Council Agenda - Regular Meeting

~~POST SUMMARY MINUTES~~ Council Chambers October 14, 2025 C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor 9:00 AM 3111 Citizens Way, Columbus, GA 31906 Regular Meeting M A Y O R’ S A G E N D A PRESENT: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III and Mayor Pro Tem R. Gary Allen and Councilors John Anker, Travis L. Chambers, Joanne Cogle, Charmaine Crabb, R. Walker Garrett, Bruce Huff and Toyia Tucker. Deputy City Manager Lisa Goodwin, Assistant City Attorney Lucy Sheftall, Clerk of Council Lindsey G. McLemore and Deputy Clerk of Council Tameka Colbert. ABSENT: Councilors Glenn Davis and Byron Hickey were absent. City Attorney Clifton Fay was also absent. CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Mayor Pro Tem R. Gary Allen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson MINUTES: Mayor’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. Approval of minutes for the September 23, 2025, Council Meeting. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor’s Agenda #2: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Councilor Garrett) 2. Proclamation: Communities in Motion Day Receiving: Robert Sheridan, Transit Compliance Officer, METRA Transit Mayor’s Agenda #3: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Councilor Chambers ) 3. Proclamation: Paint the Town Pink Week Receiving: Cheryl Johnson, President & CEO, West Central Georgia Cancer Coalition Mayor’s Agenda #4: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Councilor Anker) 4. Proclamation: National 4-H Week Receiving: Christine Budd, 4-H Program Assistant, and Megan Shockley, 4-H County Extension Agent Mayor’s Agenda ADD-ON: No Action Taken (Proclamation read into the record by Councilor Huff) Proclamation: Help the Hooch Day Receiving: Lisa Thomas Cutts, Executive Director, Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission PRESENTATIONS: Mayor’s Agenda #5: No Action Taken 5. SIM Mapping Report & Housing Study Presented by: Kristin Barker, Mayor’s Commission on Reentry Mayor’s Agenda #6: No Action Taken 6. 2025 IA Risk Assessment & Annual Audit Plan Presented by: Craig Carter, Managing Director, Mauldin & Jenkins Page 2 of 20 CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA ORDINANCES City Attorney’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: ADOPTED 1. 2nd Reading- REZN-06-25-1190: An Ordinance rezoning property located at 2506 Riverside Drive from Residential Multifamily– 2 (RMF2) zoning district to Residential Multifamily – 1 (RMF1) zoning district with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommended Approval.) (Councilor Garrett) City Attorney’s Agenda #2: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 2. 1st Reading- REZN-07-25-1385: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1420 Wynnton Road (parcel # 026-024-001) from Residential Office (RO) Zoning District to Single Family Residential 2 (SFR2) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Cogle) City Attorney’s Agenda #3: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 3. 1st Reading- REZN-08-25-0015: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 9055 & 9067 Veterans Parkway (parcel # 079-001-004/034) from Residential Estate - 1 (RE1) Zoning District to Residential Office (RO) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Davis) City Attorney’s Agenda #4: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 4. 1st Reading- REZN-08-25-1511: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 6839 Mitchell Drive (parcel # 013-014-009A) from Single Family Residential - 2 (SFR2) Zoning District to Single Family Residential – 4 (SFR4) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Tucker) City Attorney’s Agenda #5: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 5. 1st Reading- REZN-08-25-1513: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 4627 Milgen Road (parcel # 083-044-001B) from Light Manufacturing/ Industrial (LMI) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Crabb) Page 3 of 20 City Attorney’s Agenda #6: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 6. 1st Reading- REZN-08-25-1514: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 4459 Cusseta Road (parcel # 090-033-011) from Single Family Residential - 1 (SFR1) Zoning District to Heavy Manufacturing/ Industrial (HMI) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Huff) City Attorney’s Agenda #7: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 7. 1st Reading- REZN-08-25-1515: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 800,802,804 7th Avenue, 800, 801,804, 805, 808, 809, 812 8th Avenue and 801, 805, 809, 811 9th Avenue (parcel # 019-020-012/13/14/19/20/21 & 019-021- 009/12/29/30/31/32/33/34) from Residential Office (RO), General Commercial (GC), or Light Manufacturing/ Industrial (LMI) Zoning District to Uptown (UPT) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.)