Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 02/11/2025 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, St. Peter UMC of Columbus, Georgia

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Skip Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the January 28, 2025, Council Meeting and Executive Session.

• 20250128.COUNCIL.pdf (0.08 MB)

MINUTES

• 2.PUBLIC HEARING: HB581 – Intent to Opt-Out of Homestead Exemption. 9:00 a.m.

• Ad - Public Notice.pdf (0.01 MB)

PRESENTATIONS

• 3.FY24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report – David Irwin, External Auditor, Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC

• MA - External Auditors - Columbus AD&A FY24 - Final.pdf (0.49 MB)

• 4.Underserved and Inmate Healthcare Program Update – Bob Paskowski, Principal, PYA, P.C. and Jane Jerzack, Principal, PYA, P.C.

• CCG Community Care Program_PYA 02112025.pdf (0.61 MB)

• 5.Columbus Police Department Update - Police Chief Stoney Mathis

• 6.Development Authority of Columbus Update - Selvin Hollingsworth, Chairman

• 7.Accountability Court – Dayna Soloman, Director of Accountability Courts

• MA - Accountability Court PP.pdf (0.65 MB)

• 8.Transitional Audit Report for Inspection & Codes - Donna McGinnis, Internal Auditor/Compliance Officer

• MA - Transition Audit Report.pdf (4.45 MB)
• MA 5 - Inspection and Codes Presentation 2-11-25.pdf (4.45 MB)
• Inspection & Codes Audit Presentation-2-11-25 as of 2-5-25.pdf (28.44 MB)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- REZN-10-24-2232: An ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1126 30th Street (parcel # 029-013-001) from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District to Residential Multifamily - 1 (RMF1) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Garrett)

• Ordinance REZN-10-24-2232_ 2nd reading 2-11-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report 1126 30th St.pdf (1.52 MB)

• 2.2nd Reading- REZN-11-24-2363- An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 425 3rd Avenue (parcel #002-015-002) from Historic (HIST) Zoning District to Residential Office (RO) Zoning District with Conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval with conditions.)(Councilor Cogle)

• Ordinance REZN-11-24-2363 2nd Reading 2-11-25.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Council Staff Report 11-24-2363.pdf (3.08 MB)

• 3.2nd Reading- REZN-11-24-2362: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 2311 Fort Benning Road (parcel # 062-037-003) from General Commercial (GC) Zoning District to Residential Office (RO) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.)(Councilor Cogle)

• Ordinance REZN-11-24-2362 2nd Reading 2-11-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-11-24-2362.pdf (2.41 MB)

• 4.1st Reading- REZN-12-24-2485: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 3114 6th Avenue (parcel # 014-032-005) from Residential Multifamily – 2 (RMF2) Zoning District to Residential Multifamily – 1 (RMF1) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Garrett)

• Ordinance REZN-12-24-2485 1st Reading 2-11-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-12-24-2485.pdf (1.95 MB)

• 5.1st Reading- REZN-12-24-2514: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to change certain boundaries of a district located at 1641 3rd Avenue (parcel # 005-006-001) from General Commercial (GC) Zoning District to Uptown (UPT) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval with conditions.) (Councilor Cogle)

• Ordinance REZN-12-24-2514 1st Reading 2-11-25.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-12-24-2514.pdf (3.48 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

• 6.A Resolution authorizing Sunday sales of alcoholic beverages at all on-premises locations within Columbus, Georgia on Sunday February 9, 2025. (Councilor Tucker)

• Super Bowl 2025 Resolution Sunday Sales 2-11-25.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 7.A Resolution imposing insurance requirements on any vendor contracting with any department, board, commission or authority of the consolidated government for vendor services, to include the delivery or installation of purchased goods, independent of the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department. (Councilors Crabb and Tucker) 

• Resolution Vendor Insurance 2-11-25.pdf (0.02 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Ms. Theresa El-Amin, representing Southern Anti-Racism Network, Re: CCG Elected Officials and Staff must be held accountable.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) GDOT Street Lighting Agreement

  Approval is requested enter into an Agreement Between Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Columbus Consolidated Government for purpose of the installation, operation and maintenance of the lighting for the Bradley Park Drive Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI).

