Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 8, 2007.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Everett Hobbs, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Chief Operating 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 Reverend Soloman Shorter with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Louis Marshall.

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 meetings which were held April 24, 2007 and April 26, 2007 were unanimously approved by the Council.

Bids were received for clamps & couplings for a six month period.

Name of Bidders
EGW Utilities No Bid
Lafayette Winwater Works
HD Supply Waterworks
Coburns Supply Company

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 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CLAMPS
& COUPLINGS FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID CLAMPS
& COUPLINGS FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for various sizes of gas pipe for the Gas Department.

Name of Bidders Bid Amount
EGW Utilities, Inc. $14,496.80
LA Utilities Supply Company $23,020.00
Coburns Supply Company N/Q
H.D. Waterworks Supply $11,327.20

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 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VARIOUS SIZES OF GAS PIPE FOR THE GAS
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID GAS PIPE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 1 OF
LAKESIDE SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE
NUMBER 307-2006 WHICH AUTHORIZED
THE EXCHANGE OF PARCEL #697
CONTAINING 12160.5 SQ. FT. AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH THE YMCA TO PROVIDE
A SUMMER RECREATIONAL SWIMMING
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH BEGINNING
JUNE 4 – JULY 31, 2007 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH COPE, INC.
TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL SUMMER
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY‘S
YOUTH BEGINNING JUNE 4-JULY 29, 2007
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL
PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL OF ALEXANDRIA
TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS TO BE
HELD JUNE 14-19, 2007 FOR THE PURPOSE
OF RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING THE
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED HOLIDAY,
JUNETEENTH AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN
INVENTORY ITEMS AS OBSOLETE INVENTORY
AND DELCARING THESE ITEMS AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY AND NOT NEEDED FOR ANY
PUBLIC PURPOSE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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 delayed for two weeks.

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

RESOLUTION 8174-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ‘S
WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS
TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE
PROPOSED WATER AND SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS FOR PECAN GROVE
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 8th day of May, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8175-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A
SIX MONTH PERIOD.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of May, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8176-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR STRIPING OF PUBLIC STREETS
AND OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTIES.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of May, 2007.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing advertisement for bids for less-lethal equipment for the Crisis Intervention Team for the Alexandria Police department was pulled from the agenda.

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

RESOLUTION 8177-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE WATER AND WASTEWATER
ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS CONTRACTS.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of May, 2007.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for South Cloverleaf Boulevard (LA Highway 28 West) was delayed for two weeks.

The next item on the agenda to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for St. Andrews Links Subdivision and Alexandria Links golf course fence was delayed for two weeks.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MOSQUITO CONTROL INSECTICIDE CHEMICALS
& RELATED PRODUCTS, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID PRODUCTS 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 8th day of May, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FOUR NEW ADA COMPLIANT CUTAWAY
VANS FOR THE ALEXANDRIA TRANSIT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID 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 8th day of May, 2007.

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 CNSULTANTS 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 8th day of May, 2007.

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 CONSTUCTING DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of May, 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. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 127-2007
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.

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 8th day of May, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIVE YEAR
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ROBIN ROAD SEWER
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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of May, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FIVE YEAR
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR AZALEA LANE SEWER
EXTENSIONS 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 8th day of May, 2007.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007/2008 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR ACADIAN PARK DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS 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 8th day of May, 2007.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreements to provide mutual assistance to the Grant Parish Police Jury, Rapides Parish Police Jury, 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 was delayed for two weeks.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CHASE
BANKING FOR OFFICE SPACE FOR City of Alexandria
EMPLOYEES 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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of May, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH RHONDA REAP-CURIEL FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS 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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of May, 2007.

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of May, 2007.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Dixie Youth Baseball Association was delayed for two weeks.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Little League was delayed for two weeks.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Dixie Girls Softball was delayed for two weeks.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHOIRZING A TAX EXEMPTION
FOR THE RESTORATION TAX ABATEMENT
PROJECT FOR 924 THIRD STREET 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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of May, 2007.

PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn with the Community Development department 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. Smith, to wit:

RESOLUTION 8178-2007

A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 2619 OVERTON
STREET, PATRICIA CHRISTMON TO BE HELD
MAY 22, 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 8th day of May, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8179-2007

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 1620/26/28 MADISON, 228 16TH
STREET AND 230 A & B 16TH STREET, CAROLYN
HAMMOND, OWNER.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of May, 2007.

COMMITTEES

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

Mr. Smith, Chairman of the Legal Committee reported the following item.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY TO PROVIDE
IN-KIND SERVICES DURING THE ANNUAL
RELAY FOR LIFE COMMUNITY EVENT HELD
TO RAISE AWARENESS OF RECENT
ADVANCEMENTS IN CANCER TREATMENT
AND DIAGNOSIS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Marshall, Chairman of the Public Safety committee reported the following item.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE
OF LESS LETHAL EQUIPMMENT AS
MANUFACTURED BY TASER INTERNATIONAL
FROM TEECO SAFETY INC. OF SHREVEPORT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following item.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO CO-SPONSOR THE ACADEMIC BANQUET
FOR ARTHUR F. SMITH MIDDLE MAGNET
SCHOOL, NOT TO EXCEED $500.00 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. President asked the Clerk to call out the names from the Sign-In List to speak. They were as follows:

Tucker Baker with Troop 6 of the Boy Scouts introduced himself to the Council and stated what he was working on in his troop.

Mr. Robert Tanner was present to speak to the Council.

Reverent Solomon Shorter asked a question concerning item number 22 from this agenda. He thanked the Council for their assistance and asked them if they could contribute more at a later time.

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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