CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Pastor Vincent Bell, Sr., The Edge Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
PROCLAMATIONS:
RECEIVING: The Junior League of Columbus, GA
RECEIVING: Rosa Evans, Director, and the Department of Transportation
PRESENTATIONS:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
RESOLUTIONS
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Georgia Department of Natural Resources and a Management Agreement with Standing Boy, Inc. for the use and operation of the Standing Boy Preserve.
Approval is requested to authorize the Department of Transportation/METRA to apply to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) for a capital, planning and operating grant in the amount of $158,324.00 or otherwise awarded. Approval is also requested to authorize the City Manager to accept the grant, if awarded, and execute any contracts with the Federal Transit Administration and/or the Georgia Department of Transportation relating to the grant.
Approval is requested for approval of the Columbus Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services Strategic Plan and Standards of Cover/Community Risk Assessment documents.
PURCHASES
H1. CPD Motor Transport 2022 Surplus
H2. Fire and EMS Surplus Action Items 2022
H3. METRA 2022 Surplus Auction Sheet
H4. Sheriff- Jail 2022 Surplus
H5. Traffic Engineering Surplus Auction List 2022
H6. Fleet Salvage Yard -2022 Surplus
EMERGENCY PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
PI 0011436 – Muscogee County Buena Vista Road Improvements at Spiderweb-Phase II – RFB No. 23-0005
Scope of Bid
Phase II of the Buena Vista Road Improvements at the Spiderweb includes the construction of two (2) bridges, one (1) of which requires Norfolk southern permitting; construction of a roundabout at Illges Road and Ace Way Drive; construction of Buena Vista Road east of the intersection with Annette Avenue, Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard north of Brewer Elementary School, Illges Road, Lindsay Drive, Andrews Road, Morris Road and Ace Way Drive, as well as the installation of traffic signals.
Utilities were relocated in Phase I of the project. The Annette Avenue roundabout at Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Annette Avenue were constructed in Phase I.
Roofing Services at Edgewood Senior Center – RFB No. 23-0007
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to remove the existing roof at the Edgewood Senior Center and replace with a thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) roof system, in full compliance with the project manual.
Fox Senior Center Wall and Roof Project – RFB No. 23-0008
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to repair the designated roof and walls, in full compliance with the project manual, at Fox Senior Center.
Exterior Wall Renovation at 29th Street Gym – RFB No. 23-0009
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to repair the designated walls, in full compliance with the project manual, at the 29th Street Gym.
Public Safety Building Deck and Wall Restoration – RFB No. 23-0010
Scope of Bid
Provide all labor, equipment, and materials to repair the designated deck and walls, in full compliance with the project manual, at the Public Safety Building.
Bus Shelters (Annual Contract) – RFB No. 23-0011
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government of Columbus, Georgia (the City) is seeking qualified vendors to provide bus shelters to METRA on an “as needed” basis. The contract term will be for three years.
4’ Swing Benches for METRA Transfer Center – PQ No. 23-0004
Scope of PQ
The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking quotes from qualified vendors to provide four (4) swing benches (complete sets) of commercial grade metal, for outdoor use at the Department of Transportation/METRA Transfer Center.
September 30, 2022
Security Surveillance & Security Access Equipment (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0002
Scope of RFP
It is the intent of Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to enter into a contractual agreement with a qualified contractor for the provision and maintenance services of security surveillance and security access equipment for various locations of the Columbus Consolidated Government.
The contract term shall be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractors.
October 5, 2022
1. Drill Field Maintenance and Inspections for Fire & EMS Department (Annual Contract)
RFB No. 23-0014
Scope of RFB
It is the intent of the Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) to secure an annual contract with a vendor to provide drill field maintenance and inspections. The contract period will be for two (2) years with the option to renew for three (3) additional twelve-month periods.
Upon notification by Columbus Fire and EMS, the successful vendor shall provide preventive maintenance services, semi-annual inspections, and equipment repairs for the department drill field burn tower located at 4191 Macon Road, (behind Station 9 at 3601-3773 Giddens Road) Columbus, GA 31907 to include the natural gas ignition system.
October 7, 2022
Architectural & Engineering Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0007
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government is requesting proposals from qualified firms to provide professional architectural and engineering services on an as-needed basis for various construction projects.
The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractors.
Roofing Consulting Services (Annual Contract) – RFP No. 23-0008
Scope of RFP
Provide complete roofing consulting services, on an as-needed basis, for individual buildings. Columbus Consolidated Government owns buildings consisting of approximately 60 buildup roofs, 40 metal roofs and 75 shingle roofs; however, services may not be required for all the buildings.
The contract term shall be for two years with the option to renew for three additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractors
October 19, 2022
Confiscated Firearms for Credit or Swap – RFB No. 23-0003
Scope of Bid
The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is offering confiscated firearms for sale to a licensed firearms dealer who can issue a credit to purchase or swap for Rock River LE2020M rifles with accessories.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Animal Control Advisory Board, June 23, 2022
Board of Tax Assessors, #27-22
Board of Zoning Appeals, August 2, 2022
Planning Advisory Commission, August 17, 2022
Tree Board, August 22, 2022
BOARD APPOINTMENTS - ACTION REQUESTED
MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED FOR THIS MEETING:
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 24, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 2
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 4
Tiffani Stacy- Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment)
(Resident Member)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: November 16, 2022
These are five-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 3
Pete Temesgen (Mayor’s Appointment)
Accepted a judgeship
Term Expires: October 31, 2023
Bryon Hickey (Council District 1- Barnes)
Noteligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
Friar Noel Danielewicz (Council District 3- Huff)
Seat Declared Vacant
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
Donald Watkins (Council District 5- Crabb)
Noteligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
Lisa Branchcomb (Council District 7- Woodson)
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
Scott Taft (Council District 9- Thomas)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Betty Tatum Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Nomination)
Term Expires: November 14, 2022
Susan McKnight Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Nomination)
Term Expires: November 14, 2022
Cynthia Williams Jordan Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Nomination)
Term Expires: November 14, 2022
*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 terms are three years. Board meets monthly.
Craig Burgess- Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 24, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 2
Senatorial District 15: 1
Senatorial District 29: 4
Tiffani Stacy- Interested in serving another term (Mayor’s Appointment)
(Resident Member)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: November 16, 2022
These are five-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Women: 3
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 3
Pete Temesgen (Mayor’s Appointment)
Accepted a judgeship
Term Expires: October 31, 2023
Bryon Hickey (Council District 1- Barnes)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
Friar Noel Danielewicz (Council District 3- Huff)
Seat Declared Vacant
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
Donald Watkins (Council District 5- Crabb)
Not eligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
Lisa Branchcomb (Council District 7- Woodson)
Does not desire reappointment
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
Scott Taft (Council District 9- Thomas)
Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: October 31, 2022
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
Betty Tatum Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Nomination)
Term Expires: November 14, 2022
Susan McKnight Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Nomination)
Term Expires: November 14, 2022
Cynthia Williams Jordan Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Nomination)
Term Expires: November 14, 2022
*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 terms are three years. Board meets monthly.
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