CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B.H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Robert Beckum- St. Luke Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Cadet Sean Nunn of Northside High School.
MINUTES
PRESENTATION:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested for closure and abandonment of an approximately 333.99 ft. segment of Beallwood Avenue right-of-way located east of Veterans Parkway and north of Manchester Expressway, Part of Hamilton Heights and a segment 46th Street right-of-way running in a westwardly direction for a distance of approximately 84 ft. and 15 ft. alley located north of Manchester Expressway; authorize the disposal of the said right of way with applicable State Law; reserving utility and access easements; and for other purposes.
Approval is requested for the acceptance of Coppice Lane and that portion of Coppice Drive located in Lakes Phase Fourteen, Garrett Creek. The streets have been improved and meet the required specifications for acceptance by the City.
Approval is requested to apply for a grant in the amount of $170,320.00 or as otherwise awarded, from the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant, with a 10% local match of $17,032.00 required with amendment made to the Multi-Government Fund by the award amount. The funds will be used for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) extractors and dryers.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
February 26, 2020
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.
March 4, 2020
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.
Scope of Bid
Provide aerial and ground ladder inspection and testing services to the Columbus Consolidated Government Fire and EMS Department. The contract period shall be for two (2) years, with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
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.
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 - INFORMATION ONLY
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Board of Tax Assessors, #03-20 & #04-20.
Development Authority of Columbus, January 9, 2020.
Keep Columbus Beautiful Commission, February 6, 2020.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
HOUSING AUTHORITY:
John F. Greenman– Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: April 30, 2020
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS & CULTURAL LIAISON ENCOUNTERS: Ms. Alia Azhar Teetshorn was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Thomas’ nominee) New Term expires: March 1, 2024.
HISTORIC & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD: Ms. Claire Berry was nominated to serve another term of office as the Board of Realtors representative. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) New Term expires: January 31, 2023.
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Ms. Yolanda Sumbry Sewell was nominated to succeed Mr. Charles Harp as a Regular Member. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) New Term expires: December 31, 2022.
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Mr. Delano Leftwich was nominated to succeed Mr. Charles Little, Jr. as an Alternate Member. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) New Term expires: December 31, 2022.
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Ms. Tracy Walker was nominated to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Yolanda Sumbry Sewell’s Alternate Member seat. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) New Term expires: December 31, 2021.
PERSONNEL REVIEW BOARD: Dr. Shanita Pettaway was nominated to serve in the vacant Alternate Member seat. (Councilor Crabb’s nominee) New Term expires: December 31, 2022.
TREE BOARD: Mr. Robert Hecht was nominated to succeed Ms. Constance Lindsey as the Commercial or Industrial Development Representative. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) New Term expires: December 31, 2020.
COUNCIL DISTRICT SEAT APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL:
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 – Interested in serving another term (Council District 6- Allen)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: March 27, 2020
L. K. Pendleton- Does not desire reappointment (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.
COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD:
Christy Noullet - Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 11, 2020
Patricia Montgomery- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
PAWS Humane Representative
Term Expires: April 11, 2020
Sabine Stull- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Animal Rescue Shelter Representative
Term Expires: April 11, 2020
Carol Bassett Open for Nominations
Resigned (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: October 15, 2020
Dr. Rene LeFranc Open for Nominations
Resigned (Council’s Confirmation)
Veterinary Association
Term Expired: October 15, 2019
These are two-year term. Board meets as needed.
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Russ Carreker- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 30, 2020
Chris Wightman- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 30, 2020
Heath Schondelmayer- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 30, 2020
Selvin Hollingsworth- Interested in serving another term Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 30, 2020
James Yancey Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: April 30, 2020
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 5
Senatorial District 29: 2
REGION SIX REGIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL FOR DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES:
Edward Barnwell Open for Nominations
(Resigned) (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2021
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 3
Ms. Marianne Young is interested in serving on this board.
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