Council Agenda - Regular Meeting

~~POST SUMMARY MINUTES~~ Council Chambers August 27, 2024 C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor 5:30 PM 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 Travis L. Chambers, Joanne Cogle, Charmaine Crabb, Glenn Davis (arrived at 5:32 p.m.), R. Walker Garrett, Byron Hickey, Bruce Huff (arrived at 5:41 p.m.), Judy W. Thomas and Toyia Tucker. City Manager Isaiah Hugley, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Clerk of Council Sandra T. Davis, Deputy Clerk of Council Lindsey G. McLemore and Deputy Clerk Pro Tem Tameka Colbert. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Corey J. Neal- Greater Peace Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by FY2025 Youth Advisory Council. OATH OF OFFICE: Mayor Henderson administered the Oath of Office to the FY2025 Youth Advisory Council. MINUTES Mayor’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. Approval of minutes for the August 13, 2024 Council Meeting and Executive Session. PROCLAMATION: Mayor’s Agenda #2: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Councilor Tucker) 2. Proclamation: National Passport Awareness Month Receiving: Danielle Forte, Clerk of Superior Court Mayor’s Agenda #3: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Mayor Pro Tem Allen) 3. Proclamation: Donna Newman Day Receiving: Donna Newman- Director of Engineering (Retirement Appreciation) PRESENTATION: Mayor’s Agenda #4: No Action Taken 4. Emergency Management Services Update - Chance Corbett, Director, Emergency Management & Homeland Security CRIME PREVENTION GRANTS: Mayor’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED 5. Better Work Georgia - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Better Work Georgia for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: APPROVED 6. Boys and Girls Club - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Boys and Girls Club for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: APPROVED 7. Boyz 2 Men - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Boyz 2 Men for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Page 2 of 20 Mayor’s Agenda #8: Vote Result: APPROVED 8. Building Toward Wellness - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Building Toward Wellness for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #9: Vote Result: APPROVED 9. Children 1st - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Children 1st for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #10: Vote Result: APPROVED 10. Clement Arts - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Clement Arts for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #11: Vote Result: APPROVED 11. Columbus Community Center - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Community Center for $31,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #12: Vote Result: APPROVED 12. Columbus Community Orchestra - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Community Orchestra for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #13: Vote Result: APPROVED 13. Columbus Dream Center - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Dream Center for $25,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #14: Vote Result: APPROVED 14. Columbus Scholars - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Scholars for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #15: Vote Result: APPROVED 15. Columbus Symphony Orchestra - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Symphony Orchestra for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Page 3 of 20 Mayor’s Agenda #16: Vote Result: APPROVED 16. Columbus Technical College - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Technical College for $135,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #17: Vote Result: APPROVED 17. CORTA - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with CORTA for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #18: Vote Result: APPROVED 18. East Carver Heights - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with East Carver Heights for $25,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #19: Vote Result: APPROVED 19. Emmanuel Prep - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Emmanuel Prep for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #20: Vote Result: APPROVED 20. F.A.I.T.H. - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with F.A.I.T.H. for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #21: Vote Result: APPROVED 21. F.L.O.W. - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with F.L.O.W. for $50,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #22: Vote Result: APPROVED 22. Focus Program - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Focus Program for $40,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #23: Vote Result: APPROVED 23. Girls Inc. - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Girls Inc. for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Page 4 of 20 Mayor’s Agenda #24: Vote Result: APPROVED 24. Hope Harbour - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Hope Harbour for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #25: Vote Result: APPROVED 25. Kappa Alpha Psi - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Kappa Alpha Psi for $25,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #26: Vote Result: APPROVED 26. Lifebridge - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Lifebridge for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #27: Vote Result: APPROVED 27. Literacy Alliance - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Literacy Alliance for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #28: Vote Result: APPROVED 28. Micah's Promise - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Micah's Promise for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #29: Vote Result: APPROVED 29. N.F.O.A.A.Y. - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with N.F.O.A.A.Y. for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #30: Vote Result: APPROVED 30. Office of Dispute Resolution - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Office of Dispute Resolution for $17,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #31: Vote Result: APPROVED 31. Omega Lamplighter - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Omega Lamplighter for $25,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Page 5 of 20 Mayor’s Agenda #32: Vote Result: APPROVED 32. Open Door - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Open Door for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #33: Vote Result: APPROVED 33. Overflow - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Overflow for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #34: Vote Result: APPROVED 34. Right from the Start - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Right from the Start for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #35: Vote Result: APPROVED 35. S.T.E.A.M. Expo - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with S.T.E.A.M. Expo for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #36: Vote Result: APPROVED 36. S.T.E.A.M. Projects - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with S.T.E.A.M. Projects for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #37: Vote Result: APPROVED 37. Second Chance - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Second Chance for $65,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #38: Vote Result: APPROVED 38. Service for Humanity - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Service for Humanity for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #39: Vote Result: APPROVED 39. Springer Theatre Academy - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Springer Theatre $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Page 6 of 20 Mayor’s Agenda #40: Vote Result: APPROVED 40. Teen Advisors - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Teen Advisors for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #41: Vote Result: APPROVED 41. Truth Springs - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Truth Springs for $50,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #42: Vote Result: APPROVED 42. Turn Around Columbus - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Turn Around Columbus for $40,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #43: Vote Result: APPROVED 43. Urban League - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Urban League for $40,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #44: Vote Result: APPROVED 44. Whole Person - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Whole Person for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #45: Vote Result: APPROVED 45. Wright Fitness - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Wright Fitness for $17,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #46: Vote Result: APPROVED 46. Young Life - A resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Young Life for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Page 7 of 20 CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES City Attorney’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: ADOPTED 1. 2nd Reading- REZN-05-24-1039: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 104 38th Street, 3566 1st Avenue and 3568 1st Avenue (parcel # 008-009-001, 008-009-034/35) from Residential Office (RO) and Single Family Residential – 4 (SFR4) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Garrett) City Attorney’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: ADOPTED 2. 2nd Reading- REZN-05-24-1040: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 4211 Milgen Road (parcel # 083-043-001) from General Commercial (GC) Zoning District to Light Manufacturing/Industrial (LMI) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Crabb) City Attorney’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: ADOPTED 3. 2nd Reading- REZN-06-24-1149: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 7758 Lloyd Road (parcel # 191-014-041) from Single Family Residential -1 (SFR1) Zoning District to Single Family Residential -4 (SFR4) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Davis) City Attorney’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: ADOPTED 4. 2nd Reading- REZN-06-24-1267: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 3327 Gentian Boulevard (parcel # 069-011-020) from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Crabb) City Attorney’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: ADOPTED 5. 2nd Reading- REZN-06-24-1268: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 6007 Veterans Parkway (parcel # 189-017-038) from Light Page 8 of 20  Manufacturing/Industrial (LMI) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Davis) City Attorney’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: APPROVED replacing the ordinance presented with the substitute ordinance with the addition of Condition #6 and continued on 1st Reading; PUBLIC HEARING HELD 6. 2nd Reading- REZN-05-24-0918: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1953 7th Avenue (parcel # 016-025-001) from Residential Office (RO) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District with Conditions. (Planning Department Recommends Approval with conditions. PAC recommends denial.) (continued on 2nd Reading from 8-13-24) (Councilor Cogle) City Attorney’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: ADOPTED 7. 2nd Reading- An ordinance to revise and clarify certain provisions of the Columbus Code which provide for the foreclosure of liens on property for which funds are due and owing to the consolidated government; and for other purposes. (continued on 2nd Reading from 6-11- 24, 7-9-24, and 7-23-24) (Councilor Garrett) City Attorney’s Agenda #8: PUBLIC HEARING HELD; Vote Result: DELAYED INDEFINITELY 8. 