?s office would have to inspect the drawings.
These new requirements would further delay the bid process and would
significantly increase the cost to purchase the new generator. Therefore, the
Public Works Department elected to put the bid on hold and explore the option
of purchasing the rental generator.
Since the requirements to purchase a new unit proved too costly. The Public
Works Department determined that the rented generator is the size and type
required for the City to continue to use long-term. Therefore, Cummins Power
South was requested to provide a discounted quote based on the amount of rent
previously paid on the unit since June (approximately $10,000 per month).
Cummins Power South quoted a price of $149,570.00 for the City to purchase the
rented generator. The generator is a diesel-powered 2008 unit.
A new generator will cost over $250,000 total, with a life expectancy of 30,000
hours, in addition to a $30,000 rebate on the used unit. This unit has only
used 1090 hours, which leaves 28,010 hours of service. Purchasing the used
unit will save the City over $100,000.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND DELAYED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution ? Authorizing the approval to enter into an agreement with
the Georgia Department of Transportation to accept a High Priority Project
(HPP) grant for $195,088.80 with a 20% local match of $48,772.80 for total
grant amount of $243,861.60 for construction of restrooms on the River Walk
under the Martin Memorial Bridge.
Mayor Pro Tem made a motion to adopt the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson.
At the request of Mayor Tomlinson, City Manager Hugley began to explain
the payment structure and the cost of the restrooms. He indicated that the
total cost of the restrooms would be $243,861.60 and the Georgia Department of
Transportation (GDOT) would be providing $195,088.80 and the City would be
matching the GDOT funds in the amount of $48,772. He said the $48,772 would be
coming from the paving fund. He stated that the City has received a lot of
money from the GDOT to construct portions of the River Walk and the 14th Street
Pedestrian Bridge now known as the Frank Martin Bridge, in an effort to
complete the pedestrian walk way on the bridge.
Mayor Tomlinson requested that Deputy City Manager David Arrington come
forward to explain why the State is willing to pay that type of money for the
restrooms.
Deputy City Manager David Arrington came forward and explained that
Planning Department had originally planned for the restrooms to go in when the
approach section of the 14th Street Pedestrian Bridge was constructed, however
the authorization from DOT did not come through in time. He stated that the
amount of the construction of the restrooms would cost about $160,000 and this
amount is consistent to other restroom constructions that have been priced, so
the cost is not out of the norm for this type of facility. He said the balance
of the project, which is about $80,000, has to do with bringing infrastructure
to this site and connect it to the other facilities in the area. He said it is
not all just the construction of the restrooms.
Councilor Thomas said she has looked at the information that she was given
and what she has seen is that there are not multiple restrooms to be
constructed; there is only one restroom that is to be constructed. She then
expressed some concerns as it relates to the contractors receiving most of the
money for the construction of the bathroom. She pointed out that $198,000 is
going to the contractors. She said $200,000 to the contractors on a 900sq ft
bathroom seems to be fairly excessive. She also pointed out that the contract
says that it is going to take a year to construct the restroom. She said she
understands the need for restrooms on the River Walk but there are some
restrooms that are already there. She then asked Deputy City Manager Arrington
to explain how the City has the authorization to use paving money for this
project.
Deputy City Manager Arrington said this is an enhancement to an
alternative transportation project. He said it has been authorized by the
Department of Transportation to use these funds and they concur that this is an
enhancement to an alternative transportation project. He said then addressed
the concern regarding $160,000 going to the contractor. He said that is the
money to construct the facility, it?s going to a subcontractor that will do the
construction of the restrooms.
Councilor Davis requested an itemized list of estimated costs associated
with the construction of the restrooms on the Riverwalk under the Martin
Memorial Bridge.
After several more minutes of discussion regarding this matter, this item
was delayed.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (98-14) ? Authorizing the approval to submit an application
and, if approved, accept funding of $45,000 from the Georgia Department of
Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services, Promoting Safe and
Stable Families program to educate expecting parents and parents of newborns on
preventing childhood maltreatment by providing evidence based home visitation
program for parenting education.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Baker being absent for this vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (99-14) ? Authorizing the approval to submit an application and,
if approved, accept $52,000 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for
operation of the Muscogee County Juvenile Drug Court.
Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Baker being absent for this vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution (100-14) ? Authorizing the approval for the acceptance of a
deed to Nicole Court located in Billings Crossing II. The Department of
Engineering has inspected this street and recommends the acceptance.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Baker being absent for this vote and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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FINANCE/HEALTH INSURANCE UPDATE:
FY14 Health Insurance Fund
Year to Date Actuals (thru March 7, 2014)
Budget YTD $15,812,500
Expenditures YTD $18,858,257
Fund Deficit ($ 3,045,757)
In addition to our negative balance Year To Date for FY2014, we have $3.8
million negative net position for our FY2013 Health Insurance Fund due to
Incurred But Not Reported Health Cost
FY13 FUND BALANCE - ACTUAL
GENERAL FUND 68.73 days
OLOST 5.35 days
TOTAL 74.08 days
FY14 FUND BALANCE PROJECTION
GENERAL FUND 46.07 days
OLOST 10.71 days
TOTAL 56.78 days
FY14 FUND BALANCE PROJECTION
Assumptions included in projections
($6,521,060) FY14 Budgeted Use of Fund Balance
$4,256,487 FY14 OLOST Reserve
($2,264,573) FY14 Budget = 5.40 days
($3,000,000) Health Insurance Shortfall = 7.14 days
($2,000,000) Expected budget overages = 4.76 days
($7,264,573) TOTAL= 17.30 days
FY15 FUND BALANCE PROJECTION
GENERAL FUND 37.98 days
OLOST 18.50 days
TOTAL 56.48 days
Assumptions
Same budget as FY14
Departments absorb Health Insurance increase
Additional OLOST Reserve
FY15 IMPACT
General Fund cannot support Payroll, Grants, and Other Cash Flow needs with a
37.98 day reserve
Only bare minimum expenditures can occur in the first quarter of the fiscal year
HISTORY OF THE GENERAL FUND
DECLINING FUND BALANCE
FISCAL YEAR AMOUNT SAVED OR (USED) in millions DAYS
2006 $6.4 109.15
2007 $9.9 131.95
2008 ($5.4) 102.11
2009 ($5.3) 94.86
2010 ($2.0) 89.73
2011 ($3.3) 79.84
2012 ($3.8) 71.57
2013 ($1.5) 68.73
TOTAL ($5.0)
= 11.90 DAYS
City Manager Hugley requested that Finance Director Pam Hodge look into
Sheriff Darr?s budget and make recommendations to help with the yearly
overages. He also requested that she provide the information and
recommendations that she has to give Sheriff Darr, to Mayor and Council also.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh requested that Finance Director Pam Hodge
provide a list of the vacant positions within CCG and the total cost of the
salaries for those positions.
During a recent Council Meeting, Sheriff John Darr made the statement that
the overages in his department?s budget are due to the cost of inmate
healthcare. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh requested that Director Hodge do an
analysis to see if this is the cause. City Manager Hugley clarified that this
information could be provided after Director Hodge has looked over the
Sheriff?s Budget.
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Human Resource Director Reather Hollowell came forward to give the Council
an update in relation to health care. She said we have been talking to our
benefits consultant in an effort to deal with the budget deficit that we
continue to have in healthcare.
Director Hollowell said Muscogee Manor?s employees are on the City?s
health plan. She said many years ago Muscogee Manor had less than 200
employees but because they have been business savvy, they have acquired
additional healthcare facilities, which means they have additional employees.
She said currently they roughly have well over 400 employees. She said this is
something that we have considered as an option to limit our liability by asking
Muscogee Manor to provide their own health insurance to their employees. She
said another recommendation that we have is to exclude the spouses that have
access to healthcare insurance through another employer. She said there are
currently 305 employees that have spouses who could get coverage elsewhere, so
we are considering excluding those 305 from the healthcare coverage. She said
if we took that action it would save about 1.1 million dollars.
