Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-09-08
Document Date:
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 8, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, Myron K. Lawson and Everett C. Hobbs. Absent was Chuck Fowler. 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 Tenney with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Mike Redman.
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. Silver seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held August 25, 2009 and a special meeting held August 25, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for operable walls replacement for Bolton Avenue Community Center.
Name of Bidders Base Bid #1 #2 Total
Hufcor, Inc. $74,442 4,570 2,057 $67,815
The above bid was referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERABLE WALLS REPLACEMENT FOR
BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
REPLACEMENT, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for additions to the carpentry shop at the Consolidated City Compound.
Contractor Base Bid Alt. #1 Alt. #2 Alt. #3 Total
Petron $166,000 8,000 19,100 27,100 138,900
James A. Decker $228,176 8,500 16,000 24,500 203,676
Contract. & Cons. 214,358 16,305 26,826 43,181 171,117
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. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ADDITIONS TO THE CARPENTRY 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 fire hydrants & related accessories for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
EGW Utilities
LA Utilities
Coburn’s 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. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FIRE HYDRANTS & RELATED ACCESSORIES
FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ACCESSORIES, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE
RECEIVED FOR UNREGULATED
CONTAIMINATED MONITORING
REGULATIONS FOR LAB TESTING
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CBS CLEANING SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES FOR LAB TESTING & WASTEWATER
DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
BRIDGESTONE FIRESTONE NORTH
AMERICA TIRE FOR THE TRANSIT TIRE LEASE
FOR ATRANS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
\ CAPITAL BUDGET FOR BUS CAPITAL
PROJECTS DERIVED FROM THE
FEDERAL STIMULUS PACKAGE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR BUS CAPITAL
PROJECTS IN ORDER TO OBTAIN
AVAILABLE FTA FUNDS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A BUS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO AMEND 2009/2010 COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ARNA
BONTEMPS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
TO ALLOW FOR THE CITY TO SERVE AS ITS
FISCAL AGENT REGARDING STATE BUDGET
APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH LINDA
WILLIAMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FACILITATING A COMMUNITY YOUTH MUSIC
PROGRAM AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH MEYER,
MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON FOR S.P.A.R.C.
CRA-3 ACTIVITY CORRIDOR, MASONIC
DRIVE BETWEEN TEXAS AVENUE AND LEE
STREET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DE-ANNEXING
OF A 3.05 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FRONTING
ON ENGLAND DRIVE AND SITUATED IN PART
OF LOTS 3 & 4 OF HENRY POWELL PLANTATION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER, LLC, IN SUPPORT
OF A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED
TO ASSIST AREA SENIOR CITIZENS IN AREAS
OF WELLNESS, NUTRITION, TRANSPORTATION
AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8669-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRA-
TION TO DELIVER THE COMMITTEE REPORTS
ON FRIDAY BY 5:00 P.M. PRIOR TO TUESDAY
COUNCIL MEETINGS.
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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8670-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE
OF CONSTRUCTED UTILITIES (WATER AND
SEWER IMPROVEMENTS) FOR CARLYLE
PLACE SUBDIVISION.
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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8671-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY’S
WATER AND WASTEWATER DEPARTMENTS
TO ACCEPT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE
PROPOSED EXTENSIONS OF WATER AND
SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS TO THE
COURTYARD PLACE HOTEL LOCATED AT
THE CINEMA SIX SITE NEAR THE ALEXANDRIA
MALL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8672-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) THROUGH THE
LOUISIANA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT
TO PURCHASE A K-9 DOG.
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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8673-2009
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 TRANSIT
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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8674-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CAST/DUCTILE IRON &
RELATED ACCESSORIES.
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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8675-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ONE INTERACTIVE JUDGMENTAL
TRAINER FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE
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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8676-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8677-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8678-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WATER METERS FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD.
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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 257-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE WASTE-
WATER DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID SUPPLIES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 258-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THELOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TACTICAL ARMOR FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID ARMOR 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, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 259-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL BID FOR 2010 MODEL YEAR
VEHICLES, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
VEHICLES 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, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 260-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CAPLAN’S INC., FOR THE ANNUAL UNIFORM
BID FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION (POLICE
& FIRE) FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 261-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR PROGRAMMING
FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 262-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR CITY WIDE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE
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, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 263-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR DEERFIELD WALKING 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, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 264-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR MASONIC DRIVE CORRIDOR
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: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 265-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26,
SECTION 26-1 (10) OF THE CITY CODE
SETTING NEW ADMISSION RATES FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA ZOO 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, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 266-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-14 (B)
OF THE CITY CODE PROVIDING ADDITIONAL
NOTICE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO ISSUANCE
OF ALCOHOL APPLICATIONS 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, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 267-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CENLA
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE, INC., IN
SUPPORT OF A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL,
DENTAL, EDUCATION, NUTRITION AND SOCIAL
SERVICES OFFERED TO LOCAL CHILDREN
AND THEIR FAMILIES 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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 268-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL/
CONSULTING SERVICES WITH WILLIS ENGINEERING
AND SCIENTIFIC, LLC., FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW, ANALYSIS AND COORDINATION OF
CERTAIN CITY-WIDE PROJECTS 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, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 269-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR ANY
TEAM THAT HAS ADVANCED TO THE WORLD
SERIES FOR ITS ORGANIZED SPORTING
LEAGUE 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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 270-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE PURPOSES
OF CONDUCTING AND IMPLEMENTING A CITY-
WIDE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE AND WAY FINDING
STUDY WIT JEFFREY CARBO LANDSCAPE
ARCHITECTS 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, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 271-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MEYER,
MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON FOR
CONCEPTUAL PLANS AND DESIGNS FOR
CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENTS AND STREET-
SCAPING FOR LOWER THIRD AND MAIN
STREETS FROM ST. JAMES TO BROADWAY
AVENUE 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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 272-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE SHAW
GROUP FOR STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION
AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FOR THE
S.P.A.R.C. INITIATIVE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Lucian Cutrer and Mr. Charbonet from The Shaw Group were present to introduce themselves to the Council. Mr. Clifford Moeller with GAEDA was also present. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. 273-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LOHS
FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TESTING AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. It was noted that this contract will be in effect until December 31, 2009. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 274-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A SUB-RECIPIENT AGREE-
MENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
PROGRAM (NSP) FUNDS WITH THE LOUISIANA
HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY 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, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 8th day of September, 2009.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and Council President to select and for authority of the City to retain an Engineer/Consultant to work with and for the City on the environmental issues associated with the Sugarhouse Road/Hudson Boulevard corridor project was pulled from the agenda. Mr. Lawson stated that he and the Mayor met on this item and discussed it.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quotes received from Green’s Park Service, Alpine Lawn & Landscape and Kelly’s Landscaping for mowing services for city medians, cul-de-sacs and right-of-ways throughout the city limits was pulled from the agenda.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from any of the committees.
Any other business
Mr. Reddy Washington, a district 1 citizen spoke to the Council about the recent problems in District 1. He stated that he would like to serve on the citizens board on the police study.
Rev. Tenney & Rev. Jones were both recognized to speak about the above item.
It was announced that a Special City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 5:30 P.M. in the City Council Chambers to hear a presentation from Lose & Associates concerning the Parks and Recreation plan.
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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