The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Everett Hobbs, Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. Absent was Charles F. Smith, Jr. 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 Leon Figgins with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Silver
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Hobbs moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Silver seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the minutes taken from a special meeting held March 27, 2008 and a regular meeting held March 25, 2008 were unanimously approved by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FROM
LA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007/2008
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
RIVERFRONT CENTER AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO MAKE EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND
AUTHORIZE PURCHASES TO REPAIR A 30”
FORCE MAIN FAILURE AT THE INTERSECTION
OF BROADWAY AVENUE AND JONES STREET
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BARRON, HEINBERG
& BROCATO FOR THE WAREHOUSE AND
OFFICE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MONCEAUX-BULLER &
ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR A PROPOSED
VEHICLE WASHING FACILITY AT THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A TEMPORARY STAFFING
AGREEMENT WITH ANY/ALL TEMPORARY
STAFFING AGENCIES TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY
PERSONNEL TO PERFORM WORK FOR THE
CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Personnel committee.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A FACILITY AGREEMENT
WITH THE RAPIDES EXPLORATORY
EDUCATION HOUSE, “T.R.E.E., HOUSE”
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO AMEND THE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE STAE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HOSPITALS OFFICE OF MENTAL
HEALTH AND THE CITY TO FUND THE CRISIS
INTERVENTION TEAM AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DPS FINANCIAL RESOURCES
& SOLUTIONS FOR BOOKKEEPING AND TAX
SERVICE FOR THE ALEXANDRIA FESTIVAL
ASSOCIATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WITH THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO PROMOTE AND
HOST THE 2008 SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC
CONFERENCE (SWAC) TENNIS TOURNAMENT,
APRI 17-20, 2008 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INNTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA
ECONNOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA)
FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE 2008 BARBEQUE
FESTIVAL, “QUE’IN ON THE RED” HELD MARCH
14-15, 2008 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH B.R. COLLINS CONSTRUCTION,
LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF SINGLE-FAMILY
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH STANDARD ENTERPRISE,
INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 36 SINGLE-
FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING UNITS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
PROGRAM BUDGET AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME)
PROGRAM BUDGET AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ALEXANDRIA
INDUSTRIAL PARK, 4TH FILING, LOTS 1 AND 2
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR ST. ANDREWS LINKIS ESTATES, PHASE
III AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A PARCEL OR
TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING AN AREA
OF 9.62 ACRES CONSISTING OF LOTS 25,
26, 27 AND 28 OF BLOCK A OF WOODLAWSN
SUBDIVISION AND THE ADJACENT PARCEL
LOCATED IN SECTIONS 18 AND 19 OF T4N,
R1W – ENTERPRISE ROAD SUBDIVISION
AND A PORTION OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF
ENTERPRISE ROAD CONTAINING 2.34 ACRES
AND OTHER MATTES WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The following action was taken on the next item on the agenda, at the request of the Administration and recommended by the City Attorney.
The following emergency ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson with no objection having been filed thereto was brought up for emergency ordinance, to wit:
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 83-2008
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EXTREME PUBLIC
EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
ECP TECH SERVICE, INC. FOR PRIORITY
REPAIRS FOR STERKX & TWIN BRIDGES
SUBSTATION TRANSFORMERS FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
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, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE
CLEANING THE MAIN STREET A-TRANS BUS
TERMINAL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE
CLEANING OF TRANSIT BUSES & PASSENGER
TRANSIT VANS FOR THE BUS DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR READY-MIX CONCRETE FOR USE BY
VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HYDROCHLORIC ACID FOR THE
ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HYDROGEN FOR USE AT D.G. HUNTER
POWER PLANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
ANNUAL UNIFORM BID ON A MONTH-TO-MONTH
BASIS FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO TWELVE
MONTHS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA
METROPOLITAN FOUNDATION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution confirming the appointment of Glen Beard to the Alexandria Fire and Police Civil Service Board was delayed.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8376-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR 2008
BULLETPROOF VEST FUNDS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8377-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TASER X26E SERIES ELECTRONIC
CONTROL DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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 cooling tower repairs for Units #1 & #2, #3 and #4 for D.G. Hunter Generating Station was delayed until May 1.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 capital budget for alluvial aquifer water well & treatment project at the Water department was delayed.
