Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-01-08
Document Date:
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 8, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 8, 2008, 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 Councilman Smith with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Johnson.
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 a special meeting held December 18, 2007 and a regular meeting held December 18, 2007 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for electric meters for a twelve month period.
Name of Bidders
Stuart C. Irby Company
BSI
Techline
WESCO
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 ELECTRIC
METERS FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ELECTRIC
METERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for a 40’ articulated telescopic aerial lift and service body for the Traffic department.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Dealers Truck Equipment $44,721.00
ALTEC $59,319.00
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
A 40’ ARTICULATED TELESCOPIC AERIAL
LIFT AND SERVICE BODY FOR THE TRAFFIC
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SERVICE BODY 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 AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH GRAVITY DRAINAGE
DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR LOCAL COST SHARE
FOR THE GULF OF MEXICO FLOOD STUDY
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 GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
CENLA AREA AGENCY ON AGING, INC. FOR
OPERATION OF THE ALEXANDRIA SENIOR
HEALTH AND REFERRAL PROGRAM (A-SHARP)
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 10’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN LOTS 22 AND 23 OF COLLINS ESTATES
SUBDIVISION, PHASE 3 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF THREE (3) PARCELS AND
ONE (1) UTILITY SERVITUDE REQUIRED FOR
THE COMPLETION OF THE SOUTHERN
HEIGHTS STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENTS PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AMENDING 2007/2008
OPERATING BUDGET UPGRADING
SUPERVISOR POSITIONS IN THE WATER
AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS 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. 8319-2008
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE ALEXANDRIA
TOWN TALK AS THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
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 8th day of January, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8320-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A SIX
MONTH PERIOD.
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 8th day of January, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8321-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE
(VFD) 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, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 2008.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8322-2008
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED
AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS FOR LA HIGHWAY 28 WEST STREET
LIGHTING ADDITION.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 1-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SUPPLIES 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 8th day of January, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 2-2008
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 3-2008
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 ACCESSORIES 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 8th day of January, 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 4-2008
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 5-2008
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 HERBICIDES
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 8th day of January, 2008.
Mr. Smith moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8323-2008
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED
AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT FOR
BIDS FOR ELECTRIC SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE
PAINTING 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: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 6-2008
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 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. 7-2008
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.
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 8th day of January, 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 8-2008
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 PATRIL
STAFFINNG AND DEPLOYMENT STUDY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
An amendment was offered by Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith to include a comprehensive study not to exceed $75,000. 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: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 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. 9-2008
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.
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 8th day of January, 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 10-2008
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 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. 11-2008
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.
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 8th day of January, 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 12-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR BOCAGE
SUBDIVISION, PHASE IV, LOTS 179-202 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 8th day of January, 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. 13-2008
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 4.98 ACRES
LOCATED IN SECTION 86, AND BEING
LOCATED ADJACENT TO BOCAGE
SUBDIVISION, PHASE 3 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 8th day of January, 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. 14-2008
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.” 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 8th day of January, 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA TO ENTER INTO A PRIVATE
SALE OF SEVEN ACRES, MORE OR LESS TO
PORT ASSET ACQUISITION, LLC AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY
INSTRUMENTS RELATED THERETO, ALL
PURSUANT TO R.S. 33:4712 AND R.S. 33:4717.2
AND TO PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 2008.
PERSONNEL/INSURANCE 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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 16-2008
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 President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 2008.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8324-2008
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED AND
HEREBY AUTHORIZES RE-ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR COOLING TOWER REPAIRS FOR
UNIT #1-2, #3 AND #4 AT. D. G. HUNTER
GENERATING STATION.
The President called for any discussion. The Utility committee recommended approval of this item. 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 8th day of January, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 17-2008
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 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, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 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. 18-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT
PRICING FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT.
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, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 19-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CABLE FRANCHISE AND POLE USE
AGREEMENT WITH CEBRIDGE ACQUISITIONS, L.P.,
D/B/A SUDDEN LINK COMMUNICATIONS AND TO
AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO NEGOTIATE A
CONTRACT AND SEEK TERMS FAVORABLE TO THE
CITY THAT IN HIS DISCRETION ARE NECESSARY.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. It was also discussed that the Administration proceed with RFP’s for this item. The following action was taken. 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 8th day of January, 2008.
It was moved by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler to add the below item on the agenda and take the following action.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8325-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO PROCEED WITH REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR CABLE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 2008.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance Committee reported that the Major Budget Amendment will be introduced at the next council meeting on January 15th.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works/Zoning committee reported that the rezoning of the property on Jackson Street will be heard next week on January 15th.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal committee reported the following item.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8326-2008
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES
OF FUNDS FOR MARDI GRAS PARADE EXPENSES
RELATED TO CERTAIN UNIVERSITY BANDS AND
MARCHING UNITS AND TO AUTHORIZE RELATED
EXPENSES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Marshall, Fowler, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson and Johnson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 2008.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following item was added to the agenda. Mr. Trey Gist, Attorney, explained this item to the Council and the following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8327-2008
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE A RESTATEMENT
TO THE UNCLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT
PLAN; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE UNCLASSIFIED
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT PLAN TRUST AND
RELATED INSTRUMENTS; TO AUTHORIZE AND
RATIFY PLAN AMENDMENTS; AND TO AUTHORIZE
THE MAYOR AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO PAY
BUDGETED AMOUNTS INTO THE PLAN.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of January, 2008.
Mr. Smith questioned as to whether the action taken on item number 18 on this agenda was correct. It was stated by both Clerks that the action taken was to reject and authorize re-advertisement for bids which was moved by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Fowler. The City Attorney stated that the action taken was acted on properly.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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President
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City Clerk
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