The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Everett C. Hobbs and Myron K. Lawson. Absent was Harry Silver. 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 Fowler.

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

Bids were received for electric meters to be used by the Electric Distribution department.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Electrical Distributor
BSI
WESCO
Techline

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. Marshall:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE
LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ELECTRIC METERS
TO BE USED BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID METERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR COMPTON PARK LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FOR RAPIDES TRAIL AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FOR THE ASSORTED PUBLIC FACILITIES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
RAPIDES PARISH CLERK OF COURT FOR
INTERNET SERVICES FOR USE BY THE
BUSINESS OFFICE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
RAPDIES PARISH CLERK OF COURT FOR
INTERNET SERVICES FOR USE BY THE
LEGAL DIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RAPIDES
PARISH SEWER DISTRICT #1 FOR KELLYLAND
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

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

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR NORTH THIRD STREET PUMP STATION
DRAINAGE PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SERVITUDE CONTAINING 0.303 ACRES
FOR THE NORTH THIRD STREET PUMP
STATION DRAINAGE PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE REVISING AND RENAMING
SECTION 28.5.2- TREES AND LANDSCAPE
AND DELETE SECTION 28.5.5 OF THE City
CODE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 1207 HORSESHOE
DRIVE FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “C-1” LIMITED
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PORTION OF
A PARCEL ON WILLOW GLEN RIVER ROAD
NEAR AARON STREET FROM “B-3” GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT TO “SF-2/MHO” SINGLE
FAMILY/MOBILE HOME OVERLAY DISTRICT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance annexing approximately 2,915’ of LA 498 (England Drive) right of way from Browns Bend Road to the westernmost property line of Lot 3 Innis Plantation was pulled from the agenda.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DEIRDRE FULLER FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH NUMA METOYER, III FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7989-2006

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S
APPOINTMENT OF FIFTEEN (15) MEMBERS
TO SERVE ON THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

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, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of June, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7990-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SUBMIT TO HUD AN AMENDMENT TO
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND TO EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR
THE RELEASE OF HUD’S LETTER OF CREDIT.

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, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of June, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7991-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TWO MOBILE GENERATORS
FOR THE KISATCHIE WELLFIELD PROJECT.

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, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of June, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7992-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR A SECURITY VULNERABILITY
ASSESSMENT FOR UTILITY AND OTHER City
FACILITIES.

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, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of June, 2006.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7993-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING READVERTISMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HVAC (AIR CONDITIONING)
RENOVATIONS AT THE BOLTON AVENUE
COMMUNITY CENTER. 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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. Fowler, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 189-2006

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.

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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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. Lawson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 190-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR CONVENTION HALL 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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. Johnson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 191-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE
U.S. CORP OF ENGINEERS FOR LEASE OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE
ALEXANDRIA INDUSTRIAL PARK 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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 an agreement with Chandler Elevator Corporation for maintenance of the elevator at the City Parking Garage was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Public Works 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. 192-2006

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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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. 193-2006

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 27.25 ACRES
LOCATED IN SECTIONS 26, 27 & 85, AS
REQUESTED BY LAURA ESKEW AND WILFRED
LOEWER AND ZONING SAID PROPERTY AS
DESCRIBED TO “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT UPON ANNEXATION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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. Johnson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 194-2006

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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of June, 2006.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 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. Lawson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 195-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS &
GIRLS CLUB FOR YOUTH TO ATTEND A SUMMER
PROGRAM LOCATED AT 1801 SYLVESTER STREET
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

An amendment was offered by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler to include an additional 40 kids and the City shall contribute a sum, not to exceed $11,640.00 towards the above program. The Community Development committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called on the amendment and the following recorded:

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

A vote was called on the original motion, as amended and resulted as follows:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of June, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 196-2006

AN ORDINANCE REVISING AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 28 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING
TO MISCELLANEOUS SUBDIVISION AND SITE
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 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, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of June, 2006.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting a Capital Asset Policy for the City of Alexandria 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 197-2006

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of June, 2006.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 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. Lawson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 198-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES BETWEEN THE CITY AND DENNIS
BROWN FOR TRAINING OF THE CUSTOMER
SERVICE EMPLOYEE IN DEALING MORE
EFFECTIVELY WITH ITS UTILITY AND BUSINESS
CUSTOMERS 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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 199-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A LEGAL CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND QUICK AND ASSOCIATES
REGARDING THE COUGHLIN-SAUNDERS
ARTS THEATER 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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. 200-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13
IN THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO HEALTH
AND SANITATION 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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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. 201-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26,
SECTION 26-95 OF THE CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO APARTMENTS AND SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 202-2006

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
INDPENDENCE DAY HOLIDAY ON JULY 3, 2006
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: Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 203-2006

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of June, 2006.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

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.

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. 204-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 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 CHLORINE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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. Hobbs, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 205-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BIDS SUBMITTED
FOR JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A SIX
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED, AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CHEMICALS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of June, 2006.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn, Community Development Inspector was present to explain these items to the Council. The following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7994-2006

A RESOLUTION TAKING THE FOLLOWING
ACTION ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT:
2340 TAFT, 2519-13TH STREET, 2521 –
13TH STREET, 3713 PRESCOTT, 35
TENNESSEE, 3920 LINCOLN RAOD AND
2320 ½ OLIVE 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, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of June, 2006.

COMMITTEES

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

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

On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following item was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2006/2007
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR BAYOU CROSSING
AT BAYOU ROBERT DRAINAGE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler, sitting in for Mr. Silver as Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following:

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
REVOCATION OF AN EXISTING
SERVITUDE FOR ACCESS, SEWER
AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS AT
PECAN GROVE APARTMENTS (NEW
LIFE RESIDENCE CENTER, INC.) AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following item was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL
LOUISIANA FAMILY C.A.R.E. MINISTRIES
TO SUPPORT THEIR 2006 SUMMER PROGRAM
BEGINNING JUNE 26-AUGUST 4, 2006 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following item was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 4-41.1
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO ALCOHOL BEVERAGE
LICENSES AND PUBLIC NUISANCES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following item was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 4-25
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE RELATIVE
TO REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY
DEVICES AND LICENSE PERMITS AND TO
PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATETRS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following item was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 25-141.1
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE RELATIVE
TO POLICE BARRICADES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following item was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15-1-1
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE RELATIVE
TO FIREWORKS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7995-2006

A RESOLUTION DECLARING MONDAY,
JULY 3, 2006 A LEGAL HOLIDAY FOR ALL
City of Alexandria EMPLOYEES.

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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of June, 2006.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following item was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AN ACT OF SUBORDINATION FOR
THE COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION LOAN AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following item was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1
OF THE ALEXANDRIA THIRD STREET
STREETSCAPE PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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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