The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, Everett C. Hobbs, Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Myron K. Lawson and Harry B. Silver and Charles F. Smith, Jr. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, Chief Administrative Officer Kay Michiels, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Council Attorney Trey B. 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 President Everett C. Hobbs, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Lawson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Johnson.
The President announced that the first item on the agenda which was to hold an Executive Session pursuant to R.S. 42:6.1 (A)(2) was delayed.
The President next recognized Police Chief Darren Coutee. He read the following resolution concerning Patrolman First Class Brian Keith Coleman who was killed in the line of duty.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8132-2007
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS SYMPATHY TO THE
FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FELLOW OFFICERS OF
POLICE OFFICER PATROLMAN FIRST CLASS
BRIAN KEITH COLEMAN AND TO ESTABLISH
FEBRUARY 20TH AS A MEMORIAL DAY FOR
FALLEN OFFICERS AND OTHERS.
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 27th day of February, 2007.
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 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. Lawson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
Bids were received for McAdams Ditch drainage improvements, MacArthur Drive to existing vertical channel.
NAME OF BIDDER
Rylee Construction Company $978,278.50
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Lawson:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MCADAMS DITCH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
MACARTHUR DRIVE TO EXISTING VERTICAL
CHANNEL, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.
NAME OF BIDDER
CED
Diversified Electric
Arkansas Electric
Techline
Stuart C. Irby
WESCO
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Lawson:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
FOR SAID ITEMS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments.
NAME OF BIDDER
Luhr Brothers, Inc. 2,9,10,11,12,14, 15
River Mountain Quarries 17,18,19,20
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Lawson:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
FOR VARIOUS USING DEPARTMENTS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID MATERIALS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for trimming & removal of trees around high voltage lines for the Electric Distribution Department.
NAME OF BIDDER
Petre’s Tree Surgery
Wolf Tree Experts
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Lawson:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TRIMMING & REMOVAL OF TREES AROUND
HIGH VOLTAGE LINES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRIMMING &
REMOVAL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET TO RECEIVE SAM’S/
WAL-MART DONATION FOR FIRE
PREVENTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2006/2007
OPERATING BUDGET ADDING A CUSTOMER
SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE POSITION
IN THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26,
ARTICLE V TO AMEND SECTION 26-72
OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO
APPLICATION FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICE
TO PROVIDE FOR FEES FOR EXTRA-
ORDINARY EXPENSES IN DEVELOPMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-26
OF THE CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE
BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS
MEMBERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH BRIAN D.
MOSLEY FOR LEGAL SERVICES 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 COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH B.R. COLLINS
CONSTRUCTION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
SINGLE FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH RAPIDES STATION
COMMUNITY MINISTRIES FOR THE DEVELOP-
MENT OF SINGLE-FAMILY AFFORDABLE
HOUSING UNITS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM BUDGET 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 ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HYDROGEN FOR USE AT D.G. HUNTER
POWER PLANT 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 ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HYDROCHLORIC ACID FOR THE ELECTRIC
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT 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 ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY
BILLING & COLLECTION OFFICE LOCATED AT
625 MURRAY STREET 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 COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY AND WAL-MART LOUISIANA, LLC
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8133-2007
A RESOLUTION TO COMMEND THE ACTIONS
OF A FALLEN HERO AND HIS CHAMPIONS.
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 27th day of February, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8134-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE THE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR SABLE ESTATES SUBDIVISION.
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 27th day of February, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8135-2007
A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S
ENDORSEMENT OF GILCHRIST CONSTRUCTION
COMPANY, LLC TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
BENEFITS OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE
ZONE PROGRAM.
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 27th day of February, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8136-2007
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD APRIL 10, 2007 FOR THE COST OF
DEMOLITION OF 28 STRUCTURES.
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 27th day of February, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8137-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR 4” ECCENTRIC PLUG VALVES
WITH ELECTRIC ACTUATORS FOR THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.
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 27th day of February, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8138-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING
& CERTIFICATION OF METERS & RELAYS FOR
D.G. HUNTER POWER PLANT.
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 27th day of February, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8139-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING
& CERTIFICATION OF BREAKERS & TRANSFORMERS
FOR D.G. HUNTER GENERATING STATION.
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 27th day of February, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8140-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL VEHICLE BID FOR USE
BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS.
BIDS TO BE OPENED APRIL 10, 2007.
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 27th day of February, 2007.
At this time, the Mayor was called upon to read the resolution pertaining to item number 18 from this agenda commending David Eggins as a good Samaritan in the recent house fire.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8141-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR REPAIRS TO COOLING TOWER,
UNIT #3 AT D.G. HUNTER GENERATING STATION.
