Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-03-11
Document Date:
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MARCH 11, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, March 11, 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 Myron K. Lawson. Absent was Chuck Fowler. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, 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 Lawson 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. 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. Smith seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the minutes taken from a regular meeting held February 26, 2008 and a special meeting held February 26, 2008 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for North Mall Drive street improvements.
Name of Bidders Base bid amount
Gerace Construction $3,295,651.90
KDC Construction $2,890,486.60
Gilchrist Construction Company $3,540,829.60
Progressive Construction $3,614,766.90
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. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
NORTH MALL DRIVE STREET IMPROVEMENTS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for Louisiana Highway 28 West street lighting addition.
Bidder Base Bid Add Alt. #1 Add Alt. #2 Add Alt. #3
EP Breaux $76,573.55 $25,362.55 $29,624.75 $24,951.95
KDM Electric $66,871.54 $21,697.80 $26,862.54 $21,733.14
Razz Electric $49,906.10 $16,126.80 $20,144.10 $16,075.70
Highlines $48,287.70 $15,202.30 $19,866.10 $15,298.90
Telectric $78,489.52 $25,703.85 $30,760.26 $25,469.08
Chain Electric $44,226.05 $14,354.65 $17,675.65 $14,329.25
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. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 28 WEST
LIGHTING ADDITION, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID LIGHTING ADDITION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for cooling tower repairs for Units #1 & 2, #3 and #4 for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Cooling tower Depot $218,588.00
Advance Cooling Towers $122,940.00
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. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
COOLING TOWER REPAIRS FOR UNITS #1 &
#2, #3 AND #4 FOR D.G. HUNTER GENERATING
STATION, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID REPAIRS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for testing and maintenance of 138 KV substation equipment for Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
National Switchgear (bid sent back)
ECP Tech Services $504,350.00
$91,130.00 #1
$74,520.00 #2
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. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF 138 KV
SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT FOR ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID EQUIPMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for water meters for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
Master Meter
Badger Meter No bid
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. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WATER METERS FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
WATER METERS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
HD Supply Waterworks
Coburns Supply
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. Smith, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CAST/DUCTILE IRON & 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.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A THIRD PARTY LIMITED
ATTACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
CLECO POWER AND THE CITY FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE TO
BE ATTACHED TO FOUR POLES LOCATED
ON INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD AND HIGHWAY
ONE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007/2008 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR ALLUVIAL AQUIFER WATER
WELL & TREATMENT PROJECT AT THE
WATER DEPARTMENT AND OTHRE MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27.5-26
OF THE CITY CODE CONCERNING LOCAL
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE LIMITS AS
MANDATED BY EPA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCEAUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT
WITH TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL
SERVICE FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR
THE UTILITY BILLING & COLLECTION OFFICES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
TRIMMMING & REMOVAL OF TREES & LIMBS
AROUND HIGH VOLTAGE LINES FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 4 FOR WATER WELL IMPROVE-
MENTS FOR WATER WELL REHABILITATION
FOR SEVEN WELL SITES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTUS ST. FRANCES
CABRINI HOSPITAL FOR THE EXTENSION OF
ELECTRIC UTILITY FACILITIES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR EXTRA
SPACE SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1 & 2 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR THE
RESUBDIVISION OF LOT 11 AND PART OF
LOT 10 OF BLOCK 3 OF HORSESHOE GARDENS
SUBDIVISION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN LOT 17 OF NORTHSIDE SUBDIVISION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR VERSAILLES
BOULEVARD, PHASE 2 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8262-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SUBMIT THE 2008 ACTION PLAN AND TO
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
FOR THE RELEASE OF HUD’S LETTER OF CREDIT
FOR CDBG AND HOME PROGRAM FUNDS 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: Lawson, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8263-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
STATE THEIR INTENT TO MAINTAIN PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH BY NATIONAL
POLLUTAN DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES)
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8264-2008
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD APRIL 22, 2008 FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF TEN STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8265-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE
DESIGN OF A VARIOUS ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8366-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE
EQUIVALENT CONCRETE POLES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 51-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PRE-
ENGINEERING METAL BUILDING SHED FOR
MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT STORAGE AT THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID SHED 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: Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 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. 52-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, 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: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 53-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ELECTRIC SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE PAINTING
FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PAINTING
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: Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for additional covered parking additions for the Electric Distribution department was delayed for two weeks.
