The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Everett C. Hobbs, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Rick Ranson and Myron K. Lawson. Absent was Chuck Fowler. Also present were City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels and City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders and Chief of Staff Harold Chambers.
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 Fowler.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading “Consent Calendar” and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of “Consent Calendar”.
Mr. Ranson 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. Hobbs seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance for Third Street Enhancement Project was delayed for two weeks.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BARRON, HEINBERG &
BROCATO (BH&B) FOR THEIR SERVICES AS
ARCHITECTURAL AND MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS FOR VARIOUS
CITY PROJECTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the A & E Review committee.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A DRAINAGE AND
UTILITY SERVITUDE AFFECTING 11,187.3
SQUARE FEET LOCATED ALONG EMPIRE
DRIVE AND BALDWIN AVENUE FROM
SAM’S REAL ESTATE BUSINESS TRUST
FOR EMPIRE DRIVE/BALDWIN AVENUE
TO HORSESHOE DRIVE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A DRAINAGE AND
UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED ADJACENT
TO WEST POINTE ON THE BAYOU, PHASE
VII, IN THE RONALD D. RAYBURN TRACT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR A CLASS “B” (HIGH AND LOW
ALCOHOL CONTENT) PERMIT FOR OFF-
PREMISE USE OR CONSUMPTION LOCATED
AT 4317 THIRD STREET AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COST SHARE AGREEMENT
WITH BALLINA FARMS FOR A 12" WATER
LINE TO MASONIC DRIVE FOR TENNYSON
OAKS, PHASE VII AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CASH
SALE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE WILLIAM
ASHBY ADDITION, NEAL ALLEY AND SIXTH
STREET ALREADY DECLARED SURPLUS
PROPERTY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7717-2005
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE NEW CONSTRUCTION/
HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GUIDELINES
FOR FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS FUNDED THROUGH
THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT.
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 15th day of March, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7618-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NINETY DAY
STAY-OF DEMOLITION ORDER FOR 3006
BROADWAY AVENUE.
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 15th day of March, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7619-2005
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING JAY LYNCH TO
SERVE AS THE ARCHITECT AND ELIJAH JAMES
TO SERVE AS AN ALTERNATE FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA ZONING COMMISSION.
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 15th day of March, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7620-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED
ACCESSORIES FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD.
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 15th day of March, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7621-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC METERS FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
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 15th day of March, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7622-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS TO
RECONDUCT THE TIE BETWEEN STERKX 4 AND
CABRINI CIRCUITS FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
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 15th day of March, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7623-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WIRE AND CABLE TO CONSTRUCT
AND EXTEND CIRCUITS FROM WILLOW GLEN
SUBSTATION FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT.
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 15th day of March, 2005.
FINANCIAL REPORT
The next item on the agenda that being to hear a financial report from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria was delayed for two weeks.
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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 70-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
FOR URBAN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS AT
THE INTERSECTION OF JACKSON STREET AND
THIRD STREET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 15th day of March, 2005.
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. 71-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA STATE
UNIVERSITY AT ALEXANDRIA RELATED TO
USE OF MCADAMS DITCH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL/
ECOLOGICAL STUDY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 15th day of March, 2005.
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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 72-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH FLOYD’S FACILITY FOR THE
PROMOTION OF THE SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC
CONFERENCE TENNIS TOURNAMENT TO BE
HELD APRIL 7-16, 2005 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of March, 2005.
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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 73-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY
AND KEN G. JUNEAU AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 15th day of March, 2005.
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. 74-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT #1 TO THE
CORPORATE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH
THE UNION TANK CAR COMPANY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 15th day of March, 2005.
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. 75-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS
KINDER TO PURCHASE A 15' SERVITUDE TO
SERVE AS THE RIGHT OF WAY FOR WATER,
WASTEWATER AND GAS AT THE UNION TANK
CAR COMPANY PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 15th day of March, 2005.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a buy/sell agreement with Regions Bank was delayed for two weeks.
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. 76-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF AN 8' WIDE DRAINAGE EASEMENT LOCATED
IN SQUARE H OF NUTLEY GROVE SUBDIVISION,
BEING THE SAME DRAINAGE EASEMENT
DEDICATED TO THE CITY FOR DRAINAGE
DOCUMENT FILED ON JULY 17, 1959 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 15th day of March, 2005.
