MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
JANUARY 24, 2017
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 5:30 P.M., Tuesday, January 24, 2017, on the 2nd Floor of the
Citizens Service Center, located at 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia
Honorable Teresa Tomlinson, Mayor and Evelyn Turner Pugh, Mayor Pro Tem
presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Teresa Tomlinson were Councilors R. Gary
Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes, Glenn Davis, Walker Garrett, Berry H.
Henderson, Bruce Huff, and Judy W. Thomas. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City
Attorney Clifton Fay, Assistant City Attorney Lucy Sheftall, Clerk of Council
Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council Lindsey Glisson were also
present. Councilor Evelyn Woodson took her seat at 5:48 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem
Turner Pugh took her seat at 5:53 p.m.
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ABSENT: No one was absent.
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INVOCATION: Offered by Reverend Dr. Emmett Aniton - Pastor of Friendship
Baptist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by the Students of Johnson Elementary
School.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA:
AT THE REQUEST OF THE MAYOR, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS CALLED UP AS THE
NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS.___________________________________________________
CITY MANAGER HUGLEY THEN SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED THE RESOLUTION, AFTER
WHICH WAS THEN ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:__________ ________
A Resolution (15-17) ? Authorizing the appointment of Mr. Jon a. Dorman as
Director of the Columbus Civic Center.
City Manager Hugley said he would like to call forward, his candidate to
fill the position of Director for the Civic Center
Director, and to ask for the Council?s confirmation. He then called forward
Mr. Jon Dorman, along with his wife, Peggy to
come to the front.
After City Manager Hugley read Mr. Dorman?s resume and highlighted many of
his various job assignments, and accomplish-
ments, he then asked for the Council?s confirmation to confirm Mr. Dorman as
the Civic Center Director, at a Pay Grade
25, at a salary of $90,233.41.
Councilor Thomas then moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
eight members of Council present at the time, with Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh
and Councilor Woodson having not yet arrived to the
meeting.
Mr. Dorman then came forward and made a few comments stated that he is
excited about the opportunity to be here in
Columbus and is looking forward to being a part of a great team and hopes to do
great things there at the Civic Center for the City.
Several of the other department directors, as well as members of the Civic
Center staff came forward to welcome Mr. Dorman and introduced themselves.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
FY-16 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT:
Mr. Larry Young, External Auditor, with Albright, Fortenberry & Ninas,
L.L.P. came forward and said he would like to thank the City for the
opportunity of reporting on their Comprehensive Annual Financial report. He
said they issued an unmodified opinion and said that opinion states that this
financial statement presents fairly in all material respects the financial
position of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia. He said they also
issued reports on internal control and compliance in accordance with Government
auditing standards and the uniform requirements for major Federal programs. He
said they had no findings with regard to internal controls and compliance.
He said they did not find any findings on the report. He said he knows
that the Council have not had an opportunity to look over the materials and
said that he will be glad to come back later to discuss the report after the
Council has had an opportunity to look at it.
Mr. Young said the Finance Director puts her Management discussion and
analysis, which compares last years to this year, and puts additional
information in there that does a concise method of comparing last year to this
year, and how the government is operating over a period of years.
City Manager Hugley said at the appropriate time, if there were no
questions of Mr. Young, the Finance Director would like to come forward and
make a few comments
Director of Finance Angelica Alexander then came forward and made some
comments.
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MINUTES: Minutes of the January 10, 2017 Council Meeting of the Consolidated
Government were submitted and approved upon the adoption of a motion made by
Councilor Allen. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by
those ten members of Council present.
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CITY ATTORNEY AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING FOUR ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND
READING:
An Ordinance (17-2) ? Establishing water restrictions and enforcement of
outdoor water use for landscaping per the Georgia Water Stewardship Law
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 12-5-7; and creation of a drought response program
and enforcement in accordance with the requirements of the Georgia Board of
Natural Resources Environmental Protection Division (EPD) Rule ?391-3-30 and
for other purposes.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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An Ordinance (17-3) ? Amending the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017
beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 so as to appropriate and
account for the payment of legal fees and expenses provided to the Muscogee
County Sheriff in the case of Darr v. Columbus; and for other purposes.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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An Ordinance (17-4) ? Amending the Columbus Georgia Deferred Retirement
Option Plan to provide that participants can suspend their participation in the
plan for up to three years; and for other purposes.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Barnes and carried by a vote of eight to two, with Councilors Allen,
Barnes, Davis, Garrett, Henderson, Huff, Thomas and Woodson voting yes and
Mayor Pro Tem and Councilor Baker voting no.
