MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
MARCH 8, 2016
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, March 8, 2016, on the 2nd Floor of the Citizens
Service Center, located at 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia Honorable
Teresa Tomlinson, Mayor and Honorable Evelyn Turner Pugh, Mayor Pro Tem
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Teresa Tomlinson and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn
Turner Pugh were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes, Tom B.
Buck III, Glenn Davis, Berry H. Henderson and Judy W. Thomas. City Manager
Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay and Assistant City Attorney Lucy
Sheftall, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council
Lindsey Glisson were also present. Councilor Bruce Huff took his seat at 10:00
a.m.
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ABSENT: Councilor Evelyn Woodson was absent.
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INVOCATION: Led by Rev. Reggie Williams of South Columbus United Methodist
Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Teresa Tomlinson.
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PRESENTATION:
Mr. Britt Hayes, Vice President and Mr. Ken Henson, Corporate Secretary of
the Hospital Authority of Columbus, GA came forward to provide the Mayor and
Council with a presentation on their Plans for a Skilled Nursing Facility.
Mr. Hayes came forward and said Muscogee Manor was built in 1971and it has
been a great facility for our community. He said it our long-range plan for
our Board of Directors to secure a piece of property and build a replacement
center for that facility. He said in 2004 that we purchased a 27-acre parcel
on the corner of Williams and Whitesville Road, where we built the Orchard View
facility. He said subsequently we made agreements with Columbus Regional
Hospital to purchase Azalea Trace and the Hamilton House. He said we only
purchased the certificate of need and the beds because they had no desire to
sell the bricks and mortar; therefore, we were tasked with trying to come up
with a facility for those two entities. He said we are, now faced with Azalea
Trace imminently closing and we have to come up with a new facility for those
residents. He said that is why we are coming to Council and asking for another
bond issuance. He said we are asking that City Council would back a bond
issuance of up to 25 million dollars.
City Attorney Clifton Fay advised that this matter would be brought back
before the Council in a formal resolution; therefore, no votes were taken.
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***--------------------------------------- MINUTES: Minutes of the December 15,
2015, January 12 & 26 and February 9, 2016 Executive Session Meetings of the
Council of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia was submitted and
approved upon the adoption of a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh.
Seconded by Councilor Buck and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present for this meeting, with Councilor Huff being absent for the vote
and Councilor Woodson being absent from the 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 (16-3) ? Rezoning property located at 8692 Veterans Parkway
from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) zoning district to NC (Neighborhood
Commercial) zoning district. The proposed use is commercial retail stores and
coffee shop.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Huff being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:__ ________
An Ordinance ? Requesting to amend the text of the Unified Development
Ordinance (UDO) by changing Sections 3.2.72.K.1 (B) and adding Sections
3.2.72.O as well as Section 3.2.72.O.B. These changes will allow for concealed
support structures designed for small cell technology to be placed within the
public roads and /or right-of-way.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a motion to delay the ordinance. Seconded
by Councilor Buck and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Huff being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
ON FIRST READING:____
An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 6059 & 6073 Veterans Parkway
is proposed for rezoning from RO (Residential Office) zoning district to GC
(General Commercial) zoning district. The proposed use is retail, office and
restaurant.
Councilor Henderson said he would like to disclose and acknowledge that
the company he works for is going to be leasing one of the buildings on this
property. He said there would not be any financial benefit to him or his
company therefore; he will not be abstaining from the vote unless there is a
request for him to do so.
City Attorney Fay advised that there would be no abstention required. He
said this item would be brought back before the Council next week for a vote.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES AMENDING THE ZONING ATLAS OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY AND A PUBLIC HEARING
WAS HELD ON EACH AS
ADVERTISED:____________________
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An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 3603 Weems Road is proposed
for rezoning from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) zoning district to RO
(Residential Office) zoning district. The proposed use is cultural facility.
PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:
City Attorney Fay recognized the presence of the petitioner; however,
there were no presentations made since no one came forward in opposition.
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An Ordinance ? Rezoning property located at 3508 Oberlin Drive is proposed
for rezoning from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) zoning district to RO
(Residential Office) zoning district. The proposed use is cultural facility.
PROPONENTS AND OPPONENTS:
Councilor Thomas said in reading the staff report, she noticed that there
were some objections that had been raised.
