Council Agenda - Regular Meeting

~~POST SUMMARY MINUTES~~ Council Chambers June 13, 2023 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, Tyson Begly, Joanne Cogle, Charmaine Crabb, Glenn Davis, Bruce Huff (via Microsoft Teams), Judy W. Thomas, and Toyia Tucker. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Sandra T. Davis, and Deputy Clerk of Council Lindsey G. McLemore were present. ABSENT: Councilor R. Walker Garrett was absent from the meeting. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Ralph Huling - St. James Missionary Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor’s Agenda #1: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 1. TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS PUBLIC HEARING: 9:00 a.m. The budget tentatively adopted by the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, requires a millage rate higher than the rollback millage rate. Therefore, before the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, may finalize the tentative budget and set a final millage rate, Georgia Law requires that three public hearings be held to allow the public an opportunity to express their opinions on this increase. MINUTES Mayor’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. Approval of minutes for the May 30, 2023 Council Meeting. PROCLAMATION: Mayor’s Agenda #3: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Mayor Pro Tem Allen) 3. Proclamation: Alternative Baseball Day Receiving: Taylor Duncan CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES City Attorney’s Agenda #1: PUBLIC HEARING HELD; AMENDED to add Condition #5 requiring the developer to plant and maintain a natural buffer of at 15 feet on the south side and 10 feet on the west side each to be planted with dense evergreen screening foliage along the entire property line, as approved by the City Arborist. 1. 1st Reading- REZN-03-23-0515: An Ordinance amending a condition of Ordinance No. 11- 13 as it pertains to property located at 6395 Psalmond Road (parcel # 120-001- 034). (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (As amended and continued on 1st Reading.) (Mayor Pro Tem.) City Attorney’s Agenda #2: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 2. 1st Reading- REZN-03-24-0544: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 5335 Miller Road (parcel # 099-008-024) from SFR1 (Single Family Residential 1) Zoning District to RO (Residential Office) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (1st Reading delayed 5-23-23) (Councilor Crabb) City Attorney’s Agenda #3: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 3. 1st Reading- REZN -04-23-0630: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 910 Talbotton Road (parcel # 016-027-001/002/003/016/022) from Residential Page 2 of 22  Office (RO) Zoning District to Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District. (Councilor Cogle) City Attorney’s Agenda #4: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 4. 1st Reading- REZN-04-23-0714: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 6700 & 6708 Green Island Drive (parcel # 180-006-002 / 180-006-003) from Single Family Residential 1 (SFR1) Zoning District to Single Family Residential 2 (SFR2) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Davis) City Attorney’s Agenda #5: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 5. 1st Reading- REZN CUVA: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain portions of a district known as the Conversation Use Valuation Assessment, from RE1 (Residential Estate 1) Zoning District to RE5 (Residential Estate 5) / RE10 (Residential Estate 10) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem and Councilor Davis) City Attorney’s Agenda #6: PUBLIC HEARING HELD; AMENDED to add 7 Firefighter/EMT and 3 Lieutenant Positions to the Fire & EMS Department for $1,200,036 and 1 Citizen Services Technician Position for $46,672 in 311 out of contingency; AMENDED to earmark 3 days of Reserve Fund that amounts to $1,801,527 for pickleball courts and EA Sports; AMENDED to add $42,490 to Parks & Recreation’s Budget for equipment 6. 1st Reading and Public Hearing- An Ordinance adopting an operating and capital improvement budget for the Fiscal Year 2024 beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts shown in each budget; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee) City Attorney’s Agenda #7: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 7. 1st Reading- An Ordinance adopting non-operating budgets for the fiscal year 2024 beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts shown in each budget. (Budget Review Committee) City Attorney’s Agenda #8: PUBLIC HEARING HELD Page 3 of 22 8. 1st Reading- An Ordinance providing for contributions to the Columbus, Georgia General Government Employees’ Pension Plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. (Budget Review Committee) City Attorney’s Agenda #9: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 9. 