Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 7, 2005.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 7 2005 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Everett C. Hobbs, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Myron K. Lawson and Rick Ranson. Absent was Charles F. Smith, Jr. Also present were City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels, Mayor Edward G. (Ned( Randolph, Jr., Chief of Staff Harold Chambers 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 Vice-President Everett C. Hobbs 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. 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. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

Bids were received for Third Street Enhancement Project.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Gilchrist Construction Company $1,889,000

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. Fowler.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THIRD STREET ENHANCEMENT PROJECT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
& CORRECTIONS FOR INMATE LABOR AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH RECYCLING SERVICES
INCORPORATED MILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REIMBURSING THE CITY THE COSTS OF
SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE
MILL LOCATED AT 1028 FENNER STREET AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A SERVICE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND KEEP CENLA
BEAUTIFUL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER ITNO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL
LOUISIANA FOR THE OPERATION OF THE
NORTH ALEXANDRIA BRANCH LOCATED AT
REED AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW CAPITAL ACCOUNT
AND THE FUNDING OF A NEW PROJECT
TO BE NAMED CHATLIN LAKE CANAL – WILLOW
GLEN RIVER ROAD TO HUDSON BOULEVARD
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR NORTH MALL DRIVE –
LEE STREET TO STERKX ROAD AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR BAYOU ROBERTS AT
LANDMARK SUBDIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
GRANTING OF A VARIANCE TO LEGLUE
AUTOMOTIVE TO CONNECT TO THE CITY’S
SEWER SYSTEM THAT RUNS ALONG
HIGHWAY 28 WEST AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF APPROXIMATELY 1.285 ACRES PARCEL OF
PROPERTY FROM UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
COMPANY FOR PARCEL NO. 539, WOODDALE
HOUSING DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-2
THROUGH SECTION 7-6 OF THE ALEXANDRIA
CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7753-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE City
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT,
MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE SEWER
FORCE MAIN IMPROVEMENTS ADJACENT
TO CROSSROADS MOBILE ESTATES ALONG
THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF MACARTHUR
DRIVE SERVICE ROAD.

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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7754-2005

A RESOLUTION ENDORSING GOLDEN STOCK
ENTERPRISES, INC., D/B/A/ MCDONALD’S
RESTAURANT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7755-2005

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE HOUSING
REHABILIATION DEFERRED PAYMENT
LOAN PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR OWNER
OCCUPIED STRUCTURES.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7756-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR POLICE VEHICLE ACCESSORIES
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7757-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE FOR THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7758-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR BAYOU ROBERTS AT LANDMARK
DIVERSION CANAL TO BALLINA FARMS FOR
PHASE 4.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Ranson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 152-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CULPEPPER ROAD/LLEWELYN DITCH
TOWARDS STERKX 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, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 153-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PIPE, TUBING & PVC FITTINGS FOR A SIX
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID FITTINGS 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, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 154-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
DURWOOD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
PHASE 2 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, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 155-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER
#1 FOR DURAWOOD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
PHASE 2 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, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 156-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH RAILWORKS
WOOD PRODUCTS OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA
FOR HYNSON BAYOU VERTICAL CHANNEL 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, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 157-2005

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING FOUR TRACTS OF
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE
SOUTH TRAFFIC CIRCLE INTO THE CITY LIMITS
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, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 158-2005

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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 159-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF A 20’ WIDE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY SERVITUDE
LOCATED IN PAR 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.

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, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 160-2005

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 IMPROVE-
MENTS 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, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 161-2005

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 TRANSPORATION & DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
OF ENGINEERING 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, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 162-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR A TERRORISM PREVENTION
EQUIPMENT GRANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 163-2005

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
DSITRICT 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 President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 164-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15:155 (a) (11)
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE CONCERNING
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item.

An amendment was offered by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler to add “or any other illegal drug” and to add “n. Any other device used for ingesting, inhaling or introducing illegal drugs into the human body”. A vote was called for on the amendment which resulted as follows:

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

A vote was called on the original motion, as amended and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 165-2005

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 15:114.1
TO THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE CONCERNING
EXCESSIVE NOISE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item.

An amendment was offered by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to reflect that the language exceeding eighty-five decibels be taken out. A vote was called for on the amendment which resulted as follows:

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

A vote was called on the original motion, as amended and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 was delayed for two weeks.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Amendment No. 1 to the professional services agreement between the City and McElroy, Ward & Associates Architects to prepare Phases I & II of the Master Plan was delayed for two weeks.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 166-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR A COPS-MORE EQUIPMENT
GRANT 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of June, 2005.

COMMITTEES

There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation and A & E Review committees.

Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following item:

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
TRUEVINE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH TO
PROVIDE RECREATIONAL SWIMMING AT
PEABODY MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

It was stated by Mr. Ranson that item number 13 from this agenda which is to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing a smoking policy be removed from the agenda. It was moved by Mr. Lawson. A vote was called for and the vote resulted with 3 yeas 3 nays vote with a tie vote which failed. Therefore, Mr. Fowler changed his vote to 4 yeas 3 nays in order for the item to be removed from the agenda.

Mr. Ranson made some statements concerning the Retirement bill on overtime that went before the Legislature. He stated that Representative Curtis removed the bill. He stated vocally that he was not happy with Mr. Curtis.

It was stated that an item be placed in the Public Works committee to discuss sanitation and garbage pickups.

The Council asked the Administration to monitor the overtime among City departments.

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

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