Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 14, 2007.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Charles F. Smith, Jr., Chuck Fowler, Louis J. Marshall, Roosevelt Johnson, Myron K. Lawson and Harry B. Silver. Absent was Everett C. Hobbs. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Assistant City Attorney Howard B. Gist, Jr. 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 Louis J. Marshall, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Smith with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Silver.

Mr. Marshall recognized Mr. Lawson who read the following resolution for the record and the following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8233-2007

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING THE OPEN
MEETINGS LAW, COUNCIL POLICY
AND PROCEDURES.

The President called for any discussion, there being no further discussion, a roll call vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

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 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.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance for Hynson Bayou drainage improvements, Part B – Poplar Street outfall was delayed for two weeks.

Bids were received for Highway 28 West lift station B at Vandenburg Drive.

NAME OF BIDDERS BASE BID
Max Foote Construction $2,952,000
McInnis Brothers Construction $2,890,000

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY
LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED
FOR HIGHWAY 28 WEST LIFT STATION B AT
VANDENBURG DRIVE, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AUGUST 14, 2007, AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID LIFT STATION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

NAME OF BIDDERS ITEMS AWARDED
H.D. Supply Company 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,
13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,
22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,
31,32,36,37,38,39,40,41,42,
43,44,45 & 46.

Coburn’s Supply Company incomplete bid submitted
Lafayette Winwater Works incomplete bid submitted
Louisiana Utilities Supply Company no response
LCR Corporation no response

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY
LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED
FOR CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AUGUST 14, 2007, AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID ITEMS, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT
WITH ALEXANDRIA ALUMNI CHAPTER OF
KAPPA ALPHA PSI TO MAKE PROVISIONS
FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH TO PARTICIPATE
IN THE 2008 KAPPA BASKETBALL LEAGUE
TO BE HELD JANUARY – MARCH, 2008 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE
LOCATED IN A TRACT OF LAND OWNED BY
GEORGE BURNS, III, ON SUGARHOUSE ROAD
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE DEDICATION OF A VARYING WIDTH
WATER LINE SERVITUDE LOCATED IN LOT
35 OF MURRELL PARK SUBDIVISION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN ACT OF TRANSFER WITH
JTR OF LOUISIANA, FOR THE VERSAILLES
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN ACT OF TRANSFER WITH
FLYNN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR
THE VERSAILLES PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28,
SECTION 7.1.A PERTAINING TO THE
“PURPOSE AND INTENT” TO ALLOW
BUSINESS USES ON NON-CONFORMING
LAND AND STRUCTURES AND TO APPLY
FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO THE BOARD
OF ADJUSTMENT AND APPEALS AFTER
NONCONFORMING ACTIONS OCCUR AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PORTION OF
YORKTOWN MEDICAL AND BUSINESS PARK
FROM “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO
“PD” PLANNED DEVELOPMMENT
SPECIFICALLY “DUC” DIVERSE USE CORRIDOR
WITH LAND USES FROM “SF-3” SINGLE FAMILY
(HIGH DENSITY) AND “C-2” GENERAL
COMMERCIAL EXEMPTING ALCOHOL SALES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
POLICE UNIFORM ACCESSORIES FOR A
SIX MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8234-2007

A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE EMERGENCY CONDEMNATION OF
ONE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT
812 APPLEWHITE.

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, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8235-2007

A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO BE
HELD SEPTEMBER 25, 2007 FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF SEVEN STRUCTURES.

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, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8236-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS.

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, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8237-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ONE 10’ HEAVY DUTY FLATBED
DUMP TRUCK FOR THE STREET
DEPARTMENT.

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, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8238-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ONE 16’ HEAVY DUTY FLATBED
DUMP TRUCK FOR THE STREET
DEPARTMENT.

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, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8239-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HYDRAULIC TRASH LOADER
FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT.

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, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8240-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS FOR REAR LOADING REFUSE TRUCK
FOR THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT.

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, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 216-2007

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

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 217-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ONE 37’ MATERIAL HANDLER BUCKET TRUCK
FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRUCK,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 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 one 55’ material handler bucket truck for the Electric Distribution department was delayed for two weeks.

ORDINANCE NO. 218-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TWO VERTICAL NON-CLOG DRY PIT SEWAGE
PUMPS FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PUMPS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 219-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TASER ELECTRONIC CONTROL DEVICES &
ACCESSORIES, 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 further discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

The following ordinance which was previously introduced
and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Smith, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 220-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HOT MIIX FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD
FOR USE BY VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 221-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT QUOTES RECEIVED FOR THE
SALE OF SURPLUSED TRANSFORMERS,
BREAKERS AND VOLTAGE REGULATORS
FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 222-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
TRANSFORMER REPAIRS FOR POLEMOUNT
AND PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 223-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
TESTING, CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE
OF SUBSTATION RELAYS, METERS AND
RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 224-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 3 FOR WATER WELL
IMPROVEMENTS FOR WATER WELL
REHABILITATION FOR SEVEN WELL SITES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 225-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE LOUISIANA
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, RECREATION
AND TOURISM, OFFICE OF STATE PARKS
FOR THE CITY TO RECEIVE A STATE
APPROPRIATION OF FUNDS TO BENEFIT
THE ALEXANDRIA ZOO AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. Mr. Lawson stated that the Council should recognize the local state representatives for the appropriation of funds for the Zoo. There being no further discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 226-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 FOR PROGRAM C WORK
TASK #6 FOR WAVERLY AND
WINDERMERE BOULEVARD CONCRETE
PANEL REPAIRS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 227-2007

AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR
ON BEHALF OF THE City of Alexandria TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARNA BONTEMPS
FOUNDATION, INC., D/B/A/ ARNA BONTEMPS
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND CULTURAL
ARTS CENTER AND TO PROVIDE A GRANT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007/2008 AND OTHER
CONSIDERATIONS RELATED THERETO IN
EXCHANGE FOR CERTAIN DELIVERABLES
BETWEEN AND AMONG THE CITY, LSUA AND
ARNA BONTEMPS RELATED TO THE NEEDY
FOR CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 228-2007

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA RETIREE HEALTH PREMIUM
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2007 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 229-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE SANITARY SEWER SERVITUDE
BEING GRANTED BY THE ALEXANDRIA
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 further discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 230-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ENGLAND
DRIVE SUBDIVISIION FOR LOTS 1-43 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 further discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 231-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY COUNCIL
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH JOHN W. SCOTT AND A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH TONI
MARTIN, TO PROVIDE LEGAL ADVICE, COUNSEL
AND SERVICES TO THE ALEXANDRIA CITY
COUNCIL RELATED TO THE ALEXANDRIA HOME
RULE CHARTER, THE LOUISIANA OPEN MEETINGS
LAW, TO LEGAL AFFAIRS OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA AND MATTERS BEFORE THE CITY
COUNCIL, TO LITIGATION AND/OR INVESTIGATIONS
RELATED TO OR INVOLVING THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, INCLUDING STATUS OF
SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS, AND OTHER
MATTERS INCLUDING COMPLIANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAW, REPORTS
AND FACT-GATHERING ON LEGAL MATTERS
PERTINENT TO THE CITY COUNCIL, ITS
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIBERATIONS,
AND GENERAL LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Chuck Johnson, City Attorney was first recognized to speak on this item. He strongly recommended to the Council to vote against this item for several reasons, which he stated in his remarks. Mr. Trey Gist, Assistant City Attorney next spoke on this item and asked the Council to reconsider the approval of this item.

Several council members were next recognized to speak on this item.

Mr. Lawson was next recognized. He offered an amendment to the ordinance which was seconded by Mr. Smith. The amendment was read by Mr. Lawson.

More discussion ensued and therefore the question was called.

There being no further discussion the following vote was called on the amendment and the following recorded:

YEAS: Smith, Marshall, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: Fowler and Silver.
ABSENT: Hobbs.

A vote was called on the original motion, as amended, which resulted as follows:

YEAS: Lawson, Smith, Marshall, Johnson.
NAYS: Fowler and Silver.
ABSENT: Hobbs.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

COMMITTEES

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

Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works/zoning Committee reported the following item:

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE
LA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
FORESTRY TO ACCEPT THE 2007 URBAN
AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8241-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
COOPERATE WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE REPLACEMENT
OF THE FENCE AT PEABODY HIGH SCHOOL FIELD.

