Council Agenda - Regular Meeting

~~POST SUMMARY MINUTES~~ Council Chambers February 11, 2020 Second Floor of City Services Center 9:00 AM 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, GA 31906 Regular Meeting M A Y O R’ S A G E N D A PRESENT: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III, Mayor Pro Tem R. Gary Allen and Councilors Jerry ‘Pops’ Barnes (arrived at 9:03 a.m.), Charmaine Crabb, Glenn Davis, R. Walker Garrett, John M. House, Bruce Huff, Judy W. Thomas and Evelyn ‘Mimi’ Woodson (arrived at 9:09 a.m.). City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Sandra T. Davis and Deputy Clerk Lindsey McLemore. ABSENT: Councilor Valerie A. Thompson CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III, Presiding. INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Jimbo Albrecht- Fairview Baptist Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Brookstone School Kindergarten Class. Recusal Request: Councilor Garrett requested that the members of Council consider allowing him to recuse himself from Resolution No. 011-20, approved on January 28, 2020 and to have the minutes changed to reflect as such. Councilor Thomas made a motion to grant the request, seconded by Councilor House and carried unanimously by the eight members present, with Councilor Woodson being absent for the vote and Councilor Thompson being absent for the meeting. Mayor’s Agenda Item #1: Vote Result: APPROVED MINUTES 1. Approval of minutes for the January 28, 2020 Council Meeting and January 14, 2020 Executive Session. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES City Attorney’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. 2nd Reading - REZN-11-19-6826: An ordinance rezoning 1.40 acres of land located at 1308 Rhodes Street & 1622 / 1620 / 1616 / 1612 13th Avenue & 1307 / 1309 / 1319 16th Street. The current zoning is NC (Neighborhood Commercial) and RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1). The proposed zoning is GC (General Commercial). The proposed use is General Retail. The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department recommend conditional approval. The applicant is Teramore Development, LLC / George Mize, Attorney. (As Amended) (Councilor Woodson) City Attorney’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. 2nd Reading - REZN-11-19-6827: An ordinance rezoning 37.87 acres of land located at 1104 Leslie Drive. The current zoning is GC (General Commercial). The proposed zoning is RMF1 (Residential Multifamily 1). The proposed use is Residential. The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval. The applicant is NeighborWorks Columbus. (Councilor Woodson) City Attorney’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED 3. 2nd Reading - REZN-12-19-6903: An ordinance rezoning 11.83 acres of land located at 1 / 2A / 3 / 3A / 4 / 5 Bradley Park Court & 6270 / 6310 / 6320 / 6408 / 6416 / 6424 Bradley Park Drive & 122 Enterprise Court. The current zoning is LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial). The proposed zoning is GC (General Commercial). The proposed use is Office. The Planning Advisory Commission and the Planning Department recommend approval. The applicant is the Planning Department. (Councilor Garrett) City Attorney’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: TABLED on 2nd Reading 4. 2nd Reading - An ordinance amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2020 beginning July 1, 2019 and ending June 30, 2020, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, appropriating amounts shown in each fund for various activities; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee) Page 2 of 15 City Attorney’s Agenda #5: No Action Taken 5. 1st Reading - An ordinance providing for the demolition of the structure located at 4204 Victory Drive / 5 Mathews Street; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem) PUBLIC AGENDA {Public Comments were provided by the individuals listed below; unless otherwise stated.} 1. Ms. Bobbi Starr, representing Micah’s Promise, Re: An update on State efforts to fight DMST. (No Action Taken) 2. Ms. Audrey Holston Palmore, Re: A request to meet with the Mayor and with the composer of the police report. (No Action Taken) 3. Mr. Timothy Veals, Re: The trash in his neighborhood. (No Action Taken) CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA City Manager’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. Columbus Lions Lease Agreement Approval is requested to enter into a three-year Lease Agreement with the Columbus Indoor Football Team, LLC d/b/a Columbus Lions. The Columbus Lions will pay $3,000 in rent for each home game plus other financial considerations as outlined in the lease agreement. City Manager’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. Donation of Property - To Build a Turn-A-Round on Heiferhorn Way Approval is requested for the acceptance