ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2006
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.
PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL SHALL INFORM THE PRESIDENT AT THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA ITEM.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. AGENDA REQUEST
F. CONSENT CALENDAR
Bids to be opened for water meters, brass & miscellaneous items for the Central Warehouse department.
1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 8/1.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for water well rehabilitation for seven water well sites. Bids to be opened 8/15.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for two mobile generators for Kisatchie Well field project. Bids to be opened 8/15.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for galvanized steel crowd control barriers for Alexandria Police department. Bids to be opened 8/15.
5) Introduction of an ordinance for 15” capacity diesel powered brush chipper for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 8/15.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Bell South Telecommunications to provide gas service and install a gas line at the intersection of St. Andrews Drive and LA Hwy. 28 West.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with R.W. Beck, Inc. to provide energy market consulting, planning, economic analysis, power and energy forecasts, rates and regulatory support.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Navigant Consulting, Inc. to provide energy market consulting, planning, economic analysis, power and energy forecasts, rates and regulatory support.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Webster Environmental Associates, Inc. for the design and construction observation of the Odor Emissions Reduction Project located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
10) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 26-73 of the City Code regarding deposits for industrial service customers.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute and file an application on behalf of the City to aid in the financial assistance for operating, capital and planning activities for a grant with the Federal Transit Administration.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the revocation of a 7’ wide right of way for a water line located in Lots 5 and 13 of Park Place Subdivision.
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Barbara Bonnette Auction Company, LLC for auctioneering services for a public auction to be held at a mutually agreed upon Saturday in the month of October,2006.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low quote submitted from Premier Chemicals & Services for hydrochloric acid for the Electric Production department.
15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low quote submitted from Premier Chemicals & Services for caustic soda for the Electric Production department.
16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low quote submitted for hydrogen for D.G. Hunter Power Plant.
17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low quote submitted for police uniform accessories for the Alexandria Police department.
18) RESOLUTION naming one of the meeting rooms at the Bolton Avenue Community Center in memory of Margaret H. Martin.
19) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police Department to apply for a LA Highway Safety Grant 07 traffic enforcement funds from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.
20) RESOLUTION authorizing the Alexandria Police Department to apply for a D.A.R.E. grant from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement.
21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for an RFP for construction of a wash rack at the Electric Distribution department.
22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for an RFQ for professional electrical engineering services for Convention Hall improvements and various small projects.
23) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for an RFQ for professional architectural and engineering services for various building and renovation projects in city owned facilities.
24) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for laboratory improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
25) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for LA Hwy. 28 West gas main extension from St. Andrews Links Estates to Middle Bayou.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for HVAC (air conditioning renovations at the Bolton Avenue Community Center.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for heavy duty platform dump truck for the Water department.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for sulfur dioxide for the Wastewater department.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a maintenance agreement with the Department of Transportation & Development for mowing and litter pickup in certain areas in the City.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign an agreement with the LA Department of Agriculture & Forestry for the 2005/2006 Urban and Community Forestry Grant.
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Cenla Area Agency on Aging, Inc. for the operation of the Alexandria Senior Health and Referral Program (A-SHARP).
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 2-32 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to the Legal Defense of the City in litigation and related matters.
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a varying width drainage servitude and a temporary construction servitude being dedicated for the development of the new Wal-Mart site on Coliseum Boulevard.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Program B – asphaltic concrete reconstruction and overlays. (DELAYED & REFERRED TO PUBLIC WORKS COMM. 8/15)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a working agreement between the City and Alexandria Police Officers Association, Local 833. (LEGAL 8/15)
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement to furnish fire and emergency services to Union Tank Car Company.
(LEGAL 8/15)
H. COMMITTEES
37) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
38) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
39) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
40) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
41) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
42) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
43) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
44) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
45) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
46) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
47) ADJOURNMENT.