Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-01-27
Document Date:
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 27, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Chuck Fowler, Everett Hobbs, Myron K. Lawson, Harry B. Silver, Jonathan Goins and Ed Larvadain, III. Also present were Mayor Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels, and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Myron K. Lawson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Peter with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Fowler.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Silver moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the minutes taken from a regular meeting held January 13, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for water system improvements for the Water department.
Name of Bidders Base bid amount
EGW $28,250.00
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
WATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
Bids were received for 2009 water well maintenance and rehabilitation project.
Name of Bidders Base bid amount
Griner $668,848.00
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
2009 WATER WELL MAINTENANCE AND
REHABILITATION PROJECT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
Bids were received for substation battery replacement at Sterkx, Willow Glen and downtown substations.
Name of Bidders Base bid amount
KDM Electric $55,641.00
Nolan Power Group $27,866.00
Central Electric $44,460.00
ECP Tech Service $27,900.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SUBSTATION BATTERY REPLACEMENT AT
STERKX, WILLOW GLEN AND DOWNTOWN
SUBSTATIONS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID REPLACEMENT, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders
Arkansas Electric
WESCO
Rexel
Techline
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID SUPPLIES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for hydraulic trash loader truck for the Sanitation department.
Name of Bidders Base bid amount
Hol-MacCorporation $49,921.00
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HYDRAULIC TRASH LOADER TRUCK FOR THE
SANITATION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TRUCK AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
HD Supply
Louisiana Utilities
Coburn Supply Company
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, 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 ACCESSORIES, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
Bids were received for electric meters for a twelve month period.
Name of Bidders
BSI
Arkansas Electric
WESCO
Techline
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ELECTRIC METERS FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
METERS, 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 AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD FOR THE SUPPORT OF THEIR
SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM TO BE HELD
DURING LEAP AND IOWA TESTING TO BE
HELD APRIL 27-MAY 1, 2009 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 RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
LOTT OIL COMPANY FOR THE VEHICLE &
EQUIPMENT FUEL BID 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 RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
WOLFE TREE EXPERTS FOR TRIMMING &
REMOVAL OF TREES & LIMBS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8538-2009
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF RONDALL REYNOSO TO SERVE ON THE
ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8539-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRICAL WIRING MOVE FROM
OLD GENERATOR TO NEW GENERATOR IN THE
INFORMATION SYSTEMS AREA INCLUDING OFFICE
AREA AND COMPUTER ROOM 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: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8540-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION FOR
COMPUTER ROOM IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
OFFICE.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8541-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS FOR VARIOUS USING DEPARTMENTS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8542-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ONE 500 KW GENERATOR FOR
THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMPLEX.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 8-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
A MINIMUM OF SIXTY (60) WIRELESS MODEMS
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID MODEMS 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, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
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. 9-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE EQUIVALENT
CONCRETE POLES, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID POLES 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, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
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. 10-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VERSAILLES BOULEVARD STREET AND
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2,
PACKAGE 4, 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
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 herbicides for annual contract was delayed for two weeks.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 11-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
NO. 6 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MEYER,
MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON FOR ENGINEERING
AND LAND SURVEYING SERVICES FOR
SUGARHOUSE ROAD, PHASE 1 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, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
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. 12-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
MARDI GRAS ASSOCIATION SUPPORTING
THE 2009 MARDI GRAS ACTIVITIES/FESTIVITIES,
FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF PROMOTING
ALEXANDRIA AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY
OF FAMILY LIFE 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, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 13-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE INTER-
DENOMINATIONAL AREA WIDE CRUSADE
TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL
HOLIDAY, “MLK: DAY OF SERVICE” AND
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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 14-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONIES FROM
THE LA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT
FOR DARE STATE 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
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. 15-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE OFFERING THE
HIGHEST PERCENTAGE DEDUCATED PER
POUND OFF THE AMERICAN METAL MARKET
PRICE LIST FOR SALE OF SCRAP METAL
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, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
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. 16-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FROM BWI COMPANIES, INC. FOR RED
INFIELD CONDITIONER FOR USE BY THE
RECREATION 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, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 17-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR CAUSTIC SODA 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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 18-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE MONIES
FROM THE LA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCE-
MENT FOR JAG SUBGRANT AWARD FOR 2009
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety/Transportation committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance creating a staff agency, wherein a Chief Performance Officer will provide assistance to the City Council was removed from the agenda.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Ingrid F. Johnson, for services as a Chief Performance Officer of the staff agency created by the City Council was removed from the agenda.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, A & E Review, Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business and Public Relations/Policy Procedures committees.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following item:
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8543-2009
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING DR. GREGORY
BEVELS AND MS. MARVINETTE HOLLY TO
SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
BOARD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
Unanimous Consent
It was moved by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to add the following item on the agenda. The President asked for any public comment, there being none, the following action was taken.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION 8544-2009
A RESOLUTION TO CONSIDER RENAMING THE
BROADWAY RESOURCE CENTER IN HONOR
OF DAVID EGGINS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
It was moved by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs to add the following item on the agenda. The President asked for any public comment, there being none, the following action was taken.
It was moved by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson that the following emergency ordinance be adopted:
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 7-2009
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EXTREME PUBLIC
EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST WUOTES RECEIVED
FROM GRINER DRILLING COMPANY AND LAYNE
CENTRAL COMPANY FOR THE IMMEDIATE REPAIR
OF TWO (2) HIGHEST PRODUCINNG WATER WELLS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion, there being none, the following vote was taken:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The emergency ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 27th day of January, 2009.
The Mayor was next recognized and spoke on the downtown hotels.
The meeting was recessed until 5:30 P.M. in order to hold a public hearing to receive public comment, facts and information concerning drainage and related concerns. The meeting was moved to Convention Hall for more room.
The meeting was reconvened at 5:30 P.M. in Convention Hall. Mr. Lawson conducted the meeting with all council members present. (Since there was no capability of recording the meeting for Channel 4, it was recorded with a cassette recorder by the Clerk)
After numerous people spoke to the Council on the above item, it was decided that there would be more meetings scheduled to discuss drainage and related concerns in the City.
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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