Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-11-17
Document Date:
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 17, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, November 17, 2009, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, Everett Hobbs, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. 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 Mr. Michael Caffery with the Pledge of Allegiance led by the kids from Etiquettes EXO’s, LLC.
The President recognized Ms. Sandra Bright and Ms. Gayle Underwood who spoke on the presentation of a framed obituary of Mr. Michael F. Redman who died November 5, 2009 at his home from cancer. Ms. Bright stated that this is his first meeting that he missed since his death. Ms. Bright stated that they would like anyone interested in signing this plaque to please do so and it would be presented to his wife after the meeting in his memory.
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. Goins seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the minutes taken from a special and a regular meeting held November 3, 2009 and November 9, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 FOR BAYOU ROBERTS AT
LANDMARK – PHASE 6 AND OTHR
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THAT
CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT LOT
18 OF SQUARE 3, ONE BLOCK AWAY
FROM BROADWAY RESOURCE CENTER
IS NO LONGER NEEDED FOR A VALID
PROJECT PURPOSE AND REPEALING
ORDINANCE NO. 22-2002 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 5027 MORGAN
STREET AS REQUESTED BY ERIC MOSER,
FROM “I-1†LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
TO “SF-2†SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ALLOWING A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH ACUTECH CONSULTING GROUP
FOR CHLORINE RISK MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM FOR THE WATER AND WASTE-
WATER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to a Public Works/Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DANIEL T. SMITH, D/B/A
TIERNEY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FOR
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Economic Development committee meeting.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH LA
DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, RECREATION
& TOURISM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ARTISTIC, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL
PROGRAMS AT THE ARNA BONTEMPS
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES CANCER
CENTER FOR BUS PASSES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH
DRUG COURT FOR BUS PASSES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WTH
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION FOR
THE LEASE OF SEVEN UTILITY CARTS FOR
LINKS ON THE BAYOU GOLF COURSE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8703-2009
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE
PARKS AND RECREATION PLAN AS PREPARED
BY LOSE AND ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR THE
OPERATION OF THE CITY’S PARK AND RECREATION
SYSTEM.
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 17th day of November, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8704-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS FOR DEPOSITORY AND BANKING
SERVICES.
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 17th day of November, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8705-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTER INCINERATOR
EQUIPMENT.
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 17th day of November, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8706-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR STATIONARY FITNESS EQUIP-
MENT FOR BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY
CENTER AND VARIOUS OTHER DEPARTMENTS.
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 17th day of November, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8707-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR RE-ROOFING OF THE CITY PARK
PUMP STATION.
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 17th day of November, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8708-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR RESTORATION OF URBAN WATER
WELL SITES AND WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT PROJECT.
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 17th day of November, 2009.
The President next discussed item number 3 from the Community Development committee which was delayed until the lady could be present.
Ms. Linda Williams, Founder of Etiquettes EXO’s, LLC was present to complain about the closing of the Bolton Avenue Community Center. She stated that she has had problems with the center being opened for her and her kids to practice in. Ms. Lisa Harris, Director of Community Services division and Mr. Chuck Johnson, City Attorney were both present to explain to the Council this problem. There was some discussion among council members.
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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 335-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CAST/DUCTILE IRON & RELATED ACCESSORIES,
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: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th 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. 336-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, 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, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 337-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 338-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WOODDALE OUTFALL AND RAILROAD
AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE
I, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS 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: Silver. Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 339-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
CAPITAL BUDGET ADDING FUNDS FOR
DITCH CLOSURE AND STREET IMPROVE-
MENTS 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 17th 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 340-2009
AN ORDINANCE MAKING A TECHNICAL
CORRECTIONN 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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Johnson, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 341-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FLOORING WITH
JOSEPHS’ WALLPAPER AND PAINT 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: None.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 342-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #1 AND #2 TO THE MARTIN COMMUNITY
CENTER ROOF REPLACEMENT 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 17th 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 343-2009
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.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Lawson questioned whether the City is allowing local neighboring towns and cities to apply first, rather than out of town people. Mr. Gist answered his concerns. 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 17th 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 344-2009
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.
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 17th 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 345-2009
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.
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 17th 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 346-2009
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 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 17th 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 347-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #2 FOR THE HWY. 28 WEST LIFT
STATION B PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning 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 17th 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 348-2009
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 President called for any discussion. The Community Development committee recommended approval of this item with the following amendment.
An amendment was offered by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Johnson that this item will be approved until such time the Civil Service department has hired a permanent person. 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.
A vote was called for on the original motion, as amended and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 17th 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 349-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING ACQUISITION
OF PARCEL #729 REQUIRED FOR THE
SUGARHOUSE ROAD PROJECT, PHASE I
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 17th day of November, 2009.
G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn with the Community Development department was present to explain these items to the Council. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8709-2009
A RESOLUTION CONTINNUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 2653/55 MASON,
ELLIS & RHODES, LLC AND 2912 LEVIN,
JUANITA JOSHUA.
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 17th day of November, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8710-2009
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON CONDEMNATION
OF ELEVEN (11) STRUCTURES.
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 17th day of November, 2009.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development, Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business, Public Relations/Policy Procedures and Audit committees.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Public Works committee brought up the following item.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following item was added to the agenda. There was no public comment on this item.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH UPS FOR TEMPORARY
PLACEMENT OF “GREEN PODS†TO FACILITATE
BIKE DELIVERY OF CHRISTMAS RUSH
PACKAGES IN FURTHERANCE JOINT CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA/PRIVATE BUSINESS “GREENâ€
INITIATIVES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
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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