Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-09-22
Document Date:
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 22, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, September 22, 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, 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 Chaunay Hardin with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Franklin Wilson
(It was noted for the record that Councilman Chuck Fowler walked into the meeting at this time)
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. Silver seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the minutes taken from special meetings which were held September 8, 2009, September 15, 2009 and a regular meeting which was held September 8, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for petroleum products for a twelve month period.
Name of Bidders Bid Items Numbers
Central Oil & Supply Company 4, 4A, 11, 12 & 12A
Lott Oil Company 1, 1A, 9, 9A, 9B & 13
Rachel Oil Company 1, 1A, 2, 6 & 8
United Fuels & Lubricants, LLC 3, 5, 7, 10
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. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID PRODUCTS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for a minimum of one trailer mounted trash pump for the Water department.
Name of Bidders Bid amount
Barco Pump $17,072.20
H & E Equipment Company $16,363.26
Hertz Rental $18,951.00
Hertz Rental $30,378.00
Hertz Rental $23,896.00
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. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
A MINIMUM OF ONE TRAILER MOUNTED TRASH
PUMP FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PRODUCTS,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 7 FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR SUGARHOUSE ROAD/RELOCATED
1208-1 TO HYNSON BAYOU AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THREETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PERPETUAL RENTAL &
ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
VILLAGE OF CROSSGATES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
OPERATING BUGET FOR A JUSTICE
GRANT IN THE POLICE DEAPRTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS
IN THE UTILITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR VEHICLE
WASH EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
PROJECT AT THE CONSOLIDATED
CITY COMPOUND AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PARCEL
OF LAND LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF
CULPEPPER ROAD AND LEO STREET
BEING LOT 1, BETHANY PLACE SUBDIV-
ISION, REPRESENTED HEREIN BY
CHARLES E. COOLEY, III; FROM “C-2â€
GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO
“C-2/MFOâ€, GENERAL COMMERCIAL
DISTRICT WITH A MULTIFAMILY OVERLAY
DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOUSING
DUPLEXES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED ON ENGLAND DRIVE NEAR
BROWNS BEND ROAD, BEING PART OF
LOT 56, EXPERIMENT PLANTATION AS
REQUESTED BY BERNARD BRANDS, INC.
REPRESENTED BY ELTON J. BERNARD
FROM “SF-2†SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “B-3†GENERAL
BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE
OF MARKETING THE PROPERTY FOR
BUSINESS USES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR A CLASS A AND CLASS B
(HIGH AND LOW ALCOHOL CONTENT)
PERMIT FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION ON
AND OFF THE LICENSED PREMISE AT 404
WILLOW GLEN RIVER ROAD AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
NOBLE HOSPITALITY, LLC FOR THE USE OF
THE BAR AND LOUNGE AREA OF THE
ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COMMERCIAL WASTE
DISPOSAL CONTRACT WITH IESI FOR THE
ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH CRIME STOPPERS OF
CENTRAL LOUISIANA FOR THE DONATION OF
A SECURE TRAILER FOR CRIME SCENE USE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS
OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND
VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND NO
LONGER NEEDED OR USED BY ANY CITY
DEPARTMENTS AND TO BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC
AUCTION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACTS WITH
ASCENSION READY MIX, TXI INDUSTRIES AND
HECK INDUSTRIES FOR READY MIX CONCRETE
FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX MONTH PERIOD AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HYDROCHLORIC ACID FOR USE BY THE
ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
HYDROGEN FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC
PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR ONE BORING MACHINE FOR USE BY
THE GAS DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President announced that after the consent calendar we would go to Item G, Public Hearing on the Utilities Revenue Bonds. Mr. David Henderson of Foley & Judell was present to explain the following items to the Council with the following action being taken.
The City Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority (the “Governing Authorityâ€) of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the “Cityâ€), by the Honorable Myron K. Lawson, Council President, who then stated that the Governing Authority was ready for the transaction of business.
