MINUTES
COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
The regular weekly meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia was called
to order at 9:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 4, 2014, on the 2nd Floor of the
Citizens Service Center, located at 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, Georgia
Honorable Teresa Tomlinson, Mayor, presiding.
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PRESENT: Present other than Mayor Teresa Tomlinson were Councilors R. Gary
Allen, Mike Baker, Jerry Barnes, Glenn Davis, Jr., Berry H. Henderson, Bruce
Huff and Judy Thomas. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay,
Assistant City Attorney Lucy Sheftall, Clerk of Council Tiny Washington, and
Administrative Secretary Lindsey Glisson were also present. Mayor Pro Tem
Evelyn Turner Pugh and Councilor Evelyn Woodson took their seats at the Council
table at 5:58 p.m.
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ABSENT: No one was absent.
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MEMORIAL TO THE LATE COUNCILOR RED MCDANIEL:
Mayor Tomlinson said tonight is a very somber event for us; tonight the
Chamber is a little bit quieter, the lights are littler dimmer because we have
lost a giant. She said this is the first time in 45 years that the City will
convene in what is now, the District 8 chair will be empty and silent. She
said we want to take a moment to remember our great colleague, Red McDaniel and
said we are glad that you are here tonight to share in this remembrance. She
said there will be a service on Friday, at 2:00 p.m. at his home church, First
Baptist, in Uptown Columbus.
Councilors Henderson, Huff, Allen, Davis, Barnes, and Thomas offered their
appreciation and thanks to Councilor McDaniel, for his mentorship, leadership,
as well as his friendship and his services to this City. They also offered
their condolences and sympathy to Councilor McDaniel?s family.
City Manager Hugley, as well as City Attorney Fay offered their
appreciation and thanks to Councilor McDaniel, for his support and leadership,
as well as offered their condolences to his family.
Mayor Tomlinson then called upon Pastor Jimmy Elder, of First Baptist
Church to give the invocation tonight.
Ms. Karen Thompson then came forward and sang the song, "It is Well with
My Soul", a tribute to Councilor McDaniel.
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PLEDGE: Led by Mayor Tomlinson.
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PROCLAMATIONS:
THIRD QUARTER PEER AWARDS:
With Mr. Jeff Carter, Superior Court, Mr. Tometo Anderson, Muscogee County
Prison, Ms. Lauren Vance, and Mrs. Vickie Armstrong Hughes, both of the City
Manager?s Office; the winners of the Third Quarter PEER Awards standing at the
Council table, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh read the proclamation in their honor,
proclaiming Tuesday, November 4, 2014 their day.
Each of the recipients thanked the Mayor and Council for this honor and
made some remarks in this regard.
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INDIVIDUAL EXCELLENCE AWARD:
With Mr. Brent Morris, of the Fire/EMS Department, the winner of the Third
Quarter Individual Excellence Award standing at the Council table, Mayor
Tomlinson read her proclamation, proclaiming Tuesday, November 2, 2014, as
?Brent Morris Day?, in Columbus, Georgia and recognizing this honor.
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?FOUNTAIN CITY CLASSIC DAYS?:
With State Representative Calvin Smyre and several other individuals
standing at the Council table, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh read the proclamation
at, proclaiming November 2, 2014, as ?Fountain City Classic Days?, in Columbus,
Georgia.
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?GIS DAY?:
With Mr. David Cooper, CCG GIS Tech standing at the Council table,
Councilor Baker read the proclamation, proclaiming November 19, 2014, as ?GIS
Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.
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?PRO BNO WEEK?:
No one was present to receive this proclamation.
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?VOCABULARY MONTH?:
With Ms. Barbara Kemp Moushon, Executive Director of the Literacy Alliance
and Director of CLCP for Columbus Technical College, standing at the Council
table, Councilor Barnes read the proclamation, proclaiming
the month of November 2014, as ?Vocabulary Month?, in Columbus, Georgia.
?LITERACY ALLIANCE AND COLUMBUS PUBLIC LIBRARIES APPRECIATION MONTH?:
With Ms. Barbara Kemp Moushon, Executive Director of the Literacy Alliance
and Director of CLCP for Columbus Technical College and Literacy Alliance and
Library Volunteers standing at the Council table,
Councilor Barnes read the proclamation, proclaiming the month of November 2014,
as ?Literacy Alliance and Columbus Public Libraries Appreciation Month?, in
Columbus, Georgia.
