MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2012
A meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to order at
9:05A.M., Tuesday, August 14, 2012, on the Plaza Level of the Government
Center, 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 Turner Pugh were
Councilors R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Bruce Huff, Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., and
Judy Thomas and City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of
Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk Sandra Davis were also present.
Councilor Glenn Davis took his seat at the Council table at 9:30 a.m.
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ABSENT: Councilors Jerry Barnes, Berry H. Henderson and Evelyn Woodson were
absent, but were excused upon the adoption of Resolution Numbers 243-12, 244-12
and 245-12 respectively.
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DEATH OF FORMER MAYOR FRANK MARTIN:
Mayor Tomlinson said former Mayor Frank ?Butch? Martin passed away over
the weekend. She said all of us knew him and loved him. She said people like
Frank Martin are few and far between. She said not only was he a courageous man
and believed in the system of justice and fairness, he represented folks that
other people wouldn?t represent and he represented people that brought him much
personal controversy, trial and tribulation, but nevertheless he believed in
our system of justice and represented those individuals quiet successfully. She
said he also lead this City as Mayor to do great things. She said he set a
visionary course for this community and then lead us to achieve it. She said it
is one thing to have vision, but it?s another thing to lead a community to
achieve it and he did just that. She said we will be thanking him and honoring
his legacy for decades to come.
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INVOCATION: Led by Dr. Jimmy Elder, Pastor of First Baptist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by students from Rigdon Road Elementary School.
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MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Minutes of the July 24 & 31, 2012 Meetings of the
Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia and the June 12 &
19, 2012 and July 10 & 24, 2012 Executive Session Minutes were submitted and
approved upon the adoption of a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those seven members of
Council present for this meeting, with Councilors Barnes, Henderson and Woodson
being absent.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD AS ADVERTISED: ___
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An Ordinance ? Amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of
Columbus, Georgia; this amendment changes certain boundaries of a district
located at 4001 Willis Road from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) Zoning
District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District. (8-CA-12-Holloway/Medical
Realty Group, LLC) The proposed use is for a commercial parking lot.
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
No one came forward to speak for or against this proposed rezoning
ordinance.
City Attorney Fay said we will take a vote on this ordinance in two weeks
at the next regular meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING:
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An Ordinance ? Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by
establishing a No Parking Anytime Zone from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on school
days along the west curb of Wildwood Avenue, beginning at a point forty-six
(46) feet north of the north curb of Young Street and running north a distance
of two hundred (200) feet; authorizing the installation of official traffic
control signs indicating a No Parking Anytime Zone; repealing conflicting
ordinances; and for other purposes.
An Ordinance ? Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by
amending truck route regulations in City Code Section 20-9.47 thru 20-9.48 as
described herein; repealing any conflicting ordinances and for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF DISCUSSION INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:_ _
An Ordinance ? Amending Chapter 2 of the Columbus Code, Land Bank
Authority, pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 48-4-100 et seq.; increasing the number
of Authority members from four to seven; adopting all rules of procedure set
forth at O.C.G.A. Sections 48-4-101 through 48-4-112; by specifically reserving
75% of the real property taxes collected on real property conveyed by the
Authority for a period of five years, except state or school district ad
valorem tax, for defraying expenses of the Authority pursuant to O.C.G.A.
Section 48-4-110; and for other purposes.
City Attorney Fay said this ordinance is brought to the table because of a
change in the State law that says local Land Bank Authorities now must have
more than four members, and they must have an odd number; therefore we are
increasing our Land Bank Authority from four members to seven members. He said
we are adopting rules of procedures in the new statute and noting specifically
that the Land Bank Authority can keep seventy-five percent of the real property
taxes collected on property conveyed by the authority for a period of five
years. He said after that the tax money will go back to the Tax Commissioner
for regular allocation.
He said Mr. Justin Krieg, who serves on the Land Bank Authority is present
here this morning and said there may be others, but said this is something we
need to comply with in order to be consistent with the State law. He then asked
if there were any questions of the Council, but there were none.
Mr. Paul Olson. 13830 Upatoi Lane came forward and expressed his concerns
regarding this matter. He said he has a problem with the Land Bank Authority
because he personally thinks that whenever a government or an agency of the
government is competing with the private sector, he thinks there is something
wrong. He said the Land Bank Authority was created in the wrong format when it
was first created. He made reference to an earlier ordinance that was adopted
back in 2010 with regards to the Land Bank Authority.
Mr. Olson made several comments regarding the property that the Land Bank
Authority has earmarked for the taking of the delinquent taxes; which is
located in the low to moderate income housing area. He also made comments
regarding the Spring Harbor tax matter that is currently in the courts. Mayor
Tomlinson pointed out that we are in litigation on that and said we are working
very hard on that matter and then asked Mr. Olson to keep his comments towards
the Land Bank Authority.
