MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR SESSION
AUGUST 27, 2013
The meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called to order at 5:38
P.M., Tuesday, August 27, , 2013, on the 2nd Floor of the Citizens Service
Center, located at 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia. Honorable Teresa Pike
Tomlinson, Mayor, presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Tomlinson and Mayor Pro Tem Evelyn Turner
Pugh were Councilors R. Gary Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes Glenn Davis, Berry
Henderson and Judy W. Thomas. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney
Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Tiny B. Washington and Deputy Clerk of Council
Sandra Davis were also present. Councilors Bruce Huff and Evelyn Woodson took
their seats at the Council table at 5:38 p.m.
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ABSENT: Councilor Charles E. McDaniel, Jr., was absent.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Boys & Girls Club of the Chattahoochee Valley.
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LOST OF POLICE OFFICER:
Mayor Tomlinson said she is sad to report that we have lost one of our
police officers today, Captain Vince Pasko. She said she want to make sure that
everyone keeps his family, friends and colleagues in your prayers. She said he
was with us for 31 years, and he was a great man. She said it?s been a really
tough summer for our police department, as we have had some serious losses and
we hope that the community will continue to lift up our law enforcement
officers during this difficult time.
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ABSENCE OF COUNCILOR MCDANIEL:
Mayor Tomlinson said that Councilor Red McDaniel is undergoing some foot
surgery on today and said she would ask that you keep him in your thoughts and
prayers, as well. She said he should be back by our next Council meeting.
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INVOCATION: Led by Pastor Daniel Jones ? Veterans Parkway Baptist Church.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Boys & Girls Club of the Chattahoochee Valley.
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MAYOR?S AGENDA:
CRIME PREVENTION PRESENTATION:
Mr. Seth Brown, Crime Prevention Director came forward and gave a 3-year
update on the Crime Prevention Program, with the following information being
provided to the Mayor & Council.
BOARD MEMBERS:
Dr. Robert Wright, Chair
Melvin Blackwell
Sharon Cox-Bevley
Major Julius Graham
Winston Bailey
Nancy Rinn
Greg Wagner
5 KEY COMPONENTS:
Recreation
Education
Drug & Alcohol Prevention
Employment
Community Policing
VISION OF THE BOARD:
Adopted August 18, 2010
Vision - Work in concert with Columbus Consolidated Government and its citizens
to become The Safest City in America.
MISSION OF THE BOARD:
Adopted March 14, 2012
The Crime Prevention Board is an organization of community leaders committed to
enhancing the lives of the residents of Muscogee County through coordinated and
concentrated efforts. Through those efforts we strive to create a healthier
community and enhance life for all citizens within those borders. It operates
through collaboration, education, citizen programming and advocacy to preserve
safe environments and communities for the citizens of Columbus.
APPROVED GRANTS
Funded to date ? $1,881,524
Juvenile Drug Court ? 6-15-2010??Approved?.$67,300.00
Mental Health Court ? 7-22-2010??Approved?.$100,000.00
Family Center of Columbus ? 8-17-2010?. Approved ?.$50,000.00
Marshall Movers ? 10-22-2010?.Approved?.$79,332.00
CSU ? 10-15-2010?. Approved ?.$89,505.000
CTC ? 10-15-2010?. Approved ?.$70,000.00
Adult Drug Court ? 12-14-10?.Approved?.$75,122.00
Teen Advisors ? 3-18-11?..Approved??$58,100.00
DARE to be GREAT- 5-1-11?..Approved.........$139,777.00
Juvenile Drug Court ? 5-20-11?..Approved??.$87,970.00
Chattahoochee Valley Jail Ministry ? 9-16-11?..Approved??..$42,324.30
Copper Theft Task Force ? 10-1-11?..Approved???$10,843.87
Drama Kids ? 10-24-11??Approved???..$30,150.00
N.F.O.A.A.Y. Inc. ? 11-5-11??Approved??..$57,210.00
Boxwood/Parks and Rec. ? 2-1-2012?..Approved?.$65,000.00
CTC ? 2-1-2012?. Approved ?.$117,000.00
Family Center of Columbus ? 3-13-2012?. Approved?.$80,000.00
Jr. Marshal Program ? 4-3-12??.. Approved ???$114,708.00
Literacy Alliance ? 6-28-12??..Approved???.$106,177.25
CSU ? 7-1-12???Approved????$75,000.00
Georgia Appleseed ? 10-1-2012?. Approved?.$83,500.00
TIP ? 10-29-2012?. Approved?.$35,000.00
Dare to be Great?.Approved?.$128,000.00
RECREATION:
CSU-EYC
465 children
87% increased in math and reading grades
All students increased in speaking effectively and conflict resolution.
