Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-04-07
Document Date:
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 7, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 7, 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, Assistant City 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 Tenney with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Reverend
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Johnson moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Hobbs seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the minutes taken from a regular meeting held March 24, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Good Earth ditch maintenance project will be opened on April 14, 2009.
Bids were received for McAdams ditch maintenance project will be opened on April 14, 2009.
Bid were opened for remote telemetry units for scada systems for the Wastewater department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Omega $143,630.00
John H. Carter Co. $213,579.00
Panel Specialists, Inc. $278,100.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
REMOTE TELEMETRY UNITS FOR SCADA
SYSTEMS FOR THE WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
UNITS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bid were opened for cast/ductile iron & related accessories for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
HD Supply Waterworks
Coburn Supply
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CAST/DUCTILE IRON & RELATED ACCESSORIES
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID ACCESSORIES, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bid were opened for ready mix concrete for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
Ascension Ready Mix
TXI
Heck Industries
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
READY MIX CONCRETE FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CONCRETE, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bid were opened for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.
Name of Bidders
LCR Corporation
HD Supply
Lafayette Winwater
Coburn Supply
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
UNITS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bid were opened for water meters for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
HD Supply Waterworks
Badger Meter
Master Meter
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WATER METERS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
METERS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
INNER-CITY REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
AS A CERTIFIED COMMUNITY HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF HOUSING AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A FAIR HOUSING
ORDINANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND THE
LOUISIANA EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
ACT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEAPRTMEN TO
RECEIVE MONEY FOR A TERRORISM
PREVENTION GRANT TO BE USED FOR
PLANNING AND/OR IMPROVED EXPLOSIVE
DEVICE MITIGATION FUNDING AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following
ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERAGENCY AGREE-
MENT WITH RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF’S
OFFICE TO PROVIDE FOR THE EQUITABLE
DIVISION OF PROCEEDS FROM THE STATE
OF LOUISIANA VS. LOVE FORFEITURE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH KAMTECH SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTER
PROGRAMMING AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR SIDEWALK AND INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS NEAR RUGG ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CBS CLEANING SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES FOR THE CLEANING OF 35’ TRANSIT
BUSES AND PASSENGER TRANSIT VANS FOR
THE BUS DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE
CLEANING OF THE MAIN STREET ATRANS
BUS TERMINAL AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT HERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL SERVICE
FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY
BILLING & COLLECTION OFFICES FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHR MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH URS
CORPORATION FOR BROWNFIELDS HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS ASSESSMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS
AND AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES OF
S.P.A.R.C. FUNDING TO CONDUCT FEASIBILITY,
APPRAISAL, MARKET AND CAPACITY STUDIES
RELATIVE TO THE DOWNTOWN HOTEL
INITIATIVE AND TO AWARD A CONTRACT
FOLLOWING RESPONSES TO REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS AND OTHERWISE PROVIDING
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution supporting the downtown hotel initiative and in support of downtown hotels and other downtown properties located in S.P.A.R.C. CRA-1 was delayed for two weeks.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8585-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
APPLICATIONS WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING
ADMINISTRATION OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR FEDERAL
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR A GRANT
APPLICATION.
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 7th day of April, 2009.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8586-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
APPLICATIONS WITH THE FEDERAL TRANSIT
ADMINISTRATION, AN OPERATING
ADMINISTRATION OF THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR FEDERAL
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE FOR STIMULUS
MONEY.
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 7th day of April, 2009.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8587-2009
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD MAY 5, 2009 FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF 11 STRUCTURES.
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 7th day of April, 2009.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8588-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S
WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS
TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE
PROPOSED WATER AND SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS FOR RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL.
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 7th day of April, 2009.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8589-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC
CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of April, 2009.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8590-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR MCADAMS RETENTION POND
RESTORATION PROJECT.
