Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 10, 2006.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Harry B. Silver, Myron K. Lawson and Everett Hobbs. Also present were City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels, Mayor Edward G. Randolph, Jr., City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders and Delores Brewer, Chief of Staff.

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 Silver with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Hobbs.

The President recognized Clay Brister with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office and Jerrod King with Alexandria Police department who informed the Council about the traveling Memorial from New York that will be on display at the Alexandria Riverfront Center on April 30th to May 4th.

CONSENT CALENDAR

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

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

Mr. Fowler 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. Marshall seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

Bids were received for underground electric installation for Union Park Subdivision.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Central Electric $36,801.80
E.P. Breaux Electrical $41,335.19
Highlines Construction $48,500.65

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR UNDERGROUND
ELECTRIC INSTALLATION FOR UNION PARK
SUBDIVISION, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SUBDIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance for underground electric installation for Lawson Heights Phases I & II was pulled from the agenda, per the Administration.

Bids were received for underground electric construction unit pricing.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Pike Electric $211,253.60
E.P. Breaux Electrical $316,135.37
Highlines Construction $334,958.00
Central Electric $357,098.00

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR UNDERGROUND
ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
UNIT PRICING AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for overhead electric construction unit pricing.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
E.P. Breaux Electrical $507,907.65
Pike Electric $715,353.94
Highlines Construction $900,678.82
Southern Electric Corporation $1,098,395.05

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC
CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID UNIT PRICING
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2005/2006
MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Finance committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A PORTION OF
WEST CALHOUN DRIVE LOCATED IN PARCEL
L OF CALHOUN COMMERCIAL PARK I,
2ND FILING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE DEDICATION OF ADDITIONAL RIGHT
OF WAY FOR WEST CALHOUN DRIVE IN
PARCEL K AND THE ACCEPTANCE OF
DRAINAGE AND UTILITY SERVITUDES LOCATED
IN PARCELK AND L OF CALHOUN COMMERCIAL
PARK I, 2ND FILING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 55.4 ACRES
LOCATED SOUTH OF BAYOU ROBERT IN
SECTIONS 10 AND 22 OF T3N, R1W AS
REQUESTED BY V & V PROPERTIES AND
ZONING SAID PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED
TO “SF-2”, SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT UPON ANNEXATION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REVOKING 12’ ALLEY
LOCATED IN BLOCK 20 OF WEST
ALEXANDRIA ADDITION WHILE RETAINING
12’ SEWER SERVITUDE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR WEST POINTE
ON THE BAYOU SUBDIVISION, PHASE X AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for North Park Village, Phase I Subdivision was taken off the agenda. It was a duplicate item.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13,
SECTION 13-4 OF THE CITY CODE
CONCERNING WEEDS AND OBNOXIOUS
GROWTH ABATEMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESEPCT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REVISING SECTION 28-5.1 B
“PARKING REQUIREMENTS” OF THE
ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER (RENOVATION
OF THE FORMER DOWNTOWN REGIONS BANK
BUILDING), AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
JANUARY 17, 2006 AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID CENTER AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WOODDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
GOOD EARTH – TERRA AVENUE TO HARVEST
STREET, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
JANUARY 17, 2006 AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7886-2006

A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE ALEXANDRIA
DAILY TOWN TALK AS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL
FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7887-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY WATER
DEPARTMENT TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE
PROPOSED WATER IMPROVEMENTS FOR
FIXED WING AIRCRAFT PARKING APRON AT
ENGLAND AIRPARK.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7888-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PIPE, TUBING & PVC FITTINGS
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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7889-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR UNIFORMS FOR VARIOUS USING
DEPARTMENTS.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7890-2006

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7891-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS FOR VARIOUS USING DEPARTMENTS.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