BOXWOOD RECREATION CENTER
Vandalism has stopped!
Children everywhere in the afternoon!
Numerous activities that have involved law enforcement agencies
Summer programming of hands on science and art are being held NOW!
DARE TO BE GREAT
370 children
Team building
Drug and gang awareness
Officer involvement
EDUCATION:
F.A.S.T. program from The Family Center
450 children and adults
68% increase in school involvement by the family
32% decrease in family conflict
72% improvement in improved family functioning
31% improvement in school and home behavior
Marshal Movers
69 children enrolled in the program
Enrolled all year long and also a summer program
All students showed an increase in academic performance, attendance and
conflict resolution skills.
All students showed a decrease in violent behavior or outburst and delinquent
behavior.
N.F.O.A.A.Y.
100+ students enrolled in after school tutoring in
Warren Williams and Elizabeth Canty homes.
No children enrolled have had to attend any tribunals.
School attendance has dramatically increased.
Juvenile conflicts have dramatically decreased in E. Canty.
All participants have seen an increase in CRCT scores.
EDUCATION:
Jr. Marshal Program
120 students from all middle schools
Participants are used as ushers in all schools
Participants helped tutor in CRCT testing
No graduate of the Jr. Marshal Program has ever been involved in any gang
activity, drug activity or teen pregnancy.
Literacy Alliance
Largest group served since the current director has been in place.
Kindergarten Readiness served at six schools with over 625 hours.
14 events or partner events we have distributed over 1700 reading books
28 adults have attended 2,317.50 hours of classroom time.
Dictionaries have been delivered to all MCSD 3rd Grade students
Drama Kids
100 students involved from 5 Title 1 schools
Increased conflict resolution, public speaking , social
interaction skills as well as attendance.
Decrease in class conflicts associated with children
involved.
Teen Advisors
492 students from 14 schools
Drug and alcohol awareness
Conflict resolution and anti-bullying techniques
Creating mentors for entire school populations.
Chattahoochee Jail Ministry
151 inmates have participated
76 have taken the GED, 36 have passed all parts
Taking the test has reduced the level of
recidivism to 24% compared to a 54% on those
not taking the test.
DRUG AND ALCHOL:
Juvenile Drug Court
Ankle bracelet Monitoring 3416 days = $17,080.00 compared to YDC @ $652,456.00
352 In-home counseling visits to extreme high risk participants
38 Psych evaluations conducted to determine needs of participants
15% recidivism rate in comparison to a 47% recidivism rate for standard
procedures
Mental Health Court
281 participants
87% drop in jail days
64% remained free of the judicial system
Adult Drug Court
50 participants
87% drop in jail days
64% remained free of the judicial system
EMPLOYMENT:
Columbus Tech - GDAC
83 adults
87% employed
$300,000 annually in wages
Individuals transitioning directly from prison into the Transition Center
Expansion is being discussed
State Representatives have discussed taking the program to Gov. Deal
COMMUNITY POLICING:
Copper Theft Task Force
89% decrease in copper theft
Data Dot technology and tools
Educational awareness to business owners and general public
Neighborhood Association/Watch
Increased number of watches and associations
THE NUMBER:
3000 people have been treated through the grants awarded
An average $550,000 per year with overhead has been spent
$480 per participant
Reduction in incarceration cost ?
CVJM GED program = $425,000
JDC Ankle Bracelet = $625,000
Adult, Mental Health and Veterans Court Programs
$1,600,000
- Future results = IMMEASURABLE!
After the conclusion of Mr. Brown?s presentation, several members of the
Council expressed their views regarding the program and thanked Mr. Brown for
the great job that he is doing with the various programs.