It was then announced that the Governing Authority would discuss, answer questions and hear any objections relative to the proposed issuance of not exceeding Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City (the “Bondsâ€), in one or more series, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the cost of constructing, acquiring, extending and/or improving the water portion of the combined electric power and light plant and system, waterworks plant and system, natural gas system and sewer system(the “Systemâ€) and paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds. It was then stated that the Bonds shall be limited and special revenue bonds of the City and would be secured by and payable in principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, together with the outstanding Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2003 and Series 2004 and a proposed issue of approximately $18,000,000 of Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City to be issued for improvements to the sewer portion of the System, solely from an irrevocable pledge and dedication of the income and revenues derived or to be derived by the City from the operation of the System, after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of administration, operation and maintenance of the System. The Bonds shall not be a charge on the other income and revenues of the City as prohibited under the provisions of Article VI, Section 37 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the City. The Bonds shall be of such series, bear such dates, mature at such time or times [not to exceed twenty-two (22) years from their date of issuance], bear interest at such rate or rates (not exceeding four per centum (4.00%) per annum), pursuant to the authority of Part XIII, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and a Notice of Intention to issue the Bonds in accordance therewith and published on August 21, 2009, August 28, September 4 and September 11, 2009, in the “Alexandria Town Talkâ€, a daily newspaper published of general circulation in the City, published in the City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. After this explanation, the Council President stated that the Governing Authority would proceed in open and public session to discuss, answer questions and hear any and all objections to the issuance of the Bonds, and then he called for questions and objections from any interested parties at the meeting and from members of the Governing Authority. He also asked for any petitions or written objections filed with the City Clerk requesting that an election be held to authorize the issuance of the Bonds or otherwise objecting to the Bonds.
There was no one present who either offered any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds without an election being held thereon or presented a petition requesting such an election, and the City Clerk announced that neither petitions requesting such an election nor objections to the proposed issue of Bonds had been filed.
Thereupon, it was moved by Chuck Fowler and seconded by Jonathan Goins that the hearing be closed.
The following resolution was offered by Chuck Fowler and seconded by Jonathan Goins:
RESOLUTION NO. 8679-2009
A resolution finding and determining that no petition has been filed objecting to the proposed issuance of Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the “Cityâ€), in an amount not to exceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) (the “Bondsâ€), authorizing the officials of the City to proceed with the preparation of the documents required for the issuance of the Bonds, and to obtain the approval of the Louisiana State Bond Commission for the issuance of the Bonds, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2009, the City Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority (the “Governing Authorityâ€) of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the "City") adopted a resolution declaring its intention to issue not exceeding Ten Million Dollars of Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City (the "Bonds"), in compliance with the provisions of Part XIII, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the "Act"), and other constitutional and statutory authority, to mature over a period of time not to exceed twenty-two (22) years from the date of their issuance, and bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding four per centum (4.00%) per annum, and authorized the publication of a Notice of Intention in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions set out above, the Louisiana State Bond Commission approved the contents of the proposed Notice of Intention on August 20, 2009, which Notice of Intention was published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in the "Alexandria Town Talk", Alexandria, Louisiana, a newspaper of general circulation in the City and being the official journal of the City, namely on August 21, 2009, August 28, 2009, September 4, 2009 and September 11, 2009; and
WHEREAS, said Notice of Intention included a general description of the Bonds and the security therefore and set forth a date and time [Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at five o'clock (5:00) p.m.] when the Board would meet in open and public session to hear any objections or receive any petitions to the proposed issuance of the Bonds without the holding of an election thereon; and
WHEREAS, on said date and time a public hearing was held and no one offered any objections of any kind to the issuance of the proposed Bonds or presented or had filed any petition pertaining to the issuance of the proposed Bonds; and
WHEREAS, it is now the desire of the Board to authorize such further action as may be required to proceed with the issuance of the Bonds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority (the “Governing Authorityâ€) thereof, that:
SECTION All of the findings of fact made and set forth in the preambles to this resolution are hereby declared to be true and correct and it is hereby further found and determined that the City, acting through the Governing Authority, is authorized to issue not exceeding Ten Million Dollars of Utilities Revenue Bonds (the "Bonds") of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the "City") in accordance with the Act and the aforesaid Notice of Intention issued pursuant thereto, without the necessity of the holding of an election on the question of the issuance of such Bonds.
SECTION The appropriate officers of the Governing Authority shall proceed with the preparation of the necessary documents and the taking of the necessary steps to issue the Bonds, all subject to such further approvals of this Governing Authority as may be appropriate or desirable.
