Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-06-02
Document Date:
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD JUNE 2, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, June 2, 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, Chuck Fowler and Myron K. Lawson. Also present were City Attorney Chuck Johnson, 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 Clark of Acadian Village with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mr. Charles Boss, a student from Peabody High School.
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. Hobbs 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 held May 19, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH CYPRESS MOON
PRODUCTION COMPANY TO PROVIDE
INCENTIVES FOR THE LODGING OF CAST AND
CREW; LEASE AND RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT,
SOUND PRODUCTION LOCATIONS AND
PURCHASE OF MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
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 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
58-2009 WHICH AUTHORIZED THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
WITH COMMUNIGROUP REGARDING ITS
PROVISION OF CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATION
SERVICES TO THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REVISING
CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 4 OF THE
CITY CODE PERTAINING TO ELECTRICAL
CONSTRUCTION CODES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT FOR ANNUAL
INSPECTION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION OF
BREAKERS AND TRANSFORMERS AT D.G.
HUNTER GENERATING STATION 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 SHELTER AGREEMENT
WITH THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
FOR DISASTER RELIEF SHELTER AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Relations/Policy Procedures committee.
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
REBOWE & FONTENOT FOR ACTUARIAL
SERVICES 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 MAXIMUM CONSULTING
SERVICES TO DEVELOP AND PREPARE
DETAILED FEDERAL INDIRECT COST
ALLOCATION PLANS FOR THE CITY 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 WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ARNA
BONTEMPS AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
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 WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE
ALEXANDRIA HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL
LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 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 COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH ALEXANDRIA WEED
AND SEED AREA FOUR AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Safety committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE RAPIDES EXPLORATORY
EDUCATION HOUSE (T.R.E.E. HOUSE) TO
PROVIDE AND EXPAND CULTURAL AND
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR THE
CITY’S YOUTH AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins, seconded by Mr. Silver, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING REVOCATION
OF THE ENTIRE LENGTH AND WIDTH OF
RIGHT OF WAY FOR SUMMERWOOD LANE
AND AN UNNAMED 50’ WIDE RIGHT OF WAY
LOCATED IN ENGLAND DRIVE SUBDIVISION
The next item on the agenda that being item number 14 was pulled from the consent calendar and was discussed later on in the meeting.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8620-2009
A RESOLUTION REAPPOINTING RODNEY JONES
TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA MUNICIPAL
FIRE & POLICE CIVIL SERVICE, BOARD, AS
THE MAYORAL NOMINATION.
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 2nd day of June, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8621-2009
A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
BE HELD JULY 14, 2009 FOR 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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8622-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THREE PHASE PADMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS.
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 2nd day of June, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8623-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE PADMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS FOR INVENTORY STOCK.
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 2nd day of June, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Silver, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8624-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR SINGLE PHASE POLEMOUNT
TRANSFORMERS FOR INVENTORY STOCK.
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 2nd day of June, 2009.
Next, item number 14 was discussed and appoved.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8625-2009
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE ALEXANDRIA
TOWN TALK AND THE ALEXANDRIA NEWS WEEKLY
AS OFFICIAL JOURNALS OF THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA.
Mr. Goins made a motion adding the Alexandria News Weekly as an official journal for the City of Alexandria, along with the Alexandria Town Talk. The motion was seconded by Mr. Larvadain. There was some discussion. Mr. R.T. Morgan a reporter with the Alexandria Town Talk was recognized on this item.
The President called for any more discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Larvadain.
