Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 06/27/2023 05:30 PM

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Walter Johnson, God’s Way Ministries

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

1.Approval of minutes for the June 20, 2023 Council Meeting.

PROCLAMATION:

2.Proclamation: Nova Python Day

Receiving: Nova Pythons All-Star Cheerleaders, Summit National Champions

RESOLUTION

3.Resolution: Georgia Police and Fire Games

Receiving: Chief Sal Scarpa, Columbus Department of Fire & EMS; Interim Chief Stoney Mathis, Columbus Police Department; Sheriff Greg Countryman, Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office; Merri Sherman, Columbus Georgia Sports Council

PRESENTATION:

4.Pratt & Whitney Expansion Update – Presented by Jerald Mitchell, President & CEO of the Greater Columbus, GA Chamber of Commerce.

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

1.2nd Reading - An Ordinance adopting an operating and capital improvement budget for the Fiscal Year 2024 beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts shown in each budget; and for other purposes. (as amended 6-13-23)(continued on 2nd Reading from 06-20-23)(Budget Review Committee)
2.2nd Reading- An Ordinance adopting non-operating budgets for the fiscal year 2024 beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024, for certain funds of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, and appropriating the amounts shown in each budget. (continued on 2nd Reading from 6-20-23) (Budget Review Committee)
3.2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for the establishment of taxing districts, including a county-wide general services district and three (3) urban services districts and three (3) Business Improvement Districts (BID); providing for the levy, assessment, and collection of taxes for Columbus, Georgia within such districts for the year 2023 as provided under the Charter of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia; providing penalties for violations of the provisions of said ordinance; and for other purposes. (Budget Review Committee)
4.2nd Reading- An Ordinance providing for the levy, assessment, and collection of taxes for the public school system of Columbus, Georgia; and for other purposes. (Request of Muscogee County School District)
5.2nd Reading- An Ordinance adopting changes to the Evergreen Solutions recommended classification and pay plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)
6.2nd Reading-An Ordinance to amend Section 20-21.1 of the Columbus Code to expand the authorized routes which may be used by Personal Transportation Vehicles (PTV’s) which comply with all other conditions of the code section; and for other purposes. (as amended) (Councilor Cogle)
7.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending Section 3-15.2 of the Columbus Code to establish an entertainment district subject to the requirements of Columbus Code Section 3-15.1 at Midland Commons; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

RESOLUTIONS

8.A Resolution authorizing payment of attorney fees which may be incurred for legal services rendered regarding various city issues during fiscal year 2024. (Mayor Pro-Tem)
9.A Resolution requesting that the Georgia Prosecuting Attorney’s Council intervene at the state and federal level to ensure continued funding of the VOCA grant program which serves victims of crime in Columbus, Georgia and the entire Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit. (Mayor Pro Tem)
10.A Resolution requesting that the Development Authority of Columbus, Georgia and the Muscogee County Board of Tax Assessors provide certain information to the Council of Columbus, Georgia. (Councilor Davis)

PUBLIC AGENDA

1.Mr. Jack Rosenhammer, representing Columbus Street Hockey, Re: Discuss a new street hockey program for kids.
2.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: Evictions and Affordable Housing.
3.Mr. Jeremy Frady, Re: Noise ordinance within residential areas pertaining to business dumpsters being emptied before 7am and a potential new ordinance established or stronger penalties for repeat offenders.
4.Mrs. Olivia Rose, representing Chattahoochee Adventure Co., Re: Consideration for additional activities on the Whitewater course.
5.Mr. Erwin Jenkins, representing AAMCO Transmissions of Columbus, GA, Re: The Columbus Consolidated Government's support of non-tax paying businesses over its own taxpaying businesses in the City of Columbus.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

1.Risk Management Legal Services

Approval is requested for payment of the legal services rendered regarding Risk Management issues Fiscal Year 2024.
2.FY2024 U.S. Literacy Matters Grant

Approval is requested to submit an application and if approved, accept funds from the U.S. federal government for a Literacy Matters grant in the amount of $34,000, with no local match required, as to amend the Family Connection Fund 0985 by the amount of the grant awarded.

