Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-04-20
Document Date:
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 20, 2010
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 20, 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 and Chuck Fowler. Absent was 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 Reverend Bob Galloway with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Jason Badeaux of Menard High School.
Mr. President recognized Jason Badeaux with Troop 6 Boy Scouts who was present at the meeting and stated that he was there attending the meeting in order to earn two merit badges.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Silver moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Mr. Lawson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held April 6, 2010 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Program A – roadside open ditch closures -2010 construction contracts.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Rylee Contracting, Inc. $607,485.00
Progressive Construction Co. $792,000.00
Cecil Perry Improvements $950,000.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PROGRAM A – ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH
CLOSURES – 2010 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for Program B – asphaltic concrete overlays and reconstruction – 2010 construction contracts.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Gilchrist Construction Co. $1,093,580.00
Diamond B Construction $1,269,815.00
T.L. Construction $1,313,300.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PROGRAM B – ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVER-
LAYS AND RECONSTRUCTION – 2010
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for Program C – concrete panel repair and sidewalk replacement – 2010 construction contracts.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Rylee Contracting, Inc. $294,800.00
JD’s Rebar Specialist, Inc. $328,240.00
Cecil Perry Improvements $348,456.00
Progressive Construction Co. $373,770.00
Darran Construction Co. $381,400.00
Peters Construction Company $404,370.00
T.L. Construction $555,430.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PROGRAM C – CONCRETE PANEL REPAIR
AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT, 2010
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
Introduction of an ordinance to authorize a Cooperative Endeavor
and Development Agreement with HIP ALEXANDRIA, L.L.C. to
provide for an Agreement between the City and HIP ALEXANDRIA,, L.L.C. related to the Downtown Hotels Initiative and related matters; to authorize the mayor to enter into the Agreement; to provide relative to terms, definitions, general conditions, obligations and responsibilities and related matters; to provide relative to matters related to acquisition of downtown hotels; to provide and authorize a lease and sale of the Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center and such conditions necessary under R.S. 33: 4712; to provide incident thereto provisions for an exchange of property between the City and HIP ALEXANDRIA,, L.L.C. and to comply with the said statute; to provide such conditions and declarations for a development agreement under the requirements of R.S. 33: 4780.21 et seq. related thereto; to appoint a manager and provide relative to terms and conditions for improvements and management of the Riverfront Center in the Agreement; to provide relative to a Parking Garage and other parking related to the downtown hotels initiative and the operations and parking requirements of hotels and the Riverfront Center; to provide relative to City obligations incident to the Agreement; to declare provisions necessary and proper to establish requirements under; to provide a declaration of reasonable expectation of value, a declaration of public purpose, deliverables and proportionality related to the Agreement and otherwise to provide with respect to the Agreement and matters related thereto.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH RAPIDES PARISH ENTITIES IN REFERENCE
TO ADJUDICATED AND ABANDONED PROPERTIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR ELECTRIC
UTILITY RELOCATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider introduction of an ordinance authorizing revocation of a portion of an unnamed unimproved street dedication located off Parkway Drive between Fulton Acres and Shirley Park Subdivision was pulled from the agenda.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER DIRECTIVE NO. 2 FOR ROADSIDE
OPEN DITCH CLOSURES – 2006 WORK
TASK NO. 12 FOR CRESTWOOD DRIVE
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Lawson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT
WITH CBS CLEANING SERVICES FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CLEANING
OF 35’ TRANSIT BUSES & PASSENGER
TRANSIT VANS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8786-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR REPAIRS OF HIGHWAY 28 WEST
SEWER TRUNK MAINS.
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, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 2010.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8787-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PRE-STRESSED WOOD POLE
EQUIVALENT CONCRETE POLES FOR USE BY
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: Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 102-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
A MINIMUM OF TWO HEAVY DUTY DUMP
TRASH TRAILERS FOR THE SANITATION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TRASH TRAILERS 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, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 103-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT FOR
GAS SYSTEM REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID REPAIRS
AND MAINTENANCE, 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, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 104-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
READY MIX CONCRETE FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CONCRETE 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, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. 105-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THREE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
FOR INVENTORY STOCK, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID TRANSFORMERS 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, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. 106-201
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFOR-
MERS 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, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. 107-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRANSFOR-
MERS 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, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 108-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
MAYOR TO ENTER INTNO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN T.
