Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-03-25
Document Date:
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MARCH 25, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, March 25, 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 Reverend Nathan Blocker with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Charles Smith.
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 special meetings held March 5, 2008 and March 11, 2008 and a regular meeting which was held March 11, 2008 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for prox card access system for lobby doors at City Hall, gates and turnstiles at the Compound, lobby doors at the Administration Building at the Compound and optional future jobs at other facilities.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Simpson $190,719.56
All Wire Technologies $158,787.98
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 PROX
CARD ACCESS SYSTEM FOR LOBBY DOORS AT
CITY HALL, GATES AND TURNSTILES AT THE
COMPOUND, LOBBY DOORS AT THE
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT THE COMPOUND
AND OPTIONAL FUTURE JOBS AT OTHER
FACILITIES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SYSTEMAND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for two rotary lobe sludge pumps and macerator for the Wastewater department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Johnson Equipment Company $30,326.60 each
$37,810.15 #2
$60,653.20 total
Kirkwood Pumps & Process $34,695.00 each
$41,400.00 #2
$69,390.00 total
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
TWO ROTARY LOBE SLUDGE PUMPS AND
MACERATOR FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID PUMPS AND MACERATOR,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for printer/cutter for the Traffic department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Into Print Technologies $27,715.00
Denver Sign Supply $26,989.00
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
PRINTER/CUTTER FOR THE TRAFFIC
DEPARTMENT AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID PRINTER/CUTTER, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Liner Lady $4.58 roll
Interboro Packing Corporation $4.82 roll
Uni-Pak Corporation No Bid
Dyna-Pak Corporation $4.46 roll
Central Poly Corporation $4.46 roll
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
PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID BAGS, 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 CONTRACT WITH LA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND
CORRECTIONS FOR AN INMATE LABOR
CREW 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 EXECUTE AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
TOWN OF LECOMPTE FOR 20 HOURS OF
MANPOWER AND THE USE OF A VACUUM
TRUCK 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 CONSULTANT
AGREEMENT WITH WALTER “BO” NEELY
FOR PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN
CONSULTANT SERVICES, AS NEEDED 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 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MELINDA ANDERSON FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS RELATED TO THE ALEXANDRIA
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 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 ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTES
RECEIVED FROM CAIN’S FENCE COMPANY
FOR LABOR AND MATERIALS TO INSTALL
FIVE CHAIN-LINK BACKSTOPS FOR THE
JOHNNY DOWNS RECREATION COMPLEX
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 ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBU-
TION EMERGENCY SERVICES 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 ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR VEHICLE WINDSHIELDS & VEHICLE
GLASS FOR THE PARTS WAREHOUSE 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 TWO UTILITY SERVITUDES REQUIRED
FOR UTILITY SERVICES SERVING THE
HAMPTON INN 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
TO LOT B OF CALHOUN COMMERCIAL PARK II
AND OLD BOYCE ROAD IN PROPERTY OWNED
BY B I J HOTEL, INC. AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 86.13 ACRES
LOCATED ADJACENT TO TENNYSON OAKS
SUBDIVISION AND IN SECTION 5 & 8 OF T3N,
R1W INTO THE CITY LIMITS AND ZONING
SAID PROPERTY TO “SF-2” MODERATE DENSITY
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, UPON
ANNEXATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 2.310 ACRE
TRACT OF LAND LOCATED ON COLISEUM
BOULEVARD IN PART OF SECTION 26, T4N,
R1W, SOUTHWESTERN LAND DISTRICT
AND SAID PROPERTY TO BE ZONED “C-2”
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, UPON
ANNEXATION 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 ACCEPT THE DONATION OF A SCOREBOARD
FROM NAOMI HEIGHTS FACILITY FOR BEN
BRADFORD FIELD 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 8370-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE LA
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR
AN EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT AND TO
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO SECURE RELEASE OF 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, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of March, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8371-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT,
MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE PROPOSED
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS FOR
BAYOU RAPIDES DEVELOPMENT, PHASE I (a)
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 25th day of March, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8372-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC
CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING 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: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of March, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8373-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR A NEW KITCHEN FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA ZOO.
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 25th day of March, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8374-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR BRASS FITTINGS & MISCELLANEOUS
ITEMS 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 25th day of March, 2008.
