Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 1, 2006.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 1, 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 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 Marshall.

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

Bids were received for HVAC (air conditioning) renovations at the Bolton Avenue Community Center.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT ALT. 1 ALT. 2
ACA $47,450.00 $13,376 $2,721
Fitzgerald Contractors $98,500.00 $23,800 $2,800

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHROIZING 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.

Bids were received for heavy duty platform dump truck for the Water Department.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
Timmons International $51,857.00

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHROIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HEAVY DUTY PLATFORM DUMP TRUCK FOR
THE WATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID DUMP TRUCK AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for sulfur dioxide for the Wastewater department.

NAME OF BIDDERS BID AMOUNT
DPC $595.00/ton
Harcros Chemicals $495.00/ton
Brenntag Southwest $510.00/ton

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHROIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SULFUR DIOXIDE FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID DIOXIDE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance for water meters, brass & miscellaneous items for the Central Warehouse department was introduced, but no bids were received. The bid opening date was delayed until August 15, 2006.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SULFUR DIOXIDE FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID DIOXIDE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION &
DEVELOPMENT FOR MOWING AND LITTER
PICKUP IN CERTAIN AREAS IN THE CITY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FORSTRY
FOR THE 2006/2006 URBAN AND COMMUNITY
FORESTRY GRANT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHROIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH CENLA AREA AGENCY ON AGING, INC.
FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ALEXANDRIA
SENIOR HEALTH AND REFERRAL PROGRAM
(A-SHARP) AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8012-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A
COMPREHENSIVE STATEWIDE PROGRAM
AUTHORIZED BY THE LA AUTOMOBILE THEFT
AND INSURANCE FRAUD PREVENTION AUTHORITY
KNOWN AS V.I.P.E.R. (VEHICLE INVESTIGATION
PREVENTION ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE)
PROGRAM

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 1st day of August, 2006.

Mr. President next recognized Mayor Randolph. The Mayor presented a proclamation to Alexandria Coca-Cola Bottling Company for celebrating its 100th birthday in Alexandria. After several top executives from Coca-Cola spoke, the Council adopted the following resolution.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8013-2006

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING ALEXANDRIA
COCA-COLA ON ITS 100TH BIRTHDAY AND
CO-SPONSORING ITS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.

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 1st day of August, 2006.

The Mayor next presented a proclamation to the Boys baseball team who will be representing Alexandria in the World Series. The Mayor and Council congratulated them and wished them good luck.

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 there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 244-2006

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.

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 1st day of August, 2006.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
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.

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 1st day of August, 2006.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 245-2006

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.

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.

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

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of August, 2006.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 247-2006

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.

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 1st day of August, 2006.

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.

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 1st day of August, 2006.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 249-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH KEEP LA BEAUTIFUL
AND THE CITY AND DESIGNATINGN KAREN
KELLY AS THE RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL FOR
THE 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: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of August, 2006.

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.

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.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR WESTSIDE
APARTMENTS SUBDIVSIION, LOTS A & B
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 1st day of August, 2006.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 252-2006

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.

The President called for any discussion. 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 1st day of August, 2006.

Mr. President asked if they could go back to item number 11 concerning the project on Program B – asphaltic concrete reconstruction and overlays. He stated that they need to look at this again. Mr. Norman Budd was present to speak to the Council on this item. There was much discussion on this item and after discussion. Mr. Lawson made a motion to reconsider the above item. The question was called by Mr. Lawson and a vote was taken and Mr. Fowler voted no to reconsider. It was moved by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Johnson to delay this item for two weeks and refer it 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 there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 253-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-89
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE RELATIVE
TO MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL SERVICES RATES
AND OTHER MATEERS 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 1st day of August, 2006.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 254-2006

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

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of August, 2006.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 255-2006

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
DIGITIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS AND BOILER AND
FLAME SAFETY DESIGN AND/OR SERVICE OF
BOILERS AND OTHER MATTER WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of August, 2006.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 256-2006

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.

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 1st day of August, 2006.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance to amend and re-enact Section 2-32

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 EMPLOYEMENT
FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

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 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 1st day of August, 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 there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 259-2006

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 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 1st day of August, 2006.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 260-2006

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of August, 2006.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 261-2006

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 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 1st day of August, 2006.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 262-2006

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of August, 2006.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 263-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHROIZING 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 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 1st day of August, 2006.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 264-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHROIZING 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 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 1st day of August, 2006.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 was pulled from the agenda.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The next item on the agenda that being to hold a public hearing concerning the emergency condemnation of 324 Peabody Street was removed from the agenda which was demolished by the owner.

COMMITTEES

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

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A VARYING WIDTH DRAINAGE SERVITUDE
AND A TEMORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE
BEING DEDICATED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE NEW WAL-MART SITE ON COLISEUM
BOULEVARD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8014-2006

A RESOLUTION CO-SPONSORING CERTAIN
YOUTH SPORTS TEAMS FROM THE
City of Alexandria.

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of August, 2006.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WORKING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND
ALEXANDRIA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION,
LOCAL 833 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TO FURNISH FIRE
AND EMERGENCY SERVICES TO UNION TANK
CAR COMPANY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

The following emergency ordinance 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:

EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 243-2006

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EXTREME PUBLIC
EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT UP TO $90,000 FOR THE VETERANS
DRIVE BRIDGE, ROADWAY AND EMBANKMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of August, 2006.
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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