The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, December 21, 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 Louis J. Marshall, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Freddie Banks with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Lawson.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Fowler moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Hobbs seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the minutes taken from a special meeting which was held December 4, 2007 and a regular council meeting which was held December 4, 2007 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8310-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF
THE 138 KV SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT FOR
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of December, 2007.
Bids were received for cooling tower repairs for Unit #1-2, #3 and #4 at D. G. Hunter Generating Station.
Name of Bidders Base bid amount
Cooling Tower Depot $249,972.00
Advance Cooling Towers $122,940.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR COOLING
TOWER REPAIRS FOR UNIT #1-2, #3 AND #4 AT
D.G. HUNTER GENERATING STATION, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID REPAIRS,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for janitorial chemicals for a six month period.
Name of Bidders Items Awarded
Long’s Preferred Products 2,3,4,7,8,9,12,15,17,19,20,
22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,
31 & 32
XPEDX 1,5,6,10,11,13,14,16,18 & 21
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CHEMICALS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.
Name of Bidders Items Awarded
H.D. Supply Company 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,
16,17,18,19,20 & 22
Lafayette Winwater Works 6,13,14,15 & 21
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED ACCESSORIES
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID FIRE HYDRANTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for various sizes of gas pipe.
Name of Bidders Total Bid Price
EGW Utilities $26,350.80
LA Utilities Supply Company No response
Coburn’s Supply Company No response
H.D. Waterworks Supply $25,485.20
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VARIOUS SIZES OF GAS PIPE, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID GAS PIPE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for herbicides for a twelve month period.
Name of Bidders Item Numbers
CWC Chemical, Inc. 3, 6, 8
Helena Chemical 1,2, 7
UAP Distribution 4 & 5
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HERBICIDES FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID FIRE
HYDRANTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
ELECTRIC SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE
PAINTING FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO ENTER INTO AN ENVIRONMENTAL
ENTRY PERMIT AND RELATED AGREEMENT
WITH KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY
COMPANY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #4 AT D.G. HUNTER GENERATING
STATION FOR UPGRADE TO UNITS 3 & 4
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007/2008
OPERATING BUDGET ADDING A COMMUNITY
OUTREACH COORDINATOR POSITION IN
THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Personnel/Insurance committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE SANBORN MAP
COMPANY TO PROVIDE AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
AND GIS SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO NEGOTIATE AND TO ENTER INTO A
CONTRACT WITH THE INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE TO
EVALUATE THE STRUCTURE OF THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND TO
CONDUCT A PATROL STAFFING AND
DEPLOYMENT STUDY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONEY
FROM THE LA COMMISSION ON LAW
ENFORCEMENT THROUGH RED RIVER DELTA
TO APPLY FOR EQUIPMENT TO BE USED FOR
THE ALEXANDRIA TRAINING ACADEMY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
CAUSTIC SODA FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION
UNIT PRICING FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REVOKING 54.0’ OF A 15’
WIDE DRAINAGE SERVITUDE LOCATED
ADJACENT TO LOT 149 OF BRIARWOOD
SUBDIVISION AND MCADAMS DITCH IN
TRACT OF LAND NOW OR FORMERLY
OWNED BY TERRY’S SECURE STORAGE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR BOCAGE
SUBDIVISION, PHASE IV, LOTS 179-202 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ANNEXATION
OF 4.98 ACRES LOCATED IN SECTION 86,
AND BEING LOCATED ADJACENT TO BOCAGE
SUBDIVISION, PHASE 3 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING OF PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 620 WHEELOCK FROM “SF-2”
SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT TO “SF-3” SINGLE-FAMILY HIGH
DENSITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY AT
OR NEAR THE 2400 BLOCK OF JACKSON
STREET FROM “SF-2” MODERATE DENSITY
TO “SF-2/OO SINGLE-FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY OFFICE OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8311-2007
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD JANUARY 15, 2008 FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF 23 STRUCTURES.
