Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 19, 2005.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, July 19, 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 Charles F. Smith, Jr. Absent was Rick Ranson. 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 Charles F. Smith, Jr. who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders 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. Lawson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of (Consent Calendar(.

Mr. Lawson 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 Bayou Roberts at Landmark Diversion Canal to Ballina Farms for Phase 4.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Merrick Construction Company $868,688.75
Gerace Construction $792,166.81
W.E. McDonald $799,807.00
Peters Construction $777,495.20

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BAYOU ROBERTS AT LANDMARK DIVERSION
CANAL TO BALLINA FARMS FOR PHASE 4,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID DIVERSION CANAL
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
WORKING PEOPLE’S FREE CLINIC D/B/A
COMMUNITY HEALTHWORX FOR THE
OPERATION OF A PRESCRIPTION DRUG
PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Finance committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE
SUBLEASE BETWEEN ENGLAND ECONOMIC
& INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-98
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE CONCERNING
REFUSE PICKUP AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO PROCEED WITH EXCHANGE AND
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF LA 1208-4
FROM LA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
& DEVELOPMENT FOR NORTH 3RD STREET,
MAIN STREET AND 4TH STREET FROM US 165
TO LA 1 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 1 FOR RECONSTRUCTION
OF SUGARHOUSE ROAD TO HYNSON BAYOU
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 5’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED IN
LOT 157 OF THE CHARLES PARK ADDITION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A DONATION OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY
SERVITUDE FROM ALICE AND PATRICK
FONTENOT, OWNERS OF LOT 4 OF THE
PARTITION OF LOT 4 OF NEAL HEIRS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW CAPITAL
ACCOUNT AND BUDGET AMENDMENT
FOR PROJECT TO BE NAMED SOUTHWOOD
TERRACE DRAINAGE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee in 4 weeks.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE RE-
ESTABLISHMENT OF GRECO DRIVE AND
DESMOND DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT BACK IN THE FIVE YEAR CAPITAL
BUDGET AND AMENDMENT BUDGET THEREOF
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee in 4 weeks.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET TO ADD EMS TRAINING
OFFICER FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Finance committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 1.453 ACRE TRACT
IN LOT 28 OF THE WILOW GLEN PLANTATION
SUBDIVISION, SECTION NO.2 AND A PORTION
OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF I-49, COTTON GIN
ROAD, AND EDDIE WILLIAMS BOULEVARD AND
ZONING SAID PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED TO
“C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT UPON
ANNEXATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-5.5
C.3 CONCERHING THE REQUIREMENT OF
BUFFERING STRUCTURES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee in 4 weeks.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 1.06 ACRES OF A
6.87 ACRE TRACT LOCTED IN SECTION 42,
(ACROSS FROM 832 DALLAS AVENUE) FROM
“I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO “I-2”
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 10.455 ACRES,
FRONTING MASONIC DRIVE ON PRESCOTT
ROAD, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 3444
MASONIC DRIVE FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO “B-3”
GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 1-21 AND
A 15’ STRIP OF LAND ADJACENT TO LOT 1
AND THE RED RIVER LEVEE ADJACENT TO
SAID LOTS, BLOCK 1; LOTS 1-9 AND 12-22
AND PART OF 10, BLOCK 3; AND LOT 4-18
AND PART OF 1 AND 2, BLOCK 2, GREEN OAK
SUBDIVISION, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS
3600 AND 3700 BLOCK OF THIRD STREET;
3600 AND 3700 BLOCK OF FOURTH STREET;
AND THE 300 BLOCK OF WILLOW GLEN RIVER
ROAD FROM “I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
TO “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND “SF-2”
SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOT 4, SQUARE D,
LABORDE SUBDIVISION, MORE COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 4923 WILLOW GLE STREET, FROM
“SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT TO “O” OFFICE DISTRICT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/zoning committee in 4 weeks.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 1-12,
SQUARE 3 AND LOTS 11-21, BLOCK 4,
VANDERHOEVEN’S SUBDIVISION, MORE
COMMONLY KNOWN AS 1800 AND 1900
BLOCK OF VAN STREET FROM “C-2” GENERAL
COMMERCIAL AND “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO “SF-2/MHO”
SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY WITH A
MOBILE HOME OVERLAY DISTRICT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7775-2005

A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD AUGUST 30, 2005 FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF 13 STRUCTURES.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7776-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WATER
DEPARTMENT TO OWN, ACCEPT, MAINTAIN
AND OPERATE THE WATER SYSTEM ADDITIONS
AT COLLINS ESTATES SUBDIVISION.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7777-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WATER
DEPARTMENT TO OWN, ACCEPT, MAINTAIN
AND OPERATE THE WATER SYSTEM ADDITIONS
AT WESTSIDE HABILITATION COMMUNITY HOMES.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7778-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR EMPIRE DRIVE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7779-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR RECONDUCTOR AND RELOCATION
OF BAYOU RAPIDES CIRCUIT 3 ALONG NORTH
MACARTHUR DRIVE.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

PUBLIC HEARING

The next item on the agenda that being to hold a public hearing concerning the closure of 4th Street and the re-routing of traffic to assist in expansion of Rapides Regional Medical Center was heard.

