Columbus public meetings in 2023

City Council

The Columbus City Council will consider adopting the 2020 National Electrical Code and several 2021 International Codes. The agenda also includes discussions regarding airport runway pavement rehabilitation and a flooring contract for community centers.

• Adoption of 2020 National Electrical Code and 2021 International Codes
• Flooring contract for Sandfield and Townsend Community Centers ($31,000)
• Runway Pavement Rehabilitation for Columbus Lowndes County Airport
• Renewal of Lobbyist Contract with W.T. Consultants, LLC (up to $72,000)
• Reverting 16th Street between 4th and 5th Avenue North to a two-way street

City Council

The Columbus City Council will meet to discuss several infrastructure projects, including bridge repairs and field turf installation. The agenda also includes requests for fire insurance rebate funds and various personnel resignations.

• Change Order No. 1 of $59,032.00 for Historic Hwy 182 Bridge Over Tombigebee River
• Field turf and fencing replacement bid from Weathers Construction for $1,473,600
• Request for Columbus Fire and Rescue to access $15,757.75 in insurance rebate funds
• $3,900.00 quote from Robertson & Webster Electric to repair PAPI lights
• $3,950 change order for Trotter Admin Ramp Wall Addition

City Council

The council will discuss several infrastructure projects and department requests. Proposed items include replacing gas piping at the Trotter Convention Center and a contract for beaver trapping. The meeting also includes review of monthly reports from various city departments.

• Gas piping replacement for Trotter Convention Center ($33,650)
• Purchase of tactical vests and helmets ($40,348.28)
• Beaver trapping contract in several areas ($7,493.42)
• Training expenses for CPD Investigators ($2,648.00)
• Engineering contract for Waterworks Bridge over Luxapallila Creek

City Council

The Columbus City Council is reviewing infrastructure contracts and personnel updates. The agenda includes a drainage project on 15th Street North and several police department hiring requests. The council will also consider MDOT grant agreements and event permits.

• Contract for Weathers Construction, Inc. for $116,809.58 (drainage improvements)
• MDOT Matching Grant Agreement of $8,334.00 for CLCA Taxiway Pavement project
• Change order of $8,275.00 for Lower Trotter ADA Ramp/Streetscape Improvements
• Request to hire Lieutenant, Captain, Investigator, and six entry-level officers
• Contract for S&S Landscaping in the amount of $6,249.77

City Council

The City Council will review several monthly reports from municipal departments and consider various personnel and infrastructure requests. The agenda includes the approval of tourism tax payments totaling $207,689.78 and multiple event permits.

• Tourism Tax payments totaling $207,689.78 to Lowndes County, Golden Triangle Development LINK, City of Columbus, and Columbus Visitors Bureau
• Payment of $1,720.00 for three Fire and Rescue personnel training in Jackson, MS
• Permit for 'Pinktober Walk for a Cure' from 909 - 20th Street North to 7th Avenue North
• Permit for 'Fall Fest' at 324 Fifth Street South
• Permit for '2nd Annual Fall Carnival' blocking Fir Street at Redwood Street and Gaylane Drive

City Council

The Columbus City Council will consider infrastructure projects including drainage improvements on 15th Street North and street patching repairs. The meeting also covers several personnel hiring requests for police, public works, and parks departments.

• $25,068.19 contract for 15th Street North drainage improvement
• $15,876 installation of Motorola Radios at Lowndes County E911 Center
• Purchase of 20 desktop computers for $16,060 and 7 laptops for $11,766.79
• Hiring of two certified police officers and various public works staff
• $6,249.77 contract for grass cutting along Hwy 45 and 182

City Council

The Mayor and City Council will review various permit requests for local festivals and events. The meeting includes discussions on several personnel matters, including staff resignations and new position openings, as well as a proposed purchase of a zero turn mower.

• Permit request for 7th Avenue Heritage Festival and Parade
• Permit request for Downtown Art Walk on Main Street and Fifth Street
• Payment of $1,061.00 for impaired driving enforcement training
• Payment of $1,350.00 to BAM for Sandfield Cemetery landscaping
• Payment of $1,575.00 to J & S Construction for stone removal from Friendship Cemetery

City Council

The City Council will consider several construction bids, grant applications, and budget amendments. The agenda includes discussions on airport hangar funding, road paving, and various community event permits.

