The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Rick Ranson and Myron K. Lawson. Also present were City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels, Mayor Edward G. Randolph, Jr. 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 Mrs. Smith of ASH School with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Fowler.
Mr. President introduced Mr. Mike Crenshaw, Coach of the Girls Track team from Alexandria Sr. High School. He stated that they were the winners of the 2005 Class 4A State Champions for Girls Track that was held recently.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. President stated that they would next go to Item Number 36 which was to go into Executive Session to be held pursuant to R.S. 42:6.1 (A) (2).
A motion was made by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler to go into Executive Session to discuss the pending litigation between the City and Cleco. A roll call vote was taken with the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:10 P.M.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Ranson, the meeting was reconvened at 5:30 P.M. with the following present: Smith, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson. Absent was Hobbs.
Mr. President recognized Kelvin Sanders, City Attorney. He stated that he and the Mayor will seek legal counsel regarding the Cleco item. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7744-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND
CITY ATTORNEY TO SEEK AND RETAIN SPECIAL
LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THE CLECO
MATTERS.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
(PLEASE NOTE FOR THE RECORD THAT COUNCILMAN RANSON LEFT THE MEETING)
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. Marshall seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
Bids were received for liquid chlorine for use by the Water and Wastewater departments.
NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Brenntag Southwest $513.00/ton
Altivia Corporation $552.00/ton
DPC Enterprises $625.00/ton
Harcros Chemical $529.00/ton
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Marshall:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR LIQUID CHLORINE
FOR USE BY THE WATER AND WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CHLORINE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for clamps & couplings for a six month period.
NAME OF BIDDERS
Coburn’s Supply
National Waterworks
Lafayette Winwater
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Marshall:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CLAMPS & COUPLINGS
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CLAMPS & COUPLINGS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for Mohon Drive drainage improvements.
NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Rylee Contracting $108,126.50
KDC Construction $79,301.00
Peters Construction Company $98,249.50
Cecil Gassiott $140,836.40
Durrand Construction $101,867.80
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Marshall:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR MOHON DRIVE
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CLEAR
CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS TO CO-SPONSOR
UNCLE SAM JAM RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING
THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Economic Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING OBSOLETE
INVENTORY AT THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE
AS OBSOLETE AND NOT NEEDED FOR ANY
PUBLIC PURPOSE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AGREEMENT
WITH V & V PROPERTIES FOR BOCAGE
SUBDIVISION, PHASE III AND IV AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A PLAT FOR LOTS 1-4 OF COLLINS ESTATES,
PHASE I A RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
ADJACENT TO THIELS PLACE SUBDIVISION
LOCATED ON ORAN AVENUE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF A SHORT FORM SUBDIVISION
FOR ROY O. MARTIN MALL RESUBDIVISION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE
FOR SIDEWALKS ON BOTH SIDES OF
COLLECTOR STREETS IN THE LAKE DISTRICT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING A VARIANCE
ON THE ELEVATION OF TORIA DRIVE IN
BOCAGE III AND IV AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING WATER SERVICE
TO ROSALIE LANE WITHOUT ANNEXATION
INTO THE CITY LIMITS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING MEYER STREET
FROM HYNSON STREET TO PREVIOUSLY
REVOKED SECTION OF SOUTHWOOD STREET
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 5 ACRES, LOT 1,
PART OF J.F. SMITH ESTATE IN SECTION 9,
MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1012 TWIN
BRIDGES ROAD FROM “C-2" GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO “MF-1" MULTI-
FAMILY LOW DENSITY DISTRICT AND A
REQUEST TO ALLOW A VARIANCE FOR A 15'
MINIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK, INSTEAD
OF THE REQUIRED 25 FEET 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. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7740-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CAST/DUCTILE IRON & 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, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7740-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR BATTERY BANK SYSTEM FOR
UNITS #3 AND #4 FOR D.G. HUNTER POWER
PLANT 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: Ranson, Smith, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7742-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR 2005 138 KV LOOP MAINTENANCE
FOR 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, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
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. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 119-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
RECONDUCTOR OF THE TIE BETWEEN
STERKX 4 AND CABRINI CIRCUITS FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID CIRCUITS 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, Smith, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 120-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WIRE AND CABLE TO CONSTRUCT AND
EXTEND CIRCUITS FROM WILLOW GLEN
SUBSTATION FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBU-
TION DEPARTMENT, 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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 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. 121-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ELECTRIC METERS FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID METERS
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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 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. 122-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED ACCESSORIES
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID ACCESSORIES 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, Smith, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 123-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF
HEYMAN LANE/COLISEUM BOULEVARD TO
CASTLE ROAD 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 124-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH HIBERNIA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SINGLE-FAMILY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITHIN CDBG TARGET
NEIGHBORHOODS 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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 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. 125-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION LAT FOR YORKTOWN
BUSINESS AND MEDICAL PARK 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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 126-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF APPROXIMATELY 725.3 SQUARE FEET OF
PROPERTY OUT OF LOT 11 OF BLOCK 2 OF SHELL
ROAD SUBDIVISION FROM MIKE BROWN ESTATE
FOR PARCEL NO. 472, MCDONALD DRAINAGE
AND STREET 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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 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. 127-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE
GOLF COURSE, MANAGEMENT, OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT PERTAINING
TO MAINTENANCE FOR JOHNNY DOWNS
COMPLEX AND FIELDS 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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
UTILITY 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 128-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXTEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
NATURAL GAS SUPPLY WITH NOBLE
COMPANY FOR SIX MONTHS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Utility committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 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. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 129-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GRANT
AGREEMENT WITH INNER-CITY REVITALIZATION
CORPORATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Community Development committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 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. 130-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT PROGRAM
BUDGET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Community Development committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
PUBLIC WORKS 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 131-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-140
OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE
PLUMBING CODE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 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. 132-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-143
OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE
PLUMBING INSPECTOR AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Community Development committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
LEGAL 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 133-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
FAMILY PLAYHOUSE FOR LEASE OF
HANDIWORKS BUILDING AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
PERSONNEL 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 134-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FLEXIBLE
SPENDING ACCOUNT UNDER THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA’S CAFETERIA PLAN FROM
$1800.00 PER YEAR TO $2400.00 PER PLAN YEAR
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Personnel committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
FINANCE 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. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 135-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2004/2005 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT
CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance Committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Wesley Smith, Community Development inspector explained these items to the council. Mr. W.T. Armitage was also present. The following action was taken.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7743-2005
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
FOLLOWING FIVE STRUCTURES:
2312 POLK, 1003 CHENEY/TAYLOR, 2403
MARSHALL, 1012 CHENEY AND 2319 TAYLOR
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: Lawson, Smith, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance committee recommended the following items:
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A CERTAIN PIECE
OF PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA TO BE NOT NEEDED FOR A
PUBLIC PURPOSE AND FURTHER TO DECLARE
THAT THE PROPERTY BE SOLD TO THE
HIGHEST BIDDER AT A PUBLIC AUCTION
TO BE SCHEDULED ACCORDING TO LAW AND
FURTHER TO FIX A MINIMUM BID PRICE FOR
THE PROPERTY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL
LOUISIANA JUNETEENTH ASSOCIATION TO
SUPPORT THE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION TO
BE HELD JUNE 17 AND 19, 2005 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE
EMANCIPATION OF SLAVES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTS
COUNCIL OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA TO SUPPORT
THEIR EFFORTS TO PROMOTE ARTS AND
CULTURAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS WITHIN
THE COMMUNITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
In the absence of Mr. Ranson, Mr. Fowler reported the following items from the Public Works Committee:
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7745-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR DRAINAGE REPAIR ACROSS
LOT 4 OF POWER CENTER SUBDIVISION. BIDS
TO BE OPENED MAY 24, 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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
DRAINAGE REPAIR ACROSS LOT 4 OF POWER
CENTER SUBDIVISION, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS TO BE RECEIVED MAY 24, 2005 AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID REPAIR
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
It was stated that a report on A & E projects will be scheduled in two weeks.
The Council thanked everyone involved in the Riverfest. They stated that it was a very enjoyable time for everyone.
The following action was taken.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7746-2005
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MR. GEORGE
THOMPSON.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Smith, Fowler, Marshall, Johnsonn.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson and Hobbs.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of May, 2005.
Chief Darren Coutee was next recognized. He wanted to remind everyone about the Heroes Memorial to be held Thursday, May 19, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. at the Public Safety Complex. He said that everyone was invited.
There was also a reminder to put out your canned goods for the Food Bank on Saturday, May 14th.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ CHARLES F. SMITH, JR.
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk
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