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City of Columbia Mayor's Report 2019
City of Columbia Review of activities presented at the January 6, 2020 meeting of the Columbia City Council.
By Mayor Pamela Hoots
This year we have seen a year of changes, of new beginnings, and community involvement. We are summarizing some of the changes.
Parks and Recreation
In January of 2019, we voted to dedicate a portion of the budget up to 10% of the occupational tax to parks and recreation to improve parks and recreation for our community. As a result the following changes are completed.
- a. Craig Lasley was our initial hire in this department. Terry Johnson started with the Goodwill Program; and, Ray Meeks is working with Goodwill now.
- b. At the Adair County Little League Park during last season: completed restroom facility repair, one restroom was completed redone with new fixtures (not utilized in around eight to ten years), painting done, striping of parking lot.
- c. At the city park at the fairgrounds we have developed a volleyball court, redone the tennis court for utilization, redone the basketball court, new playground equipment installed, security system installed, painting, new roofing on pavilion completed, new roofing on restrooms.
- d. The city procured property on Burkesville Street to be utilized for a city park area.
- e. We have taken on the responsibilities of Trail Town. Joe Pyles has made a donation of additional land to be utilized for expansion.
City Police Department
- 1. The City of Columbia is continuing to have three School Resource Officers in the school system. The city has furnished approximately 80% of total cost in last twelve years. The two newest are retired officers saving health and retirement for the city.
- 2. The city has received a grant from USDA for a vehicle to be used for educational purposes in the school system and special activities.
- 3. We now have three canine units in the fleet. We welcome Gunner, Matt, and Annie to our team.
- 4. The city police is at full force with officers for the first time in several years.
- 5. We have started a drug task force.
- 6. We have a fully staffed Police Hiring Board to review all applications. This is a first for the city.
- 7. The Back To School with DARE was a huge success; and, is planned to become an annual event.
- 8. The city police have radar detectors in their vehicles for the first time in almost 20 years.
Gas Department
- 1. Jerry Watson has joined us as our Gas Superintendent this year. In addition, Shawn White transferred from the Sanitation Department; and, Zak Smith joined a couple of months ago.
- 2. We are working on cleaning the warehouse. Phillip Stotts has spearheaded some of these efforts. Floors cleaned, numerous loads of excess material has been disposed of.
- 3. Regulator stations cleaned.
- 4. The Green Hills gas project/Highway East 80 project is underway. Easements being signed. Encroachment permits being applied for.
- 5. Steven Baker is handling the forms, procurement, and ensuring that all regulations are up to date.
Other news:
- 1. Two annexation projects have occurred this year. One at the Pinewood Shopping Center; and, the other on North Highway 55 at OK Country Cooking.
- 2. We have been in touch with Cook Out and they plan on being here by spring.
- 3. H&H Lumber Mill started production.
- 4. Dairy Queen is planning their location in Columbia.
- 5. We did two Food Truck events in conjunction with To The Nines with both perceived well by the community.
- 6. Our first mural was painted in downtown Columbia.
- 7. Stephen Frazier joined the Sanitation Department.
- 8. The Public Works Department has started a project washing the sidewalks in Columbia. Great job (soap and water).
- 9. We did our 1st Day of Caring in conjunctionwith area churches in the community.
- 10. We did a PAW Christmas with proceeds to the Green River Animal Shelter and Sugarfoot Farm Rescue.
- 11. Third annual Baby It's Cold Outside coat drive held.
- 12. Working on handicapped ramps in conjunction with volunteers in the community.
Sidewalks
We have done a lot of work on sidewalks this year. The Lindsey Wilson College sidewalk project on Lowe's Lane and Young Street finally became into fruition (with a Transportation Alternative Program grant).
We did work on Greensburg Street in the second curve going to the school; and, did a series of construction and repair on handicapped accessibility throughout town. These were the first projects in around 20 years.
Downtown Investment
- 1. Our decoration committee met and made recommendations on lighting for Christmas. All wreathes were completed.
- 2. We started a downtown investment committee that meets periodically and makes recommendations.
- 3. We did our first mural.
- 4. The street department has been washing sidewalks for the first time ever.
- 5. We have planted flowers in the planters in the corner with the fountain.
- 6. We redid the landscaping around city hall.
- 7. A place for the community was completed in the area next to the police station as a project through Walmart in Columbia.
- 8. We have striped the city parking lots.
ABC Changes:
- 11 beginning of year
- 3 added: Ponzi's, CVS, Family Dollar
- 14 total
Last quarter (through November, 2019): $53569.00
New businesses this year:
- Dollar Tree
- Magic Market
- UCB (Patricia Trail)
- Unity Chiropractic
- Planet Acoustic
- 3 Blessings Boutique
- Oh Darling Boutique
- Stotts Barber Shop
- Diamonds on the Square
- Ponzi's
- H&H Lumber
- Steadfast Accounting
- Whayne Supply
- His And Hers
- Dr. Andrea Owens
Other businesses have expanded/changed: Barney's Fun Center, 313 Maple
Coming (hopefully) by spring: Dairy Queen, Cookout
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Mayor Hoots speaking to Chamber of Commerce
2020-01-15 - Columbia - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Columbia Mayor Pam Hoots was guest speaker at the January Chamber of Commerce meeting at Lindsey Wilson College Tuesday. She shared highlights on the Parks and Recreation Department, Police Department, Gas Department, sidewalks as well as future plans.
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Supporting the Mayor at Chamber luncheon
2020-01-15 - Cranmer Dining Center, Lindsey Wilson College - Photo by Linda Waggener, ColumbiaMagazine.com.
Columbia Police Chief Jason Cross, City Clerk Rhonda Loy, and Lindsey Wilson Student Government Association President Jakob Beckley were among those hearing Mayor Pamela Hoots' state of the city address at the Chamber of Commerce meeting Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
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