The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 5, 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 City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, Council Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels. Absent was Mayor Jacques Roy.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Everett C. Hobbs, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Myron K. Lawson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Chuck Fowler.
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 May 22, 2007 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for annual inspection, testing & certification of breakers & transformers for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.
Name of Bidders Amount
Electrical Reliability Services, Inc. $32,450.00
Eaton Electrical $58,051.00
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 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ANNUAL
INSPECTION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF
BREAKERS & TRANSFORMERS FOR D.G. HUNTER
GENERATING STATION, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID BREAKERS AND TRANSFORMERS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.
Name of Bidders Items Awarded
Techline Pipe 1,2,3,4 & 5
H.D. Supply Company No response
LA Utilities Supply Company No response
Lafayette Winwater Works No response
LCR Corporation No response
Coburn’s Supply Company No response
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
FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED ACCESSORIES
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ACCESSORIES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for liquid chlorine for use by the Water and Wastewater departments was delayed until July 19, 2007.
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
LIQUID CHLORINE FOR USE BY THE WATER
AND WASTEWATER DEAPRTMENTS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CHLORINE 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 A UTIOITY SERVITUDE LOCATED IN LOT 2
OF FLEUR DE LIS SUBDIVISION 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 BOYS &
GIRLS CLUBS OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA TO
ATTEND THE SUMMER CAMP HELD AT THE
ALEXANDRIA BRANCH LOCATED AT 1801
SYLVESTER STREET DURING THE MONTHS
OF JUNE AND JULY, AS A PART OF ALEXANDRIA’S
RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
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 ALEXANDRIA SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL TO ATTEND THE SPORTS CAMP HELD AT
ALEXANDRIA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE
MONTHS OS JUNE AND JULY, AS A PART OF
ALEXANDRIA’S RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS 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 WLM, LLC, AQUATIC SCHOOL
TO PROVIDE A SUMMER RECREATIONAL
SWIMMING PROGRAM FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH
AT PEABODY MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL 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 AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE LA DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS FOR
INMATE SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDERS
NUMBERS 1 AND 2 WITH CHAIN ELECTRIC
COMPANY FOR CLERMONT AND CHARLES PARK
SUBDIVISION CABLE REPLACEMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8185-2007
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE MAYOR’S
APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES E. JOHNSON, JR.
TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR AND JACQUES M.
ROY TO SERVE AS THE ALTERNATE DIRECTOR
ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF LOUISIANA
ENERGY AND POWER AUTHORITY.
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 5th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8186-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC GENERATOR
IMPROVEMENTS AT KISATCHIE WATER WELL
FIELD.
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 5th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8187-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THREE PHASE PADMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS FOR INVENTORY STOCK.
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 5th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8188-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TREATED WOOD POLES FOR
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
INVENTORY.
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 5th day of June, 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. 151-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SOUTH
CLOVERLEAF BOULEVARD (LA HIGHWAY 28
WEST, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT
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 5th day of June, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 152-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR 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.
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.
NAYS: Marshall.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of June, 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. 153-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, 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 5th day of June, 2007.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing disposal of a K-9 police dog named Rex as surplus property and not needed for any public purpose and authorizing private sale of dog to his present police handler who will accept all future expenses was withdrawn by the Administration.
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. 154-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A PERPETUAL RENTAL AND ELECTRIC
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH RIVERBEND
SUBDIVISION II FOR STREET LIGHTS 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 5th day of June, 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. 155-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A PERPETUAL RENTAL AND ELECTRIC
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH RIVERBEND
SUBDIVISION, III FOR STREET LIGHTS 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 5th day of June, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 156-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A PERPETUAL RENTAL AND ELECTRIC
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CROSSGATES
HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION OF ALEXANDRIA,
INC. FOR STREET LIGHTS 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 5th day of June, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 157-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A DONATION OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY
SERVITUDE SITUATED IN SECTION 76 OF
CHAD VIDRINE FOR THE CITY TO PROVIDE
ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR A PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT ALONG 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: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of June, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 158-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION OF
A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED IN
AND ADJACENT TO LOT 4 OF RIDGEDALE
SUBDIVISION ON PROPERTY OWNED BY
DONALD L. ROBBINS 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 5th day of June, 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. 159-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DEDICATION OF
A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED IN
AND ADJACENT TO LOT 4 OF RIDGEDALE
SUBDIVISION ON PROPERTY OWNED BY DONALD
L. ROBBINS 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 5th day of June, 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. 160-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
CO-SPONSOR ALONG WITH GAEDA BOARD
AND THE ENGLAND AUTHORITY THE 30TH
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION OF THE LA
LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS AND LOCAL DELEGATES
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 5th day of June, 2007.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 161-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT BETWEEN LOUISIANA
WETLANDS, LLC AND THE CITY FOR BAYOU
ROBERT AT LANDMARK, PHASE 5 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: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of June, 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. 162-2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
BAYOU ROBERT AT LANDMARK, PHASE 5
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: Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of June, 2007.
LEGAL 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. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 163-2007
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
22-2007 AND AMENDING SECTION 13-22 OF
THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE PERTAINING TO
ABANDONED VEHICLES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal Committee recommended approval of this item. Mr. Chuck Johnson, City Attorney reminded the Clerk to make the typographical changes in the ordinance. 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 5th day of June, 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. 164-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH
DIRECT ACTION MEDICAL NETWORK, INC. FOR
LAW ENFORCEMENT AND TRAINING RELATED
MEDICAL AREAS 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 5th day of June, 2007.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending and re-enacting Sections 10-44 and 10-46, and to enact Sections 1-44.1, 10-58 and 10-59 of the Code of Ordinances relating to b bingo licensing regarding application and licensing; to provide for definitions, to provide for investigation of qualifications of applicants and issuance of licenses and a required annual fee; to provide for requirements pertaining to electronic video bingo machines and their locations; to set machine permit fees and machine use licensed fees; to set a tax on net winnings on electronic video bingo machines and procedures for collection of the tax and other matters related thereto was delayed for two weeks.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance and A & E Review committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following items:
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8189-2007
A RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE MORATORIUM
ON BINGO HALLS TO ALLOW COMMON POINT
INVESTMENT, LLC TO OPERATE BAYOU BINGO 2
LOCATED AT 3724 SOUTH MACARTHUR DRIVE
AND TO OBTAIN ANY NECESSARY LICENSE OR
PERMIT.
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 5th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8190-2007
A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE POTENTIAL
ANNEXATION OF HIDEAWAY CROSSING
SUBDIVISION AND TO PROVIDE THAT UPON
ANNEXATION THE CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT
THE INCLUSION OF THE TRACT IN THE
APPROPRIATE REDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Trey Gist was present to explain this item to the Council. 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 5th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Lawson stated that he would like for the Council to look at providing incentives for potential buyers for the Hotel Bentley.
Mr. Trey Gist, Council Attorney read a statement on the Public Comment from Section 2-23 from the Rules of Order and Procedures which was adopted by Ordinance No. 345-2006 on October 10, 2006.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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President
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City Clerk
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