The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, November 22, 2005 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Myron K. Lawson and Everett Hobbs. Also present were City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels, Mayor Edward G. Randolph, Jr. 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, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Smith with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Fowler.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading (Consent Calendar( and assigned them to committees.
Mr. 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. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
Bids were received for wash station canopy.
NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Contracting & Consulting Company $259,730.00
James Decker Builders $392,741.00
Migues Deloach, Company $301,500.00
Mikor Company $372,500.00
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. Fowler:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WASH STATION
CANOPY, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CANOPY, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for materials building shed for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Acadian Construction Company $67,518.00
Contracting & Consulting, Inc. $74,792.00
Ray Anding Construction $84,500.00
Mikor Company $93,100.00
Migues Deloach Company $109,624.53
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. Fowler:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR MATERIALS
BUILDING SHED FOR THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SHED, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.
NAME OF BIDDERS
LCR Corporation
Lafayette Winwater
Coburn’s Supply
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. Fowler:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES
FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID SUPPLIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for water meters, brass & miscellaneous items for the Central Warehouse.
NAME OF BIDDERS
Badger Meter
Lafayette Winwater
National Waterworks
Coburn’s Supply
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. Fowler:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WATER METERS,
BRASS & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR THE
CENTRAL WAREHOUSE, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ITEMS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
Bids were received for electric meters for the Electric Distribution department.
NAME OF BIDDERS
Diversified Electric
Mid-State Supply
Priester Supply
Stuart C. Irby
WESCO
Arkansas Electric
Techline, Inc.
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. Fowler:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ELECTRIC METERS
FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID METERS,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE SHEPHERD CENTER FOR THE OPERATION
OF A HOMELESS EMERGENCY SHELTER AND A
HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-4.2 D
OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO SUBDIVISION
LOTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR TENNYSON OAKS
SUBDIVISION, PHASE 7 D AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTNO AN INTERGOVENMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT
NO. 1 AND AUTHORIZE APPROVAL OF CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 FOR EMPIRE DRIVE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
EMPIRE DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET AND
ESTABLISHINIG A NEW CAPITAL ACCOUNT
FOR A PROJECT TO BE NAMED BAYOU CROSSING
DRIVE AT BAYOU ROBERT STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF UTILITY SERVITUDE AND A UTILITY AND
ACCESS SERVITUDE IN A TRACT OF LAND
OWNED BY WESTSIDE HABILITATION CENTER,
LOCATED ON LA HWY. 1 NORTH IN LOTS 44
AND 45 OF EXPERIMENT PLANTATION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE 15’ UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED IN
A 15.9 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY ST.
MARY’S RESIDENTIAL TRAINING FACILITY ON
LA HWY. 1 NORTH AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
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. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 345-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
SHEPHERD CENTER TO ASSIST INDIGENT
PERSONS WITH PAYMENT OF RISING ELECTRIC
FUEL COSTS 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 2005.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 346-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
REQUEST BONNETTE AUCTION COMPANY TO
CONDUCT A PUBLIC AUCTION OF SURPLUS
PROPERTY AS DECLARED BY ORDINANCE NO.
220-2005 FOR THE PROPERTY COMMONLY
REFERRED TO AS THE UNOCCUPIED PART OF
THE JAKES BUILDING AND ADJOINING PARKING
LOT 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 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. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 347-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORIDNANCE NO.
278-2005 CONCERNING THE ANNEXATION OF
63.46 ACRES ON HIGHWAY 28 WEST FORMERLY
OWNED BY WEIL COMPANY BEING A PORTION
OF THE CLIO PLANTATION 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 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. 348-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A PLAT FOR ST. ANDREW’S LINKS ESTATES,
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, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 2005.
