The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Everett Hobbs and Chuck Fowler. Absent were Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver 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 Councilman Roosevelt Johnson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Chuck Fowler.
Mr. Bill Hess, Director of Economic Development was recognized. He next recognized his wife, Mrs. Bobbi Hess, who is Director of the development of St. Mary’s Training School. She introduced two students who handed out St. Mary’s pins to the Mayor and the Council.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Fowler moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Marshall seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the minutes taken from meetings which were held June 5, 2007 and June 12, 2007 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for liquid chlorine for the Water & Wastewater department.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
DPC Enterprises $675.00/ton
ALTIVIA Corporation $574.00/ton
Harcros Chemicals $583.00/ton
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR LIQUID
CHLORINE FOR USE BY THE WATER AND
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID CHLORINE, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for annual contract requirements for water and wastewater system.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Insituform $2,373,927.25
Rylee Contracting $2,192,026.07
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR
WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for janitorial chemicals for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
Long’s Preferred Products
X-PEDX
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID CHEMICALS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for striping of public streets and other public properties.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Stars & Stripes Traffic Systems $868.30
Pavement Markings Company $1,041.80
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
STRIPING OF PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER
PUBLIC PROPERTIES, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID STRIPING, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN
SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY AND NO LONGER NEEDED
BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING K-9 POLICE
DOG NAMED “REX” AS SURPLUS PROPERTY
AND NOT NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC
PURPOSE AND AUTHORIZING DEPOSIT OF
SAID PROPERTY TO ITS CURRENT HANDLER,
IN LIEU OF SURPLUS SALE OR EUTHANIZATION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR A
LOT OR PARCEL OF GROUND LOCATED IN
SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE
2 WEST LOCATED IN CALHOUN COMMERCIAL
PARK I AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH CENLA PRIDE, INC., D/B/A/
KEEP CENLA BEAUTIFUL HEREIN REPRESENTED
BY BETTY JONES AS ITS DULY AUTHORIZED
OFFICER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH HERSHEL
LONIDIER FOR HIS SERVICES AS A RIGHT OF
WAY AGENT AND PLANNER FOR CITY PLANNING
DIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
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 R. GREG FOWLER, AS
CITY PROSECUTOR, FOR A TERM THROUGH
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2008
AND TO BE COMPENSATED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE BUDGET AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
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 MONIQUE METOYER, AS
CITY PROSECUTOR, FOR A TERM THROUGH
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2008
AND TO BE COMPENSATED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE BUDGET AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
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 WALKER & PASSMAN, LLP
FOR LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXERCISE THE CITY’S OPTION TO RENEW
THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH ALPINE LAWN
& LANDSCAPE FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR ASSORTED PUBLIC FACILITIES
FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXERCISE THE CITY’S OPTION TO RENEW
THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH YANKEE
CLIPPER FOR COMPTON PARK LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICE FOR APERIOD OF
TWELVE MONTHS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXERCISE THE CITY’S OPTION TO RENEW
THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH GREEN’S
PARK SERVICE FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR RAPIDES TRAIL FOR A PERIOD
OF TWELVE MONTHS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR VILLA RACHELLE SUBDIVISION, PHASE I,
PHASE II, AND PHASE III AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION FILING PLAT FOR VILLA
RACHELLE PHASE III, LOTS 26A, 37 AND 38
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following
ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ALBERTSONS
SUBDIVISION UNIT NO. 1 FOR LOT 2-A AND 2-B
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE DEDICATION OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED IN A 1,599 ACRE TRACT
OF LAND OWNED BY PAUL MAXWELL ON
BROADWAY AVENUE ANAD OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE CREATING POSITIONS IN
THE CITY COUNCIL OFFICE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was pulled and referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Marshall, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE RECOMMENDING THE
ADMINISTRATION PRESENT ANY AND
ALL LAWSUITS THAT EXCEED $5,000.00
TO BE PRESENTED TO THE COUNCIL
FOR APPROVAL AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was pulled and referred to the Legal Committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8193-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE PROPOSED WATER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR VALARIE DRIVE WATER LINE EXTENSION.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8194-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE WATER
DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE PROPOSED WATER IMPROVEMENTS