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?ADULT LITERACY MENTOR PROGRAM APPRECIATION DAY?:
With Ms. Barbara Kemp Moushon, and several of the Adult Literacy Mentors
standing at the Council table, Councilor Barnes also read the proclamation,
proclaiming the month of November 2014, as ?Adult Literacy Mentor Program
Appreciation Month?, in Columbus, Georgia.
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?ELEVATOR ESCALATOR SAFETY AWARENESS WEEK?:
Councilor Davis read the proclamation in its entirety; however, there was
no one present to receive it. Mayor Tomlinson pointed out that we would send
the proclamation to the Elevator Escalator Safety Foundation.
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?NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN AWARENESS MONTH?:
With Lynne Allen Tate, Regent, of the George Walton Chapter and Ms. Carol
All Morrison, Chairman, American Indians , Committee of the George Walton
Chapter standing at the Council table, Councilor Allen read the proclamation,
proclaiming the month of November 2014, as ?Native American Indian Awareness
Month?, in Columbus, Georgia.
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?TERRY BELL DAY?:
With Mr. Terry Bell and his wife standing at the Council table, Councilor
Barnes read the proclamation, proclaiming November 4, 2014, as ?Terry Bell
Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.
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?CASCADE HILLS BLOOD DRIVE APPRECIATION DAY?:
With Reverend Hawkins and Steven Tennant standing at the Council table,
Councilor Thomas read the proclamation, proclaiming November 4, 2014, as
?Cascade Hills Blood Drive Appreciation Day?, in Columbus, Georgia.
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?HOSPICE CARE MONTH?:
With Pat Gilbert and Courtney Lucas of Serenity Hospice standing at the
Council table, Councilor Henderson read the proclamation, proclaiming November
2014, as ?Hospice Care Month?, in Columbus, Georgia.
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PURPLE HEART CITY:
WITH MR. JOHN WILDER AND SEVERAL OTHERS STANDING AT THE COUNCIL TABLE, THE
FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS READ IN ITS ENTIRETY BY COUNCILOR THOMAS AND ADOPTED
BY THE COUNCIL: ___________
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A Resolution (345-14) ? Designating Columbus, Georgia as a Purple Heart
City
Councilor Thomas moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council.
After the resolution was adopted, Mr. Wilder explained to the Mayor and
Council exactly what does it mean for Columbus to be designated as a Purple
Heart City.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
COLUMBUS WATER WORKS ANNUAL RATE STUDY:
Mr. Steve Davis came forward to offer a power point presentation to
provide some historical information and briefly commented on the current
situation. A summarization of the highlights is presented below: (A copy of
the presentation in its entirety has been filed for the record.)
Prior Situation:
$6.1 million from Operating Reserves in the past 5 years
Starting in 2002, developed and implemented comprehensive 5-year rolling
financial plan
Facility Master Plan updated on a Five-Year Average (last update 2014)
Ongoing efforts to continue energy cost avoidance/savings
+/- $8 million over last 15 years
Completed bond refunding and new money issue of $25 million to fund Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP)
EPD Consent Order related to Inflow & Infiltration
$18.06 million estimated 2011-2017
Fort Benning Expenses are supported by Fort Benning Revenues
Mr. Davis briefly outlined the following topics, which are listed as
follows: Rate Comparison, Long Term Cost Savings Projects, Long Term Savings ?
Debt Portfolio and CIP Update.
Rate Changes For 5-Year Plan
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
National Average 6.70% 6.70% 6.70% 6.70% 6.70%
Proposed Plan 3.90% 3.90% 4.95% 4.95% 4.95%
Recommended 3.88% 0.00% 4.95% 4.73% 4.88%
? 5-year average rate increase including 2015 recommendation: 3.69%
He recalled that his predecessor did not elect for a rate increase for
2012 to give the ratepayers a reprieve; however, the rate projections had to go
up a little to catch up with some delayed capital expenditures. He added the
proposed rate increase is 4.88%.
Primary Reasons CWW Remains Below National Average Rate Increases
Energy Management Savings
Operational Reserves used to levelize and lower overall rate increases
Fort Benning Administrative Contract Fees
At this time, Mr. Jon Davis- Raftelis Financial Consultants came forward
to provide a review of the 5- Year Plan and the 2014 rate recommendation to
begin January 2015.
Purpose of Review:
? 5 Year Planning Projections
? Proposed 2015 Rate Recommendations
FY 2014-16 Objective:
Presentation of plan for rate increase for 2015 and an updated five-year
plan for rate projections that promote efficiency and system sustainability
through 2019 and beyond.