Director Hollowell said another option that we are looking at is
eliminating one of our three plans. She advised that currently we have three
plans which are: the Health and Wellness Center plan, HMO plan and PPO plan.
She said we believe we would be able to do without one of those plans but we do
not know what the cost affect would be at this time. She said if eliminating
one of those plans nets us a significant savings, we feel that it would be very
prudent to consider.
Director Hollowell said another option that we are considering is
increasing the cost sharing with those retirees who are under 65 years of age.
She said currently we pay about 65% of those of the premiums of those who are
under 65. She said we are considering reducing it to %50. She said for those
retirees who are under 65 years of age that have spouses or dependents on their
plan; we are considering paying 40% of their premium and spreading it out over
a five year period.
Councilor Huff asked if CCG could legally change the healthcare insurance
structure for coverage of the Pre-65 Retirees. Councilor Huff and Mayor
Tomlinson requested that Director Hollowell go over this information with
Northwestern and City Attorney Clifton Fay.
Councilor Thomas requested that Director Hollowell provide demographics of
the number of CCG retirees that have spousal coverage and how long until they
reach 65 years of age.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh said there are some cities that design a
healthcare plan and put it out for bid instead of having the provider tell them
what they are going to give them. She then asked that Director Hollowell check
with other Cities to see how they are handling their healthcare issues.
Director Hollowell said just as we are looking at the retirees who have
not reached 65, we are also looking at the retirees who are 65 and older and
are on the fully funded Medicare Advantage Plan. She said we currently pay 25%
of health insurance but we are proposing that we continue to pay that 25% but
as it relates to their dependents, we are proposing that we reduce it to 20%.
She said we will continue to reduce the amount over a 4-5 year time period
until we eliminate the City?s portion of the cost of the dependents.
Councilor Davis said before we start internally changing the structure
that we have, it would be prudent to see what other opportunities are out there
when it comes to a healthcare model.
Director Hollowell said we are still continuing to look at our deductable,
co-pays and out of pocket maximums, as well as our premium rates. She said we
did adopt the cost sharing plan, and we are continuing to look at the rates to
see how we can adjust the cost sharing ratio.
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SPECIAL CALLED MEETING:
City Attorney Clifton Fay advised that if a special meeting is going to be
called there has to be a vote.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to schedule a Special Called
Meeting for March 18th at 9:00 a.m. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those eight members of Council present at the time, with
Councilor Baker being absent for this vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent
for the meeting.
Mayor Tomlinson informed Council that there would be a presentation of the
Mayor?s recommended budget on Tuesday, March 28th at 9:00 a.m., which would be
a special called meeting as well.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to schedule a Special Called
Meeting to present the Mayor?s budget for Friday, March 28th at 9:00 a.m.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present at the time, with Councilor Baker being absent for this vote
and Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
After the vote was taken on the Special Call Meetings for March, Councilor
Thomas asked to include on the next Work Session?s Agenda, for a discussion on
the Council Meeting Schedule, since Council has been meeting almost every week.
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FOP DISCUSSION:
#17 Transfer the process of applying for employment from the Columbus
Consolidated Government to the Georgia Department of Labor.
Human Resources Director Reather Hollowell indicated that although the
Georgia Department of Labor does post the job announcements for the Columbus
Consolidated Government, there is an in-house system that was brought online
back in 2010, which is called a neo-gov application management process. She
said it tracks applications and is a very good reporting system. She said this
process is very user friendly. She said what we have built in-house, far
exceeds the capabilities that we would be able to accomplish with the
Department of Labor. She said allowing the application to go through the
Department of Labor would set us back a spell.
Eliminate all CCG issued cellular phones and data cards.
City Manager Hugley said the elimination of CCG issued cellular phones
would limit our ability to communicate, one employee to another and it would
also reduce out level of efficiency. He said we were able to reduce the number
of radios once we began to invest in cellular phones. He said radios are very
expensive and they are also expensive to repair. He said we currently have
roughly about 343 cell phones throughout the government.
#23 Eliminate all clothing allowances.
