Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-11-03

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 3, 2009.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, November 3, 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, Everett C. Hobbs and Chuck Fowler. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.

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

The Clerk read the first item which was Special Order No. 1 to reconsider Ordinance No. 307-2009 adopted October 20, 2009 relative to an amendment to the 2009-2010 budget to create a line item for the operation and related services for the Government Access Channel with the line item to be placed in the City Council Budget; to appropriate certain funds and otherwise to provide with respect thereto. To consider an amendment to the ordinance with the line item to be placed in the Finance Division in place instead of the City Council budget and otherwise to provide with respect thereto.

Mr. Hobbs moved to reconsider the vote on Ordinance No. 307-2009 at the time the motion to adopt the previous meetings minutes is considered. Mr. Hobbs moved to reconsider Ordinance No. 307-2009 to consider the new information from the Mayor in his message to the Council that the line item should be placed not in the City Council budget but in the Finance Division’s budget.

Mr. Johnson seconded the motion to reconsider and offered a substitute amendment to the ordinance “to amend the title and the body of the ordinance to substitute the “Finance Division” in place of the “City Council”. Mr. Hobbs seconded this motion and accepts the amendment and moves the question on the motion to reconsider the ordinance as amended.

The question was called and the vote on the motion to reconsider the ordinance as amended is as follows:

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. 322-2009

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2009-2010
OPERATING BUDGET TO CREATE A LINE
ITEM FOR THE OPERATION AND RELATED
SERVICES FOR THE GOVERNMENTAL
ACCESS CHANNEL WITH THE LINE ITEM
PLACED IN THE FINANCE DIVISION; TO
APPROPRIATE CERTAIN FUNDS AND OTHER-
WISE TO PROVIDE 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 6th day of November, 2009.

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 October 20, 2009 and regular meeting which was held October 20, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Wooddale Outfall and Railroad Avenue drainage improvements, Phase 1.

Name of Bidder Bid Amount
Progressive Construction $1,106,531.00
Gilchrist Construction $1,352,221.00
Southern Industrial Contractors $1,938.951.70
KDC Construction Company $1,086,394.10
Gerace Construction Company $1,241,990.00
W L Bass Construction $1,193,960.00
Peter’s Construction Company $1,200,508.00

The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
CAPITAL BUDGET ADDING FUNDS FOR
DITCH CLOSURE AND STREET IMPROVE-
MENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE MAKING A TECHNICAL
CORRECTION TO ORDINANCE NO.
112-2009 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED
FROM JOSEPH’S WALLPAPER AND PAINT
FOR FLOORING FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS
CLUB 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 EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FLOORING WITH
JOSEPH’S WALLPAPER AND PAINT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #1 AND #2 TO THE MARTIN
COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF REPLACE-
MENT PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #2 FOR THE HWY. 28 WEST LIFT
STATION B PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.

On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
TO ORDINANCE NO. 249-2009 AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENTS WITH ANY
LOUISIANA POLITICAL SUBDIVISION FOR
SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLES AND OTHER 
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
RENEWAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH BLUELINES, LLC, FOR
SERVICES AS A DEVELOPMENT PLAN
REVIEWER FOR THE CITY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Community Development department.

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

AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION
OF PARCEL #729 REQUIRED FOR THE
SUGARHOUSE ROAD PROJECT, PHASE I,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Community Development department.

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

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH CENLA AREA AGENCY ON AGING,
INC. FOR OPERATION OF THE ALEXANDRIA
SENIOR VISION CARE PROGRAM 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
FROM TOWERLINE SOFTWARE, LLC FOR
NERC COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
PACKAGE 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 QUOTES RECEIVED
FROM AMERICAN INTERPLEX AND ANA-LABS
FOR ANALYTICAL TESTING SERVICES FOR
THE LAB TESTING DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THREETO.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8693-2009

A RESOLUTION RENAMING THE TEEN ACTIVITY
CENTER TO THE DAVID EGGINS TEEN ACTIVITY 
CENTER.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 2009.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8694-2009

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR A CUSTOM FABRICATED 
ISOLATION KENNEL SYSTEM FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA ANIMAL SHELTER.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 2009.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8695-2009

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OVERHEAD ELECTRIC
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR USE BY THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND
VARIOUS OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 2009.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8696-2009

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR GRAVEL-BERRY CITY COURT
SIGNAGE LOCATED AT 515 WASHINGTON STREET.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 2009.

