The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, November 7, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Myron K. Lawson and Everett Hobbs. Also present were Mayor Edward G. Randolph, Jr., City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders, 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 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.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading (Consent Calendar( and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of (Consent Calendar(.
Mr. Marshall moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Lawson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
Bids were received for Convention Hall operable door replacement and related work.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
James A. Decker $118,464.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONVENTION HALL OPERABLE DOOR
REPLACEMENT AND RELATED WORK,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
REPLACEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for Clermont Subdivision URD cable replacement for Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders Base Bid Bid Alternate #1
Chain Electric $63,661.00 $75,455.50
Razz Electric $69,692.70 $79,792.75
E.P. Breaux $79,266.60 $90,446.75
Central Electric $87,407.50 $99,487.50
Southern Electric $102,607.60 $120,122.50
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CLERMONT SUBDIVISION URD CABLE
REPLACEMENT FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID REPLACEMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance for Coldstream Avenue drainage improvements was delayed for two weeks.
Bids were received for concealable soft body armor vests for the Alexandria Police Department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
BELSCO $649.95 each
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHROIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONCEALABLE SOFT BODY ARMOR VESTS
FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
VESTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
RECEIVE MONIES FROM THE LOUISIANA
COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT
FOR A DARE 2006/2007 GRANT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
RECEIVE MONIES FROM JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT USED TO COVER
OVERTIME AND PURCHASE EQUIPMENT
FOR NARCOTICS ACTIVITES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 5-21
AND 5-29 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING
TO REGISTRATION OF ANIMALS INCLUDING
VICIOUS ANIMALS, PROVIDE FOR
DETERMINATION OF CLASSIFICATION OF
VICIOUS ANIMALS AND OTHER MATTERS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A WATER LINE SERVITUDE
BETWEEN THE CITY AND MARGARET CLAIRE
JORDAN WELLS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN ELECTRIC UTILITY
SERVITUDE BETWEEN THE CITY AND
CHAMBERS INVESTMENT COMPANY, INC.
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following
ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ALEXANDRIA
MALL SUBDIVISION, 2ND FILING AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
MONCEAUX-BULLER & ASSOCIATES FOR
THE DESIGN OF TEXAS AVENUE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS FROM PHILLIPS STREET
TO ASPER STREET AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND ALEXANDRIA
CENTRAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF FACILITIES ALONG
THE RED RIVER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
MARDI GRAS ASSOCIATION TO CO-SPONSOR
THE ALEXANDRIA MARDI GRAS CHILDREN’S
PARADE, THE ALEXANDRIA MARDI GRAS
KREWE PARADE FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE
OF CELEBRATING AND PROMOTING ALEXANDRIA
AND THE CENTRAL LOUISIANA COMMUNITY
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN
DISCARDED ITEMS AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
AND NOT NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE
AND REQUEST PERMISSION TO SELL THESE
SURPLUS ITEMS AT A PUBLIC AUCTION TO BE
HELD LATER THIS YEAR AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPEC THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8074-2006
A RESOLUTION TO THE ALEXANDRIA CIVIL
SERVICE COMMISSION AND THE CIVIL SERVICE
DIRECTOR REGARDING POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES
AND CITY EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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 7th day of November, 2006.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8075-2006
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING RAPIDES REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE
ZONE PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
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 7th day of November, 2006.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8076-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SUBMIT TO HUD AN AMENDMENT TO
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM AND TO EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR
THE RELEASE OF HUD’S LETTER OF CREDIT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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 7th day of November, 2006.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8077-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HERBICIDES FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD.
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 7th day of November, 2006.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8078-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SEWER AND DRAIN PIPE,
REINFORCED CONCRETE TYPE FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD.
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 7th day of November, 2006.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8079-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HIGHWAY 28 WEST SEWER
TRUNK MAIN AND LIFT STATIONS.
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 7th day of November, 2006.
Mr. Marshall moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8080-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHROIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ST. ANDREWS LINKS SUBDIVISION
AND ALEXANDRIA LINKS GOLF COURSE
ORNAMENTAL FENCE.
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 7th day of November, 2006.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 364-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
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.
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 7th day of November, 2006.
The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Wooddale Housing project, drainage improvement, Phase II 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 there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 365-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
COMMEMORATIVE, 4 DIAL 15’ 6” TALL POST
CLOCK, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CLOCK 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 7th day of November, 2006.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 366-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT 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: Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of November, 2006.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 367-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WOOD EQUIVALENT CONCRETE POLES, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID POLES
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 7th day of November, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Supplemental Engineering Services Agreement between the City and Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson for consolidating design services for all phases of Versailles Boulevard extension including streets, drainage and utility improvements 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 there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 368-2006
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.
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 7th day of November, 2006.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 369-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENT
NO. 2 FOR CULPEPPER ROAD/LACASSINE DRIVE
TO STERKX ROAD 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 7th day of November, 2006.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 370-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 3 FOR
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION 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 7th day of November, 2006.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 371-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR SOUTHERN HEIGHTS DRAINAGE
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of November, 2006.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 372-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET FOR AN OFFICE
ASSISTANT IN THE LEGAL 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 7th day of November, 2006.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 373-2006
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.
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 7th day of November, 2006.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 374-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET FOR CRISIS INTER-
VENTION PROGRAM IN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety 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 7th day of November, 2006.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 375-2006
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 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of November, 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.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 376-2006
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 President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of November, 2006.
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 pulled from the agenda.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn, Community Development Inspector explained these structures to the Council. The following action was taken.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8081-2006
A RESOLUTION TAKING THE FOLLOWING ACTION
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 2132 PLANTATION
AND 1107 TEXAS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of November, 2006.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance committee reported the following items.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
REBOWE & FONTENOT, LLC FOR ACTUARIAL
SERVICES (GASB) STATEMENTS 43 AND 45
CALCULATIONS ON OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT
BENEFITS 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. 8082-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM
WITH INSULATION ADDED AT THE FRANK O.
HUNTER GYM.
BIDS TO BE OPENED JANUARY 2, 2007.
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 7th day of November, 2006.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following items:
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8083-2006
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ESTABLISHMENT
OF PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR
COST SHARING AGREEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS.
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 7th day of November, 2006.
Mr. Marshall, Chairman of the Public Safety committee reported the following items.
On motion of Mr. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR JONES AVENUE
OVERLAY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the A/E Review committee reported the following:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS
FOR PROFESSIONALS SERVICES FOR 14
OPERATION FAST TRACK PROJECTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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President
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City Clerk
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