The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 24, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Charles F. Smith, Jr., Everett C. Hobbs, Chuck Fowler, Louis Marshall, Roosevelt Johnson, Myron K. Lawson and Rick Ranson. Also present were City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels, City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders and Mayor Edward G. “Ned” Randolph, Jr.
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 Smith 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. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of “Consent Calendar”.
Mr. Fowler 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.
Bids were received for Culpepper Road/Llewelyn ditch towards Sterkx Road drainage improvements, Phase 2.
NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNTS
Peters Construction Company $575,210.00
KDC Construction Company $547,407.91
Merrick Construction Company $636,895.00
Rylee Contracting $581,018.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE City of ALEXANDRIA
LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED
FOR CULPEPPER ROAD/LLEWELYN DITCH
TOWARDS STERKX ROAD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED MAY 24, 2005,
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Bids were received for pipe, tubing & PVC fittings for a six month period.
NAME OF BIDDERS
Coburn’s Supply Company
National Waterworks
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PIPE, TUBING &
PVC FITTINGS FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED MAY 24,
2005 AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID FITTINGS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET FOR A COPS-MORE
EQUIPMENT GRANT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET FOR A TERRORISM
PREVENTION EQUIPMENT GRANT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR DURAWOOD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
PHASE 2 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #1 FOR DURAWOOD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT
WITH DURAWOOD FOR HYNSON BAYOU
VERTICAL CHANNEL AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WITH THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA) FOR A
STRATEGIC MASTER PLAN AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONA SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
MCELROY, WARD & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS
TO PREPARE PHASES I & II OF THE MASTER
PLAN AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING FOUR
TRACTS OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY
ADJACENT TO THE SOUTH TRAFFIC
CIRCLE INTO THE CITY LIMITS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF A 1003.4 SQUARE FOOT
PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN LOT 1 OF
BLOCK 4 OF NORTH VILLAGE SUBDIVISION
FROM STANLEY HOLDINGS FOR CULPEPPER
DRAINAGE PROJECT, PARCEL #650 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF A 20’ WIDE DRAINAGE
AND UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED IN
PART OF LOT 7 OF THE PARTITION OF
NEAL PLANTATION SITUATED IN SECTION
3 & 4 FROM JERRY GRISSETTE FOR ACADIAN
PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF NINETEEN PARCELS AND
TWO TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDES
LOCATED ALONG BAYOU ROBERTS BETWEEN
MONROE STREET AND ELLIOTT STREET FOR
BAYOU ROBERT/MONROE TO ELLIOTT STREET
PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda was to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing a smoking policy was delayed for two weeks.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7747-2005
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE
HELD JUNE 21, 2005 FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF SIX STRUCTURES.
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 24th day of May, 2005.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7748-2005
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A 10-YEAR PLAN
TO ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS IN
CENTRAL LOUISIANA PREPARED BY
THE CENTRAL LA COALITION TO
PREVENT HOMELESSNESS, INC.,
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
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 24th day of May, 2005.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7749-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR COLLINS ESTATES SUBDIVISION.
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 24th day of May, 2005.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7750-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WATER DEPARTMENT
TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE
WATER IMPROVEMENTS ADJACENT TO
CROSSROADS MOBILE ESTATES, 39 MOBILE/
MANUFACTURED HOME SITES AND ALONG
THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF PRAET AVENUE AND
INSIDE A 25’ WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY SERVITUDE.
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 24th day of May, 2005.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7751-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CREOSOTE TREATED WOOD POLES.
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 24th day of May, 2005.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7752-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR NORTH 3RD STREET PUMP
STATION DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS.
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 24th day of May, 2005.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC
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. 136-2005
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 RECEIVED MAY 24, 2005, AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID REPAIR
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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 24th 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 137-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LIQUID CHLORINE FOR USE BY THE WATER
AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED MAY 10, 2005, AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID CHLORINE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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 24th 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 138-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
MAY 10, 2005, AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CLAMPS & COUPLINGS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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 24th 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. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 139-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MOHON DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED MAY 10,
2005, AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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 24th 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. 140-2005
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING OBSOLETE
INVENTORY AT THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE
AS OBSOLETE AND NOT NEEDED FOR ANY
PUBLIC PURPOSE.
The President called for any discussion. 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 24th 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. 141-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE AGREEMENT
WITH V & V PROPERTIES FOR BOCAGE
SUBDIVISION, PHASE III AND IV AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further 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 24th 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. 142-2005
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Johnson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th 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. 143-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A SHORT FORM SUBDIVISION FOR ROY O.
MARTIN MALL RESUBDIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further 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 24th 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. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 144-2005
AN ORDINANCE REQUESTING A VARIANCE
ON THE ELEVATION OF TORIA DRIVE IN
BOCAGE III AND IV AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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 24th 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. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 145-2005
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING MEYER STREET
FROM HYNSON STREET TO PREVIOUSLY
REVOKED SECTION OF SOUTHWOOD STREET
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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 24th 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. 146-2005
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further 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 24th 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. Lawson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 147-2005
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, 18 AND 19, 2005 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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 24th 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. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 148-2005
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.
The President called for any discussion. 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 24th 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. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 149-2005
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE
TO ALLOW SIDEWALKS ON ONE SIDE OF
ANSLEY BOULEVARD ONLY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. This item was heard in Public Works committee and they recommended to grant a variance to allow sidewalks on one side of Ansley Boulevard only. This variance is for Ansley Boulevard only and not all collector streets in the The Lake District. 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 24th 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 150-2005
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING WATER SERVICE
TO ROSALIE LANE WITHOUT ANNEXATION
INTO THE CITY LIMITS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. 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 24th day of May, 2005.
ECONOMIC 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Ranson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 151-2005
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 President called for any discussion. 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 24th day of May, 2005.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, A & E Review and Economic Development 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 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
INCLUDING MOWING AND LITTER PICKUP FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2006
BETWEEN THE CITY AND STATE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF ENGINEERING AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Marshall, Chairman of the Public Safety committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15:155
(a) (11) OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE
CONCERNING DRUG PARAPHERNALIA AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15:114.1
TO THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE CONCERNING
EXCESSIVE NOISE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
It was announced that the Retirement Bill will come before the State Legislature on June 2nd in Baton Rouge.
The Mayor announced that the City of Alexandria has been announced as a winner in the 2005 Cleanest City Contest in Category F. He thanked everyone for their participation.
It was stated that the Administration is currently working on RFP’s for garbage and trash pickup.
It was stated at the next Finance committee meeting an item to discuss an outdoor city-owned swimming pool would be on the agenda.
Mr. Lou Howard was present to state to the Council that he is currently working with Jimbo Graham, Wastewater Superintendent concerning the odor in the Acadian Village area.
It was reported that the Council would like to hear from Lisa Harris and Errol Dorsey concerning summer youth programs in the City of Alexandria at the next Community Development committee.
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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