CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Herman Ivey, Right from the Start of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
PRESENTATIONS:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
Approve an Ordinance amending the budgets for the Fiscal Year 2023 by appropriating amounts in each fund for various operational activities.
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to proceed with executing and funding the pre-construction requirements for Band 1 Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (TSPLOST) Projects that will be handled locally to include right of way acquisition, permanent and temporary construction easements, utility relocation, environmental mitigation and other necessary agreements to prepare projects for construction.
Approval is requested to accept a donation in the amount of $200 given in support of the Columbus Police Department
Approval is requested to enter into a Third Amendment to an existing Environmental Services Agreement with Columbus Power Producers, LLC to allow for the design, installation, and operation of a landfill gas collection system at the Pine Grove Landfill, which is owned by the Columbus Consolidated Government.
Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Approval is requested of the add on resolutions for the 2023 Legislative Session of the Georgia General Assembly, which the Mayor and Council deem appropriate.
Approval is requested to apply for and to accept, if awarded, a Georgia Department of Community Affairs grant award in the amount of $25,000 with the 40% required match supplied by Historic Columbus and Uptown Columbus for the purpose of updating the design guidelines for both the Board of Historic and Architectural Review as well as the Uptown Façade Board.
Approval is requested to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $2,607.60, or as otherwise awarded, from the ACCG Civic Affairs Foundation to promote a community based “Risk and Safety Day” by the amount awarded.
PURCHASES
EMERGENCY PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs
Scope of Bid
Provide alternators and starters to METRA Transit System on an “as needed” basis. The contract term will be for three (3) years.
1. Carbon Dioxide Liquid Bulk and Tank Rentals for City Swimming Pools (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23-0028
Scope of Bid
Provide carbon dioxide liquid in bulk, and the rental of six (6) 750lb tanks, for City swimming pools.
The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
2. Property Clean Up Services (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23-0027
Scope of Bid
Provide services for the clearing of vacant or unoccupied properties, including cutting and removing grass, weeds, undergrowth and other vegetation, for Columbus Consolidated Government Department of Inspections and Code, as required by law, on an “as needed” basis.
The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
March 8, 2023
1. Tire Leasing Services for City Buses (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23-0029
Scope of Bid
Provide tire leasing services for City buses to the Columbus Consolidated Government Department of Transportation/METRA Transit System on an “as needed” basis.
The contract term will be for three (3) years with no renewal options.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Animal Control Advisory Board, December 13, 2022 & January 17, 2023
Board of Elections & Registration, November 15, 2022
Board of Tax Assessors, #01-23, #02-23 and #03-23
Board of Zoning Appeals, January 4, 2023
Columbus Board of Health, September 28, October 26 & December 7, 2022
Development Authority of Columbus, December 1, 2022 & January 5, 2023
Hospital Authority of Columbus, October 25, 2022
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Renee Sturkie- Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment) Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 24, 2023
This is a two-year term. Board meets as needed.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 3
COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE):
Eric Spears- Interested in serving (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 1, 2023
Akear Mewborn (Mayor’s Appointment)
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expired: March 1, 2022
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 5
CRIME PREVENTION BOARD:
Joyce Dent-Fitzpatrick- Interested in serving (Mayor’s Appointment)
(Law Enforcement Agency)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 31, 2023
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 5
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS: Mr. Alfred Hayes, Jr. was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Davis’ nominee) Term expires: March 31, 2026
COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE): Mr. John Jackson was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: March 1, 2027
COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS (CIRCLE): Ms. Mary Quiller was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: March 1, 2027
HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Ms. Fran Poole Carpenter was nominated to serve another term of office. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term expires: January 31, 2026
PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION): Mr. John P. Steed was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: March 31, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
John Boyd (District 9- Thomas)
Not Eligible to serve another term
Term Expires: March 1, 2023
Councilor Thomas is nominating Mr. Jack Rosenhammer to succeed Mr. John Boyd as the District 9 representative.
These are three-year terms. Board meets every other month.
COUNCIL’S CONFIRMATION- ORGANIZATION / AGENCY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Emily Flournoy- Interested in serving another term (Council’s Confirmation)
(Uptown Business Association)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: January 31, 2023
The Uptown Business Association is recommending Ms. Emily Flournoy to serve another term of office.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
BUILDING AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Leila Carr Open for Nominations Does not desire reappointment (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: March 24, 2023
Vincent Allen Open for Nominations Resigned (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: March 24, 2023
This is a two-year term. Board meets as needed.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 3
HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Katie Bishop Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: January 31, 2023
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 9
Senatorial District 29: 2
UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
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