The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Myron K. Lawson, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Everett Hobbs and Harry Silver. Also present were City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders, Council Attorney Howard B. Gist, III 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 Johnson 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. 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. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
Bids were opened for Wooddale Housing project, drainage improvements.
NAME OF BIDDERS AMOUNT OF BIDS
T.L. Construction Company $422,538.00
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. Johnson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WOODDALE HOUSING PROJECT, DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were opened for commemorative, 4 dial 15’ 6” tall post clock
NAME OF BIDDERS
Electric Time Company $30,885.00 + $4,278
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. Johnson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR COMMEMORATIVE 4 DIAL 15’ 6” TALL POST
CLOCK, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
OCTOBER 24, 2006 AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID CLOCK, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were opened for single phase polemount transformers.
NAME OF BIDDERS
Arkansas Electric
Central Moloney
Stuart Irby
WESCO
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. Johnson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE POLEMONT TRANFORMERS
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED, AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
TRANSFORMERS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were opened for wood equivalent concrete poles.
NAME OF BIDDERS
Accord Industries
Valmart Newmark
Stress Crete, Inc.
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. Johnson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WOOD EQUIVALENT CONCRETE POLES,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED, AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CONCRETE POLES, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REVISING AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 28 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED
TO OFFICE AND NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICTS
ON-PREMISE SIGN REQUIREMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENTAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE City of Alexandria AND MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON FOR
CONSOLIDATING DESIGN SERVICES FOR ALL
PHASES OF VERSAILLES BOULEVARD EXTENSION
INCLUDIING STREETS, DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, RECREATION AND
TOURISM TO RECEIVE STATE APPROPRIATION
OF FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE ALEXANDRIA
ZOOLOGICAL PARK AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENT
NO. 2 FOR CULPEPPER ROAD/LACASSINE
DRIVE TO STERKX ROAD AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 3 FOR
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR SOUTHERN HEIGHTS
DRAINAGE PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET FOR CRISIS
INTERVENTION PROGRAM IN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET FOR AN OFFICE
ASSISTANT IN THE LEGAL DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a sewer servitude agreement for the acquisition of a 20’ wide permanent sewer utility servitude in connection with the Hwy. 28 West sewer extension project was removed from the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING LAB EQUIPMENT
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND NOT NEEDED
FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZE
ADVERTISEMENT TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8064-2006
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ACTING BUILDING
OFFICIAL FOR 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of October, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8065-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES 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 24th day of October, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8066-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CLAMPS & COUPLINGS 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 24th day of October, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8067-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VARIOUS SIZES OF GAS PIPE
FOR THE GAS 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, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of October, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8068-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR GOOD EARTH DITCH CLOSURE
ALONG LOTS 144-149.
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 24th day of October, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8069-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR BAYOU ROBERTS & LANDMARK
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE V.
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 24th day of October, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8070-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WAHLDER STREET IMPROVEMENTS
FROM 3RD STREET TO 6TH STREET.
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 24th 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.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Jones Avenue asphalt overlay was delayed for two weeks.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 350-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
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.
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 24th day of October, 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. 351-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WIRE & CABLE FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID WIRE & CABLE 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 24th day of October, 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. 352-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THREE PHRASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANS-
FORMERS 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 24th day of October, 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. 353-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
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
CONTRCT 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of October, 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. 354-2006
AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO.
297-2006 CONCERNING THE AWARDING OF A
LOW BID FOR CABLE & ACCESSORIES TO
UPGRADE CIT PARK FEEDER FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of October, 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. 355-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/07 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR WEED & SEED PROGRAM IN THE
POLICE 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: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of October, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 356-2006
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 7.00 ACRES
BELONGING TO M.S. OF CENLA PROPERTIES
LOCATED IN SECTION 25 INTO THE CITY AS
REQUSTED 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.
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 24th day of October, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 357-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR BOCAGE SUBDIVISION, PHASE III 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 24th day of October, 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. 358-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR ST. ANDREWS LINKS ESTATES, PHASE
1 AND PHASE 2 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 24th day of October, 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. 359-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR NORTHPORT WEST
SUBDIVISION, TRACTS C, D & E 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 24th day of October, 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. 360-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR VILLA RACHELLE,
PHASE II, LOTS 17-36 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 24th day of October, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 361-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVSIION PLAT FOR WAL-MART
HIGHWAY 28 WEST 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of October, 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. 362-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A 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.
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 24th day of October, 2006.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
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.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2006/2007 operating budget in the Alexandria Police department adding sixteen police officer slots was delayed for two weeks.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 363-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET IN THE SANITATION
DPEARTMENT ADDING EIGHT SLOTS 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 24th day of October, 2006.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn, Housing Inspector for the Community Development department explained the following items to the Council and the Council took the following action.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8071-2006
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT: 1912 MADELINE – SOILEAU
INVESTMENT, 2541 OVERTON & 2593 OVERTON
– SIR WELTON HOBBS, ESTATE, AND 2619
OVERTON – RICHARD DAVIS, ESTATE.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Hobbs.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of October, 2006.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, A & E Review committees.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee brought up the following item:
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A TEMPORARY
EXCEPTION TO SECTION 7-62 OF THE
CITY CODE TO THE AMERICAN LEGION
LOCATED AT 3215 RAPIDES AVENUE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Mr. Marshall, Chairman of the Public Safety committee reported the following item:
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8072-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF
EIGHT (8) EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS
AT FIRE EQUIPMENT STATIONS AND VARIOUS
SMALL PROJECTS. BIDS TO BE OPENED
DECEMBER 5, 2006.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of October, 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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