1st Reading- An Ordinance providing for the governmental contributions to the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for employees of the Department of Public Safety for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. (Budget Review Committee) City Attorney’s Agenda #10: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10. 1st Reading- An Ordinance providing for Government funding of a Major Disability Income Plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. (Budget Review Committee) City Attorney’s Agenda #11: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 11. 1st Reading- An Ordinance providing for Government funding of a Death Benefit Escrow for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024. (Budget Review Committee) City Attorney’s Agenda #12: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 12. 1st Reading- An Ordinance amending Article VII of Chapter 13 of the Columbus Code Solid Waste Collection and Disposal by updating the guidelines for an offset to the residential rate for low-income households; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee) City Attorney’s Agenda #13: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 13. 1st Reading- An Ordinance to amend Section 20-21.1 of the Columbus Code to expand the authorized routes which may be used by Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV’s) which comply with all other conditions of the code section; and for other purposes. (Councilor Cogle) RESOLUTIONS City Attorney’s Agenda #14: Vote Result: APPROVED 14. A Resolution concerning The Development Authority of Columbus, Georgia’s issuance of bonds to finance facilities to be located in Columbus, Georgia (Request of the Development Authority of Columbus) Page 4 of 22 City Attorney’s Agenda #15: Vote Result: RESCINDED Resolution No. 187-23 15. A Motion to Reconsider Resolution No. 187-23 adopted on 5-30-23 which amended Paragraph (2) of Resolution 360-16 to allow parking fees to be charged in all parking garages and parking lots owned by the City in the Uptown Zoning District (UPT) and the Central Riverfront Zoning District (CRD) to include the RiverCenter Garage for certain special events that are anticipated to create extraordinary parking demand and public safety concerns. (Councilor Davis) City Attorney’s Agenda #16: Vote Result: APPROVED AS AMENDED 16. A Resolution amending Resolution No. 361-20 which is the Finance Department's grant policy to provide for audits of the recipients at Council's request. (Councilor Davis) PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Mr. Ricket Carter, Sr., Re: His experience with being a former businessperson in Columbus. No Action Taken 2. Mrs. Alice Flatt, representing Neighborhood Watch of Biltmore Forest (Council Court), Re: The inability to remove squatters and neighborhood nuisances. No Action Taken CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA City Manager’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. Portion of Right-of-Way Abandonment for 35th Street between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue Approval is requested for closure and abandonment of an approximately 241 ft. +/- of right of way for 35th Street located east of 5th Avenue and west of 6th Avenue, authorize the disposal of the said right of way with applicable State Law; reserving utility and access easements; and for other purposes. City Manager’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. Supreme Services Facility-Variance for Sidewalk Installation at 6018 Business Park Drive Page 5 of 22 Approval is requested for granting a variance to Section 7.10.1-Required Sidewalk of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) excusing the requirement to install sidewalks in all residential, commercial and industrial developments. City Manager’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED 3. Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement with Historic Westville, Inc. Approval is requested to amend the Memorandum Agreement with Historic Westville, Inc. City Manager’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED 4. Extension of the Subrecipient Agreement with the Columbus Department of Public Health for Cure Violence Columbus Approval is requested to extend the subrecipient agreement with the Columbus Department of Public Health to fund the Cure Violence Columbus Initiative for an award amount up to $500,000 to address community violence exacerbated by the pandemic. City Manager’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED 5. Subrecipient Agreement with the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley for Poverty Reduction Initiative Columbus Approval is requested to execute a subrecipient agreement with the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley to fund the Poverty Reduction Initiative for an award amount up to $400,000 