Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 11/14/2023 09:00 AM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

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

INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Wayne Anthony, Saint Peter United Methodist Church of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the November 7, 2023 Council Meeting and Executive Session.   

PROCLAMATIONS:

• 2.Proclamation:     United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (UAPRN) of West Georgia

     Received:          Chandler Padgett, Columbus State University

• 3.Proclamation:     George Walton Chapter National Society Daughters Of The American Revolution American  Indians                               Committee

     Received:          Malone Moore

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading-An Ordinance amending Chapter 17 of the Columbus Code by repealing and replacing Section 17-25 to revise the criteria for promotion to the rank of Sergeant; and for other purposes. (Mayor Pro-Tem)

• 2.2nd Reading- An Ordinance amending Section 3-12(b)  of the Columbus Code to revise on premise alcohol licensing requirements for senior living facilities; and  for other purposes. (Councilor Thomas)

• 3.1st Reading - REZN-10-23-0171: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 301 42nd Street (parcel # 013-001-043) from Light Manufacturing/Industrial (LMI) Zoning District to Single Family Residential – 1 (SFR1) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval) (Councilor Garrett)

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.FY 2024 Georgia Department of Transportation – Y410 Funds - Transportation Planning Contract

  Approval is requested to execute a contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Financial Assistance to carry out the FY 2024 Y410 Planning funds for Safe & Accessible Transportation Options - (H.R. 3684 - Sect, 11206), as outlined in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This funding is required to be included in the Transportation Planning Work Activities of the Columbus-Phenix City Transportation Study (C-PCTS). The Y410 Transportation planning funds in the amount of $9,153.81 is requested in the form of a contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount awarded. This will be an annual contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration for next five years starting in FY 2023 and ending in FY 2027 as outlined in the IIJA. This will require a new budget to be created by the Finance Department. These funds will require a 1.68% match of $154.10.

• 2.FY 2024 Georgia Department of Transportation – Transportation Planning Contract

  Approval is requested to execute a contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation for Financial Assistance to carry out the FY 2024 Transportation Planning Work Activities of the Columbus-Phenix City Transportation Study (C-PCTS). Transportation planning funds in the amount of $332,342.54 is requested in the form of a contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation. This is an annual contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, which will require a 20% match of $83,085.64. 

• 3.Dero Fixit Station Donation

  Approval is requested to accept the donation of a Dero Fixit Station for bicycle repairs for the Dragonfly Trail from River Valley Regional Commission, Bicycle Columbus and Dragon Fly Trails, Inc.

• 4.Columbus Police Department:  Donation Acceptance

  Approval is requested to accept one financial donation totaling $6,000 given in support of the Columbus Police Department.   

• 5.2023 Homeland Security GSAR (Georgia Search and Rescue) Grant

  Approval is requested to apply for a grant in the amount of $15,000.00 or as otherwise awarded, from the Homeland Security Grant Program with amendment made to the Multi-Government Fund by the like amount with no matching funds required. The state is providing for new Rescue equipment.

• 6.2023 Homeland Security Hazmat Grant

  Approval is requested to accept a grant in the amount of $38,335.00 or as otherwise awarded, from the Homeland Security Grant Program with amendment made to the Multi-Government Fund by the like amount with no matching funds required. The state is providing for new Hazmat equipment.

PURCHASES

• A.Key Control Management Cabinet System for Muscogee County Prison – Georgia State Contract Cooperative Purchase

• B.Historic Bus Exterior Restoration and Re-Painting (Re-Bid) – RFB No. 24-0008

• C.Ace-ID Hand-Held, Non-Contact Chemical Identifier with Accessories for Fire & EMS – New York State Cooperative Contract

• D.One 2024 Ford F-250 Super Duty Pick-up Truck for Muscogee County Prison -Georgia State Contract Cooperative Purchase

• E.Automated Speed Detection for School Zone Safety Enforcement (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0036

• F.Upgrade or Replacement of Existing Equipment for CCG-TV Operations – Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Business License Lockbox Update - Angelica Alexander, Finance Director

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:         November 14, 2023

  TO:        Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:        Finance Department

  SUBJECT:        Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

ENCLOSURES - INFORMATION ONLY

• 3.Lakebottom Park Trail Public Forum

REFERRALS:

• Referrals: 11.7.23

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor Joanne Cogle from the November 7, 2023 Council Meeting.

• 2.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Elections & Registration, October 5, 2023

  Board of Tax Assessors, #37-23

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 3.COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:  Ms. Nancy A. Anderson was nominated to succeed Ms. Jayne Dunn.  (Councilor Garrett’s nominee) Term expires:  October 15, 2025

  BOARD OF HEALTH:  Dr. Bantwal Baliga was nominated to succeed Dr. James Lopez.  (Councilor Barnes’ nominee) Term expires:  December 31, 2028

UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENT:

• 4.Historic & Architectural Review Board - Council Appointments {Historic District Residents and Liberty Cultural Center, Inc. Recommendation}

COUNCIL HEARING:

• 5.Request for Refund of Property Tax as submitted by Mr. Will White, on behalf of Ms. Elizabeth Heard, for two properties located at: 7636 Schomburg Road and 7381 Blackmon Road.