Finance Director Pam Hodge came forward and said this addresses the
clothing allowance of Public Safety Departments. She said the Muscogee County
Prison, the Sheriffs Office, the Marshals Office, the Police Department and the
Coroner provide us with which specific people will be allocated a clothing
allowance and it?s typically for those individuals who do not receive a
uniform. She said the total is $82,500.
#27 Re-evaluation of 800 Mhz Radio System used by Public Safety.
Mr. Ron Hamlett came forward and said we have gone through upgrades with
our radio system, which not only covers Columbus but covers Harris County,
Lagrange, Troop County, Columbus Water Works and Muscogee County School
District. He said from a stand point of a radio systems, every since 9/11,
one of the biggest pushes nationwide has been to be able to communicate with
one another during the state of emergency, which is the primary thing that we
would lose with this change. He said the value of our entire radio system is
about $12,750,000 and for us to take that and basically throw it in the trash
does not seem very responsible. He said it is set up to where other law
enforcement such as: Sheriffs, FBI, State Patrol can communicate with us when
they come in from out of town. He said the other issue is that we license our
frequencies on multiples sites and this technology does it a little
differently.
#34 Columbus Civic Center Management and promotions.
Mr. Russ Horner came forward and said during the past two fiscal years the
Civic Center has reduced staffing and its reliance on the City?s general fund
while adding the Ice Rink. These operations are being run efficiently and
to-date this fiscal year has not used any general fund money. At this rate the
Civic Center will be able to continue to provide a public good in local and
national programming.
#35 Healthcare Plans
#36 Healthcare Plans
Human Resources Director Hollowell said this pre-dates Council?s
adoption of the proposed healthcare plan that was adopted in February. She
said what this asks us to do is adopt the cost sharing plan that Council had
approved in 2012 and we have done that. She said #35 and #36 speak to that.
#37 Medical Prescriptions being offered by the Employee Health Clinic
Human Resources Director Hollowell said this question was asked, if the
Health and Wellness Center could provide prescriptions for all employees. She
said the Health and Wellness Center is not set up as a pharmacy, but it does
distribute medication to employees are on the Health and Wellness Center plan.
She said the Health Wellness Center would not be able to provide prescriptions
for all employees because they are not a retail pharmacy.
#40 Tobacco Use
Human Resources Director Hollowell said this asks about eliminating
tobacco in city buildings and city vehicles. She said we do have policies
already in place that prohibit use of tobacco in public buildings as well as in
city vehicles.
#41 Pre-hire Physical
Human Resources Director Hollowell said Police Department responded on
this one because the request was to have the Police Department to conduct
physicals for all new hires. She said there are some legal implications as to
why you would not want to do that. She said we follow the guidelines
established by the Federal Government in terms of physicals or pre-hire
physicals.
#42 Telecommuter Based Physician Service
Human Resources Director Hollowell said this is something that can be
added to our benefit plan. She said telecommuter services is something that is
available in our area but it is not necessarily something that would save us
any money but it would be a benefit if added to the healthcare plan.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED AS INFORMATION TO THE MAYOR & COUNCIL
BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON:
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(1) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Civic Center Advisory
Board.
(2) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Building Authority of
Columbus.
(3) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Community Development
Advisory Board.
(4) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Crime Prevention.
(5) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Planning Advisory
Commission.
(6) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Board of Zoning Appeals.
(7) Letter from Mr. Cleveland Ashley, opponent of the Rezoning for 8451, 8461
and 8501 Fortson Road, listed on 1st Reading from the February 25, 2014
meeting.
(8) Biographical Sketch of Ms. Rabia S. Siddique, Councilor Baker?s nominee for
a seat on the Commission of International Relations and Cultural Liaison
Encounters (C.I.R.C.L.E.).
(9) Application of Joanne Gibson to temporarily close the southern lane of
Broadway from 5th Street to the southern part of 4th Street under Oglethorpe
Bridge, on Saturday, March 8, 2014 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., in connection
with the Memorial for Reverend Blanchard Thomas.
