Council Meeting Minutes - 2009-02-24
Document Date:
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Regular Session
PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 24, 2009.
The Council of the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, met in a regular meeting session at its regular meeting place, on Tuesday, February 24, 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 was 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 Councilman Fowler with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Hobbs.
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 meeting which was held February 10, 2009 was unanimously approved by the Council.
Bids were received for renovation of Fire Station No. 4 – Masonic Drive and Lee Street.
Name of Bidders Base Bid
Skip Converse $1,579,000.00
Ratcliff Construction Company $1,451,000.00
Pat Williams Company $1,866,000.00
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 THE
RENOVATION OF FIRE STATION NO. 4 –
MASONIC DRIVE AND LEE STREET, AS
REFLECTED BY BIDS RECEIVED AND TO
ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR SAID RENOVATIONS,
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for Net Data Acquisition & Handling Systems upgrade required for existing monitoring systems for EPA mandated systems for the Electric Production department.
Name of Bidders Bid Amount
G.E. Energy $25,015.00
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
NET DATA ACQUISITION & HANDLING SYSTEMS
UPGRADE REQUIRED FOR EXISTING
MONITORING SYSTEMS FOR EPA MANDATED
SYSTEMS FOR THE ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID SYSTEMS AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Bids were received for janitorial supplies for a six month period.
Name of Bidders
Unipak Corporation
Long’s Preferred Products
Central Poly Corporation
Interboro
All American Poly
X-Pedx
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
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.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Goins, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER #1 WITH
DIAMOND ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR
REPAIINTING OF TWIN GROUND STORAGE
TANKS AT KISATCHIE WELLFIELDS 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 ACCEPT THE LOWEST QUOTE RECEIVED
FOR POLICE UNIFORM ACCESSORIES FOR
THE ALEXANDRIA POLICE DEPARTMENT
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8553-2009
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT
OF DAVID CAPLANTO SERVE ON THE
ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL ECONOMIC DEVELOP-
MENT DISTRICT BOARD, AS RECOMMENDED BY
THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
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 24th day of February, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8554-2009
A RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENTS
OF RONALD DORSEY AND DUANE BLACKWELL
TO SERVE ON THE ALEXANDRIA CENTRAL
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT BOARD,
AS RECOMMENDED BY THE RAPIDES PARISH
POLICE JURY.
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 24th day of February, 2009.
The next item on the agenda was pulled from the consent calendar and delayed until the latter part of the meeting for discussion.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8556-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR CAST/DUCTILE IRON & RELATED
ACCESSORIES 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 24th day of February, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8557-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR READY MIX CONCRETE 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 24th day of February, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8558-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR OPERATING SUPPLIES 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of February, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8559-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR WATER METERS 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 24th day of February, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8560-2009
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT
FOR BIDS FOR REMOTE TELEMETRY UNITS FOR
SCADA SYSTEMS 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The resolution was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of February, 2009.
ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
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 Highway 28 West – 24” sewer force main project 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. Goins and seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 29 -2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INNTO A WRITTEN COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH RENEGADE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FOR THE SUPPORT OF A
COMMUNITY WIDE BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM
TO BE HELD THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF
FEBRUARY AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. Mr. Lawson commended Harley Davidson for their support. 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 24th day of February, 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. 30-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREE-
MENT WITH THE GREATER ALEXANDRIA
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (GAEDA)
FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE 2009 BARBEQUE
FESTIVAL, “QUE’IN ON THE RED” HELD MARCH
20-21, 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: Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of February, 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. 31-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
RENEW THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
AND HOSPITALS, OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH
FOR SOCIAL 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: Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins, Silver, Hobbs, Lawson.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of February, 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. 32-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR
AGREEMENT WITH THE SLOCUM LEARNING
CENTER, ADULT EDUCATION FOR BUS PASSES
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 24th day of February, 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. 33-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREE-
MENT WITH PAN AMERICAN ENGINEERS FOR
THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
OF INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) ABOVE GROUND
STORAGE TANKS FOR THE WATER 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: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The ordinance was thereupon declared adopted on this the 24th day of February, 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. 34-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-3.18
C-2, (A) GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
OF THE CITY CODE ADDING LANGUAGE IN
THAT SECTION AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Alexandria Zoning Commission recommended approval of this item. 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 24th day of February, 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. 35-2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 28-3.19.
I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (A) OF THE
CITY CODE PERTAINING TO THE PERMITTED
USES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Alexandria Zoning Commission 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 24th day of February, 2009.
PUBLIC SAFETY/TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
The following ordinance which was previously introduced and laid over for publication of notice and no objection having been filed there to was brought up for final adoption on motion of Mr. Hobbs and seconded by Mr. Johnson, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 36-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ACCEPT THE LOW BID SUBMITTED FOR FIRE
HYDRANTS & RELATED ACCESSORIES FOR A
SIX MONTH PERIOD, AS REFLECTED BY BIDS
RECEIVED AND TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
FOR SAID ACCESSORIES AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The President called for any discussion. The Public Safety/Transportation 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 24th day of February, 2009.
LEGAL COMMITTEE
The next item on the agenda that being to consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Visions, Inc. to provide diversity training for a Diversity Committee was delayed for four 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. Goins, to wit:
ORDINANCE NO. 37-2008
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL SECTION 4-41.1
OF THE ALEXANDRIA CODE OF ORDINANCES
RELATIVE TO ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSES
AND PUBLIC NUISANCES INN THE CITY AND TO
PROVIDE FOR RELATED MATTERS.
