CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. David L. Stallion, Sr. at Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
UPDATE:
PROCLAMATIONS:
RECEIVING: Exchange Club of Columbus
RECEIVING: Spencer High School Varsity Boys Basketball Team &
Coaching Staff
RESOLUTION:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Ripple Ridge located in Section Three, Creekrise. The Engineering Department has inspected said street and recommends the acceptance.
Approval is requested for the acceptance of that portion of Pine Chase Drive, that portion of Long Leaf Pine Drive and that portion of Pine Tar Drive located in Section Eighteen, Garrett Pines. The Engineering Department has inspected said streets and recommends the acceptance.
Approval is requested for the purchase of 5212 Ray Drive, Columbus, Georgia 31904 in the amount of $140,000 for damage to the home after the collapse of a sewage and storm drainpipe.
Approval is requested to accept financial donations from businesses and organizations to be used for the presentation of a full-day Worker’s Compensation Seminar for Public Entities.
Approval is requested to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with Snyder’s-Lance to purchase 19 properties for $71,525 plus any applicable closing costs. The acquisition will allow the City of Columbus to expand development opportunities in this area.
Approval is requested to apply for a grant in the amount of $12,642.75 or as otherwise awarded from the Georgia Traffic Incident Management Enhancement (TIME) Task Force Grant with amendment made to the Multi-Government Fund by the award amount. The funds will be used for the purchase of 100 tear away safety vests, 200 personal warning safety lights and 25 LED safety batons.
Approval is requested to submit an application, and if approved, accept $2,000,000 or as otherwise awarded from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHSA) for the operation of the PORCH Project from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026 and to amend the Multi-governmental Fund by $2,000,000 or as otherwise awarded. There is NO MATCH requirement for this program.
Approval is requested to utilize federal funding with a local 20 percent match estimated at $103,400 to complete the Mott’s Green project and execute a GDOT contract amendment and other documents to complete the project.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs
March 23, 2022
Stretcher Preventative Maintenance for Fire & EMS Dept (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0029
Scope of Bid
Upon notification by Columbus Fire and EMS, the successful vendor shall provide preventive maintenance service on an annual basis for the department stretchers, stair chairs and cot fastening systems, to include future implementation of the Stryker powerload system. Costs for labor for repairs outside of preventive maintenance shall include price listing of replacement parts related to the stretchers, stair chairs and cot fastening systems, both manual and powerload.
The term of contract shall 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
Animal Control Advisory Board, January 12, 2022
Board of Tax Assessors, #07-22 and #08-22
Board of Water Commissioners, February 14, 2022
Board of Zoning Appeals, December 1, 2021 and February 2, 2022
Hospital Authority of Columbus, January 25, 2022
Housing Authority of Columbus, January 19, 2022
Public Safety Advisory Commission, February 17, 2022
River Valley Regional Council, February 23, 2022
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Rev. Joseph Baker (Mayor’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: March 27, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets the months of February, May, September and December.
Women: 8
Senatorial District 15: 9
Senatorial District 29: 4
CONVENTION & VISITORS BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Amish Das (Mayor’s Appointment)
Hotel/Motel Industry
Resigned
Term Expires: December 31, 2023
Mayor Henderson is nominating Pace Halter for the seat of Amish Das.
This is a three-year term. Board meets monthly.
Women: 4
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 4
COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: Mr. Raymond Culpepper was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: April 11, 2024
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: Ms. Sabine Stull was nominated to serve another term of office as the Animal Rescue representative. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: April 11, 2024
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD: Ms. Courtney Pierce was nominated to serve another term of office as the PAWS Humane Society representative. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: April 11, 2024
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Mr. Dallis Copeland was nominated to serve another term of office. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term expires: April 30, 2026
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Mr. Tyson Begley was nominated to succeed Mr. Alfred Blackmar. (Councilor Garrett’s nominee) Term expires: April 30, 2026
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Ms. Holli Browder was nominated to serve another term of office in the Department Director / Assistant Director seat. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: April 30, 2025
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Ms. Nancy Boren was nominated to serve another term of office in the Department Director / Assistant Director seat. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: April 30, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
CIVIC CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:
Roeaster Coles- Nominating Rev. Gregory Blue (District 3- Huff)
Not Eligible to serve another term
Term Expired: March 1, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets every other month.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Tamika McKenzie- Nominating Michael Ernst (District 5- Crabb)
(No longer resident of CD5)
Term Expires: March 27, 2022
COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Lindsay Ellis Open for Nominations
No longer a resident (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: October 15, 2023
These are two-year terms. Board meets as needed.
Women: 7
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 5
HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Cathy Williams Open for Nominations
(Historic Columbus Foundation) (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: January 31, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 10
Senatorial District 29: 1
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