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An Ordinance (17-5) ? Amending the Operating Budget for the fiscal year
2017 beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017, to reclassify certain
positions of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; and for other
purposes.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present.
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THE FOLLOWING THREE ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
ATTORNEY FAY AND INTRODUCED ON FIRST
READING:
An Ordinance ? Adopting a text amendment to the Unified Development
Ordinance (UDO) to amend Article 4 of Chapter 8 to update the soil erosion and
sedimentation control for stormwater discharge permit as requested by Georgia
Environmental Protection Division (EPD).
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An Ordinance ? Rezoning approximately 0.13 acres located at 822 5th Avenue
(parcel # 019-018-016) The current zoning is GC (General Commercial) zoning
district. The proposed zoning is RMF1 (Residential Multi-family 1) zoning
district. The proposed use is single family residential.
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An Ordinance ? Rezoning 13.46 acres located at 7201, 7221, & 7001
Livingston Drive (parcel # 081-001-020, 081-001-021 and 072-003-004A). The
current zoning is SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) zoning district. The
proposed zoning is GC (General Commercial) zoning district. The proposed use
is commercial retail.
PROPONENTS:
Mr. George Mize, representing the petitioner, North Highland Assembly of
God church came forward and went into much details regarding this proposed
rezoning ordinance.
Mr. Jophn Koon or Moon, Meeks & Mason, as well as Warner Mason came
forward to speak to this rezoning request as well.
Pastor Dennis Lacy, of North Highland Church also came forward in support
of the request and made comments regarding the need for the proposed request.
Ms. Lillie Gray also came forward to speak regarding the proposal.
OPPONENTS:
Ms. Stephen Tart, Jr., came forward and presented information to the Mayor
& Council and went into much details as to why he felt this rezoning request
should not be approved.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
City Attorney Fay said he would like to have an executive session
immediately following the adjournment of tonight?s meeting, to discuss a
litigation matter, as well as a personnel matter.
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PUBLIC AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS APPEARD AND SPOKE ON THE PUBLIC AGENDA AND
LISTED BELOW IS THE SUBJECT MATTER IN WHICH
DISCUSSED:__ __
MR. RYAN GUTOWSKI, REPRESENTING VALLEY HOMESTEADERS, RE: ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT:____________
Mr. Ryan Gutowski came forward and stated that he is here today to request
an ordinance amendment and then went into some details in outlining what he is
requesting.
MS. JANICE ADAMS, REPRESENTING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SUPERVISION,
RE: THE COMMUNITY ASPECT OF
OFFENDERS:_____________________________________________
Ms. Janice Adams cancelled her scheduled appearance before the Council for
today?s meeting.
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MS. JOSEPHINE FORD, REPRESENTING COLUMBUS DAY REPORTING CENTER, RE: CENTER
INFORMATION: __________
Ms. Josephine Ford cancelled her scheduled appearance before the Council
for today?s meeting.
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MR. TOLLIE STRODE, JR., REPRESENTING CCG ACCOUNTABILITY FORUM, RE: CCG
REFOCUS 2017 RECOMMENDATIONS:__________________________________
Mr. Tollie Strode, Jr., came forward and went into great details in
submitting what he says are recommendations from a group of citizens that wants
to come forward and assist the City of Columbus.
After he made his presentation, he then responded to questions of the
Council.
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MS. SUSAN GALLAGHER, REPRESENTING NEW HORIZONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, RE:
PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT:
Ms. Susan Gallalgher came forward and provided information to the Mayor &
Council, as well as the community on the Project Homeless Connect.
