Council Meeting Agenda - 2009-02-24

ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2009
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.

1. CALL TO ORDER
2. INVOCATION
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. ROLL CALL
5. CONSENT CALENDAR
   
   
   1. Approval of minutes taken from meeting held 2/10.
   2. Introduction of an ordinance for renovation of Fire Station No. 4 – Masonic Drive and Lee Street.  Bids to be opened 2/24.
   3. Introduction of an ordinance for Net Data Acquisition & Handling systems upgrade required for existing monitoring systems for EPA mandated systems for the Electric Production department.  Bids to be opened 2/24.
   4. Introduction of an ordinance for janitorial supplies for a six month period.  Bids to be opened 2/24.
   5. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order #1 with Diamond Enterprises, Inc. for repainting of twin ground storage tanks at Kisatchie wellfields.
   6. Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for police uniform accessories for the Alexandria Police department.
   7. RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of David Caplan to serve on the Alexandria Central Economic Development District board, as recommended by the Chamber of Commerce.
   8. RESOLUTION confirming the appointments of Ronald Dorsey and Duane Blackwell to serve on the Alexandria Central Economic Development District board, as recommended by the Rapides Parish Police Jury.
   9. RESOLUTION requesting the State of Louisiana, the Governor, Legislatures and the Board of Regions to strongly continue supporting Louisiana State University at Alexandria as a four year institution.
   10. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a six month period.
   11. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for ready mix concrete for a six month period.
   12. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.
   13. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for water meters for a six month period.
   14. RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for remote telemetry units for SCADA systems for the Wastewater department.
6. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
   SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
   
   
   1. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Highway 28 West – 24” sewer force main project. 
   2. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with Renegade Harley-Davidson for the support of a community wide Black History Program to be held throughout the month of February.
   3. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Greater Alexandria Economic Development Authority (GAEDA) for the promotion of the 2009 barbeque festival, “Que’in on the Red” held March 20-21, 2009.
   4. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing agreement with the State of Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Mental Health for Social Services. 
   5. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Slocum Learning Center, Adult Education for bus passes.
   6. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Pan American Engineers for the design and construction observation of installation of two (2) above ground storage tanks for the Water department.
   7. To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 28-3.18 C-2, (A) General Commercial District of the City Code adding language in that section.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)
   8. To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 28-3.19. I-1, Light Industrial District (A) of the City Code pertaining to the permitted uses.  (ZONING COMMISSION APPROVED)

   PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE

   1. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.  (PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION 2/10:DELAY & 2/24)

   LEGAL COMMITTEE

   1. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Visions, Inc. to provide diversity training for a Diversity Committee.  (LEGAL 2/24)
   2. To consider final adoption of an ordinance to repeal Section   4-41.1 of the Alexandria Code of Ordinances relative to alcohol beverage licenses and public nuisances in the City and to provide for related matters.  (LEGAL 2/24)

   AUDIT COMMITTEE

   1. To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the President of the Council to enter into a contract with Payne, Moore & Herrington, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, regarding the annual independent audit services, according to Home Rule Charter, Section 2-09.   (AUDIT COMMITTEE 2/24)
7. ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
   
   
   1. Introduction of an ordinance rescinding the $4.00  sanitation fee.
   2. Introduction of an ordinance terminating the Professional Services Agreement with Ken Juneau.
   3. Introduction of an ordinance terminating the Professional Services Agreement with Trey Gist for legal services.
   4. Introduction of an ordinance terminating the Professional Services Agreement with Gold, Weems, Bruser, Sues, Rundell law firm for legal services.
   5. Introduction of an ordinance terminating the Professional Services Agreement with Wheelis & Rozanski for legal services.
8. COMMITTEES
   
   
   1. To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
   2. To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Silver.
   3. To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Larvadain.
   4. To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
   5. To hear from Community Development: Mr. Goins.
   6. To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
   7. To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins.
   8. To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
   9. To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.
   10. To hear from Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business committee: Mr. Larvadain, Chairman.
   11. To hear from Public Relations/Policy Procedures committee: Mr. Johnson, Chairman.
   12. To hear from Audit Committee: Mr. Goins, Chairman.
   13. ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
   14. ADJOURNMENT.