1st Reading- An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 15-51 pertaining to tax allocation districts to revise the Policies and Guidelines which were adopted by Section 2 of that ordinance; and for other purposes. (Councilor Davis) PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Ms. Teresa Elliott, Re: Neonatal kitten care. No Action Taken 2. Mr. Chance Chancellor, Re: The required parking spots for the proposed parking deck on 800 Front Ave. No Action Taken 3. Ms. Meg Givans, Re: The treatment and welfare of the companion animals in the care of CACC. No Action Taken 4. Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re: Respect and Decorum to Elected and Appointed Officials during Meetings. No Action Taken 5. Mrs. Evie Kettler, Re: The proposed tethering ordinance. No Action Taken Page 9 of 20 6. Ms. Jene’ McDowell, Re: A petition relating to CACC management. No Action Taken 7. Ms. Jennifer Herbek, representing the Columbus Aquatic Club, Re: A request for a modification of the inclement weather policy at the indoor Columbus Aquatic Center. No Action Taken 8. Mr. Michael Waddell, Re: Columbus Animal Care & Control. No Action Taken 9. Mrs. Kathy Tanner, Re: The play yard at CACC. No Action Taken 10. Ms. Kirven Boyce, Re: CACC: recommendations for lifesaving reform. No Action Taken 11. Ms. Amy McCormick, Re: Columbus Animal Care & Control. No Action Taken 12. Ms. Reggie Liparoto, Re: Columbus Animal Care & Control. Not Present 13. Mr. Nathan Smith, Re: Good Leadership. No Action Taken 14. Mr. Melvin Tanner, representing the NAACP, Re: Internal Audit. No Action Taken 15. Mrs. Mimi Steger, representing Columbus Animal Allies, Re: Justice for Chai initiative. No Action Taken 16. Mrs. Sarah Gunnels Cochran, Re: Columbus Animal Care & Control. No Action Taken 17. Mrs. Jennifer Parker, Re: The animals at the CACC. No Action Taken 18. Ms. Becky Carter, representing Animal SOS, Re: Impact of current policies on rescue collaboration. No Action Taken 19. Ms. Anna-Claire Daniels, Re: Animal Control Advisory Board. No Action Taken 20. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Why City Council Meetings should not be treated as entertainment. No Action Taken Vote Result: APPROVED request for a transition audit on the Engineering Department. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TRANSITION AUDIT: Transition audit request for the Engineering Department. Page 10 of 20 CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA City Manager’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. Director of Engineering A resolution authorizing the appointment of Mr. Ronald Vance Beck as Director of the Department of Engineering. City Manager’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. Subrecipient Agreements for Occupational Training and Retention Services Approval is requested to execute subrecipient agreements with Partnership In Caring for Occupational Training, Internships and Retention Services with eligible youth, ages 18 to 24; Georgia Job T.I.P.S. for Workforce Reintegration, On-the-job training, and Retention Services with Adults, ages 22 and older; Columbus Technical College for Post-Secondary Education and Occupational Skills training with Adult, Dislocated Workers, and Youth; Georgia Driving Academy for eligible individuals interested in Commercial Driver’s Training for Class A drivers licenses; and In The Door, LLC, for Work Readiness and On-the-job training with youth, ages 18 to 24, that are economically disadvantaged individuals residing in Muscogee County for a total of $995,503.80 to combat generational poverty and its effects on the community by providing sustainable employment, career and technical education, training, and support services needed to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers to drive our economy forward. City Manager’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED 3. Street Acceptance –Phase Two, Section Two, Heiferhorn Farms. Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Kadie Way, that portion of Galloway Lane, that portion of Holstein Hill and Brahman Place located in Phase Two, Section Two Heiferhorn Farms. City Manager’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED 4. Consulting Services for the Tax Commissioner’s Office Approval is requested to authorize execution of an agreement with Strategic Collections & Consulting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $27,000 to assist with the collection and reporting of current and delinquent property taxes, facilitation of tax sales, and other compliance functions for the Tax Commissioner’s Office. Page 11 of 20 City Manager’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED 5. Street Acceptance – Paddock Court Approval is requested for the acceptance of Paddock Court located in Section Six, Midland Downs. City Manager’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: APPROVED 6. Cooper Creek Pickleball Courts Donations Approval is requested to accept all future donations for the establishment of the Cooper Creek Park Pickleball Courts for a 24-month period. City Manager’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: APPROVED 7. Donation Acceptance for the Police Department Approval is requested to accept a donation of $2,000 for sponsorship of the Columbus Police Department’s 2nd annual Family Fun Day and other employee activities from Back the Blue, Inc, and Brassfield and Gorrie L.L.C. City Manager’s Agenda #8: Vote Result: APPROVED 8. Foosball Table Donation Approval is requested to accept the donation of several Foosball tables from Heritage Gaming, LLC, facilitated by AFLAC, for use in Recreation Services locations throughout the