• Award of $203,700.00 to Weathers Construction for Trotter Conv. Center ADA ramp and street improvements
• Award of $31,985.00 to Hannon, LLC for Trotter Conv. Center courtyard concrete replacement
• Acceptance of a $600,000.00 MDOT Multimodal Grant for a new hangar at CLCA
• Approval of up to $95,000 in Columbus Main Street Capital Improvement Matching Funds
• Discussion of declaring Fire Station No. 4 on Airline Road as surplus for sale

The City Council approved a claims docket exceeding $936,000 and appointed Brenda Lathan to the Redevelopment Authority Board. The council also issued several derelict property orders allowing the city to remediate specific lots. Various event permits and travel requests were approved via the consent agenda.

• Approved Docket of Claims for September 5, 2023 in the amount of $936,077.42 (5-1)
• Appointed Brenda Lathan to the Redevelopment Authority Board for a 5-year term (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including travel, notary supplies, and event permits (unanimous)
• Approved derelict property remediation order for George Woodrick, Plum Street (6-0)
• Approved derelict property remediation order for Myron K N Jamison Sr. & Jr., 1116 18th Street North (6-0)
• Approved derelict property remediation order for Willie Jones Sr. & Jr., 715 21st Street North (6-0)
• Approved derelict property remediation order for Julia Brown, 1323 10th Avenue North (6-0)
• Approved minutes from August 15, 22, 29, and 31, 2023 (6-0)

City Council

The Columbus City Council will consider a resolution to increase garbage and rubbish collection fees. The council will also discuss a $3,000,000 loan from the Mississippi Development Bank for recreation and entertainment. Other items include payments for airport taxiway construction and various municipal training expenses.

• Resolution to increase fees for garbage and rubbish pickup and disposal services
• $3,000,000 loan agreement from the Mississippi Development Bank
• $548,098.33 payment for the Columbus-Lowndes County Airport Taxiway Project
• $201,698.55 tourism tax payment to Lowndes County and others
• Ordinance amendment regarding alcohol consumption in Downtown and Queen City Districts

The City Council approved a docket of claims totaling $1,432,849.34 and a consent agenda covering personnel training, event permits, and cemetery maintenance. The council also adjudicated three properties as public menaces due to overgrown lots, authorizing city abatement.

• Approved docket of claims for August 15, 2023, in the amount of $1,432,849.34 (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including $7,400 for Fire and Rescue training and $12,000 for CPD academy tuition (6-0)
• Approved $201,698.55 in 2% Tourism Tax payments to Lowndes County, Golden Triangle Development LINK, City of Columbus, and Columbus Visitors Bureau (6-0)
• Approved $3,827.00 and $1,350.00 for B.A.M. landscaping at Friendship and Sandfield Cemeteries (6-0)
• Approved event permits for a Community Health Fair at 722 Military Road and a Pop Up Shop at 150 N. 2nd Street (6-0)
• Adjudicated 721 17th Street North as a public menace and authorized abatement (6-0)
• Adjudicated 726 17th Street North as a public menace and authorized abatement (6-0)
• Adjudicated 7th Avenue North (Jones & Daughters Enterprize LLC) as a public menace and authorized abatement (6-0)

City Council

The Columbus City Council will consider hiring a police officer and a forensic scientist trainee. The meeting also includes discussions on awarding a bid for two knuckle boom trucks and resolving a debt issuance protest. Additionally, the council will address board vacancies and rental fee refunds for the Trotter Convention Center.

• Hiring of one Certified Police Officer and one Forensic Scientist Trainee
• Bid award for two Knuckle Boom Trucks via reverse auction
• $1,550 refunds for Trotter Convention Center rentals due to HVAC defect
• $2,199.36 in travel expenses for Councilman Pierre Beard's conference attendance
• Resolution regarding the sufficiency of a protest to debt issuance

The City Council approved a $393,433.12 docket of claims and a consent agenda including event permits and facility refunds. The council also issued abatement orders for several derelict properties and reappointed Maxine Hall to the Civil Service Commission.

• Approved $393,433.12 docket of claims (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including United Way event permit and $3,100 in Trotter Convention Center refunds (unanimous)
• Reappointed Maxine Hall to the Civil Service Commission for a 4-year term (6-0)
• Ordered abatement for 1912 6th Avenue North (6-0)
• Ordered abatement for 1102 9th Avenue North (6-0)
• Ordered abatement for 503 11th Street North and 1019 5th Avenue North (6-0)
• Ordered abatement for 1103 5th Avenue North (6-0)
• Ordered abatement for 1411 Schoolhouse Avenue (6-0)

City Council

The Columbus City Council will discuss several personnel hires, including police officers and laborers. The agenda includes a $150,000 federal grant for airport taxiway rehabilitation and funding for the Seventh Avenue Heritage Fest. Additionally, the council will review various monthly department reports and drainage improvement bids.

