The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Chuck Fowler, Harry Silver and Everett Hobbs. Absent was Myron K. Lawson, Charles F. Smith, Jr., and Roosevelt Johnson. 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 Everett Hobbs, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Mayor Randolph with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Silver.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading (Consent Calendar( and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of (Consent Calendar(.
Mr. Fowler further moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Marshall seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE III.
BACKFLOW AND CROSS CONNECTIONS
TO THE CITY CODE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
26-84 (l) AND ADDING SECTION 26-84
(m) TO THE CITY CODE PERTAINING
TO COST OF INSTALLING STREET LIGHTS
ON PRIVATELY OWNED STREETS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE X,
SECTION 28-10.1, 10.2 AND 10.3 TO THE
CITY CODE PERTAINING TO STREET
LIGHTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/07
OPERATING BUDGET FOR SECRETARY
IN CITY COURT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
CHANDLER CORPORATION FOR THE USE
OF OFFICE SPACE AT 3700 GOVERNMENT
STREET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH REBECCA ALEXANDER
FOR LEGAL SERVICES PERTAINING TO
ADJUDICATED PROPERTY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN ELECTRIC UTILITY
SERVITUDE WITH CHAMBERS INVESTMENT
COMPANY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF ONE (1) DRAINAGE SERVITUDE AND ONE
(1) CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE FOR
MCADAMS DITCH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH LAFAYETTE CITY-PARISH
CONSOLIDATED GOVERNMENT FOR PRE-
DISASTER EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE FRONT
5.42 ACRE PORTION AT 4401 CLUBHOUSE
ROAD NEAR PECAN PARK AVENUE FROM
“MF-3” MULTI-FAMILY HIGH DENSITY
DISTRICT TO “C-1” LIMITED COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8036-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LOUISIANA
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, RECREATION AND
TOURISM OFFICE OF STATE PARKS TO BEGIN
PRELIMINARY DISCLOSURES BEFORE THE
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT CAN
BE CREATED AND EXECUTED.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 2006.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8037-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR RFP FOR ACTUARIAL SERVICES AS
REQUIRED BY THE GOVERNMENTAL ACCOUNTING
STANDARDS BOARD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 2006.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8038-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR COMMEMORATIVE, 4 DIAL
15’ 6” TALL POST CLOCK.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 2006.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8039-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 2006.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8040-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT
CONCRETE POLES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for St. Andrews Links Subdivision and Alexandria Links Golf course ornamental fence was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Public Works committee.
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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 294-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE BID SUBMITTED FOR
TWO MOBILE GENERATORS FO KISATCHIE
WELL FIELD PROJECT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID GENERATORS 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, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. 295-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LA HWY. 28 WEST GAS MAIN EXTENSION FROM
ST. ANDREWS LINKS ESTATES TO MIDDLE
BAYOU, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
EXTENSION 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, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. 296-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION 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, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. 297-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CABLE AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRAC FOR SAID ACCESSORIES
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, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. 298-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WEBSTER ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSOCIATES, INIC. FOR THE DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION OF THE ODOR
EMISSIONS REDUCTION PROJECT LOCATED
AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
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, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. 299-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF TWO PARCELS AND TWO SERVITUDES FOR
JONES AVENUE OVERLAY 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, Silver, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. 300-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION OF
A 15’ WIDE DRAINAGE AND UTILITY SERVITUDE/
EASEMENT LOCATED IN LOT 2 OF COURTLAND
PLACE SUBDIVISION 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, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 301-2006
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 5.38 ACRES
BELONGING TO SMEAD CORPORATION LOCATED
IN SECTION 23 & 24, AS REQUESTED BY
EDWARD K. AHRENS AND ZONING SAID
PROPERTY TO “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT UPON ANNEXATION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. 302-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION LAT FOR RUE LEFT BANK
SUBDIVISION, PHASE II 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, Silver, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. 303-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR PIN OAK CROSSING
SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1-24 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, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. 304-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR BONAIRE
SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1-32 & LOT A 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, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. 305-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR SILVER LEAF
ESTATES SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1-27 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, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. 306-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE OWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FROM D & T WHOLESALE FOR MOVING SERVICES
FOR THE RELOCATION TO THE NEW CUSTOMER
SERVICE BUILDING 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, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the highest quote received for sale of scrap metal & surplus batteries 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 307-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE EXCHANGE
OF PARCEL #697 CONTAINING 12160.5 SQ. FT.
PURSUANT TO R.S. 33:4712 CONCERNING
CHECKERBOARD RESTAURANTS 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, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 308-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DECLARATION
AND SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY OF 2.77 ACRES,
THE FORMER HEALTH UNIT SITE PURSUANT TO
R.S. 33:4712 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, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 2006.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 309-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NEW
CONSTRUCTION/HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR LOW TO MODERATE
INCOME HOMEBUYERS FUNDED THROUGH THE
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. 310-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13-22
OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO
ABANDONED VEHICLES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 311-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF MOREAUVILLE
IN ORDER TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE DURING
EMERGENCIES AND TIMES OF NEED 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, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 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. 312-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH
OTHER SIGNATORY AGENCIES THROUGH
THE AMERICAN PUBLIC POWER ASSOCIATION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERTO.
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, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 2006.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – FIRE DEPARTMENT
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
The Vice-President opened up the public hearing. The first order of business was to hold a public hearing authorizing the Mayor to reorganize the Fire Department and create the position of Chief of Emergency Medical Services. There was no one present to speak. The following action was taken.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8041-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
REORGANIZE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND
CREATE THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Marshall, Silver, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 2006.
The next hearing was to hold a public hearing authorizing the Mayor to reorganize the Fire Department and create the position of Chief of Fire Training. There was no one spoke. The following action was taken.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8042-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
REORGANIZE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND
CREATE THE POSITION OF CHIEF OF
FIRE TRAINING.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Marshall, Silver, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 2006.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8043-2006
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2340 TAFT,
ANDRE CHRISTOPHE, OWNER.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Marshall, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 2006.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, 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 items:
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUGET FOR HOMEBUYER
TRAINING PROGRAM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING A PORTION OF
A 25’ DRAINAGE AND UTILITY SERVITUDE
LOCAED IN LOT 10 OF ALSACE LORRAINCE
SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
RAPIDES STATION COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
TO PROVIDE A HOMEBUYER TRAINING/
CREDIT REPAIR PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8044-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WOODDALE HOUSING PROJECT,
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE II.
BIDS TO BE OPENED OCTOBER 24, 2006.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Johnson, Lawson, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of September, 2006.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON
PARISH FOR PAVEMENT PANEL LIFTING AND
SOIL COMPACTION SERVICES TO URETEK USA,
INC. AS PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 117-2004 AND 296-2004 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public works committee.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal committee reported the following item:
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH M-SQUARE
MANAGEMENT PERTAINING TO MANAGEMENT
AND OPERATION OF THE LINKS ON THE BAYOU
GOLF COURSE, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR
THE JOHNNY DOWNS COMPLEX AND BRINGHURST
GOLF COURSE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Utility committee reported the following item:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 3 FOR SOUTHERN HEIGHTS
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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President
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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