Council Agenda - Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingColumbus, GA · October 12, 2021
Minutes
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Council Chambers October 12, 2021
C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor 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 and Mayor Pro Tem R. Gary Allen and
Councilors Jerry “Pops” Barnes, Charmaine Crabb, Glenn Davis (arrived at 9:04 a.m.), R. Walker
Garrett (attended virtually), John M. House, Bruce Huff, Judy W. Thomas, Toyia Tucker, and
Evelyn “Mimi” Woodson (arrived at 9:03 a.m.). City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney
Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Sandra T. Davis and Deputy Clerk of Council Lindsey G. McLemore
were present.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Danny Dieth at First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
Mayor’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED
1. Approval of minutes for the September 28, 2021 Council Meeting.
UPDATE:
Mayor’s Agenda #2: No Action Taken
2. An update on COVID-19
PROCLAMATIONS:
Mayor’s Agenda #3: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Councilor
Woodson)
3. PROCLAMATION: Community Planning Month
RECEIVING: Planning Department
Mayor’s Agenda #4: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Mayor Pro Tem
Allen)
4. PROCLAMATION: Georgia Cities Week
RECEIVING: Aron Torbert, Human Resources Department
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
City Attorney’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: ADOPTED
1. 2nd Reading- REZN:07-21-1337: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia by changing certain boundaries of a district
located at 1305 Hilton Avenue (parcel # 185-048-007) from RMF2 (Residential Multifamily
2) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with conditions. Planning
Department and PAC recommend conditional approval. (Councilor Huff)
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City Attorney’s Agenda #2: PUBLIC HEARING HELD
2. 1st Reading- REZN-08-21-1520: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia changing certain boundaries of a district
located at 6565 Talokas Lane (parcel # 110-002-068) from PMUD (Planned Mixed Use
Development) Zoning District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District. (Planning and
PAC recommend approval)(Mayor Pro-Tem)
City Attorney’s Agenda #3: PUBLIC HEARING HELD
3. 1st Reading- REZN-08-21-1523: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the
Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia by changing certain boundaries of a district
located at 1309 Wildwood Avenue (parcel # 185-041-006) from RO (Residential Office)
Zoning District to RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District. (Planning Department
and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Garrett)
City Attorney’s Agenda #4: PUBLIC HEARING HELD
4. 1st Reading- An ordinance providing for the demolition of various structures located at: 1)
4009 Young Avenue (Brion Folarin & Omotayo Folarin, Owner); 2) 3313 7th Avenue (Albert
G. & Betty Jean Currington, Owner); 3) 3001 4th Avenue (Timothy Jabari Mackey,
Owner); 4) 2937 Colorado Street (Yong Kook Pak & Yeon Ho & Family Value Realty,
LLC,Owner); 5) 2443 Wise Street (Paz G Pedrozo Trust, Owner); 6) 2215 1st Avenue
(Clinton D Hammond II & Joel D Hammond, Owner); 7) 1102 Winston Road (Frank A &
Edna E Turman, Owner); 8) 378 Clover Avenue (Henry & Ozella Edwards, Owner); 9) 370
28th Avenue (3 Port Investments, LLC, Owner); and 10) 33 Eddy Drive (Miguel H Villar,
Owner) (Mayor Pro-Tem)
City Attorney’s Agenda #5: PUBLIC HEARING HELD
5. 1st Reading- An Ordinance amending Articles I and III of Chapter 4 of the Columbus Code
to provide that the City Manager in consultation with the Chief of Police may change the hours
any public park or playground when warranted by public safety or public health concerns; and
for other purposes. (Councilor Tucker)
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PUBLIC AGENDA
1. Mr. Alex Balkcum, representing American Red Cross, Re: A safer smoke detector installation
program in conjunction with the Columbus Fire Department. No Action Taken
2. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Cure Violence.
Not Present
3. Mr. Paul Olson, Re: The purchase and renovation of Synovus Building (2) Georgia Municipal
Association Guidelines. Cancelled
4. Dr. Jonathan Liss, representing Columbus Memory Center, Re: The new Alzheimer's
Medication- Aduhelm. No Action Taken
5. Dr. Shain Shapiro, representing Sound Diplomacy, Re: The Music and Entertainment
Council. No Action Taken
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1. 2022 Legislative Agenda
Approval is requested of the resolution for the 2022 Legislative Session of the Georgia General
Assembly, which the Mayor and Council deem appropriate.