• $150,000 FAA grant offer for CLCA Taxiway Pavement Rehabilitation project
• $15,000 funding request for Seventh Avenue Heritage Fest
• Hiring of three police officers and five laborers
• Purchase of a 60-inch mower for $13,025.00
• Repairs at 1103 19th Street North in the amount of $225.00

The City Council approved a Planned Unit Development for an eight-block area east of the soccer complex and accepted a federal grant for airport taxiway rehabilitation. The council also authorized several new hires for police, public works, and finance departments. A resolution regarding General Obligation Bonds was adopted.

• Approved Planned Unit Development PUD 23-01 for Parkview (5-0)
• Accepted $150,000 FAA grant for airport taxiway rehabilitation with $15,232 city match (5-0)
• Approved $1,082,057.65 Docket of Claims (5-0)
• Appointed Emily Johnson to the Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals (5-0)
• Approved $15,000 for Seventh Avenue Heritage Festival (unanimous)
• Approved hiring 3 CPD Officers, 5 Public Works Laborers, and 1 Staff Accountant (5-0)
• Approved $13,025 purchase of a 60 inch mower for Parks & Recreation (5-0)
• Adopted resolution to issue General Obligation Bonds to Mississippi Development Bank (4-1)

City Council

The council will discuss a grant application for safe streets and roads and an amendment to the Gilmer Inn Property agreement. The agenda also includes fire department promotions and updates to the city's nepotism policy.

• $10,099.24 payment for airport fuel farm tank replacement
• Safe Streets and Roads For All Grant Application
• Fire department promotions for three Engineers and one Chief of Training
• Amendment to Gilmer Inn Property sale/purchase agreement
• Adoption of the State of Mississippi's Nepotism Policy

The City Council approved a claims docket and authorized funding for National Night Out on Crime. The council also appointed members to the Historic Preservation Commission and Columbus Housing Authority, and issued remediation orders for several derelict properties.

• Approved Docket of Claims for July 5, 2023 in the amount of $431,672.47 (5-1)
• Approved $3,000.00 for five National Night Out on Crime sites (6-0)
• Appointed Amber Brislin to the Historic Preservation Commission for a 4-year term (4-2)
• Reappointed Greg Lewis to the Columbus Housing Authority for a 5-year term (6-0)
• Approved training and travel expenses for three Fire & Rescue personnel (unanimous)
• Approved event permits for Northside M. B. Church and Burns Bottom Reunion (unanimous)
• Issued remediation orders for derelict properties at 1106 9th Ave N, 511 15th St N, 503 23rd St S, 1514 21st St N, and 1100 Waterworks Rd (6-0 each)
• Accepted resignations/retirements for three Public Works laborers and one CPD Corporal (unanimous)

City Council

The Columbus City Council will review several infrastructure and grant-related items. This includes a large payment request for Pier 2 repairs and funding for roadway improvements on 5th Street North. The council will also discuss selecting a new trash collection vendor and hiring a firm for an annexation study.

• $322,107.21 pay request from Malouf Construction for Pier 2 repair and replacement
• $20,250 for roadway improvements on 5th Street North near Chick-Fil-A
• Acceptance of BJA JAG Grant to purchase a Gray Key for the Forensic Lab for $12,000
• Permit request for 'Let's Flamingle Downtown/Music Concert' on July 22, 2023
• Selection of a new trash collection vendor

The City Council approved a docket of claims totaling $1,155,391.68 and a consent agenda covering various personnel training and event permits. The council also appointed new members to the Historic Preservation Commission and the City Utilities Commission.

• Approved docket of claims for $1,155,391.68 (5-1)
• Approved consent agenda including training for Fire and Rescue and CPD personnel (Unanimous)
• Approved permit for 'Let’s Flamingle Downtown/Music Concert' on July 22, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Barbara Bigelow to Historic Preservation Commission (6-0)
• Appointed Tiffany Turner to Historic Preservation Commission (4-2)
• Appointed Robert E. Smith, Sr. to City Utilities Commission (3-2)
• Approved motion to appoint a committee to discuss Red Cup District request (5-0)

City Council

The Columbus City Council will meet on June 6, 2023, to discuss several policy items including an annexation study and police department agreements. The agenda also includes approving various travel expenses for city staff and a contract for bypass cutting. Additionally, the council will address board vacancies and recognize a local resident.

