Council Agenda - Regular Meeting

~~POST SUMMARY MINUTES~~ Council Chambers October 10, 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 (arrived at 9:06 a.m.) and Councilors Tyson Begly, Joanne Cogle, Charmaine Crabb, Glenn Davis (arrived at 9:06 a.m.), R. Walker Garrett, Bruce Huff, 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 Jerry “Pops” Barnes was absent from the meeting. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Jason Wade, Wynnton Methodist Church of Columbus, Georgia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Students of Carver High School Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) Program MINUTES Mayor’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. Approval of minutes for the September 26, 2023 Council Meeting and Executive Session. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor’s Agenda #2: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Mayor Pro Tem Allen) 2. Proclamation: Paint the Town Pink Week Receiving: Cheryl Johnson, West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition Mayor’s Agenda #3: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Councilor Garrett) 3. Proclamation: Communities in Motion Receiving: Rosa Evans, METRA Director and Everett Fleming, METRA Assistant Director Mayor’s Agenda #4: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Councilor Thomas) 4. Proclamation: National School Lunch Week Receiving: Marian Clark, School Nutrition, Muscogee County School District APPOINTMENT: Mayor’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED 5. A resolution authorizing the appointment of Interim Chief Stoney Mathis as Chief of the Columbus Police Department. CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES City Attorney’s Agenda #1: PUBLIC HEARING HELD; Vote Result: APPROVED adding the declaration of covenants. 1. 1st Reading- REZN-06-23-0111: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district Page 2 of 16  located at 119 Bascom Court (parcel # 073-027-003) from Residential Office (RO) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Continued on 1st Reading from 9-12-23) (proposed amendment) (Councilor Davis) City Attorney’s Agenda #2: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 2. 1st Reading- REZN-09-23-0017: An ordinance amending the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) of the Columbus Code to revise the text of a definition in Chapter 13. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem) City Attorney’s Agenda #3: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 3. 1st Reading- REZN-08-23-0159: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 3617 2nd Avenue (parcel # 008-009-010) from Residential Office (RO) Zoning District to Single Family Residential - 4 (SFR4) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Garrett) City Attorney’s Agenda #4: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 4. 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- 027-016) from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District to Residential Office (RO) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Cogle) City Attorney’s Agenda #5: PUBLIC HEARING HELD; Vote Result: APPROVED for property located at 1544 11th Avenue to remain on the demolition list with the understanding no action take place until after November 2, 2023 5. 1st Reading- An ordinance providing for the demolition of various structures located at: 1) 923 39th Street (Douglas & M Elliott, Owner); 2) 353 Marlboro Avenue (Wallace Biggers, Owner); 3) 815 Hardegree Drive (Valencia Melvin, Owner); 4) 529 Chesterfield Avenue (Hiawatha Covington, Owner); 5) 318 24th Street (Leonard III & Lorenzo Brown, Owner);6) 1544 11th Avenue (Jean Rodgers, Owner); and 7) 2015 5th Avenue (Lewis P. Green Jr., Owner) and for demolition services for the Inspections and Code Department in accordance with the attached Tabulation of Bid sheet. (Mayor Pro-Tem) City Attorney’s Agenda #6: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 6. 1st Reading- An Ordinance amending Section 2-296 of the Columbus Code to add two members to the Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board; and for other purposes. (Councilor Cogle) Page 3 of 16 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Henderson entertained a motion to go into executive session to discuss matters of personnel as requested by City Attorney Fay. Mayor Pro Tem Allen made a motion to go into Executive Session, seconded by Councilor Cogle and carried unanimously by the nine members present with Councilor Barnes being absent from the meeting, with the time being 9:55 a.m. The Regular Meeting reconvened at 11:07 a.m., at which time, Mayor Henderson announced that the Council did meet in executive session to discuss matters of personnel; however, there were no votes taken. PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Mr. David Eaton, Re: Open Record Request. No Action Taken 2. Mr. DeMarco Johnson, Re: Steam Road Project. No Action Taken 3. Rev. Johnny Flakes, III, representing Fourth Street Missionary Baptist Church, Re: Public Safety. No Action Taken 4. Mr. Jason Breaux, Re: Recent spending of city funds. No Action Taken 5. Mr. Nathan Smith, Re: Support for the hiring of a Police Chief. No Action Taken 6. Mrs. Danielle Varner, representing the Springer Opera House, Re: The plans for the new Judicial Center. No Action Taken 7. Mr. Wane Hailes, representing NAACP, Re: Law Enforcement Accountability. No Action Taken 8. Dr. Donald Moeller, Re: The need for Oral Health Care for Veterans at the Poydasheff VA Medical Clinic. No Action Taken 9. Mr. Tony Stark, representing Ronlast Enterprise, Re: Crime Prevention. Not Present CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA City Manager’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED Page 4 of 16 1. 