The Columbia City Council met for a work session, Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in the Council Conference Room.  Mayor Robert D. Coble called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.  Council members present were:  The Honorable E. W. Cromartie, The Honorable Francenia B. Heizer, The Honorable Jim Papadea, The Honorable Anne M. Sinclair, and The Honorable Hamilton Osborne, Jr., and The Honorable Sam Davis.   Also attending were Ms. Leona Plaugh, City Manager and Ms. Peggy S. Breeland, City Clerk.

1. Review of Regular Agenda

Ms. Leona Plaugh, City Manager reviewed the regular agenda with Council.

2. Black Expo - Black Pages USA

Upon motion by Mayor Coble, seconded by Mr. Cromartie, Council voted unanimously to approve a request from Black Pages USA for the City to sponsor the Black Expo at a level of $20,000.00.

3. Enhancement Grant Applications - Harden Street, N. Main, and Two Notch Road

Upon motion by Ms. Sinclair, seconded by Mr. Cromartie, Council voted unanimously to approve moving forward with the filing of three Enhancement Grant Applications Harden Street, North Main and Two Notch Road.  Approval includes Phase I and II for the Two Notch Road application.

4. Appointments

A. DDRC

Council requested this item be held over to the March 21, 2001 Work Session Agenda,
no action was taken.

5. City Year - Palmetto Pride Service Day

Council held this item over, no action was taken.

6. Contract and Legal Matters

Upon motion by Mayor Coble, seconded by Mr. Cromartie, Council voted to go into executive session at 9:25 a.m. to discuss a contractual matter regarding the Gill Creek Parkway.

7. Stan Harp - Washington Street Parking Garage

Mr. Stan Harp appeared before Council regarding parking surround his property.  Mr. Harp asked that Council to review parking policy regarding the Washington Street Parking Garage.
Council took this as information.

The meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.
 
Respectfully submitted by,
 
 

Peggy S. Breeland,
City Clerk