The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 2, 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. (Please note for the record that Mr. Fowler was in the office, but was not present for roll call. Also present were Chief of Staff Delores Brewer, City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders, Mayor Edward G. Randolph, Jr. 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 Lawson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Hobbs.
Mr. President asked the Council if they could take up item number 37 from this agenda first. There was no objection.
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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 140-2006
AN ORDINANCE TO REZONE TRACT 3 OF FRENCH
QUARTER SUBDIVISION FROM “B-2” TO “B-2/MFO”
AND TO REZONE LOT 4 OF BONNETERRE
SUBDIVISION, A PORTION OF TRACT 3 OF FRENCH
QUARTER SUBDIVISION, FROM “SF-2” TO “B-2/MFO”
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF TOWN HOUSES WITHIN
A MULTIFAMILY OVERLAY BUSINESS DISTRICT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 28-3.21 OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of May, 2006.
PLEASE NOTE FOR THE RECORD THAT COUNCILMAN FOWLER WALKED BACK INTO THE MEETING.
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. 141-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JURY FOR
THE MAINTENANCE OF THE O’HEARN
MATHEWS SOCCER FIELDS 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 2nd day of May, 2006.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading (Consent Calendar( and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of (Consent Calendar(.
Mr. Fowler further moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Silver seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
Bids were received for steel plan files, expandable file carts & accessories for use by the Engineering Department.
NAME OF BIDDERS AMT. OF BID
Price Office Supply $24,253.00
Sayes Office Supply $18,852.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR STEEL PLAN FILES,
EXPANDABLE FILE CARTS & ACCESSORIES
FOR USE BY THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID FILES AND
ACCESSORIES, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
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
AND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH
CROSS TEX LIG, LLC FOR TRANSPORTATION
OF NATURAL GAS IN THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE,
A 5’ AND A 15’ UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED IN
EVARIST MICHIELS SUBDIVISION FROM
WALKER FAMILY INVESTMENTS, LLC AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR COMMERCIAL
CENTER SUBDIVISION, PHASE IV, LOTS 9 & 10
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
AUTHORIZE AN EXPENDITURE FOR THE
CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK “FISH FOR KIDS”
TOURNAMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH THE AUGUSTINE FIRM FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH AUZENNE LAW FIRM FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH BOLEN, PARKER & BRENNER FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH BUSSEY & LAUVE FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH CAROL D. POWELL-LEXING FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH DAVID P. SPENCE FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH FAIRCLOTH, VILAR & ELLIOTT FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH THE GIST FIRM FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH R. GREG FOWLER FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH GOLD, WEEMS, BRUSER, SUES
& RUNDELL FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH MONIQUE METOYER FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH PROVOSTY, SADLER,
DELAUNAY, FIORENZA & SOBEL FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH THOMAS G. WILSON FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH TONI MARTIN FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH WALKER, PASSMAN & MICHIELS FOR
LEGAL SERVICES 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. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7956-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
OF A REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR A
CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO ASSIST
THE CITY IN THE ENERGY MARKETS CONSULTING,
ELECTRIC SYSTEM FACILITIES PLANNING, ENERGY
SYSTEM FINANCE AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS,
POWER AND ENERGY FORECASTS, TRANSMISSION
SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND RATES AND REGULATORY
SUPPORT 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of May, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing advertisement of a Request for Proposals from interested firms or design professionals to enter into a Professional Service Agreement with the City for review and analysis of Planning Division efficiency, operations, policies, procedures and capital projects was pulled from the agenda.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7957-2006
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING CLAY VANDERLICK
TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR AND KELVIN SANDERS
TO SERVE AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR ON THE
LOUISIANA ENERGY AND POWER AUTHORITY
(LEPA) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
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 2nd day of May, 2006.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7958-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC METERS TO BE
USED BY 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of May, 2006.
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. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 129-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR 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.
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 2nd day of May, 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. 130-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THREE
PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR
INVENTORY STOCK, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TRANSFORMERS 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 2nd day of May, 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. 131-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR STRIPING
OF PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER PUBLIC
PROPERTIES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
STRIPING 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 2nd day of May, 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. 132-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PRE-
STRESSED WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT CONCRETE
POLES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of May, 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. 133-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SUPPLIES 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 2nd day of May, 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. 134-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES HEALTHCARE
SYSTEM FOR THE RELOCATION OF ELECTRIC
UTILITY FACILITIES 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 2nd day of May, 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. 135-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR STONE RIDGE
SUBDIVISION, PHASE I, LOTS 1-8.
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 2nd day of May, 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. 136-2006
AN ORDINANCE REVISING AND AMENDING
SECTION 28-4.10 “FINAL PLATS OF THE
CITY CODE 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 2nd day of May, 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. 137-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF A 20’ WIDE PERMANENT SEWER EASEMENT
FROM THE TOOKEY REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEWER FORCE
MAIN IN CONNECTION WITH THE HWY. 28 WEST
SEWER PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of May, 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. 138-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT A DONATION OF EQUIPMENT FROM
FOTAZ FOR THE ALEXANDRIA ZOO 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 2nd day of May, 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. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 139-2006
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN INVENTORY
LOCATED AT THE CENTRAL WAREHOUSE AS
OBSOLETE INVENTORY AND NOT NEEDED
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 2nd day of May, 2006.
The next two items were taken up earlier in the meeting. (Ordinance No. 140-2006 and Ordinance No. 141-2006.
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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 142-2006
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE CONTRACT
WITH YANKEE CLIPPER FOR THE I-49
GREENBELT MAINTENANCE SERVICES 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 2nd day of May, 2006.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following items.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7959-2006
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JAY SACHANIA
TO REPRESENT THE ALEXANDRIA-PINEVILLE
HOTEL/MOTEL ASSOCIATION ON THE
GAEDA BOARD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of May, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7960-2006
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION
OF PECAN GROVE SUBDIVISION I TO THE
LOUISIANA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY.
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 2nd day of May, 2006.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7961-2006
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION
OF PECAN GROVE SUBDIVISION II TO THE
LOUISIANA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of May, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7962-2006
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION
OF ENGLAND DRIVE SUBDIVISION LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP TO THE LOUISIANA HOUSING
FINANCE AGENCY.
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 2nd day of May, 2006.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR EXTENSION OF CLOVERLEAF
BOULEVARD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
It was requested that the Administration give an update report on the Civil Service/Personnel split at the next Personnel/Insurance committee.
It was requested that a list of the names for the Sports Arena Committee be given at the next Economic Development committee. A report was also asked to be given concerning Sugarhouse Road and the Versailles Road extension at the next Public Works committee.
Mr. Zeth Clark, a Boy Scout from Troop 10 was present at the
meeting.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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President
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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