ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION TO BE HELD PURSUANT TO R.S. 42:6.1 (A)(2)
To consider an Executive Session for an update from the Administration regarding the matter of “City of Alexandria vs. Cleco Corporation, et al”.
G. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 2/13.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for McAdams Ditch drainage improvements, MacArthur Drive to existing vertical channel. Bids to be opened 2/27.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 2/27.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments. Bids to be opened 2/27.
5) Introduction of an ordinance for trimming & removal of trees around high voltage lines for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 2/27.
6) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2006/07 operating budget to receive Sam’s/Wal-Mart donation for Fire Prevention department.
7) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2006/07 operating budget adding a Customer Service Representative position in the Customer Service department.
8) Introduction of an ordinance amending Chapter 26, Article V to amend Section 26-72 of the City Code pertaining to application for electrical service to provide for fees for extraordinary expenses in development.
9) Introduction of an ordinance amending Section 7-26 of the City Code pertaining to the Board of Electrical Examiners members.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for Professional Services with Brian D. Mosley for legal services.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with B.R. Collins Construction for the development of single family affordable housing units.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Rapides Station Community Ministries for the development of single-family affordable housing units.
13) Introduction of an ordinance amending the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program budget.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrogen for use at D.G. Hunter Power Plant.
15) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for hydrochloric acid for the Electric Production department.
16) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for janitorial services for the Utility Billing & Collection Office located at 625 Murray Street.
17) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor and Development Agreement between the City and Wal-Mart Louisiana, LLC.
18) RESOLUTION commending David Eggins as a good Samaritan in the recent house fire.
19) RESOLUTION authorizing the Wastewater department to accept, maintain and operate the sanitary sewer improvements for Sable Estates Subdivision.
20) RESOLUTION stating the City’s endorsement of Gilchrist Construction Company to participate in the benefits of the Louisiana Enterprise Zone Program.
21) RESOLUTION setting a public hearing to be held April 10, 2007 for the cost of demolition of 28 structures.
22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for 4” eccentric plug valves with electric actuators for the Wastewater department.
23) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for annual inspection, testing & certification of meters & relays for D.G. Hunter Power Plant.
24) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for annual inspection, testing & certification of breakers & transformers for D.G. Hunter Power Plant.
25) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for annual vehicle bid for use by various departments.
H. 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 repairs to cooling tower for Unit #3 at D.G. Hunter Generating Station.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive money from the LA Commission on Law Enforcement through Red River Delta for equipment for Alexandria Regional Training Academy.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance approving United Health Care renewal rates for January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007. (PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 1/30 RECOMMENDED)
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for Professional Services with Malcolm Larvadain for legal services.
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for janitorial services for the cleaning of 35’ transit buses & passenger transit vans for the Bus department.
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for janitorial services for the cleaning of the Main Street ATRANS Bus terminal for the Bus department.
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the LEAP Breakfast Program.
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the budget for reconstruction of Heyman Lane (Coliseum Boulevard to Castle Road).
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for Tourism and Economic Development between the City of Alexandria, the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority and the England Economic and Industrial Development District to promote Alexandria as a venue for regional and national sporting events in Alexandria.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the private sale of 7 acres to Petron, LLC pursuant to R.S. 33:4712 lying and situated in Rapides Parish and being more fully described as the northern most seven (7) acres of Tract “B” of the Alexandria Industrial Park. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 1/30:DELAY, 2/13:DELAY & 2/27)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Ken Juneau for professional services. (LEGAL 2/27)
38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a two year agreement for Professional Services with ALTEC Environmental Consultants to provide environmental consulting services and technical support to the City. (LEGAL 2/27)
I. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
39) To continue public hearing on structure located at 2619 Overton Street, Patricia Christmon.
J. COMMITTEES
40) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
41) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
42) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Smith.
43) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
44) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
45) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
46) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
47) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
48) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
49) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
50) ADJOURNMENT.