Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-07-14
Document Date:
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JULY 14, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, July 14, 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 City Attorney Chuck Johnson, Council 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 Representative Patrick Williams of Shreveport with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Jamar Giles.
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 June 30, 2009 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for Hudson Boulevard drainage improvements Natchez Street to Lincoln Road.
Name of Bidders Bid Amounts
Gilchrist Construction Co. $1,044,458.00
Gerace Construction $1,241,325.00
KDC Construction Co. $988,636.52
Ducote Wrecking Co. $881,020.78
Rylee Contracting $895,918.00
Peters Construction $874,345.00
Progressive Construction Co. $997,181.50
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HUDSON BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENTS, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for McAdams Ditch maintenance project, Phase II.
Name of Bidders Bid Amounts
Petron $17,700 (bid rejected due to
No addendum acknowledgment
Stranco, Inc. $45,400.00
Ducote Wrecking Co. $46,500.00
T.L. Construction $75,000.00
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
MCADAMS DITCH MAINTENANCE PROJECT,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
PROJECT, AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for three phase padmount transformers.
Name of Bidders
Arkansas Electric
Stuart Irby
Techline
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THREE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
TRANSFORMERS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for single phase padmount transformers.
Name of Bidders
Arkansas Electric
Central Moloney
Stuart C. Irby
Techline
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT TRANSFORMERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
TRANSFORMERS, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for single phase polemount transformers.
Name of Bidders
Diversified Electric No addendum acknowledgment
Arkansas Electric
Soloman Corporation
Central Moloney
WESCO
Stuart C. Irby
Techline No addendum acknowledgment
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT TRANSFORMERS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
TRANSFORMERS, 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
AMEND THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
J-QUAD PLANNING GROUP 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 RENTAL AND ELECTRIC
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH STANDARD
ENTERPRISES, INC. AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MAHOGANY WATKINS
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 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH IMS ENGINEERS FOR
NORTH MALL DRIVE, PHASE 2, NORTH DRIVE
TO STERKX ROAD AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR PROFESSIONAL
FEES IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR PROGRAMMING
IN COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
OPERATING BUDGET FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT IN FINANCE ADMINIS-
TRATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Finance committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010
CAPITAL BUDGET ADDING FUNDS FOR
ALEXANDER FULTON HOTEL CONVENTION
CENTER IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Economic Development committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CAUSTIC SODA FOR ELECTRIC PRODUCTION
DEPARTMENT 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 ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTES RECEIVED
FOR MOWING SERVICES FOR CITY MEDIANS,
CUL-DE-SACS AND RIGHT-OF-WAYS
THROUGHOUT THE CITY LIMITS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following
ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 FOR WHITLOCK AND
SHELTON CONSTRUCTION FOR ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE WASH RACK
PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING CERTAIN
SUBSTATION EQUIPMENT AS SURPLUS
PROPERTY AND NO LONGER NEEDED
BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 38 MACARTHUR
DRIVE REPRESENTED BY JOHN THOMPSON
FROM “SF0-2†SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO “C-2†GENERAL
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR A
VEHICLE SALES AND SERVICE BUSINESS
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 1772 MONROE
STREET AS REQUESTED BY BETH DURHAM
FROM “B-3†GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
TO “SF-2†SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE
DENSITY DISTRICT TO ALLOW FOR A
RESIDENTIAL USE OF A STRUCTURE BY A
NON-OWNER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING 2501 BROADWAY
AVENUE REPRESENTED BY SCOTT RYLAND
FROM “I-1†LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO
“C-2†GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING A BUS TERMINAL
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Community Development department.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE REZONING A PORTION OF A
30.52 ACRE TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN
SECTION 44 BEING A 300’ WIDE STRIP OF
LAND WHICH RUNS ALONG AND PARALLEL
TO THE NORTHERN MOST BOUNDARY LINE
BEING THE SOUTHERNMOST RIGHT OF WAY
LINE OF VERSAILLES BOULEVARD, AS
REPRESENTED BY GLADYS B. FINE FROM
“SF-2†SINGLE FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY
DISTRICT TO “B-1†NEIGHBORHOOD
BUSINESS DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ALLOWING A NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT 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. 8639-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO APPLY FOR FUNDING
FROM THE LA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCE-
MENT FOR A DARE 2009/2010 GRANT.
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 14th day of July, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8640-2009
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING JOE BETTY
STERKX AND APPOINTING RON DORSEY TO
SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA HISTORIC
PRESERVATION COMMISSION.
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 14th day of July, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8641-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SULFUR DIOXIDE FOR THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT.
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 14th day of July, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8642-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TACTICAL ARMOR 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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of July, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8643-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR DUHON LANE DRAINAGE AND
STREET REPAIRS.
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 14th day of July, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8644-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR EQUIPMENT COVERS OVER THE
TIRE STORAGE AREA AT THE CITY COMPOUND.