Planning Director Rick Jones came forward and said the neighborhoods to
the east have always been a point of contention when anything is developed
along Weems and Whittlesey Road. He said we have always had concerns about
parking in the past, but some of what is being purported here today will
resolve some, if not all of those parking issues.
City Attorney Fay advised this item would be brought back for a vote on
next week.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY FAY
AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (57-16) ? Of the Council establishing the parameters for the
issuance of Columbus, Georgia, Water and Sewerage Revenue Bonds, Series 2016.
Councilor Thomas moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Buck and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council
present, with Councilor Huff being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson
being absent from the meeting.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay requested an executive session to discuss property
acquisition and disposal.
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PUBLIC AGENDA
MR. GREGORY HUDGISON, REPRESENTING BREATHE EASY COLUMBUS, RE: SECONDHAND
SMOKE:______________________
Mr. Perry Alexander, Co-Chairman of Breathe Easy Columbus, came forward
and introduced Ms. Jamie Austin as the second Co-Chairman of Breath Easy
Columbus. He said we are a community coalition that consists of members of
various professions. He said we are a sub-committee of Live Healthy Columbus
and we collaborate with The American Cancer Society, The American Heart
Association and The American Lung Association. He said in 2005 that the
Georgia General Assembly passed a law, signed by Governor Sonny Purdue,
entitled ?The Georgia Smoke Free Air Act?. He said we feel that it is time for
us to look at how that law is affecting the City of Columbus.
Dr. Beverly Townsend came forward to provide the Mayor and Council with
information on secondhand smoke. She provided statistics on how secondhand
smoke is related to lung cancer, cardiovascular disease and respiratory
disease. She also pointed out that Columbus has the highest prevalence in
smoking, second- hand exposure, death and cardio vascular disease in the State
of Georgia.
Ms. Jamie Austin came forward and said we would like the Council to
consider allowing Breath Easy Columbus to work with the City Attorney to draft
a model ordinance that would address the issues of the dangers of secondhand
smoke and the costly impact of secondhand smoke associated in work places
throughout the City of Columbus.
Mayor Tomlinson requested that City Attorney Fay draft a sample ordinance,
but also acquire a referral, on how this has worked in other communities.
City Manager Hugley said he would like to appoint Deputy City Manager Lisa
Goodwin to do some research in order to come and provide a briefing to the
Mayor and Council. He also said she would work with Breathe Easy Columbus and
the City Attorney to draft a sample ordinance after the Mayor and Council have
been updated.
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MR. ROBERT TEASLEY, REPRESENTING SWSW INVESTMENTS, RE: HARDSHIP
VARIANCE:_____ ______________
Mr. Robert Teasley, President of Signs Inc., came forward and said he has
had the pleasure of serving on several committees including the drafting of the
Columbus Sign Ordinance. He said currently we are entitled to 35 ft. for a sign
but we are asking for an additional 4ft 7inches and 336 sq. ft. He said this
site consists of approximately 12 acres and the building is approximately
130,000 sq. ft.
Mr. Scott Harris, Director of Marketing for Stars and Strikes came forward
and said we are family entertainment center with bowling, laser tag and
arcade. He said we will be opening here in Columbus in June of 2016; we are
investing over 8 million dollars in the facility and we will be employing over
100 local residents in Columbus. He said on Veterans Parkway going north, the
sign is not visible and we feel that it would really make our center a success
if the sign were more visible.
Mayor Tomlinson said usually we have a report from our staff to provide
information to Council if they have questions so, how should we proceed with
this being an unusual appeal process?
City Attorney Fay said either we can take a vote today or we could hear
from Inspections and Code and let them provide a report before a vote is taken.
Councilor Allen said in reading the handout from the Board of Zoning
Appeals, it appears that they felt that they could not make a decision. He then
requested to hear from Mr. Adams or Mr. Hutchinson.
Mr. Ed Adams of the Board of Zoning Appeals came forward and said we look
at every case individually and in this case, it was in our opinion, the
location of the sign is what?s causing the hardship; the fact that the sign was
moved back into the property, caused the hardship. The hardship was not caused
by the UDO so, that is why we denied it.
Councilor Allen asked Mr. Teasley if the request is to relocate the sign.
Mr. Teasley said no, it is not to relocate it; we have a location specific
for the sign on the property and we applied for that location on the property.
He said it is a hardship, for the sign to be in that location, but that is
where it needs to be installed.
Councilor Henderson said one of the intents of the original sign ordinance
was to handle the esthetics. He then asked if the Board of Zoning Appeals
factor in the contention from the petitioner that this would enhance the way
the place looks.
Mr. Adams said what we factor in, is the question that is being asked to
us, and the question that was asked, was to increase the square footage of the
sign due to visibility being the hardship. He said when it was looked at; it
was the opinion of the board that the visibility is being hindered because the
sign is being pushed back onto the property.
Mr. Terry Fields, member of the Board of Zoning Appeals came forward and
said we have not had good sign regulations until the 2005 UDO was established.
He said the sign regulation does not put a hardship on this property. He said
if the sign was moved outward, and it would be in regulation with the sign
regulation, and there would be no hardship; so, therefore we stand by our
decision that the property does not present any hardship on sign placement.
Planning Director Rick Jones came forward and said, when someone comes in
for an application, for a sign, it is up to Inspections and Codes to review
that application. He said, if it meets all of the criteria under the UDO, the
permit can be issued. However, when there is a situation like this; where they
are moving the sign back into the parking lot; and the permit is not issued the
only option would be, to allow that person, to go to the Board of Zoning
Appeals to appeal the request. Once the Board of Zoning Appeals hears it and
grants their request, then the permit could be issued. He said in this case,
the Board did not agree with it, so the matter moved on to Council to make that
determination. If Council agrees to it, then Inspections and Codes could issue
that permit.
Mr. Hutchinson came forward and said typically Inspections and Codes are
in an advisory role. He said we are not for or against anything that goes
before the Board of Zoning Appeals; we only enforce the rules as long as it
fits within the ordinance.
After several more minutes of conversation concerning this matter,
Councilor Davis made a motion to approve the variance request with the
condition that the sign remain at its present location. Seconded by Councilor
Buck and carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present, with
Councilors Huff being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson being absent
from the meeting.
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MR. CHRISTOPHER BROWN, REPRESENTING LOVE OUR YOUTH, INC., RE: CRIME IN THE
COMMUNITY:__ __________
Mr. Christopher Brown, who requested to be listed on the Council?s Public
Agenda, did not respond when given an opportunity to address the Council.
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MS. AUDREY HOLSTON PALMORE, RE: TAX FREEZE:______
Ms. Audrey Holston Palmore of 1035 Lawyers Lane came forward and read a
prepared statement. She presented question of concern to Mayor Tomlinson.
1. Are you the sole author of the new ballot text?
2. Will you be willing to explain the word ?repeal? to the citizens of
Columbus, Georgia in reference to a maintenance or thawing of the tax freeze
controversy?
Ms. Palmore requested that the Mayor provide an answer to the following
three questions in writing.
1. Can you explain base year assessed value homestead exemption?
2. How will the base year assessed value be determined?
3. Will I be able to keep the assessment freeze after I make improvements on my
home?
In response to Ms. Palmore?s questions Mayor Tomlinson first explained
that she is not at all an author of the new ballot text; and said it was
actually written by Legislative Council for the State Legislature in Atlanta.
She said there are two ways to address the Local Constitution Amendment and one
way is to address it through Article 11of the Georgia Constitution.
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MR. GARY C. CASON, RE: TAX FREEZE:
Mr. Gary C. Cason came forward and spoke to the subject of the Tax
Freeze. In addition, present with Mr. Cason was Ms. Charmaine Craft and Mr.
Nathan Smith, who also spoke to the subject matter.
Mayor Tomlinson and City Attorney Fay responded to the questions and
concerns of those individuals who spoke regarding the Tax Freeze matter.
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MR. MICHAEL D. COLLINS, RE: TAX FREEZE:
Mr. Michael D. Collins, came forward to speak to the subject of the Tax
Freeze.