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 7th day of April, 2009.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8591-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR PROPOSALS FOR ACTUARIAL SERVICES
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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of April, 2009.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8592-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR PROPOSALS FOR INVESTMENT MANAGE-
MENT SERVICES 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of April, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 61-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITED FOR
COLISEUM SITE RADIO TOWER HEIGHT
EXTENSION PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THEREO.
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 7th day of April, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 62-2009
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.
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 7th day of April, 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 63-2009
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called 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 7th day of April, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 64-2009
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.
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 7th day of April, 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. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 65-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ELAINE SIMMONS FOR
LEGAL SERVICES 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 7th day of April, 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. 66-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH ECP TECH
SERVICES FOR 138 KV SUBSTATION EQUIP-
MENT TESTING AND MAINTENANCE 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 7th day of April, 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. 67-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO PURCHASE A 2.32 +/-
ACRE TRACT FRONTING CULPEPPER ROAD
FOR THE RELOCATION OF FIRE STATION NO. 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of April, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 68-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 TO AN AGREE-
MENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH
PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS RELATED TO THE
FIRE STATION REPOSITIONING PROJECT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of April, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 69-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR FIRE STATION RELOCATION
PROJECT 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 7th day of April, 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. 70-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS IN
PLANNING DIVISION 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 7th day of April, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 71-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR HWY. 28 WEST PUMP STATION/
SEWER 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 7th day of April, 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. 72-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE
PROJECT 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 7th day of April, 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. 73-2009
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.
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 7th day of April, 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. 74-2009
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.
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 7th day of April, 2009
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for electric transmission & distribution emergency services for the Electric Distribution department 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 75-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST PROPOSAL RECEIVED
FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING &
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE UTILITY &
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISIONS 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 7th day of April, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 76-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR VEHICLE
WINDSHIELDS & VEHICLE TEMPERED GLASS
FOR THE PARTS WAREHOUSE 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 7th day of April, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 77-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR ANA-LAB
CORPORATION FOR UNREGULATED
CONTAMINANT MONITORING REGULATIONS
TESTING SERVICE REQUIRED BY EPA AND DHH
FOR THE LAB TESTING 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 7th day of April, 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. 78-2009
AN ORDINANCE TO ADD SECTION 25-72 TO THE
CITY CODE RELATED TO CROSSING OR
TRAVERSING A POLICE BARRICADE OR DISREGARD-
ING ORDERS OR DIRECTIONS DURING FLOODING
OR OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS AND OTHERWISE
TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item, with the following amendment. The amendment was offered by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler to add in the ordinance that any person violating the provision of this section shall, upon conviction, be fined Five hundred dollars ($500.00) or imprisoned not exceeding sixty (60) days or be sentenced to both such fine or imprisonment. A vote was called for on the amendment which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
A vote was called for on the original motion, as amended, which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of April, 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 79-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH WILLIE SPEARS TO AID IN
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DIVERSITY IN
ACTION PLAN, INCLUDING THE SMALL AND
EMERGING BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
AND CLOSE THE GAP MENTORING PROGRAMS
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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of April, 2009
ECONOMIC 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 80-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREE-
MENT 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 President called for any discussion. The Economic Development 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 7th day of April, 2009
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 was delayed until Tuesday, April 14, 2009, with a special meeting to be held.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. The Clerk announced that the Community Development department requested to continue a public hearing on the below structures to July 14, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8593-2009
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 608 13TH STREET
AND 510 – 14TH STREET TO JULY 14, 2009.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 7th day of April, 2009.
The public hearing was closed.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development, Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business committees.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Finance Committee reported the following item:
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT CONSULTANTS
SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.
Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Public Relations/Police Procedures committee reported the following item:
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDED CONTRACT
(LEASE) WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/zoning committee.
Mr. President recognized Mr. Parker Rogers who is with Troop 6 of the Boy Scouts. He is a Junior at Alexandria Senior High School.
The President reminded that Jazz on the River will be held April 18, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. at the Amphitheater.
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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