MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 15, 2006
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 9:04 A.M., Tuesday, August 15, 2006, in the Council Chambers,
Government Center, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable John J. Rodgers, Mayor Pro Tem
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Pro Tem John J. Rodgers were Councilors R.
Gary Allen, Wayne Anthony, Glenn Davis, Berry Henderson, Julius H. Hunter, Jr.,
Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., Evelyn Turner Pugh, Nathan Suber and Evelyn Woodson.
City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay and Deputy Clerk of
Council Sandra Davis were also present.
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ABSENT: Mayor Poydasheff was absent. Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington was
also absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Mitch McGinnis- Westminster Presbyterian Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers.
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PROCLAMATIONS:
?OSCAR PENNY DAY?
With Mr. Oscar Penny and members of his family standing at the Council
table, Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers read the proclamation of Mayor Poydasheff,
proclaiming Wednesday, August 16, 2006 as ?Oscar Penny Day?, in Columbus,
Georgia.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers noted that this is Mr. Penny?s 100th birthday and
has received birthday wishes from President and Ms. Bush, Governor and Mrs.
Perdue and the Chief of Staff at Ft. Benning.
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?KING PINS BOWLERS DAY?
With Ms. Annette Gibney- Therapeutics Section for Columbus Parks and
Recreation standing at the Council table, Councilor Davis Read the proclamation
of Mayor Poydasheff, proclaiming Tuesday, August 15, 2006 as, ?King Pins
Bowlers Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.
Councilor Woodson recalled that ?Ms. Brenda? is also an exceptional
individual. She spoke of the awards that Ms. Brenda has received and the
logbook or diary of events that she kept. She then called for a resolution
recognizing ?Ms. Brenda? for her accomplishments.
Councilor Davis thanked the Parks & Recreation Department for all of their
hard work and the organization for putting the Special Olympics event together.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
WITH MR. SPURGEON GLENN, MR. OZ ROBERTS AND OTHER MEMBERS STANDING AT THE
COUNCIL TABLE, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND
READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR ALLEN AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (325-06) - Commending the Delta Iota Lambda Chapter of Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity upon the hosting of Dr. M. Delmar Edwards Men?s Health
Awareness Day on August 26, 2006 at Peachtree Mall from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00
p.m. Councilor Allen moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried
unanimously by those ten members of Council present and standing to cast their
vote in the affirmative.
Mr. Spurgeon Glenn, came forward to introduce Mr. Oz Roberts, who has been
the pioneer in this program.
Mr. Oz Roberts, urged everyone to come out to the event. He pointed out
that men do not go to the doctors enough, and this is their effort to bring it
to the public, which is free of charge. He mentioned the many sponsors of this
event and are listed as follows: AFLAC, Tidwell Cancer Treatment Center,
American Red Cross, Columbus Regional and the John B. Amos Cancer Center, ENT
Associates of Columbus, Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, Communicorp, WTVM, Synovus
and CB&T and others. He outlined the testing for certain medical conditions
that would be performed, as well as, blood donations. He announced that
eight-time Mr. Olympia, Mr. Lee Haney, would be in Columbus to do his totally
fit workshop.
Councilor Allen asked that each fraternity member present be introduced.
He then requested that the agenda for the Men?s Health Awareness Day, on August
26, 2006 be scrolled on the CCG-TV to help educate the public and highlight the
events and time for the day.
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NORTHERN LITTLE LEAGUE:
Councilor Allen asked that the members of Council join him in an oral
resolution, which recognizes Columbus Northern Little League team. He pointed
out that they are on their way to Williamsport, Pennsylvania to begin their
tournament play. He reported that they are the second team from Georgia to
advance to the Little League World Series.
Councilor Allen then made a motion to adopt an oral resolution commending
the Northern Little League Team for advancing to the Little League World
Series. He added that once the team returns, we would recognize them for their
great accomplishment in written form. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and
carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
He advised that this is a costly venture for the players and the parents.
He announced that donations could be made at any CB&T Branch. He added that
CB&T and Total Systems have donated $15,000 and AFLAC has matched that by
donating $15,000.
