The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, July 18, 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, Council Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Charles F. Smith, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Silver with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Lawson.

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

Bids were received for Program A – Roadside Open Ditch Closures.

NAME OF BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Rylee Contracting Company $376,445.00

The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PROGRAM A, ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH
CLOSURES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for Program B – asphaltic concrete reconstruction and overlays.

NAME OF BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Gilchrist Company $908,400.00
Budd Construction Company $599,762.50

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. Hobbs:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PROGRAM B – ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
RECONSTRUCTION AND OVERLAYS, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for Program C – concrete pavements and sidewalks.

NAME OF BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Darran Construction Company $270,381.00
Rylee Contracting $268,655.00

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. Hobbs:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PROGRAM C – CONCRETE PAVEMENTS AND
SIDEWALKS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.

NAME OF BIDDER
Coburns Supply Company
National Waterworks
Lafayette Winwater Works

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. Hobbs:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for single phase padmount transformers.

NAME OF BIDDER
Central Moloney
Stuart C. Irby
Arkansas Electric
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. Hobbs:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for bucket truck for the Electric Distribution department.

NAME OF BIDDER TOTAL NET BID PRICE
Altec Industries, Inc. $119,199.00
Global Rental Company $123,623.00
Terex Utilities $128,182.00

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. Hobbs:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BUCKET TRUCK FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TRUCK AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH KEEP LA BEAUTIFUL AND
THE CITY AND DESIGNATING KAREN KELLY
AS THE RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL FOR THE
GRANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Electrical Services Agreement with Vector Electric and Controls, Inc. to rebuild and test two Westinghouse type draw out breakers was pulled from the agenda by the Administration.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HOT MIX FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD
FOR USE BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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 OF
INNIS PLANTATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 21.56 ACRES
BEING PART OF 88.75 ACRE TRACT
BELONGING TO AHRENS BONAIRE
PROPERTIES, LOCATED IN SECTION 22,
AS REQUESTED BY THE OWNER AND
ZONING SAID PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED
TO “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT UPON ANNEXATION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR WESTSIDE
APARTMENTS SUBDIVISION, LOTS A & B
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE REVISING SECTIONS 28-3.22
& 28-3.23 OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE
PERMITTING THE CREATION OF A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-89
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE RELATIVE
TO MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL SERVICE RATES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-89.1
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE RELATIVE
TO LARGE INDUSTRIAL SERVICE RATES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8002-2006

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOUISIANA
COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR AUDIT
YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2006, INCLUDING
BOTH THE FIRE AND POLICE DEPARTMENTS.

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 18th day of July, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8003-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM A
COMPANY TO ENTER INTO A GENERAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY FOR AERIAL
PHOTOGRAPHY MAPPING AND GIS MAPPING
SUPPORT.

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 18th day of July, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8004-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM
INTERESTED CONSULTANTS TO ENTER INTO A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY TO DEVELOP A SECURITY VULNERABILITY
ASSESSMENT PLAN FOR UTILITY AND OTHER
CITY FACILITIES 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 18th day of July, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8005-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of July, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8006-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CABLE AND ACCESSORIES 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of July, 2006.

FINANCE

The next item on the agenda that being to hear from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria was heard in Finance Committee and recommended for approval.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

Mr. President asked the Council if they could take up item number 37 from this agenda at this time. Everyone agreed.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 1207 Horseshoe Drive from “SF-2” Single Family moderate density district to “C-1” Limited Commercial district was denied rezoning of this property. Dr. David Pope and Mr. Joe Land both appeared before the Council in opposition of this rezoning. Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee stated that the committee met and discussed this item extensively and recommended denying the rezoning of this property.

A motion was made by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Lawson to deny the rezoning of this item and the following vote was taken:

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

Therefore this item was denied approval of rezoning.