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. 84-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR TWO
ROTARY LOBE SLUDGE PUMPS AND MACERATOR
FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PUMPS AND
MACERATOR 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, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. 85-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PRINTER/
CUTTER FOR THE TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PRINTER/CUTTER
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, Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. 86-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PLASTIC
REFUSE BAGS FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID BAGS 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, Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. 87-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LA DEPARTMENT
OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS FOR AN
INMATE LABOR CREW 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, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. 88-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE TOWN OF LECOMPTE
FOR 20 HOURS OF MANPOWER AND THE USE OF
A VACUUM TRUCK 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, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 89-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONSULTING AGREEMENT
WITH WALTER “BO” NEELY FOR PERFORMANCE
OF CERTAIN CONSULTANT SERVICES, AS NEEDED
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, Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. 90-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MELINDA ANDERSON FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
REELATED TO THE ALEXANDRIA HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Lawson commended Ms. Anderson on the video that plays on Channel 4 pertaining to the old historic buildings in the City. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quotes received from Cain’s Fence Company for labor and materials to install five chain-link backstops for the Johnny Downs Recreation Complex was delayed by the Administration.
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. 91-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
EMERGENCY SERVICES 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, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. 92-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
VEHICLE WINDSHIELDS & VEHICLE GLASS FOR
THE PARTS WAREHOUSE 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, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. 93-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE
OF TWO UTILITY SERVITUDES REQUIRED FOR
UTILITY SERVICES SERVING THE HAMPTION INN
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, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. 94-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED
ADJACENT TO LOT B OF CALHOUN COMMERCIAL
PARK II AND OLD BOYCE ROAD IN PROPERTY
OWNED BY B I J HOTEL, 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, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. 95-2008
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 86.13 ACRES
LOCATED ADJACENT TO TENNYSON OAKS
SUBDIVISION AND IN SECTION 5 & 8 OF T3N,
R1W INTO THE CITY LIMITS AND ZONING SAID
PROPERTY TO “SF-2” MODERATE DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 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: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. 96-2008
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 2.310 ACRE TRACT
OF LAND LOCATED ON COLISEUM BOULEVARD
IN PART OF SECTION 26, T4N, R1W, SOUTH
WESTERN LAND DISTRICT AND SAID PROPERTY
TO BE ZONED “C-2” GENERAL 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: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the donation of a scoreboard from Naomi Heights Facility for Ben Bradford field was pulled from the agenda.
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. 97-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN CANCER
SOCIETY 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, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 98-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A SUPPORT FUND ENDOWMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUGHLIN-SAUNDERS
FOUNDATION FOR THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF SAID BUILDING 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: Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 99-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
CONTRACT WITH IESI, INC. FOR THE TRANSFER
OF WASTE TO THE APPROPRIATE STORAGE
AREAS 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
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. 100-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH JOHN ADRAGNA, ESQUIRE
TO ASSIST IN THE LITIGATION OF THE CLECO
CASE 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: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING – FINANCE
The President opened up the public hearing. The item was to hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s Proposed 2008/2009 Operating and Capital Budgets, according to Section 5-02 of the Home Rule Charter.
Mr. Houston Rax, a citizen, spoke on the high utility bills. The Council informed him that this was a public hearing on the budget and he would need to refer his concerns to the Administration.
Mr. President asked if anyone in the audience wished to speak on this item. There being none, the public hearing was closed.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009; TO MAKE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ORDINARY
EXPENSES OF ALL CITY DIVISIONS,
DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES,
PENSIONS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH
RESPECT TO THE EXPENDITURES OF
APPROPRIATIONS; ADOPTING THE CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009; APPROPRIATING FUNDS
FOR THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 AND
PROVIDING FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES;
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO
APPROPRIATIONS AND THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS PERTAINING THERETO.
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. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal Committee reported the following item:
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8378-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEGAL
DIVISION TO SEEK A DECLARATORY
JUDGMENT AS TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF
LSA R.S. 28:478 (B) PROHIBITING PLACEMENT
OF COMMUNITY HOMES WITHIN 1,000 FEET
OF ONE ANOTHER.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Smith.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of April, 2008.
The Council recognized James Duncan and Levi Phillips with Boy Scout Troop #6.
Justin Beasley with the Teen Council was present to invite everyone to the Teen Forum to be held May 4, 2008 at Alexandria Convention Hall from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
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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