Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-10-06
Document Date:
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD OCTOBER 6, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver, Chuck Fowler, Myron K. Lawson 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 Myron K. Lawson, who stated that the Council was ready for the transaction of business. The Invocation was pronounced by Reverend Johnson with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Michael Caffey.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Goins 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. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held September 22, 2009 and a special meeting held September 22, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
The next item on the agenda was to receive bids for Wooddale Outfall and Railroad Avenue drainage improvements, Phase 1 was delayed until October 20, 2009.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE 2009-
2010 OPERATING BUDGET TO CREATE
A LINE ITEM FOR THE OPERATION AND
RELATED SERVICES FOR THE GOVERN-
MENT ACCESS CHANNEL WITH THE
LINE ITEM PLACED IN THE CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET; TO APPROPRIATE CERTAIN
FUNDS AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE A
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT
FOR A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
WITH WALKER FAMILY INVESTMENTS,
LLC AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal Committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTE RINTO TWO (2) LEASES WITH THE
COMMUNITY RECEIVING HOME OF RAPIDES
PARISH. (RENAISSANCE HOME) AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
(It was noted for the record that Mr. Johnson abstained from voting on this item.)
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ODINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
AN DPROCEDURE TO BE EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2010 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING CDBG SENIOR
MINOR HOUSING REPAIR PROGRAM
GUIDELINES FOR OWNER OCCUPIED
HOUSING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTE RINTO A SUB-RECIPIENT GRANT
AGREEMENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD
STABILIZATION PROGRAM (NSP) FUNDS
WITH LOUISIANA HOUSING FINANCE
AGENCY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH HOPE HOUSE OF CENTRAL LA, INC.
FOR THE OPERATION OF A HOMELESS
TRANSITIONAL SHELTER FOR WOMEN AND
CHILDREN AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
ENTER INTO A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
THE SHEPHERD CENTER OF CENTRAL LA,
INC. FOR THE OPERATION OF A HOMELESS
EMERGENCY SHELTER AND A HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAM AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
ACQUISITION OF PARCEL #730 REQUIRED
FOR THE SUGARHOUSE ROAD PROJECT,
PHASE 1 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT
OF ORDINANCE NO. 27-2008 TO CONTINUE
THE STUDY OF THE ALEXANDRIA TO THE
GULF OF MEXICO STUDY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE AN
INTERGOVENRMENTAL AGREEMENT
WITH THE RAPIDES PARISH POLICE
JURY TO SECURE AN AGREEMENT AND
THE CONSENT OF THE POLICE JURY
FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
NECESSARY REGARDING VERSAILLES
BOULEVARD RELATIVE TO CLOSURE OF
CROSSOVERS ON COLISEUM BOULEVARD,
AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO POLICE
JURY PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE RAPIDES
PARISH COLISEUM BY THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THREETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH DIVE
AND RESCUE EDUCATORS, INC. TO PROVIDE
CERTAIN TRAINING FOR THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A UTILITY RELOCATION
AGREEMENT WITH LA DOTD FOR FORT
BUHLOW BRIDGE AND APPROACHES,
PHASES I & II AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH PCB
& PCB CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT
REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8682-2009
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING JANNEASE
SEASTRUNK, HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
OR HER SUCCESSOR, AS PRIVACY OFFICER
FOR THE CITY REGARDING HEALTH INSURANCE-
HIPPA COMPLIANCE; AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
POLICY PROCEDURES AND OTHER MATTERS
AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8683-2009
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 17, 2009 FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF 11 STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 289-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR VEHICLE WASH
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
AT THE CONSOLIDATED CITY COMPOUND
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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 290-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
AT THE CONSOLIDATED CITY COMPOUND,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. 291-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR A TWELVE
MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID PRODUCTS 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 292-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR A
MINIMUM OF ONE TRAILER MOUNTED TRASH
PUMP FOR THE WATER DEPARTMENT, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID TRASH
PUMP 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, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 293-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 7 FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR SUGARHOUSE ROAD/
RELOCATED 1208-1 TO HYNSON BAYOU 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 294-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO APERPETUAL RENTAL & ELECTRIC
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH VILLAGE OF
CROSSGATES 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 295-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR A JUSTICE