2023 Comprehensive Plan Update Approval is requested for the approval of the 2023 Columbus Plan Update. This mid-decade (also done in 2003, 2013, and now) update includes an updated Needs & Opportunities, the accomplishments from the 2019-2023 Community Work Program, and the new 2024-2028 Community Work Program (CWP). The CWP is used to guide the development and growth in Columbus over the next 5 years. 2. 2024 Legislative Agenda Approval is requested of the resolution for the 2024 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly, which the Mayor and Council deem appropriate. City Manager’s Agenda #2 (1): Vote Result: APPROVED 1. ADOPT THE MENTAL HEALTH MODEL: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting that the local legislative delegation to the Georgia General Assembly enhance Georgia citizens’ access to vital mental health services, including the provision of state budgetary funding for additional behavioral health crisis centers across the state, additional co-responder units, and other resources to assist those with mental health and substance abuse disorders. (Recommended by ACCG and City Manager, Isaiah Hugley) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (2): Vote Result: APPROVED 2. ONE USER UTILITY BILL: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting that the local legislative delegation to the Georgia General Assembly introduce or support statewide legislation that would require public utilities to bill local governments and school districts on a “one user” basis which would allow billing discounts that would benefit all taxpayers. (Request of Judge Bobby Peters, Superior Court Judge) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (3): Vote Result: APPROVED 3. TECHNOLOGY FEE SURCHARGE ON RECORDER’S COURT FINES: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting that the local legislative delegation to the Georgia General Assembly permit imposition of court costs of $10.00 to be added as a surcharge to each fine imposed by Recorder’s Court, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2034 to be used to defray technology costs of the Recorder’s Court. (Request of Judge David Ranieri, Recorder’s Court Judge) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (4): Vote Result: APPROVED Page 5 of 16  4. ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES (APRN) LICENSING: The Columbus Consolidated Government along with the United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (UAPRN) of West Georgia Columbus chapter is requesting that the local legislative delegation to the Georgia General Assembly support legislation which would remove barriers to APRN practice whereby decreasing a delay in care for the citizens of Georgia’s access to medication and treatment. APRN’s have the advanced education and trusting relationships with their collaborating physicians to provide safe, effective healthcare services. APRN’s are currently issued an “authorization to practice” as an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner under their RN’s license. Independent licensing could allow them to be recognized separately from their RN license. (Request of Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (5): Vote Result: APPROVED 5. ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES (APRN’S) SIGNING DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLE DISABILTY PARKING PERMITS: The Columbus Consolidated Government along with the United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (UAPRN) of West Georgia Columbus Chapter is requesting that the local legislative delegation to the Georgia General Assembly support legislation which would add APRN’s to the list of the Department of Motor Vehicle’s approved practitioners to sign disability parking permits. (Request of Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (6): Vote Result: APPROVED 6. ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES (APRN’S) WRITING PERSCRIPTIONS FOR SCHEDULE II CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES: The Columbus Consolidated Government along with the United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (UAPRN) of West Georgia Columbus chapter is requesting that the local legislative delegation to the Georgia General Assembly introduce or support legislation which would authorize APRN’s to write prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances: Stimulants-for ADHD, ADD for 30-day supply and Opiates prescriptions would be a 3-day supply with other criteria. (Request of Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (7): Vote Result: APPROVED 7. ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSES (APRN’S) CERTIFYING ORDERS FOR HOME HEALTH AGENCY VISITS: The Columbus Consolidated Government along with the United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (UAPRN) of West Georgia Columbus Chapter is requesting that the local legislative delegation to the Georgia General Assembly introduce or support legislation which would authorize APRN’s to certify orders authorizing home health agencies to make home visits. (Request of Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes) Page 6 of 16 City Manager’s Agenda #2 (8): Vote Result: APPROVED 8. MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAMS FOR ADULT ABUSE, NEGLECT & EXPLOITATION: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting that the local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly support legislation requiring that the multidisciplinary teams for dealing with adult abuse, neglect and exploitation described in O.C.G.A.§ 30-5-11 be mandatory in each judicial circuit of the State. (Request of Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (9): Vote Result: APPROVED 9. $10 MILLION INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR HOME & COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting that the local legislative delegation advocate for a $10 Million increase in funding for Home and Community Based Services (HBCS) order to provide services in the home that help older Georgians stay in their homes and communities for longer and avoid the expense of nursing home care. (Request of Councilor Jerry “Pops” Barnes) Carry Over Requests from Previous Years City Manager’s Agenda #2 (10): Vote Result: APPROVED 10. SHORT TERM RENTALS: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting the local legislative delegation support the GMA policy position on short-term rentals. The CCG supports local control of the regulation of short-term rentals as necessary for quality of life, public safety, and a competitive lodging marketplace. This Council urges the local delegation to support maintaining local control of units used as short-term rentals, subject to all applicable state laws and ordinances. (Request of Councilor Toyia Tucker/Carry Over From Previous Years) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (11): Vote Result: APPROVED 11. MUSICAL PRODUCTION STATE SALES TAX CREDIT: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting that the local legislative delegation to the Georgia General Assembly introduce legislation to expand certain state sales tax credits for production companies producing music or musical theatre productions to make it more feasible for production companies to take advantage of these credits in Georgia. (Request of Mayor Pro Tem Gary Allen/Carryover From Previous Years) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (12): Vote Result: APPROVED 12. AMENDMENT OF CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST PROVISION FOR REDEVELOPMENT POWERS LAW: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting the local legislative delegation introduce/support legislation to revise and to clarify the conflict-of-interest provisions in the Redevelopment Powers Law which Page 7 of 16  address the participation of local government elective and appointive officials and employees in the creation and administration of Tax Allocation Districts. (Request of Councilor Toyia Tucker and Glenn Davis/Carry Over From Previous Years) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (13): Vote Result: APPROVED 13. COUNTY SPECIAL LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX MAINTENANCE RESERVE: The Columbus Consolidated Government 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 Councilor Judy Thomas/Carry Over From Previous Years) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (14): Vote Result: APPROVED 14. 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/Carry Over From Previous Years) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (15): Vote Result: APPROVED 15. 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 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 #2 (16): Vote Result: APPROVED 16. PERSONAL CARE HOMES (Minimum Staffing Requirement): The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting the local legislative delegation to the Georgia General Assembly introduce state-wide 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 John House and Glenn Davis/Carry Over From Previous Years) Page 8 of 16 City Manager’s Agenda #2 (17): Vote Result: APPROVED 17. HOUSING AFFORDABILITY: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting that the local legislative delegation introduce an amendment to said statewide legislation to allow cities and counties to enact localized anti-displacement policies for properties in Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) and Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) economically depressed zones as defined by general law of the General Assembly. (Request of Councilor Toyia Tucker/Carry Over From Previous Year) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (18): Vote Result: APPROVED 18. NEW OPTIONS WAIVER PROGRAM AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORTS WAIVER PROGRAM: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting the legislative delegation to the General Assembly evaluate and appropriately fund operation of the New Options Waiver (NOW) and the Comprehensive Supports Waiver Program (COMP), which offer home- and community-based services for people with intellectual disabilities (ID) or developmental disabilities (DD). (Request of Councilor Toyia Tucker/Carry Over From Previous