Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-04-22
Document Date:
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 22, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 22, 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 Clarence Dupar 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. 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 regular meeting held April 8, 2008 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for spun pre-stressed wood pole equivalent concrete poles.
Name of Bidders AMT. OF BID
Accord Industries $346,927.00
Valmont Newmark quantities not totalled
Stresscrete Inc. $103,294.00
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 SPUN
PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT
CONCRETE POLES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CONCRETE POLES 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 WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE LA
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, RECREATION
AND TOURISM, FOR THE PROMOTION OF
THE ANNUAL BARBEQUE COMPETITION,
“QUE’IN ON THE RED” 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 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH KATHY SELLERS JOHNSON
FOR A CERTAIN SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Personnel committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DR. ROBERT SMITH TO
PROVIDE MEDICAL OVERSIGHT OF THE
ALEXANDRIA FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE LA DEPARTMENT
OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SMALL &
EMERGENCY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MARKET TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE RELATING TO THE GROWTH OF
SMALL BUSINESSES IN THIS AREA AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Economic Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO DECLARE EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND
AUTHORIZE PURCHASES TO MAKE REPAIRS
OF A 36” DUTILE IRON WATER TRANSMISSION
LINE AT THE INTERNATIONAL PAPER MILL
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
78-2008 TO ALLOW DEDICATION OF A 15’
WIDE UTILITY SERVITUDE IN NORTHSIDE
SUBDIVISION TO ONE ADDITIONAL LOT,
LOT 23 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 3 FOR THE MCDONALD
STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS,
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 MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR COMPTON PARK LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE FOR THE URBAN FORESTER
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR MOWING OF ESLER FIELD LANDFILL FOR
THE URBAN FORESTER DEPARTMENT 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 ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR I-49 GREENBELT MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FOR THE URBAN FORESTER DEPARTMENT
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
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR
ASSORTED PUBLIC FACILITIES FOR THE URBAN
FORESTER DEPARTMENT 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 ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR
RAPIDES TRAIL FOR THE URBAN FORESTER
DEPARTMENT 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 ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR THE ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE FOR
THE ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT CENTER
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
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
MOSQUITO CONTROL INSECTICIDE CHEMICALS
& RELATED PRODUCTS FOR THE STREET
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution confirming the appointment of Glen Beard to the Alexandria Fire & Police Civil Service Board was delayed until another name can be submitted.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8379-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS.
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 22nd day of April, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8380-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL BID FOR 2009 MODEL
YEAR VEHICLES.
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 22nd day of April, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8381-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SOUTHERN HEIGHTS STREET
AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2.
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 22nd day of April, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8382-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VERSAILLES BOULEVARD,
PHASE I – PACKAGE 2.
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 22nd day of April, 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. Johnson to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 101-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR PROX
CARD ACCESS SYSTEM FOR LOBBY DOORS
AT THE CITY HALL, GATES AND TURNSTILES AT
THE COMPOUND, LOBBY DOORS AT THE
ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AT THE COMPOUND
AND OPTIONAL FUTURE JOBS AT OTHER
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: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of April, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2007/2008 capital budget for alluvial aquifer water well & treatment project at the Water department was delayed and referred back to the Administration.
