The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, December 5, 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 Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders, City 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 Johnson 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. Silver seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
Bids were received for Good Earth ditch closure along Lots 144-149.
NAME OF BIDDERS AMT. OF BID
Gerace Construction $188,853.00
Peters Construction $196,589.32
Budd Construction $209,157.00
T.L. Construction $211,265.00
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. Silver:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
GOOD EARTH DITCH CLOSURE ALONG LOTS
144-149, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
DITCH CLOSURE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BAYOU ROBERTS & LANDMARK DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
TO BE RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS
DITCH CLOSURE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for Wahlder Street improvements from 3rd Street to 6th Street.
NAME OF BIDDERS AMT. OF BID
Rylee Contracting $689,738.00
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. Silver:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WAHLDER STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM
3RD STREET TO 6TH STREET, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for supply and installation of eight exhaust ventilation systems at fire equipment stations and various small projects.
NAME OF BIDDERS AMT. OF BID
Rossman Enterprises $206,812.00
Nederman $189,980.00
Reed Industrial $185,348.00
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. Silver:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF EIGHT
EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS AT FIRE
EQUIPMENT STATIONS AND VARIOUS SMALL
PROJECTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
STATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for janitorial supplies for a six month period.
NAME OF BIDDERS
Long’s Preferred Products
Dixie Paper Company
Pyramid School Products
X-PEDX
Dyna-Pak Corporation
Sam Tell & Son
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. Silver:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SUPPLIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for clamps & couplings for a six month period.
NAME OF BIDDERS
Coburn’s Supply
HD Supply Waterworks
Lafayette Winwater
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. Silver:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CLAMPS & COUPLINGS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for various sizes of gas pipe for the Gas Department.
NAME OF BIDDERS AMT. OF BID
Coburn’s Supply No Bid
LA Utilities $17,020
EGW Utilities $18,325
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. Silver:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VARIOUS SIZES OF GAS PIPE FOR THE GAS
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
GAS PIPE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENT
NO. 2 FOR HORSESHOE DRIVE @ MASONIC
DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR MCDONALD STREET
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 AND
PHASE 3 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR MCDONALD
STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR WOODDALE DRAINAGE
& AUMP LOWER THIRD STREET AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR WINDERMERE BOULEVARD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE IV AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR BAYOU ROBERT @ LANDMARK, PHASE
V, DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVISION
OF ENGINEERING PAYMENT FOR HYNSON
BAYOU PHASE 4 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE HIGHEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR MULTIPLE BRAND NAMES OF HAND
HELD EQUIPMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER UTILITIES
WITH PARTICIPATING MEMBERS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
CLECO POWER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO ADDENDUM 2 OF THE D.G.
HUNTER CONTROLS SYSTEM CONTRACT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A DONATION OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED ON LOT 4 OF RIDGEDALE
SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR CYPRESS POINT
CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE B, BUILDING 2 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF A 10’ WIDE ELECTRIC EASEMENT/
SERVITUDE LOCATED IN LOT 2 OF LANCELOT,
PHASE I SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN ACT OF EXCHANGE
BETWEEN THE CITY AND RAPIDES PARISH
POLICE JURY FOR THE PROPERTY EXCHANGE
OF LOT 8 AND 7, JACKSON STREET SUBDIVISION
FOR LOT 1, SQUARE 47 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8093-2006
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD JANUARY 4, 2007 FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF 30 STRUCTURES.
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 5th day of December, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8094-2006
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.
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 5th day of December, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8095-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC
CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING.
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 5th day of December, 2006.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8096-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC
CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING.