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MR. BERT COKER, RE: O.C.G.A. 36-35-3 AND THE
NATATORIUM:______________________________________________
Mayor Tomlinson responded to several questions and concerns of Mr. Bert
Coker.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND DELAYED BY THE COUNCIL UPON THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR ALLEN, WHICH CARRIED
UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE EIGHT MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT, WITH COUNCILOR BARNES
BEING ABSENT FOR THE VOTE AND COUNCILOR WOODSON BEING ABSENT FROM THE
MEETING:____________________________________
A Resolution ? By the Council of Columbus, Georgia to create Columbus,
Georgia Consolidated Government Tax Allocation District #2: 6th Avenue/Liberty
District; to designate the boundaries of the redevelopment area and tax
allocation district; to establish the last known tax increment base and adopt a
redevelopment plan for the area; to establish the intent to issue and sell tax
allocation bonds as necessary to effectuate the redevelopment of the area; and
for other purposes.
A Resolution ? By the Council of Columbus, Georgia to create Columbus,
Georgia Consolidated Government Tax Allocation District #3 uptown; to designate
the boundaries of the redevelopment area and tax allocation district; to
establish the last known tax increment base and adopt a redevelopment plan for
the area; to establish the intent to issue and sell tax allocation bonds as
necessary to effectuate the redevelopment of the area; and for other purposes.
A Resolution ? By the Council of Columbus, Georgia to create Columbus,
Georgia Consolidated Government Tax Allocation district #4: 2nd Avenue/City
Village; to designate the boundaries of the redevelopment area and tax
allocation district; to establish the last known tax increment base and adopt a
redevelopment plan for the area; to establish the intent to issue and sell tax
allocation bonds as necessary to effectuate the redevelopment of the area; and
for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:__________________
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A Resolution (58-16) ? Authorizing to have the Board of Regents of the
University System of Georgia on behalf of University of Georgia Cooperative
Extension Service and Columbus Consolidated Government to enter into a contract
for the salary of Anne Randle, County Extension Agent.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (59-16) ? Authorizing the acceptance of funds from Bicycle
Columbus to the Engineering Department for the purpose of buying road signs.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (60-16) ? Authorizing the Columbus Consolidated Government of
Columbus, Georgia, to submit an application for, and, if approved, accept a
grant in the amount of $300,000, or otherwise awarded, from the Georgia
Department of Economic Development Workforce Division and authorize the City
Manager to approve any contract(s)/documentation on behalf of the city;
authorize capacity building purchases for educational/industrial training; and
authorize the addition of one full time on-site (Fort Benning) Program
Coordinator should the application receive approval, with no local match
requirement and to amend the WIOA Department/Job Training Division Fund (0220)
by the applicable amount.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (61-16) ? Authorizing the Columbus Consolidated Government of
Columbus, Georgia, to submit an application for, and, if approved, accept a
grant in the amount of $125,000.00, or otherwise awarded, from the Georgia
Department of Economic Development Workforce Division and authorize the City
Manager to approve any contract(s)/documentation on behalf of the city;
authorize capacity building purchases for educational/industrial training,
should the application receive approval, with no local match requirement and
to amend the WIOA Department/Job Training Division Fund (0220) by the
applicable amount.
Councilor Barnes moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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A Resolution (62-16) ? Authorizing the Columbus Consolidated Government of
Columbus, Georgia, to submit application for, and, if approved, accept a grant
in the amount of $75,000.00, or otherwise awarded, from the Georgia Department
of Economic Development Workforce Division and authorize the City Manager to
approve any contract(s)/documentation on behalf of the city; authorize capacity
building purchases for educational/industrial training, should the application
receive approval, with no local match requirement and to amend the WIOA
Department/Job Training Division Fund (0220) by the applicable amount.
Councilor Huff moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Buck and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with
Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (63-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of three (3) Chevrolet
Tahoe 2WD Police Pursuit Vehicles from Hardy Chevrolet (Dallas, GA), in the
amount of $34,610.00 per unit, for a total price of $103,830.00, via Georgia
State Contract #99999-SPD-ES40199409-0002.
Councilor Davis moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Buck and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING SEVEN 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 COUNCILOR ALLEN AND SECONDED BY MAYOR PRO
TEM TURNER PUGH, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
PRESENT, WITH COUNCILOR WOODSON BEING ABSENT FROM THE
MEETING:_____ _____
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A Resolution (64-16) ? Approving the purchase of one (1) 2016 Ford F150
from Allan Vigil Ford (Morrow, GA), in the amount of $29,006.00, via Georgia
State Contract #99999-SPD-ES40199373-002.