After Mr. Olson concluded his remarks, City Attorney Fay then pointed out
that the Land Bank Authority statute that is in effect now was amended by the
Georgia General Assembly to be effective July 1, 2012. He said that law is
effective as of this moment and it authorizes this amendment to go from four
members to seven members and we all know the latest expression of the general
assembly controls in a situation like this. He said the previous law did
provide for four members, but now the new law says effective as of July 1st,
you can use these procedures, and go to any number above four that you want to
go to, as long as it an odd number. He said that is what we are doing here
pursuant to the new statute which controls now. He said another thing that we
need to remember is that Land Bank Authorities are a tool for local governments
to take residential lots, infield development that is delinquent on taxes in
counties all over the State and get those properties sold and back on the tax
rolls; hopefully, for low income, moderate income residential use. He said the
Land Bank Authority has discretion on the sales price and said they will try to
recoup their expenses when they sell their properties, but said it is a tool
for local government to use to get residential property back on the tax rolls.
City Attorney Fay then responded to questions of Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
with regards to the new State law.
Mr. Bill Madison also came forward and said he is not asking the Council
to change anything or stop anything on this amendment, but said that he is just
asking you to observe it. He said he is asking you to understand what it can
do to a person who is 81 years of age and who?s mental state may not be there;
and who is married to someone who is 79 or etc., and whose mental state may not
be there. He said he think that if you make some provisions for people who
cannot help themselves, it will be fine because they may or not know that they
owe this or that. He said sometimes when we get caught up in this business of
taking stuff from people we became very angry and we take stuff from people
because individuals within the system are upset about nothing. He said
hopefully we will care for the people who cannot care for themselves.
Mr. Justin Krieg, 1546 16th Avenue, Chairperson of the Land Bank Authority
said he wants to make sure that the Council members, as well as the citizens of
Columbus are clear that the Land Bank Authority is not interested in acquiring
property that is occupied. He said they are interested in acquiring vacant and
abandoned properties that are taxable.
City Attorney Fay said these ordinances will be voted on in two weeks.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND AFTER COMMENTS MADE BY JUDGE JOHN ALLEN, THE RESOLUTION WAS THEN ADOPTED BY
THE COUNCIL:_____
A Resolution (220-12) ? Requesting that the local delegation to the
Georgia General Assembly introduce legislation at the 2013 Session of the
Georgia General Assembly to create an additional judgeship for the
Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption
of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel.
Judge John Allen said the Administrative Office of the Court wrote us and
said that based on our case counts that we already qualified for the Judgeship;
so, eventually they will be approving the judgeship. He said they would like
to get the resolution from the local governing authority saying that you
approve as well the creation of the judgeship. He said it is about a two to
four year process, which will first go to the Judicial Council, then the local
legislative delegation to create the judgeship and then another couple of years
to fund it. He said we are not talking about something that will happen
tomorrow or next year.
Mayor Tomlinson then asked if there were any discussions on this matter,
but there were none, after which she then called the question on the earlier
motion which carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present for
this meeting, with Councilors Barnes, Henderson and Woodson being absent from
the meeting.
City Attorney Fay asked Clerk of Council Washington to forward a copy of
this resolution to our local legislative delegation.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMTITED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:____________________________________________________
A Resolution (221-12) ? Requesting that the Columbus Building Authority
issue Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds in aggregate principal amount sufficient to
refund and defease Series 1999C Revenue Bonds, Series 2003A Revenue Bonds and
Series 2003B Revenue Bonds (total amount presently outstanding of
$45,895,000). Councilor McDaniel moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor Huff.
City Attorney Fay said Director of Finance Pam Hodge is present if there
are any questions of the Council, but there were none.
Mayor Tomlinson then called the question of the motion, which carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present for this meeting, with
Councilors Barnes, Henderson and Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay said he would like to have a brief executive session
after the adjournment of today?s meeting to discuss a matter of litigation.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
REVEREND ALBERT SANDERS, JR., REPRESENTING THE COLUMBUS MCDONALD CLUB, RE:
TO PRESENT A MONETARY TOKEN TO THE FREE CLINIC:______________________
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Reverend Albert Sanders, Jr., said he is the Vice President of the
Columbus McDonald Buena Vista Road Breakfast Club, which is a group of
approximately 22 men who have joined together to fellowship, to come together
every morning from 8:00 ? 10:00 a.m. at the McDonald?s at Buena Vista Road. He
said they discuss things that are going on in the community, to include the
bible, local government, state government and national government. He said they
share their opinions with each other and some times they do act on them as
well.
