CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Jimbo Albrecht- Fairview Baptist Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Brookstone School Kindergarten Class.
MINUTES
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to enter into a three-year Lease Agreement with the Columbus Indoor Football Team, LLC d/b/a Columbus Lions. The Columbus Lions will pay $3,000 in rent for each home game plus other financial considerations as outlined in the lease agreement.
Approval is requested for the acceptance of a donation containing 3,095 sq. ft of proposed Right Way from the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Columbus, Inc at 8827 Heiferhorn Way to the City of Columbus, Georgia. This acceptance would allow traffic to turn around on the roadway, instead of using the church parking lot, causing wear and tear.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
February 12, 2020
Scope of Bid
Phase I of the Buena Vista Road Improvements at the Spider Web includes construction of a new section of Annette Avenue; a roundabout at the intersection of Annette Avenue and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard; installation of a new traffic signal at Annette Avenue and Buena Vista Road; and rough grading and utility relocations to prepare the project site for Phase II of this project.
Specific items included in Phase I are clearing and grubbing, grading, asphalt paving, curb and gutter, sidewalk, water and sewer installations, striping, signage, and traffic signal equipment installation.
Scope of Bid
Provide the Columbus Fire and EMS Department with self-contained breathing apparatus with mask-mounted regulators, stealth cylinders, and replacement parts and other related services. The contract term will be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods.
Scope of Bid
Provide pavement marking services on an “as needed” basis to be utilized by the Columbus Consolidated Government Traffic Engineering Division. The term of the contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
February 19, 2020
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking quotes from qualified vendors to perform leak detection services for the Department of Parks and Recreation Aquatics Division at the Psalmond Road Pool and Shirley Winston Pool.
Scope of Bid
Provide sports/uniform active apparel to include: Tee shirts, sweatshirts, polo shirts, hats, caps, jackets, etc. to the Public Works Department, Columbus Fire & EMS Department, Parks & Recreation Department, METRA Transportation Department and other Departments. The items will be purchased 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.
February 26, 2020
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is seeking vendors to provide portable toilets, hand washing stations and grey water collection containers at various City location sites. The contract term will be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
Scope of Bid
Provide various types of oil & lubricants on an “as needed” basis to the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to be utilized by Public Works Department. The term of this contract shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
Scope of Bid
Provide plumbing & irrigation supplies on an “as needed basis” to be picked up and delivered to Columbus Consolidated Government. The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide the equipment, labor and materials for colored mulch production at Pine Grove Landfill. Vendor will pay the City a per ton cost for the exclusive right to market colored mulch.
5. Dumpster/Roll Off Container Rental and Servicing (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 20- 0053
Scope of Bid
Provide dumpsters/roll off containers on a rental basis, to include servicing the equipment as needed. The contract term will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
March 6, 2020
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government invites qualified firms to submit proposals to provide consulting services for its employee benefits plans. The successful firm shall strategically plan, broker, implement, and support employee benefits programs.
The term of this contract shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional 12-month periods.
March 13, 2020
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government invites qualified vendors to submit proposals to provide and support an Integrated Transit System (ITS) for the fixed-route fleet of Metra Transit System.
Option: Columbus Consolidated Government reserves the option of including on-board, passenger Wi-Fi for all fleet vehicles, including vehicles in its demand response/paratransit fleet.
The term of this contract shall be for three (3) years.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Board of Tax Assessors, #02-20.
Columbus Civic Center & Columbus Ice Rink Advisory Board, January 16, 2020.
Columbus Iron Works Convention & Trade Center Authority, December 19, 2019.
Hospital Authority, October 29, 2019.
Public Safety Advisory Committee, November 19, 2019.
ADD-ON RESOLUTION:
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
Jed G. Harris, Jr. - Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 1, 2020
Chris Miller (Mayor’s Appointment)
Columbus Hockey Association Rep.
Term Expired: March 1, 2018
Mayor Henderson is nominating Orrin Hergott to succeed Chris Miller.
Merlina Salamanca (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 1, 2020
Charles Staples (Mayor’s Appointment)
Business Community Representative
Term Expired: June 30, 2019
Does not desire reappointment
The seat listed above is a four-year term. Board meets monthly.
Women: 5
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 6
Keith Higgins - Interested in serving another term (Council District 5- Crabb)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 1, 2020
David Cripe - Does not desire reappointment (Council District 6- Allen)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 1, 2020
John Boyd- Interested in serving another term (Council District 9- Thomas)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 1, 2020
These are three-year terms. Board meets every other month beginning in January.
Angela Wagenti (Council District 2- Davis)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2020
Valerie Thompson (Council District 4- Thompson)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2020
Chuck H. McDaniel, III- Does not desire reappointment (Council District 5- Crabb)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2020
John Partin (Council District 6- Allen)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2020
L. K. Pendleton (Council District 7- Woodson)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2020
Michael Porter (Council District 9- Thomas)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2020
Council appointments serve two-year terms. Board meets four-times annually.
Warren Wagner (Council District 5- Crabb)
Resigned
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
This is a two-year term. Board meets every other month beginning in February.
Michael Peacock – District 6 Appointment (Council District 6- Allen)
Resigned
Term Expires: December 31, 2019
Carol Bassett Open for Nominations
Resigned (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: October 15, 2020
This is a two-year term. Board meets as needed.
Alia Azhar Teetshorn- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: March 1, 2020
Tatsiana Savashynskaya Open for Nominations
Vacant (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: March 1, 2021
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 9
Senatorial District 15: 7
Senatorial District 29: 4
Claire Berry- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations
(Board of Realtors) (Council’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: January 31, 2020
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 8
Senatorial District 15: 9
Senatorial District 29: 3
Charles Harp Open for Nominations
(Regular Member) (Council’s Appointment)
Resigned
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
Charles Little, Jr. Open for Nominations
(Alternate Member) (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: December 31, 2019
VACANT SEAT Open for Nominations
Alternate Member (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: December 31, 2022
The Human Resources Department is making the following recommendations:
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 2
Edward Barnwell Open for Nominations
(Resigned) (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 3
Constance Lindsey Open for Nominations
VACANT (Council’s Appointment)
(Commercial or Industrial Development Rep.)
Term Expires: December 31, 2020
Mr. Robert Hecht is interested in serving on this board.
These are three-year terms. Board meets as needed.
Women: 7
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 6
UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
PUBLIC AGENDA- UPCOMING EVENTS:
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