Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 26, 2004.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Everett C. Hobbs, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Rick Ranson and Myron K. Lawson. Also present were City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels, Mayor Edward G. “Ned” Randolph and City Attorney 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 Charles F. Smith, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Johnson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Ranson.

CONSENT CALENDAR

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

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

Mr. Lawson 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. Ranson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

Bids were received for Southern Heights street and drainage improvements.

NAME OF BIDDERS AMOUNT OF BID
KCS Construction $768,680.00

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE LOW
BID SUBMITTED FOR SOUTHERN HEIGHTS
STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,

AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
OCTOBER 12, 2004 AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for janitorial chemicals for a six month period.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Long’s Preferred Products
Unisource
Cajun Chemical

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE LOW
BID SUBMITTED FOR JANITORIAL CHEMICALS
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED OCTOBER 26, 2004
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CHEMICALS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Lafayette Winwater
National Waterworks
LA Utilities Supply
Coburn’s Supply Company

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE LOW
BID SUBMITTED FOR FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED

ACCESSORIES FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED OCTOBER 26, 2004
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID FIRE HYDRANTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for electric meters for the Electric Distribution department.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Mid-State Supply
WESCO
Stuart C. Irby
Priester Supply Company
Techline
Arkansas Electric

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE LOW
BID SUBMITTED FOR ELECTRIC METERS FOR
THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED OCTOBER 26, 2004
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID METERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ST. CHARLES
PLACE CONDOMINIUMS OF VERSAILLES,
PHASE B, BUILDING, 9 LOCATED IN SECTIONS
46 AND 47 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 10-10
TO THE CITY CODE CONCERNING CIGARETTE
PAPER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WATER PURCHASE CONTRACT
WITH BAYOU LATANIER WATER ASSOCIATION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING REVOKING LOTS
15 THROUGH 24 OF WINSTON STREET AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 2 TO BALLARD & ASSOCIATES
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR
THE CENTRAL LOUISIANA BUSINESS
INCUBATOR PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CAPITAL
BUDGET TO FUND THE DESIGN AND

CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE AND ROAD
FOR ACCESS TO THE UNION TANK CAR
COMPANY PLANT SITE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNDING OF A NEW
CAPITAL ACCOUNT TO BE NAMED NORTH
CIRCLE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT AND FUNDING OF A NEW
CAPITAL ACCOUNT TO BE NAMED HYNSON
BAYOU PUMP STATION, PHASE 4 -
CONSTRICTION OF TWO DETENTION PONDS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY SERVITUDE AND
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE
LOCATED IN LOT 3 AND 4 OF THE W.P. FLOWERS
SUBDIVISION OF EVERGREEN PLANTATION FROM
TOWN OAKS, LLC FOR MACLEE PLAZA DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF A PARCEL CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY
0.451 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM WALKER
FAMILY INVESTMENTS, SITUATED ADJACENT

TO DORCHESTER DRIVE AND EVARIST
MICHIELS SUBDIVISION FOR THE APPLEBEES
TO DORCHESTER DRAINAGE PROJECT AND
OTHER MATTES WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A TRACT CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 7,042.1 SQUARE FEET
FOR A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY SERVITUDE
ADJACENT TO EVARIST MICHIELS
SUBDIVISION FROM WALKER FAMILY
INVESTMENTS FOR THE APPLEBEES TO
DORCHESTER DRAINAGE PROJECT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 2.861 ACRES OF PROPERTY
FROM RIVER BEND SUBDIVISION LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP, LOCATED ON CHATLIN LAKE
CANAL AND ADJACENT TO BAYOU OAKS
SUBDIVISION FOR CHATLIN LAKE CANAL,
PHASE 2 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF VARIOUS SERVITUDES LOCATED ADJACENT
TO WEST POINTE ON THE BAYOU, PHASE IX,
ON PROPERTY OWNED BY V & V PROPERTIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the reappointment of Martin Johnson to serve on the GAEDA Board was delayed for two weeks.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the appointment of Dr. Ilyas Chaudhry to serve on the GAEDA Board was delayed for two weeks.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7659-2004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PARATRANSIT SERVICE FOR
THE BUS DEPARTMENT.

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

YEAS: Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7660-2004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CULVERT REPLACEMENT ON
WIMBLEDON AT THE CROSSING OF BAYOU
ROBERT.

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

YEAS: Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ORDINANCES 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. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 341-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SUPPLIES 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 342-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID BAGS 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 343-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
GOOD EARTH SUBDIVISION TO TWIN BRIDGES
ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance revoking Lots 15 and 24 of Winston Street was delayed for two weeks.