• GDOT P.O. NO. 0013373, SR 22 @ CR 1505 BRADLEY PARK DRIVE - DIVERGING DIAMOND INTERCHANGE (DDI) DOT LIGHTING AGREEMENT.pdf (0.03 MB)
• Sanctuary Policy DOAA Compliance Form.pdf (0.06 MB)
• 0013373 Access Permit Agreement (Columbus Consolidated Government).pdf (0.21 MB)

• 2.Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) Grant

  Approval is requested to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $3,259.50, or as otherwise awarded, from the ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation to promote a community-based “Risk and Safety Day” by the amount awarded.

• ACCG Intern Grant Agenda Report and Resolution 2025.pdf (0.03 MB)

• 3.Juvenile Accountability Court State Grant Request

  Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if awarded, accept funds from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Juvenile and Family Drug Courts up to $500,000.00, or as otherwise awarded, and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant award. The grant period is from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.

• Updated Accountability Courts Agenda Template Municode.pdf (0.03 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.One (1) Ditch Witch for Public Works Department – Sourcewell Cooperative Contract Purchase

• A. One Ditch Witch for Public Works.pdf (0.02 MB)

• B.Golf Carts for Sheriff’s Office

• B. Golf Carts for Sheriffs Office.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.South Lumpkin Road Streetscape – Kathy Stallard, Senior Project Manager, Heath & Lineback

• South Lumpkin Rd Streetscape.pdf (1.21 MB)

• B.Liberty District Master Plan - Neil Clark, Hecht Burdeshaw Architects, Inc.

• CM - Liberty District Master Plan PP.pdf (14.74 MB)

• C.Integrated Waste Update - Drale Short, Director, Public Works

• 2025-02-11 ACC Presentation.pdf (24.48 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 February 11, 2025

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  February 19, 2025

  1. Business License Tax/Revenue Collection Services – RFP No. 25-0015

  Scope of RFP

  Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting proposals to establish a contract for the consulting services to provide business license tax/revenue collection services for the city. 

  The contract term shall be for three (3) years with an option to renew for five (5) additional twelve-month periods.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.Email from Attorney Jack P. Schley, requesting the seat of Ernest Smallman be declared vacant on the Hospital Authority of Columbus. 

• COC - Hospital Authority Request.pdf (0.04 MB)

• 2.Letter from Mr. Doug Jefcoat, resigning from his seat on the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• COC - Resignation (Doug Jefcoat).pdf (0.57 MB)

• 3.Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Bruce Huff to attend the ACCG Annual Conference during the month of April 2025.

• COC - Travel Authorization Form. Huff.pdf (0.08 MB)

• 4.Minutes of the following boards:

  Audit Committee, November 20, 2024

  Board of Tax Assessors, #02-25 and #03-25

• Audit Committee Minutes 11-20-24.pdf (0.07 MB)
• Board of Tax Assessor Minutes #02-25.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Board of Tax Assessor Minutes #03-25.pdf (0.08 MB)

• 5.RESOLUTION - A resolution excusing Councilor Judy W. Thomas from the February 11, 2025, Council Meeting. (Add-On)

• COC - RES excusing Cnclr Thomas.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 6.Travel Authorization Request for Councilor Toyia Tucker to attend the ACCG Annual Conference during the month of April 2025. (Add-On)

• COC - Travel Authorization Form. Tucker.pdf (0.08 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

 

 

 

Renne Sturkie                                                                       Open for Nominations

Eligible to succeed                                                                  (Mayor’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 24, 2025

 

The terms are two years. Meets as needed.

 

Women:  2

            Senatorial District 15:   2

            Senatorial District 29:   3

 

 

 

Anthony Montgomery                                                          (Mayor’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed                                                                 

Term Expires: March 27, 2025

 

 

Denise M. Cambridge                                                          (Mayor’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed                                                                             

Term Expires: March 27, 2025

 

 

Benjamin Link                                                                      (Mayor’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed                                                                             

Term Expires: March 27, 2025

 

The terms are three years. Meets quarterly.

 

Women:  5

            Senatorial District 15:   21

            Senatorial District 29:   3

 

 

 

Danny Arencibia                                                                   (Mayor’s Appointment)

(Chairperson)

Eligible to succeed                                                                             

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Rocky Marsh                                                                         (Mayor’s Appointment)

(Fort Moore Liaison)

Eligible to succeed                                                                             

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Dr. Angela Vickers                                                               (Mayor’s Appointment)

(Education Community)

Not Eligible to succeed                                                                                  

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Asst. Chief Joyce Dent-Fitzpatrick                                     (Mayor’s Appointment)

(Law Enforcement Agency)

Not Eligible to succeed                                                                                  

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

 

These terms are three years; Law Enforcement Rep. is two years. Meets quarterly.