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A Resolution (65-16) ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) GA Braun
Washer/Extractor from Southeastern Laundry Equipment (Marietta, GA), in the
amount of $62,910.00.
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A Resolution (66-16) ? Authorizing the execution of an annual contract
with ATC Group Services, LLC (Columbus, GA), Building and Earth Sciences, Inc.
(Columbus, GA), MC Squared, Inc. (Kennesaw, GA) and Terracon Consultants, Inc.
(Kennesaw, GA) for geotechnical environmental testing services on an as-needed
basis.
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A Resolution (67-16) ? Authorizing the annual contract with Pastoral
Institute, Inc. (Columbus, GA) to provide treatment for Individual Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling; and authorize the annual contract
Shelley Willetts Reed (Columbus, GA) to provide treatment for Psychological
Assessment to Mental Health Court and Veterans Treatment Court participates.
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A Resolution (68-16) ? Amending the annual contract, for elevator
maintenance service, with Georgia Elevator Company d/b/a Elevator Service
Company (Columbus, GA) by adding two additional years to the contract term.
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A Resolution (69-16) ? Authorizing Change Order 1 with Alexander
Contracting Company, Inc. (Fortson, GA) in the amount of $272,504.78 for the
South Lumpkin Multi-Use Trail project.
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THE FOLLOWING UPDATES WERE PROVIDED ON THE CITY
MANAGER?S AGENDA:_________ ___________________
Deputy City Manager Pam Hodge came forward to provide the Mayor and
Council with the Finance Monthly Update.
Deputy City Manager Pam Hodge, and John Hudgison, Interim
Inspections & Codes Director came forward to provide the Mayor and Council with
an update on the Insurance Service Organization (ISO)/Building Code Grading
Effectiveness.
Deputy Chief Appraiser John Williams and Steve Wise from Tyler
Technologies, Inc. came forward to provide the Mayor and Council with an update
on the IAS World.
Reather Hollowell, Human Resources Director came forward to provide the
Mayor and Council with information regarding the Police Pay Reform.
Rick Jones, Planning Director came forward to provide the Mayor and
Council with information regarding Non-Conforming Dumpsters.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AS INFORMATION
FOR THE MAYOR & COUNCIL: ________________________________________________
(1) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Valley Partnership Joint
Development Authority.
(2) Biographical sketch of Mr. Franklin Karl Douglass, Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh?s nominee for the Development Authority of Columbus.
(3) Biographical sketch of Mr. Joseph M. LaBranche, Mayor Tomlinson?s nominee
as the Fort Benning Liaison on the Crime Prevention Board.
(4) Biographical sketch of Ms. Tricia Llewellyn, Mayor Tomlinson?s nominee for
the Community Development Advisory Council.
(5) Biographical sketch of Mr. Alan Udy, Uptown Columbus? nominee for the
vacant seat of Mr. Scott Allen on the Uptown Fa?ade Board.
(6) Biographical sketch of Mr. Fernando Verdee, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh?s
nominee for the Development Authority of Columbus.
(7) Certificate of Need Application from Saint Francis Health, LLC., to
establish a new Special Purpose Megavoltage Radiation Therapy Service,
consisting of a CyberKnife Unit. (*The full application is filed in the Clerk?s
Office.)
(8) Application of Rebecca Zajac to temporarily close the 1000 block of
Broadway, on Monday, March 14, 2016, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in
connection with ?Uptown Your Pie?s Pie Day Party?.
(9) Application of Cedric Montgomery to temporarily close 11th Avenue, from
13th Street to 12th Street, from Saturday, April 19, 2016, at 9:00 p.m. through
Sunday, April 20, 2016, at 3:00 p.m., in connection with motorcycle parking for
a fundraiser.
(10) Application of Darrel Wright to temporarily close 11th Avenue, from the
south curb of Apple Avenue to 14th Street, and 14th Street, from the west curb
of 11th Avenue to the east curb of Cherry Avenue, on Saturday, April 30, 2016,
from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., in connection with the Wrightway Fitness, LLC
event and race.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY RECEIVED BY THE
COUNCIL:
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Board of Health, January 27, 2016.
Board of Historic & Architectural Review Board, December 8, 2014.