of a donation containing 3,095 sq. ft of proposed Right Way from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Columbus, Inc at 8827 Heiferhorn Way to the City of Columbus, Georgia. This acceptance would allow traffic to turn around on the roadway, instead of using the church parking lot, causing wear and tear. 3. PURCHASES City Manager’s Agenda #3 (A): Vote Result: APPROVED A. Construction Manager as General Contractor Services for Columbus Government Center Complex – RFQ NO. 20-0002 Page 3 of 15 City Manager’s Agenda #3 (B): Vote Result: APPROVED B. Election Supplies and Equipment Maintenance City Manager’s Agenda #3 (C): Vote Result: APPROVED C. Electronic Validating Fareboxes City Manager’s Agenda #3 (D): Vote Result: APPROVED D. Handheld Ticketing Devices for METRA Parking Management City Manager’s Agenda #3 (E): Vote Result: APPROVED E. Executive Recruitment Services – ADD-ON 4. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager's Millennial Roundtable/C.M.M.R. Update - Isaiah Hugley, City Manager (No Action Taken) B. Water and Sewer Rate Study Follow Up - Steve Davis, President of Columbus Water Works (No Action Taken) C. Court Management System Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager (No Action Taken) D. Granite Bluff Landfill Update - Kyle McGee, Assistant Public Works Director (No Action Taken) E. Heath Lake Watershed Fencing - Kyle McGee, Assistant Public Works Director (No Action Taken) F. Eviction Proposal Update - Kyle McGee, Assistant Public Works Director (No Action Taken) G. 2020 Census Update - Rick Jones, Planning Director (No Action Taken) BID ADVERTISEMENT February 12, 2020 1. PI 0011436 – Muscogee County Buena Vista Road Improvements at the Spider Web – Phase I – RFB No. 20-0035 Scope of Bid Phase I of the Buena Vista Road Improvements at the Spider Web includes construction of a new section of Annette Avenue; a roundabout at the intersection of Annette Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard; installation of a new traffic signal at Annette Avenue and Buena Vista Road; and rough grading and utility relocations to prepare the project site for Phase II of this project. Page 4 of 15  Specific items included in Phase I are clearing and grubbing, grading, asphalt paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, water and sewer installations, striping, signage, and traffic signal equipment installation. 1. Breathing Apparatus – RFB No. 20-0041 Scope of Bid Provide the Columbus Fire and EMS Department with self-contained breathing apparatus with mask-mounted regulators, stealth cylinders, and replacement parts and other related services. The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. 2. Pavement Marking Services - RFB No. 20-0048 Scope of Bid Provide pavement marking services on an “as needed” basis to be utilized by the Columbus Consolidated Government Traffic Engineering Division. The term of the contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. February 19, 2020 1. Leak Detection Services for Swimming Pools – PQ No. 20-0002 Scope of Bid The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking quotes from qualified vendors to perform leak detection services for the Department of Parks and Recreation Aquatics Division at the Psalmond Road Pool and Shirley Winston Pool. 2. Sports/Uniform Active Apparel (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20-0006 Scope of Bid Provide sports/uniform active apparel to include: Tee shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, hats, caps, jackets, etc. to the Public Works Department, Columbus Fire & EMS Department, Parks & Recreation Department, METRA Transportation Department and other Departments. The items will be purchased on an “as needed” basis. The term of the contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve- month periods. February 26, 2020 1. Portable Toilet & Rental Service (Re-Bid) (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20-0054 Scope of Bid The Columbus Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is seeking vendors to provide portable toilets, hand washing stations and grey water collection containers at various City location sites. The contract term will be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. 2. Oil & Lubricants for Public Works (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20-0027 Scope of Bid Provide various types of oil & lubricants on an “as needed” basis to the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to be utilized by Public Works Department. The term Page 5 of 15  of this contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. 3. Plumbing & Irrigation Supplies (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20-0046 Scope of Bid Provide plumbing & irrigation supplies on an “as needed basis” to be picked up and delivered to Columbus Consolidated Government. The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. 