to address the poverty rate in Columbus. City Manager’s Agenda #6 (A-E): Vote Result: APPROVED 6. PURCHASES A. 18-Yard Dump Truck for Public Works Department – Georgia State Contract Cooperative Purchase B. Forklift for Engineering Department - Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase C. Mobile Command Vehicle for Emergency Management & Homeland Security – OMNIA Partners Cooperative Purchase D. Lawn Maintenance Equipment & Supplies (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23-0033 E. Contract Extension for Integrated Transit System (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 20-0015 Page 6 of 22  INFORMATION ONLY: EXIGENT “OFF THE LOT” VEHICLE PURCHASE 1. TWO (2) 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500HD PICKUP TRUCKS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT On May 17, 2023, a purchase order was executed for two (2) 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD pickup trucks for the Public Works Department due to exigent circumstances, as approved by Council per Resolution No. 067-23. The vehicles were purchased from Sons Chevrolet LLC (Columbus, GA) at a unit price of $60,237.00 and $60,281.00 respectively, and a total price of $120,518.00. Sons Chevrolet LLC had vehicles available on their lot. The vehicles will be used by Facilities Maintenance staff as Service Vehicles performing duties to maintain and service City facilities. These are replacement vehicles. Funds are budgeted in the FY23 Budget: General Fund – Public Works – Facilities Maintenance – Light Trucks; 0101-260-2700-MNTN-7722. 2. ONE (1) ANIMAL ADOPTION TRAILER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT On May 17, 2023, a purchase order was executed for one (1) animal adoption trailer (Forest River 7x20TA2) for the Public Works Department due to exigent circumstances, as approved by Council per Resolution No. 067-23. The trailer was purchased from Trax and Trailers (Perry, GA) at a unit price of $50,886.00. It will be used by the Animal Care and Control Division staff to transport highly adoptable animals to off-site adoption events, or any public or private event whereby the City is invited to participate. Trax and Trailers was selected because the trailer is custom built equipment and the vendor has built the last three (3) custom trailers purchased by the CCG. Funds are budgeted in the FY23 Budget: General Fund – Public Works – Animal Control – Other Equipment; 0101-260-2400-ACCC-7762. 3. ONE (1) ANIMAL HORSE TRAILER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT On May 18, 2023, a purchase order was executed for one (1) animal horse trailer (2023 Adam 2H Rustler Trailer) for the Public Works Department due to exigent circumstances, as approved by Council per Resolution No. 067-23. Page 7 of 22  The trailer was purchased from Horse Pro Trailers (Gainesville, GA) at a unit price of $22,895.00. It will be used by the Animal Care and Control Division staff to transport horses and other large animals required for pickup. Horse Pro Trailers was selected because this is a specialized vehicle and the vendor had the trailer available for under $25,000.00. Funds are budgeted in the FY23 Budget: General Fund – Public Works – Animal Control – Other Equipment; 0101-260-2400-ACCC-7762. 4. ONE (1) 2023 NISSAN FRONTIER PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE COLUMBUS FIRE/EMS DEPARTMENT On May 22, 2023, a purchase order was executed for one (1) 2023 Nissan Frontier pickup truck for the Columbus Fire Department due to exigent circumstances, as approved by Council per Resolution No. 067-23. The vehicle was purchased from Headquarter Nissan of Columbus (Columbus, GA) at a unit price of $36,017.00. The vehicle will be used by the Fire Department Battalion Chief in support of their assigned duties. According to Fleet Management, the vehicle is not under a Cooperative Contract. Funds are budgeted in the FY23 Budget: LOST-Public Safety Fund – Fire & EMS – Public Safety-LOST – Light Trucks; 0102-410-9900-LOST-7722. 5. ONE (1) 2023 FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE COLUMBUS FIRE/EMS DEPARTMENT On May 22, 2023, a purchase order was executed for one (1) 2023 Ford F-150 pickup truck for the Columbus Fire/EMS Department due to exigent circumstances, as approved by Council per Resolution No. 067-23. The vehicle was purchased from Son’s Ford LLC (Auburn, AL) at a unit price of $45,930.50. The vehicle will be used by the Fire Department Battalion Chief in support of their assigned duties. According to Fleet Management, the vehicle is not under a Cooperative Contract. Funds are budgeted in the FY23 Budget: LOST-Public Safety Fund – Fire & EMS – Public Safety-LOST – Light Trucks; 0102-410-9900-LOST-7722. Page 8 of 22 6. TWO (2) 2023 RAM PROMASTER 1500 HIGH ROOF VANS FOR THE COLUMBUS FIRE/EMS DEPARTMENT On May 22, 2023, a purchase order was executed for two (2) 2023 RAM ProMaster 1500 High Roof Vans for the Columbus Fire/EMS Department due to exigent circumstances, as approved by Council per Resolution No. 067-23. The vehicles were purchased from Warner Robins Motors LLC (Warner Robins, GA) at a unit price of $61,550.00 and $54,510.00 respectively, and a total price of $116,060.00. The vehicles will be used by the department’s Dive Team and Support Team to transport supplies to needed locations. According to Fleet Management, the vehicle is not under a Cooperative Contract. Funds are budgeted in the FY23 Budget: LOST-Public Safety Fund – Fire & EMS – Public Safety-LOST – Light Trucks; 0102-410-9900-LOST-7721. 