(10) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1000 block of
Broadway, in connection with the ?Uptown Spring Concert Series? for the
following dates:
Friday, April 4, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday, April 18, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday, April 25, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday, May 2, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday, May 16, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday, May 23, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Friday, May 30, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
(11) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1100 block of
Broadway, on Friday, April 25, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday,
April 26, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, April 27, 2014 from
7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in connection with the ?World Record BBQ Attempt?.
(12) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close the 1000 block of
Broadway, on Sunday, April 27, 2014 from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in connection
with the ?Children?s Miracle Network Bike Ride and Concert?.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED
BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY
RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:________________________________
Airport Commission, October 30, 2013.
Airport Commission, January 22, 2014.
Board of Tax Assessors, 06-14
Civic Center Advisory Board, January 16, 2014.
Columbus Golf Authority, November 26 & December 24, 2013.
Columbus Golf Authority, January 28 & February 25, 2014.
Columbus Iron Works Convention & Trade Center, January 23, 2014
Hospital Authority, January 28, 2014.
Housing Authority, December 18, 2013.
Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes are received. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present at the time, with Councilor Huff being absent for this vote, and
Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington advised that Mr. Winfield Flanagan has been
appointed as Chairperson of the Airport Commission and he has been recommended
for reappointment. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to reappoint Mr.
Winfield Flanagan to the Airport Commission. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present at the time, with
Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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BOARD OF HONOR:
Clerk of Council Washington said we have spoken with some potential
candidates for the seat of Mr. Jack Rodgers and this will be brought back
before Council once we receive an answer.
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COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND CULTURAL LIASISON ENCOUNTERS
(C.I.R.C.L.E):______________________________
Clerk of Council Washington advised that Ms. Catherine Ross cannot succeed
herself, Mr. Yuri Totskiy is eligible to succeed himself and Ms. Rabia Siddique
is not eligible to succeed herself on the C.I.R.C.L.E.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington advised that Ms. Sally Haskins has resigned
from the Community Development Advisory Board, therefore a nominee is needed to
fill her unexpired term.
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EMPLOYEES? PENSION BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Clerk of Council Washington advised that Ms. Elizabeth R.
James,
Business Community Rep. has resigned from the Employees? Pension Board of
Trustees; therefore a nominee is needed to fill her unexpired term.
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HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington advised that the Uptown Business Association
has recommended Mr. Alex Griggs for another term and he can now be
confirmed.
Councilor Henderson moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present at the time, with
Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
She further pointed out that the term of office for Ms. Stacy Fahrenburch
has expired and she is not eligible to succeed herself. She said we are also
waiting to hear back from the Board of Realtors as to whether or not they are
going to reappoint Ms. Saundra Green.
Clerk of Council Washington advised that Mr. David Mitchell is eligible to
succeed himself. At this time, Councilor Henderson nominated Mr. Mitchell for
another term of office.
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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington advised that Mr. John Loomis has resigned from
the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, therefore a nominee is needed to fill
his unexpired term.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington advised that Councilor Baker is working on a
replacement for Mr. Andrew Hollomon.
Councilor Woodson nominated Mr. Willie Phillips to succeed Ms. Margaret
Shafer in the Public Safety Advisory Board. Councilor Henderson moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present at the time, with Councilor Baker being absent
for this vote and Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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TAXICAB COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington advised that we are still working to get a
replacement for the unexpired term of Mr. K. Matthew Probst on the Taxicab
Commission.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Regarding an earlier request by City Attorney Clifton Fay, Councilor
Henderson made a motion to allow the Council to go into an executive session to
discuss litigation. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present at the time, with
Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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At 1:29 p.m. the regular session was adjourned to allow the Council to go
into an executive session.
At 1:35 p.m. the meeting was called back to order, at which time Mayor
Tomlinson pointed out that the Council met in an executive session to discuss
litigation, but no action was taken.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor
Tomlinson then entertained a motion for adjournment. Councilor Woodson so
moved. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those
nine members of Council present at the time, with Councilor McDaniel being
absent for the meeting, with the time of adjournment being 1:36 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, MMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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