Council Agenda - Regular Meeting 09/12/2023 09:00 AM C. E. “Red” McDaniel City Services Center- Second Floor

CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding

INVOCATION: Offered by Chief Mark Burnett, Battalion Chief, Columbus Fire & EMS

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson

MINUTES

• 1.Approval of minutes for the August 29, 2023 Consent Agenda/ Work Session.      
  
  
  

• 20230829.COUNCIL.pdf (0.06 MB)

PROCLAMATIONS:

• 2.Proclamation:    Public Safety Week

     Receiving:        Wayne Anthony, Pastor, St. Peter United Methodist Church

• 3.Proclamation:    Help the Hooch Days

     Receiving:        Lisa Thomas-Cutts, Executive Director, Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission

• 4.Proclamation:    National Recovery Month

     Receiving:        Chloe Landreth, Marketing and Outreach Representative, New Horizons Behavioral Health

• 5.Proclamation:    Direct Support Professional Recognition Week

     Receiving:        Chloe Landreth, Marketing and Outreach Representative, New Horizons Behavioral Health

• 6.Proclamation:    Constitution Week

     Receiving:       Faye Wells, Oglethorpe Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

PRESENTATION:

• 7.Transitional Audit Report for Community Reinvestment (Presented by Donna McGinnis, Internal Auditor/Compliance Officer)

• Community Reinvestment Transitional Audit.Sept 12 2023.pdf (13.88 MB)

CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA

ORDINANCES

• 1.2nd Reading- REZN-06-23-0160: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia, to changes certain boundaries of a district located at 3610 and 3744 Woodruff Road (parcel # 187-001-021) from Neighborhood Commercial (NC) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (1st Reading delayed from 8-8-23)(Councilor Garrett)

• Ordinance REZN-06-23-0160 1st Reading 8-8-23.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-06-23-0160.pdf (2.23 MB)

• 2.1st Reading-  REZN-06-23-0111: An Ordinance amending the Zoning Atlas of the Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia to change certain boundaries of a district located at 119 Bascom Court (parcel # 073-027-003) from Residential Office (RO) Zoning District to General Commercial (GC) Zoning District with conditions. (Planning Department and PAC recommend approval.) (Councilor Davis)

• Ordinance REZN-06-23-0111 (as amended) 1st Reading 9-12-23.pdf (0.02 MB)
• Council Staff Report REZN-06-23-0111.pdf (1.50 MB)
• Ordinance REZN-06-23-0111 1st Reading 8-8-23.pdf (0.02 MB)

• 3.1st Reading- An ordinance amending the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for General Government Employees, and the Columbus, Georgia Pension Plan for Employees of the Department of Public Safety, and the Columbus, Georgia Employees Deferred Retirement Option Plan (collectively, the “Plans”) to clarify that the Plans will not recognize Qualified Domestic Relations Orders. (Recommendation of Pension Board)

• Ordinance amending Pension Plans to clarify QDROS 1st Reading 9-12-23.pdf (0.03 MB)

RESOLUTIONS

• 4.Resolution authorizing the execution of a Federal Aviation Administration Grant, Airport Improvement Program (AIP) GRANT NO. 3-13-0035-057-2023 (Request of Columbus Airport Commission)

• Columbus Airport Commission Grant Resolution (2023 Taxiway F) 9-12-23.pdf (0.02 MB)
• CSG-SOG-3-13-0035-057-2023-Grant Agreement - unsigned.pdf (10.35 MB)
• MOU - CCG Airport Commission (Taxiway F Grant).pdf (0.02 MB)

• 5.Resolution authorizing the execution of a Federal Aviation Administration Grant, Airport Improvement Program (AIP) GRANT NO. 3-13-0035-058-2023 (Request of Columbus Airport Commission)

• Columbus Airport Commission Grant Resolution (2023 Runway 0624) 09-12-23.pdf (0.01 MB)
• CSG AIP 58 - Form of Grant Agreement.pdf (0.98 MB)

PUBLIC AGENDA

• 1.Ms. Sherre Harris, Re:  Animal Welfare.

• 2.Mrs. Leah Braxton, Re: Smith Road condition with railroad crossing and roadway debris.  

• 3.Mr. Johnathan Cole, representing Coles Towing & Recovery, Inc., Re:  Laws regarding Non-Consensual Stolen Vehicles.

• 4.Mr. Ben Hecht, representing AmWaste of Georgia, Re:  Yard waste services.

• 5.Mr. Edris Hayes, representing AmWaste of Georgia, Re:  Yard waste services.

CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA

• 1.Retiree Health Insurance Plan

  Approval is requested authorizing the renewal of the Medicare-eligible healthcare plan benefits and the United Healthcare Medicare Advantage plan.