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. 77-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF CERTAIN SERVITUDES LOCATED IN THE
SUPER K-MART TRACT WHICH IS BOUNDED
BY MACARTHUR DRIVE, EDWARD AVENUE,
CULPEPPER ROAD AND NORTH BOULEVARD
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 15th day of March, 2005.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
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. 78-2005
AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 11 AND ½
OF LOT 10, SQUARE 3, GREEN OAKS SUBDIVISION,
MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3706-3RD STREET,
FROM “I-1" LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO
“C-2" GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further 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 15th day of March, 2005.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance allowing a variance to build a garage encroaching in the minimum 25 foot front setback requirement by +/- 5 feet at Lot 214, West Pointe on the Bayou Subdivision, Phase IX, more commonly known as 5902 Patsy Dell Drive was delayed for two weeks.
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. 79-2005
AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 13, ROSEWOOD
PLACE, FROM “SF-2" SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “SF-2/OO” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY WITH AN OFFICE OVERLAY
DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further 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 15th day of March, 2005.
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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 80-2005
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PART OF LOT 13,
ROSEWOOD PLACE FRONTING 60' ON ROSEWOOD
X 132.66' X 60' X 136' ON OLIVE STREET AND LOT
14, ROSEWOOD PLACE, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN
AS 353 AND 352 ROSEWOOD DRIVE FROM “SF-2"/
OO” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY WITH
AN OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further 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 15th day of March, 2005.
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. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 81-2005
AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 11, GAYLE
SUBDIVISION, FRONTING ON OLIVE STREET
MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1776 OLIVE
STREET FROM “SF-2" SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “SF-2/OO” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY WITH AN OFFICE OVERLAY
DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further 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 15th day of March, 2005.
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. Ranson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 82-2005
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PART OF LOT 11,
GAYLE SUBDIVISION, FRONTING 51.3' ON
FLORENCE AVENUE, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN
AS 339 FLORENCE AVENUE FROM “SF-2" SINGLE
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO
“SF-2/OO” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
WITH AN OFFICE OVERLAY DISTRICT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further 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 15th day of March, 2005.
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. 83-2005
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 0.906 ACRES BEING
PART OF LOTS 5 & 6 OF A RESUBDIVISION OF
LOT B, VILLA SITES, FRONTING 186.64' ON
FLORENCE AVENUE X 187.5' ON OLIVE STREET,
MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 338 FLORENCE
AVENUE FROM “SF-2" SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “SF-2/OO” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY WITH AN OFFICE OVERLAY
DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further 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 15th day of March, 2005.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the City of Alexandria Employee Health Benefit Plan was delayed for two weeks. Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel Committee stated that the Council will meet on Monday, March 21, 2005 at 1 P.M. to discuss the above item.
PUBLIC HEARING - POLICE DEPARTMENT
The next item on the agenda that being to discuss purchases for a (JAG) Justice Assistance Grant program received by the Alexandria Police Department was delayed for two weeks.
PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Wesley Smith, Community Development Inspector
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7724-2005
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 1209 BLYTHE AND 824 13TH 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 15th day of March, 2005.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Ranson, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
UNITED STATES CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR
IMPLEMENTING A GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
SYSTEM (GIS) AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH NAVIGANT
CONSULTING TO DEVELOP, ISSUE, RECEIVE
AND EVALUATE PROPOSALS FOR 2005/2006
NATURAL GAS SUPPLY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7725-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WIRE AND CABLE TO CONSTRUCT
AND EXTEND CIRCUITS FROM WILLOW GLEN
SUBSTATION FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT. BIDS TO BE OPENED APRIL 26, 2005.
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 15th day of March, 2005.
Mr. David Crutchfield, Director of Finance presented the 2005/2006 operating and capital budgets to the Council. It was then announced that a public hearing will be held on the budgets at the next regular council meeting on March 29, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. At this time, Mr. Lawson stated that he would be setting up Finance committee meetings to discuss the above item.
There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion
properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ CHARLES F. SMITH, JR.
President
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk
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