Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-05-19
Document Date:
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 19, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 19, 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 Joe Franklin with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Silver.
The President recognized Councilman Roosevelt Johnson who read and presented a proclamation to Ms. Jennifer Pearce, Regional Coordinator for the LA Campaign for Tobacco Free Living for World No Tobacco Day to be held May 31, 2009. Ms. Pearce addressed the Council and Mr. Hunter Davis was also recognized on the same above item.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Goins 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. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the minutes taken from a regular meeting held May 5, 2009 and a special meeting held May 5, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for underground electric construction unit pricing for the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Pike Electric $388,105.50
T & D Solutions $404,984.99
Telectric, LLC $362,835.22
Southern Electric $410,149.08
Ernest P. Breaux Electric $626,885.08
Highlines, Inc. $440,964.48
Chain Electric Company $405,988.65
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION UNIT PRICING FOR
THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
UNIT PRICING, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF WELSH FOR
AN ACT OF DONATION OF SURPLUS MOVABLE
PROPERTY FOR ELECTRICAL OIL CIRCUIT
BREAKERS AND DECLARING SAID ITEMS TO
BE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC
PURPOSE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A RESTORATION
PROJECT FOR BAYOU ROBERT WATERSHED
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH IMS
ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A LETTER AGREEMENT WITH
CROSSTEX LIG, LLC FOR NATURAL GAS
TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ASSURECO RISK
MANAGEMENT AND REGUALTORY COMPLIANCE
FOR 2009 CHLORINE RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
UPDATE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CLIFTON J. SPEARS FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ASH SPORTS
CAMP TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR SIXTY
YOUTH WITHIN THE CITY MEETING INCOME
GUIDELINES AS RECOMMENDED BY HUD, TO
ATTEND THE SPORTS CAMP HELD FROM
MAY 26-JULY 24, 2009 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE
COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS MULTIPURPOSE
RESOURCE CENTER, FOR SERVICES TO BE
RENDERED AT THE BROADWAY RESOURCE
CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH COPE, INC.,
TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL SUMMER
ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY’S
YOUTH TO BE HELD FROM JUNE 1-26, 2009
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DPS-FINANCIAL
RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS FOR BOOKKEEPING
AND TAX SERVICES FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH WLM, LLC,
AQUATIC SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A SUMMER
RECRATIONAL SWIMMING PROGRAM FOR
THE CITY’S YOUTH AT PEABODY MAGNET
HIGH SCHOOL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Larvadain stated that he abstained from voting on the above item. This same item was also referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE YMCA
OF CENTRAL LOUISIANA TO PROVIDE A
SUMMER RECREATIONAL SWIMMING
PROGRAM FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 5530 JACKSON
STREET AS REQUESTED BY OCMMERCIAL
PARTNERS,LLC REPRESENTED BY MAURICE
HEBERT FROM “B-2’ COMMUNITY BUSINESS
DISTRICT TO “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPENING
A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 5532 JACKSON
STREET AS REQUESTED BY WILLIAM E.
HIXSON AND DONNA H. YARBROUGH, FROM
“B-2” COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO
“C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR
THE PURPOSE OF OPENING A FAST FOOD
RESTAURANT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES
FRONTING ON 3RD STREET (BETWEEN
GREEN OAK AVENUE AND RIVERBEND
DRIVE) FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT AND “I-1”
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO “C-2/MFO”,
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT WITH
A MULTI-FAMILY OVERLAY DISTRICT FOR
THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING NEW
HOUSING AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE OUTLINED
AREAS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8612-2009
A RESOLUTION RENAMING SOUTHLAND STREET
BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL NAME OF KILBOURNE
STREET WHICH RUNS INTO LINCOLN ROAD AND
ACROSS EDDIE WILLIAMS BOULEVARD.
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 19th day of May, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8613-2009
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN IDENTIFY
THEFT PREVENTION POLICY 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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of May, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8614-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ONE BACKYARD MINI-DIGGER
DERRICK UNIT FOR USE BY 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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of May, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8615-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL WORK UNIFORM BID
FOR USE BY VARIOUS USING DEPARTMENTS.
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 19th day of May, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8616-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR RENOVATIONS TO CUSTOMER
SERVICE BUILDING.