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (1): Vote Result: APPROVED
1. COUNTY SPECIAL LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX MAINTENANCE RESERVE:
The Columbus Council is requesting that the legislative delegation consider amendments
to the County Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax imposed by Part 1 of Article 3 of
Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the official Code of Georgia Annotation to allow consolidated
governments to expend up to 5% of the tax levied to be spent for future maintenance of the
capital outlay projects approved by the referendum levying the tax. (Request of Councilors
John House and Judy Thomas/Carry Over From Previous Years)
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (2): Vote Result: APPROVED
2. RECIPROCAL SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY: The Columbus Consolidated Government
is requesting that the local legislative delegation encourage all possible legislative actions
which would encourage negotiations with Alabama and other neighboring states to provide
that the laws of each State would be amended to provide for reciprocal sovereign immunity
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so that local governmental officials carrying out duties and operating vehicles in
neighboring States would have the same or similar sovereign immunity protections that
they have under Georgia Law. (Request of Councilor John House and Fire Chief
Scarpa/Carry Over From Previous Years)
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (3): Vote Result: APPROVED
3. REQUESTING THAT THE LOCAL LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION
INTRODUCE A LOCAL ACT THAT WILL UPDATE AND REDEFINE
HEALTHCARE PURPOSES FOR THE HEALTH CARE LEVY OF UP TO THREE
MILLS OF AD VALOREM TAX: The Consolidated Government is requesting that the
local delegation support a local act which will amend Ga. L. 1949, p. 801 and Section 7-
102 of its Charter in order to update the healthcare purposes for which three mills of
property tax may be levied. (Request of Councilor Judy Thomas)
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (4): Vote Result: APPROVED
4. RESCHEDULING OF PRIMARY AND NONPARTISAN ELECTIONS: The
Muscogee County, Georgia Board of Elections has asked the Council to express its support
of Resolution No. 2021-01 of the Georgia Association of Voter Registrars and Election
Officials (GAVREO) which asks the General Assembly to extend the 2022 primary and
nonpartisan election date from May 24, 2022 to June 28, 2022. (Request of Muscogee
County Board of Elections)
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (5): Vote Result: APPROVED
5. FUNDING FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, ADDICTIVE DISEASES AND
DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: The Columbus Consolidated Government is
requesting that the legislative delegation advocate for support of a robust system of care
for behavioral health, addictive diseases and developmental disabilities, and additional
funding for crisis intervention teams throughout the state. (Request of Councilor Toyia
Tucker)
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (6): Vote Result: APPROVED
6. MAKE THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11TH PUBLIC SAFETY WEEK: The
Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting that the legislative delegation introduce
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or support legislation that would make the week of September 11th Public Safety Week in
Georgia each year. (Request of Councilor Charmaine Crabb)
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (7): Vote Result: APPROVED
7. CALL FOR STATE-WIDE NON-DISCRIMINATION LEGISLATION: The
Columbus Council requests that the General Assembly consider and adopt a statewide non-
discrimination ordinance. (Request of Councilor Charmaine Crabb)
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (8): Vote Result: APPROVED
8. SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ASSISTING FOR
SENIORS: The Columbus Consolidated Government supports medical assistance for
senior through three legislative actions: 1) Make funding for Home and Community Based
Services a budget priority; 2) Support legislative priorities which make Medicaid funding
more available in assisted living communities; and 3) Study the Certificate of Need and
licensing procedures for skilled nursing facilities to provide more nursing home options in
the State. (Request of Councilor Jerry ”Pops” Barnes)
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (9): Vote Result: APPROVED
9. SUPPORTING GEORGIA’S ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN: The
Columbus Consolidated government is requesting that the local legislative delegation
introduce legislation to increase to increase per diem funding for residential care and
treatment of Georgia’s abused and neglected children. (Request of Councilor Judy
Thomas)
Add-On Items from 2021 Legislative Agenda:
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (10): Vote Result: APPROVED
10. SALES TAX ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY USER SAFEGUARD
(POINT OF SALES DATA): The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting that
the legislative delegation introduce legislation amending O.C.G.A. § 48- 2-15 to allow
Georgia cities access to tax information as needed when local governing authorities finance
or tax officials have need of said tax information in the discharge of their official duties.