FINANCE

The next item on the agenda was to hear a financial status report from the Director of Finance. Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Finance committee reported that the committee heard Mr. Crutchfield’s report and recommended approval on this item with a motion made by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler.

ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 323-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MCADAMS RETENTION POND RESTORATION
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 3rd day of November, 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 cast/ductile iron & related accessories 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. Silver, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 324-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
A MINIMUM OF INTERACTIVE JUDGMENTAL
TRAINER FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THREETO.

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 3rd day of November, 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 janitorial supplies for a twelve month period was delayed for two weeks.

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 operating supplies for a twelve month period was delayed for two weeks.

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

RESOLUTION NO. 8697-2009

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WATER METERS FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD.

The President called for any discussion, there being none, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 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. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 325-2009

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR DEMOLITION OF THE DOMINIQUE
& MILLER STOCKYARD PROPERTY.

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 3rd day of November, 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. 326-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTES RECEIVED
FROM GILCHRIST CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
AND DIAMOND B CONSTRUCTION COMMPANY
FOR HOT MIX FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD.

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 3rd day of November, 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. 327-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR INVERTED MARKING PAINT FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.

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 3rd day of November, 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. Hobbs, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 328-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR TRAFFIC CONES 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 3rd day of November, 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. 329-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ANY AGREEMENTS
TO EFFECTUATE THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA’S
SPONSORSHIP OF WORKFORCE INITIATIVES
AND THE CITY’S DIVERSITY IN ACTION PROGRAMMING
AT THE BAYOU CLASSIC FOOTBALL EXTRAVAGANZA
AND RELATIVE TO THE CITY’S SPECIAL PLANNED
ACTIVITY CORRIDORS, AND TO FACILITATE IMPLE-
MENTATION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS
WITHIN THE CITY BY BUILDING CAPACITY FOR
RELATED MATTERS, INCLUDING THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR ANY NEEDED COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS AND
TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO AUTHORIZATION
TO ENCUMBER FUNDS OF THE CITY.

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

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 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. 330-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JEFF CARBO
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND FREDERICK
SCHWARTZ ARCHITECTS FOR CONCEPTUAL
PLANS AND DESIGNS FOR CORRIDOR 
ENHANCEMENTS AND STREETSCAPE UNDER
THE S.P.A.R.C. PROGRAM FOR BOLTON 
AVENUE AND NORTH MACARTHUR DRIVE
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 3rd day of November, 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. 331-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT WITH TETRA TECH, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES,
INCLUDING THOSE TO BE PERFORMED 
UNDER THE 2009 EPA PETROLEUM BROWNFIELDS
ASSESSMENT GRANT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERTO.

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 3rd day of November, 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. Fowler, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 332-2009

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR CHATLIN LAKE CANAL
DRAINAGE STUDY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:

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

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 2009.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 333-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A SUB-RECEIPIENT GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) FUNDS
WITH LOUISIANA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A HOMEOWNER-
SHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND 
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The President called for any discussion. The Community Development 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 3rd day of November, 2009.

The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for rainwear was pulled from the agenda.

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. Silver, to wit:

ORDINANCE NO. 334-2009

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT FOR A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT WITH WALKER FAMILY
INVESTMENTS, LLC 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: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of November, 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 by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Silver the following items were added to the agenda. There was no public comment on these items and therefore the following action was taken.