He said they were very instrumental in helping out during the devastation
that took place here a few months ago. He said they collected food, drinks,
money and clothing to help the people in Manchester, Georgia that was stricken
by the hurricane. He said they have a few funds that they give out from their
organization to aid and assist people that are in distress or trouble.
Reverend Sanders said they have decided amongst themselves to support the
Columbus Baptist Association Free Clinic which provides free services that
doctors have volunteered their time and efforts to help those who are in need
of medical attention; however, they do not have the funds to purchase the
supplies. He said they thought it would be fitting if they would make a
monetary donation towards this clinic to help them pay for their supplies. He
said they have a money order in the amount of $300.00 and have made a
commitment that they will give $100.00 per quarter from this point on. He said
they would like to ask Councilor Huff to accept this gift and pass it on to the
Columbus Baptist Association Free Clinic.
Mayor Tomlinson thanked Reverend Sanders and said we really appreciate
that and said it just shows the spirit of Columbus with people willing to
stand and help those in need. She said we really appreciate you and your
partners in that effort and thank you for coming.
Councilor Huff thanked Reverend Sanders for this donation and all he does
for the community. He said he wants you to know that all of your endeavors are
not going unnoticed.
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BILLY BOB OUTREACH, RE: HOMELESS PEOPLE IN OUR CITY:
Ms. Ann Johns, P. O. Box 8088, Columbus, Georgia 31908 came forward and
then introduced Billy Bob, who is a minister for the outreach. She said they
are here today to address the issue of homeless people in our city.
Ms. Johns said we reach out to the homeless people and help them, but said
she feels like the City has let them down. She said they want a hand up and not
a handout. She said these are good people and said the police department has
incarcerated some of them recently just for being at a place. She said they
don?t refuse to go, but said they don?t have anywhere to go to.
She spoke for some five minutes or so expressing her concerns as well as
concerns of others with regards to how she says that the homeless people are
being treated in this city. She also made reference to the 10-year plan that
the City of Columbus has for the homeless. She said we need a building where we
can assist them in getting out into the real world.
After Ms. Johns concluded her comments, Mayor Tomlinson said the law
enforcement understands very clearly that they are not to and do not arrest
people simply for being homeless. She said she thinks that there are two things
going on that may have given you that misimpression, one is that there have
been calls lately related to specific criminal activity. She said if its
specific criminal activity, the police will respond. She said they will respond
to those calls and only in those instances will they pick someone up.
Mayor Tomlinson told Ms. Johns if she has instances where she feel that
was not the case, if she could let her know specifically and then she can go
back and ask about a specific individual on a certain date at a certain time;
and found out what the alleged charge was and what exactly happened. She said
the other thing that may be causing some confusion is that the Veterans Parkway
Overpass, the railroad company has that railroad, and own the ground under the
overpass. She said they have arrest powers and police powers. She said when
homeless people congregate underneath a railroad bridge, they (railroad, and
the Federal authority) will periodically come by and may detain or move
people. She said she knows very recently that the Federal Railroad Authority
was here on last week and said there may have been some concern with that
specific incident, but said that is different from the Columbus Police
Department.
After responding to further concerns of Ms. Johns, Mayor Tomlinson then
called upon Ms. Christine Bevis, representing the Home for Good to respond to
those concerns of Ms. Johns and to give an update as to the plans we are
currently working on with respect to homeless in this City.
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MS. CHRISTINE BEVIS, REPRESENTING HOME FOR GOOD, RE: SOLUTIONS TO
HOMELESSNESS:_________________________ _
Ms. Christine Bevis, 1100 5th Avenue, representing Home for Good, Re:
Solutions to homelessness said the conversation that we have already had
illustrates the need not only for long term solutions, but also addressing
immediate needs. She said as you know the City of Columbus enlisted the
assistance of the United Way to house and incubate the 10-year plan to end
homelessness. She said the Home for Good, the Alliance to end homeless, said
they adopted the project name shortly after she came on board in February of
this year. She said the City is dedicated to providing a safe and secure
community for all of its members including the members who are staying under
the 2nd Avenue Bridge. She said recognizing this immediate need, the Home for
Good will be partnering with the City of Columbus to create a collaborative
effort to provide assistance in relocating individuals currently staying under
the 2nd Avenue Bridge to a more stable and secure environment. She said they
will be implementing the same process that the City utilized in 2007. She said
the Home for Good is going to be working closely with homeless service
providers and allied partners, concerned individuals and volunteers throughout
the community in seeking shelter and also providing linkages to supportive
services for individuals who are staying under the bridge. She then went into
some details in outlining this plan, which includes the following:
Residents will be given a 30-day notice to relocate.
Signage will be posted throughout the Second Avenue Bridge area to alert
everyone.