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CITY ATTORNEY?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY 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 NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL PRESENT, WITH COUNCILOR MCDANIEL
BEING ABSENT FOR THE MEETING:____________________
An Ordinance (13-42) ? Rezoning property located at 850, 904, 926, 934, 942,
1126 and 1150 Morris Road from SFR4 (Single Family Residential 4) to LMI (Light
Manufacturing Industrial) zoning district. (District 1-Councilor Barnes) The
purpose of the rezoning is for these proposed uses: Stuart Woodworks ? mostly
vacant (850), existing warehouse and storage (904), vacant (926), discount auto
? auto parts and metal recycling center (934), undeveloped (942), valley
components ? building materials fabrication (1126), and undeveloped.
An Ordinance (13-43) ? Regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia
by establishing a No Parking Anytime Zone along the west curb of Phillips
Street beginning at the south curb of Levy Road and running southerly a
distance of 795 feet south; authorizing the installation of official traffic
control signs indicating the No Parking Anytime restriction; repealing any
conflicting ordinances and for other purposes.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
An Ordinance (13-44) ? Rezoning property located at 3434 and 3442
University Avenue, 3626 Maryland Circle, 3465 Primrose Road from an RO
(Residential Office)/ NC (Neighborhood Commercial)/ SFR2 (Single Family
Residential 2) to GC (General Commercial) zoning district. The purpose of the
rezoning is for outdoor amusement ? CSU golf range.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND AFTER SOME DISCUSSION WAS ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:___________________
An Ordinance (13-45) ? Providing for the demolition of various structures
located at:
(1) 2206 12th Avenue (Bibb Rentals, LLC, Owner)
(2) 317 27th Street (Mattie L. Brown, Owner)
(3) 813 Coolidge Avenue (Community Bank & Trust, Owner)
(4) 2319 6th Avenue (Roy L. Culliver, Owner)
(5) 812 35th Street (Eunice White Dorsey, Owner)
(6) 1309 Rose Hill Street (48 Hundred Corporation, Owner)
(7) 42 Ross Avenue (Willie James Grier, Owner)
(8) 371 Bragg Smith Street (Kinchen & Wilson Associates, LLC, Owner)
(9) 807 Coolidge Avenue (James H. Lily & Tywana Martin, Owners)
(10) 23 30th Avenue (Susie Mays, Owner)
(11) 311 23rd Avenue (Mid South Rentals, LLC, Owner)
(12) 2707 9th Street (Catherine Jordan Pugh & Mary Frances Currie,
Owners)
(13) 2008 3rd Avenue (Clarence & Andre Smith, Owners)
(14) 2321, 2323, 2325, 2327 6th Avenue (Percy Tindall, Owner)
(15) 3403 7th Avenue (Percy Tindall, Owner)
(16) 2807? Baldwin Street (T-Marie Enterprises, Inc, Owner)
in the total amount of $113,830.90 for demolition services.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MS. WENDY LOYD, REPRESENTING ENERGY FOR LIFE WALK MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE,
RE: THE IMPACT OF MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE AND EDUCATING THE
COMMUNITY:_____________________
Ms. Wendy Lloyd, along with her daughter came forward and provided
information regarding Energy For Life Walk Mitochondrial Disease, as well as
talked about the impact of Mitochondrial disease and educating the community.
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MS. ALLISON S. CRUZ, REPRESENTING ERBERT & GERBERT?S SANDWICH SHOP, RE:
INTRODUCTION OF THE BUSINESS TO THE
COMMUNITY:____________________________________________________
Ms. Allison S. Cruz, Marketing Manager for Erbert & Gerbert?s Sandwich
came forward to announce their new business within the Columbus Community. She
also pointed out that she provided some samples for the Mayor & Council this
evening. . She said their business does catering as well.
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MS. PAT BURNS, RE: PRESENTATION ON THE WYNNTON NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING, INC,
PROGRAM:______________________
Ms. Pat Burns, along with several other individuals came forward and make a
presentation on the Wynnton Neighborhood Housing, Inc., Program.
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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:
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A Resolution (272-13) ? Authorizing the approval for an Addendum to the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Neighborworks Columbus to allocate
$40,000 in UDAG funds for the sixth Cottage Program recipient.
