Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-01-29
Document Date:
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 29, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 29, 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 and Chuck Fowler. Absent was 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 Reverend Joe Green 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. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Fowler moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held January 15, 2008 and a special meeting held January 15, 2008 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8341-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF
THE 138 KV SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT FOR
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
BIDS TO BE OPENED MARCH 11, 2008.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
Bids were received for pile feed paper folder, eight page right-angle unit to be used by the Printing department.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
MBO Binder Company $26,386.00
Heidelberg, USA $37,956.00
X-PEDX $29,295.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PILE
FEED PAPER FOLDER, EIGHT PAGE RIGHT
ANGLE UNIT TO BE USED BY THE PRINTING
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID UNIT, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HOT MIX FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH KJA COMMUNICATIONS
GROUP FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND
PRODUCTION OF PROGRAMMING FOR THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S GOVERNMENT ACCESS
CHANNEL AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY’S
WEB SITE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
After some discussion on this item, it was agreed that the item would be introduced and the Administration would come back with further information and then referred the item to the Legal Committee for discussion.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE A JUSTICE
ASSISTAN CE GRANT FROM THE LA COMMISSION
ON LAW ENFORCEMENT FOR OVERTIME TO
CONDUCT SURVEILLANCE, CRIMMINAL PATROLS
AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONEY
FOR A TERRORISM PREVENTION PROGRAM
GRANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-25 (A) (1)
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY CODE RELATIVE TO
REQUIREMENTS FOR SECURITY DEVICES AND
STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN ALCOHOL BEVERAGE
LICENSE PERMITS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE UNION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR PECAN
GROVE NORTH SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1-43
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR CYPRESS
POINT CONDOMINIUMS, PHASE E, BUILDING 5
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENT NO. 1 TO AN
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS FOR THE
FIRE STATION REPOSITIONING PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following
ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO AMEND SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES WITH MEYER,
MEYER, LACROIX AND HIXSON WITH REGARD
TO HORSESHOE DRIVE RAODWAY RECONSTRUC-
TION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF THREE SERVITUDES REQUIRED FOR THE
COMPLETION OF THE BAYOU RAPIDES BICYCLE/
WALKING TRAIL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8342-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S
WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS FOR WAL-MART
SUPERCENTER AT HIGHWAY 28 WEST 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: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8343-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR OVERTIME,
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES AND PURCHASE
EQUIPMENT 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: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8344-2007
A RESOLUTION STATING THE City of Alexandria’s
ENDORSEMENT OF SOUTHERN TEXTILE
SERVICES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BENEFITS
OF THE LOUISIANA ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8345-2007
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
8093-2006 CONCERNING CONDEMNATION
OF 28 PROSPECT STREET.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8346-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PROX CARD ACCESS SYSTEM
FOR LOBBY DOORS AT CITY HALL, GATES AND
TURNSTILES AT THE COMPOUND, LOBBY
DOORS AT THE ADMIN BUILDING AT THE
COMPOUND AND OPTIONAL FUTURE JOBS AT
OTHER FACILITIES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8347-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR APC SYMMETRA BATERY
BACKUP UNIT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8348-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WATER METERS 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: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8349-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CAST/DUCTILE IRON & RELATED
ACCESSORIES 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: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8350-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR NORTH MALL DRIVE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE City of ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW IDS SUBMITTED FOR
ELECTRIC METERS FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
JANUARY 8, 2008, AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID METERS, 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th 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. 23-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITED FOR
A 40’ ARTICULATED TELESCOPIC AERIAL
LIFT WITH SERVICE BODY FOR THE TRAFFIC
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED JANUARY 8, 2008, AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID SERVICE BODY,
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th 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. 24-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THE MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL REPLACE-
MENT AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT
PLANT PROJECT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED JANUARY 8, 2008, AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID REPLACE-
MENT 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th 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. 25-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TURN-OUT GEAR FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVE JANUARY 8,
2008, AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID GEAR 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th 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. 26-2008
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN INTEMS
AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND NO LONGER
NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC PURPOSE AND
AUTHORIZING SAID ITEMS TO BE SOLD AT A
PUBLIC AUCTION 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
The next item on the agenda was to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a consulting contract agreement with Harold Chambers for certain services. A motion was made by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Smith.
Discussion was held. Mr. Johnson wanted to know if any other consultants were contacted on this item. Mr. Smith answered. He stated that if there were others that wanted to do business with the City, they would need to get an agreement adopted with the City for different projects. He stated that Mr. Chambers had previously worked for the City and worked on obtaining several companies to locate in the City. He stated that Mr. Chambers would be contracted on an as-needed basis. He would not be an everyday employee and would not have an office. He also stated that Mr. Chambers would be an asset to the City.
Mr. Silver made several comments and stated that Mr. Chambers would be working with both branches of the City and would help the City catch up with some projects that are behind schedule.
The question was called.
Mr. Johnson made a motion to delay this item. There was no second made on this motion, therefore his motion failed.
A roll call vote was called for on the above motion to approve entering into a consulting contract agreement with Harold Chambers for certain services. The following vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: Johnson, Hobbs, Marshall.
ABSENT: Lawson.
And the motion failed with 3 yeas, 3 nays, 1 absent.
After the vote was taken, the Mayor stated that the Administration withdrew their recommendation for this item.
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. 27-2008
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.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th 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. 28-2008
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.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th 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. 29-2008
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.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th 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. 30-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF THREE PARCELS AND ONE UTILITY
SERVITUDE REQUIRED FOR THE COMPLETION
OF THE SOUTHERN HEIGHTS STREET AND
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th 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. 31-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDINNG 2007/2008
OPERATINNG BUDGET UPGRADING SUPERVISOR
POSITIONS IN THE WATER AND WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENTS 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th 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. 32-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH LOTT OIL
COMPANY FOR VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT FUEL
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the Alexandria City Code pertaining to the Alcoholic Beverage Control laws was delayed for two weeks.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the 2007/2008 Major Budget Amendment was delayed for two weeks.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation and A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal committee reported the following items:
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8351-2007
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO TAKE ACTION ON THE CONDEMNATION OF
DANGEROUS OR DELETERIOUS COMMERCIAL
STRUCTURES OR PROPERTIES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8352-2007
A RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA TO FILE AND DEFEND LITIGATION
CONCERNING A CONTRACT FOR FIBER OPTIC
CABLE INSTALLATION AND RELATED MATTERS
CONCERING CLAIMS BY AND AGAINST THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA VERSUS ANNRICH INC.
AND RICHARD HEATH AND OTHERWISE TO
PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Silver, Smith, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of January, 2008.
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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