4. Colored Mulch Production (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20-0052 Scope of Bid Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide the equipment, labor and materials for colored mulch production at Pine Grove Landfill. Vendor will pay the City a per ton cost for the exclusive right to market colored mulch. 5. Dumpster/Roll Off Container Rental and Servicing (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20- 0053 Scope of Bid Provide dumpsters/roll off containers on a rental basis, to include servicing the equipment as needed. The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. March 6, 2020 1. Consulting Services for Employee Benefits Plans (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 20- 0017 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government invites qualified firms to submit proposals to provide consulting services for its employee benefits plans. The successful firm shall strategically plan, broker, implement, and support employee benefits programs. The term of this contract shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional 12-month periods. March 13, 2020 1. Integrated Transit System (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 20-0015 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government invites qualified vendors to submit proposals to provide and support an Integrated Transit System (ITS) for the fixed-route fleet of Metra Transit System. Option: Columbus Consolidated Government reserves the option of including on-board, passenger Wi-Fi for all fleet vehicles, including vehicles in its demand response/paratransit fleet. The term of this contract shall be for three (3) years. Page 6 of 15 CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED Clerk of Council’s Item #1: Vote Result: CONFIRMATION of Mr. Mick Burns and Mr. Max Brabson, Jr. 1. MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY: Letter from Michael Gorum, Chairman advising that the Medical Center Hospital Authority voted for Mr. Mike Burns to serve another term of office and for Mr. Max Brabson, Jr. to succeed Ms. Rebecca Rumer. (The Council would confirm the appointments.) Clerk of Council’s Item #2: Vote Result: RECEIVED 2. Minutes of the following boards: Board of Tax Assessors, #02-20. Columbus Civic Center & Columbus Ice Rink Advisory Board, January 16, 2020. Columbus Iron Works Convention & Trade Center Authority, December 19, 2019. Hospital Authority, October 29, 2019. Public Safety Advisory Committee, November 19, 2019. Clerk of Council’s Add-on Item: Vote Result: APPROVED ADD-ON RESOLUTION: RESOLUTION - A Resolution excusing Councilor Valerie A. Thompson from the February 11, 2020 Council Meeting. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 3. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Item #3(A): Vote Result: CONFIRMED Jed G. Harris, Jr. to succeed himself on the Civic Center Advisory Board; Vote Result: CONFIRMED Orrin Hergott to succeed Chris Miller on the Civic Center Advisory Board. A. CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: Jed G. Harris, Jr. - Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 1, 2020 Page 7 of 15  Chris Miller (Mayor’s Appointment) Columbus Hockey Association Rep. Term Expired: March 1, 2018 Mayor Henderson is nominating Orrin Hergott to succeed Chris Miller. Clerk of Council’s Item #3(B): No Action Taken B. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS: Merlina Salamanca (Mayor’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 1, 2020 Clerk of Council’s Item #3(C): No Action Taken C. PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Charles Staples (Mayor’s Appointment) Business Community Representative Term Expired: June 30, 2019 Does not desire reappointment The seat listed above is a four-year term. Board meets monthly. Women: 5 Senatorial District 15: 4 Senatorial District 29: 6 4. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION: Clerk of Council’s Item #4(A): Vote Result: CONFIRMED Alfred Hayes to succeed Barbara Fortson on the Board of Zoning Appeals. A. BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: Mr. Alfred Hayes was nominated to succeed Ms. Barbara Fortson. (Councilor Davis’ nominee) New Term expires March 31, 2023. Clerk of Council’s Item #4(B): Vote Result: CONFIRMED Christopher Smith to succeed himself on the Building Authority of Columbus. Page 8 of 15  B. BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Mr. Christopher Smith was nominated to serve another term of office. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) New Term expires: March 24, 2022. Clerk of Council’s Item #4(C): Vote Result: CONFIRMED Olive Vidal-Kendall to succeed herself on the Building Authority of Columbus. C. BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Ms. Olive Vidal-Kendall was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) New Term expires: March 24, 2022. Clerk of Council’s Item #4(D): Vote Result: CONFIRMED Jessica Taylor to succeed Clyde Glenn on the Civic Center Advisory Board. D. CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: Ms. Jessica Taylor to succeed Mr. Clyde Glenn to serve in the seat slated for the Columbus Hockey Association President. New Term expires: March 1, 2021. Clerk of Council’s Item #4(E): Vote Result: CONFIRMED SaraAnn Arcila to succeed herself on the Commission on International Relations & Cultural Liaison Encounters. E. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS: Ms. SaraAnn Arcila was nominated to serve another term of Office. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) New Term expires: March 1, 2024. Clerk of Council’s Item #4(F): Vote Result: CONFIRMED Chie Canady to succeed herself on the Commission on International Relations & Cultural Liaison Encounters. F. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS: Ms. Chie Canady was nominated to serve another term of Office. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) New Term expires: March 1, 2024. Clerk of Council’s Item #4(G): Vote Result: CONFIRMED Alex Griggs to succeed Robert Kidd on the Historic & Architectural Review Board. G. HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Mr. Alex Griggs was nominated to succeed Mr. Robert Kidd as the Architect representative. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) New Term expires: January 31, 2022. Clerk of Council’s Item #4(H): Vote Result: CONFIRMED Raul Esteraspalos to succeed Teddy Reese on the Planning Advisory Commission. Page 9 of 15  H. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION: Mr. Raul Esteraspalos was nominated to succeed Mr. Teddy Reese. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) New Term expires: March 31, 2023. 5. COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Item #5(A): Vote Result: CONFIRMED Keith Higgins to succeed himself on the Civic Center Advisory Board; Vote Result: CONFIRMED John Boyd to succeed himself on the Civic Center Advisory Board. A. CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: Keith Higgins- Interested in serving another term (Council District 5- Crabb) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 1, 2020 David Cripe - Does not desire reappointment (Council District 6- Allen) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 1, 2020 John Boyd- Interested in serving another term (Council District 9- Thomas) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 1, 2020 These are three-year terms. Board meets every other month beginning in January. Clerk of Council’s Item #5(B): No Action Taken. B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL: Angela Wagenti (Council District 2- Davis) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 27, 2020 Valerie Thompson (Council District 4- Thompson) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 27, 2020 Page 10 of 15  Chuck H. McDaniel, III- Does not desire reappointment (Council District 5- Crabb) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 27, 2020 John Partin (Council District 6- Allen) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 27, 2020 L. K. Pendleton (Council District 7- Woodson) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 27, 2020 Michael Porter (Council District 9- Thomas) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: March 27, 2020 Council appointments serve two-year terms. Board meets four-times annually. Clerk of Council’s Item #5(C): No Action Taken C. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: Warren Wagner (Council District 5- Crabb) Resigned Term Expires: June 30, 2021 This is a two-year term. Board meets every other month beginning in February. Clerk of Council’s Item #5(D): No Action Taken D. RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: Michael Peacock - District 6 Appointment (Council District 6- Allen) Resigned Term Expires: December 31, 2019 6. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Item #6(A): No Action Taken Page 11 of 15  A. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: Carol Bassett Open for Nominations Resigned (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: October 15, 2020 This is a two-year term. Board meets as needed. Clerk of Council’s Item #6(B): NOMINATION: Councilor Thomas nominated Alia Azhar Teetshorn to succeed herself on the Commission on International Relations & Cultural Liaison Encounters. B. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS: Alia Azhar Teetshorn- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: March 1, 2020 Tatsiana Savashynskaya Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: March 1, 2021 These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly. Women: 9 Senatorial District 15: 7 Senatorial District 29: 4 Clerk of Council’s Item #6(C): NOMINATION: Councilor Crabb nominated Claire Berry to succeed herself on the Historic & Architectural Review Board. C. HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Claire Berry- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations (Board of Realtors) (Council’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expired: January 31, 2020 Page 12 of 15  These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly. Women: 8 Senatorial District 15: 9 Senatorial District 29: 3 Clerk of Council’s Item #6(D): NOMINATION: Councilor Crabb nominated Yolanda Sumbry Sewell to be moved to the seat of Charles Harp on the Personnel Review Board; NOMINATION: Councilor Crabb nominated Delano Leftwich to succeed Charles Little, Jr. on the Personnel Review Board; NOMINATION: Councilor Crabb nominated Tracy Walker to fill the seat of Yolanda Sumbry Sewell; NOMINATION: Councilor Crabb nominated Dr. Shanita Pettaway to fill a vacant seat on the Personnel Review Board. D. PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Charles Harp Open for Nominations (Regular Member) (Council’s Appointment) Resigned Term Expires: December 31, 2022 Charles Little, Jr. Open for Nominations (Alternate Member) (Council’s Appointment) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expired: December 31, 2019 VACANT SEAT Open for Nominations Alternate Member (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: December 31, 2022 The Human Resources Department is making the following recommendations: - Alternate member Yolanda Sumbry Sewell be moved to the Regular member seat of Charles Harp. - Delano Leftwich succeed Charles Little, Jr. as an Alternate member. - Tracy Walker serve as an Alternate member filling the vacant seat of Yolanda Sumbry Sewell. - Dr. Shanita Pettaway serve as an Alternate member in the vacant seat. These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly. Page 13 of 15  Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: 5 Senatorial District 29: 2 Clerk of Council’s Item #6(E): No Action Taken E. REGION SIX REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: Edward Barnwell Open for Nominations (Resigned) (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: June 30, 2021 Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 3 Clerk of Council’s Item #6(F): NOMINATION: Councilor Huff nominated Robert Hecht to succeed Constance Lindsey on the Tree Board. F. TREE BOARD: Constance Lindsey Open for Nominations VACANT (Council’s Appointment) (Commercial or Industrial Development Rep.) Term Expires: December 31, 2020 Mr. Robert Hecht is interested in serving on this board. These are three-year terms. Board meets as needed. Women: 7 Senatorial District 15: 4 Senatorial District 29: 6 UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS: A. Animal Control Advisory Board B. Development Authority of Columbus Page 14 of 15 C. Housing Authority of Columbus D. Valley Partnership Joint Development Authority PUBLIC AGENDA- UPCOMING EVENTS: 1. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: An invitation to the Strong Parental Involvement in Community Education (SPICE) families’ graduation from family literacy program on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. Not Present. PUBLIC AGENDA (continued) {Public Comments were continued by the individuals listed below for three additional minutes; unless otherwise stated.} 2. Ms. Audrey Holston Palmore, Re: A request to meet with the Mayor and with the composer of the police report. (No Action Taken) EXECUTIVE SESSION: At the request of City Attorney Fay, Councilor Thomas made a motion to go into executive session to discuss litigation, seconded by Councilor Garrett and carried unanimously by the seven members present, with Mayor Pro Tem Allen and Councilor Woodson being absent for the vote, Councilor Thompson being absent for the meeting, and the time being 1:43 p.m. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 1:56 p.m., at which time, Mayor Henderson announced that the Council did meet in executive session to discuss a matter of litigation; however, there were no votes taken. City Attorney’s Agenda (Add-On Item): Vote Result: APPROVED RESOLUTION: A resolution whereas, Claimant Yolanda Morgan has filed a claim for damages based on an injury sustained on August 5, 2016; and whereas, the City Attorney and Risk Management have investigated this claim and recommend a settlement of $95,000.00 in exchange for a full release of all claims. With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Henderson entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion by Councilor Huff to adjourn the February 11, 2020 Regular Meeting, seconded by Councilor Garrett and carried unanimously by the seven members present, with Mayor Pro Tem Allen and Councilor Woodson being absent for the vote, Councilor Thompson being absent for the meeting, and the time being 1:58 p.m. Page 15 of 15