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 McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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A Resolution (273-13) ? Authorizing the approval to enter into an
agreement for Indigent Defense Services with the Circuit Public Defender's
Office of the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit in the amount of $1,358,254 from
July 2013 to June 2014 and authorize payment to the Georgia Public Defender
Standards Council (GPDSC) in monthly installments of $853,077 plus the
administrative fee of $42,654, which is included in the total amount.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL AFTER SOME DISCUSSION:
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A Resolution (274-13) ? Authorization is requested to enter into a
memorandum of understanding with Columbus Regional Tennis Association (CORTA)
and Columbus State University to complete expansion of Cooper Creek Tennis
Center. This project is on the capital projects list in the 2008 Local Option
Sales Tax (LOST) presentation. The City's commitment will be funded from the
LOST for $1.5 million toward the expansion to add 12 hard courts and 10 clay
courts. The estimated cost of project is $5,374,637. A clubhouse will be
located on the site that will be built and owned by CORTA
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THE FOLLOWING EIGHT PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS LISTED ON THE CITY MANAGER?S
AGENDA WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL PURSUANT TO A SINGLE MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND
SECONDED BY COUNCILOR HUFF, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF
COUNCIL PRESENT, WITH COUNCILOR MCDANIEL BEING ABSENT FOR THE
MEETING:__
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A Resolution (275-13) ? Authorizing the payment to Data Works Plus, LLC,
in the amount of $28,384.00 for the annual maintenance agreement for the mug
shot system. The vendor will provide 24/7 maintenance support for the mug shot
system, which is utilized by the Sheriff?s Department. The maintenance period
will be for one year, from August 1, 2013 through July 31, 2014.
Resolution No. 233-96 authorized the purchase of the upgraded system from Data
Works Plus (formerly TFP, Inc.). The City has paid for subsequent maintenance
agreements since the warranty for the equipment expired.
A Resolution (276-13) ? Authorizing the purchase of six (6) Mid-Size 4x4
SUVs (Ford Explorer Base 4x4), from Hardy Family Ford, (Dallas, GA) in the
amount of $143,010.00; and rescind Resolution #138-13 authorizing the purchase
of five (5) Mid-Size 4x4 SUVs (Ford Explorer Base 4x4), from Rivertown Ford,
(Columbus, GA) in the amount of $116,890.00.
Rivertown Ford was the awarded vendor for RFB 13-0021, and agreed to provide
the vehicles for the awarded bid price of $23,378.00 per unit, for a total of
$116,890.00. However, the vendor notified the City of their inability to honor
the bid price. Purchasing contacted the next lowest responsive, responsible
bidder, Hardy Family Ford, who agreed to provide the vehicles at their proposed
bid price of $23,835.00 per unit.
The original five (5) vehicles bid were approved in FY13 via the Vehicle
Replacement Program (VRP). Three (3) will be used by the Inspections & Code
Department. Two (2) vehicles will be used by the Tax Assessor?s Office. One
(1) vehicle was approved in the FY14 Budget and will be used by the Rainwater
Division of the Public Works Department.
A Resolution (277-13) ? Authorizing the approval to purchase of field
marking paint on an "as needed" basis from Pioneer Mfg. Company (Cleveland, OH)
and U.S. Specialty Coating (Alpharetta, GA) for the estimated contract value of
$57,742.40. The contract term will be for two years with option to renew for
three additional twelve-month periods. Approximately 48 cases of aerosol
spray paint and approximately 6,800 gallons of field marking paint will be used
by the Park Services Division to line fields of various City parks.
A Resolution (278-13) ? Authorizing the negotiation and execution of a
contract with Connetics Transportation Group (Roswell, GA) for a public transit
needs assessment. Connetics Transportation Group will assess the services
provided and the ridership for METRA.
A Resolution (279-13) ? Authorizing the negotiation and execution of the
annual contract with Correctional Healthcare Companies (Greenwood Village, CO)
for comprehensive medical services at Muscogee County Prison.
On July 23, 2013, Per Resolution #247-13, Council granted authorization to
negotiate and execute a contract with Armor Correctional Health Services to
provide medical services for Muscogee County Prison. However, negotiations
failed with the vendor due to the budget constraints for Muscogee County
Prison. Therefore, the Prison must move to Correctional Healthcare, the next
ranking candidate to provide the services for the Prison.
