ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2007
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
1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 12/22.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for construction of the Highway 28 West sewer trunk mains and lift stations. Bids to be opened 1/9.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for McDonald Street drainage improvements, Phase 2. Bids to be opened 1/4.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for Frank O. Hunter Park multipurpose building HVAC renovations. Bids to be opened 1/4.
5) Introduction of an ordinance for automated multi-chemistry analyzer for Lab Testing department. Bids to be opened 1/4.
6) Introduction of an ordinance for electric meters to be used by the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 1/4.
7) Introduction of an ordinance for janitorial chemicals for a six month period. Bids to be opened 1/4.
8) Introduction of an ordinance for plastic refuse bags. Bids to be opened 1/4.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the highest quote received for the purchase of the surplused gas chromatograph & related equipment & accessories for the Lab Testing department.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for French Quarter Townhouses for Lots 1-12 & common Area A & B.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a dedication of a varying width utility servitude within Lots 1, 2, 3 & 4 of Power Center Subdivision.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the 2006/2007 Major Budget Amendment.
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Alexandria Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi to participate in the 2006 Kappa Basketball League to be held January – March, 2007.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Krewe of Louisiana of Cenla to host the Cenla Soiree to be held on February 17, 2007.
15) RESOLUTION designating the Alexandria Town Talk as the official journal for the City of Alexandria.
16) RESOLUTION authorizing the Water department to accept, maintain and operate proposed water improvements for French Quarter Townhomes.
17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.
18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for McAdams Ditch drainage improvements.
G. FINANCE
19) To hear a financial report from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria. (FINANCE 1/4)
H. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Bayou Roberts & Landmark drainage improvements, Phase V.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for herbicides for a twelve month period.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for sewer and drain pipe reinforced concrete type for a twelve month period.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew existing contract with Trans-Cycle Industries for PCB & PCB contaminated equipment removal and disposal services.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance accepting ownership and transfer of rights to the State of Louisiana in the 30’ drainage lateral running from Dorchester Drive to Wimbledon Boulevard.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Owen & White to provide hydraulic study for South Alexandria drainage improvements.
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement for Professional Services with Jonathan Goins for legal services.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement for Professional Services between the City and the law firm of Daphne R. Robinson.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Reverend Leon Hall for the Site Coordinator of the Weed & Seed Program.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Charles Johnson for legal services.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the exchange of Lot 8 and 7, Square 34 ½, Jackson Street Subdivision for Lot 1, Square 47, to be exchanged with the Rapides Parish Police Jury.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 10 acres belonging to Pecan Grove Subdivision, located in Sections 76 & 77, as requested by Mark Turrentine and zoning said property to “SF-2” Single Family (moderate density) district upon annexation. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 1/4)
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing 13.57 acres belonging to John A. Verzwyvelt Estate located in Section 19, as requested by John Verzwyvelt, and zoning said property as described to “SF-2” Single Family (moderate density) district upon annexation.(P.W./ZONING 1/4)
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance revising and amending Chapter 28 of the City Code related to Historical Guesthouse Code requirements. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 1/4)
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of the subdivision plat for West Pointe on the Bayou, Phase XII. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 1/4)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 13-22 of the City Code pertaining to abandoned vehicles. (LEGAL 1/4)
UTILITY COMMITTEE
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Addendum 2 of the D.G. Hunter Controls System Contract. (UTILITY 12/19:DELAY & 1/4)
I. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
37) To hold a public hearing for the condemnation of 30 structures.
J. COMMITTEES
38) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
39) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
40) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Smith.
41) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
42) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
43) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
44) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
45) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
46) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
47) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
48) ADJOURNMENT.