(Request of Mayor Pro Tem Gary Allen/Carry Over From Previous Years)
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City Manager’s Agenda #1 (11): Vote Result: APPROVED
11. OPPOSE PREEMPTION OF REGULATION OF PET SALES BY LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS: The Columbus Council is requesting that the local delegation oppose
any legislation in the General Assembly which would preempt local governments from
regulating the sales of animals to be kept as pets. (Request of Councilor Davis)
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (12): Vote Result: APPROVED
12. RESIDENTIAL DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT CENTERS (Prompt Notification of
Local Authorities Upon Licensing): The Columbus Consolidated Government
respectfully requests that the local legislative delegation introduce state-wide legislation
that will require prompt notification of county and city police and fire departments,
licensing departments, and planning and zoning departments upon licensing or licensing
changes COLUMBUS CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT 2021 PROPOSED
LEGISLATIVE AGENDA 6 of residential care centers as defined and used below.
(Request of Councilor Glenn Davis)
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (13): Vote Result: APPROVED
13. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM RESERVOIRS: The
Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting the following actions of the legislative
delegation so as to better protect public water system reservoirs such as Lake Oliver in
Columbus, Georgia: (1) consider amendments to or removal of exemptions to the Erosion
and Sedimentation Act of 1975 for certain public utilities and public water system
reservoirs; (2) request that the General Assembly and U.S. Corps of Engineers perform
additional environmental studies at appropriate intervals to evaluate water flows, water
quality siltation and sedimentation buildup on riverbanks in the Chattahoochee River above
Columbus, Georgia; and (3) explore options whereby the State can provide funding
necessary for dredging of such local public waterways to mitigate and restore siltation and
sedimentation damage. (Request of Councilor Glenn Davis)
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (14): Vote Result: APPROVED
14. PERSONAL CARE HOMES (Prompt Notification of Local Authorities Upon
Licensing): The Columbus Consolidated Government respectfully requests that the local
legislative delegation introduce state-wide legislation that will require prompt notification
of county and city police and fire departments, licensing departments, and planning and
zoning departments upon licensing or licensing changes of child-caring institutions, foster
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care homes, and personal care homes as defined and used above. (Request of Councilor
Glenn Davis/Carry Over From Previous Years)
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (15): Vote Result: APPROVED
15. PERSONAL CARE HOMES (Minimum Staffing Requirement): The Columbus
Consolidated Government is requesting the local legislative delegation to the Georgia
General Assembly introduce statewide legislation that will require minimum staffing of
two trained supervisors or managers between the hours of 6:00 pm and 6:00 am at child-
caring institutions, foster care homes, and personal care homes. We also request that the
local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly require that all such child-caring
institutions, foster care homes, and personal care homes be accredited by a national
accrediting body such as COA or CARF. (Request of Councilor Glenn Davis/Carry Over
From Previous Years)
City Manager’s Agenda #1 (16): Vote Result: APPROVED
16. CASINO GAMING REFERENDUM: The Columbus Consolidated Government is
requesting the legislative delegation introduce or support legislation to authorize a
statewide referendum for a constitutional amendment to allow Georgia citizens to vote as
to whether casino gaming should be allowed in Georgia for the purpose of Hope
Scholarship funding. Further, if any such constitutional amendment is adopted, this
Council requests a local referendum be established for approval or rejection of any such
casino gaming in Muscogee County. (Request of Evelyn Mimi Woodson/Carry Over From
Previous Years)
City Manager’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED
2. Waiver of Demolition Lien at 2614 7th Street for Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Approval is requested to waive the demolition lien plus penalty and interest for 2614 7th Street for
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The balance due on the lien is $13,290.15.
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City Manager’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED
3. Encroachment Agreement - Whitesville Road and Maplebrook Drive
Approval is requested authorizing the execution of an Encroachment Agreement for the
construction of a private sanitary sewer within the right of way of Whitesville Road and
Maplebrook Drive.
City Manager’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED
4. The Recycling Partnership Grant Application
Approval is requested to submit the grant application to The Recycling Partnership for
reimbursement of up to $6.00 per recycling cart, totaling $18,000 for the 3,000 carts purchased to
expand the CCG recycling program.
City Manager’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED
5. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Grant, Recreational Trails Program
Approval is requested to submit an application for a Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Grant and if approved, accept funds from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for the Dragonfly
Trails and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant awarded. The grant
amount requested is $200,000. The City is not required to provide matching funds to participate in
this grant. The Friends of the Dragonfly Trail Network will provide the match. The purpose of the
grant program is to support recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and
motorized recreational trail uses.
