Council Minutes

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD DECEMBER 4, 2007.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, December 4, 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 Johnson.

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 meeting which was held November 20, 2007 was unanimously approved by the Council.

Bids were received for LA Highway 28 West street lighting additions.

Name of Bidders Bid amount
E.P. Breaux $62,966.85
KDM Electric $49,377.81
Telectric $50,383.96
Razz $40,368.00

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. Lawson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LA HIGHWAY 28 WEST STREET LIGHTING
ADDITIONS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ADDITIONS, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for the purchase of six police motorcycles with trade-in for the Alexandria Police department.

Name of Bidders
Renegade Harley Davidson @ $15,200 per motorcycle with a trade-in of $13,500.00 or a net cost of $1,700.00 per motorcycle with a total cost of $10,200.00

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. Lawson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LA HIGHWAY 28 WEST STREET LIGHTING
ADDITIONS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ADDITIONS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for janitorial supplies for a six month period.

Name of Bidders
Central Poly Corporation
Long’s Preferred Products
X-Pedx
Unipax

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
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SUPPLIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for one mini-van for the Lab Testing department

Name of Bidders Bid Amount
All Star Toyota $24,036.33
Southern Chevrolet $20,389.00

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. Lawson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ONE MINI-VAN FOR THE LAB TESTING
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
VAN 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 PROEFSSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH EPZ EMERGENCY
PREPARDNESS CONSULTANTS FOR
EMERGENCY CONSULTING SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A 50’ WIDE TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION SERVITUDE IN LOT 6 OF
SQUARE 1 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF LOTS
11, 12, 14, 15 AND PART OF LOTS D AND E
OF LOT 13 OF WILLOW GLEN PLANTATION
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 A 12.50’ DRAINAGE SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN LOT B OF ACADIAN GARDENS SUBDIVISION
ON PROPERTY OWNED BY LHB INVESTMENTS,
LLC AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO CULPEPPER ROAD
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (LLEWELYN DRIVE
TOWARDS STERKX ROAD) FOR ADDITIONAL
WORK TO COMPLETE THIS PROJECT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR
LINCOLN ROAD STREET & DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR HUDSON BOULEVARD
TO SUGARHOUSE ROAD PROJECT 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 THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT QUOTE RECEIVE FOR HAND
HELD EQUIPMENT FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD 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 DONATION FROM THE HUMANE
SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES TO
FURTHER THE MISSION OF AFTER KATRINA
IMPROVING THE LIVES OF GULF COAST
DOGS AND CATS 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. 8304-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TURN-OUT GEAR FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of December, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8305-2007

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DESIGN, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION OF ST. MARY’S BAR SCREEN
PROJECT AND HIGHWAY 1 NORTH SEWER
EXTENSION PROJECT.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of December, 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. Marshall, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 330-2007

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007/2008 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR ODOR EMISSIONS AT
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 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 4th day of December, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ODOR
EMISSION REDUCTION PROJECT AT ALEXANDRIA
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT 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 4th day of December, 2007.

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.

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 4th day of December, 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 333-2007

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING LOTS 5, 6 AND 7
OF BAYOU ACRES SUBDIVISION LOCATED
IN SECTION 28, T4N, R1W AND BEING
LOCATED AT 33 & 37 CALVERT DRIVE AS
REQUESTED BY DR. JOHN RHODES AND
ZONING SAID PROPERTY TO “C-1” LIMITED
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT UPON ANNEXATION
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 4th day of December, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE SITUATED
IN CALHOUN COMMERCIAL PARK 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 4th day of December, 2007.

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.

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 4th day of December, 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Marshall, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 336-2007

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.

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 4th day of December, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 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.

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 4th day of December, 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. 338-2007

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.