Correctional Healthcare Companies will be required to provide the staffing,
supplies, in-clinic contracts, systems, and administration to provide the
services to the patients at the Muscogee County Prison, at a level of quality
that will meet the standards published in the NCCHC Guidelines for Prisons.
The term of the contract shall be for two years, with the option to renew for
three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal will be contingent
upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
A Resolution (280-13) ? Authorizing the negotiation and execution of an
annual contract with Aramark Correctional Services (Downers Grove, IL) to
provide inmate food service management for Muscogee County Prison; and an
annual contract with Trinity Services Group, Inc., (Oldsmar, FL) to provide
inmate food service management for Muscogee County Jail.
The Contractors shall provide the following services:
? Provide all required labor, food, beverages, materials, supplies and
chemicals necessary to provide food services for the inmates and staff at the
Muscogee County Jail and Prison facilities.
? Provide food service preparation in the kitchen of each facility.
? Serve from a twenty-eight (28) day cycle menu, at proper temperature,
nutritious, wholesome, palatable meals and special diets to the inmates, staff
and designated visitors of the Jail and Prison.
? Provide meals and food service three (3) times per day, seven (7) days per
week for the Jail and Prison.
? Manage a civilian and inmate kitchen staff, which shall prepare pre-plated
meals for service on trays, for delivery to Correctional Officers at designated
areas.
? Shall use USDA Grade A or B food, without any pork product or pork
derivatives.
A Resolution (281-13) ? Authorizing the approval of an agreement from
Evidence Based Associates (EBA), LLC (Washington, DC) to provide management
services, for the Georgia Juvenile Justice Incentive Grant Program for the
Muscogee County Juvenile Court, in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00
The Muscogee County Juvenile Court requires the management services to
adequately respond to the grant proposal and provide services under the
Juvenile Reform Act. The grant must be implemented by October 1, 2013.
Currently, there are no in-house trained personnel to implement evidence based
services and licensing requirements. Additionally, given the short turn around
and response to the change in law, there are no local providers that can offer
this service.
A Resolution (282-13) ? Authorizing the approval of payment to AT&T, in
the amount of $57,121.30, for the annual maintenance (known as AT&T AMS
Essential Plus Service) for all Cisco equipment and software license renewals,
included in the IP Telephony network in twelve locations: the Government
Center, Annex, Public Safety Complex, Fox Recreation Center, Trade Center,
Public Services Administration Building, Fleet Maintenance, Facilities
Maintenance, Signal Shop, Storage Warehouse, METRA, and the Animal Control
Facility.
The AT&T AMS IP Telephony Manager is a continuance of the existing Cisco/AT&T
hardware and software maintenance purchased with the new Cisco AVVID IP Phone
System through AT&T (formerly BellSouth). The maintenance is renewable each
year on or before the anniversary date of July 1st.
Only AT&T has a complete end-to-end solution for all voice and data issues from
both an equipment and network perspective including the AT&T CO (Central
Office) network. Consequently, this maintenance and service is available only
through AT&T and deemed an only known source per the Procurement Ordinance
3-114.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND
EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES OF DISCUSSION:_____________
A Resolution (283-13) ? Authorizing the approval to purchase two (2)
Odyssey electronic validating fare boxes from GFI Genfare (Elk Grove Village,
IL), in the amount of $27,696.00 ($13,848.00 each), to be installed on METRA
buses.
The new fare boxes accept a wide variety of bus fare payment options (i.e.
cash, swipe card, and credit card) and will improve operations and security.
The new equipment will be used in conjunction with the GFI Genfare Odyssey
electronic validating fare box system, which was purchased in 2009, per
Resolution #386-09. Consequently, the vendor is considered an only known
source to provide the new equipment.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED AS INFORMATION TO THE MAYOR & COUNCIL
BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON:
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(1) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Animal Control Advisory
Board.
(2) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Columbus Iron Works
Convention & Trade Center Authority.
(3) Memorandum from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Region Six Planning Board.
(4) Application of Richard & Cynthia Smith to temporarily close 1052 Vera
Drive, on Sunday, September 1, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., in connection
with the ?Family Reunion Celebration?.
(5) Application of Marcus R. Mosby to temporarily close 11th Avenue from 13th
Street to 12th Street, on September 14 at 9:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on September
15, 2013, in connection with the ?Motorcycle Parking/ Fund Raiser?.