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Tom David, Jr., representing Rapides Regional Medical Center spoke and explained this item to the Council. Ms. Cheryl Wilson from Rapides Hospital and Mr. Wayne Marchand from DOTD were also present to speak to the Council. There were several business owners from 3rd Street who also spoke. There was some discussion held among council members and from the audience. After much discussion, item number 46 from this agenda was taken up and resulted as follows:
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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 205-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES HEALTHCARE
SYSTEM, D/B/A RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL
CENTER FOR UTILITY RELOCATION AND
TRAFFIC REROUTING 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 192-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
NORTH 3RD STREET PUMP STATION DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVMENTS 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a six month period was delayed for two weeks.

ORDINANCE NO. 193-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CREOSOTE TREATED WOOD POLES FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID POLES 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 194-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR 138 KV LOOP CHANGEOUT FOR
THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 195-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR 138 KV
LOOP MAINTENANCE FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID MAINTENANCE 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 196-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006 OPERATING
BUDGET TO RECEIVE A GRANT FROM HOMELAND
SECURITY FOR ALEXANDRIA FIRE DEPARTMENT
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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 197-2005

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING BUDGET FOR
MCADAMS DITCH VERTICAL CHANNEL 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, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 198-2005

AN ORDINANCE TO SET AND LEVY MILLAGE
RATES FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 199-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REVIEW OF
THE ANNUAL RECYCLING REPORT SUBMITTED
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 200-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR CROSSGATES
SUBDIVISION, PHASE II 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, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 201-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF A NEW CAPITAL ACCOUNT AND BUDGET
AMENDMENT FOR PROJECT TO BE NAMED NORTH
MALL DRIVE – NORTH BOULEVARD 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 202-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A DONATION OF UTILITY SERVITUDES
LOCATED IN THE GRIMES AND ADERHOLD
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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 203-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
A DONATION FROM SEWER DISTRICT #1 OF A
0.778 ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED JUST OFF
U.S. HWY. 165 SOUTH IN SECTION 18 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, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 204-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION OF
A 3,089.2 SQUARE FEET OF LAND LOCATED
ADJACENT TO LOT 149 OF BRIARWOOD
SUBDIVISION AND MCADAMS DITCH FROM ABM
PROPERTIES, INC. FOR MCADAMS VERTICAL
CHANNEL PROJECT FOR PARCEL NO. 596 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, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the budget for the Boys & Girls Club was pulled from the agenda.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance to declare the Jakes Building Surplus and to be not needed for a public purpose and further to declare the property to be sold to the highest bidder at a public auction to be scheduled according to law was delayed for two weeks.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Wright & Percy Insurance for health insurance consulting services was pulled from the agenda.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 26-93 of the Alexandria City Code concerning residential unit pickup service was delayed for two weeks.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 26-95 of the Alexandria City Code

concerning certain apartments and single family residential rental units was delayed for two weeks.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 26-96 of the Alexandria City Code concerning pickup of residential bulky waste was delayed for two weeks.

Item Number 46 pertaining to the cooperative endeavor agreement with Rapides Health Care was adopted earlier in the meeting, after the public hearing was held. (Ordinance No. 205-2005)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 206-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL RECEIVED
FROM HATTERS & HELPERS FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE
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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 207-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH AUZENNE LAW FIRM, LLC
FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 208-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BOLEN, PARKER &
BRENNER, LTD FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 209-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BUSSEY & LAUVE, LLC
FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 210-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DAVID P. SPENCE
FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 211-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH FAIRCLOTH, DAVIDSON,
VILAR & ELLIOTT, LLC FOR LEGAL SERVICES
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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 212-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE GIST LAW FIRM
FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 213-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GOLD, WEEMS, BRUSER,
SUES & RUNDELL FOR LEGAL SERVICES
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: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 214-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH JOHN M. SHARP, H. CRAIG
DAVIDSION, JR., BRIDGETT BROWN AND
PHILIP HUNTER FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: Fowler.
ABSENT: Ranson.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 215-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MONIQUE Y. METOYER
FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 216-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PROVOSTY, SADLER,
DELAUNAY, FIORENZA & SOBEL
FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.
ABSTAIN: Lawson and Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 217-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH R. GREG FOWLER
FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 218-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THOMAS G. WILSON
FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

ORDINANCE NO. 219-2005

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WALKER, PASSMAN &
MICHIELS FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the 2005/2006 operating budget for equipment at the Alexandria Golf Course was delayed for two weeks.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Mr. President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Wesley Smith with the Community Development department was present to explain this item to the Council and the following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7780-2005

A RESOLUTION CONDEMNING STRUCTURE
LOCATED AT 2040 LEVIN STREET, JERRY
LARWOOD, OWNER.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

COMMITTEES

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

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE, INC. FOR ECONOMIC AND
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA METROPOLITAN
FOUNDATION, IINC. TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal Committee reported the following:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7781-2005

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING a 120 DAY STAY-
OF-DEMOLITION ORDER FOR 2340 TAFT STREET.

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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Ranson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of July, 2005.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH W.T. ARMITAGE, JR., FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE AUGUSTINE FIRM FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Utility Committee reported the following item:

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH NOBLE
NATURAL GAS TO FIX THEPRICE OF NATURAL
GAS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.

There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

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President