CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Derrick Shields at Christ Community Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
UPDATE:
PROCLAMATION:
RECEIVING: Head Coach Anson Hundley, Assistant Head Coach Donavan Ford,
Assistant Coach Arthur Thomason, Assistant Coach Brandi Buie,
Assistant Coach Richard Reese, and the Lady Tigers Girls Basketball Team
RECEIVING: Peter F. Bowden
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RECOGNITION:
PRESENTATION:
CRIME PREVENTION GRANT:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested for a Memorandum of Agreement between Georgia Department of Transportation and Columbus Consolidated Government that would allow for Columbus Police Department officers to manage and control property that belongs to GDOT and is located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Columbus.
Approval is requested for the acceptance of Stanford Court, Linley Drive, Linley Court, and that portion of Carrington Court located in Phase Four, Wellington Pointe. The streets have been improved and meet the required specifications for acceptance by the City.
Approval is requested to submit a grant application and if awarded, accept funds up to $750,000 from the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council for the operation of the Muscogee County Juvenile Court and amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the grant award. The grant period is from July 1, 2021 to July 30, 2022.
Approval is requested to apply for grant available through Pet Safe for up to $5,000, to accept any funds if awarded and to amend the multi-governmental fund by the amount of the award. Funding will be used to add amenities and upgrades to Oxbow Dog Park to enhance the park for users. There is no match required.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
Replacement Audio/Visual System for Freedom Express Bus Museum – PQ No. 21-0008
Scope of PQ
Provide, deliver and install a complete audio/visual system, which will replace the current system, for the Department of Transportation/METRA Freedom Express Bus Museum.
Trailers – RFB No. 21-0031
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide the following trailers:
Livestock Trailer for Animal Control and Care Division
Gooseneck Lowboy Trailer for Rainwater Division
Hydraulic Dump Trailer for Recycling Division
8.5' x 16' Tandem Axle Trailer for Columbus Civic Center
Inmate Supplies (Annual Contract) - RFB No. 21-0021
Scope of Bid
Provide inmate clothing, mattresses, mattress covers, linens, toiletries and dinnerware to the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) on an “as needed” basis. Inmates at Muscogee County Jail and Muscogee County Prison will use these items. The contract term will be for three (3) years.
April 30, 2021
Inmate Food Service Management for Muscogee County Jail (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0026
Scope of RFP
It is the intent of Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to enter into an annual contract with a qualified Contractor to provide inmate food service management for the Muscogee County Jail. Inmate Food Service Management includes, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all required labor, food, beverages, materials, supplies, and chemicals necessary to provide food services for the inmates and staff at the Jail.
The initial term of the contract will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for five (5) additional twelve-month periods.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan – Recordkeeping, Administration, and Participant Education (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0029
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government is soliciting competitive proposals for an experienced, qualified firm to provide recordkeeping, administration, and participant education services for the City’s 457 Deferred Compensation plan.
The initial term of the contract will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for five (5) additional twelve-month periods.
Animal Care and Control Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0034
Scope of RFP
Columbus, Georgia Consolidated Government (“CCG” or “City”) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to provide Animal Care and Control Services for Columbus, Georgia/Muscogee County. The objective of this RFP is to determine whether Animal Care and Control services can be provided privately in a cost-effective, efficient, and professional manner.
The initial term of the contract will be for five (5) years with the option to renew for five (5) additional twelve-month periods.
May 5, 2021
Security Locking System Maintenance Services for Muscogee County Prison (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0027
Scope of Bid
Provide preventive maintenance and repair services for the security locking system at the Muscogee County Prison. There are approximately 54 security (swing) doors that require periodic maintenance. The devices include Mogul and paracentric locks and closures, and Southern Folger closures.
The initial term of the contract will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for five (5) additional twelve-month periods.
May 7, 2021
Recreation Management System – RFP No. 21-0025
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide software for a Recreation Management System, to include, but not limited to, point-of-sale, inventory management and online registration, for use at multiple facilities within the Department of Parks and Recreation.
May 12, 2021
Tennis Court Supplies (Re-Bid) (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 21-0032
Scope of RFB
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting bids from qualified vendors to provide tennis court supplies on an “as needed” basis to be utilized by the Parks and Recreation Department.
The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
May 14, 2021
Brokers for General Insurance Placement (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0033
Scope of RFP
It is the intent of Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to enter into an annual contract with qualified offeror(s) to obtain quotes and place general insurance including, but not limited to, Property & Casualty, Crime, and Cyber insurance.