NAYS: Fowler.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 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. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 133-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
INTERIOR PAINTING FOR THE BOYS & GIRLS
CLUB, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID PAINTING
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 2nd day of June, 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. 134-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION
UNIT PRICING FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
PRICING 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 2nd day of June, 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. 135-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF WELSH FOR
AN ACT OF DONATION OF SURPLUS MOVABLE
PROPERTY FOR ELECTRICAL OIL CIRCUIT
BREAKERS AND DECLARING SAID ITEMS TO
BE NO LONGER NEEDED FOR ANY PUBLIC
PURPOSE 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 2nd day of June, 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. Lawson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 136-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW EXISTING CONTRACT WITH IMS
ENGINEERS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING SERVICES 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 2nd day of June, 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. 137-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A LETTER AGREEMENT WITH
CROSSTEX LIG, LLC FOR NATURAL GAS
TRANSPORTATION CONTRACT 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 the 2nd day of June, 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. 138-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ASSURECO RISK MANAGE-
MENT AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FOR
2009 CHLORINE RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN
UPDATE 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 2nd day of June, 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. 139-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH CLIFTON J. SPEARS FOR
LEGAL SERVICES 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 2nd day of June, 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. 140-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMUNITY
SENIOR CITIZENS MULTIPURPOSE RESOURCE
CENTER, FOR SERVICES TO BE RENDERED
AT THE BROADWAY RESOURCE 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: Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 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. Larvadain, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 141-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH COPE, INC. TO
PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL SUMMER ENRICH-
MENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY’S YOUTH TO BE
HELD FROM JUNE 1-26, 2009 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 2nd day of June, 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. 142-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH DPS-FINANCIAL RESOURCES
& SOLUTIONS FOR BOOKKEEPING AND TAX
SERVICES FOR THE ALEXANDRIA FESTIVAL
ASSOCIATION 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 the 2nd day of June, 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. 143-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS
RELATIVE TO OPERATION OF CHANNEL 4
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 2nd day of June, 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 144-2009
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS
RELATIVE TO A WEB PROVIDER 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 2nd day of June, 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. Fowler and seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 145-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A RESTORATION
PROJECT FOR BAYOU ROBERT WATERSHED
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works 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 2nd day of June, 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. 146-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH ASH SPORTS
CAMP TO MAKE PROVISIONS FOR SIXTY YOUTH
WITHIN THE CITY MEETING INCOME GUIDELINES
AS RECOMMENDED BY HUD, TO ATTEND THE
SPORTS CAMP HELD FROM MAY 26-JULY 24,
2009 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works 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 2nd day of June, 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. 147-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH WLM, LLC,
AQUATIC SCHOOL TO PROVIDE A SUMMER
RECREATIONAL SWIMMING PROGRAM FOR
THE CITY’S YOUTH AT PEABODY MAGNET
HIGH SCHOOL AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works committee recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Fowler, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: Larvadain.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 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. Silver, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 148-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE YMCA OF
CENTRAL LOUISIANA TO PROVIDE A SUMMER
RECREATIONAL SWIMMING PROGRAM FOR
THE CITY’S YOUTH 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 2nd day of June, 2009
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business committees.
Mr. Silver, Chairman of the Economic Development committee reported the following:
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8626-2009
A RESOLUTION CO-SPONSORING THE CENTRAL
LOUISIANA SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL TO BE HELD
JUNE 27, 2009.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 2nd day of June, 2009.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8627-2009
A RESOLUTION CO-SPONSORING JUNETEENTH
CELEBRATION CONCERT WITH LOCAL RADIO
STATION.
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 2nd day of June, 2009.
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 JAFFA TEMPLE
#181 PRINCE HALL SHRINERS, TO HOST ITS
ANNUAL DEEP SOUTH CONFERENCE TO BE
HELD JULY 9-12, 2009 IN THE CITY OF
ALEXANDRIA 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 WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH BENJAMIN
DANE, LLC, TO SUPPORT A COMMUNITY-
WIDE EVENT RECOGNIZING AND CELEBRATING
JUNETEENTH, THE OLDEST NATIONALLY
CELEBRATED COMMEMORATION OF THE
ENDING OF SLAVERY IN THE UNITED STATES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Hobbs, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8628-2009
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPROVAL FOR
INDEMNIFICATION FOR S.P.A.R.C. ACTIVITY
BEING ACCORDED THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
SUBJECT TO CERTAIN STRUCTURES AND
PROCEDURES RELATED 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 2nd day of June, 2009.
The Council recognized Mr. Charles Boss, a student from Peabody High School who was attending the meeting.
The Council announced that the Rotary Club presented its “Service Above Self” award to Scott Brame on Tuesday at noon. This award is presented to individuals who demonstrate exemplary humanitarian service, in any form and at any level.
It was requested by a Council member that at the next committee meeting that they hear a presentation from the Administration on the tree trimming in the City of Alexandria.
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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