Council Meeting Minutes - 2008-07-01
Document Date:
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 1, 2008.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, July 1, 2008, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Louis J. Marshall, Everett Hobbs, Charles F. Smith, Jr., Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, Council Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Louis J. Marshall, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Councilman Charles Smith with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Harry Silver.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Fowler moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Lawson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the minutes taken from meeting which was held June 17, 2008 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Azalea Lane sanitary sewer improvement project.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Rylee Contracting, Inc. $266,440.00
JABAR Contracting, Inc. $238,480.24
Nottingham Construction $240,320.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
AZALEA LANE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SEWER IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for Animal Shelter renovations, Phase 2.
Name of Bidders Base Bid Alternate #1
Decker Builders $498,400.00 $94,640.00
Tudor, Inc. $326,700.00 $73,494.00
Phillip Mayo $279,700.00 $43,400.00
Petron $348,000.00 $23,000.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANIMAL SHELTER RENOVATIONS, PHASE 2,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
RENOVATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for Convention Hall upgrade, Phase 2, electrical renovations.
Name of Bidders Base Bid
Twin City Electric $201,780.00
$ 25,072.00 #1
$226,850.00
KDM Electric $202,890.00
$ 12,600.00 #1
$215,490.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONVENTION HALL UPGRADE, PHASE 2,
ELECTRICAL RENOVATIONS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID RENOVATIONS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for operable wall additions for Alexandria Riverfront Center.
Name of Bidders Base Bid
Hufcor $230,000.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERABLE WALL ADDITIONS FOR ALEXANDRIA
RIVERFRONT CENTER, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ADDITIONS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for carpet replacement for the Alexandria Riverfront Center.
Name of Bidders Base Bid
Joseph’s $37,843.84
Petron $57,340.00
Fostee Construction $44,563.13
Skip Converse $52,801.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CARPET REPLACEMENT FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
RIVERFRONT CENTER, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID REPLACEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for repainting of the Kisatchie twin ground storage tanks.
Name of Bidders Base Bid
Diamond Enterprises $386,600.00
Professional Applications $666,301.00
Tarpon $1,219,000.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
REPAINTING OF THE KISATCHIE TWIN
GROUND STORAGE TANKS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID REPAINTING AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for janitorial supplies for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
Long’s Preferred Products
Central Poly Corporation
XPEDX
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SUPPLIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
HD Supply Waterworks
LA Utilities
Coburn’s Supply
Lafayette Winwater
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED ACCESSORIES
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID HYDRANTS & ACCESSORIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for treated wood poles for a twelve month period.
Name of Bidders
Colfax Treating Company
Kisatchie Treating Company
T.R. Miller Inc.
Swift Lumber
Koppers
Nationwide
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TREATED WOOD POLES FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID WOOD POLES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE ANNUAL EXISTING CONTRACT
WITH RYLEE CONTRACTING FOR WATER
AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INNTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE
ALEXANDRIA HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL
LIBRARY AND MUSEUM TO PRESERVE AND
PROTECT THINGS FOR THE ENLIGHTENMENT
AND EDUCATION OF THE CITIZENS OF
ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ARNA BONTEMPS
AFRICAL AMERICAN MUSEUM TO PROMOTE
AWARENESS OF AFRICAL AMERICAL HISTORY
AND CULTURAL THROUGH EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTS
COUNCIL TO ORGANIZE, ENCOURAGE AND
ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS
THAT PROVIDE QUALITY ARTS AND CULTURAL
PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CITY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES
EXPLORATORY EDUCATION HOUSE
(T.R.E.E.) HOUSE) TO PROVIDE AND
EXPAND CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMMING FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BALLARD CLC FOR THE
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
FOR PRESCOTT SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER
REPLACEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BALLARD CLC FOR
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
FOR UPGRADE OF D.G. HUNTER SUBSTATION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BHA, INC. FOR STERKX
ROAD SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER
REPLACEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BHA, INC. FOR DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION FOR
TWIN BRIDGES TO PRESCOTT 138 KV
TRANSMISSION LINE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH TRC FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION FOR
SUBSTATION OIL CONTAINMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR NORTH MALL –
STERKX TO LEE STREET AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR STERKX ROAD
SUBSTATION TRANSFORMER REPLACE-
MENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
OPERATING BUDGET FOR UTILITY
RELOCATIONS AT NORTH MALL DRIVE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR PROVINE PLACE EXTENSION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF STREET AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR TENNYSON OAKS SUBDIVISION, PHASE
7C, 7D REVISED, 8 REVISED AND 9 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE RENEW THE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HERSHEL
LONIDIER FOR HIS SERVICES AS A RIGHT
OF WAY AGENT AND PLANNER FOR THE
CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR NORTH MALL DRIVE STREET
IMPROVEMENTS FROM 1250 FEET WEST OF
STREKX TO LEE STREET AND NEW TRAFFIC
SIGNAL AT WAL-MART AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
OWNED BY JOHN BERNARD FOR 1700 JACKSON
STREET AT BOLTON AVENUE FROM “B-3”
GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT TO “C-2” GENERAL
COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT PERMITTING
A SIGN TO BE MOVED 30 FEET ONTO THE
PROPERTY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
OWNED BY CHARLES SMOOTS AT 3003
AND 3009 THIRD STREET FROM “C-2”
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO
“SF-3” SINGLE FAMILY (HIGH DENSITY)
ZONING DISTRICT TO PERMIT THE
BUUILDING OF TWO DUPLEXES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
OWNED BY NORTH RIVER PROPERTIES
AT 1439 ENGLAND DRIVE FROM “C-2”
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO
“SF-1” SINGLE FAMILY LOW DENSITY
ZONING DISTRICT TO PERMIT THE
CONTINUATION OF PERPETUAL SINGLE
FAMILY STATUS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8427-2008
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOUISIANA
COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR AUDIT
YEAR ENDING APRIL 20, 2008.