7. ONE (1) 2023 FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE COLUMBUS FIRE/EMS DEPARTMENT On May 22, 2023, a purchase order was executed for one (1) 2023 Ford F-150 pickup truck for the Columbus Fire/EMS Department due to exigent circumstances, as approved by Council per Resolution No. 067-23. The vehicle was purchased from Rivertown Ford (Columbus, GA) at a unit price of $42,769.00. The vehicle will be used by the Fire Department Battalion Chief in support of their assigned duties. According to Fleet Management, the vehicle is not under a Cooperative Contract. Funds are budgeted in the FY23 Budget: LOST-Public Safety Fund – Fire & EMS – Public Safety-LOST – Light Trucks; 0102-410-9900-LOST-7722. 8. ONE (1) 2023 FORD F-150 4X2 SUPER CREW PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE COLUMBUS FIRE/EMS DEPARTMENT On May 22, 2023, a purchase order was executed for one (1) 2023 Ford F-150 4x2 Super Crew pickup truck for the Columbus Fire/EMS Department due to exigent circumstances, as approved by Council per Resolution No. 067-23. The vehicle was purchased from Rivertown Ford (Columbus, GA) at a unit price of $46,678.00. The vehicle will be used by the Fire Department Battalion Chief in support of their assigned duties. According to Fleet Management, the vehicle is not under a Cooperative Contract. Page 9 of 22  Funds are budgeted in the FY23 Budget: LOST-Public Safety Fund – Fire & EMS – Public Safety-LOST – Light Trucks; 0102-410-9900-LOST-7722. 9. ONE (1) 2023 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE COLUMBUS FIRE/EMS DEPARTMENT On May 22, 2023, a purchase order was executed for one (1) 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck for the Columbus Fire/EMS Department due to exigent circumstances, as approved by Council per Resolution No. 067-23. The vehicle was purchased from Sons Chevrolet LLC (Columbus, GA) at a unit price of $42,658.00. The vehicle will be used by the Fire Department Battalion Chief in support of their assigned duties. According to Fleet Management, the vehicle is not under a Cooperative Contract. Funds are budgeted in the FY23 Budget: LOST-Public Safety Fund – Fire & EMS – Public Safety-LOST – Light Trucks; 0102-410-9900-LOST-7722. 10. ONE (1) 2023 FORD F-150 PICKUP TRUCK FOR THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT On May 22, 2023, a purchase order was executed for one (1) 2023 Ford F-150 pickup truck for the Information Technology Department due to exigent circumstances, as approved by Council per Resolution No. 067-23. The vehicle was purchased from Rivertown Ford (Columbus, GA) at a unit price of $59,342.53. The vehicle will be used by IT personnel as they provide technology services for CCG Departments. According to Fleet Management, the vehicle is not under a Cooperative Contract. Funds are budgeted in the FY23 Budget: General Fund – Information Technology – Information Technology – Light Trucks; 0101-210-1000-ISS-7722. 7. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS A. Final Employee Appeals Update-Pay Study – Reather Hollowell, Director, Human Resources. No Action Taken B. Outdoor Parks Grant - Holli Browder, Director, Parks and Recreation. No Action Taken Page 10 of 22  C. Pickleball Update – Holli Browder, Director, Parks & Recreation. No Action Taken D. City Hall Update - Ryan Pruett, Director, Inspections & Code. No Action Taken BID ADVERTISEMENT June 14, 2023 1. Concrete Slabs for Exterior Exercise Equipment – RFB No. 23-0042 Scope of Bid Provide all labor, equipment, and materials required to pour and finish three concrete 35' x 65' slabs for the Parks and Recreation Department. The concrete slabs are for exterior exercise systems at Britt David Park, Cooper Creek Park, and Rigdon Park. Bidders must have relevant experience in work of this nature. June 16, 2023 1. Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – RFP No. 23-0039 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting proposals for a professional firm to provide an updated County Hazard Mitigation Plan for its Emergency Management Division of the Homeland Security Department. The plan shall meet or exceeds FEMA and Georgia Emergency Management Agency requirements. The successful firm shall complete the updated plan by October 11, 2023. 