• Awarding bypass cutting bid to S & S Landscaping & Nursery, LLC for $74,997.20
• Purchase of used fitness equipment from Fitness Time for $12,000.00
• Hiring Bridge & Watson for an annexation and redistricting study
• Resolution authorizing unmarked police vehicles
• Approval of travel expenses for city staff

The City Council approved a claims docket and several derelict property abatement orders. The council also reappointed one member to the Historic Preservation Commission and approved travel requests for city staff.

• Approved Docket of Claims for June 6, 2023, totaling $813,546.36 (5-1)
• Reappointed Ann Davis to the Historic Preservation Commission for a 4-year term (5-1)
• Approved derelict property abatement orders for 1905 North Robertson Street, 1328 5th Street South, 1214 17th Street North, 219 20th Street North, and 1818 6th Avenue North (6-0 each)
• Approved travel and meal expenses for Victims’ Advocate Dorothy Sanders for two seminars (unanimous)
• Approved registration, lodging, and travel for Code Enforcement Director Sasha James (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of CPD Lieutenant Shanta McNair and approved unused vacation pay (unanimous)
• Approved request to advertise for Reverse Auction for a Knuckle Boom Loader and Trash Body with Chassis (unanimous)

City Council

The council will consider awarding a contract for 15th Street North drainage improvements and a change order for airport pavement rehabilitation. The agenda also includes proposals to hire new firefighters, police officers, and technicians. Additionally, the council will review various departmental monthly reports.

• $124,850 award for 15th Street North Drainage Improvements
• $5,823.32 change order for Columbus-Lowndes County Airport Terminal Pavement Rehabilitation
• Proposals to hire three entry-level firefighters and two police officers
• Approval of training expenses for Fire and Rescue personnel
• Permit requests for the Kiwanis Club Memorial Day 5K and a crawfish charity boil

The City Council approved a docket of claims totaling $1,371,557.63 and authorized funding for two youth and community outreach programs. The council also filled vacancies on the Tree Board and Historic Preservation Commission.

• Approved Docket of Claims for May 16, 2023, in the amount of $1,371,557.63 (5-1)
• Approved $3,000 expenditure for National Night Out on Crime (5-1)
• Approved $2,500 expenditure for Legacy Flight Academy outreach program (6-0)
• Appointed Gary Dantico to the Tree Board for a 3-year term (6-0)
• Reappointed Joseph Boggess to the Historic Preservation Commission for a 4-year term (6-0)
• Approved various Fire and Rescue training requests and travel reimbursements (Unanimous)
• Approved permits for Kiwanis Club Memorial Day 5K and 10th Annual Crawfish Charity Boil (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignations and retirements for Fire and Rescue Chief of Training, CPD Captain Anthony Nelson, Public Works Operator Danny Robinson, and Parks & Recreation Technician Joshua Hendricks (Unanimous)

City Council

The Columbus City Council will consider several infrastructure and equipment contracts. This includes paving on 5th Street North and landscaping improvements on Highway 45. The council will also discuss using grant funds to purchase a new fire truck.

• Purchase of Rosenbauer Aerial Apparatus for $817,364 using grant and rebate funds
• Awarding the 5th Street North paving project to Gregory Companies LLC for $20,250
• Bypass cutting bid award to S & S Landscaping & Nursery, LLC for $74,997.20
• Hwy 45 Landscaping Improvement Bid award to Evergreen Landscaping for $68,000
• Purchase of radars from Stalker Radar for $30,487.50

The council approved a consent agenda including travel, permits, and surplus declarations (4-1), and approved a $936,914.39 docket of claims (5-0). Six derelict properties were adjudicated as public nuisances under state code, with orders for abatement; one property owner was given until August 31, 2023 to remediate 30 units. A request to declare surplus items from the Maxxim Medical building was tabled due to state statute concerns.

