Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-04-21
Document Date:
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 21, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Jonathan D. Goins, Everett Hobbs, Ed Larvadain, III, Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. Also present were City Attorney Chuck Johnson 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 Michael Caffery with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Larvadain.
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. Goins seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held April 7, 2009 and a special meeting held April 14, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Culpepper drainage – Llewellyn to Sterkx Road.
Name of Bidders Base Bid
Peters Construction $925,114.00
Fenton Construction $1,241,802.00
Beard Construction $2,135,000.00
Gerace Construction $1,163,665.00
KDC $946,910.00
G.D. Womack $1,117,256.00
Gilchrist $1,354,005.00
Ducote $1,636,651.00
Rylee Contracting $1,097,207.50
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. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CULPEPPER DRAINAGE – LLEWELLYN TO
STERKX ROAD, , AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID DRAINAGE, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for the demolition and abatement of asbestos containing materials at the building located at 621 Johnston Street.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Abatement Services, Inc. $49,923.00
Insulation Technologies $71,482.50
ARC Abatement, Ltd. $68,885.00
American Pollution Control $91,340.00
Gulf Services Contracting, Inc. $49,316.00
CST Environmental, Inc. $67,925.00
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. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THE DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT OF
ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS AT THE
BUILDING LOCATED AT 621 JOHNSTON STREET,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
ASBESTOS AND ABATEMENT, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for clamps & couplings for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
Lafayette Winwater
Coburn Supply
H.D. Supply Waterworks
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. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CLAMPS & COUPLINGS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for janitorial chemicals for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
Ecolab Center
X-Pedx
Long’s Preferred Products
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. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CHEMICALS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for plastic refuse bags.
Name of Bidders Amt. of Bid
Professional Buyers Service $3.33/roll
Liner Lady (Jadcore) $4.35/roll
Unipak $5.89/roll
Interboro $3.40/roll
Central Poly Corporation $4.24/roll
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. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID BAGS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for electrical revisions for the Information Systems department.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid Alt.#1
James A. Decker Builders, Inc. $24,846.00 $5,000.00
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. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ELECTRICAL REVISIONS FOR THE INFORMATION
SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID REVISIONS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENT
NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR ENTERPRISE ROAD STREET
AND DRAINAGE AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH EJES, INC. FOR THE
DESIGN OF COTTON STREET BRIDGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
AMEND THE AGREEMENT PRICE FOR
ADVANCED SPECIALIZED CARRIERS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR PROCELL BATTERIES FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
MARKING PAINT FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance setting fees for collection and disposal of animals was delayed.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONNING 3632 SUGARHOUSE
ROAD AS REQUESTED BY CARLOS D. WILSON
FROM “SF-2/MHO” SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT WITH A MOBILE HOME
OVERLAY DISTRICT TO “C-1” LIMITED COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPENING A
LAUNDROMAT AND LAUNDRY SERVICE BUSINESS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
RESOLUTIONS
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8594-2009
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING NEEDS OF THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA RELATIVE TO SPECIAL
PLANNED ACTIVITY CORRIDORS,
SPECIFICALLY SPARC-CRA-1, TO FACILITATE
IMPLEMENTATIONN OF THE REDEVELOPMENT
PLANS WITHIN THAT ACTIVITY CORRIDOR AND
IN SPECIFIC SUPPORTING “THE DOWNTOWN
HOTEL INITIATIVE” AND RELATED PROVISIONS
SUCH AS A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR WITH
NR GROUP AND/OR CAPITAL ONE.
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 21st day of April, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8595-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT FUNDS FROM THE LOUISIANA
HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION TO ADDRESS
TRAFFIC SAFETY PROBLEMS.
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 21st day of April, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8596-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
STATE THEIR INTENTIONN TO REVIEW THE
CITY’S RECYCLING PROGRAM AS SET FORTH
BY LAC 33:VII.10307.
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 21st 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 82-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR GOOD
EARTH MAINTENANCE PROJECT, AS RELFECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID 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 21st 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 83-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MCADAMS DITCH MAINTENANCE PROJECT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID 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 21st 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-2009
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 SYSTEM
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 21st 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. 85-2009
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.
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 21st 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 86-2009
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.
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 21st 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 87-2009
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 SUPPLIES 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 21st 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 88-2009
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.
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 21st 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 89-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST WUOTE RECEIVED FOR
ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION
EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID EMERGENCY SERVICES.
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 21st 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. 90-2009
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.
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 21st 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 91-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT 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.
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 21st 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. 92-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Larvadain.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st 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. 93-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR SIDEWALK AND INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENTS NEAR RUGG ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL 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 21st 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 94-2009
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.
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 21st 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-2009
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 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 21st 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 96-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR
THE UTILITY BILLING & COLLECTION OFFICES
FOR A TWELVE MNTH 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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 97-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH URS CORPORATION FOR
BROWNSFIELDS HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
ASSESSMENT 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 21st 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 98-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KAMTECH
SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 99-2009
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 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 21st 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 100-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AMENDED CONTRACT (LEASE)
WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Silver reported the following changes that will allow the City to provide operational funding to the club and make repairs to the interior of the city-owned facility. 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 21st 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 101-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INNTO 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 President called for any discussion. The Community Development committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21st day of April, 2009.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
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 Governmental Consultants Services, Inc. to provide financial professional services was delayed for two weeks.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development, Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business, Public Relations/Policy Procedures and Audit committees.
Mr. Goins, Chairman of the Community Development committee reported the following item:
Mr. Silver moved to add the following item to the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit. It was asked if there was any public comment on this item, there being none, the following action was taken.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8597-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SUBMIT A PRE-APPLICATION TO THE LOUISIANA
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS AS
REQUIRED TO HAVE IDENTIFIED WATER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS PLACED ON THE “COMPREHENSIVE
PRIORITY LIST” FOR FUNDING THROUGH THE
STATE DRINKING WATER REVOLVING LOAN FUND
PROGRAM.
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 21st day of April, 2009.
Unanimous Consent
Mr. Hobbs moved to have the following item added to the agenda which was seconded by Mr. Goins. Public Comment was asked for, there being none, and the following action was taken.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8598-2009
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF MR. BART JONES TO SERVE ON THE
ENGLAND ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOP-
MENT DISTRICT BOARD.
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 21st day of April, 2009.
Mr. Johnson moved to have the following item added to the agenda which was seconded by Mr. Fowler. Public Comment was asked for, there being none, and the following action was taken.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8599-2009
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING EFFORTS OF THE
RE-ENTRY PROGRAM FROM THE PRISON
FELLOWSHIP.
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 21st day of April, 2009.
Mr. Lee was next recognized who spoke on problems with the City of Alexandria, such as drainage, trash issues & etc.
The Council reported that they would like to get a report from the Public Works Director on trash issues to be heard in the Public Works committee.
Mr. Mike Redman was recognized who spoke on the drainage & flooding issues.
It was stated that the Cleanup Day will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 8:00 A.M. – 12:00 noon.
Ms. Gayle Underwood was present to speak to the Council.
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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