Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 24, 2007.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 24, 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 Reverend Nathan Blocker with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Silver.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.

Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.

Mr. Lawson further moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.

Mr. Smith seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

Bids were received for South Cloverleaf Boulevard (LA Highway 28 West)

NAME OF BIDDER BASE BID
Rylee Contracting $1,131,901.00
T.L. Construction $ 960,280.00
Merrick Construction $1,284,766.00

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SOUTH CLOVERLEAF BOULEVARD (LA
HIGHWAY 28 WEST) AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for St. Andrew’s Links Subdivision and Alexandria Links golf course fence.

NAME OF BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Nationwide Construction $266,670.00
Petron $313,485.00

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ST. ANDREWS LINKS SUBDIVISION AND
ALEXANDRIA LINKS GOLF COURSE FENCE,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID FENCE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8165-2007

A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED
AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING
& CERTIFICATION OF BREAKERS &
TRANSFORMERS FOR D.G. HUNTER GENERATING
STATION. BIDS TO BE OPENED JUNE 5, 2007.

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 24th day of April, 2007.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance for annual inspection, testing & certification of meters and relays for D.G. Hunter Generating Station was pulled from the agenda.

Bids were received for repairs to cooling tower, Unit #3 at D.G. Hunter Generating Station.

NAME OF BIDDER BID AMOUNT
Cooling Tower Depot $214,200.00
Advance Cooling Towers $363,499.00
SPX Cooling Technologies $369,020.00

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
REPAIRS TO COOLING TOWER, UNIT #3 AT
D.G. HUNTER GENERATING STATION,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
COOLING TOWER, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

Bids were received for mosquito control insecticide chemicals & related products.

NAME OF BIDDER BID AMOUNT
ADAPCO, Inc. #1 & #7
Clarke Mosquito Control Products #3, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9 & #10
Univar USA #2 & #12

*note: Bid Item #11 is awarded to all three vendors (the price is the same for all three vendors)

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MOSQUITO CONTROL INSECTICIDE CHEMICALS
& RELATED PRODUCTS, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID RELATED PRODUCTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for four new ADA compliant cutaway vans for Alexandria Transit.

NAME OF BIDDER BID AMOUNT TOTAL AMOUNT
Premier Bus Parts $58,257.00 each $233,028.00
National Bus Sales $61,914.00 each $247,656.00
Transportation South $49,499.00 each $197,996.00

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FOUR NEW ADA COMPLIANT CUTAWAY VANS
FOR ALEXANDRIA TRANSIT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID VANS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA DIXIE
YOUTH BASEBALL ASSOCIATION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA LITTLE
LEAGUE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA DIXIE
GIRLS SOFTBALL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A TAX
EXEMPTION FOR THE RESTORATION
TAX ABATEMENT PROJECT FOR 924
THIRD STREET AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO INTERGOVENMENTAL
AGREEMENTS TO PROVIDE MUTUAL
ASSISTANCE TO THE GRANT PARISH POLICE
JURY, RAPIDES PARISH POLICE JJRY, TOWN
OF BALL, TOWN OF BOYCE, CITY OF BUNKIE,
TOWN OF CHENEYVILLE, TOWN OF COLFAX,
VILLAGE OF FOREST HILL, VILLAGE OF
GEORGETOWN, TOWN OF GLENMORA, TOWN
OF JENA, TOWN OF LECOMPTE, VILLAGE OF
MCNARY, CITY OF OAKDALE, CITY OF PINEVILLE,
CITY OF URANIA AND THE TOWN OF WOODWORTH
FOR SHELTER, CARE AND EUTHANASIA OF
ANIMALS AND THE CREMATION AND DISPOSAL
OF ANIMAL REMAINS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A GENERAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
AND RELATED DELIVERY ORDERS FOR
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES RELATING TO ELECTRICAL RENOVATIONS
TO CONVENTION HALL/CITY HALL AND OTHER
VARIOUS PROJECTS IN CITY OWNED FACILITIES
WITH EE CONSULTANTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS WITH TLC
PROPERTIES, INC. (LAMAR) FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY IN THE
INDUSTRIAL PARK FOR USE IN CONSTRUCTING
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007/2008
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ACADIAN PARK
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 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. Smith, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8166-2007

A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD MAY 22, 2007 FOR THE
CONDEMNATIO OF SIX STRUCTURES.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of April, 2007.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution classifying and designating Cotton Brothers Bakery located at the intersection of Bolton Avenue and Elliott Street and Shiloh Baptist Church located at the intersection of Washington Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard as historic and desirable properties pursuant to City Code Section 16-51 and 16-52 was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8167-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S
WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS
TO ACCEPTS, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE
PROPOSED WATER AND SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS FOR BREVARD COUNT
SUBDIVISION 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 24th day of April, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8168-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED
ACCESSORIES FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD.
BIDS TO BE OPENED JUNE 5, 2007.

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 24th day of April, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8169-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LIQUID CHLORINE FOR ONE
TON CYLINDERS FOR USE BY THE WATER AND
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS.
BIDS TO BE OPENED JUNE 5, 2007.