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ZONING PUBLIC HEARINGS:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA WERE SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS HELD ON
EACH AS
ADVERTISED:
An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 2601 Manchester Expressway &
2602 Johnson Drive is proposed for rezoning from NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
District to GC (General Commercial) District. (38-A-06-Cummings) (The Planning
Advisory Commission and the Planning Division recommend approval.)
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner, Mr. Cummings
but he did not make a presentation since no one came forward in opposition.
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An Ordinance - Rezoning property located at 2419 Warm Springs Road is
proposed for rezoning from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) District to RO
(Residential Office) District. (39-A-06-Cummings) (The Planning Advisory
Commission and the Planning Division recommend approval.)
PROPONENTS & OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner, Mr. Cummings
but he did not make a presentation since no one came forward in opposition.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND WAS INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:
An Ordinance - Amending Section 20-13.11 of the Columbus Code of Ordinances,
extending the Uptown Parking Management and Enforcement District to include the
east side of 1st Avenue from the south curb of 9th Street, running 160 feet
south to the private driveway at 832 1st Avenue; amending the map of the Uptown
Parking Management District; and for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST READING THEN DELAYED FOR NO LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS BY
THE
COUNCIL:
An Ordinance - Amending the Pay Plan for The Consolidated Government as
adopted in the Fiscal Year 2007 Budget Ordinance No. 06-40; providing
educational incentives available to public safety employees and repealing
conflicting provisions; and for other purposes.
Mayor Pro Tem moved that this ordinance be delayed for no later than
thirty days. Seconded by Councilor McDaniel and carried unanimously by those
ten members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED
ON SECOND READING:
An Ordinance (06-68) - Amendment to the Unified Development Ordinance to
allow universities or colleges in an RO (Residential-Office) District as a
Special Exception Use. (34-A-06-George C. Woodruff, Co.) Councilor Suber moved
its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten
members present.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA WERE SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED ON SECOND READING BY A
SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR MCDANIEL AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR DAVIS, WHICH
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS PRESENT FOR THIS MEETING:
An Ordinance (06-69) - Rezoning property located at 2234 Elm Drive is
proposed for rezoning from NC (Neighborhood Commercial) District to GC (General
Commercial) District. (36-A-06-Nicholson)
An Ordinance (06-70) - Rezoning property located at 6206 Forrest Road is
proposed for rezoning from SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) District to SFR3
(Single Family Residential 3) District. (40-A-06-George C. Woodruff, Co.)
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE TEXT OF THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT
ORDINANCE OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA WAS SUBMITTED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND APPROVED
ON SECOND READING:
An Ordinance - Amending the text of the Unified Development Ordinance to
allow kitchens in guest cottages. (41-A-06-George Woodruff, Co.) Councilor
Turner Pugh moved its adoption. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried
unanimously by those ten members present.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MR. WILLIAM J. MADISON, RE: HOME FOR UNDERCLASS AT 2205 12TH AVENUE THAT
IS BEING SHUT
DOWN:
Mr. William J. Madison cancelled his scheduled appearance before the
Council.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL UPON A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY COUNCILOR TURNER
PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR SUBER, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN
MEMBERS PRESENT:
A Resolution (326-06) - Authorizing a request to submit an application and
if approved accept $24,681 from the Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile
Justice and Delinquency Prevention for the Muscogee County Marshal?s Office ?
Junior Marshal Program.
Councilor Allen asked that Lt. Marshal Curtis Lockette come forward. He
then asked about the grant being used for salaries for the following, as he
read from the agenda document ?part-time coordinator, overtime pay for manager,
supplies and equipments and other items to operate the program?. He expressed
concerns with the overtime pay and the salary and if the City is paying the
FICA portion of that. City Manager Hugley responded by saying that any cost
associated with this program would be charged to this grant. He said that it
has been made clear to them that when this grant runs out, this is not going to
be an ongoing program that would be picked up by the City. Lt. Marshal Curtis
Lockette, explained that all the FICA and any salaries comes directly out of
the grant. He advised that the City incurs no expenses that are coming out of
the City?s money.
