Council Meeting Agenda - 2010-01-26
ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2010
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 5:00 P.M.
PERSONS DESIRING TO ADDRESS THE COUNCIL SHALL INFORM THE PRESIDENT AT THE APPROPRIATE AGENDA ITEM.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. INVOCATION
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
D. ROLL CALL
E. CONSENT CALENDAR
1) Approval of minutes taken from regular meeting held 1/12 and special meeting held 1/19.
2) Introduction of an ordinance for re-roofing of the City Park pump station. Bids to be opened 1/26.
3) Introduction of an ordinance for vehicle and equipment fuel. Bids to be opened 1/26.
4) Introduction of an ordinance for the replacement of control system at Atwood pump station for Alexandria Wastewater system. Bids to be opened 1/26.
5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with First Federal Bank of LA for fiscal agency and banking services.
6) Introduction of an ordinance amending 2009-2010 operating budget for hotel operations.
7) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing final acceptance of constructed water and sewer system improvements for Enterprise Place Subdivision.
8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order #1 for warehouse and office improvements for the Electric Distribution department.
9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 6 for Program A – Roadside Open Ditch Closures -2006.
10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Lose & Associates for the design and administration of Phase 1 park improvements.
11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Alexandria Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi to make provisions for the City’s youth to participate in the 2010 Kappa Basketball League to be held January – March 2010.
12) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with American Red Cross, Central Louisiana Chapter for a Homeless Prevention Program.
13) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with Family Counseling for a Homeless Supportive Services Program.
14) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a grant agreement with The Shepherd Center of Central LA for a homeless prevention program.
15) RESOLUTION authorizing the reorganization of the Human Relations Commission Task Force as established by Council Resolution No. 6773-2000.
16) RESOLUTION confirming the appointment of individuals to serve on the Alexandria Human Relations Commission Task Force.
17) RESOLUTION appointing Michael Marcotte to serve as Director and Kay Michiels to serve as alternate Director on the Louisiana Energy and Power Authority Board. (LEPA)
18) RESOLUTION amending CDBG Weatherization Program guidelines for owner-occupied housing units.
19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for law enforcement disrupter robot for the Alexandria Police department.
20) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for trimming & removal of trees and limbs around high voltage lines for the Electric Distribution department.
21) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for turn-out gear for the Alexandria Fire department.
22) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for clamps & couplings for a twelve month period.
23) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments.
24) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for janitorial chemicals for a twelve month period.
25) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Versailles Boulevard, Phase 3 – Package 5.
F. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for overhead electric construction services for use by the Electric Distribution department and various other city departments.
27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the Certificate of Project Acceptance for constructed water and sewer system improvements for Stratford Place.
28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing Change Order No. 2 for Bayou Roberts at Landmark – Phase 6.
29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Alexandria Mardi Gras Association in support of the 2010 Mardi Gras activities.
30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Inter-Denominational Area-wide Crusade to support community events, for the purpose of recognizing the national holiday, “MLK: Day of Service.â€
31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the existing contract with 21 Eagle of Louisiana for diesel fuel treatment for a six month period for the Bus department.
32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Economy Boots for plain toe rubber boots.
33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Precision Tune Auto Care for Public Safety department vehicle oil changes for use by the Police and Fire departments.
34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received from Barney’s Police Supply for rainwear.
35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Boys & Girls Club for bus vouchers.
36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development for the 2009-2011 Transportation Enhancement Program for Masonic Drive corridor enhancements, Phase II.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of Utilities Revenue Bonds (DEQ) of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the rights of the owners thereof; providing for the payment of said bonds; awarding said bonds to the purchaser thereof, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (FINANCE 1/26)
G. COMMITTEES
38) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
39) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Lawson.
40) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Silver.
41) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
42)To hear from Community Development: Mr. Larvadain.
43) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Hobbs.
44) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Goins.
45) To hear from A & E Review: Mr. Fowler.
46) To hear from Economic Development: Mr. Silver.
47) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.
48) ADJOURNMENT.