(Councilor Cogle) City Attorney’s Agenda #8: PUBLIC HEARING HELD 8. 1st Reading- An ordinance amending the “Official Street Map, City of Columbus, Georgia”, by changing the official street name of the public roadway designated as “Masterbuilt Court” to Master Wall court, to be one street name consistent with the length of roadway; authorizing the street name change; repealing any conflicting ordinances; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem and Councilor Crabb) RESOLUTIONS City Attorney’s Agenda #9: Vote Result: APPROVED 9. EXCP-09-25-1728: A resolution approving a Special Exception to allow for a Resource Conservation Subdivision located at 1650 Hubbard Road located in the Residential Estate – 1 (RE1) zoning district. PUBLIC AGENDA 1. Dr. Natalie Nicole, representing Role Model Academy of Arts, Re: Community Concerns – Homelessness, Facilities & Enforcement No Action Taken 2. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Blight, Demolitions, Racism & Poverty No Action Taken 3. Mr. Val McGowan, Re: Stormwater Run Off, Subdivision Development & Stormwater Ditch Upkeep No Action Taken Page 4 of 20 4. Mr. Matthew Gilbert, Re: Stop the Spread of Flock Surveillance – Protect Public Privacy & Trust No Action Taken 5. Mr. Nicholas Yancey, Re: Flock Safety and Redspeed Georgia, LLC. Not Present 6. Ms. Natasha Hart, Re: Flock Safety Cameras. Not Present 7. Mr. Jose Altamirano, representing Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, Inc., Re: Overgrown Trees on City Property Hindering Business No Action Taken CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA City Manager’s Agenda #1: Vote Result: APPROVED 1. EV Charging Turnkey Design/Build Agreement for Electric Fleet Charging Stations Approval is requested to enter into a Turnkey Design/Build agreement with Georgia Power for the installation and commissioning of electric fleet charging stations at the METRA campus (814 Linwood Blvd.). Costs include infrastructure work and system installation to be performed at the METRA campus. One (1) CP6621 Dual Port Level 2 charger and two (2) ChargePoint Express Plus chargers will be installed. The total cost of the agreement is $509,452.00, including site work and installation. Funds in the amount of $381,494.00 will come from METRA’s T-SPLOST funding. 2024 Transit Trust Fund Program (TTFP) funds in the amount of $127,958.00 will also be used. These funds were allocated to METRA by GDOT for the purpose of installing electric bus chargers at METRA’s campus. City Manager’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. Contract Extension with Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCVB) Approval is requested to extend the intergovernmental agreement between the Columbus Consolidated Government (CCG) and the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau (CCVB) for an additional five-year period as originally authorized in Resolution No. 294-09 and subsequent extensions per Resolution No. 282-15 and Resolution No. 337-20. City Manager’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: APPROVED 3. Street Acceptance –That portion of Holstein Hill Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Holstein Hill located in Phase Three, Section One, Heiferhorn Farms. City Manager’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED 4. Street Acceptance – That portion of Hawks Ridge Drive Page 5 of 20  Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Hawks Ridge, located in Section VIII, River Crest. City Manager’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: APPROVED 5. Street Acceptance – That portion of Osprey Cove Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Osprey Cove Drive located in Addition to Section One, The Estates at River Crest. City Manager’s Agenda #6: Vote Result: APPROVED 6. Street Acceptance –That portion of Lemongrass Drive and that portion of Morning Dew Drive Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Lemongrass Drive and that portion of Morning Dew Drive located in Section Two, Courtland Ridge. City Manager’s Agenda #7(1-8): See notation for each individual item. 7. 2026 Legislative Agenda Items – Additional Proposed Items Approval is requested of the resolutions for the 2026 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly. City Manager’s Agenda #7 (1): Delayed at the request of Councilor Tucker for additional information to include an impact study and input from the Public Safety Departments. 