Results of FY 13-14 Operations
? Budgeted Water, Sewer, and CSO Revenues of $1.77M below budget projections
for FY 2013-14
Budgeted Operating Costs were reduced $3.34M as a result of revenue shortfall
by deferring +/- $2.5M of budgeted capital improvements and reduced energy cost
due to lower production and energy savings programs.
Actual water demand was below modeled projections
Actual sewer demand was slightly above modeled projections
Reasons for Rate Increase:
?Increases in Operating Costs
?Funding of Capital Program
?Infrastructure renewal
?Regulatory requirements
?Master Plan recommendations
?Preparation for forecasted 2016 Bond issues
?Per Capita Usage is Declining
Current 5-Year Rate Plan
2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
National Average 6.70% 6.70% 6.70% 6.70% 6.70%
Proposed Plan 4.95% 4.95% 4.95% 4.95% 4.95%
Recommended 4.88%
2014 Water Base Charges (Bills rendered as of January 1, 2015)
Meter Size Current Minimum Projected Minimum
Charge Charge
5/8? $ 4.41 $ 4.85
?? $ 4.41 $ 4.85
1? $ 5.23 $ 5.75
1-1/2? $ 6.04 $ 6.64
2? $8.27 $ 9.09
3? $24.71 $27.15
4? $30.80 $33.84
6? $45.01 $49.45
8? $61.25 $67.29
10? $73.43 $80.67
2015 Water Volume Charges (Bills rendered as of January 1, 2015)
Block Current Rate Proposed Rate
(per CCF) (per CCF)
Non-Industrial
1 (to 15CCF) $ 1.51 $ 1.58
2 (> 15 CCF) $ 1.63 $ 1.70
Industrial
1 (to 15CCF) $ 1.51 $ 1.58
2 (> 15 CCF) $ 1.40 $ 1.46
2015 Wastewater & CSO Charges (Bills rendered as of January 1, 2015)
Current Base Rate Proposed Base Rate
$2.53 $2.78
Block Current Rate Proposed Rate
(per CCF) (per CCF)
1 (to 15 CCF) $ 2.93 $ 3.06
2 (> 15 CCF) $ 2.26 $ 2.36
CSO Block Current Charge Proposed Charge
0 to 4 ccf $ 0.00 $ 0.00
5 - 15 ccf $ 3.06 $ 3.21
16 - 204 ccf $ 6.16 $ 6.46
205 - 1004 ccf $61.47 $64.51
Over 1004 ccf $175.63 $184.32
2015 Miscellaneous Fees
Average Residential Customer Bills (With planned 5-Year Increases)
2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
10 ccf Bill $54.40 $57.24 $60.16 $63.28 $66.69 $70.19
Increase $2.84 $2.92 $3.12 $3.41 $3.50
Mr. John Davis also outlined the following topics as a part of the power
point presentation: the Affordability Program and Proposed Rate Comparison.
He then concluded the presentation with some observations and final conclusions.
Affordability Program is provided in concert with City?s Low Income Garbage
Collection Adjustment
Current Program includes
$4.50 credit on residential bill
Proposed change to offset rate change
$5.00 credit on residential bill
Observations & Conclusions
Forecasted rate increases over the planning horizon are consistently lower that
the national average of historical increases
Five Year Financial Planning dampens variable yearly rate requirements allowing
for stable and predictable rates over the time horizon
Projected customer bills compare favorably with other similar communities in
the region
Continuation of the Capital Plan including the projected $40 million revenue
bond in 2016
After the conclusion of his presentation, Mr. Steve Davis responded to
several questions of members of the Council, with which there were several
referrals made by members of the Council.
In response to a question of Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh, Mr. John Davis
advised that the proposed rates would be effective January 1, 2015. Mr. Steve
Davis added that it is a system-wide average of 4.73%
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CITY ATTORNEY'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING TWO ORDINANCES WERE SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTTORN
EY FAY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL ON SECOND READING:
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An Ordinance (14-60) ? Rezoning property located at 1710 Buena Vista Road
from an RO (Residential-Office) zoning district to NC (Neighborhood Commercial)
zoning district. The proposed use is for offices and general retail.
An Ordinance (14-61) ? Amending the text to the Unified Development
Ordinance (UDO) for the Manchester Expressway Overlay District.