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 5th day of December, 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 thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 396-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
COLDSTREAM AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENTS, 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 5th day of December, 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. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 397-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WINDEREMERE BOULEVARD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, 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 5th day of December, 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. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 398-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PIPE, TUBING & PVC FITTINGS FOR A SIX
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
FITTINGS 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 5th day of December, 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. 399-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
TRANSFORMERS 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 5th day of December, 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. 400-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET FOR HISTORIC
PRESERVATION IN COMMUNITY 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of December, 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. Hobbs, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 401-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET FOR PROFESSIONAL
FEES IN THE UTILITY DIRECTOR’S BUDGET
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 5th day of December, 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. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 402-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND GREG
PHILLIPS FOR LINGUISTIC 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: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of December, 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. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 403-2006
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE City of Alexandria
2006/2007 BUDGET TO INCLUDE THE 2006
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM
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 5th day of December, 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 404-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH HOPE
HOUSE OF CENTRAL LA FOR THE OPERATION
OF A HOMELESS TRANSITIONAL SHELTER
FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN 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 5th day of December, 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. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 405-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE SHEPHERD CENTER OF CENTRAL LA
FOR THE OPERATION OF A HOMELESS
EMERGENCY SHELTER AND A HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAM 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, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of December, 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. Lawson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 406-2006
AN ORDINANCE REVISING CHAPTER 28 OF THE
CITY CODE RELATED TO DEFINITION OF
CONVENIENCE STORES 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 5th day of December, 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. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 407-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
AN ELECTRICAL SERVITUDE BEING DEDICATED
BY CHRISTUS HEALTH LOUISIANA OWNER OF
SURGERY CENTER LOCATED ADJACENT TO
LOTS 9 & 10 OF CABRINI 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, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of December, 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. 408-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONIES
FROM THE LA COMMISSION ON LAW
ENFORCEMENT FOR DARE STATE FUNDING
AWARD 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 5th day of December, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Silver, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 409-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENT
NO. 1 FOR HORSESHOE DRIVE @ MASONIC
DRIVE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. 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 5th day of December, 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. 410-2006
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION
OF A UTILITY SERVITUDE BEING DEDICATED
BY PETRON, OWNERS OF TRACT A OF
ALEXANDRIA INDUSTRIAL PARK, 2ND FILING
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. 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 5th day of December, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 411-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND ALEXANDRIA/PINEVILLE
AREA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU FOR
MANAGEMENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT
CENTER 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 5th day of December, 2006.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to amend the Agreement for Interruptible (311 (a) (2) Transportation of Natural Gas between Cross Tex LIG and the City by replacing the Exhibit A titled Points of Receipt 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 412-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A PERPETUAL RENTAL AND
ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
AHRENS BONAIRE PROPERTIES FOR STREET
LIGHTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 26-84
(L) FOR STREET LIGHTING CHARGES ON
PRIVATE ROADS 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of December, 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. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 413-2006
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES REGIONAL
MEDICAL CENTER 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: Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of December, 2006.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn, Community Development Inspector was present to explain these structures to the Council.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8097-2006
A RESOLUTION CONTINUIING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 5208 RUTLAND
AND 335 NORTH 16TH STREET.
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 5th day of December, 2006.
ELECTIONS – RESOLUTION
Mr. Sanders, City Attorney conducted the nomination of officers.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, it was moved that the nominations be opened.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8098-2006
A RESOLUTION ELECTING EVERETT C. HOBBS
AS PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Marshall to close the nominations and a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson. Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of December, 2006.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8099-2006
A RESOLUTION ELECTING LOUIS MARSHALL
AS VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA
CITY COUNCIL.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Smith to close the nominations and a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Hobbs, Fowler, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of December, 2006.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Utility, Community Development, Public Safety/Transportation and A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following items:
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8100-2006
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE
LEGISLATURE TO FUND SUGARHOUSE
ROAD PROJECT.
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 5th day of December, 2006.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE BUILDING
OFFICIAL FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA TO
BE THE BUILDING CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER FOR THE UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION
CODES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A POSITION
OF MECHANIC INSPECTOR AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SUCH
POSITION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Personnel committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZIING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR WAL-MART
HIGHWAY 28 WEST SUBDIVISION &
RESCINDING ORIDNANCE NO. 361-2006 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT AN ACT OF DONATION FOR
LOT 5 OF THE WAL-MART HIGHWAY 28 WEST
SUBDIVISION AS REQUIRED TO DEVELOP
SOUTH CLOVERLEAF BOULEVARD STREET
AND UTILITY RIGHT-OF-WAY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR NORTH PARK VILLAGE SUBDIVISION.
PHASE I 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:
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
RICHARD ROZANSKI AND WHEELIS AND
ROZANSKI FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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. 8101-2006
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE
OF $16,000.00 FOR PAYMENT TO BOUTEE
CATERING FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE
INAUGURATION OF THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL
FROM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS.
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 5th day of December, 2006.
Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Personnel Committee reported the following:
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A PENALTY ON
UTILITY BILL PAYMENTS; TO SET THE
RATE FOR THE PENALTY AND A DATE
FOR THE PERIOD TO SET PENALTY
WILL APPLY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
The Council complimented Mr. Charles Smith on his many years of serving as President of the Council.
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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