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CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA CONTINUED:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:
A Resolution (16-17) ? Adopting the name and brand of the trail system as
Dragonfly Trails, Columbus, GA.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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A Resolution (17-17) ? Approving the attached Holiday Schedule for the
FY2018 Budget Year. It is recommended that Tuesday, December 26, 2017 be
designated as the floating holiday.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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A Resolution (18-17) ? Authorizing the City Manager to declare 601, 605,
607, 609, 611 Veterans, and 309 and 315 6th Street, as surplus and to
advertise, and dispose of 0.608 acres +/- in accordance with O.C.G.A. 36-61-10
and Section 7-501 of the Columbus Charter.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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A Resolution (19-17) ? Authorizing the City Manager to acquire the
property located at 1490 Cusseta Road in the amount of $140,000, plus closing
costs, for the consolidation of the Parks and Recreation Parks Services
Division onto Cusseta Road.
Councilor Barnes moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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A Resolution (20-17) ? Authorizing a Memorandum of Agreement between
Columbus Fire and Emergency Medical Services and Columbus Technical College.
Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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THE FOLLOWING SEVEN PURCHASING 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
WOODSON, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE TEN MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT:
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A Resolution (21-17) ? Authorizing the contract for tire leasing services
from Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC (Nashville, TN). METRA budgets
approximately $50,000.00 annually for this on-going expense. METRA Transit
System currently has thirty-two (32) fixed route buses, and eleven (11)
Dial-A-Ride buses in service. The estimated contact value is based on past
usage of the current contract for tire leasing services. METRA Transit System
will utilize the tire leasing services for the provision and maintenance of
tires for the bus fleet.
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A Resolution (22-17) ? Authorizing the contract with Casey?s Enterprises,
Inc. D/B/A Bikes & Beyond (Fort Benning, GA) to occupy the retail space within
the (Rails-to-Trails) Fall Line Trace Park and Ride location at 3690 Manchester
Expressway.
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A Resolution (23-17) ? Authorizing annual payments to Route Match Software
(Atlanta, GA) for the basic technical and notification software support in the
approximate amount of $21,500, for the paratransit scheduling and routing
system utilized by METRA.
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A Resolution (24-17) ? Declaring eight (8) MaxTrac 300 radios, Model #
D33MJA7DA5CK, and five (5) Motorola radios, Model # D33LRA7PA5BK as surplus, in
accordance with Section 7-501 of the Charter of Columbus Consolidated
Government; and authorize the donation of the surplus equipment to the Fort
Perry Volunteer Fire Department.
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A Resolution (25-17) ? Authorizing the approval of the agreement from
Envision Payment Solutions (Duluth, GA) to provide collection services for
returned checks for the Finance Department/Revenue Division.
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A Resolution (26-17) ? Authorizing the purchase of one (1) skid steer
loader from Flint Equipment Company (Flint Equipment Merger Company) (Columbus,
GA) in the amount of $38,160.44, by cooperative purchase via National Joint
Powers Alliance (NJPA) Contract #032515-JDC.
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A Resolution (27-17) ? Approving the Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) ?
Inventory Parts Management agreement from Genuine Parts Company, Inc., d/b/a
NAPA Auto Parts/Spragues (Atlanta, GA), to provide vehicle and equipment
maintenance parts and supplies services, via Georgia Statewide Contract No. SWC
99999-SPD-G20150610.
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FRIENDS OF SOUTH COMMONS:
Dr. Virginia Causey, Ms. Brinkley Pound and Mr. Neil Clark came forward to
make a presentation regarding a proposed project that they would like to work
on at South Commons.
Dr. Causey and Mr. Clark went into some details in outlining the project,
as well as pointed out that they would like to have the support of the City in
this regard. Dr. Causey stated that they would like to apply for a Knights
Foundation Grant; however, they need to get the support of the City in order to
be able to apply for this grant.
After some discussion on this matter and after Dr. Causey and Mr. Clark
responded to some questions of the Mayor and Council, Councilor Thomas then
made a motion to allow the Friends of South Commons to apply for the grant from
the Knight Foundation. Seconded by Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by
those ten members of Council present for the meeting.