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THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCE WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY ATTORNEY
FAY AND AFTER MUCH DISCUSSION WAS DELAYED AT THE REQUEST OF COUNCIL :______
An Ordinance ? Amending Chapter 14 of the Columbus Code so as to authorize
use of electric personal assistive mobility devices or golf carts or low-speed
vehicles on portions of the Columbus Riverwalk and 14th Street Pedestrian
Bridge; providing a speed limit for such devices and vehicles; and for other
purposes.
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PUBLIC AGENDA:
MS. CASSIE MYERS, REPRESENTING RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES, RE: SHOW
YOUR STRIPES CAMPAIGN:_________
Ms. Cassie Myers, representing Ronald McDonald House Charities, Re: Show
Your Stripes Campaign came forward and provided information to the Mayor and
Council regarding their ?Show Your Stripes Campaign? that they will be having.
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CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
A Resolution (345-14) ?Authorizing the approval for a Second Amendment to
the Verizon, Inc., River Road Tower/Ground Lease Agreement for Verizon to
install three additional cellular array antennas on the River Road Tower site.
Councilor Allen moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council.
THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING RESOLUTION, HAVING BEEN INCLUDED WITH THE CITY
MANAGER?S AGENDA WAS SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED
BY THE COUNCIL AFTER SOME DISCUSSION:
A Resolution (346-14) ? Authorizing the execution of a contract with
Mark?s City Grill (Columbus, GA) for Concession Location A - Willy T?s Chicken
Fingers (Columbus, GA), Concession Location C - West and Bruster?s Real Ice
Cream (Columbus, GA) and Concession Location E - East, to provide all
equipment and personnel necessary for concessionaire services at various
concession locations within the Columbus Civic Center. The Contractors will
pay an annual lease payment for the exclusive use of their respective
Concession Locations, including the use and maintenance of the existing
equipment. Additionally, per the RFP, authorization is requested to allow the
Civic Center Director to directly solicit vendors to lease the remaining
Concession Locations that were not contracted during the RFP process.
The Civic Center is changing from having one exclusive contractor providing all
food service, to offering multiple contractors (anchor tenants) the opportunity
to provide food service within their culinary expertise. These anchor tenants
will fulfill the following requirements:
A. Professionally brand the concession location to reflect the identity
of the contracted vendor and equip the location to provide the best appearance
and food products possible
B. Operate the food service facilities in a professional and
resourceful manner, complying with all public health regulations including a
Grade A sanitation rating to the satisfaction of all authorized Health
Department Officials. The following permits are required:
1. Fire Safety Inspection
2. Columbus Water Works ? Food Service Industry Water Discharge
Permit ? Grease Trap Permit
3. Health Department Inspections
4. Health Department Reports
C. Post a sign board of all articles for sale and the price of each
article in and around each concession location.
D. Make available for inspection, upon reasonable prior notice, full
and complete records including invoices and payments, of all materials brought
to or sold from the premises.
The term of this contract shall be for two years, with an option to renew for
three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent
upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
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THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY MANAGER
HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (347-14) ? Authorizing the approval of the contract for the
rental of portable toilets, hand washing stations and grey water collection
containers from Containers by Reaves (Phenix City, AL) for the estimated
contract value of $44,640.00. The vendor will deliver, setup and provide
services on an ?as needed basis.? Various departments will utilize this
service. The units will be used at various sites such as Pinegrove Landfill,
Schatulga Road Fuel Pumps, Oxbow Landfill, Granite Buff, and also during
special events like the Greater Columbus Fair.
The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three
additional twelve-month periods. Renewal of the contract is contingent upon
the mutual agreement of the vendor and the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded
by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council.
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THE FOLLOWING FOUR ADDITIONAL PURCHASING RESOLUTIONS HAVING BEEN INCLUDED
WITH THE CITY MANAGER?S AGENDA WERE ALSO SUBMITTED AND EXPLAINED BY CITY
MANAGER HUGLEY AND ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO THE ADOPTION OF A SINGLE
MOTION MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM TURNER PUGH AND SECONDED BY COUNCILOR WOODSON AND
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY BY THOSE NINE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL:
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A Resolution (348-14) ? Authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with C. W. Matthews Contracting Company (Marietta, GA) in the amount
of $2,296,398.81 for improvements to the intersection of Veterans Parkway and
Double Churches Road. The work includes but is not limited to: grading,
resurfacing, pavement markings, storm drain pipes, median, curbs & gutters,
sidewalks & wheelchair ramps, landscaping & erosion control, and traffic
lighting & signs.
