CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Jimmy Elder- First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
PROCLAMATION:
Receiving: Britt Hayes, President / CEO of Hospital Authority of Columbus
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Development Authority to implement the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax Economic Development project allocated a total of $9,000,000.
Approval is requested to execute subrecipient agreements for Occupational Training (Internships, Work Experience, On-the-Job Training and/or post-secondary training; and retention services) for economically disadvantaged (low-income) individuals residing in Muscogee County for a grand total amount of $1,100,000 or otherwise awarded to address the poverty in Muscogee County.
Approval is requested to apply for and accept the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) grant from the U.S. Department of Justice for Fiscal Year 2025, in the estimated amount of $35,000., or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and amend the SCAAP project budget by the amount of the award. SCAAP provides funding to local law enforcement agencies to cover certain costs associated with the incarceration of undocumented criminal aliens.
Approval is requested to apply for and accept a reimbursement grant in the amount to be determined up to $1,250,000., on behalf of the Columbus Police Department, from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency with no local match required and to amend the Multi-Governmental Fund by the amount of the award.
Approval is requested to apply for and accept, if awarded, a grant from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) for funds to assist with creating safer communities by proving resources for aiding with combating and prosecuting gang activity, in the amount of $84,040.00, or as otherwise awarded, with no local match required, and amend the Multi-governmental Fund budget by the amount of the award.
Approval is requested to accept donations from public/private entities and businesses given in support of the Liberty Theatre Cultural Arts Center.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
457 Deferred Compensation Board, April 18, 2024
Animal Control Advisory Board, March 14, 2024
Audit Committee, December 13, 2023 & March 28, 2024
Board of Tax Assessors, #24-24, #25-24 & #26-24
Columbus Golf Course Authority, June 25, 2024
Development Authority of Columbus, June 6, and July 18, 2024
Planning Advisory Commission, June 12, 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
COUNCIL’S DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENT- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL:
District 1 Nominee: _____________ District 5 Nominee: Carley Mayhew
District 8 Nominee: Paxton Dunn
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
BOARD OF HONOR: Judge Bobby Peters was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2028
BOARD OF HONOR: Ms. Barbara Pierce was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2028
BOARD OF HONOR: Ms. Vivian Creighton Bishop was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: October 31, 2028
COUNCIL’S CONFIRMATION – RECOMMENDATIONS FROM ORGANIZATION / AGENCIES:
HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD:
Jack Hayes Open for Nominations
(Columbus Homebuilders Association) (Council’s Appointment)
Resigned
Term Expires: January 31, 2025
The Columbus Homebuilders Association is recommending Kyle Pelletier to fill the unexpired term of Jack Hayes.
The terms are three years. Meets monthly.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 8
Senatorial District 29: 1
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
* Ms. Paige Shields was confirmed on July 23, 2024 to fill the seat of Sabine Stull; however, she is not a resident of Muscogee County.
These are two-year terms. Board meets as needed.
Women: 6
Senatorial District 15: 2
Senatorial District 29: 3
KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
William Bandy Open for Nominations
Not seeking reappointment (Council’s Appointment)
(SD-29 Representative)
Term Expired: June 30, 2023
The Keep Columbus Beautiful Director is recommending Katie Franklin to fill the expired term of William Bandy.
The term is three years. Board meets every even month.
Women: 7
Senatorial District 15: 6
Senatorial District 29: 3
UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
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