FINANCE
The next item on the agenda that being to hear from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria was heard in committee and recommended for approval with a motion made by Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Smith.
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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 63-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ADDITIONAL COVERED PARKING ADDITIONS
FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ADDITIONS
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 25th 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. 64-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TELEPHONE NETWORK UPGRADE PHASE II
FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE SLICING AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID UPGRADE 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 25th 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. 65-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL SUBMITTED FOR
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A DOCUMENT
IMAGING SYSTEM, AS REFLECTED BY PROPOSALS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID SYSTEM 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 25th 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 66-2008
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.
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 25th 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. 67-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LA HIGHWAY 28 WEST STREET LIGHTING
ADDITION, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
ADDITION 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 25th 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 cooling tower repairs for Units #1 & #2, #3 and #4 for D.G. Hunter Generating Station.
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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 68-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TESTING AND MAINTENANCE OF 138 KV
SUBSTATION EQUIPMMENT FOR ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID EQUIPMENT 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, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th 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. 69-2008
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 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: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th 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. 70-2008
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.
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 25th day of March, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 capital budget for alluvial water well & treatment project at the Water department was delayed.
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. 71-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27.5-26
OF THE CITY CODE CONCERING LOCAL
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE LIMITS AS
MANDATED BY EPA 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 25th 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 72-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING 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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 73-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
TRIMMING & REMOVAL OF TREES & LIMBS
AROUND HIGH VOLTAGE LINES FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 74-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER
NO. 4 FOR WATER WELL IMPROVEMENTS FOR
WATER WELL REHABILITATION FOR SEVEN
WELL SITES 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 25th 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 75-2008
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 76-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR EXTRA SPACE
SUBDIVISION, LOTS 1 & 2 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 25th 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 77-2008
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th 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. 78-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF A 15’ WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE LOCATED
IN LOT 17 OF NORTHSIDE SUBDIVISION 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 25th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 79-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR VERSAILLES BOULEVARD,
PHASE 2 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 25th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 80-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
TO ACCEPT AND RECEIVE A DONATION OF
RECLAIMMED ASPHALT PAVEMENT FROM THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA 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 25th 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 81-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A SIX MONTH EXTENSION OF THE
SUDDENLINK CABLE CONTRACT 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 25th day of March, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 82-2008
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 President called for any discussion. The Legal 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 25th day of March, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. The next item was to continue the public hearing on structures located at 2703 Main Street, 320 Gabriel Lane and 608 13th Street. The Clerk stated that the Administration recommended continuation of the public hearing to July 1, 2008 on all structures. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8375-2008
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 2703 MAIN STREET,
320 GABRIEL LANE AND 608 13TH STREETS.
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 25th day of March, 2008.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Utility, Community Development, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of the Finance committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL
CONTRACT WITH IESI, INC. FOR THE TRANSFER
OF WASTE TO THE APPROPRIATE STORAGE
AREAS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee reported the following item:
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A SUPPORT FUND ENDOWMENT
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUGHLIN-SAUNDERS
FOUNDATION FOR THE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF SAID BUILDING AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred back to the Public Works committee.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal committee reported the following item:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH JOHN ADRAGNA, ESQUIRE
TO ASSIST IN THE LITIGATION OF THE CLECO
CASE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred back to the Legal committee.
Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Public Safety committee reported the following item:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE AMERICAN CANCER
SOCIETY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Ms. Gwen Elmore with Arna Bontemps African American Museum was present to speak to the Council. She reported that the 13th annual Jazz on the River will be held April 19, 2008 at the Alexandria Amphitheatre at 6:00 P.M. She stated that this performance will be a tribute to Alvin Batiste, a New Orleans Jazz Legend.
Ms. Vonn Jennings, Deputy Development Officer for Workforce Development and Small Business Retention was present to speak to the Council. She stated that a Contractors Program will be held April 1 – May 8, 2008 at the Louisiana Technical College and registration will begin on March 28th.
Mr. Isiah Williams, Executive Director of the Cenla Marine Institute introduce himself to the Council.
Mr. Smith asked the Council to consider if the Mayor or the President of the Council could sign off on easements or property that is being donated to the City. He stated that it takes approximately four weeks to get the documentation approved by the Council. He stated that this would save a lot of time and paperwork on these items. Mr. Marshall asked the City Attorney to research this item and get back with them.
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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