Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-08-25
Document Date:
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 25, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, August 25, 2009 at 5:00 P.M. There were present the Honorable Roosevelt L. Johnson, Ed Larvadain, III, Everett Hobbs, Jonathan D. Goins, Harry B. Silver and Chuck Fowler. 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 Martin with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Johnson.
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. Goins seconded the motion. It was unanimously carried by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held August 11, 2009 and a special meeting which was held August 11, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were delayed for vehicle wash equipment replacement at Consolidated City Compound and Duhon Lane drainage and street repairs.
Bids were received for tactical armor for the Alexandria Police department.
Name of Bidders Amount of Bid
RBR Tactical Armor $51,425.00
Belsco $75,375.45
Teeco Safety $51,977.50
Kay Radio $52,160.25
Barney’s Police Supply $61,605.45
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.Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
TACTICAL ARMOR FOR THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID TACTICAL ARMOR AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for annual bid for 2010 model year vehicles.
Name of Bidders
Hixson
All Star Toyota
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. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
2010 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID VEHICLES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
CAPLAN’S INC., FOR THE ANNUAL UNIFORM
BID FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DIVISION (POLICE
& FIRE) FOR A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR PROGRAMMING
FOR COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR CITY WIDE
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR DERFIELD
WALKING TRAIL AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR MASONIC DRIVE
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
26, SECTION 26-1 (10) OF THE CITY CODE
SETTING NEW ADMISSION RATES FOR
THE ALEXANDRIA ZOO AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
4-14 (B) OF THE CITY CODE PROVIDING
ADDITIONAL NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOL
APPLICATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH CENLA
COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE, INC., IN
SUPPORT OF A COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL,
DENTAL, EDUCATION, NUTRITIION AND
SOCIAL SERVICES OFFERED TO LOCAL
CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A SUB-RECIPIENT AGREE-
MENT FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION
PROGRAM (NSP) FUNDS WITH THE LA
HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT TO SELECT AND
FOR AUTHORITY OF THE CITY TO RETAIN
AN ENGINEER/CONSULTANT TO WORK WITH
AND FOR THE CITY ON THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUGARHOUSE
ROAD/HUDSON BOULEVARD CORRIDOR
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL/CONSULTING SERVICES
WITH WILLIS ENGINEERING AND SCIENTIFIC,
LLC., FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW,
ANALYSIS AND COORDINATION OF CERTAIN
CITY-WIDE PROJECTS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR
ANY ITEAM THAT HAS ADVANCED TO
THE WORLD SERIES FOR ITS ORGANIZED
SPORTING LEAGUE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
THOMAS CUPPLES FOR THE LEASING OF A
CITY OWNED VACANT LOT LOCATED AT THE
CORNER OF SIXTEENTH STREET AND HOLLY
STREET AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8662-2009
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOUISIANA
COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR AUDIT
YEAR ENDING APRIL 30, 2009, INCLUDING
THE 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, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8663-2009
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING
TO BE HELD OCTOBER 6, 2009 FOR THE
CONDEMNATION OF 12 STRUCTURES.
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 25th day of August, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8664-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERABLE WALL REPLACEMENT
FOR THE BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER.
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 25th day of August, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8665-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS WOODDALE OUTFALL AND RAILROAD
AVENUE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 1
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
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 25th day of August, 2009.
(PLEASE NOTE FOR THE RECORD THAT COUNCILMAN FOWLER LEFT THE MEETING AT THIS TIME)
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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 245-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE SUBMITTED
FOR FLAGS 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: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2009.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 246-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
EQUIPMENT COVERS OVER THE TIRE
STORAGE AREA AT THE 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: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2009.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for operating chemicals for the Wastewater department 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 247-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
WIRE AND CABLE FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH REPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 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. 248-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
OPERATING BUDGET ADDING A VETERINARIAN
POSITION AT THE ALEXANDRIA ZOO 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, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2009.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with LOHS for substance abuse testing 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 249-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENTS WITH LECOMPTE, CHENEYVILLE,
PINEVILLE, WOODWORTH, HESSMER, BUNKIE,
COTTONPORT AND MARKSVILLE FOR THE
DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN SURPLUS POLICE
VEHICLES THROUGH THE INTERGOVERN-
MENTAL SERVICES LAWS 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: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2009.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 250-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
CHANDLER CORPORATION FOR THE USE
OF OFFICE SPACE AT 3700 GOVERNMENT
STREET 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, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 251-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE FACILITIES AGREEMENT
WITH THE RAPIDES EXPLORATORY EDUCATION
HOUSE, “T.R.E.E. HOUSE†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: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 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. Lawson and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 252-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
AGREEMENTS WITH MAHOGANY WATKINS
AND DAPHNE R. ROBINSON AS CO-BOND
COUNSELS 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: Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2009.
PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 253-2009
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 641 NORTH
BOLTON AVENUE AS REQUESTED BY CLASC
BUILDING, LLC., REPRESENTED BY RENICK
P. WEBB, FROM “B-2†COMMUNITY BUSINESS
DISTRICT TO “B-3†GENERAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
CONSTRUCTING A HOSPITAL AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 254-2009
AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING 3.60 ACRES,
MORE OR LESS, BEING THE REDEEMER
LUTHERAN CHURCH PROPERTY AND A
SMALL PORTION OF MASONIC DRIVE
LOCATED IN LOTS 21 AND 21 OF THE
COOK ALEXANDER SUBDIVISION OF THE
FLOWERTON 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: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2009.
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 255-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR WASP & HORNET KILLER FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD 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: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2009.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the quotes received from Green’s park Service, Alpine Lawn & Landscape and Kelly’s Landscaping for mowing services for city medians, cul-de-sacs and right-of-ways throughout the city limits was delayed.
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for professional services for emergency debris management was delayed for four (4) weeks.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 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. Silver and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 256-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA/
PINEVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS
BUREAU FOR GENERAL SERVICES AS IT
RELATES TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Economic Development committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2009.
Mr. Lawson recognized Mrs. Nancy Downs McCabe in the audience, a former council member for the City of Alexandria.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, A & E Review, Cost Share Agreement, Public Relations and Audit committees.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Finance committee reported the following items:
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following item was brought up under unanimous consent. Mr. Hobbs asked the audience for any public comment. There being none.
On motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZIING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONDUCTING
AND IMPLEMENTING A CITY-WIDE
DIRECTIONAL SIGNAGE AND WAY-
FINDING STUDY WITH JEFFREY CARBO
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following item was brought up under unanimous consent. Mr. Hobbs asked the audience for any public comment. There being none.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZIING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH MEYER, MEYER, LACROIX &
HIXSON FOR CONCEPTUAL PLANS
AND DESIGNS FOR CORRIDOR
ENHANCEMENTS AND STREET-
SCAPING FOR LOWER THIRD AND
MAIN STREETS FROM ST. JAMES
TO BROADWAY AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following item was brought up under unanimous consent. Mr. Hobbs asked the audience for any public comment. There being none.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH THE SHAW GROUP FOR
STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION AND
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT FOR THE
SPARC INITIATIVE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8666-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINIS-
TRATION TO ISSUE GARBAGE BAG COUPONS
TO 55 YEARS OLD OR OLDER.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2009.
Mr. Goins, Chairman of the Public Safety committee reported the following items:
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8667-2009
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FORMATION
OF AND CONFIRM MEMBERSHIP TO THE
MAYORAL COMMISSION PRIORITIZING
AND IMPLEMENTING THE I.A.C.P. REPORT
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND
TO PROVIDE FOR PRIORITIZATION OF
OPERATIONAL AND CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
AND INITIAL STEPS TO REALIZE THE GOALS OF
“TAKING COMMAND†AND TO PROVIDE FOR
ANY MATTERS RELATED THERETO INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO POLICIKNG IN GENERAL
IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AS WELL AS
TO REQUEST INVESTIGATION AND ACTION
OF THE ALEXANDRIA 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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2009.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following item:
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8668-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING HARRY SILVER,
MYRON LAWSON AND THE MAYOR TO
REPRESENT THE CITY IN MAKING DECISIONS
ON THE OPERATION, MANAGEMENT AND/OR
CLOSURE OF THE ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL.
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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2009.
Unanimous consent
Mr. Trey Gist presented the following:
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following item was added to the agenda. There was no public comment.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following emergency ordinance was adopted:
EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 244-2009
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING AN EXTREME
PUBLIC EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO ENTE RINTO A HOTEL OPERATION
AND MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FOR THE
CITY PROPERTY COMMONLY CALLED THE
ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL AND CONVENTION
CENTER AND OTHER MATTERS 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, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Fowler.
The emergency ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 25th day of August, 2009.
Mr. Lawson recognized Representative Herbert Dixon who was in the audience.
Betty Jones was recognized and spoke on the problems with the Community Centers. Mr. Larvadain asked that this item be placed on the next Community Development committee.
It was also asked that at the next Legal committee meeting that an item be placed on the agenda concerning the Administration presenting the committee schedule report by 5:00 PM on Mondays prior to the Council meeting on Tuesdays.
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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