The President called for any discussion, there being no further discussion, a roll call vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

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 9TH JUDICIAL
DISTRICT COURT IN PROVIDING TRANSPOR-
TATION TO THE INDIGENT THROUGH THE
RAPIDES PARISH DRUG COURT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8242-2007

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF CAMILLE J. GIORDANO TO THE
ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION.

The President called for any discussion, there being no further discussion, a roll call vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

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

AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 15-128
TO THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE RELATIVE
TO APPROPRIATE DRESS FOR PERSONS IN
CERTAIN PUBLIC PLACES; TO PROHIBIT
PUBLIC EXPOSURE IN CERTAIN ATTIRE; TO
PROVIDE FOR FINES AND CIVIL PENALTIES
AND RELATED MATTERS.

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 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTINA WIMBLEY FOR
LAW CLERK SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH LEON RUDISILL D/B/A
CENTRAL LOUISIANA HOT ROD REUNION,
REGARDING AN EVENT TO BE HELD
SEPTEMBER 1, 2007 AND A RELATED
AGREEMENT WITH THE CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU AND TO PROVIDE WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8243-2007

A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE CITY’S INTENT TO ENTER INTO CERTAIN COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH HITACHI TRANSPORT SYSTEMS (AMERICA) LTD. (AND HITACHI POWER SYSTEMS AMERICA, LTD.) OR ITS DERIVATIVES, UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD, THE SHAW GROUP, BIGGE CRANE AND RIGGING CO., THE ALEXANDRIA REGIONAL PORT AUTHORITY, CLECO CORPORATION, AND OTHERS, AND TO FORMULATE, PROVIDE LEGISLATION FOR, AND IMPLEMENT COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPGRADING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S EXISTING RAIL SPUR AT THE PORT OF ALEXANDRIA AND ACCEPT HITACHI’S COMMITMENT TO UPGRADE SAID RAIL SPUR IN EXCHANGE FOR USE OF THE RAIL SPUR BY HITACHI, THE PORT OF ALEXANDRIA, CLECO CORPORATION, AND OTHERS REGARDING A PROJECT TO TRANSFER A GENERATOR TO CLECO CORPORATION, ALL IN EXCHANGE FOR DONATION OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS OF THE RAIL SPUR TO THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT, AND FOR ANY POLICY OR ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING LEGISLATION RELATED THERETO AND RELATED PROVISIONS, ORDINANCES, COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS AND AGREEMENTS.

The President called for any discussion, there being no further discussion, a roll call vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO MULTIPLE COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS WITH CERTAIN PARTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING TRANSFER OF AND DONATIONS REGARDING UPGRADES TO THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S EXISTING RAIL SPUR AT THE PORT OF ALEXANDRIA AND PROVIDE FOR ANCILLARY MATTERS AND CONTRACTS RELATED THERETO, AND SPECIFICALLY TO CONTRACT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA REGIONAL PORT AUTHORITY FOR TEMPORARY MANAGEMENT OF THE RAIL SPUR THROUGH SAID PROJECT AND TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE THESE CONTRACTS AND SEEK TERMS FAVORABLE TO THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA THAT IN HIS DISCRETION ARE NECESSARY, AND FURTHER FOR ANY POLICY OR ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS TO EXISTING LEGISLATION RELATED THERETO AND TO PROVIDE FOR ANY RELATED PROVISIONS, ORDINANCES, COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS AND AGREEMENTS RELATED THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8244-2007

A RESOLUTION EXCLAIMING THE CITY’S HEARTFELT
GRATITUDE TO THE STATE OFFICIALS FOR
THEIR TIRELESS EFFORTS IN FUNDS APPROPRIATED
FOR THE ALEXANDRIA ZOOLOGICAL PARK.

The President called for any discussion, there being no further discussion, a roll call vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of August, 2007.

There being no further business to come before the Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

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Vice-President

ATTEST:

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City Clerk