Council Agenda - Regular Meeting

~~POST SUMMARY MINUTES~~ Council Chambers August 26, 2025 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 John Anker, Travis L. Chambers, Joanne Cogle, Charmaine Crabb, Walker Garrett, Byron Hickey, and Toyia Tucker. Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin, City Attorney Clifton Fay, Assistant City Attorney Lucy Sheftall, Clerk of Council Lindsey G. McLemore and Deputy Clerk of Council Tameka Colbert. ABSENT: Councilors Glenn Davis and Bruce Huff CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Grace Burton Edwards, St. Thomas Episcopal Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson MINUTES Mayor’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. Approval of minutes for the August 12, 2025, Council Meeting and Executive Session. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor’s Agenda #2: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Councilor Tucker) 2. Proclamation: Attendance Awareness Month Receiving: Mrs. Gwenetta Sullivan-Echols, School Social Worker OATH OF OFFICE: Mayor’s Agenda #3: No Action Taken 3. Youth Advisory Council - Administered by Mayor Henderson RESOLUTIONS - CRIME PREVENTION GRANTS: Mayor’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED 4. 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 #5: Vote Result: APPROVED 5. Boy Scouts of America - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Boy Scouts of America for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: APPROVED 6. Boyz 2 Men - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Boyz 2 Men for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: APPROVED 7. Building Toward Wellness Community Coalition - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Building Toward Wellness Community Coalition for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #8: Vote Result: APPROVED 8. Children 1st - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Children 1st for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Page 2 of 23 Mayor’s Agenda #9: Vote Result: APPROVED 9. 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 #10: Vote Result: APPROVED 10. Columbus Community Center - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Community Center for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #11: Vote Result: APPROVED 11. 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 #12: Vote Result: APPROVED 12. Columbus Dream Center - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Dream Center for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #13: Vote Result: APPROVED 13. 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 #14: Vote Result: APPROVED 14. Columbus Symphony Orchestra - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Symphony Orchestra for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #15: Vote Result: APPROVED request to allow Councilors Chambers & Hickey to be recused; Vote Result: APPROVED 15. Columbus Technical College - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Columbus Technical College for $150,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #16: Vote Result: APPROVED Page 3 of 23 16. 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 #17: Vote Result: APPROVED 17. East Carver Heights - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with East Carver Heights for $30,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #18: Vote Result: APPROVED 18. Enrichment Services - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Enrichment Services for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #19: Vote Result: APPROVED 19. 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 #20: Vote Result: APPROVED 20. Flourishing Ladies - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Flourishing Ladies for $50,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #21: Vote Result: APPROVED 21. Focus Program - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Focus Program for $30,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #22: Vote Result: APPROVED 22. Friends of Historic Claflin Inc. - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Friends of Historic Claflin Inc. for $10,000.00 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. Mayor’s Agenda #24: Vote Result: APPROVED request to allow Councilor Chambers to be recused; Vote Result: APPROVED Page 4 of 23 24. Goodwill Industries of Southern Rivers - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Goodwill Industries of Southern Rivers for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #25: Vote Result: APPROVED request to allow Councilor Cogle to be recused; Vote Result: APPROVED 25. Hope Harbour - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Hope Harbour for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #26: Vote Result: APPROVED 26. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Columbus (GA) Alumni Chapter - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Columbus (GA) Alumni Chapter for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #27: Vote Result: APPROVED 27. Kingdom Sports - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Kingdom Sports for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #28: Vote Result: APPROVED 28. Let's Grow STEAM Expo - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Let's Grow STEAM for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #29: Vote Result: APPROVED 29. Let's Grow STEAM - River City Race Program - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Let's Grow STEAM - River City Race Program for $5,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #30: Vote Result: APPROVED 30. 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 #31: Vote Result: APPROVED 31. Micah's Promise - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Micah's Promise for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #32: Vote Result: APPROVED Page 5 of 23 32. Muscogee County Juvenile Court - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Muscogee County Juvenile Court for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #33: Vote Result: APPROVED 33. Neighborhoods Focused on African American Youth, Inc. - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Neighborhoods Focused on African American Youth, Inc. for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #34: Vote Result: APPROVED 34. Office of Dispute Resolution - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with the Office of Dispute Resolution for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #35: Vote Result: APPROVED request to allow Councilor Chambers to be recused; Vote Result: APPROVED 35. Omega Lambda - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Omega Lambda for $30,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #36: Vote Result: APPROVED 36. Open Door Community House - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Open Door Community House for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #37: Vote Result: APPROVED 37. Overflow Outreach Ministries - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Overflow Outreach Ministries for $15,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #38: Vote Result: APPROVED 38. 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 #39: Vote Result: APPROVED 39. 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. Page 6 of 23 Mayor’s Agenda #40: Vote Result: APPROVED 40. Service for Humanity - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Service for Humanity for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #41: Vote Result: APPROVED 41. Take the City - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Take the City for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #42: Vote Result: APPROVED 42. 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 #43: Vote Result: APPROVED 43. Turn Around Columbus - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Turn Around Columbus for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #44: Vote Result: APPROVED 44. Urban League of the River Valley - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Urban League of the River Valley for $40,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #45: Vote Result: APPROVED 45. Voices of the Valley Children's Chorus - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Voices of the Valley Children's Chorus for $25,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #46: Vote Result: APPROVED 46. Whole Person Ministries - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Whole Person Ministries for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #47: Vote Result: APPROVED 47. Wright Fitness - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Wright Fitness for $20,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Page 7 of 23 Mayor’s Agenda #48: Vote Result: APPROVED 48. YMCA of Columbus, Georgia – A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with YMCA of Columbus, Georgia for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. Mayor’s Agenda #49: Vote Result: APPROVED 49. 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. Mayor’s Agenda #50: Vote Result: APPROVED 50. Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus - A Resolution and contract authorizing a request to enter into a local assistance grant agreement with Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus for $10,000.00 in Crime Prevention funds. PRESENTATIONS Mayor’s Agenda #51: No Action Taken 51. Task Force on Homelessness – Pat Frey, Vice President of United Way CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES City Attorney’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: DENIED 1. 2nd Reading- REZN-03-25-0489: An ordinance rezoning of 4389 Weems Road, parcel # 082-018-026 from Single Family Residential 2 (SFR2) zoning district to Residential Multifamily 1 (RMF1) zoning district. The proposed use is Multifamily Residential Development. (Planning Department and PAC recommended Denial.) (Councilor Crabb) City Attorney’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: ADOPTED 2. 2nd Reading- REZN-05-25-1001: An ordinance rezoning 2112 11th Avenue, parcel # 028- 023-010 from General Commercial zoning district to Residential Multifamily 1 (RFM1) zoning district. (Planning Department and PAC recommend Approval.)(Councilor Cogle) Page 8 of 23 City Attorney’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: ADOPTED 3. 2nd Reading- REZN-05-25-1002: An Ordinance rezoning of 4306 3rd Avenue, parcel # 013-001-031 from Light Industrial/ Manufacturing (LMI) zoning district to Residential Multifamily 1 (RMF1) zoning district with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.) (Councilor Garrett) City Attorney’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: ADOPTED 4. 2nd Reading- REZN-05-25-0928: An ordinance rezoning 5674 Whittlesey Boulevard, parcel # 072-016-002 from Planned Unit Development (PUD) and General Commercial (GC) zoning district to Residential Office (RO) zoning district. (The Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.)(Councilor Garrett) City Attorney’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: ADOPTED 5. 2nd Reading: REZN-05-25-0929: An Ordinance rezoning of 5674 Whittlesey Boulevard, parcel # 072-016-002 from Planned Unit Development (PUD) and General Commercial (GC) zoning district to General Commercial (GC) zoning district. Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval. (Councilor Garrett) City Attorney’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: ADOPTED 6. 2nd Reading- REZN-06-25-1133: An ordinance rezoning 3564 Forrest Road, parcel # 067- 018-012 / 067-018-006 from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) and Single Family Residential 2 (SFR2) zoning district to Single Family Residential 2 (SFR2) zoning district. (The Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.)(Councilor Hickey) City Attorney’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: ADOPTED 7. 2nd Reading- REZN-06-25-1135: An ordinance rezoning of 0 Cusseta Road, parcel # 024- 022-002 / 024-022-001fromLight Manufacturing/ Industrial (LMI) zoning district to Residential Multifamily 2 (RMF2) zoning district. (The Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.)(Councilor Cogle) City Attorney’s Agenda #8: Vote Result: ADOPTED 8. 2nd Reading- REZN-06-25-1136: An Ordinance rezoning 1222 5th Avenue, parcel # 018- 010-010 from Light Manufacturing/ Industrial (LMI) zoning district to Uptown (UPT) zoning district. The Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval. (Councilor Cogle) City Attorney’s Agenda #9: PUBLIC HEARING HELD Page 9 of 23 9. 1st Reading- REZN-06-25-1179: An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 11-11 to provide a density change as it pertains to property located at 9101 Macon Road. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Mayor Pro-Tem) City Attorney’s Agenda #10: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 10. 1st Reading- An Ordinance amending the “Official Street Map, City of Columbus, Georgia”, by changing the official name of the public roadway designated as “Debutana Drive” to "Debutante Drive; authorizing the street name change; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro- Tem) City Attorney’s Agenda #11: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 11. 1st Reading- An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 15-35, Section 2, Columbus Police Department Pay Reform and Restructure Plan, as set forth in Administrative Policy No. 220- 1002, to revise Court Pay, and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee) RESOLUTIONS City Attorney’s Agenda #12: Vote Result: APPROVED 12. A resolution approving a Special Exception to allow for a Place of Worship, 250 or more seat and School, Public or Private in the existing building located at 3654 Forrest Road located in the Single Family Residential – 2 (SFR2) zoning district. (Councilor Hickey) City Attorney’s Agenda #13: No Action Taken; NOTE: Item was tabled indefinitely at the request of Councilor Hickey 13. A Resolution pertaining to signature authority for small business, non-profit, or economic/tourism grant programs funded by the American Rescue Plan. (Councilor Hickey) City Attorney’s Agenda #14: Vote Result: APPROVED 14. A Resolution of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, authorizing the preparation of a Notice of Sale, a Preliminary Official statement, the acceptance of bids for the sale of General Obligation Sales Tax Bonds, Series 2025; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem) PUBLIC AGENDA Last Application Received: August 22, 2025, 11:45 a.m. 1. Ms. Paula Johnson, representing Audrianna Jamilia Nobles, Re: Daughter’s Cold Murder Case. Not Present Page 10 of 23 2. Dr. Natalie Nicole, representing Role Model Academy, Re: Timely Accountability for Post- Eviction Debris and Illegal Tire Disposal on Right-of-Way. No Action Taken 3. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Crime Prevention Programs, Rules and Standards. No Action Taken 4. Dr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re: Crime Prevention Grants. No Action Taken 5. Mr. Timothy Veal, Re: Community Concerns. Not Present 6. Mr. Mark Lawrence, Re: Public Agenda – Kindness Always Matters. No Action Taken CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA City Manager’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA) Loan for Landfill Expansion Project Approval is requested to apply for and accept a Georgia Fund Solid Waste Loan up to $7,850,000 with a 15-year amortization period at an interest not to exceed 4.5% from the Georgia Environmental Finance Authority (GEFA). City Manager’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. Proposed New Muscogee County Jail Location Approval is requested to designate city owned property at 601/602 11th Ave. as the proposed New Jail location and issue a notice to proceed for design services only up to the current amount of the contract. City Manager’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED 3. FY25 Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, State and Community - Highway Safety Program (HEAT- Muscogee) – Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic Approval is requested for the Mayor, or their designee to apply for, accept, and expend any awarded funds as per the grant guidelines and City regulations, if awarded, a grant from the FY25 Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, State and Community Highway Safety program (HEAT - Muscogee) for combating impaired and aggressive drivers., in the amount of $368,897.76, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and amend the Multi-governmental Fund budget by the amount of the award. City Manager’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED Page 11 of 23 4. FY25 Governor’s Office of Highway Safety, State and Community - Highway Safety Program (Operation Safe Walk and Ride Columbus) Approval is requested to allow Parks and Recreation to apply for a grant available through the Atlanta United Community Fund and Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) and, if awarded, accept the grant valued at $1308.00 to help provide essential equipment needed to support the soccer programs at Woodruff Farm Soccer Complex. 5. PURCHASES City Manager’s Agenda #5(A-E): Vote Result: APPROVED A. Adoption of GDOT Procurement Policy for the Procurement Management and Administration of Engineering and Design-Related Consultant Services B. Vehicle Buildout services for the Sheriff’s Office C. Declaration of Surplus Equipment D. Declaration of Surplus and Recycling of Various Vehicles E. Intercom Control System Upgrade for Muscogee County Prison EMERGENCY PURCHASES 1. Emergency Purchase Information Only: Backup Generator, Diesel Tank and Trailer 2. Emergency Purchase Information Only: Eight (8) Ford Explorer PIU Interceptors Patrol Vehicles for the Columbus Police Department CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY Clerk of Council’s Agenda #1: No Action Taken 1. Certificate of Need Application filed by The Medical Center, Inc. d/b/a/ Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown (PCRM) on August 18, 2025, for its project to provide open heart services. Page 12 of 23 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #2: No Action Taken 2. Public Meeting Invite: Community Reinvestment Department & Community Development Advisory Council (CDAC) Meeting, Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED Clerk of Council’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED 3. Request to declare the seats of Gloria Strode and Carolyn Star-Ross as vacant on the Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED 4. Resolution – A Resolution changing the meeting schedule for November 2025. - November 4, 2025, 9:00 a.m. (Regular Council Meeting) ▪ Location: MCSD Board Room - November 11, 2025 (Canceled) - November 18, 2025, 5:30 p.m. (Regular Council Meeting) - November 25, 2025 (Canceled) Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED 5. Resolution – A Resolution changing the meeting schedule for December 2025. - December 9, 2025, 9:00 a.m. (Regular Council Meeting) - December 16, 2025, 5:30 p.m. (Regular Council Meeting) - December 23, 2025 (Canceled) - December 30, 2025 (Canceled) Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: RECEIVED 6. Minutes of the following boards 457 Deferred Compensation Plan Board 05-01-25 Bd. of Historic & Architectural Review 02-10-25 Bd. of Historic & Architectural Review 03-10-25 Page 13 of 23  Bd. of Historic & Architectural Review 12-09-24 Board of Tax Assessors #26-25 Board of Tax Assessors #27-25 Board of Water Commissioners 06-16-25 Development Authority of Columbus 07-10-25 Liberty Theatre Advisory Bd. 03-13-25 Liberty Theatre Advisory Bd. 05-21-25 Liberty Theatre Advisory Bd. 07-10-25 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7: Vote Result: RECEIVED 7. Resignation from John Sheftall from the Housing Authority of Columbus. (ADD-ON) - NOTE: Confirmed on 05-13-2025, to serve on the Historic & Architectural Review Board (BHAR) as the Historic Columbus Foundation Representative. ADD-ON RESOLUTIONS: Clerk of Council (Add-on Resolution): Vote Result: APPROVED A resolution excusing Councilor Glenn Davis from the August 26, 2025, Council Meeting. Clerk of Council (Add-on Resolution): Vote Result: APPROVED A resolution excusing Councilor Bruce Huff from the August 26, 2025, Council Meeting. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 8. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS – ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(A): No Action Taken A. BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: _______________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Mayor’s Appointment) Term Expired: March 24, 2025 Page 14 of 23  Terms are two years. Meet as needed. Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: 0 Senatorial District 29: 3 Vacancies: 2 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(B): Nomination(s): Clerk of Council McLemore announced the following nominations – Mayor Henderson renominated John Stacy, Jemirian Pitts and Jessica M. Ferriter to serve another term; Vote Result: CONFIRMED B. COLUMBUS IRONWORKS CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY: John Stacy Open for Nominations Eligible (Mayor’s Appointment) Term Expires: October 24, 2025 Jemirian Pitts Open for Nominations Eligible (Mayor’s Appointment) Term Expires: October 24, 2025 Jessica M. Ferriter Open for Nominations Eligible (Mayor’s Appointment) Term Expires: October 24, 2025 Terms are three years. Meets every other month. Women: 2 Senatorial District 15: 3 Senatorial District 29: 2 Vacancies: 0 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(C): Nomination(s): Clerk of Council McLemore announced the following nomination – Mayor Henderson renominated Amy Bryan to serve another term; Vote Result: CONFIRMED C. CONVENTION & VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (CVB): Page 15 of 23  Amy Bryan Open for Nominations Eligible (Mayor’s Appointment) Term Expires: December 31, 2025 Lauren Becker Open for Nominations Not Eligible (Mayor’s Appointment) Term Expires: December 31, 2025 Miles Greathouse Open for Nominations Not Eligible (Mayor’s Appointment) (Restaurant/Retail Trade) Term Expires: December 31, 2025 NOTE: These appointments are to be in July of each year prior to the expiration of the term with the new appointment term beginning in January. Terms are three years. Meets monthly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 5 Senatorial District 29: 4 Vacancies: 0 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(D): Nomination(s): Clerk of Council McLemore announced the following nomination – Mayor Henderson nominated Gwendolyn Ruff to succeed John Greenman; Vote Result: CONFIRMED D. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: John Greenman Open for Nominations Eligible (Mayor’s Appointment) Term Expired: April 30, 2025 The terms five years. Meets once a month. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 4 Senatorial District 29: 3 Vacancies: 0 Page 16 of 23 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(E): No Action Taken E. PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES: __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Mayor’s Appointment) (Business Community) Term Expires: June 30, 2026 The terms are four years. Meets monthly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 9 Senatorial District 29: 2 Vacancies: 1 9. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – READY FOR CONFIRMATION: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(A): Vote Result: CONFIRMED A. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Bruce McPherson was nominated to serve another term. (Councilor Cogle’s nominee) Term expires: August 15, 2029 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(B): Vote Result: CONFIRMED B. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Karl Douglass was nominated to serve another term. (Councilor Hickey’s nominee) Term expires: August 15, 2029 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(C): Vote Result: CONFIRMED C. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Sherri Carmack was nominated to fill a vacant seat. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires: August 15, 2027 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(D): Vote Result: CONFIRMED D. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: Anthony Johnson was nominated to fill a vacant seat for a representative of Senatorial District 15. (Councilor Hickey’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2026 Page 17 of 23 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(E): Vote Result: CONFIRMED E. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: Devon Moree was nominated to fill a vacant seat for a representative of Senatorial District 15. (Councilor Hickey’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2027 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(F): Vote Result: CONFIRMED F. RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Ricky Weeks was nominated to succeed Thomas Barron. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term Expires: June 30, 2029 10. COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #10(A): No Action Taken A. CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: __________________ (District 8 – Garrett) Vacant Term Expired: March 1, 2025 The terms are two years. Meets quarterly. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 8 Senatorial District 29: 4 Vacancies: 0 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #10(B): No Action Taken B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL: __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (District 2 – Davis) Term Expires: March 27, 2026 Page 18 of 23  __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (District 6 – Allen) Term Expires: March 27, 2026 __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (District 8 – Garrett) Term Expires: March 27, 2026 The terms for the Mayor’s Appointments are three years and Council’s Appointments are two years. Meets quarterly. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 7 Senatorial District 29: 1 Vacancies: 4 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #10(C): No Action Taken C. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION: Abdel Hernandez Open for Nominations Eligible (District 1 – Hickey) Term Expires: October 31, 2025 Tracy Walton-King Open for Nominations Eligible (District 3 – Huff) Term Expires: October 31, 2025 Paul T. Berry, III Open for Nominations Eligible (District 5 – Crabb) Term Expires: October 31, 2025 Walter Taylor Open for Nominations Eligible (District 7 – Cogle) Term Expires: October 31, 2025 Scott Taft Open for Nominations Not Eligible (District 9 – Anker) Term Expires: October 31, 2025 The terms are three years. Meets monthly. Page 19 of 23  Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 4 Senatorial District 29: 3 Vacancies: 0 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #10(D): Nomination(s): Clerk of Council McLemore announced the following nomination – Councilor Crabb nominated Grayson Aldric Miley, Brookstone High School; Vote Result: CONFIRMED D. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: District 5 Nominee: District 9 Nominee: ______________ District 10 Nominee: *Councilor Crabb is nominating Grayson Aldric Miley, Brookstone High School. 11. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(A): Nomination(s): Councilor Crabb renominated Norma “Beth” Harris. A. BOARD OF HONOR: Norma “Beth” Harris Open for Nominations Eligible (Council’s Appointment) Term Expires: October 31, 2025 The terms are four years. Meets as needed. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 4 Senatorial District 29: 3 Vacancies: 0 Page 20 of 23 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(B): No Action Taken B. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Appointment) (Senatorial District 29) Term Expires: June 30, 2026 The terms are three years. Meets every other month. Women: 4 Senatorial District 15: 5 Senatorial District 29: 3 Vacancies: 1 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(C): Nomination(s): Clerk of Council McLemore announced the following nominations – Mayor Pro Tem Allen renominated Cleteus D. Richardson and Councilor Chambers renominated Arreasha Z. Lawrence Bryant C. LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: Gloria Strode Open for Nominations Eligible (Council’s Appointment) Term Expired: August 14, 2025 Cleteus D. Richardson Open for Nominations Eligible (Council’s Appointment) Term Expired: August 14, 2025 Arreasha Z. Lawrence Bryant Open for Nominations Eligible (Council’s Appointment) Term Expired: August 14, 2025 *Councilor Chambers is renominating Arreasha Z. Lawrence Bryant. The terms are four years. Meets every other month. Women: 7 Senatorial District 15: 7 Senatorial District 29: 4 Vacancies: 0 Page 21 of 23 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #11(D): No Action Taken D. NEW HORIZONS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH – MENTAL HEALTH, ADDICTIVE DISEASES AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES- COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD: Judge David Ranieri Open for Nominations Does not desire reappointment (Council’s Appointment) Term Expired: June 30, 2025 The terms are three years. Meets every other month. Women: 2 Senatorial District 15: 3 Senatorial District 29: 1 Vacancies: 0 PUBLIC AGENDA (continued) 3. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Crime Prevention Programs, Rules and Standards. No Action Taken 4. Dr. Marvin Broadwater, Sr., Re: Crime Prevention Grants. No Action Taken EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Henderson entertained a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation and property acquisition and disposal as requested by City Attorney Fay. Mayor Pro Tem Allen made a motion to go into Executive Session, seconded by Councilor Hickey and carried unanimously by the eight members present, with Councilors Davis and Huff being absent from the meeting, and the time being 9:01 p.m. The Regular Meeting was reconvened at 9:12 p.m., at which time, Mayor Henderson announced that the Council did meet in Executive Session to discuss litigation and property acquisition and disposal; however, there were no votes taken. Page 22 of 23 With there being no further business to discuss, Mayor Henderson entertained a motion for adjournment. Motion by Councilor Garrett to adjourn the August 26, 2025, Regular Council Meeting, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen and carried unanimously by the eight members present, with Councilors Davis and Huff being absent from the meeting, and the time being 9:14 p.m. Page 23 of 23