• Approved consent agenda with travel, permits, surplus, and retirements (4-1)
• Approved docket of claims for $936,914.39 (5-0)
• Declared 1017 Shady Street a public nuisance, ordered abatement (6-0)
• Declared 224 Byrnes Circle a public nuisance, ordered abatement (6-0)
• Declared 920 Waterworks Road a public nuisance, ordered abatement (6-0)
• Declared 824 13th Street North a public nuisance, ordered abatement (6-0)
• Gave Corridor Gardens Intown LLC until Aug 31, 2023 to remediate 30 units at 901 11th Street South (6-0)
• Tabled request to declare Maxxim Medical items surplus

City Council

The Columbus City Council will review department reports, personnel changes, and various permit requests. The agenda includes discussing maintenance contracts for Highway 82 and Highway 45 and addressing city job vacancies.

• $16,000 tuition and clothing allowances for four Columbus Police Department officers
• $3,827.00 payment to BAM for landscaping at Friendship Cemetery
• Contracts for Highway 82 Right of Way maintenance and Highway 45 landscaping improvements
• $10,000 appropriation request for the Blaze Morale Fund - Golden Triangle Development LINK
• Request for proposals for an Environmental Review for the Blight Elimination Program

The City Council approved a docket of claims totaling $500,446.73 and several consent items including event permits and police training. The council voted to table a decision on Propst Park funding to await more information and grant results.

• Approved docket of claims for April 18, 2023 in the amount of $500,446.73 (5-1)
• Approved $16,000 tuition and clothing allowances for four CPD officers to attend training (Unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 appropriation for Blaze Morale Fund – Golden Triangle Development LINK (Unanimous)
• Approved $3,827 payment to BAM for Friendship Cemetery landscaping (Unanimous)
• Approved permit for Northside M. B. Church Community Fun Day on April 29, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved permit for Columbus Community Outreach Walk-A-Mile on April 19, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved permit for County Government Appreciation Month Picnic on April 28, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Tabled Propst Park funding and Phase I commencement (4-3)

City Council

The council will consider proposals to hire four entry-level police officers and various staff members. The agenda also includes discussions on drainage cleaning along HWY 69 and the use of ARPA funds for subbasin maintenance. Additionally, the council will review training and travel expenses for fire and police personnel.

• Proposal to hire four entry-level police officers
• Discussion of drainage cleaning along HWY 69 and near MUW/15th Street
• Approval of training and travel expenses for Fire and Rescue and CPD personnel
• Proposal to name the Columbus Lowndes County Airport Terminal after Lt. Col. Alva Temple
• Proposed pay increases for seasonal Parks & Recreation workers

The City Council approved the naming of the Columbus-Lowndes County Airport Terminal and authorized several drainage cleaning projects. The council also approved a $265,150.41 docket of claims and adjudicated multiple derelict property cases. A request for Propst Park youth baseball improvements was tabled.

• Approved naming Columbus-Lowndes County Airport Terminal for Lt. Colonel Alva Temple (6-0)
• Approved $265,150.41 Docket of Claims (5-1)
• Approved $6,000 for Tuskegee Airmen Rise Above presentation (6-0)
• Approved use of ARPA funding for two drainage sub-basins near MUW and 15th Street South, contingent on state matching funds (6-0)
• Tabled Propst Park youth baseball improvements; approved CFO to explore city creditworthiness (5-1)
• Appointed Jill Drouillard to the Tree Board for a 3-year term (6-0)
• Approved hiring of Demeatris Willis as Boom Truck Operator at $15.00 per hour (6-0)
• Adjudicated multiple derelict property cases under Section 21-19-11 of the Mississippi Code (6-0)

City Council

The Columbus City Council will review monthly reports and approve several event permits. The council will also consider personnel changes, including requests to hire new laborers and firefighters.

• Approval of permits for "Catfish in the Alley" and "Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Parade"
• Request to hire three Public Works laborers at $12.50 per hour
• Request to hire two entry-level firefighters
• Discussion regarding the Derelict Property Docket
• Approval of Fire and Rescue training and travel expenses

The City Council approved a docket of claims totaling $728,753.44 and adopted a new policy for employee use of city-owned vehicles. The council also adjudicated several derelict property cases and approved multiple personnel hires and promotions across Public Works and Fire and Rescue.

