The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Myron K. Lawson and Everett Hobbs. Absent was Chuck Fowler. 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 Lawson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Silver.
The President next recognized Mr. Harry Silver who presented a proclamation to the Alexandria Dixie Girls Pony Tails for winning the world series. Mr. Myron Lawson presented a proclamation to the Alexandria Dixie Belles for winning a championship.
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. Hobbs seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
Bids were received for water well rehabilitation for seven water well sites.
NAME OF BIDDERS AMT. OF BID
Layne Central $523,766.00
Griner Drilling Services $301,426.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WATER WELL REHABILITATION FOR SEVEN
WATER WELL SITES, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID WELLS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Bids were received for two mobile generators for Kisatchie Well field project.
NAME OF BIDDERS AMT. OF BID
Quachita $157,766.95
EGW $205,000.00
Stewart & Stevenson $202,084.00
Kossen Equipment $256,332.00
McKoin Power Starter $175,572.60
O’Banion $147,168.00
Kay Radio $194,167.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TWO MOBILE GENERATORS FOR KISATCHIE
WELL FIELD PROJECT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID GENERATORS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for galvanized steel crowd control barriers for Alexandria Police department.
NAME OF BIDDERS AMT. OF BID
Tamis Corporation $65.17/each
Signature Fencing Systems $66.00/each
The Rental System $53.98/each
Friedrich’s Custom Mfg. $67.75/each
Inline Barricades $66.59/each
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
GALVANIZED STEEL CROWD CONTROL
BARRIERS FOR ALEXANDRIA POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID BARRIERS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for 15” capacity diesel powered brush chipper for the Electric Distribution department.
NAME OF BIDDERS AMT. OF BID
Vermeer of Louisiana, Inc. $37,400.00
Vermeer Mid South, Inc. $32,607.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
15” CAPACITY DIESEL POWERED BRUSH
CHIPPER FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CHIPPER 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 COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH BELL SOUTH TELE-
COMMUNICATIONS TO PROVIDE GAS
SERVICE AND INSTALL A GAS LINE AT THE
INTERSECTION OF ST. ANDREWS DRIVE
AND LA HWY. 28 WEST 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 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH R.W. BECK, INC. TO
PROVIDE 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 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH NAVIGANT CONSULTING,
INC. TO PROVIDE ENERGY MARKET
CONSULTINIG, PLANNING, ECONOMIC
ANALYSIS, POWER AND ENERGY FORECASTS,
RATES AND REGULATORY SUPPORT 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 a Professional Services Agreement with Webster Environmental Associates, Inc. for the design and construction observation of the Odor Emissions Reduction Project located at the Wastewater Treatment Plant was delayed for two weeks.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26-73
OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING DEPOSITS
FOR INDUSTRIAL SERVICE CUSTOMERS
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 EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO AID IN THE
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR OPERATING,
CAPITAL AND PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR A
GRANT WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE REVOCATION
OF A 7’ WIDE RIGHT OF WAY FOR A WATER
LINE LOCATED IN LOTS 5 AND 13 OF PARK
PLACE SUBDIVISION 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 BARBARA
BONNETTE AUCTION COMPANY, LLC FOR
AUCTIONEERING SERVICES FOR A PUBLIC
AUCTION TO BE HELD AT A MUTUALLY AGREED
UPON SATURDAY IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER,
2006 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 ACCEPT THE LOW QUOTE SUBMITTED
FROM PREMIER CHEMICALS & SERVICES
FOR HYDROCHLORIC ACID FOR THE ELECTRIC
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT 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 ACCEPT THE LOW QUOTE SUBMITTED
FROM PREMIER CHEMICALS & SERVICES
FOR CAUSTIC SODA FOR THE ELECTRIC
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT 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 ACCEPT THE LOW QUOTE SUBMITTED
FOR HYDROGEN FOR D.G. HUNTER POWER
PLANT 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 ACCEPT THE LOW QUOTE SUBMITTED
FOR POLICE UNIFORM ACCESSORIES FOR
THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE 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. 8015-2006
A RESOLUTION NAMING ONE OF THE MEETING
ROOMS AT THE BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY
CENTER IN MEMORY OF MARGARET H. MARTIN.
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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8016-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A LA
HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT 07 TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT FUNDS FROM THE LOUISIANA
HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION.
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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8017-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A D.A.R.E.
GRANT FROM THE LA COMMISSION ON LAW
ENFORCEMENT.
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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8018-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR AN RFP FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A WASH
RACK AT 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8019-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR AN RFQ FOR PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR CONVENTION
HALL IMPROVEMENTS AND VARIOUS SMALL
PROJECTS.
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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8020-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR AN RFQ FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL
AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS
BUILDING AND RENOVATION PROJECTS IN
City OWNED FACILITIES.
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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8021-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LABORATORY IMPROVEMENTS
AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT.
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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8022-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LA HWY. 28 WEST GAS MAIN
EXTENSION FROM ST. ANDREWS LINKS
ESTATES TO MIDDLE BAYOU.
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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
Ms. Lisa Harris, Community Services Director was next recognized. She stated that the City of Alexandria had won Honorable Mention for a Community Achievement Award for the “No Place Like Home” campaign. The award was presented to the Mayor at the Louisiana Municipal Association convention in Baton Rouge. Ms. Nancy Stitch, President of the Chamber of the Commerce was also in attendance and spoke.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 265-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, 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 AIR
CONDITIONING 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: Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 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. 266-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, 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 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 267-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, 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 President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 268-2006
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 269-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN AN AGREEMENT WITH THE LA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY
FOR THE 2005/2006 URBAN AND COMMUNITY
FORESTRY 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 270-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 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. 271-2006
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 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. An amendment was offered by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Marshall and explained by Mr. Trey Gist, Council Attorney on the changes in the ordinance. There being no other discussion, a vote was called on the amendment and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
A vote was called on the original motion, as amended and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 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. 272-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A VARYIING WIDTH DRAINAGE SERVITUDE
AND A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE
BEING DEDICATED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE NEW WAL-MART SITE ON COLISEUM
BOULEVARD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Lawson stated that there will be a Wal-Mart on Coliseum Boulevard (Hwy. 28 West). There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th 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 thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 273-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE 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. 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, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
ABSTAIN: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 274-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
ENTER INTO A WORKING AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND ALEXANDRIA POLICE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 833 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal Committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 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. 275-2006
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 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety, and A & E Review committees.
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 PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS
FOR A FIRE INSURANCE RATING BOARD
COMPLIANCE STUDY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR 4317 THIRD STREET AS
REQUIRED FOR A CLASS “B” HIGH AND
LOW ALCOHOL CONTENT PERMIT FOR
OFF-PREMISE USE OR CONSUMPTION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Hobbs the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #3 FOR NORTH DRIVE AT
CULPEPPER ROAD AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
DECLARATION AND SALE OFSURPLUS
PROPERTY (2.77 AC., M/L – FORMER
HEALTH UNIT SITE) PURSUANT TO R.S.
33:4712 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
EXCHANGE PARCEL #697 CONTAINING
12160.5 SQ. FT. (.17917 ACRES) PURSUANT
TO R.S. 33:4712 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. 8023-2006
A RESOLUTION STATING THE City of Alexandria
ENDORSEMENT OF TRI-STATE INDUSTRIES
OF LOUISIANA, LLC AND JD STEEL OF
LOUISIANA, LLC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE
ZONE 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, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of August, 2006.
Ms. Gloria Wadsworth was present to present a plaque to Mr. Smith and Mr. Hobbs for all their help with her church.
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