A Resolution (349-14) ? Authorizing the approval of the service contract
for various types of transmissions with AAMCO of Columbus (Columbus, GA) for
the estimated annual contract value of $127,110.00.
Transmission repair and rebuild services are required for Public Works
Department ? Fleet Maintenance, and will be procured on an ?as needed? basis.
The contract period shall be for three years with the option to renew for two
additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal is contingent upon the
mutual agreement of the Contractor and the City.
A Resolution (350-14) ? Authorizing the execution of a construction
contract with Alexander Contracting Company, Inc. (Fortson, GA) in the amount
of $282,543.35 for the replacement of a culvert on Valencia Drive. The work
shall consist of removing and replacing an existing double barrel concrete box
culvert and replacing it with a triple barrel concrete box culvert. The work
shall also include placement of concrete curb and gutter, curb inlet, asphalt
paving, pavement markings, installation of guardrails, and concrete sidewalks.
A Resolution (351-14) ? Authorizing the approval to purchase of five (5)
blade servers and applicable software, from Lenovo/CPak Technology Solutions,
in the amount of $69,644.80, via Georgia Statewide Contract, SWC90813-02; and
rescind Resolution #320-14 which awarded the purchase to IBM/CPak.
Per Resolution #320-14, Council approved the purchase to be made from IBM/Cpak
in the amount of $69,870.00. However, since the time the quote was received,
Council approved and the purchase order issued, IBM sold their Server Section
Division to Lenovo. Consequently, IBM/CPak could not fulfill the purchase
order issued.
The blade servers and software will be used to store virtual images. The
purchase of the equipment and software will allow for the replacement of
outdated personal computers with virtual devices.
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CLERK OF COUNCIL?S AGENDA:
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WERE SUBMITTED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AS
INFORMATION FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL:
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(1) Letter to Airport Director, Mr. Richard Howell, requesting the Airport
Commission?s recommendations to fill the seat of Mr. Don Cook.
(2) Memo from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Board of Honor.
(3) Memo from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Board of Tax Assessors.
(4) Memo from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Hospital Authority of Columbus.
(5) Memo from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Housing Authority of Columbus.
(6) Memo from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Personnel Review Board.
(7) Memo from Clerk of Council Washington, Re: Update on Honorary Street
Designation.
(8) Memorandum from GMA, Re: 2014 Mayors? Christmas Motorcade.
(9) Registration and schedule information from GMA, Re: 2015 Mayors? Day
Conference.
(10)Biographical sketch of Mr. Edward Burdeshaw, Mayor Tomlinson?s nominee for
the Housing Authority of Columbus.
(11)Biographical sketch of Ms. Darlene Porter Small, Councilor Huff?s nominee
for the Personnel Review Board.
(12) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close Bay Avenue, from 10th
Street to 11th Street, Saturday, November 15, 2014, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m., in connection with the Uptown ?Fast and the Furriest?.
(13) Application of Elizabeth Hurst to temporarily close 9th Street, from 3rd
Avenue to Veterans Parkway, Saturday, November 22,
2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in connection with the Uptown PTAP
?Transportation Playground Fundraiser?.
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AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington submitted the letter of resignation from Mr.
Don Cook, resigning from his seat on the Airport
Commission.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY:
Clerk of Council Washington submitted a letter from Mr. Carlos J. Huertas,
resigning from his seat on the Housing Authority of Columbus. Councilor Allen
moved the letter be received with regrets and thanks for his service. Seconded
by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council
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MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING BOARDS WERE SUBMITTED
BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND OFFICIALLY
RECEIVED BY THE COUNCIL:________________________________
Airport Commission, August 27, 2014.
Board of Tax Assessors, 36-14.
Hospital Authority of Columbus, September 30, 2014.
Councilor Allen made a motion that these minutes are received. Seconded by
Councilor Henderson and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council.
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THE FOLLOWING ADD-ON RESOLUTION WAS SUBMITTED AND
EXPLAINED BY CLERK OF COUNCIL WASHINGTON AND ADOPTED
BY THE COUNCIL:________________________________________________
A Resolution (352-14) ? Cancelling the November 25, 2014 Council meeting.
Councilor Henderson moved the adoption of the resolution. Seconded by Councilor
Barnes and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council.