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 19th day of May, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8617-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HUDSON BOULEVARD DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS (NATCHEZ STREET TO
LINCOLN ROAD)
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 19th day of May, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 111-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CEILING
REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AT THE BOYS & GIRLS
CLUB, AS REFLECTED BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID REPAIR/
REPLACEMENT 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 19th day of May, 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. 112-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR FLOORING
AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID FLOORING 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 19th day of May, 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 interior painting for the Boys & Girls Club 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 113-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ELECTRICAL REVISIONS FOR THE INFORMATION
SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID REVISIONS 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 19th day of May, 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. 114-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW QUOTE SUBMITTED FOR
PROCELL BATTERIES, AS REFLECTED BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID BATTERIES 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 19th day of May, 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. 115-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of May, 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. 116-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN EXCHANGE OF SURPLUS
PROPERTY TO ROGER VIDRINE 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 19th day of May, 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. 117-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES
PARISH SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE
A BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT TO
PURCHASE EQUIPMENT THAT WILL IMPROVE
THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of May, 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. 118-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SIGN ENGINEERING AMENDMENT NO. 1 WITH
REGARD TO THE 2008 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
GRANT 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 19th day of May, 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. 119-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO EIGHT (8) CONSULTING AGREEMENTS
AND TO RECEIVE GRANT REIMBURSEMENT FOR
SAID FEES FROM THE LA OFFICE OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT 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 19th day of May, 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. 120-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREE-
MENT WITH THE AVOYELLES PARISH SHERIFF’S
OFFICE FOR THE USE OF THE INCINERATOR AT
THE ALEXANDRIA ANIMAL SHELTER 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 19th day of May, 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. 121-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTNO A USER AGENCY AGREEMENT
WITH RAPIDES BUSINESS AND CAREER
SOLUTIONS CENTER, WORKFORCE OPERATIONS
DEPARTMENT TO OPERATE EXPANDED SUMMER
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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 19th day of May, 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. 122-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BALLARD CLC FOR DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION FOR
REHABILITATION OF THE D.G. HUNTER COOLING
TOWER #4 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 19th day of May, 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. 123-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH EJES, INC. FOR DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION FOR
URBAN WASTEWATER SYSTEM 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 19th day of May, 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. 124-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MONCEAUX, BULLER &
ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUC-
TION OBSERVATION FOR MARTINN PARK GAS
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 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 19th day of May, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 125-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS
FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVA-
TION FOR URBAN WATER PRODUCTION AND
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 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: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of May, 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. 126-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
ALPINE LAWN & LANDSCAPE FOR MAINTEN-
ANCE SERVICES FOR ASSORTED PUBLIC
FACILITIES 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 19th day of May, 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. 127-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH GREEN’S
PARK SERVICE FOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES
FOR COMPTON PARK 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 19th day of May, 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. 128-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
WILLIAMS NURSERY & LANDSCAPING FOR THE
MOWING OF ESLER FIELD LANDFILL 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 19th day of May, 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. 129-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTNRACT WITH
BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES, DBA YANKEE
CLIPPER FOR I-49 GREENBELT MAINTENANCE
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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of May, 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. 130-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH GREEN’S
PARK SERVICE FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR RAPIDES TRAIL 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 19th day of May, 2009.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing contracts relative to operations of Channel 4 was delayed for two weeks.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance to authorize contracts relative to a web provider was delayed for two weeks.
A substitute motion was offered by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to adopt the following resolution.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8618-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO PREPARE CONTRACTS RELATIVE TO OPERATION
OF CHANNEL 4, THE CITY’S GOVERNMENT ACCESS
CHANNEL, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
INCIDENTAL THERETO.
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 19th day of May, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 131-2009
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 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 SERVICES
BUSINESS 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 19th day of May, 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. 132-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING WORK TASK
CHANGE DIRECTIVE NO. 2 TO PROGRAM A
ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH CLOSURES WORK
TASK NO. 14 FOR MACARTHUR DRIVE
FRONTAGE ROAD AT SALLIE STREET 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of May, 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. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 133-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-121
OF THE CITY CODE RELATIVE TO PARKING
LIMITS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES 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: Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 19th day of May, 2009.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, 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 brought up the following item:
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8619-2009
A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE NAME OF
THE BROADWAY RESOURCE CENTER TO THE
WILBORN DEMPSEY MULTI-PURPOSE
RESOURCE CENTER.
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 19th day of May, 2009.
Mr. President recognized Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Utility Committee that the citizens with the Robin Road sewer project met with the Mayor and several other City representatives and seemed to be satisfied with the outcome of the meeting.
Mr. Mike Redman was recognized and spoke on the drainage issues in the City.
Mrs. Helen Jones of the Bolton Avenue Neighborhood Group thanked the councilmen for the lunch for the clean up day that was held May 2, 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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