Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-01-12
Document Date:
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 12, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 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, Chuck Fowler and Everett C. Hobbs. 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 Roosevelt L. Johnson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Pastor David Brooks of Calvary Baptist Church with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Miss Grace Patton, a 10th grader at Bolton High School and a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Lawson 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. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held December 15, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for overhead electric construction services for use by the Electric Distribution department and various other city departments.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Southern Electric $1,183,350.72
Chain Electric Company $1,092,633.52
Pike Electric Company $1,080,355.37
T & D Solutions $1,199,915.48
Highlines Construction $3,110,603.95
Ernest P. Breaux $1,144,638.17
Associated Div. Service $1,019,220.65
Skyline Electric $1,090,040.70
Power Secure $ 779,993.33
Quanta Utility Service $1,432,516.59
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Lawson seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT AND VARIOUS OTHER
CITY DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SERVICES, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ACCEPT THE CERTIFICATE
OF PROJECT ACCEPTANCE FOR
CONSTRUCTED WATER AND SEWER
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR STRATFORD
PLACE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 2 FOR BAYOU ROBERTS AT
LANDMARK – PHASE 6 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UTILITIES
REVENUE BONDS (DEQ) OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PRESCRIBING THE FORM, FIXING THE
DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS
OF THE OWNERS THEREOF; PROVIDING
FOR THE PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS;
AWARDING SAID BONDS TO THE PURCHASER
THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.
The above item was referred to the Finance Committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
MARDI GRAS ASSOCIATION IN SUPPORT OF
THE 2010 MARDI GRAS ACTIVITIES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE INTER-
DENOMINATIONAL AREA-WIDE CRUSADE
TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THE
NATIONAL HOLIDAY, “MLK: DAY OF SERVICEâ€
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
DIESEL FUEL TREATMENT FOR A SIX
MONTH PERIOD FOR THE BUS DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR PLAIN TOE RUBBER BOOTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT VEHICLE
OIL CHANGES FOR USE BY THE POLICE
AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR RAINWEAR AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8720-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SIX (6) BUSES FOR THE
A-TRANS DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8721-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HERBICIDES FOR AN ANNUAL
CONTRACT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8722-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR
THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8723-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR EXTERNAL MODULAR TACTICAL
VESTS & ACCESSORIES FOR SRT FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 1-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANIMAL SHELTER INCINERATOR EQUIPMENT
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID EQUIPMENT
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, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 2-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CUSTOM FABRICATED ISOLATION KENNEL
FOR THE ALEXANDRIA ANIMAL SHELTER, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID SHELTER
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, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 3-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WATER METERS FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
METERS 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, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 4-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
STATIONARY FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR BOLTON
AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER AND VARIOUS
OTHER DEPARTMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID EQUIPMENT 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, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 5-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTES RECEIVED FROM
RANDY’S ONE SHOP AND THE RENTAL
COMPANY OF CENLA FOR THE AWARD OF HAND
HELD EQUIPMENT 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, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 6-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW QUOTES RECEIVED FOR
POLICE VEHICLE ACCESSORIES FOR A SIX
MONTH PERIOD AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 7-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
ALEXANDRIA IRON & SUPPLY FOR THE SALE
OF SCRAP METAL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 8-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH SUNBELT, LLC FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ALEXANDRIA MALL
SEWER LIFT STATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 9-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY AND
VARIOUS CONSULTANTS FOR GENERAL
SURVEYING 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: Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 10-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 1 FOR WOODDALE OPUTFALL
AND RAILROAD AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENTS – PHASE 1 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: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 11-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR PHASE 2 OF THE CULPEPPER ROAD
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 12-2010
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 3305, 3307, 3309
AND 3333 WAINWRIGHT STREET AND 3320
AND 3324 PRESCOTT ROAD AS REQUESTED
BY CHRISTUS HEALTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
FROM “SF-2†SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “B-3†GENERAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING A
HOSPITAL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Joe Campbell of Wainwright Street was present to the Council about this item. He was not opposed, but wanted to know the status of a fence and landscaping. Ms. Kay Michiels, Planning Director was present to explain this item to the Council. Ms. Susan Tudor of Cabrini Hospital was also present and spoke to the Council. It was stated that Cabrini Hospital and Mr. Campbell get together and work something out. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 13-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LOUISIANA
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR
RANDOM DRUG TESTING AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 14-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREE-
MENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE
JURY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Larvadain and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 15-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF SEVEN PARCELS REQUIRED FOR THE
ENTERPRISE ROAD SIDEWALK 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: Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
Mr. Trey Gist, Assistant City Attorney was present to explain item numbers 31 through 36 from this agenda.