7 (1). PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR AMENDMENT: The Columbus Council requests that the local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly enact local legislation to amend the Charter of Columbus, Georgia to remove the of Public signed duties to direct, supervise, and coordinate the administration and activities of the Department of Public Safety; to create a new position of Public Safety Director; and to provide for the qualifications, appointment, removal of that position. The Charter amendments referred to herein shall not become effective and shall not apply unless this act is approved by a majority of Muscogee County voters at a referendum set as specified by the General Assembly for November 2026. (Request of Councilor Toyia Tucker) City Manager’s Agenda #7 (2): Vote Result: APPROVED 7 (2). SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 601: The Columbus Council requests that the local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly support currently pending H.B. 601 or any subsequent revision thereof which includes a reinstatement of the Page 6 of 20  requirement of licensing for lawful weapons carry except under certain exceptions. (Request of Councilor Walker Garrett) City Manager’s Agenda #7 (3): Vote Result: APPROVED 7 (3). STATE COURT SOLICITOR – SALARIES: The Columbus Council requests that the local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly introduce legislation to amend the local act found at Georgia Laws 1999, p.3803. The salary of the Solicitor General shall be no less than 90% of the state paid salary and the local supplement of the junior State Court Judge. The salary of the Chief Assistant Solicitor General shall be no less than 80% of the state paid salary and local supplement of the Solicitor General. The salary of all other attorneys in the Solicitor General’s Office shall be determined consistent with the pay plan for other attorneys serving the County and State governments. (Request of Councilor Walker Garrett) City Manager’s Agenda #7 (4): Vote Result: APPROVED 7 (4). SOVERIGN IMMUNITY: The Columbus Council requests that the local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly support the ACCG policy position with respect to the waiver of sovereign immunity for local governments. (Request of Councilor Toyia Tucker) City Manager’s Agenda #7 (5): Vote Result: APPROVED 7 (5). SPECIAL ELECTION COST REIMBURSEMENT: The Columbus Council requests that the local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly support the ACCG policy position with respect of cost reimbursement for certain special elections. (Request of Councilor Toyia Tucker) City Manager’s Agenda #7 (6): Vote Result: APPROVED 7 (6). OUT OF NETWORK AMBULANCE SERVICES: The Columbus Council requests that the local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly support the ACCG policy position with respect to in network treatment for all emergency ambulance service providers. (Request of Councilor Toyia Tucker) City Manager’s Agenda #7 (7): Vote Result: APPROVED 7 (7). EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REIMBURSEMENTS: The Columbus Council requests that the local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly support the ACCG policy position with respect to Medicaid Page 7 of 20  reimbursements for emergency medical services. (Request of Councilor Toyia Tucker) City Manager’s Agenda #7 (8): Vote Result: APPROVED 7 (8). NEXT GENERATION 911 SYSTEM: The Columbus Council requests that the local delegation to the Georgia General Assembly support the ACCG policy position with respect to implementation of the Next Generation 911 system. (Request of Councilor Toyia Tucker) City Manager’s Agenda #8: Vote Result: APPROVED 8. Retiree Health Insurance Plan Approval is requested, authorizing renewal of the Medicare-eligible healthcare plan benefits and the United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan. City Manager’s Agenda #9: Vote Result: APPROVED 9. Homeland Security Grant Program - Bomb Robot Upgrades/Repairs/Refurbishment Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee to apply for and accept, if awarded, the Homeland Security grant award, in the amount of $112,523.00, or as otherwise awarded, for upgrading, repairing, and a complete refurbishment of the current bomb robot for the Hazardous Devices Team that is not in service due to being outdated and broken, with a local match requirement of $28,130.75, and amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount awarded. City Manager’s Agenda 10: Vote Result: APPROVED 10. Homeland Security Grant Program - Community Emergency Response Team Equipment Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee to apply for and accept, if awarded, the Homeland Security grant award, in the amount of $30,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, for the purchase of 240 CERT kits (equipment) for the Community Emergency Response Team program to train citizens in emergency preparedness and how to respond to emergencies in their homes and work places until first responders can arrive, with a local match requirement of $7,500.00, and amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount awarded. City Manager’s Agenda 11: Vote Result: APPROVED 11. Homeland Security Grant Program – Law enforcement Robot (SPOT) – CPD/ CFEMS Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee, to