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 18th day of December, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8312-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PILE FEED PAPER FOLDER TO BE
USED BY THE PRINTING 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 18th 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 347-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THE
PURCHASE OF SIX POLICE MOTORCYCLES
WITH TRADE-IN FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID MOTORCYCLES 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, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 348-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ONE MINIVAN FOR THE LAB TESTING
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID VAN 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, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 349-2007
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 350-2007
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 351-2007
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 352-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT QUOTE RECEIVED FOR HAND HELD
EQUIPMENT FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 353-2007
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 354-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE SHEPHERD CENTER OF CENTAL LA, INC.
FOR THE OPERATION OF A HOMELESS
EMERGENCY SHELTER AND A HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAM 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, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 355-2007
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 356-2007
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET TO
LINCOLN ROAD STREET & DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENTS FOR HUDSON BOULEVARD TO
SUGARHOUSE ROAD PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. Mr. Lou Howard of 801 Hudson Boulevard was present to ask several questions about this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 357-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH EPZ EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS CONSULTANTS FOR
EMERGENCY CONSULTING SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 358-2007
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 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The Legal committee met on this item and recommended with the following amendment. An amendment was offered by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler to include the name of Moreau Auction Company, LLC, as recommended by the Administration. A vote was called on the amendment which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
A vote was called for on the original motion, as amended, which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 359-2007
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FIRE UNION
LOCAL 540 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, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of December, 2007.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn with the Community Development department was present to explain these items to the Council. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8313-2007
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 510 14TH
STREET, CHARLIE GILMORE AND 2703 MAIN
STREET, ARTHUR SMASH/JAMES SMASH 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 18th day of December, 2007.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation and A/E Review committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance committee called on Mr. Earnest Sasser of Payne, Moore & Herrington to give a brief audit report. On motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the above report was recommended for approval and also recommended for approval by the Finance committee, which was previously given this same afternoon.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal committee reported the following items:
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8314-2007
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING AND COMMENDING
ALEXANDRIA’S FIRE CHIEF BERNARD WESLEY
ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO OFFICE.
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 18th day of December, 2007.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8315-2007
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF MICHAEL P. BORDELON TO SERVE ON THE
ALEXANDRIA HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS.
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 18th day of December, 2007.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CABLE FRANCHISE AND
POLE USE AGREEMENT WITH CEBRIDGE
ACQUISITIONS, L.P., D/B/A/ SUDDENLINK
COMMUNICATIONS AND TO AUTHORIZE
THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE A CONTRACT
AND SEEK TERMS FAVORABLE TO THE
City of Alexandria THAT IN HIS DISCRETION
ARE NECESSARY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
Mr. Lawson, chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE INTER-
DENOMINATIONAL AREA-WIDE CRUSADE TO
SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS TO BE HELD
JANUARY 18-21, 2008, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL HOLIDAY,
“MLK: DAY OF SERVICE,” THAT ENCOURAGES
ALL CITIZENS TO COME TOGETHER TO
STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES, ALLEVIATE
POVERTY, AND ACKNOWLEDGE DIGNITY AND
RESPECT FOR ALL HUMAN BEINGS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8316-2007
A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FREE OR REDUCED
RATE BUS SERVICE DURING HOLIDAY PERIOD
UNTIL WEEK AFTER NEW YEARS DAY.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of December, 2007.
The next item on the agenda was item number 47 which is “any other business which by unanimous consent may properly come before the Council”. The Mayor was next recognized who explained to the Council concerning the formation of the Commission on Utility Reform and Equity known as “CURE”. There was some discussion on this item. After much discussion, the following action was taken.
A motion was made by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Silver to add this item to the agenda and unanimous consent was given.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8317-2007
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FORMATION
OF AND CONFIRM MEMBERSHIP TO THE
MAYORAL COMMISSION KNOWN AS
“COMMISSION ON UTILITY REFORM AND
EQUITY” (“C.U.R.E.”) AND RELATED PROVISIONS.
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, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 18th day of December, 2007.
The Mayor recognized and congratulated Mr. Ronnie Jones, Superintendent of the Street department for obtaining a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University at Alexandria.
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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