Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-06-30

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 30, 2009.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 30, 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 Council Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Myron K. Lawson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Howell with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Bill Curry.

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. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the minutes taken from meeting which was held June 16, 2009 was unanimously approved by the Council.

Bids were received for renovations to Customer Service Building.

Name of Bidder Base Amount Additive #1
Petron $1,324,000 $150,000
James A. Decker $1,620,000 $160,000
Pat Williams $1,407,000 $143,500
Skip Converse $1,320,000 $140,000
Migues Deloach Co. $1,273,000 $143,000
Tudor $1,370,000 $152,180

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. Johnson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
RENOVATIONS TO CUSTOMER SERVICE
BUILDING, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED 
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID 
RENOVATIONS, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH 
RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HUDSON BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENTS (NATCHEZ STREET TO LINCOLN
ROAD), AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

There was a delay of opening bids on the above item until July 14, 2009, as requested by the Engineer.

Bids were received for one backyard mini-digger derrick nit for use by the Electric Distribution department.

Name of bidders Bid Amount
Altec Industries $129,919.00
Terex Telelect $139,172.00
Versalift $127,355.00

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. Johnson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ONE BACKYARD MINI DIGGER DERRICK
UNIT FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY 
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO 
CONTRACT FOR SAID TRUCK, AND OTHER 
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Bids were received for annual work uniform bid for use by various using departments.

Name of Bidders 
Southern Textile Services
Southern Emblem
Caplan’s

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. Johnson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL WORK UNIFORM BID FOR USE BY
VARIOUS USING DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED 
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO 
CONTRACT FOR SAID UNIFORMS, AND OTHER 
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR MARKING PAINT, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR TESTING, CALIBRATION AND MAINTE-
ENANCE OF SUBSTATIONN RELAYS, METERS
AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR TRANSFORMER REPAIRS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS
IN THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
OPERATING BUDGET TRANSFERRING
A CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
POSITION FROM THE PLANNING DIVISION
TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR SOUTHERN HEIGHTS
DRAINAGE PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO
RECEIVE FUNDS FROM THE LA HIGHWAY
SAFETY COMMISSION FOR A HIGHWAY
SAFETY GRANT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Safety Commission.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
DIRECTIVE NO. 1 FOR ROADSIDE OPEN
DITCH CLOSURES FOR CRESTWOOD
DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 3 FOR VERSAILES
BOULEVARD EXTENSION, PHASE 3, PACKAGE
3 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE RENEWING EXISTING
ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
WITH RYLEE CONTRACTING COMPANY
FOR WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MONCEAUX-
BULLER & ASSOCIATES FOR ANNUAL
REQUIREMENTS CONTRACTS FOR THE
GAS, WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPART-
MENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PINEVILLE
TO HOST THE ANNUAL LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL
ASSOCIATION CONVENTION, AUGUST 6-8,
2009 IN ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE ENERGY AUTHORITY
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ARTS COUNCIL
TO ORGANIZE, ENCOURAGE, AND ASSIST IN
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTS FOR 
QUALITY ARTS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS
WITHIN THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE SMALL AND
EMERGING BUSINESS PROGRAM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Legal committee.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE SHEPHERD CENTER
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A RENTAL AND ELECTRIC
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CARLYLE
PARTNERS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A RENTAL AND ELECTRIC
AGREEMENT WITH STRATFORD PARTNERS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8633-2009

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AND FILE AN APPLICATION ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO AID IN THE FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE FOR CAPITAL FOR THE PUBLIC
WORKS DIVISION.

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 30th day of June, 2009.

Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8634-2009

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR A DIRECT
AWARD FROM THE BUREAU OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009.

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 30th day of June, 2009.

Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8635-2009

A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION
TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE DEVELOPMENT
OF THE STOCKYARD PROPERTY INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO RFP’S.

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 30th day of June, 2009.

Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8636-2009

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WIRE AND CABLE 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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of June, 2009.

Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8637-2009

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR MCADAMS DITCH MAINTENANCE
PROJECT, PHASE II.

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 30th day of June, 2009.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

Mr. Johnson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

RESOLUTION NO. 8638-2009

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT 
REPLACEMENT AT CONSOLIDATED CITY 
COMPOUND. BIDS TO OPENED AUGUST 11, 2009.

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 30th day of June, 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 brass fittings & miscellaneous items 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. 164-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LIQUID CHLORINE FOR WATER AND WASTE-
WATER DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY 
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO 
CONTRACT FOR SAID LIQUID CHLORINE 
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 30th day of June, 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 treated wood poles for a twelve month period 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 165-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR 
DIESEL FUEL TREATMENT FOR USE BY THE
ATRANS DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID DIESEL FUEL 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 30th 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. Hobbs, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 166-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
STARTS & STRIPES TRAFFIC SYSTEMS FOR
STRIPING OF PUBLIC STREETS & OTHER
PUBLIC PROPERTIES 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 30th day of June, 2009.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for the sale of electric distribution surplus transformers, breakers and voltage regulators was delayed for four 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 167-2009

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR WOODDALE OUTFALL/RAILROAD
AVENUE DRAINAGE 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of June, 2009.

Action was delayed on the next item which was to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract to purchase a 0.7 acre parcel of land located adjacent to the stockyard property located at 3500 Third Street until action could be taken on item number 49.