In consideration of the Labor Day holiday, signage will be posted on Friday,
August 31st to ensure a full 30 day notice is provided.
In addition, service providers will be sharing the information (both in print
and verbally) with their clients.
Volunteers will be available each week during the 30-day time frame to help
with the relocation efforts.
Will also provide on-site assessment/case management.
Will be linking individuals to services throughout the community; whether that
is direct homeless services providers or allied partners around issues such as
mental health and medical health as well.
Continued follow-up will ensue to gauge the success of the relocation effort
Ms. Bevis said we don?t want this to simply be people moving from ?Point A
to Point B?, but said we really want to be able to provide them with the
resources that will put them on path to securing independence and gaining a
stable and safe environment in which they can stay.
After continued discussion on this subject, with Ms. Bevis concluding her
presentation, several members of the Council also expressed their views
regarding this matter and her and Mayor Tomlinson also responded to questions
and concerns of members of the Council.
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MR. LORENZA WILDER, RE: APPOINTMENTS/MEETINGS WITH CITY
OFFICIALS:_____________________________________
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Mr. Lorenza Wilder who requested to be listed on today?s public agenda to
speak to the subject of Appointments / Meetings with city officials, did not
respond when given the opportunity to address 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 AFTER SOME DISCUSSION:__
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A Resolution (222-12) ? Authorizing the approval of the purchase of
parcels in the Liberty District as follows: 840 6th Avenue, 722 6th Avenue,
611 7th Street, 830 9th Street, 714 6th Avenue, 800 9th Street, and 823 8th
Avenue in total amount of $577,770 and approved exchange of two parcels with
Snyder Lance Vista that will be used for the Liberty District Project. Funding
for the purchases is available in the Liberty District Project Fund.
Councilor Baker pointed out that he represents a client with respect to
the property located at 823 8th Avenue and then requested permission to abstain
from voting on this matter. Councilor Allen made a motion to allow Councilor
Baker to abstain. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously
by those seven members of Council present for this meeting, with Councilors
Barnes, Henderson and Woodson being absent from the meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh then moved the adoption of the resolution.
Seconded by Councilor McDaniel.
City Manager Hugley then went into further details in outlining the
redevelopment that will be taking place in the Liberty District area, after
which the Mayor then called the question on the motion to adopt the resolution,
which carried unanimously by those six members voting, with Councilor Baker
abstaining from the vote and Councilors Barnes, Henderson and Woodson being
absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING NINE RESOLUTIONS 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 PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HUFF, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING,
WITH COUNCILORS BARNES, HENDERSON AND WOODSON BEING ABSENT:
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A Resolution (223-12) ? Authorizing the purchase of Wade Street Apts. at
3607 Wade Street in the Enterprise Zone for $112,000. Funding is available in
the Enterprise Zone Fund.
A Resolution (224-12) ? Authorizing the execution of a Quit Claim Deed
with Warm Springs, LLC., on property located at 4250 Warm Springs Road for the
City of Columbus, Georgia to waive the Utility Easement referred to as
BellSouth Telecommunications, LLC., d/b/a AT&T Georgia.
A Resolution (225-12) ? Authorizing the approval for the acquisition of
Parcel 5; 316 Bragg Smith Street for the Brown Avenue Bridge Replacement
Project over Norfolk Southern Railroad, totaling 0.008 +/- acres of Permanent
Easement, and authorizing the filing of a Declaration of Taking by the City
Attorney or his representatives for the acquisition of said land under the
authority of the official code of Georgia annotated, Section 32-3-1 et. seq for
the referenced project.
A Resolution (226-12) ? Authorizing the approval for the acquisition of
Parcel 9, 2071 Mason Street (map attached) for the Brown Avenue Bridge
Replacement over Norfolk Southern Railroad, Muscogee County totaling 0.115
acres +/- of Right of Way plus a Drive Way Easement for County Road and/or
Municipal Street purposes, and authorizing the filing of a Declaration of
Taking by the City Attorney or his representatives for the acquisition of said
land under the authority of the official code of Georgia annotated, Section
32-3-1 et.seq for the referenced project.
A Resolution (227-12) ? Authorizing the approval for the acquisition of
Parcel 10, 2552 Central Street (map attached) for the Brown Avenue Bridge
Replacement over Norfolk Southern Railroad, Muscogee County, totaling 0.031 +/-
of Right of Way for County Road and/or Municipal Street purposes, and
authorizing the filing of a Declaration of Taking by the City Attorney or his
representatives for the acquisition of said land under the authority of the
official code of Georgia annotated, Section 32-3-1 et.seq for the referenced
project.
