Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 6, 2007.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, November 6, 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 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 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.

On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the minutes taken from meetings which were held October 15, 2007, October 23, 2007 and October 31, 2007 was unanimously approved by the Council.

Bids were received for portable, mobile column lifts for the Fire department.

Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Smitty’s Heavy duty sales $33,223.76
Gray Manufacturing (sent back – did not attend pre-bid)

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. Lawson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR MOBILE
COLUMN LIFTS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID LIFTS, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for brass, fittings & miscellaneous items for a six month period.

Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Coburn’s Supply Company 1,2,5,6,7,8,9,12,13,14,15,
16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,
24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,
32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,
40,41,42,43,44,45,46,47,
48,49,50,51,52,53,54,56,
57,58,59,60,66,67,68,71,
72,73,74 & 75.

Lafayette Winwater Works 3,4,10,11,55,61,62,63,64
& 65.

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. Lawson, to wit:

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHOIRZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONIES
FROM THE LA COMMISSION ON LAW
ENFORCEMENT FOR THE RAPIDES PARISH DARE
UNIT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTERT INTO A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL
AND AMENDING LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
PERTAINING TO ADJUDICATED PROPERTY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal 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 COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH CRIME STOPPERS OF
CENTRAL LOUISIANA FOR THE DONATION OF
A 2008 FORD EXPLORER AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR
PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERING SERVICES
TO BE USED ON AN “AS NEEDED” BASIS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTNO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
MARDI GRAS ASSOCIATION TO CO-SPONSOR
2008 MARDI GRAS ACTIVITIES AND FESTIVITIES,
FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF PROMOTING
ALEXANDRIA AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY
OF FAMILY LIFE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
169-2007 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ASH SPORTS
CAMP TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY’S
YOUTH MEETING INCOME GUIDELINES AS
RECOMMENDED BY HUD TO ATTEND THE
SPORTS CAMP HELD DURING THE MONTHS
OF JUNE AND JULY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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 DANIEL T. SMITH FOR
SERVICES AS A PLANNER I IN THE PLANNING
AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION’S
PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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 SUSAN PATTON, AICP FOR
SERVICES AS A PRINCIPAL PLANNER FOR THE
CITY 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. 8284-2007

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING BILL HESS TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE KISATCHIE-
DELTA REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT.

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 6th day of November, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8285-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A
SIX MONTH PERIOD.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of November, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8286-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED
ACCESSORIES FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of November, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8287-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VARIOUS SIZES OF GAS PIPE.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of November, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8288-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HERBICIDES FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of November, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8289-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR COOLING TOWER REPAIRS FOR
UNITS #1-2, #3 AND #4 AT D.G. HUNTER
GENERATING STATION.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of November, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8290-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
OF THE 138 KV SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT FOR
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of November, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8291-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS FROM INTERESTED LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTURES AND PARK PLANNING FIRMS
FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A PARKS AND RECREATION
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN.
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 6th day of November, 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. 302-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR SPUN
PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT
CONCRETE POLES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID POLES AND OTHER MATERS 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 6th day of November, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MCDONALD STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
PHASE 3, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID DRAINAGE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of November, 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 odor emission reduction project at Alexandria Wastewater Treatment Plant 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 304-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR WIRE
& CABLE FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
WIRE & CABLE 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 6th day of November, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MOBILE FUEL TRAILERS FOR THE WATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TRAILERS 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 6th day of November, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 20’ WIDE DRAINANGE AND UTILITY
SERVITUDE LOCATED ADJACENT TO TENNYSON
OAKS SUBDIVISION ON PROPERTY OWNED BY
BALLINA FARMS, INC. 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 6th day of November, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN LOT 2 OF METRO-PLEX SUBDIVISION,
PHASE 1 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 6th day of November, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE DEDICATION BY WHITE DEVELOPMENT,
LLC OF AN ELECTRICAL SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN A 1.763 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED
AT THE INTERSECTION OF JACKSON STREET
EXTENSION AND ELIZABETH STREET AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPEC THERETO.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of November, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A PERPETUAL RENTAL AND ELECTRIC
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH SILVER LEAF
ESTATES SUBDIVISION TO BE SUPPLIED WITH
STREET LIGHTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 26-84 (l) 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 6th day of November, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A PERPETUAL RENTAL AND
ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT WIT PIN
OAK CROSSING SUBDIVISION TO BE
SUPPLIED WITH STREET LIGHTS IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 26-84 (l) 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 6th day of November, 2007.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR YOUNGER
COMMERCIAL PARK, LOTS 1 AND 2 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 6th day of November, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 312-2007

