The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 13, 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, Mayor Jacques M. Roy, Chief Administrative Officer Kay Michiels, 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 Mr. Roosevelt Johnson 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. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from meeting which was held January 30, 2007 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for repairs to cooling tower for Unit #3 at D.G. Hunter Generating Station.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
SPX Cooling Technology $369,020.00
Advance Cooling Towers $363,499.00
Cooling Tower Depot $214,200.00
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE FOR REPAIRS TO COOLING
TOWER FOR UNIT #3 AT D.G. HUNTER
GENERATING STATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.
Name of Bidders
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. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES
FOR THE WASTEWATER AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONEY
FROM THE LA COMMISSION ON LAW
ENFORCEMENT THROUGH RED RIVER DELTA
FOR EQUIPMENT FOR ALEXANDRIA REGIONAL
TRAINING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING UNITED HEALTH
CARE RENEWAL RATES FOR JANUARY 1, 2007
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KEN
JUNEAU FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A TWO YEAR AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH ALTEC
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES AND
TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO THE CITY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8131-2007
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST CONSIDERATION
FOR THE ALEXANDRIA LOUISIANA POST OFFICE
TO BE DESIGNATED A REGIONAL SERVICE HUB
OR GENERAL MAIL FACILITY 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 13th day of February, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8126-2007
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING JACK HODGES
TO SERVE A FIVE YEAR TERM ON THE ZONING
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS 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 13th day of February, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8127-2007
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELLIS SAYBE TO
SERVE A FIVE YEAR TERM ON THE ALEXANDRIA
ZONING COMMISSION 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 13th day of February, 2007.
The next item on the agenda is a resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for annual vehicle bid for use by various departments was delayed for two weeks.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8128-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR BIDS FOR ACADIAN PARK DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS 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 13th day of February, 2007.
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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 38-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT FUEL 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 13th day of February, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 39-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY TO PROMOTE AND SPONSOR
THE 2007 “QUE’IN ON THE RED” BARBEQUE
FESTIVAL TO BE HELD MARCH 23-24, 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 13th day of February, 2007.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Agreement for Professional Services with Malcom Larvadain for legal services 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 40-2007
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HERSHEL LONIDIER
FOR SERVICES AS A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE
CITY 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 13th day of February, 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. 41-2007
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 THE BAYOU ROBERT
@ LANDMARK DRAINAGE PROJECT ALONG WITH
FOUR TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDES.
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 13th day of February, 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. 42-2007
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 VILLIAGE AND
BETWEEN THIRD STREET AND THE RED RIVER
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 13th 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. 43-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A DONATION OF TWO (2) UTILITY SERVITUDES
FROM RECYCLING SERVICES LOCATED IN
SOUTH ALEXANDRIA ADDITION 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 13th day of February, 2007.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of subdivision plat for The Lake District, Brevard Court Commercial subdivision development for Lots 1-5 was pulled from the agenda.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 was delayed for two weeks.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 44-2007
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 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 13th 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 45-2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007 OPERATING
BUDGET TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM UNION TANK
FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH REGARD 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 13th day of February, 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. 46-2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007 OPERATING
BUDGET TO ADD A SECRETARY POSITION IN THE
ANIMAL SHELTER 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 13th day of February, 2007.
The next item on the agenda that being 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 pulled from the agenda.
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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 47-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION AT 3726 S. MACARTHUR DRIVE
FOR CLASS “A” (HIGH AND LOW ALCOHOL
CONTENT) PERMIT FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION
ON THE LICENSED PREMISE FOR THE OPEATION
OF HALF-TIME SPORTS BAR-N-GRILL 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 13th day of February, 2007.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the private sale of 7 acres to Petron, LLC pursuant to R.S. 33:4712 lying and 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 delayed for two weeks.
FINANCE 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 48-2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET TO ADD TEN POLICE
OFFICERS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance Committee recommended approval of this item. 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 13th day of February, 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. 49-2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT
CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance 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 13th day of February, 2007.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8132-2007
A RESOLUTION TO TAKE ACTION ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 1517 MAGNOLIA, 2132 PLANTATION,
3311 TULANE, 723 WOODARD, AND 2726 10TH
STREET 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 13th day of February, 2007.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, and A & E Review.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works Committee reported the following items.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE LEAP BREAKFAST
PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8130-2007
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE REMOVAL
AND DISPOSITION OF WATERCRAFT OR
SIMILAR OBJECTS WHICH ARE IMPEDING
PROPERTY OR HAVE BEEN LEFT UNATTENDED,
STORED, JUNKED OR ABANDONED AND
OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE 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 13th day of February, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8131-2007
A RESOLUTION TO REQUEST CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA POST OFFICE
TO BE DESIGNATED A REGIONAL SERVICE HUB
OR GENERAL MAIL FACILITY 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 13th day of February, 2007.
(The above resolution was already acted on in the Consent Calendar and was so noted at that time)
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF HEYMAN LANE
(COLISEUM BOULEVARD TO CASTLE ROAD)
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following item.
The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR TOURISM AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AND THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT TO
PROMOTE ALEXANDRIA AS A VENUE FOR
REGIONAL AND NATIONAL SPORTING
EVENTS IN ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
There were some questions asked about the Cleco suit and the Mayor stated that he would be able to report back to the Council at a later time.
Mr. Dwayne Moore, President of the Alexandria Mardi Gras Association was present to discuss the upcoming Mardi Gras parades this weekend.
The Mayor brought up the issue of the Vehicle Policy. He stated that he would like to discuss this in two weeks in a 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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