ORDINANCE NO. 344-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
UNIQUE RECOVERY SERVICES FOR TELEPHONE
OVER CHARGE CONSULTING SERVICES 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 345-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING GENERAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH COMPLIANCE ENVIRO
SYSTEM, LLC FOR SEWER LINE REHABILITATION
AND MAINTENANCE 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, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 346-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING GENERAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH DUKE’S ROOT CONTROL,
INC., FOR SEWER LINE REHABILITATION AND
MAINTENANCE 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, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 347-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING GENERAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES,
INC., FOR SEWER LINE REHABILITATION AND
MAINTENANCE 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 348-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING GENERAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH MID-GULF COAST, INC.,
FOR SEWER LINE REHABILITATION AND
MAINTENANCE 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 349-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING GENERAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHWESTERN PACKING
AND SEALS FOR SEWER LINE REHABILITATION
AND MAINTENANCE 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 350-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING GENERAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH SUNCOAST INFRASTRUCTURE,
INC,., FOR SEWER LINE REHABILITATION AND
MAINTENANCE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the cancellation of landscape maintenance services for I-49 Greenbelt contract with Petrus Lawn and Shrub for non-performance was discussed under Item Number 46 on this agenda.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Parking Solutions, LLC for parking meters and related services was delayed for two weeks.

UTILITY COMMITTEE

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7661-2004

A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED FOR
THE INSTALLATION OF UNIT 3 & 4 CONTROL
SYSTEM UPGRADE AND #4 BURNER CONTROL
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 352-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES PARISH POLICE
JURY AND MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
NO. 1 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 353-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TASER INTERNATIONAL X26 (LAW ENFORCE-
MENT) TASERS FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TASERS 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 354-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COST SHARE
AGREEMENT WITH THE INNER CITY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 355-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO CHANGE THE 1999 STANDARD BUILDING
CODE TO THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 356-2004

AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE
NO. 311-2004 AMENDING SECTION 28-4.4
OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING STREET
REQUIREMENTS 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ORDINANCE NO. 357-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-4.4
OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING STREET
REQUIREMENTS 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the plan to implement the Home Delivery Service for the City of Alexandria Employees Health and Benefit Program was delayed for two weeks.

ORDINANCE NO. 358-2004

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PLAN TO
REMOVE COVERAGE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN
FROM THE EMPLOYEES HEALTH AND
BENEFIT PROGRAM 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a lease and management agreement with Mallory & Evans of Alexandria, LLC for lease of property was delayed for two weeks.

PUBLIC HEARING

The President opened up the public hearing. The next item on the agenda was to hold a public hearing concerning cancellation of a contract for landscape maintenance service contract for I-49 Greenbelt project and to discuss the appeal of Petrus Lawn and Shrub. Discussion was held. Mr. Tom Petrus was present to speak before the Council. Mr. Darren Green, Urban Forester and Mr. Joe Despino, Purchasing Agent were also present to speak to the Council on this item. After much discussion, the Council took the following action.

ORDINANCE NO. 351-2004

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
CANCELLATION OF LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR I-49 GREENBELT CONTRACT
WITH PETRUS LAWN AND SHRUB FOR NON-
PERFORMANCE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The motion also included that the Council would authorize the payment of 50% for services rendered and also allowed Petrus Lawn and Shrub the opportunity to bid on other future projects. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Wesley Smith of Community Development department explained these item to the Council and they took the following action.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7662-2004

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 824 - 13TH STREET, 1625 W. TEXAS
2415 NORTHVIEW AND 215 N. 16TH STREET.

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

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

COMMITTEES

Mr. Ranson, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following item:

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR WASH STATION CANOPY FOR THE
VEHICLE WASH AREA AT THE CITY
COMPOUND AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR GOOD EARTH SUBDIVISION TO TWIN
BRIDGES DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7663-2004

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO APPLY FOR BROWNSFIELD
GRANT FOR THE BROADWAY CORRIDOR.

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

YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.

ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel 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. 7664-2004

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JOYCE RAX
TO THE ALEXANDRIA METROPOLITAN
FOUNDATION INCUBATOR COMMITTEE.

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

YEAS: Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

Mr. Marshall, Chairman of the Community Development committee reported the following item:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7665-2004

A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD DECEMBER 7, 2004 FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF 7 STRUCTURES.

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

YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of October, 2004.

Mr. Lou Howard of 818 Hudson Boulevard was present to speak to the Council.

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