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. 169-2009

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.

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 30th 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. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 170-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR UTILITY
POLE USE BETWEEN THE CITY AND CO
LOUISIANA, LLC 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 30th 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. 171-2009

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.

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 30th 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. Hobbs, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 172-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DEEP
SOUTH ORGANICS TO PROVIDE GREEN
WASTE RECYCLING SERVICES FOR THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA 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 30th 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 seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 173-2009

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 TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID 
AGREEMENT 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 30th 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. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 174-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CHARLIE ANDERSON TO
FACILITATE, AS SITE COORDINATOR ,
PROGRAMMING FOR THE AREA 4 WEED AND
SEED INITIATIVE SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 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 30th 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. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 175-2009

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.

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 30th 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 176-2009

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 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 30th day of June, 2009.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance renewing the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Cenla Pride/Bettye Jones 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 177-2009

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR PROFESSIONAL FEES IN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTS 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 30th 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. 178-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH J-QUAD
PLANNING GROUP FOR PROFESSIONAL 
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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 179-2009

AN ORDINANCE REZONING 5530 JACKSON
STREET AS REQUESTED BY COMMERCIAL
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 President called for any discussion.

Mr. President recognized both opponents and proponents on this item. The Administration was also present to speak on this item.

There being no other discussion to come before this item, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: Larvadain and Goins.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th 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. 180-2009

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 President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: Larvadain and Goins.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 181-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BAYOU ROBERTS AT LANDMARK DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 6 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 30th day of June, 2009.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to purchase a 1.26 +/- acre tract fronting Jones Avenue for sitting of relocated Fire Station No. 2 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 182-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER
NO. 1 WITH DUCOTE WRECKING COMPANY FOR
THE MCADAMS DITCH 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: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 183-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH JOHN MUNSTERMAN 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: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of June, 2009.

FINANCE 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. 184-2009

AN ORDINANCE TO SET AND LEVY MILLAGE
RATES FOR 2009 FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA
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 30th day of June, 2009.

VETOED ORDINANCE

The next item on the agenda that being to consider overriding the Mayor’s veto of Ordinance No. 163-2009 concerning the rezoning of 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” General Commercial district was discussed.

The President recognized Dr. Emile Heart, J.T. Gorize, Michael Caffey, Lou Howard, Brenda Colson, George & Shawn White and Reverend Larry Turner all spoke on the above item. After some discussion from Council members, the question was called and the following vote was taken:

YEAS: Goins, Lawson, Larvadain.
NAYS: Silver, Hobbs, Johnson, Fowler.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.

Therefore, the veto was not overturned.

The next item was to consider final adoption of 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.

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. 168-2009

“ 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; to otherwise provide for the rezoning of properties fronting on 3rd Street (between Green Oak Avenue and Riverbend Drive) being the said 0.7 acres and two additional tracts formerly occupied by the Stockyard, being 8.049 acres and 5.186 acres, all as requested by the City of Alexandria Administration and the Alexandria Zoning Commission, from “SF-2” Single Family Moderate Density District and “I-1”, Light Industrial District to “C-2/MFO”, General Commercial District with a Multifamily Overlay District for the purpose of promoting housing and economic growth opportunities, including commercial businesses on Third Street and other matters with respect thereto.”

An amendment was offered by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler to add the following paragraph to the ordinance, SECTION I (a): BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, etc. by the Council of the City of Alexandria in legal session convened, that the Council hereby authorizes the rezoning of properties fronting on 3rd Street (between Green Oak Avenue and Riverbend Drive) being the said 0.7 acres and two additional tracts formerly occupied by the Stockyard, being 8.049 acres and 5.186 acres, all as requested by the City of Alexandria Administration and the Alexandria Zoning Commission, from “SF-2” Single Family Moderate Density District and “I-1”, Light Industrial District to “C-2/MFO”, General Commercial District with a Multifamily Overlay District for the purpose of promoting housing and economic growth opportunities, including commercial businesses on Third Street. The MFO shall be limited to the rear 6 acres, leaving 8 acres more or less, Third Street frontage C-2.”

The President called for any discussion. Mr. Trey Gist, Assistant City Attorney was present to read and explain the amendment. Mayor Roy was present and asked that language be added in the ordinance to state that he would advise and continue to keep the district councilman informed of the progress of the commercial opportunities suitable for the property fronting on Third Street. There being no other discussion, a vote was called on the amendment and the following recorded:

YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

A vote was called on the original motion and resulted as follows:

YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 30th day of June, 2009.

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, Public Relations and Audit committees.

Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Finance Committee reported the following items:

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following item was added to the agenda. There was no discussion from the audience.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS TO
PURCHASE TWO TRACTS OF LAND ADJACENT
TO DEERFIELD SUBDIVISION AND BAYOU ROBERTS
FOR PURPOSES OF DEVELOPINNG AN OPEN
SPACE PARK WITH A CIRCUIT TYPE WALKING OR
JOGGING TRAIL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

The following item was added on the agenda with a motion by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler by unanimous consent. There was no discussion from the audience.

On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA HOUSING
AUTHORITY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President next recognized Nicholas Runyon from Boy Scout Troop 6.

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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