The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Everett Hobbs and Rick Ranson. Absent was Myron K. Lawson. Also present were City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels, Mayor Edward G. Randolph, Jr. and Council Attorney Howard B. “Trey” Gist, III.
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 Johnson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Ranson.
The President recognized Chief Darren Coutee of the Alexandria Police Department. He introduced the Police Chief from Alexandria, New Hampshire who recently distributed supplies to the hurricane evacuees in the Alexandria area.
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 LA Highway 28 West water line extension.
NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
C.G. Logan Construction $49,985.00
The above bid was 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, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR LA HIGHWAY 28
WEST WATER LINE EXTENSION, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID EXTENSION,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for PCB & PCB contaminated equipment removal and disposal for the Electric Distribution department.
NAME OF BIDDERS
Transformer Disposal Specialists
Trans-Cycle Industries
Clean Harbors
Onyx Environmental
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, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PCB & PCB
CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT REMOVAL AND
DISPOSAL FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for one digger derrick truck for the Electric Distribution department.
NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Altec $137,395.00
Scott Powerline $162,581.80
Terex Utilities $138,640.00
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, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ONE DIGGER
DERRICK TRUCK FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID DERRICK TRUCK,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda was to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with KJA Communications Group to begin monthly monitoring and development of video segments for the City’s Government Access Channel was pulled from the agenda.
The next item on the agenda was to consider introduction of an ordinance amending the 2005/2006 operating budget for professional fees for KJA Communications Group was pulled from the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 4.76 ACRES ON
LA HIGHWAY 1 NORTH, PART OF LOT 4, L.C.
BRISTER PARTITION FOR MOBILE HOME
ESTATES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF AN APPROXIMATELY 0.334 ACRE PARCEL OF
PROPERTY FROM BRITISH AMERICAN PROPERTIES
MACARTHUR INN FOR NORTH CIRCLE 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 ACCEPTANCE
OF A 10’ UTILITY SERVITUDE ACROSS TRACT
1 AND TRACT 3 OF A PORTION OF THE CLIO
PLANTATION LOCATED IN SECTIONS 53 AND
54 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 200’ BY 200’ TEMPORARY COSNTRUCTION
SERVITUDE ON BALLINA FARMS PROPERTY
FOR THE BAYOU ROBERT AT LANDMARK
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 4 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 A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE LA DEPARTMENT OF
CULTURE, RECREATION AND TOURISM TO BE
USED FOR THE OPERATIONAL EXPENSES OF
THE ALEXANDRIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7825-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY WATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE PROPOSED WATER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR VILLA RACHELLE SUBDIVISION.
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: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7826-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY WATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE PROPOSED WATER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR STONE RIDGE SUBDIVISION.
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: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7827-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7828-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WATER METERS, BRASS &
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR THE CENTRAL
WAREHOUSE.
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: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7829-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC METERS FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7830-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR MATERIALS STORAGE COVER
FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
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: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
Mr. Ranson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7831-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WASH STATION CANOPY.
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: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for Southern Heights street and drainage improvements was delayed for two weeks.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 306-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE
UNION TANK CAR DEVELOPMENT, PHASE II,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
DEVELOPMENT 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 307-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HUNTWICK BOULEVARD 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 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. 308-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CLOSED CIRCUIT COLOR TELEVISION PIPE
INSPECTION SYSTEM, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID SYSTEM 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 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. 309-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FOR
OF-DUTY K-9 OFFIERS 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, Ranson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
ABSTAIN: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 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. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 310-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE $66,644 FROM
LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT
FOR A JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT 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, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson,
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 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. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 311-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE $67,755 FROM
LAW ENFORCEMENT TERRORISM PREVENTION
PROGRAM TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT TO ASSIST
IN THE DEPARTMENT THINK STREAM PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 312-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE $50,000
FROM THE LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY
COMMISSION 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, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 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. 313-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AND FORESTRY FOR THE 2005 URBAN AND
COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT 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, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 314-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF A PARCEL OF LAND OWNED BY E.J. BARRETT
ESTATE CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 1.531
ACRES AND LOCATED IN LOT 2 OF THE
EXPERIMENT PLANTATION SITUATED IN THE CITY
FOR THE NORTH THIRD STREET PUMP STATION
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, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 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. 315-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF TWO TRACTS OF LAND CONTAINING
APPROXIMATELY 13.9 ACRES OF PROPERTY
FROM ALEXANDRIA INVESTMENT COMPANY,
RUNNING EAST AND WEST OF BROADWAY
AVENUE ALONG CHATLIN LAKE CANAL FOR THE
BROADWAY BRIDGE REPLACEMENT 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: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 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. 316-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF A PARCEL CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY
0.026 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM J.T. HILLMAN,
ET UX ADJACENT TO WEST POINTE ON THE
BAYOU SUBDIVISION SITUATED IN SECTION 10,
FOR COTY DRIVE RIGHT OF WAY 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, Ranson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 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. Ranson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 317-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR HUNTWICK 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 318-2005
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 14.18 ACRES BEING
A PART OF PROPERTY OWNED BY THE GRAND
LODGE OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, LOCATED
IN PART OF SECTION 4, SITUATED AT THE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION
OF MASONIC DRIVE AND HORSESHOE DRIVE,
MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 5800 MASONIC
DRIVE FROM “AG” AGRICULTURAL/RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT TO “C-1” LIMITED COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 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. 319-2005
AN ORDINANCE REZONING A 10.13 +/- ACRE
TRACT BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 14-1, 15-A,
16, 17, 18 AND PART OF LOT A OF NORTHPORT
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PARK LOCATED IN
LOTS 33, 34 & 35, EXPERIMENT PLANTATION,
SECTION 15, 16 & 17, MORE COMMONLY KNOWN
AS THE PROPERTY ADJACENT TO 2804 NORTH
BOLTON AVENUE FROM “I-1” LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
DISTRICT TO “SF-3” SINGLE FAMILY HIGH DENSITY
DISTRICT, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING
FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 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. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 320-2005
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 28-4.7 E
(DRAINAGE) REGARDING SURFACE WATER
FEATURES 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 28-4.4.I.6 regarding centerline of street within 100 year flood plain was delayed for two weeks.
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. 321-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A PLAT FOR ST. ANDREW’S LINKS, PHASE
I AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of an agreement establishing flowage servitude from Alvin R. Broussard for drainage through lake at Bocage Subdivision was delayed for two weeks.
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. 322-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A DONATION OF A DRAINAGE SERVITUDE,
ACQUISITION OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
SERVITUDE AND TWO DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED ON LOTS IN TANNIE OLCUTT
SUBDIVISION AND MACARTHUR ADDITION IN THE
CITY FOR OLCUTT STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a revised plat for Yorktown Subdivision and rescinding Ordinance No. 125-2005 was delayed for two weeks.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 323-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
EXTENSION OF COTY DRIVE FREOM BAYOU
ROBERT TO TWIN BRIDGES ROAD 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Ranson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with the United Way of Central Louisiana to co-sponsor “Doin’ it for the Big Easy”, a benefit concert to aid in the relief efforts associated with Hurricane Katrina, to be held Saturday, October 15, 2005 was removed by the Administration.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing a smoking policy for the City of Alexandria was delayed.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Ranson, Chairman of the Public Works committee recommended approval of this item.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A PLAT FOR LOTS 28-45, CROSSGATES,
PHASE III, LOCATED IN SECTIONS 10 & 11,
T3N-R1W FOR THE City of Alexandria AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-5.6
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE CONCERNING
AIR INSTALLATION COMPATIBLE USE ZONE
(AICUZ) FOR AIRFIELD COMPATIBILITY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Ranson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING HE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TANNIE OLCUTT SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS 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. 7832-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TANNIE OLCUTT SUBDIVISION
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Ranson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of October, 2005.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal Committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING AND FUNDING
THE JOB CLASSIFICATION OF ASSISTANT
CITY ATTORNEY FOR THE LEGAL DIVISION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE SIGN TO
SIGN A AMEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
WITH LOCAL 540 OF THE ALEXANDRIA FIRE
FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
CHANDLER CORPORATION FOR THE USE OF
OFFICE SPACE AT 3600 GOVERNMENT STREET
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
Mr. Marshall, Chairman of the Public Safety/Transportation committee reported the following item:
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Ranson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET TO REVERSE THE
EFFECTS OF ORDINANCE NO. 228-2005
CONCERNING THE E.M.S. TRAINING OFFICER
FOR THE City of Alexandria AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee. It was requested that a letter be sent to the Mayor to stop the paperwork process on the above position.
Mr. Ranson was next recognized. He thanked the citizens of District 4, the Mayor and his Administration, the City Council, the Council staff and others for giving him the opportunity to serve. Mr. Frank Howard was next recognized. He presented a plaque to Mr. Ranson from that district. Mr. Smith presented Mr. Ranson with a plaque from the Alexandria City Council.
David & Cathy Melancon of 1211 Wilshire Drive were present to speak to the Council concerning a problem that they are experiencing in their area. This item was referred to Trey Gist, Council Attorney.
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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