Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 5, 2006.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, July 5, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Myron K. Lawson, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler and Everett Hobbs. Absent was Harry Silver. 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 Johnson 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. Lawson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of (Consent Calendar(.

Mr. Lawson further moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.

Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

Bids were opened for treated wood poles for the Electric Distribution department.

NAME OF BIDDERS
The Wood Company
Colfax Treating Company

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawrence and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TREATED WOOD POLES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID POLES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were opened for single phase polemount transformers.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Central Moloney
WESCO
Arkansas Electric
Solomon Corporation
Techline

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawrence and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
TRANSFORMERS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTANCE OF A
SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR CYPRESS POINT
CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE C, BUILDING 3
AND OTHE RMATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR SOUTHERN
HERITAGE SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1 & 2 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE
RECEIVED FROM SOLOMON CORPORATION
FOR THE REPAIR OF POLEMOUNT AND
PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID REPAIR AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR THE AWARD OF TESTING, CALIBRATION
AND MAINTENANCE OF SUBSTATION RELAYS,
METERS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE TO SET AND LEVY THE
MILLAGE RATES FOR 2006 FOR THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Finance committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH B & B CONSULTING
SERVICES TO PROVIDE INSPECTION AND/OR
IDENTIFY PROBLEMS OR DEFICIENCIES WITH
DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND BOILER
AND FLAME SAFETY DESIGN AND/OR SERVICE
OF BOILERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MONCEAUX BULLER &
ASSOCIATES TO DESIGN, ANNUALLY BID
AND ADMINISTER ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS
CONTRACTS FOR THE GAS, WATER AND
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BALLARD & ASSOCIATES
FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
OBSERVATION OF THE ELECTRIC GENERATOR
PROJECT LOCATED AT KISATCHIE WATER
WELLFIELD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NUMBERS 2
AND 3 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR
INTERRUPTIBLE 311 (a) (2) TRANSPORTATION
OF NATURAL GAS IN THE STATE OF
LOUISIANA BETWEEN CROSSTEX, LIG, LLC
AND THE City of Alexandria AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Utility committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
ALEXANDRIA DIXIE GIRLS SOFTBALL
PROGRAM TO HOST AND CO-SPONSOR
THE 2006 DIXIE GIRLS SOFTBALL WORLD
SERIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7996-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A NINETY (90)
DAY STAY OF DEMOLITION ORDER FOR 69
ESSIE STREET.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of July, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 7997-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR GALVANIZED STEEL CROWD
CONTROL BARRIERS FOR ALEXANDRIA POLICE
DEPARTMENT.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of July, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7998-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR 15” CAPACITY DIESEL POWERED
BRUSH SHIPPER FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of July, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 7999-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WATER WELL REHABILITATION
FOR SEVEN WATER WELL SITES.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of July, 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. 206-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
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.

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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 207-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FOR RAPIDES TRAIL 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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 208-2006

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.

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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 209-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
RAPIDES PARISH CLERK OF COURT FOR
INTERNET SERVICES FOR USE BY VARIOUS
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA DEPARTMENTS 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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 210-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM BUDGET 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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 211-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
NORTH THIRD STREET PUMP STATION DRAINAGE
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: Johnson, Lawson, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 212-2006

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.

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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 213-2006

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.
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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 214-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DEIRDRE FULLER FOR
LEGAL SERVICES 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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 215-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH NUMA MEYOYER, III, FOR
LEGAL SERVICES 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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 216-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR BAYOU CROSSING AT BAYOU
ROBERT DRAINAGE 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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 217-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL LA
FAMILY C.A.R.E. MINISTRIES TO SUPPORT
THEIR 2006 SUMMER PROGRAM BEGINNNING
JUNE 26 – AUGUST 4, 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 218-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AN ACT OF SUBORDINATION FOR THE
COMMERCIAL BUILDING DOWNTOWN
REVITALIZATION LOAN 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 5th day of July, 2006.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Schindler Elevator Corporation for maintenance of the elevator at the City Parking Garage was pulled, as requested by the Mayor.

ORDINANCE NO. 219-2006

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A CAPITAL ASSET POLICY
FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works 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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 220-2006

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

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works 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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 221-2006

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 222-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REVOCATION
OF AN EXISTING SERVITUDE FOR ACCESS,
SEWER AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS AT PECAN
GROVE APARTMENTS (NEW LIFE RESIDENCE
CENTERS, INC.) 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, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of July, 2006.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

The next item was 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 pulled, as requested by the Mayor.

ORDINANCE NO. 223-2006

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 MATTERS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item and stated that the effective date would be September 1, 2006. 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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 224-2006

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 4-41.1
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE PERTAINING
TO ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSES AND
PUBLIC NUISANCES IN THE City of Alexandria
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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 225-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15-101
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE RELATIVE
TO FIREWORKS 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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 226-2006
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 25-141.1
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE RELATIVE
TO POLICE BARRICADES 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 5th day of July, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 227-2006

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 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 5th day of July, 2006.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 228-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TOWERS
PERRIN FOR ACTUARIAL SERVICES FOR THE
RISK MANAGEMENT FUND 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 5th day of July, 2006.

COMMITTEES

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

Mr. Fowler, sitting for Mr. Silver, as Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following:

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 32.14 ACRES
LOCATED BETWEEN ENTERPRISE ROAD
AND ENGLAND DRIVE AS REQUESTED BY
THE ALEXANDRIA HOUSING AUTHORITY
FROM “B-3” GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
TO “MF-1” MULTI-FAMILY LOW DENSITY
DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

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

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

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND
RE-ENACT SECTION 2-33 OF THE
ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATIVE TO THE LEGAL DEFENSE
OF THE CITY IN LITIGATION AND
RELATED MATTERS AND TO PROVIDE
FOR RELATED MATTERS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/07
OPERATING BUDGET ADDING A PRINT
SHOP COORDINATOR AND DELETING
A PRINTER IN THE PRINTING DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/07
OPERATING BUDGET ADDING A
SUPERINTENDENT AND DELETING A
SUPERVISOR IN THE CODE ENFORCE-
MENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8000-2006

A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HUMAN
RESOURCES DIVISION TO WORK IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE STATE OF
LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
IN CONDUCTING A DIVIDED VOTE MEDICARE
REFERENDUM PER LOUISIANA ACT 280 OF 2004.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of July, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8001-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR REQUESTS FOR PROPOSAL FOR
BRINGHURST GOLF COURSE.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of July, 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