The initial term of the contract will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Board of Honor, March 26, 2021
Board of Tax Assessors, #12-21 and #13-21
Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners, March 17, 2021
Cooperative Extension Advisory Board, April 19, 2021
Development Authority of Columbus, March 4, 2021
Hospital Authority of Columbus, February 23, 2021
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, April 8 & 20, 2021
Public Safety Advisory Commission, March 18, 2021
River Valley Regional Commission, March 24, 2021
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
Capt. Herman Miles (Mayor’s Appointment)
Law Enforcement Agency
Not Eligible to serve another term
Term Expired: March 31, 2021
Mayor Henderson is nominating Assistant Chief Joyce Dent-Fitzpatrick to succeed Captain Herman Miles.
This is a two-year term. Board meets monthly.
Women: 2
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 3
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Mayor’s Council District 1 Mayor’s Appointment
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Mayor’s Council District 2 Mayor’s Appointment
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Mayor’s Council District 3 Mayor’s Appointment
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Mayor’s Council District 4 Mayor’s Appointment
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Mayor’s Council District 5 Mayor’s Appointment
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Mayor’s Council District 6 Mayor’s Appointment
Deputy Chief Mike Higgins (Mayor’s Appointment)
Public Safety Representative
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
W. Fray McCormick- Interested in serving (Mayor’s Appointment)
Business Community Representative
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 8
Peri V. Johnson (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
The Mayor’s appointment serves a two-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 5
David Cripe (Council District 6- Allen)
(Does not desire reappointment)
Term Expired: March 1, 2020
Mayor Pro Tem Allen is nominating Ms. Jennifer Teague to succeed Mr. David Cripe.
These are three-year terms. Board meets every other month beginning in January.
L. K. Pendleton- Does not desire reappointment (Council District 7- Woodson)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: March 27, 2020
Michael Porter (Council District 9- Thomas)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: March 27, 2020
Councilor Woodson is nominating Mary B. Garcia to succeed L. K. Pendleton
Council appointments serve two-year terms. Board meets four-times annually.
Dominick M. Perkins __________________
Council District 7 Mayor’s Appointment (CD7)
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Council District 8 Mayor’s Appointment (CD8)
* Each District Councilor must choose a nominee from the list provided by the Grand Jury. The Mayor also chooses a total of eight nominees from the same listing.
Laurie Smithson- Interested in serving another term (Council District 2- Davis)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Susan Gallagher (Council District 7- Woodson)
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Sheila Mitchell (Council District 3- Huff)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Patricia Thomas (Council District 4- Tucker)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Warren Wagner (Council District 5- Crabb)
Resigned
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Bridget Downs (Council District 6- Allen)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Mark McCollum (Council District 8- Garrett)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
This is a two-year term. Board meets every other month beginning in February.
Dr. Deepali Agarwal Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
In accordance with O.C.G.A. 49-3-2 (Amended via 2015 SB 138) the governing authority (Local County Board of Commissioners) shall ensure that all appointments made on or after July 1, 2015, are made from the following categories: (1) Pediatric healthcare providers (active or retired); (2) Appropriate school personnel (active or retired); (3) Emergency responders (active or retired); (4) Law enforcement personnel (active or retired); (5) Private child welfare service providers (active or retired); (6) Alumni of the child welfare system; (7) Mental health care providers (active or retired); (8) Former foster parents and (9) Leaders within the faith-based community (active or retired).
This is a five-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 0
Brian Abeyta Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
This is a two-year term. Meets monthly.
Women: 2
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 4
Bill Rawn Open for Nominations
Sworn Officer (Council’s Appointment)
Withdrew from consideration
Term Expires: April 30, 2021
*Fire Marshal Jonathan Kevin Lott was confirmed during the April 13, 2021 Council Meeting; however, he determined that he would be unable to accept the appointment.
The Human Resources Department is recommending Assistant Fire Chief Tim Smith to succeed Bill Rawn.
Women: 2
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 3
The Public Safety members serve two-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Wanda Jenkins Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
At-Large Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Matt Horne Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
At-Large Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Dr. Kar’retta Venable- Interested in serving Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
At-Large Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Anuradha “Ann” Rewatkar Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
At-Large Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
David Goldberg Open for Nominations
Moving out of county (Council’s Appointment)
At-Large Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Arsburn “Oz” Roberts Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Dr. William Kendall Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Fran Fluker Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Orlean Baulkmon Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Larry Derby Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Did not desire reappointment
Term Expired: June 30, 2020
Cortney Laughlin Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Did not desire reappointment
Term Expired: June 30, 2020
The terms are two-years. Meets every even month.
Marianne Young Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Beverly Garland Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
The terms are three-years. Meets monthly.
Women: 4
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 3
Frank Tommey Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Residential Development Member
Term Expired: December 31, 2020
Troy Keller Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Educator Member
Term Expired: December 31, 2020
This is a four-year term. Meets as needed.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 7
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