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED PURUSANT TO THE MOTION, AS OUTLINED
ABOVE:_ _
A Resolution (28-17) ? In support of the Friends of South Commons Grant
Application to the Knight Foundation.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON SUBMITTED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AS INFORMATION
FOR THE MAYOR & COUNCIL:
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(1) Biographical sketch of Mr. Tyler Allen, Uptown Business Association?s
nominee for the Historic and Architectural Review Board.
(2) Biographical sketch of Ms. Claire Berry, Board of Realtors? nominee for the
Historic and Architectural Review Board.
(3) Biographical sketch of Ms. Katie Bishop, Councilor Garrett?s nominee for
the seat of David Mitchell on the Historic and Architectural Review Board.
(4) Biographical sketch of Ms. Kathy Evers, who is interested in serving on the
Historic and Architectural Review Board.
(5) Biographical sketch of Mr. Warner L. Kennon, Jr., Councilor Davis? nominee
for the Hospital Authority.
(6) Biographical sketch of Ms. Susan McKnight, Councilor Davis? nominee for the
Hospital Authority.
(7) Biographical sketch of Ms. Mary ?Mamie? Pound, Historic District
Preservation Society?s nominee for the Historical and Architectural Review
Board.
(8) Biographical sketch of Mr. Teddy Reese, Councilor Barnes? nominee for the
Planning Advisory Commission.
(9) Biographical sketch of Ms. Shannon Smallman, Councilor Thomas? nominee for
the Historic and Architectural Review Board.
(10) Biographical sketch of Mr. Timothy Keith Weeks, Councilor Allen?s nominee
for the Personnel Review Board.
(11) Biographical sketch of Ms. Helen D. Williams, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh?s
nominee for the Cooperative Extension Advisory Board.
(12) Letter correspondence from Dr. Michael Gorum, with the names of the
nominees chosen for the Medical Center Hospital Authority.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (29-17) ? Excusing the absence of Councilor Bruce Huff, from
the January 10, 2017 Council Meeting.
Councilor Woodson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present.
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PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Letter correspondence from Ms. Tana McHale accepting her appointment to
the Airport Commission, and resigning from her position on the Personnel Review
Board.
Councilor Allen so moved. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those tem members of Council
present.
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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 Tax Assessors, 43-16.
Housing Authority of Columbus, December 21, 2016.
Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes be received. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council
present.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. James Dixon has passed
away and that the Council need to nominate someone to fill this unexpired term
of office. There were no nominations.
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BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the Mayor is nominating Mr.
Norman E. Hardman for another term of office and that he may be confirmed.
Woodson so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by
those ten members of Council present.
She also pointed out that Ms. Leila Carr and Mr. Vincent E. Allen are both
eligible to succeed themselves for another term of office. She said we are
making contact with Ms. Carr to determine if she wants to serve again, but said
Mr. Allen would like to serve again if someone wants to nominate him.
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CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the Mayor is reappointing Mr.
Jed Harris for another term of office and that he may be confirmed. Councilor
Woodson so moved. Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by
those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
She further pointed out that Councilors Baker and Allen are working on a
nominee for their District appointment.
Councilor Thomas said she would like to nominate Mr. John Boyd for another
term of office. Councilor Woodson moved he be confirmed. Seconded by Councilor
Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this
meeting.
Clerk of Council Washington also pointed out that the term of office of
Mr. James ?Jay? Lewis, Jr, who represents Council District 10 would also be
expiring.
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COLUMBUS BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of Ms.
Barbara Fortson will expire on March 31, 2017 and that she is eligible to
succeed herself and that we are making contact with her to see if she wants to
serve again.
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COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS
(C.I.R.C.L.E.):
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the terms of office of Ms.
Rose Spencer, Ms. Indira Nino and Mr. Yuriy Peter Totskiy will expire on March
1, 2017 and that they are all eligible to succeed themselves for another term
of office.
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COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Ms. Helen D. Williams was
nominated to succeed Ms. Mattie Washington on the Cooperative Extension
Advisory Board and that she may now be confirmed. Councilor Woodson so moved.
Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those ten
members of Council present for this meeting.
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CRIME PREVENTION BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of Captain
Gordon Griswould would be expiring on March 31, 2017 and that he is not
eligible to succeed himself for another term of office.
