Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 12/03/2019 05:30 PM

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding.

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Danny Deith - First Presbyterian Church.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Pack 100 Cub Scouts.

MINUTES:

1.Approval of the minutes for the November 12, 2019 Council Meeting and November 5, 2019 Executive Session.

RESOLUTIONS

2.A resolution recognizing Mr. Rusty Abernathy for bringing Santa Claus at Rusty's Floor Coverings. (Councilor Crabb)
3.A resolution recognizing Mr. Chris Jiles for his service to the Chattahoochee Valley and for his accomplishments. (Councilor Crabb)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

1.2nd Reading - REZN-09-19-6415: An Ordinance rezoning property located at 5004 / 5012 / 5028 Warm Springs Road (parcel # 100-014-080 / 100-014-079 / 100-014-081). The current zoning is NC (Neighborhood Commercial) Zoning District. The proposed zoning is RO (Residential Office) Zoning District. The proposed use is Townhomes. The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based on the Staff Report and compatibility with existing land uses. The Planning Department recommends approval based on compatibility with existing land uses. The applicant is Windsong Bonacre, LLC. (Councilor Crabb)
2.2nd Reading - REZN-09-19-6416: An Ordinance rezoning property located at 8063 Veterans Parkway (parcel # 073-021-009). The current zoning is LMI (Light Manufacturing / Industrial) Zoning District. The proposed zoning is PMUD (Planned Mixed Use Development) Zoning District. The proposed use is Mixed Use. The Planning Advisory Commission recommends approval based on the Staff Report and compatibility with existing land uses. The Planning Department recommends approval based on compatibility with existing land uses. The applicant is White Oak Grove, LLC. (Councilor Davis)
3.2nd Reading - An Ordinance regulating vehicular traffic in Columbus, Georgia by establishing a list of roadways approved for the use of speed detection devices on behalf of the Columbus Consolidated Government; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)
4.1st Reading - An Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Columbus Code to repeal Columbus Code Section 14-60.3., which prohibits tattooing on Sunday or Sabbath days; and for other purposes. (Councilor Garrett)
5.1st Reading - An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 19-027, the Budget for the Fiscal Year 2020, Beginning July 1, 2019, and ending June 30, 2020, reclassifying certain positions of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes. (Request of Superior Court Clerk) (Budget Review Committee) (Delayed 10-22-19)
6.1st Readings - An ordinance amending Chapter 18 of the Columbus Code to repeal and replace Columbus Code Section 18-2.2. pertaining to notice and other procedures for temporary street closings; and for other purposes. (Councilor Huff)
7.1st Reading - An ordinance amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2019 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, appropriating amounts shown in each fund; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)

RESOLUTIONS

8.Resolution - A Resolution authorizing the issuance of $50,670,000 Columbus Georgia, Water and Sewerage Taxable Refunding Revenue Bonds, Series 2019; and for other purposes. (Request of Columbus Board of Water Commissioners)
9.Resolution - A Resolution of the Council of Columbus, Georgia, ratifying a Bond Resolution adopted by the Columbus Building Authority authorizing the issuance of a Lease Revenue Bond, Series 2019, in the maximum principal amount of $5,000,000 to finance the acquisition, removal and/or improvement of an existing building and related facilities at 5601 Veterans Parkway; and for other purposes. (Request of the Columbus Building Authority)

PUBLIC AGENDA

1.Mr. Carey McCraney, Re: Parking on city property, sewers, manholes, and window tint on automobiles.
2.Ms. Phoebe Dawson, Re: Columbus Social Services remaining at present location to make these services available for easy client access.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

PURCHASES

A.Comprehensive Generator Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20-0010
B.Purchase of Bomb Suit with Helmet and Accessories

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

A.Vibrant & Connected Metrics Tool - Betsy Covington, President & CEO of Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, Inc.
B.Blight Index Pilot Program - John Hudgison, Inspections & Codes Director
C.Virginia College Property Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager
D.Government Center Public Meetings Update - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager

BID ADVERTISEMENT

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December 4, 2019
1. Oil & Lubricants for Metra (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20-0026
Scope of Bid

Provide various types of oil & lubricants on an “as needed” basis to the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to be utilized by METRA Transit System. The contract term will be for three years.
1. Alternators & Starters (Annual Contract) (Re-Bid) – RFB No. 20-0025
Scope of Bid

Provide alternators and starters to METRA Transit System on an “as needed” basis. The contract term will be for three years.