FINANCE

The next item on the agenda that being to hear from the Director of Finance to give a report concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria was heard in committee and recommended for approval which was moved 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 1--2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR HERBICIDES, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID HERBICIDES 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 10th day of January, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 2-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ONE
REAR LOADING REFUSE TRUCK FOR THE
SANITATION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRUCK 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 10th day of January, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 3-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTD FOR SEWER
AND DRAIN PIPE FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PIPE 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 10th day of January, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 4-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ONE
37’ MATERIAL HANDLER AERIAL LIFT DEVICE
(BUCKET TRUCK), AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TRUCK 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 10th day of January, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 5-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF A SEWER UTILITY SERVITUDE IN CONNECTION
WITH THE HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 6-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE RIGHT-OF-WAY GRANTS WITH THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA THROUGH THE STATE
LAND OFFICE FOR THE LOCATION OF THE
SEWER PUMP STATION AND SEWER FORCE
MAIN IN CONNECTION WITH THE HIGHWAY 28
WEST SEWER EXPANSION 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 7-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH DUAL
CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN CONNECTION WITH
THE HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER TRUNK MAINS
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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a subdivision plat for Collins Estates, Phase III was delayed for two weeks by the Administration.

ORDINANCE NO. 8-2006

AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE
NO. 195-2005 AWARDING THE 2005 138 KV
LOOP MAINTENANCE TO KULAGA CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY 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 10th day of January, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 9-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE SECOND LOWEST BID
SUBMITTED FROM HIGHLINES CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY FOR 2005 138 KV LOOP 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 10-2006

AN ORDINANCE BUDGETING AND FUNDING
THE CLASSIFIED POSITION OF SUPERINTENDENT
OF STREETS FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT IN
THE PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION 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 10th day of January, 2006.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting a storm water ordinance to implement a storm water management plan, as recommended by the Department of Environmental Quality was delayed for two weeks.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 11-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
V & V PROPERTIES FOR WASTEWATER
IMPROVEMENT UPGRADES WITHIN WEST POINTE
ON THE BAYOU SUBDIVISION, PHASE XII 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: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 12-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF DONATION OF TWO UTILITY SERVITUDES
LOCATED IN LOT 13 OF A & P SUBDIVISION AND
PLANTATION MOBILE HOME PARK 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 13-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A THREE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH
MAXIMUS,INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION
OF COST ALLOCATIN PLANS 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 14-2006

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 10-11 TO
THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO FEES FOR
COPIES OF PUBLIC RECORDS 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 10th day of January, 2006.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to sign an amended ground lease with N.R. Group, LLC for the property commonly known as the Holiday Inn was delayed for two weeks.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance establishing a hiring freeze or moratorium on new employees for the City of Alexandria effective for all City divisions, departments, offices and agencies, including but not limited to contract employees and otherwise with the exception of the Police and Fire departments was removed from the agenda.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Wesley Smith of Community Development department introduced Mr. Van Dunn who will be handling the condemnations in the future. The following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7892-2006

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT: 2541 OVERTON, 2593 OVERTON,
1912 MADELINE, 3713 PRESCOTT ROAD AND
35 TENNESSEE.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR 4317 THIRD STREET FOR
A CLASS “B” (HIGH AND LOW ALCOHOL
CONTENT) PERMIT FOR OFF-PREMISE
USE OR CONSUMPTION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR CROSSGATES,
PHASE IV, LOTS 46-70 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR NORTHPORT
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PARK
RESUBDIVISION, LOTS 1, 12A, B , C & 16-18)
FOR NORTH PARK VILLAGE SUBDIVISION,
PHASE I (LOTS 1-43) AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR VILLA RACHELLE,
PHASE I, LOTS 1-16 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7893-2006

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING CECIL RAGGIO
AS DIRECTOR OF PLANNING.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE BUDGETING AND FUNDING
THE CLASSIFIED POSITION OF ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION AND ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR OF UTILITIES IN THE UTILITIES
DIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Personnel committee.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7894-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SUBMIT TO THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND ANY
NECESSARY AGENCIES, FOR REVIEW AND
COMMENT, AN APPLICATION FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

Mr. Marshall, Chairman of the Public Safety committee reported the following items:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7895-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SUBMIT TO HUD AN AMENDMENT TO THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) PROGRAM AND TO EXECUTE ANY
AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE
RELEASE OF HUD’S LETTER OF CREDIT.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of January, 2006.

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

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CDBG
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES
FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM BUDGET AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

There was much discussion with Mrs. Hammonds concerning a demolition of her property. After much with the Council and the Community Development department, there was no action taken.

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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