Council Meeting Minutes - 2012-08-21

PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 21, 2012.

The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 21, 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 Reverend Clarence Dupar and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Fowler.

                 Mr. Silver congratulated Councilman Chuck Fowler and Councilman Ed Larvadain for being un-opposed in qualifying for city council district seats last week.

CONSENT CALENDAR                                                     

The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.

                 Mr. Villard 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. Villard, seconded by Ms. Gibson, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held August 7, 2012 and a special meeting which was held July 30, 2012 were unanimously approved by the Council.

                 Bids were received for Alexander Fulton Hotel and Convention Center re-roofing project.

Name of bidder                      Base Bid        Add. Alt. #1       Add.Alt.#3 Total

Vincents Roofing                  $599,500          $60,000         $40,000       $699,500

                 The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard, seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL AND CONVENTION

CENTER RE-ROOFING PROJECT, AS

REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO

ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID RE-ROOFING

PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT

THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.

                 Bids were received for brass fittings & miscellaneous items for a twelve month period.

Name of Bidders

LCR Corporation

Lafayette Winwater

Louisiana Utilities Supply

Coburn’s Supply

H.D. Supply

Southern Pipe & Supply

                 The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard, seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

BRASS FITTINGS & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS

FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED

BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO

CONTRACT FOR SAID ITEMS AND OTHER

MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 Bids were received for hydraulic trash loader body to be mounted on the City’s chassis cab.

Name of Bidder

Pac-Mac

                 The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard, seconded by Ms. Gibson to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

HYDRAULIC TRASH LOADER BODY TO BE

MOUNTED ON THE CITY’S CHASSIS CAB, AS

REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO

ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRASH

LOADER BODY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

RESPECT THERETO.

                 Bids were received for plastic refuse bags for a twelve month period.

Name of Bidders

Jadcore

Central Poly Corporation

Calico Industries

Dyna Pak Corporation

Interboro Packaging

All American Poly

Unipak

                 The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard, seconded by Ms. Gibson, 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 REFUSE

BAGS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT

THERETO.

                 Bids were received for two rear loading refuse trucks for the Sanitation department.

Name of bidders                                         Total Bid

Covington Sales & Service                           $290,702

Timmons                                                   $261,666

Timmons                                                   $266,316

                 The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard, seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

TWO REAR LOADING REFUSE TRUCKS FOR

THE SANITATION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED

BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT

FOR SAID REFUSE TRUCKS AND OTHER

MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.

                 Bids were received for annual bid for 2013 model year vehicles.

Name of Bidder

Hixson Autoplex

                 The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation.  The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Villard, seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

ANNUAL BID FOR 2013 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES

AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO

ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID VEHICLES

AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.

                 On motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER

                 NO. 3 FOR MASONIC DRIVE RECREATIONAL

                 DISTRICT GATEWAY AND DESTINATION

                 SIGNAGE AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT

                 THERETO.

                 On motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE INCURRING OF DEBT AND ISSUANCE, EXECUTION, NEGOTIATION, SALE AND DELIVERY OF NOT EXCEEDING TEN MILLION DOLLARS ($10,000,000) OF TAXABLE LIMITED TAX BONDS, SERIES 2012 (THE “BONDS”), OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA; PRESCRIBING THE FORM, TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE BONDS; DESIGNATING THE DATE, DENOMINATION AND PLACE OF PAYMENT THEREOF IN PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST; AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT WITH THE PAYING AGENT; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

                 The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.

                 On motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012-2013 CAPITAL

                 BUDGET FOR HIGHWAY 1 WATER TANK PROJECT

                 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.

                 On motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012-2013 OPERATING

                 BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN THE UTILITIES

                 SYSTEM FUND AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

                 RESPECT THERETO.

                 The above item was referred to the Finance and Legal Affairs committee.