PURCHASES

A.Masonry Products (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23-0024
B.Ball Field Groomers – RFB No. 23-0037
C.Dual Axle Utility Trailers – RFB No. 23-0036
D.Flatbed Dump Trucks with 12FT Body – RFB No. 23-0038
E.Repair of Bulldozer for Public Works Department
F.Professional Healthcare Services for Medically Indigent Persons in Muscogee County (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0009

EMERGENCY PURCHASES

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

A.City Hall Update – Ryan Pruett, Director, Inspections & Code
B.Indigent Care - Pam Hodge, Deputy City Manager, Finance, Planning & Development
C.Electric Charging Stations Update - Everett Flemming, Assistant Director, Metra
D.Finance Update - Angelica Alexander, Director, Finance

BID ADVERTISEMENT

DATE: June 27, 2023
TO:                Mayor and Councilors

FROM:                Finance Department

SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

July 12, 2023
1. Removal of Residual Ground Material & Removal and Disposal/Reuse of Large Tree Trunks (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23-0043
Scope of bid
The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (City) invites qualified contractors to submit bids to provide the following services on an “as needed” basis:
Option 1: Residual waste removal on an “as needed” basis, for either Pine Grove or Granite Bluff Landfill. Such ground material could be used as fuel, mulch, or some other recyclable commodity.

Option 2: Removal and disposal/reuse of large tree trunks on an “as needed” basis.

The contract would be awarded to the vendor that can provide the greatest economic benefit to the City for each option.

The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.

July 14, 2023
1. Automated Speed Detection for School Zone Safety Enforcement (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0036
Scope of RFP

The Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting proposals for automated speed detection for school zone safety enforcement systems and services, specifically LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) with ALPR (Automated License Plate Readers) functions to integrate with the existing Flock Safety system for the Columbus Police Department.

The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.

BID ADVERTISEMENT

Referrals from 6.20.23

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

1.Minutes of the following boards:

Crime Prevention Board, January 18, February 15, March 22, April 19, May 3, May 25, and June 6, 2022; February 16, April 13, and May 17, 2023

Development Authority, May 4, 2023

River Valley Regional Commission, April 26, and May 24, 2023

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

1. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENT- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
1. AUDIT COMMITTEE:
.
New Member                                                                                                                (Mayor’s Appointment)

(Finance/Accounting or Governmental Rep)

Term Expired: June 30, 2025

New Member                                                                                                                (Mayor’s Appointment)

(Finance/Accounting or Governmental Rep)

Term Expired: June 30, 2025

*The external members is required to have a finance, governmental or accounting background.

These are two-year terms.
1. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
1. PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION: Ms. Gloria Thomas was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: August 31, 2026
1. COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
1. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Sendreka Lakes (Council District 9- Thomas)

Seat declared vacant

Term Expires: March 27, 2024
1. PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Pamela Williams                                                                                                (Council District 2- Davis)

Seat declared vacant

Term Expires: October 31, 2023

Jennifer S. Upshaw                                                                                                (Council District 5- Crabb)

Seat declared vacant

Term Expires: October 31, 2023

Vacant                                                                                                                (Council District 6- Allen)

Term Expires: October 31, 2023

These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
1. COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
1. ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Stephen Waters                                                                                                Open for Nominations               Resigned                                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                Term Expires: October 15, 2023

Julee Fryer                                                                                                                 Open for Nominations               Resigned                                                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                Term Expires: October 15, 2024

This is a two-year term. Board meets as needed.

Women: 3

Senatorial District 15:   2

Senatorial District 29:   3
1. AUDIT COMMITTEE:
New Member                                                                                                                Open for Nominations

(Finance/Accounting or Governmental Rep)                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expired: June 30, 2025

New Member (Councilor)                                                                                Open for Nominations               Term Expired: June 30, 2025                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)



New Member (Councilor)                                                                                Open for Nominations               Term Expired: June 30, 2025                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

*The external members is required to have a finance, governmental or accounting background.

These are two-year terms.
1. BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
                Leila Carr                                                                                                                 Open for Nominations               Not seeking reappointment                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

                Term Expired: March 24, 2023

This is a two-year term. Board meets as needed.

Women: 3

Senatorial District 15:   2

Senatorial District 29:   3
1. COLUMBUS AQUATICS COMMISSION:
Bruce Samuels                                                                                                Open for Nominations               Not Eligible to succeed                                                                                (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expired: June 30, 2022

These are two-year terms. Meets quarterly.

Women: 2

Senatorial District 15:   5

Senatorial District 29:   2

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Walter Johnson, God’s Way Ministries PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

PROCLAMATION:

RESOLUTION

PRESENTATION:

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

RESOLUTIONS

PUBLIC AGENDA

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

PURCHASES

EMERGENCY PURCHASES

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

BID ADVERTISEMENT

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 Walter Johnson, God’s Way Ministries

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson