The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 30, 2007, at 5:00 P.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 the City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Chief Administration Officer Kay Michiels, Council Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels. Absent was Mayor Jacques M. Roy.
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 Reverend Raymond Franklin with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Myron Lawson.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Smith 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.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the minutes taken from meeting which was held January 16, 2007 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for vehicle & equipment fuel.
Name of Bidders
Item #1 Item #2 Item #3
St. Romain Oil Company
.5180 .5650 .1300
.7270 .8080 .1300
.8960 .8080 .1300
Central Oil & Supply
.0835 .0835 .4360
.1035 .1035 .4860
.1035 .1035 .4860
Lott Oil Company
.0430 .0487 .0987
.0430 .0487 .0987
.0430 .0487 .0987
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WITH THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO PROMOTE &
SPONSOR THE 2007 “QUE’IN ON THE RED”
BARBQUE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD MARCH
23-24, 2007 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH MALCOLM
LARVADAIN FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HERSHEL
LONIDIER FOR HIS SERVICES AS A RIGHT OF
WAY AGENT FOR THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF A PARCEL CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY
13.7 ACRES OF PROPERTY FROM BALLINA
FARMS SITUATED ADJACENT TO TENNYSON
OAKS SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY FOR BAYOU
ROBERT @ LANDMARK DRAINAGE PROJECT
ALONG WITH FOUR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
SERVITUDES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION OF A UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED IN TRACTS OF LAND
OWNED BY CHARLES B. FINE AND
J.W. SLOCUM SITUATED ADJACENT TO
ACADIAN VILLAGE AND BETWEEN THIRD
STREET AND THE RED RIVER AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A DONATION OF TWO (2) UTILITY
SERVITUDES FROM RECYCLING SERVICES
LOCATED IN SOUTH ALEXANDRIA ADDITION.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR THE LAKE
DISTRICT, BREVARD COURT COMMERCIAL
SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT FOR LOTS
1-5 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION AT 3726 S. MACARTHUR DRIVE
FOR A CLASS “A” (HIGH AND LOW ALCOHOL
CONTENT) PERMIT FOR USE OR
CONSUMPTION ON THE LICENSED PREMISE
FOR THE OPERATION OF HALF-TIME SPORTS
BAR-N-GRILL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works Committee.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE
CLEANING OF 35’ TRANSIT BUSES &
PASSENGER TRANSIT VANS FOR THE BUS
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE
CLEANING OF THE MAIN STREET ATRANS
BUS TERMINAL FOR THE BUS DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HOT MIX FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD
FOR USE BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET TO RECEIVE FUNDS
FROM UNION TANK FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPEATING BUDGET TO ADD A
SECRETARY POSITION IN THE ANIMAL
SHELTER AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET TO ADD TEN
POLICE OFFICERS IN THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT CENTER AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8120-2007
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF KLEIN JOHNSON AND JAMES WILLIAMS TO
THE ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE
CIVIL SERVICE BOARD 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 30th day of January, 2007.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Fowler moved for the final adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8121-2007
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED AND
AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION
UNIT PRICING 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 30th day of January, 2007.
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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT
PRICING 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 30th day of January, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the final adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8122-2007
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED
AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS FOR PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS AND OTHER
MATTES 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 30th day of January, 2007.
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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 26-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR 3143 MASONIC DRIVE FOR
A CLASS “A” (HIGH AND LOW ALCOHOL
CONTENT PERMIT) FOR USE OR
CONSUMPTION ON THE LICENSED PREMISES
FOR THE OPERATION OF BIG RICK’S SPORTS
BAR AND OTHER MATTES WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of January, 2007.
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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 27-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT VIA A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE LA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY
FOR SHELTERING OF EVACUATED SERVICE.
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 30th day of January, 2007.
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. 28-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH ST. MARY’S RESIDENTIAL
TRAINING SCHOOL AND/OR OTHER THIRD
PARTIES CONCERNING THE 2ND ANNUAL
AUTISM CONFERENCE AND OTHER MATTERS
ASSOCIATED TO BE HELD IN ALEXANDRIA ON
JANUARY 26, 2007 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 30th day of January, 2007.
The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of 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 in Alexandria on March 16, 2007 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. 29-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FROM
MERRICK CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR
THE RECONSTRUCTION OF HEYMAN LANE
(COLISEUM BOULEVARD TO CASTLE ROAD),
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED BY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION &
DEVELOPMENT 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 30th day of January, 2007.
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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 30-2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
MCDONALD STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, 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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of January, 2007.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 31-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR WEST POINTE
ON THE BAYOU, PHASE XII 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 30th day of January, 2007.
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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 32-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A DEDICATION OF A VARYING WIDTH UTILITY
SERVITUDE WITHIN LOTS 1, 2, 3 & 4 OF POWER
CENTER SUBDIVISION 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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of January, 2007.
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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 33-2007
AN ORDINANCE REVISING AND AMENDING
CHAPTER 28 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED
TO HISTORICAL GUESTHOUSE CODE
REQUIREMENTS 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 30th day of January, 2007.
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. 34-2007
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 38 ACRES OF
PROPERTY OF THE FORMER RAPIDES
GOLD AND COUNTRY CLUB OUTSIDE THE
CLEAR ZONE OF THE ALEXANDRIA
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FROM “SF-2”
SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT TO “PD” PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of January, 2007.
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. 35-2007
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 AIRPORT FROM
“SF-2” SINGLE-FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT TO “AG” AGRICULTURE/
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, AS REQUESTED
BY JAY PEARSON, GRAY-WALK HOLDINGS
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: Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of January, 2007.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 36-2007
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 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: Johnson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of January, 2007.
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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 37-2007
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 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: Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of January, 2007.
The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the private sale of 7 acres to Petron, LLC pursuant to R.S. 33:4712 lying situated in Rapides Parish and being more fully described as the northern most seven (7) acres of Tract “B” of the Alexandria Industrial Park was pulled from the agenda.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into Addendum 2 of the D.G. Hunter Controls System Contract was delayed for two weeks.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8123-2007
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 2451 OVERTON
AND 2593 OVERTON, SIR WELTON HOBBS,
ESTATE.
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, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Hobbs.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of January, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8124-2007
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2619 OVERTON,
PATRICIA CHRISTMON 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 30th day of January, 2007.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, and Economic Development.
By unanimous consent of the council the following items were discussed during the meeting:
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8125-2007
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF RODNEY JONES TO THE ALEXANDRIA
MUNICIPAL FIRE AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE
BOARD 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 30th day of January, 2007.
Ms. Sandra Bright & Ms. Harris of Olive House on 1902 Main Street, were present at the meeting to stand in opposition to the operation of the Big Easy Lounge on 1821 Third Street. A letter was submitted to the Council from the Lower 3rd Neighborhood Watch/Concerned Citizens Organization expressing the feelings of the community and was noted for the record. This item will be discussed in upcoming weeks.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ EVERETT C. HOBBS
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk
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