Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 20, 2007.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, November 20, 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 Fowler.

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 a special meeting held November 6, 2007 and a regular meeting held November 6, 2007 were unanimously approved by the Council.

The first order of business was to recognize Mayor Roy. He read a proclamation pertaining to the late Mayor Julius Patrick, Town of Boyce. The following action was taken by the Council.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8294-2007

A RESOLUTION ON BEHALF OF MAYOR JULIUS PATRICK
IN HONOR OF HIS YEARS OF EXEMPLARY SERVICE
AND TO MEMORIALIZE HIS UNTIMELY PASSING.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

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

And the resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of November, 2007.

The President next recognized Mr. Justin Beasley, President of the Alexandria Youth Advisory Council and Mr. Beautillion.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A TIMBER DEED WITH
ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR REMOVAL
OF TIMBER WITHIN THE “RUNWAY CLEAR
ZONE” AT ALEXANDRIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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 AMENDING 2007/2008
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ODOR EMISSIONS
AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
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 RENEW THE EXISTING
CONTRACT WITH BELSCO, INC. FOR
CONCEALABLE SOFT BODY ARMOR
VESTS FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLATS FOR TENNYSON
OAKS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 7C, PHASE 8
AND PHASE 9 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 THE DEDICATION
OF A SANITARY SEWER MAIN SERVITUDE BEING
DEDICATED BY THE CITY AND THE RAPIDES
PARISH POLICE JURY TO THE SEWER DISTRICT
NO. 1 OF RAPIDES PARISH AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED
ALONG THE COMMON BOUNDARY LINE
BETWEEN LOT 13 AND 14 OF ENGLAND DRIVE
SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING LOTS 5, 6 AND 7
OF BAYOU ACRES SUBDIVISION LOCATED
IN SECTION 38, T4N, R1W AND BEING
LOCATED AT 33 & 37 CALVERT DRIVE AS
REQUESTED BY DR. JOHN RHODES AND
ZONING SAID PROPERTY TO “C-1” GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT UPON ANNEXATION
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 A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE SITUATED
IN CALHOUN COMMERCIAL PARK 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 A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE SITUATED
IN SECTION 19, T4N, R1W OF ENGLAND DRIVE
SUBDIVISION 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 ENTER INTO AN ENGINEERING AGREEMENT
WITH TRC ENGINEERS FOR ROBIN ROAD AND
AZALEA LANE SEWER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION 8295-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT
OF MARCUS CONNELLA AS DIRECTOR AND
CHARLES “CHUCK” JOHNSON AS ALTERNATE
DIRECTOR TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS OF THE LOUISIANA ENERGY AND
POWER AUTHORITY.

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 20th day of November, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8296-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRIC METERS FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of November, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8297-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR A 40’ TELESCOPIC AERIAL LIFT
AND SERVICE BODY FOR THE TRAFFIC
DEPARTMENT.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of November, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8298-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL
REPLACEMENT AT THE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANT PROJECT.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of November, 2007.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

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 the 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 313-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PORTABLE, 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.

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 20th day of November, 2007.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 314-2007

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.

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 20th day of November, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONIES
FROM THE LA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCE-
MENT FOR THE RAPIDES PARISH DARE UNIT
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 20th day of November, 2007.

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.

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 20th day of November, 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 317-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA MARDI GRAS
ASSOCIATION FOR ACTIVITIES/FESTIVITIES, FOR
THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF PROMOTING ALEXANDRIA
AND ENHANCING THE QUALIFTY OF FAMILY LIFE
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 20th day of November, 2007.

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

ORDINANCE NO. 318-2007

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.

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 20th day of November, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DANIEL T. SMITH FOR
PLANNING SERVICES IN THE PLANNING AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION 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 20th day of November, 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. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 320-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH SUSAN PATTON, AICP FOR
PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA PLANNING DIVISION 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 20th day of November, 2007.

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 MATTES 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 20th day of November, 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 322-2007

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.