A Resolution (228-12) ? Authorizing the approval for the acquisition of
Parcel 14, 2080 Martin Luther King Blvd. (map attached) for the Brown Avenue
Bridge Replacement over Norfolk Southern Railroad, Muscogee County, totaling
0.237 +/- of Right of Way for County Road and/or Municipal Street purposes, and
authorizing the filing of a Declaration of Taking by the City Attorney or his
representatives for the acquisition of said land under the authority of the
official code of Georgia annotated, Section 32-3-1 et.seq for the referenced
project.
A Resolution (229-12) ? Authorizing the approval for the acquisition of
Parcel 55, 6524 Moon Road for the Moon Road Widening Project , Muscogee County
totaling 0.025 acres +/- of Right of Way, Temporary Construction Easement
totaling 0.088 acres+/- plus a Drive Way Easement for County Road and/or
Municipal Street purposes, and authorizing the filing of a Declaration of
Taking by the City Attorney or his representatives for the acquisition of said
land under the authority of the official code of Georgia annotated, Section
32-3-1 et.seq for the referenced project.
A Resolution (230-12) ? Authorizing the approval for the acquisition of
Parcel 69, 6725 Moon Road Street for the Moon Road Widening, Muscogee County,
totaling 0.003 +/- acres of Permanent Easement, 0.032 +/- acres of Temporary
Easement and a Driveway Easement for County Road and/or Municipal Street
purposes, and authorizing the filing of a Declaration of Taking by the City
Attorney or his representatives for the acquisition of said land under the
authority of the official code of Georgia annotated, Section 32-3-1 et.seq for
the referenced project.
A Resolution (231-12) ? Authorizing the approval for the plans, bid and
payment of expenses for the Wells Fargo Pipe Replacement Project at 5590 Milgen
Road in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding approved by Council on
May 30, 2012.
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THE FOLLOWING NINE PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO 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 PUGH AND SECONDED BY
COUNCILOR HUFF, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING, WITH COUNCILORS BARNES, HENDERSON AND WOODSON BEING
ABSENT FROM THE MEETING: ________________________________________________
A Resolution (232-12) ? Authorizing the approval to purchase of five (5)
7-Yard Dump Truck cab and chassis (2013 Freightliner M2 106), from FourStar
Freightliner, Inc., (Montgomery, AL) in the amount of $71,571.00 per unit, for
a total of $357,855.00; and the purchase of five (5) 7-Yard Dump Truck bodies
(2012 Crysteel Select), from Park Built Body Co., Inc., (Sylvester, GA) in the
amount of $12,014.75 per unit, for a total of $60,073.75. Four (4) of the units
were approved in FY12. An additional unit was approved in FY13. The vehicles
will be used by the Public Services Department to transport dirt, gravel, and
other material to and from job sites. These units are replacement vehicles.
A Resolution (233-12) ? Authorizing the approval to purchase one (1) 2013
Freightliner M2 Type I, 4x2 medium duty ambulance from Peach State Ambulance,
Inc., (Tyrone, GA) in the amount of $172,489.00. The replacement unit was
approved in the FY13 Budget, and will be used by the Department of Fire/EMS to
provide immediate medical assistance and transport patients. To accomplish
this purchase, the Department of Fire & EMS is participating in Bid No
11-10-1202 administered by the Florida Fire Chief?s Association, the Florida
Sheriff?s Association and the Florida Association of Counties. The cooperative
bid was administered by the aforementioned organizations to be extended and
guaranteed to any and all units of local governments and public safety
agencies. The bid contract covers the period of January 1, 2012 through
December 31, 2012. The procurement process administered by the entities in the
State of Florida meets the procurement requirements of Columbus Consolidated
Government. The City?s Procurement Ordinance, Article 9-101, ?Cooperative
Purchasing Authorized,? allows for participation in this Bid. Wheeled Coach
Industries is one of the awarded manufacturers. Peach State Ambulance is the
Georgia authorized dealer for Wheeled Coach Industries. Peach State Ambulance,
Inc., has agreed to provide the ambulances to the City under the same
contract.
A Resolution (234-12) ? Authorizing the approval to purchase of one (1)
E-One 1500 GPM Side Mount Rescue Pumper with 1030 Gallon Booster Tank Mounted
on a new 2012 Custom E-One typhoon Cab and Chassis, in the amount of
$358,336.00 (if pre-paid in full, the discounted cost will be $349,074.00); and
applicable loose equipment in the amount of $47,728.20, from Hall-Mark Fire
Apparatus, Inc., (Ocala, Florida). This replacement fire apparatus and loose
equipment were approved in the FY13 Budget.
