Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 28, 2007.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 28, 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 Joe Green with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Louis Marshall.

The first item on the agenda was to consider overriding the Mayor’s veto of Ordinance No. 231-2007 entering into a Professional Services Contract with John W. Scott and Toni Martin, to provide legal advice, counsel and services to the Alexandria City Council. The Clerk presented this item to the Council, according to Section 2-15 of the City Charter. The ordinance was adopted by the Council on August 14, 2007 and was delivered to the Mayor’s Office for his signature on August 15, 2007. The veto was presented to the Clerk’s Office on August 21, 2007.

Discussion was held. Several Council members spoke on this item. Mr. Silver read into the minutes two letters that were received from the Attorney General’s Office and the District Attorney’s Office concerning the complaint that was received on the open meetings issue on the Alexandria City Council. He stated that this matter has received a satisfactory investigation by way of the adoption of a resolution by the Council.

Mr. Greg Upton was next recognized and spoke on this item. Reverend Nathan Blocker also spoke on this item.

Mr. Lawson called for the question which was seconded by Mr. Smith.

A vote was made by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson to override the following ordinance:

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 LEGL SERVICES.

A roll call vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

And therefore Ordinance No. 231-2007 was overridden by 2/3rds vote of the Council.

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 August 14, 2007 was unanimously approved by the Council.

Bids were received for Hynson Bayou drainage improvements, Part B – Poplar Street outfall.

Name of Bidders Base Bid
Peters Construction Company $192,650.00
KDC Construction Company $205,755.00
Rylee Contracting, Inc. $289,400.00
T.T. Construction, Inc. $351,250.00

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 HYNSON
BAYOU DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PART B –
POPLAR STREET OUTFALL, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.

Name of Bidders
CED
Diversified Electric
Techline
Mid State Supply
Rexel
Arkansas Electric
Stuart C. Irby
WESCO

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
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID SUPPLIES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.

Name of Bidders
Lafayette Winwater
HD Supply

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 OPERATING
SUPPLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID SUPPLIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for sulfur dioxide for the Wastewater department.

Name of Bidders Bid Amount
DPC Enterprises $575.00/ton
Brenntag Southwest $525.00/ton
Harcros Chemicals $519.00/ton

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 SULFUR
DIOXIDE FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID DIOXIDE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for two mobile fuel trailers for the Water department.

Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Advanced Fuel Systems $21,895.00

The above bid was 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 TWO
MOBILE FUEL TRAILERS FOR THE WATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CONTRACT 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 EXECUTE A SEWER SERVITUDE AGREEMENT
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF A 20’ WIDE
PERMANENT SEWER UTILITY SERVITUDE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE HIGHWAY 28 WEST
SEWER EXPANSION PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
196-2007 TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY THE PARTY
IN RECEIPT OF A GRANT FOR THE SEWER
SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR GRUNDY COOPER
SUBDIVISION 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 ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ALEXANDRIA
INDUSTRIAL PARK, 3RD FILINNG, TRACTS B-1,
C & D 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 SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR BREVARD
COURT SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE LAKE

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III,
SECTION 10-35 THROUGH SECTION 10-43
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO THE SMALL & EMERGING
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution confirming the appointment of Byron Salazar to the Alexandria Port Authority Board was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Personnel Committee.

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

RESOLUTION 8245-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SPUN PRE-STRESSED WOOD
POLE EQUIVALENT CONCRETE POLES FOR
THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.

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 28th day of August, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8246-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR A SLOPE MOWER FOR THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of August, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8247-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE ELECTRIC GENERATOR
IMPROVEMENTS AT KISATCHIE WATER WELLFIELD.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th 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 there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 232-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ONE 55’ 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 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 28th day of August, 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. Smith, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 233-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HIGHWAY 28 WEST LIFT STATION B AT
VANDENBURG DRIVE, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID LIFT STATION 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 28th day of August, 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. 234-2007

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 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 28th day of August, 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. Smith, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 235-2007

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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of August, 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. 236-2007

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.

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 28th day of August, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE DEDICATION OF A VARYING WIDTH
WATER LIINE SERVITUDE LOCATED IN LOT
35 OF MURRELL PARK 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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of August, 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. Silver, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 238-2007

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.