ADD-ON RESOLUTION:
City Manager’s Agenda Add-On: Vote Result: APPROVED
Uptown Tax Allocation District Fund Grant – Modification to the Riverfront Place Mixed-
Use Development Initial Request (Add-On)
Approval is requested for a modification to the Uptown Tax Allocation District (TAD) grant to
W.C. Bradley Real Estate, to support the construction of a shared underground parking facility and
other certain public infrastructure improvements for the Riverfront Place development.
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City Manager’s Agenda #6 (A-J): Vote Result: APPROVED
6. PURCHASES
A. Soft Body Armor (Annual Contract) – GSA Cooperative Purchase
B. 2022 Ford Escape S Compact SUVs FWD For METRA Transit Department – State
Contract Cooperative Purchase
C. 2022 Ford Explorer Mid-Size SUVs For Columbus Police Department Cadet Program –
State Contract Cooperative Purchase
D. Architectural Services for Feeding the Valley Facility Expansion
– RFP No. 22-0014
E. Jury Management Software/Subscription Service (Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase)
F. Amendment 2 for Space Planning and Programming & Design Professional Services for
Columbus Consolidated Government Center Project – RFQ No. 22-0001
G. Servers and Storage Devices for Information Technology (Georgia State Contract
Cooperative Purchase)
H. 2022 Ford Explorer Mid-Size SUVs For Inspections and Codes – State Contract
Cooperative Purchase
I. Surplus Equipment
J. 16FT Box Truck For Parks and Recreation Department – Sourcewell Contract
Cooperative Purchase
EMERGENCY PURCHASES
1. FORD MAVERICK PICKUP TRUCKS FOR INSPECTIONS AND CODES:
On October 4, 2021, the City Manager approved the emergency purchase of four (4) Ford
Maverick Pick-up Trucks in lieu of obtaining four (4) Mid-Size SUV’s originally allocated in the
FY22 budget for the Inspections and Codes Department.
The department’s fleet has experienced multiple vehicle breakdowns which has resulted in a
critical shortage of vehicles needed for inspectors and officers to perform their daily duties. Due
to a lack in available inventory of SUV’s, the department deemed the pick-up trucks as suitable
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replacements. The pick-up trucks are available for purchase but are not currently available on any
Cooperative Contract. Due to exigent circumstances, the department cannot wait for a solicitation
process to be administered to facilitate the purchase of the pick-up trucks.
The vehicles and will be purchased from Allan Vigil Ford at the unit price of $23,736.00, and a
total price of $94,944.00. These are replacement vehicles.
Funding is available in the FY22 Budget as follows: General Fund – Community Development –
Special Enforcement – Automobiles; 0101 – 240 – 2400 – SENF - 7721.
7. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
A. City Manager's Millennial Roundtable - Monique Jackson, Governor & CMMR
Members. No Action Taken
B. Tax Commissioner Kiosk Update - Lula Huff, Tax Commissioner. No Action Taken
C. Evictions (Cleaning & Clearing) Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager. No
Action Taken
D. Council Agenda Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager. No Action Taken
E. Animal Care & Control Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager. No Action Taken
F. 2nd Annual Spooktacular Update - Robert Landers, Civic Center Director. No Action
Taken
BID ADVERTISEMENT
October 13, 2021
1. Sedans – RFB No. 22-0007
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide
fourteen full-size, four-door sedans.
2. Traffic Safety Equipment (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0014
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting bids from qualified vendors to provide
traffic safety equipment to include barricades, safety flags, traffic cones, drums, various
signs, stands, etc., to the Public Works Department. These items will be procured on an
“as needed” basis.
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The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-
month periods.
October 20, 2021
1. Classification and Compensation Study and Analysis – RFP No. 22-0013
Scope of RFP
The City of Columbus is seeking proposals from qualified Consultant/Firms to conduct a
classification and compensation study. The Consultant/Firm will work with Human
Resources and City leadership to review our classification and compensation structure and
recommend comparable public/private survey markets. Consultant/Firms shall consider
the compensation and benefits package received by employees with the City as it relates to
both the external and internal markets.
October 27, 2021
1. Roofing Services at Boxwood Recreation Center – RFB No. 22-0016
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove the existing roof system at Boxwood
Recreation Center and replace with an asphalt shingle roof system, in full compliance with
the project manual.
2. Roofing Services at Gallops Senior Center/Linwood Tillis Park – RFB No. 22-0017
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to replace designated roofs and repair
designated roofs, in full compliance with the project manual, at Gallops Senior Center and
other structures in Linwood Tillis Park.