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HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Councilor Garrett is
nominating Ms. Katie Bishop to succeed Mr. David Mitchell on the Historic &
Architectural Review Board. She further pointed out that the Board of Realtors
is nominating Ms. Claire Berry to succeed Ms. Saundra Green as their
representative on this board and that Ms. Berry may now be confirmed. Councilor
Allen so moved. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously
by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
Clerk of Council Washington also pointed out that Uptown Business
Association has selected Mr. Tyler Allen to succeed Mr. Alex Griggs as their
representative on the Historic & Architectural Review Board and that he may be
confirmed. Councilor Henderson so moved. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and
carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present for this meeting.
She also pointed out that Councilor Thomas would like to nominate Ms.
Shannon Smallman to succeed Ms. Brinkley Pound as well and that this nomination
would come back at our next meeting.
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the Historic District
Preservation Society has nominated Ms. Mary ?Mamie? Pound to succeed Mr. Jeff
Reed as their representatiave on the Historic & Architectural Review Board as
well.
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HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Councilor Davis is nominating
Mr. Warren L. Kennon, Jr., and Ms. Susan McKnight for Mr. Ken Chung?s seat, who
has resigned from the board several months ago. She said we still need one
additional nominee in order to forward these nominations over to the Authority
for them to select someone to fill the unexpired seat of Mr. Ken Chung.
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LAND BANK AUTHORITY:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the terms of office of Mr.
Stephen Anthony, Mr. Bradford C. Dobbs and Ms. Anne Hanna Merritt will expire
on March 11, 2017. She further pointed out that they are all eligible to
succeed themselves for another term of office and that we are making contact
with them to determine if they would like to serve again.
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PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Councilor Allen is nominating
Mr. Timothy Keith Weeks to fill the unexpired term of Mr. John Boddie, who has
resigned from the board. She said she would bring this nomination back at our
next meeting for the Council?s confirmation.
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PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Councilor Barnes is
nominating Mr. Teddy Reese to succeed Mr. Travis Chambers on the Planning
Advisory Commission and that she will bring this back at our next meeting for
the Council?s confirmation.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Councilor Huff is still
working on a replacement for someone to fill the seat of Ms. Laverne Brown, who
has resigned from the board.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Regarding an earlier request of City Attorney Fay, to go into an executive
session to discussion a litigation and a personnel matter, Councilor Henderson
made a motion to allow the Council to go into an executive session. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present.
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At 9:32 p.m. the Council adjourned its regular session to allow the
Council to go into an executive session.
At 10:50 p.m. the meeting was called back to order, at which time Mayor
Tomlinson pointed out that the Council did meet in an executive session, but
there were no votes taken.
Mayor Tomlinson then called on City Attorney Fay to present to resolutions
to the Council.
City Attorney Fay pointed out that we can now receive nominations for
appointment for an Interim. Senior Recorder Court Judge for Recorder?s Court.
Councilor Allen nominated. Mr. Julius Hunter. Councilor Barnes nominated Ms.
Mary Buckner.
After the nominations were closed, Clerk of Council Washington then took a
roll call vote. Mr. Julius Hunter received seven votes and Ms. Mary Buckner
received three votes.
Councilor Allen then made a motion that Mr. Julius Hunter be confirmed.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously.
A Resolution (30-17) ? Appointing Julius H. Hunter, Jr., as Interim Senior
Recorder for the Recorder?s Court of Columbus, Georgia.
City Attorney Fay then called for nominations for an Interim Clerk of
Recorder?s Court. Councilor Thomas nomination Mr. Larry Love. Councilor Barnes
nominated Mr. Stan Gordon.
After the nominations was closed, Clerk of Council Washington then took a
roll call vote, Mr. Larry Love received nine votes and was selected as Interim
Clerk. Councilor Woodson then made a motion that Mr. Love be confirmed.
Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those ten members of
Council present for this meeting.
A Resolution (31-17) ?Appointing Larry Love as Interim Clerk of the
Recorder?s Court of Columbus, Georgia to serve through June 30, 2017 or until a
successor is appointed by the Columbus Council.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Councilor
Woodson then made a motion for adjournment. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those ten members of Council present, with the time
being 10:54 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, MMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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