The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 24, 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.
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 single phase polemount transformers.
NAME OF BIDDERS
Central Moloney
Arkansas Electric
Priester Supply
Solomon Corporation
Wesco Distribution
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 SINGLE PHASE
POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
TRANSFORMERS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for one hydraulic trash loader for the Sanitation Department.
NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Kenner Equipment Company $97,121.00
Peterson Industries $83,047.51
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 ONE HYDRAULIC
TRASH LOADER FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID LOADER
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for sewer & storm drain cleaning truck for the Wastewater Department.
NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Covington Sales & Service $258,685.00
Timmons Truck Center $259,845.00
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 SEWER & STORM
DRAIN CLEANING TRUCK FOR THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID DRAIN CLEANING
TRUCK 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 EXECUTE AN ACT OF REVOCATION FOR
DESIGNATED CITY STREETS AND RIGHT-OF-
WAYS WHILE RETAINING BOTH PUBLIC AND
PRIVATE, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY, SERVITUDES
IN THE VICINITY OF RAPIDES REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson in order to provide professional services to annually bid and administer annual requirements contracts for the Gas, Water and Wastewater departments was pulled from the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 7.83 ENTITLED
NATURAL GAS SUPPLIER TO ARTICLE III. GAS
CODE, DIVISION 1. TO THE CITY CODE 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 AMENDING ARTICLE II.
ELECTRICAL CODE, DIVISION I TO SECTION
7-21 TO THE CITY CODE 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 AWARD THE QUOTE RECEIVED TO
GREEN’S PARK SERVICE FOR GRASS MOWING
LOCATED AT ESLER FIELD LANDFILL 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 ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID SUPPLIES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7897-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY WASTE-
WATER DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN
AND OPERATE PROPOSED WASTEWATER
IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN WEST POINTE ON THE
BAYOU SUBDIVISION, PHASES X, XI AND XII
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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7898-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY WATER
DEPARTMENT AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE PROPOSED
WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENTS FOR
RAPIDES PEGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER BELL
TOWER ADDITIONA PROJECT 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7899-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LIFT STATION EQUIPMENT AT
WEST POINTE, PHASE 12.
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 24th day of January, 2006.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing he Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Customer Service Center (renovation of the former downtown Regions Bank building) was pulled from the agenda.
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. 15-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
GOOD EARTH-TERRA AVENUE TO HARVEST
STREET, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
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 24th day of January, 2006.
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. 16-2006
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 PARCEL
K AND L OF CALHOUN COMMERCIAL PARK I,
2ND FILING 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 24th day of January, 2006.
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. 17-2006
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING 12’ ALLEY LOCATED
IN BLOCK 20 OF WEST ALEXANDRIA ADDITION
WHILE RETAINING 12’ SEWER SERVITUDE 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 24th day of January, 2006.
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. Lawson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR WEST POINTE ON
THE BAYOU SUBDIVSIION, PHASE X 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 24th day of January, 2006.
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. 19-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR COLLINS ESTATES,
PHASE III 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 24th day of January, 2006.
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. 20-2006
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CDBG
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM GUIDELINES
FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS
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 24th day of January, 2006.
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. 21-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM BUDGET 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 24th day of January, 2006.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
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.
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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR 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 INSTALLATION 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2006.
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. 23-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION
UNIT PRICING, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND INTO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
PRICING 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2006.
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. 24-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT
PRICING, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
PRICING 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 24th day of January, 2006.
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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-2006
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE STORM WATER
ORDINANCE TO IMPLEMENT A STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN, AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AND ADDING
AND CREATING CHAPTER 29 OF THE
ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE 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 24th day of January, 2006.
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. 26-2006
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A PORTION OF
WEST CALHOUN DRIVE LOCATED IN PARCEL
L OF CALHOUN COMMERCIAL PARK I, 2ND FILING
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESEPCT 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 24th day of January, 2006.
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. 27-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13,
SECTION 13-4 AND 13-6 OF THE CITY CODE
CONCERNING WEEDS AND OBNOXIOUS
GROWTH ABATEMENT 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 24th day of January, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance revising Section 28-5.1 B “parking requirements” of the Alexandria City Code was rejected by the 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 28-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR CROSSGATES,
PHASE IV LOTS 46-70 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 24th day of January, 2006.
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. 29-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR NORTHPORT
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PARK RESUBDIVISION,
LOTS 1, 12A, B, C & 16-18) AND FOR NORTH PARK
VILLAGE SUBDIVSIION, PHASE 1 (LOTS 1-43) 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2006.
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. 30-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR VILLA RACHELLE,
PHASE 1, LOTS 1-16 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 was pulled from the agenda.
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. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 31-2006
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 55.4 ACRES LOCATED
SOUTH OF BAYOU ROERT 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 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 24th day of January, 2006.
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. 32-2006
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 1.47 ACRES LOCATED
AT 4118 COLISEUM BOULEVARD FROM “B-2”
COMMUNITY BUSINESS 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning Mansour Addition Subdivision, including the vacant lot adjacent to Lot 19 of said subdivision, also located on Mansour Avenue from “SF-2” Single Family (moderate density) district to “MF-2” Multi-Family moderate density district was denied, as recommended by the 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 33-2006
AN ORDINANCE REZONING ALL LOTS LOCATED
WITHIN NORTH VILLAGE SUBDIVISION, LOCATED
ON LACASSINE & LLEWELYN DRIVES, FROM
“C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO
“MF-2” MULTI-FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of January, 2006.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 was pulled from the agenda.
FINANCE 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 34-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2005/2006
MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH REPECT 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 24th day of January, 2006.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Public Works, Legal, Community Development, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance Committee reported the following items:
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7900-2006
A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JUDGE GEORGE
M. FOOTE FOR HIS SERVICE ON THE City of Alexandria ALCOHOL BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC)
COMMISSION.
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 24th day of January, 2006.
Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Utility committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND A INTER-AGENCY
LEASE WITH THE LSU BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7901-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR RE-ROOFING OF CHEATHAM
PARK FIELD ROOF REPLACEMENT.
BIDS TO BE OPENED MARCH 7, 2006.
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 24th day of January, 2006.
Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel Committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE ADDITION OF
TWO (2) EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II’S FOR THE
SANITATION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE KREWE OF
LOUISIANA OF CENLA,INC. TO JOINTLY HOST
A MARDI GRAS EVENT CALLED THE “CENLA
SOIREE” AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH PAYNE, MOORE &
HERRINGTON, LLP REGARDING THE ANNUAL
INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE
CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
Brian Jones Boy Scout from Troop 49 was recognized. He was working on his merit badge.
Ms. Mary Williams, FBLA Teacher from Peabody High School was recognized along with her students.
Greg Gormanous was present to speak to the Council the new Mardi Gras Krewe called “Cenla Soiree”.
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