CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Adrian J. Chester at Greater Beallwood Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
UPDATE:
PRESENTATION:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested for the acceptance and participation in a privately funded assessment of the Columbus Police Department. The task force has contributed funding to the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, Inc.in an amount of up to $189,507 which is the estimated cost of the assessment.
Approval is requested for the filing of amendments and substantial amendment revisions for FFY2015/FY 2016 - FFY2021/FY 2022 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plans for the reprograming of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME).
Approval is requested to authorize the city manager to execute a conditional award letter of reprogrammed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) funds in the amount of $900,000 for reprogramming to the BTW South Phase I affordable housing development. Housing Authority Columbus Georgia (HACG) is intending to apply for Low i\Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funding to aid in the development of 90 senior housing units at the old BTW location, located at 418 5th Avenue.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs
June 1, 2022
Removal of Residual Ground Material & Removal and Disposal/Reuse of Large Tree Trunks (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0037
A non-mandatory site visit will be held at 9:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Vendors shall convene at the Pine Grove Landfill at 7900 Pine Grove Way, Columbus, GA.
June 8, 2022
Roofing Services at Metra Lower Maintenance Shop – RFB No. 22-0041
A mandatory site visit will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Vendors shall convene in front of the Lower Maintenance Shop at Metra Transit, which is located at 814 Linwood Boulevard, Columbus, GA.
June 15, 2022
1. Multi-Use Paper, Carbonless Paper and Envelopes for Print Shop (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0039
Scope of Bid
Provide white and color copy paper, carbonless paper, and envelopes, of various weights and sizes, for use by the Columbus Consolidated Government Print Shop. The items will be procured on an “as needed” basis.
The contract will be for one (1) year with the option to renew for four (4) additional twelve-month periods. The renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the contractor.
Removal of Residual Ground Material & Removal and Disposal/Reuse of Large Tree Trunks (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 22-0037
Scope of Bid
The Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (City) invites qualified contractors to submit bids to provide the following services on an “as needed” basis:
Option 1: Residual waste removal on an “as needed” basis, for either Pine Grove or Granite Bluff Landfill. Such ground material could be used as fuel, mulch, or some other recyclable commodity.
Option 2: Removal and disposal/reuse of large tree trunks on an “as needed” basis. The contract would be awarded to the vendor that can provide the greatest economic benefit to the City for each option.
The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. The renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the contractor.
June 22, 2022
Roofing Services at Metra Lower Maintenance Shop – RFB No. 22-0041
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove and replace the existing roofing
at the Metra Lower Maintenance Shop in full compliance with the project documents.
Trees for Planting on City Right-of-Ways – RFB No. 22-0040
Scope of Bid
Provide trees for planting on City right-of-ways for Columbus Consolidated Government’s Department of Public Works, to be purchased on an “as needed” basis.
The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. The renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the contractor.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
457 Deferred Compensation Board, January 20 and February 15, 2022
Board of Tax Assessors, #16-22, #17-22 and #18-22
Budget Review Committee, May 3 and May 17, 2022
Columbus Board of Health, February 23 and March 23, 2022
Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners, April 20, 2022
Employee Benefits Committee, February 24, April 21, June 23 and August 25, 2021
Historic & Architectural Review Board, February 14, March 14 and April11, 2022
Mayor’s Commission on Reentry, February 21, March 21 and April 18, 2022
Retirees’ Health Benefits Committee, February 17, May 19, August 18 & November 17, 2021
River Valley Regional Commission, March 23, 2022
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
PENSION FUND, EMPLOYEES’ BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
Audrey Hollingsworth (Mayor’s Appointment)
(Business Community)
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Renee McAneny (Mayor’s Appointment)
(Retired City Employee)
Currently serving on another board
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES: Ms. Gwendolyn McIntosh was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Barbara Story-Jones and would serve in the Mental health care providers (active or retired) seat. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2023 (NOTE: Councilor Barnes has withdrawn his nominee.)
KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: Ms. Alyssa Williams was nominated to serve another term of office as an At-large member. (Councilor Woodson’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2024
KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: Ms. Tracy Walto-King was nominated to serve another term of office as an At-large member. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT SEATS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED:
KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Douglas McLeod, Jr. (District 10- House)
District Ten Representative
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Councilor House is nominating Mr. McLeod for another term of office.
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Larry Derby Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Did not desire reappointment
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Kenneth Leuer Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Sharon Baker Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
David Goldberg Open for Nominations
Moving out of county (Council’s Appointment)
At-Large Member
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Arsburn “Oz” Roberts Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Dr. William Kendall Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Fran Fluker Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
Orlean Baulkmon Open for Nominations
At-Large Member (Council’s Appointment)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expired: June 30, 2021
The terms are two-years. Meets every even month.
B. VALLEY PARTNERSHIP JOINT DEVELOPMENT:
Gary Jones Open for Nominations
(passed away) (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2023
These are four-year terms. Board meets every other month beginning in January.
Women: 0
Senatorial District 15: 3
Senatorial District 29: 1
UPCOMING BOARD APPOINTMENTS:
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