ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 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 5/22.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for annual inspection, testing & certification of breakers & transformers for D.G. Hunter Generating Station. Bids to be opened 6/5.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period. Bids to be opened 6/5.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for liquid chlorine for use by the Water and Wastewater departments. Bids to be opened 6/5.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a utility servitude located in Lot 2 of Fleur De Lis Subdivision.
6) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Louisiana to attend the summer camp held at the Alexandria branch located at 1801 Sylvester Street during the months of June and July, as a part of Alexandria’s Recreational and Educational Programs.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Alexandria Senior High School to attend the sports camp held at Alexandria Senior High School during the months of June and July, as a part of Alexandria’s Recreational and Educational Programs.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with WLM, LLC, Aquatic School to provide a summer recreational swimming program for the City’s youth at Peabody Magnet High School.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the LA Department of Public Safety and Corrections for inmate services.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Orders Numbers 1 and 2 with Chain Electric Company for Clermont and Charles Park Subdivision cable replacement.
11) RESOLUTION confirming the Mayor’s appointment of Charles E. Johnson, Jr. to serve as Director and Jacques M. Roy to serve as the Alternate Director on the Board of Directors of Louisiana Energy and Power Authority.
12) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric generator improvements at Kisatchie water well field.
13) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for three phase padmount transformers for inventory stock.
14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for treated wood poles for Electric Distribution department inventory.
G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
15) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for South Cloverleaf Boulevard (LA Highway 28 West).
16) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for St. Andrews Links Subdivision and Alexandria Links Golf Course fence.
17) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for janitorial supplies for a six month period.
18) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing disposal of a K-9 police dog named Rex as surplus property and not needed for any public purpose and authorizing private sale of dog to his present police handler who will accept all future expenses.
19) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Perpetual Rental and Electric Service Agreement with Riverbend Subdivision II for street lights.
20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Perpetual Rental and Electric Service Agreement with Riverbend Subdivision, III for street lights.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a Perpetual Rental and Electric Service Agreement with Crossgates Homeowner’s Association of Alexandria, Inc. for street lights.
22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a donation of a 15’ wide utility servitude situated in Section 76 from Chad Vidrine for the City to provide electrical services for a proposed development along the Red River.
23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing revocation of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in and adjacent to Lot 4 of Ridgedale Subdivision on property owned by Donald L. Robbins.
24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing dedication of a 15’ wide utility servitude located in and adjacent to Lot 4 of Ridgedale Subdivision on property owned by Donald L. Robbins.
25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the City to co-sponsor along with GAEDA Board and the England Authority the 30th anniversary celebration of the Louisiana Legislative Caucus and local delegates.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract between Louisiana Wetlands, LLC and the City for Bayou Robert at Landmark, Phase 5 drainage improvements. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/5)
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the budget for Bayou Robert at Landmark, Phase 5 drainage improvements. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 6/5)
LEGAL COMMITTEE
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 22-2007 and amending Section 13-22 of the Alexandria City Code pertaining to abandoned vehicles. (LEGAL 6/5)
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a consulting agreement with Direct Action Medical Network, Inc. for law enforcement and training related medical areas. (LEGAL 6/5)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and re-enacting Sections 10-44 and 10-46, and to enact Sections 1-44.1, 10-58 and 10-59 of the Code of Ordinances relating to bingo licensing, regarding application and licensing; to provide for definitions, to provide for investigation of qualifications of applicants and issuance of licenses and a required annual fee; to provide for requirements pertaining to electronic video bingo machines and their locations; to set machine permit fees and machine use licensed fees; to set a tax on net winnings on electronic video bingo machines and procedures for collection of the tax and other matters related thereto. (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6/5)
H. COMMITTEES
31) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
32) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
33) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Smith.
34) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
35) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
36) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
37) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
38) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
39) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Lawson.
40) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
41) ADJOURNMENT.