3. Roofing Services at Carver Park Gym – RFB No. 22-0018
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove the existing roof at the Carver Park
Gym and replace with a ketone ethylene ester (KEE) roof system, in full compliance with
the project manual.
November 3, 2021
1. Fiber Contractor Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0019
Scope of Bid
Provide outdoor fiber runs, both overhead and underground, or a combination, to various
locations of the Columbus Consolidated Government on an “as needed” basis.
The term of this contract shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3)
additional twelve-month periods.
2. Basketball Uniforms for Parks & Recreation Leagues (Annual Contract) – RFB No.
22-0013
Scope of Bid
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Provide basketball uniforms for various Parks & Recreation leagues on an “as needed”
basis.
The term of this contract shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3)
additional twelve-month periods.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #1: No Action Taken
1. Copy of the audited financial statements and the Compliance Reports for the Columbus
Department of Public Health for the year ended June 30, 2021.
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED
2. RESOLUTION - A Resolution changing the regularly scheduled Council meetings for the
month of November 2021.
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED
3. RESOLUTION - A Resolution changing the regularly scheduled Council meetings for the
month of December 2021.
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED
4. Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Bruce Huff to attend 2021 ACCG’s County
Reconnect Conference.
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED
5. Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Toyia Tucker to attend the 2021 ACCG’s County
Reconnect Conference.
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Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: APPROVED TO FORWARD TO BOARD OF
HONOR.
6. Honorary Designation Application submitted by Mr. James Johnson to be located at Marilon
Drive in honor of Mr. Otis Sistrunk. (The Council may vote to forward to the Board of Honor
for a recommendation.) *Included with the application is a petition of support for the
honorary designation signage.
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: APPROVED
7. Two email resignation correspondences for the seats of Dr. Shanita Pettaway (Alternate
Member) and Mr. John Rowe (Regular Member) on the Personnel Review Board.
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8: Vote Result: RECEIVED
8. Minutes of the following boards:
Board of Tax Assessors, #32-21 and #33-21
Golf Authority, August 17, 2021
Planning Advisory Commission, September 1 & 15, 2021
Public Safety Advisory Commission, September 16, 2021
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
9. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9 (A): Vote Result: CONFIRMED
A. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Mr. James “Jay” Lewis was nominated to serve another
term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9 (B): Vote Result: CONFIRMED
B. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Ms. Hannah Israel was nominated to serve another term
of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024
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Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9 (C): Vote Result: CONFIRMED
C. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Ms. Debbie Young was nominated to serve another term
of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9 (D): Vote Result: CONFIRMED
D. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Mr. Jud Richardson was nominated to serve another term
of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024
10. COUNCIL’S DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE
CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #10 (A): Nomination: Clerk of Council Davis stated Councilor Crabb
is nominating Gloria Strode for the District 5 Representative on the Districting Commission;
Vote Result: CONFIRMED appointment of Gloria Strode to fill the seat of Thomas Bush.
A. DISTRICTING COMMISSION:
Thomas Bush (Council District 5- Crabb)
Resigned
Councilor Crabb is nominating Gloria Strode for this seat.
11. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR
THE NEXT MEETING:
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11 (A): No Action Taken
A. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Dr. Rene LeFranc Open for Nominations
Resigned (Council’s Appointment)
Veterinary Association
Term Expired: October 15, 2019
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Christy Noullet Open for Nominations
Seat Declared Vacant (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: April 11, 2022
The terms are two years. Meets as needed.
Women: 8
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 5
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11 (B): No Action Taken
B. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
late Jacki Lowe Open for Nominations
(Passed away) (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 30, 2022
The is a four-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 1
Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11 (C): No Action Taken
C. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD:
Alan Udy Open for Nominations
Does not desire reappointment (Council’s Appointment)
Uptown Business Improvement District
Term Expires: October 31, 2021
The is a three-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 6
Senatorial District 29: 3
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UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
A. Airport Commission
B. Board of Elections & Registration
C. Board of Health
D. Board of Tax Assessors
E. Cooperative Extension Advisory Board
F. Personnel Review Board
G. Recreation Advisory Board
PUBLIC AGENDA (Event):
1. Ms. Katie Evans, representing Columbus State University, Re: Information on upcoming
Homecoming Festivities and how the community can be involved. No Action Taken
2. Mr. Kelvin Brewton, representing Salvation Thru Enlightenment, Re: A request for
sponsorship for Salvation Thru Enlightenment first weekly networking event November 13,
2021 at Carver Park. Not Present
With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Henderson entertained a motion for
adjournment. Motion by Councilor Woodson to adjourn the October 14, 2021 Regular Council
Meeting, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen and carried unanimously by the nine members present
with Councilor Garrett casting his yea vote virtually, Councilor Crabb being absent for the vote,
and the time being 1:57 p.m.