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler:
RESOLUTION NO. 8698-2009

A resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not exceeding Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000) of Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the (City(), making application to the State Bond Commission for the approval of said Bonds, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

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 Preliminary Approval. Preliminary approval is hereby given to the issuance of not exceeding $4,000,000 of Utilities Revenue Bonds (the (Bonds() of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the (City(), in one or more series, pursuant to Part XIII, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (the (Act(), and other constitutional and statutory authority, for the purpose of paying 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() of the City. The Bonds shall be limited and special revenue bonds of the City, shall 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 the City to be issued for improvements to the water portion of the System (collectively, the (Outstanding Bonds(), 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 mature over a period of not exceeding 22 years from the date thereof and shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 4% per annum. The Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form, shall be sold to the purchaser thereof at a price of par, plus accrued interest, if any, and shall have such additional terms and provisions as may be determined by this Governing Authority.
This Governing Authority hereby recognize that pursuant to the Act, a public hearing was held by it on September 22, 2009, authorizing the issuance of the Bonds, there being no petition requesting an election being presented at said public meeting.
SECTION Application to State Bond Commission. Application is hereby made to the Louisiana State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana for approval of the issuance of the Bonds, and Bond Counsel is directed to submit an application to the State Bond Commission in accordance with the foregoing on behalf of the City.
SECTION Compliance with State Bond Commission Regulations. By virtue of Issuer(s application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission(s approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, the Issuer resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are 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 Derivative Products Hedges, Etc.(, adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, 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 _____ _____ _____
Charles Fowler, Jr. x

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 3rd day of November, 2009.

/S/ NANCY L. THIELS /S/ MYRON K. LAWSON

City Clerk President 

The following resolution was offered by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver:
RESOLUTION NO. 8699-2009

A resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not exceeding Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of Utilities Revenue Bonds of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the (City(), making application to the State Bond Commission for the approval of said Bonds, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

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 Preliminary Approval. Preliminary approval is hereby given to the issuance of not exceeding $10,000,000 of Utilities Revenue Bonds (the (Bonds() of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana (the (City(), in one or more series, pursuant to Part XIII, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950 (the (Act(), and other constitutional and statutory authority, for the purpose of paying 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 (System() of the City. The Bonds shall be limited and special revenue bonds of the City, shall 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 $4,000,000 of the City to be issued for improvements to the sewer portion of the System (collectively, the (Outstanding Bonds(), 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 mature over a period of not exceeding 22 years from the date thereof and shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 4% per annum. The Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form, shall be sold to the purchaser thereof at a price of par, plus accrued interest, if any, and shall have such additional terms and provisions as may be determined by this Governing Authority.
This Governing Authority hereby recognize that pursuant to the Act, a public hearing was held by it on September 22, 2009, authorizing the issuance of the Bonds, there being no petition requesting an election being presented at said public meeting.
SECTION Application to State Bond Commission. Application is hereby made to the Louisiana State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana for approval of the issuance of the Bonds, and Bond Counsel is directed to submit an application to the State Bond Commission in accordance with the foregoing on behalf of the City.
SECTION Compliance with State Bond Commission Regulations. By virtue of Issuer(s application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission(s approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, the Issuer resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are 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 Derivative Products Hedges, Etc.(, adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, 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 _____ _____ _____
Charles Fowler, Jr. x 

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 3rd day of November, 2009.
Ms. Connie Wilson and her son Luke were recognized and spoke on an incident that happened on October 26, 2009 at their church. It was asked that the Administration investigate the problem.

Ms. Ginger Hundley of Crestwood Drive spoke on the drainage problem on Crestwood Drive. It was asked that the Administration look into this problem.

Mr. Trey Gist, Assistant City Attorney was recognized and read a letter into the record from Ms. Pamela Boutte of Boutte’s Catering. She extended an apology to the Rose of Sharon Baptist Church about the recent article that ran in the newspaper concerning a food bill that was prepared by Ms. Boutte.

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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