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 1st day of July, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8428-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY
CENTER RENOVATIONS AND ADDITION.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of July, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8429-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR MARTIN COMMUNITY CENTER
ROOF RENOVATION.
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 1st day of July, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8430-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR RIVER OAKS CENTER ROOF
RENOVATION.
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 1st day of July, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8431-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A
SIX MONTH PERIOD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of July, 2008.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8432-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR DIRECTION SENSING RADAR
SPEED DETECTORS FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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 1st day of July, 2008.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Lose & Associates, Inc. for the development of a comprehensive parks and recreation plan 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 197-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE CENTRAL LOUISIANA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION THAT WILL OFFER
ASSISTANCE, IMPROVEMENTS AND SERVICES
TO THE BRINGHURST PARK PAR THREE GOLF
COURSE; TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT A DONATION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS
AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Trey Gist explained this item to the Council. After discussion, an amendment was offered by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver to add the name of “Central Louisiana Community Foundation.” Mr. Frank Brame and Mr. Scott Brame were both in attendance and spoke on this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called for on the amendment and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
A vote was called for on the original motion, as amended, and the following was recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: none.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of July, 2008.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Government Consulting Services, Inc. to provide services of a financial advisor on significant issues and other developments and to provide other related services from time to time 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 198-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SOUTHERN HEIGHTS STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2.
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 1st day of July, 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. 199-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LIQUID CHLORINE FOR ONE TON CYLINDERS
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID CHLORINE
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 1st day of July, 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. 200-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CENLA
PRIDE/KEEP CENLA BEAUTIFUL TO IMPROVE
THE APPEARANCE OF THE CITY BY COMBATING
LITTER ON UNKEMPT DILAPIEDATED
PROPERTIES, PUBLIC THOROUGHFARES AND
PARKS 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 1st day of July, 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. 201-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE
COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS MULTIPURPOSE
RESOURCE CENTER FOR SERVICES TO BE
RENDERED AT THE BROADWAY RESOURCE
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: Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of July, 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. 202-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH
LIBRARY TO PROMOTE SUMMER READING
FOR CHILDREN WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION
TO THE LIBRARY 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 1st day of July, 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. 203-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FROM THORNTON, MUSSO & BELLEMIN, INC.,
FOR CAUSTIC SODA FOR USE BY THE
ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of July, 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. 204-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTES RECEIVED
FOR HARDWARE & SAFETY PRODUCTS FOR
A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD 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 1st day of July, 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. 205-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
STARS & STRIPES TRAFFIC SYSTEMS, LLC
FOR STRIPING OF PUBLIC STREETS &
OTHER PUBLIC PROPERTIES FOR THE
TRAFFIC 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 1st day of July, 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. 206-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CONTROL DEVICES, INC. FOR TESTING,
CALIBRATION AND MAINTENANCE OF
SUBSTATION RELAYS, METERS AND
RELATED EQUIPMENT 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: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of July, 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. 207-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
SOLOMON CORPORATION FOR TRANSFOR-
MERS REPAIRS FOR POLEMOUNT AND
PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS 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: Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of July, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 208-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO “PIGGYBACK” OFF OF JEFFERSON
PARISH’ BID WITH COVINGTON SALES &
SERVICE FOR ONE (1) 500 GALLON TRAILER
MOUNTED VACUUM UNIT FOR THE
WASTEWATER 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: Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith, Silver, Hobbs, Marshall.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of July, 2008.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance annexing Hideway Crossing Subdivision was delayed and put on hold.
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. Smith and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 209-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA
ASSOCIATION OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
(LANO) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND
IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMPREHENSIVE
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR LOCAL NON-PROFIT
ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING CITY FUNDING
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 1st day of July, 2008.
RESOLUTION – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8433-2008
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF T.W. THOMPSON, III AS DIRECTOR OF
PUBLIC WORKS FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of July, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The next item on the agenda that being to continue public hearings on structures located at 2703 Main Street, 320 Gabriel Lane and 608 13th Street was delayed.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation and A & E Review committees.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Legal committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH FOLEY & JUDELL AND
CAROL D. POWELL LEXING PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 8420-2008 AUTHORIZING
THE BOND PROCUREMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MAHTOOK & LAFLEAU
AND FOLEY & JUDELL PURSUANT TO
RESOLUTION NO. 8419-2008 AUTHORIZING THE
BOND PROCUREMENT 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 NO. 8434-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE
USE OF THE HOTEL BENTLEY AND MIXED-USE
POSSIBILITIES.
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 1st day of July, 2008.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8435-2008
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO CHALLENGE THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF
SENATE BILL 807-2008 AND TO PARTICIPATE IN
STRATEGIC LITIGATION WITH OTHER
MUNICIPALITIES SIMILARLY SITUATED.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Marshall, Lawson, Fowler, Johnson, Smith.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 1st day of July, 2008.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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President
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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