Board of Historic & Architectural Review Board, January 12, February 9, March
9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 1 & 14, October 13,
November 9 and December 14, 2015.
Board of Tax Assessors, 06-16 & 07-16.
Columbus Golf Course Authority, February 23, 2016.
Columbus Ironworks Convention & Trade Center Authority, January 28 and February
9, 2016.
Development Authority of Columbus, January 7 & February 4, 2016.
Housing Authority of Columbus, January 20, 2016.
Planning Advisory Commission, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 7,
November 4 & 18, and December 16, 2015.
Planning Advisory Commission, January 6 and February 3, 2016.
Recreation Advisory Board, February 24, 2016.
Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those eight members of
Council present, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor
Woodson being absent from the meeting.
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NOMINATIONS AND/OR CONFIRMATION OF BOARD MEMBERS WERE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING
BOARDS BY THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS,
GEORGIA:______
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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
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(Walter Lewis, Sr.) SD-15
District 1
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
_______________________
(James Wilkoff) SD-29
District 2
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving another term.
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(Jim Irwin) SD-15
District 7
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS
(C.I.R.C.L.E.):
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(Jong Yoon) SD-29
Post 9
Seat declared vacant.
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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(Pedro Diaz-Agosto) SD-15
Post 11
Seat declared vacant.
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Tricia Llewellyn___________
(Kim Jenkins) SD-29
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Mayor?s Apptmt.)
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(Jack Hayes) SD-29
District 2
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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(Gladys Ford) SD-15
District 4
Not eligible to succeed herself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
________________________
(Zaki Shahid) SD-15
District 8
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Not interested in serving another term.
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(Colin Martin) SD-29
District 9
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Not interested in serving another term.
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CRIME PREVENTION BOARD:
Joseph M. LaBranche __
(Sharon Cox Belvy) SD-15
Not eligible to succeed herself
Fort Benning Liaison
(Mayor?s Apptmt.)
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DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
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(William Taylor, Jr.) SD-29
Eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Still waiting to make contact.
Heath Schondelmayer (Councilor Thomas? nominee)
(Stella Bucholtz) SD-29
Not eligible to succeed herself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
Fernando Verdee (Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh?s nominee)
(Billy Blanchard) SD-29
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE:
________________________
(Michael Burgess)
Eligible to succeed himself
General Government Employee
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Not interested in serving.
________________________
(Lionel Haynes)
Eligible to succeed himself
General Government Employee
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving.
________________________
(Seth Brown)
Eligible to succeed himself
Department Director/Asst. Director
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Interested in serving.
________________________
(Saundra Hunter)
Eligible to succeed herself
Department Director/Asst. Director
(Council?s Apptmt.)
*Not interesting in serving
________________________
(Drale Short)
Eligible to succeed herself
General Government Employee
(Council?s Appmt.)
*Interested in serving
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HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
________________________
(Rebecca Antrobius) SD-15
Resigned
Historic District Resident
(Council?s Apptmt.)
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
________________________
(Ron Mahoney) SD-15
Regular Member
Deceased
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
________________________
(Tracy Belt) SD-15
District 7
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt.)
________________________
(Jennifer Collins) SD-15
District 8
Resigned
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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TAXICAB COMMISSION:
___________________________
(Billy Craft) SD-29
Deceased
Taxicab Driver Representative
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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TREE BOARD:
_________________________
(Chris Coakley) SD-15
At-Large
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
_________________________
(Steve Smith) SD-29
At-Large
Not eligible to succeed himself
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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UPTOWN FA?ADE BOARD:
Alan Udy _________________
(Scott Allen) SD-15
Vacant
Uptown Columbus
(Council?s Apptmt.)
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mayor Tomlinson entertained a motion to go into executive session to
discuss a Real Estate/litigation matter. Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh made a
motion to go into executive session to discuss a Real Estate/litigation
matter. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried unanimously by those eight
members of Council present, with Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and
Councilor Woodson being absent from the meeting.
At 1:10 p.m., the Council adjourned its meeting to go into executive
session. At 1:32 p.m., the meeting was reconvened.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Councilor
Allen made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and
carried unanimously by those eight members of Council present at the time, with
Councilor Buck being absent for the vote and Councilor Woodson being absent
from the meeting, with the time being 1:33 p.m.
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Tiny B. Washington, MMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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