city. City Manager’s Agenda #9: Vote Result: APPROVED 9. Gallops Senior Center Pool Table Donation Approval is requested to accept the donation of a regulation-sized pool table for the Gallops Senior Center. City Manager’s Agenda #10: Vote Result: APPROVED 10. Homeland Security Grant Funding Approval is requested for authorization to sign the grant application, associated documents to purchase a portable x-ray machine, and grant closeout documents as required by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security. (Add-On) Page 12 of 20 City Manager’s Agenda #11(A-L): Vote Result: APPROVED 11. PURCHASES A. Two (2) 2023 Ford Expeditions for Police Department – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase B. Two (2) 2024 Ford Escapes for Tax Assessor’s Office – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase C. One (1) 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Sheriff’s Office – Sourcewell Contract Cooperative Purchase D. Nine (9) 2024 Rotary Cutter Mowers for the Public Works Department – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract Purchase E. Cardiac Monitor/Defibrillator and Accessories for Fire & EMS Department – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract Purchase F. Three 35-Foot Heavy Duty Diesel Buses for METRA – Georgia Statewide Cooperative Contract Purchase G. Household Recycling Carts for Public Works – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract Purchase H. Restoration Services at Government Center I. Repair of Aljon Compactor for Public Works J. Repair of Caterpillar D6T Bulldozer for Public Works K. Declaration of Surplus Equipment L. Portable Bomb X-Ray Equipment and Accessories for Homeland Security and Sheriff’s Office– Federal GSA Cooperative Purchase (Add-On) 12. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS City Manager’s Agenda #12(A): Vote Result: APPROVED request for additional appropriation in the FY24 Budget for the Coroner’s Office in the amount of $9,540 A. FY24 Budget Update Coroner - Buddy Bryan, Coroner, Coroner’s Office & Angelica Alexander, Director, Finance City Manager’s Agenda #12(B): Vote Result: APPROVED request for additional appropriation in the FY24 Budget for the Planning Department in the amount of $13,360 Page 13 of 20  B. FY24 Budget Update Planning - Will Johnson, Director, Planning & Angelica Alexander, Director, Finance City Manager’s Agenda #12(C): Vote Result: APPROVED request for additional appropriation in the FY24 Budget for the Public Works Department in the amount of $1.5 million C. FY24 Public Update Public Works - Drale Short, Director, Public Works & Angelica Alexander, Director, Finance D. Pools/Splash Pads Timeline - Ryan Pruett Director, Inspections & Code, Holli Browder, Director, Parks & Recreation. No Action Taken E. Fire/EMS Administration Update - Ryan Pruett, Director, Inspections & Code. No Action Taken F. ARP Fund Reallocation - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager, Finance, Planning & Development. No Action Taken BID ADVERTISEMENT DATE: August 27, 2024 August 30, 2024 1. Comprehensive Inmate Healthcare Services for Muscogee County Jail (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 25-0005 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government, on behalf of the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office, is seeking proposals for the provision of healthcare services for offenders incarcerated at the Muscogee County Jail. The requested services consist of medical, dental, and mental health, as well as healthcare personnel. Medical services include but are not limited to x- ray, laboratory, and prescription drug services for a rated capacity of 1069 inmates. The term of this contract will be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. September 6, 2024 1. Auditing Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 25-0006 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting proposals to establish a contract for the professional services of a Certified Public Accountant for financial and compliance audits. The contract will be for five consecutive fiscal years beginning with the fiscal year ending Page 14 of 20  June 30, 2025, and ending with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2029, with an option to renew for five additional twelve-month periods. 2. Residential General Contractor Services and Housing Inspection Services for the Community Reinvestment Department II (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 25-0008 Scope of RFP Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) invites qualified vendors to provide residential general contractor services (Option A) and housing inspection services (Option B) for rehabilitative single-family housing located throughout Columbus-Muscogee County. The Community Reinvestment Department will procure the services on an as- needed basis. Vendors may submit proposals for one, both or all options. Some activities could be a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded project which utilizes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding. Contracts utilizing CDBG funding are subject to state and local laws, as well as federal regulations found in §2 CFR 200.317 through §2 CFR 300.327 and §24 CFR 570.611. Potential bidders must assure that all project activities will be administered in compliance with labor and civil rights laws and regulations for CDBG funded projects. September 11, 2024 1. Liberty Theater Re-Roofing Project – RFB No. 25-0003 Scope of Bid Provide all labor, equipment and materials to remove the existing roof at the Liberty Theater and install a new fully-adhered Colonial Red FiberTite KEE fleeceback roof system (or equal), in full compliance with the project manual. September 20, 2024 1. Consulting Services for Recycling Center – RFP No. 25-0009 Scope of RFP The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) invites qualified and interested individuals or firms to provide consulting services to perform a needs assessment/recommendation. The consultant will assist with the purchasing of equipment, technology and the writing of specifications for these and other management services pertaining to the efficient operations of the City’s Recycling Facility, To include the processing, sales, marketing of the single stream recycling materials. REFERRALS: Referrals 8.27.24 Page 15 of 20 CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED Clerk of Council’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: RECEIVED 1. Email Correspondence from Ms. Nancy Anderson submitting her letter of resignation from the Animal Control Advisory Board. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: RECEIVED 2. Minutes of the following boards: Board of Tax Assessors, #27-24 & #28-24 Board of Zoning Appeals, January 3, February 7, March 6, and April 3, 2024 Community Development Advisory Council, September 9, 2022 Land Bank Authority, February 14, April 10, June 12, and July 10, 2024 BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 3. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #3(A): No Action Taken A. COLUMBUS IRONWORKS CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY: S. Carson Cummings (Mayor’s Appointment) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: October 24, 2024 The terms are three years. Board meets bi-monthly. Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 4 Page 16 of 20 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #3(B): Nominations: Mayor Henderson renominated Sherricka Day and Peter Jones to serve another term and nominated Alex Naik to succeed Jaime Waters; Vote Result: CONFIRMED the appointment of Sherricka Day, Peter Jones, and Alex Naik to serve on the Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners. B. CONVENTION & VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Sherricka Day- Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2024 Peter Jones- Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2024 Jaime Waters (Mayor’s Appointment) Not Eligible to succeed Term Expires: December 31, 2024 Mayor Henderson is nominating Alex Naik to succeed Jaime Waters. The terms are three years. Board meets monthly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 4 Senatorial District 29: 5 4. COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENT- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #4(A): Nomination: Councilor Hickey nominated Meagan Hatcher to serve as the District 1 Representative; Vote Result: CONFIRMED the appointment of Meagan Hatcher to serve on the Youth Advisory Council. A. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: District 1 Nominee: Meagan Hatcher Page 17 of 20 5. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5(A): Vote Result: CONFIRMED A. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: Ms. Katie Franklin was nominated to fill the expired term of Mr. William Bandy. (Councilor Tucker’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2026 6. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6(A): Nomination: Councilor Hickey nominated Karen Gaskins to succeed Channon Emery. A. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: Channon Emery Open for Nominations Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: October 15, 2024 Sabine Stull Open for Recommendation (Animal Rescue Representative) by Animal Rescue Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expired: April 11, 2024 These are two-year terms. Board meets as needed. Women: 6 Senatorial District 15: 2 Senatorial District 29: 3 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6(B): Nomination: Councilor Crabb nominated John Anker to fill the unexpired term of Todd Hammonds. B. BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS: Todd Hammonds Open for Nominations (Passed Away) (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: December 31, 2029 Page 18 of 20  Councilor Crabb is nominating John Anker to fill the unexpired term of the late Todd Hammonds. The term is six years. Board meets once a week. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 1 Senatorial District 29: 3 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6(C): No Action Taken C. BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS: Rodney Close Open for Nominations Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: December 31, 2024 Councilor Thomas is nominating Oz Roberts to succeed Rodney Close. The term is four years. Board meets monthly. Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: 2 Senatorial District 29: 2 PUBLIC AGENDA (continued): 4. Mr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re: Respect and Decorum to Elected and Appointed Officials during Meetings. No Action Taken 14. Mr. Melvin Tanner, representing the NAACP, Re: Internal Audit. No Action Taken EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Henderson entertained a motion to go into executive session to discuss matters of personnel and litigation as requested by City Attorney Fay earlier in the meeting. 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 Tucker being absent for the vote, and the time being 11:00 p.m. Page 19 of 20 The Regular Meeting reconvened at 11:55 p.m., at which time, Mayor Henderson announced that the Council did meet in executive session to discuss matters of personnel and litigation; however, there were no votes taken. With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Henderson entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion by Councilor Garrett to adjourn the August 27, 2024 Regular Council Meeting, seconded by Councilor Tucker and carried unanimously by the ten members of Council, with the time being 11:55 p.m. Page 20 of 20