                 On motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT

                 TO ORDINANCE NO. 148-2012 REDUCING THE

                 UTILITY SERVITUDE FROM THE FULL LENGTH

                 AND WIDTH OF THE REVOKED 50’ RIGHT OF

                 WAY TO A UTILITY SERVITUDE BEING 30’ WIDE

                 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 On motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

                 ACCEPT THE PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY

                 LOUISIANA NATURAL GAS SERVICES FOR DOT

                 PUBLIC AWARENESS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

                 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 On motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

                 ACCEPT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY MEYER,

                 MEYER, LACROIX & HIXSON FOR PREPARATION,

                 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION OF

                 HWY. 1 GROUND STORAGE TANK AND OTHER

                 MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 On motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO

                 ACCEPT PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY MONCEAUX-

                 BULLER FOR THE ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS

                 CONTRACT FOR GAS, WATER AND WASTEWATER

                 DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

                 RESPECT THERETO.

                 On motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH KENT HOUSE PLANTATION TO PROVIDE FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN CITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES.

                 On motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR ON BEHALF OF THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH HOTEL BENTLEY OF ALEXANDRIA, LLC; TO SET OUT AND PROVIDE RELATIVE TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS IN A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES RELATED TO THE DOWNTOWN HOTELS INITIATIVE; TO AUTHORIZE A LEASE OF PARKING SPACES AND RELATED PROPERTY FROM THE CITY; AUTHORIZING UTILITY INCENTIVES AND PUBLIC WORKS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR TO PROVIDE FOR CONSIDERATION AND PROPOSALS FOR HOTEL BENTLEY OF ALEXANDRIA, LLC; TO COOPERATE FOR DOWNTOWN HOTEL DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ADJACENT TO THE ALEXANDRIA RIVERFRONT CENTER AND OTHER RELATED CITY PROPERTY; AUTHORIZING UTILITY AND OTHER CITY INCENTIVES TO SUPPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOB CREATION AND PUBLIC WORKS RELATED TO THE PROPOSED COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR; TO AUTHORIZE CERTAIN FUNDING FROM SPARC OR THE CAPITAL BUDGET FOR ASSISTING DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE COST; AND, OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT THERETO.

        The above item was referred to the Economic Development committee.

        It was stated by the Clerk that the above item will be held over for four weeks to the regular council meeting of September 18, 2012.

                 On motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 408 AND 412 AUGUSTA AVENUE, AS REQUESTED BY MS. SHARON O’NEAL AND DARREN SIGUR FROM “SF-2”, SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO “SF-3” SINGLE FAMILY (HIGH DENSITY) DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DUPLEXES. 

                 On motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE REZONING PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6501 COLISEUM BOULEVARD, AS REQUESTED BY 28 LLC, REPRESENTED HEREIN BY MONCEAUX, BULLER AND ASSOCIATES FROM”C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO “MF-2” MULTIFAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF DUPLEXES. 

                 On motion by Mr. Villard and seconded by Ms. Gibson the following ordinance was introduced:

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT

THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A CRISIS COMMUNICATION

SYSTEM FOR USE BY ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT

AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   9095-2012

A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RODNEY JONES TO

SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL FIRE

AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE BOARD.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of August, 2012.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   9096-2012

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT

FOR BIDS FOR CALL CENTER (JAKES BUILDING)

ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of August, 2012.

Mr. Villard moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   9097-2012

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT

FOR BIDS FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS AT

FRANK O. HUNTER PARK.

The President called for any discussion.  There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:

YEAS:        Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of August, 2012.

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.  Jones and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

                               ORDINANCE NO.    159-2012

                 AN ORDINANCE TO ADOPT THE MILLAGE RATE(S)

                 FOR THE TAX YEAR 2012 AND OTHER MATTERS

                 WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 21^st day of August, 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. Jones, to wit:

                               ORDINANCE NO.    160-2012

                 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 WOOD POLES AND OTHER MATTERS

                 WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 21^st day of August, 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.    161-2012

                 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 WOOD POLES AND OTHER MATTERS

                 WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 21^st day of August, 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. Villard, to wit:

                               ORDINANCE NO.    162-2012

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                 TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR

                 WIRE AND CABLE FOR A TWELVE MONTH

                 PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED

                 AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID

                 WIRE AND CABLE AND OTHER MATTERS

                 WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 21^st day of August, 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. Jones, to wit:

                               ORDINANCE NO.    163-2012

                 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012-2013 CAPITAL

                 BUDGET FOR WATER WELL REPLACEMENT AND

                 OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 21^st day of August, 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.    164-2012

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                 TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT AND TRANSPOR-

                 TATION BUS SERVICES WITH THE OFFICE OF

                 FAMILY SUPPORT FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR

                 FOR MONTHLY BUS PASSES AND OTHER MATTERS

                 WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 21^st day of August, 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.    165-2012

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                 TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR

                 AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH

                 SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THE PROVISION OF

                 INMATE LABOR AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

                 RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 21^st day of August, 2012.

