Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 10, 2006.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 10, 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, Everett Hobbs and 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 Fowler.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Council next read all items found under the heading (Consent Calendar( and assigned them to committees.

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of (Consent Calendar(.

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

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

Bids were received for Jones Avenue asphalt overlay.

NAME OF BIDDERS AMT. OF BID
Gilchrist Construction $996,585.30
Rylee Contracting Company $899,433.80

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. Fowler.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JONES AVENUE ASPHALT OVERLAY, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID OVERLAY
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

Bids were received for commercial kitchen equipment for the Alexandria Riverfront Center.

NAME OF BIDDERS AMT. OF BID
Great Lake Hotel Supply Company #1
Buckelew Hardware Company, Inc. #2 & #4
Sam Tell and Son, Inc. #3 & #5

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. Fowler.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR
THE ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT CENTER, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID EQUIPMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

Bids were received for wire & cable for the Electric Distribution department.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Richard Johnson
WESCO
Stuart Irby
Arkansas Electric
Techline

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. Fowler.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WIRE & CABLE FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
IDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
ONTRACT FOR SAID WIRE & CABLE,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

Bids were received for three phase padmount transformers.

NAME OF BIDDERS
Pauwels Transformers
WESCO
Arkansas Electric
Stuart C. Irby
Techline

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. Fowler.

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

Bids were received for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.

NAME OF BIDDERS
LA Utilities
National Waterworks
Coburns Supply

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. Fowler.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED ACCESSORIES
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID ACCESSORIES, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE
NO. 297-2006 CONCERING THE AWARDING
OF A LOW BID FOR CABLE & ACCESSORIES
TO UPGRADE CITY PARK FEEDER FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET FOR WEED & SEED
PROGRAM IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 7.00 ACRES
BELONGING TO M.S. OF CENLA PROPERTIES
LOCATED IN SECTION 25 INTO THE CITY AS
REQUESTED BY MARK STEVENSON ANNEXING
SAID PROPERTY AND ZONING SAID PROPERTY
TO “SF-3” SINGLE FAMILY (HIGH DENSITY)
DISTRICT UPON ANNEXATION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR BOCAGE SUBDIVISION,
PHASE III AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR ST. ANDREWS LINKS ESTATES, PHASE
1 AND 2 AND PHASE 2 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR NORTHPORT
WEST SUBDIVISION, TRACTS C, D & E AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF SUBDIVISION PLAT VILLA RACHELLE,
PHASE II, LOTS 17-36 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR WAL-MART
HIGHWAY 28 WEST SUBDIVSION 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. 8055-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE THE PROPOSED SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS FOR RUE LEFT BANK SUBDIVISION.

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 10th day of October, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8056-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PIPE, TUBING & PVC FITTINGS
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD.

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 10th day of October, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8057-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS.

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 10th day of October, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8058-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WINDERMERE BOULEVARD
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE IV.

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 10th day of October, 2006.

The next item on the agenda was 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.

Mr. President recognized Ms. Oberia Price who spoke to the Mayor and Council about the Historical Preservation District Commission getting a mural painted on the old Water department building located at Lee and Masonic Drive. The following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8059-2006

A RESOLUTION GRANTING PERMISSION TO
THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF HAVINGN A MURAL
PAINTED ON THE OLD WATER DEPARTMENT
BUILDING LOCATED AT LEE AND MASONIC DRIVE.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of October, 2006.

The Mayor next presented a proclamation to the LA Capital Federal Credit Union Association for celebrating Credit Union week.