apply for and accept, if awarded, the Homeland Security grant award, in the amount of $410,465.35, or as otherwise awarded, for Page 8 of 20  the purchase of one law enforcement advanced technology robot, with a local match requirement of $102,616.34, and amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount awarded. City Manager’s Agenda #12: Vote Result: APPROVED 12. Homeland Security Grant Program - Firefighting Robot Thermite RS-3 -CFEMS Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee, to apply for and accept, if awarded, the Homeland Security grant award, in the amount of $408,137.30, or as otherwise awarded, for the purchase of one law enforcement advanced technology robot, with a local match requirement of $102,034.33, and amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount awarded. City Manager’s Agenda #13: Vote Result: APPROVED 13. State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs Equity Fund Rural Workforce Housing Application (NeighborWorks Columbus) Approval is requested to apply, and if awarded, accept the State of Georgia Department of Community Affairs Equity Fund Rural Workforce Housing Initiative on behalf of NeighborWorks Columbus by the amount awarded in the amount of a $1,500,000 infrastructure loan and $2,500,000 infrastructure grant, and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount awarded. The loan/grant funding will be utilized by NeighborWorks Columbus for workforce housing at Newman’s Crossing, located off Farr Road, to provide 61 single-family homes for sale, as well as the necessary infrastructure for this development. City Manager’s Agenda #14: Vote Result: APPROVED 14. Partnership in Innovation – Community Research Grant Application – Fire & EMS Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant in the amount of $10,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, from the Community Research Grant Program offered by the Partnership for Innovation. The funds will support the development of digital twin technology to enhance wildland fire research in Muscogee County, in partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology. No matching funds are required. City Manager’s Agenda #15: Vote Result: APPROVED 15. Columbus Police Department: Donation Approval is requested to accept a donation of $6,000 from Chuck McClure and Back Columbus Blue to purchase two K9 ballistic vests for the K9 Unit. City Manager’s Agenda (Add-On): Vote Result: APPROVED ADD-ON: Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Great Outdoor Stewardship Program-Chattahoochee River Improvements Page 9 of 20 Approval is requested for the Mayor, or his designee, to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant application in the amount up to $3,000,000, from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program for improvements to the historic power channel of the Chattahoochee River. 16. PURCHASES City Manager’s Agenda #16 (A,C,D,E,F,G & H): Vote Result: APPROVED A. Computer Devices, Accessories and Associated Services for Information Technology Department (Annual Contract) – Cooperative Purchase City Manager’s Agenda #16 (B): Vote Result: DELAYED until the October 28th meeting. B. Two (2) Ford Police Pursuit Explorers for the Sheriff’s Office – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase C. One (1) 2026 F-350 Crew Cab Flatbed Truck for the Public Works Department – Georgia Statewide Contract Cooperative Purchase D. Contract Extension for Custodial Supplies (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 19-0039 E. Six (6) Zero Turn Mowers for the Public Works Department – Georgia Statewide Contract Purchase F. Axon Officer Safety 7 Program Agreements for the Sheriff’s Office G. Imaging Laser Scanner with Subscription and Various Accessories for the Sheriff’s Office H. Repair of Caterpillar D7R II Bulldozer for Public Works 17. UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS City Manager’s Agenda #17(A): Vote Result: APPROVED to accept Midtown Inc’s gift to purchase the Children’s Bicycle Playground at Dinglewood Park and move forward with executing the maintenance agreement. A. MidTown Children's Bicycle Playground - Midtown Inc. B. CCVB Update - Ashley Woitena, President and CEO, VisitColumbusGA. No Action Taken C. Roll with Us Shuttle Update - Everette Flemming, Assistant Director, METRA Transit. No Action Taken Page 10 of 20  D. Infrastructure Update - Ryan Pruett, Director, Inspections and Code, Will Johnson, Director, Planning, and Vance Beck, Director, Engineering. No Action Taken E. Gateway Signage Update - Vance Beck, Director, Engineering. No Action Taken F. Performance Evaluation Update - Reather Hollowell, Director, Human Resources. No Action Taken BID ADVERTISEMENT DATE: October 14, 2025 TO: Mayor and Councilors FROM: Finance Department SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs October 15, 2025 1. Plumbing and Irrigation Supplies (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 26-0002 Scope of Bid Provide plumbing & irrigation supplies on an “as needed basis” to be picked up or delivered to Columbus Consolidated Government. The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. October 22, 2025 1. Loss Control Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 26-0011 Scope of Bid The Columbus Consolidated Government invites qualified firms to submit proposals to provide comprehensive loss control services to its workforce of approximately 3000 employees. The primary purpose of these services is to assist CCG/Risk Management in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks across its various departments and operations, thereby reducing the frequency and severity of losses, improving safety, and controlling insurance costs. The initial term of the contract will be for two years, with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. 2. Emergency Remediation & Reconstruction Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 26-0012 Scope of Bid The Columbus Consolidated Government seeks proposals from qualified contractors to provide emergency remediation and reconstruction services on an as-needed basis for city-owned facilities. The contractor shall furnish all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supervision. The initial term of the contract will be for two years, with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Page 11 of 20 CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY Clerk of Council’s Agenda #1: No Action Taken 1. Reminder – 2025 Council Meeting Schedule (October-December) ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED Clerk of Council’s Agenda #2: Vote Result: APPROVED 2. Request – The Clerk of Council is requesting the members of Council to directly consider pending honorary designation applications for approval. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #3: Vote Result: RECEIVED 3. Resignation – RiverCenter Executive Director Norman Easterbrook has submitted his resignation from the Uptown Façade Board. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #4: Vote Result: APPROVED 4. Travel Authorization – Request for Councilor Toyia Tucker to attend the 2025 Georgia Association of Regional Commissioners (GARC) Annual Conference in St. Simons Island, GA. Clerk of Council’s Agenda #5: Vote Result: RECEIVED 5. Minutes of the following boards Board of Elections and Registration 08-07-25 Board of Elections and Registration 09-04-25 Board of Tax Assessors #34-25 Columbus Iron Works Convention & Trade Center Authority 08-28-25 Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners (CVB) 08-20-25 Historic and Architectural Review Board (BHAR) 06-23-25 Historic and Architectural Review Board (BHAR) 07-23-25 Historic and Architectural Review Board (BHAR) 08-11-25 Page 12 of 20  Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board 09-11-25 Pension Fund, Employees’ Board of Trustees 04-09-25 Pension Fund, Employees’ Board of Trustees 05-14-25 Pension Fund, Employees’ Board of Trustees 06-11-25 Planning Advisory Commission 08-06-25 Planning Advisory Commission 09-03-25 Clerk of Council’s Agenda (Add-On): Vote Result: APPROVED ADD-ON: A resolution excusing the absence of Councilor Glenn Davis from the October 14, 2025, Council Meeting. Clerk of Council’s Agenda (Add-On): Vote Result: APPROVED ADD-ON: A resolution excusing the absence of Councilor Byron Hickey from the October 14, 2025, Council Meeting. BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED 6. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS – ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6(A): No Action Taken A. BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: _______________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Mayor’s Appointment) Term Expired: March 24, 2025 Terms are two years. Meets as needed. Women: 1 Senatorial District 15: 0 Senatorial District 29: 3 Vacancies: 2 Page 13 of 20 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #6(B): Nomination: Mayor Henderson nominated Cesar Bautista to succeed Miles Greathouse on the Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners; Vote Result: CONFIRMED B. CONVENTION & VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS (CVB): 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 #6(C): No Action Taken C. 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 Page 14 of 20 7. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – READY FOR CONFIRMATION: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #7(A): Vote Result: CONFIRMED A. PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Natalie N. McDowell was nominated to fill the vacant seat of Regular Member 5. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term expires: December 31, 2025 8. COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(A): No Action Taken A. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL: __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (District 2 – Davis) Term Expires: March 27, 2026 __________________ 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 #8(B): No Action Taken B. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION: Page 15 of 20  Paul T. Berry, III Open for Nominations Eligible (District 5 – Crabb) Term Expires: October 31, 2025 *Not interested in serving another term. Scott Taft Open for Nominations Not Eligible (District 9 – Anker) Term Expires: October 31, 2025 The terms are three years. Meets monthly. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 4 Senatorial District 29: 3 Vacancies: 0 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #8(C): No Action Taken C. YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL: District 9 Nominee: ______________ District 10 Nominee: 9. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS – ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING: Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(A): No Action Taken A. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Appointment) (Georgia Veterinary Technician) Term Expires: October 15, 2025 __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Appointment) (Animal Rescue Shelter Representative) Term Expires: October 15, 2025 Page 16 of 20  The terms are two years. Meet as needed. Women: 7 Senatorial District 15: 3 Senatorial District 29: 4 Vacancies: 3 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(B): Nomination: Councilor Crabb nominated Kristasia Heath to fill the vacant seat on the Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission. B. KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Appointment) (Senatorial District 29) Term Expires: June 30, 2026 *KCB is recommending Kristasia Heath. 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 #9(C): No Action Taken C. LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Appointment) Term Expired: August 14, 2025 __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Appointment) Term Expired: August 14, 2026 The terms are four years. Meets every other month. Page 17 of 20  Women: 5 Senatorial District 15: 7 Senatorial District 29: 4 Vacancies: 2 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(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 Clerk of Council’s Agenda #9(E): No Action Taken E. PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Appointment) (Alternate Member 1) Term expires: December 31, 2027 __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Appointment) (Alternate Member 2) Term expires: December 31, 2027 Page 18 of 20  __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Appointment) (Alternate Member 3) Term expires: December 31, 2027 __________________ Open for Nominations Vacant (Council’s Appointment) (Alternate Member 5) Term expires: December 31, 2025 The terms are three years. Meets monthly. Women: 3 Senatorial District 15: 3 Senatorial District 29: 3 Vacancies: 4 UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS: A. Airport Commission (Commission Council’s Appointment) B. Board of Health (Council’s Appointment) C. Board of Water Commissioners (Council’s Appointment) D. Housing Authority of Columbus (Mayor’s Appointment) E. Personnel Review Board (Council’s Appointment) F. Recreation Advisory Board (Council’s Appointment) PUBLIC AGENDA (continued): 2. Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Blight, Demolitions, Racism & Poverty No Action Taken 4. Mr. Matthew Gilbert, Re: Stop the Spread of Flock Surveillance – Protect Public Privacy & Trust No Action Taken EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Henderson entertained a motion to go into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation and property acquisition and disposal as requested by Assistant City Attorney Sheftall. Councilor Page 19 of 20 Tucker made a motion to go into Executive Session, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Allen and carried unanimously by the six members present, with Councilors Cogle and Garrett being absent for the vote and Councilors Davis and Hickey being absent from the meeting, with the time being 3:52 p.m. The Regular Meeting was reconvened at 4:16 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. ADD-ON RESOLUTIONS: City Attorney Add-On Resolution: Vote Result: APPROVED A resolution authorizing a settlement payment of $50,000 to settle all damage claims of Shirmone Edge stemming from the incident which occurred on June 15, 2023, and to execute all appropriate settlement documents to this effect. 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 14, 2025, Regular Council Meeting, seconded by Councilor Tucker and carried unanimously by the six members present, with Councilors Cogle and Garrett being absent for the vote, Councilors Davis and Hickey being absent from the meeting, and the time being 4:19 p.m. Page 20 of 20