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTIONS OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO ARTICLE III, OF CHAPTER 10 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO "SMALL AND EMERGING BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM" TO AMEND AND REENACT § 10-35 RELATIVE TO LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS OF FACT; TO AMEND AND REENACT § 10-36 TO RETITLE THE ARTICLE "SMALL AND EMERGING BUSINESS ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM"; TO AMEND AND REENACT § 10-36.1 FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE ARTICLE; TO AMEND AND REENACT § 10-37 REGARDING DEFINITIONS, TO AMEND AND TO ADD ADDITIONAL DEFINITIONS; TO AMEND AND REENACT § 10-38 RELATED TO THE SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE A BOND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, A FINANCIAL INTERMEDIARY PROGRAM AND FOR RESERVATIONS AND ASPIRATIONAL GOALS; TO ENACT § 10-38.3 RELATED TO ALEXANDRIA FAIRNESS, EQUALITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND TEAMWORK PROGRAM, RESERVATIONS AND PREFERENCES; PROCEDURES AND PREFERENCES; TO AMEND § 10-39 PERTAINING TO SMALL BUSINESS, MINORITY AND WOMEN PARTICIPATION GOALS; TO AMEND § 10-40 REGARDING BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION TO PROVIDE FOR AN AFFIDAVIT PROGRAM AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT TO THE CERTIFICATION; TO AMEND § 10-41 CONCERNING DETERMINATIONS AND PENALTIES FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; TO AMEND § 10-42 CONCERNING APPEALS AND TO ADD § 10-44 RELATED TO LIMITATIONS AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE FOR AMENDMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO ARTICLE III AND TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. Mr. Smith, Chairman of the Legal Committee stated that the committee met and discussed this item and recommended approval with amendments which are listed as follows:

Amendment No 1. Amends the title to add “ENACT § 10-38.3 RELATED TO ALEXANDRIA FAIRNESS, EQUALITY, ACCESSIBILITY AND TEAMWORK PROGRAM, RESERVATIONS AND PREFERENCES; PROCEDURES AND PREFERENCES”.

Amendment No. 2. Amends “Section 10:35” paragraph 14 after the words “workforce development” to delete the word “division” and insert in lieu thereof the phrase “and small business retention”.

Amendment No. 3. Amends “Section 10-36.1” to add the additional sentence: “This program shall encompass several components, including:(1) the "Alexandria Fairness, Equality, Accessibility and Teamwork" Program ("A.F.E.A.T"); (2) the "Alexandria Bonding Assistance" Program ("A.B.A."); and the "Alexandria Financial Intermediary Initiative Program" ("A.F.I.I.").”

Amendment No 4. Amends various definitions in “Section 10-37” to add a definition for “Minority: means any individual who is a citizen (or lawfully admitted permanent resident) of the United States and an individual in one or more of the following groups: (1) "Black American, (2) Hispanic American, (3) Native American, (4) Asian-Pacific American, and (5) Subcontinent Asian American.” ; deletes certain language and amends the definition of “Minority, business enterprise or minority owned business: The business shall be at least 51% owned and controlled in both form and substance by one (1) or more minorities. Only businesses who are independently owned/operated, not dominant in their field of operation, meet the Small Business Administration's definition of a small business concern as determine by the U.S. Small Business Administration's Small Business Size Standards and which are registered by the City will be allowed to participate in and benefit from this program.”; adds a definition: “North American Industry Classification System Codes (NAICS) 2007: NAICS is used by business and government to classify and measure economic activity. NAICS was developed jointly by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to provide new comparability in statistics about business activity across North America.”; redefines the definition of “Reservation” to state: “Reservation: A technique which limits consideration of bids and proposals to those regulations and requirements as may from time to time be instituted by this Article and state law.”; in the definition of “Significant local presence” to add the disjunctive word “or” between little (i) and (ii); to add an additional definition “U. S. Small Business Administration's Small Business Size Standards: This table lists small business size standards matched to industries described in the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) as modified by the Office of Management and Budget in 2007. The size standards are mostly expressed in either millions of dollars or number of employees. A size standard is the largest that a for-profit concern can be and still qualify as a small business.”; and to amend the definition of Women business enterprise or women owned business to delete reference to certain state law which states “as defined by La. R.S. 39:1732 which is certified by the State of Louisiana, Department of Commerce as a women business enterprise or women owned business. This shall mean a business” and restate the definition : “Women business enterprise or women owned business: A small business that is at least 51 percent owned by a woman or women who also control and operate it. "Control" in this context means exercising the power to make policy decisions. "Operate" in this context means being actively involved in the day-to-day management. In determining whether a business is 51 percent owned by a woman or women, the percent ownership of the woman or women shall not be diminished because she is part of a community property regime.”

Amendment No 5. Amends “Section 10:38” to add after the word program in the first sentence the additional phrase “and its components” and to amend the names of the several components to Alexandria Bonding Assistance Program, Alexandria Financial Intermediary Initiative, and the Alexandria Fairness, Equality, Accessibility and Teamwork Program respectively. Further amends the A.F.E.A.T. program language to delete the word “shall” and in lieu thereof provide “may, after appropriate supportive findings”; and adds the additional
sentences : “Appropriate supportive findings shall follow disparity studies, which shall from time to time be used as a prerequisite to validate programmatic modifications.