 

Women:  3

            Senatorial District 15:   2

            Senatorial District 29:   4

 

 

 

Charles E. Huff, Jr.                                                              (District 1 – Hickey)

Eligible to succeed                                                                                         

Term Expires: March 1, 2025

 

Daniel T. Woodward                                                            (District 2 – Davis)

Eligible to succeed                                                                                         

Term Expires: March 1, 2025

 

Gregory Blue                                                                         (District 3 – Huff)

Eligible to succeed                                                                                         

Term Expires: March 1, 2025

 

Terrance T. Little, Sr.                                                          (District 4 – Tucker)

Eligible to succeed                                                                                         

Term Expires: March 1, 2025

 

Romeo Byll                                                                            (District 7 – Cogle)

Eligible to succeed                                                                                         

Term Expires: March 1, 2025

 

Johnson Trawick                                                                  (District 8 – Garrett)

Eligible to succeed                                                                                         

Term Expires: March 1, 2025

 

The terms are two years. Meets quarterly.

 

Women:  3

            Senatorial District 15:   8

            Senatorial District 29:   4

 

 

Shaun Roberts                                                                       Open for Nominations

Eligible to succeed                                                                  (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

 

The terms are three years. Meets monthly.

 

Women:  2

            Senatorial District 15:   1

            Senatorial District 29:   4

 

 

Johnny W. Byrd, II                                                              Open for Nominations

Eligible to succeed                                                                  (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 24, 2025

 

Tyler R. Martindill                                                               Open for Nominations

Eligible to succeed                                                                  (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 24, 2025

 

The terms are two years. Meets as needed.

 

Women:  2

            Senatorial District 15:   2

            Senatorial District 29:   3

Samantha Wooden                                                               Open for Nominations

Eligible to succeed                                                                  (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 1, 2025

Natasha Banks                                                                      Open for Nominations

Eligible to succeed                                                                  (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 1, 2025

 

The terms are two years. Meets as needed.

 

Women:  7

            Senatorial District 15:   5

            Senatorial District 29:   5

Ericka N. Cottingham                                                          Open for Nominations

(Senatorial District 29)                                                         (Council’s Appointment)

Eligible to succeed                                                                 

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Marcus Gibson                                                                     Open for Nominations

(Senatorial District 15)                                                         (Council’s Appointment)

Not Eligible to succeed                                                                      

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Lane Jimmerson                                                                   Open for Nominations

(At-Large)                                                                              (Council’s Appointment)

Not Eligible to succeed                                                                      

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

These terms are three years; Law Enforcement Rep. is two years. Meets quarterly.

 

Women:  3

            Senatorial District 15:   2

            Senatorial District 29:   4

Dennis Walsh                                                                       Open for Nominations              

(Alternate Member 1)                                                 (Council’s Appointment)

   NotEligible to succeed

Term Expires: December 31, 2024

Willie L. Belfield, Jr.                                                           Open for Nominations              

(Alternate Member 2)                                                 (Council’s Appointment)

   Appointed to Regular Member seat

Term Expires: December 31, 2024

Donna D. Baker                                                                   Open for Nominations              

(Alternate Member 3)                                                 (Council’s Appointment)

   Appointed to Regular Member seat

Term Expires: December 31, 2024

The terms are three years.  Meets monthly.

 

Women:  4

            Senatorial District 15:   5

            Senatorial District 29:   5

Dr. Xavier McCaskey                                                           Open for Nominations              

Not Eligible to succeed                                                  (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

 

Ralph King                                                                            Open for Nominations              

Not Eligible to succeed                                                  (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

Larry Derby                                                                          Open for Nominations              

Not Eligible to succeed                                                  (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: March 31, 2025

 

The term is three years.  Meets twice a month.

 

Women:  2

            Senatorial District 15:   7

            Senatorial District 29:   2

Monte Galbraith                                                                   Open for Nominations              

Resigned                                                                        (Council’s Appointment)

Term Expires: June 30, 2026

 

The term is four years.  Meets every other month beginning in February.

 

Women:  0

            Senatorial District 15:   2

            Senatorial District 29:   1