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 28th day of August, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 239-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTNO AN ACT OF TRANSFER WITH
FLYNN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR
THE VERSAILLES 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: Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of August, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 240-2007

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.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of August, 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. 241-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LA
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY
TO ACCEPT THE 2007 URBAN AND COMMUNITY
FORESTRY GRANT 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 28th day of August, 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. 242-2007

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, 2007AND TO
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion.

An amendment was offered by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Smith to remove the wording of a related agreement with Convention & Visitors Bureau. This was discussed in the Legal committee and recommended for approval. There being no other discussion, a vote was called for on the original motion and the following recorded:

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

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of August, 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. 243-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HITACHI
TRANSPORT SYSTEM (AMERICA), LTD. (HITACHI)
TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO; TO
PROVIDE TO HITACHI A LIMITED RIGHT OF USE
IN AND TO THE CITY’S EXISTING RAILROAD SPUR
CONNECTING THE PORT WITH THE RAILROAD;
ACCEPTING TRANSFER OF AND DONATIONS
REGARDING UPGRADES TO THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S
EXISTING RAIL SPUR AT THE PORT OF ALEXANDRIA;
AND PROVIDE HITACHI WILL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT
NECESSARY IMPROVEMENTS AT THE RAIL SPUR AS
PART OF ITS CONSIDERATION FOR ANCILLARY
MATTERS AND CONTRACTS RELATED THERETO; AND
SPECIFICALLY TO CONTRACT FOR TEMPORARY
HITACHI’S MANAGEMENT AND USE 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 INN HIS DISCRETION ARE NECESSARY, AND
FURTHER TO AUTHORIZE ANY PERMITS AND TO
PROVIDE FOR ANY RELATED AUTHORIZATIONS AND
PROVISIONS AND AGREEMENTS RELATED THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. An amendment was offered by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Johnson to omit the language to enter into a contract with the Port Authority. The amendment was heard in the Legal committee and hereby recommended for approval. There being no other discussion, a vote was called for on the amendment and the following recorded:

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

A vote was called for on the original motion, as amended 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 28th day of August, 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. Marshall, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 244-2007

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 2915 LEVIN STREET
AT THE CORNER OF KENT AVENUE FROM
“SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY TO
“MF-1” MULTI-FAMILY LOW DENSITY DISTRICT,
AS REQUESTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER TO
PERMIT RESTORATION OF A DUPLEX AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended the 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 28th day of August, 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. Silver, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 245-2007

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 3310 7TH STREET
FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY TO “SF-2/MHO” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY/MOBILE HOME OVERLAY
ZONING DISTRICT, AS REQUESTED BY THE
OWNER TO REPLACE A FRAME HOUSE WITH
A MANUFACTURED HOME, 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 28th day of August, 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. 246-2007

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28 SECTION
7.1.1 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 NON-CONFORMINNG
ACTIONS OCCUR 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 28th day of August, 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. Marshall and seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 247-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INNTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE 9TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
COURT IN PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION TO
THE INDIGENT THROUGH THE RAPIDES PARISH
DRUG COURT 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: Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of August, 2007.

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 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 28th day of August, 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. 249-2007

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 President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of August, 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. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:

RESOLUTION 8248-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONTINUATION
OF A STAY-OF-DEMOLITION ORDER FOR
28 PROSPECT STREET UNTIL DECEMBER 4, 2007.

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

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

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

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

RESOLUTION 8249-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMERGENCY
CONNDEMNATION OF ONE STRUCTURE
LOCATED AT 812 APPLEWHITE.

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 8250-2007

A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 2619 OVERTON, 2132 PLANTATIONN,
723 WOODARD, 510 14TH STREET, AND
335 NORTH 16TH STREET.

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

COMMITTEES

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

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTS
COUNCIL OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA TO ORGANIZE,
ENCOURAGE, AND ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE ARTS AND SERVE AS AN OVERALL
SUPPORT AGENCY TO LOCAL ARTS GROUPS AND
ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE QUALITY ARTS
AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CITY
OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA
HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY AND
MUSEUM TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THINGS
HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL FOR THE
ENLIGHTENMENT AND EDUCATION OF THE
CITIZENS OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Utility Committee reported the following item:

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH EE CONSULTANTS, INC.,
TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

Ms. Kay Michiels, Chief Operating Officer for the City reported on the demolition of commercial structures. She stated that an updated report will be given from the Fire department on September 11, 2007.

Ms. Gloria Wardsworth was presented a plaque from the Tobacco Program.

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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