CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Chris Abernathy with True Vine Ministries of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
PROCLAMATION:
Receiving: Carmen Evans, Tri-City Prayer Initiative
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Development Authority to support the Chips4Chips Initiative for up to $1,250,000.
Approval is requested for closure and abandonment of an approximately 260 ft. +/- section of right of way for Frist Court located within an existing parking lot that serves Piedmont Northside Campus, authorize the disposal of the said right of way with applicable State Law; reserving utility and access easements; and for other purposes. There are no financial obligations for the City.
Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of a 6 ft. sidewalk/multi use trail and maintenance easement located at 6855 Midland Commons(MC-100) adjacent to the right of way for Midland Commons Blvd.
Approval is requested to authorize the execution of a lease renewal and amendment with Verizon Wireless for the purpose of leasing space at 8889 River Road to operate and maintain an existing telecommunications tower.
Approval is requested to provide a letter of support for the application from Clean Communities Investment Partnership, Inc. (CCIP) for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) funding through the National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF)
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY
The 16th Annual Hometown Connection/Legislative Agenda will be held on October 12, 2023 at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center, Foundry Room from 11 :30-1 :30. Attached you will find the 'Draft Legislative Agenda' for your review. If you have any additional items, please submit to Teasha Hollis as soon as possible.
On Tuesday, October 10th, the final Legislative Agenda items will be placed on my agenda as individual items for your consideration and approval. Those approved items will be presented to our Legislative Delegation during the Hometown Connection/Legislative meeting.
Legislative Agenda Draft Items are attached at the end
REFERRALS:
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Board of Tax Assessors, #30-23 and #31-23
Region Six Regional Advisory Council for Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, July 12, 2023
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Tiffani Stacy- Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment)
(Resident Member)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: November 16, 2023
These are five-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 3
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
LAND BANK AUTHORITY: Ms. Jackie Leonard was nominated to succeed Mr. Lance Hemmings. (Councilor Tucker’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2026
LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: Ms. Ku’Wonna Ingram was nominated to serve as a member on the newly created board. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term Expires: August 14, 2027
LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD: Ms. Delois Carr was nominated as the Civic Center Director’s recommendation to serve as a member on the newly created board. (Civic Center Director’s nominee) Term Expires: August 14, 2027
COUNCIL APPOINTMENT- VOTE TABULATION:
COLUMBUS GOLF COURSE AUTHORITY:
Stephanie Callahan Open for Nominations
Seat declared vacant (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2026
The term is four years. Board meets monthly.
Women: 0
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 5
Councilor Crabb nominated Ms. Karen Stewart and Councilor Davis nominated Mr. Gerald Miley for the vacant seat.
COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENT- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Chris Poirier (Council District 2- Davis)
Resigned to accept another appointment
Term Expires: March 27, 2024
Sendreka Lakes (Council District 9- Thomas)
Seat declared vacant
Term Expires: March 27, 2024
Councilor Thomas is nominating Mr. Mike Welch to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Sendreka Lakes.
COUNCIL’S CONFIRMATION– RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ORGANIZATIONS / AGENCIES:
UPTOWN FACADE BOARD:
Cesar Bautista Open for Nominations
(Uptown Business Improvement Dist. Rep) (Council’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 31, 2023
Robert Battle Open for Nominations
(Uptown Business Improvement Dist. Rep) (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 31, 2023
Ramon Brown Open for Nominations
(Uptown Columbus Inc. Rep) (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 31, 2023
Wayne Bond Open for Nominations
(Historic Columbus Foundation Rep) (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 31, 2023
The respective organizations are making the following recommendations and may be confirmed on meeting date presented:
Uptown Business Improvement District and Uptown Columbus, Inc. are recommending the following: Mr. Cesar Bautista to serve another term; Mr. Norman Easterbrook to succeed Mr. Robert Battle and Ms. Evelyn Veloz to succeed Mr. Ramon Brown
Historic Columbus Foundation is recommending Mr. Frank Schley to succeed Mr. Wayne Bond.
The terms are three years. Board meets monthly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 6
Senatorial District 29: 3
COUNCIL NOMINATIONS- THREE NOMINEES ARE SENT TO THE AUTHORITY FOR SELECTION:
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Warner Kennon, Jr. Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Nomination)
Term Expires: November 14, 2023
Sarah Banks-Lang Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Nomination)
Term Expires: November 14, 2023
Jennings Chester Open for Nominations
Rotating off the authority (Council’s Nomination)
Term Expires: November 14, 2023
*The Council submits three (3) nominees to the Hospital Authority for each seat and the Hospital Authority selects the successor for Council’s confirmation.
The term is three years. Board meets monthly.
Women: 4
Senatorial District 15: 7
Senatorial District 29: 2
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Jayne Dunn Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: October 15, 2023
The term is two years. Board meets as needed.
Women: 8
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 5
PRESENTATION:
The City of Columbus strives to provide accessibility to individuals with disabilities and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting. If assistance is needed regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, individuals may contact the Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities at 706-653-4492 promptly to allow the City Government to make reasonable accommodations for those persons