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Agenda
Council Members
R. Gary Allen Jerry 'Pops' Barnes John M. House R. Walker Garrett Judy W. Thomas
Charmaine Crabb Glenn Davis Bruce Huff Toyia Tucker Evelyn 'Mimi' Woodson
Clerk of Council
Sandra T. Davis
Council Chambers October 12, 2021
C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor 9:00 AM
3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, GA 31906 Regular Meeting
M A Y O R’ S A G E N D A
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Danny Dieth at First Presbyterian Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
1. Approval of minutes for the September 28, 2021 Council Meeting.
UPDATE:
2. An update on COVID-19
PROCLAMATIONS:
3. PROCLAMATION: Community Planning Month
RECEIVING: Planning Department
4. PROCLAMATION: Georgia Cities Week
RECEIVING: Aron Torbert, Human Resources Department
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
1. 2nd Reading- REZN:07-21-1337: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia by changing certain boundaries of a district located at 1305
Hilton Avenue (parcel # 185-048-007) from RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District
to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District with conditions. Planning Department and PAC
recommend conditional approval. (Councilor Huff)
2. 1st Reading- REZN-08-21-1520: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia changing certain boundaries of a district located at 6565
Talokas Lane (parcel # 110-002-068) from PMUD (Planned Mixed Use Development) Zoning
District to GC (General Commercial) Zoning District.(Planning and PAC recommend
approval)(Mayor Pro-Tem)
3. 1st Reading- REZN-08-21-1523: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated
Government of Columbus, Georgia by changing certain boundaries of a district located at 1309
Wildwood Avenue (parcel # 185-041-006) from RO (Residential Office) Zoning District to
RMF2 (Residential Multifamily 2) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend
approval)(Councilor Garrett)
4. 1st Reading- An ordinance providing for the demolition of various structures located at: 1) 4009
Young Avenue (Brion Folarin & Omotayo Folarin, Owner); 2) 3313 7th Avenue (Albert G. &
Betty Jean Currington, Owner); 3) 3001 4th Avenue (Timothy Jabari Mackey, Owner); 4) 2937
Colorado Street (Yong Kook Pak & Yeon Ho & Family Value Realty, LLC,Owner); 5) 2443
Wise Street (Paz G Pedrozo Trust, Owner); 6) 2215 1st Avenue (Clinton D Hammond II & Joel
D Hammond, Owner); 7) 1102 Winston Road (Frank A & Edna E Turman, Owner); 8) 378
Clover Avenue (Henry & Ozella Edwards, Owner); 9) 370 28th Avenue (3 Port Investments,
LLC, Owner); and 10) 33 Eddy Drive (Miguel H Villar, Owner) (Mayor Pro-Tem)
5. 1st Reading- An Ordinance amending Articles I and III of Chapter 4 of the Columbus Code to
provide that the City Manager in consultation with the Chief of Police may change the hours any
public park or playground when warranted by public safety or public health concerns; and for
other purposes. (Councilor Tucker)
PUBLIC AGENDA
1. Mr. Alex Balkcum, representing American Red Cross, Re: A safer smoke detector installation
program in conjunction with the Columbus Fire Department.
2. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Cure Violence.
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3. Mr. Paul Olson, Re: The purchase and renovation of Synovus Building (2) Georgia Municipal
Association Guidelines.
4. Dr. Jonathan Liss, representing Columbus Memory Center, Re: The new Alzheimer's
Medication- Aduhelm.
5. Dr. Shain Shapiro, representing Sound Diplomacy, Re: The Music and Entertainment Council.
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
1. 2022 Legislative Agenda
Approval is requested of the resolution for the 2022 Legislative Session of the Georgia General
Assembly, which the Mayor and Council deem appropriate.
2. Waiver of Demolition Lien at 2614 7th Street for Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Approval is requested to waive the demolition lien plus penalty and interest for 2614 7th Street
for Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. The balance due on the lien is $13,290.15.
3. Encroachment Agreement - Whitesville Road and Maplebrook Drive
Approval is requested authorizing the execution of an Encroachment Agreement for the
construction of a private sanitary sewer within the right of way of Whitesville Road and
Maplebrook Drive.
