CALL TO ORDER: Mayor B. H. "Skip" Henderson, III, Presiding
INVOCATION: Offered by Rev. Joseph E. Baker of St. James AME Church of Columbus, Georgia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Led by Mayor Henderson
MINUTES
UPDATE:
PROCLAMATIONS:
RECEIVING: Columbus Parks and Recreation Director, Holli Browder
RECEIVING: F24 Greenpower Team
RECEIVING: Gary Metcalf, Paramedicine Program Director
PRESENTATIONS:
CITY ATTORNEY’S AGENDA
ORDINANCES
PUBLIC AGENDA
CITY MANAGER'S AGENDA
Approval is requested to notify ROA Investments, LLC, and its assignee , KAGR2 Columbus GA2000, LLC that the Council does not intend to renew its 5 year lease for medical office space identified as 2000 10th Avenue, Suite 410 for a CCG Health and Wellness facility when it expires on November 15, 2022 and authorize the City Manager to negotiate a month to month extension of the Lease Agreement, as amended, as needed up to May 31,2023.
Approval is requested to execute a Sanitary Sewer Easement with Waddell FP LLLP on property owned by the Columbus Consolidated Government and located in Cooper Creek Park as shown on survey entitled “Sanitary Sewer Easement, Property of Columbus Consolidated Government, Part of Land Lot 7, 9th District.
Approval is requested to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $11,978.80, or as otherwise awarded, from the Georgia Trauma Commission – Georgia Trauma Care Network Commission, with no local match required and amend the Multi-Government Fund by the award amount. The grant funds will be used to purchase equipment that will be used to better equip Columbus Fire and EMS in the treatment of trauma patients.
Approval is requested to enter into two leases and two lease purchases in the amount of $232,788 to facilitate the lease purchase of eight pieces of Toro grounds keeping equipment from Huntington National Bank.
PURCHASES
UPDATES AND PRESENTATIONS
BID ADVERTISEMENT
TO: Mayor and Councilors
FROM: Finance Department
SUBJECT: Advertised Bids/RFPs/RFQs
May 11, 2022
Fire/Intrusion Prevention Equipment, Supplies and Services – RFB No. 22-0038
Scope of Bid
Provide Fire/Intrusion Prevention Equipment, Supplies and Services, to include: Fire Extinguishers, and related maintenance and repair parts, Fire Alarm/Intrusion Systems and Monitoring Services at various locations, and other related items/services.
The contract term shall be for five (5) years with the option to renew for five (5) additional twelve-month periods. Contract renewal shall be contingent upon the mutual agreement of the City and the Contractor.
Slide Gate Operators – PQ No. 22-0002
Scope of PQ
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking quotes form qualified vendors to provide three (3) slide gate operators, LiftMaster SL585103UL (or equivalent), for use at the Department of Transportation/METRA transfer center. Vendor will be responsible for removal/disposal of current gate operators.
Storage Containers for Public Works – PQ No. 22-0003
Scope of PQ
The Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking quotes from qualified vendors to provide two (2) used storage containers, 40-foot and 20-foot in length, to be used by the Department of Public Works.
May 18, 2022
1. Replacement Inground Lift – RFB No. 22-0026
Scope of Bid
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is seeking bids from qualified vendors to remove an existing set of in-ground post lifts. A new system of fully functional in-ground post lifts, capable of lifting the expected weight of a 35-foot transit bus, will then be installed by the vendor as a replacement. Work shall be done at the Department of Transportation/METRA campus.
May 20, 2022
Former Georgia State Farmers Market Phase II – Site Remediation – RFP No. 22-0030
Scope of RFP
Columbus Consolidated Government (the City) is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to provide services for Phase II of the Former Georgia State Farmers Market project, which is located at 318 10th Avenue in Columbus, GA. Phase II includes providing all labor, materials equipment, permits, and incidentals necessary to complete all tasks associated with 1) removing an underground storage tank system, soil removal, and placement of fill material and 2) demolition of an old towing and recovery building.
