CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Chad Bryant - New Providence Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
UPDATE:
PROCLAMATION:
RECEIVING: Jessie Stanley
PRESENTATION:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
1) 81 Lafayette Drive (Crawford B. Smith Jr., Owner); 2) 776 Terminal Court (Jonnie L. General, Owner); 3) 920 Diggs Avenue (Walter S. Bland, Owner); 4) 3025 Bonanza Drive (Peter J. Wheeler, Owner); 5) 2317 Forsyth Street (Jeraquis Chaney, Owner); 6) 2059 Mason Street (Garnet Funds Group LLC, Owner); 7) 2410 Schaul Street (T. Marie Enterprises INC, Owner); 8) 6035 Mill Branch Road (John Moore, Owner); 9) 1065 Martin Luther King Blvd (William Mott, Owner); 10)1530 Hunt Avenue (Gerald L. Miley, Owner) (Mayor Pro-Tem)
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested for the acceptance of Thoreau Court located in Phase Two, Walden Pond.
Approval is requested to apply for a second year of funding and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $38,198.00. The funds will provide additional opportunities to provide expanded and improved support for all students in the summer programs run by the City.
Approval is requested to submit an application and accept, if awarded, an Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance (JAG) grant for the Federal Fiscal Year 2022 solicitation in the amount of $74.900, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match requirement, to be used for eligible projects as defined in the grant, and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the award.
Approval is requested for the annual State Criminal Alien Assistance Program grant from the Department of Justice for the Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office. SCAAP provides funding to local law enforcement agencies to cover certain costs associated with the incarceration of undocumented criminal aliens.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs
July 29, 2022
Real and Personal Property Mail/Processing (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 22-0028
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide printing and mailing services to the Muscogee County Board of Tax Assessors and Tax Commissioner’s Office. The required services shall include Real Property Tax Matter Notices, Personal Property Tax Matter Notices, Personal Property returns, Real, Personal, & Mobile Home Property Tax Bills, and Real, Personal, & Mobile Home Property Tax Delinquent Notices
The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
August 12, 2022
Naming Rights Consulting Services – RFP No. 22-0031
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government invites qualified consultants to submit proposals to provide a valuation study and assist or in whole find a sponsor for naming rights at the Columbus Civic Center and Ice Rink.
Design and Construction Services for Shirley B. Winston, Rigdon Park, and Psalmond Road Pools – RFP No. 23-0001
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to engage a Design-Builder to design and construct new in-ground pools at three existing park locations throughout the City.
Each project location will include modifications to the existing pool location including necessary demolition, renovation of existing structures, and installation of new pool structure and equipment The selected Design-Builder will be responsible for all programing, design, and construction.
August 24, 2022
US 80/SR 22/Beaver Run Road at Psalmond Road Intersection Improvements – RFB No. 23-0004
Scope of Bid
Provide improvements to the intersection of Beaver Run Road and Psalmond Road. The work includes but is not limited to grading, resurfacing, pavement marking, median, curbs & gutters, sidewalks, landscaping & erosion control, and traffic lighting & signs.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
457 Deferred Compensation Board, May 12, 2022
Board of Tax Assessors, #21-22
Development Authority, February 10, March 3 and April 7, 2022
Employees’ Pension Fund, Board of Trustees, January 12, February 9 and March 9, 2022
Uptown Facade Board, June 15, 2022
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE):
Akear Mewborn (Mayor’s Appointment)
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expired: March 1, 2022
This is a four-year term. Board meets monthly.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 5
PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Renee McAneny (Mayor’s Appointment)
(Retired City Employee)
Currently serving on another board
Term Expired: June 30, 2022
COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (C.I.R.C.L.E): Ms. Mattie Hall was nominated to succeed Mr. Harry Underwood. (Councilor Tucker’s nominee) Term expires: March 1, 2026
VALLEY PARTNERSHIP JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Mr. Herman Lewis was nominated to fill the unexpired term of the late Mr. Gary Jones. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2023
COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENT- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:
Friar Noel Danielewicz (Council District 3- Huff)
Seat Declared Vacant
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
This is a three-year term. Board meets monthly.
COUNCIL’S CONFIRMATION- ORGANIZATION / AGENCY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Robert Anderson (Council’s Confirmation)
Liberty Cultural Center Representative
(Resigned)
Term Expires: January 31, 2024
The Liberty Cultural Center is nominating Rev. Curtis West to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Robert Anderson.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
BOARD OF HONOR:
Bob Hydrick Open for Nominations
(passed away) (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
All of the members serving on this board must be former elected official of Muscogee County.
This is a four-year term. Board meets as needed.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 2
COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE):
Rose Spencer Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to serve another term (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: March 1, 2021
SarahAnn Arcila Open for Nominations
Resigned (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: March 1, 2024
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 5
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ADVISORY BOARD:
Margaret Higdon Open for Nominations
Does not desire reappointment (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: December 31, 2021
The term is six years. Meets quarterly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 2
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD:
Darlene Small Open for Nominations
(Alternate Member 3) (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: December 31, 2021
Dr. Shanita Pettaway Open for Nominations
(Alternate Member 5) (Council’s Appointment)
Resigned
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
The terms are three years. Board meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 3
RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE:
Esther Radcliff Open for Nominations
Does not desire reappointment (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: June 30, 2022
The term is three-years. Board meets monthly.
Women: 4
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 5
TREE BOARD:
Chris Henson Open for Nominations
Environmental Advocacy Representative (Council’s Appointment)
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expired: July 1, 2022
Troy Keller Open for Nominations
Educator Seat (Council’s Appointment)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expired: December 31, 2020
Frank Tommey Open for Nominations
Residential Development Seat (Council’s Appointment)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expired: December 31, 2020
These are four-year terms. Meets as needed.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 6
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