Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-06-16
Document Date:
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 16, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Everett Hobbs, Jonathan D. Goins and Chuck Fowler. Absent was Harry B. Silver. Also present were 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 Clarence Dupar with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Hobbs.
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. Hobbs seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held June 2, 2009 and a special meeting which was held June 2, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Bayou Roberts at Landmark drainage improvements.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Rylee Contracting, Inc. $76,374.00
Ducote Wrecking Company $45,300.00
Gerace Construction $129,000.00
KDC Construction $94,220.00
CG Logan Construction $69,000.00
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. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR BAYOU
ROBERTS AT LANDMARK DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID DRAINAGE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Bids were received for additions to the carpenter shop at the Consolidated City Compound.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Petron $189,000.00
A+Design $195,777.00
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. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR ADDITIONS
TO THE CARPENTER SHOP AT THE CONSOLIDATED
CITY COMPOUND, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ADDITIONS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for brass fittings & miscellaneous items.
Name of Bidders
J.P. Bushnell
Lafayette Winwater
Coburn Supply
H.D. Supply
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. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR BRASS
FITTINGS & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ITEMS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for liquid chlorine for Water and Wastewater departments.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Harcros No Bid
Alivia Corporation $630.00/ton
DPC Enterprises $559.00/ton
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. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LIQUID CHLORINE FOR WATER AND WASTE
WATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CHLORINE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for treated wood poles for a twelve month period.
Name of Bidders
Swift Lumber
Nationwide Utility Poles & Supply
Baldwin Pole
Colfax Treating Company
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. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TREATED WOOD POLES FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID POLES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for vehicle wash equipment replacement at Consolidated City Compound.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
Interclean $150,250.65
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR VEHICLE
WASH EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AT
CONSOLIDATED CITY COMPOUNT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID EQUIPMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR DIESEL FUEL TREATMENT FOR USE
BY THE ATRANS DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
STARS & STRIPES TRAFFIC SYSTEMS FOR
STRIPING OF PUBLIC STREETS & OTHER
PUBLIC PROPERTIES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR THE
SALE OF ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SURPLUS
TRANSFORMERS, BREAKERS AND VOLTAGE
REGULATORS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following
ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT AND LEVY
MILLAGE RATES FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
FOR 2009 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR WOODDALE
OUTFALL/RAILROAD AVENUE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT TO PURCHASE
A 0.7 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND ADJACENT
TO THE STOCKYARD PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3500 THIRD STREET AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETRO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO PURCHASE A 1.26 +/- ACRE TRACT
FRONTING JONES AVENUE FOR SITING OF
RELOCATED FIRE STATION NO. 2 AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A PROJECT AUTHORIZATION
FORM BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE CENTER
FOR LEAN EXCELLENCE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONBTRACT FOR UTILITY
POLE USE BETWEEN THE CITY AND
COLOUISIANA, LLC AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH B.E.S.T.
RECYCLERS TO PROVIDE A MUNICIPAL
WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTE RINTO A CONTRACT WITH DEEP
SOUTH ORGANICS TO PROVIDE GREEN
WASTE RECYCLING SERVICES FOR THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
ALEXANDRIA CITY COURT TO PROVIDE A
GENERAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZIG THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CHARLIE ANDERSON TO
FACILITATE, AS SITE COORDINATOR, PROGRAMM-
ING FOR THE AREA 4 WEED AND SEED
INITIATIVE SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE MAGNOLIA PEACE
OFFICERS ASSOCIATION TO FACILITATE THE
ALEXANDRIA SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH JOHN MUNSTERMAN FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MILLIMAN, INC. FOR
ACTUARIAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with RKG Associates to perform economic feasibility and marketing analysis for a study of various proposed projects in the SPARC CRA’s was pulled from the agenda by the Administration.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 WITH DUCOTE WRECKING
COMPANY FOR THE MCADAMS DITCH
MAINTENANCE PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8629-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ANNUAL BID FOR 2010 MODEL
YEAR VEHICLES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8630-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ROBIN ROAD SEWER IMPROVE-
MENTS PROJECT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2009.
FINANCE
The next item on the agenda was to hear from the Director of Finance concerning the fiscal status of the City of Alexandria. This item was heard in committee and was recommended for approval with a motion made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler.
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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 149-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
ANNUAL INSPECTION, TESTING & CERTIFI-
CATION OF BREAKERS AND TRANSFORMERS
AT D.G. HUNTER GENERATING STATION 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, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. 150-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH REBOWE
& FONTENOT FOR ACTUARIAL 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, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. 151-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ARNA
BONTEMPS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
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, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. 152-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA
HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL LIBRARY AND
MUSEUM 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, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. 153-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES EXPLORATORY
EDUCATION HOUSE (T.R.E.E. HOUSE) TO
PROVIDE AND EXPAND CULTURAL AND
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE CITY’S
YOUTH 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, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2009.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 154-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF THE ENTIRE LENGTH AND WIDTH OF
RIGHT OF WAY FOR SUMMERWOOD LANE
AND AN UNNAMED 50’ WIDE RIGHT OF WAY
LOCATED IN ENGLAND DRIVE SUBDIVISION
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. 155-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH JAFFA TEMPLE
#181 PRINCE HALL SHRINERS TO HOST ITS
ANNUAL DEEP SOUTH CONFERENCE TO BE
HELD JULY 9-12, 2009 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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. 156-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH BENJAMIN
DANE, LLC, TO SUPPORT A COMMUNITY-WIDE
EVENT RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING
JUNETEENTH AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. An amendment was offered by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to add an additional $3,500 to be budgeted from the Council’s Economic Development Fund for a total of $5,000 to be budgeted. There being no further discussion, a vote was called on the original motion and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Hobbs, Lawson, Jonson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
A vote was called on the original motion, as amended and the following was recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Hobbs, Lawson, Jonson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 157-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REVISING
CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 4 OF THE
CITY CODE PERTAINING TO ELECTRICAL
CONSTRUCTION CODES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. 158-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH CYPRESS MOON PRO-
DUCTION COMPANY TO PROVIDE INCENTIVES
FOR THE LODGING OF CAST AND CREW;
LEASE AND RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT, SOUND
PRODUCTION LOCATIONS AND PURCHASE OF
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Economic Development committee recommended approval of this item. Mr. Lawson commended Bill Hess for doing such a fine job in obtaining this project. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2009.
PUBLIC SAFETY 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. 159-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA WEED AND
SEED AREA FOUR AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 160-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
58-2009 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
WITH COMMUNIGROUP REGARDING ITS
PROVISION OF CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATION
SERVICES TO THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2009.
PUBLIC RELATIONS/POLICY PROCEDURES
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. 161-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A SHELTER AGREEMENT WITH
THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS FOR
RELIEF SHELTER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Relations/Policy Procedures committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 162-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MAXIMUM CONSULTING
SERVICES TO DEVELOP AND PREPARE DETAILED
FEDERAL INDIRECT COST ALLOCATION PLANS
FOR THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2009.
COMMUNITY 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 163-2009
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-1â€
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO “C-2â€
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR
ECONOMIC GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
WITHIN THE OUTLINED AREAS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
An amendment was offered by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to rezone this property as “C-2†general commercial district only. There was some discussion on this item. After discussion, a vote was called on the amendment which resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: Fowler.
ABSENT: Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2009.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Mr. Van Dunn, Community Development Inspector was present to explain the following item to the Council. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8631-2009
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT: 723 WOODARD STREET, 1802
ELLIOTT STREET, 333 – 16TH STREET AND 320
GABRIEL LANE.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2009.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development, Cost Share Agreement, Public Relations/Policy Procedures and Audit committees.
In the absence of Mr. Silver, Mr. Johnson served as Chairman of the Public Works committee. He reported the following item.
Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8632-2009
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO NOTIFY THE GRAVITY DRAINAGE DISTRICT
OF THE NEED TO REPAIR A PORTION OF THE SLAB
THAT HAS CRUMBLED LOCATED AT THE HORSESHOE
CANAL.
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, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 16th day of June, 2009.
Mr. Larvadain, Chairman of the Legal committee reported the following item.
On motion of Mr. Larvadain, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING THE COOPEATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CENLA PRIDE/
BETTYE JONES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Goins, Chairman of the Community Development committee reported the following:
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following item was added to the agenda. There was no public comment.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008-2009
OPERATING BUDGET FOR PROFESSIONAL
FEES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following item was added to the agenda. There was no public comment.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH J-QUAD
PLANNING GROUP, LLC FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. President recognized the Cenla Twin City Patriots football team. The players were introduced and the Coach spoke to the Council.
Mr. Patrick LaCour was present to speak to the Council about the Cleco case. He was asking if the agreement with Cleco would be made available to the public. The Council stated to him that he would need to check with the City Attorney. Mr. Trey Gist was present at the meeting and responded. At that time, the City Attorney entered the meeting and stated that it would be made available tomorrow.
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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