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BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Ms. Carla Anthony was
nominated on last week to succeed herself for another term of office on the
Animal Control Advisory Board and that she may now be confirmed. Councilor
Woodson so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and carried unanimously by those
nine members of Council.
She further pointed out that the term of office of Mr. David Mackie has
expired
and that he is not eligible to succeed himself and that the Council will need
to nominate someone else for this position. There were no nominations
Clerk of Council Washington also pointed out that we are waiting to hear
back from the Veterinary Association to see if they are going to reappoint Dr.
Carol Houston for another term of office.
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COLUMBUS IRONWORKS CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Ms. Becca Hardin has resigned
her seat on the Columbus Ironworks Convention and Trade Center Authority and
that Mayor Tomlinson is nominating Mr. R. Garrett Walker to fill this unexpired
term of office and that he may now be confirmed. Councilor Allen so moved.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of Mr.
Chuck H. McDaniel, III on the Community Development Advisory Council has
expired and that he is not eligible to succeed himself for another term of
office. She further pointed out that Councilor Baker is working on a
replacement for this seat.
She also pointed out that Ms. Clementine Cochran, who serves as Council
District 10 representative is not eligible to succeed herself for another term
of office and that Councilor Henderson will need to nominate someone to fill
this seat.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mayor Tomlinson is nominating
Mr. Edward Burdeshaw to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Carlos Huertas and
further pointed out that he may now be confirmed. Councilor Allen so moved.
Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried unanimously by those nine members of
Council.
KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the term of office of
Ms. Vanessa Lewis, who serves on the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission and
represented Council District One has expired. She further pointed out that she
is not eligible to succeed herself and that Councilor Barnes needs to nominate
someone to fill this seat.
She also pointed out that Dr. Billy Kendall who serves in an at-large
position terms has also expired and the Council will need someone to fill this
seat, as he is not eligible to succeed himself for another term of office.
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LAND BANK AUTHORITY
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Mr. Carson Cummings was
nominated on last week to succeed himself for another term of office. She also
pointed out that Mr. Patrick A. Coleman has also been nominated to succeed Mr.
Thomas Gristina, who did not wish to serve again. She said they both can be
confirmed. Councilor Henderson so moved. Seconded by Councilor Allen and
carried unanimously by those nine members of Council.
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PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Ms. Tana McHale was nominated
on last week to succeed Mr. Cliff Brinson, as an alternate member. She further
pointed out that Mr. John Rowe was nominated to succeed Mr. Roger Williams, as
a regular member, as well as Mr. Charles Harp to fill the unexpired term of Ms.
Kathryne Delffs, who had resigned from the board; and said that they may all be
confirmed. Councilor Allen so moved. Seconded by Councilor Woodson and carried
unanimously by those nine members of Council.
She also pointed out that Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh has nominated Ms.
Gladys Williams-Tillmon and Ms. Jennifer Melvin to succeed themselves for
another term of office.
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PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that Ms. Toni Fogle has resigned
from her seat on the Public Safety Advisory Council and further advises that
this is Councilor Davis? nominee and we are awaiting a nomination from him. She
further pointed out the terms of office of Ms. Valerie A. Thompson, who
represents Council District Four, and Mr. Murray Anderson, who represents
Council District Eight expired on October 31, 2014.
Councilor Allen nominated Mr. Murray Anderson to succeed himself for
another term of office, and then moved that he be confirmed. Seconded by Mayor
Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council.
UPTOWN FA?ADE BOARD:
Clerk of Council Washington pointed out that the terms of office of Mr.
Reggie Luther and Mr. Roger M. Stinson expired on October 31, 2014 and that we
are waiting to hear back from the Uptown Business Association on their
recommendations for these two seats.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Regarding an earlier request of City Attorney Fay to go into an executive
session, to discuss a litigation matter, Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh then made a
motion to allow the Council to go into an executive session. Seconded by
Councilor Barnes and carried unanimously by those nine members of Council.
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At 10:41 p.m., the regular meeting was adjourned to allow the Council to
go into an executive session.
At 10:51 p.m., the meeting was called back to order, at which time Mayor
Tomlinson pointed out that the Council met in an executive session to discuss a
matter of litigation, but there were no votes taken.
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With there being no other business to come before the Council, Mayor
Tomlinson then entertained a motion for adjournment. Councilor Woodson so
moved. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Turner Pugh and carried unanimously by those
nine members of Council, with the time of adjournment being 10:52 p.m.
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Tiny B. Washington, MMC
Clerk of Council
The Council of Columbus, Georgia
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