2. Bulk Mailing Services for Various Departments (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23- 0012 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide bulk mailing services for various Departments on an “as needed” basis. Such projects will consist of mailings in excess of one-thousand (1,000) pieces. The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. June 23, 2023 1. Demolition Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0024 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting proposals for qualified vendors to provide all necessary equipment, materials, transportation, and labor for residential and commercial demolition services. Page 11 of 22  The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. July 14, 2023 1. Automated Speed Detection for School Zone Safety Enforcement (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0036 Scope of RFP The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting proposals for automated speed detection for school zone safety enforcement systems and services, specifically LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) with ALPR (Automated License Plate Readers) functions to integrate with the existing Flock Safety system for the Columbus Police Department. The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY Clerk of Council’s Agenda #1: No Action Taken 1. Certificate of Need Application submitted by Ultra Care of Georgia, Inc. to expand its existing home health agency in State Service Delivery Region-8. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #2: No Action Taken 2. Certificate of Need Application submitted by Axzons Homecare Ltd. proposing to establish a new home health agency in State Service Delivery Region-8. ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED Clerk of Council’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED 3. RESOLUTION - A resolution canceling the July 4, August 1, and September 5, 2023 Proclamation Sessions. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED 4. RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor R. Walker Garrett from the June 13, 2023 Council Meeting. Page 12 of 22 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED 5. A resolution approving an Honorary Street Designation Application submitted by Pastor L. Darnel Skinner, Jr. with the Bread of Life Christian Center requesting signage to be placed at the intersecting streets at each end of the one block area of Manchester Expressway and 46th Street in honor of Bishop L.D. Skinner, Sr. (The Board of Honor met on May 24, 2023 and recommends approval.) Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: APPROVED 6. RESOLUTION - A resolution approving an Honorary Designation Application submitted by Deputy Director Becky Summerlin- Department of Parks & Recreation to rename the Cooper Creek Tennis Center Clubhouse in honor of Mr. Rick Gordon. (The Board of Honor met on May 24, 2023 and recommends approval.) Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: APPROVED 7. Email Correspondence from Ms. Emma Kimbrel- Community Reinvestment Planner requesting that the seat of Ms. Sendreka Lakes be declared vacant due to the lack of attendance. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8: Vote Result: SEAT DECLARED VACANT 8. Letter of Resignation from Ms. Jennifer Upshaw resigning from her seat on the Public Safety Advisory Commission. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9: Vote Result: RECEIVED 9. Minutes of the following boards: Board of Honor, May 25, 2023 Board of Tax Assessors, #18-23 and #19-23 Board of Zoning Appeals, May 5, 2023 Convention & Visitors Bureau, Board of Commissioners, April 19, 2023 Development Authority, April 13 and May 4, 2023 Hospital Authority, April 25, 2023 Housing Authority, April 19, 2023 New Horizons Behavioral Health- Mental Health, Addictive Diseases and Developmental Disabilities- Community Service Board, January 11, February 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, August 9, September 13, October 11, and December 13, 2021 Page 13 of 22  Personnel Review Board, May 24, 2023 Uptown Facade Board, April 17, 2023 BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 10. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #10: Nomination(s): Mayor Henderson renominated Michelle Spivey, Pace M. Halter, and Dan Gilbert to serve another term; Vote Result: CONFIRMED A. CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Michelle Spivey- Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Hotel/Motel Industry Term Expires: December 31, 2023 Pace M. Halter- Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Hotel/Motel Industry Term Expires: December 31, 2023 Dan Gilbert (Mayor’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Restaurant/Retail Trade Term Expires: December 31, 2023 * The appointments are made in the month of July for terms beginning the following January. These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly. Women: 5 Senatorial District 15: 4 Senatorial District 29: 5 Page 14 of 22 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #10(B): Nomination: Mayor Henderson nominated Christi Johnson to succeed Peri V. Johnson; Vote Result: CONFIRMED B. RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Peri V. Johnson (Mayor’s Appointment) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: June 30, 2023 Mayor Henderson is nominating Christi Johnson for the seat of Peri V. Johnson. This is a two-year term. Board meets monthly. 