The President called for any discussion. Mr. Alfred Cook, Sr., Alfred Cook, Jr., Sherman Cook, Charles Charrier and Mrs. Alfred Cook, Sr. were all present to speak against this item. The Mayor and the Council reassured them, that the transportation facility placed on this property would not devalue their property. The Mayor asked Mrs. Cook to serve on the design team. 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 4th day of December, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 339-2007

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

The President called for any discussion. Mr. Trey Gist spoke on this item. There being no other 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 4th day of December, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH PORT ASSET
ACQUISITION, LLC TO GRANT AN EASEMENT
THROUGH AND ACROSS THE LEVEE LAND UPON
WHICH THE EIGHT PIPELINES CONNECTING THE
PORT AUTHORITY AND PETRON TANK FARM
CURRENTLY EXIST AND TO FURTHER ENTER
INTO AN ASSIGNMENT OR “SUBPERMIT” OF ANY
RIGHTS THE CITY HAS TO A PERMIT RELATED
THERETO, WHICH PERMIT IS FROM THE RED
RIVER, ATCHAFALAYA AND BAYOU BOEUF LEVEE
DISTRICT, AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.

The President called for any discussion. Mr. Trey Gist was present to explain this item to the Council. 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 4th day of December, 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 341-2007

AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED
ON VERSAILLES BLVD. ACROSS FROM CALAIS
CIRCLE FROM “C-2’ GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT TO “PD” PLANNED DEVELOPMENT,
SPECIFICALLY “PUD” PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
WITH LAND USE AREAS OF MULTI-FAMILY AND
COMMERCIAL AREAS 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: Lawson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of December, 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. 342-2007

AN ORDINANCE ANNEXED A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
WITH MULTI-FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD 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.

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of December, 2007.

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLATS FOR TENNYSON
PAKS SUBDIVISION, PHASE 7C, PHASE 8 AND
PHASE 9 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 4th day of December, 2007.

UTILITY COMMITTEE

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 President called for any discussion. The Utility 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 4th day of December, 2007.

PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATIONN COMMITTEE

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH BELSCO,
INC. FOR CONCEALABLE SOFT BODY ARMOR
VESTS FOR ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety/Transportation 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 4th day of December, 2007.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

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.

Mr. Chuck Johnson, City Attorney stated a technical amendment needed to be made on this item concerning that the “EEIDD has the right to remove any “Airport Hazard from the Runway Clear Zone” which is limited to growth which violates FAA regulations. The amendment was made by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler. There being no other discussion, a vote was called on the amendment and the following recorded:

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

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of December, 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 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.

PUBLIC HEARINGS – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Mr. Hobbs opened up the public hearing. The Clerk announced the action on the following structures.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8306-2007

A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON ONE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 28
PROSPECT STREET.

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 4th day of December, 2007.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8307-2007

A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING ON
ONE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 723 WOODARD.

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

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of December, 2007.

RESOLUTION

Mr. President called for any nominations for the position of President of the Council. Mr. Johnson made a motion to nominate Louis Marshall, which was seconded by Mr. Lawson and the following action was taken. There were no other nominations made on this position.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8308-2007

A RESOLUTION ELECTING LOUIS J. MARSHALL
PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL.

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 4th day of December, 2007.

Mr. President called for any nominations for the position of Vice-President. Mr. Marshall nominated Myron Lawson, which was seconded by Mr. Silver and the following action was taken. There were no other nominations made on this position.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8309-2007

A RESOLUTION ELECTING MYRON K. LAWSON
VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 4th day of December, 2007.

COMMITTEES

There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, 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 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE SHEPHERD CENTER OF CENTRAL LA
FOR THE OPERATION OF A HOMELESS
EMERGENCY SHELTER AND A HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The following item was brought up under any other business with a motion made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler and the following action was taken.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO PURCHASE ONE DUAL BROOM VACUUM
STREET SWEEPER WITH COVINGTON
ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANY TO PIGGYBACK
OFF THE CITY OF BOSSIER CITY’S BID
PROPOSAL #S13-07 IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LA R.S. 39:1701-1709 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Jackie Lee was next recognized and complained about the street cleanup on North Street.

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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