To accomplish this purchase, the Department of Fire & EMS is participating
in Bid No 11-10-1202 administered by the Florida Fire Chief?s Association, the
Florida Sheriff?s Association and the Florida Association of Counties. The
cooperative bid was administered by the aforementioned organizations to be
extended and guaranteed to any and all units of local governments and public
safety agencies. The bid contract covers the period of January 1, 2012
through December 31, 2012. The procurement process administered by the
entities in the State of Florida meets the procurement requirements of Columbus
Consolidated Government. The City?s Procurement Ordinance, Article 9-101,
?Cooperative Purchasing Authorized,? allows for participation in this Bid.
Hall-Mark Fire Apparatus is one of the awarded vendors on the contract, and the
fire apparatus, as well as the loose equipment, under the same contract.
A Resolution (235-12) ? Authorizing the approval to purchase of one
LifePak monitor/defibrillator and accessories from Physio-Control (Redmond, WA)
in the amount of $33,488.00. The monitor/defibrillator will be an addition to
the equipment inventory for the Fire & EMS Department. The LifePak brand is
requested to maintain uniformity of the medical equipment throughout the
department. The Department currently has eighteen (18) LifePak
monitor/defibrillators. Physio- Control is the manufacturer of the LifePak
monitor/defibrillators, and is considered the only known source for the
purchase, per the Procurement Ordinance #3-114.
A Resolution (236-12) ? Authorizing the approval to purchase of one (1)
eductor truck (Combination Jet/Vacuum Sewer Cleaner with all standard equipment
V230H/500) via National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract #031710-AMI, from
Atlantic Machinery, Inc. (Silver Spring, MD), in the amount of $232,930.00. The
eductor truck was approved in the FY13 Budget, and will be used by the
Rainwater Division, of the Public Services Department, to clean storm/drain
pipes. It is a replacement unit. The purchase will be accomplished via Request
for Proposal (RFP) #031710, initiated by the National Joint Powers Alliance
(NJPA), whereby Atlantic Machinery, Inc., was the successful vendor contracted
to provide Public Utility Vehicles and/or Services, Apparatus, Equipment,
and/or Accessories. The contract, which commenced May 27, 2010, is good through
May 27, 2014. The National Joint Powers Alliance is a Service Cooperative
created by Minnesota Statute 123A.21. This statute was created in 1978 and
revised in 1995 to allow participating governmental and municipal agencies to
reduce the cost of purchased goods by leveraging their combined purchasing
power. The NJPA bid process meets the Procurement Ordinance requirements for
Columbus Consolidated Government.
A Resolution (237-12) ? Authorizing the approval to purchase asphalt
rubber & sealant from Reynolds-Warren Equipment Company, Inc., (Lake City, GA),
for the estimated annual contract value of $36,070.00. The material will be
used on an "as needed basis" by the Public Services Department for sealing
cracks when repairing streets, parking lots and highways. The contract term
will be for three years.
A Resolution (238-12) ? Authorizing the approval of the annual contract
with Business Resource Center for Course Instructors for Human Resources,
Learning Center, on a Per-Course basis. The firm will provide instructors to
teach new and innovative training that will be beneficial to City employees.
Contractor will provide introductory, skills development; intermediate and
advanced level classes based on the needs of the employees.
A Resolution (239-12) ? Authorizing the approval of the annual contract
with Ticketmaster LLC (Atlanta, GA) to provide a comprehensive computerized
ticketing software system for the Columbus Civic Center. The Contractor will
provide ticketing services in box offices, ticket sales outlets, and Internet
sales.
A Resolution (240-12) ? Authorizing the approval to make payment to
Columbus Communications, in the amount of $28,446.00, for the annual
maintenance agreement for the Police Department/E-911 Center?s Global
Positioning System. The maintenance agreement will cover the period of May 1,
2012 through April 30, 2013. The 911 Center operates a Global Positioning
System (GPS) to record the location of all Public Safety units that are
equipped with this system. This system allows the dispatchers to look at a map
and find the location of all the equipped vehicles. This system is critical
for the safety of Public Safety units in that it provides a ?second chance? to
find the exact location of a unit in an emergency situation. The City has
maintained a full coverage maintenance agreement on this equipment due to its
importance, and as an expense control measure when making the necessary repairs
and adjustments. The GPS units work in conjunction with the Motorola Mobile
Data System components located within the cars and at the 911 Center. The City
has a maintenance agreement with Motorola on the Mobile Data System. In order
to protect the agreements with Motorola, they require the work done on these
GPS units be performed by an approved vender.
The only vender approved by Motorola to work on these GPS units is Columbus
Communications. Therefore, the vendor is considered an Only Know Source, per
Section 3-114 of the Procurement Ordinance.
