CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Jason Wade of Wynnton United Methodist Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
PROCLAMATIONS:
Receiving: Carrie Beth Wallace, The Columbusite, ArtFest Block Party
Receiving: Angi Zapata, Pet Partners of Columbus
Receiving: Margaret Koepfer, The Exchange Club
PRESENTATIONS:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
1) 1655 Elvan Avenue (Murtuza Ali Khan, Owner); 2) 2545 Pye Avenue (Clark Property Management LLC, Owner); 3) 32 Woodland Circle (Edna Anderson, Owner); 4) 2903 10th Avenue (Dustin Cooper, Owner); and 5) 2409 Heard Street (Estate of Catherine Greene, Owner);
and for demolition services for the Inspections and Code Department in accordance with the attached Tabulation of Bid sheet. (Mayor Pro-Tem)
1) 1118 Broadway (Mary C Wohlwender, Owner)
2) 1120 Broadway (Mary C Wohlwender, Owner)
and for demolition services for the Inspections and Code Department in accordance with the attached Tabulation of Bid sheet. (Mayor Pro-Tem)
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to implement the one-cart waste collection system for City issued carts effective July 1, 2024. The one cart system is a method of collecting waste curbside with an automated collection truck. The one cart system is a best practice operation that is being implemented throughout the solid waste industry.
The one cart system provides a uniform collection process eliminating un containerized waste. By implementing the one cart system it will eliminate ground trash, litter and scavenging by varmints. Also, the system will streamline the collection process which will improve the efficiency of the collection method. This will improve the aesthetics of the community.
Approval is requested to submit the 2024 Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (PTASP), and to implement this Safety Plan in compliance with federal requirements is also recommended.
Approval is requested to submit an application and accept if awarded the FY24 Local Road Assistance Administration (LRA) in the amount of $3,016,810.17 from the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) with no local match required.
Approval is requested to apply for a grant and, if awarded, accept a grant in the amount of $1000.00 with no local match requirement. The funds will provide additional opportunities to expand and improve support for all students in the city's after-school programs and amend the Multi-governmental Fund by the amount awarded.
Approval is requested to apply for a grant and, if awarded, accept a grant valued at approximately $60,000.00 or the amount awarded and amend the Multi-governmental Fund by the amount awarded. The funds will assist the City in administering programs to keep youth productively engaged and off the streets during the summer break.
Approval is requested to accept one financial donation totaling $5,000 given in support of the Liberty Theatre Cultural Center.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
REFERRALS:
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Airport Commission, February 28, 2024
Board of Tax Assessors, # 07-24, # 08-24, # 09-24 and # 10-24
Columbus Golf Course Authority, February 27, 2024
Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners, February 21, 2024
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Ms. Geniece Granville was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Thomas’ nominee) Term expires: April 30, 2028
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Mr. Travis Chambers was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Thomas’ nominee) Term expires: April 30, 2028
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Mr. Selvin Hollingsworth was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Thomas’ nominee) Term expires: April 30, 2028
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Mr. Charles Sheffield was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Thomas’ nominee) Term expires: April 30, 2028
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS: Mr. Doug Jenkins was nominated to succeed Mr. Heath Schondelmayer. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term expires: April 30, 2028
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Ms. Natalie McDowell was nominated to fill the expired term of Dr. Shanita Pettaway (Resigned) as Alternate Member 5. (Mayor Pro Tem Allen’s nominee) Term expires: December 31, 2025
COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENT- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
VACANT (Council District 2- Davis)
Term Expired: March 27, 2024
Virginia Dickerson (Council District 3- Huff)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: March 27, 2024
Members appointed by Council shall serve for two-year terms and members appointed by Mayor shall serve for three-year terms. Board Meets quarterly.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Dr. Jean Waguespack Open for Nominations
Veterinarian Association Representative (Council’s Appointment)
(Seat declared vacant)
Term Expires: October 15, 2024
Dr. Scott McDermott Open for Nominations
Veterinarian Association Representative (Council’s Appointment)
(Seat declared vacant)
Term Expires: October 15, 2025
HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Rev. Curtis West Open for Nominations
Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Bd Rep. (Council’s Appointment)
No longer a resident of Muscogee County
Term Expired: January 31, 2024
In accordance with Ordinance 24-012, this seat is slated for a member serving on the Liberty Theatre & Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board.
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF COLUMBUS:
Cynthia Williams Jordan Open for Nominations
Seat declared vacant (Council’s Nomination)
Term Expires: November 14, 2024
The following nominees would be forwarded to the Hospital Authority of Columbus: Mr. Darrell Floyd, Mr. Bob Jones and Mr. Tracy Sayers.
*The Council submits three (3) nominees to the Hospital Authority for each seat and the Hospital Authority selects the successor for Council’s confirmation.
The term is three years. Board meets monthly with the exception of November and December.
Women: 2
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 3
KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Lee Jordan Open for Nominations (SD-29 Representative) (Council’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2023
VACANT Open for Nominations (SD-29 Representative) (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2026
These are three-year terms. Meets every even month.
The Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission Director is recommending Ms. Taylor G. Martin to succeed Mr. Lee Jordan.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 6
Senatorial District 29: 3
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