(6) Application of Pastor Brandon Mays to temporarily close 4016 Jay Street and
the corner of Laurel Drive, on Saturday, September 21, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m., in connection with ?Health & Fun Fest?.
(7) Application of Uptown?s Food Festival to temporarily close Bay Avenue from
10th and Front Avenue to 11th and Bay, on Saturday, September 28, 2013 from
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in connection with the ?Uptown?s Food Festival?.
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THE FOLLOWING TWO RESOLUTIONS WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CLERK
OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (284-13) ? Excusing Councilor Jerry ?Pops? Barnes from the
August 13, 2013 Council Meeting.
A Resolution (285-13) ? Excusing Councilor Berry ?Skip? Henderson from the
August 13, 2013 Council Meeting.
Councilor Baker moved the adoption of the resolutions. Seconded b
Councilor Baker and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Clerk of Council Washington submitted an email correspondence from Finance
Director Pamela Hodge requesting that the seat of Mr. Michael P. Fox, Jr. on
the
Building Authority be declared vacant.
Councilor Henderson so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor McDaniel
being absent for the meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED
BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY
RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:________________________________
Board of Tax Assessors, No. 28-13, 29-13 & 30-13.
Civic Center Advisory Board, June 20, 2013.
Civic Center Advisory Board, July 18, 2013.
Elections & Registrations, Board of, June 13 & July 11, 2013.
Family & Children Services, June 12, 2013.
Golf Authority, July 23, 2013.
Housing Authority, June 19, 2013.
Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes are received.
Seconded by Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members
of Council present, with Councilor McDaniel absent for the meeting.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out at the last meeting that Councilor
Baker nominated Mr. Will Barnes to succeed Mr. Reynolds Bickerstaff and advises
that he may now be confirmed. Councilor Allen so moved. Seconded by Councilor
Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present,
with Councilor McDaniel absent for the meeting.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that on last week, Councilor
Thomas
nominated Captain Freddie Blackmon to fill the unexpired term of Captain Jackey
Long, who served in the sworn officer?s position from the Public Safety
Department on the Employee Benefits Committee; and advises that he may now be
confirmed. Councilor Thomas so moved. Seconded by Councilor Huff and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with Councilor McDaniel
absent for the meeting.
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KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that we still need someone to
fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Nobles? at-large seat, due to him having
been appointed to serve on another board. She further pointed out that the
Commission is working on a recommendation for this seat.
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YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the Mayor & Council must
nominate someone from their respective districts for the 2013 - 2014 school
year.
Councilor Barnes nominated Marlon Scott, Jr. as his Council District One
representative. Councilor Allen moved confirmation. Seconded by Councilor
Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with
Councilor McDaniel absent for the meeting.
Councilor Thomas then nominated Kennedy Perrine as her Council District
Nine representative. Councilor Henderson so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen
and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council present, with
Councilor McDaniel absent for the meeting.
Clerk of Council Washington then pointed out that we still need nominees
for Council Districts Two, Three, Six and
Seven.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION, WHICH WAS LISTED ON THE CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA
AND DELAYED AT THE COUNCIL?S REQUEST WAS THEN CALLED BACK UP AGAIN AT THE
REQUEST OF COUNCILOR BAKER AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:_________
A Resolution (286-13) ? Authorizing the approval of the annual contract
for Universal Recycling Containers with Schaefer Systems International
(Charlotte, NC). Schaefer Systems International will provide 96-gallon and
18-gallon recycling containers on an ?as needed basis? to be used for the
City?s recycling program. The term of this contract shall be for two (2)
years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and
the Contractor.
Councilor Baker 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 McDaniel being absent for the meeting.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL
WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED BY THE
COUNCIL:________________________________________________________
A Resolution excusing Councilor Charles E. McDaniel, Jr. from the August
27, 2013 Council Meeting.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
present, with Councilor McDaniel absent for the meeting.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor
Tomlinson then entertained for motion for adjournment. Mayor Pro Tem Turner
Pugh so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
nine members of Council present for the meeting, with Councilor McDaniel being
absent, and the time of adjournment being 8:02 p.m.
Tiny B. Washington, MMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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