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WHITEWATER PROJECT UPDATE:
City Manager Hugley said we came to you on August 29, 2010 with a
Memorandum of Understanding for the construction of the Whitewater Project
working it through Uptown Columbus. He said we told you at that time, that we
would come back to you as we approached completion or a good point at
completion of the Whitewater Project to talk about the management of the
Whitewater Project, and said we are now bringing that back to you through Mr.
Richard Bishop, President & CEO to talk about the Chattahoochee River Park
Management. He said you have been provided a MOU as to how we are proposing to
you it be managed and said we would like to bring it back to you at the Council
meeting of August 28th for your approval.
Mr. Richard Bishop, 1226 3rd Avenue, President and CEO of Uptown Columbus
came forward and gave a presentation of the Whitewater Project. A brief video
of some recent activity in the Chattahoochee River as it relates to water
rafting was shown to the Council. He then showed some photos of several phases
of the construction that is currently taking place with regards to this
project.
After which, he then went into some details in outlining the Proposed MOU,
as outlined below.
MOU AGREEMENT NUMBER ONE:
Completion of the Construction
At the completion of the construction of the Project, UCI the Developer will
gift to the City the property known as Eagle Phenix (app. 24ac) and City Mills
(app 99ac).
This property will become the Chattahoochee River Park, and the City will lease
back the property to UCI for $1.00 per year for ten years, with an option for a
ten-year renewal upon approval of Columbus Council.
LEASE AGREEMENT NUMBER TWO:
Management: UCI will be responsible for the oversight of operations of CRP.
This will include:
(a) Procurement and oversight of Outfitters at City-designated river access
points, as shown on Exhibit ?C?. UCI shall insure that all such Outfitters
perform their duties in accordance with generally accepted standards for
whitewater operations
(b) Access control
(1) UCI will manage City-designated river access points from North Highland Dam
to the Trade Center landing.
(2) UCI will receive a fee from any Outfitter for using designated City Access
points for whitewater operations
(3) The City will receive a fee equal to 3.5% of all gross receipts (excluding
those from merchandise sales) collected by an Approved Outfitter at City
designated City Access points.
(4) UCI and Outfitter or Outfitters will develop a system of accountability to
determine all rafting revenue owed to UCI and City for operations at
City-designated river access points, subject to approval of the City Finance
Department
(c) Coordination with Columbus Police Department on security.
(d) Coordination with Columbus Fire and EMS Department and Department of
Natural Resources on safety and rescue.
(e)Maintenance and trash removal at the City-designated river access points
(f) Maintaining of in-river whitewater features.
(g) UCI will control all City-designated river access points from North
Highland Dam to Trade Center Landing.
(h) Event planning and operations, subject to special events sponsored by the
City.
After his presentation, Mr. Bishop then responded to questions of Mayor
Tomlinson and then members of the Council expressed their views on this matter,
after which Mr. Bishop then responded to questions of members of the Council.
City Attorney Fay also responded to questions of the Council with regards to
insurance and who will be responsible for the river.
After the conclusion of the discussion on this matter, Mr. Bishop then
highlighted the project schedule as outlined below.
Approval of MOU
August/September
Contract with Outfitter
October/November 2012
Complete work below Eagle Phenix
December 2012
Complete work in Habitat Pool
December 2012
Demolition of City Mills Dam
January 2013
Complete work at Put in and Take out
Spring 2013
Complete project- Summer 2013
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF
COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
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(1) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Animal Control Advisory
Board.
(2) Notification from the Georgia Department of Transportation regarding the
initiation of Section 106 Process for GDOT P.I. #0010392, Muscogee County-
Clubview Elementary School Safe Routes to School.
(3) Memorandum from ACCG, Re: ACCG Insurance Programs Training ? Contracts for
Local Government.
(4) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close Broadway from 10th
Street to 12th Street and 11th Street from Front Avenue to 1st Avenue, from
1100 block at 6:00 p.m. September 7 ? 1:00 p.m. September 9, 2012; 1000 block
from 6:00 p.m. September 7th to 11:00 p.m. September 8, 2012 and 11th Street
from 6:00 p.m. September 8th to 11:00 a.m. on September 9, 2012, in connection
with ?Bikes on Broadway?.
(5) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close Bay Avenue from 10th
Street to 11th Street, on Saturday, September 15, 2012, from 10:00 a.m. to
11:00 p.m., in connection with ?Hispanic Heritage Festival?.
