Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 21, 2006.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Everett C. Hobbs and Myron K. Lawson. Absent was Chuck Fowler. Also present were City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels, Chief of Staff Delores Brewer, City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders 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 Lawson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Silver.

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. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

Bids were received for pipe, tubing & PVC fittings for a six month period.

NAME OF BIDDERS Items Awarded
Coburn’s Supply Company 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,
18,20,21,27,30,31,33,35 & 42.

National Waterworks 14,15,16,17,19,22,23,24,25,
26,28,29,32,34,36,37,38,39,
40 & 41.

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. Johnson:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PIPE, TUBING &
PVC FITTINGS FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID FITTINGS,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for uniforms for all using departments.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Caplan’s

The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Johnson:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR UNIFORMS FOR ALL
USING DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID UNIFORMS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for single phase padmount transformers.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Central Moloney
Arkansas Electric
Stuart C. Irby Company
WESCO
Techline

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. Johnson:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SINGLE PHASE
PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFORMERS, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments.

NAME OF BIDDERS Items Awarded
Russell Daigrepont Dirt, Sand & Gravel 8
Luhr Brothers 1,2,9,10,11,12,13,14,15
River Mountain Quarries 17,18,19,20
TXI 3,4,5,6,7

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. Johnson:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CONSTRUCTION &
MAINTENANCE MATERIALS FOR VARIOUS
USING DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID MATERIALS, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
RECEIVE ADDITIONAL MONIES FROM THE
LA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT
TO COVER THE COST OF OVERTIME FOR
OFF-DUTY OFFICERS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH B & B CONSULTING SERVICES
TO PROVIDE INSPECTION AND/OR IDENTIFY
PROBLEMS OR DEFICIENCIES FOR D.G.
HUNTER POWER PLANT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.

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

AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
DEFRAY EXPENSES FOR YOUTH SPORTS IN
AAA FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
MCDONALD STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
PHASE 1 PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
WASH STATION CANOPY PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH RED RIVER BANK FOR THE
WEATHERIZATION PROGRAM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR VINCENT & KEITH
BAKIES PARTITION OF PART OF LOTS A & B
OF HEYMAN LANE SUBDIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE REVOKING 317” OF A 10’ WIDE
DRAINANGE AND UTILITY SERVITUDE
LOCATED IN THE PROPOSED MACARTHUR
BUSINESS PARK SUBDIVISION (OLD SUPER
K-MART) TRACT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF A 10’ WIDE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED IN LOT 7 OF BLOCK 2 OF
SHELL ROAD SUBDIVISION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing a special exception for a Bed & Breakfast to be located at 1233 Barrister Street to be located in a “SF-2” Zoning district was referred to the Alexandria Zoning Commission.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF AN AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING FLOWAGE
SERVITUDE FOR ST. ANDREW’S LINKS
ESTATES FOR PHASE II AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
RE-ROOFING OF CHEATHAM PARK BASEBALL
FIELD ROOF REPLACEMENT, AS REFELECTED
BY BIDS TO BE RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PARK AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution confirming members to serve on the Historic Preservation District Commission was delayed for two weeks.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7905-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY WATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE PROPOSED WATER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR UNION PARK.

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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7906-2006

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION LOAN PROGRAM GUIDELINES.

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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7907-2006

A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD APRIL 4, 2006 FOR THE COST OF
DEMOLITION OF 28 STRUCTURES.

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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7908-2006

A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITY
FOR THE REQUIRED LOCAL MATCH FOR THE
BAYOU RAPIDES MULTI-USE PEDESTRIAN/BIKE
TRAIL SYSTEM, PHASE II.

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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7909-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CAST/DUCTILE IRON & RELATED
ACCESSORIES FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD.

