The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, March 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, Chuck Fowler, 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 Chief of Staff Delores Brewer.
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 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 McDonald Street drainage improvements, Phase 1.
NAME OF BIDDERS BASE BID
TJ.L. Construction Company $313,147.00
Van Tel, Inc. $330,573.38
Peters Construction Company $291,742.00
KDC Construction Company $322,323.17
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 MCDONALD STREET
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 1, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for clamps & couplings for a six month period.
NAME OF BIDDERS
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 CLAMPS &
COUPLINGS FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID CLAMPS AND
COUPLINGS, 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 DONATION OF A 20’ X 20’
PARCEL OF LAND FROM THE ALEXANDRIA
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR THE NEW GREEN
MEADOWS LIFT STATION 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 INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO
PROMOTE AND SPONSOR THE 2006 SWAC
TENNIS TOURNAMENT ON APRIL 20-22, 2006
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 INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO
PROMOTE AND SPONSOR THE 2006 “QUE’IN
ON THE RED” BARBEQUE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD
MARCH 24-25, 2006 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 contractual agreement with Rylee Contracting, Inc. for the Heyman Lane clearing, grubbing and utility relocation project was removed from the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH RECYCLING SERVICES
INCORPORATED MILLS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF REIMBURSING THE CITY FOR COSTS OF
SUPPLYING ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE
MILL LOCATED AT 1028 FENNER STREET AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 26-15
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES
CONCERNING THE CONDITIONS FOR
RECEIVING SERVICES UPON COMPLIANCE
WITH THE CODE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
EMERGENCY SERVICES TO BE USED BY THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 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 ACCEPTANCE
OF SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR RIVERBEND
SUBDIVISION, PHASE II AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF PART OF TECHE LOOP LOCATED IN
SOUTH PARK SUBDIVISION, UNIT #2 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING TRACT 3 OF
FRENCH QUARTER SUBDIVISION, FROM
“B-2” TO “B-2/MFO” AND TO REZONE LOT
4 OF BONNETERRE SUBDIVISION, A
PARTITION OF TRACT 3, FROM “SF-2”
TO “B-2/MFO” FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF TOWNHOUSES WITHIN A MULTI-FAMILY
OVERLAY BUSINESS DISTRICT 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. 7927-2006
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE LOUISIANA
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, RECREATION
AND TOURISM KEEP THE VIDALIA WELCOME
CENTER OPEN 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 21st day of March, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7928-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT A DONATION FROM THE AMERICAN
HUMANE ASSOCIATION FOR ASSISTANCE
RENDERED DURING THE CRISIS FOLLOWING
HURRICANE KATRINA.
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 21st day of March, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7929-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR STEEL PLAN FILES, EXPANDABLE
FILE CARTS & ACCESSORIES FOR USE BY THE
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT.
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 21st day of March, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for varied Bringhurst Ballpark 2006 renovations was delayed for two weeks.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7930-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR GAS SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
AND SYSTEM ADDITION ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACT.
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 21st day of March, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7931-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WEST POINTE ON THE BAYOU,
PHASE X GAS IMPROVEMENTS.
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 21st day of March, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7932-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ST. ANDREWS LINKS ESTATES,
PHASE 1, PART 1 GAS IMPROVEMENTS.
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 21st day of March, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7933-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LA 28 WEST GAS IMPROVEMENTS
FROM VANDENBURG DRIVE TO ST. ANDREWS
LINKS ESTATES.
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 21st day of March, 2006.