GIORDANO FOR ASSISTANT CITY PROSECUTOR
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, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 109-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
TO ENTER INNTO A PERPETUAL RENTAL &
ELECTRIC SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
VILLAGE OF CROSSGATES FOR EIGHT
EXISTIING STREET LIGHTS 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, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. 110-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH CBS
CLEANING SERVICES FOR JANITORIAL
SERVICES AT THE MAIN STREET BUS TERMINAL
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Lawson asked a question concerning the AFEAT Program. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Lawson, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 2010.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quote received for electric transmission & distribution emergency services for use by the Electric Distribution department 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. 111-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR GALVANIZED
FITTINGS 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, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. 112-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTES RECEIVED FOR HOT
MIX FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS 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, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 113-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM MSC
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY FOR SHOP TOWELS 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, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 114-2010
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR ADDITIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH ACE TORRE
CONSORTIUM TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DESIGN
EXPERTISE IN ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, USDA AND
AZA PROTOCOLS AND REGULATIONS AS IT
RELATES TO THE SPECIFIC CHALLENGES RELATED
TO ZOO DESIGN AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Larvadain asked a question about how much money was to be spent on this item. Someone from the administration was present to answer. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 115-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREE-
MENT, AMENDMENTS AND ALL OTHER
DOCUMENTS WITH LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR RECEIPT OF
GRANT FUNDS AND THE CONTINUED IMPELMEN-
TATION OF THE SMALL AND EMERGING BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DURING 2010-2013
FISCAL YEARS AND OTHER MATERS 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, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 2010.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance adopting the operating budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2010-2011; to make appropriations for the ordinary expenses of all city divisions, departments, offices and agencies, pensions and otherwise providing with respect to the expenditures of appropriations; Adopting the capital budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2010-2011; appropriating funds for the capital budget for the City of Alexandria for fiscal year 2010-2011 and providing for capital expenditures; and other matters with respect to appropriations and the expenditure of funds pertaining thereto was postponed until a Special City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 1:00 P.M.
Mr. President stated that there were several people that decided to speak on the budget. They were as follows: Mark Watson, Alexandria Mardi Gras Association, Rosa Fields, Boys & Girls Club, Abraham Celestine, a school crossing guard, Maggie Garrett, Arts Council, Edward Williams, Sr. a school crossing guard and Gayle Underwood, a concerned citizen, Gwen Elmore, of Arna Bontemps Museum and Houston Rax, Jr. a concerning citizen.
After discussion from these people, the council members were next recognized and each spoke on the budget.
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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 116-2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR PLANT MAINT-
ENANCE IN THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION
DEPARTMENT 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: Lawson, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 2010.
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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 117-2010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE HOME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP FUND 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 2010.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement, including a lease and other provisions related thereto, with the Central Louisiana Chapter of the Red Cross was delayed for two weeks.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to execute a gas supply, transportation, storage and load management agreement with Louisiana Municipal Gas Authority and further authorize any ancillary or subordinate agreements or documents as necessary 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 118-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS,
ARCHITECT FOR CONTINUATION OF WORK
RELATED TO HISTORIC DISTRICT NO. 3 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, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 119-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICES AT THE UTILITY
CUSTOMER SERVICE BUILDING 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, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Silver.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 2010.
G. PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn, Community Development inspector was present to explain the items to the Council. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8788-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION
OF 320 GABRIEL LANE, 510-14TH STREET AND
2912 LEVIN.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8789-2010
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON CONDEMNATION
OF STRUCTURES LOCATED AT: 6 GORDON AVENUE,
1808 ENTERPRISE, 3522 NAPOLEON, 3608
NAPOLEON, 3610 NAPOLEON, 1838 YALE AND
817 SCOTT.
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.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Hobbs and Silver.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 20th day of April, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
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