Year) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (19): Vote Result: APPROVED 19. CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE POSTING: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting the legislative delegation to the General Assembly introduce statewide legislation that will require posting of appropriate hotlines to report abuse at child- caring institutions, foster care homes, and personal care homes. (Request of Councilor Glenn Davis/Carry Over From Previous Years) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (20): Vote Result: APPROVED 20. LEGITIMATION PROCEDURES: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting the legislative delegation to the General Assembly introduce a resolution supporting the legislative study of legitimation procedures to make them more affordable and accessible to fathers of limited means who desire to take responsibility for a role in the life of their biological children. (Request of Councilor Glenn Davis/ Carry Over From Previous Year) City Manager’s Agenda #2 (21): Vote Result: APPROVED 21. TAX ALLOCATION LAW AMENDMENT: The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting the legislative delegation to the Georgia general assembly introduce an amendment to O.C.G.A. Section 36-44-21 which allows voluntary Page 9 of 16  acquisition of property within a TAD by elected officials and employees of a political subdivision, but prohibits receipt of any TAD funding by such elected officials or employees; and to further amend said law so as to clarify that elected officials may conduct business within a TAD and that citizens owning a business, property or a home within a TAD can run for and hold any elected office in a county which has created TAD districts. (Request of Councilor Charmaine Crabb/Carry Over From Previous Year) City Manager’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED 3. FY 24 Local Government & Improvement Grant (LMIG) Approval is requested to submit an application and accept if awarded, FY 24 Local Government & Improvement Grant (LMIG) from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). The FY 24 LMIG allocation for Columbus-Muscogee County from GDOT is $2,436,084.31 with a local 10% match requirement. City Manager’s Agenda 4: Vote Result: APPROVED 4. State Criminal Alien Assistance Program Grant (SCAAP) Approval is requested to apply for and accept the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for Fiscal Year 2024, in the amount of $30,295, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and amend the SCAAP project budget by the amount of the award. City Manager’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED 5. Flint Energies Foundation Grant Approval is requested to accept a grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Flint Energies Foundation. No local match required. City Manager’s Agenda #6(A-J): Vote Result: APPROVED 6. PURCHASES A. Recreation Centers Roof Project – RFB No. 24-0001 B. Professional Sign Making and Erecting Services for Alcohol Beverage License Applications (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 24-0006 C. Trophies and Other Miscellaneous Awards (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 24-0004 Page 10 of 16  D. Sixteen (16) Pursuit Interceptor Utility Vehicles for the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office – Cooperative Purchase via Buyboard Contract #601-19 E. Scoreboards for Parks and Recreation – TIPS-USA Cooperative Contract F. Amendment 12 for Construction Manager as General Contractor Services for Columbus Government Center Complex – RFQ No. 20-0002 G. Cargo Van for the Coroner’s Office – Georgia State Contract Cooperative Purchase H. Two (2) Buses for METRA – Georgia State Contract Cooperative Purchase I. River Road Radio Tower Replacement for Engineering Department – Georgia State Contract Cooperative Purchase J. Pursuit Vehicle Build Out (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0015 7. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS A. Amber Clark, Airport Director, CSG Columbus Airport. No Action Taken B. Judicial Center Update – Ryan Pruett, Director, Inspections & Code. No Action Taken C. Sheriff’s Office Administration Building Update – Ryan Pruett, Director, Inspections & Code. Not Presented D. UDO Updates Presentation – Will Johnson, Director, Planning. No Action Taken BID ADVERTISEMENT DATE: October 10, 2023 October 11, 2023 1. Pool Slide Restoration for Double Churches Pool – RFB No. 24-0012 Scope of Bid The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking quotes from qualified vendors to provide pool slide restoration for the Columbus Parks & Recreation Double Churches Pool. The work shall be completed during Fall 2023, after swimming season. 2. Historic Bus Exterior Restoration and Repainting (Re-Bid) – RFB No. 24-0008 Scope of Bid Page 11 of 16  Specifications define the requirements for the exterior refurbish and repainting of one (1) historic, vintage bus which is operated by METRA Transit System as the stationary “Freedom Express Bus Museum”. October 18, 2023 1. Touch Screen Information Kiosks for METRA – RFB No. 24-0011 Scope of Bid The Columbus, Georgia, Metropolitan Transit System (METRA) is soliciting bid response for the procurement of one (1) Outdoor Double-Sided Information Kiosk and one (1) Indoor Single-Sided Information Kiosk for use at METRA’s bus station, the METRA Transfer Center. REFERRALS: Referrals 9.26.23 CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY Clerk of Council’s Agenda #1: No Action Taken 1. Notice from Suzanne Widenhouse, Chief Appraiser, Re: Update to prior notice of August 1, 2023, Tax Abatement Agreement on 2023 Series Bond. ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED Clerk of Council’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED as amended with the November 7, 2023 Council Meeting time being changed from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. 2. RESOLUTION - A Resolution changing the regularly scheduled Council Meetings for the month of November 2023. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED 3. RESOLUTION - A Resolution changing the regularly scheduled Council Meetings for the month of December 2023. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED Page 12 of 16 4. Email Correspondence from Mr. Jack Rosenhammer, Chairman of the Civic Center Advisory Board, requesting that the seat of Ms. Nicole Adderly- District 7 representative be declared vacant due to a lack of attendance. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED 5. Email Correspondence from Ms. Natalie Bouyett, Board Secretary to the Land Bank Authority, requesting that the seat of Mr. Chris Phillips be declared vacant due to relocating outside of Muscogee County. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: RECEIVED 6. Minutes of the following boards: Board of Health, January 25, February 22, March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, & August 23, 2023 Board of Tax Assessors, #32-23 and #33-23 Hospital Authority of Columbus, July 25, and August 29, 2023 Housing Authority of Columbus, August 16, 2023 Land Bank Authority, July 12, and September 21, 2023 Clerk of Council’s Add-On Resolution: Vote Result: APPROVED ADD-ON RESOLUTION RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor Jerry "Pops" Barnes from the October 10, 2023 Council Meeting. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 7. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(A): No Action Taken A. CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: Jed G. Harris, Jr. (Mayor’s Appointment) Not eligible to succeed Term Expired: March 1, 2023 This is a three-year term. Board meets every other month. Page 13 of 16 8. COUNCIL NOMINATIONS- THREE NOMINEES ARE SENT TO THE AUTHORITY FOR SELECTION: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(A): Vote Result: APPROVED forwarding nominees for the seats of Jennings Chester, Warner Kennon, Jr., and Sarah Banks-Lang to the Hospital Authority for selection A. HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Warner Kennon, Jr. Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Nomination) Term Expires: November 14, 2023 Sarah Banks-Lang Open for Nominations Eligible to succeed (Council’s Nomination) Term Expires: November 14, 2023 Jennings Chester Open for Nominations Rotating off the authority (Council’s Nomination) Term Expires: November 14, 2023 *The Council submits three (3) nominees to the Hospital Authority for each seat and the Hospital Authority selects the successor for Council’s confirmation and the recommendation is as follows: For the seat of Jennings Chester: Wayne Joiner, Mike Mayhew and Tracy Sayers For the seat of Warner Kennon, Jr: Warner Kennon, Jr., Mike Mayhew and Tracy Sayers For the seat of Sarah Banks-Lang: Sarah Banks-Lang, Mike Mayhew and Tracy Sayers The term is three years. Board meets monthly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 7 Senatorial District 29: 2 Page 14 of 16 9. COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(A): Nomination(s): Clerk of Council Davis stated Councilor Barnes is nominating Charles Huff as the District 1 Representative and Councilor Cogle nominated Romeo Byll as the District 7 Representative; Vote Result: CONFIRMED appointment of Charles Huff and Romeo Byll A. CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: Danielle Edwards (Council District 1- Barnes) Seat declared vacant Term Expires: March 1, 2025 Nicole Adderly (Council District 7- Cogle) Seat declared vacant Term Expires: March 1, 2025 Councilor Barnes is nominating Mr. Charles Huff to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Danielle Edwards. Councilor Cogle is nominating Mr. Romeo Byll to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Nicole Adderly. This is a three-year term. Board meets every other month. UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS: A. Airport Commission (Council’s Confirmation) B. Board of Elections & Registration (Council’s Appointment) C. Board of Health (Council’s Appointment) D. Board of Tax Assessors (Council’s Appointment) E. Cooperative Extension Advisory Board (Council’s Appointment) F. The Medical Center Hospital Authority (Council’s Nomination/Authority’s Selection) G. Tree Board (Council’s Appointment) Page 15 of 16 With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Henderson entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion by Mayor Pro Tem Allen to adjourn the October 10, 2023, Regular Council Meeting, seconded by Councilor Crabb and carried unanimously by the eight members present with Councilor Tucker being absent for the vote, Councilor Barnes being absent from the meeting, and the time being 2:21 p.m. Page 16 of 16