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 20th day of November, 2007.

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.

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 20th day of November, 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 324-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FOR THE PRODUCTION
OF AN INTERDENOMINATIONAL PRAYER SERVICE
RECOGNIZING THE CITY’S RELIGIOUS HISTORY
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 20th day of November, 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 325-2007

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007/2008 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR MCDONALD STREET & DRAINAGE
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: Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson, Lawson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 326-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL AND
AMENDING LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
PERTAINING TO ADJUDICATED PROPERTY 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 20th day of November, 2007.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Bonnette Auction Company, LLC for Professional Auctioneering Services to be used on an “as needed” basis 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. Marshall, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 327-2007

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INNTO A RESIDENTIAL LEASE WITH
MARION FRENCH FOR THE USE OF FIVE
PARKING SPACES LOCATED BEHIND 610 MURRAY
STREET IN BLOCK 45 OF THE ORIGINAL PLAT
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 20th day of November, 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 328-2007

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 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 20th day of November, 2007.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Fire Union Local 540 was delayed for two weeks.

FINANCE COMMITTEE

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. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 329-2007

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

The President called for any discussion. The Finance 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 20th 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. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT WITH MULTI-FAMILY,
NEIGHORBOOD AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL
AREAS AS A DIVERSE USE CORRIDOR
ZONING DISTRICT AS DESCRIBED BY THE
BAYOU RAPIDES DEVELOPMENT MASTER
SITE PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 100 BROWNS BEND ROAD AS REQUESTED
BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS, BAYOU RAPIDES
DEVELOPMENT, LLC AND ZONING SAID
PROPERTY TO “PD” PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION 8299-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
AND THE LEGAL STAFF TO BEGIN ACQUISITION
WORK AND RELATED LEGAL STEPS NECESSARY
TO ACQUIRE OWNERSHIP OF PROPERTY FOR
THE CITY FOR THE VERSAILLES BOULEVARD,
PHASE 2, PROJECT TO INCLUDE PREPARATION
OF ACTS OF SALES, DONATIONS AND TO
PREPARE EXPROPRIATION PROCEEDINGS
RELATED 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 20th day of November, 2007.

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

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO SELL
AND/OR A CONTRACT OF SALE OF SEVEN (7)
ACRES OF PORT PROPERTY TO PORT
ASSESS ACQUISITIONS, LLC AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2007/2008
CAPITAL BUDGET TO FUND THE PURCHASE
OF PROPERTY LOCATED OFF BOLTON
AVENUE FOR THE PURPOSE OF A MULTI-USE
ALEXANDRIA BUS AND TRANSPORTATION
FACILITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
CHARLES COOPER TO PURCHASE
PROPERTY LOCATED OFF BOLTON AVENUE
FOR THE PURPOSE OF A MULTI-USE
ALEXANDRIA BUS AND TRANSPORTATION
FACILITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT OF RECEIPT
& RELEASE WITH THE ALEXANDRIA PORT
AUTHORITY AND PETRON AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO GRANT AN ESEMENT THROUGH AND
ACROSS THE LEVEE LAND UPON WHICH
THE EIGHT PIPELINES CONNECTING THE
PORT AUTHORITY AND PETRON TANK
FARM CURRENTLY EXIST AND TO ENTER
INTO AN ASSIGNMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

RESOLUTION 8300-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE’S APPOINTMENT OF CHARLES
S. WEEMS, III TO THE ENGLAND ECONOMIC
AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD (EEIDD)

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 20th day of November, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8301-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR’S
APPOINTMENTO F CURMAN GAINES TO THE
ENGLAND ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT BOAR (EEIDD)

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of November, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8302-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO FILE A DECLARATORY SUIT CONCERNING
REMOVAL, DEMOLITION AND RELOCATION OF
WATERCRAFT ON THE RED RIVER.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of November, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION 8303-2007

A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE KREWE OF
LOUISIANA.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of November, 2007.

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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