Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 22, 2006.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Friday, December 22, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Louis J. Marshall, Everett Hobbs, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver, and Myron K. Lawson. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Kelvin G. Sanders, Council Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Everett C. Hobbs, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Pastor Greg Texada with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Chuck 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 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.

On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from meeting which was held December 5, 2006 were unanimously approved by the Council.

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

RESOLUTION 8102-2006

A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR
ST. ANDREWS LINKS SUBDIVISION AND
ALEXANDRIA LINKS GOLF COURSE ORNAMENTAL
FENCE & AUTHORIZATION FOR ADVERTISEMENT
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: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

Bids were received for herbicides.

Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Alenza $726.48
BWI Co., Inc. $555.73
Carso, Inc. $0.00
CWC Chemical $937.88
Helena Chemical $804.32
Red River Specialties $714.75
UAP Distribution $801.97

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE FOR HERBICIDES FOR
A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID HERBICIDES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for sewer and drain pipe reinforced concrete type.

Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Rinker Materials $1388.20 (Categories I &II)

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE FOR SEWER AND
DRAIN REINFORCED CONCRETE TYPE
FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID REINFORCED
CONCRETE TYPE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
13-22 OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING
TO ABANDONED VEHICLES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

AND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT
WITH TRANS-CYCLE INDUSTRIES FOR
PCB & PCB CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING OWNERSHIP AND
TRANSFER OF RIGHTS TO THE STATE OF
LOUISIANA IN THE 30’ DRAINAGE LATERAL
RUNNING FROM DORCHESTER DRIVE TO
WIMBLEDON BOULEVARD AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH OWEN
& WHITE TO PROVIDE HYDRAULIC STUDY
FOR SOUTH ALEXANDRIA DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS 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 supplemental agreement No. 1 for additional right of way survey and maps for Jackson Street @ Horseshoe Drive intersection improvements was pulled from the agenda.

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

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 10 ACRES
BELONING TO PECAN GROVE SUBDIVISION,
LOCATED IN SECTIONS 76 & 77, AS
REQUESTED BY MARK TURRENTINE AND
ZONING SAID PROPERTY TO “SF-2” SINGLE
FAMILY (MODERATE DENSITY) DISTRICT
UPON ANNEXATION 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 ANNEXING 13.57 ACRES
BELONGING TO JOHN A. VERZWYVELT
ESTATE LOCATED IN SECTION 19, AS
REQUESTED BY JOHN VERZWYVELT,
AND ZONING SAID PROPERTY AS
DESCRIBED TO “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY
(MODERATE DENSITY) DISTRICT UPON
ANNEXATION 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 REZONING 38 ACRES
OF PROPERTY OF THE FORMER RAPIDES
GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB OUTSIDE THE
CLEAR ZONE OF THE ALEXANDRIA
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM “SF-2”
SINGLE FAMILY (MODERATE DENSITY)
TO “PD” PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT 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 REZONING THE CENTER
94 ACRES OF THE FORMER RAPIDES
GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY
LOCATED IN AND ADJACENT TO THE
CLEAR ZONE OF THE ALEXANDRIA
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM “SF-2”
TO “AG” AS REQUESTED BY JAY PEARSON,
GRAY-WALK HOLDINGS 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 REZONING 3116 HUDSON
BOULEVARD NEAR NATCHEZ STREET FROM
“C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO
“MF-1” MULTI-FAMILY (LOW DENSITY)
DISTRICT, AS REQUESTED BY KERRY BANKS
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 REZONING 1315 TEXAS
AVENUE NEAR ALEXANDER STREET
FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY (MODERATE
DENSITY) DISTRICT TO “B-2” COMMUNITY
BUSINESS DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of the subdivision plat for the Lake District, Phase I, 5th filing was pulled from the agenda.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR WEST POINTE
ON THE BAYOU, PHASE XII, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8103-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT FUEL
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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8104-2006

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR REPAIRS TO COOLING TOWER,
UNIT #3 AT D.G. HUNTER GENERATING STATION
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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

The next item on the agenda that being to hear from Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria was delayed for two weeks.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Bayou Roberts & Landmark drainage improvements, Phase V. 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. Marshall, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 414-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
GOOD EARTH DITCH CLOSURE ALONG LOTS
144-149 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8105-2006

A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS FOR THE
WAHLDER STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM
3RD STREET TO 6TH STREET.

