The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 6, 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 Smith 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. Marshall moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of (Consent Calendar(.
Mr. Marshall 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 liquid chlorine for Water and Wastewater departments.
NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Altivia Corporation $549.00/ton
DPC Enterprises $625.00/ton
Harcross Chemicals $553.00/ton
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Marshall 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 LIQUID CHLORINE
FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
LIQUID CHLORINE, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for janitorial chemicals.
NAME OF BIDDERS
Long’s Preferred Products
X-PEDX
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Marshall 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 JANITORIAL
CHEMICALS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID JANITORIAL CHEMICALS, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CAPITAL
ASSET POLICY FOR THE City of Alexandria
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR CONVENTION HALL
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13
IN THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO
HEALTH AND SANITATION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26,
SECTION 26-95 OF THE CITY CODE
PERTAINNING TO APARTMENTS AND
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS &
GIRLS CLUB FOR YOUTHS TO ATTEND A
SUMMER PROGRAM LOCATED AT 1801
SYLVESTER STREET AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CLEAR
CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS TO CO-SPONSOR
UNCLE SAM JAM CELEBRATING THE FOURTH
OF JULY INDEPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY ON
JULY 3, 2006 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
U.S. CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR LEASE OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
ALEXANDRIA INDUSTRIAL PARK AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORATION FOR
MAINTENANCE OF THE ELEVATOR AT THE
CITY PARKING GARAGE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT DONATION OF A 15’ WIDE
UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED ON LOT 1
OF THE LAKE DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 27.25 ACRES
LOCATED IN SECTIONS 26, 27 & 85, AS
REQUESTED BY LAURA ESKEW AND
WILFRED LOEWER AND ZONING SAID
PROPERTIES AS DESCRIBED TO “C-2”
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT UPON
ANNEXATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HVAC (AIR CONDITIONING) RENOVATIONS
AT THE BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY
CENTER, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
RENOVATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BAYOU CROSSING DRIVE AT BAYOU ROBERT
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7976-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A
CONSULTANT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO
THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE.
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 6th day of June, 2006.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7977-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR TE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.
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 6th day of June, 2006.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7978-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WATER METERS, BRASS &
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR THE CENTRAL
WAREHOUSE DEPARTMENT.
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 6th day of June, 2006.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7979-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS.
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 6th day of June, 2006.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7980-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR BUCKET TRUCK 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of June, 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 164-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THE PURCHASE OF POLYETHYLENE GAS
PIPE TO BE USED FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID GAS PIPE,
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 6th day of June, 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. 165-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION
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 6th day of June, 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. 166-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET FOR FEMA FIRE GRANT
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 6th day of June, 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. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 167-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE PROCEEDS FROM A FEMA FIRE
ACT GRANT FOR VEHICLE EXHAUST REMOVAL
SYSTEMS IN ALL FIRE STATIONS 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 6th day of June, 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. 168-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of June, 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. 169-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR WEST POINTE ON THE BAYOU, PHASE
10 & 11 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 6th day of June, 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. 170-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A DONATION OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED ON LOTS 7 & 8 OF
H.N. GOFF ADDITION 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 6th day of June, 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. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 171-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON
PARISH TO PIGGY-BACK PROPOSAL NO.
50-70786 FOR SEWER LINE REHABILITATION
PURPOSES 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 6th day of June, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Towers Perrin for actuarial services for the Risk Management Fund was delayed for two weeks and referred to the 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. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 172-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH ASH SPORTS CAMP TO
PROVIDE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES FOR THE CITY’S
YOUTH TO BE HELD JUNE 5 – AUGUST 4, 2006
AT ALEXANDRIA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 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 6th day of June, 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. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 173-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTS COUNCIL OF
CENTRAL LOUISIANA TO SUPPORT THEIR
EFFORTS TO PROMOTE ARTS AND CULTURAL
PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS WITHIN THE
COMMUNITY 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 6th day of June, 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. 174-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACTUAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF ENERGY SOUTHWESTERN POWER ADMINISTRATION
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 6th day of June, 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. Silver, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 175-2006
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 8.9 ACRES BEING
PART OF LOT 3 OF INNIS PLANTATION,
LOCATED IN SECTIONS 13 & 80, T4N, R1W,
INTO THE CITY AS REQUESTED BY MRL, LLC
AND ZONING SAID PROPERTY TO “MHP”
MOBILE HOME PARK 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of June, 2006.
Mr. President recognized Tom David, President of the Downtown Rotary Club and Ms. Rebecca Morris, President-Elect who presented the Mayor and Council a map of the Town of Alexandria, Louisiana from 1872. They also made a presentation to the committee on a Bi-Centennial Clock to be erected downtown from the Rotary Club.
