Council Meeting Minutes - 2012-04-17
Document Date:
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD APRIL 3, 2012.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jerry W. Jones, Jr., Harry B. Silver, James “Jim” Villard, Chuck Fowler and Mitzi Gibson. Also present were members of the Council staff, the Legal Division, Mayor Jacques Roy, Chief Operating Officer Kay Michiels and other members of the Administration.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Harry B. Silver, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Assistant City Attorney Trey Gist and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Lamp.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Fowler moved that the Clerk be instructed to set each consent item out in the minutes separately to reflect the proper movers and votes.
Ms. Gibson seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Ms. Gibson, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held March 20, 2012 and a special meeting which was held March 26, 2012 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Fire Station No. 5, Coliseum site – Louisiana Highway 28 West.
Contractor Base Bid
RDS Construction $2,555,000.00
Skip Converse $2,387,000.00
Ratcliff Construction $2,223,000.00
Tudor Construction $2,179,500.00
Larwood Construction $2,380,435.00
M.D. Descant Construction $2,281,000.00
Migues Deloach $2,485,500.00
Pat Williams Construction (Bid not read aloud – no acceptance of addendum #4)
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FIRE STATION NO. 5, COLISEUM SITE –
LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 28 WEST, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
Bids for the below item will be received April 10, 2012.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FIRE STATION NO. 5, COLISEUM SITE –
LOUISIANA HIGHWAY 28 WEST, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID PROJECT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2011-2012 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR THE RENOVATION OF SOUTH
AMERICAN EXHIBIT AT THE ZOO AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
EXPRESS WINDSHIELD REPAIR FOR VEHICLE
WINDSHIELDS AND VEHICLE TEMPERED
GLASS FOR THE PARTS DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 3 FOR AARON STREET SIDE-
WALK IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PAN AMERICAN
ENGINEERS, INC., RELATIVE TO CDBG AND
HOME ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM SERVICES
AND OTHER MATTES WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GRANT AGREE-
MENT WITH INNER-CITY REVITALIZATION
CORPORATION (IRC), AS A CERTIFIED
COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATION (CHDO) FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF HOUSING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH B.R. COLLINS
CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE DEVELOPMENT
OF SINGLE-FAMILY AFFORDABLE HOUSING
UNITS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2716 CULPEPPER ROAD AS
REQUESTED BY OLIVER L. MCMICKENS
ET AL, REPRESENTED BY SHANE DAUZAT
AS APPLICANT, FROM “SF-2” SINGLE FAMILY
MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO “SF-3”
SINGLE FAMILY HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT
TO ALLOW FOR DUPLEXES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Property & Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 5632 SOUTHSIDE DRIVE AS
REQUESTED BY SHANE DAUZAT FROM
“SF-2’ SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT TO “SF-3” SINGLE FAMILY HIGH
DENSITY DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR DUPLEXES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Property & Zoning committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 2908, 2910 AND 2920 HERBERT
STREET AS REQUESTED BY MASONIC
LEASING, LLC, REPRESENTED BY ZEBULON
WINSTEAD AS APPLICANT, FROM “SF-2”
SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT
TO “C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
TO ALLOW FOR A FUNERAL HOME AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Property & Zoning committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9045-2012
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR BOLTON AVENUE CORE ZONE
ENHANCEMENTS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
PUBLIC HEARING – BUDGET
The next item on the agenda was to hold a public hearing on the Mayor’s proposed 2012-2013 operating and capital budget with a motion made by Mr. Jones and seconded by Ms. Gibson to open up the public hearing.
Mr. President opened up the public hearing.
Mr. Louis Marshall, former city councilman was present to speak on this item.
There was no one else present to speak on this item, therefore the President declared the public hearing closed.
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. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 59-2012
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 ; 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 AS AMENDED BY THE ADMINISTRATION AND THE CITY COUNCIL; ADOPTING THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013; APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012/2013 AND PROVIDING FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES; AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT TO APPROPRIATIONS, UTILITY FUND RATE RESTRUCTURE “INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL ASSESSMENT”, PRIORITIES REGARDING SAME AND THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS PERTAINING THERETO; TO AMEND CHAPTER 26 OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 26‑24.‑ "RATES FOR WATER SERVICE"‑‑ TO ADD SUBSECTION (d) RELATIVE TO AN INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL ASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 26‑62 "GAS SERVICE RATES SCHEDULES"‑‑ TO ADD SUBSECTION (e) RELATIVE TO AN INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL ASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 26‑84. ‑ "RATE SCHEDULES ‑‑RESIDENTIAL SERVICES"‑‑ TO ADD SUBSECTION (n) RELATIVE TO AN INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL ASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 26‑85‑ "SAME COMMERCIAL LIGHT AND POWER SERVICE" ‑‑ TO ADD SUBSECTION (l) RELATIVE TO AN INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL ASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 26‑86 ‑ "SAME‑‑‑‑ SEASONABLE INTERRUPTIBLE SERVICE" TO ADD SUBSECTION (i) RELATIVE TO AN INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL ASSESSMENT ; TO AMEND SECTION 26‑89‑‑"MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL SERVICE RATES"‑‑ TO ADD SUBSECTION (j) RELATIVE TO AN INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL ASSESSMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 26‑89.1‑‑"LARGE INDUSTRIAL SERVICE RATES"‑‑ TO ADD SUBSECTION (n) RELATIVE TO AN INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL ASSESSMENT; TO AMEND CHAPTER 27.5 WASTE WATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 27.5‑5 "RATES FOR WASTEWATER (SEWER) SERVICE AVAILABILITY"‑‑TO ADD SUBSECTION (1)(f) RELATIVE TO AN INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL ASSESSMENT; AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There were questions and comments made by several council members. After discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Jones.