4. The Recycling Partnership Grant Application
Approval is requested to submit the grant application to The Recycling Partnership for
reimbursement of up to $6.00 per recycling cart, totaling $18,000 for the 3,000 carts purchased
to expand the CCG recycling program.
5. Georgia Department of Natural Resources Grant, Recreational Trails Program
Approval is requested to submit an application for a Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Grant and if approved, accept funds from the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) for the
Dragonfly Trails and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant
awarded. The grant amount requested is $200,000. The City is not required to provide matching
funds to participate in this grant. The Friends of the Dragonfly Trail Network will provide the
match. The purpose of the grant program is to support recreational trails and trail-related facilities
for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses.
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ADD-ON RESOLUTION:
Uptown Tax Allocation District Fund Grant – Modification to the Riverfront Place Mixed-Use
Development Initial Request (Add-On)
Approval is requested for a modification to the Uptown Tax Allocation District (TAD) grant to W.C.
Bradley Real Estate, to support the construction of a shared underground parking facility and other
certain public infrastructure improvements for the Riverfront Place development.
6. PURCHASES
A. Soft Body Armor (Annual Contract) – GSA Cooperative Purchase
B. 2022 Ford Escape S Compact SUVs FWD For METRA Transit Department – State Contract
Cooperative Purchase
C. 2022 Ford Explorer Mid-Size SUVs For Columbus Police Department Cadet Program –
State Contract Cooperative Purchase
D. Architectural Services for Feeding the Valley Facility Expansion
– RFP No. 22-0014
E. Jury Management Software/Subscription Service (Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase)
F. Amendment 2 for Space Planning and Programming & Design Professional Services for
Columbus Consolidated Government Center Project – RFQ No. 22-0001
G. Servers and Storage Devices for Information Technology (Georgia State Contract
Cooperative Purchase)
H. 2022 Ford Explorer Mid-Size SUVs For Inspections and Codes – State Contract
Cooperative Purchase
I. Surplus Equipment
J. 16FT Box Truck For Parks and Recreation Department – Sourcewell Contract Cooperative
Purchase
EMERGENCY PURCHASES
1. FORD MAVERICK PICKUP TRUCKS FOR INSPECTIONS AND CODES:
On October 4, 2021, the City Manager approved the emergency purchase of four (4) Ford Maverick
Pick-up Trucks in lieu of obtaining four (4) Mid-Size SUV’s originally allocated in the FY22 budget
for the Inspections and Codes Department.
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The department’s fleet has experienced multiple vehicle breakdowns which has resulted in a critical
shortage of vehicles needed for inspectors and officers to perform their daily duties. Due to a lack in
available inventory of SUV’s, the department deemed the pick-up trucks as suitable replacements.
The pick-up trucks are available for purchase but are not currently available on any Cooperative
Contract. Due to exigent circumstances, the department cannot wait for a solicitation process to be
administered to facilitate the purchase of the pick-up trucks.
The vehicles and will be purchased from Allan Vigil Ford at the unit price of $23,736.00, and a total
price of $94,944.00. These are replacement vehicles.
Funding is available in the FY22 Budget as follows: General Fund – Community Development –
Special Enforcement – Automobiles; 0101 – 240 – 2400 – SENF - 7721.
7. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
A. City Manager's Millennial Roundtable - Monique Jackson, Governor & CMMR Members
B. Tax Commissioner Kiosk Update - Lula Huff, Tax Commissioner
C. Evictions (Cleaning & Clearing) Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager
D. Council Agenda Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager
E. Animal Care & Control Update - Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager
F. 2nd Annual Spooktacular Update - Robert Landers, Civic Center Director
BID ADVERTISEMENT
October 13, 2021
1. Sedans – RFB No. 22-0007
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide
fourteen full-size, four-door sedans.
2. Traffic Safety Equipment (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0014
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting bids from qualified vendors to provide
traffic safety equipment to include barricades, safety flags, traffic cones, drums, various signs,
stands, etc., to the Public Works Department. These items will be procured on an “as needed”
basis.
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The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-
month periods.
October 20, 2021
1. Classification and Compensation Study and Analysis – RFP No. 22-0013
Scope of RFP
The City of Columbus is seeking proposals from qualified Consultant/Firms to conduct a
classification and compensation study. The Consultant/Firm will work with Human
Resources and City leadership to review our classification and compensation structure and
recommend comparable public/private survey markets. Consultant/Firms shall consider the
compensation and benefits package received by employees with the City as it relates to both
the external and internal markets.