A Resolution (327-06) - Authorizing a request to submit an application and
if approved accept $1,000 in grant funds from the Wachovia Foundation for the
Muscogee County Marshal?s Office ? Junior Marshal Program.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND WAS APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (328-06) - Authorizing a request to execute an agreement with
Georgia Southwestern Railroad, Inc. for reimbursement in the amount of $42,872
for material expenses for railroad crossing improvements at 10th Avenue at 5th
Street, 10th Avenue near 8th Street and 8th Street at 9th Avenue.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS HAVING BEEN INCLUDED 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
COUNCILOR TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT FOR THIS
MEETING:
A Resolution (329-06) - Authorizing the declaration of vehicles and
various equipment shown on the attached lists as surplus equipment in
accordance with Section 7-501 of the Charter of Columbus Consolidated
Government.
A Resolution (330-06) - Authorizing payment to Motorola (Anaheim, Ca) in
the amount of $17,625.00 for air mobile data software annual license and
maintenance support. The maintenance period is September 2006 through August
2007.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND WAS APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (331-06) - Authorizing the city manager to execute a lease
agreement between Columbus, Georgia and Old Schools Sports, Inc. for provision
of professional indoor football through the World Indoor Football League.
He pointed out that we have exercised our cancellation clause in the
current agreement with the Columbus Vipers with the AIFL. He reported that
they have received a letter from the City giving them 180-day notice that we do
not plan to continue the agreement with the Columbus Vipers. He said that when
word spread that the facility was available the Civic Center received some
inquiries. He said the World Indoor League is interested in coming to Columbus
and are ready to sign an agreement.
Councilor Woodson moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and
carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
City Manager Hugley advised that the City is not investing any money into
the team or equipment, because we already have equipment. He said basically we
are going to be renting the facility and welcoming a new team. Mayor Pro Tem
Rodgers added that in this new transaction, we are recouping monies that were
owed to us from the previous tenant.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Manager Hugley requested an executive session to discuss a personnel
matter.
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3064 PLANTATION ROAD:
Councilor Woodson clarified the response that she received regarding the
house at 3064 Plantation Road. She pointed out that she submitted an example
of a situation that may be used to assist in researching the State Laws to find
out what could be done about this situation or if we could use it to further
come up with an ordinance to deal with this matter.
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OAKLAND PARK AREA LANDFILL:
Councilor Woodson recalled the statements of a young lady that called into
Talk Line. She said that the young lady made comments regarding toxic waste
being over by the landfill. She added that the young lady stated that people
were getting cancer because of it. She remembered being told about toxic waste
when she moved into the area, but there were no proven documents of toxic
waste. She requested that City Manager Hugley research this matter to
determine if there are findings of toxic waste at the landfill.
City Manager Hugley maintained that he is not aware of any such
allegations and has not seen anything that has been proven that toxic waste
exist in that area. He pointed out that a landfill did exist out there more
than thirty years ago. He then provided a chronology of events on how the City
acquired that property through a grant and the proper study that was conducted
and the forward movement of properly closing the landfill. He mentioned that
the City of Columbus is in line to receive a grant to close the landfill and
would be done as expeditiously as possible. He went on to say that we would
close the landfill; then, we could move forward in five years or so to use
those ninety-nine acres for something more productive.
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POLICE PATROL:
Councilor Woodson requested that the City Manager have the Police
Department to increase the patrol in the area around Elvin Avenue and the
trailer park. She spoke of potential illegal activities that may be occurring,
such as, prostitution and drug deals.
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OAKLAND PARK AREA LANDFILL:
Making reference to earlier comments regarding the landfill, Mayor Pro Tem
Rodgers emphasized that the land was purchased with a grant. He also pointed
out that as the largest single user of that piece of property over the past 20
or 25 years, we had the lion share of the responsibility to clean it up whether
it was the City?s or not. He said that it was in the best interest of the City
to acquire it for our own use if we were going to clean it up.
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ST. MARY?S ROAD WIDENING PROJECT:
Councilor Hunter noted that we have received a notice pertaining to the
public information meeting that the Department of Transportation is going to
hold at Dawson Elementary on August 17, 2006. He said that meeting is
regarding the widening of St. Mary?s Road from Robin Road to North Star Drive.
He requested that since this portion of St. Mary?s Road is scheduled to be
widened, the Administration should request or start the process for DOT to
consider widening the road to continue on to Moye Road.