FINANCE
The next item on the agenda was to hear from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria was heard in the Finance Committee and recommended for approval with a vote 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. Lawson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 90-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
RE-ROOFING OF CHEATHAM PARK FIELD
ROOF REPLACEMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID REPLACEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of March, 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. 91-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LIFT STATION EQUIPMENT AT WEST POINTE,
PHASE 12 (WET WELL MOUNTED SEWER LIFT
STATION), AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID EQUIPMENT 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 21st day of March, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 92-2006
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING TWO (2) 10’ UTILITY
SERVITUDES LOCATED IN DAVIDSON TRACT
AT 1900 AIRBASE ROAD AND ADJACENT TO
LOT 22 OF OAK ISLE PLANTATION 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: Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of March, 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. 93-2006
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A 30’ WIDE DRAINAGE
EASEMENT LOCATED IN THE RIVERBEND
SUBDIVISION TRACT FORMERLY BEING THE
W.H. HODGES COMPANY TRACT ADJACENT TO
CHATLIN LAKE CANAL 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 21st day of March, 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. 94-2006
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A VARYING WIDTH
UTILITY SERVITUDE AND A 80’ WIDE DRAINAGE
SERVITUDE BEING DEDICATED BY BEAM
INVESTMENTS, DEVELOPERS OF UNION PARK
IN LOT 4 OF THE L.C. BRISTER PARTITION 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 21st day of March, 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. 95-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ALEXANDRIA
INDUSTRIAL PARK, 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of March, 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR WEST POINTE
ON THE BAYOU 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of March, 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. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 97-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF LOT 226 OF DIXIE PLACE 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, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of March, 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 98-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF
A CONTRACT TO WILLIS ENGINEERING FOR
GOOD EARTH DITCH CLOSURE ALONG THE
REAR OF LOTS 144 THROUGH 149 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 21st day of March, 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 99-2006
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A CERTAIN
PIECE OF PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE
MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES OF THE City of Alexandria
TO BE NOT NEEDED FOR A PUBLIC PURPOSE
AND FURTHER TO DECLARE THAT THE PROPERTY
WILL BE SOLD WHICH IS LOCATED 31.338 ACRES
FRONTIING INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD ADJACENT TO
NORTHPORT PROPERTIES PARTNERSHIP AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. An amendment was offered by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Lawson to change the number of acreage to 31.338 acres. A vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
A vote was taken on the original motion, as amended, and was recorded as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of March, 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 100-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CASH SALE
OF 10 ACRES OF IMMOVABLE PROPERTY OWNED
BY THE CITY LOCTED ON INDUSTRIAL PARK
ROAD ALREADY DECLARED SURPLUS PROPERTY
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 21st day of March, 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. 101-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE
OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
& DEVELOPMENT; PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
SECTION FOR STATEWIDE EMERGENCY PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION FOR DISPLACED PERSONS
UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF ROBERT T. STAFFORD
DISASTER AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE ACT 42
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 21st day of March, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 102-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
SEWER TRUNK MAIN IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS
LA HIGHWAY NO. 1 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 21st day of March, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 103-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF
CHANGE ORDER #2 FOR EMPIRE DRIVE
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR HORSESHOE
DRAINAGE CANAL TO BALDWIN AVENUE 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 21st day of March, 2006.
PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 104-2006
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 President called for any discussion. The Personnel/Insurance Committee recommended the approval of an increase in premium rates for the employees by 10%, an increase in premium rates for the retirees by 5.9% and COBRA rates will all increase by May 1, 2006, as recommended by The Segal Company. 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 21st day of March, 2006.
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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 105-2006
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 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of March, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of Task order #01-06 with EE Consultants for the design of a fiber optic cable connection between City Hall and the new Customer Service Center was delayed for two weeks.
LEGAL 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 106-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR SIGN
A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA
HOUSING AUTHORITY IN PROVIDING MUTUAL
ASSISTANCE IN EMERGENCIES 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 21st day of March, 2006.
VETOED ORDINANCES
The next item on the agenda that being to override the Mayor’s veto of Ordinance No. 86-2006 pertaining to a Professional Services Agreement with B & B Consulting Services to provide inspection and/or identify problems or deficiencies for D.G. Hunter Power Plant was pulled from the agenda by the President.
The next item on the agenda that being to override the Mayor’s veto of Ordinance No. 87-2006 pertaining to a contract with Trinity Capital Resources relative to consulting and professional services regarding Automated Meter Reading Systems was pulled from the agenda by the President. Mr. President stated that he has formed a committee to review these items and to come back to the Council with a recommendation. The following are appointed to this committee: Everett Hobbs, Louis Marshall, Harry Silver, Trey Gist, Marcus Connella, Kelvin Sanders, Harliss Bass, A.C. Buchanan, Chairman of Rapides Regional Hospital, Stephen Wright, Chairman of Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital and Reverend James Hardison. It was moved by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler to approve this committee.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance committee reported that a public hearing will be held April 4, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. on the 2006/2007 Budgets. It was also announced that Budget Hearings will begin March 30th & 31st, Thursday & Friday, 8 A.M. – 5 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn of the Community Development department explained the structures to the Council. The following action was taken.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7934-2006
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE FOLLOWING
STRUCTURES: 2340 TAFT, 2732 10TH STREET,
2519/2521 13TH STREET, 1736 MARYE,
1209 BLYTHE, 824-13TH STREET, 3006 BROADWAY,
3723 PRESCOTT AND 35 TENNESSEE.
The President called for any further discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of March, 2006.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET TO ADD AN ASSISTANT
CITY ATTORNEY SLOT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET FOR “QUEIN ON
THE RED” FESTIVAL AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006
OPERATING BUDGET BY ADDING FUNDS
TO THE UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7936-2006
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE SALARY OF
HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR.
The President called for any further discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of March, 2006.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following item:
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr.Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7935-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO LOOK FOR A PROFESSIONAL GRANTS
WRITER TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH
FEDERAL GRANTS.
The President called for any further discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of March, 2006.
Mr. Joe Bishop with Atmos Energy was present to speak to the Council.
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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