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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 176-2006
AN ORDINANCE REZONING LOTS 7 & 8 OF
BLOCK 8, GREEN OAK SUBDIVISION AS
REQUESTED BY VERNA BAKER FROM
“SF-2” TO “SF-2/MHO 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of June, 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. 177-2006
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 0.55 ACRES
LOCATED AT 742 MACARTHUR DRIVE,
BEING A PART OF A 2.58 ACRE TRACT
CURRENTLY DEVELOPED AS THE SUPER
8 MOTEL (FORMERLY RODEWAY INN),
AS REQUESTED BY H.L. HAYNES FROM
“SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT TO “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT 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 6th day of June, 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. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 178-2006
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 1.23 ACRES
LOCATED AT 3620 COTTONWOOD BEING
PART OF A 3.07 ACRE TRACT OF BRIARWOOD
SUBDIVISION, PHASE IV, AS REQUESTED BY
DARYL TERRY FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY TO “C-2” GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of June, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance revising and amending Chapter 28 of the City Code relating to miscellaneous subdivision and site development standard 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Silver, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 179-2006
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A PORTION OF
BROADWAY AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY ADJACENT
TO AFCO INDUSTRIES 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of June, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 180-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT FOR
THE CITY 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 6th day of June, 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. Lawson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 181-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA
METROPOLITAN FOUNDATION TO PROMOTE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT
FOR THE CITY 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 6th day of June, 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. 182-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-84
(K) AND ADDING SECTION 26-84 (L) OF THE
CITY CODE CONCERNING DECORATIVE
STREET LIGHTING IN ALL NEW DEVELOPMENTS
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 6th day of June, 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. 183-2006
AN ORDINANCE REVISING AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 28 BY ADDING “ARTICLE X .
DIASTER RELIEF TEMPORARY HOUSING
IN THE CITY 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 6th day of June, 2006.
PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION 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. 184-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONIES
FROM THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW
ENFORCEMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EDUCATING THE YOUTH ON THE DANGERS OF
FIREWARM USE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety/Transportation 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 6th day of June, 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. 185-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONIES
FROM THE LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW
ENFORCEMENT TO COVER OVERTIME HOURS
FOR OFF-DUTY OFFICERS TO FOCUS ON TRAFFIC
VIOLATIONS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety/Transportation committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of June, 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. 186-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) TO COVER OVERTIME
AND PURCHASE EQUIPMENT FOR POLICE
PERSONNEL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety/Transportation 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 6th day of June, 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. 187-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO APPOINT A NEW DESIGNEE AS THE
CAFETERIA PLAN ADMINISTRATOR, HIPAA
PRIVACY OFFICER AND THE HIPAA SECURITY
OFFICIAL TO BE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007
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, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of June, 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. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 188-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
AMEND THE SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY TO
APPOINT A NEW DESIGNEE TO BE EFFECTIVE
JULY 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: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of June, 2006.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance and A & E Review 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. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7981-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE FOR THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT. BIDS TO BE
OPENED AUGUST 1, 2006.
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 6th day of June, 2006.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7982-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR RFP’S FOR COMPTON PARK LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICE. BIDS TO BE
OPENED JUNE 8, 2006.
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 6th day of June, 2006.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7983-2006
A RESOLUTION DELAYING ENFORCEMENT
OF ORDINANCE NO. 136-2006 PERTAINING
TO SUBDIVISION FINAL PLATS AND DEVELOPER
SURETY BONDS UNTIL ALL FORMS AND
REGULATIONS ASSOCIATED THEREWITH
HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY.
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 6th day of June, 2006.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH CENLA PRIDE, INC. D/B/A/
KEEP CENLA BEAUTIFUL TO IMPROVE THE
APPEARANCE OF THE CITY BY COMBATING
LITTER ON UNKEMPT AND DILAPIDATED
PROPERTIES, PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES AND
PARKS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7984-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ONE HEAVY DUTY PLATFORM
DUMP TRUCK FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT.
BIDS TO BE OPENED AUGUST 1, 2006.
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 6th day of June, 2006.
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 EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE
CITY AND ANN WILSON FOR RECYCLING AND
LITTER ABATEMENT PROGRAMS 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 MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE
CITY & WILLIS AND COMPANY ENGINEERING
AND SURVEYING REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS,
MANAGEMENT, OPERATING CHANGES TO THE
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AND PLANNING
DIVISION 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 MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE
CITY AND DENNIS BROWN FOR TRAINING
OF THE CUSTOMER SERVICE EMPLOYEES
IN DEALING MORE EFFECTIVELY WITH ITS
UTILITY AND BUSINESS CUSTOMERS 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 MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A LEGALCONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND QUICK AND ASSOCIATES
REGARDING THE COUGHLIN-SAUNDERS ARTS
THEATER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
Mr. Marshall, Chairman of the Public Safety committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 5-20
AND ADDING SECTIONS 5-28, 5-29 AND 5-33
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO ANIMALS AND CONTROL OF
VICIOUS DOGS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7985-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PROGRAM A – ROADSIDE OPEN
DITCH CLOSURES. BIDS TO BE
OPENED JULY 18, 2006.
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 6th day of June, 2006.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7986-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PROGRAM B – ASPHALTIC
CONCRETE RECONSTRUCTION AND OVERLAYS.
BIDS TO BE OPENED JULY 18, 2006.
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 6th day of June, 2006.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7987-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PROGRAM C – CONCRETE
PAVEMENTS AND SIDEWALKS.
BIDS TO BE OPENED JULY 18, 2006.
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 6th day of June, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 7988-2006
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE BI-CENTENNIAL
STAND ALONE CLOCK.
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 6th day of June, 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