UTILITY 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. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 349-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
THE WEIL LAND ENTERPRISES TO PROVIDE
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINES
FOR ST. ANDREW’S LINKS ESTATES, PHASE 1,
PART 1 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Utility Committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 350-2005
AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS A-6, SQUARE
18, OLD SOUTH ALEXANDRIA ADDITION, BEING
THE SOUTH ½ OF SQUARE 18, MORE COMMONLY
KNOWN AS 25 LOTS SURROUNDED BY WATKINS
STREET, NINTH STREET, MAPLE STREET AND
A TWENTY FOOT ALLEY FROM “I-1” LIGHT
INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO “SF-2/MHO” SINGLE
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY WITH A MOBILE
HOME OVERLAY DISTRICT, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF THE PLACEMENT OF A MOBILE HOME 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: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 351-2005
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 4.96 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 President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 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. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 352-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR HUDSON
BOULEVARD, MOBILE STREE TO NATCHEZ
STREET 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. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 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. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 353-2005
AN Ordinance AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
HUDSON BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 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. 354-2005
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A VARIANCE TO
NORTH PARK VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED
WITHIN THE ALEXANDRIA NORTH PARK
DEVELOPMENT, LLC, ALLOWING FOR A 15’
MINIMUM FRONT YARD SETBACK INSTEAD OF
THE REQUIRED 25’ PER SECTION 28 AND
GRANTING A VARIANCE TO ALOW LESS THAN
THE MINIMUM 50’ LOT FRONTAGE ON A PUBLIC
MAINTAINED STREET FOR LOTS 8, 9, 10 AND
11 OF NORTH PARK VILLAGE SUBDIVISION 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, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 2005.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 355-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A PLAT FOR COMMON SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1
AND 2 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 356-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A SHORT-FORM SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR MORAN
LAND COMPANY SUBDIVISION 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: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 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. 357-2005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-4.4.I.1.6
REGARDING CENTERLINE OF STREET WITHIN
100 YEAR FLOOD PLAIN 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 2005.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 28-5.6 of the City Code concerning Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) for airfield compatibility was delayed for two weeks.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Local 540 of the Alexandria Fire Fighters Association 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 358-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THOMSON
WEST FOR THE LEGAL DIVISION TO HAVE
ACCESS TO WESTLAW LEGAL RESEARCH
INTERNET RESOURCES 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, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 2005.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 359-2005
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA MARDI GRAS
ASSOCIATION TO CO-SPONSOR THE PARADES
FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF CELEBRATING AND
PROMOTING ALEXANDRIA AND THE CENTRAL
LOUISIANA COMMUNITY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion.
An amendment was offered by Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Lawson to include an additional $7,500 for this item and was also recommended by the Economic Development committee. There being no other discussion, a vote was called for on the amendment and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
A vote was called on the original motion, as amended and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 2005.
APPOINTMENT
The next item on the agenda was to discuss an interim appointment to serve on the England Authority. It was moved by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson to open up the discussion. There was much discussion. Mr. Trey Gist, Council Attorney was present to explain this item to the Council. Mr. Silver called for the question. The following action was taken.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLOLUTION NO. 7857-2005
A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT UNDER
R.S.33:130.353 AN INTERIM SUCCESSOR TO
SERVE ON THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT.
The President called for any further discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: Fowler.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 2005.
AUDIT REPORT
Mr. Earnest Sasser of Payne, Moore & Herrington presented the audit report to the Council. It was recommended that this item be discussed further in a Finance Committee meeting set for December 6th.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance and A & E Review committees.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following:
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SUSAN PATTON FOR
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE VI,
SECTIONS 28-6.1.C.2 AND 28.6.2.D.5 OF THE
CITY CODE PERTAINING TO ADMINISTRATION
AND PROCEDURES OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
FOR HEYMAN LANE CLEARING, GRUBBING
AND UTILITY RELOCATION PROJECT TO
RYLEE CONTRACTING COMPANY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESEPCT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AWARD
FOR BROADWAY AVENUE BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT TO PETERS CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal Committee reported the following item:
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR BROADWAY AVENUE BRIDGE
REPLACEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Utility Committee reported the following items:
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLOLUTION NO. 7858-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC
INSTALLATION FOR LAWSON HEIGHTS
PHASES I & II. BIDS TO BE
OPENED JANUARY 10, 2006.
The President called for any further discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 2005.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7859-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC
CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING. BIDS TO
BE OPENED JANUARY 10, 2006.
The President called for any further discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 2005.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLOLUTION NO. 7860-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC
CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING. BIDS TO
BE OPENED JANUARY 10, 2006.
The President called for any further discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 2005.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANNCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WITH V & V PROPERTIES, LLC FOR 12”
DIAMETER WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS
WITHIN WEST POINTE ON THE BAYOU
SUBDIVISION, PHASE X AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLOLUTION NO. 7861-2005
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
BIDS TO BE OPENED JANUARY 10, 2006.
The President called for any further discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of November, 2005.
Ms. Sandra Bright was present to speak to the Council concerning problems in the Lower Third area. It was referred to the City Attorney, Public Works Director and Lab Testing for assistance.
Mr. Mike Redmond of Plantation Acres Group was present to speak on trash and garbage pickup.
The Mayor was next recognized. The Mayor read a statement concerning the appointment to the England Authority.
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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