PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 28, 2004.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 5:00 P. M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Rick Ranson, Everett C. Hobbs, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Myron K. Lawson and Chuck Fowler. Absent was Charles F. Smith, Jr. Also present were the City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels, Mayor Ned Randolph and Kelvin G. Sanders.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Everett C. Hobbs, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Council Roosevelt L. Johnson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Louis J. Marshall.

CONSENT CALENDAR

 The Council next read all items found under the heading “Consent Calendar” and assigned them to committee.

Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of “Consent Calendar.”

Mr. Johnson further moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.

Mr. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from meeting which was held September 14, 2004 and September 17, 2004 were unanimously approved by the Council.

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR BAYOU RAPIDES/GEORGETOWN DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AUGUST 31, 2004, AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENT, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONIES FROM THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS GUN VIOLENCE PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item has been referred to the Public Safety Committee.

On motion by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE REVOKING ON ORANGE STREET AND RETAIN A 12' SEWER SERVITUDE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUIRING OF A 75.0 SQUARE FOOT PERMANENT DRAINAGE SERVITUDE FROM RAYMOND CHAMBLEY PROPERTIES LOCATED IN LOT 123 OF LEBANON SUBDIVISION FOR THE GOOD EARTH TO TWIN BRIDGES ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF APPROXIMATELY 1, 131 SQUARE FEET OF PROPERTY OUT OF LOT 1 OF SOUTH ALEXANDRIA ADDITION FROM ELMER BARNES, III, FOR PARCEL NO. 259, CHATLIN LAKE CANAL, PHASE III & IV IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A UTILITY SERVITUDE ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF YORKTOWN BUSINESS AND MEDICAL PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2004/2005 OPERATING BUDGET FOR A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER POSITION FOR THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item has been referred to the Finance Committee.

On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A SHORT FORM SUBDIVISION FOR LOTS 3-A AND 3-B, SCOTTISH TURN SUBDIVISION, BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 3 OF SCOTTISH TURN SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN SECTION 27, SOUTHWESTERN LAND DISTRICT, AS REQUESTED BY THE OWNER OF SIAD LOTS, PAUL DAVIS, JR. AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN DISCARDED ITEMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF THESE ITEMS AT A PUBLIC AUCTION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7644-2004

A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE EMERGENCY CONDEMNATION OF STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 3987 ROSE MARIE TO BE HELD ON OCTOBER 12, 2004.

The President called for any discussion There being none, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Johnson, Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September , 2004.

Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7645-2004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE JONES STREET AND THIRD STREET SEWER LIFT STATIONS. BIDS TO BE OPENED NOVEMBER 9, 2004.

The President called for any discussion. There being none, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Johnson, Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7646-2004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR BOB STREET/TEXAS AVENUE TO PARK PLACE DRIVE. BIDS TO BE OPENED NOVEMBER 9, 2004.

The President called for any discussion. There being none, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Johnson, Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson.

NAY: None

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7647-2004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD. BIDS TO BE OPENED NOVEMBER 9, 2004.

The President called for any discussion. There being none, vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Johnson, Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7648-2004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR PIPE, TUBING & PVC FITTINGS FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, BIDS TO BE OPENED NOVEMBER 9, 2004.

The President called for any discussion. There being none, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Johnson, Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

ORDINANCE FOR FINAL ADOPTION

SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

 The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 306-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE LOW BIDS SUBMITTED FOR WATER METERS BRASS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, there being no other discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson, Johnson, Marshall

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr Marshall, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 307-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE LOW BIDS SUBMITTED FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, there being no other discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson, Johnson, Marshall.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September 2004.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 308-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR BODY ARMOR FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Ranson, Lawson, Johnson, Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 309-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET TO RECEIVE MONIES FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT # 9 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson, Johnson.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 310-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO UPGRADE ENGINEERING TECH II TO ENGINEERING TECH III FOR THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson, Johnson.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Johnson to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 311-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-4.4 OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING STREET REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Ranson, Lawson, Johnson, Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 312-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 11 TRACTS FOR HYNSON BAYOU FROM DURAWOOD TO WILLOW GLEN RIVER ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson, Johnson, Marshall.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 313-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN WETLANDS MITIGATION OF LOUISIANA FOR THE WOODDALE HOUSING DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Johnson, Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Ranson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 314-2004

AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A PORTION OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF ANSLEY BOULEVARD IN SCOTTISH TURN SUBDIVISION AS REQUESTED BY THE LAKE DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson, Johnson, Marshall.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and Mr. Marshall, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 315-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A SHORT FORM SUBDIVISION FOR TRACTS A AND B OF BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION, FILING NO. 3 BEING A RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 22 & 23 SITUATED IN SECTION 42, 52, AND 63 AS REQUESTED BY THE OWNER OF SAID TRACTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Marshall.

NAYS: None

ABSTAIN: Ranson

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 316-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REVOCATION OF AN EASEMENT TO A WATER WELL THAT IS NOW SERVICED BY A SEPARATE EASEMENT FROM WEST POINTE ON THE BAYOU, PHASE VIII AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson, Johnson, Marshall.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 317-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2004/2005 BUDGET FOR NORTH DRIVE AT CULPEPPER ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO,

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson, Johnson, Marshall

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 318-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR BAYOU RAPIDES PEDESTRIAN BICYCLE TRAIL, PHASE 1-A AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.

NAYS: Ranson

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler, and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 319-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION OF 7' OF A 15' DRAINAGE SERVITUDE IN LOT 36 OF WEST POINTE ON THE BAYOU, PHASE II AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson, Johnson, Marshall.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion by Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 320-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH J-QUAD & ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WITH THE SUBMITTAL OF A FIVE-YEAR CONSOLIDATE STRATEGY PLAN AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson, Johnson

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler, and seconded by Mr. Ranson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 321-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 5 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF HEYMAN LANE FROM COLISEUM BOULEVARD TO JACKSON STREET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson, Johnson, Marshall.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 322-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR TRANSPORTATION AND INFRA-STRUCTURE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Ranson, Lawson, Johnson, Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 323-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2004/2005 CAPITAL BUDGET FOR COTY DRIVE EXTENSION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO

The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Lawson, Johnson, Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs Ranson

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the Public hearing. Mr. Wesley Smith, Community Development Inspector spoke on this item. The following action was taken.

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Ranson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7649-2004

A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING STRUCTURE LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF SIMMONS AND MASONIC, JAMES W. GREER, OWNER

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Lawson, Johnson, Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this 28 th day of September 2004.

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Ranson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7650-2004

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 1817-1819 MARYE, 1209 BLYTHE, AND 1736 MARYE STREET.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Lawson, Johnson, Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

COMMITTEES

 There were no reports from Legal, Utility, Community Development, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development Committees.

Mr. Lawson , Chairman of the Finance Committee reported the following items:

On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Ranson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-122 OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE TO INCREASE THE FINE AND PENALTY FOR PARKING VIOLATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

This item was referred to the Legal Committee

On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Ranson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH RIVER OAKS SQUARE ARTS AND CRAFT CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

This item was referred to the Legal Committee.

On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Ranson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MALLORY & EVAN TO LEASE IMMOVABLE PROPERTY WHICH IS OWNED BY THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

This item was referred to the Finance Committee.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

 Mr. Ranson, the Chairman of the Public Works/Zoning Committee reported the following items:

On motion of Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 172-2003 TO INCREASE GREEN FEES AND CART FEES FOR LINKS ON THE BAYOU AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

This item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning Committee.

On motion of Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 28-4.7 (D) OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING STREET DRAINAGE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE

 Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel/Insurance Committee reported the following item:

Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7651-2004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NINETY (90) DAY STAY-OF-DEMOLITION ORDER FOR 1219 FENNER STREET.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Johnson, Marshall, Fowler, Hobbs, Ranson, Lawson.

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Smith

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28 th day of September, 2004.

There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

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PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

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City Clerk