December 6, 2019
1. Program Management Services for the Columbus Government Center Complex – RFP No. 20-0009
Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government invites qualified firms to submit proposals to provide program management services for the Columbus Government Center Complex project.
1. Cleaning Services for Architectural Facades and Monuments at Ft Benning Gateway – RFP No. 20-0010
Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking a qualified Contractor to clean two architectural facades and monuments at the Ft Benning Gateway (I 185/Ft Benning & Columbus), to include a traffic control plan that meets GDOT requirements.

December 11, 2019
1. Roofing Services at Riverdale-Porterdale Cemetery Building – RFB No. 20-0030
Scope of Bid

Provide all labor, equipment and materials to remove the existing roof and replace with new asphalt shingle system. Requests for substation will be accepted until 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 2, 2019.
1. Roofing Services at Britt David Pottery Studio – RFB No. 20-0032
Scope of Bid

Provide all labor, equipment and materials to remove the existing roof and replace with new asphalt shingle system. Requests for substation will be accepted until 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 2, 2019.

December 18, 2019
1. Grab-All Debris Loader – RFB No. 20-0031
Scope of Bid

Provide one (1) grab-all debris loader to be used by the staff of the Forestry Department to pick up large trees while cleaning up storm debris.

December 20, 2019
1. Board Management Software – RFP No. 20-0008
Scope of RFP

Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide a Board Management Software Program for use by the Columbus Clerk of Council’s Office.

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

1.RESOLUTION: A Resolution excusing Councilor Jerry "Pops" Barnes from November 12, 2019 Council Meeting.
2.RESOLUTION: A Resolution excusing Councilor Bruce Huff from the November 12, 2019 Council Meeting.
3.PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Email correspondence from Mr. Charles Harp, resigning from his position on the Personnel Review Board.
4.RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD: Email correspondence from Ms. Lauren Vance, requesting the seats of Ms. Latshia Stephens-Archibald (District 3) and Mr. Shawn Souvenir (District 10, At-Large) be declared vacant on the Recreation Advisory Board due to lack of attendance.
5.Minutes of the following boards:
Airport Commission, October 23, 2019.
Board of Tax Assessors, #40-19.
Board of Water Commissioners, October 21, 2019.
Board of Zoning Appeals, October 02, 2019.
Columbus Board of Health, August 28, 2019.
Columbus Iron Works Convention & Trade Center Authority, September 24, 2019.
Recreation Advisory Board, May 29, 2019.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

1. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
.A. CONVENTION AND VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:

Paul Pierce                                                                                                                (Mayor’s Appointment)

(Restaurant/Retail Trade)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: December 31, 2019

These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.

Women: 4

                Senatorial District 15:   5

                Senatorial District 29:   4

B. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:

                Tiffani Stacy                                                                                                                (Mayor’s Appointment)

                Resident Position

                Eligible to succeed

                Term Expires: November 16, 2019

These are five-year terms, except for the Resident Position, which is a one-year term. Board meets monthly.

Women: 2

                Senatorial District 15:   4

                Senatorial District 29:   3

C. PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

Charles Staples                                                                                 (Mayor’s Appointment)

Business Community Representative

Term Expired: June 30, 2019

   Does not desire reappointment

                These are two-year terms. Board meets monthly.

Women: 5

                Senatorial District 15:   4

                Senatorial District 29:   6
1. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT- READY FOR VOTE
1. AIRPORT COMMISSION:
Carl A. Rhodes, Jr.                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: December 31, 2019

The Columbus Airport Commission has submitted the names of Carl A. Rhodes, Jr., Clint Thomas, and Vincent E. Woodward, Jr. for this seat. The Commission is suggesting re-appointment of Carl A. Rhodes, Jr.

These are five-year terms. Board meets monthly.

Women: 1

                Senatorial District 15:   2

                Senatorial District 29:   3
1. BOARD OF ELECTIONS & REGISTRATION:
Margaret Jenkins                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: December 31, 2019

Councilor House has re-nominated Margaret Jenkins.

Councilor Barnes is nominating Harry C D Underwood.

Diane Scrimpshire                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: December 31, 2019

Councilor House has re-nominated Diane Scrimpshire.

Councilor Woodson is nominating Raquel Aponte.

Eleanor White                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: December 31, 2019

Councilor House re-nominated Eleanor White.

Mayor Pro Tem Allen nominated Nate Sanderson.

Councilor Barnes nominated James A. Washington, Jr.

These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.

Women: 4

                Senatorial District 15:   3

                Senatorial District 29:   2
1. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- THREE NOMINEES ARE SENT TO THE AUTHORITY FOR SELECTION
1. HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Susan McKnight                                                                                                Open for Nominations

Eligible to succeed                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: November 14, 2019

These are two-year terms. Board meets monthly.

Women: 5

                Senatorial District 15:   9

                Senatorial District 29:   1
1. COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
1. COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS:
Shanet’ Goodwin Whittlesey                                                                Open for Nominations

Vacant                                                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 1, 2022

Tatsiana Savashynskaya                                                                                Open for Nominations

Vacant                                                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 1, 2021

Akear Mewborn is interested in serving on CIRCLE.

These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.

Women: 9

                Senatorial District 15:   7

                Senatorial District 29:   4
1. HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Katie Bishop                                                                                                                Open for Nominations

(At-Large)                                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: January 31, 2020

*Interested in serving another term.

Claire Berry                                                                                                                Open for Nominations

(Board of Realtors)                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: January 31, 2020

Tyler Allen                                                                                                                Open for Nominations

(Uptown Columbus Business Association)                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: January 31, 2020

Shannon Smallman                                                                                                Open for Nominations

(At-Large)                                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: January 31, 2020

*Interested in serving another term.

These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.

Women: 8

                Senatorial District 15:   9

                Senatorial District 29:   3
1. PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Charles Little, Jr.                                                                                                 Open for Nominations

(Alternate Member)                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: December 31, 2019

VACANT SEAT                                                                                     Open for Nominations

Alternate Member                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: December 31, 2022

Dr. Shanita L. Pettaway is interested in serving on the Personnel Review Board.

These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.

Women: 1

                Senatorial District 15:   5

                Senatorial District 29:   2
1. RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD:
Michael Peacock – District 6 Appointment                                                Open for Nominations

Resigned                                                                                                                (Councilor Allen)

Term Expires: December 31, 2019

These are five-year terms, except for the MCSD Representative, who serves a one-year term. Board meets quarterly.
1. REGION SIX REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES:
Edward Barnwell                                                                               Open for Nominations

(Resigned)                                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: June 30, 2021

These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.

Women: 3

                Senatorial District 15:   1

                Senatorial District 29:   3
1. TREE BOARD:
William Consoletti                                                                                                      Open for Nominations

(Landscape/Forestry Professional)                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Not Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: December 31, 2019

Tannis Danley is interested in serving and has been suggested by William Consoletti for this position.

Brad Huff - Not Interested in Serving another term                     Open for Nominations

(KCBC Director or Commissioner)                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: December 31, 2019

Charnae Ware Johnson is the new Keep Columbus Beautiful Director and is interested in serving.

Jeremy Cummings                                                                                                Open for Nominations

(Public Utilities Representative)                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed

Term Expires: July 1, 2018

These are three-year terms. Board meets as needed.

Women: 6

Senatorial District 15:   5

                Senatorial District 29:   6

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding. INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Danny Deith - First Presbyterian Church. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Pack 100 Cub Scouts.

MINUTES:

RESOLUTIONS

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS

PUBLIC AGENDA

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

PURCHASES

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

BID ADVERTISEMENT

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding.

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Danny Deith - First Presbyterian Church.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Pack 100 Cub Scouts.