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 24th day of April, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8170-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR PROPOSALS FOR RED LIGHT CAMERAS,
INSTALLATION AND MONITORING FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT.

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 24th day of April, 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 thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 106-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ACADIAN
PARK DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of April, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 107-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL VEHICLE BID FOR USE BY VARIOUS
DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID VEHICLES 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 24th day of April, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 108-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR 4”
ECCENTRIC PLUG VALVES WITH ELECTRIC
ACTUATORS FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID VALVES 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 24th day of April, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 109-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DONATION
AND ACCEPTANCE OF A UTILITY SERVITUDE
FOR EXISTING AND PROPOSED ELECTRIC
UTILITY LINES ON PROPERTY OWNED BY GENE
AND RUBY ANN BORDELON LOCATED ADJACENT
TO MEREDITH HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION 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 24th day of April, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 110-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF A 10’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED IN
LOT 9 OF BLOCK 4 OF CLERMONT SUBDIVISION
FROM HERBERT HELLER FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION 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: Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of April, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 111-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
SOUTHERN TEXTILE SERVICES FOR SUPPLYING
LINEN SERVICES FOR THE FIRE 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 24th day of April, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 112-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR READY-MIX CONCRETE 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: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of April, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 113-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF FIRST BASE SEATING
RENOVATION AT BRINGHURST BALLPARK, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO OCNTRACT FOR SAID RENOVATIONS 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 24th day of April, 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. Marshall, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 114-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR YORKTOWN
MEDICAL & BUSINESS PARK, PHASE 1, LOTS
5, 6 & 7 REVISION OF LOTS 5, 6 & 7, LOCATED
IN SECTIONS 30 & 31, T4N, R1W 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 24th day of April, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 115-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR HORNELL’S
CORNER AT 1700 NORTH MACARTHUR DRIVE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of April, 2007.

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of April, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 117-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GARLAND LAWRENCE FOR
THE PURPOSE OF STUDYING CERTAIN ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND THEIR IMPACT
ON DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION 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 24th day of April, 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. 118-2007

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

The President called for any discussion. There was some discussion on this item. The following resolution was adopted in reference to 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 24th day of April, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8173-2007

A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING ENFORCEMENT
OF ABANDONED VEHICLES SECTION 13-22
OF THE CITY CODE ADOPTED BY ORDINANCE
NO. 22-2007, AS RECOMMENDED BY CITY
ATTORNEY.

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 24th day of April, 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 thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 119-2007

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 2327 LEE STREET,
1650,1638 AND 1634 WARSHAUER STREET
FROM “SF-3/MHO” TO “C-1” LIMITED COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT, AS REQUESTED BY JOE AND DOROTHY
MULEA 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 24th day of April, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 120-2007

AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING CONTRACT FOR
I-49 GREENBELT MAINTENANCE SERVICE
WITH YANKEE CLIPPER FOR THE THIRD
AND FINAL YEAR FROM MAY 1, 2007 UNTIL
APRIL 30, 2008 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 24th day of April, 2007.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 121-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A TWO YEAR CONTRACT WITH
CENLA CIVITAN CLUB FOR THEIR BASEBALL
PROGRAM 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 24th day of April, 2007.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2007/2008, Adopting the Capital Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2007/2008; appropriating funds for the Capital Budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2007/2008 and providing for capital expenditures; and other matters with respect thereto was delayed to a Special City Council meeting on Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 8:00 A.M. in the Council Chambers.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Mr. President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn, Community Development Inspector explained these items to the Council. The following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8171-2007

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 1620/26/28 MADISON; 228 16TH STREET,
230 A & B 16TH STREET; 2541 OVERTON AND 2593
OVERTON.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of April, 2007.

The public hearing was then closed.

COMMITTEES

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

Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance Committee reported the following items:

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE SHEPHERD CENTER
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH HIGH UTILITY BILLS
FOR RATE PAYERS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIVE YEAR
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ROBIN ROAD SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIVE YEAR
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR AZALEA LANE SEEWR
EXTENSIONS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Smith, Chairman of the Legal Committee reported the following items:

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTNO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
CHASE BANKING FOR OFFICE SPACE FOR
City of Alexandria EMPLOYEES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH RHONDA REAP-CURIEL
WITH CENCOR CONSULTING GROUP FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

The President next asked the Clerk to call out
the names from the sign-in list to speak. They were as follows:

Ms. Gloria Wardsworth spoke on Article 1, Chapter 7 pertaining to expressing your freedom.

Mr. Mike Redmon spoke on the improvements to Elizabeth Street.

Mr. Houston Rax spoke on the Frank O. Hunter Park.

Ms. Dorothy Thomas with the V.A. Hospital spoke on the Stand-down 2006 for the Healthcare Fair to be held September 20, 2007 at the Alexandria Riverfront Center.

Mr. Robert Tanner spoke on his boat docked at the Red River.

Ms. Lisa Harris and Ms. Gwendolyn Elmore were both commended for this past weekend with all the activities that were held downtown.

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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