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. 16-2010
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE CITY’S
INTENTION TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP
OF CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 17-2010
AN ORDINANCE TO RECOGNIZE THE CREATION
OF THE ALEXANDRIA URBAN RENEWAL
ASSOCIATION, (AURA) A NON PROFIT ENTITY
TO CONSULT WITH AND CONTRACT WITH THE
CITY RELATED TO THE ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, HOME OWNER-
SHIP NEW CONSTRUCTION AND HOME BUYER
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY TO ENTER INTO ANY NECESSARY
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR WITH THE ASSOCIA-
TION REGARDING DONATIONS OF REAL
PROPERTY FROM TIME TO TIME FROM THE
CITY ACQUIRED THROUGH ADJUDICATIONS;
TO AUTHORIZE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS
FOR LAND BANKED REAL PROPERTIES AND
FUNDING FROM THE SUB RECIPIENT AGREE-
MENT, NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
PROGRAM, TO AUTHORIZE SECURITY INSTRU-
MENTS AND TRANSFERS BY DONATIONS AND
OTHER RELATED MATTERS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 18-2010
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY WITH
ABSTRACTORS, REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS;
TITLE INSURANCE AGENTS AND INVESTIGATORS
RELATED TO THE “ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, HOME OWNER-
SHIP NEW CONSTRUCTION AND HOME BUYER
ASSISTANCE PROGRAMâ€; TO AUTHORIZE
FUNDING FROM TWO GRANT AWARDS UNDER
SUB RECIPIENT AGREEMENTS, NEIGHBORHOOD
STABILIZATION PROGRAM, LOUISIANA HOUSING
FINANCE AGENCY, FOR THE PAYMENT FOR
SUCH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND OTHER
RELATED COSTS AND EXPENSES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 19-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER A CONTRACT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH B.R. COLLINS CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. AND BOBBY COLLINS TO IN THE FORM OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, HOME OWNERSHIP NEW CONSTRUCTION AND HOME BUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATIVE TO THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CONTRACTING PARTIES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES USING FUNDING FROM A SUBRECIPIENT GRANT UNDER NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM, RECEIVED FROM THE LOUISIANA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY; TO AUTHORIZE SECURITY INSTRUMENTS AND AUTHORITY FOR THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBORDINATE SECURITY INSTRUMENTS IF NECESSARY; AND OTHERWISE 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Johnson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 20-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER A CONTRACT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH NEW HORIZONS DEVELOPMENT L.L.C. AND STOCKYARD PARTNERS, LP IN THE FORM OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT RELATED TO THE ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM-RENTAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONCERNING A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY FORMERLY NAMED DOMINQUE MILLER SALES AND LIVESTOCK PROPERTY LOCATED ON THIRD STREET; TO PROVIDE TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATIVE TO THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH CONTRACTING PARTIES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ON THE PROJECT SITE CONSISTENT INCLUDING NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FIFTY SIX (56) RENTAL UNITS USING FUNDING FROM BOTH THE CONTRACTING PARTY AGREEMENT, NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM, LOUISIANA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY AND CERTAIN FUNDING FROM SPARC FOR ASSISTING DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COST; TO AUTHORIZE A SALE AND TRANSFER FOR CONSIDERATION OF LAND FOR THE PROJECT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO A 5.825 TRACT OF LAND AND OTHER PROPERTY; TO AUTHORIZE SECURITY INSTRUMENTS AND AUTHORITY FOR THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBORDINATE SECURITY INSTRUMENTS IF NECESSARY; AND OTHERWISE 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: Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler.
NAYS: Larvadain.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 21-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WITH RPAIDES HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, A 501 © (3)
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, IN THE FORM OF A
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT RELATED TO
THE ALEXANDRIA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT, HOME OWNERSHIP NEW CONSTRUCTION
AND HOME BUYER ASSISTANCE PROGRAM; TO PROVIDE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS RELATIVE TO THE
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AND DEVELOPMENT AGREE-
MENT CONTRACTING PARTIES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES USING FUNDING FROM A
SUBRECIPIENT GRANT UNDER NEIGHBORHOOD
STABILIZATION PROGRAM, RECEIVED FROMM THE
LOUISIANA HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY; TO
AUTHORIZE SECURITY INSTRUMENTS AND AUTHORITY
FOR THE MAYOR OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBORDINATE
SECURITY INSTRUMENTS IF NECESSARY; 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 22-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF TWENTY-FOUR (24) PARCELS REQUIRED
FOR THE LINCOLN ROAD STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS 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, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
UTILITY 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. 23-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
URBAN WATER WELL SITES AND WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Utility committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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. 24-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES RELATED TO THE DESIGN OF THE
ZOO’S LAND OF THE JAGUAR SOUTH
AMERICAN EXHIBIT RENOVATION PROJECT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Community Development department recommended approval off this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 25-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTIAN LOVE
BAPTIST CHURCH FOR AN AFTER SCHOOL
TUTORIAL PROGRAM FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH
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: Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 26-2010
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE
AND SALE OF UTILITIES REVENUE BONDS (DHH)
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF
LOUISIANA; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, FIXING
THE DETAILS AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS
OF THE OWNERS THEREOF, PROVIDING FOR THE
PAYMENT OF SAID BONDS; AWARDING SAID
BONDS TO THE PURCHASER THEREOF; AND
PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH.
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 Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
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. 27-2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT 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, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: Goins.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. The Clerk announced that the Community Development department recommended continuance of structures located at 320 Gabriel Lane and 510 14th Street to April 20, 2010. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8724-2010
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 320 GABRIEL
LANE AND 510 14TH 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, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
The following items were hear in committee and brought up under unanimous consent.
Mr. Fowler moved to bring up the following item under unanimous consent which was seconded by Mr. Lawson. There was no public comment on the following item.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
FOR BUS VOUCHERS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8725-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT AND ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT
WITH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION AND DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE 2009-2011 TRANSPORTATION ENHANCE-
MENT PROGRAM FOR MASONIC DRIVE CORRIDOR
ENHANCEMENTS, PHASE II.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 12th day of January, 2010.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following item was brought up for unanimous consent.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION &
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE 2009-2011 TRANSPOR-
TATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR
MASONIC DRIVE CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENTS,
PHASE II 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/ ROOSEVELT L. JOHNSON
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk
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