BIDS TO BE OPENED APRIL 10, 2007.
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 27th day of February, 2007.
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. 50-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SUPPLIES 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 27th day of February, 2007.
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. 51-2007
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 ACADEMY 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 27th day of February, 2007.
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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 52-2007
AN ORDINANCE APPROVING UNITED HEALTH
CARE RENEWAL RATES FOR JANUARY 1, 2007
THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Personnel/Insurance 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 27th day of February, 2007.
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. Smith, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 53-2007
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 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 27th day of February, 2007.
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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 54-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CLEANING
OF 35’ TRANSIT BUSES & PASSENGER TRANSIT
VANS FOR THE BUS DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID BUSES & VANS 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 27th day of February, 2007.
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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 55-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORZING 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, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID CLEANING 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 27th day of February, 2007.
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. Smith, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 56-2007
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.
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 27th day of February, 2007.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 57-2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
RECONSTRUCTON OF HEYMAN LANE (COLISEUM
BOULEVARD TO CASTLE ROAD) AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th 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 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 was delayed.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
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.
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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Smith, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 58-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH KEN JUNEAU
FOR PROFESSIONAL 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, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of February, 2007.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Silver, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 59-2007
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 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: Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of February, 2007.
PUBLIC HEARINNG – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. President opened up the public hearing. The next item on the agenda was to continue a public hearing on the structure located at 2619 Overton Street, Patricia Christmon was delayed and continued until March 13, 2007, pending approval of a loan application. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8142-2007
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2619 OVERTON
STREET, PATRICIA CHRISTMON.
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 27th day of February, 2007.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance and Public Safety committees.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF AN ADDITIONAL 5’ WIDE UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED IN LOTS 6, 7, & 8 OF
YORKTOWN MEDICAL & BUSINESS PARK
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Mr. Smith, Chairman of the Legal committee reported the following item:
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
CO-HOST THE 2007 PELICAN COUNCIL OF
DELIBERATION, ANCIENT ACCEPTED
SCOTTISH RITE OF FREEMASONRY, 61ST
REUNION AND STATE GRAND ASSEMBLY
ORDER OF THE 35TH ANNUAL CONVENTION
TO BE HELD IN ALEXANDRIA, MARCH 23-25,
2007 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the A & E Review committee reported the following item:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PAN AMERICAN
ENGINEERS TO STUDY TRAFFIC CONTROL
REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER ENGINEERING
MATTERS RELATED TO ROADS AND STREETS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NON-PROFIT
CORPORATION ENTITLED “ALEXANDRIA
FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION” FOR THE
OPERATION OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Economic Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZIING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION TO SUPPORT THE
SECOND ANNUAL MEMPHIS IN MAY
SANCTIONED BARBEQUE FESTIVAL, “QUE’
IN ON THE RED” MARCH 23-24, 2007 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Economic Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING VARIOUS HEALTH
INSURANCE CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR
EMPLOYEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Personnel/Insurance committee.
Mr. President recognized Ms. Gloria Wardsworth, who stated to the Mayor and Council that her church group is collecting old cell phones and informed them where they could be dropped off. She stated that her church is trying to send forty youths to a summer camp in Branson, Missouri.
The Clerk was next recognized. A fact sheet was read for a resolution and for other matters with respect thereto. The Clerk noticed to the President this fact sheet was to be brought up under “any other business” and there would have to be unanimous consent before it could be approved. On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall a motion was made to consider the resolution and unanimous consent was given.
A second fact sheet was read by the Clerk to consider a resolution with a different object. There was a motion by Mr. Marshall but no second on the item. There was discussion on the items and related matters by several council members and the Mayor and City Attorney responded to the above items. Mr. Kelvin Sanders was also recognized and spoke. After discussion, Mr. Marshall withdrew his motion and there was no more action on either item.
Mr. David Melancon was next recognized. He discussed the recent trip to Washington, D.C. by the Mayor and Councilman Smith.
Mr. Greg Gormanous was also present to speak about the Mardi Gras ball in Washington.
Mr. Jim Weinzettle of the Historical District Commission was present to remind the Mayor and Council about the luncheon on Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 11:30 A.M.
Mr. President recognized Ms. Sandra Bright of the Lower 3rd South Alexandria area. She stated that she was attending this meeting as a private citizen. She presented several articles that were recently printed in the Town Talk about several issues that were printed in the paper. Several council members responded to her remarks.
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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