• Approved Docket of Claims for March 21, 2023, in the amount of $728,753.44 (4-2)
• Approved Employee Use of City-Owned Vehicles Policy (6-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including fire personnel training, travel, and event permits (unanimous)
• Adjudicated five derelict property cases (23-0045, 23-0053, 23-0054, 23-0055, 23-0059) and 11 cases under $250 (6-0)
• Tabled derelict property case 23-0063 until April 18, 2023
• Approved promotion of Oliver Stepp to Crew Leader at $13.00/hour (6-0)
• Approved hiring of three Public Works Laborers and two Entry-Level Firefighters at $12.50/hour (6-0)
• Approved promotions for Kameron Pearson to Engineer and Roderick Dillard to Captain (6-0)

City Council

The Columbus City Council will consider several items including personnel changes and training expenses for fire personnel. The agenda also includes discussions regarding property donations, drainage improvements, and a change in the procurement process for radios.

• $1,020.00 change order for CLCA Jet-A Fuel Tank Replacement project
• Rescinding Motorola radio lease purchase approval to pursue a reverse auction
• Donation of property to Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition, Inc.
• Approval of training expenses totaling $3,055.00 for Fire and Rescue personnel
• Drainage improvements for 82 to 14th Ave/Moss Street (Brickyard)

The City Council approved a land donation to the Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition and authorized a $1.2 million grant application for airport hangar construction. The council also approved several derelict property orders and drainage improvements for the Brickyard area.

• Approved in-kind donation of approx. 2 acres on Airline Road to Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition (6-0)
• Approved MDOT Multimodal grant application for CLCA Hangar Construction of $1.2 million (6-0)
• Approved drainage improvements for 82 to 14th Avenue/Moss Street (Brickyard) costing $500,000-$630,000 (6-0)
• Approved $472,023.70 Docket of Claims (6-0)
• Approved lease of GC/MS analysis equipment at $2,800 per month (5-0)
• Denied motion to rescind Motorola radio lease purchase (1-5)
• Reappointed Kevin Stafford to Board of Adjustment & Appeals of Development Codes (6-0)
• Reappointed Whirllie Byrd and Melodie Cunningham to Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (4-2)

City Council

The City Council will consider an ordinance to prohibit the possession and sale of Tianeptine and related products. The agenda also includes requests to hire new laborers and crew leaders, as well as a study regarding annexation and redistricting. Additionally, the council will review various personnel training expenses and permit requests.

• Ordinance prohibiting the use, purchase, or sale of Tianeptine and related products
• Request to hire one laborer at $12.50 per hour and two crew leaders at $13.00 per hour
• Annexation and redistricting study by Golden Triangle Planning and Development District, Inc.
• Permit request for the 27th Annual Market Street Festival
• Travel and registration expenses for Fire and Rescue personnel totaling $1,265.00

The City Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting the use, purchase, possession, and sale of Tianeptine and related products within city limits. The council also approved several public works projects and appointed a new member to the school district board.

• Approved ordinance banning Tianeptine and related products (6-0)
• Appointed Robert Smith, Sr. to Columbus Municipal School District Board (4-2)
• Approved $101,700 for 15th Street Drainage Improvements (6-0)
• Approved $6,776 contract with Bostick Construction, LLC for Farmer's Market repairs (6-0)
• Approved naming the 2400 block of 21st Avenue North as Fred E. Stewart Lane (6-0)
• Approved Docket of Claims in the amount of $1,111,576.21 (6-0)
• Tabled approval of FY2020 Audit (6-0)
• Approved 15-day and 45-day extensions for derelict property remediation (6-0)

City Council

The council will consider a new flood damage prevention ordinance and contracts for Beech Street drainage improvements. The agenda also includes requests for festival funding and police training expenses. Additionally, several board vacancies and permit requests are scheduled for review.

• $15,000 funding request for the Annual Juneteenth Festival
• Approval of the 2023 Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
• Contracts for Beech Street Drainage Improvements
• $4,200 for police investigator training in Tupelo, MS
• Permit for a 'St. Patrick's Day Pawty' at Zachary's Restaurant

The Council approved the 2023 Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance and a $212,290 water infrastructure grant. They also authorized drainage repairs on Beech Street and passed a resolution supporting the scheduling of Tianeptine as a controlled substance. A request for a tiny home village land grant was tabled.

• Adopted 2023 Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (6-0)
• Approved $212,290 MCWI water infrastructure grant (6-0)
• Approved $64,350 for Beech Street drainage and tree removal (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 for Annual Juneteenth Festival (6-0)
• Approved Docket of Claims for Feb 27, 2023, totaling $430,247.21 (5-1)
• Passed resolution supporting Tianeptine as a Schedule 1 controlled substance (6-0)
• Tabled tiny home village land grant request (6-0)
• Approved beer sales in Sim Scott Park for June 16-17, 2023 (5-1)

City Council

The City Council will discuss the Mayor's veto of a previous decision to cancel a contract with Waggoner Engineering. The meeting also includes executive sessions for personnel matters and pending litigation.