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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 54-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR THREE
PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS FOR
INVENTORY STOCK, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TRANSFORMERS 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, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 55-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR OPERATING
SUPPLIES FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, 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: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 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. 56-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
FOR VARIOUS USING DEPARTMENTS, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID MATERIALS 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, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for telephone network upgrade for Phase II for fiber optic cable splicing was delayed for two weeks.
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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 57-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
EMERGENCY GENERATORS FOR THE CITY
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER LOCATED
AT THE CITY COMPOUND, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID GENERATORS 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: Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Request for Proposals for a Document Imaging System was delayed for two weeks.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 58-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
BELSCO, INC. FOR POLICE UNIFORM ACCESSORIES
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 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: Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 2008.
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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 59-2008
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 755 MACARTHUR
DRIVE FROM “B-2” COMMUNITY BUSINESS
GENERAL TO “C-2” COMMERCIAL GENERAL
ZONING DISTRICT 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: Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 60-2008
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY ON
TULANE AND BROWN STREETS FROM “SF-2”
SINGLE-FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY TO
“DUC” DIVERSE USE CORRIDOR ZONING DISTRICT
TO BUILD A RANGE OF HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
AND BUSINESS SPACE FOR MUTUAL PARTICIPATION
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: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 2008.
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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 61-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 10’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN LOT 9 AND 10 OF COMMERCIAL CENTER
SUBDIVISION, PHASE IV 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: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 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. 62-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 25’ UTILITY SERVITUDE AND AN ACCESS
SERVITUDE LOCATED IN THE OAKMONT
VILLAGE APARTMENTS DEVELOPMENT
SITUATED ON HUDSON BOULEVARD 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: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn with Community Development department was present to explain this item to the Council. The following action was taken.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8267-2008
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARINGS
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 723 WOODARD,
2703 MAIN STREET, 510 14TH STREET, 28 PROSPECT
STREET, 320 GABRIEL LANE, 43 EASTWOOD,
608 13TH STREET.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 2008.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review committees.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee brought up the following item:
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8368-2008
WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria has various ordinances impacting where the developmentally disabled are able to live in Community Homes.
WHEREAS, the definition of Community Homes versus the definition of Group Homes in the current City of Alexandria Ordinances may need to be clarified and updated.
WHEREAS, the Federal Government has enacted the Federal Fair Housing Act, and amendments thereto, that preempts state legislation and local ordinances on the subject of where Community Homes are allowed to be located, and makes it illegal for public entities to act arbitrarily against choice of living locations for the developmentally disabled.
WHEREAS, the City of Alexandria desires to be in compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act, and amendments thereto, and may need time to study and amend the various ordinances that impact where Community Homes can be located within the City of Alexandria.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City of Alexandria may issue zoning permits to applicants for Community Homes to be located in SF-1; SF-2; and SF-3, provided they are accompanied by a special exception from the Board of Adjustments and Appeals, as well as other zoning districts until such time as the zoning ordinances can be amended to ensure compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act, and amendments thereto.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Alexandria ordinances currently impacting Community Homes be completely reviewed, and that recommendations for amendments to said ordinances be brought back to the City Council as soon as reasonably practical.
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, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 2008.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Economic Development committee brought up the following items:
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8369-2008
A RESOLUTION ALLOWING THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
TO ACCEPT AND RECEIVE A DONATION OF
RECLAIMED ASPHALT PAVEMENT FROM THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 11th day of March, 2008.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INNTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
TO ACCEPT AND RECEIVE A DONATION OF
RECLAIMED ASPHALT PAVEMENT FROM THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A SIX MONTH EXTENSION
OF THE SUDDENLINK CABLE CONTRACT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Any other business
The Mayor was next recognized. He presented a proclamation I honor of March being Women’s History Month.
Ms. Vonn Jennings, President of the Alexandria Pineville Women’s Commission reported several activities that are taking place in the area in honor of Women’s History Month. A proclamation was presented to the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority for its countless hours of volunteer service to Alexandria and the Central Louisiana area. Ms. Tory Bradford, Regional Director for the sorority was also present to speak.
The President next recognized Ms. Gwen Elmore with Arna Bontemps African American Museum. She stated that the State selected the museum as part of the Louisiana’s African American Heritage Trail. It was unveiled last month.
Ms. Sandra Bright was recognized and spoke about several issues.
Mr. Justin Beasley, President of the Alexandria Youth Advisory Board was present at the meeting. He introduced other members that were in attendance with him.
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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