The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 4, 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 Mayor Edward G. Randolph, Jr., City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders, Chief of Staff Delores Brewer and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.
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. Hobbs moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of (Consent Calendar(.
Mr. Hobbs 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 cast/ductile iron & related accessories.
NAME OF BIDDERS
National Waterworks
Lafayette Winwater
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Hobbs 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 CAST/DUCTILE
IRON & RELATED ACCESSORIES, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID ACCESSORIES, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH
UNIQUE RECOVERY SERVICES, INC. FOR
TELEPHONE OVERCHARGE CONSULTANT
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A UTILITY SERVITUDE IN A TRACT OF LAND
LOCATED IN LOT 2, 3 AND 5 OF THE CULPEPPER
& HUNDLEY SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF PARCEL #490 IN LOT 24 OF SOUTHERN
HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION FROM BOBBIE CARTER
FOR SOUTHERN HEIGHTS STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR CYPRESS POINT
CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE B, BUILDING 2 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for varied Bringhurst Ballpark 2006 renovations was removed from the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OPERATING
BUDET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007, ADOPTING THE CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007; APPROPRATING FUNDS
FOR THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE City
OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006/2007
AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7937-2006
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD MAY 23, 2006 FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF 14 STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of April, 2006.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7938-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE LA
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR AN
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT AND TO
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO SECURE RELEASE OF FUNDS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of April, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing advertisement for Request for Proposals for a design consultant to evaluate and make recommendations for the feasibility of upgrading the existing City of Alexandria Police Department Rifle Range was removed.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7939-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR A
CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES TO PROVIDE INSPECTIONS, IDENTIFY
PROBLEMS OR DEFICIENCIES WITH DIGITAL
CONTROL SYSTEMS, BALANCE OF PLANT
INSTRUMENTATION AND BOILER AND FLAME
SAFETY DESIGN AND/OR SERVICE OF BOILERS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of April, 2006.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7940-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TENON TOP STREET LIGHT POLES
AND VERTICAL LUMINARIES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of April, 2006.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7941-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLYETHYLENE
GAS PIPE TO BE USED FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of April, 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 removed from the agenda.
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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 107-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 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
MARCH 21, 2006, AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 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 4th day of April, 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. 108-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BIDS SUBMITTED FOR
CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CLAMPS & COUPLINGS 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 4th day of April, 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. 109-2006
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 MEADOWNS
LIFT STATION 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 4th day of April, 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. 110-2006
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 APRI 20-22, 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of April, 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 111-2006
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 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 4th day of April, 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. 112-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR RIVERBEND
SUBDIVISION, PHASE II AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of April, 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. 113-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF PART OF TECHE LOOP LOCATED IN SOUTH
PARK SUBDIVISION, UNIT #2 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 4th day of April, 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. Silver, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 114-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006 OPERATING
BUDGET TO ADD AN ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
SLOT 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 4th day of April, 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. 115-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR “QUEIN ON THE RED” FESTIVAL
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 4th day of April, 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. 116-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2005/2006 OPERATING
BUDGET BY ADDING FUNDS TO THE UTILITY
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 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 4th day of April, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 117-2006
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 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 4th day of April, 2006.
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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 118-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH 3RECYCLING SERVICES
INCORPORATED MILLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REIMBURSING THE CITY FOR COSTS OF SUPPLYING
ELECTRICAL SERVICE TO THE MIILL LOCATED AT
1028 FENNER STREET 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of April, 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. 119-2006
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 26-15 OF THE
ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE CONCERNING THE
CONDITIONS FOR RECEIVING SERVICES UPON
COMPLIANCE WITH THE CODE 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 4th day of April, 2006.
PUBLIC HEARING – FINANCE
The President opened up the public hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed 2006/2007 Operating and Capital Budgets. He asked three times if anyone in the audience wished to be heard on the budget. There being none, the public hearing was closed.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing on the cost of demolition of 28 structures. Mr. Van Dunn of Community Development department explained the items to the Council. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7942-2006
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of April, 2006.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance committee reported the following:
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7943-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF A BINGO & CHARITABLE GAMING LICENSE
TO: SICKLE CELL ANEMIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION,
ZETA LAMBDA OMEGA CHAPTER FOUNDATION,
THE AVOYELLES EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT,
THE BAY HILLS RECREATION PARK AND AVOYELLES
EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
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 4th day of April, 2006.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following:
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AMENDMENT #1 TO THE CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND
ALEXANDRIA SPORTS EQUITIES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal committee reported the following items:
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7944-2006
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO
HOUSE BILL 629 INTRODUCED IN THE 2006
REGULAR SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA
LEGISLATURE CONCERNING THE LIMITING
OF TERMS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS OF
MUNICIPAL GOVERNING AUTHORITIES AND
OTHER LOCAL POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of April, 2006.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7945-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A DEPARTMENTAL
NAME CHANGE FROM CENTRAL FACILITIES
DEPARTMENT TO CODE ENFORCEMENT
DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of April, 2006.
Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Utility committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENT
WITH OUISIANA MUNICIPAL NATURAL GAS
PURCHASING AND DISTRIBUTION AUTHORITY
(LMGA) FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE City of
ALEXANDRIA’S NATURAL GAS SUPPLY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE EXISTING
ORDINANCE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL
UTILITY PENALTY RATES ADJUSTED TO A RATE
OF 0% AND REVERTING BACK TO 10% EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2006 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Marshall, Chairman of the Public Safety committee reported the following:
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7946-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STAY OF
DEMOLITION ORDER FOR 2619 OVERTONS TREET.
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 4th day of April, 2006.
The Council asked that in the next Public Safety committee meeting that Fire Prevention be allowed to give an update on the structures that are in need of code enforcement.
The Council commended Lisa Harris and other City employees who helped in the “Quein on the Red” festival.
Mr. Chase Ford of Troop 10 of the United Methodist Church was present to introduce himself 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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