Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-06-29
Document Date:
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 29, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 29, 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. Absent was City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Trey Gist and Deputy City Clerk Donna Jones.
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 Retired Baptist Minister Reverend Bob Galloway of Boyce and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Former State Senator and Retired Registrar of Voters and Pastor of 63 years B.G. Dyess.
The President recognized Nathaniel Dauphin from Alexandria Senior High School. He is from Troop 12 of the Boy Scouts of America. The Council welcomed him to the meeting.
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. Fowler seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the minutes taken from meetings which were held June 15, 2010 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Llewellyn ditch drainage improvements for Phase II.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Merrick Construction Company $625,000.00
Ducote Wrecking Company $508,833.62
Progressive Company $744,475.00
Cecil Gassiott $652,495.00
Rylee $672,562.00
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LLEWELLYN DITCH DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
FOR PHASE II AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for plastic refuse bags.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Linerlady/Jadcore $3.97/roll
Dyna Pak Corporation $3.77/roll
Central Poly Corporation $4.17/roll
Parker Wholesale Paper $5.26/roll
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID BAGS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for treated wood poles for a twelve month period.
Name of Bidders
Kisatchie Treating
Colfax Treating Company
Nationwide Utility Poles
Southern Wood Preserving
Baldwin Pole
Distran Steel
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. Fowler, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TREATED WOOD POLES FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID POLES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND
ANCILLARY AGREEMENTS WITH SOLID
RESOURCES FOR EMERGENCY DEBRIS
MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
SURPLUS AND DEPOSIT OF SURPLUS
PROPERTY, K-9 POLICE DOG “ARCO”,
IN LIEU OF SURPLUS SALE OR
EUTHANIZATION AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 35’ BUSES BY
“PIGGYBACKING” OFF THE CONTRACT
WITH THE CITY OF LAFAYETTE AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 FOR RYLEE CONTRACTING
FOR ROBIN ROAD SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT
WITH WILLIS ENGINEERING FOR THE DESIGN
OF GREEN OAK AVENUE STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 4 FOR ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR SOUTHERN HEIGHTS
SUBDIVISION DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MEGAN HARRISON LORD
TO SERVE AS A PART-TIME EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR FOR THE ALEXANDRIA HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CENLA
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE IN SUPPORT
OF A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL, DENTAL,
EDUCATION, NUTRITION AND SOCIAL SERVICES
OFFERED TO LOCAL CHILDREN AND THEIR
FAMILIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH LINDA
WILLIAMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FACILITATING
A COMMUNNITY YOUTH MUSIC PROGRAM
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER IN SUPPORT
OF A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED
TO ASSIST AREA SENIOR CITIZENS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH RE-ENTRY
SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF
COORDINATING EXISTING COMMUNITY
RESOURCES AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF
NEEDED RESOURCES TO ASSIST EX-
OFFENDERS AND LOCAL U.S. VETERANS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DPS-FINANCIAL
RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS FOR BOOKKEEPING
AND TAX SERVICES FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION AND OTHR MATTERS
WITH RESPSECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH HAMMERMAN & GAINER
FOR RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ENTERPRISE ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVE-
MENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR
SAID IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson, seconded by Mr. Fowler, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MASONIC DRIVE REDEVELOPMENT, PHASE
1A, PACKAGE 3, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID REDEVELOPMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8821-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR A MINIMUM OF FIVE MID-SIZE
DIESEL BUSES FOR THE ATRANS 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 29th day of June, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8822-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR A SEWER JET RODDER BODY
FOR THE WASTEWATER 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 29th day of June, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8823-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WIRE AND CABLE 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 29th day of June, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8824-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR HIGHWAY 1 NORTH SEWER
EXTENSION.
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 29th day of June, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8825-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT CITY,
MARTIN AND SANDY BAYOU PARKS.
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 29th day of June, 2010.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8826-2010
A RESOLUTION MEMORIALIZING THE LIFE
OF BISHOP G.A. MANGUN OF THE
PENTECOSTALS OF ALEXANDRIA.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Trey Gist, Assistant City Attorney read the resolution to the Council. 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 29th day of June, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 169-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LINCOLN ROAD STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FORSAID IMPROVEMENTS, 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 29th day of June, 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. 170-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
ANNUAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR
WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID REQUIRE-
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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 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. 171-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
LIQUID CHLORINE FOR ONE TON CYLINDERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID CHLORINE
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 29th day of June, 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. 172-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
STRIPING OF PUBLIC STREETS AND OTHER
PUBLIC PROPERTIES, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID STRIPING 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 29th day of June, 2010.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8827-2010
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED
AND AUTHORIZING READVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VARIOUS SIZES OF LED
TRAFFIC SIGNAL LAMP UNITS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 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. 173-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL
OF THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT’S
RETIREE WEAPONS PURCHASE POLICY 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 29th day of June, 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. 174-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT TO THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE OF
LOUISIANA AND DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL
SERVICES OFFICE OF FAMILY SUPPORT
AND THE CITY IN ORDER FOR ATRANS TO
TRANSPORT OFS/DSS CLIENTS 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 29th day of June, 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. 175-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH CENTRAL
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CERTAIN SOFT-
WARE 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 29th day of June, 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. 176-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE AREA
FOUR WEED AND SEED INITIATIVE AS
SUPPORTED BY THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTIRCE FOR THE DEV-
ELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS 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 29th day of June, 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. 177-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE
COMMUNITY SENIOR CITIZENS MULTIPURPOSE
RESOURCE CENTER FOR SERVICES TO BE
RENDERED AT THE BROADWAY RESOURCE
CENTER 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 29th day of June, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 178-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 2 FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR WOODDALE & RAILROAD AVENUE
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 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. 179-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
REHABILITATION OF COOLING TOWER #4
FOR D.G. HUNTER GENERATING STATION,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
REHABILIATION 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 29th day of June, 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. 180-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CONTROL DEVICES, INC. FOR THE SERVICES
OF TESTING, CALIBRATION & MAINTENANCE
OF SUBSTATION RELAYS, METERS AND
RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 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 29th day of June, 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. 181-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
GARRETT & SON, INC. FOR THE SERVICE
OF TRANSFORMER REPAIRS FOR THE
ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT 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: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 182-2010
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CHAPTER 26,
ARTICLE VII, SEC. 26-102 OF THE CITY CODE
AND THE REQUISITE STANDARD FORM
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT
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, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 183-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTS
COUNCIL TO ORGANIZE, ENCOURAGE AND
ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
ARTS AND SERVE AS AN OVERALL SUPPORT
AGENCY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 29th day of June, 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.
Mr. Fowler wanted to thank Mr. David Crutchfield and Mr. Michael Marcotte for mowing the grass at Versailles Park. He stated that they used their own equipment and their own time to do this.
Mr. Larvadain asked that an item on graphic abatement be placed in the Community Development committee. Ms. Sandra Bright brought this to Mr. Larvadain’s attention.
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