SECTION Application is hereby formally made to the Louisiana State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for final approval of the issuance of the Bonds by the Governing Authority within the parameters set forth in the preambles hereof and the aforesaid Notice of Intention.
By virtue of the City’s application for acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission’s approval resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval is expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the “State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc.â€, adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2008, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
Yeas: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
Nays: None.
Absent: None.
Abstaining: None.
$18,000,000 – Utilities Revenue Bonds
The City Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority (the (Governing Authority() of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the (City(), by the Honorable Myron K. Lawson, Council President, who then stated that the Governing Authority was ready for the transaction of business.
It was then announced that the Governing Authority would discuss, answer questions and hear any objections relative to the proposed issuance of not exceeding Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000) of Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City (the (Bonds(), in one or more series, the proceeds of which will be used to pay the cost of constructing, acquiring, extending and/or improving the sewer portion of the combined electric power and light plant and system, waterworks plant and system, natural gas system and sewer system(the (System() and paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds. It was then stated that the Bonds shall be limited and special revenue bonds of the City and would be secured by and payable in principal, interest and redemption premium, if any, together with the outstanding Utilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2003 and Series 2004 and a proposed issue of approximately $10,000,000 of Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City to be issued for improvements to the water portion of the System, solely from an irrevocable pledge and dedication of the income and revenues derived or to be derived by the City from the operation of the System, after paying the reasonable and necessary expenses of administration, operation and maintenance of the System. The Bonds shall not be a charge on the other income and revenues of the City as prohibited under the provisions of Article VI, Section 37 of the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, nor shall they constitute an indebtedness or pledge of the general credit of the City. The Bonds shall be of such series, bear such dates, mature at such time or times [not to exceed twenty-two (22) years from their date of issuance], bear interest at such rate or rates (not exceeding four per centum (4.00%) per annum), pursuant to the authority of Part XIII, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and a Notice of Intention to issue the Bonds in accordance therewith and published on August 21, 2009, August 28, September 4 and September 11, 2009, in the (Alexandria Town Talk(, a daily newspaper published of general circulation in the City, published in the City of Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana. After this explanation, the Council President stated that the Governing Authority would proceed in open and public session to discuss, answer questions and hear any and all objections to the issuance of the Bonds, and then he called for questions and objections from any interested parties at the meeting and from members of the Governing Authority. He also asked for any petitions or written objections filed with the City Clerk requesting that an election be held to authorize the issuance of the Bonds or otherwise objecting to the Bonds.
There was no one present who either offered any objections to the proposed issuance of the Bonds without an election being held thereon or presented a petition requesting such an election, and the City Clerk announced that neither petitions requesting such an election nor objections to the proposed issue of Bonds had been filed.
Thereupon, it was moved by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver that the hearing be closed.
The following resolution was offered by Chuck Fowler and seconded by Roosevelt Johnson:
RESOLUTION NO. 8680-2009
A resolution finding and determining that no petition has been filed objecting to the proposed issuance of Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the (City(), in an amount not to exceed Eighteen Million Dollars ($18,000,000) (the (Bonds(), authorizing the officials of the City to proceed with the preparation of the documents required for the issuance of the Bonds, and to obtain the approval of the Louisiana State Bond Commission for the issuance of the Bonds, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2009, the City Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority (the (Governing Authority() of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the "City") adopted a resolution declaring its intention to issue not exceeding Eighteen Million Dollars of Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City (the "Bonds"), in compliance with the provisions of Part XIII, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended (the "Act"), and other constitutional and statutory authority, to mature over a period of time not to exceed twenty-two (22) years from the date of their issuance, and bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding four per centum (4.00%) per annum, and authorized the publication of a Notice of Intention in connection therewith; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions set out above, the Louisiana State Bond Commission approved the contents of the proposed Notice of Intention on August 20, 2009, which Notice of Intention was published once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks in the "Alexandria Town Talk", Alexandria, Louisiana, a newspaper of general circulation in the City and being the official journal of the City, namely on August 21, 2009, August 28, 2009, September 4, 2009 and September 11, 2009; and
WHEREAS, said Notice of Intention included a general description of the Bonds and the security therefore and set forth a date and time [Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at five o'clock (5:00) p.m.] when the Board would meet in open and public session to hear any objections or receive any petitions to the proposed issuance of the Bonds without the holding of an election thereon; and
WHEREAS, on said date and time a public hearing was held and no one offered any objections of any kind to the issuance of the proposed Bonds or presented or had filed any petition pertaining to the issuance of the proposed Bonds; and
WHEREAS, it is now the desire of the Board to authorize such further action as may be required to proceed with the issuance of the Bonds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority (the (Governing Authority() thereof, that:
SECTION All of the findings of fact made and set forth in the preambles to this resolution are hereby declared to be true and correct and it is hereby further found and determined that the City, acting through the Governing Authority, is authorized to issue not exceeding Eighteen Million Dollars of Utilities Revenue Bonds (the "Bonds") of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the "City") in accordance with the Act and the aforesaid Notice of Intention issued pursuant thereto, without the necessity of the holding of an election on the question of the issuance of such Bonds.