• Resolution Medicare Advantage Plan Renewal 09122023.pdf (0.02 MB)

PURCHASES

• A.Ambulance with Equipment for Fire & EMS – HGACBUY Cooperative Contract

• A. Ambulance With Equipment for Fire and EMS.pdf (0.02 MB)

• B.Declaration of Surplus Equipment

• B. Declaration of Surplus Equipment.pdf (0.28 MB)
• TRAFFIC SIGNAL SHOP.pdf (0.01 MB)
• METRA.pdf (0.01 MB)
• MUSCOGEE COUNTY JAIL.pdf (0.01 MB)
• FLEET MAINTENANCE.pdf (0.02 MB)
• TRAFFIC OPERATIONS.pdf (0.01 MB)
• POLICE DEPARTMENT.pdf (0.05 MB)
• FIRE & EMS.pdf (0.01 MB)

• C.Stryker Lifepak 15 Monitor Defibrillator and Accessories for Fire & EMS Department

• C. Stryker Lifepak 15 Monitor Defibrillator.pdf (0.02 MB)

• D.Maintenance Service Agreement for Lifepak 15 Cardiac Monitors for Fire & EMS Department

• D. Maintenance Service Agreement for Lifepak 15.pdf (0.02 MB)

• E.Repair of Motor Grader for Public Works Department

• E. Repair of Motor Grader for Public Works.pdf (0.02 MB)

• F.Closed-Circuit Television Camera Truck for Engineering Department

• F. Closed Circuit Television Camera.pdf (0.03 MB)

• G.Contract Extension for Pursuit Vehicle Buildout (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 13-0017

• G. Contract Extension for Pursuit Vehicle Buildout.pdf (0.02 MB)

• H.Right-of-Way Acquisition Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0026

• H. Right of Way Acquisition Services.pdf (0.03 MB)

• I.90-Day Termination Period for Supplemental Yard Waste Collection Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0018 (Add-On)

• 90-Day Termination Period for Supplemental Yard Waste Collection Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 21-0018.pdf (0.02 MB)

UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS

• A.Metra Dial-A- Ride Premium Service Expansion Update - Rosa Evans, Director, Metra

• 9.12.23_METRA_Council_Presentation.pdf (2.87 MB)

• B.Judicial Center Update - Ryan Pruett, Director, Inspections & Code Enforcement and Douglas Kleppin, AIA – Principal, The S/L/A/M Collaborative & Henry Painter – Senior Project Executive, Gilbane Building Company

• 230906 EDIT COUNCIL Design Update.pdf (13.98 MB)

BID ADVERTISEMENT

• DATE:                 September 12, 2023

  TO:                Mayor and Councilors

  FROM:                Finance Department

  SUBJECT:                Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs

  September 27, 2023

  1. Transmissions & Transmission Services for Public Works (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 24-0009

  Scope of Bid

  Provide repair/rebuild services for various types of transmissions for Public Works Department – Fleet Maintenance Shop on an “as needed” basis.

  The term of the contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.

• Bid Advertisements.pdf (0.02 MB)

REFERRALS:

• Referrals 8.29.23

• Referrals 8.29.23.pdf (0.23 MB)

CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA

ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED

• 1.RESOLUTION - A resolution canceling the Proclamation Sessions for October 3, November 7, and December 5, 2023.

• RES. Cancelling Proclamation Sessions. Oct - Dec 2023.pdf (0.01 MB)

• 2.Minutes of the following boards:

  Board of Tax Assessors, #27-23, #28-23 and #29-23

  Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners, June 21, 2023

  Development Authority of Columbus, July 13, 2023

  Employee Benefits Committee, June 28, 2023

  Housing Authority of Columbus, July 19, 2023

  Land Bank Authority, April 13, June 8, August 3, October 5, and December 14, 2022; February 8, March 8, April 12, May 17, and June 14, 2023

  River Valley Regional Commission, June 28, 2023

• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 27-23.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 28-23.pdf (0.08 MB)
• Min. Bd of Tax Assessors. 29-23.pdf (0.09 MB)
• Min. CVB. 06-21-2023.pdf (0.10 MB)
• Min. Development Aut. 07-13-2023.pdf (0.11 MB)
• Min. Employee Benefits Com. 06-28-2023.pdf (0.17 MB)
• Min. Housing Aut. 07-19-2023.pdf (0.19 MB)
• Min. Land Bank Aut. 04-13-2022.pdf (0.19 MB)
• Min. Land Bank Aut. 10-05-2022.pdf (0.19 MB)
• Min. Land Bank Aut. 06-08-2022.pdf (0.21 MB)
• Min. Land Bank Aut. 08-03-2022.pdf (0.21 MB)
• Min. Land Bank Aut. 12-14-2022.pdf (0.20 MB)
• Min. Land Bank Aut. 02-08-2023.pdf (0.26 MB)
• Min. Land Bank Aut. 03-08-2023.pdf (0.24 MB)
• Min. Land Bank Aut. 04-12-2023.pdf (0.17 MB)
• Min. Land Bank Aut. 05-17-2023.pdf (0.19 MB)
• Min. Land Bank Aut. 06-14-2023.pdf (0.15 MB)
• Min. RVRC. 06-28-2023.pdf (0.24 MB)

BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED

• .MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:

  COLUMBUS IRONWORKS CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER AUTHORITY: 

  Jonathan Payne                                                    (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Eligible to succeed                        

  Term Expires: October 24, 2023       

  
  

  This is a three-year term. Board meets monthly.