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. 102-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
CAIN’S FENCE COMPANY FOR LABOR AND
MATERIALS TO INNSTALL FIVE CHAIN-LINK
BACKSTOPS FOR THE JOHNNY DOWNS
RECREATION COMPLEX AND ONE CHAIN-LINK
BACKSTOP FOR W.O. HALL PARK AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
An amendment was offered by Mr. Smith and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to add one backstop for W.O. Hall Park. Mr. Houston Rax was recognized. He spoke on the other parks in town. Reverend Clarence Dupar was also present to speak before the Council. A vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
A vote was called for on the original motion, as amended, and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of April, 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. 103-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL
FUNDS FROM LOUISIANA HIGHWAY SAFETY
COMMISSION 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 22nd day of April, 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. 104-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2007/2008 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT
CENTER 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 22nd day of April, 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. 105-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO MAKE EMERGENCY REPAIRS AND
AUTHORIZE PURCHASES TO REPAIR A 30”
FORCE MAIN FAILURE AT THE INTERSECTION
OF BROADWAY AVENUE AND JONES STREET
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 22nd day of April, 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. 106-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BARRON, HEINBERG &
BROCATO FOR THE WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AT 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 22nd day of April, 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. 107-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MONCEAUX-BULLER &
ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
INSPECTION SERVICES FOR A PROPOSED
VEHICLE WASHING FACILITY AT 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: Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of April, 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. 108-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
AMEND THE GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH AND HOSPITALS OFFICE OF MENTAL
HEALTH AND THE CITY TO FUND THE CRISIS
INTERVENTION TEAM 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 22nd day of April, 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. 109-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DPS FINANCIAL RESOURCES
& SOLUTIONS FOR BOOKKEEPING AND TAX
SERVICE FOR THE ALEXANDRIA FESTIVAL
ASSOCIATION 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 22nd day of April, 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 110-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
WITH THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO PROMOTE
AND HOST THE 2008 SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC
CONFERENCE (SWAC) TENNIS TOURNAMENT,
APRIL 17-20, 2008 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, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver,
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of April, 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. 111-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA)
FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE 2008 BARBEQUE
FESTIVAL, “QUE’IN ON THE RED” HELD MARCH
14-15, 2008 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 22nd day of April, 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. 112-2008
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING A PARCEL OR
TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING AN AREA OF
9.62 ACRES CONSISTING OF LOTS 25, 26,
27 AND 28 OF BLOCK A OF WOODLAWN
SUBDIVISION AND THE ADJACENT PARCEL
LOCATED IN SECTIONS 18 AND 19 OF T4N,
R1W ENTERPRISE ROAD SUBDIVISION AND
A PORTION OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF
ENTERPRISE ROAD CONTAINING 2.34 ACRES
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 22nd day of April, 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 113-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH B.R. COLLINS
CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF SINGLE FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING
UNITS 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, Smith, Silver, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Johnson and Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of April, 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. 114-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH STANDARD ENTERPRISE,
INC. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 36 SINGLE
FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING UNITS 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 22nd day of April, 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. 115-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF THE SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR ALEXANDRIA
INDUSTRIAL PARK, 4TH FILING, LOTS 1 AND 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 22nd day of April, 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. Silver to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 116 -2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR
ST. ANDREWS LINKS ESTATES, PHASE III AND
OTHER MATERS 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 22nd day of April, 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. 117 -2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
CBS CLEANING SERVICE FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES FOR THE CLEANING OF THE MAIN
STREET A-TRANS BUS TERMINAL 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 22nd day of April, 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. 118-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
CBS CLEANING SERVICE FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES FOR THE CLEANING OF TRANSIT
BUSES & PASSENGER TRANSIT VANS FOR THE
BUS 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 22nd day of April, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 119-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
TXI INDUSTRIES AND HECK INDUSTRIES FOR
READY-MIX CONCRETE FOR USE BY VARIOUS
CITY 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, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of April, 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. 120 -2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
PREMIER CHEMICALS & SERVICES FOR HYDRO-
CHLORIC ACID FOR 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 22nd day of April, 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. 121-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FROM NEXAIR LLC FOR HYDROGEN FOR USE
AT D.G. HUNTER POWER PLANT 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 22nd day of April, 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. 122-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CAPLAN’S MEN STORE FOR ANNUAL UNIFORM
BID ON A MLONTH-TO-MONTH BASIS FOR A
PERIOD OF UP TO TWELVE MONTHS 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 22nd day of April, 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. 123-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA
METROPOLITIAN FOUNDATION AND OTHER-
WISE TO PROVIDE 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 22nd day of April, 2008.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 124-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
BUDGET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Community Development 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 22nd day of April, 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. Smith, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 125-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP ACT (HOME)
PROGRAM BUDGET 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 22nd day of April, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 126-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A TEMPORARY STAFFING AGREEMENT
WITH ANY/ALL TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES
TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY PERSONNEL TO PERFORM
WORK FOR THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Personnel/Insurance 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 22nd day of April, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 127-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A FACILITIES AGREEMENT WITH
THE RAPIDES EXPLORATORY EDUCATION
HOUSE, “T.R.E.E. HOUSE” 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: Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of April, 2008.
