Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-03-24
Document Date:
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MARCH 24, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Everett Hobbs, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. Also present were City Attorney Chuck Johnson, 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 Myron K. Lawson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Basil Smith with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Alexandria Youth Advisory Council President Hannah Hicks.
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. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held March 10, 2009 and a special meeting held March 17, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Coliseum site radio tower heights extension project.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Kay Radio & Electronics $43,235.00
Deep South Communications $45,854.00
Sabre Communications Corp. Incomplete Bid
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
COLISEUM SITE RADIO TOWER HEIGHT
EXTENSION PRJECT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID UNIT, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for asbestos/lead abatement at Fire Station #4.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Abatement Services, Inc. $46,620.00
Gill Industries $61,811.00
ARC Abatement $50,217.00
American Pollution Control Incomplete
LA Service & Contracting Co. $52,700.00
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ASBESTOS/LEAD ABATEMENT AT FIRE STATION
#4, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
ABATEMENT, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for renovations of the Electrical Distribution department.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Henderson Construction $325,482.00
James Decker Builders $275,400.00
Tudor Construction Company $300,788.00
Westerchil Construction $333,600.00
Pat Williams Construction $363,000.00
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
RENOVATIONS OF THE ELECTRICAL DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT AND WAREHOUSE, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER
INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID RENOVATIONS, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for petroleum products for a six month period.
Name of Bidders Items Awarded
Central Oil Company 1,1A, 4, 4A, 5, 7, 9A, 11,13
Lott Oil Company 3,8,9,9B, 10, 12, 12A
Rachal Oil Company 2 & 6
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
PRODUCTS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH GAEDA TO PROMOTE AND
HOST THE 2008 SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC
CONFERENCE (SWAC) TENNIS AND GOLF
TOURNAMENTS, APRIL 16-22, 2009 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Economic Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ELAINE SIMMONS FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WILLIE SPEARS TO AID
IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIVERSITY
IN ACTIO PLAN, INCLUDING THE SMALL AND
EMERGING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
AND CLOSE THE GAP MENTORING PROGRAMS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH ECP
TECH SERVICES FOR 138 KV SUBSTATION
EQUIPMENT TESTING AND MAINTENANCE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO PURCHASE A
2.31 +/- ACRE TRACT FRONTING
CULPEPPER ROAD FOR THE RELOCATION OF
FIRE STATION NO. 1 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO AN
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS RELATED
TO THE FIRE STATION REPOSITIONING
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FIRE STATION
RELOCATION PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
OPERATING BUDGET FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANTS IN PLANNING DIVISION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR HWY. 28 WEST
PUMP STATION/SEWER AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR SUBSTATION
MAINTENANCE PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HYDROGEN FOR USE AT D.G. HUNTER
POWER PLANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HYDROCHLORIC ACID FOR THE
ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL
RECEIVED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
& CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY
AND PUBLIC WORKS DIVISIONS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
VEHICLE WINDSHIELDS AND VEHICLE
TEMPERED GLASS FOR THE PARTS WARE-
HOUSE AN DOTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
UNREGULATED CONTAMINANT MONITORING
REGULATIONS TESTING SERVICE REQUIRED
BY EPA AND DHH FOR THE LAB TESTING
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 25-72 TO
THE CITY CODE RELATED TO CROSSING OR
TRAVERSING A POLICE BARRICADE OR
DISREGARDING ORDERS OR DIRECTIONS
DURING FLOODING OR OTHER NATURAL
DISASTERS AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010; ADOPTING THE
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009/2010 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8578-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE LA DEPART-
MENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR AN
EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT AND TO EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
SECURE RELEASE OF FUNDS.
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 24th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8579-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO AID IN THE FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FOR CAPITAL FOR THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIVISION, STREET DEPARTMENT 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 24th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8580-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING CHEMICALS FOR
THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.
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 24th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8581-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES 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: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8582-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR GOOD EARTH DITCH MAINT-
TENANCE PROJECT.
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 24th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8583-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR MCADAMS DITCH MAINTENANCE
PROJECT.
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 24th day of March, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 48-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE City of ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID RECEIVED FOR
ONE 500 KW GENERATOR FOR THE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMPLEX, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID GENERATOR 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 24th day of March, 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. 49-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE City of ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TURN-OUT GEAR FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
FIRE DEAPRTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID GEAR, 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 24th day of March, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 50-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
FOR VARIOUS USING 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, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 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. 51-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTES RECEIVED
FROM GILCHRIST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
AND DIAMOND B CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
FOR HOT MIX FOR A SIX 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 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. 52-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
OPERATING BUDGET FOR CIVIL SERVICE
& HUMAN RESOURCES 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 24th day of March, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 53-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR THE PAINTING OF GROUND
STORAGE TANK AT KISATCHIE 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 24th day of March, 2009.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 54-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER #1, 2 AND 3 FOR
THE BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER
RENOVATION PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 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. 55-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 FOR ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH
CLOSURES – 2006 FOR SALLIE STREET
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 56-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 5 FOR PROGRAM A – ROADSIDE
OPEN DITCH CLOSURES – 2006 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 2009.
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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 57-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO CLOSRE THE SALE OF THE B.S.C. LIVESTOCK
SALES FACILITY AND TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO 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, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 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. 58-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREE-
MENT WITH COMMUNIGROUP OF JACKSON,
INC. TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
SERVICES, INCLUDING 911 SERVICES TO
THE CITY 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, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 59-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
THE ALEXANDRIA ACES BASEBALL CLUB AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion.
An amendment was offered by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Larvadain to add in the ordinance that the playoff games involving the Aces baseball team will be played locally. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called on the amendment and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
A vote was called on the original motion and the following recorded:
YEAS: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 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. 60-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH VISIONS,
INC. TO PROVIDE DIVERSITY TRAINING FOR A
DIVERSITY COMMITTEE 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, Silver, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 2009.
PUBLIC HEARING – FINANCE
The public hearing was opened for discussion. There were no citizens present for the public hearing. Mr. David Crutchfield, Director of Finance was present to speak to the Council. Mr. Hobbs asked the Councilmen to submit any changes to the budget within the next few weeks.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation and A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Public Relations committee reported the following item that was recommended for approval in committee.
A resolution in support of reorganization of the Alexandria Civil Service Commission. There was some discussion. Mr. Trey Gist was asked to explain this item to the Council. Mr. Chuck Johnson, City Attorney was also present to explain this item.
After discussion, there was an objection to this resolution being added to the agenda, therefore it was not approved and it was sent to committee.
Mr. President recognized Ms. Maggie Jarrett, Executive Director of the Arts Council.
Mr. Israel “Bo” Curtis was recognized as being present at the meeting.
Mr. President recognized Mr. Wayne Denley who has recently retired as Capital One Bank President.
Mr. Jeffery Franklin, Youth Programs Coordinator for the City of Alexandria was present to introduce the Alexandria Youth Advisory Council. They were as follows: Hannah Hicks, President, Bruce Ford, Jazmen Gladney, Jasmine Calvin, Arnita Williams, Antonio Roberts and Mark Mayeaux.
The Clerk was next recognized. She presented a fact sheet from the Administration concerning the reappointment of 3 members to serve on the Alexandria Historic Preservation Committee.
There was a motion moved by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Larvadain to add this item to the agenda. Mr. President called for any pubic comment. There being none, the following action was taken.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8584-2009
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING R. PAUL SMITH,
VERETTA MOLLER AND CHARLES K. CHARRIER
TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of March, 2009.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ MYRON K. LAWSON
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk
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