Council Meeting Minutes - 2010-01-26
Document Date:
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JANUARY 26, 2010.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, January 26, 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. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Trey Gist and City Clerk Nancy L. Thiels.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said City by the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Charles Simon with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Deacon Lawrence Foster, Retired Sr. Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force.
The President first recognized Mayor Roy. He recognized Mr. Greg Daniel with the Rapides Junior Runners. The Mayor then presented proclamations to Omar Shabin and E.M. Smith, Jr., two runners who recently won an award.
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.
Mr. Hobbs seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held January 12, 2010 and January 19, 2010 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for re-roofing of the City Park pump station.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
T.L. Construction, Inc. No Bid
Bayou Rapides Corporation No Bid
Grosjean Contractors, Inc. $57,000.00
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 Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
RE-ROOFING OF THE CITY PARK PUMP STATION,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID RE-ROOFING
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for vehicle and equipment fuel.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Lott Oil Company $.043/gallon – diesel
$.048/gallon – off road
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 Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT FUEL, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID FUEL, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for the replacement of control system at Atwood pump station for Alexandria Wastewater system.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
Langston Electric $129,670.00
Petron, LLC $142,000.00
Commercial Electric $136,744.00
KDM Electric $151,178.00
ESI Builders $131,688.00
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 Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THE REPLACEMENT OF CONTROL SYSTEM AT
ATWOOD PUMP STATIONN FOR ALEXANDRIA
WASTEWATER SYSTEM, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID REPLACEMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH FIRST
FEDERAL BANK OF LA FOR FISCAL AGENCY
AND BANKING SERVICES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee. (Please note for the record that Councilman Lawson abstained from voting on the above item)
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009-2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR HOTEL
OPERATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING FINAL
ACCEPTANCE OF CONSTRUCTED WATER
AND SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR
ENTERPRISE PLACE SUBDIVISION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER #1 FOR WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 6 FOR PROGRAM 6 – ROADSIDE
OPEN DITCH CLOSURES – 2006 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH LOSE & ASSOCIATES FOR
THE DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION OF PHASE
1 PARK IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
ALUMNI CHAPTER OF KAPPA ALPHA PSI TO
MAKE PROVISIONS FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH
TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2010 KAPPA
BASKETBALL LEAGUE TO BE HELD JANUARY –
MARCH 2010 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
(Please note for the record that Councilman Lawson and Johnson both abstained from voting on the above item)
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH AMERICAN RED CROSS, CENTRAL
LOUISIANA CHAPTER FOR A HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH FAMILY COUNSELING FOR A HOME-
LESS SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE SHEPHERD CENTER OF CENTRAL LA
FOR A HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution authorizing the reorganization of the Human Relations Commission Task Force as established by Council Resolution No. 6773-2000 was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Personnel Committee.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider adoption of a resolution confirming the appointment of individuals to serve on the Alexandria Human Relations Commission Task Force was delayed for two weeks and referred to the Personnel Committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8727-2010
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING MICHAEL MARCOTTE
TO SERVE AS DIRECTOR AND KAY MICHIELS TO
SERVE AS ALTERNATE DIRECTOR ON THE
LOUISIANA ENERGY AND POWER AUTHORITY
BOARD. (LEPA)
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 26th day of January, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8728-2010
A RESOLUTION AMENDING CDBG WEATHERIZATION
PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR OWNER-OCCUPIED
HOUSING UNITS.
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 26th day of January, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8729-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT DISRUPTER
ROBOT FOR THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE
DEPARTMENT.
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 26th day of January, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8730-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TRIMMING & REMOVAL OF
TREES AND LIMBS AROUND HIGH VOLTAGE
LINES 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of January, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8731-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TURN-OUT GEAR FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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 26th day of January, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8732-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
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 26th day of January, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8733-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE
MATERIALS FOR VARIOUS USING DEPARTMENTS.
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 26th day of January, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8734-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
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 26th day of January, 2010.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8735-2010
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VERSAILLES BOULEVARD,
PHASE 3 – PACKAGE 5.
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 26th day of January, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 28-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OVERHEAD ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT AND VARIOUS OTHER
CITY DEPARTMENTS 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 26th day of January, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 29-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE CERTIFICATE OF PROJECT
ACCEPTANCE FOR CONSTRUCTED WATER
AND SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS FOR
STRATFORD PLACE 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 26th day of January, 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. 30-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER
NO. 2 FOR BAYOU RAPIDES AT LANDMARK –
PHASE 6 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 26th day of January, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 31-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA
MARDI GRAS ASSOCIATION IN SUPPORT OF
THE 2010 MARDI GRAS ACTIVITIES 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 26th day of January, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 32-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE INTER-
DENOMINATIONAL AREA-WIDE CRUSADE TO
SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL
HOLIDAY, “MLK: DAY OF SERVICE.â€
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 26th day of January, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 33-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH 21
EAGLE OF LOUISIANA FOR DIESEL FUEL TREAT-
MENT FOR A SIX MONTH PERIOD FOR THE
BUS DEPARTMENT 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 26th day of January, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 34-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
ECONOMY BOOTS FOR PLAIN TOE RUBBER
BOOTS 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 26th day of January, 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. 35-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
PRECISION TUNE AUTO CARE FOR PUBLIC
SAFETY DEPARTMENT VEHICLE OIL CHANGES
FOR USE BY THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS
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 26th day of January, 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. 36-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
BARNEY’S POLICE SUPPLY FOR RAINWEAR
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 26th day of January, 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. 37-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
FOR BUS VOUCHERS 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 26th day of January, 2010.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 38-2010
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION &
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE 2009-2011 TRANSPOR-
TATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR
MASONIC DRIVE CORRIDOR ENHANCEMENTS,
PHASE II 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, Larvadain, Goins, Lawson, Hobbs, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 26th day of January, 2010.
The next item on the agenda was to consider final adoption of an ordinance providing for the issuance and sale of Utilities Revenues Bonds (DEQ) of the City of Alexandria, State of Louisiana, prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the rights of the owners thereof; providing for the payment of said bonds; awarding said bonds to the purchaser thereof, and providing for other matters in connection therewith was delayed and put on indefinite hold until the City hears from the Bonding Attorneys.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Legal, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, A & E Review and Economic Development committees.
Mr. Lawson, Chairman of Public Works committee brought up the following resolutions from his committee.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins by unanimous consent.
Mr. Lawson moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8736-2010
A RESOLUTION
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 26th day of January, 2010.
Mr. Larvadain, Chairman of the Community Development committee requested that his committee hear a report from the Administration on the utility bills being sent to New Orleans. He also requested that the Public Safety committee hear a report from John Marzullo on the rail system at the Alexandria Port.
Mr. Goins, Chairman of the Public Safety committee commended Chief Darren Coutee for his many years of service at the Alexandria Police department.
He also requested that they hear a report from the Administration on the Crime Stats for 2009 in the Public Works committee.
He also requested that in the Public Safety committee they hear a report from the Administration on Community Policing.
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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