11. COUNCIL APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(A): Vote Result: CONFIRMED A. COLUMBUS AQUATICS COMMISSION: Mr. Christopher Kennedy was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2025 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(B): Vote Result: CONFIRMED B. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: Mr. Eddie Florence was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Tucker’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2026 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(C): Vote Result: CONFIRMED C. RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Ms. Renee McAneny was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2026 12. COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #12(A): No Action Taken Page 15 of 22  A. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION: Pamela Williams (Council District 2- Davis) Seat declared vacant Term Expires: October 31, 2023 Vacant (Council District 6- Allen) Term Expires: October 31, 2023 These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly. 13. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #13(A): Nomination: Councilor Barnes nominated Dr. Chandler Padgett for the Pediatric healthcare provider seat to fill the vacant seat formerly held by Tolua Puailoa. A. BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES: Tolua Puailoa Open for Nominations Seat declared vacant (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: June 30, 2025 In accordance with O.C.G.A. 49-3-2 (Amended via 2015 SB 138) the governing authority (Local County Board of Commissioners) shall ensure that all appointments made on or after July 1, 2015, are made from the following categories: (1) Pediatric healthcare providers (active or retired); (2) Emergency responders (active or retired); (3) Law enforcement personnel (active or retired); (4) Private child welfare service providers (active or retired); (5) Alumni of the child welfare system and (6) Former foster parents. Councilor Barnes is nominating Dr. Chandler Padgett for the Pediatric healthcare providers’ seat. This is a five-year term. Board meets monthly. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 3 Senatorial District 29: 1 Page 16 of 22 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #13(B): Nomination: Councilor Thomas nominated Jennifer S. Upshaw to succeed Rebecca Rumer. B. BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS: Rebecca Rumer Open for Nominations Not seeking reappointment (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: December 31, 2023 Councilor Thomas is nominating Jennifer S. Upshaw to succeed Ms. Rebecca Rumer. * The appointments are made in the month of July for terms beginning the following January. This is a four-year term. Board meets monthly. Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 3 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #13(C): Nomination: Councilor Begly nominated Tyler Martindill to succeed Vincent Allen. C. BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Leila Carr Open for Nominations Not seeking reappointment (Council’s Appointment) Term Expired: March 24, 2023 Vincent Allen Open for Nominations Resigned (Council’s Appointment) Term Expired: March 24, 2023 Councilor Begly is nominating Tyler Martindill to succeed Mr. Vincent Allen. This is a two-year term. Board meets as needed. Page 17 of 22  Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 2 Senatorial District 29: 3 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #13(D): No Action Taken D. COLUMBUS AQUATICS COMMISSION: Bruce Samuels Open for Nominations Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expired: June 30, 2022 These are two-year terms. Meets quarterly. Women: 2 Senatorial District 15: 5 Senatorial District 29: 2 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #13(E): Nomination(s): Councilor Begly nominated Dorris Bishop to succeed Matt Horne as the SD-15 Representative; Councilor Thomas nominated David Houser to fill the unexpired term of Doug McLeod, Jr., Kimberly Wright to succeed William Bandy, and Pamela Green Thomas to fill the unexpired term of Alyssa Williams. E. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: William Bandy Open for Nominations (SD-29 Representative) (Council’s Appointment) Not seeking reappointment Term Expires: June 30, 2023 Lee Jordan Open for Nominations (SD-29 Representative) (Council’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: June 30, 2023 Dr. Kar’retta Venable Open for Nominations (At-Large Member) (Council’s Appointment) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: June 30, 2023 Page 18 of 22  Matt Horne Open for Nominations (SD-15 Representative) (Council’s Appointment) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: June 30, 2023 Alyssa Williams Open for Nominations (At-Large Member) (Council’s Appointment) Seat declared vacant Term Expires: June 30, 2024 Doug McLeod, Jr. Open for Nominations (SD-15 Representative) (Council’s Appointment) Seat declared vacant Term Expires: June 30, 2024 Councilor Begly is nominating Ms. Dorris Bishop to succeed Mr. Matt Horne as the SD-15 Representative. KCBC Director is recommending David Houser to fill the unexpired term of Doug McLeod, Jr.; Kimberly Wright to succeed William Bandy and Pamela Green Thomas to fill the unexpired term of Alyssa Williams. These are three-year terms. Meets every even month. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 6 Senatorial District 29: 3 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #13(F): Nomination(s): Councilor Thomas nominated Woodruff W. McWilliams, III, Murray Solomon and Tracy L. Sayers for the seat of Rodney Mahone; Vote Result: APPROVED nominees to be forwarded to the Medical Center Hospital Authority for selection. F. MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL AUTHORITY: Rodney Mahone Open for Nominations Not seeking reappointment (Council’s Appointment) Term Expired: December 31, 2022 Page 19 of 22  **The Council submits three (3) nominees to the Medical Center Hospital Authority for each seat and the Medical Center Hospital Authority selects the successor for Council’s confirmation. Councilor Thomas is nominating Woodruff W. McWilliams, III, Murray Solomon and Tracy L. Sayers for the seat of Rodney Mahone. This is a five-year term. Meets quarterly. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 2 Senatorial District 29: 7 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #13(G): Nomination: Mayor Pro Tem Allen nominated Rick Stallings to succeed Sheila Brown. G. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION: Sheila Brown Open for Nominations No longer a resident (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: August 31, 2023 Mayor Pro Tem Allen is nominating Mr. Rick Stallings. These are three-year terms. Meets two times a month. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 6 Senatorial District 29: 3 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #13(H): Nomination: Councilor Barnes nominated Dr. Janet Bussey to succeed Cynthia Smith. H. REGION 6 REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: Cynthia Smith Open for Nominations Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: June 30, 2023 Page 20 of 22  These are three-year terms. Meets every other month beginning in January. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 3 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #13(I): Nomination: Councilor Thomas nominated John D. Hawk to succeed Mike Massey. I. RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Mike Massey Open for Nominations Not seeking reappointment (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: June 30, 2023 These are three-year terms. Meets monthly. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 5 UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS: A. Planning Advisory Commission (Council’s Appointment) STATEMENT OF POLICY FOR COUNCIL AGENDAS: An oral resolution as a Statement of Policy for the members of Council to receive the Council Agenda by the close of business on Wednesday prior to the Council Meeting date to become effective July 1, 2023. Vote Result: APPROVED EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Henderson entertained a motion to go into executive session to discuss matters of real estate acquisition and disposal as requested earlier in the meeting by City Attorney Fay. Mayor Pro Tem Allen made a motion to go into Executive Session, seconded by Councilor Tucker and carried Page 21 of 22 unanimously by the nine members present, with Councilor Garrett being absent from the meeting, and the time being 2:32 p.m. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 2:48 p.m., at which time, Mayor Henderson announced that the Council did meet in executive session to discuss matters of real estate acquisition and disposal; however, there were no votes taken. With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Henderson entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Allen to adjourn the June 13, 2023 Regular Council Meeting, seconded by Councilor Crabb and carried unanimously by the eight members present, with Councilor Begly being absent for the vote, Councilor Garrett being absent for the meeting, and the time being 2:48 p.m. Page 22 of 22