PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 29, 2010.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at 5:00 P.M.  There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III,  Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, Myron K. Lawson, Chuck Fowler and Everett C. Hobbs.  Absent was City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.  Also present were Assistant City Attorney Trey Gist and Deputy City Clerk Donna Jones. 

The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business.  The Invocation was pronounced by Retired Baptist Minister Reverend Bob Galloway of Boyce and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Former State Senator and Retired Registrar of Voters and Pastor of 63 years B.G. Dyess.

The President recognized Nathaniel Dauphin from Alexandria Senior High School.  He is from Troop 12 of the Boy Scouts of America.  The Council welcomed him to the meeting.

CONSENT CALENDAR                                                    

The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.

Mr.  Lawson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.

Mr.  Lawson 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. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from meetings which were held June 15, 2010 were unanimously approved by the Council.

Bids were received for Llewellyn ditch drainage improvements for Phase II.

 

Name of Bidders                                      Bid Amount
Merrick Construction Company                   $625,000.00
Ducote Wrecking Company                        $508,833.62
Progressive Company                               $744,475.00
Cecil Gassiott                                           $652,495.00
Rylee                                                      $672,562.00
                

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

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

Bids were received for plastic refuse bags.

Name of Bidders                                       Bid Amount
Linerlady/Jadcore                                      $3.97/roll
Dyna Pak Corporation                                $3.77/roll
Central Poly Corporation                            $4.17/roll
Parker Wholesale Paper                            $5.26/roll

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

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.

Bids were received for treated wood poles for a twelve month period.

Name of Bidders
Kisatchie Treating
Colfax Treating Company
Nationwide Utility Poles
Southern Wood Preserving
Baldwin Pole
Distran Steel

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TREATED WOOD POLES FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID POLES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND
                 ANCILLARY AGREEMENTS WITH SOLID
                 RESOURCES FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS
                 MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND OTHER
                 MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
                 SURPLUS AND DEPOSIT OF SURPLUS
                 PROPERTY, K-9 POLICE DOG “ARCO”,
                 IN LIEU OF SURPLUS SALE OR
                 EUTHANIZATION AND OTHER MATTERS
                 WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
                 PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 35’ BUSES BY
                 “PIGGYBACKING” OFF THE CONTRACT
                 WITH THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE AND
                 OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The above item was referred to the Finance committee.

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

 

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
                 ORDER NO. 1 FOR RYLEE CONTRACTING
                 FOR ROBIN ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
                 PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
                 RESPECT THERETO.

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

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT
                 WITH WILLIS ENGINEERING FOR THE DESIGN
                 OF GREEN OAK AVENUE STREET AND DRAINAGE
                 IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
                 WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The above item was referred to the Finance committee.

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

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
                 AGREEMENT NO. 4 FOR ENGINEERING
                 SERVICES FOR SOUTHERN HEIGHTS
                 SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND
                 OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

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

                 AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
                 AGREEMENT WITH MEGAN HARRISON LORD
                 TO SERVE AS A PART-TIME EXECUTIVE
                 DIRECTOR FOR THE ALEXANDRIA HISTORIC
                 PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND OTHER
                 MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.

On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
                 AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
                 ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CENLA
                 COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE IN SUPPORT
                 OF A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL, DENTAL,
                 EDUCATION, NUTRITION AND SOCIAL SERVICES
                 OFFERED TO LOCAL CHILDREN AND THEIR
                 FAMILIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
                 THERETO.

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

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
                 ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH LINDA
                 WILLIAMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING
                 A COMMUNNITY YOUTH MUSIC PROGRAM
                 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
                 ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES
                 SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER IN SUPPORT
                 OF A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED
                 TO ASSIST AREA SENIOR CITIZENS AND
                 OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
                 ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH RE-ENTRY
                 SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
                 COORDINATING EXISTING COMMUNITY
                 RESOURCES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF
                 NEEDED RESOURCES TO ASSIST EX-
                 OFFENDERS AND LOCAL U.S. VETERANS
                 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
                 THERETO.

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

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
                 AGREEMENT WITH DPS-FINANCIAL
                 RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS FOR BOOKKEEPING
                 AND TAX SERVICES FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
                 FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION AND OTHR MATTERS
                 WITH RESPSECT THERETO.

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

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
                 AGREEMENT WITH HAMMERMAN & GAINER
                 FOR RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND
                 OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The above item was referred to the Finance committee.

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

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
                 ENTERPRISE ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVE-
                 MENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
                 AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
                 SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
                 WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
                 MASONIC DRIVE REDEVELOPMENT, PHASE
                 1A, PACKAGE 3, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
                 RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
                 FOR SAID REDEVELOPMENT 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 NO. 8821-2010

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE MID-SIZE
DIESEL BUSES FOR THE ATRANS DEPARTMENT.