(6) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close Bay Avenue from 10th
Street to 11th Street, on Tuesday, September 18, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m., in connection with ?Uptown Screen on the Green?.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF
COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A
SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE SEVEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING,
WITH COUNCILORS BARNES, HENDERSON AND WOODSON BEING ABSENT FROM THE
MEETING:____________________________________________________
A Resolution (241-12) ? Excusing Councilor R. Gary Allen from the July
31, 2012 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (242-12) ? Excusing Councilor Evelyn Woodson from the
July 31, 2012 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (243-12) ? Excusing Councilor Jerry Barnes from the
August 14, 2012 Council Meeting.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington submitted an email correspondence from Tina
Trant advising that Mr. Darryl Holloman is no longer a resident of Muscogee
County and unable to serve on the Planning Advisory Commission. Councilor
McDaniel moved the resignation be received with regrets and thanks for his
service. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those seven
members of Council present for this meeting, with Councilors Barnes, Henderson
and Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:_
Airport Commission, May 23, 2012.
Board of Tax Assessors, # 26-12, 27-12, 28-12 & 29-12.
Board of Water Commissioners, May 14, 2012.
Board of Zoning Appeals, May 2, 2012.
Board of Zoning Appeals, June 6, 2012.
Board of Zoning Appeals, July 12, 2012.
Hospital Authority, June 26, 2012.
Housing Authority, June 20, 2012.
Land Bank Authority, May 2, 2012.
Land Bank Authority, June 6, 2012.
Land Bank Authority, July 11, 2012.
Councilor McDaniel made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present for this meeting, with Councilors Barnes, Henderson and Woodson being
absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF
COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:______
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A Resolution (244-12) ? Excusing Councilor Berry Henderson from the August
14, 2012 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (245-12) ? Excusing Councilor Evelyn Woodson from the August
14, 2012 Council Meeting.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of these resolutions. Seconded by
Councilor Baker and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council
present for this meeting, with Councilors Barnes, Henderson and Woodson being
absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING NEW ZONING PETITION, RECOMMENDED FOR CONDITIONAL APPROVAL BY
BOTH THE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION AND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT WAS SUBMITTED
AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND AN ORDINANCE WAS CALLED FOR BY
COUNCILOR MCDANIEL:_________________________
Petition submitted by Larry Bussey, Inc. / Beth Causey to rezone 5.3080
acres of property located at 460 6th Avenue from LMI (Light Manufacturing
Industrial) to GC (General Commercial) District. (9-CA-12-Larry Bussey,
Inc./Causey)
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Steve Davis has resigned
his seat on the Board of Tax Assessors and said originally there were two
individuals nominated for this position; but pointed out that Mr. Lawton
Grantham has withdrawn his nomination for this seat and then said that Ms. Gail
Kent can now be confirmed. Councilor McDaniel so moved. Seconded by Councilor
Davis and carried unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with
Councilors Barnes, Henderson, and Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONER:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of
Mr. Karl Douglass on the Board of Water Commissioners will expire on December
31, 2012 and that he is eligible to succeed himself for another term of office.
She further pointed out that State law says that the members must be appointed
in July. Councilor McDaniel then nominated Mr. Douglass for another term of
office. She said she would bring this back at the next regular meeting for the
Council?s confirmation.
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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Steve Bellafatto?s seat
has been declared vacant and that Mr. Robert S. Benson was nominated at the
last meeting and that he may now be confirmed. Councilor McDaniel so moved.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those seven members of
Council present, with Councilors Barnes, Henderson and Woodson being absent
from the meeting.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Darryl Holloman is no
longer a resident of Muscogee County and that Council will need to nominate
someone to fill this unexpired term.
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TREE BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of Mr. James R. Head
expired at the end of July and that he is not eligible to succeed himself and
the Council will need to nominate someone to fill this expired term.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the Council may begin making
nomination for their representative to serve on the Youth Advisory Council for
the next school year, 2012 ? 2013.
Councilor Thomas nominated Logan Sands as her representative for Council
District Nine. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh nominated Aariyan Tooley, Councilor
Allen nominated Luke Paul as his District 6 representative, and Mayor Tomlinson
nominated Samuel Hatala, to which Clerk of Council Washington said all four of
these individuals may be confirmed. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh so moved.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those seven members of
Council present for this meeting, with Councilors Barnes, Henderson and Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Regarding an earlier request of City Attorney Fay for the Council to go
into an executive session to discuss real estate issues and a matter of
litigation, Councilor McDaniel made a motion to allow the Council to go into an
executive session. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried
unanimously by those seven members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes,
Henderson and Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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At 10:55 a.m. the Council adjourned its regular session to allow the
Council to go into an executive session.
At 11:07 a.m. the meeting was called back to order at which time Mayor
Tomlinson pointed out that the Council met in an executive session and
discussed a litigation matter, but there were no votes taken.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor
Tomlinson then entertained a motion for adjournment. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
so moved. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those seven
members of Council present, with Councilors Barnes, Henderson and Woodson being
absent from the meeting, and the time of adjournment being 11:09 a.m.
Tiny B. Washington, CMC
Clerk of Council
Council of Columbus, Georgia
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