City Manager Hugley pointed out that in the Transportation Improvement
Plan, we have those projects that are long range and short term. He said that
he would have to look at where that widening may fall in our Transportation
Improvement Plan. He explained that it is not as simple as suggesting that the
widening be extended out. He then briefly explained the process that occurs.
He also reiterated the information regarding the public meeting for the
widening project, which is scheduled for August 17, 2006, at 4:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m., at Dawson Elementary School on North Star Drive.
Councilor Turner Pugh recalled that she has already asked staff to look
into extending the widening of St. Mary?s Road several months ago. She
reminded everyone that there are five new subdivisions being constructed that
are occurring past North Star Drive.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the August 8, 2006 meeting of the Council of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia was submitted and approved upon
the adoption of a motion made by Councilor Woodson and seconded by Councilor
Allen, which carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for
this meeting.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION DELAYED FROM THE JULY 11, 2006 MEETING WAS
SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS AND WAS APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (332-06) - Granting a hardship variance request to waive
street frontage requirements and allow the construction of a residential
subdivision at 8851 ?4 Moore Road Greenleaves Estate. Councilor McDaniel moved
approval. Seconded by Councilor Allen.
Councilor Suber said that he had spoken to Ms. Hubbuch regarding putting a
condition in the resolution, which was agreed upon by Ms. Hubbuch that reads
that whoever purchases the property would be advised upfront about the width of
the road and the potential dangers in the future, but this is not in the
resolution.
Ms. Sarah Hubbuch, came forward to say that several people came out to
inspect the road, and they were comfortable enough with the width of the road
even though there are some things that we need to fix, including the cul-de-sac
that already exist. She then spoke of the Protective Covenant that she shared
with some of the members of Council.
Mr. Rick Jones, Transportation Planning Manager, approached the rostrum
and recalled that the Protective Covenant is a part of that and would be
transferred whenever the property is actually purchased. Councilor Suber
pointed out that this is not in the resolution; then, the citizens are not
protected.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers suggested noting that the Special Exception is
approved provided that the language is a part of the covenant and if not; then,
that Special Exception is revoked. Councilor Henderson suggested that the
number of lots be limited to the suggested six lots. Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers
asked the petitioner if she was agreeable to the condition, at which time, Ms.
Hubbuch confirmed that she is in agreement.
Councilor Henderson then made a motion to amend the resolution so that the
number of lots be limited to six lots. Seconded by Councilor Suber. After it
was determined that there has been no vote to incorporate the request of
Councilor Suber, Councilor Henderson then amended his previous motion to
include that the restrictive covenants that would be provided for this
subdivision would include a maximum of six lots and each purchaser shall
receive a copy.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers called attention to the motion on the floor to amend
the resolution, which was approved unanimously by those ten members present for
this meeting.
Councilor Turner Pugh asked the staff to make comments regarding the issue
that was presented about this variance in relation to whether the public safety
vehicles would be able to travel this road; since, it is not a standard size
road. City Manager Hugley advised that Public Safety along with staff did go
out to the site, and they came to the conclusion that public safety vehicles
would be able to gain access to the site.
Transportation Planning Director Rick Jones explained that they did look
at the roadway to include; the condition of the road, the shoulders of the
road, cul-de-sac and everything involved with dealing with this project. He
pointed out that one condition of the resolution is that they must maintain the
shoulder of the road, because Public Safety has advised that when public safety
vehicles are out there, there may be times where more than one at a time would
come. He said that if the petitioner would have shown us that they could not
maintain the shoulders; then, the Planning Department would not be in support
of it. He said we did work with the applicant to make sure that we could
accommodate everything that was needed for the public safety aspect.
Councilor Anthony asked if the staff is comfortable with this process and
procedures, because there may be other requests similar to this particularly in
the northern part of the county, and he wants to make sure that we maintain
consistency. Transportation Planning Director Jones pointed out that
everything the staff looks at would have to be done on a case-by-case basis.
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers then called on the motion to approve the resolution,
which carried unanimously by those ten members present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL DAVIS
AND WAS APPROVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (333-06) - Authorizing a Special Exception Use request to
operate a university or college at 7200 North Lake Drive. Councilor McDaniel
moved approval. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
ten members of Council present for this meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF COUNCIL
DAVIS AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 30-06.
