Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-12-15
Document Date:
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING
HELD DECEMBER 15, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, December 15 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. After a long absence from attending meetings, the following were present; Mayor Jacques M. Roy, City Attorney Chuck Johnson and Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels.
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 Joshua Joy Dara of Zion Hill Baptist Church with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Ms. Carla Joseph, Associate Pastor from Zion Hill Baptist Church.
Mr. President announced and welcomed back the administration back into the City Council Chambers, after a long absence. He stated that everyone has to work together to move the city forward. He recognized the Mayor and the Mayor echoed the same sentiments. The Mayor also wished the seven council members a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
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 meeting which was held December 1, 2009 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids will be received on the following item on January 5, 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.
Bids were received for custom fabricated isolation kennel for the Alexandria Animal Shelter.
Bidder #1 #2 Additional
Horst Company $33,500 26,500
Mason Company 33,742.14 -0- $15.00 each
Metalink Corp. 32,076.50 41,652 50.00 each
Shor-Line -0- 37,329 -0-
Premier Access 38,491.80 49,982.40 38.00 each
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
CUSTOM FABRICATED ISOLATION KENNEL
FOR THE ALEXANDRIA ANIMAL SHELTER
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
KENNEL SYSTEM, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids will be received for restoration of urban water well sites and water distribution system replacement project on 12/22.
The above bids will be 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
URBAN WATER WELL SITES AND WATER
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM REPLACEMENT
PROJECT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
WATER WELL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility committee.
Bids were received for water meters for a twelve month period.
Bidder
Master Meter
LA Utilities Supply
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
WATER METERS FOR A TWELVE MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID WATER METERS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for stationary fitness equipment for Bolton Avenue Community Center and various other departments.
Bidders
Fitness Expo No Bid
Work Traits, LLC $14,450.00
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. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
STATIONARY FITNESS EQUIPMENT FOR
BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
FITNESS EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE 2009/2010
MAJOR BUDGET AMENDMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW QUOTES RECEIVED
FOR POLICE VEHICLE ACCESSORIES FOR
A SIX MONTH PERIOD.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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 above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 1 FOR WOODDALE OUTFALL
AND RAILROAD AVENUE DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS – PHASE 1 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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 FOR A HOSPITAL AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LA
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR
RANDOM DRUG TESTING AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH
POLICE JURY FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF SEVEN PARCELS REQUIRED FOR THE
ENTERPRISE ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF TWENTY-FOUR PARCELS REQUIRED FOR
THE LINCOLN ROAD STREET AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THE CITY’S
INTENTION TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP
OF CERTAIN ADJUDICATED PROPERTIES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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 Ownership New Construction and Home Buyer Assistance Program; to authorize the City to enter into any necessary cooperative endeavor with the association 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 agreement, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, to authorize security instruments and transfers by donations and other related matters.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
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 Ownership 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 cost and expenses.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract on behalf of the City with B.R. Collins Construction, LLC and Bobby Collins in the form of a cooperative endeavor agreement related to the “Alexandria Community Development department, Home Ownership New Construction and Home Buyer Assistance Programâ€; to authorize funding from the Sub recipient Agreement, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, to authorize security instruments and transfers and other related matters.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract and development agreement on behalf of the City with New Horizons Development LLC and Stockyard Partners, LP in the form of a cooperative endeavor agreement related to a portion of the property formerly named Dominique Miller Sales and Livestock property located on Third Street; to provide terms and conditions relative to the proposal of the developer New Horizons and the potential owner Stockyard Partners, LP for development and construction activities on the project site including new construction of fifty six (56) rental units using funding from both the Sub recipient Agreement, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, Louisiana Housing Finance Authority and SPARC funds for assisting development and infrastructure cost; to authorize a sale and transfer for consideration of six (6) acres of said property; to authorize security instruments and other related matters.
On motion of Mr. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract on behalf of the City with the Rapides Habitat for Humanity in the form of a cooperative endeavor agreement related to the “Alexandria Community Development, Home Ownership New Construction and Home Buyer Assistance Programâ€; to authorize funding from the Sub recipient Agreement, Neighborhood Stabilization Program, to authorize security instruments and transfers and other related matters.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8715-2009
A RESOLUTION CANCELLING THE REGULAR
SCHEDULED COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER
29, 2009.
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 15th day of December, 2009.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8716-2009
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE REAPPOINTMENT
OF ROY O. MARTIN, III TO SERVE ON THE
GAEDA BOARD.
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 15th day of December, 2009.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8717-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FUEL.
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 15th day of December, 2009.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8718-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF CONTROL
SYSTEM AT ATWOOD PUMP STATION FOR
ALEXANDRIA WASTEWATER SYSTEM.
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 15th day of December, 2009.
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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 359-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
GRAVEL-BERRY CITY COURT SIGNAGE, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID SIGNAGE
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, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of December, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 360-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE SUPPLEMENT NO. 3 TO AN
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS RELATED
TO THE FIRE STATION REPOSITIONING
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: Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 15th day of December, 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 361-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
AGREEMENT WITH THE PARISH OF CADDO
TO PURCHASE 2010 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES
UNDER SAID CITY OF ALEXANDRIA CONTRACT
#1775 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 15th day of December, 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. 362-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH RFP
DEPOT, LLC, D/B/A BIDSYNC, TO PROVIDE THE
CITY WITH A SECURE, AUTOMATED, ONLINE
COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION SYSTEM 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 15th day of December, 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 363-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AMENDMENT NUMBER 2 OF THE
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BY
AND AMONG THE STATE OF LOUISIANA, LA
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT,
UNION TANK CAR, UTLX MANAUFACTURING,
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND ENGLAND ECONOMIC
AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
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 15th day of December, 2009.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 364-2009
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.
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 15th day of December, 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 365-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THE DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURE AND
SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT THE FORMER
DOMINIQUE & MILLER LIVESTOCK PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3500 THIRD STREET AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. A citizen in the audience was recognized and questioned the amount that the low bidder offered. Ms. Kay Michiels was there to answer his questions. 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 15th day of December, 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 366-2009
AN ORDINANCE RE-ENACTING AND ADDING
SECTION 28.5-4 OF THE CITY CODE
PERTAINING TO FLOOD DAMAGE AND
PREVENTION 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 15th day of December, 2009.
PUBLIC SAFETY 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 367-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CHARLIE ANDERSON TO
FACILITATE, AS SITE COORDINATOR,
PROGRAMMING FOR THE AREA 4 WEED AND
SEED INITIATIVE SUPPORTED BY THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety 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 15th day of December, 2009.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn from the Community Development department was present to explain these items to the Council.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8719-2009
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON STRUCTURES
LOCATED AT 723 WOODDARE STREET, 1802
ELLIOTT STREET, 2912 LEVIN STREET AND
1238 ELLIOTT 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 15th day of December, 2009.
REPORT
Mr. Earnest Sasser of Payne, Moore & Herrington presented the audit reports to the City Council. It was stated that this item will be referred to the Finance committee for further discussion on January 12, 2010.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Finance committee brought up the following item. Mr. Trey Gist explained this item to the Council.
After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Silver to add the following item to the agenda. There was no public comment made, therefore the following vote was taken.
YEAS: Silver, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Mr. Goins moved for introduction of the following ordinance which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UTILITIES REVENUE
BONNDS, (DHH) OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA,
STATE OF LOUISIANA; PRESCRIBING THE
FORM, FIXING THE DETAILS AND PROVIDING
FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE OWNERS THERETOF;
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.
Mr. Johnson announced that the next meeting scheduled for December 29, 2009 is cancelled and that the next city council meeting will be January 12, 2010. He wished everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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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