• Discussion of Mayor's veto on Waggoner Engineering contract cancellation
• Executive session regarding three personnel matters
• Executive session regarding pending litigation

The City Council overrode the Mayor's veto to cancel a contract with Waggoner Engineering, Inc., though they later allowed the firm to continue Task No. 2 for the remainder of its 12-month period. The Council also approved a $4.02M bridge repair contract and terminated three Public Works employees for stealing gas.

• Overrode Mayor's veto to cancel Waggoner Engineering, Inc. contract (5-1)
• Approved Waggoner Engineering, Inc. to continue Task No. 2 for the remainder of the 12-month period (6-0)
• Approved $4,019,597 contract with Malouf Construction Company for bridge repairs (6-0)
• Authorized assignment of City claims against Max Marine, LLC to Cooper Marine & Timberlands Corporation (6-0)
• Approved $4,215,097 settlement with Cooper Marine & Timberlands Corporation (6-0)
• Terminated Public Works Employee I.D. 1506 for stealing gas (6-0)
• Terminated Public Works Employee I.D. 1504 for stealing gas (6-0)
• Terminated Public Works Employee I.D. 1441 for stealing gas (6-0)

City Council

The Columbus City Council will meet to discuss a $122,000 drainage maintenance task order and funding for the Townsend Park Blues-Southside Festival. The agenda also includes discussions on policy amendments, personnel hiring, and departmental travel requests.

• $122,000 task order for Northside and Brickyard drainage maintenance
• $15,000 funding request for Townsend Park Blues-Southside Festival
• $5,470.54 change order for CLCA Jet-A Fuel Tank Replacement project
• $141.97 monthly electricity increase for 7th Avenue North lighting upgrades

The City Council approved a municipal lease for police equipment and expanded the city's smoke-free policy to include vaping. The council also terminated Waggoner Engineering Inc. from ARPA-related activities and approved a request for residential solid waste collection proposals.

• Approved $264,904.52 Municipal Lease Purchase Agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for Police Department (6-0)
• Approved amendment to No Smoking Policy to include e-cigarettes and vaping (6-0)
• Terminated Waggoner Engineering Inc. from ARPA-related activities and denied Task Order No. 3 (5-1)
• Approved advertisement of Request for Proposals for residential solid waste collection (6-0)
• Approved $826,577.27 Docket of Claims (6-0)
• Approved $15,000 funding for Townsend Park Blues-Southside Festival (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,470.54 Change Order No. 1 for CLCA Jet-A Fuel Tank Replacement (6-0)
• Approved application for USDA Rural Development Business Grant of $4,625 for Parks & Recreation planning (6-0)

City Council

The Columbus City Council will review the derelict property docket and address several board vacancies. The agenda includes approving training and travel costs for police, fire, and code enforcement personnel. The council will also consider hiring six lateral transfers.

• Approval of $3,930 for Fire Department conference and travel
• Approval of $900 for forensic scientists training
• Approval of $512.50 for Code Enforcement Director travel
• Request to hire six lateral transfers
• Discussion regarding the derelict property docket

The City Council granted a 10-year Ad Valorem tax exemption for TGV Properties and issued several abatement orders for dilapidated properties. The council also approved a $232,602.17 docket of claims and authorized the hiring of six lateral police transfers.

• Approved 10-year Ad Valorem Tax Exemption for TGV Properties at 322-5th Street South (6-0)
• Approved $232,602.17 Docket of Claims (6-0)
• Approved hiring of six lateral transfers for Columbus Police Department (unanimous)
• Issued abatement orders for derelict properties at 1612 7th Ave N, 1922 4th Ave S, 918 6th St S, 1513 Shepherd Rd, 1212 Moss St, 2402 11th Ave N, and 277 Byrnes Circle (6-0)
• Granted 30-day remediation extension for property at 1206 11th Avenue South (6-0)
• Approved Annual Municipal Compliance Questionnaire (6-0)
• Approved $900 registration for Forensic Scientists to attend palm print webinar (unanimous)
• Approved $3,930 for Fire & Rescue personnel to attend Excellence Conference in Orlando (unanimous)