Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-05-05
Document Date:
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MAY 5, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, May 5, 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 Reverend Joseph Franklin with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Silver
CONSENT CALENDAR
The Council next read all items found under the heading Consent Calendar and assigned them to committees.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption or introduction of all items appearing under the heading of Consent Calendar.
Mr. Silver 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. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the minutes taken from a regular meeting which was held April 21, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for operating supplies for the Electric Distribution department.
Name of Bidders
Sequel Electrical Supply
Service Electric Supply
CED
Arkansas Electric Company
Stuart C. Irby
WESCO
Gresco Utility Supply
Techline
The above bids were referred to the Mayor and appropriate committee for tabulation and recommendation. The following ordinance was introduced by Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
OPERATING SUPPLIES FOR THE ELECTRIC
DISTRIBUTION DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED
BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT FOR SAID SUPPLIES, AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER IINTO AN EXCHANGE OF SURPLUS
PROPERTY TO ROGER VIDRINE AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
RAPIDES PARISH SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
TO RECEIVE A BUREAU OF JUSTICE
ASSISTANCE GRANT TO PURCHASE EQUIP-
MENT THAT WILL IMPROVE THE CRIMMINAL
JUSTICE SYSTEM AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-121
OF THE CITY CODE RELATIVE TO PARKING
LIMITS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND OTHER
MATTERS 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 SIGN ENGINEERING AMENDMENT NO. 1
WITH RGARD TO THE 2008 SAFE ROUTES
TO SCHOOL GRANT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING WORK TASK
CHANGE DIRECTIVE NO. 2 TO PROGRAM A
ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH CLOSURES WORK
TASK NO. 14 FOR MACARTHUR DRIVE
FRONTAGE ROAD AT SALLIE STREET AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO EIGHT (8) CONSULTING
AGREEMENTS AND TO RECEIVE GRANT
REIMBURSEMENT FOR SAID FEES FROM
THE LA OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOP-
MENT AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE AVOYELLES PARISH
SHERIFF’S OFFICE FOR THE USE OF THE
INCINERATOR AT THE ALEXANDRIA ANIMAL
SHELTER AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORIDNANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A USER AGENCY AGREE-
MENT WITH RAPIDES BUSINESS AND
CAREER SOLUTIONS CENTER, WORKFORCE
OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT TO OPERATE
EXPANDED SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH BALLARD CLC FOR
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
FOR REHABILITATION OF THE D.G. HUNTER
COOLING TOWER #4 AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH EJES, INC. FOR DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION FOR
URBAN WASTEWATER SYSTEM IMPROVE-
MENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MONCEAUX, BULLER &
ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION FOR MARTIN
PARK GAS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVE-
MENTS AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS
FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVA-
TION FOR URBAN WATER PRODUCTION AND
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW TH EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
ALPINE LAWN & LANDSCAPE FOR MAINT-
ENANCE SERVICES FOR ASSORTED PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
GREEN’S PARK SERVICE FOR MAINTENANCE
SERVICES FOR COMPTON PARK AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
WILLIAMS NURSERY & LANDSCAPING FOR
THE MOWING OF ESLER FIELD LANDFILL
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
BEAUFORD ENTERPRISES DBA YANKEE
CLIPPER FOR I-49 GREENBELT MAINTENANCE
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO RENEW THE EXISTING CONTRACT WITH
GREEN’S PARK SERVICE FOR LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR RAPIDES TRAIL
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8600-2009
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF DR. RICHARD ELDER TO SERVE ON THE
ALEXANDRIA CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AS
THE LSUA APPOINTEE.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8601-2009
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINT-
MENTS OF KLEIN JOHNSON AND JIMMY
WILLIAMS TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA
FIRE AND POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8602-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR BRASS FITTINGS & MISCELLANOUS
ITEMS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8603-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR LIQUID CHLORINE FOR THE
WATER AND WASTEWATER DEAPRTMENTS.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8604-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR TREATED WOOD POLES FOR A
TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8605-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR VEHICLE WASH EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT AT CONSOLIDATED CITY
COMPOUND.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8606-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR BAYOU ROBERTS AT LANDMARK
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 6.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8607-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR ADDITIONS TO THE CARPENTER
SHOP AT THE CONSOLIDATED CITY COMPOUND.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 2009.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8608-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CEILING REPAIR/REPLACEMENT
AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 2009.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CEILING REPAIR/REPLACEMENT AT THE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID CEILING AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8609-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR FLOORING AT THE BOYS & GIRLS
CLUB 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: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 2009.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
FLOORING AT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID FLOORING
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Silver moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8610-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR INTERIOR PAINTING FOR THE
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB.
The President called for any discussion. There being no further discussion, a vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 2009.
On motion of Mr. Silver, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
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.
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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 102-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CULPEPPER DRAINAGE – LLEWELLYN TO
STERKX ROAD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID DRAINAGE 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 5th day of May, 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. 103-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
THE DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT OF
ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS AT THE
BUILDING LOCATED AT 621 JOHNSTON STREET,
AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID DEMOLITION
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 5th day of May, 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. 104-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CLAMPS & COUPLINGS 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 5th day of May, 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. 105-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
CHEMICALS 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 5th day of May, 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. 106-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA,
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS, AS REFLECTED BY
BIDS RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID BAGS 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 5th day of May, 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 electrical revisions to the Information Systems 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 107-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENT
NO. 1 TO THE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES FOR ENTERPRISE ROAD STREET,
DRAINAGE AND SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT
AN DOTHER 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 5th day of May, 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. 108-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL AGREEMENT
WITH EJES, INC. FOR THE DESIGN OF COTTON
STREET BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS 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 5th day of May, 2009.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for procell batteries for a twelve month period was delayed for two weeks.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the lowest quote received for marking paint for a twelve month period was pulled from the agenda.
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. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 109-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT PRICE FOR
ADVANCED SPECIALIZED CARRIERS FOR
REMOVAL OF THE HOUSEBOATS 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: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 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. 110-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT CONSULTANTS,
SERVICES, INC. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 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: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 2009.
PUBLIC HEARING – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
The public hearing was opened.
Mr. Van Dunn, Community Development Inspector was present to explain these structures to the Council. Mr. W. T. Armitage was also present to explain one structure 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. 8611-2009
A RESOLUTION TAKING ACTION ON 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 5th day of May, 2009.
The public hearing was closed.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development, Cost Share Agreement/Emerging Business and Audit committees.
Mr. Johnson, Chairman of the Public Relations/Policy Procedures committee brought up the following items:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CONTRACTS
RELATIVE TO OPERATION OF CHANNEL 4
AND OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Hobbs, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE CONTRACTS
RELATIVE TO A WEB PROVIDER AND
OTHERWISE TO PROVIDE WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
Unanimous Consent
Mr. President recognized Mike Redman. He reported to the Council that a pond will be built behind Home Depot to help satisfy the drainage issue in that area.
The Council asked that an item be put in the Public Works committee in 2 weeks to hear an update from the Corps of Engineers & Gravity Drainage Ditch concerning the above item.
Mr. Goins next introduced Coach Pete Richardson of Southern University. He spoke and introduced his staff that was traveling with him.
Mr. Joe Page was next recognized and he introduced the staff of Visions, Inc., who has been in town conducting training classes to some of the employees of the City.
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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