Board of Zoning Appeals, July 12, 2006.
Councilor McDaniel made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present for this meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING FIVE NEW ZONING PETITIONS WERE SUBMITTED BY DEPUTY CLERK OF
COUNCIL DAVIS AND A PUBLIC HEARING WAS CALLED FOR EACH BY COUNCILOR
MCDANIEL:
Petition submitted by Angela Cantrell to rezone approximately 0.93 acre of
property located at parts of 4348 & 4410 Buena Vista Road from LMI (Light
Manufacturing / Industrial)/SFR2 (Single Family Residential 2) to GC (General
Commercial). (Recommended for approval by both the Planning Advisory
Commission and the Planning Department). (46-A-06-Cantrell.)
Petition submitted by the Veronica Skeleton to rezone 0.34 acre of
property located at 5111 Armour Road from RO (Residential-Office) to NC
(Neighborhood Commercial). (Recommended for approval by the Planning Advisory
Commission and conditional approval by the Planning Department).
(47-CA-06-Skeleton)
Petition submitted by Sign Makers, Inc. to rezone approximately 0.30 acre
of property located at 5019 Armour Road from RO (Residential-Office) to GC
(General Commercial). (Recommended for approval by the Planning Advisory
Commission and conditional approval by the Planning Department).
(48-CA-06-Sign Makers, Inc.)
Petition submitted by LRW Group, LLC to rezone approximately 9.32 acres of
property located at 6890 River Road from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) &
RO (Residential Office) to SFR3 (Single Family Residential 3). (Recommended
for conditional approval by both the Planning Advisory Commission and the
Planning Department). (49-CA-06-LRW Group, LLC.)
Petition submitted by Moon Family Corp. to rezone approximately 2.0 acres
of property located at 4621, 4623, & 4627 Milgen Road from LMI (Light
Manufacturing/Industrial) to RMF1 (Residential Multi-Family 1). (Recommended
for approval by the Planning Advisory Commission and denial by the Planning
Department). (50-D-06-Moon Family Corp.) (The petitioner has submitted a
letter requesting the council to call for the public hearing)
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Ms. Susan Beck has resigned
from the Hospital Authority. She said that we still need two additional
nominees to submit to the Hospital Authority.
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TREE BOARD:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that Mr. James Head, Ms. Dorothy
McDaniel and Mr. Milton Anthony are all eligible to serve another term of
office and were renominated at the last meeting. Councilor Anthony moved
confirmation. Seconded by Councilor Suber and carried unanimously by those ten
members present for this meeting.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Deputy Clerk of Council Davis advised that each member of Council would
need to nominate someone from his or her respective district to serve. She
added that we still need nominees for Council Districts Two, Three and Five, as
well as, the Mayor?s appointment. There were no nominations.
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At this time, Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers asked if there was anyone that had a
matter to bring before the Council. He said that they could be heard. No one
came forward.
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LETTER FROM SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE BOBBY PETERS:
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers called attention to a letter that was provided to
each member of Council from Superior Court Judge Bobby Peters. He said that
Judge Peters asked that the letter be read into the record regarding the
appearance of Mr. John Griffin last week. He pointed out that Mr. Griffin
outlined his case before the Council on last week, and Judge Peters would like
his response delivered in the same forum. He proceeded to read the letter in
its entirety from Judge Peters in regards to the judicial case involving Mr.
John Griffin.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Pro Tem Rodgers called attention to the previous request to go into
executive session on a personnel matter. Councilor Henderson moved that the
Council go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. Seconded by
Councilor Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members present
with Councilors Davis and McDaniel being absent for this vote.
At 10:06 a.m., the Council adjourned its regular meeting to go into
executive session. At 11:29 a.m. the Council reconvened the meeting. Mayor
Pro Tem Rodgers advised that the Council did meet in executive session to
discuss a personnel matter, but there were no votes taken.
With there being no other business to come before this Council, Councilor
Henderson made a motion to adjourn. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting with the
time being 11:30 a.m.
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Sandra T. Davis
Deputy Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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