The City of Columbia City Council met in a Work Session, Wednesday, October 3, 2001, in the City Hall Council Conference Room, 1737 Main Street.  Mayor Robert D. Coble called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.  Council Members present were: The Honorable E.W. Cromartie, II, The Honorable Francenia B. Heizer, The Honorable Jim Papadea, The Honorable Anne M. Sinclair and The Honorable Hamilton Osborne, Jr.  Absent was The Honorable Sam Davis.  Also attending were Ms. Leona K. Plaugh, City Manager and Ms. Erika D. Moore, Deputy City Clerk.

1. REVIEW OF REGULAR AGENDA

Ms. Plaugh reviewed the regular meeting agenda items with Council.

2. CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSION ACTION

1. Storm Water Utility Update

Upon motion by Mayor Coble, seconded by Ms. Heizer, Council voted unanimously to authorize staff to initiate the Storm Water Utility Phase in, beginning July 01, 2002, at a charge of $1.97 per customer with the balance of $3.97 phased in over the following two (2) years.

2. Minority and Women Business Enterprise Program
This item was held over, no action was taken.

3. Arts Task Force

Upon motion by Mayor Coble, seconded by Mr. Papadea, Council voted unanimously to adopt the Arts Task Force proposal as presented to include all art groups and organizations reflected in the resources and the appointments. City Council Members and all interested parties will be welcome to participate with appointments starting next week.  Ms. Sinclair was not present for the vote.

3. Legal Briefings and Contracts

1. Legal Briefings

Council adjourned at 10:00 a.m. to the City Hall Council Chambers for the regularly scheduled meeting.

Respectfully submitted by:
 
 

Erika D. Moore
Deputy City Clerk