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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing advertisement for “Request for Qualifications” for a consultant to enter into a professional services agreement to provide risk management services for the purchase of the City’s natural gas supply was pulled from the agenda.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing advertisement for “Request for Qualifications” for a design consultant to evaluate and provide recommendations for the City of Alexandria Police department rifle range located near Harold Miles Park was pulled from the agenda.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7910-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR “REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS” FOR A DESIGN
CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE PROFESSONAL
SERVICES TO ANNUALLY BID AND ADMINISTER
REQUIREMENTS CONTRACTS FOR GAS, WATER
AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Utility Committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 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 the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for one hydraulic trash loader for the Sanitation Department 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. and seconded by Mr. to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 46-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED ACCESSORIES
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID ACCESSORIES 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WIRE AND CABLE FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID WIRE AND CABLE 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 48-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXTEND THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH EE CONSULTANTS FOR
THEIR SERVICES AS ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
CONSULTANTS FOR VARIOUS CITY MAINTENANCE
PROJECTS 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 49-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A JOINT USE AGREEMENT WITH
LSU HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER FOR THE USE
OF EXISTING POLES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 50-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH RIVER CITIES
CULTURAL ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT RIVERFEST
ON APRIL 28-29, 2006 AND OTHER MATTER
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 51-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF 2,137.5 SQUARE FEET OF PROPERTY BEING
PART OF LOT 5 AND LOT A OF NORTHPORT
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL PARK FROM
NORTHPORT PROPERTIES PARTNERSHIP,
PARCEL NO. 632, ENTERPRISE ROAD SIDEWALK
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 52-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR
WEST CALHOUN DRIVE EXTENSION 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 53-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENT
AGREEMENT NO. 4 FOR HYNSON BAYOU
DRAINAGE IMROVEMENTS 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 54-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF THE DONATION OF A 20’ WIDE UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED IN LOT 4 OF THE POWER
CENTER SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 55-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A PLAT FOR RESUBDIVSIION OF LOT 5
OF THE POWER CENTER 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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 56-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT PARTIONING 2.98
ACRES BELONGING TO PETRON INTO TWO
TRACTS, BEING PART OF ORIGINAL POWER
CENTER MALL TRACT LOCATED ON METROL
DRIVE 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 57-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A PLAT FOR PARTIAL RESUBDIVISION OF
WILLOW GLEN PLANTATION SUBDIVISION,
SECTION 1 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 58-2006

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 2.63 ACRES LOCATED
AT 2340 NORTH MACARTHUR DRIVE BEING PART
OF LOTS 53 & 54 OF EXPERIMENT PLANTATION
INTO THE CITY AS REQUESTED BY ALEXANDRIA
PROPERTIES REPRESENTED BY NASH PATEL AND
ZONING SAID PROPERTY TO “C-2” GENERAL
COMMERCIAL 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 59-2006

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS
SURPLUS PROPERTY AND NOT NEEDED FOR
ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE AND TO BE SOLD AT
A PUBLIC AUCTION TO BE HELD MARCH 11, 2006
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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 60-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH MOREAU &
ASSOCIATES, BUBBA MOREAU, AUCTIONEER
FOR A PUBLIC AUCTION TO BE HELD MARCH
11, 2006 FOR THE SALE OF ITEMS DECLARED
SURPLUS 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 61-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET FOR HUMAN RESOURCES
DIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Personnel/Insurance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

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.

ORDINANCE NO. 62-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND OUTLINING
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA HEALTH PLAN TO
SPECIFICALLY CLARIFY THE COORDINATION
OF BENEFITS FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS EFFECTIVE
MAY 1, 2006 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Personnel/Insurance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 63-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE City of Alexandria
HEALTH PLAN TO SPECIFICALLY CLARIFY THE
RETIREE ELIGIBILITY RULES TO BECOME
EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2006 AND ADD A RESERVATION
OF RIGHTS CLAUSE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Personnel/Insurance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 64-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE City of Alexandria
EMPLOYEE HEALTH & ACCIDENT BENEFIT
PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE HIPAA SECURITY
RULE THAT BECAME EFFECTIVE APRIL 20, 2005
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Personnel/Insurance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 65-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REVOCATION
OF A 12’ WIDE ACCESS SERVITUDE IN LOT 11
OF BLOCK 4 OF CLERMONT ESTATES
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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

UTILITY COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance adding Section 7.83 entitled Natural Gas supplier to Article III. Gas Code, Division 1 to the City Code 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 an amended ground lease with N.R. Group, LLC for the property commonly known as the Holiday Inn was delayed for two weeks.

ORDINANCE NO. 66-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND AN
INTERAGENCY LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOUISIANA
STATE UNIVERSITY AND AGRICULTURAL AND
MECHANICAL COLLEGE; AND OTHERWISE TO
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 67-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
RIVERFRONT CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 68-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET FOR POLICE VEHICLES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 69-2006

AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE City of Alexandria
AND KEN G. JUNEAU AS PUBLIC RELATIONS
OFFICER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

COMMITTEES

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

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TRINITY CAPITAL RESOURCES
RELATIVE TO CONSULTING SERVICES
REGARDING THE DESIGN OF AN AUTOMATED
METER READING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRIC, GAS
AND WATER METERS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Utility committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS TO IMPLEMENT
THE City of Alexandria EMPLOYEE HEALTH
INSURANCE RATES FOR FISCAL YEAR
2006/2007 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Personnel committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN A CONTRACT FOR AMENDMENT
NO. 1 WITH ENERGY MANAGEMENT SERVICES,
LLC AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

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
RENOVATION 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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of February, 2006.

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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