Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 11, 2007.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Charles F. Smith, Jr., Everett C. Hobbs, Chuck Fowler, Louis Marshall, Roosevelt Johnson, Myron K. Lawson and Harry Silver. Also present were Mayor Jacques Roy, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, City Attorneys Chuck Johnson and 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 Smith with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Marshall.

CONSENT CALENDAR

The Council next read all items found under the heading “Consent Calendar” and assigned them to committees.

Mr. Smith moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of “Consent Calendar”.

Mr. Smith 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. Lawson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

Bids were received for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a six month period.

Name of Bidders
Lafayette Winwater Works

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING, MANDATING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR OF THE City of ALEXANDRIA
LOUISIANA, TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED
FOR CAST/DUCTILE IRON & 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.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR TRANSIT TIRE LEASE FOR THE BUS
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH J-QUAD
& ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES TO DEVELOP A REDEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR CDBG TARGET AREAS CONTAINING
STRATEGIES FOR REVITALIZATION AND
REDEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED AREAS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HOUSING
REHABILITATION DEFERRED PAYMENT LOAN
PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR OWNER OCCUPIED
STRUCTURES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN AN EIGHT ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED
ON U.S. HWY. 165 SOUTH JUST SOUTH OF
PENNY ACRES 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. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN A 2.377 ACRE TRACT OF LAND , OWNED
BY TRIPLE B CATTLE COMPANY, LLC AND
ADJACENT TO NORTHPORT WEST SUBDIVISION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR THE LAKE
DISTRICT, PHASE II, THIRD FILING, LOTS N
AND P AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8251-2007

A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF BYRON SALAZAR TO THE ALEXANDRIA
PORT AUTHORITY BOARD.

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 11th day of September, 2007.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution classifying and designating Cotton Brothers Bakery located at the intersection of Bolton Avenue and Elliott Street and Shiloh Baptist Church located at the intersection of Washington Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard as historic and desirable properties pursuant to Chapter 26, Section 16-51 and 16-52 of the Alexandria City Code was delayed for two weeks.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8252-2007

A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARINNG
TO BE HELD OCTOBER 9, 2007 FOR THE COST
OF DEMOLITION OF 21 STRUCTURES.

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 11th day of September, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8253-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR MCDONALD STREET DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 3.

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 11th day of September, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8254-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX
POLICE MOTORCYCLES WITH TRADE-IN
FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE 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 11th day of September, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8255-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WIRE & CABLE 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 11th day of September, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8256-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FROM
INTERESTED FIRMS OR DESIGN
PROFESSIONALS TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE CITY FOR THE
DESIGN OF A VEHICLE WASHING FACILITY
TO BE LOCATED AT 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 11th day of September, 2007.

FINANCIAL REPORT

The next item on the agenda that being to hear from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria was heard in the Finance committee and recommended for approval with a motion made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson.

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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Smith, to-wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 250-2007

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 IMPROVE-
MENTS 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of September, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 251-2007

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.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further 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 11th day of September, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 252-2007

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.

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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of September, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 253-2007

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.

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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of September, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8257-2007

A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED AND
AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TWO MOBILE FUEL TRAILERS
FOR THE WATER 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of September, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 254-2007

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.

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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of September, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 255-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ALEXANDRIA
INDUSTRIAL PARK, 3RD FILING, TRACTS B-1,
C & D 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of September, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 256-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR BREVARD
COURT SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN THE LAKE
DISTRICT AREA ON PROVINE PLACE 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: Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of September, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 257-2007

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 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, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of September, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 258-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR 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.

The President called for any discussion. There being no further 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 11th day of September, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 259-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH EE CONSULTANTS, INC.,
TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES 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, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of September, 2007.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

ORDINANCE NO. 260-2007

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 President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further 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 11th day of September, 2007.

ORDINANCE NO. 261-2007

AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PORTION OF
YORKTOWN MEDICAL AND BUSINESS PARK
FROM “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL TO “PD”
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT 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 President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no further 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 11th day of September, 2007.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 was delayed for two weeks.

Mr. Lawson moved to add the following item on the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler and the following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8258-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
A DISPARATE IMPACT STUDY TO
ASSIST THE CITY IN CONSIDERATIONS
FOR THE “SMALL & EMERGING BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM”.

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 11th day of September, 2007.

COMMITTEES

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

Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following items:

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT
BETWEEN LOUISIANA WETLANDS, LLC AND
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR VERSAILLES
BOULEVARD, PHASE I AND PHASE II AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH CHRISTOPHER
WILLIAMS FOR PRESERVATION/REDEVELOPMENT
DESIGN CONCEPT FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF
THE BOLTON AVENUE BUSINESS CORRIDOR AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH RED RIVER, ATCHAFALAYA,
BAYOU BOUEF LEVEE BOARD AND RAPIDES
PARISH POLICE JURY TO OBTAIN BAYOU
RAPIDES AND BAYOU PHILLIPS LEVEE
CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH
COMMUNICATION DISTRICT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH
POLICE JURY TO ALLOW USE OF TOWER
SPACE BY ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEAPRTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE
OF LOUISIANA THROUGH THE REGION VI
OFFICE OF ADDICTIVE DISORDERS TO
RECOGNIZE NATIONAL ALCOHOL & DRUG
ADDICTION RECOVERY MONTH WITH A
PUBLIC EVENT TO INCLUDE A WALK/RUN,
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, A RECOVERY
MEETING AND RECOVERY DANCE ON
SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A NEW PAY
MATRIX FOR THE ALEXANDRIA FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THORNTON, MOSSO AND
BELLEMIN, INC. AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH NASSIF ENGINEERING
AND ARCHITECTS TO ASSIST PLANNING,
UTILITY AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISIONS IN
OPERATION FAST TRACK, PLAN REVIEW AND
OTHER SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public works committee.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8259-2007

A RESOLUTION NOTING CONSIDERATIONS
AND SUPPORT FOR THE EXPANSION OF
FORT POLK AND REQUESTING SUPPORT
OF THE LOUISIANA CONGRESSIONAL
DELEGATION.

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 11th day of September, 2007.

Mr. Lawson moved for the following item to be placed on the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8260-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR ODOR EMISSIONS REDUCTION PROJECT
AT THE ALEXANDRIA WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT. BIDS TO BE
OPENED OCTOBER 23, 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 11th day of September, 2007.

Mr. Fowler had no report from the Utility Committee, but the Mayor did report on the generator that is being shipped for the new Cleco Plant.

Mr. Marshall reported from the Public Safety/Transportation committee and commended Ms. Gail Jackson, her staff at the Customer Service Center and David Crutchfield, Director of Finance for a job well done in having to handle the utility bills. Mr. Crutchfield also commended Ms. Jackson and her staff.

One of the councilmen asked for an update on the old utility building located at 1546 Jackson Street.

Mr. Smith stated that he would be having his Legal committee meeting next week, because he would be out of town the following week. He informed his committee members that he would be starting early in order to have a public hearing on the Small & Emerging Business Program. He also stated that lunch would be served. He asked that this meeting be scheduled in Convention Hall.

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