CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Corey J. Neal- Greater Peace Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
OATH OF OFFICE: Mayor Henderson administered the Oath of Office to the FY2025 Youth Advisory Council.
MINUTES
PROCLAMATIONS:
Receiving: Danielle Forte, Clerk of Superior Court
Receiving: Donna Newman- Director of Engineering (Retirement Appreciation)
PRESENTATION:
CRIME PREVENTION GRANTS:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
A resolution authorizing the appointment of Mr. Ronald Vance Beck as Director of the Department of Engineering.
Approval is requested to execute subrecipient agreements with Partnership In Caring for Occupational Training, Internships and Retention Services with eligible youth, ages 18 to 24 in the amount of $154,000.00; Georgia Job T.I.P.S. for Workforce Reintegration, On-the-job training, and Retention Services with Adults, ages 22 and older in the amount of $220,533.80; Columbus Technical College for Post-Secondary Education and Occupational Skills training with Adult, Dislocated Workers, and Youth in the amount $462,000.00; Georgia Driving Academy for eligible individuals interested in Commercial Driver’s Training for Class A drivers licenses in the amount $48,970.00; and In The Door, LLC, for Work Readiness and On-the-job training with youth, ages 18 to 24 in the amount of $110,000.00, that are economically disadvantaged individuals residing in Muscogee County for a grand total of $995,503.80 to combat generational poverty and its effects on the community by providing sustainable employment, career and technical education, training, and support services needed to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers to drive our economy forward.
Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Kadie Way, that portion of Galloway Lane, that portion of Holstein Hill and Brahman Place located in Phase Two, Section Two Heiferhorn Farms.
Approval is requested to authorize execution of an agreement with Strategic Collections & Consulting, LLC in an amount not to exceed $27,000 to assist with the collection and reporting of current and delinquent property taxes, facilitation of tax sales, and other compliance functions for the Tax Commissioner’s Office.
Approval is requested for the acceptance of Paddock Court located in Section Six, Midland Downs.
Approval is requested to accept all future donations for the establishment of the Cooper Creek Park Pickleball Courts for a 24-month period.
Approval is requested to accept a donation of $2,000 for sponsorship of the Columbus Police Department’s 2nd annual Family Fun Day and other employee activities from Back the Blue, Inc, and Brassfield and Gorrie L.L.C.
Approval is requested to accept the donation of several Foosball tables from Heritage Gaming, LLC, facilitated by AFLAC, for use in Recreation Services locations throughout the city.
Approval is requested to accept the donation of a regulation-sized pool table for the Gallops Senior Center.
Approval is requested for authorization to sign the grant application, associated documents to purchase a portable x-ray machine, and grant closeout documents as required by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency and Homeland Security. (Add-On)
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
REFERRALS:
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Board of Tax Assessors, #27-24 & #28-24
Board of Zoning Appeals, January 3, February 7, March 6, and April 3, 2024
Community Development Advisory Council, September 9, 2022
Land Bank Authority, February 14, April 10, June 12, and July 10, 2024
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
COLUMBUS IRONWORKS CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY:
S. Carson Cummings (Mayor’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 24, 2024
The terms are three years. Board meets bi-monthly.
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 4
CONVENTION & VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Sherricka Day- Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: December 31, 2024
Peter Jones- Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: December 31, 2024
Jaime Waters (Mayor’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: December 31, 2024
Mayor Henderson is nominating Alex Naik to succeed Jaime Waters.
The terms are three years. Board meets monthly.
Women: 4
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 5
COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENT- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
District 1 Nominee: Meagan Hatcher
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: Ms. Katie Franklin was nominated to fill the expired term of Mr. William Bandy. (Councilor Tucker’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2026
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Channon Emery Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: October 15, 2024
Sabine Stull Open for Recommendation
(Animal Rescue Representative) by Animal Rescue
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expired: April 11, 2024
These are two-year terms. Board meets as needed.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 3
BOARD OF TAX ASSESSORS:
Todd Hammonds Open for Nominations
(Passed Away) (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: December 31, 2029
Councilor Crabb is nominating John Anker to fill the unexpired term of the late Todd Hammonds.
The term is six years. Board meets once a week.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 3
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS:
Rodney Close Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: December 31, 2024
Councilor Thomas is nominating Oz Roberts to succeed Rodney Close.
The term is four years. Board meets monthly.
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 2
The City of Columbus strives to provide accessibility to individuals with disabilities and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting. If assistance is needed regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, individuals may contact the Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities at 706-653-4492 promptly to allow the City Government to make reasonable accommodations for those persons