SECTION The appropriate officers of the Governing Authority shall proceed with the preparation of the necessary documents and the taking of the necessary steps to issue the Bonds, all subject to such further approvals of this Governing Authority as may be appropriate or desirable.
SECTION Application is hereby formally made to the Louisiana State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for final approval of the issuance of the Bonds by the Governing Authority within the parameters set forth in the preambles hereof and the aforesaid Notice of Intention.
By virtue of the City(s application for acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission(s approval resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval is expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the (State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc.(, adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2008, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
Member Yea Nay Absent Abstaining
Roosevelt Johnson x _____ _____
Myron K. Lawson x _____ _____
Ed Larvadain, III x _____ _____
Everett Hobbs x _____ _____
Jonathan D. Goins ___x___ _____ _____ _____
Harry Silver ___x____ ______ ______ ________
Chuck Fowler ___x____ ______ ______ ________
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 vehicle wash equipment replacement at the Consolidated City Compound 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 275-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
DUHON LANE DRAINAGE AND STREET REPAIRS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID REPAIRS
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 22nd 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 276-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
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 WALLS
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 22nd 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. 277-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
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.
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 22nd 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 278-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
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.
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 22nd 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 279-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
BRIDGESTON FIRESTONE NORTH AMERICA
TIRE FOR THE TRANSIT TIRE LEASE FOR
ATRANS 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 22nd 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 280-2009
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 APPPROPRIATIONS 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 22nd 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. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 281-2009
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.
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 22nd 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 282-2009
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.
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 22nd 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 283-2009
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA A COMMERCIAL
LEASE OF PROPERTY BELONGING TO THE
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA WHICH IS NOT
NEEDED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES.
The President called for any discussion. Ms. Rhonda Reap-Curiel asked why the City was leasing property and for what reason. It was answered that this piece of property was a vacant lot. 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 22nd day of September, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 284-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
UNREGULATED CONTAMINATED MONITORING
REGULATIONS FOR LAB TESTING DEPARTMENT
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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd 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. 285-2009
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 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: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd day of September, 2009.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of 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 was delayed for two weeks.
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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 286-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR BUS CAPITAL
PROJECTS DERIVED FROM THE FEDERAL
STIMULUS PACKAGE 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: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 22nd 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 287-2009
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.
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 22nd 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 288-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING RELATIVE TO
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALEXANDRIA’S
SPECIAL PLANNED ACTIVITY REVITILIZATION
CORRIDORS, SPARC, CRA 3, REVITILIZATION
OF MASONIC DRIVE BETWEEN TEXAS AVENUE
AND LEE STREET, A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX
& HIXSON, INC. FOR PLANNING, DESIGN,
BIDDING, CONSTRUCTION PHASE AND
RELATED SERVICES.
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 22nd day of September, 2009.
PUBLIC HEARING – UTILITIES REVENUE BONDS was heard and adopted at the beginning of this meeting.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. There was no one present for this public hearing, therefore, the following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8681-2009
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON ONE STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 320
GABRIEL LANE AND REMOVING STRUCTURE
LOCATED AT 2421 JACKSON STREET.
The President called for any 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 14th day of July, 2009.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from any of the committees.
Mr. Mike Redman was recognized and asked about Chatlin Lake Canal drainage project.
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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