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 24th day of February, 2009.
AUDIT 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. 38-2008
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT
OF THE COUNCIL TO ENTER INTO AN ENGAGE-
MENT WITH PAYNE, MOORE & HERRINGTON,
LLP, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS,
REGARDING THE ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT
SERVICES, ACCORDING TO HOME RULE CHARTER,
SECTION 2-09 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
An amendment was made by Mr. Silver and seconded by Mr. Fowler to change the wording from “contract” to “engagement”. A vote was called on the amendment and resulted as follows:
YEAS: Silver, Hobbs, Lawson, Johnson, Fowler, Larvadain, Goins.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: None.
The President called for any further discussion. The Audit Committee met and recommended approval of this item. There being no other discussion, a vote was called on the original motion 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 24th day of February, 2009.
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING THE $4.00
SANITATION FEE AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Utility Committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TERMINATING THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH KEN JUNEAU AND OTHER MATTERS
WITH RESPECT THERETO.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TERMINATING THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH TREY GIST FOR LEGAL SERVICES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT
THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TERMINATING THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH GOLD, WEEMS, BRUSER, SUES,
RUNDELL LAW FIRM FOR LEGAL SERVICES
AND OTHER MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
On motion of Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Larvadain, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE TERMINATING THE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH WHEELIS & ROZANSKI FOR LEGAL
SERVICES AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Legal committee.
The Council recognized Coach Charles Smith, Basketball Coach for Peabody High School. The team was also present with him and each was introduced.
The next item to be discussed was item number 9 from this agenda. The following action was taken.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was a unanimous second by everyone present, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8555-2009
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE STATE
OF LOUISIANA, THE GOVERNOR, LEGISLATURES
AND THE BOARD OF REGENTS TO STRONGLY
CONTINUE SUPPORTING LOUISIANA STATE
UNIVERSITY AT ALEXANDRIA AS A FOUR YEAR
INSTITUTION.
The President called for any discussion. Dr. Greg Gormanous was present to introduce Dr. Manuel, Chancellor for Louisiana State University at Alexandria. He spoke to the Council and thanked them for the resolution. 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 24th day of February, 2009.
Miss Tiffany Lloyd, Miss Black Louisiana was next introduced.
Mr. Mike Marcotte, Acting Director of Utilities introduced Senator Robert Adley who spoke on current gas and electric prices.
COMMITTEES
There were no reports from the Public Works/Zoning, Legal, Utility, Community Development, Personnel/Insurance, Public Safety/Transportation and A & E Review, Cost Share Agreement, Public Relations and Audit committees.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mr. Hobbs, Chairman of the Finance committee reported the following:
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson, the following item was added to the agenda under unanimous consent.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 2008/2009
CAPITAL BUDGET FOR CITY WIDE
DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS AND OTHER
MATTERS WITH RESPECT THERETO.
The above item was referred to the Public Works committee.
Economic Development committee
The following item was added on the agenda under unanimous consent with a motion made by Mr. Goins and seconded by Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Hobbs moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Fowler, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8561-2009
RESOLUTION CERTIFYING NEEDS OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA RELATIVE TO SPECIAL PLANNED ACTIVITY CORRIDORS TO STIMULATE THE LOCAL ECONOMY, PROVIDE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS, ADDRESS HOUSING DEFICIENCIES AND COMMENCE THE FORMATION OF CULTURAL RESTORATION AREAS WITHIN THE CITY AND RELATED PROVISIONS.
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 24th day of February, 2009.
Mr. Fowler moved for the addition of the following item to the agenda which was seconded by Mr. Johnson.
On motion of Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Hobbs, the following ordinance was introduced:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING RELATIVE
TO ALEXANDRIA’S SPECIAL PLANNED
ACTIVITY CORRIDORS THE FORMATION
OF A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND THE
GREATER ALEXANDRIA ECONOMIC DEVELOP-
MENT 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 AND OTHER MATTERS WITH
RESPECT THERETO.
The following item was added to the agenda with a motion made by Mr. Fowler, seconded by Mr. Johnson.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8562-2009
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING NEEDS OF THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA RELATIVE TO HOUSING AND ADDRESS OF S.P.A.R.C. INITIATIVES WITHIN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA AND RELATED PROVISIONS, INCLUDING FOR PURPOSES OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (C.D.B.G.) ALLOCATIONS AND RELATED AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (THE “STIMULUS”).
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 24th day of February, 2009.
Unanimous consent
Mr. Goins asked that the following item be brought under unanimous consent, which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain.
Mr. Goins moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Larvadain, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8563-2009
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY
TO COMMENCE LITIGATION AGAINST GREYHOUND
BUS LINES FOR FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
CEASE AND DESIST ORDER.
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 24th day of February, 2009.
Mr. Goins asked that the following item be brought under unanimous consent, which was seconded by Mr. Fowler.
Mr. Fowler moved for the adoption of the following resolution which was seconded by Mr. Goins, to wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 8564-2009
A RESOLUTION DECLARE TUESDAY, FEBRUARY
17, 2009 AS COACH CHARLES SMITH DAY TO
CELEBRATE HIS 700TH WIN AS PEABODY
BASKETBALL COACH.
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 24th day of February, 2009.
Reverend Joseph Franklin, Reverend Floyd Kirk and Reverend Eugene Stevenson were present to speak to the Council. They strongly supported keeping LSUA a four year institution. They also asked that the Mayor and Council work together in a positive way.
There being no further business to come before the
Council, on motion properly seconded, the meeting was adjourned.
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President
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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