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

YEAS:       Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.


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

                                     RESOLUTION NO. 8822-2010

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR A SEWER JET RODDER BODY
FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.

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

YEAS:       Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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

                                     RESOLUTION NO. 8823-2010

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WIRE AND CABLE FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.

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

YEAS:       Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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

                                     RESOLUTION NO. 8824-2010

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HIGHWAY 1 NORTH SEWER
EXTENSION.

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

YEAS:       Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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

                                     RESOLUTION NO. 8825-2010

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT CITY,
MARTIN AND SANDY BAYOU PARKS.

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

YEAS:       Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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

                                     RESOLUTION NO. 8826-2010

A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE LIFE
OF BISHOP G.A. MANGUN OF THE
PENTECOSTALS OF ALEXANDRIA.

The President called for any discussion.  Mr. Trey Gist, Assistant City Attorney read the resolution to the Council.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:       Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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. Silver, to wit:
 
ORDINANCE NO.    169-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
                 LINCOLN ROAD STREET AND DRAINAGE
                 IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
                 RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
                 FORSAID IMPROVEMENTS, 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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.    170-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
                 ANNUAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR
                 WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM, AS
                 REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
                 ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID REQUIRE-
                 MENTS 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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.    171-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
                 LIQUID CHLORINE FOR ONE TON CYLINDERS,
                 AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
                 ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID CHLORINE
                 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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.    172-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
                 STRIPING OF PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER
                 PUBLIC PROPERTIES, AS REFLECTED BY
                 BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
                 CONTRACT FOR SAID STRIPING 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

 

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

                                     RESOLUTION NO. 8827-2010

A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED
AND AUTHORIZING READVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VARIOUS SIZES OF LED
TRAFFIC SIGNAL LAMP UNITS.

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

YEAS:       Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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.    173-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL
                 OF THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S
                 RETIREE WEAPONS PURCHASE POLICY 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.
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.    174-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE
                 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF
                 LOUISIANA AND DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
                 SERVICES OFFICE OF FAMILY SUPPORT
                 AND THE CITY IN ORDER FOR ATRANS TO
                 TRANSPORT OFS/DSS CLIENTS 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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.    175-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
                 AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH CENTRAL
                 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
                 TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SOFT-
                 WARE 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, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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.    176-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
                 ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA
                 FOUR WEED AND SEED INITIATIVE AS
                 SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED STATES
                 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTIRCE FOR THE DEV-
                 ELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
                 COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.
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.    177-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
                 ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE
                 COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS MULTIPURPOSE
                 RESOURCE CENTER FOR SERVICES TO BE
                 RENDERED AT THE BROADWAY RESOURCE
                 CENTER 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, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins Lawson.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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. Hobbs, to wit:
 
ORDINANCE NO.    178-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
                 AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
                 FOR WOODDALE & RAILROAD AVENUE
                 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 AND
                 OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion.  The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item.  There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS:       Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

UTILITY 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.    179-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
                 REHABILITATION OF COOLING TOWER #4
                 FOR D.G. HUNTER GENERATING STATION,
                 AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
                 ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
                 REHABILIATION 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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.    180-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
                 CONTROL DEVICES, INC. FOR THE SERVICES
                 OF TESTING, CALIBRATION & MAINTENANCE
                 OF SUBSTATION RELAYS, METERS AND
                 RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC
                 DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

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.    181-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
                 GARRETT & SON, INC. FOR THE SERVICE
                 OF TRANSFORMER REPAIRS FOR THE
                 ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 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:       Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

LEGAL COMMITTEE

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
 
ORDINANCE NO.    182-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHAPTER 26,
                 ARTICLE VII, SEC. 26-102 OF THE CITY CODE
                 AND THE REQUISITE STANDARD FORM
                 COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT
                 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, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

FINANCE 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. Silver, to wit:
 
ORDINANCE NO.    183-2010

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
                 TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
                 ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTS
                 COUNCIL TO ORGANIZE, ENCOURAGE AND
                 ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
                 ARTS AND SERVE AS AN OVERALL SUPPORT
                 AGENCY 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:       Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS:       None.
ABSENT:   None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 2010.

COMMITTEES

                 There were no reports from Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.

                 Mr. Fowler wanted to thank Mr. David Crutchfield and Mr. Michael Marcotte for mowing the grass at Versailles Park.  He stated that they used their own equipment and their own time to do this. 

                 Mr. Larvadain asked that an item on graphic abatement be placed in the Community Development committee.  Ms. Sandra Bright brought this to Mr. Larvadain’s attention.
                
                 There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

 

                                                   /S/  ROOSEVELT L. JOHNSON
                                                                President 

ATTEST:
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/S/  NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk