Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-03-10
Document Date:
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD MARCH 10, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, March 10, 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 Joe Green with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Goins.
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 February 24, 2009 were unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for one 500 KW generator for the Public Safety Complex.
Name of Bidders Base bid amount
KDM Electric $185,400.00
Commercial Electric $214,270.00
Twin City Electric $225,111.00
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
ONE 500 KW GENERATOR FOR THE PUBLIC
SAFETY COMPLEX, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID GENERATOR, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for turn-out gear for the Alexandria Fire department.
Name of Bidders
Bonaventure Company, Inc.
Casco Industries
Ferrara Fire Apparatus
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
TURN-OUT GEAR FOR THE ALEXANDRIA FIRE
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID GEAR, AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for construction & maintenance materials for various using departments.
Name of Bidders
Pinebluff Sand & Gravel
Luhr Brothers
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
CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE MATERIALS
FOR VARIOUS USING DEPARTMENTS, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND
TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
MATERIALS, 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 CLOSE THE SALE OF THE B.S.C.
LIVESTOCK SALES FACILITY AND TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED
THERETO AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ENTER INTO AN INDEMNIFICATION
AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNIGROUP OF
JACKSON, INC. TO PROVIDE TELECOMMUNICA-
TIONS SERVICES, INCLUDING 911 SERVICES
TO THE CITY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
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
THE ALEXANDRIA ACES BASEBALL CLUB
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR HOT MIX AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
OPERATING BUDGET FOR CIVIL SERVICE
& HUMAN RESOURCES AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR THE PAINTING OF
GROUND STORAGE TANK AT KISATCHIE
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPEC
THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO SIGN CHANGE ORDER #1, 2 AND 3 FOR
THE BOLTON AVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER
RENOVATION PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 FOR ROADSIDE OPEN DITCH
CLOSURES – 2006 FOR SALLIE STREET
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 5 FOR PROGRAM A – ROADSIDE
OPEN DITCH CLOSURES – 2006 AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8565-2009
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF DAVID WILLIAMS TO SERVE ON THE GAEDA
BOARD, REPLACING STEPHEN WRIGHT, WHO
RESIGNED.
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 10th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8566-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SUBMIT THE 2009 ACTION PLAN TO HUD AND
TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR RELEASE OF HUD’S LETTER
OF CREDIT FOR CDBG AND HOME PROGRAM
FUNDS.
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 10th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8567-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A STAY-OF-
DEMOLITION ORDER FOR 320 GABRIEL LANE.
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 10th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8568-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF
AN APPLICATION WITH LA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION & DEVELOPMENT FOR A
GRANT UNDER SECTION 3037 FOR AID IN THE
FINANCING OF THE OPERATING ASSISTANCE
PROJECT FOR ATRANS 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 10th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8569-2009
A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY’S
INTENTION TO ACCEPT AND INCORPORATE
AS PART OF THE CITY’S WASTEWATER
COLLECTION SYSTEM THE PROPOSED SEWER
FORCE MAIN AND PUMP STATIONS SERVING
LSUA AND THE STATE EMERGENCY SHELTER.
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 10th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8570-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO
STATE THEIR INTENT TO MAINTAIN PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS AS SET FORTH BY NATIONAL
POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM
(NPDES), IN ORDER TO PREVENT WASTEWATER
PERMIT VIOLATIONS.
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 10th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8571-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
SUBMIT A PRE-APPLICATION TO THE LA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
AS REQUIRED TO HAVE IDENTIFIED COLLECTION
AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT IMPROVEMENTS
PLACED ON THE PROJECT PRIORITY LIST FOR
FUNDING THROUGH THE STATE REVOLVING FUND
LOAN PROGRAM.
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 10th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8572-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CLAMPS & COUPLINGS FOR A
SIX MONTH PERIOD.
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 10th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8573-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR JANITORIAL CHEMICALS FOR A
SIX MONTH PERIOD.
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 10th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8574-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR PLASTIC REFUSE BAGS 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8575-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CULPEPPER DRAINAGE –
LLEWELLYN TO STERKX ROAD.
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 10th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8576-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR THE DEMOLITION AND ABATEMENT
OF ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIALS AT THE
BUILDING LOCATED AT 621 JOHNSTON STREET.
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 10th day of March, 2009.
ORDINANCE 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 39-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
HIGHWAY 28 WEST – 24” SEWER FORCE MAIN
PROJECT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
MAIN 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 10th day of March, 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. 40-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
RENOVATION OF FIRE STATION NO. 4 –
MASONIC DRIVE AND LEE STREET, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
RENOVATION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of March, 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. 41-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
NET DATA ACQUISITION & HANDLING SYSTEMS
UPGRADE REQUIRED FOR EXISTING MONITORING
SYSTEMS FOR EPA MANDATED SYSTEMS FOR
THE ELECTRIC PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of March, 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. 42-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES FOR A SIX MONTH
PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED
AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID
SUPPLIES 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 10th day of March, 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. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 43-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH
DIAMOND ENTERPRISES, INC., FOR
REPAINTING OF TWIN GROUND STORAGE
TANKS AT KISATCHIE WELLFIELDS 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 10th day of March, 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. 44-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO ACCEPT THE QUOTE RECEIVED FROM
BARNEY’S POLICE SUPPLY FOR POLICE
UNIFORM ACCESSORIES FOR THE
ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. There being no other discussion, a vote was called and the following recorded:
YEAS: Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of March, 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. 45-2009
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING RELATIVE
TO ALEXANDRIA’S SPECIAL PLANNED ACTIVITY
CORRIDORS THE FORMATION OF A COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY AND SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE THEREIN OF $2,000,000 IN S.P.A.R.C.
BOND FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PARTIALLY
FUNDING CRA-3 RECOMMENDATIONS AND
RESPONSES TO THE SPARC-CRA-3 RFS PROCESS
AND RELATED PROVISIONS.
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 10th day of March, 2009.
The next item on the agenda was to consider final adoption of an ordinance terminating the professional services agreement with Ken Juneau was removed, because there is no contract or professional services agreement that exists.
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. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 46-2009
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009 CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR CITY WIDE DRAINAGE IMPROVE-
MENTS 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 10th day of March, 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. 47-2009
AN ORDINANCE DENYING THE REZONING OF
5114 RANSBOTTOM DRIVE AS REQUESTED BY
CHARLES VERNON, FROM “SF-2” SINGLE
FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY DISTRICT AND
“C-2” GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO
“MF-1” MULTI-FAMILY LOW DENSITY DISTRICT
FOR THE PURPOSE OF HOUSING TWO DUPLEXES
OR A FOURPLEX APARTMENT BUILDING AND
OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Works/Zoning committee recommended the denial of this item. The Alexandria Zoning Commission also denied this item on January 26, 2009. 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 10th day of March, 2009.
UTILITY COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance rescinding the $4.00 sanitation fee was delayed until after the budget is discussed.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance terminating the Professional Services Agreement with Trey Gist for legal services was moved by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain. A roll call vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Lawson, Larvadain.
NAYS: Silver, Hobbs, Johnson, Fowler.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was therefore declared failed.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance terminating the Professional Services Agreement with Gold, Weems, Bruser, Sues, Rundell law firm for legal services was moved by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain. A roll call vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Lawson, Larvadain.
NAYS: Silver, Hobbs, Johnson, Fowler.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was therefore declared failed.
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance terminating the Professional Services Agreement with Wheelis & Rozanski for legal services was moved by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain. A roll call vote was called for and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Goins, Lawson, Larvadain.
NAYS: Silver, Hobbs, Johnson, Fowler.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was therefore declared failed.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Finance, Public Works, Legal, Utility, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation, A & E Review, Economic Development, Cost Share Agreement & Emerging Business, Public Relations/Policy Procedures and Audit committees.
Mr. Goins, Chairman of the Community 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. 8577-2009
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A REVITALIZATION
PLAN DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
PARISH REDEVELOPMENT LAW R.S. 33:4425
PREPARED BY J-QUAD PLANNING GROUP 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 10th day of March, 2009.
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Finance committee stated that the committee would begin meeting on the budget on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. It was also stated that a public hearing would be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at the 5:00 P.M. council meeting.
Unanimous Consent
Ms. Ginger Hunley was recognized and asked questions concerning the ditch closure project on Crestwood Drive.
Mr. Mike Redman asked questions concerning the Fast Track project on cleaning out the ditches for drainage.
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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