NAYS: Larvadain.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Villard, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 60-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CLAMPS & COUPLINGS 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: Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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. Jones and seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 61-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CONCRETE 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.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 62-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CHEMICALS 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, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 63-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CUSTOM FABRICATED ISOLATION KENNEL
SYSTEM FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID 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: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 64-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH LINDA WILLIAMS AND
ETIQUETTES/EXO’S, LLC 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: Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 65-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTHEAST-CENTRAL
LOUISIANA AFFILIATE OF SUSAN G. KOMEN
FOR THE CURE TO RAISE AWARENESS AND
EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON BREAST
HEALTH ISSUES, STATISTICS AND RECOMMEN-
DATIONS ON 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: Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 66-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES CANCER
CENTER TO PROVIDE BUS PASSES TO LOW
INCOME CANCER PATIENTS 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: Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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. Jones and seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 67-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH RE-ENTRY SOLUTIONS FOR
THE PURPOSE OF COORDINATING EXISTING
COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND THE DEVELOP-
MENT OF NEEDED RESOURCES TO ASSIST
LOCAL U.S. VETERANS AND EX-OFFENDERS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Ms. Candy Christophe was commended for her job with Re-Entry Solutions. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 68-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH SICKLE CELL ANEMIA
RESEARCH FOUNDATION TO PROVIDE A
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM ON SICKLE CELL
DISEASE THROUGH EDUCATIONAL WORK-
SHOPS, SCREENING, COUNSELING AND
SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WITH THE INTENT TO
ENHANCE THE CARE OF SICKLE CELL PATIENTS
AND THOSE AT RISK OF THE DISEASE 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, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 69-2012
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2011-2012
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR SCADA SYSTEM
UPGRADE IN THE WASTEWATER DEPART-
MENT 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: Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 70-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACTS WITH
CAPLANS AND SOUTHERN EMBLEM FOR
THE FURNISHING OF ANNUAL WORK UNIFORMS
FOR A TWELVE 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: Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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. Jones and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 71-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FROM DJ’S JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE CLEANING
OF MAIN STREET ATRANS BUS TERMINAL
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: Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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. Jones and seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 72-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT FOR
PROFESSIONAL AUCTIONEERING SERVICES
WITH ALEXANDRIA AUTO AUCTION AND
BONNETTE AUCTION COMPANY FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND OTHE MRTTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
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 Ms. Gibson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 73-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE DONATION
OF A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
SERVITUDE IN LOT 4 OF BLOCK 1 TO
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
& DEVELOPMENT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A NEW PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO THE JACKSON
STREET BRIDGE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Mayor spoke on this item.
An amendment was made by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Ms. Gibson to add the following language to the ordinance which was in Section I: to enter into a contract and authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement for a donation of a temporary construction servitude and in Section II: the Mayor is authorized to grant said servitude and authorize execution of such agreements as he in his discretion deems necessary for the required temporary construction servitude.
There being no further discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance amending 2011-2012 operating budget for positions in the Wastewater collection department was removed from the agenda.
PUBLIC SAFETY, WORKS & TRANSPORTATION 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. Jones, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 74-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY, THE RED RIVER
ATCHAFALAYA & BAYOU BOEUF LEVEE
DISTRICT RELATED TO THE CHATLIN LAKE
CANAL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety, Works & Transportation committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
FINANCE AND LEGAL AFFAIRS 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 Ms. Gibson and seconded by Mr. Jones, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 75-2012
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ARNA BONTEMPS
AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM TO ALLOW FOR
THE CITY TO PARTNER AND PROVIDE
SUPPORT FOR ITS ANNUAL JAZZ ON THE
RIVER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Chad Bailey with Arna Bontemps Museum was present to announce that the 17th annual Jazz on the River will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 4:00 P.M. – 10:30 P.M. There being no further discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Ms. Brenda Ray and a representative from W.T. Armitage’s office were also present for the public hearing. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9046-2012
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON
CONDEMNATION OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN:
It was noted for the record that Mr. Larvadain abstained from voting on the structure located at 1824 Monroe Street.
It was noted for the record that Mr. Jones abstained from voting on the structure located at 2003 Van Street.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
PUBLIC HEARING – COST
The President opened up the public hearing. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 9047-2012
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
COST OF DEMOLITION OF RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 3rd day of April, 2012.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Utility, Personnel, Property and Zoning, Community Affairs, Services & Events, and A & E Selection committee.
Mr. Fowler, Chairman of the Finance and Legal Affairs committee thanked the Mayor, his staff and councilmen for presenting a proper budget and for attending all meetings pertaining to the budget.
Mr. Johnson stated that he attended the Acadian Village Neighborhood Watch meeting concerning dumping on Applewhite Street.
Mr. Gist, Assistant City Attorney stated that he is in receipt of a letter from the Justice Department concerning reappointment of the council districts and they do not object to any specified changes.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ HARRY B. SILVER
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS,
City Clerk