FINANCE 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 128-2008
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009; TO MAKE
APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ORDINARY
EXPENSES OF ALL CITY DIVISIONS,
DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES AND AGENCIES,
PENSIONS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING WITH
RESPECT TO THE EXPENDITURES OF
APPROPRIATIONS; ADOPTING THE CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009; APPROPRIATING FUNDS
FOR THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008/2009 AND
PROVIDING FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES;
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO
APPROPRIATIONS AND THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS PERTAINING THERETO.
An amendment was made by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Lawson to add an additional sum of $100,000 to the Capital Budget for the City’s contribution to improvements and public works at a City facility for a Business Education Center for Louisiana State University Agricultural and Mechanical College. A vote was called for on the amendment and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
A vote was called on the original motion, as amended, which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of April, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DE VELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn, Community Development Inspector was present to explain these items to the Council and the following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8383-2008
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 1802 ELLIOTT
AND 723 WOODARD.
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 22nd day of April, 2008.
The next item on the agenda was to hold a public hearing on the condemnation of 10 structures. Mr. Dunn and W.T. Armitage were both present to explain these items to the Council and the following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8384-2008
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON CONDEMNATION
OF TEN (10) STRUCTURES.
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 22nd day of April, 2008.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal Committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Smith, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT AND TO DESIGNATE THE MAYOR
AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE CITY RELATED TO LOUISIANA CAPITAL
OUTLAY FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR SUGAR-
HOUSE ROAD/EDDIE WILLIAMS BLVD. TO LA
HWY. 1 PHASE I AND PHASE II 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 EXECUTE A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT AND TO DESIGNATE THE MAYOR
AS THE AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE CITY RELATED TO LOUISIANA CAPITAL
OUTLAY FUNDS APPROPRIATED FOR RENOVATION
OF MEDICAL BUSINESS INCUBATOR AND
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER 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 AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL/CONSULTING SERVICES
BETWEEN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND
MOREO, LLC, REPRESENTED BY ITS PRESIDENT,
MAURICE MOORE FOR ASSISTING THE CITY
IN EMBARKING ON A SET OF MAJOR CAPITAL
PROJECTS AND OTHE MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8385-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF ALEXANDRIA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE
CO-SPONSORSHIP OF A BID WITH THE
ALEXANDRIA-PINEVILLE CONVENTION AND
VISITORS BUREAU TO HOST THE LOUISIANA
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS
GIRLS STATE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT IN
2009 AND 2010, AND TO AGREE TO CERTAIN
FUNDING AND OTHER OBLIGATION REQUIRE-
MENTS.
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 22nd day of April, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8386-2008
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO PROHIBIT ANY AND ALL FUTURE
DEVELOPMENTS OF JUNKYARDS WITHIN THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA LIMITS AND ANY FUTURE
EXPANSIONS AND TO DIRECT THE ADMINISTRATION
TO COME BACK WITH AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING
THIS ITEM.
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 22nd day of April, 2008.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8387-2008
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING FUEL COST
INCREASES AND CONFIRMING THE CITY’S
INTENTION TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT
WITH IESI FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
TRANSFER AND OTHERWISE PERTAINING
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 22nd day of April, 2008.
Mr. Ben Holt and friends spoke before the Mayor and Council on skateboarding. Ms. Lisa Harris, Community Services Director stated that she had looked at demos on this item and had also met with Mr. Holt and will review this item for the summer.
Mr. Michael Graves stated that he was taking four (4) girls to Washington, D.C. trip and he had tuition for 3 girls and he needed more funding for the other girl to attend. Several council members stated that they would meet with him after the meeting.
Mr. Sam Torbert, past council member for Lake Charles was present to speak before the Council.
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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