Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 21, 2005.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 21, 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 and 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 President Charles F. Smith, Jr., who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Lawson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Fowler.

Mr. President recognized Mr. Laverne Perry, who introduced members of the Evangeline Downs Casino. They stated to the Council that they will be opening an off track betting parlor in about six weeks. It will be located at 1912 North Bolton Avenue. The Council thanked them for attending and for bringing their business to Alexandria.

CONSENT CALENDAR

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

Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of (Consent Calendar(.

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

Bids were received for water meters, brass & miscellaneous items for a six month period.

NAME OF BIDDER
National Waterworks

The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Lawson.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WATER METERS, BRASS & MISCELLANEOUS
ITEMS FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ITEMS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for battery bank system for Units #3 and #4 for D.G. Hunter power plant.

NAME OF BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Utility Metering $89,228.total
Alpine Power Systems No Bid

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BATTERY BANK SYSTEM FOR UNITS #3 AND
#4 FOR D.G. HUNTER POWER PLANT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID SYSTEM AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for 2005 138 KV loop maintenance for Electric Distribution Department.

NAME OF BIDDER AMOUNT OF BIDS
Pike Electric $1,345,221.53
Kulaga $ 894,604.77
E.P. Breaux $1,173,100.80
Highlines Construction Co. $ 953,241.22
Southern Electric Corporation $1,560,971.00

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
2005 138 KV LOOP MAINTENANCE FOR
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID MAINTENANCE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 10.6
TO THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE PERTAINING
TO CITY CONTRACTS FOR UTILITIES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET IN THE LEGAL
DEPARTMENT FOR A LAW CLERK AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR BOCAGE
SUBDIVISION, PHASE III AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR THE LAKE
DISTRICT, PHASE II AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
MR. LAINE BARTON FOR CONSTRUCTION OF
AN ADDITION AT 2245 ALBERT STREET AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
FOR THE COLLECTION AND RECYCLING OF
MERCURY THERMOMETERS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7759-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT TO MAINTNAIN AND OPERATE THE
WASTEWATER SYSTEM ADDITION AT THE
ENGLAND AUTHORITY, NEW TERMINAL FACILITY
ACCESS ROAD, PHASE 2.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7760-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7761-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7762-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THREE PHASE PADMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

The President asked the Council to take up item number 32 from this agenda which was to consider going into Executive Session to discuss the pending litigation between the City and Cleco with a motion by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs with a roll call vote as follows:

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

The Council went into executive session at 5:20 P.M. The meeting was adjourned.

The meeting reconvened at 6:30 P.M. with a motion made by Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs to open up the meeting. It was noted for the record that Councilman Fowler did not return to the meeting.

FINANCE

The next item on the agenda that being to hear from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria was heard in the Finance Committee and recommended for approval with a vote by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs.

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. and seconded by Mr. to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 167-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THIRD STREET ENHANCEMENT PROJECT,
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: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 168-2005

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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 169-2005

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

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 170-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTNO 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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 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. Lawson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 171-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A 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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 172-2005

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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 173-2005

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

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 174-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF APPROXIMATELY 1.285 ACRE PARCEL OF
PROPERTY FROM UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD
COMPANY FOR PARCEL NO. 539, WOODDALE
HOUSING 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 175-2005

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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 176-2005

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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 was moved by Mr. Ranson and seconded by Mr. Johnson. Mr. Ranson, Chairman of the Public Works committee stated that the committee recommended a “no” vote on this item. Therefore, a vote was called for and the vote failed for a lack of affirmative votes.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 177-2005

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

The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended the approval of this item and recommends a three year agreement. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 178-2005

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 179-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
MCELROY, WARD & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS
TO PREPARE PHASES I AND II OF THE MASTER
PLAN AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. Mr. Kelvin Sanders, City Attorney stated that they will be meeting with Mr. McElroy and he will bring him before the Council to give them an update. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Wesley Smith, Community Development Inspector was present to speak before the Council. The following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7763-2005

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 1539 ASHLEY, 343 GREENFIELD,
2040 LEVIN, 2317 HARRIS, 2340 TAFT AND

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

The next item on the agenda was to hold a public hearing for structures. Mr. Wesley Smith, Community Development Inspector was present to explain these items to the Council. The following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7764-2005

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 1736 MARYE, 1209 BLYTHE, 824 –
13TH STREET, 2312 POLK, 1003 CHENEY/TAYLOR
AND 3006 BROADWAY AVENUE.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

The next item on the agenda that being item number 32 was already heard at the beginning of this meeting.

COMMITTEES

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

Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance Committee reported the following:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7765-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7766-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING, OF
AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7767-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
AN APPLICATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA, FOR A GRANT UNDER THE FEDERAL
TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
ALEXANDRIA NEWSPAPERS, INC., FOR THE
LEASE OF PROPERTY TO BE USED AS A
PARKING LOT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT TO PIGGY BACK
OFF OF JEFFERSON PARISH CONTRACT WITH
MOTOROLA FOR RADIOS AND RELATED
ITEMS TO BE USED BY THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT TO PIGGY BACK
OFF OF JEFFERSON PARISH CONTRACT WITH
MOTOROLA FOR RADIOS AND RELATED ITEMS
FOR USE BY THE PURCHASING/CENTRAL
WAREHOUSE AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT TO PIGGY BACK
OFF OF THE CITY OF MINDEN’S BID #6-05
FOR ONE VACUUM EXCAVATION UNIT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH FULLER
CONSULTING LLC FOR DEVELOPMENT AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF AN AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PLAN AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.

Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel committee reported the following items:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7728-2005

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION LOAN PROGRAM GUIDELINES.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of June, 2005.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH WRIGHT
& PERCY INSURANCE FOR HEALTH INSURANCE
CONSULTING SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Personnel committee.

Mr. Anthony Sewell was present to speak before the Council about not receiving demolition work. Mr. Sanders will set up a meeting with Mr. Sewell and the Community Development department to review this matter.

Mr. Lou Howard was present to state to the Council that he is working with the Wastewater department concerning the odor in his area.

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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