The President called for any discussion. The bid was rejected and it was recommended that the City Council reject the bid so that the Plans and
Specifications for this project can be reviewed to determine if any cost reductions can be achieved and the project re-bid in the fiscal year 2007-2008, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED
FOR SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF
EIGHT EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS
AT FIRE EQUIPMENT STATIONS AND
VARIOUS SMALL 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID
SUBMITTED FOR CLAMPS & COUPLINGS
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VARIOUS SIZES OF GAS PIPE FOR THE GAS
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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENT
NO. 2 FOR HORSESHOE DRIVE @ MASONIC
DRIVE INTERSECTION 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 22nd day of December, 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. 420-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR MCDONALD STREET
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 &
PHASE 3 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, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 06/07 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR MCDONALD STREET 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: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 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. Smith, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 422-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 06/07 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR WOODDALE DRAINAGE &
AUMP LOWER THIRD STREET 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, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR WINDERMERE BOULEVARD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE IV 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 424-2006

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET
FOR BAYOU ROBERT @ LANDMARK, PHASE V
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: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 425-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
REVISION OF ENGINEERING PAYMENT
FOR HYNSON BAYOU PHASE 4 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, Marshall, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 426-2006

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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 427-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A DONATION OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED ON LOT 4 OF
RIDGEDALE SUBDVISION 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 428-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR CYPRESS
POINT CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE B, BUILDING
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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 429-2006

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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

ORDINANCE NO. 430-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT FOR
INTERRUPTIBLE 311 (A)(2) TRANSPORTATION
OF NATURAL GAS BETWEEN CROSSTEX LIG
AND THE CITY BY REPLACING THE EXHIBIT A
TITLED POINTS OF RECEIPT 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH RICHARD
ROZANSKI AND WHEELIS AND ROZANSKI FOR
LEGAL SERVICES 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 22nd day of December, 2006.

PERSONNEL/INSURANCE COMMITTEE

AN ORDINANCE CREATING A POSITION
OF MECHANICAL INSPECTOR AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR SUCH
POSITION ANDOTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. Mr. Trey Gist explained this item to the Council. The Personnel/Insurance Committee recommended approval of this item. An amendment was offered by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler to recommend funding at this time. A vote was called for the amendment which resulted as follows:

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

A vote was called for on the original motion as amended:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 5116 AND
5120 LEO STREET BETWEEN MACARTHUR
DRIVE AND STEPHEN AVENUE FROM “SF-2”
SINGLE-FAMILY (MODERATE DENSITY) WITH
“C-1” (LIMITED COMMERCIAL) DISTRICT, AS
REQUESTED BY ANGELA WILLIAMS AND
RICKEY DAUZAT 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 434-2006

AND ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR WAL-MART HIGHWAY
28 WEST SUBDIVISION & RESCINDING ORDINANCE
NO. 361-2006 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: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 435-2006

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAY 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 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: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREETAND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR NORTH PARK VILLAGE SUBDIVISION,
PHASE I 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING THE BUILDING
OFFICIAL FOR THE CITY TO BE THE BUILDING
CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER FOR THE
UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. Mr. Trey Gist was present to explain this item to the Council. 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 7 CONCERNING
BUILDING CODES AND RELATED MATTERS
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE UNIFORM
CONSTRUCTION CODE; TO DESIGNATE A
BUILDING OFFICIAL OR OTHER INSPECTORS
AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED
MATTERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

UTILITY COMMITTEE

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND
CLECO 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Addendum 2 of the D.G. Hunter Controls System Contract was delayed 2 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. 441-2006

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 THE
SET PENALTY WILL APPLY 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

COMMITTEES

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

Mr. Smith, Chairman of the Legal committee reported the following items.

On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH JONATHAN
GOINS FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8106-2006

A RESOLUTION ADDING LATONIA MITCHELL
TO SERVE ON THE SPORTS ARENA
COMMITTEE REPRESENTING COUNCIL
DISTRICT ONE 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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN THE
CITY AND THE LAW FIRM OF DAPHNE R.
ROBINSON AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH REVEREND LEON R. HALL
FOR THE SITE COORDINATOR OF THE WEED
& SEED PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8107-2006

A RESOLUTION DECLARING DECEMBER 26TH
AND JANUARY 2ND HOLIDAYS 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8108-2006

A RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE ACTION ON
BUILDING CODES AND RELATED MATTERS
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES
TO COMPLY WITH THE STATE UNIFORM
CONSTRUCTION CODE; TO DESIGNATE
A BUILDING OFFICIAL OR OTHER INSPECTORS
AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE FOR
RELATED MATTERS 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: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8109-2006

A RESOLUTION TO CONFIRM CHARLES JOHNSON
AS CITY ATTORNEY 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: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of December, 2006.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
CHARLES JOHNSON FOR LEGAL
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following items:

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

AN ORDINANCE REVISING AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 28 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED
TO HISTORICAL GUESTHOUSE CODE
REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning Committee.

There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

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President

ATTEST:

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City Clerk

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