October 27, 2021
1. Roofing Services at Boxwood Recreation Center – RFB No. 22-0016
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove the existing roof system at Boxwood
Recreation Center and replace with an asphalt shingle roof system, in full compliance with
the project manual.
2. Roofing Services at Gallops Senior Center/Linwood Tillis Park – RFB No. 22-0017
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to replace designated roofs and repair designated
roofs, in full compliance with the project manual, at Gallops Senior Center and other structures
in Linwood Tillis Park.
3. Roofing Services at Carver Park Gym – RFB No. 22-0018
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove the existing roof at the Carver Park
Gym and replace with a ketone ethylene ester (KEE) roof system, in full compliance with the
project manual.
November 3, 2021
1. Fiber Contractor Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0019
Scope of Bid
Provide outdoor fiber runs, both overhead and underground, or a combination, to various
locations of the Columbus Consolidated Government on an “as needed” basis.
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The term of this contract shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3)
additional twelve-month periods.
2. Basketball Uniforms for Parks & Recreation Leagues (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-
0013
Scope of Bid
Provide basketball uniforms for various Parks & Recreation leagues on an “as needed” basis.
The term of this contract shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3)
additional twelve-month periods.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY
1. Copy of the audited financial statements and the Compliance Reports for the Columbus
Department of Public Health for the year ended June 30, 2021.
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
2. RESOLUTION - A Resolution changing the regularly scheduled Council meetings for the month
of November 2021.
3. RESOLUTION - A Resolution changing the regularly scheduled Council meetings for the month
of December 2021.
4. Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Bruce Huff to attend 2021 ACCG’s County
Reconnect Conference.
5. Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Toyia Tucker to attend the 2021 ACCG’s County
Reconnect Conference.
6. Honorary Designation Application submitted by Mr. James Johnson to be located at Marilon
Drive in honor of Mr. Otis Sistrunk. (The Council may vote to forward to the Board of Honor
for a recommendation.) *Included with the application is a petition of support for the honorary
designation signage.
7. Two email resignation correspondences for the seats of Dr. Shanita Pettaway (Alternate Member)
and Mr. John Rowe (Regular Member) on the Personnel Review Board.
8. Minutes of the following boards:
Board of Tax Assessors, #32-21 and #33-21
Golf Authority, August 17, 2021
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Planning Advisory Commission, September 1 & 15, 2021
Public Safety Advisory Commission, September 16, 2021
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
9. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
A. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Mr. James “Jay” Lewis was nominated to serve another
term of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024
B. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Ms. Hannah Israel was nominated to serve another term of
office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024
C. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Ms. Debbie Young was nominated to serve another term of
office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024
D. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD: Mr. Jud Richardson was nominated to serve another term
of office. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2024
10. COUNCIL’S DISTRICT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE
CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
A. DISTRICTING COMMISSION:
Thomas Bush (Council District 5- Crabb)
Resigned
Councilor Crabb is nominating Gloria Strode for this seat.
11. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR
THE NEXT MEETING:
A. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Dr. Rene LeFranc Open for Nominations
Resigned (Council’s Appointment)
Veterinary Association
Term Expired: October 15, 2019
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Christy Noullet Open for Nominations
Seat Declared Vacant (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: April 11, 2022
The terms are two years. Meets as needed.
Women: 8
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 5
B. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
late Jacki Lowe Open for Nominations
(Passed away) (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 30, 2022
The is a four-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 1
C. UPTOWN FACADE BOARD:
Alan Udy Open for Nominations
Does not desire reappointment (Council’s Appointment)
Uptown Business Improvement District
Term Expires: October 31, 2021
The is a three-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 6
Senatorial District 29: 3
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UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
A. Airport Commission
B. Board of Elections & Registration
C. Board of Health
D. Board of Tax Assessors
E. Cooperative Extension Advisory Board
F. Personnel Review Board
G. Recreation Advisory Board
PUBLIC AGENDA (Event):
1. Ms. Katie Evans, representing Columbus State University, Re: Information on upcoming
Homecoming Festivities and how the community can be involved.
2. Mr. Kelvin Brewton, representing Salvation Thru Enlightenment, Re: A request for sponsorship
for Salvation Thru Enlightenment first weekly networking event November 13, 2021 at Carver
Park.
The City of Columbus strives to provide accessibility to individuals with disabilities and who require certain
accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting. If assistance is needed
regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, individuals may contact the Mayor’s Commission
for Persons with Disabilities at 706-653-4492 promptly to allow the City Government to make reasonable
accommodations for those persons.
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