The programming may involve the City's construction of web-based interactivity and informational meetings with local contractors to provide educational, promotional and training opportunities to interested parties willing to participate in the program and its components.”

Amendment No. 6. adds reservations for additional sections as follows: “Sec. 10-38.1 Small business development program, Bonding Assistance
(Reserved)

Sec. 10-38.2 Small business development program, Financial intermediary
(Reserved)”

Amendment No. 7. amends Sec. 10-38.3 paragraph “(2)” to delete the phrase “To the extent allowed by state law up to” and insert in lieu thereof “To the extent allowed by La. R.S. 38:2233 and in no event less than” for minority preferences and adds “as shown by disparity impact analysis” after the word “data” and deletes “or women-owned” after the word “minority” in the last sentence.
Amends Sec. 10-38.3 paragraph “(3)” to delete the phrase “To the extent allowed by state law up to” and insert in lieu thereof “To the extent allowed by La. R.S. 38:2233 and in no event less than” for women preferences and adds “as shown by disparity impact analysis” after the word “data” and deletes “of minority or” after the word “number” in the last sentence.
Amends Section 10-38.3 paragraph “5” to delete the phrase “in order to start this separate reservation program” after the word “agreements” at the end of the line.

Amendment No. 8. Amends Section 10- 40 paragraph “(a)” regarding certification of eligibility to replace “State of Louisiana, Department of Commerce” with “City of Alexandria” and deletes the reference to law “La. R. S. 39:1732 and or 51:941-945” and the entire last sentence of the paragraph beginning with the word “Each…”.

Amends Section 10-40 paragraph “(b)” to delete the phrase “the State of Louisiana, Department of Commerce, Office of Minority Business Enterprise and/or Office of Women’s Business Enterprise” and inserts “a state-authorized certification process”.

Mr. Trey Gist was present to explain the amendments to the Council Mr. Lawson commended Mr. Gist and Ms. Vonn Jennings for a job well done in putting together this business program.

A motion was made by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler to accept all the amendments made on this ordinance. 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 motion was made by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith to approve the original motion with amendment and the following was recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of November, 2007.

COMMITTEES

There were no reports from the Finance, Utility, 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. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH BALLINA FARMS FOR THE
RELOCATION OF ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES
NECESSARY TO ACCOMMODATE THE
CONSTRUCTION OF TENNYSON OAKS
SUBDIVISION PHASES 8 AND 9 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007/2008
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR MCDONALD
STREET & DRAINAGE 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 REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED ON VERSAILLES BOULEVARD
ACROSS FROM CALAIS CIRCLE FROM
“C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
TO “PD” PLANNED DEVELOPMENT,
SPECIFICATLLY “PUD” PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT WITH LAND USE AREAS
OF MULTI-FAMILY AND COMMERCIAL
AREAS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

Mr. Smith, chairman of the Legal Committee brought up the following items:

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A RESIDENTIAL LEASE WITH
MARION A. FRENCH FOR THE USE OF FIVE
PARKING SPACES LOCATED BEHIND 610
MURRAY STREET IN BLOCK 45 OF THE
ORIGINAL PLAT OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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 THE ALEXANDRIA WEED
& SEED AREA FOUR STEERING COMMITTEE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CHARLIE ANDERSON TO
BE THE WEED & SEED PROGRAM
COORDINATOR AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR A LOCAL
COST SHARE TO THE GULF OF MEXICO
FLOOD STUDY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007/2008
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CHATLIN LAKE
CANAL STUDY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Marshall, Chairman of the Public Safety introduced the following items:

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FIRE
UNION LOCAL 540 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.

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 THE RAPIDES
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE
PRODUCTION OF AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL
PRAY SRVICE OFFERING MUSICAL SELECTIONS
RECOGNIZING THE CITY’S RELIGIOUS HISTORY
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. 8292-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF
COMMUNITY SERVICES TO SUBMIT TO THE
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE,
RECREATION AND TOURISM AN APPLICATION
FOR EVENT SPONSORSHIP FOR THE 2008
BARBEQUE FESTIVAL “QUE’IN ON THE RED”,
TO BE HELD MARCH 14 AND 15, 2008 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, Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of November, 2007.

Mr. Wayne Jenkins was present to speak to the Council about the below item and the following action was taken.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8293-2007

A RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE
TO WAYNE JENKINS FOR THE USE OF A
CITY PARKING LOT ON BOLTON AVENUE
FOR THE WEEKEND OF NOVEMBER 11TH,
2007.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of November, 2007.

Ms. Sandra Bright was present to speak to the Council about the public hearings on CDBG funds.

Mr. Mike Redman was present to speak about the walking trail on Bayou Rapides. There was a heated discussion concerning this item.

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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