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 14th day of July, 2009.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8645-2009
A RESOLUTION REJECTING BIDS RECEIVED
AND AUTHORIZING RE-ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ADDITIONS TO THE CARPENTER
SHOP AT THE CONSOLIDATED CITY COMPOUND
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, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of July, 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. 185-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
BRASS FITTINGS & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID ITEMS
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 the14th day of July, 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. 186-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
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 POLES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the14th day of July, 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. 187-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
RENOVATIONS TO CUSTOMER SERVICE
BUILDING, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID BUILDING 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: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the14th day of July, 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. 188 -2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED
FOR ONE BACKYARD MINI-DIGGER DERRICK
UNIT FOR USE BY THE ELECTRIC DISTRI-
BUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID DIGGER UNIT 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 the14th day of July, 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 annual work uniform bid for use by various using departments 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 189-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR MARKING PAINT 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 the14th day of July, 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. 190-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR TESTING, CALIBRATION AND MAINTE-
ENANCE OF SUBSTATION RELAYS, METERS,
AND RELATED EQUIPMENT FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION 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 the14th day of July, 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. 191-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR TRANSFORMER REPAIRS 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 the14th day of July, 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. 192-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 OPERATING
BUDGET FOR POSITIONS IN THE ENGINEERING
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 the14th day of July, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 193-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 OPERATING
BUDGET TRANSFERRING A CODE ENFORCEMENT
OFFICER POSITION FROM THE PLANNING
DIVISION TO THE CODE ENFORCEMENT
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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the14th day of July, 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. 194-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2009/2010 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR SOUTHERN HEIGHTS DRAINAGE
PROJECT 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 the14th day of July, 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. 195-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
DIRECTIVE NO. 1 FOR ROADSIDE OPEN
DITCH CLOSURES FOR CRESTWOOD
DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Ms. Ginger Hundley was present to speak on 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 the14th day of July, 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. 196-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT NO. 3 FOR VERSAILLES BOULEVARD
EXTENSION, PHASE 3, PACKAGE 3 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Ms. Kay Michiels was present to explain this item to the Council. 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 the14th day of July, 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 197-2009
AN ORDINANCE RENEWING EXISTING ANNUAL
REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT WITH RYLEE
CONTRACTING COMPANY FOR WATER AND
WASTEWATER SYSTEM AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the14th day of July, 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. 198-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MONCEAUX-
BULLER & ASSOCIATES FOR ANNUAL REQUIRE-
MENTS CONTRACTS FOR THE GAS, WATER
AND WASTEWATER 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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the14th day of July, 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. 199-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF PINEVILLE
TO HOST THE ANNUAL LOUISIANA MUNICIPAL
ASSOCIATION CONVENTION, AUGUST 6-8,
2009 IN ALEXANDRIA AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Lawson requested that the Administration give an updated report in two weeks on the LMA Convention. 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 the14th day of July, 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. 200-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE ARTS
COUNCIL TO ORGANIZE, ENCOURAGE,
AND ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
ARTS FOR QUALITY ARTS AND CULTURAL
PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CITY 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 the14th day of July, 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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 201-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE SHEPHERD CENTER
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: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the14th day of July, 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. 202-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A RENTAL AND ELECTRIC
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CARLYLE
PARTNERS 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: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the14th day of July, 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. 203-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A RENTAL AND ELECTRIC
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH STRATFORD
PARTNERS 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: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the14th day of July, 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. Hobbs, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 204-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO NEGOTIATE AND ENTER INTO A CONTRACT
TO PURCHASE TWO TRACTS OF LAND
ADJACENT TO DEERFIELD SUBDIVISION AND
BAYOU ROBERTS FOR PURPOSES OF
DEVELOPING AN OPEN SPACE PARK WITH A
CIRCUIT TYPE WALKING OR JOGGING TRAIL
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, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Lawson.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the14th day of July, 2009.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance renewing the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Cenla Pride/Bettye Jones was delayed for thirty days. Ms. Bettye Jones was present to address the Council.
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. 205-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE ALEXANDRIA HOUSING
AUTHORITY FOR BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
AND TO AMEND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BUDGET OF THE ALEXANDRIA CITY COUNCIL
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion.
An amendment was offered by Mr. Goins to amend 2009/2010 economic development budget of the Alexandria City Council. (Please note for the record that no dollar amount was mentioned) The motion was moved by Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Goins. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the14th day of July, 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. 206-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO PURCHASE A 1.26 +/- ACRE TRACT
FRONTING JONES AVENUE FOR SITTING OF
RELOCATED FIRE STATION NO. 2 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 the14th day of July, 2009.
PUBLIC SAFETY 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 207-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALEXANDRIA
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE FUNDS FROM
THE LA HIGHWAY SAFETY COMMISSION FOR A
HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety 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 the14th day of July, 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. 208-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH THE ENERGY AUTHORITY
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 the14th day of July, 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. 209-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH LOUISIANA ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT FOR THE SMALL AND
EMERGING BUSINESS PROGRAM 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, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the14th day of July, 2009.
Mr. President next recognized Mr. Chuck Johnson, City Attorney, who presented an item to be brought up under unanimous consent. He asked the Council to make a technical amendment to Ordinance No. 184-2009 making a correction to the tax millage rate from 6.81 mills to 6.83 mills.
It was moved by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler to add this item to the agenda. Mr. President asked for any public comment. There being none, a roll call vote was taken and the following recorded:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
A motion was made by Mr. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins to approve the technical amendment to this ordinance. A roll call vote was taken and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
Item Number 41 was discussed at this time. Ms. Kay Michiels was present to speak on this item. After further discussion, the item was adopted. (It is shown in these minutes, as Ordinance No. 196-2009)
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The President opened up the public hearing. Mr. Van Dunn, Community Development department was present to explain these items to the Council. The following action was taken.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8645-2009
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING PUBLIC HEARING
ON STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 608-13TH STREET
AND 510-14TH STREET 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 14th day of July, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8646-2009
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON THE COST
OF DEMOLITION OF 17 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.
(Please note for the record that Mr. Hobbs abstained from voting on item number 13 from the demolition list)
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 14th day of July, 2009.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from any of the committees.
Mr. Lawson stated that there will be another Special meeting in two weeks concerning the Cleco case.
Mr. Larvadain complimented the City for such a wonderful display of fireworks on the river for the July 4th.
Mr. Fowler congratulated the staff at Links on the Bayou golf course.
Ms. Vonn Jennings was recognized and presented the City Council with a plaque from the Central Louisiana Juneteenth for their participation in the festival.
Mr. Lawson recognized several members of the Alexandria Housing Authority.
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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