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. 229-2006

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, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED JULY 5, 2006, AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID POLES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 18th day of July, 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. Silver, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 230-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED JULY 5,
2006, AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID TRANSFORMERS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 18th day of July, 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. 231-2006

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

The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 18th day of July, 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. 232-2006

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

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of July, 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. 233-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FROM SOLOMON CORPORATION FOR THE
REPAIR OF POLEMOUNT TAND PADMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 18th day of July, 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. 234-2006

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.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 18th day of July, 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. 235-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MAVERICK TECHNOLOGIES
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.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 18th day of July, 2006.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 236-2006

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

The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 18th day of July, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 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. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 237-2006

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.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 18th day of July, 2006.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 2-32 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to the Legal Defense of the City in litigation and related matters 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. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 238-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007 OPERATING
BUDGET ADDING A PRINT SHOP COORDINATOR
AND DELETING A PRINTER IN THE PRINTING
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 18th day of July, 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. 239-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007 OPERATING
BUDGET ADDING A SUPERINTENDENT AND
DELETING A SUPERVISOR IN THE CODE
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, 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 18th day of July, 2006.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

The next item was taken up earlier in 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. Marshall, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 240-2006

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 HME OVERLAY 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 business, 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 18th day of July, 2006.

UTILITY COMMITTEE

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 241-2006

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of July, 2006.

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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 242-2006

AN ORDINANCE TO SET AND LEVY THE MILLAGE
RATES FOR 2006 FOR THE City of Alexandria AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further 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 18th day of July, 2006.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn with the Community Development department explained the following structures to the Council and the following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8007-2006

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 2340 TAFT, 3713 PRESCOTT,
2541 OVERTON, 2593 OVERTON AND 1912
MADELINE AND 2619 OVERTON.

The President called for any discussion. It was noted for the record that Mr. Hobbs abstained from voting on the structures located at 2541 Overton and 2593 Overton. 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 18th day of July, 2006.

COMMITTEES

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

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 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA
REGIONAL PORT AUTHORITY FOR THE
BENEFIT OF PROMOTING ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, ENHANCE INFRASTRUCTURE
AND SERVICES OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC
AND EMPLOYMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS OF
THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FLW
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LLC FOR THE
MANAGEMENT OF BRINGHURST GOLF
COURSE CLUBHOUSE AND GOLF COURSE
OPERATIONS, INCLUDING FISCAL OPERATIONS,
SECURITY, MANAGEMENT, RENOVATIONS
AND OTHER MATTERS PERTAIING THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MIRUS, LLC REGARDING
COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY PROJECTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following items:

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TRC ENGINEERS FOR
REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF PLANNING
DIVISION AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CAPITAL PROJECT PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS
AND CONTRACTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MONCEAUX-BULLER &
ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR REVIEW AND EVALUATION
OF PLANNING DIVISION AND ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT CAPITAL PROJECT PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX
& HIXSON, INC. FOR REVIEW AND
EVALUATION OF PLANNING DIVISION AND
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CAPITAL
PROJECT PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND
CONTRACTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING CERTAIN
COUNCIL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
FOR THE PURCHASING OF PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR THE City of Alexandria AS
PROVIDED IN SECTION 5-10 OF THE HOME
RULE CHARTER 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 item:

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8008-2006

A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD AUGUST 1, 2006 FOR THE
EMERGENCY CONDEMNATION OF
324 PEABODY STREET.

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 18th day of July, 2006.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8009-2006

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MEMBERS TO
SERVE ON THE SPORTS ARENA COMMITTEE.

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 18th day of July, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8010-2006

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND ENCOURAGE
PARATA SYSTEMS TO CONTINUE AN
ECONOMIC PRESENCE IN ALEXANDRIA AND
CENTRAL LOUISIANA.

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 18th day of July, 2006.


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

RESOLUTION NO. 8011-2006

A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ALEXANDRIA
COCA-COLA ON THE OCCASION OF ITS 100
YEARS OF CONTINUOUS OPERATIONS 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of July, 2006.

There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.