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. Johnson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 327-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT AT CONVENTION HALL
AND VARIOUS SMALL PROJECTS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECTS 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 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 328-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LABORATORY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
IMPROVEMENTS 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 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 329-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET FOR SYSTEMS ANALYST
IN THE BUDGET DEPARTMENT 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 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 330-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONIES FROM
THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PERTAINING TO
GUN VIOLENCE 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 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 331-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES PARISH SEWER
DISTRICT NO. 1 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, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 332-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH OTIS
ELEVATOR, KONE ELEVATOR AND SCHINDLER
ELEVATOR FOR PREVENTIVE AND FULL
MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR VARIOUS
PASSENGER ELEVATORS IN CITY FACILITIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 333-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH BERG
MECHANICAL AND ACA FOR PREVENTIVE
AND FULL MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR
VARIOUS HVAC IN CITY FACILITIES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 334-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY
AND CROSSROADS SOCCER ASSOCIATION
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 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 335-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHROIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 5 FOR HYNSON BAYOU
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 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 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 336-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
VEHICLE WINDSHIELDS AND GLASS FOR THE
PARTS WAREHOUSE 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 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 337-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 OF
THE CITY CODE ADDING ARTICLE IV CREATING
A COMMISSION TO SERVE AS ADVISORS TO
THE MAYOR, MEMBERS OF HIS/HER
ADMINISTRATION AND THE COUNCIL REGARDING
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE FORMULATION
OF EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, SOCIAL
AND CULTURLA COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF ALEXANDRIA RECREATIONAL
AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS (AREP) 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, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 338-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH BREAZEALE,
SASCHE & WILSON AND LEO C. HAMILTON FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 339-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MONTGOMERY, BARNETT,
BROWN, READ, HAMMOND & MINTZ, ATTORNEYS
AT LAW FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 340-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF’S
OFFICE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE AND
RECOVERY 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 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 341-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN A CASH SALE AND DEED WITH LEON
COLEMAN, SR. AND ALICE GORDON COLEMAN
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF
LAND IN PART OF LOT 11 OF BLOCK 14 OF
BROADWAY 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 342-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXTEND THE TIRE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICAN
TIRE, LLC 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 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 343-2006

AN ORDINANCE RENAMING GROVE ROAD TO
GROVE LANE AS REQUESTED BY THE STREET
RESIDENTS 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 10th day of October, 2006.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 344-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13-21
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE RELATIVE
TO SMOKING AND SMOKELESS TOBACCO
PROHIBITED IN BUILDINGS, FACILITIES AND
VEHICLES OWNED OR LEASED BY THE CITY
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 345-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND RE-ENACTING
SECTION 2-23 OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE
RELATIVE TO COUNCIL MEETINGS RULES,
COMMITTEE MEETINGS, PUBLIC COMMENT ON
ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTIONS HEARD THEREIN
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion.

An amendment was offered by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall that the ordinance be amended in order to include the language that the deadline for receiving fact sheets by the Clerk’s Office would be Monday at Noon. There being no other discussion, a vote was called on the amendment and the following recorded:

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

A vote was called on the original motion, as amended, which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs and the vote was taken as follows:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of October, 2006.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 346-2006

AN ORDINANCE REZONING THE FRONT 5.42
ACRE PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED
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 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of October, 2006.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board pertaining to capital improvements and recreation improvements was delayed for two weeks.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 347-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR HOMEBUYER TRAINING PROGRAM
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Community Development 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 10th day of October, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 348-2006

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 President called for any discussion. The Community Development 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 10th day of October, 2006.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 349-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREE-
MENT WITH RHONDA REAP-CURIEL FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion.

The Economic Development committee recommended approval of this item with an amendment to the ordinance that Ms. Curiel will work with the City and the GAEDA Board pertaining to this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called on the amendment and the following recorded:

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

A vote was called on the original motion, as amended 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 10th day of October, 2006.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn with the Community Development department was present to explain these items to the Council.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8060-2006

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 3920 LINCOLN ROAD, 2340 TAFT,
614 WHEELOCK AND 69 ESSIE.

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 10th day of October, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8061-2006

A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
7974-2006 CONCERNING THE CONDEMNATION
OF 69 ESSIE STREET.

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 10th day of October, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8062-2006

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
FOLLOWING 25 STRUCTURES.

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 10th day of October, 2006.

COMMITTEES

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

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8063-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PROVISION
OF A HOSPITALITY SUITE AT THE BAYOU
CLASSIC TO PROMOTE 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, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of October, 2006.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO THE CONTRACT WITH DANA
PITCHER PRODUCTIONS, INC. FOR THE
PROMOTION OF A BOXING TOURNAMENT TO
BE HELD AT THE ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT
CENTER ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2006
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET IN THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT ADDING SIXTEEN
POLICE OFFICER SLOTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET IN THE SANITATION
DEPARTMENT ADDING EIGHT SLOTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.

Mr. Smith asked David Crutchfield to meet with the City’s auditing firm, Payne, Moore & Herrington and meet with the Mayor, the City Attorney and Trey Gist on establishing a capital fund for utilities. This item will be brought back to the Finance Committee in two weeks.

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