FOR LE’BAYOU ESTATES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8195-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR A CLASS A (HIGH AND LOW
ALCOHOL CONTENT) PERMIT FOR USE OR
CONSUMPTION ON THE LICENSED PREMISE
FOR ANGELINO’S PIZZA LOCATED AT 3425
JACKSON STREET, BLOCK NUMBER B.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8196-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION
FOR A CLASS A (HIGH AND LOW ALCOHOL CONTENT)
PERMIT FOR USE OR CONSUMPTIONN ON THE
LICENSED PREMISE FOR OLE TIMER’S
RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE LOCATED AT 5501
NEW YORK AVENUE.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8197-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM
INTERESTED FIRMS OR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR UPDATING AND AMENDING
THE City of Alexandria STANDARD DETAILS AND
SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT AND THE UTILITY DIVISION.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8198-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM
INTERESTED FIRMS OR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR THE DESIGN, CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION
OBSERVATION OF THE ROBIN ROAD SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS AND AZALEA LANE SEWER
EXTENSION PROJECTS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8199-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WATER METERS FOR A SIX
MONTH PERIOD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8200-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ONE 37’ MATERIAL HANDLER
BUCKET TRUCK FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBU-
TION DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8201-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDSS FOR ONE 55’ MATERIAL HANDLER
BUCKET TRUCK FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBU-
TION DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8202-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TWO VERTICAL NON-CLOG DRY
PIT SEWAGE PUMPS 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: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of June, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8203-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TASER ELECTRONIC CONTROL
DEVICES & ACCESSORIES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 165-2007
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 & TRANSFOR
MERS 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 166-2007
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of June, 2007.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for liquid chlorine for use by the Water and Wastewater departments was delayed for two weeks.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 167-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED IN LOT 2
OF FLEUR DE LIS SUBDIVISION 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 168-2007
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 1802
SYLVESTER STREET DURING THE MONTHS
OF JUNE AND JULY, AS A PART OF
ALEXANDRIA’S RECREATION AND
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th 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. 169-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TO ATTEND THE
SPORTS CAMP HELD AN ALEXANDRIA
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DURING THE MONTHS
OF JUNE AND JULY, AS A PART OF
ALEXANDRIA’S RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th 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. 170-2007
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th 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. 171-2007
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th 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. 172-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDERS 1 AND 2 WITH CHAIN ELECTRIC
COMPANY FOR CLERMONT AND CHARLES
PARK SUBDIVISION CABLE REPLACEMENT
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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th 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 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.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. The Clerk stated that the Community Development department has recommended the continuation of a public hearing to August 28, 2007 for the structure located at 335 – North 16th Street, Julia Dauzat, estate. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8204-2007
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARINNG
ON STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 335 – NORTH 16TH
STREET, JULIA DAUZAT, ESTATE TO AUGUST
28, 2007.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of June, 2007.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Johnson, City Attorney presented the following fact sheets to the Council and the following action was taken on each one with unanimous consent.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA/PINEVILLE
AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
TO PROMOTE TOURISM, RECREATION AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE CITY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
CHRISTOPHER W. WILLIAMS FOR A
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION SURVEY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH CADDO PARISH TO
ALLOW THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FROM
THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8205-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS FROM INTERESTED FIRMS OR
DESIGN PROFESSIONALS TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WITH THE CITY FOR THE DESIGN, CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION
OBSERVATION SERVICES FOR RECREATIONAL
WATER SPRAY PARKS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson, Silver, Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of June, 2007.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Mr. Fowler made a motion to add to the agenda to introduce an ordinance to change the City’s policy for the City to replay each and every regular and special meeting on Channel 4 that are held in the City Council Chambers. The motion died for lack of a second.
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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