Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-07-28
Document Date:
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 28, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, July 28, 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 Nelson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. 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. Johnson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the minutes taken from a regular meeting held July 14, 2009 and a special meeting held July 14, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Robin Road sewer improvement project.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Waste Water Services $427,021.70
C G Logan Construction $390,463.65
Rylee Contracting, Inc. $329,965.10
KDC Construction $397,683.30
Ducote Wrecking Co. $447,177.73
G.D. Womack Trenching $482,854.00
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. Johnson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ROBIN ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SEWER SYSTEM AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO AMEND THE LEASE WITH 301 JACKSON
PLACE TO INCREASE THE LEASE SPACE TO
ACCOMMODATE THE CIVIL SERVICE AND
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Personnel committee.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute contracts, agreements, and other pertinent documents related to the purchase of electric energy from Lafayette Public Power Authority, Lafayette Utilities System and/or Lafayette Parish Consolidated government was pulled from the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREE-
MENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA/PINEVILLE
CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FOR
GENERAL SERVICES AS IT RELATES TO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Economic Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(GAEDA) FOR GENERAL SERVICES AS IT
RELATES TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Economic Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA HOUSING
AUTHORITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DETRICH HEBERT FOR
LEGAL SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
PROVIDENCE ENGINEERING AND
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, LLC FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED
WITH PREPARING ENVIRONMENTAL SITE
ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
FOR UTILITY POLE USE BETWEEN THE
CITY AND WALLACE EYE SURGERY AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CITY POLICE
DEPARTMENT LINE CARS AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY AND NO LONGER NEEDED
FOR ANY PUBLIC USE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DEBRIS
GRINDING COMPANIES TO PROVIDE
EMERGENCY DEBRIS REDUCTION SERVICES
FOLLOWING A NATURAL DISASTER AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO MULTIPLE CONTRACTS
WITH TREE SERVICE COMPANIES TO
PROVIDE EMERGENCY TREE TRIMMING,
TREE REMOVAL AND STUMP REMOVAL
SERVICES FOLLOWING A NATURAL DISASTER
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
FLAGS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR GALVANIZED FITTINGS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HARDWARE & SAFETY FOR TWELVE
MONTHS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR SHOP TOWELS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution rescinding Resolution No. 8612-2009 changing the name of Southland Street to Kilbourne Street was delayed for two weeks.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8647-2009
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT
OF DR. RUTH WEINZETTLE TO SERVE ON THE
ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
The President called for any more discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8648-2009
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING JAMES BRANCH
AS THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S NOMINEE
ON THE AICUZ (AIR INSTALLATION COMPATIBLE
USE ZONE) BOARD OF APPEAL.
The President called for any more discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8649-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED
ACCESSORIES FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD.
The President called for any more discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2009.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
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 annual work uniform bid for use by various using departments was delayed for two weeks. Ms. Pat D’Amico with Southern Emblem Company was present to speak to the council on this item. Mr. Joe Despino, Purchasing Agent was also present to explain this item to the Council. After much discussion on this item, it was decided to delay this item for two weeks, with a motion made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson.
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. 210-2009
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.
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 28th day of July, 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. 211-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MCADAMS DITCH MAINTENANCE PROJECT,
PHASE II, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 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. 212-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THREE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANS-
FORMERS, 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 28th day of July, 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. 213-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANS-
FORMERS, 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 28th day of July, 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. 214-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSOFRMERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANS-
FORMERS, 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 28th day of July, 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. 215-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
AMEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
J-QUAD PLANNING GROUP 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 28th day of July, 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. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 216-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MAHOGANY WATKINS
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 28th day of July, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 217-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH IMS ENGINEERS FOR NORTH
MALL DRIVE, PHASE 2, NORTH DRIVE TO
STERKX ROAD 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 28th day of July, 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. 218-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR CAUSTIC
SODA FOR ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 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. 219-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 FOR WHITLOCK AND SHELTON
CONSTRUCTION FOR ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
WAREHOUSE WASH RACK 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 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. 220-2009
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN
SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY AND NO LONGER NEEDED BY
THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2009.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quotes received for mowing services for city medians, cul-de-sacs and right-of-ways throughout the City limits 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 221-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A RENTAL AND ELECTRIC SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH STANDARD ENTERPRISES
INC. 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 28th day of July, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 222-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010 CAPITAL
BUDGET ADDING FUNDS FOR ALEXANDER
FULTON HOTEL CONVENTION CENTER
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Economic Development committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 223-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR PROFESSIONAL
FEES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 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. 224-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR PROGRAMMING
IN COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO
The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 225-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN
FINANCE/ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance 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 28th day of July, 2009.
Unanimous consent
Mr. Chuck Johnson, City Attorney asked the President if he could add an item by unanimous consent.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Silver, and unanimous consent the item was added on the agenda. There was no public comment.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDINNG 2009/2010
OEPRATING BUDGET FOR $5,000 FOR THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
VETOED ORDINANCE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider overriding veto of Ordinance no. 205-2009 regarding a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Alexandria Housing Authority for back to school program and to amend the Economic Development budget of the Alexandria City Council was pulled from the agenda.
RESOLUTIONS
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The next 4 items on the agenda that being to consider adoption of resolutions to confirm the following directors were as follows:
1) Jannease Seastrunk as Human Resources Director;
2) Kay Michiels as Director of Planning;
3) Lisa Harris as Director of Community Services;
4) Michael Marcotte as Director of Utilities
These items were heard in committee and the committee unanimously voted to endorse the confirmations and recommended a formal ratification to be held in two weeks.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development, Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business, Public Relations/Policy Procedures and Audit committees.
Mr. Goins, Chairman of the Community Development committee reported the following:
Mr. Silver moved to add the following item to the agenda, which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs. There was no public comment.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8650-2009
A RESOLUTION OPPOSINT THE RELOCATION
OF THE GREYHOUND BUS STATION ON
BROADWAY AVENUE.
The President called for any more discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 28th day of July, 2009.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following item was added to the agenda. There was no public comment.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 641 NORTH
BOLTON AVENUE AS REQUESTED BY
CLASC BUILDING, LLC REPRESENTED
BY RENICK P. WEBB, FROM “B-2†COMMUNITY
BUSINESS DISTRICT TO “B-3†GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTING A HOSPITAL AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
Mr. Larvadain asked that the police study be forwarded to the Council for review and be added to the Public Safety committee in two weeks for discussion. Mr. Lawson commended the Chief on his department.
Mr. Dupar was recognized who had some complaints about Frank O. Hunter Park.
Mr. Jewel Johnson, President of the Martin Park/Airview Terrace Homeowners Association asked to meet with the District Councilman and Councilman at large to discuss a resource center.
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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