  Women:  1

          Senatorial District 15:   1

          Senatorial District 29:   4

  PUBLIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMISSION:

  Charles A. McClure, Jr.                                        (Mayor’s Appointment)

  Eligible to succeed                        

  Term Expires: October 31, 2023

  COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:

  ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:  Ms. Lori Turner was nominated to serve another term of office.  (Councilor Davis’ nominee) Term expires:  October 15, 2025

  BOARD OF HONOR:  Mr. David Ebron was nominated to serve another term of office.  (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires:  October 31, 2027

  LAND BANK AUTHORITY:  Ms. Alston Auten was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Lauren Chambers.  (Councilor Begly’s nominee) Term expires:  October 31, 2026

  LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:  Ms. Gloria Strode was nominated to serve as a member on the newly created board.  (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term Expires:  August 14, 2025

  LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:  Ms. Arreasha Z. Lawrence was nominated to serve as a member on the newly created board.  (Councilor Begly’s nominee) Term Expires:  August 14, 2025

  LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:  Mr. Cletus Richardson was nominated to serve as a member on the newly created board.  (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term Expires:  August 14, 2025

  LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:  Ms. Carolyn Star-Ross was nominated to serve as a member on the newly created board.  (Councilor Barnes’ nominee) Term Expires:  August 14, 2026

  LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:  Mr. Terrance Flowers was nominated to serve as a member on the newly created board.  (Councilor Tucker’s nominee) Term Expires:  August 14, 2026

  LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:  Mr. Fernando Verdree was nominated to serve as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) member on the newly created board.  (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term Expires:  August 14, 2026

  LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:  Mr. Arsburn “Oz” Roberts was nominated as the Civic Center Director’s recommendation to serve as a member on the newly created board.  (Civic Center Director’s nominee) Term Expires:  August 14, 2027

  COUNCIL APPOINTMENT- VOTE TABULATION:

  CRIME PREVENTION BOARD:

  Patricia Flora                                                         Open for Nominations              

  Senatorial District 29 Rep.                                        (Council’s Appointment)

  (passed away)        

  Term Expires: March 31, 2025

  Councilor Tucker has nominated Ms. Erika Cottingham.

  Councilor Davis is nominating Mr. Marty Wynn.

  The term is a three-year term. Board meets every February, April, July and November.

  Women:  2

  Senatorial District 15:   2

  Senatorial District 29:   4        

  COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:

  ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:

  Jayne Dunn                                                         Open for Nominations              

  Not Eligible to succeed                                        (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: October 15, 2023

  The term is two years. Board meets as needed.

  Women:  8

  Senatorial District 15:   2

  Senatorial District 29:   5

          

  BOARD OF HONOR:

  
  

  Bob Hydrick                                                         Open for Nominations              

  (passed away)                                                        (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expired: October 31, 2022

  All of the members serving on this board must be former elected officials of Muscogee County.

  This is a four-year term. Board meets as needed.

  Women:  3

          Senatorial District 15:   4

          Senatorial District 29:   2

  COLUMBUS GOLF COURSE AUTHORITY:

  
  

  Stephanie Callahan                                                 Open for Nominations              

  Seat declared vacant                                                (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: June 30, 2026

  The term is four years. Board meets monthly.

  Women:  0

  Senatorial District 15:   3

  Senatorial District 29:   5

  LAND BANK AUTHORITY:

  Lance Hemmings                                                 Open for Nominations              

  Not Eligible to succeed                                        (Council’s Appointment)

  Term Expires: October 31, 2023

  Councilor Tucker is nominating Ms. Jackie Leonard to succeed Mr. Lance Hemmings.

  The term is four years.  Board meets monthly.

  Women:  3

  Senatorial District 15:   4

  Senatorial District 29:   2        

  LIBERTY THEATRE & CULTURAL ARTS CENTER ADVISORY BOARD:

  New Member                                                         Open for Nominations              

  Term Expires: August 14, 2027                                (Council’s Appointment)

  New Member                                                         Civic Center Dir. Rec              

  Term Expires: August 14, 2027                                (Council’s Confirmation)

  The terms are four-years. 

  Councilor Huff has nominated Ms. Ku’Wonna Ingram and the Civic Center Director is recommending Ms. Delois Carr.

• Board Appointments. 09-12-2023.pdf (0.03 MB)

UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:

• A.Hospital Authority of Columbus  (Council Nomination/Authority Selection)

• Board Memo. Hospital Authority. 20230912 .pdf (0.01 MB)

• B.Housing Authority of Columbus  (Mayor’s Appointment)

• Board Memo. Housing Authority. 20230912.pdf (0.01 MB)