CLERK OF COUNCIL’S AGENDA
ENCLOSURES - ACTION REQUESTED
Airport Commission, February 2 and 23, 2022 and March 23, 2022
Board of Tax Assessors, #14-22 and #15-22
Columbus Golf Course Authority, April 28, 2022
Convention & Visitors Board of Commissioners, March 16, 2022
Housing Authority, March 16, 2022
Public Safety Advisory Commission, March 17, 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
These are four-year terms. Board meets monthly.
CITY MANAGER’S APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD:
Forrest Toelle (City Manager’s Appointment)
(General Government Employee)
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: May 31, 2022
City Manager Hugley is nominating Public Works Director Drale Short to succeed IT Director Forrest Toelle.
These are three-year terms. Board meets monthly.
COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT- READY FOR CONFIRMATION:
457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION BOARD: Ms. Rhonda Davis was nominated to Tyler Townsend in the (Plan Expert / Volunteer seat). (Councilor Davis’ nominee) Term expires: May 31, 2025
BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES: Pastor Johnny Flakes, III was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Tucker’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2027
COLUMBUS GOLF COURSE AUTHORITY: Mr. William Roundtree was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2026
COLUMBUS GOLF COURSE AUTHORITY: Mr. Ken Crumpler was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2026
COLUMBUS GOLF COURSE AUTHORITY: Mr. Kenneth Davis was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2026
COLUMBUS GOLF COURSE AUTHORITY: Mr. Alonzo E. Jones was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2026
COLUMBUS GOLF COURSE AUTHORITY: Ms. Stephanie Callahan was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2026
RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Mr. Thomas Barron was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Tucker’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2025
RETIREES’ HEALTH BENEFITS COMMITTEE: Ms. Esther Radcliff was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2025
VALLEY PARTNERSHIP JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Councilor Walker Garrett was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2026
VALLEY PARTNERSHIP JOINT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY: Mr. Monte Galbraith was nominated to serve another term of office. (Councilor Huff’s nominee) Term expires: June 30, 2026
COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENT – VOTE TABULATION:
COLUMBUS GOLF COURSE AUTHORITY:
Gerald Miley Open for Nominations
Not Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Councilor Davis nominated Mr. Mario Davis and Councilor Crabb nominated Tommy Nobles for the seat of Gerald Miley.
This is a four-year term. Board meets monthly.
Women: 1
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 5
COUNCIL’S APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
BOARD OF FAMILY & CHILDREN SERVICES:
Barbara Story-Jones Open for Nominations
Seat declared vacant (Council’s Appointment)
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
In accordance with O.C.G.A. 49-3-2 (Amended via 2015 SB 138) the governing authority (Local County Board of Commissioners) shall ensure that all appointments made on or after July 1, 2015, are made from the following categories: (1) Pediatric healthcare providers (active or retired); (2) Emergency responders (active or retired); (3) Law enforcement personnel (active or retired); (4) Private child welfare service providers (active or retired); (5) Alumni of the child welfare system; (6) Mental health care providers (active or retired) and (7) Former foster parents.
This is a five-year term. Board meets monthly.
Women: 4
Senatorial District 15: 4
Senatorial District 29: 1
COUNCIL DISTRICT SEATS- ANY NOMINATIONS MAY BE CONFIRMED:
KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Vanessa Lewis (District 1- Barnes)
District One Representative
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Dominique Williamson (District 9- Thomas)
District Nine Representative
Not Eligible to succeed
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS- ANY NOMINATIONS WOULD BE LISTED FOR THE NEXT MEETING:
KEEP COLUMBUS BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:
Douglas McLeod, Jr. Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
At-Large Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Alyssa Williams Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
At-Large Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
Tracy Walton-King- Interested in serving Open for Nominations
Eligible to succeed (Council’s Appointment)
At-Large Member
Term Expires: June 30, 2022
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
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