GRANT IN THE POLICE 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 296-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A SPECIAL
EXCEPTION FOR A CLASS A AND CLASS B
(HIGH AND LOW ALCOHOL CONTENT)
PERMIT FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION ON
AND OFF THE LICENSED PREMISE AT 404
WILLOW GLEN RIVER ROAD 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. 297-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COMMERCIAL WASTE DISPOSAL
CONTRACT WITH IESI FOR THE ALEXANDER
FULTON HOTEL 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, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 298-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH CRIME STOPPERS OF
CENTRAL LOUISIANA FOR THE DONATION
OF A SECURE TRAILER FOR CRIME SCENE
USE 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. 299-2009
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN ITEMS
OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, EQUIPMENT AND
VEHICLES AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND NO
LONGER NEEDED OR USED BY ANY CITY
DEPARTMENTS AND TO BE SOLD AT A
PUBLIC AUCTION 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 300-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACTS WITH
ASCENSION READY MIX, TXI INDUSTRIES AND
HECK INDUSTRIES FOR READY MIX CONCRETE
FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. 301-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
PREMIER CHEMICALS & SERVICES FOR
HYDROCHLORIC ACID FOR USE BY THE
ELECTRIC PRODUCTION 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 302-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
NEXAIR, LLC FOR HYDROGEN FOR USE BY
THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. 303-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
VERMEER MIDSOUTH, INC. FOR THE LEASE OF
ONE (1) BORING MACHINE FOR USE BY THE
GAS 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 2009.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 304-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
NOBLE HOSPITALITY, LLC FOR THE USE OF
THE BAR AND LOUNGE AREA OF THE
ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 305-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING DE-ANNEXING
OF A 3.04 ACRE TRACT OF LAND FRONTING
ON ENGLAND DRIVE AND SITUATED IN PART
OF LOTS 3 & 4 OF HENRY POWELL PLANTATION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Legal committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 2009.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 306-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN
THE UTILITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Finance committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 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 structures to the Council. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8684-2009
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE
CONDEMNATION OF TWELVE STRUCTURES.
The President called for any discussion. It was noted for the record that the structure located at 2912 Levin Street was continued until November 17, 2009, as requested by Brenda Ray, Community Development Director. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 2009.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from any of the committees.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Finance committee reported the following item:
Mr. Silver moved to add the following item on the agenda which was seconded by Mr. Goins.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8685-2009
A RESOLUTION EMBRACING THE CONCEPT AND
AN IDEA TO RECEIVE A PROPOSAL FROM THE
PRESIDENT OF THE RED RIVER ATACHALAYA
BAYOU BOEUF LEVEE BOARD REQUESTING
PARTICIPATION ALONG WITH THE RAPIDES
PARISH POLICE JURY AN DOTHERS TO IMPROVE
THE DRAINAGE PROBLEMS AS PRESENTED TO
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ON OCTOBER 6, 2009.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 2009.
It was discussed that a Joint Personnel and Public Safety committee would be called to discuss the status of the police study. It was requested that an hour be given for this item.
Ms. Helen Bogue was recognized and spoke on the hours of the community centers. It was stated that this item would be discussed in two weeks.
Ms. Sandra Bright stated that the Broadway Resource Center was now named the Wilbourne Dempsey Resource Center.
Ms. Stephanie Jackson , President of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was present to speak to the Council about an upcoming event called Census Awareness to be held February 27, 2010. The sorority would like to partner with the City and organize this event. She stated that they would pass our education/advocacy materials and Census promotional materials to the community and work with literacy organizations to assist those with reading/writing comprehensive issues.
It was moved by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain to add the following resolution on the agenda.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8686-2009
A RESOLUTION MEMORALIZING AND
EMBRACING THE CONCEPT OF A CENSUS
AWARENESS EVENT TO BE HELD
FEBRUARY 27, 2010 TO LEND SUPPORT TO
THE COMMUNITY BY HELPING EDUCATE
AND INFORM THEM ON THE IMPORTANCE
OF BEING COUNTED IN 2010.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 6th day of October, 2009.
Mr. Lawson recognized Ms. Tamara Battles, a local attorney who was present at the meeting.
Mr. Larvadain stated that he would like to commend the Community Services Division on hosting World Play Day this past weekend.
Reverend Michael Howard and Patrick Shaw both local ministers were recognized for hosting Back to Christ Explosion that was recently held. It was stated that approximately 250 people were in attendance.
Mr. Fowler stated that the Louisiana Piano Competition will be held this weekend at the Coughlin Saunders Performing Arts Center.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
/S/ MYRON K. LAWSON
President
ATTEST:
/S/ NANCY L. THIELS
City Clerk
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