                 The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to renew the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Board of Supervisors at Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College 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.  Jones and seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:

                               ORDINANCE NO.    166-2012

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                 TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH

                 TRANSFORMATION JANITORIAL SERVICES

                 FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR WASTEWATER

                 AND LAB TESTING DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER

                 MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson, Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of August, 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.    167-2012

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                 TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE

                 AMERICAN SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONALS

                 TO PERFORM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

                 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND

                 OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 21^st day of August, 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.    168-2012

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR

                 TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITED FOR

                 ALEXANDRIA ZOO FESTIVAL PLAZA, PHASE 2

                 AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO

                 ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PLAZA

                 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion, a vote was called for 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 21^st day of August, 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 Mr.  Villard and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:

                               ORDINANCE NO.    169-2012

                 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012-2013 OPERATING

                 BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN THE LEGAL DIVISION

                 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion.  The Finance and Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item.  A vote was called for and the following recorded:

YEAS:        Villard, Johnson, Larvadain, Jones, Fowler, Silver, Gibson.

NAYS:        None.

ABSENT:    None.

The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 21^st day of August, 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.    170-2012

                 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2012-2013 OPERATING

                 BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN THE PLANNING

                 DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH

                 RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion.  The Finance and Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item.  A vote was called for 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 21^st day of August, 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.    171-2012

                 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF

                 NOT EXCEEDING $10,000,000 OF TAXABLE

                 LIMITED TAX BONDS, SERIES 2012, OF THE

                 CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA;

                 PROVIDED THE SALE OF SAID BONDS PROVIDES

                 MINIMUM NET PRESENT VALUE SAVINGS (AFTER

                 PAYMENT OF ALL COSTS) OF NOT LESS THAN 5%

                 OF THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE TAXABLE

                 REFUNDING CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS,

                 SERIES 1998C BEING REFUNDED AND OTHER

                 MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.

                 The President called for any discussion.  The Finance and Legal Affairs committee recommended approval of this item.  A vote was called for 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 21^st day of August, 2012.

RESOLUTION – APPOINTMENTS

Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Ms. Gibson, to wit:

                             RESOLUTION NO.   9098-2012

A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JAMES WOODLEY

AND HENRY WILLIAMS TO SERVE ON THE GREATER

ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

BOARD AND APPOINTING THREE (3) NEW MEMBERS:

TAMARA BATTLES, APPOINTED BY ED LARVADAIN,

BRAD SMITH, APPOINTED BY JIM VILLARD AND

MICHAEL ZIEGLER, APPOINTED BY JERRY JONES ALL

TO SERVE FOUR (4) YEAR TERMS.

The President called for any discussion.  Mr. Clifford Moeller with GAEDA was present to introduce each member.  They were allowed to speak before the Council.  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 21^st day of August, 2012.

COMMITTEES

                 There were no reports from the Finance and Legal Affairs, Utility, Personnel, Public Safety, Works & Transportation, Economic, workforce & Planning, Community Affairs, Services & Events, and A & E Selection committees.

                 Ms. Gibson congratulated Roosevelt Johnson for being elected to serve as Vice-President for Louisiana Municipal Association’s Black Caucus Organization.  Mr. Johnson also congratulated Ms. Gibson for also being elected to serve on that same organization.

                 The Mayor thanked several members of his staff including Brenner Sadler & his son for working on the Memorandum of Understanding for the Hotel Bentley with Mr. Michael Jenkins.  Mr. Trey Gist was also thanked for working many long hard hours on this item. 

                 There being no further business to come before the

Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.

                                                   /S/  HARRY B. SILVER

                                                                President  

ATTEST:

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/S/  NANCY L. THIELS,

City Clerk